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Q: PayPal DoCapture in Sandbox fails with 10609 error - Invalid TransactionID Paypal's Sandbox API responds to a DoCapture with "Invalid TransactionID" error code 10609. The same operation works correctly in the PayPal live site.  I think there might be some deprecated params that are rejected in the Sandbox, but accepted in the PayPal live site.
The ff. is POST data from IPN:
[mc_gross] => 1.05
    [auth_exp] => 05:28:33 May 26, 2016 PDT
    [protection_eligibility] => Ineligible
    [payer_id] => SCBNBBCFDWQ54
    [tax] => 0.00
    [payment_date] => 05:28:33 Apr 26, 2016 PDT
    [payment_status] => Pending
    [charset] => windows-1252
    [first_name] => SandboxStephen
    [option_selection1] => Lc1tCoAwCAbgu3iCxtYHdpghtEKoUc2IEd09G_ulPq8oYYtPwh7hSuH0PMGYlMCYbrB_r8kUaK2JRXCuqc7JLzzLPxmEogPCcVEUllzZlKq-U95CFL-QhJtyPagb-ub9AA,,~7634f
    [transaction_entity] => auth
    [option_selection2] => VU7LDgIhEPuX-QACw_CavfoHxjPZAAdNBLO4h43x3wXjxfYybZNOVyZ-dUaG6wOWzooYnBZIQSiDQqH8upphvbe9PmMtJZcMS2YlpJF_ICLpA8rgR2DRqsFABq11qK1Gr9D82tK-baWmI6aWy3wxvMv5NC83tvR4661OJRlgeX8A~97b17
    [option_selection3] => S7QytKoutjK3UspNLS5OTE9Vsi62MrBSUrKuBQA,~2c5b4
    [option_selection4] => S7QytqoutjK3UkrPTCuJL8lXsi62MrBSAlGWUMG0ovxcJGFDA6h4am5iZg5cohYA~2aa63
    [notify_version] => 3.8
    [custom] =>
    [payer_status] => verified
    [business] => xxxxxxx@xxxxx
    [quantity] => 1
    [verify_sign] => AvzodxdQ1l47jbnC5iCE7iEjAVYEAnMT6fQE9TdHnShf4zX8V6L99Kpe
    [payer_email] => xxxxxx@xxxx
    [option_name1] => Transkey
    [parent_txn_id] =>
    [option_name2] => Syskey
    [option_name3] => Message
    [option_name4] => Gift
    [txn_id] => 4R146799GX924083N
    [payment_type] => instant
    [remaining_settle] => 10
    [auth_id] => 4R146799GX924083N
    [last_name] => xxxxx
    [receiver_email] => xxxxxxx@xxxxx
    [auth_amount] => 1.05
    [shipping_discount] => 0.00
    [insurance_amount] => 0.00
    [receiver_id] => F3XAHZBJYATHU
    [pending_reason] => authorization
    [txn_type] => web_accept
    [item_name] => Test New Deal 2 (Topic)
    [discount] => 0.00
    [mc_currency] => USD
    [item_number] =>
    [residence_country] => US
    [test_ipn] => 1
    [shipping_method] => Default
    [handling_amount] => 0.00
    [transaction_subject] =>
    [payment_gross] => 1.05
    [auth_status] => Pending
    [shipping] => 0.00
    [ipn_track_id] => ff07a74b6ad10

The ff. are parameters for DoCapture:
[authorization_id] => 4R146799GX924083N
    [amount] => 1.05
    [invoice_id] => 9569
    [currency] => USD
    [CompleteCodeType] => Complete
    [note] => Acuerdo de pago
The ff. is PayPal's response to DoCapture:

    [AUTHORIZATIONID] => 4R146799GX924083N
    [TIMESTAMP] => 2016-04-26T12:28:57Z
    [CORRELATIONID] => 82d81683c3cc8
    [ACK] => Failure
    [VERSION] => 62
    [BUILD] => 21669447
    [L_ERRORCODE0] => 10609
    [L_SHORTMESSAGE0] => Invalid transactionID.
    [L_LONGMESSAGE0] => Transaction id is invalid.
    [L_SEVERITYCODE0] => Error
I have tested the new PayPal security upgrades on the site and they work correctly.  I specify a very old version (62) of the API, so that might be the problem, but I don't see what I need to change to get the Sandbox to work correctly.
Thanks.

A: It looks like you mix up the sandbox environment and live environment. You call DoCapture in the live environment, but the 4R146799GX924083N transaction is generated in sandbox environment.
When you call Docapture API, please make sure the API endpoint is https://api-3t.sandbox.paypal.com/nvp , the endpoint change to sandbox , not live.

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Namibia: Warriors Head for Controversial CHAN Finals
HomeAfricaNamibia: Warriors Head for Controversial CHAN Finals
The Brave Warriors were still awaiting Covid-19 tests yesterday ahead of their departure for Cameroon this morning to participate in the 2021 African Nations Championship which has already been plunged into controversy.
At print deadline yesterday the final Brave Warriors squad had not been announced, since the management was still awaiting the final results of Covid-19 tests done on the players.
"We are still waiting for the results, but we are keeping our fingers crossed for the entire team to test negative, because these are the tests that we need to use for travelling purposes,"coach Bobby Samaria said after yesterday morning's training session.
"We are scheduled to leave tomorrow morning in two groups on two separate flights, because there are only a limited number of seats available on the plane due to Covid-19 restrictions," he added.
Ten players had earlier tested positive for the virus, but they have since recovered and joined yesterday's training session.
"They have finished their cycle and now at this point in time they are not infected any more, so they were discharged, but still because we are awaiting their results, we did not want them to mingle and thats why we were training in two separate groups," Samaria said.
He expressed satisfaction with the squad's progress after yesterday's session.
"We concentrated on defending set-pieces as well as attacking set-pieces. Unfortunately due to the numbers that we have we could not do a full tactical session but we managed and I think we did well," he said.
Samaria said their preparations were not the best, but that they would do their best to make their country proud.
"It's very difficult to predict how we will do because our preparations have been disrupted due to the coronavirus that entered our camp, but we remain optimistic that we can go and represent the country to the best of our ability.
Of course we will not go there to be a laughing stock and we will most definitely give a good account of ourselves," he said.
Meanwhile, the self declared separatist state Ambazonia last week issued a statement saying that the city of Limbe, where Namibia will play some of its matches, is a 'war zone' and added that they could not be held responsible for the participating teams' safety.
They had sent the statement to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and CC'd several national associations of the participating nations, but yesterday, NFA secretary general Franco Cosmos denied that they had been contacted by the group.
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"I read about it but they never wrote to us. The secessionist group is trying to instil fear, but CAF and the local organising committee are in charge of the situation. I'm sure they will not put us in a place where they cant guarantee the safety of the teams. It's not just us, it's the other teams and all the match officials as well, and I can't imagine that CAF will be so negligent to say just come and play if it's not safe," he said.
Samaria added that alternative plans had also been made.
"We were informed that there's a conflict between the English speaking and French speaking population, but CAF previously said that if the problems escalate then all the matches scheduled for Limbe will be rescheduled for another town. But if things are under control we will continue to play there so it's for CAF to make that decision."
The tournament gets underway on Saturday when Cameroon take on Zimbabwe, while Mali face Burkina Faso.
Namibia's first match is next Tuesday, 19 January when they face Guinea, while their other two remaining group matches are against Tanzania on 23 January and Zambia four days later.
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Paper Things by Jennifer Richard Jacobson (2015)
Just before Ari and her older brother Gage's mother died, she made them promise to stick together, no matter what. So four years later, when Gage announces that he's gotten an apartment and will no longer live with Janna, their prickly guardian, eleven-year-old Ari follows.
It's only when they've packed their things and left Janna's house that Ari learns the truth: Gage hasn't found an apartment yet. He doesn't have a job, either. Until he can find steady work and a place to live, they'll have to sleep at friend's houses, and occasionally the homeless shelter. Gage promises that it's temporary, but as the weeks go by, Ari begins to feel as if her entire world is crumbling. It's all but impossible to manage schoolwork, friendships, and activities when you don't even know where you're staying on any given night.
Whenever it all feels like too much, Ari plays with her Paper Things—pictures of people, furniture, and houses cut out of magazines and catalogs that form a land of paper dolls. When she's surrounded by Paper Things, all the problems of the real world fall away and she's part of a happy family, with parents and a house and even some dogs. In those precious moments, Ari pretends that she's just a normal girl. And hopes with all her heart that someday, she will be.
I listened to this book with my family, and we all enjoyed it. The characters are believable, trying to do the right thing, but also flawed and vulnerable. It's one of those books which reminds you not to make assumptions, because everyone is facing problems that you don't even know about. Although older readers might consider the ending a little too perfect, it's a great book for kids and parents to read and discuss together—although it deals directly with homelessness, giving a glimpse into the lives of many children and teens today, it stays solidly middle-grade and never gets dark or inappropriate. It's also an excellent choice for book groups. Poignant and thought-provoking, I would recommend Paper Things for readers ages nine and up.
The Year of the Dog by Grace Lin (2005)
Pacy Lin is excited about the upcoming Year of the Dog—according to her parents, it's a year to "find yourself" and make friends. As one of the only Taiwanese-American kids in her school, Pacy sometimes feels like she doesn't fit in, and the Year of the Dog seems like a good time to figure out who she really is.
Sure enough, she becomes fast friends with Melody Ling, a new girl in school who has so much in common with Pacy that they're practically twins! Pacy is hoping that the Year of the Dog is a sign that she's going to discover a new talent and decide what she wants to be when she grows up, and as the year goes by she and Melody compete in a science fair, perform in the school play, enter a Halloween costume contest, and more. But as the end of the year gets closer and closer, Pacy begins to wonder: will she find something that she's good at before the Year of the Dog is over? Or will she be stuck without a special talent forever?
I read The Year of the Dog before Piranha T. and I started Rapunzel Reads, and we've been meaning to review it ever since! I loved it as second grader, and it was just as good when I re-read it recently—it's one of those books that is impossible to grow out of, and while aimed for younger kids, older readers shouldn't take that as a reason not to read it. There are some books which really capture what being a kid is like, and this is one of them. In an author's note, Grace Lin, who based the story on her own childhood, says that when she was young her favorite books were about normal kids: "When I read those books, it was as if I was wrapped in a warm hug. I saw all the things that I loved and lived—my neighborhood, my friends, and my school. The only thing I didn't see was me….I wrote [The Year of the Dog] because it was the book I wished I had had when I was growing up, a book that had someone like me in it." Fun, believable, and engaging, I would highly recommend this book for ages eight and up. And if you enjoy it, I also loved both sequels: The Year of the Rat and Dumpling Days.
The Emerald Atlas (Book 1 in the Books of Beginning Trilogy) by John Stephens (2011)
Ten years ago, three young children were taken from their home, escaping an ancient being of darkness who wished to destroy them. Separated from their parents, the siblings are sent from one orphanage to the next: fourteen-year-old Kate, who promised her mother to take care of her younger brother and sister just before they were taken away; Michael, a twelve-year-old bookworm with a deep fondness for dwarves; and Emma, the fiery, fearless, and often irritable youngest, willing to fight just about anyone and who thinks dwarves are completely ridiculous. Remembering their mother's promise that one day their family will be reunited again, they have refused to be adopted, getting transferred to increasingly horrible orphanages as year after year goes by.
Just when they think things can't get any worse, they are moved once more—this time to an ancient, crumbling house in a half-forgotten town that no one seems to know anything about. While searching for the truth about the strange village, the siblings stumble across a hidden book, and are pulled into a conflict that has raged for eons. The book holds a power that some fear and some desire, and to unlock its secrets and set right the wrongs that have been done in its name, Kate, Michael, and Emma begin a journey that will take them through time itself. Along the way, they will meet monsters and sorcerers, allies and enemies—and, perhaps, find out the truth of who they really are.
Kate, Michael, and Emma are great main characters—they might have extraordinary destinies and be the key to ridding the world of evil, but they're also believable children who argue and make mistakes, much like the protagonists of Trenton Lee Stewart's The Mysterious Benedict Society. In fact, the entire cast is well done, especially the (very intriguing) villains, who we can't wait to see more of in the rest of the trilogy. There are lots of books which include time travel, but the way John Stephens uses it doesn't feel cliché—the various twists and side effects of altering the past are both creative and amusing. Clever, fast-paced, and fun, I would highly recommend The Emerald Atlas to readers ages nine and up.
The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place by Julie Berry (2014)
When the headmistress of Saint Etheldrada's School for Young Ladies and her brother are mysteriously murdered during dinner, their students decide not to contact the police. Instead, they take matters into their own hands and keep the crime secret. They have complete freedom - but only so long as no one catches them. And that takes more work than any of them expected.
Faking their way through visits from investigating policemen, disastrous social gatherings, and curious lawyers, they begin to realize that there's even more to worry about. For if the murderer falls for their charade and thinks their headmistress is still alive, nothing's stopping them from trying again.
The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place is a hilarious historical mystery set against the backdrop of Victorian England. It has a funny, distinct characters and a brilliant plotline for mystery lovers. I'd highly recommend The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place to readers ages ten and up.
The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials Trilogy, Book One) by Phillip Pullman (1998)
Lyra Belacqua has grown up at Oxford Collage, raised by various scholars but spending most of her time running wild with her daemon Pantalimon at her side. She and her best friend Roger explore every inch of the collage together, playing games (and occasional tricks) to their heart's content. She is perfectly happy and never wants to leave, but her world is changing. Children disappearing, a mysterious new substance, and rumors of disturbing experiments are all part of something that could bring the earth to a very dark place, and as Lyra discovers, only she can stop it. With the help of an armored bear, her faithful daemon, and a mystical tool that she only half understands, she sets out on a journey which will take her to the edge of the world—and beyond.
The Golden Compass is one of my favorite stories for several reasons. First of all, Lyra is a brilliant heroine, the sort you just can't help but fall in love with. Second, the writing and plotting are excellent. And third, unexpected twists, clever villains, and daring escapes made it remarkably hard to put down. It's the first book in the His Dark Materials trilogy, which I have been enjoying, although each book is very different. It has some darker parts, so I would recommend it to readers ages ten and up, particularly fans of Angie Sage's Septimus Heap series (reviewed May 2017) and Susan Cooper's The Dark is Rising sequence (reviewed February 2017).
Note: This book is awesome on audio, so if you like audiobooks, this is for you!
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones (1986)
By Piranha T. and Super Kitty
"In the land of Ingary, where such things as seven-league boots and cloaks of invisibility really exist, it is quite a misfortune to be the eldest of three." So starts Howl's Moving Castle, an amusing, clever, and fast-paced favorite among Piranha T. and Super Kitty.
Sophie Hatter is one such burdened individual, staying hidden away in her stepmother's hat shop. She knows that nothing exciting will ever happen to her, but her life takes a turn for the worse—and the more exciting—when the nefarious Witch of the Waste notices her and transforms her into an old lady. Knowing that she can't stay where she is, Sophie goes from her home and out into the world.
Her life gets very complicated all at once when she makes a bargain with a fire demon, tangles with the greatly feared Wizard Howl and his apprentice, and at the same time tries to free herself from the Witch of the Waste's curse. For she's about to discover that not only Howl, but herself as well, are much more interesting than first meets the eye.
We have read several things by Diana Wynne Jones, and have enjoyed all of them, but none have come close to Howl's Moving Castle. It is one of those books that we have been recommending to everyone we know, kids and adults alike. Weaving in elements of classic fairytales (and sometimes making fun of them), Diana Wynne Jones creates an all-time favorite with Howl's Moving Castle. We'd recommend it to ages 9 and up, to kids, teenagers and adults as well! And if you're into audiobooks, we'd recommend the narration by Jenny Sterlin. It's great!
Note: Howl's Moving Castle was made into an animated film by Hayao Miyazaki. The book is very, very different—so whether you loved the movie or despised it, READ THE BOOK! This is one of those cases where the movie is not just different from the book, they are almost separate stories.
Wonder - by R.J. Palacio (2012)
By Contributing Writer, A.R., Massachusetts
This book is about a boy named August who is going into middle school. When August was born his face came out very different than most other people, so naturally he is nervous of being made fun of in middle school. August has been home schooled up until this point, so he barely knows anyone in his class. The book shows persistence and good friendships, and is an amazing and unique story.
I loved how realistic the author was about middle school students in the book. I also loved how the author switches point of view a lot to help you understand all sides of the story.
Note from Super Kitty & Piranha T: We also loved this book - it is one of our favorites and, if you haven't read it already, we highly recommend reading it with friends - it makes for excellent discussion!
Over Sea, Under Stone - by Susan Cooper (1965)
When Simon, Jane and Barney Drew embark on a train to Cornwall, England, none of them suspect what they will find there. Staying with their parents and their mysterious Great-Uncle Merry in a cottage by the cliffs, they discover an ancient manuscript in the house's attic. It tells of the hiding place of an old grail, which is a key part to defeating the rising forces of evil, the Dark. With the help of their Great-Uncle Merry, who knows more about the Dark than anyone expected, they begin to follow a trail of clues that were left over nine centuries ago. But when it comes to the final moments of the quest, can they save the grail and stop the Dark?
Over Sea, Under Stone is one of the best books I have ever read. It is the first book in The Dark is Rising Sequence, a five-book series which I loved every word of. I enjoyed Over Sea, Under Stone because it was a good fantasy with some magic, and I liked how it was about ordinary children having adventures, although, as I may have pointed out, their adventures were not at all ordinary. I would highly recommend Over Sea, Under Stone to readers ages eight and up.
The audiobook version was also great - my whole family enjoyed the entire series!
The Search for Delicious - by Natalie Babbitt (1969)
The Prime Minister DeCree is writing a dictionary, but when he gets to the definition of 'Delicious,' there is an argument. The Prime Minister says it should be fried fish, but the Queen thinks the real definition of delicious is Christmas pudding, and the King has decided on apples. Finally, the Prime Minister sends his young assistant, Gaylen, to go to all the towns in the kingdom and record each person's choice for the most delicious thing they can think of. But the Queen's troublesome brother, Hemlock, is riding ahead of Gaylen to turn everyone against the king, and soon it looks as though the dictionary may cause more trouble than it's worth.
I liked this book because there were some amusing parts and it was a great story with adventure, but also a nice happy ending. I would highly recommend The Search for Delicious to readers ages 7 and up.
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart (2007)
The Mysterious Benedict Society begins with a boy called Reynie Muldoon reading an ad in a newspaper--one that offers 'special opportunities' to any child who passes an unspecified test. Reynie completes it, as do three other children, these others being Kate Wetherall, Sticky Washington, and Constance Contraire. Upon passing, they receive instructions for a mysterious mission. And soon they discover time is short, and that they must complete their mission soon or they will have failed and everyone will be in danger.
I liked The Mysterious Benedict Society because it was about kids, and there was also a very good storyline. There were plenty of twists and narrow escapes. The first book in the best-selling Mysterious Benedict Society series, I highly recommend The Mysterious Benedict Society to readers ages 8 and up (even our parents loved it!)
The Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell / by Chris Colfer
After their father dies suddenly, twins Alex and Connor Bailey must move to a new home with their mother. This is a very sad time until their Grandmother comes to visit on their twelfth birthday. She gives them her old fairy tale book, called The Land of Stories, which she has read to them from since they were young.
One night, Alex wishes she was in the Land of Stories; and then, in the days following, the book starts to hum and glow... Alex learns that when it is glowing, she can drop things into the pages - and they disappear.
What will disappear into the book next.....? You have to read it to find out! I like this book because of the creative twists it gives to the old fairy tales and fairy tale characters. It is a fun story! I recommend it to readers. It is also well-read on audio (by the author himself).
Note: this is the first in an ongoing series by the intrepid Chris Colfer.
Dragons at Crumbling Castle - By Terry Pratchett (2014)
This is a collection of fourteen silly stories. The first story, Dragons at Crumbling Castle, is about a boy named Ralph going to fight dragons at Crumbling Castle because "all the knights were on quests, except for Sir Lancelot, and he was on a vacation to France." The stories are all hilarious, but they are all clever as well as silly.
I like this book because it is so silly! The stories all have their own silly characters, though a the beginning this makes it a tiny big confusing.
I recommend Dragons at Crumbling Castle to readers.
The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo (2009)
When Peter Augustus Duchene finds a fortune teller's tent in the market square in the cold northern City of Baltese, Peter asks her if his younger sister is still alive. The fortune teller says, mysteriously, that she is alive - and that an elephant will lead him to her. Peter could not believe her. An elephant in Baltese? Nonsense! And his master has always told him that his sister died in childbirth. Who was lying - the fortune teller, or his master Vilna Lutz? Then, the next day, Peter overhears one of the market vendors talking about an elephant who has mysteriously appeared in Baltese. Could the fortune teller be right after all?
I like this book because it has some magic, but not too much. I also really like the characters, and the story in general. I recommend The Magician's Elephant to readers.
Note from Mamma: this book is incredibly well read on audiobook - if you have the opportunity to listen to it instead of reading, it's magical!


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Oh baby! Coors staffer celebrates big year
[media-credit name=" Joe Amon, The Denver Post" align="alignright" width="270″][/media-credit] Joe Coors announced in January his bid for the 7th Congressional District. Staffer Greg Michalek is at his right.
Republican Greg Michalek and son Greg III.
Greg Michalek will always consider 2012 a watershed year.
He moved to Colorado to work on Joe Coors' congressional campaign, accepted a job with the state Senate GOP caucus to handle press for the 2013 session after Coors lost and then celebrated the birth of his first child on Saturday.
Michelak and his wife, Meredith, welcomed Gregory Michalek III, who weighed a whopping 10 pounds 7 ounces.
Joe and Gail Coors threw a surprise baby shower for their deputy campaign manager in August. The Michaleks didn't know the sex of their baby until he arrived.
Between the session, which opens Jan. 9 and ends 120 days later, and a new baby, Michalek can expect to have a sleep deprived 2013.
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Neighbor vs. Neighbor in Coors-Perlmutter showdown, a top political story of 2012
Rep. Ed Perlmutter and his wife Nancy and family celebrate after his win over Republican Joe Coors in November.
Republicans finally thought they had a shot at unseating Congressman Ed Perlmutter when his well-heeled neighbor and friend, Joe Coors, jumped into the race, bringing a high name ID and same of the family fortune to fund the race.
The battle in Colorado's 7th Congressional District was unique: not only are Coors and Perlmutter neighbors, sandwiched between Interstate 70 and Golden, but also their families go back years. Perlmutter's parents lived next-door to Joe and Gail Coors. Joe's younger brother and sister-in-law are godparents to one of Perlmutter's daughters. Coors' daughter once worked at Perlmutter's law firm.
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Denver Metro Young Republicans celebrate the holidays — and get ready for 2014
[media-credit id=302 align="alignnone" width="495″][/media-credit] Ryan Massfeller, president of the Denver Metro Young Republicans, and Colleen McMillan, the group's finance chair, help bartend at the DMYR's holiday party this year.
[media-credit id=302 align="alignright" width="270″][/media-credit] Joe Megysey, spokesman for the marijuana ballot measure, and Ryan Call, chairman of the Colorado Republican Party, at the Denver Metro Young Republicans' holiday party.
2012 turned out to be a pretty brutal year for the GOP but you'd never know it by the upbeat mood at the Denver Metro Young Republicans holiday party.
Party-goers brought unwrapped gifts for the Marines' Toys for Tots program, and talked about 2014, which according to history should be a tough one for the party in charge of the White House.
In other words, Young Democrats, go ahead and party at the governor's mansion but your time, it is a comin'.
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Democrats of all ages gather at the Governor's Mansion for holiday cheer
[media-credit name="Lynn Bartels" align="alignnone" width="495″][/media-credit] University of Colorado regents Stephen Ludwig, Joe Neguse and Michael Carrigan at the Denver Young Democrats holiday party at the Governor's Mansion on Tuesday.
What's not to celebrate when you're a young Democrat? Your president won re-election and your party controls the governor's mansion and both chambers of the state legislature.
There were smiles all around Tuesday when the Denver Young Democrats held their annual holiday party, attended by Democrats of all ages and other folks, too. Party-goers were asked to bring a toy for the Boys and Girls Club of Metro-Denver.
Among those present: Rep. Dan Pabon, sleep-deprived but madly in love with his 14-day-old son, Denver clerk Debra Johnson and members of the University of Colorado Board of Regents. Gov. John Hickenlooper addressed the crowd before dashing off to another event.
The Denver Metro Young Republicans are holding their holiday party Friday night at the Colorado Auto Dealers Association at 290 E. Speer Blvd. Attendees have been asked to bring an unwrapped toy for the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program.
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November 7, 2012, 12:56 am
Colorado Democrats stunned by their margin of victories
Democrat Tracy Kraft-Tharp of Arvada unseated Rep. Robert Ramirez, R-Westminster, in Tuesdays' elections.( RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post)
Two days ago, state House Minority Leader Mark Ferrandino confided he thought Democrats would pick up three seats. Instead they likely picked up six.
Congressman Ed Perlmutter's district was 4 percent less Democratic after redistricting, yet it appears he beat Republican Joe Coors by 12 percentage points, which is how much Perlmutter won by in 2010.
President Barack Obama took Colorado's nine electoral votes in a race that was called much earlier than expected.
The Democrats who gathered at the Sheraton in downtown Denver Tuesday were deliriously happy, but also somewhat in shock. Their margins of victories were greater than expected. "Do you believe it? Do you believe it?" they kept asking each other.
Coors & Perlmutter: Finding votes in the 7th
Republican Joe Coors and Democrat Ed Perlmutter have waged a, shall we say, spirited campaign in the 7th Congressional District. Every minute of today was spent squeezing out votes in Jefferson and Adams counties.
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet joins U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter in Commerce City today. (Provided by Perlmutter campaign)
Joe Coors and other Republican candidates waved signs this morning at the corner of West 80th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard. (Provided by Coors campaign)
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On eve of Election Day, how unaffiliated voters break in 6th District is key to victory
By Kurtis Lee
Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman
Democratic State Rep. Joe Miklosi
After months of fierce TV advertising and feisty debates, voters of the 6th Congressional District now have the final say as to who will represent them when the 113th Congress commences in January.
Will it be Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman or Democratic state Rep. Joe Miklosi? Perhaps unaffiliated candidate Kathy Polhemus or Libertarian candidate Patrick Provost could pull an upset, or at least draw a substantial number of votes in what will likely be a close contest.
As of Monday morning the number of mail-in and early votes cast in the district consist of 80,183 Democrats, 91,152 Republicans and 62,624 unaffiliated.
How will those unaffiliated voters break is the question.
The once GOP-stronghold became much more competitive last year during redistricting as it was realigned to have an electorate divided almost evenly between Democrats, Republicans and unaffiliated voters.
From the economy to Medicare and women's rights issues, Coffman and Miklosi duked it out in several debates during the month of October, and with the district's new found competitiveness groups like the Democratic Congressional Campaign and National Republican Congressional Committee have poured almost $5 million into the race.
Categories: 2012 Colorado Congressional Election, Colorado Politics, Elections
November 5, 2012, 12:30 pm
Denver Post Election Night Show: Live streaming Colorado news, results
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Republican Mitt Romney and President Obama at their first debate, at the University of Denver.
The Denver Post will stream a live election night show on its website to cover the national and local races from a Colorado perspective.
The broadcast — which begins at 6:30 p.m. on denverpost.com — will offer viewers real-time analysis, results and news from editors, in-house experts and reporters in the field at the Republican and Democratic watch parties.
If you have questions for our election night Denver Post team, tweet us @denverpost or tweet me @kurtisalee , and we'll address a select few on the air throughout the night.
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Cancer event unites Coors, Hickenlooper
The inaugural "Pink Tie Guys:" Larry Trujillo, Ernie Blake, Matthew McDonald, Kyle Orton, John Hickenlooper, Joe Coors and Mark Koebrich, in 2010. (Used with permission of the Susan G. Komen For the Cure)
Gail and Joe Coors at this year's "pink tie" event. (Provided by Coors campaign)
Congressional candidate Joe Coors and Gov. John Hickenlooper might be in different parties but they share a special bond.
Coors and Hickenlooper, then Denver's mayor, were part of the 2010 inaugural class of "Pink Tie Guys," seven high-profile Colorado men dedicated to help finding a cure for breast cancer. Coors' wife, Gail, is a breast cancer survivor and served as chairwoman of the Susan G. Komen Denver affiliate board of director in the 1990s.
Coors, a Republican, is trying to unseat U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-Golden, in the 7th Congressional District. Joe and Gail Coors recently took a break from campaigning to attend this year's pink-tie event.
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Congressman Perlmutter scores this election when it comes to campaign ads
Republican Joe Coors and Democrat Ed Perlmutter.
The big winner in terms of TV ads this election cycle: Congressman Ed Perlmutter.
The Golden Democrat was praised for having one of the best ads this year, a spot featuring a retired Navy SEAL and his wife, who said of Perlmutter, "He's not a politician, he's a person first." A contributing editor to The Atlantic asked, "Is this the best political ad of the season?"
Meanwhile, an ad against Perlmutter was panned by USA Today as one of the five worst of the season. The spot, by Perlmutter's GOP opponent, Joe Coors, goes after Perlmutter's former wife, who lobbied for Solyndra. "Of thousands of commercials inflicted on voters, a handful stand out for their sheer awfulness," the newspaper's editorial board wrote.
USA Today awarded Coors first place in the "fake 'gotcha'" category."
Said Coors spokeswoman Michelle Yi: "Obviously, we disagree with their opinion and we stand by the ad."


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"New Love" is a song by British-American music duo Silk City, featuring vocals from English singer Ellie Goulding. It was released as a digital download and for streaming on 21 January 2021. The song was written by Clément Picard, Ellie Goulding, Mark Ronson, Maxime Picard, Steve McCutcheon and Thomas Wesley Pentz.

Background
In a statement, Goulding said, "The song is about losing yourself on your own, not needing to be seen, knowing that the one that got away could be just as happy as this too. The main concept is dancing on your own not needing to be seen. It seemed only right to make a tune together at a time where we all need to dance and be free, even if just in our kitchens." In another statement, Diplo said, "I'm always stoked to get back in the studio with Mark. We've been constantly trading ideas since the start of Silk City and finally found the time to bring some of them to life. We came out with this classic house record and Ellie was kind enough to lend her voice to it." Mark Ronson also said, "I love the music that comes out when Wes and I get together. It has a joy to it that's different from everything else I work on. I've known Ellie for over ten years, and it's great to finally get to make something together. Her voice has such a pure tone that cuts through everything."

Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "New Love" was first released onto YouTube on 22 January 2021. The video was directed by Ana Sting.

Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.
 Alex Metric – producer
 Picard Brothers – producer
 Riton – producer
 Silk City – producer, associated performer
 Clément Picard – composer, lyricist
 Ellie Goulding – composer, lyricist, associated performer
 Mark Ronson – composer, lyricist, associated performer, featured artist
 Maxime Picard – composer, lyricist
 Steve McCutcheon – composer, lyricist
 Thomas Wesley Pentz – composer, lyricist, associated performer, featured artist

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Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Release history

References

2021 songs
2021 singles
Ellie Goulding songs
Silk City (duo) songs
Songs written by Diplo
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Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has been drawing incredibly large crowds on his campaign stops, and Sunday night he attracted his largest audience yet. An estimated 28,000 people in Portland, Oregon attended his rally at the Moda Center, the home of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers.
Michael Lewellen, the vice president of corporate communications for the Moda Center, said that there were more the 19,000 people inside the arena and another 9,000 people outside. That crowd is the largest crowd at any event of the 2016 presidential contest. By contrast, Hillary Clinton's largest crowd, 5,500, came at her formal kickoff rally in New York last June.
A look numbers in the NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll shows what's going on. The latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll taken from July 26-30 shows Hillary Clinton is the first choice of with 59% of the poll respondents, while Bernie Sanders is second with 25%.
But Clinton's numbers have dropped and Sander's numbers have risen since the June NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll. In that poll Clinton was the first choice of with 75% of the poll respondents, while Sanders is a distant second with 15%.
In two months Hillary Clinton's numbers have dropped 16% while Sanders' numbers have risen by 10% in the NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll. The results are similar in other national polls. Why? It could be that the American people aren't thrilled with the idea of Hillary Clinton as President.
Hillary Clinton has a lot of going for her. She's been a U.S. Senator, she has been the Secretary of State, and she is the first woman to be a viable candidate for president. But she also has a lot of baggage, including her husband, Bill; an email scandal, and her personality, which rubs some people the wrong way.
On the other hand Americans seem to like what Bernie Sanders is saying. For example, the WMUR Granite State Poll, which was taken July 22-30 in New Hampshire, shows Clinton and Sanders in a statistical tie.
That poll shows Clinton with an almost 6 percentage point lead over Sanders. But the poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 5.9%, so Clinton's lead is almost within the poll's margin of error. In the June WMUR Granite State Poll Clinton led Sanders 43% to 35%. That 8 percentage point lead has shrunk by 2 percentage points since June.
Bernie Sanders seems to be saying things that Americans want to hear. He talks about the billionaire class and how the richest Americans, the top one-tenth of 1 percent (0.001%) of the people in America, own almost as much wealth as the bottom 90% of Americans combined.
He talks about how the rich become even richer, and how the net worth the 14 richest people in the country increase by over $157 billion between 2013 and 2015. While at the same time, millions of Americans continued to see their incomes decline despite working longer hours to make ends meet.
Pundits say that Bernie Sanders cannot be elected President because he is in favor of socialized medicine. But what's the difference between Bernie Sander's call for America to provide health care for everyone, and John McCain's call for the VA to make all veterans enrolled in the VA's health care system eligible for private medical care paid for by the VA?
Isn't it just a matter of scale? Sanders wants to ensure that everyone has access to health care. McCain wants to ensure that all veterans have access to private health care.
People listen when Sanders talks about how the United States is the only wealthy country in the world that doesn't provide paid sick leave for someone undergoing a 50-day cancer treatment. They listen when he talks about how the U.S. is one of only 13 counties in the world that doesn't guarantee workers a paid vacation.
He says that as Americans we have to transform our energy system. We have to move away from fossil fuels, and towards energy efficiency and sustainable wind and solar power generation. Most Americas realize that. But will it be enough to change their vote? Most national polls say no. But the crowds keep coming.
During his speeches, Sanders talks about reforming Wall Street. American taxpayers paid for the $700 billion bailout of largest financial institutions in the country, and for more than $16 trillion in zero interest loans from the Federal Reserve. But those same "too-big-to-fail" financial institutions made then $152 billion in profit in 2014.
Sanders also talks about getting big money out of politics. In May 2013, Sanders joined Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL) to introduce a constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision in the 2010 Citizens United case, which has undermined the right of the American people to limit the influence of big money in our elections.
If elected President, Sanders has promised that any Supreme Court nominee he makes will have to commit to overturning the Citizens United decision.
Bernie Sanders' campaign for President is drawing such huge crowds because he is actually addressing the problems middle class and poor Americans face every day in their lives. He may not win the nomination, but he has certainly made the race for the Democratic nomination a lot more interesting.


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Shoebox Legends: Buyback Franken-set: Kin Completes a Page!
Today's buybacks arrived in the mail as a complete surprise to me. They're from Kin, who blogs over at I Feel Like a Collector Again. Kin's had some truly impressive buyback lot pick-ups of his own lately that have made me green with envy, and apparently he's such a nice guy that he just randomly decided to send some of his spoils my way for my franken-set project! How awesome is that?
Kin obviously checked my franken-set spreadsheet before sending these my way, because as you'll see nearly all of the cards he sent along were new numbers for the project! Some nice high numbers too, like this 1991 Kent Mercker. Kent was a regular for the Braves out of the bullpen in 1991, appearing in 50 games.
Another new number here, and another 700+ card for the franken-set. Scott Bradley swatted around .250 in just over 100 games for the Mariners in 1988, primarily as a catcher. Looks like he was signing autographs in this photograph, though it's cropped too tightly to know for certain.
I don't know much about Charlie Moore, but I found a couple of interesting stats while researching for this post. He was the last man batted in by the legendary Hank Aaron, in 1976. He also hit for the cycle in 1980, and swiped two bags in that same game. That's a heck of a day right there.
Next up is another '91, featuring Bryn Smith in the midst of an awkward-looking delivery from the stretch. Bryn apparently likes Doritos, as well as ice in his Coke. Yet another number here that was previously missing from the franken-set, I told you Kin did his homework!
Score! Nothing makes my day like a new 1990 Topps buyback (and yes I realize I'm probably the only collector on the planet who would make that statement). It's funny, now that I've jumped off the ledge in terms of attempting a '90 Topps buyback set, I almost root for these to lose out when it comes to franken-set induction.
...so that works out kind of nicely, and Jeff Robinson is now residing in the '90 Topps buyback binder.
Here's an interesting dugout shot of Eddie Milner. Sure looks like it was a mess in there, with what appears to be the tools of ignorance scattered about in the background. It's interesting to me how the Rediscover Topps stamp fits nicely over the wooden frame of the dugout on the right edge of the card there. Eddie makes the binder uncontested.
Not one, but two 1990 buybacks in this post! I think my facial expression matched Spike Owen's here when I found this unexpected bubble mailer in my mailbox and thumbed through it. Spike set what was then an NL record 63 consecutive errorless games at shortstop in 1990 (since broken). I did not have a #674 buyback before this one, so Owen is a resident in the franken-set binder for now.
Speaking of shortstops, our next subject lasted well over a decade at the position. 1989 was actually Craig Reynolds' final season in Major League Baseball. He earned two career All-Star selections, in 1978 and 1979. A nice enough buyback to hold down slot #428 for now.
Two consecutive '89s, and both featuring players who finished their careers that season, what are the odds of that? Like Craig Reynolds, Bo was a two-time All-Star as well (1981 and 1987). I somehow never realized until today (or forgot if I did) that Bo actually made his MLB debut with the Red Sox. He played just two games as a late-season call-up for Boston in 1977 before moving on to the Indians, Phillies and Reds to finish his career.
...it completes a page! This becomes the third completed page in the binder to date. It's a great example of the variety that's packed into my franken-set too, with cards ranging from 1958 all the way up through 2014. The star of the show for me personally has to be the '87 Will Clark, a card I absolutely adored as a kid collector.
...but at the end of the day I decided to keep the '69 over the '78. Not a problem though, as Bob Bailey makes for a very nice addition to my always-growing Boston Red Sox collection.
Congratulations on completing a page!
A completed page is a beautiful thing.


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My semester exams are going start on July 5 onwards. At what timing should I study? I reading but I am loosing concentration and memory loss. Means on seeing the book, I think I know everything, Its so easy to remember, but After closing the book, I can't recall even a single sentence of that answer! I know the theme of the answer , but i'm unable to present it on the paper . Please guide me ? Give me tips for how to remember the answers .
Daily exercise of at least half an hour is a must. Even if you go to a gym, ask for aerobic and/or callisthenic exercises with whatever else you are doing. A healthy body harbors a healthy mind. With regard to memory, it is very important that your brain and body is ideally rested to be able to recall whatever is required, rather comfortably. Puzzles pose problems to the brain that help it to use new pathways and neurons, which give the brain considerable exercise. It taxes the left brain to use logic to solve the myriad possibilities which other activities do not stimulate. Crosswords are excellent for vocabulary learning and use. Jigsaws and Rubik cube stimulate different permutations to finally settle on the most likely one. Picture completion and anagrams help approach problem-solving from several angles. Do Sudoku, and memory co-relation activities and skills. Have a good night's sleep, have a good breakfast of more proteins, meditate often, remain free of stress, eat a lot of fiber (whole grains, fruits and vegetables), nuts, avocado, eat dark chocolate, consume less of fat and use olive oil instead, do Yoga meditation exercises, etc. You need to check out if you are stronger visual or auditory. The visual is a better mode than the auditory. However, if you combine the two modes, you will get the best concentration. Have a special place of learning, which should be well lit, with soft painted walls, well-ventilated, with no distractions. When you get bored, study by writing. If you repeat learning, at least, five to seven times, you will apparently remember for a longer time. Sit comfortably but do not slouch. The reading material should be of a fairly large print. Study at small intervals of about 40 minutes and then take a break or change the subject. Short-term memory is a faculty of the left brain, and long-term memory is a feature of the right brain. When people are stressed, they tend to favor the right brain and abandon the left brain, where short-term memory resides. So, it is really very simple: deal with the stress and activate left brain functions. Here are a few suggestions to activate left brain function: shut your left nostril and breathe, move your eyes from right to left and vice versa for at least half a minute at a time, and do callisthenic exercises with some form of counting, regularly. There is a new exercise called Super Brain Yoga, which is done by holding the right earlobe with your left thumb and index finger, and the left earlobe with your right hand's thumb and index finger. In this position, you must squat down and rise up and do this for five minutes every day. There is some memory enhancing techniques and study methods that your teacher will be able to guide you with. If your home life is full of distractions and stress, it is likely to affect your memory, adversely. In that case, I suggest that the family goes for counseling too. The following foods do help too: Blueberries, walnuts, turmeric, Spinach, tomatoes, broccoli, acorn squash, green tea, oily fish, boiled egg, turkey, apples, oatmeal, leafy greens, lentils, pumpkin seeds, avocado, cinnamon, thyme, sunflower seeds, and red wine. Avoid sugar and junk food. You may also include these noted foods that are good for your brain health: Brain-Friendly Foods MIND stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. But the MIND approach "specifically includes foods and nutrients that medical literature and data show to be good for the brain, such as berries," says Martha Clare Morris, ScD, director of nutrition and nutritional epidemiology at Rush University Medical Center. You eat things from these 10 food groups: •Green leafy vegetables (like spinach and salad greens): At least six servings a week •Other vegetables: At least one a day •Nuts: Five servings a week •Berries: Two or more servings a week •Beans: At least three servings a week •Whole grains: Three or more servings a day •Fish: Once a week •Poultry (like chicken or turkey): Two times a week •Olive oil: Use it as your main cooking oil. •Wine: One glass a day You avoid: •Red meat: Less than four servings a week •Butter and margarine: Less than a tablespoon daily •Cheese: Less than one serving a week •Pastries and sweets: Less than five servings a week •Fried or fast food: Less than one serving a week.
I got infected with Eye flew what can do to get prevention from it as early as possible.
Hi, I am Dipesh from AHMEDABAD. I hv severe problem due to which I am suffering a lot. I do feel fatigue and drowsiness always specifically after lunch. It is morning also. I can wake up with fresh even after 8 hours sleep. Specifically after lunch my condition become very severe. Even if I don't do anything, from my face & eyes anyone can see that I'm good tired. My eyes always remain watery abd red. I am suffering alot due to this. Pls help me.
There is no harm in taking a small nap of about 30 to 45 mnts in the afternoon to get fresh again make sure yiu have a daily active and interesting routine of work activities hobbies and exercises avoid fried spicy junk food along with excessive use of tea coffee areated drinks sweets etc take one cap of supradyn daily for three months.
My eyes are getting red and water is coming, slightly irritating and feel like something is stuck when there is more irritation and water in eye. Can someone suggest me some eye drops. Actually one of my friends dad is an ophthalmologist and he told me to use milflox eye drops. Is it ok to use?
My son aged 13 is experiencing continued flowing of water from his eyes since yesterday. He has washed his eyes about a 100 times but for no use. He is also feeling a slight irritation. Seeing a bright object like tubelight also makes water comes out from his eyes. Please suggest best remedy asap.
Dear lybrate-user, Your son is, most likely, suffering from conjunctivitis. Please consult an eye specialist at the earliest who can examine the child and prescribe the correct eye drops. You can take a homeopathic medicine euphrasia 30/4pills/4 times a day/3 days.
I observe a small black particle moving in my right eye since two weeks. Ca n any one help me please what it indicates.
Hello in eye we have 2 segments: anterior and posterior. In posterior segment we have a gel called vitreous this vitreous is made of collagen fibres. In some people, these collagen fibres gets meshed up and they start floating in vitreous gel when light enters the eye, these meshed collagen fibres cast a shadow on retina which is seen as floaters by patient. There is no treatment for this just avoid seeing them these are entirely normal consult ophthalmologist if these suddenly increase in number This is a provisional diagnosis. Consult ophthalmologist for detailed examination.
Does Smoking Put Your Sight at Risk?
The damage done to your eyes by cigarettes happens from two sources; the toxic smoke that hangs in the air which surrounds you as you puff on the cigarettes and 4000 odd toxic substances that enter your bloodstream once you smoke. In extreme cases, smoking also causes loss in vision.
Macular degeneration: The risk of developing Age-related Macular Degeneration is there for people above the age of fifty. In case of smokers, the chance of developing AMD is three times more than in nonsmokers. It has been proven that smokers develop the chance of AMD ten years prior to non smokers.
Cataract: This process involves the clouding of the lens inside the eye. Cataract develops with old age, usually. The risk of developing early cataract is common among smokers, who are twice at risk of cataract than non smokers. The effect of the cataract in the case of smokers is more severe.
Glaucoma: Glaucoma is the eye disorder where the death of nerve fiber layer behind our eyes takes place, and that results in loss of vision. The increase in pressure within the eyes leads to glaucoma. Smoking enhances the pressure in your eyes, and so smokers are at a potential risk of acquiring this disease.
Diabetic eye diseases: A number of eye diseases are accompanied with diabetes. This can result in blindness when left ignored or not paid attention to in severe cases. Diabetic patients who are smokers are three times more at a risk of eye diseases associated with diabetes.
Optic neuropathy: This eye disease causes sudden loss of vision to the eyes without any pain. It happens due to the disrupted flow of blood in the arteries of the eyes. Smokers are 16 times more at a risk of developing optic neuropathy at an earlier age.
Thyroid associated eye diseases: Patients having thyroid issues or Grave's disease have disorders in their vision. Grave's disease patients who smoke tobacco are likely to develop severe eye diseases associated with the thyroid.
Dry eye: Smoking causes irritation to the eyes and affects the tear film of the eye. Smokers and passive smokers are likely to develop dry eye disorders. Smoking causes a lot of eye diseases and disorders, and smokers are at a higher risk of acquiring eye diseases than non smokers.
I have something called mlf syndrome or one and half eye, can it be cured? And will it increase when my age goes on.
When I concentrate on any subject (thing) its hurt my head so much. Is it eyes problem or my head?


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Walsall FC have confirmed that young central defender Dan Vann has joined local Evo Stik Northern Premier League side Stafford Rangers, on an initial one-month loan.
Young Walsall midfielders Jordon Sangha and Kacy Milan Butterfield are currently on-loan to local Evo-Stik Premier League side, Rushall Olympic. You can find out how they got on in their latest outing, below.
On Wednesday evening a youthful Saddlers XI travelled to Marston Road to take on Stafford Rangers in the latest friendly fixture ahead of the 2017/18 campaign. We were in attendance, and our brief match report is below.
On Tuesday evening Walsall's Development side took on Stafford Rangers in the Final of this season's Walsall Senior Cup competition, as the Saddlers looked to win the trophy for just the second time in their history. We were in attendance, and our match report is below.
Walsall Football Club have today revealed that first-year pro Levi Rowley has seen his loan with Evo-Stik League Northern Premier - First Division South side Stafford Rangers cut short as the club have exercised their 24-hour recall clause.
Walsall currently have three players out on loan as Levi Rowley is with local side Stafford Rangers, whilst Amadou Bakayoko and Jordan Murphy are both enjoying extended spells with Vanarama National League North side Worcester City.
Levi Rowley - "The Aim is to Go Out and Impress"
Earlier today, Walsall Football Club confirmed that young striker Levi Rowley, who is in the first year of his professional career, has joined Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Division One South leaders, Stafford Rangers on a one-month loan deal.


A CNN-based Method for Intent Recognition Using Inertial Measurement Units and Intelligent Lower Limb Prosthesis.
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Summary of "A CNN-based Method for Intent Recognition Using Inertial Measurement Units and Intelligent Lower Limb Prosthesis."
Powered intelligent lower limb prosthesis can actuate the knee and ankle joints, allowing transfemoral amputees to perform seamless transitions between locomotion states with the help of an intent recognition system. However, prior intent recognition studies often installed multiple sensors on the prosthesis, and they employed machine learning techniques to analyze time-series data with empirical features. We alternatively propose a novel method for training an intent recognition system that provides natural transitions between level walk, stair ascent / descent, and ramp ascent / descent. Since the transition between two neighboring states is driven by motion intent, we aim to explore the mapping between the motion state of a healthy leg and an amputee's motion intent before the upcoming transition of the prosthesis. We use inertial measurement units (IMUs) and put them on the healthy leg of lower limb amputees for monitoring its locomotion state. We analyze IMU data within the early swing phase of the healthy leg, and feed data into a convolutional neural network (CNN) to learn the feature mapping without expert participation. The proposed method can predict the motion intent of both unilateral amputees and the able-bodied, and help to adaptively calibrate the control strategy for actuating powered intelligent prosthesis in advance. Experimental results show that the recognition accuracy can reach a high level (94.15 % for the able-bodied, 89.23 % for amputees) on 13 classes of motion intent, containing 5 steady states on different terrains as well as 8 transitional states among the steady states.
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Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry. And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play (Exodus 32:6).
~ Exodus 20:3, 1 Corinthians 10:14, 2 Corinthians 6:16, 1 Corinthians 10:7
And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk:
~ Revelation 9:20
And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name. And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live. And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.
~ Revelation 14:11, Revelation 13:14-15
Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
~ 1 Corinthians 6:9
The History of an Idol — its Rise, Reign and Progress, by J. C. Philpot. 1855.
Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
~ 1 John 5:21
Idolatry is a sin very deeply rooted in the human heart. We need not go very far to find of this the most convincing proofs. Besides the experience of every age and every climate, we find it where we would least expect it—the prevailing sin of a people who had the greatest possible proofs of its wickedness and folly, and the strongest evidences of the being, greatness, and power of God.
It amazes us sometimes in reading the history of God's ancient people, as recorded in the inspired page, that, after such wondrous and repeated displays of his presence, glory, and majesty, they should again and again bow down before stocks and stones. That those who had witnessed all the plagues of Egypt had passed through the Red Sea by an explicit miracle, were daily living on manna that fell from heaven and water that gushed out of the rock, who had but to look upward by day to behold the pillar of the cloud, and by night the pillar of fire to manifest the presence of Jehovah in their midst—that this people, because Moses delayed coming down from the Mount, should fall down before a golden calf, and say, "These are your gods, O Israel, which brought you up out of the land of Egypt," does indeed strike our minds with astonishment.
And that this sin should break forth in them again and again through their whole history down to the period of the Babylonish captivity, in spite of all the warnings of their prophets, all the terrible judgments of God, all their repeated captivities, and, what would be far more likely to cure it, all their repeated deliverances, does indeed show, if other proof were lacking, that it is a disease deeply rooted in the very constitution of fallen man.
If this be the case, unless human nature has undergone a change, of which neither scripture nor experience affords any evidence, the disease must be in the heart of man now as much as ever; and if it exists it must manifest itself, for a constitutional malady can no more be in the soul and not show itself, than there can be a sickness in the body without evident symptoms of illness.
It is true that the disease does not break out exactly in the same form. It is true that golden calves are not now worshiped, at least the calf is not, if the gold be, nor do Protestants adore images of wood, brass, or stone. But that rank; property, fashion, honour, the opinion of the world, with everything which feeds the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, are as much idolised now as Baal and Moloch were once in Judea, and Juggernaut now is in the plains of Hindostan, is true beyond all contradiction.
But what is idolatry? To answer this question, let us ask another. What is an idol? Is not this the essence of the idea conveyed by the word, that an idol occupies that place in our esteem and affections, in our thoughts, words and ways, in our dependence and reliance, in our worship and devotedness, which is due to God only? Whatever is to us what the Lord alone should be, that is to us an idol. It is true that these idols differ almost as widely as the peculiar propensities of different individuals. But as both in ancient and modern times the grosser idols of wood and stone were and are beyond all calculation in number, variety, shape, and size, so is it in these inner idols of which the outer are mere symbols and representations.
Nothing has been too base or too brutal, too great or too little, too noble or too vile, from the sun walking in its brightness to a snake, a monkey, an onion, a bit of rag, which man has not worshiped. And these intended representations of Divinity were but the outward symbols of what man inwardly worshiped—for the inward idol preceded the outward, and the fingers merely carved what the imagination had previously devised. The gross material idol, then, whether an Apollo, "the statue which enchants the world," or a negro fetish, is but a symbol of the inner mind of man.
In that inner mind there are certain feelings and affections, as well as traditional recollections, which sin has perverted and debased, but not extinguished. Such are, a sense of a divine Creator, a dread of his anger and justice, a dim belief in a state after death of happiness or misery, an accountability to him for our actions, and a duty of religious worship. From this natural religion in the mind of man, a relic of the fall, sprang the first idea of idolatry—for the original knowledge of God being lost, the mind of man sought a substitute, and that substitute is an idol—the word, like the similar term "image," signifying a shape or figure, a representation or likeness of God.
Against this therefore, the second commandment in the Decalogue is directed. Now, this idea of representing God by some visible image being once established by the combined force of depraved intellect and conscience, the debased mind of man soon sought out channels for its lusts and passions to run in, which religion might consecrate; and thus the devilish idea was conceived and carried out, to make a god of sin. Thus bloodshed, lust, theft, with every other crime, were virtually turned into gods named Mars, Venus, Mercury, and so on; and then came the horrible conclusion, that the more sin there was committed, the more these gods were honoured. Need we wonder at the horrible debasement of the heathen world, and the utter prostration of moral principles produced by the worship of idols—or at the just abhorrence and wrath of God against idolatry?
But we need not dwell on this part of the subject. There is another form of idolatry much nearer home; the idolatry not of an ancient Pagan or a modern Hindu, but that of a Christian.
Idolatry is the very breath of the carnal mind. All that "the old man which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts," desires, thirsts after, is gratified by, or occupied with, is its idol—and so far as a Christian is under the influence of this carnal mind, this old man, this evil heart of unbelief, this fallen Adam-nature, this body of sin and death—all which are Scripture terms to express one and the same thing—he bows down to the idol set up in the chambers of imagery.
There is an old Latin proverb, that "love and a cough are two things impossible to be concealed;" and thus, though an idol may be hidden in the heart as carefully as Laban's teraphim in the camel's saddle, or the ephod and molten image in the House of Micah, (Judges 18:14), yet it will be discovered by the love shown to it, as surely as the suppressed cough of the consumptive patient cannot escape the ear of the physician.
Nor need we go far, if we would but be honest with ourselves, to find out each our own idol—what it is, and how deep it lies, what worship it obtains, what honour it receives, and what affection it engrosses. Let me ask myself, "What do I most love?" If I hardly know how to answer that question, let me put to myself another, "What do I most think upon? In what channel do I usually find my thoughts flow when unrestrained?" for thoughts flow to the idol as water to the lowest spot in a field.
If, then, the thoughts flow continually to the farm, the shop, the business, the investment, to the husband, wife, or child; to that which feeds lust or pride, worldliness or covetousness, self-conceit or self-admiration—that is the idol which, as a magnet, attracts the thoughts of the mind towards it.
Your idol may not be mine, nor mine yours; and yet we may both be idolaters. You may despise or even hate my idol, and wonder how I can be such a fool or such a sinner as to hug it to my bosom; and I may wonder how a partaker of grace can be so inconsistent as to love such a silly idol as yours. You may condemn me, and I condemn you; and the word of God's grace and the verdict of a living conscience condemn us both.
O how various and how innumerable those idols are! One man may possess a refined taste and educated mind. Books, learning, literature, languages, general information, shall be his idol. Music, vocal and instrumental, may be the idol of a second; so sweet to his ears, such inward feelings of delight are kindled by the melodious strains of voice or instrument, that music is in all his thoughts, and hours are spent in producing those harmonious sounds which perish in their utterance. Painting, statuary, architecture, the fine arts generally, may be the Baal, the dominating passion of a third. Poetry, with its glowing thoughts, burning words, passionate utterances, vivid pictures, melodious cadence, and sustained flow of all that is beautiful in language and expression, may be the delight of a fourth. Science, mathematical or mechanical, the eager pursuit of a fifth. These are the highest flights of the human mind; these are not the base idols of the drunken feast, the low jest, the mirthful supper, or even that less debasing but enervating idol—sleep and indolence, as if life's highest enjoyments were those of the swine in the sty.
An idol is not to be admired for its beauty or loathed for its ugliness, but to be hated because it is an idol. You middle-class people, who despise art and science, language and learning, as you despise the ale-house, and ball-field, may still have an idol. Your garden, your beautiful roses, your verbenas, fuchsias, needing all the care and attention of a babe in arms, may be your idol. Or your pretty children, so admired as they walk in the street; or your new house and all the new furniture; or your son who is getting on so well in business; or your daughter so comfortably settled in life; or your dear husband so generally respected, and just now doing so nicely in the farm. Or your own still dearer self that needs so much feeding, and dressing and attending to—who shall count the thousands of idols which draw to themselves those thoughts, and engross those affections which are due to the Lord alone?
You may not be found out. Your idol may be so hidden, or so peculiar, that all our attempts to touch it, have left you and it unscathed. Will you therefore conclude that you have none? Search deeper, look closer; it is not too deep for the eye of God, nor too hidden for the eyes of a tender conscience anointed with divine eye-salve. Hidden love is the deepest of all love; hidden diseases the most incurable of all diseases. Search every fold of your heart until you find it. It may not be so big nor so ugly as your neighbour's; but an idol is still an idol, and an image still an image, whether so small as to be carried in the coat pocket, or as large as a gigantic statue.
Every man has his idol; but it is not every man who sees it. Few groan under it.
Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.
"The dearest idol I have known,
Whatever that idol be,
Help me to tear it from my heart,
And worship only Thee."


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Applying to open university studies
How to apply to Open University studies
Applying to Uniarts Helsinki's Open University
Student selection and proficiency tests
Studies organised by the Open University
Studies integrated into degree-oriented instruction
Cancellation terms
Course fee refunds
Published 3.7.2020 | Updated 15.12.2022
Course selection will be published in November. Application period begins 22 November 2022 at 9:00.
Application period ends 7 December 2022 at 23:59 (studies integrated into regular degree-oriented instruction) or 12 December 2022 at 23:59 (studies organised by the Open University).
Course selection will be published in March 2023. Application period begins 30 March 2023 at 9:00 and ends 20 April 2023 at 23:59.
The application period to individual courses may be extended, or some courses may have their own separate application periods.
The up-to-date course selection can be found in the course calendar. It is possible to filter the list so that it shows only a certain field of study or major subject, and it is also possible to search for studies by writing the name of the course in the search field.
BROWSE THE COURSE SELECTION IN THE COURSE CALENDAR
The course descriptions for Open University studies are published on the Studyinfo portal, and the links to information on each course can be found in the course calendar.
An online registration form for Uniarts Helsinki's Open University studies is available in the course calendar for those who want to apply whenever there is an ongoing application period.
Each course description mentions the criteria that are applied when selecting students to Open University studies. Students are admitted to courses either in the order of registration or based on their application. The selection process may include a letter of motivation, a proficiency test, an audition, or an advance assignment, for example, to ensure the applicant's readiness to participate in the instruction. The submitted applications will be processed after the application period. All applicants will be informed on the selection decision by email before the start of the studies.
Decisions on student selection to the Open University's studies are made by Uniarts Helsinki's Open Campus and the teacher-in-charge of the course. Instruction is scheduled mostly for evenings and weekends, and the participants are usually Open University students. Student selection is made based on the criteria mentioned in the course description.
Decisions on student selection to studies integrated into Uniarts Helsinki's regular degree-oriented instruction are made by the unit in charge of teaching. Instruction takes place mostly during the day as part of regular university teaching in groups together with degree students. Student selection is made based on resources and students' skills.
If an applicant has justified reasons, in special cases they may apply for a right to complete Uniarts Helsinki's studies that are not offered at the Open University. By submitting an open application, an applicant may be given the right to participate in lectures or group instruction. An open university tuition fee is charged for these studies. A study right for Open University studies cannot be granted for one-to-one instruction.
Applying is possible through Uniarts Helsinki's Open University during the Open University's regular application periods. The application must concern a certain study unit that is offered as part of the academic year's course selection. The right to study can be granted if the applicant's educational background and skills are sufficient and if the group has room for more participants.
Curricula that follow Uniarts Helsinki's degree requirements can be found on the Uniarts Helsinki website, and the up-to-date course selection for the academic year is available in Uniarts Helsinki's study guide. Not all of the study units that are included in the curriculum are offered each year.
You can contact the Open University Office for more information on submitting an open application: avoin@uniarts.fi
The registration is binding after the student has been notified of their right to study. A notification on cancellation must be sent to Uniarts Helsinki's Open University to the address avoin@uniarts.fi one week prior to the start of the course, unless otherwise stated in the course letter.
The Open University reserves the right to:
make changes in the course arrangements.
cancel the course/study module due to a low number of participants, for example.
reschedule the dates for teaching or to change the way the teaching is organised.
An already-paid course fee is refunded only due to medical reasons after providing a certificate of illness or a doctor's certificate or if the course is cancelled by the Open University.
The course will not be refunded due to reasons related to the student's own activities, including:
neglecting to participate in teaching.
interrupting the studies.
student's problems connected to the data network or other similar technical issues.
If the student cancels their study right without complying with the terms of cancellation, they will be charged the full course fee.
Refunds for course fees can be requested in writing by emailing avoin@uniarts.fi. Mention your bank details (IBAN and BIC/SWIFT) and the courses for which you want a refund. Do not send documents containing sensitive data, such as certificates of illness, by email. Instructions on how to send sensitive documents in a secure way will be sent separately to those who request a refund.


Four Seasons was the moniker assigned to the area when it was developed in the early 70's. Breckenridge Ski Area was fast becoming a favorite, so more condos were needed close-in by the slopes. The Bell Tower Mall was built on the south end of town and just south of that, Broken Lance Drive lead to the new Columbine Circle. Condos built there include Christiana, Mother Lode, The Lift Condos, Inner Circle, Snowdallion, Snow Spruce, Tamarisk, and later on in the late 70's and early 80's, Pine Creek Townhomes, Powderhorn Condominiums, Mountain Wood Condos were built. Right now the last lot remaining in the Four Seasons Subdivision is being developed.
is the newest condo in town with completion expected on the first units sold, this winter. The neighborhood enjoys skier shuttle service through the ski season and abbreviated bus service in the summer. This works fine as it's an easy 2 block walk to the south end of Main Street. The Blue River runs along the west boundary of the neighborhood and there is easy access to it for the public and all residents. The trail following the stream leads right down to the bridge where you cross the Blue River to get to the Quicksilver Chairlift at the base of Peak 9. Or, if you feel like a nice hike, the trail leads up from behind Powderhorn condos to the historic Burro Trial in the scenic Carter Gulch. Warriors Mark was officially annexed into the Town of Breckenridge around the year 2001 and so now has the town plows working on the streets, the residents of the area are eligible to vote and run for office, and all real estate sales are subject to the 1% Town of Breckenridge Transfer Tax.


Thank you ?. Very useful information!!
These are very good tips on driving with deer. I also heard that if you know a collision with a deer is iminent that you should NOT brake at the last second because that lowers the front end of your vehicle making it more likely that when your vehicle impacts with the deer that it will fly over the hood and into the windshield, making matters worse. Is this true?
Good information, especially the info of stay your course. I am a veteran of 30 years as a Paramedic and most accidents involving deer where injuries were involved are where people left the road swerving to miss the animal and ended up hitting a tree or other large stationary object.
Also remember that when you slam on your brakes the front of the vehicle goes down increasing the posssibility of deer hiring windshield. Right before hitting the animal you should get off the brakes so your vehicle will return to its normal driving position.
One item that really helps. When you see a dear or elk on the side of the road at night. As you are passing by your lights create a shadow of the animal, they see this as a threat to them and often times will turn and run from this right out into the road, into the front of your auto. Slow down dim your lights and honk.
Ever heard of the expression "Like a deer in the headlights"? I have had well over a hundred encounters with deer and more than half the time, they freeze! I got some advice from a several million mile trucker (brother); If you can safely do so, turn off the headlights and tap your horn with quick random honks! Leave your marker/parking lights on. It looks like the eyes of a predator to them, the headlights can be confused as sunrise, or the moon by a startled deer. There hasn't been a time that it hasn't worked for me, and my brother hasn't hit one since doing this method. (Sadly, 18-wheeler vs. deer, the deer loses. A car vs. deer is another story. "Bambi might look soft and cuddly, but if you hit one, you'll have a lot of damage or injuries! Wait till you get the bill if you don't miss the deer, just the cost of airbags will make you wish you read this and took the advice!) Especially effective at highway speeds when you just can't be reasonably expected to slow down. If you slow to 25 MPH, you'll more likely be hit by another car! See a deer sign? Be extra alert for a couple miles, not JUST at that place. The signs are posted about 1/8 to 1/2 mile before the known places they cross, watch out for "Jay-walking deer"!!
I live in an area where deer (and rabbits et al) are common. Drive slowly enough you can ease to a stop. Also remember that deer can be "paralyzed" in their tracks by your headlights. If you turn your lights off (no one else is around and it's safe to do so) they will continue crossing. And yes, there is always more than one. I have done this several times and it always works. Just be alert.
Perhaps you could add #8: Keep your headlight lenses clear for maximum light output. If the lens' surfaces have become cloudy, see a professional headlight restoration company.


It's only when I actually stop – like now, taking time out, sitting on this bench – that I notice how fast the world is spinning. Or have I got it the wrong way round? Is it me spinning and the world standing still? More likely. Like a hamster running on its wheel – no wonder everything's a blur. I suppose it's not called the rat race for nothing. But you have to wonder, are things really speeding up, or does it just feel that way? And even if the pace is quickening, does that just mean we're getting nowhere faster?
Well, not today, or at least not for these five minutes. There's no pressure to be somewhere else. No deadlines to chase, or things to follow up. Not even a guilty conscience about being away from Lynda, spending quality time. She's happily dug in on the couch, watching that cooking program that, for reasons beyond me, she seems never to grow tired of.
And I'm off doing my husbandly duty, taking the dogs for a walk. So, for this unique wormhole in time, everything seems to be in balance, like the planets perfectly aligned. Even the dogs fit the picture of idyllic harmony, happily in their element, charging from one invisibly scented hotspot to the next, excitedly catching up with the latest doggie gossip from around the neighbourhood, and, of course, squeezing out their drop's worth of news to add to the mix.
Something about their carefree spirit echoes the joy of this moment for me, with the morning sun, warm against my upturned face, a gentle breeze rustling through the branches of the red-gum tree. It's about being in the moment, isn't it? They say that about animals – that they live totally in the present. Which is why they apparently don't worry, or fear death, the way we humans do. They have no sense of the future, no imagination to conjure up disaster scenarios or start stressing about how things may or may not work out. There's something to be said for that.
Although, I suppose it's no great epiphany. That's what Buddhism has been teaching for thousands of years. Meditation, yoga, what are they about if not taming our monkey minds to focus on the here and now, the ever elusive eternal present. All very well in theory, but quite another thing to put into practice. I should know. There was a time when the so-called path to enlightenment was almost an obsession for me. Thinking back, it almost seems surreal, those young days of my all-consuming quest to find a spiritual master, to search for answers to all the big questions.
I remember promising myself that I'd never lose that sense of clarity about what is really important in life. Now look at me! What happened? It was only, what, less than fifteen years ago? I guess that's life. Or, at least, that's what happens when "the default option" takes over – the default being the course society expects us to take: get through school, go to university, then get serious, start your career, after which, the treadmill of earning to pay bills pretty much takes over, with a bit of pressure thrown in, the imperative to achieve something (results, promotion, whatever).


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Office Hours: Mark Stern
Matthew Knowles
"Education is at the heart of a democracy. If you're going to have inequality, one needs to think about why it costs more money to educate people who don't have the types of social resources that more well-off kids have."
These words form the heart of Visiting Assistant Professor in Educational Studies Mark Stern's beliefs about educational reform.
Stern always had an interest in education, and when he was younger he wanted to be a teacher. As he progressed through college and graduate school, however, his interests focused more toward educational policy and applying the philosophical concepts that he learned as a student.
"Education is something I can work on and hold on to," Stern said. "My fidelity toward schooling is also fidelity toward justice and hope."
To Professor Stern, educational reform is about much more than just a few changes in public policy. In order to create a better educational system, there must be more broad-based improvements in societal infrastructure.
"I look at contemporary education policy, and I try to situate it within conversations about political economy and political philosophy," Stern said.
His beliefs are simple: if children do not have the basic necessities at home, they cannot be expected to concentrate at school.
"We need things like jobs, healthcare, nutrition and food. Education needs to be thought of in relation to all of those," Stern said.
Professor Stern believes that although the quality of teachers and of the curriculum are not necessarily any better in Northern European and East Asian schools, the fact that they have this kind of established public infrastructure helps all students learn better.
Not only does the government not make the necessary provisions for equal opportunity in education, but also, according to Professor Stern, the new programs with the greatest political support are not very effective. For example, he criticizes charter schools on several levels, including their administrative organization.
"There's no elected school board," Stern said. "Parents do not necessarily have a say in what goes on in the school. Most of the charter schools are run by a CEO. They have a board of trustees that are all appointed, most of which come from corporate backgrounds. So, when I see lots of people with lots of money very interested in charter schools, I put up a red flag."
In addition to disapproving of charter schools, Professor Stern thinks that Teach for America, while well-intentioned, is ultimately ineffectual. He believes that Teach for America "infantilizes" education because it assumes people are capable of teaching without any formal instruction on how to do so. But, above all, Professor Stern says the he is interested in learning why, for the past two decades, educational policy coming out of the left and the right looks so similar to each other. He is disturbed with the lack of debate progress in that area, and is doing research to find the cause.
It seems like it would be easy to become discouraged by the difficulty in improving our educational system, but, for Professor Stern, his work is a labor of love.
"I love schools. I love institutions. I care very deeply about the way they affect society, and I also want to live in a society that does not look like the one today.
Contact Matthew Knowles at [email protected]