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The Waukesha S.T.E.M. Academy (WSA) is a charter school in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in the Waukesha School District.  It was opened in 2009, and multi-age learning groups were introduced in 2013.

The school has two campuses: the Randall Campus (K-5) () and the Saratoga Campus (6-8) (). Its emphasis is on a STEM curriculum (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).

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Biden joins pope, iman in calling for 'human fraternity'
ROME (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden joined Pope Francis and
a leading Sunni imam
on Friday in calling for greater global cooperation to fight the coronavirus pandemic, climate change and other world crises on the second anniversary
of a landmark Christian- Muslim peace initiative.
The Vatican released
a statement from Biden marking the International Day of Human Fraternity,
a U.N.-designated celebration of interfaith and multicultural understanding inspired by a landmark document signed on Feb.
4, 2019, in Abu Dhabi by Francis and Sheikh Ahmad al-Tayyeb, the imam of
the Al-Azhar center for Sunni learning in Cairo.
The document called
for greater mutual understanding and solidarity to confront the problems facing the world. With the backing of the United Arab Emirates, the initiative has gone on to create a high- level commission to spread the message, and Friday's anniversary celebration included a video message from Francis that was also translated into Hebrew.
In his statement,
Biden said "for too long, the narrowed view that our shared prosperity
is a zero-sum game has festered — the view that for one person to succeed, another has to fail…" Such
a view, he said, had led to conflicts and crises that are today too big for one nation or people to solve.
"They require us to speak with one another in open dialogue to promote tolerance, inclusion and understanding," he said.
Biden, a Catholic, met with Francis in October
in a lengthy audience that touched on climate change, poverty and the pandemic.
"We all live under the same heaven, independently of where and how we
live, the color of our skin, religion, social group, sex, age, economic conditions,
or our state of health. All of us are different yet equal, and this time of pandemic has shown that clearly,"
Francis said in his message. El-Tayyib, for his part, issued a message greeting "my dear brother" Francis and called him "the incessantly courageous companion on the path of fraternity and peace."
"We have embarked on this path in the hope for a new world that is free of wars and conflicts, where the fearful are reassured, the poor sustained, the vulnerable protected and justice administered," he said.
While such objectives
are "unacceptable for warmongers" he said "the road of peace is predestined for all the believers in God."
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You are at:Home»Blog»Here's what's in the new Republican marijuana legalization bill
Here's what's in the new Republican marijuana legalization bill
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) earlier today unveiled the States Reform Act, a measure that would remove marijuana from the federal schedule of controlled substances and let each state regulate the substance as its leaders see fit.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) steps forward with an intriguing Republican proposal to end federal prohibition.
Most cannabis legalization measures have been led by Democrats, but the bill from the South Carolina representative breaks that pattern.
The States Reform Act puts a traditional Republican spin on legalization proposals by floating an extraordinarily low federal tax rate (3%) and omitting most social equity provisions.
Citing the supermajority of Americans who support cannabis decriminalization (70%, according to recent polls), Rep. Mace noted that "only 3 states today lack some form of legal cannabis (Idaho, Kansas, and Nebraska)."
"This legislation, I believe, has something for everyone. Whether you're a Democrat or a Republican," Mace said at a press conference this afternoon.
Is federal prohibition almost over? (AdobeStock)
What is the States Reform Act?
According to a policy brief supplied by Mace's office, the States Reform Act would "federally decriminalize cannabis and fully defer to state powers over prohibition and commercial regulation."
"This bill will also limit a number of barriers inhibiting innovation and entrepreneurship in a free and open market," Rep. Mace added.
So what's in the bill? Here's the full text of the bill. Leafly's analysis of the measure continues below.
How would this affect current law?
Under the States Reform Act, cannabis would be removed from the federal schedule of controlled substances. Individual states would be free to prohibit, allow, and/or regulate marijuana as they see fit. As with alcohol, cannabis would no longer be illegal under federal law, but it could be prohibited under state law.
Would cannabis crimes be erased?
The Act promises "federal release and expungement for those convicted of nonviolent, cannabis-only related offenses." This would include people convicted of federal cannabis offenses only. State-based offenses would need to be handled via the completely separate state judicial system.
Authorities have used cannabis prohibition as a pretext to hassle and arrest peaceful citizens for generations. (AdobeStock)
Federal release and expungement would not be available for "cartel members, agents of cartel gangs or those convicted of driving under the influence (DUI)," according to an analysis supplied by Rep. Mace.
The expungement requirements have teeth. Expungement orders "shall" be "issued."
Would medical marijuana be impacted?
The Act protects medical cannabis for the following uses: arthritis, cancer, chronic pain, sickle cell, HIV/AIDS, PTSD, and other medical uses per a state's specific cannabis regulations.
Rep. Mace also pledges to "ensure the safe harbor of state medical cannabis programs and patient access while allowing for new medical research and products to be developed."
What's the tax rate?
Here's where Rep. Mace's measure differs significantly from previous legalization bids. Her proposed bill would impose a 3% federal excise tax on cannabis products. That's dramatically lower than the 10% to 25% tax rate proposed in existing proposals put forward by Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), and others.
How would the tax revenue be spent?
Here's another difference with Democratic-led bills. Under the States Reform Act, a significant percentage of the federal cannabis excise tax revenue would go toward law enforcement programs.
That same money could be going to social equity and education programs aimed at balancing the playing field for those most harmed by the War on Drugs. But terms like "social equity" are noticeably absent from the 131-page bill.
Here's the breakdown:
40% to federal law enforcement grant programs
30% to support Small Business Administration funds for newly licensed small businesses
10% to military veterans mental health programs
5% to state opioid epidemic response programs
5% to underage cannabis use prevention programs
The reason for the low tax rate is to give legal companies a chances against the illicit market. "If you look at states like California where taxes are very high on cannabis, there's still an illicit market," said Rep. Mace Monday afternoon.
"The funding for that excise tax, we want to make sure that it's very low, it's gotta be under 4% in order to reduce the opportunity for illicit markets or Black markets in different states, depending on how they're legalized."
– Rep. Nancy Mace
How will the Act support small businesses?
The Act proposes instant action for cannabis businesses who have been blocked from simple tasks like banking.
Rep. Mace explains that if the turnkey bill were passed today, "there wouldn't be a need for SAFE banking (Act), because businesses would operate and be legal and regulated just like alcohol."
Regulation on a federal level would be split from seed to sale between four agencies.
According to the plan, the US Department of Agriculture would oversee growing; the FDA would oversee medical access; the ATF would oversee legal cannabis products; and the Treasury Department's Alcohol Tax and Trade Bureau would oversee interstate commerce.
The bill is traditionally conservative in letting each state regulate its unique cannabis market differently. Thus, there are no federal provisions in the Act preventing large companies from dominating state markets.
What about social equity?
The bill does not cover any social equity measures specifically. The easy explanation for this is that each state's market is too unique for one-size-fits-all reform. But with President Biden's still unfulfilled campaign promise of mass pardons and expungements, political interests may also be in play.
With 40,000 non-violent cannabis offenders currently in prison according to Last Prisoner Project, Rep. Mace's bill only projects to release 2,600 at the federal level. Her office advises that "state level releases and expungements will be left to each state to determine."
The proposed bill does rule that those with pending state cannabis "charges or cases and convictions awaiting sentencing" should have all relevant charges dismissed within 14 days of enactment of the Act.
Some states give former cannabis offenders and their families exclusive access to some licenses. Other states have completely ignored the communities most damaged by the failed War on Drugs.
Read our Seeds of Change report to see how legal states stack up when it comes to social equity.
Leafly's Equity Score measures expungement, equitable licensing systems, medical access and protections, reasonable home growing, taxes towards healing, not harm, tracking and sharing of data proactive stigma reduction and career development opportunities.
Who's backing the bill?
Rep. Mace revealed the SRA has five original Republican co-sponsors shortly before filing the bill this afternoon.
"We are getting a lot of great feedback from Republicans and Democrats on this bill," she added. "My main goal was to get as much Republican support as I can initially. We're hearing great feedback from both sides of the aisle on this legislation."
The bill was endorsed by Americans for Prosperity, the Cannabis Freedom Alliance, and the Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce.
NORML Political Director Justin Strekal praised the bill as a "comprehensive and sensible" proposal that "deserves serious consideration."
"Between the previously passed MORE Act, the recent Senate proposal by Leader Schumer, and this new bill," Strekal added, "it is truly a race to the top for the best ideas and smartest approaches to repeal the failed policy of marijuana prohibition."
Not all Democrats are on board with legalization, nor are all Republicans. Shortly after presenting her bill, Rep. Mace received a snub from her home state party, which issued a statement clearly rejecting the idea of legalization. Politico's Natalie Fertig posted the South Carolina Republican Party's full response:
The States Reform Act does not impose a federally mandated age minimum, but rather incentivizes individual states to make cannabis legal only for adults age 21 and older, with medical exceptions for those under 21.
The measure also includes provisions to prevent advertising from reaching minors under the age of 21.
How will veterans be affected?
The bill protects military veterans by ensuring they will not be discriminated against in federal hiring for cannabis use, or lose their VA healthcare benefits simply because of legal adult use.
Mace was joined this afternoon by veterans who thanked her for her leadership and called on the rest of the hill to follow her lead.
"In the last 20 years since the inception of conflict in 2001, we have lost approximately 7,000 service members," said Gary Hess, a veteran who founded the Veterans Alliance For Hollistic Alternatives. "In that same period of time we have lost lost 120,000 veterans to suicide. That tells the story."
Hess added, "I can tell you that veterans en masse are gravitating towards plants over pills."
Interstate cannabis commerce is on
"The Secretary shall expeditiously develop and implement a track-and-trace system for cannabis in interstate commerce."
This scheduling saves ailing cannabis businesses crushed by taxes
De-scheduling cannabis lifts the onerous "280E" tax penalty on marijuana businesses and will enable many to survive.
It's 'cannabis'
Names and words matter. The bill would change all federal references from marijuana or marihuana to cannabis.
Here you have a South Carolina Republican saying cannabis does not meet the requirements to be scheduled at all—what hippies said back in the '60s. This is a big deal. Between this proposal and the Democrats' two leading measures, there should be enough common ground to get something done.
It's so cool to even see the words "Regulation of marijuana like alcohol" written by a member of Congress from the South. This version of Republican 'freedom' and low-tax philosophy is going to attract a lot of otherwise liberal voters.
The States Reform Act builds on what states have accomplished. It doesn't shut down or override their state medical cannabis product systems. Instead, it grandfathers them in (with some FDA review).
Cannabis farming would be farming
Discrimination against cannabis farmers would decrease under the bill, which calls for the US Department of Agriculture to treat raw cannabis as a "traditional agricultural commodity" and as a "specialty crop" like hops. Farmers could get crop insurance.
New Leafly 'Cannabis Harvest Report' values crop 5th in the nation
Who would regulate cannabis federally?
The Act tasks the federal Treasury Department with cannabis regulation. This is auspicious, since the Department of Treasury is where the drug war started in the 1930s. Treasury was first into the drug war, and likely will be last out. Alcohol prohibition also ended with Treasury authority. (Federal Treasury agents, known as "revenuers," went after moonshiners long after the repeal of alcohol prohibition, because the backwoods distillers refused to pay federal alcohol excise tax.)
Cannabis businesses would need a federal permit, with a cap on the fee for that license at $10,000. There would be small business waivers available, as well.
Responsibility for halting illegal marijuana trafficking would switch from the Drug Enforcement Administration to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, which would expand into the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Cannabis, and Firearms.
Any cannabis advertising restrictions?
Lots of folks fret about direct-to-consumer drug advertising of all stripes. The States Reform Act would give regulators some control over false and misleading statements, as well as advertising that could affect underage use rates.
Would federal drug testing still be allowed?
Here's Rep. Mace's official policy brief on the bill. View her States Reform Act Press Conference here.
Leafly News Senior Editors David Downs and Bruce Barcott contributed to this report.
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  end

  def verify_credentials(auth_type = nil, options = {})
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    true
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end

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Home » Lifestyle » Sophie Turner Says Being Mom to 'Beautiful' Daughter Willa, 7 Months, Is 'My Favorite Job' Ever
Sophie Turner Says Being Mom to 'Beautiful' Daughter Willa, 7 Months, Is 'My Favorite Job' Ever
Sophie Turner is a parent before all else.
The Game of Thrones actress, 25, celebrated the U.K.'s Mother's Day on Sunday by thanking husband Joe Jonas and their "beautiful baby girl," daughter Willa, for making her a mom. The pair welcomed their first child together last year on July 22.
"Im so grateful to the two loves of my life for making me a mama. @JoeJonas and my beautiful baby girl," wrote Turner on her Instagram Story, adding, "Its my favourite job I've ever had."
Also on Sunday, Jonas, 31, shared a photo of himself taken by Turner, in which he references The Queen's Gambit TV show as he posed outside with a chess set. "Beth Harmon your move… 📸 @sophiet," he captioned the Instagram shot.
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In a tribute post for her birthday last month, Jonas shared a goofy, never-before-seen photo of Turner while telling her how much he loves her. "Happy Birthday babe. You have two moods and I love them both equally 💜 love you @sophiet," Jonas shared on Instagram.
"I love you," Turner responded in the comments section.
That was Turner's first birthday as a new mom. "Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas are delighted to announce the birth of their baby," a rep for the star said in a statement to PEOPLE back in July.
The couple first wed in an intimate, secret ceremony in May 2019 following the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. They exchanged candy Ring Pop wedding bands. In a larger ceremony nearly two months later, they said "I do" again in France.
In November, Turner debuted a new addition to her tattoo collection in honor of their infant daughter. Posting to her Instagram Story, the mom casually debuted the new ink baring her daughter's first initial in a selfie. A small "W" could be seen underneath her tattoo of the letter "J," which many fans believe she previously got as a homage to her husband.
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Action Alert: Stop attacks, arrests & evictions against sex workers
English Collective of Prostitutes Action alerts, Latest News Raids arrests and prosecutions, Soho
Violence against sex workers is increasing. Tragically, two sex workers have been murdered in London in the past three months. At the same time, the police have stepped up raids, arrests and closures of premises where women are working in relative safety. This is despite senior police officers admitting that: "[police] operations to tackle the trade are "counterproductive" and likely to put the lives of women at risk."
Eighteen flats in Soho, Central London, have been closed. Most of the women who were evicted are mothers and have now lost their livelihood.
Women are appealing against eviction on 10, 17 and 24 February at Isleworth Crown Court. Please join us in demanding that these closures be stopped.
Please write urgently addressing your letters to:
Borough Commander Alison Newcomb alison.newcomb@met.police.uk
Westminster Cllr Nickie Aiken in charge of community safety naiken@westminster.gov.uk
And cc: English Collective of Prostitutes ecp@prostitutescollective.net
MODEL LETTER BELOW.
Last December, 200 officers in riot gear with dogs raided sex workers' flats in Soho. Some women were handcuffed and dragged out in their underwear in front of the media. Closure Notices were issued against 18 flats and Closure Orders were then confirmed by a district judge in subsequent court cases.
In order to get a closure order, the police have to show that prostitution offences are being committed on the premises, namely "controlling for gain" and "causing and inciting prostitution". Each court case followed a similar pattern. Women gave evidence that they were working independently and consensually and were not controlled. One woman explained: "Another sex worker told me about the address and that it was a good job . . . I decided to work as a prostitute . . . I wanted a better life and to support my two sons".
Police claimed in court that women were controlled because they were "required to work certain days of the week, between certain times and charge a specified amount of money for each service". No "controller" was named or identified.
District Judge Susan Williams found sex workers' evidence "truthful", admitted that "no evidence has been put before me of force and coercion" and acknowledged that a maid "is considered essential for safety". But she rubber-stamped police claims that women were controlled and ruled that the "lure of gain and the hope of a better life" for women who were "desperate to earn some money" was "incitement". She closed every flat that came before her. Why is women's poverty and the determination to get out of it being used to justify the closure of safer premises?
Soho is one of the safest places for women to work as they have a maid or receptionist with them and the support of the local community. Of the two women recently murdered, one was working on the street and one was working indoors, but alone. Most of the women who were evicted in Soho are mothers and grandmothers. Immigrant women were targeted by the police who took them away and held them for hours despite women protesting they were not trafficked.
Westminster Council backed the raids despite Cllr. Nickie Aiken's claims that: "Our policy is that if a brothel is just providing a sex service, we just turn a blind eye because we think it is safer for the women and safer for the residents and other businesses around."
Met police commander Alison Newcomb initially briefed the press that the raids were "to close brothels where we have evidence of very serious crimes happening, including rape and human trafficking." But in NONE of the Closure Order cases has there been any evidence of rape or trafficking. Newcomb later admitted that "no specific number of women were suspected of being trafficked." Why are these closures going ahead?
The Met Police just got European Union funding to tackle trafficking – were the raids staged to justify this money and get more?
Local people are concerned that the closures are to make way for the gentrification of historic Soho. Actor Rupert Everett, who came to court and wrote about it in the Observer, described what he saw as "a land-grab, facilitated by the police."
Sex workers have been part of the Soho community for centuries. If they can be closed down without any evidence of force or coercion, any sex worker flat anywhere can be closed, in fact any flat – if a friend helps a sex worker design a website, that can be taken as evidence of control and the flat closed. Thirty-seven premises were recently closed in Newham. Who will be safe then? How long before LBGTQ people or immigrants are targeted, or in fact anyone who doesn't fit the ambitions of the land-grabbers?
If the police get away with this onslaught against those of us who have such strong and visible support, then attacks, arrests and evictions will escalate, especially against those of us who work on the street. One woman described the discrimination and degradation she faces at the hands of the police:
"The police wait outside my house to catch me when I leave. It doesn't matter how I'm dressed, who I'm with, where I'm going, they say I'm loitering. When they stop me they jeer at me, and make jokes at my expense, often sexually explicit jokes. When they arrest me I'm strip searched and they sometimes leave the door open so the male officers can see in. All this is to humiliate me."
In the name of safety, human and legal rights, and in the name of historic Soho
WE MUST STOP THESE CLOSURES!
MODEL LETTER
I write [add something about your circumstances and why you are concerned / protesting] to ask that Closure Orders against sex workers' flats are immediately revoked.
Throwing women out of the relative safety of premises demonstrates a complete disregard for women's lives. It is much safer for women to work inside compared to working on the street, and much safer for women to work together. Two sex workers have recently been murdered: one was working on the street, the other was working alone.
Claims that the raids were needed to investigate suspected trafficking and abuse have been shown to be without foundation. You have admitted that no victims were found and there have been no prosecutions for trafficking. These raids will fuel suspicions that trafficking is primarily used to harass immigrant sex workers rather than protect genuine victims. The police boast of recent EU funding to tackle trafficking so questions must be asked whether these raids were orchestrated to justify and even increase that funding.
Allegations by the police that women are being "controlled" are based on police claims that women have to work set hours, charge certain prices and pay rent, for the services provided. That is true of many jobs. Should all bosses and landlords be put on trial? That a woman saying she needed the job to support her children should be used as evidence of incitement to close her flat and put her out of work, seems particularly vicious.
Soho is an area that many people feel passionately about and are upset and angry at how Westminster Council appears to be allowing the super rich to run roughshod over local people, many of whom have lived in the area for many years. We value the diverse, lively character of this historic area and consider sex workers to be integral to our community. We oppose the closures – we fear that if sex workers go, the LGBTQ community may be next, followed by anyone who doesn't fit the new sanitised superrich development.
We urge you to stop these closures immediately, apologise to women concerned for the distress and expense they have suffered, and ensure that in future sex workers' safety is a priority for the policing of prostitution.
Statement: Another woman murdered – decriminalise prostitution now. West End Extra: Sex workers go to court to fight 'draconian' closure of 'walk-up flat' in Soho


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It is important for people to be able move from place to place. For us to be comfortable, we have to get things that will help in this, that can only be achieved by movement. This includes having the ability to attend to our chores. It is unfortunate that some people have a problem with their legs that do not allow them to move around. They are able to move with the aid of wheelchairs. Places with staircases cannot be easily accessed by the wheelchairs. The movement is also made possible by the presence of ramps that enables them to be able to go through the stairs.
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The ramps has made it possible for the people involved to enjoy privacy as they can live alone in their houses. They are able to move around their home, therefore can live alone, doing whatever they want. The people affected are also more secure as they can run to safety at any time. It is difficult for the people to save their lives when in danger as they cannot be able to run for safety. This means they will have to wait for other people to rescue them. With the ramps, they will be able to go to a safe place as they are able to go through the stairs with the help of the ramps.
They will have the ability to easily access their work place as they can go through ramps as they go to work. This is because they are also present in the busses. The people are able to move with the help of busses that are the main means of transport to their work stations. They are able to avoid the inconveniences that may be caused by waiting for people to help them in the movement. It makes it possible for the people with the difficulties to go for their shopping. This is because they are able to access the markets and buy whatever they want. They are not limited to the presence of someone for them to move from place to place.
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Through word of mouth you can get a good company in Orange county that offer taco catering services. If they had a good experience with the company, they will recommend it for you.
Doing your research on the taco catering company you are prospecting is advisable. It is advisable you go through the website and social media platform of the taco catering company and read the testimonies and comments from past clients. The reviews will give you unbiased opinion about the taco catering company. Go for a taco catering company that has the best reviews online.
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Last month, Israel moved toward decriminalizing small-scale personal use of marijuana and authorities are supportive of research.
An Israeli government committee gave an initial nod on Sunday for the export of medical marijuana in what could be a windfall for companies in Israel, widely regarded as a leader in research in the field.
A government statement announcing the vote said it could take months for the legislation to make its way through parliament.
In the United States, 28 states have legalized marijuana for medical use and since 2012, Colorado, Alaska, California, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, D.C. have also approved marijuana for recreational use. The market there, by some estimates, will reach $50 billion over the next decade.
Israel is widely regarded as one of the world leaders in medical marijuana research, even though the local market is small. Only 23,000 people have Health Ministry permits to purchase medical cannabis from nine licensed suppliers, creating a market of $15 million to $20 million at most.
Saul Kaye, CEO of iCAN, a private cannabis research hub in Israel, said there are about 50 Israeli medical marijuana companies active in many aspects of the industry, from agriculture to delivery devices, such as inhalers.
Kaye estimated that international investments in Israeli companies reached about $100 million in 2016.
Last month, Israel moved toward decriminalizing small-scale personal use of marijuana and authorities are supportive of research. Israeli Health Minister Yakov Litzman supports medical cannabis usage and has introduced steps to ease its prescription and sale.
Israeli growers work together with scientific institutions in clinical trials and development of strains that treat a variety of illnesses and disorders.


The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), a joint forum of five workmen unions and four officers' associations has given a call to observe a one-day All India strike on November 12, 2014. The main demand is increase in wages. These unions have been holding negotiations with the employers association called the Indian Banks Association (IBA) for the last 2 years. So far they had 13 rounds of negotiations, but the IBA and the government have refused to concede any of the demands of the bank workers.
The banking sector workers are extremely overworked, trying to do their best to serve the customers and implement various schemes of the Government despite innumerable hardships and difficulties. There are over 3 lakh vacant staff positions in banks. Banks also have opened many more branches and the business volume and customer count have grown manifold. Heavy workload due to all these, have led to great stress and increased exploitation of the workers.
Yet, the genuine demand for adequate wage revision is being delayed and denied. New wages should have come into force effective from November 2012 with the expiry of the previous agreement. Over 8 lakh bank employees, both those designated as officers, and those designated as workers, are suffering as a result of this anti worker attitude of the government.
Bank employees are also demanding that banks should release the list of capitalists who have defaulted — those who have not paid back the thousands of crores of rupees loans they owe to the banks. They have demanded strict action against the defaulting capitalists and steps to collect the outstanding loan amount. Instead of doing this, the government and the capitalists are trying to attack the workers and deny them their rights.
Workers in the banking sector also vehemently oppose the moves of the government to privatize the public sector banks as also their merger. These mergers are aimed at cutting down the workforce and increasing the degree of exploitation of those workers who retain their jobs. Workers are also opposing the moves of the government to destroy the Nabard bank and other co-operative institutions in the country. They are demanding that all the rural banks are brought under a national rural bank organization. Banking workers are also demanding that all the private banks in the country be nationalized in the interests of the people of our country. They are demanding that all those who are kept as casual employees in various banks should be immediately regularized. Those who are working as contract employees should be covered under PF, medical insurance and other benefits.
To force the IBA and the government to concede to these just demands, banking sector employees are taking up agitations and planning on launching a strike. Unions are planning to take up agitations on 17th of October and dharnas in various states between 18th and 31st October, 2014. They have planned an All India protest day against the anti worker attitude of the government on the 30th of October, 2014 in which they will hold demonstrations and rallies at all centers throughout the country.
On 11th November, 2014 centralized demonstrations will be held at all centres. On 12th of Nov, 2014 the bank workers will hold a one-day All India protest. All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) General Secretary CH Venkatachalam said about eight lakh employees and officers of public sector banks, private banks and foreign banks across the country will take part in the strike.
Mazdoor Ekta Lehar fully supports the just struggle of the banking sector workers.


Last week I was asked to host an event with Chris Rollins from Chris and the crew on WPST and a couple of her radio guests that was Indian cuisine themed. It was many of their first times having Indian food. I was asked to come up with a small menu of a couple traditional Indian dishes and prepare them in the Mrs Gs Community Kitchen. On the menu was Butter Chicken, Basmati rice, Mango Kulfi, and Naan all from scratch. Traditionally a Tandoori oven is used to cook the naan but we don't have one of those, so I chose to use a Jenn-Air 30″ wall oven JJW2430DS that had broil capabilities. Making Naan is fun and easy to make and the results are fabulous.
First combine water, honey and yeast in a bowl. Stir this mixture together and sit is aside for about 10 min. The sugars in the honey help to feed the yeast and will cause it to foam (active) a little quicker.
Next step is to gather the remaining ingredients. In a large bowl add the all purpose flour, Greek yogurt (full fat is ideal), salt, and oil. I don't mix them in the bowl together until my yeast mixture is ready.
After yeast has bloomed add it to the flour mix and stir until a dough forms.
Once the dough has formed, using you hands, knead the dough on the counter top until it becomes smooth. Extra flour may be needed for this step.
In a clean bowl add a couple drops of olive oil and use your fingers to grease the bowl.
The dough should now be smooth and lump free, place the dough into the bowl adding a few more drops of olive oil on the top of the dough to give it a light coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and sit an area that is about 70-80 degrees in temperature to allow the dough to rise.
We are looking for the dough to double in size. A good rule of thumb is that the dough should be touching the plastic wrap when ready.
Heat you oven broiler to high or if you can set a temp set it at 525 degrees and adjust the top rack to be about 6 inches away from the broiler heating element. I have chosen to use a Jenn- Air wall oven that has a fully touch control panel which I am easily able to adjust cook settings and temperatures. Place a sheet tray on the top rack while the oven is heating up, were looking for the sheet tray to be hot while we cook our dough. We need it to have heat on both sides while baking the naan. Traditionally a round oven made out of clay called a tandoori is used to cook naan.
Uncover the risen dough and punch down the dough. Remove dough from bowl onto a lightly floured surface and divide the dough into 8-10 equal pieces.
With the equal pieces of dough roll each one into a ball and set aside. Now its time to roll the naan. Grab a dough and use your fingers gently to stretch the dough into a desired shape.
Using a rolling pin on a lightly flowered surface roll out the naan so that it is about 1/8″ – 1/4″ thick. repeat for all of the dough balls.
After the oven has preheated and is up to temperature carefully remove the hot sheet tray and place on top of a wire rack to not burn the counter top. Quickly line 3 raw naans on the sheet tray an place back into the oven on the top rack. KEEP AN EYE ON THE OVEN AT THIS POINT. You are looking for spotted golden brown on the tops of the naan. Once the cooked naan is removed from the oven, brush each one with clarified butter and stack them. Repeat this process until all of the naan is baked.
Variations of naan, you can add cumin seeds before baking, or spread roasted garlic on the naan for garlic naan, or even add chopped cilantro in to the dough while rolling it.
I made a sandwich out of some homemade peanut butter and homemade grape jelly. This could possibly be the best tasting PB&J of all time.
1. Stir water and honey in a bowl, add the yeast stir to combine and then sit aside until foamy.
In a large bowl add flour, yogurt, oil and salt. After yeast has bloomed add it to the flour mixture. 2. Stir to combine all ingredients in to a dough. With the help of some flour knead the dough until its smooth.
3. Grease a bowl with a couple drops of oil. Add the smooth dough to the bowl giving the top a couple drops of oil also. Cover with plastic wrap and set the bowl in a warm place about 70-80 degrees for 1 hr.
4. About 45 min into the dough rising, set you oven to broil at 525 degrees, place the top rack about 6 inch. away from the broiler heating element. place a sheet tray into the oven on top rack while oven is heating up.
5. Transfer dough to a floured work surface, divide the dough into about 8-10 equal pieces. Roll each piece of dough into a ball.
6. With a rolling pin roll out the dough to a thickness about 1/8-1/4 inch thick. Repeat for each dough ball.
7. Using pan holders, remove the hot sheet tray to a safe surface and line 3 rolled out naan dough on the tray. Place sheet tray on top rack and broil for about 45 sec. Finished naan should look spotted golden brown. Repeat cooking naan until all dough has been cooked.
8. Brush finished naan with clarified butter. Server warm and enjoy.


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Q: Java programming standard deviation error in code My standard deviation is way off. When I enter:
2 4 4 4 5 5 7 9 n
I don't get 2. This is my code. I believe everything checks out so I don't understand why I keep getting 1.8284791953425266 instead of 2 :
import java.util.Scanner;

public class stocks {

  public static void main(String[] args) {

     Scanner in = new Scanner(System.in);
     double currentNum = 0;
     double numtotal = 0;
     int count = 0;
     double mean = 0;
     double square = 0, squaretotal = 0, sd = 0;

     System.out.println("Enter a series of double value numbers, ");
     System.out.println("Enter anything other than a number to quit: ");

     while (in.hasNextDouble())
     {

         currentNum = in.nextDouble();
         numtotal = numtotal + currentNum;

         count++;
         mean = (double) numtotal / count;
         square = Math.pow(currentNum - mean, 2.0);
         squaretotal = squaretotal + square;
         sd = Math.pow(squaretotal/count, 1/2.0);
     }

     System.out.println("The mean is: " +mean);
     System.out.println("The standard deviation is: " +sd);

     }

 }

A: You need to work out the mean for all the numbers before you work out the standard deviation.
Right now your mean is the average of all numbers up to the current number. Your problem is here
square = Math.pow(currentNum - mean, 2.0);

At this point the mean is the average of the numbers we've seen. This is because numtotal is the total of the numbers we've seen. To fix this you can take in all the numbers first into something like an array-list. Then work out the mean with all the numbers and after that you can work out the square differences and so the standard deviation.

A: count needs to be a double if you're going to divide by it.
mean = (double) numtotal / count;

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mean = (double) numtotal / (double) count;

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Owner Pat Geist inside the Classy Ladies Boutiques, in the Weis Plaza, Maxatawny Township.
By Bill Uhrich buhrich@readingeagle.com
Pat Geist sits among her photographs that adorn the Classy Ladies Boutiques,in the Weis Plaza, Maxatawny Township.
Classy Ladies Boutique opens near Kutztown
Store is located in Weis Plaza
By Karen L. Chandler Reading Eagle correspondent
Nestled among stores and businesses in the Weis Plaza in Maxatawny Township is a treasure trove of everything owner Pat Geist loves, and she wants to share it with the community.
Classy Ladies Boutiques held a soft opening on Oct. 30 after taking over a 2,300 square-foot commercial space previously utilized as an office for GT Church.
Geist, a 30-year resident of Maxatawny with her husband Rick, redecorated the space with new paint, shelving, and a new counter, did some necessary repairs and filled the shop with home décor items, apparel, and health and beauty supplies.
Nature and travel photos taken by Geist, and available in a multitude of sizes, brighten the store's walls and are available for purchase.
"It takes a few times to get the full appreciation of it," Geist said of the wide variety of new and a few gently used items she stocks. "We're especially focused on unique items for gift giving. Everything I enjoy in life I want to share with the ladies of the community and beyond."
A practicing doctor of naturopathy in Maxatawny for 25 years at her own practice, Advanced Holistic Health Center, Geist is tying health products into her inventory with all natural vitamins, minerals, teas, herbal remedies and essential oils, with a full line of protein powders added to the mix.
"All natural, that's been my life. I live what I've taught others," she said.
Moving into the new year, Geist plans on holding community seminars on health and beauty techniques, with fashion shows added to the schedule to open the minds of shoppers to the boutique-style clothing Geist will be stocking, hopefully, she said, from an American-made wholesaler.
"One of our first seminars will be ten steps to developing good health," Geist said, making the connection to the food items in her inventory. "We carry gourmet foods because cooking is a big part of my life."
The Northeast Berks Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for the new store on Nov. 21, an event that Geist said showed the support of the chamber of which she is now a member.
"We were just thrilled by all the chamber members that came in the night of our ribbon-cutting," Geist said. "They were so encouraging."
Chamber Executive Director Lori Donofrio-Galley believes Classy Ladies Boutique complements the destination retailers on Kutztown's Main Street.
She said, "combining clothing, accessories, home décor, and natural products will entice area shoppers."
Geist explains that knowing the community as she does from living in the area, she plans to keep her costs down to appeal to the practical nature of shoppers.
According to Geist, the response to Classy Ladies Boutiques has been favorable.
"Customers say there is no place in Kutztown to get a nice gift. We have men coming in to shop for their wives," she said. "Many of the customers have commented that they don't have to drive to the cities. I'm like a personal shopper. I try to pick things people in the area would like or need."
Contact Karen L. Chandler: 610-371-5066 or money@readingeagle.com.
Maxatawny Township


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Rest in Peace Andy Williams.
On Tuesday evening at the age of 84, one of my all-time favorite singers passed away. He had a year-long battle with cancer. Andy Williams, you will be greatly missed!!!
When I was a little girl, I used to love listening to his records. Yes, real vinyl records. I don't remember exactly the age that I was introduced to his talent, but for as long as I can remember, I have liked him very much.
One day many moons ago, my mother and I (and maybe some other family – I don't quite remember) went to a store. We saw a display of an Andy Williams album. I ran up to it and wanted to hug the album cover and I said, very loudly, Andy Wullwums. He was my FAVORITE!!
His smooth voice is as great now as it was back then. I still love to hear him sing. It is sad to know that his time here on earth is finished. But I am glad that he is no longer suffering and in pain from his cancer.
A few minutes before writing this posting, I listened to his version of "Moon River" from his television show. It was an amazing rendition and gave me goosebumps. Still as great a singer as I remember.
My huckleberry friend, moon river, and me.
Can't you just hear him singing? Great lyrics and I must say, Andy Williams recorded my favorite version!!
I love that he introduced the world to the Osmond family and Donny and Marie! They were also favorites of mine growing up. And, he had many other talented people on his show over the years — including Dinah Shore, Perry Como and the Bee Gees.
Did you know that he had 27 top 40 singles and a career that spanned 50 years? I found that information in a Boston Globe article about him. Isn't that amazing?! What a talent.
Christmas to me doesn't begin until I heard his version of "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year." It is such a great song and always makes me happy!
No matter what mood I am in, if I hear his version of the song, I sing along at the top of my lungs and smile. The happiness lasts for a while too!! That song will be bittersweet this year.
To the family and friends of Andy Williams, you are in my thoughts and prayers. And, to you other fans, we lost a great talent but were honored to enjoy his music for all of those years.
"You've got to have a dream, if you don't have a dream, how you gonna make a dream come true?" — from the movie and play South Pacific.
That is a very good question. How do we make dreams come true?
First, you have to have them or have at least one. Do you have a dream or two or fifty? I hope that you do.
And after you have a dream, you have to have the courage to make it come true! A quote I have heard is "a dream is a wish your heart makes." Was that in the Wizard of Oz? I don't remember. Anyway, it is so true.
You then have to take steps in your life to make the dream a reality. That often takes a lot of hard work and sweat. But, results in some amazing gifts!!
One of my dreams is to write a children's book. I have several ideas but haven't put in the time and effort to make it happen. I am a little bit nervous since it may not turn out the way I want it to. But, I also realize that I have to at least try or I will never know. Time to get moving!!
Another dream is a long and amazing life for my son. I want him to be what he wants in life and make the best of it. I am at the beginning of this journey with him and know there is so much to learn and discover. For that I am excited!!
One of the most compelling speeches ever given is now called the "I Have a Dream" speech. It was given many years ago by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was a phenomenal speaker and had so many amazing things that he dreamed of for himself, his family, and our country.
He was such an eloquent speaker! There was so much emotion and heart in his speeches, and this one was truly inspired.
Here is something to remember, our dreams don't have to be big like that, but isn't it great that there are people who have big dreams? I sure think so.
In addition to amazing things that we want in our lives and important things to strive for, dreams are also what happens when we sleep.
I remember after my son was born, I didn't sleep well and only an hour or two at time. I know that all new parents can relate to this. I will never forget the day that I woke up remembering a dream I'd had. I was thrilled and amazed since I finally had gotten enough sleep to go into a dream state. What that day that was!
There are many people who study and interpret dreams and what they mean. I suppose there is some truth to what they come up with, but I think a lot of it is our brain processing what we see and hear throughout our day. And, those things that might be troubling us or keeping us up at night. What do you think?
Whether a dream is something that you are consciously thinking about and working to make happen, or if it's a movie you watch while asleep, they are amazing and powerful. We can learn a lot from both kinds of dreams.
Today is the first day of Autumn. This is my favorite season after summer! And, my favorite in my home state of Tennessee.
Pictured in the blog is Ian in his fall clothing investigating some treasures from a tree. This was taken last fall as we were outside exploring and enjoying the changes that nature brings each autumn.
I love the change in color on the leaves — they turn from a brilliant greet to vibrant reds, yellows, and oranges. The new photo in the header is one from last fall in North Carolina. Fall or autumn is as pretty there as in Tennessee.
Another thing I love about fall is football season, which is like a religion in East Tennessee. Friday nights at the high school games cheering on the team and watching the marching bands are a lot of fun!! As the season continues, the evenings get cooler so blankets and heavier jackets are needed. And in my hometown, the local pizza joint is packed with people wanting to eat and socialize before and after the games.
Spending Saturdays tailgating and watching the University of Tennessee games is normal for many people. Bright orange and white is found everywhere – on flags in front of houses, on cars, and in clothing. Whether you watch at the stadium or on your couch at home, It's Football Time in Tennessee!!
Brisk mornings, warmer afternoons, and cool nights are also wonderful. I love the lack of humidity and the cooler weather. That is such a welcome contrast to the heat and humidity of the summer. It is nice to wear a jacket in the morning and evening, with something lighter to wear in the warm afternoons.
The decorations in my neighborhood are always pretty in the fall — the leaves, hay, pumpkins, and other items are fun to see. And people are once again able to enjoy an evening stroll since the weather is pleasant enough.
In my family, there is much to celebrate in the fall — many birthdays, including several nieces, several nephews, a cousin, my parents, and our son Ian. And, my wedding anniversary is in the fall as well. My family enjoys getting together for celebrations so there is a lot of time for us to have fun together.
It is always a treat to have the first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season. YUMMY! I love the flavors of nutmeg, pumpkin, and cinnamon. You can tell it's fall by these tastes and smells. And, hot chocolate, hot cider, and popcorn for an evening snack are to be treasured as well.
Wearing socks, long pants, and a jacket are a treat after sweating so much during the summer. It is nice too to change shoes to something that covers the entire foot. And figuring out a costume for Halloween is an adventure since Ian has so many ideas up until the big day. Buying the candy too is part of it and we always have a lot of people in our neighborhood. One year we even ran out of candy.
I do love the fall and think I always will. I am so fortunate to live in a place that is absolutely gorgeous in the fall.
Hope you enjoy this wonderful season!! I know that I will.
As a funny show once said, Kids say the darnedest things.
I know that to be true since my son continues to amaze me with what he says.
I love my son, Ian. He is the one pictured in the new header. He was investigating the ocean at a young age with hat on and pacifier in his mouth! He is a lot of fun and full of wise and wonderful thoughts and comments.
To the right is a picture I took of Ian, Kirk, and myself during a recent family outing. We were having fun and are all smiles in our shades, as you can see.
A few days ago, I wrote about Willie and that I hoped that I could do the stories justice of this amazing character that I'd loved so much while I was growing up. A dear friend and my sister encouraged me in continuing to let Ian know about him. And, as I'd mentioned, I have told Ian a few of the stories.
Reading this entry made me smile and tears of joy came to my eyes. Ian had been listening and made up his own take on Willie! How cool is that?!!!
And, I love that he has an answer for Willie's constant question of where rainbows come from. "Rainbows come from God, Mommy," he told me.
After all those years of hearing that question, in one quick and short sentence, my son has a fantastic answer. How did he get so smart? Aren't kids amazing?!
As you may know, today is the 10th anniversary of Talk Like a Pirate Day. Yes, it is a real day. We have been talking like pirates, arg, all morning.
In the spring, we went to see "Peter Pan" at the local playhouse and Ian was fascinated seeing the story come to life. He even got to meet the cast members, but unfortunately not Captain Hook, who was his favorite.
Ahoy mateys. Should be a fun day of talking like a pirate with a fun boy! Hope you have a great one too!!
Thanks to all of my followers and those of you who like my blog! Your interest really means a lot to me!!
I so appreciate the readership and comments from you as well!
…I still wonder where rainbows come from.
Thus ended each story about Willie the Elf that my grandfather used to tell.
That phrase inspired the name of this blog and some of my writing. You see my grandpa was an amazing storyteller and Willie was my favorite character.
Last night I had the pleasure of watching a video of several of his stories, with the one about Willie being the best (in my opinion). The time was 1988 when our family was celebrating his 80th birthday for a weekend. Here is a photo of me with him and his wife, my grandma, a few years before that. This is how I remember them looking.
In looking through some videos, my mother happened upon this amazing treasure. It was like our own little time machine. We were taken back to another time and another place and it was amazing!!
The story we watched was my absolute favorite! In the story, Willie travels to Knoxville, Tennessee, and finds the Sunsphere which was built for the World's Fair in 1982. The building looks like it has a big, gold ball on the top. In the story, Willie is thrilled since he thinks he has found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. And as a result, he will finally get his answer of where rainbows come from.
These characters were brought back to life to me as I listened to the story with my parents, husband, son, and father-in-law. I hope to watch this sometime with my sister and brother but am afraid we'll all be crying too much. I was laughing and crying tears of joy and remembrance.
I cannot describe the excitement of once again seeing my grandfather tell one of his stories. The voice was the same as I remember and he looked exactly as I remembered. And, I remembered every word of the story, even though I haven't heard it in years. A few items were a bit different, but it was mostly the same.
The rest of us, however, have changed quite a bit. We all looked like the 1980s –with the clothes and the hair. I saw my parents then at the age I am now. (Isn't that amazing and profound in itself?) And, I heard laughs of family members that I have heard my entire life. Seeing my siblings, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends was such a treat! Our own buried treasure, that's for sure!
Since this video was made, we have lost many dear people — such as my grandfather who passed away 8 years after this video was recorded — but we have also added so many special loved ones to the family through marriage and children. The circle of life has continued as it always does.
My family liked and still likes to celebrate birthdays and be sure to have time together. Our times were filled with fun and laughter, stories, and hours of singing as my amazing aunt would play each song on the piano from memory. We were all very different people, yet loved coming together.
I am honored to be a part of this amazing family. We have different faiths, jobs, political views, and walks of life, yet we did and still do love each other and are thrilled to see one another when we can get together. We have learned, for the most part, to agree to disagree. And, to me my life has been so much richer for these experiences. You can learn so much if you are willing to listen to someone who has a different view of life.
Now, my siblings and many of my cousins have children so a new generation is growing up with the family values, stories and songs. I hope that this videotape can help make these stories relevant to them as well.
Ian has been told about Willie and loves the stories. I try to tell them but it isn't quite the same, well, not to me anyway, but he loves them as I used to and still do.
He has asked me what Willie looks like. "I want to see a picture of Willie, Mommy," he told me. What he doesn't realize or completely understand is that Willie was a creation in my grandpa's vivid imagination and he looks different to all of my family and everyone who hears the stories. How do I explain that to him?
One time when I was a child, I drew a picture of what Willie looked like to me, so I can show him that. But, he may have another idea in mind.
I changed the banner at the top of my blog in honor of Willie's quest to find answers about something he was passionate about. In his own way, Grandpa was teaching us about following our bliss and our passion. I didn't realize that when I was a child and young adult since I was too busy enjoying the fun of the story. But, I can never thank him and my grandma enough for that gift as well as the gifts of imagination, love of writing, education, family, and love.
Because of these stories, I have always loved rainbows and still do. Last summer, a friend who lives across the street from my family's beach house, took a picture of a rainbow with the beach house at the end of the rainbow. That too made me cry since that house is one my grandparents bought and our family has enjoyed.
Grandpa and Grandma, you are loved and missed! And, thanks to this video, Grandpa, you and your stories will live on for Ian and his generation. What an amazing blessing! Thanks Mom for finding this treasure for us!!
I remember exactly where I was 11 years ago today. I am sure that you do as well.
This was a day that I never thought I would see. And, even as I watched it unfold, it was hard to imagine.
I was at work when the events began to unfold. I remember being stunned when the second plane hit the tower. It was clearly not an accident and done purposely. Then we heard about the Pentagon and also those brave people who crashed an airplane to save it from more destruction.
That day we learned about bravery, sacrifice, love of others and country, and how important it is to let our loved ones know that we truly do love them. And, we learned that not everyone likes our way of life in America. It was an end to an innocence in a way.
The odd thing is that I don't remember what I was doing on September 10 since it was a day like any other. What this tragedy made me realize is that days aren't to be taken for granted. Each one is important and so full of possibility. And, since this happened, I have tried to make the most of each day and appreciate all that I am given.
My thoughts and prayers are with the families who were directly impacted by the tragedy we know as 9/11. For all of those who lost loved ones in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania, my heart goes out to you.
I wasn't directly affected, but all of us were in some way. I pray for our continued healing.
May the Lord bless you on this day and each day. I hope you can remember your loved ones and thank the Lord for those you still have in your life. I will be doing just that!
Conventions, Politics, and Voting … oh my.
Over the last two weeks I have watched the two parties hold their conventions where they announced their nominee for President. Some of the items I have agreed with and some I have not, as I am sure others can relate.
First the Republicans had a convention in Tampa and nominated Mitt Romney with Paul Ryan as the Vice Presidential nominee. Then the Democrats held their convention in Charlotte and nominated President Barack Obama for another term with Vice President Joe Biden.
Both weeks were about saying how great each party was and how bad the other one is. They also explained the party's platform and what you needed to know about each candidate. Both sides tried to put their best foot forward and present themselves as the answer to our issues. We as voters then have to decide which way to vote.
During the first week, Senator Marco Rubio gave a good speech, the keynote address was given by Governor Chris Christie, and Clint Eastwood was odd but funny. It helped for Ann Romney to explain about her husband, and it was good to hear Mitt Romney's vision for America. Then during the second week, Mayor Julian Castro gave a very moving keynote address, First Lady Michele Obama was very classy and spoke very well, former President Bill Clinton gave a phenomenal speech, and I enjoyed hearing from President Obama.
For me it was important to hear from both sides of the aisle on what is planned for our country. I don't agree with all on either side but that works for me. To some that may seem wishy-washy, but I am not an all-or-nothing person when it comes to politics.
The fact that two such different sides can present their case and their views on television and argue their convictions and beliefs to the entire population is a real gift. We then can make up our own minds on where we stand and who we feel can lead us forward.
I am honored to live in a country where there is freedom of speech — which has been demonstrated over and over again in recent weeks. There are many places around the world where this isn't possible and that is so sad.
It truly is a freedom to believe in whatever manner you want to and speak what you feel led to say. We just have to remember that ours isn't the only way to think and believe. I feel we should value other opinions and understand and respect someone else who may think and believe differently than we do.
To me our chance to vote and cast our ballot, not only for the President but the leaders of Congress (in the House and Senate) and our state leaders, is a true honor and something that I have been doing for many years. And I don't take it for granted.
The thing I don't like and have seen so much of this year is the insults, lies, mistruths, and hatefulness of one side against the other. What ever happened to agreeing to disagree and respect someone else's point of view? Have we gone so far that we can only respect someone with a like mind as our own? I sure hope not.
For all of our elected officials, I like to think that they will truly try to govern and lead the country while taking into consideration other points of view. I hope that isn't being naive on my part.
In the past few weeks, there has been a lot of talk of a Senator who said many of our leaders in Congress were going to do what they could to ensure that Obama wouldn't serve another term. This was supposedly done by not being willing to work him on a variety of issues.
I hope and pray that this isn't what actually happened. The thought that someone who in good faith was elected to serve his country could just disagree to spite someone else really bothers me and concerns me. Do we really want someone in office if that is truly their agenda? I know I don't.
In addition, the notion that an idea is wrong and shouldn't be considered just because someone from the other side has presented it is total nonsense to me. Why? Can we not even consider another point of view before we dismiss it out of hand? Whatever happened to a serious debate that at the end of the day could find a resolution or an opportunity for additional debate?
This year to many the main issue seems to be the economy and jobs. Some have said that is the only issue. For me there are many issues to consider when electing someone, but I don't believe it is my place to tell someone else how to think or vote.
I think people have all kinds of reasons for voting a certain way. And, isn't it a great thing that we can do that? I don't have to agree with someone else or their reasons and they don't have to agree with me. But, I think that I should respect the other person and not attack them or say they are stupid or wrong for how they believe.
The notion that either candidate will bring the end of life as we know it is a little over the top to me. I have heard that from both sides and really don't like it. I am much more comfortable with one candidate than the other but I don't agree with that extremist mentality. That's just my opinion. What about you?
I have some friends and family who are conservative and others who are liberal. Some who are strong Republicans and others who are strong Democrats. I think it is interesting to hear from them on their beliefs and convictions. Sometimes I agree with them and other times I don't and that's okay.
Are you going to vote this year? I hope that you will and consider the honor that it is to vote in our country. I know who I am voting for and why. How about you?
Here's to our amazing country!!!
In the movie "Titanic," the characters raised a glass in a toast and said, "To making it count." That is such an important phrase to remember, and yet, I know that we don't always make things count.
This morning I found out a friend of mine in college died. She lived each day to the fullest and knew how to make it count!!
Her name is Shelli and she fought a long and very hard battle with cancer. She went through treatment on and off for many years and was in constant pain.
And yet, she was thankful for each day the Lord gave her. And she was one of the most positive people I have ever known. She also was constantly praying and had a very strong faith.
I had lost touch with her in the years since we graduated from college. Then in 2010, I saw her at a reunion at our alma mater, Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee. We then stayed in touch over the years, mainly through Facebook.
It was great to see the fun things she did with her husband Joe and their children. And, to also share in prayer support when needed. Shelli was a blessing to me and I know to her many friends and her family. She will be greatly missed.
Dear Lord, I hope that I too can make each day count and truly live my faith as my friend Shelli did! Please welcome her to Heaven with your open arms!! AMEN.


The collection, called simply worldclass.golf, has been created by Portman Publishing & Communications (PPC), publisher of GMé - one of the golf industry's oldest trade titles - in order to recognise "a sophisticated, cosmopolitan or cultured experience that goes well beyond what is expected".
PPC's managing director, Michael Lenihan, conceived worldclass.golf after growing frustrated at the number of superlatives being attached to what he believed were 'ordinary' venues.
He explained: "For years, a lot of golf courses were referred to as championship courses - now it's 'world class'. The phrase is used an awful lot, but aspiring to be a world-class venue and actually achieving that high standard are two different things entirely.
"I believe there are several fundamental aspects to being genuinely 'world class' and the course is first and foremost. It's not solely about the design - which can be highly subjective and contentious - but more the presentation and conditioning that should never come into question. And besides four key areas that clubs need to meet in order to be invited to join, the overall visitor experience has to be fundamental to the application."
Lenihan added: "Things such as the finishing touches that don't necessarily cost a huge amount of money but make you feel you are somewhere a little bit out of the ordinary. If you are invited to join, you will know that you are one of the very best golf facilities in the world."
Stoke Park's director of golf, Stuart Collier, added: "We were thrilled to be considered for inclusion in worldclass.golf. It is clearly a global offering but, in its first year, has been limited to just 16 clubs - so it is an honour to be invited to join and be part of that exclusive group.
"It has been designed to recognise truly world-class venues and provide a guarantee of quality to golfers in search of the very best 'visitor journey'."
Lenihan and his team claim they have been "extremely selective about who is invited to join" and there is no charge made to the club to be a member. The collection has been created, says Lenihan, "to identify the very best properties and venues … pulling together the world's elite golf courses under a single banner".
In addition to being included within a lavish, global 'coffee-table' magazine, Stoke Park will feature on worldclass.golf's website and social media and receive individually designed logos for marketing purposes.
Voted the number one golf resort in England, in the inaugural Golf World 'Top 100 Resorts in UK & Ireland' ranking in 2017, the historic Stoke Park - one of just two five-AA Red Star golf clubs in England - boasts 27 Harry Colt-designed holes, a thriving golf club with around 850 members and is the European headquarters of the Leadbetter Golf Academy.
Set within 300 acres of mid-19th century Lancelot 'Capability' Brown-landscaped parkland, in Stoke Poges, Bucks, Stoke Park is only 35 minutes from London and seven miles from Heathrow Airport. The historic land on which it stands is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 and the celebrated course played host to the PGA Matchplay in 1910 and, even more famously, the golf match between Sean Connery's James Bond and Auric Goldfinger, in the 1964 film, Goldfinger.


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Why languages will be the real winner at Rio 2016
November 18, 2021 August 4, 2016 by uTalk
Who will you be cheering for at the Rio Olympic Games? Usain Bolt? Jess Ennis Hill? Ben Ainslie? Missy Franklin…?
The 2016 Games are just around the corner, and if you're anything like us, you're incredibly excited about seeing who wins in sports you've never cared about – or even heard of – before. But as Rio prepares to welcome thousands of visitors from all over the world, we'd like to suggest that the real winner of the Olympics will be… languages.
Back in 2014, the search began for 8,000 volunteers to be "the voice of the Games" in Rio. As well as working with athletes these volunteer interpreters will be dealing with press, helping medical teams and welcoming fans at hotels and venues around the city. (And if you think that sounds like fun, we hear Japan's already preparing to recruit linguists for 2020.)
What's more, over one million Brazilians have been trained in a second language – mostly English and French (two of the three official languages of the Olympics, along with the language of the host nation) and Spanish. That makes it the world's largest language learning programme.
Why is that important? Because visitors arriving in Brazil will speak over 100 languages between them, and there's no better way to welcome a guest in your country than by learning a little of their language. It's reassuring for visitors to know that if anything goes wrong, there'll be someone they can talk to about it.
But the best thing about all this? The language skills gained will last long after the athletes and supporters have all gone home. That's good for the individuals, because learning a language makes you smarter, helps you make friends and opens up new opportunities in work and life. But it's also great news for Brazil, which will be left with a multilingual population who understand the benefits of speaking a second language for communication and cultural awareness.
So the Gold medal winner is – languages!
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Dams and Landslides
More landslides likely as Three Gorges reservoir rises
By Other News Sources on November 9, 2009 • ( Leave a comment )
(November 9, 2009) The Three Gorges reservoir will face an increasing number of landslides and other geological dangers if government officials persist in raising the level of water to its maximum height, says a report by Caijing magazine. The report, citing a research paper by the Chongqing Political Consultative Conference, says the higher the reservoir, the greater the risks will be for geological hazards.
The report also noted that the rising level of the Three Gorges reservoir is reviving old landslide fissures and that these fissures could become active and move again.
According to another media outlet, the New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV), residents in one town along the banks of the Three Gorges reservoir have recently received evacuation warnings to move to higher ground. Three days before releasing the evacuation warnings, a survey found that more than 1.08 billion cubic feet of old landslide bodies, which is land formed by previous landslides, are at risk of being destabilized because of the rising water.
NTDTV also reported that in the Chongqing municipality the rising reservoir has caused nearby mountainous areas to become unstable.
The report by Caijing comes as government officials are eager to raise the Three Gorges reservoir to its maximum height of 175 meters (574 ft) above sea level. Once the reservoir hits 175 meters, the dam will be capable of producing the maximum amount of power.
At the current water level of 171 meters, only 11 of the dam's 26 hydropower generators are operating, reports the BBC.
Officials have been slowly raising the level since September 15th, but have recently had to postpone the process—which was originally supposed to be completed by the end of October—because a severe drought downstream has resulted in more water than expected being released through the dam. Probe International recently reported that political and social pressures have been behind the officials' decision to release more water to drought stricken regions downstream.
Also because of the drought, less water is running into the dam's reservoir. "Officials said 35% less water flowed into the reservoir in October compared to the same month in 2008," says a report by the BBC.
Now, officials in charge of the dam are uncertain when the reservoir will reach its maximum height. Last year, officials in charge of the dam were forced to stop raising the reservoir at 566 feet after the threat of landslides became serious.
"We hope the political pressure to complete the project by filling it to its maximum height will not take precedence over the safety of residents living along the river," says Probe International's Executive Director Patricia Adams. "This should be taken as another sign that this dam was a mistake to begin with."
UPDATE: A recent story from the Associated Press says the threat of landslides is a major factor in the dam officials' decision to stop raising the dam.
Yang Yong, a Sichuan-based geologist who has followed the dam project closely, said he believes the renewed threat of geological disasters may have been serious enough to delay the final phase.
"Dealing with drought is a quite obvious reason, but I suspect that the potential geological threat is also a factor in stopping the water from rising," he said. "I think with the rise of the water level, the geological movement around the area is becoming more and more frequent. The government was quite aware of the problem."
Probe International, November 9, 2009
Categories: Dams and Landslides, Three Gorges Probe
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Marcel Édouard Bataillon, (Dijon, 20 May 1895 – Paris, 4 June 1977) was a French Hispanicist who specialized in the philosophy and spirituality of sixteenth-century Spain.

Career
He began his studies in 1913 at the École Normale Supérieure. This was followed by a term at l'École des Hautes Études Hispaniques in Madrid where he was a delegate to the "International Committee of Allied Propaganda". From 1916 to 1919 he was a lieutenant in the French artillery.  He emerged from these experiences as a confirmed pacifist.

During his time in Spain he developed a passion for Spanish culture. After completing his national exams for the teaching of Spanish in 1920, he became a teacher at the University of Lisbon, then at the Lycée de Bordeaux, then the University of Algiers where, in 1936, he was a candidate of the Popular Front for legislative elections. He temporarily settled at the Sorbonne, where he was a professor of Spanish Language and Literature. From 1934 to 1939, he was a member of the "Comité de Vigilance des Intellectuels Antifascistes", which resulted in a brief stay at the Royallieu-Compiègne internment camp in 1941.

He remained at the Sorbonne until 1945 when he transferred to the Collège de France, where he became the chair of the department for "Languages and Literatures of the Iberian Peninsula and Latin-America", a position he held for twenty years. He was the college's Administrator from 1955 to 1965. Bataillon became a foreign member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1964.

The Iberoamerican studies library at the Sorbonne has been named after him. In 1972, the Marcel Bataillon Professorship in Comparative Literature was established at the University of North Carolina.
He became the second recipient of the Alfonso Reyes International Prize in 1974.

Selected works
 La Celestine Selon Fernando de Rojas, Marcel Didier (1961)
 Novedad y Fecundidad del Lazarillo de Tormes, Anaya (1973)
 El Padre Las Casas y la Defensa de los Indios, Ariel (1976)
 La Vie de Lazarillo de Tormès, Flammarion (1993)
 Erasmo y España: Estudios Sobre la Historia Espiritual del Siglo XVI, Fondo de Cultura Económica (1997)  (French: Erasme et l'Espagne, Librairie Droz (1998) ) Originally published in 1937, during the height of the Spanish Civil War, this is considered to be Bataillon's magnum opus. Close to one thousand pages long and seventeen years in the writing, it received little critical attention until it was translated into Spanish in 1950.
 Les Jésuites dans l'Espagne du XVIe Siècle, preface by Gilles Bataillon, Belles Lettres (2009)

References

External links
 Humanitas: Dialogando com Marcel Bataillon by José V. De Pina Martins
 DailyMotion: Gilles Bataillon on his grandfather, Marcel Bataillon

Academic staff of the University of Algiers
French scholars
20th-century French historians
Academic staff of the Collège de France
École Normale Supérieure alumni
1895 births
1977 deaths
Writers from Dijon
Members of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences
Corresponding Fellows of the British Academy
Academic staff of the University of Lisbon