Giardina said he is concerned about groundwater quality and environmental issues. He said he would use the Community Preservation Fund exclusively for properties over the groundwater aquifer, noting that every acre preserved would purify 1.3 million gallons of water per year. Giardina said he wants to create a community septic system in downtown Montauk and would apply for EPA funding to do so. He said he wants to create a minimum of 1,000 new units of housing for seniors, the workforce and local high school graduates. To combat the opioid problem, he said he would evaluate current policies, establish mentorship programs and look into establishing an easy-access residential treatment facility.
Giardina, 68, is running on the Republican, Conservative and Reform party lines. Giardina, who lives in an unincorporated section of the town, received a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Michigan in 1971 and a master’s degree in nuclear engineering from New York University in 1973. He retired last year after 37 years with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, where his work included cleaning up leaks from the Brookhaven National Lab high flux beam reactor and running the agency’s radiation program. He also spent four years working for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Giardina has an environmental consulting company, Cedar Meadow Inc., and breeds racehorses. He ran the Springs General Store in the 1980s. He is married with two children.


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David Buss, Clayton, Ill., converted a IH 715 combine into a forklift that'll lift loads up to 11 ft. tall using a conventional forklift mast that mounts right where the original feederhouse used to be.
In addition to moving big bales, Buss also uses the forklift to handle seed on pal-lets and other farm supplies.
To convert the combine, he stripped it down and then rebuilt the frame with 10-in. channel iron. He repositioned the engine, turning it lengthwise, so it runs in line with the hydraulic pump. That allowed him to narrow up the machine as well as shortening the wheelbase. He remounted the original cab between the large drive wheels and then mounted a quick hitch frame on the original header lift cylinders. The forklift mast, which he bought used, mounts on the quick hitch. He used a hydraulic cylinder for the top link on the hitch to level - or tip - the mast.
The fuel tank mounts along the right side below the side of the cab.
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Beetlejuice Broadway in New York, NY
Marquis Theatre • 211 West 45th Street • New York, NY 10036
Making his Broadway return at the Marquis Theatre - Beetlejuice, the edgy ghost with the most, will bring guests along on a journey of family, love, and making the most of every Day-O in this smash-hit Broadway musical. Tim Burton's beloved film comes to life as it tells the story of an unusual teen named Lydia, whose life changes forever when she meets a deceased couple and Beetlejuice. Say Beetlejuice three times fast and enjoy this two-and-a-half-hour musical comedy on your next trip to NYC!
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Beetlejuice the Musical is performed at the Marquis Theatre 210 W. 46th St. New York, NY 10036.How long is the Beetlejuice show?
Beetlejuice is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including intermission.Is the Marquis Theatre wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Wheelchair locations are available in the theatre's orchestra section (pending availability). All restrooms are equipped to accommodate patrons with disabilities.Can I bring my camera to the theater?
Absolutely no photography or video is allowed into the Marquis Theatre or during the Beetlejuice performance.When should I arrive for the Beetlejuice show?
The theater doors open approximately 45 minutes before the show. It is recommended that audiences arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the show, beginning to find their seats, browse the available show merchandise, and settle in before showtime.Is this show appropriate for children?
Yes. The show is recommended for ages 10+. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted into the theater. Due to the length of the Beetlejuice performance, it is recommended that families with children attend a daytime performance.Are concessions available for purchase within the theater?
Yes. There are three bars located on the theatre's orchestra level and one bar on the mezzanine level where alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages and snacks can be purchased. Bottled water and beverages with secure tops are permitted in the auditorium. The bars begin serving patrons 30 minutes prior to the start of the Beetlejuice performance and at intermission.What happens if I am late for Beetlejuice?
The seating procedure for latecomers varies by seat section. Late patrons who are seated in the front orchestra are held in the lobby for 10 minutes after the performance begins. They are then escorted directly to their seats by an usher.

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Brand is a 2D hack'n slash indie game that can be found on Xbox Live Indie Games Marketplace (XBLIGM). This swords & sorcery themed adventure game was developed by Nine Dots Studio and released February 2, 2012 and retails for 80 MSP. Its clear to me after playing so many XBLIGs i can spot a quality title just by playing a short demo. Brand is quality so there is our start.
Brand has main menus of Story, Buy Now, Options, Tips, Credits and Exit. The button layout for Brand via the Xbox 360 gamepad: LS-move, Back-map, Start-pause, X-quick attack, Y-heavy attack, A-jump, B-dash attack and LT and RT-block. Brand is a action hack'n slash game that takes place on 2D levels. The controls are adequate while jumping, blocking and hacking away was pretty effective on monsters. I really didn't have any gripes with the controls.
The story of Brand is about a Sword you have to upgrade given to you by your commander. To upgrade this sword you must acquire gold from defeating monsters. After you have slain enough monsters in either Necropolis, Castle or Mine districts you can go back to the Blacksmith for upgrades. You can refine, strengthened or sharpen your blade. You shouldn't get confused as to what to do next since there are objectives you can keep track of. Other sections of Brand's worldmap include Mage and Chemist sections.
The combat in Brand was visceral but not perfect. If your not perfect with your block timing the monsters can and will take a big chunk of your health off. I like how you can jump in and out of levels after you acquired enough gold to upgrade your sword. Although i didn't get to enhance my sword in the demo it is possible with special materials you can collect. The music was decent and the sound design good. The atmosphere was pretty engaging in the demo and makes you want to keep playing. Maybe i should just say Brand is addicting huh? You can also play as your avatar which is a nice perk. Who doesn't like looking at themselves kill monsters?
Brand is a quality XBLIG judging from the demo. It has fun addicting hack' n slash gameplay with an interesting world to explore filled with monsters. Thanks for reading. Check it out

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I’ve been an avid fan of Beth Kanter’s blog for the past few years. It might come as no surprise that I pre-ordered her, and co-author Allison Fine’s, book The Networked Nonprofit. And if you’re a reader of their blogs, it might also come as no surprise that the book fully lived up to its great expectations.
My first reaction, on Twitter no less, was telling Beth that I liked the tone of the book. It doesn’t have the common “social media hippie” talk. You know, the long-haired, world-peace-wishing, tree-hugging, social-media-is-going-to-solve-all-your-problems-and-here-are-the-tools-to-do-it talk.
Good social media books talk less about the tools and more about the concepts and frameworks. That’s what I loved about Flip the Funnel, and that’s what I loved about The Networked Nonprofit. Both define and lay out a framework in which you can apply your own strategy. We all know I’m a big fan of such frameworks.
Sometimes it looks as if the authors are treading the hippie-talk territory. I think this is unavoidable. It’s because nonprofits have been used to doing things in a particular way and a different approach might seem like a fairy tale at times. But the authors never end up actually sounding like our long-haired friends. Many positive, world-peace-wishing, elements are backed up with organizational structure research outside, and predating, the social media realm, and they are often balanced with real-world pitfalls to look out for.
Although the authors provide a core framework, the book is chock full of examples and practical, how-to information. Reading the book will help you answer all those “I’m scared of social media” questions. The reflection questions at the end of each chapter are particularly helpful for a nonprofit manager building a social media strategy.
As the authors write, the book is built on a simple equation: “Social Media Powers Social Networks for Social Change.” The book sets the stage with the rise of Millennials who no longer owe allegiance to any particular organizations, but rather pick out particular causes. Thus, the Networked Nonprofit will engage these “free agents” and leverage their social networks.
As we move through microplanning, crowdsourcing cautions, creating social culture, and making nonprofits simpler, we end up in the final chapter, one of the strongest chapters of the book: Governing Through Networks. It takes a critical look at governance at nonprofits. Again, the directive here is not “they should use social media and all will change for the better,” the concept is working as a Networked Nonprofit in a broad, on as well as offline, sense.
The book is a fast read, but you’ll keep it as source to reference. In that sense, it’s a perfect (hand)book for nonprofit managers that are looking to increase the impact of their organization’s mission statement in a connected world. I am going to be rereading it, and using it, in the months ahead.

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At 12 weeks my baby's heart rate was between 150-160. At 16 weeks my baby's heart rate was 140. My anatomy scan 20 weeks and 1 day my baby's heart rate is now 145. Everyone was telling me i was 100% having a girl because of the 150-160 heart rate. While there we find out were having a healthy baby boy. Have you had your anatomy scan yet?
My son's HR has fluctuated every time it's measured. First time was 168, then 155, 157, 164, 154....
DD's started at 162 I think? Then hers stayed in the high 150's and low 160's the rest of the time.
HR really only helps to determine if baby is alive and if they may be experiencing some kind of distress. It's not a good predictor of gender.


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If you are purchasing a video game for a child, always ask for several options before you head to the store. You will use a lot of variables in making a decision on whether or not to purchase a game for kids of a certain age, so it’s better to start with a longer list that you can narrow down.
The page will tell you whether or not your computer is setup to run a certain game.If you do not know what you are doing, you can always delete it afterward.
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You may want to implement safety settings of your home console. There is usually a setting to keep young children from viewing questionable content. You can customize content restrictions for kids.
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Ask employees of your local gaming store employee for recommendations on games that you might like. It is hard to keep up with the new releases even if you can tell them what games you already enjoy.The store clerk will generally be knowledgeable enough to give you to some options that will suit your needs.
Consider having your kids play games on consoles. Consoles offer you a lot more control over privacy, security settings, and content since they can bypass these restrictions online. Children will be more protected on a dedicated video console system.
If your kids is obsessed with video games or expressing hostility while playing, take it away from them. Proven Video Game Tips And Tricks For Better Gaming - exughemniap’s Blog
Online auction sites like Ebay are another outlet to purchase video games. You can save a lot on video games by purchasing them on auction websites. Do a bit of research to ensure you can get the best deal possible.
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Many of the games have downloadable content (DLC) available. These are mostly bonuses and game expansions will cost you more. While you do need to choose a game you’ll enjoy, always be mindful of pricing. Some times buying DLC games can be two to three times more if they are DLC.
In 2D side scrolling games, check the left of the screen for otherwise unnoticed goodies like items and passageways. Look at walls or other high edges as well.
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Changing rugby to reduce head injuries
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A UK study into the health of retired rugby and league players has highlighted the long-term impact of cumulative injuries, with concussion the most frequently reported injury, with the highest recurrence and long-term impact.
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Dental implants may be the recommendation that your dentist has for you. What is this? Is this really going to be something you have to do? Is it really a surgery? Many people ask questions about the use of an implant but the fact is, this treatment is outstanding. It offers plenty of key benefits that other types of procedures do not offer. Although it is up to you whether to have it, most people who have the ability to do so opt for it. Before you make a decision, find out what to expect from this type of procedure.
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A number of the leading global automakers such as BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, General Motors and Toyota, together with IT-giants Google and Apple, place serious emphasis on autonomous driving and IoT technology. They are actively engaged in the development of automotive IoT solutions to assist drivers and, as the ultimate goal, to create a Level 5 (see below) self-driving car.
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Their collaboration has already had some impressive results. Audi AG, for example, claimed that the usage of the brake assist system in their vehicles in the last five years reduced the total number of passenger injuries by 38 percent.
Connected Cars Background
The track record of integrating vehicles and digital technology is really long and rich and may be considered to start in 1911, when automakers began installing the first piece of electronics in automobiles — electric starters.
In 1985, drivers saw in their cars the ancestor of infotainment systems — a compact disc player. Dashboard computer diagnostics appeared in 1994 and were followed by GPS navigation systems introduced in 1995.
A new millennium was marked by the introduction of USB and Bluetooth connectivity available for automobiles. Thus, in the 2000s, car producers got very close to the creation of IoT cars.
A research service BI Intelligence predicted more than 94 million connected cars to be produced in 2021, which would represent a compound annual growth rate of 35 percent from 21 million smart vehicles shipped in 2016.
Levels of Driving Automation
The IoT technology can empower connected devices to perform some actions independently; that is, without human interference. To create a connected car, the Internet of Things introduces various features and smart options for a vehicle. The hierarchy of driving automation was outlined on the basis of the progression of these features.
Level 0: No Automation
- The system alerts the driver about potentially dangerous situations
- The driver makes decisions and performs all tasks
Examples: regular cruise control
Level 1: Driver Assistance
- The system can automatically accelerate, steer and brake the car depending on driving conditions
- The driver must fully control the situation on the road and perform other tasks
Examples: adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance
Level 2: Partial Automation
- The system monitors and analyzes driving conditions and can perform multiple tasks, either for safety reasons or according to the driver’s commands
- The driver must fully control the situation on the road and take over in case the conditions don’t correspond with the system’s settings
- These are not fully self-driving cars: they can drive autonomously only under certain conditions.
Examples: Tesla Autopilot, Volvo Pilot Assist, Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot, Cadillac Super Cruise
Level 3: Conditional Automation
- The system can perform all tasks in the autonomous driving mode under specific conditions (e.g. speed, traffic, time of day)
- The driver doesn’t have to continuously monitor the environment and can carry out other activities
- The driver must be ready to take over the driving tasks on the system’s request. It happens when the set conditions for Level 3 are exceeded (e.g. speed 37 mph) and the autonomous mode becomes challenging.
Examples: Audi A8
Level 4: High Automation
- The system will perform all tasks in the autonomous driving mode under specific conditions
- If the driving mode becomes challenging, the system will request the driver to take over the driving tasks. Nevertheless, it will be able to respond to challenging situations, if the driver doesn’t react promptly.
- There still will be pedals and a steering wheel, as the driver’s intervention will be needed in unusual environments
Examples: don’t exist yet
Level 5: Full Automation
- The system drives on its own under any conditions
- The driver’s intervention is not needed
Examples: don’t exist yet
Currently, all vehicles that have some autonomous components fall under Level 1 and Level 2 and focus on assisting drivers. The highest level of car autonomy that has been reached by now is Level 3 with the only representative — Audi A8 — announced in July 2017.
Remember, no self-driving car that falls into categories of high or full automation currently exists! Drivers are still responsible for their behavior on the road.
IoT in Connected Cars: General Working Principles
Autonomous cars have roughly the same components:
- Video cameras (forward, rear, side) — detect traffic lights and signals of other cars; read road signs; detect pedestrians, cyclists and obstacles; provide 360 degrees of visibility around the car.
- Radars (forward, rear) — detect objects and their velocities at long distances; are able to see the car ahead through heavy rain, fog and dust; monitor the position of other vehicles nearby; measure the distance to objects and help to park.
- Lidar — a rotatable radar on the roof that scans the environment up to 100 meters and creates a 3D map of the location.
- Ultrasonic sensors — complement the vision, detecting hard and soft objects, and measuring the position of objects close to the vehicle.
- Position sensors — may be built in the wheels to sense their movements and detect the car position on the map.
- GPS navigation — catches signals from satellites to provide more accurate positioning.
- Central computer — provides analytics of the gathered data and influences decision-making.
The software and algorithms for autonomous cars must be extremely powerful in order to process the info from the extended network of sensors and make the right decisions. Vehicles should literally learn communication skills to be able to see, hear and interpret any situation on the road. Moreover, the system should be able to predict the behavior of people both in and out of the car and correct it for the sake of safety.
High-quality mapping is a good supplement to the above-mentioned devices and can greatly improve the autonomous driving experience. The modern mapping industry might boom in the near future.
IoT Self-Driving Cars: Advantages and Challenges
It’s hard to say definitively how IoT applications in the automotive industry will affect humanity. Most developers tend to believe that connected cars and the IoT will revolutionize the existing transportation system. But will the changes be more negative or positive? Take a look at the possible pros and cons of implementing IoT in automotive manufacturing.
- People with poor eyesight and other health problems will be able to move around in personal Internet of Things cars
- Accidents on the roads and the number of human fatalities and injuries will be reduced to a minimum
- The delivery of goods to remote or devastated areas will be simplified, and drivers will not risk their lives
- Companies will reduce delivery costs by saving on driver salary, and due to more economical fuel consumption or electric cars usage
- Legislative issues, as it’s hard to identify those responsible for damage
- A person may lose the right to drive
- Professional drivers will lose their jobs
- 100% reliable software is needed to avoid technical mistakes
- It’s hard to protect an IoT auto from cyber attacks and external interference
- The ethical issue: how an IoT vehicle will rationally choose a behavior model in an inevitable collision (e.g., to hit a pedestrian or to drive a car off the road where passengers may die)
Automotive IoT Use Cases
Despite the fact that autonomous vehicles are not yet available, many companies in different countries are actively testing them in real conditions.
In 2016, Dubai authorities launched the self-driving bus and tested it along the city streets for a route of about 700 meters.
An autonomous taxi service also appeared in Dubai. It started with 50 Tesla cars, each equipped with Tesla’s latest Autopilot software. Actually, Dubai authorities plan to automate 25% of the city’s transport by 2030.
In March 2018, in Japan, Nissan Motor and a mobile games producer DeNa started testing the self-driving taxi service EasyRide they developed together.
Passengers use an application to call for a taxi that delivers them to predetermined destinations in the city. An in-car tablet screen provides information about local sightseeing areas. After the ride, passengers complete a survey: they share their experience and suggest the possible price they would pay for EasyRide when it’s officially launched.
Google’s autonomous car development company Waymo has tested its cars in California, Texas, Washington, Nevada, Michigan and Arizona. In 2018, the next stop for the test program will be Atlanta, Georgia.
The Future of Transportation
IoT for the automotive industry has become a must. According to the latest forecasts of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the total volume of the unmanned vehicle market may be sized at about $42 billion by 2025. It is expected that the share of self-driving cars in the global sales structure will reach 12-13 percent. In other words, about 14 million autonomous cars will be launched on the market.
McKinsey Global Institute is even more optimistic in its forecasts, assuming that the total share of unmanned vehicles (both fully autonomous and semi-autonomous) will reach 15-20 percent by 2025.
By some estimates, in just a few decades, IoT in car manufacturing will allow mankind to save about $1 trillion in total and provide a 70 percent reduction in the number of fatal accidents. Even now, automation significantly reduces the accident rate.
Many experts rightly believe that the biggest problem preventing driverless technology from developing is the imperfection of the legislative framework, rather than the lack of new technologies and solutions. However, there is progress in this direction. The US Department of Transportation issued its first recommendations regarding autonomous vehicles. AT Kearney consulting company predicts that the legal framework for unmanned vehicles will be fully developed by 2025.
However, it should be noted that people themselves are not ready for the active expansion of self-driving transportation yet. People must get used to the fact that their vehicles will be controlled by an automated system. That’s why transportation is going to experience gradual shifts.
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SaM Solutions has significant experience in IoT and embedded development. Our specialists are able to provide:
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If, as Ann Killion of the San Francisco Chronicle recently reported, coach Jim Harbaugh’s “act has worn pretty thin” in the locker room, especially with some “face of the 49ers” players, receiver Anquan Boldin isn’t one of them.
“He had a big role in me coming back,” Boldin said of Harbaugh in a conference call conducted in connection with his new two-year contract, via audio of a media conference call distributed by the team. “You know, he’s a guy I had a real good relationship with. Me and him were able to talk about anything. And I just like his demeanor, the way he approaches the game. He’s a guy that wants to win. I’m the exact same way. So I think we mesh pretty good. I mean, like I said, he was just good to me the entire year. You know, I think the whole, the entire organization was. LIke I said, I was accepted right away. I think they used me in the right way. So me and coach Harbaugh have a pretty good relationship.”
From Boldin’s perspective, there are no players who feel that way.
“I don’t think anybody in the locker room, you know, has an issue with Coach Harbaugh,” Boldin said. “The way our locker room is built, I mean, we have an open-door policy. If anybody has a concern or wants to voice their opinion, I mean, they’re more than welcome to. There have been times we have voiced our concerns as players, and Coach Harbaugh has listened to us and taken into consideration how we felt as players.
“I don’t think there’s any rift between players and coaches, particularly Coach Harbaugh. Like I said, he has a great rapport with all of the guys that I know of. I heard of no griping in the locker room when it comes to Coach Harbaugh.”
Look for other players eventually to be asked about the situation when the media has an opportunity to do. While it has no relevance to the widespread reports of tension between Harbaugh and the front office, the 2014 season becomes much more manageable if the players aren’t truly griping about their coach.

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REFORM, Ala. — Time away from the sport taught Pickens County High School senior running back De’Marko Hall how much the game of football means to him.
After missing his ninth and 10th grade years due to discipline issues, Hall returned to the field with a vengeance.
This season, Hall ran for more than 1,400 yards, topped 1,200 yards receiving, and scored 43 all-purpose touchdowns. The touchdown total was 15 better than the previous school record.
For his accomplishments, Hall is The Dispatch’s West Alabama Offensive Player of the Year for 2011.
“As far as the big picture goes, we missed out because we wanted to win state,” said Hall, a 5-foot-10, 185-pound running back/wide receiver and defensive back. “We tried to win state, but since I helped the younger players out, I feel this has been a good season. I can take great pride on how I am leaving the program. We got to the third round, and that is an accomplishment.”
Pickens County 11-2 overall and second in Class 1A, Region 4 play before losing to defending state champion Sweet Water 38-36 in a third-round playoff shootout.
Led by sophomore quarterback Devonte Simon, the high-octane offense averaged 44.8 points per game. Coach Patrick Plott lives to move the chains with a hurry-up offense, which includes throwing the ball over the field.
Hall’s skills enhance Pickens County’s ability to stretch the field and keep defenders on their heels.
“He had an explosion which was rarely matched this season,” said Plott, who just completed his first season in his second stint as coach. “He could take a 5-yard pass the distance. He really added a level of explosiveness you rarely see with the opponents we face. De’Marko led by example. If it was block for somebody, catch a pass, or step it up in practice or a team meeting, he did a great job of being a leader.”
After playing football in eighth grade, Hall ran afoul of school officials. A disciplinary issue toward the end of the school year saw him kicked out of school for 18 months. The time away made him miss the game. It also made him develop a better understanding between right and wrong.
“I didn’t do anything wrong, but I wasn’t in the right place so I was held responsible,” Hall said. “I haven’t been in any trouble since then. You can look at my grades, all As and Bs. I am an Honor Roll student and I haven’t made any more mistakes.
“Sometimes, you got lessons to learn. I don’t bully anymore. I don’t get in trouble any more. I am a changed person.”
Plott was in the school system when in the incident happened. Away from Pickens County when Hall returned to school, Plott is fortunate Hall worked his way back into good graces and back on to the football field.
“De’Marko has grown up a lot,” Plott said. “Incidents happen. How you learn from them defines you as a person. Now he keeps his cool. For two years now, he has done the right things on and off the field. We all go through mistakes. We all have to mature. He has really done that. He has grown into becoming a man.”
While Hall learned about himself as a person, he also learned about himself as a football player.
“I came back as a hungry player,” Hall said. “I wanted the ball more. This was my second chance, and I planned to make the most of it. I knew then I had to set an example. I didn’t want anybody else to make the mistakes that I did.”
Plott said Hall was part of a talented senior class that did far more for the program than winning football games.
“We had a tremendous group of seniors,” Plott said. “They did a great job of leadership. It started back in the spring. Every single day they were working hard to make sure we could have the best season possible. Discipline is a big part of our program.
“Our seniors set the standard which will be followed for years to come.”
While appreciative of his teammates’ support, Hall felt his words carried weight in the locker room.
“This team had a lot of heart,” Hall said. “I told them at the beginning of the year, if you are scared, stay in here. Otherwise, everybody come out and does battle with us. This team had the biggest heart possible. We competed every play all year long.”
While Pickens County started the season with a fine-tuned offense, the story of the season may have been the emergence of a rock-solid defense. Pickens County only allowed three touchdowns in playoff victories against Johnson and Brantley.
“We weren’t practicing too much on offense this year because we knew we were good there,” Hall said. “To win a championship, we knew we had to be a good defensive team. We made some big plays, but we had some interceptions and fumbles we couldn’t get there at the end that hurt us.”
While the senior class set an example, Plott and Hall feel the Tornadoes could emerge as a favorite next season in Class 1A.
“We were just trying to set an example of how hard you have to work,” Hall said. “Hopefully somebody on the next level will do the same thing for me. In college, I will need players to teach me some things. Here at Pickens County, I am hopefully leaving guys something so that next year they can go to the championship game.”
Hall feels prepared for the next level. He considers his biggest influence to be University of Alabama junior tight end Michael Williams, also a former Pickens County standout.
“(Williams) has taught me a lot about the game,” Hall said. “He is always coming around here and telling me how to be better at my position. He tells me what I am doing wrong and how I can get my team straight.”
With his transgressions in the past, Hall’s future looks bright. He said the recruiting process is picking up steam and the University of Southern Mississippi, the University of Tennessee and Auburn University have shown the most recent attention.
“De’Marko will be an asset on the next level,” Plott said. “He is very coachable and has a good work ethic. Some coaching staff will be lucky after they take a chance on him. He has really grown up and matured a lot. He will be a good fit for somebody.”
Hall, who also plays basketball and competes on the track and field team at Pickens County, is ready for that next challenge.
“I am excited about playing with the big dogs,” Hall said. “They can keep my records in the stat book here; however, I am ready to go on to a new life.”
Regardless of where the new life carries him, Hall will remember fondly the opportunity of a second chance at Pickens County.
“When you run through the tunnel for one of our rival games, it was insane,” Hall said. “It was like Alabama versus Auburn. It was really wild.”
Scott was sports editor for The Dispatch.


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Keith Crisco, who was in a tight battle against Clay Aiken for North Carolina’s 2nd district’s House seat, has died.
The politician died suddenly in his home today at the age of 71. It has been reported that Crisco died from injuries suffered from a fall around 1 p.m. today. He was reported dead when emergency workers arrived.
Most recent reports had Aiken ahead of Crisco by only 369 votes for the Democratic primary in their district. Both candidates were waiting on word for how to proceed.
In a statement the North Carolina Board of Elections said,
“We are grateful for Mr. Crisco’s service to our state and his community through the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Crisco family during this difficult time.”
We are still waiting to hear from the Aiken camp.
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Emily Pohl-Weary, author of Not Your Ordinary Wolf Girl and an upcoming IFOA participant, answered our five questions!
IFOA: Your upcoming poetry collection is called Ghost Sick. Can you describe “ghost sickness” to our readers?
Emily Pohl-Weary: Ghost sickness or heartbreak syndrome is an explanation for what causes people to waste away from grief. In medical circles, it’s actually called “complex grief syndrome,” which is a label for when living people develop unhealthy relationships with death or someone who’s deceased. Essentially, it’s the belief that an angry ghost might return and try to take someone else with them.
IFOA: Your recent young adult novel, Not Your Ordinary Wolf Girl, offers a twist on the paranormal romance genre. What inspired it?
Pohl-Weary: When I began writing Wolf Girl, I’d just finished reading a very popular series of novels featuring male werewolves and vampires who were in love with a human girl. Any guesses? She could barely stay on her own two feet, and there was absolutely nothing interesting about her, except for the two monsters who loved her. This seemed so absurd to me and I got to thinking about why fictional monsters are almost always men. Are we too afraid of monstrous girls? Why? What would a ferocious teen girl be like? There was a lot of unexplored territory. I decided to see what would happen if a small, pretty teen girl turned into the physical manifestation of her worst nightmare.
IFOA: You’ve worked on a lot of different writing projects recently (a teen novel published last year, a new collection of poetry, the revision of a feature film screenplay). Why is literary variety important to you?
Pohl-Weary: Each project demands its proper form and genre. I couldn’t have conveyed the experiences in Ghost Sick through anything but poetry, or the high-paced, character-driven plot of Not Your Ordinary Wolf Girl in anything but a novel. It takes me a really long time to finish a writing project and when I’m learning—which is inevitable when you change genres—it’s easier to stay engaged. I’m influenced by all kinds of storytelling and want to write whatever I’m consuming. In my opinion, movies, TV shows, video games, songs and comics are just as fascinating and filled with potential as books.
IFOA: You’re currently working toward your PhD in Adult Education and Community Development. How have you balanced your education with your creative writing?
Pohl-Weary: Not too well! I’m hoping to get back to the research in the new year. But I love the way the scholarly community encourages people to wrestle with huge theories and concepts, and that little people (like me) get to stand on the shoulders of giants. My hope is that whatever thesis I eventually write will turn some important thoughts into a format that’s accessible to a wider audience. I’ve been thinking a lot about how popular teaching methods can make creative writing more accessible to a diversity of voices and life experiences.
IFOA: You’re very involved in literary outreach programmes in Toronto. Can you explain your role as the 2014 Toronto Public Library eWriter in Residence for Young Voices?
Pohl-Weary: From October to December, I’ll be available as an online resource for young Toronto writers via the TPL’s website at tpl.ca/teens. So if you’re between the ages of 12 and 19, and like to write, you can submit a story, poem, rant or whatever for feedback, and I’ll respond by email. I’m also going to be blogging about the writing life, tips I’ve gleaned, resources, and my path to becoming a writer. Basically, it’s an opportunity for me to geek out about writing while encouraging teenagers. How fun is that? I truly love the Young Voices programming at the library—it’s innovative and brings teen writers into the Canadian literary conversation.
Emily Pohl-Weary is an award-winning author, editor and arts educator. Join her and other members of The Writer’s Union of Canada on October 1 as they discuss what it means to write in Canada today.


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Should patients in opioid treatment programs ever be approved to take benzodiazepines? Even addiction medicine doctors hold widely varying opinions on this issue.
In my state, all of the doctors who work in opioid treatment programs are invited to participate in a conference call once per month. The people who head the state’s methadone authority and the Governor’s Institute on Substance Abuse are also usually on the call. We discuss difficult issues we’re facing, and discuss difficult cases. Last month, the question was asked pointedly by one of the doctors: “Is zero-tolerance for benzodiazepines now the standard of care for opioid treatment programs in our state?” For the people on this call, the consensus was that the ideal was zero tolerance or at least a restricted policy regarding benzodiazepine use.
I’m about as anti-benzo as any doctor can get. However, the term, “zero tolerance” troubles me when used to describe anything. Is any issue ever that absolute?
Some opioid treatment programs and their medical director doctors have no problem with benzodiazepine use by their patients, as long as it is by prescription. These programs recognize the dangers of high-dose benzodiazepine abuse in their methadone patients, but have permitted patients with prescribed benzodiazepines to remain in treatment, believing stable patients can take benzodiazepines safely and as prescribed. Some of the programs in my state have this approach.
Others programs, after seeing the increase in the number of methadone overdose deaths in our state, have the zero tolerance approach mentioned above, meaning they feel the ideal is that no benzodiazepine use ever be approved for a patient on methadone in an opioid treatment program. North Carolina had one of the highest overdose death rates in the nation in 2005. Of the patients who died with methadone detected in their system, the majority also had benzodiazepines in their toxicology report at autopsy.
We know opioids and benzos have synergy when used together. Both types of drugs affect the part of the brain that tells humans to breath while we are asleep. If used together in sufficiently large doses, the patient can fall asleep, stop breathing, and die after the heart and brain are deprived of oxygen for more than a few minutes. How much is a sufficiently high dose? That can be unpredictable. Methadone, as a full opioid that gives more effect with higher doses, is more dangerous when mixed with benzodiazepines than is buprenorphine (Suboxone, Subutex), which is a partial opioid, but overdose can still occur with benzos and buprenorphine.
In my state, benzos are massively overprescribed. I’m convinced we have just as big of a problem with benzos as we do with opioids. The NC DETECT program shows that in 2012, benzodiazepines were the most frequently cited drugs seen in the emergency department for unintentional poisonings, followed closely by opioids.
There are large variations in prescribing rates for benzodiazepines, by county. Counties in my state that have teaching hospitals, and urban areas have the lowest per-capita rates, while Western mountain counties and scattered others have the highest rates. Probably not coincidentally, the counties with the highest rates of benzodiazepine prescribing are almost the same counties with the highest rates of unintentional poisonings from controlled substances and the highest rates of mortality from unintentional overdoses with controlled substances.
This state is awash with benzos because doctors and their physician extenders don’t pay any attention to safe prescribing guidelines. Evidence-based guidelines for the prescribing of benzodiazepines already exist. Other nations such as Great Britain, Canada, and Australia, concerned about the mis-prescribing and overprescribing of benzodiazepines within their borders, have all produced documents meant to guide their physicians so they can prescribe benzodiazepines in such a way that assures better patient care and outcomes. [3, 4]
Similarly, Maine and Kentucky have issued guidelines for physicians in their states. It’s useful to review what these guidelines say regarding evidence-based indications for the prescribing of benzodiazepines.
There’s presently no evidence to support the indefinite prescribing of benzodiazepines for the treatment of any mental illness. That’s right…no evidence.
Here are evidence-based indications for benzodiazepine use:
- Acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome
- Acute anxiety disorders, for up to six weeks, until a more definitive treatment is effective. Nearly all the guidelines emphasize that benzodiazepines are best used short-term, until another medication like an SSRI becomes effective. Alternatively, CBT or other counseling techniques are often helpful. Benzodiazepines are not a first line treatment for any anxiety disorder since their use for more than four months leads to tolerance and loss of efficacy.
- Short-term treatment of insomnia.
- Sedation during a medical procedure, during which the patient is appropriately monitored.
- Treatment of acute psychosis and acute severe mania, in a monitored setting
- Acute stimulant intoxication (cocaine or methamphetamine), in monitored setting
- Acute treatment of seizures.
- Short-term treatment for muscle relaxation.
- Treatment of severe dementia, in place of antipsychotics
- Palliation of anxiety in the terminally ill.
- Some neurologic disorders that cause severe muscle stiffness.
These guidelines also say that benzodiazepine should be used with great caution, if at all, in the following situations:
- Depression, apart from short-term (one to two weeks) of treatment of anxiety that can be seen in some depressed patients. Benzodiazepines, since they have sedative properties, have the potential to worsen depression.
- Grief reaction – some literature says benzodiazepines can suppress and prolong the grieving process, though use at nighttime for insomnia for one or two weeks can be helpful.
- Treatment of anxiety in a patient with a history of alcohol or drug addiction, except for the treatment of acute withdrawal for alcohol or sedatives. These patients are at very high risk for abuse and addiction to benzodiazepines.
- Benzodiazepines are not recommended in patients who are on long-term opioids or stimulant medications.
- Benzodiazepines are contraindicated in pregnancy (category D)
- Benzodiazepines are associated with falls, cognitive impairment, and medication interactions in the elderly. Benzodiazepines should be used with great caution in this age group, and starting doses should be lower than for younger patients. Older patients who have been prescribed benzodiazepines on a long-term basis may benefit from gradually reducing their dose.
If physicians were heeding these prescribing guidelines, physicians at opioid treatment programs wouldn’t be seeing so many patients addicted to both opioids and benzos. In other words, the solution starts with appropriate prescribing, just as it does for opioids.
The benzodiazepine prescribing guidelines make clear that benzos are rarely the treatment of choice for anxiety disorders. Other medications should be used first and second line, and cognitive behavioral therapy is important as well. These other medications and counseling both take longer to have an effect, so are often less desirable for someone who wants quick (though temporary) relief of anxiety.
So back to the original question…is zero tolerance the ideal? Yes, I think it is; however, there may always be exceptions. In the interest of full disclosure, out of the nearly 500 patients I see at two opioid treatment programs, I’ve approved two patients to take prescription benzodiazepines. In my defense, I’ve known both patients for more than five years, have seen them on and off benzodiazepines, and see that they function better with a benzodiazepine prescription. Their prescribing doctors are accessible, and know the patients have addiction histories. They are both actively getting mental health counseling.
In my Suboxone practice, out of the ninety-some patients, four are approved to take benzos. Two take very low doses of Ambien (yes, I count this as a benzo) at bedtime for chronic insomnia. Both have been in stable recovery for more than four years, and have good doctors who watch them closely. The third takes alprazolam (Xanax) maybe four times a year before getting on an airplane, to treat her flying phobia. The fourth takes low-dose alprazolam (Xanax) before public speaking events, which he must do for his job every two years or so.
To summarize my feelings about benzos in I’d like to make clear these points:
- Benzodiazepines are massively overused, and most prescriptions can be replaced with safer and more effective medications.
- Use of a medication with the potential to cause addiction is always riskier in patients with a history of addiction to other drugs, including alcohol.
- Benzodiazepines can be fatal when mixed with opioids.
While I can’t claim zero-tolerance to benzos…I’m pretty close.
- North Carolina Disease Event Tracking and Epidemiologic Collection Tool, http://www.ncdetect.org
- Data from NC CSRS, provided by Mr. Bill Bronson, November, 2011
- The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners ABN 34 000 223 807 www.racgp.org.au/guidelines/benzodiazepines/
5. Guidelines for the use of Benzodiazepines in Office Practice in the state of Maine


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When I first exchanged conversations via email with Courtney and Rodrigo, I immediately knew we were a match made in heaven. Anyone who loves “Powerpuff girls”, is an immediate soul mate, no ifs and or buts about it! But seriously, I was over the moon when they chose me to capture their upcoming special day at the Fontaine Estates Winery in Naches, Washington. They had such a beautiful wedding with beautiful weather. These two are truly made for each other! They are so humble, loving, and kind. I am so blessed that I was able to share such a special day with these two kindred and warm souls!
Courtney and Rodrigo met in college through friends and were dating for 4 years up until now. Big shout out to the friends that introduced these two lovebirds! Rodrigo is a 7th-grade health and fitness teacher and Courtney is a college prep coach prepping kids for college. When these are two aren’t working they enjoy hiking, binge-watching shows on Netflix, playing tennis, and taking their dog Piper on walks. I asked Courtney and Rodrigo several questions about themselves and these are their questions and their answers. Here’s a glimpse of Courtney and Rodrigo’s love together and their story.
For the groom: What do you love most about her? “I love how caring and loving she is. I love how creative she is too!”
For the BRIDE: What do you love the most about him? “I love how patient he is and how passionate he is about this career and his students. This shows what an amazing father he will be some day. I also love his sense of humor! He is like a big kid and I love that.”
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The Culver City school community expressed outrage due to ongoing fights, bullying, and a lack of campus safety on the middle and high school campuses with protests in February.
With multiple violent fights happening between students on both campuses, parents, students and community members are outraged with the district and demanding answers, along with change.
Every Friday, parents and community members are planning to gather in front of the Culver City Middle and High School campus in protest of the district’s lack of care, effort, and change. With two successful protests and more on the way, the school district held a Town Hall meeting to discuss these concerns, receiving an earful from the community.
One parent raised a concern regarding bullying and the district’s so-called “zero tolerance” policy stated in their handbooks.
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusions Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Smith said, “there is no zero-tolerance anything in California … It just is [like this]”.
Anitra Smith, a parent of a sixth grade student at the middle school, brought to attention a disturbing issue with a security guard. Smith said her child, along with other students, were told by a security guard “that he hates Black people, that they did not belong at that school, they should kill themselves, and/or die.”
Smith also said the Culver City School administration was also extremely vague in their communication with parents regarding the event, with hardly any information at all.
With no clear resolution in sight and nothing being done by the school board, many are calling for the resignation of Superintendent Quoc Tran. Parents and other protestors say they feel Tran hardly addresses community questions and concerns in board meetings, making no effort or change.
Protests and community outcry will continue to happen until changes are made and our voices are heard, not shut down.
Click here to watch the Town Hall meeting in its entirety.

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While researching earlier this week, I came across this excellent YouTube video entitled: "Why Is Accessible Design Good for Everyone?" presented by Betty Chen of ARTiculations who makes videos about art, architecture and design.
Although, like most people, she falls into the common trap of using the terms "Accessible", "Inclusive" and "Universal" design interchangeably (they are similar philosophies, but not the same), her video is nevertheless both highly informative and entertaining, and Ms. Chen's presentation is clear and spoken at a pace that can be easily understood.
Please check it out and while you are doing that, give the video a "thumbs-up".
I have written a blogpost that I hope to upload before the weekend. Co-incidentally, my article discusses the differences and similarities between the three design philosophies, and why I believe that the principles of Universal design, a melding of the three, is best.

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This image was taken by the Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC) on NASA's Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft on 20 April 2005. It is a composite of two views of Mars Express taken from distances of about 250 and 370 kilometres.
Mars Express appears as a narrow blur rather than as a well-defined spacecraft shape, about 1.5 metres high and 15 metres long, which is consistent with the viewing distance, pixel scale and encounter geometry.
The MOC can resolve features on the surface of Mars as small as few metres from an orbital altitude of 350 to 405 kilometres. It can resolve objects smaller than one metre across from an altitude of 100 kilometres.


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Hugh Phillips, who has died aged 65, was the current President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England; he specialised in orthopaedics, and made a particular contribution to the training of surgeons in that field.
Born at Blackheath, south-east London, on March 19 1940, Hugh Phillips was the son and grandson of miners at Treorchy in the Rhondda. His father, Morgan, a member of the Treorchy male voice choir, had resolved not to produce another generation of miners, and had walked to London, where he became a manager with UGB Charlton, a thermoplastics company that made Bakelite. Hugh, the youngest of three children, was educated at the Roan Grammar School at Greenwich and won a state scholarship to St Bartholomew's Hospital, where he took a BSc in Physiology.
The life of a medical student in the 1960s was perhaps more relaxed than it is today, and Phillips embraced student life to the full. For a short time he generated pocket money by working as a waiter on board the liner Pendennis Castle. A good all-round sportsman, he played cricket for Bart's, was captain of the football team and a member of the college's elite Vicarage Club, which included the best rugby, cricket and soccer players.
Phillips's period of orthopaedic training was interrupted briefly by Hodgkin's disease, which, in those days, few survived; a harrowing period of intensive chemotherapy resulted in his becoming one of those few.
In 1975 he was appointed one of four consultant orthopaedic surgeons at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. The orthopaedic department expanded rapidly, and increased its reputation as a centre of excellence for its clinical work, teaching and training. Phillips was known as a hard worker, a loyal colleague and an outstanding surgeon.
Phillips influenced almost every area of professional activity within his specialty, and was a past president of both the British Orthopaedic Association and the orthopaedic section of the Royal Society of Medicine. Training was a particular interest, and he was chairman of the specialist advisory committee overseeing the training of orthopaedic surgeons.
He earned a reputation for fairness both as an examiner in the final FRCS examination and as chairman of the Royal College of Surgeons' professional standards and regulation division, which was responsible for the rapid response teams reporting on major concerns arising in hospital practice.
Hip surgery was Phillips's principal clinical interest. He was the founder, first secretary and president of the British Hip Society and helped to establish the National Joint Registry, which records every major joint-replacement operation in the country, a useful innovation.
He had a natural flair for the politics of medicine, and was a great exponent of the "Delphic process" by which important decisions are made and implemented with a minimum of pointless discussion.
Phillips was appointed Vice-President of the College in 2003, and elected President last year, the first person from Norfolk to be accorded the honour.
Almost immediately, however, it was discovered that he was suffering from cancer. While many would have taken the easy path and stepped aside, Phillips chose to carry on with his work, despite debilitating treatment and increasing ill-health. He confronted a number of important issues, achieving notable success in many areas, including modernising medical careers, the reform of surgical training and changes in the composition of surgical teams. He may be remembered for the casual remark that surgeons might avoid a great deal of confusion if they called themselves "Dr" instead of "Mr".
Although he visited Wales on only three occasions, he had inherited the national love of music - as a youngster he was head choirboy at St James's, Kidbrooke, near Blackheath. He also inherited a strong sense of social justice and a dogged determination that did not permit him to leave a task unfinished - a trait which he described as "a black streak of Celtic bloody-mindedness". At the same time, Phillips was also a man of great personal charm who had a disarming sense of humour.
Within a single week last April, Phillips completed a very successful, but physically demanding, college visit to every hospital in Wales. He appeared in excellent health and the warmth of his personality made a great impression in hospitals where the college had been seen as remote and unapproachable. A few days after his return he suffered a pulmonary embolus. He died on June 24.
In 1996 Hugh Phillips was appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Norfolk.
He married, in 1966, Trish Kennard, who was chair of the Council of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists from 1991 to 1993. She and their three daughters survive him.

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Warner Bros is considering casting a woman as the lead in its prequel Willy Wonka film.
Although no names have been released, previous Willy Wonka films starred men, the late Gene Wilder in 1971 and Johnny Depp in 2005.
Producer David Heyman says the new film wouldn’t be a remake but will possibly be an origin story.
If a woman isn’t cast for the role, Ryan Gosling and Justice League actor Ezra Miller have also been considered for the role.
What do you think of a woman portraying Willy Wonka?


Donald Trump's racist rants and the death of a woman in San Francisco has inflamed a new debate over sanctuary cities.
The Senate Majority last week sought to turn the police forces in 200 American cities into immigration agencies, which would neither endear them to the local population or make a dangerous job easier.
Gratefully, this legislative brain cramp fell short of the necessary support, but it speaks to how some lawmakers are largely motivated by fear and intolerance - and brazenly so, especially since Donald Trump made xenophobia and mass deportation key elements of Republican Party platform.
The flashpoint for this debate was the death of a woman named Kathryn Steinle last June - a heartbreaking tragedy, but not the result of weak enforcement policy. The incident itself was an accident: The bullet that killed her ricocheted off a San Francisco pier.
The homeless, undocumented immigrant who pulled the trigger had a record of low-level, non-violent drug crimes. Two months prior to the shooting, he was briefly in the custody of the San Francisco Sheriff's Department after he answered a 20-year-old marijuana warrant, but the charges were too old to pursue. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials did issue a detainer requesting that he be held, but that is not legal without an active warrant.
Nor is it the local department's job to enforce every federal law. Its job is to enforce local laws and protect local residents.
So Steinle's death became a part of Trump's stump speech - the racist, reckless version - triggering a Pavlovian stream of legislative slobber that targeted immigrants living in the shadows.
Specifically, the bill would deny federal law enforcement funds to sanctuary cities that refuse to cooperate with ICE, such as not detaining undocumented immigrants when so requested.
Never mind that detainers are unconstitutional. Just think locally: What would happen if the Newark PD starts banging on doors in search of a single undocumented Dominican in the North Ward, or if the Paterson PD hunts for a family of Bengalis in the Totowa section?
Using local police for immigration enforcement alienates entire populations, whose people would not report crimes or interact with cops out of fear they'd deport their husband or son. Every reputable law enforcement group and the U.S. Conference of Mayors agree that the Senate bill would compromise public safety and the trust that cops are trying to build in communities.
President Obama's 21st Century Policing Report also found that decoupling policing with immigration enforcement is the key to improving community policing.
And at a time when both parties urge reductions in mandatory minimums for nonviolent crimes to relieve our prisons, this bill established new mandatory minimums for nonviolent immigration offenses.
Some members of Congress still believe that it's easier to get elected by generating fear than by proposing meaningful immigration reform.
They fail to acknowledge that every study shows that immigrants - regardless of nationality or legal status - are less likely than native-born Americans to commit violent crimes or be incarcerated. It's not hard to make the argument that American crime is mostly a homegrown phenomenon.
Or put it this way: The illegal immigrant population tripled between 1990 and 2013 (to its current 11.2 million), but in those 23 years, FBI data shows that violent crime is down 48 percent and the property crime rate is down 41 percent.
Still, xenophobic lawmakers - mortified by what may happen if they all start to vote - attempted to make this their Immigration Willie Horton. Sen. Robert Menendez said it right during Tuesday's floor debate: Our politicians want to use a tragedy to scapegoat immigrants, erode community trust, and shape policy.
It's government by paranoia, government by demagoguery - two of the guiding principles in a Lord of the Flies republic that some envision. And it's fitting that its champions are warming to the idea of nominating Trump as their leader.
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San Francisco (/sæn frənˈsɪskoʊ/), officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the cultural, commercial, and financial center of Northern California and the only consolidated city-county in California. San Francisco encompasses a land area of about 46.9 square miles (121 km2) on the northern end of the San Francisco Peninsula, which makes it the smallest county in the state. It has a density of about 18,187 people per square mile (7,022 people per km2), making it the most densely settled large city (population greater than 200,000) in the state of California and the second-most densely populated major city in the United States after New York City. San Francisco is the fourth-most populous city in California, after Los Angeles, San Diego and San Jose, and the 13th-most populous city in the United States—with a Census-estimated 2014 population of 852,469.
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The Bush Street Temple at 1881 Bush Street in San Francisco, California, is a State Landmark with historical significance to both the Orthodox Jewish community and to Buddhism in the United States.
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Nutrience Natural Turkey & Chicken Pate Canned Cat Food
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- Delicious patè combines real turkey & chicken as lean protein sources
- Wholesome fruits & vegetables provide essential nutrients
- Contains low-glycemic carbohydrate sources (i.e. sweet potatoes, quinoa, and chickpeas)
- Great for adult cats with food sensitivities and allergies
- Available in individual 156 g (5.5 oz.) cans
Nutrience Natural Turkey & Chicken Pâtè Canned Cat Food offers the delicious combination of real turkey and chicken mixed with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables such as apples, spinach, blueberries, pumpkin, and cranberries. Sweet potatoes, quinoa, and chickpeas are included as wholesome, low-glycemic carbohydrate sources to keep your cat's blood glucose levels steady and because they are more nutritious and filling than many traditional carbohydrates used in cat foods.
The combination of all of these ingredients makes up a formula that will give your favourite feline all of the nutrients she needs to stay healthy and thrive. This food is great for adult cats with sensitive stomachs or allergies and pairs very well with the Nutrience Natural Adult Cat - Turkey, Chicken & Herring Dry Food or other Nutrience Natural formulas. Available in individual 156 g (5.5 oz) cans.
|Crude Protein (Min.)||9.0%|
|Crude Fat (Min.)||8.0%|
|Crude Fibre (Max.)||0.75%|
Nutrience Natural Turkey & Chicken Pâtè Canned Cat Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.
Calculated (ME) calories: 1,236 kcal/kg or 193 calories / 5.5 oz. can
|Cat Weight||Recommended Daily Serving|
|0.45 kg (1 lb)||1/4 can|
|2.2 kg (5 lb)||3/4 can|
|4.5 kg (10 lb)||1 can|
|6.8 kg (15 lb)||1-1/2 cans|
|9 kg (20 lb)||2 cans|
|11.3 kg (25 lb)||2-1/4 cans|
This chart is meant to provide guidelines. Each cat's requirements may vary due to age and activity level. Cover and refrigerate unused portions.
Turkey, Turkey Broth, Chicken, Chicken LIver, Sweet Potatoes, Chickpeas, Quinoa, Natural Flavours, Guar Gum, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Salmon Oil, Coconut Oil, Taurine, Pumpkin, Butternut Squash, Carrots, Spinach, Broccoli, Apples, Pears, Blueberries, Cranberries, Pomegranate, Juniper Berry Extract, Ginger, Fennel, Green Tea Extract, Peppermint Leaf, Licorice Root, Turmeric, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Magnesium Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid.

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Each state has its own personality and landmarks but some may be off the beaten path or others, like Minnesota’s Minnehaha falls, are right on the beaten path.
HouseBeautiful.com published “The Most Beautiful Places in All 50 States,” which includes some points which are well known, like Arizona’s Antelope Canyon or Oregon’s Crater Lake, but others, like the above mentioned Minnehaha Falls, are a secret to even those who live in the respective area. (The falls are in a park in the center of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area!)
Some are natural wonders while others are architectural monuments, like the Greenbriar resort in West Virginia:
What is a beautiful spot in your home state that many people may not know about?


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Watch Greg Tuscher and Nicolas Vuignier as they ski and snowboard at night in Wallis, Switzerland, with lit rescue flares attached to the back of their equipment. The sparks illuminate the mountainside and cast ephemeral shadows of the riders.
Produced by Nicolas Vuignier and Jules Guarneri. Read a Q&A with the filmmakers.
The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the world and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. To submit a film for consideration, please email firstname.lastname@example.org. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners.


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August 30, 2020, 3:51 pmMarcus SmartPG, Boston Celtics
Marcus Smart finished Sunday's Game 1 win with 21 points, six rebounds, four assists, a steal and five 3-pointers, going 6-of-10 from the field and 5-of-9 from deep in 31 minutes.
Smart was one of many Celtics to click at a good rate from deep today, as Boston went 17-of-39 from distance and hit 9-of-12 on corner threes. That was pretty much the difference in this one as the Raptors hit just 25% of their threes, with Boston gaining a 21-point edge from deep. Jayson Tatum also scored 21 points, adding nine rebounds and a steal with two threes while Jaylen Brown battled foul trouble but still posted 17 points, five rebounds, four assists and three triples on 6-of-18 from the field.


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Victor Vasarely, Untitled Relief, 1973
|Artist:||Victor Vasarely (1906 - 1997)|
|Title:||Untitled Relief, 1973|
|Medium:||Studio Line Rosenthal Porcelain with aluminum.|
|Sheet:||20 in x 20 in (51 cm x 51 cm)|
|Edition:||Numbered from the edition of 50 on publisher label on verso.|
|Signature:||This work is hand-signed by Victor Vasarely (Hungary, 1906 – France, 1997) on verso.|
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Victor Vasarely Untitled Relief, 1973 is a Studio Line Rosenthal Porcelain relief with aluminum that is hand-signed by Victor Vasarely (Hungary, 1906 – France, 1997 on verso. Numbered from the edition of 50 on publisher label on verso.
Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
Victor Vasarely Untitled Relief, 1973 is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonné and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the sale of the work).

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Sarah Clark has been to meet Ludo, the rather large cat who just keeps on growing, at his home in Ryhill in West Yorkshire. His owners, Matthew and Kelsey Gill, say if he grows much more, he could well be heading for the record books.
Ludo is one big cat - but he is not a fat cat. Maine Coon cats are known for their size and often referred to as the 'gentle giants' of the feline world. His owners Matthew and Kelsey Gill say he eats no more than their other two.
Ludo's owners Kelsey and Matthew Gill say it is like having another child in the family - and one that could be heading to beat a world record.
Ludo the super-size feline is three times the size of a normal cat - and he is still growing. His owners, Kelsey and Matthew Gill from Ryhill, near Wakefield, wonder if he could even be THE biggest cat in the UK.
Ludo, a Maine Coon cat weighs in at 24.5lbs (11kg) and is 45 inches long. Mr and Mrs Gill bought him from a breeder around a year ago - and have been told that at only 17 months old, he is set to continue growing.
At 28 weeks and 12.5lbs he was roughly the size of the Gill's son, Cameron, but he's since almost doubled in size.
As a kitten he was tiny. But whatever their size, Maine Coons are known as ‘the gentle giants’ of the cat world and the Gills say that, despite being the size of a dog, he's very friendly and affectionate.
It's been a hard and cold winter, but spare a thought for this young lamb who was unceremoniously shifted from the warm glow of its heat generating lamp at a farm at Kirkby Malham, in the Yorkshire Dales.
A family say their festive period has been ruined after their prized pet cats were stolen whilst they slept are offering a thousand pound reward for the return of the pedigree felines. Last Saturday night, the Sutton home in Scholes was burgled.
hey awoke to find their two 10-year-old Birman house cats called Zuma and Ruble gone, along with other belongings. We have been speaking to their owner, Leigh Sutton.
Rescue centres in the east of the region are calling on cat owners to be responsible and get their animals neutered. The advice comes as many shelters close their doors to the rising number of unwanted kittens.
The RSPCA says it is facing a cat crisis, with centres in the region full to capacity. It is so bad that some branches cannot take any more and others have as many as 100 waiting for new homes.
RSPCA branches and animal centres across the East of the Calendar region are reporting unprecedented numbers of felines in their care. Volunteers and branch staff say the pressure is putting them at breaking point and are calling on the public to help by giving the cats a new home.
The cat crisis is believed to be down to a number of factors RSPCA volunteers say:
— Owners can no longer afford to keep them and are giving them up
— Their cat falls ill and owners cannot afford the vet bills
— Many cats are falling pregnant and having large number of kittens, because their owner failed to neuter them.
The RSPCA is appealing for information after two cats from the same house in Mansfield were shot with air rifles last month. Gizmo, a Siamese cross, was shot about five weeks ago near his home in Houfton Road. He came home between with an eye wound.
Mr Hart took Gizmo to the vets where it was found that he had actually been shot in the eye. The pellet went so deep into Gizmo’s head that it ended up being lodged next to the top of his spine. Vets decided it was too risky to operate to remove the pellet, but Gizmo has now made a good recovery.
Then, just a couple of weeks later, another of the family’s five cats, Nelly, also came home at about 9pm. The black and white cat had been shot in the head. Vets were able to remove the pellet and Nelly is now doing well.


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|Here are some interesting accounts of their life by
several of my ancestors:
- My grandmother's (Juliette
Deseilligny a.k.a. Maliette) account of the exodus from Paris in 1940 (in
- An account of the liberation of Paris
written in August, 1944 by my great-grandmother, Adrienne
- An essay entitled "My
Life" (in English), by Anton Kraabel, who is the
brother of my great-grandfather and who emigrated to the USA
from Norway in 1867.
- A short
essay describing their family life by Thelma Kraabel Lund,
daughter of Anton T. Kraabel, in English.