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Michael Rosen's Sad Book is a 2004 non-fiction book by English children's author Michael Rosen. Illustrated by Quentin Blake, the book deals with the topic of grief. Although it is marketed as a children's book, Rosen explicitly mentions on the inside book jacket that it is for everyone. The book chronicles Rosen's grief over the loss of his son Eddie, who died of meningococcal septicaemia aged 18.

Overview
Rosen said that the book arose after a group of children asked him questions about his son's death and they were able to discuss it in a "matter-of-fact" way. It begins with a picture of Rosen looking happy, with text explaining that he is sad and only pretending to be happy. The book frequently uses a disconnection between text and image to communicate the complex feelings of grief.

The remainder of the book discusses the different feelings that bereavement brings, and ways of coping with them including distracting oneself and expressing feelings through writing. It also describes how Rosen found his despair lifting and how he was able to deal with his grief and think about the good times he had with his son.

Reception
The Guardian noted that the book was indeed sad but highly recommended it, saying, "Sad Book doesn't hide the darkness. It doesn't try to pretend that suffering and sadness are easy to bear. But it does at least show that it's okay to feel bad sometimes." The Daily Telegraph considered whether it was suitable for children, and felt that parents would need to use the book as a stimulus for discussion and have to explain some of its ideas. Publishers Weekly praised it for its candour and said that it "will resonate with – and help – anyone mourning a loss or dealing with an indefinable sadness".

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2004 non-fiction books
British picture books
Grief
Books about emotions
British children's books

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Pulmatrix to begin Phase-2 clinical trials, activates 3 sites in the U.S.
Category: #healthcare By Akshay Kedari Date: 2019-07-11
Pulmatrix, Inc. has reportedly activated three sites in the United States for the phase-2 clinical trial of Pulmazole (PUR1900). It is an inhaled formulation consisting of itraconazole for treating allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) in patients suffering from asthma. The three sites will be liable to recruit, screen as well as enroll patients.
The company wants to evaluate the safety and tolerability of Pulmazole, in adult asthmatic subjects with ABPA. The clinical trial will include subjects who will randomly receive the doses of 10 mg, 20 mg, or 35 mg of dry powdered pulmazole (PUR1900) or placebo for inhalation.
Accordingly, the medicine will be administered once a day for complete 28 days to evaluate the safety and tolerability among subjects, before reaching any conclusion about its efficacy.
Pulmatrix is approved for study in the U.S., U.K. and Australia – incidentally, these three regions account for a total of 17 treatment sites. The company is yet to receive regulatory approval for clinical trials in India and Poland, which will add more 8 treatment sites to the list.
Ted Raad, the Chief Executive Officer of Pulmatrix, stated that with the Clinical Advisory Board of ABPA experts, the company has developed a meaningful clinical trial that will help inform the treatment of this disease and advance the Pulmazole program.
It has been speculated that Pulmatrix will report topline data from the clinical trial somewhere in the middle of 2020.
About Pulmatrix:
Pulmatrix is a biopharmaceutical company which uses its patented iSPERSE™ technology to develop innovative inhaled therapies to treat serious pulmonary diseases. iSPERSE™ is its inhouse engineered dry powder delivery platform, which focuses on improving drug delivery to the lungs and maximizes local concentrations and reduce systemic side effects to improve patient outcomes. The company weighs on its inhaled anti-fungal product 'Pulmazole - PUR1900' to address allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis ("ABPA"), and 'PUR1800', to treat obstructive lung diseases including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ("COPD").
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https://ir.pulmatrix.com/2019-07-09-Pulmatrix-Activates-Sites-for-Pulmazole-Phase-2-Clinical-Study

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by David Billa · March 12, 2010
Interesting episode, but a little more of the same. The Heroes are falling apart because egos don't allow to have team unity. The Villains have it together, but something nasty is brewing, something very nasty… I can't wait !
The team is really falling apart, and I don't see any way out of this…
They're not winning challenges, their spirits are down, and this won't get any better. They'll need some sort of twist to stand a chance.
Her logic for keeping James is that he'll do and vote exactly how she wants. But as we know, she's not the most decided person. So if none of them is the leader, who will it be? So far it looks like it's JT. Not a good thing for Amanda at all. Of course there's a genuine friendship with James, she couldn't hide it at all when James returned to camp. Although, there's no need to hide it, as it's a secret for no one.
For thosewho wonder, Probst included, why on Earth she is ready to keep an injured James over Tom or anybody else, even if it weakens her tribe, I think that the reason is that she (and Rupert and JT) assume that when the merge happens, the Villains will be divided and she'd rather not have any hero that is likely to switch sides then because they're on the outs, and at the same time, she hopes that Parvati will have made some friends on her side, and that they will all ally together and get rid of the other alliances. That could work, if… there are a lots of ifs, way too many to rely on that plan, but it could work. It's still not very smart to have that as your main plan, as Amanda obviously does.
Candice Woodcock
Why wasn't Candice targeted at all for that vote is strange to me. When Tom knew he was likely to be chopped off, instead of butting heads with James just another time, and get the boot, why did he target Candice instead? Team James would most likely have followed. More power to Candice to have avoided that situation, even though I'm not sure if she has anything to do with it. Still, she's sneaky and could manage to be on the right side of the votes for a while. Concerning her vote, its obvious that she voted against Tom because she knew he was toast and she wanted to make sure the others don't think she sticks with him and Colby, although that was what made the most sense.
Colby Donaldson
So Colby plays strategically know. That's what he said. How? By refusing free chocolate to be able to "focus" on a challenge to get… chocolate? A challenge he didn't even take part in? Apart from that, I don't know.
James Clement
What will James do now? Sure, his alliance has proven that they're loyal to him, but if he can't walk, how long does he hope to stay in the game? I guess he hopes that he'll get better in a couple of days. Mmmm… I doubt it.
James "J.T." Thomas, Jr
He's still obviously controling the tribe. It was a smart move to be loyal to his allies again after last week. He had no reason to be in an alliance with Tom (who would be competition) and Candice (who he can't trust). I guess he too doesn't mind the low numbers because he hopes that Coach, or Parvati or Tyson sides with his alliance when the tribes merge. Once again, I see why, but it's a too dangerous assumption to base your strategy on that.
Rupert Boneham
Rupert is a bonehead. Still doesn't understand anything to that game, and what he did to Jerri was just plain wrong.
Tom Westman (voted out)
I'm sorry, people can say what they want, it was the right choice to vote Tom out. And no the "they should keep the stronger ones" argument is not a valid one. How many challenges did Tom help win? And his behavior with James is very condescending and insulting, not classy at all. Classy would have been not insulting James.
The different teams and alliances:
-Amanda, James, Rupert, JT
-Colby
-Candice.
The showdown between Russell and Boston Rob is coming… I can't wait. Of course, that means that they have to go to tribal for that, which doesn't seem likely at all (but we all know they will sooner or later).
Benjamin "Coach" Wade
Coach is a very interesting character. My previous favorite pasttime was to mock him, but now (since last week?) I want to try to understand him better. Sure, I still think he's very lame but hilarious with the feather in the ear, the jacket over the shoulder, the constant quotes and much more. But I did some research, and he's not that full of shit. He's really a conductor, and more important he really did kayak 6,000 miles or so about 10 years ago (which doesn't mean that there are cannibalistic pygmies in Peru). I guess that all in all, he's very delusional and he built himself this world of chevalry and adventure and he may be losing track of what's real and what's not in it. But this is important for this week, as his plede of allegiance to Russell was serious business to Coach. This is how he works you see. He is aware that he's on the outs, he'd like to be Boston Rob's ally, but Boston Rob only wants the cool kids around him, so he feels alone, and when somebody tells him that they want him, he will ally with them right away (a little bit like Ben on Lost… that's to make it up with my lack of report on Lost this week, I'll try to catch up next week), and he'll be loyal to them (even if that sends him home, which it certainly will.
Courtney Yates
No Courtney this week? I'm sad. And she really needs to compete in more challenges. Seriously. I hope her lack of airtime means that she'll last long and will be more prominent in the second half of the season, the first half being devoted to those who won't last long, namely the Heroes as well as Rob and/or Russell.
Danielle DiLorenzo
She must have taken a break this week, I didn't see her at all. Are contestants allowed to leave the game for a few days like that?
Jerri Manthey
Not much of her either this week except at the challenge…
Parvati Shallow
Her little exchange with Russell was very interesting, especially because it was quite honest and seems to prefigure a big showdown between them later this season, like they'll be the cause of many people boots, and then they'll annihilate each other or something like that.
Rob "Boston Rob" Mariano
Not much of Rob either this week, except for all the comments that imply the big showdown of this beginning of season. And Rob admitted something this week that may bite him in the ass very soon. He never played with immunity idols and he doesn't seem to understand how they work too well: "if Russell has the idol, we all vote against him" Yes, smart move, and then Russell votes against you, plays the idol and guess who's out of the game?
Russell Hantz
OK, for the past few weeks I was wondering whether Russell could really play as well against people that know how to play this game, and it seems that he does, all he needed was to find his magic potion, namely an hidden immunity idol. I often think that showing off your idol the way he does is way too risky, but he does it in such a way that people feel compelled to ally themselves with him. I guess they must be thinking "Wow, he's telling me he has the idol, he must really be trusting me, and together with this idol we'll be in control of the tribe" or something like that. Of course, he has to be very careful to whom he shows it (he was pretty careless with that last time), but Coach was the perfect choice as explained a couple of paragraphs earlier.
Sandra Diaz-Twine
I don't really have anything to say about Sandra either this week.
Tyson Apostol
OK, it is very frustrating to see so little of Tyson, and I hope that, just like with Courtney, there is an insteresting story coming with him later this season. Also, it's obvious that he's playing as under the radar as he can and with good reason. I suspect that people like Sandra and Rob haven't really seen his season (that would explain why Rob seems to not totally despise Coach) so Tyson is right to play that way. In a "secret scene" on cbs.com he even jokes that he is this season's Amber (staying in Rob's shadow the whole time and winning it all in the end?), also he also jokes that Jerri's trying to be this season's Amber too, while I thought Jerri was not with Rob… Mmmmm…
About challenges, I'm still not sure if Tyson is not as in shape as he used to be or if he's "under the radar" in challenges too, every challenge he seems to be weaker in contests, but still in the reward challenge, he managed to score one of the two points of his team, and that was awesome of him (yeah, I wrote it, almost couldn't this week).
Still, I gotta admit that I don't like the fact that he allied with Rob, he can't hope to go too far in this game with such an ally.
Alliances:
-Russell, Parvati.
-Russell, Coach.
-Russell, Danielle.
(the question being whether Parvati, Coach and Danielle are together or not)
-Coach, Jerri ?
-Rob, Courtney, Tyson, Sandra (and Jerri ?)
Next Week:
The showdown between Russell and Boston Rob seems to be happening next week (which actually going to be in two weeks), I say "Bring it on" as it may be one of the highlights of this season…
Next person voted out:
If the Heroes go, Colby is gone (unless James doesn't get better, that could save Colby).
If the Villains go, Rob or Russell will be voted out and it's gonna be bloody.
Merge prediction:
Back to something similar to my previous prediction for the heroes: Amanda, JT, Rupert, Candice for the Heroes.
For the villains, it'll all depend on who's next, and I have the feeling that Rob won't learn fast enough how immuniy idols work: Russell, Parvati, Danielle, Coach, Tyson, Jerri, Courtney, Sandra.
I'm always assuming they'll merge at 12 people, but really I have no idea.
Tags: Amanda KimmelBenjamin "Coach" WadeBoston Rob MarianoCandice CodyColby DonaldsonCourtney YatesDanielle DiLorenzoJames "J.T." ThomasJames ClementJerri MantheyParvati ShallowRupert BonehamRussell HantzSandra Diaz-TwineTom WestmanTyson Apostol
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The holidays in Greater Cincinnati are filled with tradition and special events even in the midst of prolonged record unemployment. Many companies are opting out of hosting glamorous parties and finding other ways to let customers and employees know they are appreciated.
It's also the season of giving, and food banks, shelters, schools and other not-for-profits can use donations and volunteer hours now more than ever. Office collections of canned goods, coats and children's toys can involve everyone in the company and families, too. The best bet is to go to the website of a familiar charity for details.
Now, about those parties. Since planning is key to good events, Cincy went to the experts.
"We're seeing a lot of people going back to the basics," of holiday celebrations says Marsha Burton, director of sales and marketing at Oasis Conference Center. They are choosing facilities like Oasis where decorations are already in place and a planning team can organize an event for the client.
Companies are "more focused on the core" employees, Burton says, and opt for luncheons as a way to thank employees for being part of the team. Luncheons cost less because the food and attendance is cut in half as a result of not including spouses or guests.
Diane Dawson, owner and president of Davis Catering downtown says they are seeing an uptick in events for the season. The first decision to make, she recommends, is the choice of venue. Nail down the location so you can move ahead. Secondly, Dawson says, sit down with your event or venue organizer and determine both the type of party you want to host and how you want the event to proceed. Have your budget at hand so you can make decisions.
"The critical thing in a holiday party is to keep things moving and interesting for people," Davis says. That means decisions about bar service, menus, music, and whether to serve a selection of hors d'oerves or go for a sit-down dinner. Davis operates in the Cincinnati Club where the ornate setting makes decorations optional and that means a cost savings. But, she adds, people have brought in fully decorated Christmas trees, as well. It comes down to preferences, cost and effort.
1. Create a budget to guide decisions.
2. Let the venue know what you want to do. At Savannah, the chef will customize the menu to meet tastes and the budget.
3. Be flexible. Save money by having the party on Friday or Sunday instead of the more popular, and expensive, Saturday.
One distinctive way to thank employees and celebrate the holidays is to set sail on the Ohio River. Assuming you don't have a yacht of your own, you could rent the 110-foot triple-deck Destiny.
Mike and Dawn Krollmann are excited about their first holiday season as owners of the Destiny. With its grandly appointed and heated staterooms, it's easy to feel special as you glide under bridges and past stadiums and the Cincinnati, Covington and Newport skylines during your party onboard.
If people are coming to chat and mingle, consider tables loaded with simple appetizers and wicked desserts. It keeps guests "moving around and mingling, which I think is nice," says Kitty Paschall of the Taft Museum of Art.
If you choose a buffet or dinner, consider menu alternatives for vegetarians or those on special diets. It's important to plan for the timing of the setup, seating and the service to keep the event moving along.
Holiday events more often than not involve alcohol, and planning goes a long way in terms of safety.
Have plenty of options. This can include alcohol-free punch, water and soda. There are lots of reasons your guests may have for not drinking alcohol so provide alternatives.
Alcohol options vary by venue including a cash bar, open bar, up-front fee, wine on the tables or a drink ticket option. Take into account what the employees want or may expect and be upfront if the budget means there's a change from what was offered in prior years.
Place discreet cards on the tables with the numbers for taxi companies. If possible, set up designated driver or cab arrangements.
Consider a car service if your event is a distance from the workplace or you will be moving from one location to another or shuttling guests to a residence. Executive Transportation in Covington can identify the vehicle and arrangements that work best for your group.
General Manager Jim Foster says it's a matter of convenience, comfort and safety. The company provides drivers and cars for one person or charter buses for up to 55 people. The fleet includes Cadillacs, 14-passenger vans and 30-passenger vehicles. While some events are booked a year out, Foster says the company can provide service with "as little as a day's notice" or, in a pinch, just travel time to get to the customer.
Live music is always the way to go if your favorite group has an open date. Disc jockeys can be a great investment, especially if you need someone with master of ceremony skills to move things along. Rely on friends for recommendations and, if time allows, it's best to go and hear them in action.
You can save money, control the playlist and still rock the house with CDs or an MP3 player and the right sound system. Many venues have in-house systems so you can plug and play. Take care to appoint the right person or persons to determine and assemble the music list so that you have a selection of holiday tunes and whatever fits the bill in terms of background versus dancing music.
This may be the year to forego lavish trees and floral arrangements. Simple white lights can set the mood for magic. Decorating with evergreens and ribbons can be elegant yet simple. Small votive candles are warm and inviting, but check with the venue operator for any rules regarding open flames.
An entrance decorated with lights and ribbons can set the mood without much effort or expense. Arrangements of brilliant red poinsettias can be decorating highlights and then broken down at the end of the party to be carried home individually by your guests.
Many venues will already be decorated for the holiday season and that can save you money and time.
celebration as an annual thank-you or a welcome to the New Year event is in order.
A number of details will define the event. Will spouses and significant others be invited? How about children? These can change the size of the party, the tone of the evening, and figure into venue and menu choices.
Why do it alone? Set up a small group of employees to help make the decisions. Provide the budget and then let them select the venue and other options. Their investment and enthusiasm can make the event more special, as well as ensure the event will be reflective of employee perferences and means of enjoyment.
Would an afternoon event work better and sidestep the rush of events on most holiday weekends?
An afternoon event may be smaller because spouses don't attend and shorter because employees have other obligations. It may be a cheaper but still a festive alternative with no parking hassles and no need for a special holiday outfit.
Throughout the Tristate there are dozens of holiday-themed events that serve as perfect party alternatives.
Cincinnati Zoo's Festival of Lights is never the same. The zoo is always adding lights and special features. Mrs. Claus will be telling stories, and you can have your photo taken with Santa. It's the 28th year for the event, named by USA Today as one of the country's 10 Best Holiday Events. Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Avondale. Open nightly from 5 to 9 p.m., Nov. 26-Jan. 2. $14 adults ages 13 to 61, $9 children ages 2 to 12, $9 senior citizens ages 62 and up. (513) 281-4700 or www.cincinnatizoo.org.
Enjoy the Sharon Woods outdoor Christmas light display, Holiday in Lights. More than 500,000 lights strung along a mile's worth of park can be admired from the comfort of your car, making it perfect for visiting grandparents, as well as the little ones. Illuminated, moving Santa joins Godzilla, toy soldiers and the inhabitants of Holiday Castle at the show. Sharon Woods Park, 11450 Lebanon Pike, Sharonville. Nov. 19 through Jan. 1. For details, call (513) 769-0393 or visit www.holidayinlights.com.
Holiday Fest at the Beach? The summer fun destination is transformed with carriage and pony rides, outdoor ice skating, the Cool Runnings Toboggan Slide and a holiday model train display. The Beach Waterpark, 2590 Waterpark Drive, Mason. 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays, 3 to 10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 26-Jan. 15. $9, youth admission 3-9, $15, general admission 10 & up and seniors $9. (513) 398-SWIM or www.holidayfestatthebeach.com.
Train lovers delight at the Holiday Junction inside Union Terminal with train rides for children, model train displays, toy and craft activities. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, 1301 Western Ave., West End. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays), Nov. 20-Jan. 2. $12 adults, $11 seniors, $8 children ages 3-12. (513) 287-7000 or www.cincymuseum.com.
Cincinnati Ballet presents The Nutcracker, the most famous and extravagant ballet adventure of the season. The annual holiday tradition features dancing snowflakes, waltzing flowers, belligerent mice, brave toy soldiers and an unlikely romance. Tchaikovsky's brilliant score comes alive with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., downtown. Show times vary, Dec. 16-26. Ticket prices vary with seating. (513) 621-5282 or www.cballet.org.
Holiday Lights on the Hill features more than 1 million lights illuminating the sculpture park. Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum, 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Road (Ohio 128), just outside the Hamilton city limits. For details, call (513) 868-8336 or visit www.pyramidhill.org.
Generations of families take their seats every year for A Christmas Carol at the Playhouse in the Park. Charles Dickens' familiar holiday tale is a treat with the always-endearing little Crachits and the foreboding clanking of the chains as Jacob Marley comes to call. Playhouse in the Park, Eden Park Circle, Mount Adams. Dec. 2-30. Children under 5 not admitted. For details, call (513) 421-3888 or www.cincyplay.com.
A Victorian Holiday Village features 90,000 lights, child-sized houses, free hot chocolate and cookies, and free photos with Santa. Visitors are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food donation for the FreeStore Foodbank. Ohio National Financial Services Headquarters, One Financial Way at the Pfeiffer Road exit off I-71, Blue Ash. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 9 and 10. On Saturday, Dec. 4, hours are 5 to 8:30 p.m. Free. (513) 794-6100 or www.ohionational.com.
Wonderland is special because it's so different. Newport Aquarium, 1 Levee Way, Newport, Ky. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Nov. 26-Jan. 2 (including Christmas Day). $22 adults, $15 children 2-12, children 2 and under free. (859) 261-7444 or www.newportaquarium.com.
The Krohn has a live nativity scene which is always worth a quiet walk. Then head inside the Conservatory for Home for the Holidays with brilliant poinsettias and a massive tree decorated with handmade ornaments. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Nov. 20-Jan. 2. Free. To check for hours, call (513) 421-5707 or www.cincinnatiparks.com.
An Antique Christmas at the Taft Museum of Art shares the elegance of the past. Antique Christmas decorations include miniature toys and Italian glass ornaments. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., downtown. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, Nov. 5-Jan. 9. $8, $6 for seniors and students, free to those 18 and under. (Free to all on Sundays.) (513) 241-0343 or www.taftmuseum.org.
Attend a stunning celebration of Medieval pageantry and the nativity story at the Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival. A cast and crew of hundreds, many who return year after year, dress up in elaborate costumes, while a full chorus and orchestra blend traditional folk music with Christmas carols. Look for a colorful procession of Magi (wearing robes originally created in 1943), Beefeater soldiers on the march, yule sprites, huntsmen and shepherds. Christ Church Cathedral, 4th and Sycamore streets, downtown. 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2:30 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2. Free tickets are available by calling ahead. Seating is first come, first served (traditionally, the pageant has never turned anyone away, even if there is standing room only). (513) 621-2627 or www.boarsheadfestival.com.


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AdMonsters Wrapper: 🌯CCPA Ignites Surge in Privacy Requests
By Lynne d Johnson, Gavin Dunaway May 06, 2020
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CCPA Privacy Requests Ramp Up
Browser Hookup For 'Burner' Emails
Beware the Slippery Slope to Bottom
NY Times Washes Local Publishers' Hands
Hunting for Alternative Affiliate Revenue
CCPA Drives Wave Of Privacy Requests
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As if Coronavirus-embattled publishers needed anything else to worry about. Privacy-compliance platform DataGrail reported a significant increase in consumer privacy requests totaling 50 per million consumer records in Q1. The flurry of privacy requests was initially prompted when companies started updating their privacy policies in compliance with CCPA back in January. But in February and March, the numbers somewhat stabilized, until a second swarm hit in April, following COVID-19 related security and privacy concerns becoming more public with people working from home.
Out of all the privacy requests analyzed in the report, deletion requests led the pack at 40%, followed by DNS requests at 33%, and access requests at 27%. DataGrail expects DNS requests to dominate in the future as consumers become more educated about CCPA.
Another study, from privacy rights management platform Truyo, found that 51% of companies have received more than 10 requests per week and 20% received more than 100. Of the 221 data privacy decision makers surveyed between March 31 and April 13, the study found that 56% are expecting an increase in requests due to COVID-19.
CCPA is going to be extremely costly for pubs, at least initially. Back in October, we reported that CCPA would immediately reduce revenues for the average website equal to 7% of total programmatic revenues. And now DataGrail figures that if companies choose to process CCPA requests manually, it will cost them $140,000 - $275,000 per million consumer records. To suss out a total, just assume you'll be processing at least 100 requests per million consumer records each year.
Truyo's research found that 64% of respondents anticipate spending more than $100K on compliance in 2020. Now, that's nothing to sneeze at.
Would you believe that CCPA hasn't even been finalized yet—even though the July 1 enforcement date is still on the books and CCPA 2.0 (aka CPRA) is lurking right around the corner? A major difference with the new reg, if it makes it to the ballot this year, is that it contains provisions encouraging data minimization and requires opt-in rights around the use of sensitive data. But fortunately, it's not likely to go into effect until 2023. Whew!
With the first wave of CCPA Class Action Suits already filed, and the likelihood—that companies that weren't compliant prior to July—could be penalized by California's Attorney General, a wait-and-see approach is no longer an option. You might want to watch this video of Jessica B. Lee, Partner and Co-Chair of Privacy, Security & Data Innovations at Loeb & Loeb, laying out some clear strategies for braving CCPA and future data regulations in her AdMonsters PubForum Keynote back in March.
Burner email addresses aren't a new concept… But a browser enabling the easy creation of them certainly raised our eyebrows. Firefox-maker Mozilla announced that its Private Relay service is currently in closed beta. This Firefox add-on will enable users to create unique aliases for web forms and shield a user's actual email address. The aliases then serve as conduits to the user's true inbox. In addition to establishing an extra layer of privacy with little effort, users can easily destroy aliases if they start receiving spam or unwanted advertising messages. In effect, they're completely disposable burner emails.
As we've been discussing identity marketing a lot lately—we even wrote a playbook all about it—we couldn't help but think that this would seriously hamper identity resolution efforts. User emails are durable, more permanent identifiers than cookies, hence why data companies of all stripes are encouraging publishers to grab them via ingenuity (often taking the form of newsletters). However, widespread use of tools like Private Relay seems like they could make such an effort pointless—publisher data would be attached to a meaningless identifier that couldn't be easily attached to a device graph.
How much should you worry? Well, only the more technically astute and privacy-centric users are likely to adopt it, but the fact that it's as simple as a browser add-on is worrisome. Even more worrisome is that Apple announced a similar service last summer.
Beware the Slippery Slope
"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results." Albert Einstein
There's no denying that we're overwhelmed by an unprecedented event that is causing profound upheaval in our personal lives and impacting our businesses and professional activities in ways that none of us could have imagined. Face to face with this crisis many have offered platitudes intended to provide comfort for our distress, "Stay safe and healthy. Call me if I can do anything for you. We are all in this together." No harm, no foul, and no help. The human toll has been devastating by every measure. For business and the economy, the damage truly is incalculable.
Unfortunately for the digital media industry much of what we've done confirms Einstein's warning and echoes George Santayana's caution that "Those who don't learn history are doomed to repeat it." Lowering floor prices, easing brand-safety standards, increasing ad load; all of these are desperate measures that will undo so much of what we have accomplished to make our industry better and more highly regarded. The race to bottom will result in long-term damage to an ecosystem that we've tried for so long to strengthen, make accountable, more transparent, sustainable and safer.
Quality information and experiences are enduring and resilient. Reliable, well-researched, enjoyable, engaging content and activities reward us intellectually, emotionally, physically, dare we say, spiritually. Publishers need to nurture and improve what they offer to readers, not diminish the quality of the user experiences that they have worked so hard to create and curate. Advertisers need to find the right partners, demand excellence, support high-quality content, and we all need to look forward not back. "Choose wisely Grasshopper."
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NY Times Washes Local Pubs' Hands
In honor of World Press Freedom Day 2020 this past Sunday, the New York Times decided to support local news outlets by launching a campaign encouraging people to search for and support their local news outlets—both for-and nonprofit—with a monetary donation
The NY Times Support Local Journalism Page reads: "Local journalism is in crisis and at risk of disappearing. These vital resources are critical to the safety, security and knowledge of our communities, never more so than in these difficult times. On World Press Freedom Day and every day, we encourage you to find a local news organization you trust and support it."
Already in dire straits, many local publishers have borne the brunt of the Coronavirus advertising decline, resulting in massive layoffs and furloughs, despite media traffic rising significantly across the board. Even Gannett, the largest newspaper chain in the U.S. had to resort to layoffs. But the verdict is still out on whether those cuts were related to the pandemic or a recent merger with GateHouse in late 2019.
Large news sites like the NY Times managed to benefit from a surge in subscriptions after taking down their paywall on Coronavirus-related coverage—a tactic that has proven much too risky for smaller pubs. This turn of goodwill should only further endear the major news brand to consumers and advance their subscription efforts.
And while Google and Facebook have managed to ride the storm, relatively unscathed from the advertising downturn—they've also lent their support to struggling news outfits. Facebook has been handing out grants to the tune of $100 million—$25 million in grants to local news and $75 million in marketing spend. And Google recently suspended ad-serving fees. As we've noted before, these bailouts from the duopoly only amplify just how broken publisher monetization is.
The Hunt for Alternative Affiliate Revenue
Call it adding insult to injury—already suffering from dried up advertising spend, publishers learned Amazon is slashing affiliate referral rates dramatically, with some verticals witnessing a 70% cut. We've already written about how Amazon squeezed other affiliate revenue platforms out of its platform—looks like publishers are getting the same treatment.
The consumer demand for e-commerce and delivered goods is higher than ever, and when Amazon can't fulfill the service, startups are muscling in. The same is true for affiliate services—Amazon alternatives are picking up the slack, according to Forbes. So publisher, this isn't the time to give up on your affiliate revenue program, but diversify. As Folio points out, commissions are currently flourishing for many lifestyle publishing brands.
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They say Covid is going to kill privacy…meanwhile in California, MacTaggart managed to get 900k signatures for CCPA v2 despite shelter in place.
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To expedite the processing of similar cases, mesh device lawsuits were consolidated for pretrial proceedings as part of multidistrict litigation (MDL), starting in 2010. Nearly 70,000 mesh lawsuits are pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, and others are pending in state courts.
Current reports indicate that the number of transvaginal mesh cases has increased to more than 80,000-plus lawsuits.
Defective design: Cases against manufacturers of transvaginal mesh devices claim that a problem with the design of mesh devices caused erosion and other complications.
Failure to warn: Many transvaginal mesh lawsuits allege that manufacturers did not provide adequate warnings about the serious risks of using these products.
Breach of warranty: These cases address the manufacturers' implied guarantee that the mesh devices were made from quality materials, which were safe for patients.
Manufacturing design: The complaints focus on the manufacturer's failure to meet specifications or a production error, impairing quality, safety and effectiveness.
Some transvaginal mesh lawsuits also cite various manufacturers' failure to conduct sufficient product research before selling the mesh devices. Complaints allege that they did not provide warnings about serious health risks and complications, which would have permitted more informed choices about use of these products. Court documents refer to companies' legal duty to offer safe and effective mesh devices instead of misleading details.
Other mesh lawsuits allege that manufacturers mislead and failed to warn the FDA, physicians, patients and the general public. Along with complaints about the lack of adequate prior research and testing, failure to identify safe and effective mesh device removal was also cited.
Like many other women who have suffered transvaginal mesh injuries, are you angry that manufacturers did not provide complete information about these products? If you have experienced health complications after trusting these companies to provide safe products, you may be entitled to compensation for your hardships. Contact us to schedule a free, confidential legal consultation.


Designing a dress for Irish dancing is a very tall order – but not one that is unattainable. There are some handy hints and tips you should bear in mind if you want to design a dress that is truly yours and that you can wear for your next feis. And if you're not quite ready to get to that stage yet, we've got plenty of other ideas and tips for you too.
Designing your own dress is a tall order and one you might want to save for later on. But you still need a dress for your first feis so it's best to head straight for a dance store that sells such items.
You will usually find they stock a range of brand new dresses as well as used ones, so you get a good choice of dresses to choose from. When selecting a new dress consider which colours will best suit you – it can make all the difference to the finished result.
What about used Irish dancing dresses?
If you are just starting out and still getting some experience in Irish dancing, you may be looking for a cheaper dress. In this case a used dress could be a good option. They are indeed cheaper and you could end up with a few used dresses for the same amount you might spend on just one or two new ones.
This is the ultimate step. If you want to be sure no one else has the same design of dress that you do, you should have a go at designing your own dress. It is important to think in practical terms as well as attractive ones. You want your dress to look good but you also want it to feel good while wearing it. Remember you need to have a certain amount of movement in order to dance properly.
It's also a good idea to take some inspiration from existing dresses you see. Don't copy any of them – after all you want something unique – but see if any of them trigger some worthwhile ideas for your own design.
Unless you happen to have a mum who is a superb dressmaker, or you know another relative who has the same excellent skills in this department, you'll have to find a dressmaker who can turn your ideas into reality.
Ideally you want someone who is situated fairly close to where you live and also has experience in creating Irish dancing dresses. Needless to say they must be designed in such a way to be comfortable as well as giving you the freedom of movement you need to dance. If you find an experienced dressmaker who understands these elements, you will be more likely to get the exact result you want.
If you search online you will undoubtedly find a whole host of suitable dressmakers you can find out more about.


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Mining industry warned to brace for more aboriginal protests
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TORONTO – The mining industry should steel itself for increasingly frequent protests and blockades linked with unresolved aboriginal land claims in Canada, a prospectors conference heard Tuesday.
More aboriginal communities will be seeking to block mining exploration and development, pending settlements of their backlogged land claims, warned Hans Matthews, of the Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association.
He spoke at a session during a four-day convention organized by the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada.
Matthews, a proponent of aboriginal participation in mining, predicted there will be three or four more cases per year like the fierce dispute that remains unresolved at Big Trout Lake, near Thunder Bay, Ont.
The Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation (KI First Nation) shut down exploration efforts by Platinex Inc. (TSEV:PTX) with a blockade and then interim court injunction last year.
"The case seeks to strike out the entire Mining Act as unconstitutional," Kate Kempton, a lawyer representing the KI First Nation, arguing the act doesn't recognize inherent aboriginal land rights.
Companies who don't respect inherent aboriginal land rights on non-treaty Crown land, "will be met with protests and blockades," Kempton warned.
Kempton cited a federal Supreme Court ruling stating aboriginal people are entitled to be consulted when mining is considered on Crown land covered by a claim.
The irony, junior mining companies say, is that the colossal failure of governments to settle land claims promptly is curbing mine exploration and development, which would create jobs in on poverty-stricken reserves.
"`We really believe the mining industry is the solution to poverty in the Far North," Don Bubar, of Avalon Ventures Ltd. (TSXV:AVL) told delegates at the annual prospectors convention, which has drawn 16,000 industry players from around the world.
Meanwhile, as Canada's 1,000 outstanding land claims remain unsettled, Canadian companies struggle to supply overseas markets hungry for commodities.
"`We're finding ourselves as the ham in the sandwich between the First Nations and the federal government," said Neal Smitheman, a lawyer representing Platinex, which believes it has found a major chromium deposit at Big Trout Lake.
"We need to find out if there's anything there and hopefully develop it in a way that will benefit everyone."
Meanwhile, a striking contrast to the KI First Nation approach was evident among aboriginal leaders involved in successful mining projects in the Northwest Terroritories, the United States and Auastralia, who also spoke at the session.
The Tlicho First Nation, near Yellowknife, N.W.T., employs nearly 400 people providing camp services to three diamond mines – Ekati, Diavik, and Snap Lake.
Now the Dene community of 4,000 is working with Fortune Minerals Ltd., (TSX: FT) on its proposed NICO gold-cobalt-bismuth project.
Other proposed operations include the Gahcho Kue diamond project and the Tyhee gold project.
Tlicho has established 25 joint-venture companies in construction, engineering as well as air and road transport and other services.
"We're always looking for new opportunities, every minute," said Ted Blondin, of the BehCho Ko Development Corp.
Another highly successful joint venture featured Tuesday was Teck Cominco's (TSE:TCK) Red Dog mine in Alaska, where about 60 per cent of operations staff are aboriginal.
Teck Cominco also spends $1.5 million on skills training in the region, and is educating aboriginal residents so they can join management ranks.
The prospectors conference wraps up Wednesday.


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Monsoon is a magical & dreamy season. But it does need a little preparation from our end to enjoy it fully. I had just settled back with cup of hot tea after having shopped around that afternoon to get my wardrobe monsoon ready! The first mild showers had announced the arrival of the heavy monsoon season. Water resistant footwear, clothes, a cute umbrella & a few knick-knacks later, I was ready for the cold showers :). And then I saw it. A few damp patches all across the ceiling of my living room area...the place where we have dinner as a family, the space where we receive guests, the space that I am extremely proud of!!!! As I slowly walked room to room, I could not believe the sights before me. One wall in the bedroom was damp to my touch and there were a few fine cracks. The study area too required some urgent attention due to seepage as we reside on the top floor of the building & quiet often rain water gets accumulated on rooftops.
Realization hit me slowly that just like my wardrobe my home needs to be water-proofed too. I started reading about leaking roofs and water seepage in the walls of houses. I was worried to note that if left unattended, water seepage in monsoons may develop black spots around the seepage area and cause health hazards. The rains along with their soft pitter-patter sounds bring moisture & dampness into our homes. I started frantically researching about how to keep my home dry, clean and safe during the monsoons.
The answer came to me when Dr. Fixit & Roff India from the house of Pidilite invited me to an interesting event to experience "Readiness for Monsoon" and what needs to be done for an ideal home environment. I was more than happy to be a part as by now I knew that it was imperative to protect my home from seepages, cracks and dampness by waterproofing it and avoid spoiling the beauty of my dream abode.
The event started off with a warm welcome of all the participants and by sharing the idea of a happy home for one & all along with launch of the happy homes blog.
We also played a couple of games to make our meet interesting- building blocks to make the tallest structure (having a strong base was the intent here) and a jigsaw puzzle.
Epoxy Grout, a solution for filling joints between the tiles is oil and stain resistant and is Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) approved. Available in 22 colors, it is quite economical at ₹ 600 per kg. A demo was also shown about how easy it is to clean up. It's anti fungal and crack proof and has a permanent colour that never fades or blackens.
A fun activity where we matched pictures of household problems with the applicable Pidilite product was informative. The Pidilite company spokesperson took a quick look at the pictures & offered his inputs. He then introduced us to few more products and emphasized on the fact how the products are named based on the problem, such as Dampguard for internal dampness, Crack-x-paste for fixing cracked walls & another useful product, URP- universal repair product.
A Q&A round with him was insightful & he admitted that Indian market is not yet into using DIY products but he is hopeful that the scenario will change. A quick fact to note was that a team of 10 people provide home care solutions and services...a perfect way to enjoy stress free monsoons!
I returned home smiling and felt that with products like these #HappyHomesInMonsoon is not a dream but a possibility with Pidilite.
I wanted to get rid of sogginess and seepage that is the main cause of the growth of mold and moss. I thought that it would be worthwhile to learn about dampness removal techniques, so I visited a blog read more about it. It helped me to overcome all confusions, and call the waterproofing specialist immediately.


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Teacher - Special Needs
We asked Padraig Parle from Department of Education and Skills to give some advice for people considering this job:
It is essential to be a very patient and organised person. Also you must have a sense of humour, be easy going and not take yourself too seriously.
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Brian Kelly, Science Entrepreneur
Brian is an Entrepreneur who setup his own business from ideas he encountered as a PHD student in UCD. After completing a general Science degree in UCD, he chose to pursue a PHD within the Chemistry dept, with aspirations for a career in the Pharma Chemical sector. His company, Celtic Catalysts, currently employs 17 staff and provides the Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical industries with pioneering chemistry for asymmetric synthesis.
Ask me your
first question!
What were the main 'career decision' milestones in your life so far?
The first main decision was after my Leaving Cert and deciding (a) whether to go to college and (b) what to study there. I decided to study Science in UCD - I had considered doing Medicine or English because I was really unsure of what I "wanted to be when I grew up"
I thought that Science would give me a broad base from which I could specialise in the future without having to pigeon-hole myself at age 17. Once in College I really enjoyed studying chemistry and so I majored in this subject.
The next main decision was towards the end of the 4 years of my BSc degree and whether or not to look for a job, or to study another discipline (at this stage, whilst still vaguely interested in English and Medicine I had also become quite interested in Psychology) or whether to go on and do a PhD.
The course of action I ended up taking was informed in part by the fact that I was sick of doing exams. Another factor was that most career paths within the Pharma & Chemical industry in Ireland were helped by having a PhD.
Lastly (and possibly the biggest factor) was that I had really enjoyed doing one of my final year projects within one particular research group in the Chemistry Department - they were a really fun bunch of people! So ultimately my decision was to stay on after completing my degree and pursue a PhD within this group.
The next big milestone came in the middle of my doctoral work when I had an idea to start a company based on commercialising the outputs of the sort of research I was engaged in. However, I still had two years to go to complete the PhD, so the idea went on the back-burner for a while until such time as I could focus on getting a company off the ground - i.e. when the PhD was finished.
Who are the people who most influenced your career direction?
My main influences were my parents who had always encouraged me to do something I was interested in - rather than doing something which I thought might lead to a job which was well paid.
They used to always tell me that there's no point in earning all the money in the world if you are unhappy in what you're doing. This STRONGLY influenced me, and to this day if I could give anyone a piece of career advice it would be to pursue a career in something that interests YOU - not to do something just because your parents wish it for you or because you "got the points for it"!
Another big influence later on in my career was my circle of friends. I had a number of close friends who started their own businesses (to varying degrees of success) but they were all incredibly supportive of my efforts to get the company going and to lend advice, encouragement and words of wisdom when I needed them most.
How did you go about getting your current job?
I started my own company, Celtic Catalysts
Describe a typical day?
My day in the office typically starts at about 08.30 and ends about 18.00 The activities of the day generally fall into one of 3 categories
(i) Planning
(ii) Reporting and
(iii) Problem solving.
Typically the day involves lots of meetings - these can range from meetings with other members of the management team, to meeting with investors, existing and potential customers, lawyers, accountants and bank managers.
Generally speaking these meetings revolve around getting and providing updates on the progress of the Company compared against the objectives set out in the Company's business plan. Often times these meetings will inform the next iteration of the business plan itself and the strategies the Company must employ to achieve these objectives.
During busy periods I would often take work home in the evening and at weekends - but as I said earlier I am getting better at achieving a proper work/life balance.
What are the main tasks and responsibilities?
The role of the CEO is multi-faceted. I am tasked with providing leadership and a vision for the company and to establish sound principles of management to enable the company to fulfill this vision. This requires me to have familiarity with all aspects of the business and manage these functions and resolve any conflict which arises.
I am required to be the voice of the company to shareholders, press, customers and suppliers. I have to set targets for the company and ensure that these are met. I am required to plan and manage all strategic, regulatory and legal issues within the company.
Finally, I have to report regularly and clearly to the Board of Directors of the Company and appraise them of the Company's progress and plans.
What are the main challenges?
We are a small company and we need to be able to react quickly to survive in a challenging and competitive commercial environment. From a personal perspective this means constantly ensuring that all the team "are singing from the same hymn sheet" and that everyone is focused on fully realising the commercial opportunity which presents itself at the time.
This can be challenging particularly in a research based company where sometimes ruthless decisions have to made with respect to dropping certain lines of experimental investigation.
What's cool?
The coolest thing is working with such a fantastic, hard-working, enthusiastic, energetic and intelligent team. We are a small company, based in Ireland and we are performing truly world-class research which will have a significant positive impact on the bottom line of many of the major pharmaceutical companies who we list as our customers.
Another cool thing is the nature of the work we do constantly changes in that we are always working on new projects with new customers which keep us challenged and excited.
What's not so cool?
For me personally, the long hours sometimes take their toll - I need to constantly remind myself to get the work-life balance correct.
What particular skills do you bring to your workplace?
Having a scientific background has definitely helped me. I think it is always easy for a scientist to enter the commercial world than a commercial person to enter the scientific world.
Having this background enables me to get a good overview of the company and see where and how everything fits together. This really enables me to plan the company strategy in the most effective way possible.
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
I did the following subjects for my Leaving Cert: Irish, English, Maths, French, Physics, Chemistry, Accounting and Applied Maths.
When choosing my subjects in 5th year in School I deliberately ensured that I did at least one business and one science subject because this gave me more flexibility in my choice of courses. I would recommend this strategy - particularly for those who aren't sure what they wish to study in college.
What is your education to date?
Inter Cert (Junior Cert)
Leaving Cert,
BSc, - UCD
PhD (Chemistry) - UCD
What aspects of your education have proven most important for your job?
The most relevant part of my education has been my PhD in Chemistry. Without it, I wouldn't have been in a position to spot the opportunity in the market in which my company now operates.
What have been the most rewarding events in your career so far?
1. Setting up the first chemical company in Ireland that does proper world-class research.
2. Setting up a company which currently employs 17 people and is set for further expansion.
What personal qualities do you have that helps you in your career?
I think in order to get a company off the ground you need to have tenacity, ambition and patience. I have found that things always tend to take longer than you initially expect or would like. You also need to be willing to work hard (often without getting paid in the early stages). You need to be willing and able to learn and at the same time to realise that you can't do everything yourself. Therefore you also need to know when and how to look for help.
I'm already doing it!
Does your job allow you to have a lifestyle you are happy with?
My job does allow me have a lifestyle I am happy with, although being honest I sometimes struggle with getting the work/life balance right - but I am getting better!
Starting a company can be stressful and frustrating at times but equally at other times it can be exhilarating and rewarding. The stresses arise particularly in the early stages of the company's development when there is no money coming in and you are living from week to week and wondering whether or not you will have enough money to pay yourself and your staff.
Work is often brought home and can constantly be on your mind and there is very little sense of job security. At times you become "married to the job"! Needless to say, this can also be stressful and frustrating for your nearest and dearest.
On the flip-side the rewards come in the shape of satisfaction at seeing something which at one stage was just an idea, becoming a real, tangible and viable company. Also, from the perspective of having studied a scientific discipline I find it enriching to be constantly exposed to a whole range of new experiences and learning a new skillset in the commercial arena.
What advice would you give to someone considering this job?
Go for it! But realise that its not going to be easy and things take time and there are LOTS of sacrifices to make. Also make sure you learn from your mistakes - because you will make them. It is really only a mistake if you don't learn from it.
What are the three most important personal characteristics required for the job?
What is your favourite music?
I like all kinds of music.
What is your favourite film?
Joint favourites: Trading Places and Dead Poets' Society
What is your pet hate at work?
Speculative calls from bad sales people
What is your star sign?
Have you undertaken, or do you plan to undertake any further training as part of your job?
My job involves me constantly learning. This is both in terms of formal courses (mostly day-long seminars etc) as well as informally as I build up experience through the daily carrying out of my job.
What kinds of work experience would provide a good background for this position?
Management and responsibility of any description.
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Which is troubling to many university and local leaders, including members of the alumni association, who have threatened to cut off major funding contributions to the university if the situation isn't handled immediately. "This latest action was one of indecisiveness that does not help the university moving forward with such uncertainty at the helm," says one alumnus and board member, who wished to remain anonymous based on the sensitivity of the situation and future board votes regarding Wilson's contract.
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"Carl was a man's man, someone respected in the African American communities for his work on behalf of the common man, but also in many white communities throughout Maryland – for his reserved and tactical way of dealing with issues that helped many effectively deal with issues facing blacks in Maryland," says one former colleague. Snowden, who made his mark in civil rights and local politics in the one area of Maryland that has the richest history of the enslavement of blacks, Annapolis; has a long and storied career of public service from his days as a city councilman to his grassroots and political organizing work on behalf of some of Maryland's most prominent elected officials. And he may not be done yet?
Offering up his resignation for the position he currently holds, Director of the Office of Civil Rights, only opens the door for future political aspirations Snowden may have his eye on, according to sources close to the civil rights icon. The subject of a reported political 'hit list', created by current Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold (R), Snowden was also targeted by police in a string of arrests ranging from drunken driving and his latest conviction for the possession of marijuana – that caused many local leaders to scratch their heads.
"I can understand his bouts with alcohol and driving, which I believe is a devil he needs to tackle head on, but to get stopped by Baltimore City police, in Druid Hill Park of all places, for no apparent reason or probable cause, makes many wonder if that arrest came based on his threats to sue Anne Arundel County after he found out he became a target of the county executive with information that may have been illegally obtained," questioned Louis.
Louis says he is in no way condemning law enforcement for doing their jobs, nor is he holding Snowden to a higher standard or believes he should be 'above the law'; yet, to have an Annapolis resident in Baltimore City's 'forgotten park', that reportedly has more drug dealing and usage, prostitution and gang meetings happening on a daily basis than anywhere in the region, it seems strange police – who are usually never a presence in that park – would all of a sudden pull up Snowden and his companion out of the host of cars that were present that day?
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INSIDE AGNES
Sundays 12 January, 9 February and 8 March 2020
Musical performance, tea, and insider art talks
Etherington House
Spencer Evans and Doug Stewart
Instigated and organized by dedicated member volunteers, INSIDE AGNES is a popular, informal community engagement program featuring musical performance, tea, and insider art presentations by gallery staff and special guests. Join us this winter: INSIDE AGNES is free and all are welcome.
Clare Miller is established internationally as a steadfast sensitive collaborative artist. She appreciates diverse relationships with the Kingston Symphony, Dan School of Drama and Music at Queen's University, a four-hand partnership with Valery Lloyd-Watts, and collaborations with numerous soloists, choirs, music theatre groups and opera companies across the globe.
Masaya Morita is a grade 12 student at Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute (LCVI). He started playing the violin when he was 2 and turned to the clarinet when he was 14. He is a principal clarinetist in the Kingston Youth Orchestra and is playing in the Queen's University winds ensemble. Masaya takes private lessons with Kornel Wolak, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Queen's University.
Following tea, at 3 pm, Heather Parker, Associate Curator, Academic Outreach will speak about the growing academic outreach program, including a new initiative to partner with the School of Medicine in training students observational skills and empathy. Through an extended program, medical students will visit Agnes Etherington Art Centre many times over the course of the Winter semester to learn art making and visual analysis. This new partnership will be also be producing innovative research on art in interdisciplinary education.
For over twenty-five years, Spencer Evans has been performing on the piano, clarinet, vocals and accordion. He has played from Bermuda to Bosnia, New Orleans to the North Pole, has recorded and toured with Sarah Harmer, The Cowboy Junkies, and Pat Temple, and has performed with Jeff Healey, Dan Aykroyd, Willie P. Bennett, Jack Mahieu and Toronto's Swing Gang, among countless others. Spencer has appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, CBC Radio's The Vinyl Café with Stuart McLean, MUCHmusic and CMT. A resident of Kingston for many years, he has played with numerous local bands such as Bloom, Pico de Gallo, Ghetto Xpress, Funky Frenz, The River Cats and various jazzy combos and is in great demand as a soloist.
Spencer Evans and Doug Stewart play a mix of classic tunes by Antonio Carlos Jobim, the Beatles, Gilberto,and Jazz standards, with Evans on clarinet and Stewart on acoustic guitar, in a predominantly Bossa style.
Following tea, at 3pm, enjoy an insider art talk with Charlotte Gagnier, Program Assistant. Student docents have long held an important role at Agnes, leading educational school programs for elementary and high school students. Charlotte Gagnier will discuss the history of the student docent program at Agnes and offer a glimpse into the process of developing our most recent school program Art Quest.
The Kingston Choral Society Ensemble Singers is an a capella chamber group comprised of a rotating selection of singers from the Kingston Choral Society, a renowned mixed-voice choir performing masterworks and contemporary music. In 2019–2020 the KCS offers music lovers another season of diverse and exciting choral music, including selections from the Bach B minor Mass, lively music from the traditional Proms repertoire and a four-hand version of Brahms' profoundly moving Requiem, performed in a new English translation, accompanied by Clare Miller and Emily McPherson.
Following tea, at 3 pm, enjoy and insider art talk with Shannon Brown, Program Coordinator. Since an encounter with a Rothko painting at the Guggenheim Museum she has gone on to research the relatively mysterious Stendhal Syndrome and other emotional reactions to great works of art. Join her for a special INSIDE AGNES and make sure you bring your tissues.
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The Trump administration could deploy National Guard troops as part of a security crackdown at the U.S.-Mexico border as soon as tonight, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said on Wednesday, but she had no real answers to give about how many National Guard members would be deployed, for what length of time, and why the issue has become so urgent.
Nielsen confirmed in the White House press briefing that President Trump is working with border state governors to facilitate "immediate" deployment of troops. Trump has for days railed against the "caravan" of immigrants, mostly from Honduras, fleeing gang violence in Central America through Mexico.
But the Homeland Security secretary, who repeatedly emphasized the "urgency" of these deployments as an "national security" issue, wasn't able to answer questions about the scope, cost, or duration of the troops' border deployment. Asked for a ballpark estimation of how this Trump's directive would compare to former President George W. Bush deploying 6,000 members of the National Guard to assist Border Patrol agents at a cost of $1.2 billionc *(President Obama also sent 1,200 troops to the border) Nielsen only said, "It will be strong" and that "as many [troops] as needed to fill the gaps that exist" would be sent.
I think, you know, I would say that the numbers continue to increase. April traditionally is a month in which we see more folks crossing the border without a legal right to do so. So, partly it's modeling. Partly it's anticipating. We are seeing more and more advertising very unfortunately by the traffickers and smugglers to our south, specific to how to get around our system and enter our country and stay. We have documented cases of 'borrowing' children, appearing at the border as a family unit in a fraudulent way, so why today not yesterday, tomorrow? Today, today is the day. Today is the day we want to start this process.
Just after the briefing concluded, Attorney General Jeff Sessions put out a statement directly tying Trump's order to the "caravan," saying that, after media reports on the immigrant groups, "The president was clear that this caravan needed to be stopped before it arrived at our southern border." Sessions also cited "media outlets" reporting on the "caravan," again leaving open the question of whether what could be a major deployment of troops all started because of something Sean Hannity said.


Learn what you should do if you are the victim of a hit-and-run.
An accident is deemed a hit-and-run any time an involved driver leaves the scene of the accident. Unfortunately, these types of accidents can happen so quickly that you may not have a chance to respond. This is why it's important to know what to do if faced with a hit-and-run. Here's how you should handle the situation.
While it might be tempting to chase after the driver, it's simply not safe. Chasing after another driver will likely result in unsafe driving behaviors, placing yourself and other innocent parties at risk. Additionally, the driver you are pursuing might be dangerous. Instead, if you get into a hit-and-run, you should safely pull off the road and check the wellness of your passengers.
Even if you don't feel that you have anything to report, it's important to call the police. Having a police report on record will help your insurance claims process go more smoothly. When the police arrive at the scene, explain what happened but leave the authorities to handle things from there. Do your best to let the officer assess the situation without interfering, assigning blame, or admitting fault.
After an accident, you will likely feel scattered and flustered. However, do your best to calm down and try to remember as many details of the accident as possible. For instance, try to remember the color of the car, the state on the license plate, and details regarding the other driver's appearance. If you have a passenger, ask what they remember as well. While the details might seem fuzzy and minor, even the smallest details can help your case.
These are some of the things you need to remember after getting into a hit-and-run accident. While there's isn't a lot you can do to prevent from becoming a victim of a hit-and-run, having the right auto insurance can help you protect from any damages or injuries you might suffer as a result. To find the right auto insurance to address your risks, contact us at Pierce Insurance Group. We are ready to assist you with all your coverage needs today.


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The Reason For Our Hope - Part 3: "A Costly Scent"
1. Jesus didn't come just to give us hope, he came to be our hope.
2. Hope that expresses love to God is based on who he is not just what he does.
23 Jesus replied, "Now the time has come for the Son of Man ("Son of Man" is a title Jesus used for himself) to enter into his glory. 24 I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels—a plentiful harvest of new lives. 25 Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who care nothing for their life in this world will keep it for eternity. 26 Anyone who wants to serve me must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me.
3. Is the cost of self-sacrifice worth it?
Have each person share a high and low from this past week.
Jesus came to be our hope, not just give us hope. The circumstances of life will not derail hope that is firmly anchored in Jesus's death, burial, and resurrection.
Choose one or two questions for your group to discuss as time allows.
- Charles Spurgeon said, "The Bible is not the light of the world, it is the light of the Church. However, the world does not read the Bible, the world reads Christians." Talk about the quote – how is the world reading Christians today?
- What is the difference between Jesus giving us hope and Jesus being our hope?
- Pastor Matt talked about a burden on his heart for "people who have walked away from faith for unnecessary reasons, and who have faced or are facing disappointment, discouragement, doubt." How can we come alongside these people in whatever season they are in and help them find a reason for their hope?
- In what ways do people today seek miracles instead of the miracle worker?
Spend 1-2 minutes in silence with these questions then share your thoughts.
Read 2 Corinthians 2:14-15. What is the scent your life offers? Ask Jesus to give you a name.
Is there an area of your life where God is asking you to be an extravagant giver?
Is there a hope you could plant and trust God for the outcome?


Karma is not more than a reward or punishment, it comes as the result of one's thoughts, actions and behaviors.
Karma is concept that all living things must adhere to. If you know about your own karma, then you can use this concept to help improve your own life. You can even apply the knowledge to manifest financial abundance!
So What Exactly Is Karma?
Karma is a concept that is prevalent in many religions, especially in Hinduism. It is the law of cause and effect. The law that binds all of our actions and deeds.
Karma states: what we do will come back to us in the future.
Karma literally means "action" or "deed" in Sanskrit. Karma is created through one's actions. But not all actions create Karma. For Karma to be created, one must intentionally act on something.
For example, if you accidentally do a bad or evil deed, then you are safe from bad karma. You must have intentionally done a bad deed for karma to be created. Thoughtless action will not create good or bad karma.
Good begets good and evil begets evil. Karma is like a storehouse, it stores all the negative and positive things that you've done. Think of this storehouse as your very own karma wealth storage.
Good karma is a record of all the good things that you have done in your life up to this point. The same can be said of bad karma.
Karma is an absolute law that governs the universe. Just as gravity is a law that affects us, so is karma.
Karma works as a balancing force in the universe and it's a force that helps people reap what they sow.
Karma and reincarnation cannot be separated from each other.
Karma and reincarnation are inseparable from one another. Reincarnation plays a major role in reaping the seeds of karma. And all of this has to do with your karma storage or karma wealth.
Karmic wealth is the accumulation of both your good and bad karma because in the end, our good and bad karma is weighed against one another.
If you've accumulated more good karma than bad karma, then you will be reincarnated as a higher being or be reincarnated with a better start in life.
Sadly, the opposite is also true. If your bad karma is greater than the good, then expect to be reincarnated as a lower being, or be reincarnated with bad start in your new life.
Karma is not about vengeance, retribution, or revenge. Karma is a way for us to reach enlightenment. The Law of Karma does not hand out rewards or punishments. It is not a strict teacher who scolds us when we do wrong things.
Karma is simply a way for us to ascend to higher planes. Think of Karma as a pathway or stairway that we can use.
Here are some false ideas people often have about karma.
1) People with good karma are born beautiful, wealthy, and surrounded by good people.
Although it is true that wealth, health, and good looks, can be the result of good karma; it does not necessarily mean that it is true for all cases.
2) It's okay to take advantage of others since I'm wealthy and in a position of power.
That my friend is how you end being reincarnated a lower level. Just because you are in a position of power, does not necessarily mean that you are safe. This attitude would accumulate a lot of bad karma since you'd be affecting many lives.
3) You cannot have good karma if you've done a lot of bad and questionable things in your life.
There is always a chance for changing your ways. You could be a thief, a swindler, or even a murderer; but you can still make up for it by changing your ways and choosing to live a better life.
You can use the concept of karma to improve your finances and live a life of financial abundance.
All you have to do is make good financial decisions for yourself and help other people get their finances straight, too.
Before you can live in financial abundance, and before you can improve your karmic wealth; you first have to get rid of your karmic debt.
There would be people who will always be better off than you. You have to accept that fact in order to avoid bad karma.
Karmic debt is holding you back. In case you didn't know, karmic debt is anything that hinders your financial growth, as well as any bad thoughts and emotions regarding your financial situation.
If you still don't know what these are then I'm going to give you some examples and ways to get rid of them.
1) Debt - Everyone knows that debt is a bad thing. Paying your debt as soon as possible will make it easier for you to make more money in the future. But we're only talking about the material side of things.
By paying off your debts as soon as possible, you are freeing yourself from the worry and stress that debt brings. Worrying and stressing about debt creates bad karma.
2) Jealousy - Some people will always be richer and better off than you. You just have to accept that. Accepting this hard truth will prevent bad karma from accumulating.
3) Being selfish with your money - Being selfish and greedy is a good way to sabotage your success with money. These negative emotions and thoughts generate bad karma that will come back to bite you in the future.
Do you remember the "Parable of Talents"? If you don't give out and circulate your money, then you'll end up with the same amount, or none at all.
Now that you've stopped yourself from generating bad karma, it's time to start creating good karma. Good financial karma will come to reward you in the near future.
1) Be grateful - It all starts with a positive mental attitude. Being upset because you're not swimming in money is a good way to create bad karma. Being grateful that you're not starving on the streets will not only help you realize how well-off you are, but it will also help generate good financial karma.
2) Be charitable - Giving away money for the benefit of others will create good karma for you. It will also help other people in the process. And who knows, the person you helped out today might help you out tomorrow.
3) Accept that you'll be wealthy someday - You already know deep inside that money will come to you someday. All you have to do is keep working toward financial abundance. Thinking otherwise will only create bad karma in the process.
Financial abundance can be attained by increasing your karmic wealth. Do good things about your finances, think good things about your finances, and be good with your finances. That's all there is to it.
If you want to know if your suffering is a result of bad karma, or if it caused by something else, it's best to consult a professional psychic.
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Modesty Blaise: The Murder Frame – Peter O'Donnell & Enric Badia Romero (Titan Books)
For those of you who have never read a Modesty Blaise novel I urge you to get out there and do so now; to my mind, they are what the James Bond novels would have been had Fleming written them in the style of the Connery films at the height of sixties spy goodness: vibrant and colourful and bursting with wit. They were not, of course, Modesty's only incarnation – by far her lesser one in terms of sheer number of adventures (with some crossovers to the books, and vice versa), as manifested in the daily comic strip featured in the pages of the Evening Standard from 1963 until nine years before writer Peter O'Donnell's death in Brighton in 2010. The Murder Frame is Titan's twenty-eighth – yes, twenty-eighth – volume of these adventures, collecting the title story along with Fraser's Story, Tribute Of The Pharoahs and Special Orders, with artwork in all cases by Enric Badia Romero. They date from 1997/8 – the stories themselves about to number in the nineties, and in any other series arguably long past their prime – and yet these are as inventive and rich as ever.
O'Donnell never seemed to tire of Modesty, or if he did never let it show. His request that no new adventures be written after he was gone is, I think, a mark of the regard in which he held her. So here, within this latest collection, we have an as-ever-wonderful gathering of classic murder mystery, internecine strife, desert shenanigans and human slavery, each panel of each story stunningly reproduced in a quality far beyond its original black-and-white newsprint and with a passionate introduction to each by crime writer Rebecca Chance. There's no need to have read Modesty's earlier adventures in any form to enjoy what's on offer here, though for back-story it would certainly enrich the experience, so hell, alongside buying this why not buy some others and do yourself a favour? One of the best characters and best thriller/espionage series ever created, my fervent wish is that O'Donnell hadn't made that particular request for no more adventures upon his death, because I would have loved to play in this sandbox, in doing so probably hoping without hope to be anywhere near as masterful as he. Mike Wild
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