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By Sheree Stubblefield
At a recent Cooper-Young Community Association meeting, the head of the city’s recycling program praised the community as leading the way in local recycling efforts.
“You all are what we call super users,” said Albert Lamar of the City of Memphis’ soild waste division. “You all set the pace for the city of Memphis.”
It is a role Cooper-Young has embraced for decades, which made it all the more distressing recently when it was revealed that the large community recycling bins located in the parking lot of First Congo Church would be removed at the end of March. A key component of the neighborhood’s recycling efforts, the bins made it convenient for the community and surrounding areas to recycle their goods in a favorable location.
Recently, though, illegal dumping — combined with falling prices and stagnant funding — have created a problem. The dumping has become an unsightly blemish, a problem that the community is looking to solve fast.
“The recycling bins have been such an eyesore for the neighborhood due to the neglect in the pickup and maintenance services they are receiving,” says Tamara Cook, executive director of the Cooper-Young Business Association. ”Others are using them for a dumping ground for old sofas, mattresses, and tires. We can’t allow our neighborhood to be a part of the blight situation that is happening in a lot of other neighborhoods in our city. Too much work has gone into this neighborhood by thousands of volunteers to go backwards now.”
The bins were first installed 13 years ago when the city was first embracing a culture of recycling. First Congregational Church arranged with the city to install a recycling drop-off center in their parking lot, one of several centers located in neighborhoods around the city, and it quickly one of the most heavily used in Memphis.
Initially, city trucks transported the bins to a plant to be emptied. Predictably, the bins became covered in graffiti and the dumping of tires and other junk became a problem, compounded when long holidays left the bins full for days. Soon, two organizations stepped up to clean up the mess — Get Green, a recyclable materials consultant and pickup agency, and Project Green Fork, the group that encourages environmentally-friendly practices among area restaurants.
“We knew that the city truck drivers were already stretched pretty thin, and there wasn’t a good way of communicating when the bins needed attention ,” says Madeleine Edwards, creator and owner of Get Green. “
Project Green Fork and Get Green, with the approval of First Congo, raised money for new roll-off containers and decorated them with artwork by local artists. They then arranged with recycling company ReCommunity to transport the bins to their local plant so the city could put resources toward the other recycling centers around the city.
The Shelby County Office of Sustainability helped get a grant for the new bins, and Urban Arts Commission organized the artwork project, while many generous supporters gave to a crowdfunding site. With Get Green’s frequent monitoring of the bins, the group could adjust the pickup schedule according to the center’s needs, and graffiti and vandalism would be reduced because of the artwork.
But in recent years, the value of recycled materials has tumbled, and this has caused a domino effect for recycling centers like ReCommunity. Each haul is expensive., disincentivizing the pickup of bins that aren’t completely full. ReCommunity pulled their sponsorship as of the end of March.
“We have been extremely grateful to ReCommunity for sponsoring the center for the last several years,” says Edwards. “However, they are no longer able to justify the increasing cost of doing so with the market as it is and the cost of the hauls increasing.”
As the number of hauls decreased, the bins overflowed again, becoming a blight issue. With the continuing economic development of the area, some community stakeholders are concerned that the struggles with dumping will have a deleterious impact on the neighborhood’s perception.
“First Congo has been a generous and supportive partner through the years, and their commitment to helping the area be more sustainable and progressive is extremely commendable,” Edwards says.
More challenges remain such as trying to keep contamination low while educating the public about what does and doesn’t belong in the bin.
Although the removal of the bins is disappointing, Edwards says, “the most rewarding thing has been seeing all kinds of people from all kinds of places bringing their recycling to the center. There has been a steady increase in use, and the center now averages four tons per week.”
With ReCommunity pulling support, the containers will be moved to another location by the city until a new location for the Cooper-Young has been determined. The City Solid Waste Division states that is will take around 60-90 days to relocate, update the containers with new signage, and install a camera. They have acquired some funding to upgrade the recycling centers and the Cooper-Young location will be the first to benefit. News regarding the new location and any related changes is expected in the next few months.
During this transition, your clean recyclables can be taken to the following location until the new Cooper-Young center is up and running:
Downtown — Mud Island Drive (North entrance of Mud Island Park)
East Memphis — Moore Ed (Approx 300 yards off Germantown S, just south of the Agricenter)
Southeast — Hickory Hill Community Center 3910 Ridgeway


Social media for internal communications?
Social media started life as something externally-focused, a mechanism through which users could connect with the outside world. But it is slowly becoming a tool leveraged internally too, delivering new ways for colleagues and contacts contributing to projects to interact and collaborate.
Social advocates believe only organisations that embrace social media, inside and out, can hope to leverage all the benefits the channel offers, and there are compelling supporting arguments.
However, research published in our B2B Marketing Social Media Benchmarking Reoprt 2013 suggests it is still early days in the search for this social utopia. Only a quarter of our respondents reported using a social platform to facilitate inhouse collaboration.
It’s understandable that uptake here is slow; embracing social within the organisation requires a commitment from the top, as well as a fundamental culture shift. It is something that’s likely to catch on though, and we’d expect to see significantly more companies embracing such solutions in future studies.
What are you experiences of internal social media useage? Is it the future?
Also, here's an infographic we produced offering an overview of the report's key findings:


By this time, most shop owners — especially those in colder areas where winter air has already moved in — have taken inventory of their shop heating systems, given them a once-over and performed any minor maintenance that may be necessary. This is an important task. As any technician can tell you, it’s vital to productivity that climate controls in the shop be adequate for the space being heated and be in good working order. Uncomfortable working conditions for techs and improper temperatures for product use can cause more problems in the shop than Old Man Winter can outside.
How can you be sure the heating system installed in your facility is the right one? A thorough understanding of your shop’s workflow and your building infrastructure, as well as the available heating options, will help you determine the best system for you and your technicians.
How to Heat
Choosing the right heating system should be both a personal decision and one based on shop layout, workflow and building design. Smaller shops may prefer propane-fired and electric space heaters. Larger facilities, however, may prefer radiant heat since the amount of space and cavernous drying and painting areas could be expensive to heat with another system.
One Nebraska shop owner I spoke with recently started converting to gas-fired heating radiant-element loops. He noted that when the work load is highest and the shop is full, the inside temperature is at about the T-shirt level of comfort since this system’s design works to heat objects in the shop that then radiate heat from themselves. When the work level is slow, the shop is a bit more brisk. Activity in the work area is also sparse, so it’s sort of self-governing, he says.
But that doesn’t mean that type of heating is the right choice for every shop. Let’s take a look at some other heating alternatives:
• Infrared radiant heat — If your shop is to be heated using low-intensity infrared unitary heaters, then ceiling height, flue connection, gas connection, electrical equipment ratings, tube diameter and the style of the ignition system are elements that must be considered.
Other things to remember: Radiant heating with liquid petroleum requires a high-flow valve and safety shut-off. Horizontal reflectors work well when the objective is to heat floors and keep them warm and dry, while canted or tilt reflectors can be used to sustain heat in cold areas of the construction. Clearances to combustibles vary by the type and specific configuration of the building and special tube sections and reflectors.
The obvious advantages of this design is that since no blower or active air movement is involved, dust and dirt don’t get blown around the shop. Also, since infrared heat is designed to heat objects, the system can be set at a consistent low-heat setting and very little attention is required, especially if the system is displaced in two or three zones. Each zone can have its own burner box, with 40,000- to 170,000-btu models available.
• Waste-oil heaters — These heaters have their niche carved out in much of the nation, with some shops running two and three separate units to supply heat and hot water.
This “free heat,” as it’s been called, comes with a good measure of technology behind it. Early waste oil-fired units were bulky, clumsy and required so much maintenance that they rarely made a season without some problem, requiring the shop to go on back-up for awhile. Newer units, however, meter the oil after it’s been heated and, in most cases, automatic controls used to maintain a consistent viscosity keep operators from making continuous oil-flow adjustments. Many of the plumbing, electrical wiring and tank hook-up problems have also been eliminated. The target, or flame shield, which is consumable on waste oil-fired units, lasts three to four times as long as previous early designs.
Although most systems use a balanced flue design, spiral downdrafts and other short-term glitches seem to have a few shop owners complaining about light ash residue that collects on flat surfaces of the shop areas. Trying to confine the dispersal of this ash can be tricky and, as you’re well aware, paint and foreign debris don’t go well together.
Fan output on any selected unit should be large enough to move the heat throughout the work space. If ducting is installed, then the fan unit might be smaller and an auxiliary blower can be controlled by a main or zone thermostat. Air requirements are critical and may range from 2,000 cubic feet of free air to more than 6,000 cubic feet on a ducted system. An 8 or 10-inch flue is required for satisfactory system performance; local codes may require other ventilating fail-safe features as well. Smaller units have fans, blowers, compressors and heaters that run off standard 115-volt power. Large units and many ducted set-ups use 230/single-phase equipment.
Waste-oil heater manufacturers now offer longer more inclusive warranties, and service on the units is much better than 10 years ago.
• Hot-water heat and element-style heating — These heating systems, often installed when floors are poured during construction, are another choice for new facility owners but are seldom done as a conversion. Problems with system failure is rare, but one vocational school in my area did have its floors broken up to restore an electrical link for heating elements after the system was in service for only three years.
• Externally installed wood or pellet heaters — These heaters are made shop ready by several companies. Wood is an equitable commodity in the Midwest states, which can make this heating system an economical choice. There is, however, a constant amount of cleaning and adjusting that’s necessary for system maintenance.
Shop owners with systems in use claim that, as far as cost goes, wood stacks up only slightly behind the clean gases for maximum efficiency vs. overall system cost and fuel consumed.
The ability to remote mount the heating unit, which can be installed outside the shop with heat being convected or conducted into the shop interior, can also make this choice desirable for shops wanting the extra floor space. Soot, smoke and mess will also be confined to the outer shop area. The duct systems and blower network is similar to gas- or oil-fired systems, and many shops prefer to use two or three zones in order to increase efficiency and save fuel.
Control Your Climate
Heating systems come in a variety of designs and constructions, each with its advantages and disadvantages. Your job, as the shop owner, is to decide exactly which of those systems is best for your shop. What will work best for you may not work for the shop down the street. Likewise, if you’re running more than one facility, each one may require a different type of heating system.
The best part of any system is its reliability. Factory support should be high on the list when checking into any system as well. Also be sure to find out how difficult retro-fit and add-on units might be to install, in the event you expand your shop and the remodel requires a larger, more detailed system.
Changing or upgrading the current heating system your shop operates could make a big difference in your bottom line. Granted, the changes will cost you in the beginning, but with more comfortable employees and increased productivity, you’ll see the long-term benefits as your profits heat up.
The following are typical clearances to combustibles for low-intensity infrared heating systems:
|Standard Reflector||20-36 in.||4 in.||48-60 in.|
|w/ 1 Side Extension||20-42 in.||4 in.||56-60 in.|
|w/ 2 Side Extensions||12 in.||4 in.||56-60 in.|
|1-feet wide w/ Grille||12 -18 in.||4 in.||48-56 in.|
|2-feet wide w/ Grille||12-18 in.||4 in.||48-56 in.|
Note: These are examples only and may vary depending on the type of system installed.
Contributing editor Bob Leone, a retired shop owner, is ASE Three-Way Master Certified and is completing qualifications as a post-secondary automotive instructor in the vocational school system in Missouri.
Alternate Heat Sources
Another option is to combine a geo-thermal transfer system with an active solar-panel array for a total energy efficiency gain. Though the expense of such a project could get quite pricey, the long-term savings should offset the investment in a few years. For example, many newly built shops have insulating properties and construction features incorporated into their designs that allow them to utilize the lower angle of the winter sun rays while blocking out the higher sun in the summer.


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Well, unfortunately, it's pretty common to have protein in our urine. It's one of those lupus symptoms that seem to hit almost all of us. If it isn't protein we're spilling, it's white blood cells (bacteria). It sucks big time, but at least now you know what to look for next time (hopefully the next time won't be for a LONG time!)
ONe of the best things to do to ease the swelling is increase your prednisone - which you've done, and drink LOTS of water. Sometimes being a little dehydrated can cause the protein spilling. So make sure you're well hydrated all the time. I think a few days of higher pred doses will make a huge difference for you.
Have a good weekend!
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text: The power of heterologous prime-boost vaccination to elicit robust CD8+ T cell responses has been well documented. typically associated with adenoviral vaccination. Finally, the functional superiority of VSV-expanded T cells remained obvious 100 d after improving, suggesting that VSV-driven immunological responses are of sufficient duration for therapeutic applications. Our data strongly support the choice of VSV as a improving vector Tipifarnib enzyme inhibitor in prime-boost vaccination strategies, enabling Rabbit Polyclonal to Collagen XIV alpha1 a rapid amplification of CD8+ T cells and improving the quality of expanded T cells during both early and late immunological responses. expressing SIINFEKL (VV-SIINFEKL) has previously been explained.6,50 VSV-MT and Ad-BHG were clear control vectors. Peptides The immunodominant peptide from DCT that binds to H-2Kb (DCT180C188, SVYDFFVWL; distributed by individual and murine DCT) was synthesized by PepScan Systems (Lelystad). The H-2Kb-restricted OVA-derived SIINFEKL peptide was synthesized by Biomer Technology. Dendritic cell-based vaccine Murine bone tissue marrow-derived DCs had been generated in the current presence of 40 ng/mL recombinant murine granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating aspect (GM-CSF; from PeproTech) for 7 d, as described previously,42 and packed with 1 g/mL DCT180C188 for 4 h in the current presence of 2 g/mL lipopolysaccharide LPS (Sigma-Aldrich). To vaccinate mice, 5 105 peptide-pulsed DCs had been injected s.c. into each hind footpad (total dosage = 1 106 cells). Administration of viral vaccines Anesthetized mice had been immunized by shot of just one 1 108 PFUs of adenoviral vectors in 100 L PBS Tipifarnib enzyme inhibitor (50 L/hamstring) i.m., or 1 108 PFUs of VV vectors in 200 L PBS we.p.. When suitable, enhancing Tipifarnib enzyme inhibitor was performed by shot of just one 1 109 PFUs of VSV in 200 L PBS we.v., in to the tail vein. Tetramers and Antibodies The next monoclonal antibodies were found in stream cytometry assays. Anti-CD16/Compact disc32 (clone 2.4G2) antibodies were employed to stop FC receptors; anti-CD8 (clone 53C6.7), anti-CD62L (clone MEL-14) and anti-CD127 (clone SB/199) antibodies were employed for cell-surface staining; and anti-IFN (clone XMG1.2), anti-TNF (clone MP6-XT22) and anti-granzyme B (clone GB11) antibodies were useful for intracellular staining. All antibodies had been from BD Biosciences. For the quantification of antigen-specific T cells, the next allophycocyanin (APC)-conjugated tetramers had been utilized: Kb-DCT180C188-APC and Kb-OVA257C264-APC (MHC Tetramer Laboratory, Baylor University of Medication). Intracellular cytokine staining To assess antigen-specific T-cell replies, blood was gathered in the peri-orbital sinus into heparinized Tipifarnib enzyme inhibitor pipes and red bloodstream cells had been lysed. Cells had been kept on glaciers during managing and enough time from test collection to the finish of handling was significantly less than 2 h. Just fresh cells had been found in cytofluorometric assays. To the aim, cells had been counted on a better Neubauer hemocytometer and cell viability was made certain consistently greater than 90% (as assessed based on the exclusion of trypan blue). Mononuclear cells were stimulated with 1 g/mL peptides (controls were exposed to irrelevant peptides at the same concentration) in RPMI medium supplemented with 10% FBS, 2 mM l-glutamine, antibiotics and 1 g/mL brefeldin A (GolgiPlug, BD Biosciences, added after 1 h of incubation) . During the 5 h total incubation time, FC receptors were blocked with anti-CD16/CD32 antibodies and then cells were stained with fluorescent anti-CD8 antibody in PBS supplemented with 5% bovine serum albumin (BSA). Cells were then fixed/permeabilized with Cytofix/Cytoperm (BD Biosciences) and stained for the detection of intracellular cytokines. Data were acquired using a FACSCanto circulation cytometer with the FACSDiva v.5.0.2 software (BD Biosciences) and analyzed with the FlowJo software (Tree Star). Functional avidity assays The functional avidity of antigen-specific CD8+ T cells was determined by intracellular cytokine staining, as explained above, following activation with serial log-dilutions of peptides in vitro. Peptide concentration varied from 1,000 to 0.1 ng/mL. Data are expressed as percentages of the response to the maximal peptide concentration, calculated as follows: (% of CD8+ cells responding to a given concentration of peptides / % of CD8+ cells responding to the highest concentration of peptides) 100. Tetramer staining The circulation cytometry-assisted phenotyping of antigen-specific T cells for the expression of memory markers was accomplished using circulating lymphocytes stained with fluorochrome-conjugated tetramers and anti-CD8, anti-CD62L and anti-CD127 antibodies. The cytolytic potential of antigen-specific T cells was evaluated by surface-staining with anti-CD8 tetramers and antibodies accompanied by fixation, permeabilization and intracellular staining for granzyme B. Gating technique for examining cytofluorometric data Using forwards vs. aspect scatter-width variables (FSC vs. SSC), doublets had been excluded from analyses and one lymphocytes had been gated on. One Compact disc8+ cells were gated in utilizing a histogram subsequently.

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For an industry that has tried to avoid technology, healthcare is embracing the iPad. Here's a look at how it's being used today and the promise it holds for tomorrow.
The 2010 release of the Apple iPad opened many eyes in the healthcare industry. For years, physicians and caregivers shied away from incorporating information technology into patient interactions because laptops and computers on wheels (affectionately known as COWs) were so cumbersome. A 10-inch tablet, though, made it easy to access patient records and medical images, look up drug information, schedule appointments and even show patients educational videos at the bedside. (It helps that many doctors bought iPads for personal use.) The new 8-inch iPad mini, which better fits in one hand, is further poised to convince reluctant healthcare professionals to embrace IT. Here are 12 examples of iPad use in the healthcare industry today—and a look at how it may be used tomorrow.
The iPad Replaces the Clipboard
Early tablet computers mimicked paper charts, complete with the inability to access older records (they predated Wi-Fi, after all), so it's no surprise that the paper chart remained a hospital mainstay for many more years. The iPad is increasingly replacing the clipboard in several ways, though. Patients can fill out forms and questionnaires electronically before an appointment, giving physicians access to real-time information to better frame their discussion and make a diagnosis. Meanwhile, residents on hospital rounds can use iPads to collect patient information, place orders and prescribe drugs earlier in the admissions process than if they have to fight other residents to use a desktop computer.
The iPad Engages Patients
Today's healthcare providers struggle with patient engagement, in part because patient portals and personal health record (PHR) systems have failed to attract users. The iPad is changing this, both inside and outside the healthcare facility. The aforementioned digital questionnaires are a start, as are surveys taken at discharge that let staff members receive real-time feedback about a patient's visit. Physicians can also use iPad apps to explain medical conditions—in some cases, by drawing on images of X-rays. Finally, many hospitals, including California's Twin Cities Community Hospital, now offer free apps to track waiting times, find physicians, browse a health library and store personal medical information, including medications and allergies.
The iPad Eases Home Health Initiatives
"Traditional" telemedicine has required desktop computers, telecommunications equipment and high-speed Internet, none of which are conducive to helping patients connect to physicians from their own home. The iPad, with its built-in camera and optional 3G, can bring home health to the masses. It's not just the urban elite, either. In Australia's sparsely populated Northern Territory, for example, healthcare workers brings iPads on house calls; this process improves the care cycle (as patients don't miss appointments) and data integrity (it's only documented once). In addition, the new iPad's support for Bluetooth 4.0 means health workers can use the tablet to monitor data coming from medical monitoring devices; they don't have to enter data, and patients can remain home.
The iPad Makes Medical Software More Accessible
Much medical software is built on old code (the MUMPS programming language dates back to the late 1960s) that runs on old operating systems (Windows XP is not uncommon). Users need a keyboard, a mouse and substantial training to just get started, while IT departments must maintain legacy systems to support these clunky apps. The iPad's mobility and touch screen, on the other hand, means that today's medical software developers have no choice but to create intuitive applications that work on the go. This is good news: a slick user interface will engage physicians as well as patients, who will need an easy way to track weight, blood pressure and other vital signs as they age.
The iPad Forces EHR Vendors to Improve Usability
The release of the first iPad coincided with meaningful use, a government mandate to use electronic health record (EHR) software by 2015. EHR usability remains a significant hurdle to adoption, with bad interfaces, poor data entry, over-customization and clutter turning physicians away from technology altogether. However, physicians bought iPads in droves, and before long they wanted to view and edit patient records on them. Early efforts fell flat—but it was the software, not the iPad, that was to blame; running a virtualized version of an unwieldy legacy desktop EHR just didn't work. Native iPad EHR systems built specifically for the tablet's touch interface should do better, but they have been slow to come to market.
The iPad Makes Medical School Easier
The stereotypical medical students of old lugged around enormous textbooks. Today, they carry iPads, sometimes through grants and sometimes through their own tuition. This lets students take notes, view (and interact with) digital diagrams and slides and read PDF files. The University of California Irvine Medical School went the extra mile and preloaded its iPad with archived versions of faculty lectures, course outlines and handouts, digital textbooks, presentations and integration with digital stethoscopes and ultrasound units. There are also a host of medical apps, many free, available through iTunes, which schools are encouraging students to download, try and share with their peers.
The iPad Provides Digital Versions of Academic Medical Journals
The growth of digital publishing, combined with the growing number of physicians and medical students with iPads in their hands, has motivated many medical journals to create iPad apps that put digital editions in subscribers' hands. (iMedicalApps maintains a list.) In addition to current articles, the apps typically include multimedia content, back issues and the ability to share articles. Sure, digital magazines are everywhere, but in an industry that uses research from all corners of the globe to drive advancements in diagnosing, treating and curing disease, readily available information is a huge step forward.
The iPad Improves Surgery Preparation, Recovery
Surgeons and their teams need access to lots of data before, during and after a procedure. As the saying goes, there's an app for that. Beforehand, reference apps help surgeons study the procedure, identify possible risks and tell patients what will happen. (Surgeons can even play the piano on an iPad to put a patient in the operating room at ease.) During surgery, an iPad placed in a sterile sleeve or X-ray cassette bag lets surgeons review imaging studies previously saved to the cloud. Live remote monitoring of vital signs, object recognition and videoconferencing are additional iPad surgical use cases. Afterward, surgeons can document their procedures and share relevant information with patients.
The iPad Helps Diagnose Alzheimer's Disease
Britain's Alzheimer's Society estimates that one-third of sufferers go undiagnosed. This is important because early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or dementia give physicians and patients more time to prepare for the future and reduces the likelihood that one will need costly institutional care. To complement the process, Cambridge Cognition has developed an iPad app to test for memory loss. Program managers piloting the app say it's more effective than paper memory tests, which tend to be easy, inaccurate and difficult to translate to other languages. The iPad app can also detect variations in gender, age and education levels and determine if memory problems are caused by depression or by episodic or short-term memory loss, both of which are common early signs of Alzheimer's.
The iPad Complements Speech Therapy
For years, physical props such as dolls, balls and flashcards were mainstays of speech therapy sessions with children. Now, speech pathologists are using the iPad—and not just because kids think the tablet is cooler than a pack of crayons. There are numerous apps that target a variety of language skills, let pathologists record and save a child's work and make quick assessments. Many apps offer free or "light" versions, too, so users can try them out before making a purchase. Finally, the availability of the apps means that parents can reinforce the pathologists' lessons at home.
The iPad Improves Healthcare for Soldiers, Veterans
The U.S. Veterans Health Administration, already a healthcare IT adoption leader, is a pioneer in using the iPad. Last year, the Department of Veterans Affairs (the VHA's parent agency) announced plans to buy 100,000 iPads and iPhones, largely for clinical use, and a corresponding request for a mobile device management solution. In the meantime, the Clinic-in-Hand program will distribute 1,000 iPads so veterans' caregivers can better communicate with VA physicians; apps installed on the iPad, meanwhile, will be available in an app store the VA hopes to launch next year. Finally, Army medics are testing the iPad and other mobile devices' ability to access soldiers' records and place lab orders; wireless security concerns remain.
The iPad Gives Healthcare CIOs Headaches
The iPad's future in healthcare is bright, but it does brings challenges. Last year, Panasonic and BizTech Reports surveyed healthcare IT leaders and found that two-thirds deem the iPad (and other tablets) a governance challenge. Issues include incompatibility with legacy applications, concerns about device durability and sanitization, technical support and the impact on wireless network infrastructure. Security and risk management remain the biggest obstacles, though, largely because physicians bring their own device, use it outside the purview of traditional IT operations and increase the risk of a healthcare data breach. Specific security shortcomings—identity and access management, data security, remote access to and management of iPads and risk of theft—particularly trouble healthcare CIOs.
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Sarah Polley’s Stories We Tell pushed to 2014 Oscar consideration
Sarah Polley’s shockingly intimate documentary Stories We Tell will sit out 2013 Academy Awards
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Sarah Polley will have to wait until 2014 to find out if Oscar voters agree with the critical raves for Stories We Tell, her shockingly intimate personal documentary.
Roadside Attractions, the film’s U.S. distributor, has opted to wait out the current awards season, which will culminate with the Oscar ceremony on Feb. 24, 2013.
It will instead submit Stories We Tell in contention for the 2014 awards, Roadside spokesperson David Pollick told the Star.
“We are excited to release Stories We Tell in mid-2013, with a plan to focus on awards after the film has been established in the U.S. theatrical market,” he said Wednesday via email.
All of this will happen long after the Canadian release of Stories We Tell, which is scheduled for Oct. 12.
Films seeking Oscar consideration require a U.S. theatrical release of at least one week in New York and Los Angeles theatres during the calendar year preceding the ceremony.
Polley’s documentary, her third feature as writer and director, has been drawing raves on the festival circuit this fall, include TIFF earlier this month.
The film chronicles the eye-opening results of her years of research into family rumours about her late mother and the circumstances of Polley’s birth.
Polley said she supports Roadside’s awards strategy: “I feel their plan is the best overall strategy for the film.”
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Jing King of Bandits in Seventh Heaven OVA Reviews Online.
Well, I’ll have to be blunt about this one: (a) I just couldn’t get my head around the story; and (b) I had a hard time not yawning throughout the show. Maybe it was the fact I was watching it on a Sunday afternoon, but that shouldn’t have stopped me from getting into it. To be (probably unfairly) blunt, the story was an incomprehensible shocker — for me, at least. Admittedly, I haven’t had the benefit of seeing the original series. Had I seen the original, it may have helped my understanding and appreciation somewhat. Then again, seeing the original series’ trailer in amongst the extras for this disc reinforced my decision to give Jing a miss. Basically, Master-thief steals stuff with aid of fire-breathing bird. Much hijinks to be had all round — it just didn’t appeal.
The story starts off reasonably enough with Jing and Kir caught and transferred to the Seventh Heaven prison. This was a set-up, however, so they could try and steal some dream bauble from an inmate, Campari. What we end up getting are three stories almost involving a dream-state with Jing and Kir trying to find Campari; an origin story with what appeared to be a much younger Jing and how he met up with Kir; and a third one that tries to tidy things up when they meet up with Campari and try to understand his motivations. If you’re into surreal settings with outlandish characters, this would probably suit you down to the ground. For me, this ended up being a surreal experience but not at all engaging. I felt like I was an observer who just didn’t understand the characters and, by the end of it, was beyond caring. Jing appeared to be ambivalent about the whole situation; and Kir was just annoying, either moody or raucous with the girls. Campari, however, appeared to be slightly more interesting and, to my view, held a deep sadness or loss. He exuded arrogance and appeared to be very camp in a circus-like costume.
Visually, this was a mind-trip. Situations and settings were bizarre to say the least. Character designs were equally bizarre, such as the warden of the Seventh Heaven prison appearing rather vampire-like with his bats. Jing appeared cool and collected, while I could never get over how Kir managed to stay aloft without flapping his wings. You had a train-pulling dodo which was motivated by a baton-waving conductor leading three insanely barking dobermans. And that’s just scratching the surface. While the visuals were definitely sit-up-and-take notice, the lack of any coherence just did not appeal to me. Maybe that has something to do with the whole dream-state thing, it isn’t meant to make sense… Anyways, there was nothing to complain about the visuals — a nicely rendered 16:9 anamorphic widescreen presentation with good colours and no obvious technical issues with the transfer.
The audio tracks included a 5.1 Dolby Digital English dialogue and a 2.0 DD Japanese dialogue. My listening of the DVD was with the original Japanese track and I had no problems with the audio. There was good directionality across both left and right channels for dialogue and effects; and the character voices met expectations. Jing was, again, cool and collected; Kir was raucous and obnoxious; Campari oozed smoothness and control. The music used was also off the wall with an odd jazzy funky saxophone sound. Quite in keeping with the other zaniness of the show, so it worked in my view.
Bottom line: Probably one only for real fans of the Jing: King of Bandits franchise. Anyone else — you’d probably want to avoid this one lest your brain goes into meltdown. I think mine was a sorry puddle by the end of the OVA and I was quite glad to have finished it. Top-end of two stars for a bizarre plot; uninteresting characters; only barely mitigated by some surreal and sit-up-and-take-notice visuals.


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Aldi has grown tremendously in recent years. According to Jones Lang LaSalle, Aldi was the fastest-growing US supermarket business in 2022.
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These outlets will help Aldi reach its objective of 120 additional stores by 2023, bringing its total American store count to 2,400.
Last month, Aldi U.S. CEO Jason Hart said the 120-store goal would help the firm fulfill rising consumer demand for affordable goods.
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One of my first recollections of hip-hop and rap was the Beastie Boys song “(You Gotta) Battle For Your Right (To Get together!)” on the radio whereas I was still at college. 5. Bye Bye Love – 1957 – Their first hit single additionally enjoyed success on Billboard’s Nation Charts by going to number one. 18. In And Out Of Love – 1967 – Considered one of 17 high forty songs written by the group of Eddie Holland, Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland for the Supremes.
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Collective Soul Is Back
Collective Soul is back, but to be honest with you, they never really left my little world. I LOVE their music and have never stopped playing it.
In fact, it wasn't that long ago that I twittered/blipped the song "Under Heaven's Skies" as a dedication to my husband. That seriously has to be one of the most romantic songs ever!
So you can imagine how happy I was to receive an email notification from Twitter telling me that Collective Soul was now following me! Click here to check out their Twitter account.
I quickly burst into song ("Shine"), to which my husband begged me to stop (not because of the song, but because I was totally butchering it, lol).
Collective Soul is not only going to be coming out with more fabulous music soon, they're also going on tour! Click here for more info. Sadly for me, DC is not one of the stops, but I'm hoping that might change.
You can follow the latest news from Collective Soul here, as well as follow their blog here.
And be sure to check out this article on how much Collective Soul appreciates their fans and the lengths they go to to show it. Pretty impressive! While you're there, read all about the contest they're holding at the end of the post. But don't hate me because I'm totally rooting for myself to win. :)
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It didn't fit in last week's paper, but there are a handful of albums that deserve some special recognition. Check out the below list of honorable mention releases from 2013 and share our FACEBOOK post about them in order to be entered to win two of these albums.
You'll be able to get your hands on Lousy with Sylvianbriar from Of Montreal as well as the soundtrack for the new Coen brother's movie Inside Llewyn Davis. (the latter is your choice vinyl or CD)
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Lousy with Sylvianbriar
High-definition nostalgia: that’s the best way to describe the artwork for Of Montreal’s twelfth studio album. A vintage motorcycle sits glistening in a sunny jewel-toned meadow capturing the kind of freedom-filled fantasies found in movies like Easy Rider and Almost Famous. Truly art, the cover of Lousy with Sylvianbriar does more than just set the mood for the album’s 60s-tinged rock songs; it’s a youthful escape all on its own.
Runner Up: Cabinet of Curiosities — Jacco Gardner
Inside Llewyn Davis
Returning the well that brought directors Ethan and Joel Coen the award-winning soundtrack to O Brother, Where Art Thou?, the songs for their folk music flick Inside Llewyn Davis are just as honest to the era the movie is set in.
Focusing on one week of the life of a Greenwich Village folk singer in 1961, the soundtrack for Inside Llewyn Davis is a collection of traditional songs sung by the movies actors, Oscar Isaac, Justin Timberlake and Carey Mulligan as well as with help from the likes of Marcus Mumford and The Punch Brothers.
And the music is already creating a stir, earning a Golden Globe nomination for best original song.
Runner Up: The History of Caves- Josh Tillman
Nadia Siorta- Baroque
American Viola player Nadia Siorta turns in one of 2013’s strongest performances for any genre, easily earning her sophomore album Baroque the top nod for a classic work. Putting together layered tracks of viola to bring modern pieces from composers like New York’s Missy Mazzoli to brilliant life, Siorta is a singular talent with all the richness of a full quartet. The record is a stunning drama-filled hour.
Runner Up: Bach: Sonatas and Partitas — Chris Thile
The Next Day
On this, the 66 year old singer’s first album in a decade, David Bowie is, in a word: dominating. With spacey alt rock that charges ahead on each song, Bowie sticks to the formulas that built him a lasting career. The album artwork is even borrowed from his 1977 album Heroes indicating a connection to works past, but as the album name also promises, the next imagining of that era.
Runner Up: New- Paul McCartney
Collective Mon Amour
The debut album from French pop duo Elephant doesn’t need to be in English in order to be fantastically fun listening. Syrupy harmonies and chipper synth beats play with acoustic guitar and organ largely making Collective Mon Amour a fast-paced pop album. Not to be overlooked however are the record’s more sultry moments like the tracks “Oui peut-etre non”—translated “Yes, Maybe No” and “Au fond (c’est beau)—translated “Basically, This is Beautiful” which punctuate the otherwise sunny album with classic French sexiness.
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After receiving widespread criticism, Arizona megachurch Dream City Church and the maker of an air-filtration system the church both walked back claims about preventing the spread of COVID-19. Phoenix-based Dream City Church, which hosted a Students for Trump rally on Tuesday, had been plugging a system from Clean Air EXP, saying it can kill “99 percent of COVID within 10 minutes.”
In a video that went viral Sunday, senior pastor Luke Barnett said, “When you come into our auditorium, 99 percent of COVID is gone, killed, if it was there in the first place. So you can know when you come here, you’ll be safe and protected.” He added, “Thank God for great technology, and thank God for being proactive.” Church COO Brendan Zastro, who also appeared in the video, explained the purification system works through “ionization of the air.”
Dream City Church Tries to Clear the Air About Safety Claim
For many viewers, those claims seemed too good to be true, and experts soon confirmed they were. The company’s tests were conducted only on coronavirus “surrogates,” not specifically on COVID-19. Also, tests were done in a sealed laboratory, a much different setting from a public building.
In response to the uproar, Clean Air EXP released a statement about “recent confusion around the claims made by one of our customers.” It clarified that its product doesn’t “eliminate COVID-19 at this time” and that the company supports CDC guidelines “on hygiene habits to prevent the spread” of the novel coronavirus.
The church also posted a clarification, saying: “Our statement regarding the CleanAir EXP units used the word COVID when we should have said Coronavirus or COVID surrogates. We hope to alleviate any confusion we may have caused.” Dream City added that it is “committed to fostering the cleanest, safest environment for our church congregation and facility event rentals.”
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Baram Zargar, whose company tests air-filtration systems, says “many good technologies” exist, but expanded testing is necessary. “It’s not a good idea to not wear masks,” he says. “If you installed the best device in the world, if someone who’s infected steps into the church, definitely other people can be infected.”
Microbiology professor Philip Tierno, known as “Dr. Germ,” refutes the notion that ionization protects people in crowds. When asked about the claims of Dream City Church, he told the Phoenix New Times, “The short answer to your question is no… When you are dealing with hundreds or thousands of people in an auditorium, some of whom will carry the virus, you will not be absolutely protected.” Organizations, Tierno added, shouldn’t “present false hope to attendees by spreading false statements.”
With COVID-19 spreading rapidly in the Sun Belt, Arizona officials had voiced concerns about Trump’s rally at Dream City Church’s 3,000-seat auditorium. Organizers say they conducted temperature checks and handed out masks, but news footage showed few attendees wearing face coverings.
Health experts, who’ve made dire predictions this week about the pandemic, continue to urge social distancing and mask-wearing. But face masks have become politicized, with some people saying requirements to wear them impinge on freedoms.


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Since the Ukraine war, India has benefited from steep discounts on Russian crude oil, but the shipping rates charged by Russia-arranged entities remain high and opaque, according to sources. Russian oil is billed to Indian refiners at just below the $60 per barrel price cap imposed by the West, but shipping costs are between $11 and $19 per barrel, twice the normal rate. This is significantly higher than rates for comparable distances from other regions.
Following the Ukraine invasion, European buyers and some Asian markets shunned Russian oil, leading to discounted prices. Indian refiners, now the largest buyers of Russian oil due to demand issues in other markets, have ramped up purchases to capture the discounted oil. However, discounts have been shrinking as refiners negotiate deals with Russia separately. If refiners negotiated together, larger discounts could have been achieved. Indian Oil Corporation is the only company to have entered into a term deal, while other refiners continue to buy on a tender basis. Before the Ukraine invasion, India imported a relatively small amount of Russian crude. Now, Indian purchases of seaborne crude from Russia have surpassed those by China.
India buys oil from Russia on a delivered basis, with Moscow arranging shipping and insurance. Although the invoicing for oil is around $60 per barrel, the shipping and insurance rates are determined by three agencies that cannot be independently evaluated, making them opaque. The actual sale price of Urals crude is about $70-75 per barrel, with a large portion of revenues going to these agencies. The G7 imposed a price cap of $60 per barrel on Russian oil in an effort to limit Moscow’s ability to finance the war in Ukraine.
According to sources, Russia is setting the price of oil in its invoices at USD 60 or lower in order to include the cost of shipping and insurance. The Baltic Exchange, a London-based clearinghouse for the shipping industry, used to provide standardized benchmarks for shipping costs through its TD6 and TD17 indicators. However, since late 2022, Russian crude is no longer sold in Rotterdam and Augusta, and the Baltic Exchange no longer lists TD17. Furthermore, the TD6 indicator has been modified and may not be applicable to Russian cargoes. Additionally, the cost of a single voyage is not transparent due to the booking of additional tankers on a time charter basis, which is not facilitated through Baltic Exchange shipping brokers.
As a result, there is a lack of information regarding the actual costs. In May 2023, only 46.3% of Russian oil-loaded ships were insured in the EU, G7, or Norway, compared to 78% in February the previous year. Despite this decrease, these countries still continue to provide tankers for shipping Russian oil. In May 2023, more than 28% of oil tankers transporting Russian oil originated from the EU, G7, or Norway, which is a decline from 58% in the pre-war era. UAE-registered tankers accounted for 37% (compared to 13.4% in the pre-war era), and 12.3% came from China, including Hong Kong. The origin of the remaining 22% is unknown.

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- 80 grams (1/2 Cup) Chocolate Chips
- Optional add-ins: try roasted nuts and chopped nuts, M&M's, raisins, cranberries!
- Preheat the oven to 350F/180C and sprinkle the flour into an even layer on a sheet pan. When the oven is preheated bake the flour for 5 minutes to heat treat it, this prevents any potential bacteria from forming. Let the flour cool completely before proceeding with the rest of the recipe.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a large bowl with a handheld electric whisk beat the butter and sugars for 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is evenly combined.
- Add the pure vanilla extract and milk then mix to combine.
- Gently mix in the flour and salt. If your batter is too thick add a splash of milk. Then mix in chocolate chips.
- Serve immediately or store leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge, keep in mind it will harden a lot in the fridge, as the butter resolidifies, so let it thaw on the counter for a while before indulging! The cookie dough will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or you can freeze it in a freeze-safe container for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: American
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Testers found the Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay to perform relatively well on the climbs. The steep seat tube made for a comfortable climbing position and the powerful pedal assist drive unit felt dialed. Its traction could be improved with beefier tires, and the weight of the bike feels a little higher than the competition resulting in some awkward handling at lower speeds. The Giant Trance E+ is also a competent climber, with ground-hugging Maestro suspension, comfortable geometry, and plenty of power on tap when you need it. Our least favorite bike on the climbs was the Ghost Hybride SL AMR. The Ghost has solid geometry numbers, but the pedal assistance felt less powerful and was definitely less consistent than the competition.
What Is A Class 3 Electric Bike
The e-bike is driven by a large capacity lithium-ion battery. This makes it suitable for long hours of the ride. It also has two working modes. The assisted bike and e-bike mode; hence when it runs out of battery, you can pedal to complete the journey. It has been built from the best quality of aluminum alloy frames to ensure that it provides years of service. The wheels are also large and provide excellent movement on all surfaces.
How Fast Can A 36v Electric Bike Go
For the electric mountain bikes, it is vital to check out the battery type. This powerful electric bike comes with a powerful 10.4Ah lithium-ion battery to ensure that it delivers excellent services. Besides this, the bike is also driven by a powerful electric 350W brushless motor for great speed. You can always shift the speed since it uses the 7-speed Shimano system, which makes it great for all users.
His early hobby was designing and building model aircraft, while paying careful attention to every gram of weight. His own custom design of electrically-powered motor-glider won four electric flight world championships in Europe (1986-1992), and six titles in the United States. In 1991, he designed and built an 800-gram solar-powered model aircraft with a wingspan of almost 2-meters…and it set a world record flight of 10 hours, 43 minutes, and 51 seconds, which was officially recorded in the Guinness Book of World records.
Every bike we tested was a blast to ride. However, they all had very different ride characteristics. All of these could stand to improve in different areas, but the category is not mature enough to get a very capable bike for a reasonable price. We will continue to update this review as new bikes emerge, and electric mountain bikes continue to evolve.
The entire drive system is neatly incorporated into the bike's design for optimal weight distribution and the ultimate in sexy design, while users control torque and power output, which peaks at a surprisingly punchy 530W, via a cool Mission Control App that can also be programmed to a time or distance parameter to ensure there's enough power to get you home.
What's The Fastest Electric Motorcycle
With an electric mountain bike (or e-MTB) that gives you assistance up to 25kph, it’s possible to pack twice as much riding into the same amount of time. Those five great trails that you normally ride after work can now be ridden twice. That boring singletrack climb on your lunchtime loop suddenly becomes the highlight of your day. With the extra push from the motor it’s easy to double the distance covered, or do the same ride in half the time.
What Is Electric Assist Bike
The extra grip a 50lb e-bike normally helps to prevent overshooting corners when on the brakes, and bring pure DH-bike-like fun factor on the steepest trails. This electric Orange, however, rides more like a ‘standard’ enduro bike with a motor, which could be good or bad, depending on your expectations and riding style. It’s built tough and delivers stacks of fun in less time than any regular bike can. Adding a motor hasn’t upset Orange’s superb geometry.
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We’ve got to give you a Haibike downhill option considering their excellent history with downhill and enduro models. Downhill models are traditionally incredibly expensive, but the DwnHll 9.0 offers a slightly lower price point for a top mountain bike. The build is incredibly slack so you can rip downhill in ideal positioning. The PW-X motor makes climbing much more enjoyable as well.
Even with cheaper or heavier bikes, once you accept that you are really meant to pedal gently and let the motor do the work, non-speed freaks will get into it. E-bikes are great for commuting and for places that aren't pancake flat. They'll pull you away from the lights quickly, iron out hills and stop you getting sweaty, so you can bin the Lycra and ride in jeans, a suit, or a winter coat.


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There is certainly a sizeable portion of dating sim and otome game fans who can pinpoint their love for the genre to the work of this teenage girl, who spent her high school days making the games she wanted to play.“If [Pacthesis] ever comes back and starts making games commercially, my wallet and I will be ready to buy her stuff, since it’s thanks to her that I got into otome games in the first place,” reads an otome blog post from 2016.It made sense that she found fans among teenage girls. Her age was something she was open about, as it was listed in her profile from the beginning.Pacthesis’ Deviant Art profile has over 10 million views; her games have more than 20 million.The mechanics were simple: Talk to characters to progress through their dialogue and reach their happy ending.The games shamelessly indulged in girlish fantasies. “I wonder why Pacthesis’ games are always making me go ･*:｡゜萌。*(＊´∀`＊).*ぇﾟ*･｡・so much.They are always so sweet and fluffy and some scenes were so funny, that [I] was laughing so hard that my tears would come out.(*ﾉ∀｀)ﾟo｡ｱﾋｬｬ I think it’s just the perfect combination between romance and comedy,” wrote a reviewer on Word Press in 2012 about .
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She still has around 37,000 Deviant Art watchers (or followers).
There were Deviant Art fan groups dedicated to her.
Her Deviant Art profile’s comments are full of people asking for another game or wishing her well, whatever she may be up to.
Even on other social media, former fans reflect on their many late nights playing her games and the fun little interconnected world that they all existed in. Others talk about how Pacthesis introduced them to the dating sim genre — and to fandom in general.


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Lesson 2: Open thread on the first two chapters
What do you think about the opening of this novel? (Reminder to keep the conversation mostly positive)
The power of layered, gradual description -- and a comment about accents.
On combining two plot-lines -- its explosive power
How many questions does your opening page introduce?
How does the style of the opening of CF prepare us for the kind of narrator we are listening to?
How to design a protagonist who is both clever but also missing the point?
No label Alternate read: Who’s Irish part one
When you have a first person protagonist, you should really go for it!
What is "bad" mystery and why should you be careful about it?
No label Cherish Farrah the end
The ending of the novel seems to suggest: themes and big picture stuff should happen at the end of your novel, not the start.
Several members of the group wanted to talk more about unreliable narrators in CF. Let's discuss!
Introductions and Resources
The 2nd session of Jade City.
on fight scenes
How to rescue a stuck protagonist, two ways.
Zoom recordings and audio files
No label Audio: does my novel need a plot?
My response to a question from members of RWD: it seems like Jade City has a lot of "plot." Do all novels need a plot? Does my novel need to have a plot like this?
The biggest concern many of us have had with Jade City -- the characters don't seem to be very "relatable." Don't novels need to provide us with fictional people we can connect to?
How I'm planning to handle content that readers may find upsetting or offensive.
This is why I don't think writers should worry about "theme."
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Hi, I started reading Jade City and I am hooked.
I was never one for gangsta movies or books but her very first words got me:
“The two would-be jade thieves …” What a wealth of information and intruige in this six words! It instantly hints on danger and disaster: would-be is only used for not sucessful. So I needed to read on to find out how they floundered.
And there is even more information in it:
-they are no regular thiefs, so they are newbies.
Jade must be very important, if they try to steal exactly that and not ‘jewels’ or money. I am at awe here!
By the way, my reader shows me that this novel has over 1100 pages, is that true or do I have a strange copy?
If so, would you please also mention the chapters, Daniel? It would be easier to follow then. Thanks!
I received the paperback edition today, which is 495 pages. Chapter 1, The Twice Lucky is page 1; Chapter 2, The Horn of No Peak on page 10; Chapter 3, The Sleepless Pillar on page 19; Chapter 4, The Torch of Kekon on page 31; Chapter 5, The Horn’s Kitten, on page 40. Since there are 57 chapters plus an Epilogue, I won’t go through the entire book.
I’m really liking Jade City so far. I’m on the second chapter.
I enjoyed the start of Jade City and had to stop myself reading beyond two chapters. It was so easy to read I underestimated the skill in the way the dialogue was written. A lesson well learned.
Hello Daniel I am an aspiring screenwriter who wants to learn and writer character-driven screenplay. I want to have a deep and thorough understanding of characters, character development and character arc.
Please directed me to the appropriate place.
Intrigued by your comment on the importance of mid-point in Midnight Library… I’m writing a memoir/ family history so didn’t think this could apply to my work – but maybe it does???


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Criminal justice is an important part of our daily lives. It helps to protect us from criminals and keep us safe. It also helps to ensure that criminals are punished for their crimes. Criminal justice is important for keeping our society safe and orderly.
There are many criminal justice colleges in New Jersey, but the best ones are those that offer a comprehensive and well-rounded curriculum. The faculty at these schools are experienced professionals who are passionate about teaching. They work hard to ensure that their students receive the best education possible and are prepared for a successful career in criminal justice.
The College of New Jersey is a great place to earn your degree. They offer a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees. You can choose from programs like business, education, engineering, health sciences, liberal arts, and science.
-The College of New Jersey offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in criminal justice. -The undergraduate program offers a concentration in law enforcement and a minor in forensic science. -The graduate program offers concentrations in criminal justice administration, forensic science, and law enforcement. -The college has a criminal justice training academy that provides training to police officers, sheriff’s deputies, and corrections officers. -The college also has a research center that conducts research on crime and justice issues.
The College of New Jersey offers a diverse range of majors and minors for students to choose from. Some popular majors include business, psychology, and biology. The college also offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including over 150 student clubs and organizations.
Rowan University is a comprehensive public university located in Glassboro, New Jersey, United States. It is the only comprehensive public university in South Jersey. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, and health professions.
Rowan University offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in criminal justice. The undergraduate program provides students with a comprehensive overview of the criminal justice system, while the graduate program offers concentrations in forensic science, law enforcement, or corrections. Rowan graduates have found careers in local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies; the judiciary; the private security industry; and many other fields.
Rowan University is a great school with many different majors to choose from. If you are not interested in the subjects that Rowan offers, there are other colleges in the area with majors that may interest you. There are also many activities and clubs to join on campus if you are looking for something to do outside of class.
The Rutgers University – Newark Campus offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The most popular majors at the Rutgers University – Newark Campus include business, education, engineering, health professions, and social sciences.
Rutgers University – Newark Campus offers a criminal justice field with concentrations in law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice, and security management. The criminal justice field at Rutgers University – Newark Campus prepares students for careers in the public and private sectors as well as post-secondary education.
Rutgers University – Newark Campus is also home to the Rutgers Business School, which offers undergraduate, graduate and executive education programs. The school has been recognized for its academic excellence and for providing students with real-world experience.
The Monmouth University offers a variety of undergraduate degrees, including business, economics, engineering, humanities, information technology, legal studies, nursing and science. In addition, Monmouth offers graduate degree programs in business, education, engineering and law.
Monmouth University offers a comprehensive program in criminal justice, with coursework in policing, law enforcement, courts, corrections, and security. The curriculum provides students with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to work in the criminal justice system or related fields. In addition to classroom learning, students have opportunities for internships and field experiences. The criminal justice field offers a wide variety of career opportunities. Those with a degree in criminal justice can pursue careers in law enforcement, corrections, security, court administration, and many other fields. With the increasing demand for professionals in the criminal justice system, there are many exciting and rewarding career opportunities available for those with the proper training and education.
There are many other subjects that Monmouth University students can write about. Some examples include the following: -The university’s strong academic programs and how they can prepare students for their future careers -The university’s beautiful campus and the amenities it offers students -The great opportunities that Monmouth University provides for its students, such as study abroad programs, internships, and job placement services -The university’s athletic programs and how they have helped students achieve success both on and off the field or court
Rutgers–New Brunswick is a public research university located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Rutgers–New Brunswick offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in more than 100 fields of study.
. Criminal justice is the system of laws and law enforcement that deal with crime and punishment. It includes the investigation and prevention of criminal activity, the prosecution and defense of those accused of crime, the punishment of convicted criminals, and the administration of justice. A career in criminal justice offers opportunities to work in a variety of fascinating and challenging settings, including federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies; courthouses; correctional institutions; victim services organizations; and research institutes.
that interest you There are so many interesting things to talk about when it comes to Rutgers–New Brunswick! Here are just a few topics that I find fascinating: -Rutgers’ history as a colonial college and how it has grown into one of the largest universities in the country -The incredible diversity of students, faculty, and staff at Rutgers and how this contributes to a rich learning environment -The research being conducted at Rutgers’ many world-class laboratories and centers -The exciting opportunities for recreation and athletics on campus -The vibrant arts and culture scene in New Brunswick and nearby cities like Princeton and Trenton
Kean University is a four-year university located in Union, New Jersey. The university offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Kean University offers an array of liberal arts and sciences courses, as well as pre-professional and professional training. The most popular majors at the university include business, education, engineering, health professions, and information technology.
Kean University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in criminal justice. The curriculum provides a comprehensive overview of the criminal justice system, with an emphasis on the legal, social, and behavioral aspects of crime. Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience through internships and field placements. A degree in criminal justice can lead to a career in law enforcement, corrections, private security, victim services, or forensic science.
There are many other subjects that can be studied at Kean University. These subjects include business, engineering, health sciences, humanities, information technology, and sciences.

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone had been together for a while, but just recently, the couple’s breakup became public knowledge. Due to the fact that the pair ended things, Leonardo DiCaprio is the topic of discussion right now. Since the two have broken up, rumors about the actor already planning to get into a new relationship are circulating. According to sources, the Titanic actor has his eyes set on Gigi Hadid. But it’s not just the actor who is moving on. Apparently, Camila Morrone has also decided to put her relationship with Leonardo DiCaprio behind her.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone’s breakup
The Never Goin’ Back actress, Camila Morrone, and The Beach actor, Leonardo DiCaprio had been linked since 2018. The two started making news back in January 2018 when they were spotted during an outing in Aspen, Colorado. They finally made their public relationship debut in February 2020 when they sat together in the front row at the Oscars. Earlier this summer, the pair were even seen enjoying the Fourth of July weekend together at a Malibu beach. Then suddenly, the news of them breaking up a few weeks after the model turned 25 made it to the headlines and shocked everyone.
Leonardo DiCaprio might date Gigi Hadid
According to a report from Us Weekly, the 47-year-old actor has his “sights set” on dating the model Gigi Hadid. The source claimed, “Leo does have his sights set on Gigi, but she hasn’t shown an interest. They’re friends, but she doesn’t want to be romantic with [him] right now.” Another report from InTouch stated, “Leo and Gigi have hooked up a few times this summer. They have known each other for several years. They’re super attracted to each other. She is exactly his type: gorgeous, sexy but low-key with a one-of-the-guys attitude.” Although speculations of Leonardo DiCaprio and Gigi Hadid getting together are being made, nothing is clear as of yet. Fans are even trolling the actor, stating that since the model is 27, he would not date her.
Camila Morrone also moves on with her life
A source recently told PEOPLE in this week’s edition that the Oscar winner’s ex-girlfriend, Camila Morrone is moving with her life. They told the outlet, “Camila is doing fine. She has a big group of friends that really care about her,“. The source continued to tell that “She is moving on with her life. She is not in contact with Leo.” It appears that the model has decided to put her relationship with the Titanic actor in the past and has decided to spend time with people that care about her.
Source: Geo News

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Social influencer Mia Delance transforms into a hot new recording artist breaking into the big time with her debut song, “Let Me Go,” going viral. By popular demand, the Los Angeles songstress releases an accompanying visual that allows newfound fans to explore her trauma and sheds it away through the music to fulfill her bright future. Written by Delance-herself, stream the new single today via own imprint.
Directed by Megan Short, Delance displays an undeniable vocal performance, filled with range and consistency, in an angelic white gown as she, metaphorically, swims to the surface before drowning in her sorrows. Dealing with her demons, she explores a fabulous Los Angeles hillside home overlooking the city. A must-see formal introduction.
According to her press release, “Let Me Go” is a look at the rising star’s in-depth musical talent and subject matter. “With this song, I wanted to debut my musical personality through a collection of strong raw imagery,” She shares. “Working with my team, we executed my vision for the song perfectly & I can’t wait to show the world. Sometimes in life we wish we could go back and warn a younger version of ourselves to not be fearful, anxious & never give up against all odds- so that’s exactly what I did.”
Ahead of her debut, Delance already built anticipation for her musical transition with an amassed Instagram following of over 28,000 followers and 33..9 thousand followers on TikTok, who know her as @miadelancex. Among Delance’s following includes trending recording artists Toosii, Tommy Genesis, and Siya.
And with an expected forthcoming project shortly to follow the debut music in late-2021. Upon the debut release, Delance, via Instagram, shared with fans that this is merely only the beginning of what’s to come from the 2021 artist-to-watch.
“My debut single and music video is finally out now on all platforms I’ve been so excited to share this with you all for a while now. The beginning of it all.”
Watch the debut music video below and stream the debut single, available on all DSPs, right here.