Social media moderation, user generated content moderation, forum moderation, virtual world moderation and online moderation in general should all be in place where ever kids are likely to be communicating with faceless strangers online. No parent would send their child out to a playground loitered by masked strangers making idle chitchat with youngsters, so why should it be acceptable online?
47% admitted they didn't know much about how young people communicate online.
It's clear that social workers can't and shouldn't be expected to detect something they know so little about. The responsibility of kids' moderation falls with the social networks that create these virtual meeting places –just as the safety of public play areas falls to the councils who provide them.
With so many social workers worrying that they're struggling to deal with online abuse, kids' moderation can dramatically reduce the number of cases they have to deal with. Using a kids' moderation service removes risks as early as possible, reduces the pressure on social services, protects children and basically stops online abuse before it can ever really start.
Online communities for kids and teens need to provide a safe online environment but it's also understandable that they don't want to overly restrict the interaction that brings children to their sites. There's a simple solution to this - if social media platforms embrace kids' moderation by working together with social workers and social media moderation providers like Crisp, together we can all make the internet a much safer place for our children to play.


Last week I got an email from The Armory Show announcing its partnership with Artsy. Oddly, I haven't really explored the site before. I haven't quite yet either (will revisit with a post on Artsy very soon), because I was preoccupied with browsing the 2400+ works that will be exhibited at The Armory Show 2013 in New York City, March 7 – 10.
The works are predominantly by established and iconic artists, though I also discovered a number I wasn't personally familiar with, and a few that were even affordable. (Not all list prices, but there's an "inquire" button if you're so inclined.) I found 40 pieces on Artsy from The Armory Show that I really liked, keeping in mind a mix of medium and era. (My absolute favorite, love, love, love, is Gary Hume's "The Beach." It's probably tens of thousands… afraid to check.) Here's the first batch. More later. I'll also go back add in the medium of each. Off to an appointment now. . .


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Home Los Angeles Lakers Magic Johnson Has Seen 'A Lot Of Progress,' Confident Lakers Will Continue Improving
Magic Johnson Has Seen 'A Lot Of Progress,' Confident Lakers Will Continue Improving
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Although expectations drastically changed for the Los Angeles Lakers after they signed LeBron James, president of basketball operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka stressed the need for patience.
Even with James at the helm and a talented and improving young core, the Lakers would need time to learn how to play with one another. In September, Johnson said the front office informed head coach Luke Walton not to worry if the team got off to a slow start.
Yet after going 0-2 on an early-season road trip that dropped the Lakers to 2-5, Johnson reportedly had a heated meeting with Walton and chastised him over the direction of the offense. The Lakers have since won seven of nine games.
One of those victories came Sunday night, with James scoring a season-high 51 points to lead the charge against the Miami Heat. His impressive performance not only came in front of familiar faces at American Airlines Arena, Johnson was also in attendance.
During an in-game interview, he noted the improvement the Lakers have made and expressed confidence they will continue to be an improved team, via Spectrum SportsNet:
"A lot of progress. We're still trying to learn how to play with each other and trying to learn each guy, where he likes it, how he likes it. But what I'm liking is the defensive end. We're coming together, we're pressuring the ball. When we pressure the ball, we play well, we get in the passing lanes. It's still a work in progress but I'm happy with where we are. I (still) want us to get better and better and better, and we will. I've always said it's going to take us about a month and a half to really understand how to play with each other. So, it's coming. Look for us after the first of the year. I think we're going to be playing really good basketball."
Coinciding with the Lakers' recent stretch of improved play is the signing of Tyson Chandler. He's helped stabilize the defense, and Pelinka intimated the signing stemmed from Walton asking for reinforcement in the paint during what turned into the much-publicized meeting with Johnson.
After a rocky stretch of days, matters appear to now be more calm in and around the Lakers organization. Johnson did commit to Walton remaining head coach so long as nothing 'drastic,' took place. Johnson said he was confident that would not be the case but also declined to specify what would qualify as such.
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My Two Cents: Mike Woodson a Home-Run Hire, But Now There's Plenty of Work to be Done
Mike Woodson is one of the best players to ever put on an Indiana uniform, and now he's coming home to Bloomington to coach the Hoosiers. Some may disagree, but this is a great hire. Now, it's time to go to work.
Tom Brew
Mar 28, 2021 7:50 PM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Mike Woodson and I both arrived in Bloomington in the fall of 1976, and we spent the same four years in Bloomington. He's been one of my all-time favorites for a long, long time.
That long relationship has nothing – absolutely nothing – to do with the fact that I think he's the perfect coach for Indiana right now. And for many, many reasons.
He will be better than Mike Davis and Tom Crean and Kelvin Sampson and, without a doubt, Archie Miller. There is no doubt about that in my mind that Indiana will be better at basketball going forward.
First among them, of course, is that Mike Woodson is an Indiana guy through and through. Many of you have said that shouldn't matter, but it does, it absolutely does. And it should. Those championship banners are there for a reason, and the goal should ALWAYS be to pursue more.
Being average can never be allowed. And no one knows that any better than Mike Woodson. Indiana isn't even average now, but that's about to change.
It took a lot of courage for new Indiana athletic director Scott Dolson to make this decision. It's not the easy choice, not the safe choice. His time as athletic director – no matter what he does going forward – will be defined by this hire. It has to work. And it will.
Mike Woodson is a great basketball mind and a tireless worker. Ask NBA legends like Doc Rivers, who loved having Woodson on his staff. Ask Tom Thibodeau, his current boss at the New York Knicks. They are much improved this season, and he'll tell you that Mike Woodson has has a lot to do with that.
Mike Woodson, a Bob Knight guy, knows basketball. He knows what it takes to put a team together, and most importantly, he knows the value of player development. It's the most important thing a coaching staff does, and he knows that.
He will hire a great staff, and I have no doubt about that either. It's not official yet, but it looks like former Ohio State coach Thad Matta, who's been to two Final Fours, is coming aboard too in a new role. And Woodson knows the value of coaching talent, too, and he will hire three assistants with great recruiting resumes. There's no fear of that not happening.
But there's also a lot of work to be done
Recruiting his own players first
In the past week, six Indiana players entered the transfer portal, Armaan Franklin, Al Durham, Race Thompson, Jordan Geronimo, Kristian Lander and Parker Stewart. They all said the same thing, that they would wait to see what Indiana did with their coaching hire before moving elsewhere.
Now, that becomes first priority for Woodson. Outside of Durham, who has graduated already and is probably ready for a change of scenery, the other five are important pieces to this team. Woodson is going to want all five of them back, and those conversations could very well be happening right now.
It's that important, but that's just a start.
He also needs to sit down with Trayce Jackson-Davis and his parents and have a serious talk. He was Indiana's best player last year, but he's not NBA ready. There are critical parts of his game that were never developed by the previous staff, and Woodson needs to convince him to stay another year.
Woodson will make him better, without question. Add some perimeter threats to his game and he could be a first-round pick in a year. He's not there right now. Woodson knows what an NBA forward looks like – Archie Miller didn't – and he can get Jackson-Davis there.
There are also spots that can be filled from a transfer portal that's bursting with talent. It's a free agent meat market now, and Woodson needs to go shopping immediately. Archie Miller spent the last two years with only 11 scholarship players, leaving two spots open. That was pure stupidity. Fill those spots with talent, too. Let's have a full roster for a change, and figure out playing time later.
During Miller's four years at Indiana, he went 67-58 overall and was just 33-45 in the Big Ten. But truth be told, from a talent perspective, Indiana might not be that far off. If Jackson-Davis comes back and Joey Brunk is healthy, the turnaround could be immediate, especially with one or two perfect transfers.
Miller ran an offense that wasn't effective, and that was clear for four years. Fans complained about it from the beginning. Opposing players – like Illinois' Ayo Dosumnu and Purdue's Sasha Stefanovic – basically said they knew Indiana's offense better than the Hoosiers, which is embarrassing.
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That final dagger, of course, was Miller's last game as the head coach of the Hoosiers, a loss to Rutgers that will be remembered for Indiana going the final quarter of a game without making a single field goal.
We all remember that, and then we all remember afterward how Miller had no real answer for it.
Woodson will change all that. That's a guarantee.
The offense will look dramatically different. Player development will be an important priority. There will be a fire that will now burn inside Indiana's head coach to return this program to glory. We didn't have that with Miller, the golden-boy hire at the time in 2017 that turned into a disaster.
But as I've mentioned since Feb. 20 when I said it was time for a change, this was just a job for Miller. He'll get another one.
This is life for Mike Woodson. This Indiana? It's his school too.
I have said often that Archie Miller was a Pennsylvania high school basketball player who played college basketball in North Carolina.
Mike Woodson played high school basketball ... in Indiana. He played college basketball .. at Indiana.
Two thumbs up right now.
Don't worry about what he hasn't done
Former Indiana star Keith Smart was also a candidate for this job, and he would have made a fine head coach, too. All this talk about Woodson not having any recruiting history should be irrelevant, said the guard who hit the game-winning shot in the 1987 national championship game.
"When you're looking to fill a position like that, the most important thing first is hiring the right head coach. Indiana did that,'' Smart said by phone on Sunday night. "Then you go from there, and I have no doubt that there are going to be a lot of great assistants who have been great recruiters for years who are going to want to work with Mike at Indiana. No doubt at all.
"Look, I've known Woody for a long time. We worked together in Cleveland (2000-01) as assistant coaches, we've been friends ever since and he is a great basketball mind. He really knows how to develop talent and he's got a great way about him in regards to getting his points across to players. I think he's a perfect guy to work with college players.''
Smart is disappointed that he didn't get the job, but he's thrilled that Woodson did. He thinks its very important to have an IU guy at the helm right now, because the past 20-plus years have been difficult on former Indiana players since Knight was fired. There's a disconnect, but that's gone now.
"It great to see one of our guys running the ship,'' Smart said. "I think for us as former players, we can all get behind this hire. We'll all be rooting hard for Mike, and we'll all do whatever we can to help. There's no doubt in my mind that every former IU player is happy for Mike and confident that he will do a great job.
"To us, it matters a lot that our names are still in that locker room and our pictures are around that building. All of that tradition, man it's real, especially among us as players. No one wants Indiana back on top more than we do, and we can't wait for Mike to take us there. He's going to be great.''
Yep, that's all true.
And now? It's time to go to work. Together.
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INDIANA HIRES MIKE WOODSON: For the first time since Bob Knight was fired in 2000, Indiana has hired one of his former players to be the Hoosiers' head coach, former great Mike Woodson. >>> CLICK HERE
WOODSON MUM ON IU SEARCH (March 22): Former Indiana star Mike Woodson talked to Sports Illustrated Indiana, but didn't want to discuss in any detail about the coaching search. >>> CLICK HERE
SCOTT DOLSON VIDEO: Indiana athletic director Scott Dolson met with the media Monday and explained why he fired Archie Miller, how tough the decision way, and his vision for the future. Watch all 26 minutes here. >>> CLICK HERE
TOM BREW COLUMN: Indiana athletic director Scott Dolson didn't let that big buyout get in the way of making the right decision for the basketball program. >>> CLICK HERE
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Carels was een Belgische constructeur van stoommachines en later dieselmotoren. Het bedrijf was gevestigd te Gent.

In 1839 richtte Charles Louis Carels in Gent een constructiewerkhuis op, waarin al vroeg kleine stoommachines en ook poldergemalen (onder andere voor Nederland) werden gemaakt.

In 1880 bouwde de firma de eerst compound-stoommachine in België. In 1894 verwierf Carels als eerste ter wereld een licentie voor de bouw van dieselmotoren, slechts enkele weken nadat Rudolf Diesel zijn motor gepatenteerd had. In 1905 leverden ze de krachtigste dieselmotor ter wereld af. Hij was 500 pk sterk.

Carels en ABC
Carels is verder bekend vanwege de Anglo Belgian Corporation-motoren. Vanaf 1910 verwierf het bedrijf grote bekendheid met onder meer zijn scheepsdiesels. De firma zou de diesels zelf op verschillende vlakken verbeteren. De diesels werden in 1910 in licentie gebouwd door de firma Schneider & Co (Le Creusot, Frankrijk), Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering (Barrow-in-Furness), The Clyde Shipbuilding and Engineering Co (Glasgow), Richardsons Westgarth & Company (Middleborough), Reiherstiegwerft (Hamburg) en Joh. C. Tecklenborg (Bremerhaven). Uitvoer van Carels-diesels gebeurde onder meer naar Frankrijk, Duitsland, Nederland, Italië, Spanje, Rusland, Argentinië, Brazilië, Australië en de Verenigde Staten.

De firma Carels richtte de eerste vakschool "Carels" in België op te Gent naast zijn ateliers. Deze was gevestigd aan de Offerlaan te Gent. Deze is later overgenomen geworden door de Stad Gent en fusioneerde later met het GITO Gent. Er is nog altijd een fonds van Carels waarvan de rente dient om de school te financieren.

Maurice Dierickx (geboren te Gent op 5 april 1903 en afdelingschef van de montageafdeling en inspecteur van de buitenwerken) was zelf een van de belangrijkste leerlingen aan deze befaamde vakschool.

In 1921 fuseerde Carels met de Société d'Electricité et de Mécanique (SEM) en groeide het bedrijf tot 1785 werknemers. Nadien werd de firma hernoemd tot ACEC.

In 1934 fuseerde het met Anciens Ateliers Van De Kerckhove.

In 1986 stopte de afdeling ACEC-Gent.

In 2005 werd het bedrijf gesloten.

Carels en Diesel
Op 29 september 1913 ging Rudolf Diesel met Georges Carels en diens chefmonteur Alfred Luckmann, in Antwerpen aan boord van het postschip SS Dresden met bestemming Harwich. Het gezelschap zou de volgende dag de opening bijwonen van Carels motorenfabriek "Consolidated Diesel Manufacturing Ltd" in Ipswich. Zover is het nooit gekomen. Diezelfde dag verdween Diesel onder verdachte omstandigheden van het stoomschip. Zijn lijk werd later opgevist door een loodsschip uit Vlissingen.

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by teacherheartbooks 8 May 2020 10 August 2020
"Let us pick up our books and our pens, they are the most powerful weapons."
Malala Yousafzai, I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
Shared with students throughout March, here are the top 20 books as voted for by teenagers for teenagers (source: World Book Day). These are the sort of books that you can't wait to press into the hands of your friends. The books that everyone's talking about and the stories that have stayed with you long after the final page. The tearjerkers, the stories you want to share and the books that have changed the way you think.
We have every title in the LRC and/or VLeBooks. Which have you read, and what's next on your list? Begin your reading journey by using the blurbs below to determine your route – don't forget to add to your 20 in 2020 Challenge. Click on each book cover to fly to a review, interview with the author or an interesting article relating to the book.
The Art of Being Normal by Lisa Williamson Upper KS3/4
Coming-of-age; family; friendship; LGBT+ and love
David Piper has always been an outsider, labelled a freak by the school bully. Only his two best friends know the real truth – David wants to be a girl. Meanwhile, Leo Denton, the new boy in Year 11, is trying to keep a low profile. The two of them couldn't have less in common, but when Leo ends up standing up for David in a fight, an unlikely friendship begins to develop. But things take a difficult turn when the secrets that both Leo and David are struggling to keep buried start coming to light.
The Art of Being Normal is a sensitive, funny and moving story about two very different teenagers who discover they have more in common than either of them could ever have expected. Challenging assumptions about what it means to grow up transgender, this is a heart-warming coming of age story that will show young adult readers that 'being normal' is not always all it's cracked up to be.
"A life-changing and life-saving book." – Philip Pullman
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness KS3+
Coming-of-age; family; bullying; bereavement; fear; school and a classic
Conor has the same dream every night, ever since his mother first fell ill, ever since she started the treatments that don't quite seem to be working. But tonight is different. Tonight, when he wakes, there's a visitor at his window. It's ancient, elemental, a force of nature. And it wants the most dangerous thing of all from Conor. It wants the truth.
Patrick Ness takes the final idea of the late, award-winning writer Siobhan Dowd and weaves an extraordinary and heartbreaking tale of mischief, healing and above all, the courage it takes to survive.
"Brave and beautiful, full of compassion, A Monster Calls fuses the painful and insightful, the simple and profound. The result trembles with life." – Independent
The first ever book to win both the CILIP Carnegie and the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medals, A Monster Calls is one of the English Faculty's favourite books. Read Ms Nguete's review of it here.
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo Upper KS3/4
Coming-of-age; poetry; love & romance and religion/spirituality
Xiomara has always kept her words to herself. When it comes to standing her ground in her Harlem neighbourhood, she lets her fists and her fierceness do the talking. But X has secrets and the notebook full of poems that she keeps under her bed. And a slam poetry club that will pull those secrets into the spotlight. Because in spite of a world that might not want to hear her, Xiomara refuses to stay silent.
A novel about finding your voice and standing up for what you believe in, no matter how hard it is to say. Brave, bold and beautifully written – dealing with issues of race, feminism and faith – this is perfect for fans of the Hate U Give and Everything Everything.
Here Acevedo introduces the Poet X and explain what inspired her to tell Xiomara's tale.
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Upper KS3/4*
Coming-of-age; bereavement, politics/human rights and relationships
*Be aware that there is strong language, though it is completely within context and appropriate for the nature of the book).
One night, Starr and her childhood friend Khalil get pulled over by police. They end up shooting and killing Khalil after apparently mistaking the boy's hairbrush for a gun. Starr is the only witness and has to decide whether to use her voice to try and fight for justice. What follows is a brilliant and fantastically told exploration of race in America – and of growing up, too.
The Hate U Give is rightly named by many critics as one of the most important books of 2017. It's a profound, deeply compelling modern-day classic that won't be forgotten.
Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2018, the CILIP Carnegie Amnesty Honour and joint winner of the Children's category of the British Book Awards. Read Ms Bevan's review of it here.
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys Upper KS4/5
War; world fiction; refugees/asylum
In 1945, the Second World War is drawing to a bloody end. For the German people and their surrounding allies, it is a time to flee from the approaching Russian army, whose terrifying reputation precede them. Without food or possessions, a small group band together in an attempt to reach the boats taking civilians to safety. Among them are Joana, Florian and Emilia – a heavily pregnant 15-year-old Polish girl. Their cross-country trek is brutal and violent – but will the boat be any better?
This heart-breaking historical fiction highlights the devastation wrought by war on the lives of innocent civilians. Despite the divide in the group, the protagonists see no differences between themselves. They are all just desperate refugees searching for safety. Each chapter is told from a different character's perspective, allowing insight into their backgrounds and war-torn lives.
Winner of the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2017
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Upper KS3
Coming-of-age; bereavement; relationships
'I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, then all at once'.
Hazel's parents want her to be an ordinary teenager. Unfortunately, it's hard to live a normal life when you've got terminal cancer, an oxygen tank to lug around with you and worries about the impact your death will have on those around you to deal with. But when Hazel meets Augustus at the Teen Cancer Support Group her life is completely changed.
Insightful, bold, irreverent, and raw, The Fault in Our Stars is award-winning author John Green's most ambitious and heart-breaking work yet, brilliantly exploring the funny, thrilling, and tragic business of being alive and in love. You may have seen major motion picture starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort; now read the book! Read Mr Hussain's review here.
'A novel of life and death and the people caught in between, The Fault in Our Stars is John Green at his best. You laugh, you cry, and then you come back for more' – Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief
The Arrival by Shaun Tan KS3+
Graphic novel; immigration; diversity; moving home and family
This wordless graphic novel follows a young man as he packs his bags and leaves his family to go and start a new life in another country. We experience his journey, his struggles to communicate, find accommodation, a job and food, as well as following the stories of other immigrants. The story ends with his family joining him and a hopeful future ahead.
Beautifully illustrated with black and white photo realist illustrations, and surreal elements, it has a dreamlike atmosphere in which nothing is what it seems, and domestic appliances and landscapes transform themselves into strange beasts.
What drives so many to leave everything behind and journey alone to a mysterious country, a place without family or friends, where everything is nameless and the future is unknown. This silent graphic novel is the story of every migrant, every refugee, every displaced person, and a tribute to all those who have made the journey.
Noughts and Crosses by Majorie Blackman KS3
Coming-of-age; friendship; politics/human rights, love and relationships and a classic
In Noughts and Crosses, the population is divided into two: the white Noughts are second-class citizens, and the black Crosses the superior race. 15-year-old Callum is a Nought, and his best friend, Sephy, as well as being a Cross, is also the daughter of one of the most influential politicians in the country. The story focuses on their relationship, which is frowned upon by society, and explores the discrimination they encounter at every turn. By reversing traditional racial stereotypes and presenting the White population as the oppressed race, Blackman has cleverly shown racial prejudice from a different perspective.
As well as being a compelling tale of love and friendship, this is an outstanding and thought-provoking exploration of the futility of prejudice. A contemporary classic, it is read and studied in Year 8 English and we've yet to experience a student who hasn't loved it.
'The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be.' – Stormzy
The Catcher in the Rye by J D Salinger KS4/5
Coming-of-age; relationships; school and alienation
The novel details two days in the life of 16-year-old Holden Caulfield after he has been expelled from prep school. Navigating his way through the challenges of growing up, Holden dissects the 'phony' aspects of society, and the 'phonies' themselves: the headmaster whose affability depends on the wealth of the parents, his roommate who dates using sickly-sweet affection.
Universally loved classic of twentieth-century literature, the Catcher in the Rye is an all-time classic coming-of-age story: an elegy to teenage alienation, capturing the deeply human need for connection and the bewildering sense of loss as we leave childhood behind.
I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World by Malala Yousafzai
Non-fiction; coming-of-age; refugee/asylum; politics/human rights
Raised in a once-peaceful area of Pakistan transformed by terrorism, Malala was taught to stand up for what she believes. So she fought for her right to be educated. And on 9 October, 2012, she nearly lost her life for the cause. She was shot point-blank on her way home from school. No one expected her to survive.
Malala Yousafzai's extraordinary journey has taken her from a remote valley in northern Pakistan to the halls of the United Nations. She has become a global symbol of peaceful protest and is the youngest ever winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. I Am Malala will make you believe in the power of one person's voice to inspire change in the world.
It's impossible not to be appreciative of, moved and inspired by Malala's acceptance speech on receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize. Do watch right to the end.
One by Sarah Crossan KS3/4
Poetry/rhyme; siblings; illness; family and friendship
Grace and Tippi are twins – conjoined twins. And their lives are about to change. No longer able to afford home-schooling, they must venture into the world – a world of stares, sneers and cruelty. Will they find more than that at school? Can they find real friends? And what about love? But what neither Grace or Tippi realises is that a heart-wrenching decision lies ahead. A decision that could tear them apart. One that will change their lives even more than they ever imagined.
One is about family, about sisters, about friendship, about love. Tippi and Grace are heroines to root for, both together, and apart. Crossan skilfully takes the very unique experience of being a conjoined twin and makes it something that we can all relate to. Told in verse, this is a novel to read in one sitting, because once you are brought into Grace and Tippi's world, you won't want to leave until you find out what happens to them.
Winner of the Carnegie Medal in 2016; 2017 winner of the Federation of Children's Book Groups Children's Book Award – Books for Older Reader. It is currently 'unlimited users' on VLeBooks meaning anyone and everyone with an account can take it out making it perfect for a Book Club read!
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee Upper KS3/4
Coming-of-age; politics/human rights and a classic
'Shoot all the Bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a Mockingbird.'
Lawyer Atticus Finch gives this advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of Harper Lee's classic novel – a black man charged with the rape of a white girl.
Through the young eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, Harper Lee explores with exuberant humour the irrationality of adult attitudes to race and class in the Deep South of the 1930s.
The conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence and hypocrisy is pricked by the stamina of one man's struggle for justice.
A benchmark of classic American literature, To Kill A Mockingbird approaches the highly sensitive topic of racism in 1930s America with humour, warmth and compassion, making it widely recognised as one of the best books of the twentieth century and in American literature. Read Ms Preston's review here.
'You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view. Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.' – Atticus Finch
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck Upper K3/4
Social realism; politics/human rights and a classic
The title is taken from Robert Burns' poem "To a Mouse", which reads: "The best laid schemes o' mice an' men / Gang aft agley". (The best laid schemes of mice and men / Often go awry.)
Drifters in search of work, George and his childlike friend Lennie, have nothing in the world except the clothes on their back – and a dream that one day they will own an acre of land and a shack they can call their own. Eventually they find work on a ranch in California's Salinas Valley, but their hopes are dashed as Lennie – struggling against extreme cruelty, misunderstanding and feelings of jealousy – becomes a victim of his own strength. Tackling universal themes of friendship and shared vision, and giving a voice to America's lonely and dispossessed, Of Mice and Men remains Steinbeck's most revered work.
A classic that stirs much debate and thought, it is read and studied in Year 8 English,
Of Mice and Men is a thriller, a gripping tale running to novelette length that you will not set down until it is finished. It is more than that; but it is that. . . . In sure, raucous, vulgar Americanism, Steinbeck has touched the quick in his little story. —The New York Times
The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton KS4
Coming-of-age; thriller; crime; social issues and a classic
Teenagers in a small Oklahoma town have split into two gangs, divided by money, tastes and attitude. The Socs' idea of having a good time is beating up Greasers like Ponyboy Curtis.
Ponyboy knows what to expect and knows he can count on his brothers and friends – until the night someone takes things too far, and life is changed forever.
A pioneering work of young adult fiction, The Outsiders charts the entanglements two rival gangs in 1960s Oklahoma. A searing story of loyalty, trust, friendship and betrayal, Hinton's remarkable, rebellious novel – written when she was only 17 – captures the hunger, thrill and pain of adolescent life with an unparalleled astuteness and zeal..
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Upper KS3/4 – Mystery/thriller; coming-of-age; crime; adventure; family; social issues and disability
Seen through the eyes of Christopher, a mathematical genius and Sherlock Holmes fan, who also has Asperger's syndrome, this bestselling novel opens with the discovery of a murdered dog on the neighbour's lawn.
In his search to discover the identity of the killer, Christopher uncovers some disturbing information about his own family, which throws his ordered world into chaos, and he embarks on a journey to London to find the mother he thought was dead.
This funny, touching and compelling novel – a must-read for adults and children alike, it is an adventure story unlike any other. Simon Stephen's play version based on the novel is studied for GCSE Literature.
'I have never read anything quite like Mark Haddon's funny and agonizingly honest book, or encountered a narrator more vivid and memorable. I advise you to buy two copies; you won't want to lend yours out.' – Arthur Golden, author of Memoirs of a Geisha
Moondust by Gemma Fowler KS3/4
Sci-fi; space; crime; adventure; thriller; politics/human rights and friendship
Since the catastrophic disaster that killed her father and briefly made her a universal symbol of hope, Aggie has kept well under the radar. She is currently a lowly analyst on Lunar Inc's moonbase where lumite, the revolutionary – and apparently inexhaustible – energy source is mined.
As a young adult, an upsurge in terrorist activity and increasing international tension back on Earth require her to step into the public eye once again. Although she is panic-stricken, her personal discomfort pales into insignificance when she stumbles across deception and tragedy on a monumental scale.
'Aggie has been by my side since I was 16, but took ten years for her to develop into the sarcastic, brave heroine of Moondust. By then I'd become obsessed with writing about space, tech and the future of our planet. A future full of uncomfortable 'what if's: what if we ran out of fuel? What if corporations had unlimited power? Moondust is my answer' – Gemma Fowler
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak KS3/4/5
Historical; friendship; war, religion; and a classic
'It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will be busier still.'
By her brother's graveside, nine year old Liesel's life is changed forever when she picks up a single object, abandoned in the snow. It is The Gravedigger's Handbook, and this is her first act of book thievery. So begins Liesel's love affair with books and words, and soon she is stealing from Nazi book-burnings, the mayor's wife's library . . . wherever there are books to be found. But these are dangerous times, and when Liesel's foster family hides a Jew in their basement, nothing will ever be the same again.
'Unsettling, life-affirming, triumphant and tragic. This is a novel of breathtaking scope, masterfully told' – Guardian
Listen to the inspiration behind the Book Thief based on personal experiences of his parents and how he sought to approach 'beautiful moments in an ugly time'.
The Boy in the Stripped Pyjamas by John Boyne KS3
Historical; war; family; bereavement; friendship, politics/human rights
Nine year-old Bruno knows nothing of the Final Solution or the Holocaust. He is oblivious to the appalling cruelties being inflicted on the people of Europe by his country.
All he knows is that he has been moved from a comfortable home in Berlin to a house in a desolate area where there is nothing to do and no one to play with. Until he meets Shmuel, a boy who lives a strange parallel existence on the other side of the adjoining wire fence and who, like the other people there, wears a uniform of striped pyjamas.
Bruno's friendship with Shmuel will take him from innocence to revelation. And in exploring what he is unwittingly a part of, he will inevitably become subsumed by the terrible process.
Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon Upper KS3/4
Coming-of-age; friendship and love and relationships
This is the story of the thrill and heartbreak that ensues when we break out of our shell to do crazy, sometimes death-defying things for love. Madeline Whittier is allergic to the outside world. So allergic, in fact, that she has never left the house in all of her seventeen years. But when Olly moves in next door, and wants to talk to Maddy, tiny holes start to appear in the protective bubble her mother has built around her. Olly writes his IM address on a piece of paper, shows it at her window, and suddenly, a door opens. Maddy is certainly going to fall in love with Olly. It's almost certainly going to be a disaster.
'This extraordinary first novel about love so strong it might kill us is too good to feel like a debut. Tender, creative, beautifully written, and with a great twist, Everything, Everything is one of the best books I've read this year' — Jodi Picoult


The loss of a loved one is one of the most emotionally distressful situations that we must face in our lives. Many who have gone through this difficult situation often turn to their religion as a source of comfort, and for good reason. Religion has long since provided us a way to grasp a better understanding of our lives, and the world around us. Those that turn to religion are often surprised at the rewards that their faith brings. For example, one of the most popular religious figures is that of the Virgin Mary. For those that are of a Catholic religion, the Virgin Mary is a symbol of peace and everlasting grace. She watches over us and our loved ones, and those that are believers are comforted by the idea that she is a beloved mother to us all, which makes us all, in a sense, connected with each other. This can mean several things, but for those that are suffering the loss of a loved one, this powerful thought can signify that we are certainly not alone during this arduous time.
For these, among many other reasons, Mary has been a very popular subject for many artisans throughout history. One of the most exquisite portrayals of Mary is in sculptural pieces that can help bring this ideal into a three-dimensional realm. Mary statues have long since been one of the most comforting, not to mention sought after, works of art for many centuries, and this is certainly still true today. Our wonderful selection of Mary Statues feature exquisitely timeless designs that range from the traditional Lady of Grace with open arms, to Mary with Jesus, and even a simply praying Lady of Lourdes. The details featured on these wonderful sculptures are nothing short of breathtaking, which is due largely in part to the skilled hand of the artisan that works to bring the statue to life. These statues are made of a bonded marble material, which is basically a resin mixed with pure marble that has been crushed to a fine powder. The result is a resilient material that withstands the elements better than natural marble. These wonderful pieces are truly as beautiful as they are comforting, and like our own faith, will withstand any tests of time.
There are no words that can describe the blow felt with the loss of a loved one, and very few that can easily ease the pain of the ensuing grief. That is, perhaps, why many who embrace religious practices and beliefs turn to their churches, or religious congregations, during these difficult times in life. There is no doubt that the religion itself can be a source of comfort and strength. With that said, a beautiful Mary statue can truly help create a comforting addition to any location, as the piece will not only add a touch of grace to the setting, but also look over all that pass, with a caring and loving eye.


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El Perro Del Mar: Sarah Assbring Talks About Stalkers, Acid House, Lykke Li And Her New Album 'Pale Fire' (PHOTOS)
Sarah Assbring, aka "El Perro del Mar," has been playing indie pop for years in Sweden, but only recently has she garnered international attention, due to her collaboration with Lykke Li in 2010. (See the "Change of Heart" video below for the results.) Assbring recently talked to The Huffington Post over the phone, and our conversation ranged from learning about her new album, which debuts this November, to the creepy fan who regularly texts her messages of undying devotion. "Walk On By" is the latest song from her upcoming album, which you can listen to here.
Change of Heart with Lykke Li:
HP: I know you and Lykke Li have toured together and are good friends. From this, we've concluded that all Swedes are friends. Are we wrong?
SA: I would have to agree with that, because it's basically more or less true. It's to do with the size of the country -- it's so small, you're bound to get to know each other sooner or later.
HP: What have you been listening to lately?
SA: I've been listening to a lot of electronic instrumental music. Old school club and dance music like Chicago house and acid house, which is quite interesting when you think of me dealing with lyric based songs. I was going back to my old loved ones, like Cocteau Twins, in a new kind of way. That helped me become more artistic in a way [on the new album]. Gang Gang Dance has been a really great inspiration, too.
HP: Your music seems so honest, but after TV appearances and multiple concerts, we'd imagine it's difficult to channel the original emotions when you're performing. How do you deal with this?
SA: Sometimes you can't stop and you have to go through with it and I get sick to my stomach. I can't do it well. When I'm in the situation when I can't have the possibility to be honest, I feel extremely bad. I try to avoid those moments as much as I can. I think I'm more or less famous for being stubborn because of that fact.
Sometimes it just isn't possible, but you need to find some kind of way to get that moment synchronized with whatever it is you need to feel pure and reach into that feeling, so you feel good about what you're doing.
HP: What were you trying to do that was unique with "Pale Fire," your upcoming album?
SA: I was trying to challenge myself and work against myself, especially when it comes to writing and structuring my songs according or not according to a specific pop structure. What would happen if I was breaking the standard structure apart and still get the feeling of a pop song? Even if it doesn't have a basic verse or chorus. I had to break up my own ideas about how music should be and what my ideas are, because I can be anal and strict.
HP: What's been your weirdest fan moment so far?
This really strange French guy has been following me around and he popped up again yesterday on the Internet. He started calling me at night a few years back and sending weird texts. On the one hand, [he is] loving and typical fanlike, and on the other hand, [he is] hateful and awful.
HP: How did he get your number?
SA: I don't know. Everytime I'm in France he's there, following me around. He looks like a typical serial killer.
HP: Have you reported him to the police?
SA: I was thinking about it. Now that he's back again with these strange messages, I was thinking how awful it is that this stranger thinks he has a right to creep under your skin like that. I guess he totally feels like what I do totally goes directly into his heart, and that he feels like he knows me.
I remember when I was in Australia there was this really crazy guy who brought all of these giant pictures of me out of pictures of me on the web. He just wanted to show them to me. He had no grasp of what my reaction would be. He just said, "This is my work of art, this is what I built of you." It felt like a promise and a threat.
HP: That's the difference between pop stars and indie stars, right? Indie performers seem so accessible, which can be dangerous. So... to move on past stalkers, we wanted to know how this new album is going to differ from your previous ones?
SA: I look upon this album as my first political stand, which is very new to me. The whole core of the album came out of a very dark landscape, which was hopeless and kind of dystopian. When I started writing and feeling like that and looking around, I just felt like there has to be something different [to do]. I wanted to spread another kind of message. I feel like I've been very insular and it bored me. Especially these days, there's something special going on and I wanted to talk about the hopeful and good things. In short, I wanted to make a dark album bright.
The lede song, "Pale Fire" -– I feel very close to it. It's the first song I wrote for the album. That has to do a lot about finding love in a world that is quite dark. There's another song about politics called "I Carry the Fire" that was inspired by the Arab Spring and the happenings in the Middle East. I think it's good that people are protesting and people should do that more!
"Pale Fire" is out November 13, 2012 on The Control Group.
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Paul Gerard Reinhart (born January 6, 1960) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks in the National Hockey League (NHL). He featured in the 1986 Stanley Cup Finals with the Flames.

Reinhart was a first round selection by Atlanta, 12th overall, at the 1979 NHL Entry Draft, and immediately broke into the NHL, becoming one of the most underrated defenseman of the 1980s. He relocated with the franchise to Calgary in 1980, playing a total of nine seasons with the Flames franchise until he was traded to Vancouver in 1988. He was a two-time all-star and played with Team Canada on three occasions, winning bronze medals at the World Championships in 1982 and 1983. Chronic back problems plagued him throughout his career and forced his retirement in 1990.

Settling in Vancouver following his playing career, Reinhart became a stock market financier and investor. He was briefly involved with the Vancouver Ravens of the National Lacrosse League in the early 2000s.

Playing career

Junior
Reinhart began his junior career with his hometown Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League (OMJHL) in 1975–76, scoring 39 points in 53 games. He had been a protected player of the Rangers — signed directly by the team without his having to go through the league's draft—but when the OMJHL eliminated the rules allowing teams to protect midget-aged players following the season, he was made eligible for the 1976 draft. The Peterborough Petes claimed him with the third overall selection in the June 1976 draft, despite the fact that Reinhart and his family made it known he would refuse to play for any team other than Kitchener.  His agent, Alan Eagleson, threatened to take the team and league to court in a bid to force them to respect Reinhart's wishes. The dispute was not settled until November when the Petes traded Reinhart to Kitchener as part of a three-team trade that involved the Oshawa Generals. The league had to rescind a rule prohibiting teams from trading first round draft picks to allow the deal to pass and to avoid the threat of litigation by Eagleson.

On the ice, Reinhart scored a total of 104 points as a defenceman with the Rangers between 1975 and 1978 before breaking out offensively in the 1978–79 season after moving centre for the majority of the campaign. He scored 51 goals and 78 assists for 129 points in 66 games to finish fifth overall in OMJHL scoring. The team's captain in his final year, Reinhart won numerous team honours during his four years in Kitchener including three awards for having the "best defensive ability" on the team.

Professional
The Atlanta Flames selected Reinhart with their first round selection, 12th overall, at the 1979 NHL Entry Draft. Though he had been set to join Team Canada for the 1980 Winter Olympics, the Flames convinced Reinhart to sign with the team and begin his professional career instead. Joining the Flames for the 1979–80 NHL season, the 19-year-old Reinhart became the youngest player to appear for the team at that point in franchise history. He appeared in 79 games for Atlanta, finishing as the team's highest scoring defenceman. His total of 47 points was second to Ray Bourque for the overall lead amongst rookie defencemen.

Transferring to Calgary along with the franchise in 1980–81, Reinhart improved to 67 points during the regular season and tied for the league lead in playoff assists with 14. He was named to the Canadian entry for the 1981 Canada Cup tournament, but suffered an ankle injury and appeared in only two games. He remained an offensive catalyst for the team, scoring 61 points in 1981–82 and set a franchise record for points by a defenceman with 75 in 1982–83. His career total of 250 points also set a Flames franchise record for a defenceman. He returned to Team Canada following both seasons to play in the World Championships.  He won bronze medals with the team in both 1982 and 1983, and was named Team Canada's top defenceman in 1983.

Reinhart suffered a serious injury midway through the 1983–84 season.  Skating behind his net during a game against the Winnipeg Jets, his skate caught a rut and he twisted his back as he fell. He had to be carried off the ice on a stretcher, and was initially diagnosed with back spasms. He was later diagnosed as having suffered a herniated disc. He missed 51 games as a result of the injury, but scored a goal and an assist on his return, a 4–1 victory over the Hartford Whalers. Despite missing the majority of the season, Reinhart was the Flames' offensive leader in the 1984 playoffs, leading the team and finishing first amongst all players who did not reach the finals with 17 points.

Though he turned down an offer to play with Team Canada at the 1984 Canada Cup due to his back, Reinhart remained healthy for the 1984–85 season, scoring a career high 23 goals to go with 67 points in 75 games. He also appeared in his first NHL All-Star Game, playing in front of his home fans at the 1985 game in Calgary. Recurring back spasms again forced him to miss much of the 1985–86 season; he was limited to 32 games.  Reinhart remained healthy in 1986–87, finishing fourth in the league amongst defencemen with 69 points. He scored his 100th career goal, playing at centre, while recording a hat trick in a 6–5 win over the Edmonton Oilers on November 24, 1986. His chronic back issues worsened in 1987–88, as he played only 14 games for the Flames, scoring four points.

Between his back issues and the team's desire to promote some of its younger defencemen to more prominent roles within the team, the Flames chose to trade Reinhart on September 6, 1988, along with Steve Bozek, to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a third round selection at the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.  Reinhart played the majority of two seasons in Vancouver, though he missed 29 games between 1988 and 1990. He was named an All-Star for the second time in his career in 1989, and was an offensive leader for the Canucks. He scored 57 points in both 1988–89 and 1989–90, and was named the recipient of the Babe Pratt Trophy as the Canucks' top defenceman in both seasons.  However, chronic back pain forced him out of the game following that season. Reinhart announced his retirement at the age of 30.

Playing style
Though his position for the majority of his career was in defence, his offensive ability and speed meant that his teams occasionally played him at forward. At times, the Flames had him playing 30 minutes per game as he was often used at centre while also taking regular shifts at defence. He claimed in 1982 to prefer playing forward, but realized that the organization needed him on defence to act as a quarterback for the team's offence.  Bob Johnson, his coach for the majority of his time in Calgary, said that Reinhart was the type of player that could be a "cornerstone" for a franchise.

Personal life
Reinhart and his wife Theresa have three children, all of whom play hockey. Their eldest son, Max, made his NHL debut with the Flames in 2013. His middle son, Griffin was drafted 4th overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders. His youngest son, Sam, was selected 2nd overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres. In 2021 offseason Sam was traded to the Florida Panthers.  Paul and his wife spent their summers in Calgary during his playing days, where he often played with the team's summer charity softball team, but settled in West Vancouver following the end of his NHL career.

Flames' co-owner Doc Seaman introduced Reinhart to investing and finance while he was playing with the team. He also owned a restaurant in Calgary.  He now makes his living investing in start-up companies. Reinhart's investments have focused on resource exploration and medical companies and in 2011 joined the management of Vancouver-based Bearing Resources Ltd. He was involved with the Vancouver Ravens franchise in the National Lacrosse League for a time, but walked away from the franchise in 2003 after claiming losses in excess of $1 million. In 2014, Reinhart partnered with another former Vancouver Canuck, Bret Hedican, investing over $1 million in a sports team management start-up, RosterBot, based in Vancouver.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

See also
List of family relations in the NHL

References

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1960 births
Atlanta Flames draft picks
Atlanta Flames players
Calgary Flames players
Canadian ice hockey defencemen
Canadian people of German descent
Ice hockey people from Ontario
Kitchener Rangers players
Living people
National Hockey League All-Stars
National Hockey League first-round draft picks
Sportspeople from Kitchener, Ontario
Vancouver Canucks players


Today alone (bill filing deadline), members of the Texas House filed 550 bills, while the Texas Senate filed 301 bills.
This session (82nd), there were 3802 bills filed prior to the deadline (3/11/2011) in the House and 1874 filed in the Senate.
During the last session (81st), there were 4697 filed prior to the deadline (3/13/2009) in the House and 2447 filed in the Senate.
Two sessions ago (80th), there were 3977 bills filed prior to the deadline (3/09/2007) in the House and 1944 filed in the Senate.
Three sessions ago (79th), there were 3474 bills filed prior to the deadline (3/11/2005) in the House and 1789 filed in the Senate.
78th Session, 3550 in the House by 3/14/2003, 1859 in the Senate.
77th Session, 3624 in the House by 3/14/2001, 1754 in the Senate.
Its not that there are so many fewer bills filed this session, its that the sharp increase in the number of bills filed last session was an anomaly.


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PLANTS NEED BIG CLEANUP ILL. FACTORIES LAG IN EFFORT TO CUT WASTE
Kimberly Aran And Arsenio Oloroso Jr.
Illinois is falling behind the curve in the fight to reduce industrial pollution.
Statistics compiled by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) of pollution levels in 1992, the most recent year studied, show that pollution from factories in Illinois increased from the year before, though it fell in the Chicago area.
Other IEPA figures show that companies in 15 out of 16 states with mandatory pollution reduction programs are making more progress in eliminating the in-plant use of toxic materials than Illinois, which has a voluntary program.
More important, Illinois ranks 30th among the 34 states with voluntary pollution reduction programs.
The IEPA's data tracked area businesses that generated high amounts of toxic chemicals that could cause cancer, brain damage and birth defects.
Of the state's 10 biggest polluters, only half cut the amount of waste released or transferred to landfills in 1992 from 1991 levels.
The No. 1 polluter, according to statistics generated by the companies themselves, was the southwest suburban Argo food products plant of CPC International Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J. It generated 9.2 million pounds of toxic chemicals in 1992, up 4% from the year before.
The No. 2 polluter, food processor Viskase Corp. in Bedford Park, cut its pollutants 12% to a little more than 3 million pounds.
Ford Motor Co.'s Torrence Avenue factory in Chicago was third with 2.7 million pounds, up 13%.
Officials from CPC's Corn Products International didn't return calls seeking comment. But executives at other manufacturers with high amounts of toxic emissions say much has improved since 1992, the year covered by the IEPA study.
For example, Chicago-based printing giant R. R. Donnelley & Sons Co. had 1.4 million pounds of toxic releases in 1992. But the company says that since it closed its gravure printing facility in 1993, its toxic releases and transfers have fallen off drastically. Program has potential
Even environmentalists concede that Illinois' Partners in Pollution Prevention Program (PIPP), launched in 1991, could reduce the amount of toxic waste. The program aims to persuade companies to cut the amount of waste chemicals generated in their manufacturing processes.
"The program has a lot of potential," says Jill Viehweg, staff scientist for Chicago environmental advocacy group Citizens for a Better Environment.
Factory owners also say they're not getting credit for waste generated at their plants that they ship off to be recycled at other sites.
"We realize our numbers are high," says Stephen E. Foli, Viskase plant manager. "But 60% of it is treated off-site."
Conway Ivy, vice-president of corporate planning and development at Cleveland-based Sherwin-Williams Co., says 66% of the company's 1.4 million pounds of hazardous chemicals is transported to a fuel program for recycling.
"We know we have high emissions, but we aren't getting credit for our recycling efforts," he says.
Michael J. Hayes, manager of the IEPA's Office of Pollution Prevention, does credit business' recycling of toxic chemicals: "Companies are doing better (in their pollution fighting efforts) if they've found opportunities to recycle toxic wastes off-site."
But environmentalists say a better solution would be to work harder to eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals in the manufacturing process. Cutting sources
"Source reduction is the most effective way of eliminating toxic waste," says Kevin Greene, a researcher at Chicago-based environmental advocacy group Center for Neighborhood Technology.
That's just what 3M Co.'s Bedford Park plant has been moving to since the early 1990s, when it began to install solventless systems for applying adhesives to some tape products.
Environmentalists' main argument with PIPP is that it isn't mandatory. Companies that choose to sign up for the program are responsible for conducting annual self-audits suggesting alternative chemicals they could be using that are both cleaner and safer than what they are currently using.
But companies are under no obligation to make any changes.
Illinois lags behind all but one state-New Jersey-with mandatory pollution reduction programs in the number of companies engaged in eliminating the use of toxic materials in manufacturing.
According to the IEPA, less than a third of businesses in the state reported such initiatives.
Critics argue that unless Illinois regulations are toughened, progress against pollution is bound to be slow.
"If the IEPA doesn't make its pollution prevention program mandatory, chemical companies won't have incentives to make their plants cleaner," says Ms. Viehweg. Opposed by biz groups
Illinois business groups lobbied against such an approach in the late 1980s, when the General Assembly took up legislation to make pollution prevention mandatory, say IEPA officials.
For the state as a whole, pollution (total toxic chemical releases and transfers to landfills) jumped 34% to 419 million pounds in 1992 from the previous year.
For the metro Chicago region, toxic releases decreased 8% to 64 million pounds.
But the decrease is mainly due to the long-term movement of heavy industry from the Chicago region to other areas in the state, IEPA officials say.


Marijuana contains an active chemical known as THC or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. It is capable to give a person's various effects that deal with memory, movement, perception, concentration and other things that can be controlled by the brain. The amount of THC will tell what the users will about to undergo. It also contains CBD or Cannabidiol which is a component of marijuana which can help for medical purposes. Now, let's discuss the difference between recreational and medical marijuana. This should help those who are looking for information about the two types. Are recreational and medical marijuana different? Let's find out.
What are Recreational Marijuana and Medical Marijuana?
Recreational marijuana focuses on alleviating the mood of people depending on the highs that people would want to achieve. In every situation, a person might use a certain amount of marijuana to reduce or heighten up whatever feeling he wants to experience.
Medical marijuana – marijuana has been known to be a good medical plant to a lot of people around the world. There are even some scientific studies that can prove this. Since cannabis is still not considered to be legal by a lot of countries around the world, so a lot of people do not accept this fact and they tend to have some negative perspectives towards the use of marijuana. But for those people who understand how helpful marijuana is, then you might want to know more about what medical marijuana is.
How to know if a marijuana strain is medical?
If a marijuana strain has high content or percentage of Cannabidiol or CBD then it is for medical purposes. The higher the CBD content the higher it is considered to be a medical marijuana strain.
This strain is known to produce a slight body buzz that is just enough to let you relax while still getting things done. Black Jack's major medicinal effects are anxiety and stress relief. This strain also serves as a good treatment option for ADHD, muscle fatigue and spasm, and depression.
The many medicinal effects of Pure Power Plant include relief for pain and muscle spasms. It is also a good treatment option for headaches. These effects are accompanied by an energetic and uplifting boost, a little euphoric feeling, and sometimes a little dryness of the eyes and the mouth.
Ice is known for its high THC levels, which may sometimes exceed 20%. This strain gives a stimulating boost in energy and creativity, which is paired with a sufficiently relaxing body buzz. Its medicinal effects include relief for chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, stress, and lack of appetite.
A strain known for providing noticeable mental calmness, Papaya is a great stress buster and treatment option for insomnia. It is also often used for relief from pain, cramps, and inflammation. Other effects include energy and productivity boost.
Many enthusiasts swear by the energizing cerebral high produced by Eldorado. The thick nugs of this plant can give you the focus you need to get everything done for the day. At the same time, Eldorado is commonly used as a medicinal remedy for stress, depression, and anxiety.
How to know if a marijuana strain is recreational?
Marijuana is the recreational type if it has high THC content and Low CBD percentage. It would give you high effects but has a very low percentage of helping you medically. However, all marijuana strains are medical in nature but there are strains which have lower medical benefits. They are more focused on giving you high (THC) instead of CBD or medical.
This well-known strain is a cross between a South Indian indica and a sativa landrace and has produced such equally popular strains as White Rhino, Blue Widow, and White Russian. White Widow is used for its creativity and energy boost and euphoric effect.
This strain is a cross between Afghani and Jack Herer. The odor is a mix of spicy and earthy, together with hints of tropical scents. Light of Jah should leave you in a happy, energetic mood. Medical marijuana patients typically use this strain for stress, depression, pain, and fatigue.
Believed to be descended from OG Kush, Medijuana has an odor that is reminiscent of spicy and sweet herbs and has hints of pine. The overtone is a slightly earthy scent. Medijuana has the high THC levels characteristic of recreational strains and leaves you to couch locked and sleepy.
White Queen is very psychoactive and combines highly energizing and happy effects. This is why it is often used to combat stress. It is also known to give you the munchies, which makes this a great remedy for lack of appetite. It is related to White Widow, which is equally notorious for its extreme potency.
This hybrid strain is often used as a bedtime smoke for its relaxing effects. It has a memorably sweet taste and gives you a happy high and a soothing body buzz. Caramelicious is typically smoked to remedy pain, as well as depression and stress.
It increases the appetite of individuals using it.
It counters the side-effects of surgeries and medical therapies such as acute pain, nausea, and vomiting.
It relaxes the muscles which make it advisable for people who experience seizures as effects of their health conditions such as epilepsy and similar ailments.
Aside from relaxing the muscles, it also relaxes the mind it brings it to a mental state free from all kinds of worries to regain clear thinking after its use.
It can be used to address multiple sclerosis and the effects of the Tourette's syndrome.
It also relaxes the nerve functions of the people good for persons who normally use their hands and arms most of the time.
This list doesn't end here.
Marijuana is well-known for its ability to give users a light, airy, and dreamy feelings of elation and well being. You can get high with marijuana by rolling it up into a joint and smoking its dried pars. Marijuana is also known by the names of "Cannabis", "Mary Jane", or "pot".
To sum it all up, before you decide to use marijuana, you need to identify first the reasons for utilizing it. Always keep in mind that every hit counts so you should use the exact amount of marijuana that you can handle. There are some other marijuana strains that are not for beginners so if you are just starting up, smoke them at your own risk. Recreational or medical, marijuana has been helping a lot of people around the world.
Please be reminded though that any marijuana strain is medical in nature. Regardless of the CBD or the THC content, they are all medicinal in nature. This article only outlines the difference between medical and recreational. If you want to get a really good high then go for the marijuana strains with high THC content and if you want to get those with higher medical benefits then go with CBD high content strains. It just depends on what kind of medical or recreational marijuana you want or needs.
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Lori Loughlin's "actress side" came out during her first court appearance over her part in the college admissions cheating scandal, with US media outlets reporting on her bizarre behaviour.
The Full House star appeared cheery and looked "like she was at a red carpet" both inside and outside court, raising the eyebrows of onlookers.
Loughlin and her husband Mossimo Giannulli are accused of paying $500,000 to get their daughters into the University of Southern California as members of the school's rowing team.
But neither YouTuber Olivia Jade or Isabella Rose were rowers, with the two girls posing for photos on rowing machines so their parents could allegedly create fake athletic profiles.
But Loughlin's alleged criminal behaviour didn't stop crowds from gathering outside a Boston court on Wednesday, with fans wearing Aunt Becky masks and yelling her name as she signed autographs on her way in.
Mackenzie Thomas shared a video to Instagram of Loughlin smiling as she asked the actress to pay for her college tuition.
The university student later told Vanity Fair she had been surprised by the star's behaviour.
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"Honestly, Lori's demeanour was like she was at a red carpet. It was reminiscent of when a celebrity walks out of a hotel, and fans are waiting for them," Ms Thomas said.
Inside court, Loughlin's lighthearted demeanour continued, with the New York Post reporting she "turned on the star power".
The Full House star "flashed a 1000-watt smile as she approached the prosecution table and shook hands with each of the four feds handling her case," the publication claimed.
"How are you?" she added, patting the Post reporter on the arm.
After Loughlin's unexpected behaviour made headlines a source told E! News the actress had acted instinctively, not realising how it would look.
"She was obviously extremely nervous and the actress side of Lori came out. She doesn't know how else to be in public," the insider said.
The source added that Loughlin had never received negative attention before so was in "uncharted territory".
"Her natural reaction was to just smile and try to be lighthearted," they claimed.
Loughlin's behaviour contrasted with Felicity Huffman, who appeared stony-faced and did not interact with the crowd as she made her way in.
The 56-year-old Desperate Housewives star is charged with paying $15,000 to have her daughter's SAT answers corrected.


While we all agree in principle that audible alarms should be used, the problems incurred by excessive false-positives cause many practitioners to shut them off. Especially for short cases, such as endoscopy, the anesthesiologist must spend excessive time and effort addressing alarms activated by an oximeter that falls off a finger, a patient who breathes through his mouth instead of his nose, a blood pressure cuff blocking a pulse, and the like. Not a day goes by without my repeated disclaimer to procedurists, nurses, and even to awake patients, "Sorry, the patient is fine, it is just my alarms (falsely) acting up."
My attempts to discuss the practitioners' concerns to the equipment industry, as in the literature, have always yielded excuses and justifications for the status quo. It is up to our profession's leaders, as well as practitioners, to induce the industry to develop user-friendly monitors and alarms that will be a pleasure to use.


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Generally, investors enjoy streamers for their relatively predictable cash flows, minimal cash costs, low numbers of employees and low risk profiles.
In this article, I will analyze five different streaming companies using five measures.
Because gold price is of paramount importance for the "streamers" group, it is always highly recommended to associate any trading or investing with the future potential gold price.
When you purchase a company in the precious metals streaming subsector, which I will present and analyze today, you also buy a team that concentrates on handling the risks associated with that commodity as extra insurance. That's important to note, and a primary perk of purchasing a streaming company in the first place.
Generally, investors enjoy streamers for their relatively predictable cash flows, minimal cash costs, low numbers of employees and low risk profiles. Furthermore, miners are attracted to streaming deals because they are not apparently dilutive like equity transactions, and they are also not damaging to their balance sheet.
Thus, one of the best and safest ways to invest in gold (or other precious metals or even oil) is investing in royalty and streaming companies.
You can access my individual articles about the recent Q3 results: FNV, SAND.
Note: Bigger streaming and royalty companies, such as FNV and WPM, are more diversified whereas smaller ones such as Osisko Gold Royalties and Sandstorm Gold still face mine risks due to their diversification still in progress.
According to Mining.com: Osisko Gold Royalties was formed in 2014 with the sale of its Canadian Malartic mine – the country's largest gold mine. In August the Montreal-based company closed a $1.125 billion deal for 74 streams, royalties and off-takes from private equity firm Orion Mine Finance. The transaction catapulted Osisko Gold Royalties into streaming's top tier.
However, the caveat is that this rapid expansion of the two junior streamers has not necessarily been good news for shareholders, who have often been slapped with rampant dilution and a tumbling stock price.
Note: RGLD Q3 is the fiscal Q1 2018.
(Source: Companies filings and Morningstar).
Trends and Charts: Revenues, Earnings Details, Free Cash Flow, Dividend, and Production in GEO.
In this segment, I will use six simple measures to compare the five streamer companies indicated above.
I have demonstrated in the past that these six different aspects have answered adequately any personal attempt to evaluate a streamer company either as a standalone investment or as a comparison to a few of its peers. Let me share this analysis with you.
Gold Equivalent ounce Production in K Geo.
FNV reported very strong Q3 results.
Revenues were strong and basically the same as a year ago. Oil and Gas represented 7.3% of the revenues this quarter. Revenues were up 4.8% sequentially. The company currently has 47 producing mineral assets generating revenue. However, the company had some troubles in Silver revenues due to Antimina this quarter.
OR: The company's cornerstone asset remains the 5% net smelter return royalty on the world-class and long-life Canadian Malartic gold mine and Eleonore.
On July 31st, the company acquired a precious metals portfolio of assets from Orion consisting of 61 royalties, 6 streams, and 7 precious metal offtakes for C$1.1 billion. This acquisition included 9.6% diamond stream on the Renard diamond mine and a 4% gold and silver stream on the Brucejack gold and silver mine, all of which are new high-quality mines in Canada, in addition to a 100% silver stream on the Mantos Blancos copper mine in Chile.
RGLD: Reported net income of $28.6 million, or $0.44 per share, on revenue of $112.5 million in its fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2017, compared to $118.0 million in the prior-year quarter.
SAND reported total revenues for the third-quarter were $17.939 million with 64.3% in gold sales versus 67.2% in gold sales in 3Q'16. Total revenues were up 6.6% compared to a year ago and up 11.6% sequentially. A good quarter overall. New significant recent development: On October 25, 2017, Sandstorm announced that it has signed an agreement to sell $18.5 million in debt and equity securities of Trek Mining Inc., to Ross Beaty.
Sandstorm has acquired a portfolio of 170 streams and royalties, among which 20 of the underlying mines are producing gold. The company is a junior mining streaming royalty in a process of building up a large portfolio.
The company entered into a merger with Mariana Resources and owns a 30% share of Hot Maden project in Turkey which is a promising endeavor according to Masterinvestor.
The caveat is that the company used equity to finance the deal and the stock tumbled on the news. This is not the first time that the company used its own stock to finance its expansion on the back of the shareholders.
WPM: Revenue was $203 million in the third quarter of 2017, on sales volume of 5.8 million ounces of silver and 82,500 ounces of gold. This represents a 13% decrease from the $233 million of revenue generated in the third quarter of 2016. On September 30, 2017, the company had approximately $70 million of cash on hand and $854 million outstanding under the company's $2 billion revolving term loan.
2 - Free Cash Flow.
Free cash flow is an important clue that should be always evaluated carefully when looking at a long-term investment. Basically, FCF should be adequate and positive if the business model can be regarded as healthy.
Accordingly, it must be sufficient to compensate for the distribution, to reduce debt and to pay for eventual share buybacks.
The situation for the five streamers is totally fine. Only one exception is Osisko Gold Royalties, which failed the FCF test. This is not surprising because the company was created very recently.
Note: Net Debt-to-EBITDA is a measure of indebtedness of a company called a leverage ratio to assess borrowing capability. The net debt-to-EBITDA ratio is a debt ratio that shows how many years it would take for a company to pay back its debt if net debt and EBITDA are held constant.
4 - Gold Production and others.
FNV: Gold equivalent production was basically unchanged compared to a year ago - very strong and steady performance, as the chart shows above. The stream costs have increased because the company is delivering more stream ounces, which is a positive. For instance 89K Au Eq. Oz was coming from the stream or approximately 72% of the total production.
For Q3 2017, the cost per ounce was $300/Oz leaving an operating margin per GEO of $978/Oz. This is slightly higher year over year, due mostly to the fact that most of the production came from the stream.
On the oil and gas segment, Franco-Nevada acquired oil & gas assets for a total of $110 million. Also, FNV recently signed a purchase agreement for $110 million for the acquisition of royalty interest in the Delaware Basin of West Texas. The acquisition has an effective date of October 1st and the company anticipates closing will occur later in February 2018.
OR: Posted a record quarterly gold equivalent ounces earned at 16,664, of which about 5,500 ounces were from Orion acquisition discussed above, which represents a 65% increase compared to the same period last year.
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RGLD has 38 operating properties.
SAND: Production of gold equivalent was up 13.5% compared with a year ago and 12.1% sequentially. These are some good numbers but I was expecting a total above 15k GeOz this quarter and I was a little disappointed. Bachelor and Karma may be to blame.
WPM: Reported attributable production in Q3 2017 was 14.9 million SEOs or 195,900 GEOs, compared with 15.3 million SEOs or 225,400 GEOs in Q3 2016, a decrease of 3% and 13%, respectively.
OR: Dividend increased the last two quarters to C$0.05.
RGLD: On November 11, The company announced that the dividend will be raised to $1.00 per share yearly.
SAND: One important element about Sandstorm is that the company has no debt and was able to repay its debt by issuing equity. However, the caveat for shareholders is that in issuing equity the stock suffered some immediate dilution.
Nolan Watson, the CEO, said in the conference call that the company is still focusing on its share buyback program versus paying a dividend. I do not agree at all.
With respect to question four relating to share buybacks versus dividends, as I discussed in our last conference call, we are maintaining our focus on share buybacks for now because we still believe that our shares are materially undervalued.
FNV was forming an ascending channel pattern and experienced a negative breakout at the end of November, right after showing a double top (Sell flag). The next weak support is around $75 but the strong long-term support is at about $70. I recommend a Hold for FNV with a potential new accumulation below $73. However, if gold turns bullish end of December - which is not likely due to the FED raising interests - then FNV may eventually rally to $80.
The stock began to tumble in September and October due to the announcement of a bought deal of Convertible Senior Unsecured Debentures of a total amount of C$300 million. This news had a strong negative effect on the price per share which is still falling as we speak. In my opinion, the nearest strong support could be around $10.25, however, a retest of the $8.75 level could be possible due to gold price entering a bearish period.
RGLD is forming a descending channel pattern with $80 as trend line support and $87 as resistance. The descending channel pattern is often followed by higher prices, but only after upside penetration of the upper trend line. The stock will continue channeling downward until it is able to break either the upper or lower trend line. It is important to follow the stock in relation to the gold price. A penetration of the upper trend line is unlikely the next few weeks or even months which means the stock may eventually retest its strong support at $75 before resuming its uptrend.
SAND was forming a symmetrical triangle pattern and like FNV had a negative breakout end of November. The stock successfully tested the support at $4.20 and seems to show a falling wedge pattern, which is bearish, with a trendline resistance at $4.50. I believe the stock will eventually break out on the negative side and will around $3.80, depending on the gold price. I recommend taking some profit off the table above $4.40.
WPM is forming an ascending wedge pattern, which is quite bullish short-term but may signal a bearish midterm outlook. Any upside from $21.25 should be seen as an opportunity to take profit off the table and wait for some weakness under $20 if possible to accumulate again.
This comparison study is interesting mainly because it shows that the "streamers" group is fundamentally composed of two distinct groups that may not give the same level of security and/or growth that a new investor could normally expect.
On the one hand, you have the junior "streamers" that are eager to expand operations at a cost of an immediate and huge dilution for shareholders. The latter are basically are left holding the bag and wait for the stock to rise again, eventually, in the future.
You can see the same situation with Osisko Gold Royalties, the new kid on the block, and Sandstorm Gold as well. Unfortunately, the potential benefits of these praised acquisitions can take a long time to produce a meaningful profit and besides some trading short-term, I do not recommend investing long-term in these juniors at the moment.
On the other hand, you have the "strong ones" with an already impressive portfolio and solid internal future growth. Franco-Nevada seems the leader of this group but Wheaton Precious Metal and Royal Gold are satisfactory as well. The question regards the price: they are not cheap, and the dividend is not sufficiently high to celebrate.
This second group is considered friendly from an investor's perspective and appears to be the best and the most secure business model. The only question lies in pinpointing the right timing to accumulate safely and expect a quick and decent profit. This is not an easy task.
Because gold price is of paramount importance for the "streamers" group, it is always highly recommended to associate any trading or investing in the future potential gold price. I personally believe that gold price will continue to stay bearish until the end of the 1Q'18.
Important news: Do not forget to follow me on the gold sector. Thank you for your support, it is appreciated.
Disclosure: I am/we are long FNV. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.
Additional disclosure: I trade often the sector.


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The Joint Committee on Children and Youth Affairs will meet tomorrow (Wednesday) at 9.30 in Committee Room 1, Leinster House to discuss the Recruitment and Retention of Social Workers.
Representatives from Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) and TUSLA will come before the Committee.
"The recruitment and retention of social workers is one of the biggest challenges for Tusla within a very competitive labour market, and the current limited availability of social work graduates.
"Working in child protection is one of the most difficult areas, and I fully appreciate the dedication of all professionals in Tusla who undertake this extremely important task.
"The committee supports Tusla's proactive approach to recruiting, supporting and retaining staff across all grades. It is important that the necessary resources are in place for Tusla in the context of their work to maintain and improve its retention rate when it comes to Social Workers, and this is an issue which the Committee will be eager to examine.