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Emmy Nominations Are Out: 'Mad Men' Will Go For Record
By Mark Memmott
Published July 19, 2012 at 9:05 AM EDT
The cast of Mad Men.
AMC's Mad Men, as expected, has again been nominated for an Emmy as "outstanding drama series" — meaning that the show about Madison Avenue in the '60s has a chance to win a record fifth such honor.
Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law and The West Wing share that title with four best drama Emmys each.
Mad Men's competition for the award:
-- Boardwalk Empire, (HBO).
-- Breaking Bad, (AMC).
-- Downton Abbey, (PBS).
-- Game of Thrones, (HBO).
-- Homeland, (Showtime).
The complete list of 2012 Emmy nominations, which were just announced, is online here.
The Associated Press sums up this morning's news this way:
" Mad Men,' a piercingly bleak portrait of a 1960s American anti-hero, earned a leading 17 Emmy nominations Thursday and the chance to set a new record as the most-honored drama in television history. ... The miniseries American Horror Story, a nightmarish saga about a haunted house, received a matching 17 awards, including an acting nod for star Connie Britton. Other leading nominees include the elegant British-born soap opera Downton Abbey, which earned 16 bids, and two miniseries, Hatfields & McCoys, with 16, and Hemingway & Gellhorn with 15."
Update at 11:15 a.m. ET. Money See's Linda Holmes:
-- The Emmy Nominations: Broadcast Still Struggles, While We Are Wrong As Usual.
Mark Memmott
Mark Memmott is NPR's supervising senior editor for Standards & Practices. In that role, he's a resource for NPR's journalists – helping them raise the right questions as they do their work and uphold the organization's standards.
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Baby heads. Theories differ about what causes their singular smell to inspire such enthrall, but for adults, parents or not, they're universally intoxicating. In the kitchen, scents with an ability to hold us rapt abound. Our lamb shanks, braised with porcini mushrooms, balsamic, and red wine until dark and fall-off-the-bone tender, with eggplants and tomatoes, roasted until blackened and blistering, respectively, certainly qualify.
Preheat oven to 325°F. Steep porcini in 2 cups boiling water in a bowl. Let stand until softened, about 15 minutes. Strain liquid through a fine sieve, reserving both mushrooms and liquid separately. Finely chop mushrooms and set aside.
Season the lamb generously with salt and pepper. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high. Working in batches, sear shanks all over, transferring to a roasting pan when browned. Discard fat from skillet and add remaining 2 Tbsp oil along with onion, garlic, and rosemary, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are softened and starting to brown. Stir in mushrooms and cook 2 minutes longer. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, 3 minutes. Pour in wine and vinegar and boil until liquid is reduced by half, 10-15 minutes. Add mushroom liquid, stock, and bay leaf, then bring to a boil and pour over shanks. Cover roasting pan tightly with foil and transfer pan to oven. Braise, turning shanks once or twice, until the lamb is very tender, 1 ½ – 2 hours.
Remove lamb from oven and keep warm. Increase heat to 450°F and place a baking sheet inside to preheat.
Cut 8 deep slits into each eggplant and slip a slice of garlic inside a few. Place eggplants on hot pan and roast, turning occasionally, until skins are charred, about 25-35 minutes. Add tomatoes to pan and continue roasting until eggplants are tender and tomatoes blistered, about 8 minutes longer.
Split eggplants, drizzle generously with oil and sprinkle with salt. Serve alongside sauced lamb.


The Call for Entries titled Taiwan International Student Design Competition 2018 is now open!
CALL FOR ENTRIES - Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC) 2018, organised by Ministry of Education Taiwan has been recently launched this year themed "Breakthrough and Innovation", and all students are invited to prepare their best work.
Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC) 2018 has been recently announced for entries inviting all students to partecipate. Like every year the aim of this student Design Competition is to encourage international creative design exchange, develop creative design talents, express the international image of Taiwan attaching great importance to creative design, and establish the international design status of Taiwan.
The Taiwan International Student Design Competition is hosted by the Ministry of Education Taiwan annually, since 2003. Every year, it receives thousands of entries from all parts of the world.
This year theme is "Breakthrough and Innovation".
• Product Design - you may upload up to 3 files per entry. Each file must be under 1MB, A3, 300dpi, JPG format.
• Visual Design - the work can be presented a single or series design. You may upload up to 3 files per entry. Each file must be under 1MB, A3, 300dpi, JPG format.
• Digital Animation - you may upload a 30-60 seconds trailer of the film. (The file must be under 100MB, MOV /MP4 format), a full length film which must be under 10 minutes. (The file must be under 800MB, MOV /MP4 format.) And a film poster, A3, 300dpi, under 1MB in JPG format.
• Brand Specified - you may upload up to 3 files per entry. Each file must be under 1MB, A3, 300dpi, JPG format.
The creative design of the competition theme "Breakthrough and Innovation" must be expressed in the participating pieces.
After the registration is completed, participants can login to the website using their personal account and password to upload new works and modify works or personal data until the deadline of submission.
The evaluation will be based on the digital files provided by the participants. The evaluation committee will select finalists for the final selection.
Finalists in Product Design, Visual Design category and Service Design category will be judged according to the printout works submitted by the participants. In Digital Animation category, the nominated films will be evaluated according to the digital files.
The design works will be judged on their creativity, interpretation of the theme, expression of concept, and aesthetic approach. Domestic and international experts in different fields will be invited to organize the preliminary and final selection committee to process the evaluation.
The awarding cup and the certificate will be conferred by the Minister of Education and the Award Ceremony will take place in November.
The winners will be announced on the official website and other media in Taiwan and abroad, to allow suppliers to seek for design cooperation opportunities.
There is no entry fees to partecipate in this competition!
Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC) 2018 is open to students who currently enroll at senior high schools or above (Based on the internet registration deadline, and the participant must be born after May 12, 1988, and be younger than 30 years of age. For females who have given birth before year of 30 may have 2 years extension per birth.).


Honor Dance for 2019 Graduates–Contest Powwow (prize money posted at a later date).
Head staff announced at a later date.
April 26th–food booth and vendors open at 11 am, GRAND ENTRY 7 pm.
April 27th–food booth and vendors open at 11 am, GRAND ENTRIES 1 PM AND 7 PM. Super break at 5 pm.


This webinar will introduce a new safety card for child welfare workers to use with mothers experiencing domestic violence. The webinar will include practice strategies for child welfare workers on how to partner and educate mothers/female caregivers about the impact of childhood trauma and domestic violence on themselves and parenting. The presenters will also discuss strategies for collaboration between domestic violence programs and child welfare agencies.
Describe elements of safe and effective practice for CPS cases involving intimate partner violence.
Value active collaboration between CPS staff and providers of services related to intimate partner violence.


It's National Car Insurance Day!
KLI also insures all types of motor vehicles, including trucks, classic cars and collector cars, RVs, motorcycles, motorbikes, and boats.
Greetings to you! Your KLI staff wish you a Merry Christmas and joyful New Year! We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you.


At long last, Minnesota United has a home of its own.
The third-year MLS franchise look to christen Allianz Field with a victory Saturday when it hosts New York City FC.
Minnesota United (3-2-0) started the season on a five-match road swing, but it appears to be well worth the wait as the $200 million soccer-specific stadium in St. Paul will host its first match. The Loons had been playing at TCF Bank Stadium since joining Major League Soccer in 2017 and are understandably excited to play in their new digs, which has a capacity of 19,400.
"This weekend has to be a celebration," Minnesota United sporting director Manny Lagos told the league's official website. "We have to put our chest out a little bit with a sense of pride that we think we're going to have one of the nicest stadiums in this region.
Minnesota capped its road trip on a positive note, defeating the Red Bulls 2-1 last Saturday. Abu Danladi and Romario Ibarra scored on either side of halftime, and the Loons saw off a second-half challenge to avoid a third consecutive defeat.
Midfielder Darwin Quintero, who factored on six of the club's nine goals in the first four matches with three goals and three assists, could miss his second straight contest due to a groin injury.
New York City FC (0-1-4) has struggled at the outset of the season as it continues to look for a primary goal-scorer to replace retired playmaker David Villa. NYCFC have tallied just four goals thus far and been blanked in three matches after playing the Impact to a scoreless draw at home last Saturday.
Manager Dome Torrent made four changes to the XI that lost 4-0 at Toronto FC in the previous match, but even with a man advantage for the final 20 minutes, New York City FC failed to find a cutting edge in the final third as just four of its 13 shots were on target.
The sides have split two all-time matches, with Minnesota recording a 2-1 home victory last year on a first-half brace by Angelo Rodriguez. Rodney Wallace had a late consolation marker for NYCFC, which failed to do much with its 63 percent possession in the match.


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IJM, China Harbour to develop international logistics hub in Kuantan
>Media & Events > News>IJM, China Harbour to develop international logistics hub in Kuantan
IJM Corporation Bhd has entered into a strategic partnership with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) to develop an integrated mixed development and logistic hub, Malaysia-China Kuantan International Logistics Park (MCKILP).
The partnership marked IJM's first foray into the industrial and logistics market to meet the growing logistics demands in the east coast region.
The joint venture (JV) agreement was signed between CHEC and IJM's indirect subsidiary, Asas Panorama Sdn Bhd that is 60 per cent owned by IJM Land Bhd while Guangxi Beibu Gulf International Port Group Co Ltd held the remaining 40 per cent.
CHEC will hold a 51 per cent stake in the new joint-venture company while Asas Panorama will hold the remaining 49 per cent.
Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) chairman Lee Chun Fai said the agreement marked an important milestone for the company as it embarked on a strategic partnership with CHEC to design, develop and operate MCKILP.
"I am excited for the opportunities that MCKILP will bring to the East Coast Economic Region (ECER).
"Its development is extremely timely and will provide critical infrastructure that will enhance the region's logistics and supply-chain capabilities.
"Together with MCKIP 1 and 2, we envision MCKILP's complement to the industrial ecosystem, catalysing more investments to the region in the future," said Lee who is also the deputy chief executive officer and deputy managing director of IJM.
MCKILP will be developed on a proposed 640-acre site in MCKIP 3.
The mixed property development and logistics hub will comprise light and medium industrial, logistics and warehousing, residential and commercial components.
A collaboration agreement for a proposed construction JV company was also signed between CHEC and IJM Construction Sdn Bhd.
The JV company will undertake construction works for the main infrastructure and facilities in MCKILP.
"We are looking forward to working with IJM and Guangxi Beibu to realise the tremendous opportunities this project offers.
"Notably, the JV will tap on the expertise of the respective shareholders and we are indeed honoured to have such esteemed partners," said CHEC chief financial officer Ou Weihui.

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Witsies to lead invitational rugby team
by Sam Lee Hill | Apr 20, 2018
Wities will lead the SupaBarbarians team to Uganda.
LEADER: Beckerling (centre) shows his strength as captain against UJ. Photo: Sam Lee Hill
Three Wits rugby players have been selected to join the SupaBarbarians touring team that is heading to Entebbe, Uganda, at the end of April.
SupaBarbarians is an invitational team of players selected from all over the country.
Current captain of the FNB Wits rugby team, Constant Beckerling, has been chosen to captain the SupaBarbarians touring side as they head to Uganda for the first time. He is joined by Wits lock, Conor Brockschmit, and winger, Daniel Kasende.
Beckerling, a third-year BSc chemical engineering student, said that he was pleasantly surprised to be chosen as captain. He told Wits Vuvuzela that he was excited about the experience as well as having the opportunity to lead a new team. "It seems like a really exciting tour and to have a few other Witsies included is incredible," he added.
Described as a "cult hero" by SupaRugby, Beckerling said as the captain he wants to bring a good game to Entebbe. "Their fans and their players are expecting a festival rugby game played in good spirit. The game should match everyone's expectation. We want to do the spirit of rugby justice."
Brockschmidt, a third-year psychology student, will act as Beckerling's understudy for the tour so that if Beckerling is unable to play, Brockschmidt will assume the captain position. He said that his hard work had been noticed and he was thrilled about the selection. "It feels great to be chosen for the team because it's an achievement as it shows that the hard work has paid off.
"My hope for the tour is to experience Uganda and enjoy the country as well as get two wins against their national side," Brockschmit added.
The SupaBarbarians matches are set for April 28 and 30 in a festival that will be televised in Uganda.
Wits Vuvuzela, Maties destroy NWU to win Varsity Cup, April 17, 2018.
Wits Vuvuzela, Curtain closes on Wits' historic varsity cup season, April 4, 2018.
Wits Vuvuzela, Wits defeated on home turf in Varsity Cup derby, March 13, 2018.


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Q: Recursive Method Call in JavaScript I created a wrapper doing httpRequest, returning a Promise to an object and it works for the calls like this:
httpRequest.get("http://some.link/some?query=foo");

or
httpRequest.post("http://some.link", {"some":"requestBody"});

And, I need to implement concurrent calls retuning a Promise to an array like:
httpRequest
    .get("http://some.link/some?query=foo")
    .post("http://some.link", {"some":"requestBody"})
    .get("http://another.concurrent/request");

I know how to implement it using promise.all, but it gives bad experience to the user.
I need to find a way to call the function recurrently like we have in promise.
promise.then(res=>foo)
       .then(res=>bar)
       .then(res=>baz)

A: What you're describing isn't recursion.
You said you want concurrent HTTP requests that are represented by a single Promise (i.e. the Promise resolves after all 3 requests complete, in any order).
You can do that using Promise.all (using TypeScript syntax): https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/Promise/all
let req1: Promise<Response> = httpRequest.get( "http://?query=foo" );
let req2: Promise<Response> = httpRequest.post( "http://?query=foo" );
let req3: Promise<Response> = httpRequest.get( "http://?query=foo" );

let reqAll: Promise<Response[]> = return Promise.all( req1, req2, req3 );

let responses: Response[] = await reqAll;

A: Call all of them, collecting the resulting promises in an array. Then use Promise.All to handle the success or failure of them all.
See this Fiddle for an example of Promise.all:
Promise.all([
    asyncThing(),
    asyncThing(),
    asyncThing()
])
.then((promises) => {
    console.log("all resolved: ", promises)
})
.catch((err) => {
    console.error("first rejection:", err);
})

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Why See Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - Hollywood Epics?
Dust off your glad rags and get ready for a night of glitz, glamour and the music of Hollywood in the company of The Pittsburgh Symphony Pops Orchestra and special guest conductor Jack Everly. Together the ensemble will whisk the audience away on a myriad different adventures with the Oscar-winning scores and soaring themes from over twelve different blockbuster feature films.
Whilst the event program is yet to be confirmed, the orchestra has up to 90 years of Academy Award-winning scores to choose from! From Enio Morricone's spaghetti western-infused score for 2016's The Hateful Eight, to Nicola Piovani's life-affirming melodies for the 1999 winner Life Is Beautiful, to James Horner's iconic Titanic theme, there are a host of memorable movie moments that are sure to stir emotions and cause goosebumps over the course of this elegant evening.
Sound good to you? Share this page on social media and let your friends know about Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - Hollywood Epics at Heinz Hall.


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The Young Irelanders perform on Saturday
Shannon Seyler
Special to the Sun-News
SILVER CITY - A concert by The Young Irelanders will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the WNMU Fine Arts Theater.
The event is being presented by the Grant County Community Concert Association.
The band showcases the talents of eight accomplished performers who have toured internationally and appeared onstage with some of the most prominent names in Irish music.
"The Young Irelanders are very much looking forward to sharing our songs and stories with the people of Grant County," says lead singer Lisa Canny.
"We hear there is a strong music scene in Silver City, so we're hoping that we will be able to experience some of what musicians in town have to offer," Canny said.
"It will be a quick visit, with us only being in town for one day, but we will try to see and do as much as we can."
Three of the group's members hold master's degrees in music.
The Young Irelanders have performed for many heads of state, including Queen Elizabeth, Prince Albert of Monaco, and presidents of both Ireland and the United States.
"The sound the band creates is best described as eclectic, where traditional Irish music, Celtic music, folk music, world music, jazz music, country music and popular music all come together to give rise to a very unique and multi-faceted sound," according to the band's website, theyoungirelanders.com.
"The Young Irelanders also sets out to reflect an Ireland of today where many of Ireland's finest exponents of Irish traditional music are second generation Irish or reside outside of Ireland."
The band's lineup, in addition to Lisa Canny on harp, banjo and lead vocals, includes Sean O'Meara on guitar and vocals, Damien Mullane on accordion and melodeon, Stephen Markham on keyboard, piano, percussion and vocals, Kieran Munnelly on flute, whistles, bodhrán, snare and vocals, Colin Farrell on fiddle, whistles and vocals, and dancers Cathal Keaney and Siobhán Manson.
"I think our audience will find this show particularly appealing," says GCCCA president Peter Falley. "It brings together a great variety of traditional Irish, Celtic, world and popular music and dance performed by a group of highly accomplished and energetic young performers."
The artists have also toured as lead performers with Riverdance and Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance, been soloists on PBS specials, shared the stage with Bono, and have recorded with Ronnie Wood (Rolling Stones) and has been chosen by Sting to perform for his exclusive private parties, according to the band's website.
"What's great about touring the U.S. is getting to see how different each town and area is," Canny says. "From the food to the music and the landscape, we know we'll get to experience something new in each town."
A souvenir program for the Young Irelanders reads, "We are very proud of Ireland and of its traditions of music, song and dance. We are also very fortunate to be able to bring our own unique interpretations of these traditions to people in the four corners of the world. Although cities, venues and audiences change as we travel, our love for what we do and our commitment to giving the best we can achieve remains steadfast."
"The Young Irelanders are both musically and visually entertaining and display exceptional talent in all they do, regardless of genres," GCCCA Board Member Mick Coon says.
"We've heard that the people of Silver City are a lively audience, so we're looking forward to teaching ye a little about our country and our music," says Canny. "So be prepared for a night full of dance, song, stories and music."
For non-GCCCA subscribers, tickets to The Young Irelanders concert are $20 for adults, and $5 for students to age 17 not accompanied by an adult ticket holder. Students arriving with an adult ticket holder are admitted free of charge.
Tickets may be purchased at Blackwell's Antiques at 218 N. Bullard St. or Western Stationers at 113 W. Broadway St. in Silver City.
Tickets are also available online at gccconcerts.org, or in the lobby at the time of the show.


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Light and Luscious Summertime Cookbook (The Australian Women's Weekly)
By: Australian Women's Weekly, The (editors at))
Book Condition: Fair to Good
Softcover, first Australian edition, 480gms, 126 pages. The emphasis in this cookbook is on both the light and the luscious, with an eye to food that is nutritious as well as visually exciting and satisfying. Book is in fair to good condition with minor general wear and tear. Wraps show some curling and some light fading to the spine, otherwise no other pre-loved markings.
Title: Light and Luscious Summertime Cookbook (The Australian Women's Weekly)
Author Name: Australian Women's Weekly, The (editors at))
Categories: Cooking/Food/Wine,
Edition: First Australian Edition
Publisher: Sydney, Australia, Australian Consolidated Press:
Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
Seller ID: FOOCOO555
Keywords: Food, Cooking, Recipes, The Australian Women's Weekly,
Best Ever Slimmers Recipes (The Australian Women's Weekly Home Library)
Cocktail Guide: Luscious and Lively Drinks For Every Occasion (The Australian Women's Weekly Home Library)
Gabriel Gate's Family Food
By: Gate, Gabriel
Great Lamb Cookbook, The (The Australian Women's Weekly Cookbooks)
Finger Food (The Australian Women's Weekly Home Library)
Food to Go (The Australian Women's Weekly Home Library)


Braids are all the rage, and why not, when it's scalding hot outside who wants their hair down? Not this gal! Every summer I'm continually impressed with all the new styles and techniques for the braid. Fishtail, side braid, the Heidi braid, figure 8's along the the crown and the whole nine yards seem to be making their way into the daily braid this summer.
1] Erin Fetherston is flawless always. This braid is perfect with her bangs and even has a piece of fabric woven in for added pizzazz.
2] Blake Lively is my kind of girl with this braid. How easy and simple is that.....no hair-tie needed, just side swoop hair and braid until you don't feel like it anymore!
3] I have come to the conclusion that I would need a third arm to successfully re-create any those braids in my hair.
I have to keep my braiding skills in perspective. I no longer have two hair crafty female roommates....I have a husband.... who looked at me like I had three eyes when I asked if he knew how to braid (to my credit, he has two younger sisters....that was not a stretch of the imagination to ask that!) So for now, I have to settle with my simpler braid configurations. But I still love experimenting!
Please share your current braid techniques, what are your summer favorites right now?....I'd love to learn!


(*) In those Region 1 countries where 52 - 54 MHz (or parts thereof) is allocated, its use should be planned on the basis of up to 4 x 500 kHz blocks which may be sub-divided to suit digital applications. Amateurs using digital transmission methods must also ensure that their transmissions do not spread beyond band edges.
Spain 50.0-52.0 MHz sec 600 Watts PEP and 1000 Watts for EME and MS outside cities.
Turkey NAT: no Only with limited permission. Not available at this time.


More people walk the last 100km of the Camino Frances than any other part of any Camino. If you only have a short period of time or you just want to experience a bit of the Camino this is a very common route. The actual distance is approximately 115km.
The above is only an example of what you can choose to do. There are many ways to walk the Camino. If you would like there are transport services that will carry your backpack or luggage from place to place so that you only need carry a day pack.
There is a pilgrim's Mass every day in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. It begins at noon. You are not allowed to bring your backpack into the Cathedral so you will need to check into your lodging or store your pack prior to entering. The pilgrims Mass is very moving experience whether you are Catholic or not it does not matter.
It is best to make reservations for your stay in Santiago de Compostela as it can be very crowded depending on the time of the year that you arrive. Booking.com is an excellent resource for making reservations.


Books 2a and 2b cover the ground needed for Grade 2 ABRSM theory papers.
Second of two theory workbooks for those at Grade 2 level. Builds on the topics covered in Music Fun Book 2a.
Available as Grade Pack (MF2a + MF2b) save 60p. Click on link or return to Home page and click on Grade pack & Multi-pack link.
52 pages, near A5, blue tinted 80 gsm pages, gloss card cover. Short code: MF1b. Author Gillian Baskett. ISBN: 978 19025110 47.


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Savages (2012)
Successful entrepreneurs Ben (Aaron Johnson) and Chon (Taylor Kitsch), use their diverse backgrounds to produce the best marijuana ever made. Ben is level headed and uses his money to give back to the poor, making him the brains and ethics of the business. Chon, an ex Navy SEAL uses his anger and trained skills to make sure people pay for their product. What they have in common is the desire to grow the best marijuana and the love for a girl called Ophelia (Blake Lively). Once they get involved with a massive Mexican Drug Cartel and refuse to work with them, life becomes a lot less laid back and they have to do what they can to save Ophelia.
It may be a harsh score, but I went into the film hoping for something great and instead got something very flat and average. This film has a great cast and all pretty experienced, which is why there aren't many let downs in that area. Benicio Del Toro gave a pretty scary performance making him the ultimate highlight of the film, as well as the two lead men Taylor Kitsch and Aaron Johnson who play their characters to perfection. The two biggest problems were Blake Lively and Salma Kayek. I felt Blake Lively's character was too unrelatable and ultimately forgettable, which is why throughout the film, your not really caring much for her. Salma Hayek's character wasn't scary, nor was she likeable. For a character who is in charge of quite a successful drug business, you expect them to be a lot more grittier and intense but Hayek's take on it was very underwhelming and not believable.
There were too many mood and tone changes between Blake Lively and Salma Hayek's characters to know whether they had a bond or not, and in the end it just felt like a waste of screen time. At times, you also couldn't tell what Blake Lively was talking about, that scene when she was in her hostage cell is an example, it was like gibberish. The trailer was very misleading, I thought there was going to be some revenge action but there was only one scene that I can remember which contained a little bit, and it wasn't thrilling, nor were the moments which intended to be. The only time I genuinely felt emotionally connected to the film was when Del Toro was in the picture, the only interesting character there.
It was a pretty good idea for Taylor KItsch to have his own group of men to do any handy work with, so it would have been awesome to see more of that. The story line and plot in the end didn't really entice me, nor did the characters. A positive would be the style conveyed throughout this film, it's pretty nice at times, such as the vivid colours and the dopey scenes. Other than that, pretty much a let down and way too long.
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Old anchor thrown back into Monterey Bay
In Parks & Protected Sites
By Natalie Orenstein - San Francisco Chronicle
An anchor snared in a commercial fishing net in Monterey Bay last month was determined by archaeologists to be more than 100 years old.
But the 12-foot, 3,000- to 4,000-pound iron anchor isn't going to a museum.
Instead, protected under the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, the historical resource was hoisted back into the water Thursday to help preserve it.
"The iron undergoes metallurgical changes, and starts to break down really fast as soon as it's in air," said Scott Kathey, a spokesman for the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
The admiralty anchor, a model that was used regularly until the turn of the century, was caught in a net designed to catch schooling fish, such as sardines and anchovies.
Though there are hundreds of shipwrecks and loose artifacts in Monterey Bay, it is unusual for fishing nets to pick up unwanted items, Kathey said.


Today for me was a day of reflection. It would have been my sister's birthday.
My Sister was born 17th December 1953 and passed away on the 9th September 2001. I am sure her death brought her peace after travelling a difficult life path.
My Sister's life and premature death shaped my destiny, and created my determination to become a coach, author, and speaker, so to enable me to make the difference to other people's lives.
I will always hold my sister's memory close to my heart. I no longer mourn her passing away, I celebrate her life. I will give thanks to the impact she had on me her brother, and the journey her life allowed me to take. To all those that have lost loved ones, your life must become a celebration of the life of the ones you lost. Allow their memory to drive you to make the most of your time, not let it keep you submerged. I know how difficult this may be, but having seen the devastation the alternative brings I know that this is essential in moving your life forward having lost a loved one. My sisters life meant something … and day by day I carry her with me through everything I do.
My sisters life was ultimately destroyed by an event in her teens. Back then a drug named Valium was hailed the new wonder pill. Today, over a million Britons are addicted to tranquillisers and millions more world wide. To the day she died, my Sister was addicted to Valium.
So now I apologise to you for me standing on my soap box. Have we learnt from the lessons of the past. It is claimed that a staggering 1.6million in the UK cannot live without tranquillisers, such as Xanax and Valium, or prescription painkillers including co-codamol and co-dydramol. Worse still addiction to over-the-counter painkillers is becoming a serious health problem. Statistics reveal that at least 30,000 people are hooked on over-the-counter painkillers such as Nurofen Plus. So I guess the answer to my question is 'No'.
This was all bought to the forefront of my mind yesterday when I started working with a new client. He is in his mid 30's. Really came across as a nice guy. What a sad story he told. From the age of 14, he had been fighting an addiction to drugs. He has spent over half his life in prison. He is now driven by the desire to make up for lost time. To build a life which he says to this point amounts to nothing. He is fighting the hardest battle imaginable to break his habit, his addiction. I pray that he can not only do this, but make a positive contribution to life. He wants to get himself healthy and strong. Then he wants to help others break away from their drug addiction and rebuild their lives.
I'm going to end this, by offering some advice to anyone out their reading this who themselves has began the same battle to beat drug addiction. Here are some tips for those who are trying to get clean and stop using drugs.
1. Start with speaking to your doctor for advice to help you make a plan.
2. Set a quit date – get yourself mentally prepared.
3. You have to have made the decision that you do really want to stop using drugs, sever any other possibility. Unless you have the desire to change you will never be able to.
4. Seek help and create a support network — get input, advice, encouragement and support from others. Ask family, friends and co-workers for encouragement and backup. Get involved in a support group. As you learn to live life without drugs, that support group will get you through the urges and cravings that surface with the stress of everyday life. They can also pick a person up when they are down.
5. Identify your triggers, which are people, places, things, events, activities, emotions, times, dates etc., that make you think of using; therefore placing you at a higher risk of using. After you identify your triggers, avoid them. You have to remove all influences. This may include breaking relationships with people who use drugs. Learn to walk away from those that insist on using or talking about using in front of you.
6. Identify your relapse warning signs. Changes in your normal activities, like sleeping patterns, personal hygiene, energy levels, emotional states, irritability, stress levels. These can be signs that you may be heading toward a relapse. If any of these warning signs occur, be sure to seek immediate support from a friend, loved one, or your support group.
7. Write down a list of things you enjoyed doing before you started using drugs or things you've been interested in doing that you haven't done yet. Drugs have been a big part of your life and it will be easier for you if you plan ahead to fill the void that their absence will create.
8. Be patient with yourself. It usually takes at least three months before significant improvement occurs, so don't give up if you don't get instant results.
9. Never dwell on the possibility of relapse and the negative aspects of your addiction. Thinking positive thoughts about the present and future can help you get over the past, and realize that your past merely contributes to who you are today – it doesn't define who you are.
10. Do not isolate yourself from the outside world. Surround yourself with friends in a positive environment. Get out, go the movies, go to social gatherings, go to the gym.
11. Many people find that exercise is a good substitute activity to help fight temptation. Exercise promotes blood circulation, it will also help you quit drugs without you knowing it, since your body is flushing out the harmful toxins through sweat. You will also regain the flexibility and the mobility you may have lost, with each session of intensive workouts.
12. Nutrition is essential. It is important for you to observe a healthy diet during your efforts to quit drugs. A diet that consists of the right balance of protein, vitamins, fiber, and complex carbohydrates, with a limited amount of fat and cholesterol. These will make up for the nutrient loss which your body has suffered and help keep your blood sugar level stable, which in turn helps keep your mood on an even keel.
These steps are not definitive by any means, but a guideline for what you can do to break your drug addiction. Please don't let your life be taken to early like my Sister. Let her life and death drive you to success. Recovery is a life-long road. Relapse is always a threat, but with ample vigilance, strength, and hope, you have every chance of turning your life around.


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No, the resolution isn't taken into account at all for the overall CC.
formula for the correlation coefficient.
> how is "unused" treated?
Those reflections are not taken into account.
It really is a very simple procedure.


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Overview/Introduction
In light of the current risk and of its responsibility towards our college community, and to ensure the health and welfare of its staff and students, while also ensuring the continuity of its programs, Lively Technical College has elaborated the following contingency plan, in compliance with CDC guidelines.
Lively Technical College COVD-19 contingency plan is meant to be a fluid document which will be updated as new information and CDC, state, and federal directives arise.
This plan is intended to provide direction for administrators, faculty, staff, and students who should use this plan to make the necessary arrangements in their routine operation in workplace and educational setting and to determine any appropriate control measures to implement. It is also intended to provide insight for students and families as they contemplate returning to learn. This
plan was created with input from Lively Technical College instructors and administrators with the following goals and considerations.
Keep Lively Technical College's education family safe and healthy
Continue providing exceptional, continuous workforce education
Focus on student-centered outcomes
Ensure accurate and timely communication to Lively Technical College's community
Implement Florida Department of Education (FDOE) Reopening Plan
Commit to continued mitigation & detection efforts
Ensure coordinated response with local health officials and other organizations
As our collective understanding of COVID-19 has evolved, our national and state experts continually update their guidance. A great risk mitigation strategy is not a static document, and should be continually revisited and revised, adhering to guidelines from CDC, state and local departments of health.
Key Resources from Leon County
Leon County School COVID-19 Guidance: LCS Guidance
Leon County Information Portal: COVID-19 Information Portal
Leon County Department of Health: Leon COVID19 Health Resources
City of Tallahassee COVID-19 Local Impact: TLC Covid-19
Key Resources from FDOE
Reopening Florida's Schools & CARES Act Plan: Reopening Plan
FDOE's Emergency Response Resources: FDOE's COVID-19 Important Documents
DOE Order No. 2020-EO-01: Emergency Order #1
CDC Guidance
CDC IHE Guidance: CDC Guidance for Postsecondary Institutions
Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes Guidance for Cleaning
State Guidance
Governor DeSantis' Florida COVID-19 Resource Center is a one-stop gateway to Florida's experts in recovery and reopening.
Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan For Florida's Recovery Task Force report.
Florida Department of Health's (FDOH) COVID-19 resource page.
The benchmarks for reopening in the Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan utilized the White House and CDC Guidelines for Opening America Again as a baseline.
Communication is paramount to effective response to a pandemic. As the status of COVID-19 continues to evolve, Lively Technical College's Contingency Planning & Implementation Team is constantly reviewing and analyzing the situation. We will provide all faculty, staff and students with any updates and/or changes as they arise.
Lively Technical College is committed to providing clear directions and guidance as to the status of our programs and general school operation. Lively is committed to using the following platforms to communicate with our school community:
FOCUS Student Portal Messaging Platform: for currently enrolled students
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: for the public, currently enrolled students and staff
School Website: for the public, currently enrolled students and staff
Email Communication: for communicating with current students and staff
Remind App: for communicating with staff
Notification Processes
To date, all communication regarding Lively Technical College's COVID-19 Contingency Plan has been sent out electronically to all faculty, staff and students via email, and posted within the Student/Faculty Portal and on the school website.
In the event of a sudden campus closure, or change in academic delivery method, all faculty, staff and students will be initially notified through our Emergency Notification System, and follow-up guidance will be sent electronically via email, text notification, and social media announcements.
Education programs are inherently designed for social interaction, not social distancing, so for all educational programs, cleaning, disinfecting and social distancing are essential. However, thorough, collaborative and multifaceted reopening and risk mitigation strategies are needed to implement healthy campuses and programs, while earning public confidence.
Lively Technical College responds to the crisis proportionate to the scale of the crisis, and now intends to preserve in-person education to the extent possible, and move to distance learning only when educationally beneficial or necessary under the guidance of local health professionals.
Guidance for Reopening Healthy Learning Environments
Prior to any student and staff member returning to campus, a health screening must be completed. On each day an employee, student, or guest is on campus, they will answer questions related to COVID-19 exposure and symptoms. All individuals must also follow the guidelines at the end of the survey regarding whether they are allowed on campus for authorized activities. All staff members will have their temperatures taken and recorded daily. All students are encouraged to wear a face mask while on campus, except when not conducive to learning and where other safety gear is applicable (i.e. welding). All staff members must wear a mask when around other staff members, students and the public. Masks do not have to be worn by staff when they are working alone in their office.
An important step to supporting safety in schools is allowing at-risk students and staff to stay home and ensuring that all suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 are immediately quarantined. Lively Technical College will follow specific protocol for all students prior to returning to school in August. Lively recognizes that in some instances, we must continue to provide ongoing distance learning to support students and staff who are in and out of school for health reasons.
Lively Technical College will maintain an adequate supply of necessary supplies and materials to undertake those emergency protective measures, including cloth face coverings, supplies for cleaning and disinfecting, hand sanitizer, bleach wipes and spray and other personal protective equipment (PPE).
Lively Technical College's medically vulnerable faculty and staff will work with their doctors to create a return to work plan. Whenever feasible for medically vulnerable staff, steps will be taken to minimize the number of people they interact with, Lively Technical College will consider flexible leave policies. The same guidelines apply for students and staff who live with medically
vulnerable family members (parents, grandparents, caregivers, etc.).
Step-by-Step Approach
As with other technical colleges, Lively Technical College recognizes the immediate ability to allow limited and safely conducted CTE course-related work to occur. The approach below details a "dimmer switch" model, with full reopening and in-person learning set to occur in August, at the start of the new Academic Year.
June & July Programs (continued enrollment from spring semester)
For programs that continued into June and July, instructors are using a hybrid approach to student learning. Students can volunteer to come to campus for hands-on learning, clinical experience and industry certification testing. All students who return complete a daily health screening form. All individuals must also follow the guidelines at the end of the survey
regarding whether they are allowed on campus for authorized activities. All students must wear a face mask while on campus, except when not conducive to learning and where other safety gear is applicable (i.e. welding).
June & July Programs (new enrollment)
For programs with new school enrollment for June and July, students are required to be on campus for instruction. However, enrollment is limited to 10 or fewer people, including the instructor, in a single occupied space. All students are required to wear a face mask when on campus.
Promote Risk Reduction Through a Great Culture of Teaching
All types of educational programs have a trusted and persisting role in educating and guiding how millions of Floridians, young and old, embrace their personal efforts to reduce risks for all Floridians. Lively Technical College aims to promote risk reduction by means of educating our students, staff and the public on what they can do to stop the spread of COVID/19 and other communicable diseases. All instructors will educate their students on preventative hygiene and self-screening practices as part of orientation to their program/course. Lively Technical College has gone to great lengths to post handwashing guidelines from the Center for Disease Control in all restrooms as well as signage around campus related to proper hygiene.
Create Visible Safe Learning Zones
Minimizing spontaneity, uncertainty and ultimately risk on any educational campus is aided by visibly showing everyone what safety looks like, creating a visible feeling of health and safety, so that students and staff can settle into learning rather than wondering.
Lively Technical College will commit to:
Encouraging visible signals of health and safety from the moment students and staff arrive on campus, or at a program, with physical guides, barriers and alerts that help everyone learn and know how to act safely.
Encouraging the use of outside and unconventional spaces with significant options for social distancing for learning and extracurricular activities. When on campus, to the extent possible, will consider moving large staff meetings and student assemblies to more open spaces or utilize virtual tools. The first priority should always be facilitating in-person course needs,
so extra convenings should leverage alternative means to convene.
Practicing social distancing whenever feasible, as the virus is most transmissible indoors under close, sustained contact.
Encouraging all students, faculty and staff to frequently wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with at least a 60 percent alcohol if soap and water are not available. In addition, it will recommend that all: 1) avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth, 2) cover cough or sneeze with elbow or a tissue and dispose of the tissue, 3) clean and disinfect
frequently touched items and surfaces as much as possible. If anyone feels sick, they will be encouraged to stay home. If students become sick, ensure there is comprehensive school health protocol in place.
Encouraging all that if they believe themselves infected with COVID-19, to immediately contact their health care provider.
Encouraging all who are older than 65 or have a serious medical condition to avoid large crowds and encourage all employees who feel sick to stay home and monitor all with COVID-19 symptoms.
Consulting with the county health department regarding procedures for workforce tracing following a positive COVID-19 test by an employee, student or those who have come into contact with an individual testing positive for COVID-19.• Plexiglass barriers have been installed in areas requiring face-to-face interaction with students including Testing, Financial Aid and Student Services offices.
Maintenance staff have undergone additional training for disinfectant and sanitation. Staff is focused on daily deep cleaning of students used spaces, common spaces and staff offices.
Instructional and office staff have been provided hand sanitizer for student/guest use as well as disinfectant wipes to be used for wiping down high-touch areas such as door knobs, light switches, copiers, cabinet doors, drawers, countertops, faucets, telephones and keyboards throughout the day.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be worn by health education students during their practical labs.
While not required, all students are encouraged to wear a face covering while on campus, except when not conducive to learning and where other safety gear is applicable (i.e. welding). Face coverings are encouraged to be worn in classrooms, labs, and other areas where students may convene. All staff members must wear a mask when around other staff members, students and the public. Masks do not have to be worn by staff when they are working alone in their office.
Gloves will be provided to faculty, staff and students who require them to perform certain job functions, such as handling mail, custodial work, laboratory instruction with live clients (ie. nails, cosmetology), certain trades and grounds keeping.
Prior to any student and staff member returning to campus, a health screening must be completed. On each day an employee, student, or guest is on campus, they will answer questions related to COVID-19 exposure and symptoms. All individuals must also follow the guidelines at the end of the survey regarding whether they are allowed on campus for authorized activities. All staff members will have their temperatures taken and recorded daily.
Social distancing protocols will be adhered to in all areas including campus common spaces. Guidelines will be posted to remind individuals to respect the personal space of others and capacity limits will be adhered to. Staff will remind individuals of social distancing guidelines when capacity is reached in a given area. Individuals will be given options as to where to wait when capacity in a given area is reached.
The health, safety and well-being of Lively Technical College's students, faculty and staff has our utmost priority. As the current status of COVID-19 evolves, we are continuing to follow the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Florida Department of Health (FDOH), Florida Department of Education (FDOE) and our regulatory bodies. In attempts to keep our current students academically on track and progressing throughout their program as planned we have developed an instructional plan to provide students with the necessary instruction to be successful in their coursework.
Summer Enrolled Students
Courses, clinicals, and/or practicums scheduled to meet during the latter half of the summer will meet as planned, with possible exceptions, on campus or on site during the regularly scheduled time. All current and active student cohorts may consist of 9 or fewer students in a single occupied space, keeping class sizes small, and on-campus traffic at a minimum. Due to our small class sizes, we are confident we can remain serving our students with minimal disruptions.
For programs, clinicals, practicums, and/or courses that are impacted, view the PDF version.
The Commission with the Council on Occupational Education (COE) approved a revision to this accommodation to require that institutions document ONLY ONE occupational advisory committee meeting for each program for compliance with COE Standards from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020. Additionally, the one required meeting may be held virtually. This temporary exemption applies only to COE requirements and should not be considered a waiver for programmatic, state and/or federal requirements related to advisory committees.
Lively Technical College will require all fall programs to hold a minimum of one advisory meeting from August 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 as we feel it more important than ever to involve the advisory committee with the program making recommendations for program improvement and providing technical assistance to assure the most up-to-date curriculum content and appropriate
applications of technology. Lively understands that during these uncertain times, advisory committees are a vital link between the career and technical education program and business and industry.
Clinical Stakeholders
The following accommodations are currently in place:
Nursing Assistant (H170690): DOH No. 20-003 With approval of dean/program director/program chair or coordinator allows for substitution of remote live videoconferencing for didactic hours and simulation for all supervised clinical instruction hours.
If Executive Order 20-52 is extended, this provision is automatically extended as it runs consecutively with Executive Order 20-52
Practical Nursing (H170607): DOH No. 20-003 With approval of dean/program director/program chair or coordinator allows for substitution of remote live videoconferencing for didactic hours and simulation for all supervised clinical instruction hours.
If Executive Order 20-52 is extended, this provision is automatically extended as it runs consecutively with Executive Order 20-52.
Online Instruction/Remote Learning
For programs starting in the fall of 2020, students will return with in person instruction. However, based on size and space, programs may continue to operate with a hybrid learning approach providing both traditional and online (distance) instruction. Using Zoom, Canvas, FOCUS, Microsoft Teams, Cengage and other program specific software solutions, Lively Technical College instructors can carry out live (synchronous) classes for remote learning and asynchronous classes. All software is accessible through multiple devices including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones. When possible, implementation and guidance is reviewed with students in the classroom prior to enacting emergency virtual learning provisions. Guidance is also distributed to students electronically and will be available in the FOCUS student portal.
Academic Management Practices for Remote Learning
Attendance: For programs with distance education opportunities, attendance is taken two ways. With synchronous learning, where students attend scheduled virtual classes, instructors are continuing to track attendance as they normally would. For asynchronous learning, students attendance will be evaluated through daily participation with the learning management platform (student logins) and students will be required to click "present" daily through FOCUS.
Grading & Assessments: All instructors will communicate with their students as to the grading policies and assessment schedules for their individual program.
Work-based Learning/Clinical Requirement Information: For programs with work-based learning and clinical requirements, instructors will communicate with students as to any accommodations that have been made.
Faculty Support for Remote Learning
Student Services Department:
Mary McShane: mcshanem@leonschools.net
Registration Department:
(Transcripts, Enrollment Verification & Change of Address)
Stacey Turknett: turknettst@leonschools.net
Financial Aid & Veteran Affairs:
Tiffany Randolph: LTCFinaid@leonschools.net
General Testing Services:
Beth Shields: shieldse@leonschools.net
Business Services/Student Accounts
Matt Zadra: zadram@leonschools.net
Jennifer Madson: madsonj@leonschools.net
Industry Certification Testing & Dual Enrollment:
Sean Friend: friends@leonschools.net
IT Support & Help Desk
James Strickland: ltc.helpdesk@leonschools.net
Student Affairs Questions
For specific information on withdrawal/refund procedures, attendance requirements, etc. please refer to the Student Handbook which can be found by visiting livelytech.com. A printed copy is also provided to all students upon enrollment and copies are available in Student Services.
What happens if someone on campus is diagnosed with COVID/19?
Lively Technical College will immediately notify local health officials. Local officials will help administration determine a course of action. Any decision about school dismissal or cancellation will be made in coordination with our local health officials and Leon County School Board. There may be a case where Lively may need to temporarily dismiss school for 2-5 days, if someone with
COVID-19 was on campus. This initial short-term dismissal allows time for the local health officials to gain a better understanding of the COVID-19 situation impacting the school and for custodial staff to clean and disinfect the affected facilities. Lively would work with the local health officials to determine appropriate next steps, including whether an extended dismissal duration is needed to stop or slow further spread of COVID-19.
If there is substantial transmission in the local community, local health officials may suggest extended school dismissals. This longerterm, and likely broader-reaching, dismissal strategy is intended to slow transmission rates of COVID-19 in the community.
What happens if there is substantial community transmission?
If local health officials have determined there is substantial transmission of COVID-19 within the community, they will provide guidance to administrators on the best course of action for Lively Technical College. Similar strategies will extend across organizations (e.g., K-12 schools, business, community and faith-based organizations) in a collective effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Measures will likely include extended class suspension and event/activity cancellations (e.g., suspension/cancellations for longer than two weeks). This longer-term, and likely broader-reaching, strategy is intended to slow transmission rates of COVID-19 in the community.
LTC Continuity of Instruction Plan – PDF / Print Version


Bull's Escapes - Mercury Himalayan Explorations Ltd.
They all come with comfortable rooms or tents, fully equipped with attached bath (wherever possible), beds, quilts, mattresses and the comforts of a home in the hills.
All Bull's Escapes are activity-based getaways, and depending on which one you choose you can go rock climbing, rappelling, zip lining, hiking, mountain biking or simply chill! Either ways, you're never going to have a dull moment.
They're the perfect family retreats - the kids are safe doing activities under the eagle-eye of our MHE Guides and Instructors while the parents can laze on the hammock and read a book...or join in the fun and games!
And for pet lovers...we're THE pet-friendly place and your 4-legged fur children will love it here! Our only request - please make sure they're well-trained and friendly with humans and other 4-legged people alike!
Our escapes are named after our Founder Col. Narinder "Bull" Kumar, one of India's most celebrated mountain climbers, who first planted India's flag on the Siachen Glacier in 1981.
Bull's Retreat is an 18-room forest resort built on the edge of the reserve forest of the Bhagirathi Circle. There's a whole list of activities you can do here, and honestly, don't plan for anything less than three days here to ensure you get to do them all!
Located in the backdrop of the Aravalli Hills and near the Damdama Lake, off the Gurgaon-Sohna Road, this camp is an ideal weekend getaway from Delhi - away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Think blue skies, breathable air, adventure, mustard fields, and great food.
The perfect place for an overnight stay! Our deluxe tents come totally equipped with warm beds, quilts and attached loos. An early morning hike into the Aravalli hills is the cherry on the cake!


With the holiday season upon us, it is important to be reminded of the simple privileges that are taken for granted. It is also imperative to make sure that safety in all situations is what keeps us humble. Here are a few articles that provide statistics on just how much everyone is affected by getting distracted while driving.
Cell phones—put the phone down, turn it off or place it out of reach before getting behind the wheel.
Passengers—Speak up to stop your friends from driving distracted and offer to help with anything that takes the driver's attention off the road, such as answering the phone or reading a text for the driver.
Music and other controls—Preprogram radio stations and arrange music in an easy-to-access spot. Adjust mirrors and ventilation before traveling.
Navigation—Map out the destination and program GPS in advance.
Eating and drinking—Avoid messy foods and secure drinks.
Children—When driving with your siblings or other children, talk to them about the importance of good behavior in the car so you can focus on driving.
When driving, focus on the road. Talking on the phone, texting, eating, reading, changing music, and reaching for items are all serious distractions. At 55 miles per hour, texting and driving is like traveling the length of a football field without looking up.


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What the next homes at £100m The Mill development in Cardiff will look like
All the homes would be "affordable"
Matt DiscombeLocal Democracy Reporter
The Mill development (Image: Tirion)
Plans have been revealed for the latest affordable homes to be built in the £100m The Mill development in Canton.
The 'urban village' development will include 800 properties ranging from one-bed flats to four-bed houses - half of which will be affordable homes- across the 53-acre site in Ely formerly the home of the Arjo Wiggins paper mill.
A total of 460 of the homes have been given full planning permission - and 102 of the properties are currently being built.
The Tirion Group has now revealed plans for 78 more of the homes - which will all be affordable - at the site along Paper Mill Road.
The building work would take 14 months with a start on site in February 2019, if the planning application is approved. Tirion would aim to have the first wave of residents move in in late 2019.
Principality Building Society has helped to fund the construction of the first 100 rented homes at The Mill, as well as the infrastructure for the site as a whole. Talks are underway for PBS to provide finance for the next phase.
David Ward, chief executive of Tirion Homes said: "We believe this scheme will be a major regeneration project for Cardiff that will not only provide much needed choice and affordability in the Cardiff housing market but will also deliver sustainable economic benefits for the local community in the coming decades.
"Tirion is committed to maximising these local economic and social impacts through employment, training and the support of social enterprises over the lifetime of the new community we are creating.
Cardiff is building just half the number of homes it needs
"We are very grateful for the support of Welsh Government who had the foresight in establishing this ground-breaking initiative back in 2012 which is now ready to bring significant housing and economic benefits across Wales."
Cardiff council officers will consider the latest plans in the coming months.
The Mill, which will also include a neighbourhood centre, community hall, river side park, bus routes and cycling paths, is due for completion in 2022.
More detailed plans for the rest of the development are expected to be submitted during 2019.
The Mill development, which began in December 2015, will deliver 358 homes for open sale by Lovell and 442 properties for rent by Tirion.
The development is being delivered by partners Tirion, Welsh Government, Lovell, Cadwyn Housing Association and Principality Commercial.
Cardiff Council


On Second Thought takes the show on the road! For two days, we join the thousands of visitors to Savannah for the opening days of the annual Savannah Music Festival. A live audience was invited to watch the show, which included a debrief about the GPB News series Crime, Cops & Community, which was co-reported by Gabrielle Ware of GPB Savannah. Press play to listen to part of our conversation with Ware about why Savannah's homicide rate is one of the highest in the state. Also joining the conversation is Frederic Green, the Support and Outreach Coordinator for the End Gun Violence Initiative in Savannah.
Savannah has one of the highest murder rates in Georgia and the city saw that rate increase by nearly 70% percent last year. What's going on?
Savannah's high crime rate has may residents concerned. There is also a distrust of city law enforcement among citizens.
Thursday's live show also included a fascinating history lesson about pioneering African-American film director Oscar Micheaux. One of Micheaux's early films, "Within Our Gates," was released in 1920.
Still from the 1920 film "Within Our Gates," directed by Oscar Micheaux.
It's a silent film, but for the first time, a composer has scored music to accompany the cinematic imagery. That composer, Wycliffe Gordon, and Savannah State University literature professor Kameelah Martin talk about the unique career of Oscar Micheaux and the decision to set his vision to music. "Within Our Gates" will be screened at the Savannah Music Festival on April 1st at the Lucas Theatre in Savannah with orchestral accompaniment.
Oscar Micheaux was unlike any other film director of his time. One of his early works, a silent film called "Within Our Gates," will screen for the first time in Savannah with an original score.
The topic of urban sprawl in Savannah also made its way into the conversation during our live show Thursday. Katie Martin is a reporter with the Savannah Morning News. She brought us up to date on a proposed 11-acre development in a popular Savannah neighborhood that has the potential to change the culture of that community.
There's been a public outcry in Savannah over a proposed 11-acre development on Victory Drive. Residents say the project will demolish a historic restaurant and add to what is already a congested area.
Last, but not least, one of the most important elements of our road shows is music. Thursday's live soundtrack was provided by Savannah Music Festival artist Paul Thorn of the Paul Thorn Band.
Musician Paul Thorn is a featured act at the 2016 Savannah Music Festival.
Thorn talks about his Mississippi upbringing and what it was like to have his musical talent discovered following a successful career as a boxer. He also performs the song "Pimps and Preachers."
On Second Thought will also broadcast live from 9-10am ET on Friday at Savannah Coffee Roasters on W. Liberty Street. If you're in Savannah and would like to be part of our live audience, come on by and see us!
It's the second day of On Second Thought's live show in Savannah for the opening of the annual Savannah Music Festival. A live audience watched the show from Savannah Coffee Roasters as local musicians Kristin King and Jackson Evans performed throughout the hour.
Jessica Leigh Lebos, community editor of Connect Savannah, and Amy Condon, interim editor of Savannah Magazine, offer up some ways to have fun in Savannah this weekend.
Savannah, GA has one of the highest murder rates in the state, and the city saw that rate increase by nearly 70% last year. This massive increase in crime has law enforcement and citizens alike searching for a solution to this recent onslaught of violence.
We speak with GPB Savannah host and reporter Gabrielle Ware about what's behind this spike in crime and how the community is responding to it. Also, Frederic Green, Support and Outreach Coordinator for the End Gun Violence Initiative in Savannah joins us to talk about how the city is addressing gun violence and crime.


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The 2023 Draft Class Looks Intriguing at Vikings Positions of Need
Josh Frey |
Sep 3, 2022; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) throws the ball against the Utah Utes during the second half at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
It's never too early to take a look at an NFL Draft class, right? That's always been my motto, and the 2023 class looks like it will be filled with talent once again. The Vikings have a number of positions that they will need to improve through the draft next April, and with Week 2 of the college football season getting underway tonight, here are a few names and positions to keep an eye on that could be on the Vikings draft radar next spring.
If the Vikings are truly ready to move on from Kirk Cousins following the 2023 season, now is the perfect time to look for his replacement in the draft. The 2023 draft class looks much closer to the 2021 class in terms of QBs rather than the historic talent dip that the 2022 class took.
If they go after a QB now, it will give him an opportunity to learn the offense for a year rather than throwing him out to the wolves as a rookie in 2024. The player I've had my eye on for a while at this spot is Anthony Richardson out of Florida.
We've seen big names in recent years come out of the tight end position, and the 2023 draft class looks like it will be one of the best that we've had. Michael Mayer out of Notre Dame is the consensus TE1 as of now, but Georgia's Arik Gilbert is an athletic freak as well at 6'5 and nearly 250 pounds.
The Vikings enter the 2022 season with question marks at tight end, particularly surrounding Irv Smith Jr. Smith is in a contract year, but after spending his early career behind Kyle Rudolph and missing the entire 2021 season with a meniscus tear. If Smith does not have a breakout campaign, the Vikings may begin looking for a new tight end.
The Vikinigs have a pair of star EDGE rushers as their starters for the foreseeable future, but behind Patrick Jones II and D.J. Wonnum, there is very little depth at the position. In fact, Luiji Vilain is the only other pass-rusher listed on the depth chart behind these four.
EDGE doesn't necessarily need to be a first-round focus for the Vikings, but that just makes it even better to target in this draft. There are talented players all up and down next spring's class. One player to keep an eye on in Round 2 is LSU's BJ Ojulari, the brother of Azeez Ojulari who plays for the New York Giants.
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Josh Frey is a Class of 2020 graduate of The College of Idaho. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing as well as minors in History, Human Biology, and Journalism. When he's not writing about the NFL, Josh's hobbies include training for a marathon, playing video games, and rooting for the Milwaukee Brewers and Bucks. For more of his takes, NFL and otherwise, check out his Twitter account: @Freyed_Chicken