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Episode 170: America's First Openly Goth President
February 28, 2020 Zero Credit(s)`, Bernie Sanders, Fast and Furious, Goths, Me Too, Spyracers, Vin DieselZero Credits
The year is 2020. The place, America. Newly elected President Bernie Sanders takes the podium in front of the newly renovated Black House. He's all decked out in his black eye liner, black painted nails, and his executive studded leather choker around his neck. "America," he says, "My fourth act as Goth President is upon you. Behold. Our new national anthem." Release the Bats by The Birthday Party begins broadcasting nationwide on all channels. Right before the first chorus, Bernie speaks again, "And now, America, behold our new national bird." Thousands of bats are released from holding cages hidden behind stage. They swarm through the crowd, confused and chattering. "Our flag," Bernie says, holding up a perfect replica of the United States flag, only it's completely black. "The America you knew is dead. This is the new America. This is how things are now. It's not a phase." The crowd goes wild.
Also, Fast and Furious: Spyracers episode six is discussed.
Episode 169: We Missed a Fast and Furious Movie
February 21, 2020 Zero Credit(s)Fast and Furious, Sonic the Hedgehog, Vin DieselZero Credits
Spyracers gets okayish, we make a huge FFCU discovery, and then we make another huge FFCU discovery.
It's all Fast and Furious all the time here at Zero Credit(s). You ride. You fight.
Episode 167: Happy Anniversary Zero Credit(s): BIG GAME EDITION
February 7, 2020 Zero Credit(s)F9: The Fast Saga, Fast and Furious, The Big Game, Vin DieselZero Credits
Four years, 200+ episodes over three shows, and 167 episodes of the main show. It's been a journey. When John and I set out to create this podcast, we had but one goal in mind: to one day have over 50% of each episode dedicated solely to the Fast and Furious franchise of movies, television shows, and video games. We hadn't even watched the films when we started four years ago, but somehow we knew this was going to be the goal. It was knowledge we didn't understand filtered through the inky blackness of the cultural zeitgeist. Now here we are, with the third installment of our MiniSupRed of Fast and Furious: Spyracers and a live-listening of the trailer for F9: The Fast Saga serving as the bread of our content sandwich today. In the middle, a nice juicy look at where corporate America thinks the common interest lie through the BIG GAME commercials that the world watches with awe. This year, like many years before it, companies demonstrated a deft out-of-touch quality with an over saturation of celebrity gags and heartfelt, gaslighting messages about firefighters. But anyway, here we go.
From everyone here at the Zero Credit(s) podcast studios, John and I want to thank everyone for listening to this dumb podcast. We would absolutely probably be doing this without you, but it's so much nicer with you hear. So thanks for listening and here's to four more years of not knowing what the hell we're talking about.
Episode 166: The End of the Chili's Saga Z166: The Fast Saga 2
January 31, 2020 Zero Credit(s)Billie Eilish, Chili's, Fast and Furious, SpyracersZero Credits
The long awaited conclusion to the ongoing and very serious Chili's Saga arrives. Are you prepared for this thrilling end to the longest ongoing ZC saga ever put forth on this podcast? Probably. We also have the second edition of our Fast and Furious: Spyracers MiniSupRed for you with some even more long awaited news of the ninth installment of the time honored Fast and Furious Cinematic Universe. I'm going to keep this short.
The audio is a little off in this episode and we're still investigating why. So if it sounds a little weird, that's why. Hope it doesn't ruin the experience too much.
Episode 165: Spy Racers vs Coronavirus
January 24, 2020 Zero Credit(s)coronavirus, Fast and Furious, FFCU, Other things I can't rememebr, Spyracers, Vin DieselZero Credits
*cough cough cough* Oh, hello. I didn't see you there. You see, my eyes are really bad right now due to the rampant and dangerous spread of the coronavirus. *cough cough cough* But don't just stand there. Come in, come in. Make yourself comfortable and let me regale you with the tale of Fast and Furious: Spyracers on Netflix. You see, young Tony Toretto was standing on the same street where his cousin Dom set the street racing record in his fabled 10 Second Car from The Fast and the Furious… Oh, you've heard this one before? Well then, I'll have to resort to a tale no one has ever heard before. You see, deep in an animation lab at Dreamworks Animation, a particularly dedicated animator worked day and night agonizing over the perfect way to animate Vin Diesel for an upcoming show based in the Fast and Furious Cinematic Universe. No matter what this animator tried, nothing seemed to be good enough. Much to their dismay, an executive had the bright idea to send Vin Diesel himself along to check the progress being made on what was sure to be a great show on Netflix streaming now. That's when the animator hatched a scheme to vile, not even On Animation Studios (makers of Playmobil movie) would resort to it. You see, there exists in the animation world a forbidden technique passed on in whispers throughout the hollowed halls that Disney carved. A way to…capture…real life. In desperation, this animator turned to the dark secrets of the past and ensnared Vin Diesel in a trap, pulling him straight into the world of Fast and Furious: Spyracers on Netflix. The world may never see another Vin Diesel movie again… *cough cough cough* You want to know more? Well, good thing I have an episode of Zero Credit(s) here. I'm going to go lie down now and possibly die of the coronavirus now.
Episode 160: Do Crimes
December 13, 2019 Zero Credit(s)CGI Actors, Crimes, Elon Musk, Fast and Furious, Joe Biden, Joe Watts, Movies, Paul Walker, PoliticsZero Credits
After a long two-week hiatus, the boys are stuffed like turkeys with that capital G, capital C Good Content. We've got your weekly Fast and Furious update, some promises to do a Best/Worst 2019 that may or may not happen, and a whole lot more before we inevitably dive into the supreme joke that is American politics. Joe Biden is making speeches again and boy does it just tickle John's fancy. The moral of the story: Do Crimes. Just go out and Do some Crimes. Crimes are the future. Do them today*.
*In no way does Zero Credits endorse or support the Doing of Crimes from a legally actionable standpoint. Please do not sue us.
Episode 149: Texas on the Brink of Disaster (Bonus)
September 6, 2019 Zero Credit(s)Fast and Furious, Talk to Transformer, Texas LawsZero Credits
In this episode of Zero Credit(s), the boys discuss some of the new Texas laws, such as ikea laws and the new Texas Penal Code. They then discuss how these changes affect people in the Lone Star state.
Special guest Markov Elijah Wood (played by Talk to Transformer) spouts icky ideas about gender, the world and our lives. There is, of course, only one way to find what that answer is: check into a psych ward. Written by Anonymous.
John also told her about the day when she had to work the night shift, the day the fire department had to go in to rescue people and the smell, she told me. And I got that look on his face of, "Who are they going to see that for? You didn't get a letter."
It would be so easy, I wanted to tell her that she was a great girl, that everyone loved her, my mother in particular. But I was too close to her to let her know that she deserved that. "I don't like to read them," I said.
That got him laughing.
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Supplemental Reading: Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
August 9, 2019 Supplemental ReadingCars, Dwayne Johnson, Fast and Furious, FFCU, Hobbs, Idris Elba, Jason Statham, Ryan Reynolds, Shaw, Vanessa KirbyZero Credits
In late 2018, several men and women had a vision. What if characters from one movie could appear in their own movie, separate from the series of movies they're from? I mean, is that possible? So these men and women gathered some scientists and filled them with nitro to develop the world's first ever spin-off of that time honored, wholly American muscle series: Fast and Furious (Cinematic Universe). The result is a 2 hour plus octane-to-the-brain thrill ride filled with more muscles than muscle cars and a whole, lot, of, ice, cold, ass, whopping. Whooping? No. Hobbs and Shaw is a movie directed by David Leitch (Deadpool 2, John Wick) and written by Chris Morgan (like 90% of the FFCU) that stars FFCU alums Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham reprising their titular characters Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw. Vanessa Kirby (Jupiter Ascending? Oof, sorry Vanessa) gets thrown in for good measure.
Does this movie earn its place in America's favorite fast-car based franchise? Let's find out and put the muscle to the road. The street always wins. Vroom.
Episode 144: A Bad Show aka The Marvels of Madness
July 26, 2019 Zero Credit(s)Bad Show, Comic Con, Fast 9, Fast and Furious, FFCU, Hobbs and Shaw, Joe Watts, Lady Thor, Marvel, Natalie Portman, San Diego Comic Con 2019, ThorZero Credits
A late night talk show host wraps up his politically charged monologue of the days events. He lets out a heavy sigh and looks right into camera four. "Look, we don't have a good show tonight." The audience doesn't know what to do and so they do nothing. "I know, I know," the host continues, "normally, we prepare a good show and we perform the good show and we all go home happy. But tonight. Not a good show. Our guests canceled. The band has food poisoning. My sidekick has never, ever been funny. It's just not a good show." The audience slumps in their seats, a collective blob of disappointment and apathy. "What we do have for you tonight is the ZC Boys talking about the recent announcements at San Diego Comic Con and the larger implications those announcements bear on the average Marvel fan." The audience slumps further in its seat. "What we do have is some slightly depressing news about the filming of Fast 9 and one stuntman by the name of Joe Watts." The audience begins to spill out on the theater floor and congeal. "There is a silver lining, however," the host says. The audience pauses its congealing. "Hobbs and Shaw comes out next week."
An immediate eruption of applause breaks out as the audience splits back into many different individuals, all with their own thoughts and feelings, but all equally excited for the release of Hobbs and Shaw, in theaters August 2nd.
Episode 142: Megan Rapinoe/Where Are You/We've Got Some Work To Do Now
July 5, 2019 Zero Credit(s)Dave Bautista, Fast and Furious, Gremlins, Lil Nas X, Soccer, Taylor Swift, Women's World CupZero Credits
Kick! Pass! Slide! Goal! Ball! The Women's World Cup is hotting up, and The Footy Boys are here to bring you all the latest news about the US Women's National Soccer National Football Team Women's. Will the Lionesses dent their ego, as some crusty goblins have suggested? They will not. Sorry. Since this episode could have easily devolved into another much-maligned Sports Corner, the Footish Men transition to conversations about the concept of "coming out" and question our nation's preoccupation with otherizing queerness. Also they talk about Gremlins 2. This is the New America, and this is Zero Credit(s)!

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SUZHOU, China and HONG KONG and ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Ascentage Pharma, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of small molecule therapies for the treatment of cancers, hepatitis B and aging-related diseases, announced today that the Company will present clinical data of its novel BCR-ABL inhibitor HQP1351 in the upcoming 60th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH). The principal investigator of the study, Qian Jiang, MD, Deputy Director of Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, and Beijing Key Laboratory of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, will give an oral report during the meeting. HQP1351 is a third-generation BCR-ABL inhibitor for the treatment of drug-resistant CML (Chronic Myeloid Leukemia).
HQP1351 is a novel kinase inhibitor developed by Ascentage Pharma. It is an oral high-efficiency third-generation BCR-ABL inhibitor targeting a broad spectrum of BCR-ABL mutants, including those with the T315I mutation, to treat drug-resistant CML patients. Phase I clinical trials for patients with imatinib-resistant CML have been completed and Phase II clinical trials have been initiated.
Ascentage Pharma is a globally-focused clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing small molecule therapies for cancers, hepatitis B and age-related diseases. Based on breakthrough technology from the University of Michigan, the Company's expertise is in designing therapeutics that inhibit protein-protein interactions to restore apoptosis, or programmed cell death, in cancers. Ascentage has built a rich pipeline of six clinical candidates, including a novel, highly potent Bcl-2/Bcl-xL inhibitor, APG-1252, as well as candidates aimed at IAP and MDM2-p53 pathways, and next-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors. For more information, please visit www.ascentagepharma.com.


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Home > Nation > 'No political intention behind subsidy cut to Bhutan', says MEA spokesperson
'No political intention behind subsidy cut to Bhutan', says MEA spokesperson
Agencies16 July 2013 11:57 PM GMT
India said Monday it looks forward to 'intensive consultations' as soon as a new government is in place in Bhutan and denied there was any political or other intention in the subsidy cut of kerosene and cooking gas to the Himalayan nation.
External affairs ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said: 'We expect intensive consultations as soon as a new government is in place in Bhutan.' To a query on subsidy cut, he clarified that 'the issue of subsidy relates to the delivery mechanisms of India's development partnership with Bhutan, it has no political or other intentions.'
'We will certainly engage with Bhutan on this,' he said.
He also clarified that it was not 'the intension of India to in any way adversely impact on the poor in Bhutan or on people in Bhutan in any manner'.
India 'looks forward to engaging on this matter with Bhutan as soon as possible', he said. India had cut off the kerosene and cooking gas subsidy to Bhutan last month as the 10th Plan, under which India was providing such assistance, expired 30 June. The spokesperson described the election process in Bhutan, in which the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) emerged victorious, as the 'consolidation of democracy' in the Himalayan country.
The PDP won the elections, capturing 32 seats, while the incumbent Druk Phuensum Tshogpa of former prime minister Jigmi Y. Thinley could manage just 15 seats in the 47-member National Assembly. The elections were Bhutan's second parliamentary elections since the country became a democracy in 2008.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had on Sunday written to PDP leader Tshering Tobgay, congratulating him on his party's victory and promised India's 'steadfast and unflinching support'. He also assured that New Delhi will remain 'sensitive to Bhutan and its interests' and said he has instructed his officials to 'prepare for the discussions on our plan assistance to Bhutan'.


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Singapore Aims To Have Emissions Reach Net Zero By 2050
As part of an earlier announcement this year, the Republic of Singapore is considering setting 2050 as the year Singapore's planet-warming emissions will be net zero. Singapore is also considering raising its 2030 climate target to support the longer-term goal, the National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS) said on Monday.
It is currently projected that the country will emit 65 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, which is a significant increase from the current target of 45 million tonnes. A government feedback portal called Reach is available for citizens to provide their views on the 2050 timeline as well as the possibility of an updated 2030 target.
On Monday, the public consultation exercise began and ends on Sept 26. A new update on Singapore's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions offers a more detailed timeline for the country's goal.
In order to achieve this, greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced to as close to zero as possible, such as by switching fossil fuels for renewables. Forests and mangroves must be restored to reclaim any remaining emissions from the atmosphere.
Singapore will aim to achieve net zero emissions in the mid-20th century, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said during this year's Budget. As part of Singapore's climate goals, the carbon tax rate will also be increased from $5 to $50 to $80 per tonne of emissions by 2030.
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Q: Does anyone still use "skyrocket" in the original sense? In US English, I can't recall having heard this word used to describe a reaction-drive pyrotechnic or vehicle in many years.
Almost invariably, the word as used describes a rapid or exponential increase in statistical measures.
Is this the case in other dialects of English or is it strictly a US or even regional phenomenon?
Are there any other common words that have a new, highly-specific usage that is so far removed from the original usage?

A: As suggested in an earlier comment by Brian Donovan, Google Ngram Viewer can be helpful here. We can see that skyrocket in both senses shows up in the British English and the American English corpuses. In both cases, the noun use peaked in the 1940s. So, the noun use is less common and probably dated, but not extinct and the noun might be more common in American English, but appears in British English as well.
As oerkelens suggested, computing terms are a rich source of words where new meanings have overtaken old. Oerkelens used "mouse" as an example. "Computer" itself is also an example, since it now means a machine and not an individual who does computations. An example closer to "skyrocket" is "feedback". Originally it was a concrete technical or engineering term (like "skyrocket"), which survives in terms like "force feedback". However, the related business use ("can you give me feedback on this?") has overtaken the old technical meaning.

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The Trump administration drew back Title IX guidance on campus sexual misconduct on Friday, replacing it with "interim" guidance in the form of a question-and-answer document.
U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos promised to rescind previous guidance earlier this month, saying that "the system established by the prior administration has failed too many students." She declared the "era of rule by letter" to be over, pledging to create new regulation after a public comment and notice period.
Last week, DeVos introduced new interim instructions to institutions while the department waits to implement a more formal rulemaking process. In a statement, the secretary said that the new guidance was an attempt to ensure that all students are treated fairly, be they the victim or the accused.
The new guidance contained several important changes. One particularly controversial element of the Obama-era 2011 mandate was its call for schools to use the preponderance of evidence standard — a lower standard of proof — when adjudicating campus sexual assault. Under the ED's new question-and- answer document, institutions may now use either a preponderance of the evidence standard or a clear and convincing evidence standard.
Bisi Okubadejo, an attorney who served in the Office for Civil Rights during both the Bush and Obama administrations, said that the new policy leaves some leverage for schools to maintain the status quo, at least until ED issues more formal guidance. "I think in at least the near term, most schools are likely to implement their existing Title IX policies," Okubadejo said. "While the rescission of the letter obviously is significant I think there still remains flexibility for schools to retain aspects of their current practices," Okubadejo said.
Sexual assault survivors argue that the changes represent a step backwards.
"I think this new question-and-answer document shows that Betsy DeVos is more concerned about protecting students who are accused of sexual assault than students who are survivors," said Alyssa Peterson, policy and advocacy coordinator at Know Your IX, a survivor and youth-led organization that empowers students to end sexual and dating violence at their schools.
The new guidance removed a prior recommendation that schools complete investigations within a 60-day period. ED instead specifies that "there is no fixed time frame under which a school must complete a Title IX investigations." Sexual assault survivors and their advocates had viewed the Office for Civil Rights' previous call to schools to conclude investigations within a specific timeframe as a win, since without that recommendation schools could drag investigations on indefinitely if they so desired.
Schools will now be allowed to resort to informal resolutions to sexual misconduct cases, including mediations between the complainant and the respondent, provided that both parties voluntarily agree to the arrangement. Institutions may also choose to allow appeals to their decisions. If so, they may either choose to allow the option of appeal to respondents alone, or to respondents and complainants equally.
Some said they were disheartened but unsurprised by the new guidance.
"I think anyone who has been paying attention to the Trump candidacy through to his administration is very aware that Title IX has been on the cutting block as part of any progressive Obama legacy and that there have been concerted efforts from conservative groups for quite some time now attacking the Dear Colleague letter and trying to chip away at it," said Laura Dunn, executive director of SurvJustice, a national nonprofit that advocates for victims.


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Nutrien's YWCA Women of Distinction
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Careers at YWCA Saskatoon
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On Friday, May 14th, the YWCA Saskatoon held our 39th annual Women of Distinction. There were 29 nominees in 11 categories. The following are the recipients of this year's awards:
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Irene Dube
The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a woman who has been an exemplary leader over the course of her lifetime, in one or more fields and who has served as a role model for our community.
Irene Dubé was born in Wynyard, Saskatchewan in 1936 to a family of ten children. It was from her humble beginnings that Irene says she learned the importance of community, the appreciation of life's simple pleasures and the true meaning of perseverance. These early life lessons allowed Irene to make her mark as an accomplished businesswoman, entrepreneur, and activist in the Saskatoon Community. Irene and her husband Leslie founded the Concorde Group of Companies in 1954. Throughout the years, Irene provided general management and accounting services to the Dubé's many businesses. Through their hard work, sound business practices and social conscientiousness Irene and Les have been able to watch their small office of three become a successful business venture with extensive holdings. Since freezing their estate in 1993, Irene and her husband have been committed to improving the quality of life for Saskatchewan residents. Together the pair has donated over $35 million to endless local and worldwide charities. In addition to their financial contributions, Irene has also dedicated her life to community service. Part of this generosity involved taking in young pregnant women and providing them with a warm, loving home until their babies were born. Additionally, Irene served as a member of the University of Saskatchewan Board of Governors from 1987 to 1989. Irene was also a driving force behind the planning and creation of the Irene and Leslie Dubé Center for Mental Health, one of her many passions.
In 2007, the University of Saskatchewan recognized Irene with an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree, for her extensive work to improve the community, the field of education and the medical profession. Irene and Les have also received several recognitions as a duo including, most notably: the Saskatchewan Order of Merit Award in 2008, the International Award for Philanthropy in 2013, and being presented into the Order of Canada in 2016. Irene hopes to continue her philanthropic efforts in Saskatchewan with a focus on ending the stigma surrounding mental health. Even after all her success, Irene maintains that her biggest reward and greatest success is seeing her three children, three grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren continue the Dubé legacy of selflessness and unmatched generosity.
29 AND UNDER: Kelsey Murphy
Recognizes emerging leaders age 29 and under who are inspirational role models in their careers, achievements or community building roles.
Kelsey is a thoughtful and compassionate community leader on diversity and inclusion issues. Through her role as the Executive Director with The Princess Shop, Kelsey is committed to supporting women, girls, and 2SLGBQT+ students facing barriers in Saskatoon and across Saskatchewan. She also represents The Princess Shop on Reconciliation Saskatoon. Since 2017 Kelsey has been an active board member of Girls Rock Saskatoon, a local non-profit dedicated to the empowerment of female, trans, two-spirit, and gender-expansive youth and adults through collaborative music creation and performance. She is also a player and team captain on the Saskatoon Valkyries.
ARTS, CULTURE, AND HERITAGE: Jackie Latendresse
Recognizes the achievement and leadership of women whose contributions in arts, culture and heritage inspires and benefits our community
Jackie is a long-time Saskatoon resident who has worked to make modern dance an
accessible art form for diverse audiences since she founded Free Flow Dance Theatre
Company in 1995. She is a graduate of the University of Waterloo with an Honours
degree in Arts & Business, majoring in Dance and minoring in Fine Arts). Jackie presents dance in unconventional venues in the tradition of Post Modernist choreographers and her work has been performed across Canada. Jackie is a passionate advocate for art literacy and strives to deconstruct the belief that dance is solely for the cultural elite.
She is known for visceral and emotionally driven works.
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS: Debra Shewfelt
Recognizes leaders in the professional and business sector whose innovation has influenced positive change, and who are role models in their careers and community involvement.
As Senior Geologist, Co-President and Board member of the RESPEC Canadian subsidiary, Debra Shewfelt draws on nearly two decades of career experience to foster the growth of a diverse team and inspire girls and young women to consider non-traditional STEM careers. Her leadership at work and through volunteer organizations exemplify her passion for creating equal opportunities and advancing the inclusion of underrepresented groups such as women and Indigenous peoples. Her passion for the environment and sustainability drives the success of a new group in the Canadian office that focuses on water, environment and alternative energy projects.
COMMUNITY BUILDING: Zeba Ahmad
Recognizes influential community builders whose professional or volunteer leadership and contributions help create a community where everyone can thrive.
Zeba is the proud mom of two grown children, a tireless volunteer in Saskatoon, provincially, and nationally. She has served on and chaired several boards and event committees and most recently was appointed to the Rideau Hall Foundation Board of Directors. Zeba will serve as the
Honorary Colonel for the 38th Engineering Regiment in May 2021. Zeba began her professional career as a pharmacist and practiced for 20 years, before moving on to other professional roles.
Currently, she is the Executive Director of the Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation. She is passionate about contributing to many worthwhile community endeavors and brings energy and enthusiasm to everything she does.
EDUCATION AWARD: Pamela Goulden-McLeod
Recognizes exceptional educators in schools, institutions or community programs who are role models in their profession and community involvement, leading and inspiring positive change.
Pamela has spent 25 years working to build partnerships and organizational relationships to make Saskatoon a safer community for all. First, with Saskatoon Public Schools as a School Social Worker, Counselor and Consultant for Safe, Caring and Accepting Schools and currently as the Director of Emergency Management with the City of Saskatoon. In 2020, Pamela played a direct leadership role in the extraordinary emergency management response to COVID-19. She worked to ensure all sectors of our community are represented in the Emergency Operations Centre and that a coordinated, collaborative whole community response informed all decisions. She believes in partnerships and bringing the expertise of others together to help create safety for all.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Maureen Haddock
Recognizes successful entrepreneurs whose leadership and business ventures have influenced social good and positive change for our community.
Maureen has been in business for fifty years and has put her teaching skills and her passion for writing to good use in the many businesses she and her husband have owned. During her 20 years as a franchisee with The Body Shop Canada, she worked with hundreds of women from all over the world, soaking up new ideas and skills, living the concept of profits with principles, and working diligently in local and global social campaigns. Maureen loves to encourage entrepreneurship as a path to good citizenship through initiatives like the Haddock Entrepreneurial Speaker Series, the Get a Bigger Wagon Young Entrepreneur Awards, scholarships, and mentorship.
HEALTH AND ATHLETICS: Colleen Christopherson-Cote
Recognizes exceptional work in health and wellness, improving the physical, emotional, social, or spiritual health, and providing leadership for positive change in our community.
Colleen leads critical community-based work to improve the lives of vulnerable people in Saskatoon. She brings extensive knowledge of the complexity of human service systems and the intricacies of how policy and practice indirectly and directly impact the community, particularly those who are most vulnerable, marginalized, and oppressed. Colleen has lent leadership to numerous intersectoral initiatives including the Saskatoon Poverty Reduction Partnership, the Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership, the Saskatoon Interagency Response to COVID-19, and the Safe Community Action Alliance. She is celebrated for her ability to find clarity in chaos, to pull diverse perspectives into a unified vision, and to carve collective paths forward.
LEADERSHIP IN THE TRADES: Andrea Crittenden
Recognizes leaders in the skilled trades, industry, or service sector whose achievements have broken down barriers and inspired positive change, and who are role models in their caree rs and community involvement.
Andrea chose to enter the Trades directly out of high school and achieved status as a Journeyperson Electrician. As a woman in the Trades, her skills and abilities were disregarded, but that only fueled her desire to succeed in a non-traditional role even stronger. As part of the YWCA Trade Journey Program, she has inspired other women to follow their dreams to become Tradesperson. She is a successful entrepreneur, co-owning Sixteen Safety Services Inc. with her husband. She offers passionate training and OHS consulting to many industries including Electrical, continuing to show leadership in the trades.
LORETTA'S AWARD: Patti Tait
Named in memory of a special YWCA Saskatoon staff member, Loretta Andronwich, this award recognizes a woman who has experienced hardship or adversity but gone on to achieve great personal goals.
Patti is the interim Executive Director and Cultural Coordinator at the Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan with special focus on individual counselling to marginalized women. Patti is an Aboriginal woman with over 30 years of experience in the field of help and expert assistance. She has worked extensively within federal and provincial prisons, counselling and supporting Indigenous men and women. She was also a Native Liaison at the Prison for Women. Patti has often been called upon as an expert on the issues faced by First Nations, Métis, Inuit and unregistered Indigenous offenders. Patti serves as a board member for the Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network, the Métis Addiction Saskatchewan, the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies (CAEFS), and the Aboriginal Regional Advocate for Prairie Region. As a Kokum and Chapan, Patti is passionate about the need for Indigenous communities to heal for the sake of our future generations.
RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY: Samia Sami
Recognizes women for excellence, innovation and leadership in research and technology, whose work has influenced positive change, and who are role models in their careers and community involvement.
Samia Sami is a senior undergraduate student studying Electrical Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. She is one of Canada's Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25
and is the recipient of the Global Citizen Youth Award by the Saskatchewan Council for
International Cooperation. Samia's areas of undergraduate research include renewable microgrids and the observability of solar integrated distribution systems. She serves as
Chair of the USask Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power and Energy Society and Vice President of Engineers Without Borders USask. Samia has improved the educational experience of students at USask. She is named Canada's Top Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power and Energy Society Scholar.


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Großdraxdorf ist ein Weiler der Stadt Berga/Elster im Landkreis Greiz in Thüringen.

Lage
Großdraxdorf ist ein Angerweiler. Er liegt in einem waldreichen Gebiet auf dem Hochplateau 320 Meter über NN an der Weißen Elster. Im Weiler sind 15 Häuser mit 30 Einwohnern besetzt.

Geschichte
Am 4. Oktober 1209 wurde der Weiler erstmals urkundlich erwähnt. Der Dorfanger ist mit drei Vierseitenhöfen bebaut.

In der Nähe des Ortes befindet sich der Dachshügel, mit seinen auffälligen Resten einer früheren Wallburg das größte Bodendenkmal des nördlichen Vogtlandes. Dort war wohl auch das gleichnamige Adelsgeschlecht von 1274 bis 1506 sesshaft.

Naturdenkmäler

 Eiche auf dem Dachshügel mit einem Brusthöhenumfang 6,07 m (2016).

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Ort im Landkreis Greiz
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Ersterwähnung 1209
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Gemeindeauflösung 1974

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