How Well Do You Know Your VBS 2015 Dramatic Facts?
The opening scene of Journey Off the Map was filmed in the hallways of one of the oldest church-affliated schools in the state of Hawaii…and all the extras were real students.
No snails were harmed in the making of Journey Off the Map. The snail in the jar is actually a native fresh-water snail and was returned to water at the end of filming.
The Kato family home in Journey Off the Map is actually that of a local Baptist pastor.
All the images seen on the family TV in Journey Off the Map (even the reflections, smudges and finger-prints) were created in the edit room with special effects. The real TV screen was covered by green colored paper.
The TV newsman in Journey Off the Map is also a news anchor in real life. Can yo guess which market he works in? A. Chicago. B. Nashville. C. Tampa.
Listen carefully to the limo driver in Journey Off the Map. He has just the hint of an accent. Can you guess where he is from? A. Cuba. B. Trinidad. C. Jamaica.
The large Navy ship the kids board and travel in as they Journey Off the Map is actually a famous battleship – the site of the official Japanese WWII surrender. Can you guess the name of the ship? A. USS Arizona. B. USS Missouri. C. USS North Carolina.
The actor who played the Marine Corps colonel in Journey Off the Map is also the director of photography, and the film's editor. He has appeared in several VBS dramas over the years. What was his character's name in Jungle Jaunt? A. Mr. Pibb. B. Mr. O'Neil. C. Mr. McClain.
During the filming of Journey Off the Map, one of these actors was seasick throughout the open-water scenes. Can you guess which one? A. The Colonel. B. Julian. C. Cy. D. The Boat's Driver.
The landscape surrounding this "kids in the water" scene in Journey Off the Map inspired the creation of a famous 60's folk song. Do you know which one? A. Puff the Magic Dragon. B. This Land Is Your Land. C. Across The Wide Missouri.
Most of the crew for Journey Off the Map also create video with a well known Bible teacher. Can you guess who she is from the picture?
The extras playing Navy Seal team members in Journey Off the Map included two boat captains, a safety swimmer and the director.
Check back Thursday for more VBS 2015 Dramatic Facts.
Zip for Kids: Preschool mirrors the same Bible content provided for older kids. And just like Zip for Kids, the preschool component gives teachers options for ways to tell the Bible story each day. One of those options is video.
There are ten Bible Story videos included in Zip for Kids: Preschool, five for the Old Testament and five for New Testament. Each video is stylistically different, giving the teacher variety and flexibility in choosing how to present the Bible story. Check out this example of one of the preschool Bible story videos. Let us know what you think!
Want to see more? Click HERE to see a sample children's Bible story video.
Are you ready for Agency D3?
You may remember back in June when Katie DeCillo gave you a sneak peek at the Agency D3 sets. During that same time, we were shooting the VBS Overview video. Without further ado, the time has come to "release" it to you.
VBS 2014 – Agency D3 Overview Video from LifeWay VBS on Vimeo.
I am really excited about the Biblical content this year. I can't wait to hear all of the stories from around the world of kids discovering, deciding, and defending their faith.
What are you most excited about for VBS 2014?
You never know what you might end up doing here at LifeWay VBS HQ. One day you're just working away and the next thing you know, you're being called in to help out on the video shoot for the Worship Rally dramas. Now our video producer, Lynne, is just about the nicest person you'll ever meet, so when she calls… you come running! But I don't think any of us knew how many people from LifeWay Kids' Ministry actually made it INTO the videos until they came out.
Of course these are all cameo appearances… but I guess you could consider this our collective big screen debut. Be on the lookout for us in the Worship Rally videos this summer. Hope you enjoy this little sneak peek!
James Hargrave's day job is with 1st-2nd grade Sunday School (Bible Teaching for Kids). But it's not uncommon to find this showman, magician, and all-around good guy lending a hand to the VBS team. James really loves VBS!
Richard VanCleave is married to our VBS team leader, Rhonda. He got tapped to play a lawyer, but we won't hold that against him. Richard is actually an area pastor.
Lynne hates being on camera… so SSSHHH!!! Don't tell her we put her picture up. Lynne looks pretty convincing as a boom operator, but she also served as the producer of these videos.
Here was my big break! See me? That's my arm on the far right. Hollywood, here I come! A big thanks to Candace (the Queen of VBS), Landry Holmes (Kids Ministry Publishing managing director), and Jeremy (Kids Ministry graphic designer) for sharing the spotlight with me!
Surprise! There's Gordon, one of our VBS graphic designers. Gordon whipped up the sign he's holding in the picture and somehow ended up on camera when he delivered the sign to the site of the video shoot!
You'll recognize Carol's name from the many VBS products she edits, but her husband and son really earned their keep in a BIG way this year. They are responsible for the amazing toy roller coaster you will see featured in the video. Jeff and James spent TWO whole days constructing the roller coaster together… and still liked each other at the end!
Joyce Frazier's name was mentioned on an earlier slide, but here she is sliding a t-shirt on the grand prize contest winner. I can't tell you any more without spoiling the plot. You'll just have to wait and see what's going on here when you get the DVD!


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Cobalt Aquatics Coral Food is a complete nutrition source for your corals in an easy to feed powder.
Feeding Instructions: For 20 gallon tank - Mix 1 included spoonful into 1/2 cup tank water. Pour in or target feed. Begin with 3 feedings a week and adjust as necessary.
We got some of this as a sample, and now are ordering it. I started using it more just for 'fun' because it was there, but both soft and hard corals seem to love it. As well as the inverts go crazy when it's feeding time. We use it every other day, every 3 days and do a pretty big feeding with it and our growth has been phenomenal.
Im still new to coral and coral feeding but this is the first coral food that i used because my LFS had some. I havent noticed any substantial growth of corals but the fish and filter feeders seem to like it, ive noticed that after i add it to the tank my cave cucumber extends its filter fans and my clams open up and the fish seem to swim around and eat it.


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If you are Building or Renovating You May Need a Builder's Risk Insurance Policy
Vandalism, theft and damages from Mother Nature at a construction site can cause both costly delays and serious expenses. It's even possible to have multiple occurrences during the time it takes to complete a construction project. As a contractor or homeowner who is building or renovating a home or other building, you may need to protect yourself from unnecessary risks.
Why You May Need a Personal Umbrella Insurance Policy for Extra Protection
Accidents can happen at any time to anyone, and if you have a teen driver in your household, you may be especially at risk. As a case in point, on Sept. 10, 2015, an Uber driver's vehicle was hit by a car driven by an 18-year-old girl. He spent five weeks in intensive care and many months more recovering from a traumatic brain injury. Still suffering from memory problems and chronic pain among other symptoms, he can no longer work and has initiated a lawsuit asking for compensation for his losses.
Guide for After a Hurricane Strikes
Generally, more deaths occur after a hurricane than during. People are anxious to get outside and survey the damage and may come into contact with downed power lines or unstable trees, etc. Here are a few guidelines we've put together for after the hurricane:
What is Boat and Yacht Insurance and Who Needs it?
No matter how stressful your life can be, when you're out on your boat it all gets left behind. There's nothing like enjoying fun and adventures with family and friends on the water. Clearly, many people agree, as there are around 12 million registered recreational boating vessels in the United States.
As much joy as boating brings, it's not without risks. Every year in the U.S. there's approximately 42 million dollars in property damages caused by recreational boating accidents. Additionally, boats can be damaged from hurricanes or other extreme weather, from sinking, hitting submerged objects, and fire, to name a few. They can also be stolen, and in fact, 90% of the time it happens while they are sitting on a trailer.
Covering the Risks with Cybersecurity Insurance
For many years, businesses have been protecting themselves with insurance policies such as general liability and workers compensation insurance. So it may come as no surprise that your business needs protection from internet-based risk.
Regardless of best practices, including antivirus and anti-malware software, the frequency of updates and the performance of firewalls, cyber incidents still happen. No matter how much money is spent, even the largest corporations with the most sensitive information remain vulnerable.
Life Insurance for Gay and Lesbian Couples
Revenue Ruling 2013-17 changed the terms "husband and wife" and "spouse" to incorporate same-sex couples for federal tax purposes, although it still excludes civil unions and domestic partnerships. Due to the ruling, financial planning strategies for married gay and lesbian couples has broadened to include life insurance policies.
Eight Great Motorcycle Safety and Protection Tips
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, a time for drivers to remember that they share the road with motorcycles, and riders to remember to make themselves more visible to others.
Motorcycles may account for just 3% of all registered vehicles in the United States, but motorcyclists account for 14% of all traffic fatalities. It is estimated that motorcyclists are 30 times more likely than automobile passengers to die in a crash and 5 times more likely to be injured. Many of those deaths might have been preventable if motorists were more safety minded.

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It is important to say that on 05 September, 1991, Iranian government have singed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). This international convention was also approved by the Islamic Consultative Assembly on 20 February, 1994, and was legislated a domestic law in Iran. According to the article 37 of this treaty , death penalty, long term or life imprisonment sentences without the right to parole for under 18s are banned.


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/* global: UI */
describe( 'the listing pagination', function () {

	jasmine.getFixtures().fixturesPath = '/scripts/tests/spec/javascripts/fixtures';

	var $pagination;
	var data = {
		start: 11,
		end: 20
	};

	describe( 'the pagination events', function () {

		beforeEach( function () {
			loadFixtures( '/listing/pagination-only-fixture.html' );
		} );

		afterEach( function () {
			$pagination = null;
			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._$pagination = null;
		} );

		it( 'should publish a /pagination/url', function () {

			var spy = sinon.spy();
			$.subscribe( '/pagination/url', spy );

			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._publishUrlEvent();

			expect( spy ).toHaveBeenCalled();

		} );

		it( 'should publish an "/pagination/url" event with the correct data', function () {

			var spy = sinon.spy();
			var urlData = {
				url: '/testurl/2',
				hasMore: true
			};
			$.subscribe( '/pagination/url', spy );

			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._publishUrlEvent( urlData );

			expect( spy ).toHaveBeenCalledWith( urlData );

			$.unsubscribe( '/pagination/url', spy );

		} );

	} );

	describe( 'retrieving the pagination HTML', function () {

		beforeEach( function () {
			loadFixtures( '/listing/pagination-only-fixture.html' );
		} );

		afterEach( function () {
			$pagination = null;
			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._$pagination = null;
		} );

		it( 'should make a copy of the pagination HTML', function () {

			$pagination = UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._getPagination();
			expect( $pagination ).toHaveClass( 'js-pagination' );

		} );

		it( 'should only retrieve one copy of the pagination HTML', function () {

			$( '.js-pagination' ).clone().appendTo( '#jasmine-fixtures' );
			$pagination = UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._getPagination();

			expect( $pagination.length ).toEqual( 1 );

		} );

	} );

	describe( 'appending the pagination HTML', function () {

		afterEach( function () {
			$pagination = null;
			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._$pagination = null;
		} );

		beforeEach( function () {
			loadFixtures( '/listing/pagination-only-fixture.html' );
			appendLoadFixtures( '/listing/listing-only-fixture.html' );
			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._getPagination();
		} );

		it( 'should append pagination', function () {

			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._insertPagination();

			expect( $( '.js-pagination' ).length ).toEqual( 2 );

		} );

		it( 'should append the pagination after the last listing', function () {

			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._insertPagination();

			$pagination = UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._getPagination();

			expect( $pagination.nextAll().length ).toEqual( 0 );

		} );

		it( 'should not remove the other pagination when appending a new one', function () {

			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._insertPagination();

			var $firstPagination = $( '.js-pagination' ).first();
			expect( $firstPagination.find( '.js-pagination-start' ) ).toHaveText( '1' );

		} );

	} );

	describe( 'updating the pagination HTML', function () {

		beforeEach( function () {
			loadFixtures( '/listing/pagination-only-fixture.html' );
		} );

		afterEach( function () {
			$pagination = null;
			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._$pagination = null;
		} );

		it( 'should update the start value correctly', function () {

			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._getPagination();
			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._updateValues( data );

			expect( UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._$pagination.find( '.js-pagination-start' ) ).toHaveText( '11' );

		} );

		it( 'should update the end value correctly', function () {

			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._getPagination();
			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._updateValues( data );

			expect( UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._$pagination.find( '.js-pagination-end' ) ).toHaveText( '20' );

		} );

		it( 'it should update the next page correctly', function () {

			var $nextSelected;
			var url = '/testurl/2';

			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._updateSelected();
			$nextSelected = $( '.js-pagination-pages' ).find( '[href="' + url + '"]' );

			expect( $nextSelected ).toHaveClass( 'is-selected' );

		} );

		it( 'it should update the page number correctly', function () {

			var pageNumber;
			var newPage = 2;
			var $pages = $( '.js-pagination-pages' );
			var $selected = $pages.find( '.is-selected' ).removeClass( 'is-selected' );
			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._getPagination();

			$selected.closest( 'li' ).next( 'li' ).find( 'a' ).addClass( 'is-selected' );

			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._updatePageNumber();
			pageNumber = parseInt( UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._$pagination.find( '.js-pagination-page-number' ).text(), 10 );

			expect( pageNumber ).toEqual( newPage );

		} );

		it( 'it should remove the "is-selected" class from the previous page correctly', function () {

			var $selected;

			$selected = $( '.js-pagination-pages' ).find( 'is-selected' );
			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._updateSelected();

			expect( $selected ).not.toHaveClass( 'is-selected' );

		} );

	} );

	describe( 'generating data', function () {

		beforeEach( function () {
			loadFixtures( '/listing/pagination-only-fixture.html' );
		} );

		afterEach( function () {
			$pagination = null;
			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._$pagination = null;
		} );

		it( 'should generate the correct next page url', function () {
			var url = '/testurl/2';

			var nextPage = UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._getNextPageUrl();

			expect( nextPage ).toContain( url );

		} );

		it( 'should return true if there are more results to show', function () {

			var hasMore = UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._hasMoreResults();

			expect( hasMore ).toBeTruthy();

		} );

		it( 'should return false if there are no more results to show', function () {

			var $pages = $( '.js-pagination-pages' );

			$pages.find( '.is-selected' ).removeClass( 'is-selected' );
			$pages.find( 'li' ).last().prev().find( 'a' ).addClass( 'is-selected' );

			var hasMore = UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._hasMoreResults();

			expect( hasMore ).toBeFalsy();

		} );

	} );

	describe( 'the rewriting of the pagination urls', function () {

		beforeEach( function () {
			loadFixtures( '/listing/pagination-with-url-fixture.html' );
		} );

		afterEach( function () {
			$pagination = null;
			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._$pagination = null;
		} );

		it( 'should determine the correct page size of the pagination', function () {

			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._getPagination();
			var pageSize = UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._getPageSize();

			expect( pageSize ).toEqual( 10 );

		} );

		it( 'should determine the page number from the url correctly', function () {

			var href = 'http://tbpc13-pc.terabyte.co.nz/where-to-stay?PageNumber=3#results';

			var pageNumber = UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._getPageNumberFromUrl( href );

			expect( pageNumber ).toEqual( '3' );
		} );

		it( 'should work out the correct starting point for the next listing url', function () {

			var href = 'http://tbpc13-pc.terabyte.co.nz/where-to-stay?PageNumber=3#results';
			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._getPagination();

			var pageNumber = UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._getPageNumberFromUrl( href );
			var nextPageStartingPoint = UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._getNextStartingPoint( pageNumber );

			expect( nextPageStartingPoint ).toEqual( 21 );
		} );

		it( 'should create the new url correctly', function () {

			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._getPagination();

			var oldUrl = 'http://tbpc13-pc.terabyte.co.nz/where-to-stay?PageNumber=5#results';
			var newUrl = '/base/services/InfiniteOperatorListing/1135/41/10';

			var modifiedUrl = UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._getNewUrl( oldUrl );

			expect( newUrl ).toEqual( modifiedUrl );

		} );

		xit( 'should determine the correctly create a new url depending on the page number', function () {

			UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._getPagination();
			var pageSize = UI.InfiniteScroll.Pagination._getPageSize();

			expect( pageSize ).toEqual( 10 );

		} );

	} );

} );

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Q: getting openssl error running on iron.io I get the following error when trying to run a worker on iron.io:
http.rb:920:in `connect': SSL_connect returned=1 errno=0 state=SSLv3 read server hello A: sslv3 alert handshake failure (OpenSSL::SSL::SSLError)

The ruby file that makes the outbound restclient POST to the server works when I run it locally  as well as on heroku.
So I know that it is possible to make the call without the error.
I didn't have the problem before, but now started getting it, but not sure how to fix it given that I am running off of the same gems and ruby environment 2.1.0.

A: If you are using rest-client gem, here is the issue.
Solution from github ticket:
res = RestClient::Request.execute :method => :post, :url => url, :ssl_version => 'SSLv23'

or
:ssl_version => 'TLSv1'

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Domingas Leonor da Silva (Cuiabá, 1954), também conhecida como Dona Domingas ou Dominguinhas, é uma artesã, produtora cultural e dançarina brasileira"Cuiabá é tudo para mim". Ministério da Cultura, 8 de abril de 2014.

Nasceu no bairro de São Gonçalo, em Cuiabá. Foi a primeira mulher a tocar tamborim nas festas folclóricas da região, quebrando o domínio exercido pelos homens. Fundou o grupo de dança Flor Ribeirinha, para divulgar e promover a dança do siriri, além de outras formas tradicionais do Mato Grosso, como o rasqueado e o boi à serra.

Aprendeu artesanato em barro com a mãe, índia coxiponé. Além de criar diversos objetos e utensílios, usa a técnica como forma de terapia nos Centros de Atenção Psicossocial de Cuiabá.

Presidiu a Associação de Moradores de São Gonçalo, a Associação de Mães da comunidade e a Associação de Ceramistas.

Artesãos do Brasil

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How describe measurement of a thesis project?
As I continue down the path of "no surprises" in Master's level writing expectations, I encourage you to go back to the live chats and focus on the analytical writing items on the chart.
Why does Dr. Harwood push us to write analytically??
Great question—glad you asked!! Cutting and pasting work from a source is not a skill in graduate-level skill. Read and repeat is not a graduate level skill. Using references from websites that are not peer-reviewed literature or written by subject matter experts (thus you need to know who wrote the article)---is not a graduate level skill. So let me add clarity to what this process.
Teachable Moment 1: Finding 2 or 3 references per topic and writing about the trend you see in the writing; using one reference to argue the validity of another; developing the case for the point you are making by following the items in the "critical writing" column---these are examples of graduate level writing----This is also the key to writing great project plans during the various scenario risk mitigation phases—the rationale for scoping the project or analyzing the probability theories and data.
Teachable Moment 2: If you only write what the syllabus question says then you have met the minimum requirements of the paper—translation a "C" at best. It is key that you look at the rubric (posted in the assignment materials)---this is what we as faculty use to guide our marking of your paper.
Teachable Moment 3: Just as my coaching posts are frequent and help clarify expectations….. my grading feedback is a combination of evaluation and coaching. Why? To give you examples of how to improve your work!! If you are chasing a grade versus increasing depth of learning---I would suggest at this point in your career---you are chasing the wrong outcome.
Teachable Moment 4: Before you tell me you are an "A" student and I am the only professor who has these high expectations or who has ever not "given" you an "A"—ok I believe you. Before you tell me that you worked hard on the assignment paper and deserve an "A"---I will believe you worked hard on the assignment…but just as in project — activity that does not align with expected results does not lead to project success---graduate level expectations as I will continue to reinforce and as outlined in scoring the rubric does yield higher scores.
NOTE: In 20 years as a consultant to large corporations, government agencies, start-up ventures, and leadership/ management coaching…no one has ever hired me because of my GPA—actually no one has ever even asked about my grades---they hire me because of my skills, knowledge, abilities, capabilities, and results …..and if they believe I can have value to their organization or personal career.
NOTE: Proactive questions either in the forums are key if you are not clear. I am always happy to clarify the "hows" and "whys".
The document should explain how the data are to be used, how they support measuring the current status of the issue, and the end condition of the issue once it is resolved. The document should include analysis and synthesis of the data found in your secondary sources from the database. Additionally, you will need to discuss the findings in detail.
The design of your research should now be completed, and you are ready to identify the data that were collected in support of the issue. This is a key step in the research process and should result in meaningful, measurable, and useful information that you will use for the purpose of synthesizing your data to align with your research outcomes. Proper execution of your research plan will play a large role in the success of your project.
For this assignment, you will continue your work on the project with the data analysis phase. You will also discuss the research findings in detail.
Update the Management Research document title page with the new date and project name.
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Discussion 1: What About Focus Groups?


From beginnings as a member of iconic Australian sketch group Castanet Club and the 1991 cult film of the same name, Mikey Robins has gone on to become one of Australia's most beloved and sought after entertainers.
Spanning a career in radio, television and stand up, his clever observations, quick one-liners and brilliant, biting banter have brought him national acclaim and contributed to a long list of highlights, including ABC radio, Vega and Triple M's Merrick… and Australia (with Merrick Watts), and is currently a regular co-host on Studio 10, Today Extra and Sunday Jury on Channel Nine's TODAY show. He has also enjoyed recent appearances on You Have Been Watching and regular guest spots on Sunrise, Spicks and Specks and The Fat.
In 2013, Mikey was given the honour of being invited to be Master of Ceremonies at His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet's public talk at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.
He has also co-written books Three Beers, a Chinese Meal (both with Helen Razor) and Big Man's World (with Tony Squires and The Sandman) as well as contributing columns for The Daily Telegraph, GQ and Men's Style, in which he recounted his experience entertaining the troops in Afghanistan.
Mikey was absolutely hysterical and his presence was thoroughly enjoyed by all. He was a really great guy and I am very happy to have had him as part of our night.


Event Description: Join us at Pottery Northwest to hear 2017 Jean Griffith Fellowship Artist, Jan McKeachie Johnston and Randy Johnston speak about their process and work. Jan and Randy will be working at Pottery Northwest for the month of February. We are pleased to offer them both the 2017 Jean Griffith Fellowship.
Randy Johnston has been working in ceramics in his Wisconsin studio for more than thirty five years. He is recognized internationally as an artist who has pursued functional expression and brought a fresh aesthetic vision to contemporary form, and for his many contributions to the development of wood kiln technology in the United States. He is currently a professor at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls, where he teaches ceramics and drawing.
His work is exhibited internationally and he is the recipient of numerous awards including the Bush Artist Fellowship granted by the Bush foundation in Minnesota and two Visual Artist Fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts. Johnston received his MFA from Southern Illinois University and a BFA in Studio Arts from the University of Minnesota where he studied with Warren MacKenzie. He also studied in Japan at the pottery of Shimaoka Tatsuzo who was a student of Shoji Hamada.
Johnston has presented hundreds of lectures and guest artist presentations worldwide. He has work in the permanent collections of the Minneapolis Art Institute, Boston Museum of fine Arts, Los Angeles County Museum, Nelson Aitkins Museum and numerous International Public and Private collections.


Many ward 6 residents call me: "Councillor without Portfolio"
This bylaw was created to allow citizens the ability to hold an event in a business that was not zoned as a banquet hall/restaurant. This bylaw eliminates the many layers of red tape, time and finances that otherwise would occur.
Instrumental in coaching Ward 6 residents in removing an unnecessary bus stop, and eventual improvement of route via successful delegations from many Ward 6 residents.
Successful on negotiating a compromise with HydroOne, Mayor Goldring, MPP Eleanor McMahon, MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris from removing trees, bushes, and overall trimming back of vegetation from the Hydro corridors that were unnecessarily on the chopping block. A large number of Ward 6 residents contacted me to help them with this issue. We met… discussed, worked a plan, and organized to achieve a solution. Everyone was happy!
Pinemeadow Park had lost its splash pad due to confusion and technical issues and that it was not going to be replaced. The issue bounced around and fingers were being pointed that cables were accidently cut, etc. (Bell structure corner of Pinemeadow) Resident issues were not resolved to their satisfaction.
The City sent out their electrician inspectors who did their investigation and concluded that the electrical cables did not meet code and power cannot be reinstated. Residents in the area were not very pleased….and wanted direct answers. I was notified by Ward 6 residents and went to work on it the next day.
Here is my response to the concerned Ward 6 Residents.
Recently I spoke with City of Burlington traffic staff and discussed an issue dealing with Hydro corridor walkways….who has right of way???? Pedestrians or Cars driving on the roads??? 85 different discussions occurred with each individual justifying their reasons and arguments. I went to City Hall and asked them to clarify for all of us. Here is the response from the Traffic Department….
These types of intersections are set up to give high levels of awareness to both the vehicle drivers and the users of the pathways. The signs are set up on poles cautioning of pedestrian crossing and bicycle crossing...car speed set at 40. Pedestrians and cyclists also have stop cautions along pathway for their safety.
City staff views are that it is not a pedestrian right of way, but rather a caution to look and then cross.
I suggested that perhaps the City should install a "wait for gap crossing sign" so that it becomes clear that it is not a pedestrian right of way.
Traffic staff have indicated that they will visit the site to ensure the volume of pedestrian/cycle flow which may require other/further measures.
Hope this helps to keep all neighbors informed and safer .
Stu Kennedy... Thank you for taking the time to help out.
Another example of my Passionate, Persistence, and Productiveness...This is what I will do for you!
On April 4, 2018 a unanimous decision (7-0) by Committee Members of Council was voted on (in my opinion, very quietly and without fan fare) ... to disallow Election Car Signs for Municipal Elections in the City of Burlington. If enacted....This decision would greatly disadvantage any new Candidates from establishing improved name recognition using their vehicle as a medium for their election. Obviously to the massive benefit of the existing Councilors.
I managed to over-turn the vote at the Council Meeting on April 23, 2018 (the vote was 4-3). This was a huge victory for all new candidates running in all Wards in the upcoming October 22nd Municipal Election!
This delegation win benefits every candidate now and in the future elections.
-Appointed to Committee of Adjustments for the City of Burlington..
-A Board member and co-founder with others, supporting the "Gift of Giving Back" the largest food drive in Canada. '04-present.
-Welcomed fans and guests during the OHL Memorial Cup 2011 twelve day event, managing and co-coordinating "Hockey House" activities at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga for the St. Mike's Majors.
-Created a WinterLude Fundraising Program for Notre Dame High School raising funds for computers and the library program 1991-2001.
-Involved as Parent Liaison on Strategic Planning Committee with Halton Catholic District School Board 1991-2001.


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Q: What do the parameters/query string on an image mean? I saw a few images on a certain site that linked images with a parameter.
Ex: Image was linked as //s.cdn.foobar.com/images/foobar.png?3. What does the ?3 signify on an image? I thought usually only normal HTML pages contain query strings. What is the point of having this query string on the image?

A: The only use I know of for putting query strings on images is to prevent caching.  Some sites put a random value in a query string for this.
Here's an older question that discusses this Disable cache for some images


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Behold ... the beard hat.
I had promised to knit this hat for Bo awhile ago, and I finished it over the weekend.
Quite handsome, in a Nordic awesome kind of way.
It's fantastic, love it! I don't know if I could take on the challenge of that pattern?
omg this is the perfect combination fantastic and ridiculous and functional and fun. ahhh. i looove it. haha.
That is sooooo cool! I wish my hub was cool enough to wear something like that.
This is fantastically, other-worldly, magnificently AWESOME!
It's like a Winter-ized bee keeper and sooooo awesome!
Pretty sure this is the first time I have posted a comment (although I've been reading for months). I'm a DSM girl too, love reading your blog to find out about all the fun artsy happenings in the area. Keep 'em coming!
All he needs is some clogs:) So, amused by the nordic referance:) Hey, when it has been as cold it is I so would beard hat lady:) Love it.
well done! it's really fun.
jealous of your knitting skilz. i would love to make one of these for my 5 month old son. ha!
Hi, this is Jess from Lion Brand (@lionbrandyarn on Twitter). Your project is hilarious and beautiful! Thanks for using Lion Brand!
Oh my - that is the coolest hat I think I've ever seen!! :) My hubby would totally love it, too!! Too awesome, too awesome.
that's cool in so many ways; Jesus Christ SuperStar, Dirty Jim Morrison, Paul Bunyun, young Jerry Garcia, old John Lennon, Che Guevara, US Grant, ummmm...okay, that's all I got for now.
omg, i am laughing sooo hard.
i'm jealous because it looks sooo warm.
Holy shiz! That is insane!
The Lion Brand site said the beard hat was hilarious . . . it is!! But I love your creativity!!!
Glad to see young people still "let their freak flag fly"


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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer signs new Manchester United deal
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has signed a new contract. Photo: PA Wire/PA Images
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Manchester United have put their faith in manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer by handing him a new three-year contract.
The Norwegian, who took over from Jose Mourinho in 2018, will stay at Old Trafford until at least 2024, with the option of an extra year.
It is a big statement from United, who have also shown backing in the transfer market with the £73 million (€85.2 million) signing of Jadon Sancho on Friday.
Our past. Our present. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.
✍🇳🇴 We are delighted to announce that Ole has signed a new deal with the club! #MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 24, 2021
Solskjaer delivered a second-placed finish in the Premier League last season, briefly challenging runaway leaders Manchester City, while also losing the Europa League final to Villarreal, but has yet to deliver any silverware in his two and a half seasons in charge.
But he is confident he can deliver trophies to Old Trafford.
He said on the club's official website: "Everyone knows the feeling I have for this club, and I am delighted to have signed this new contract. It is an exciting time for Manchester United, we have built a squad with a good balance of youth and experienced players that are hungry for success.
"I have a fantastic coaching team around me, and we are all ready to take that next step on our journey. Manchester United wants to be winning the biggest and best trophies and that's what we are all striving for. We have improved, both on and off the pitch, and that will continue over the coming seasons.
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been in charge since December 2018 (Rafal Oleksiewicz/PA)
"I can't wait to get out in front of a packed Old Trafford and get this campaign started."
The former United striker initially took over on an interim basis in December 2018 following the dismissal of Mourinho and forced his way into a permanent role with a fine run of results.
Progress has been steady in his two full seasons in charge, following up a third-placed finish in 2019-20 with a runners'-up spot last season, but a trophy still eludes him after a mixed record in cup competitions.
However, the United hierarchy still believe he is the right man to deliver success to the club.
"It is an exciting time for Manchester United, we have built a squad with a good balance of youth and experienced players that are hungry for success.
"I can't wait to get out in front of a packed Old Trafford and get this campaign started."
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"Ole and his staff have worked tirelessly putting the foundations in place for long-term success on the pitch," chief executive Ed Woodward said.
"The results of that have become increasingly visible over the past two seasons and we are all looking forward to seeing this exciting team develop further in the years ahead.
"What is especially pleasing is the way this progress has been achieved with a blend of young, homegrown talent and top-class recruits, playing attacking football in the best traditions of Manchester United. We are more confident than ever that, under Ole's leadership, we are heading in the right direction."
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In LEGEND OF THE DEMON CAT, a Chinese poet and a Japanese monk join forces to investigate a demonic cat that has possessed a general's wife and wreaked havoc upon the imperial court. The investigation takes some gruesome and unexpected twists, leading the monk and the poet to unravel the mystery behind the decade's old death of the legendary, beautiful concubine Yang Guifei.
Directed by Chen Kaige (THE EMPEROR AND THE ASSASSIN, THE PROMISE, CAUGHT IN THE WEB), the film was completed and released to Chinese theaters in 2017, and throughout Europe and Asia during 2018. It receives a limited American premiere next month.
The film's music was composed by Klaus Badelt (the first PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN film, CATWOMAN, SOLOMON KANE, Werner Herzog's QUEEN OF THE DESERT, K19 THE WIDOWMAKER, etc.), who scored the director's previous wuxia (martial heroes) fantasy film, THE PROMISE (2005). Some segments were scored by Mischa Segal, with additional music by Anne Kathrin Dern.
There has been no word yet about a soundtrack release of the score.
A Hong Kong all-region Blu-ray and 4K release of the film are available from Amazon and elsewhere.


The first time I was asked to do a reading, I was ridiculously nervous. It was in front of about 80 people, most of whom were strangers (was that better or worse?). I had chopped up my story because it was too long to read all of it, and wasn't sure if it was going to work. The reading was part of a larger end-of-the-semester English ceremony, a combination Sigma Tau Delta induction and Rock Writing release party. The reading came near the end, and I was nervous and dry-mouthed through most of the ceremony.
But when I stood up and faced everyone and started to read, the nerves went away. It was like the words belonged in my voice. At least, words and voice certainly knew what to do with each other. The words carried me, and my story came off of the page and lived.
Since then I was invited to read at Your Inner Vagabond coffee shop (now closed, sadly) and Pitt's MFA reading series. It is much the same experience, and always begins with nervousness, with a feeling of the inadequacy of my writing. But the words always carry me as I read. They open out into the world and it is beautiful.
I'm pretty sure this is not because my writing is breathtakingly brilliant. Perhaps it is because words are meant to be spoken. Perhaps because we write stories to share them, and reading them aloud is much more immediate and intimate.
All this because I have found a recording of Flannery O'Connor reading "A Good Man is Hard to Find" and her lecture, "Some Aspects of the Grotesque in Southern Fiction." This has made my month.


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Gillespie named honorable mention All-American
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Florida State women's basketball redshirt senior forward Kiah Gillespie has been named a 2020 Associated Press Honorable Mention All-American, announced on Thursday afternoon.
The Meriden, Conn., native finished her second and final season with the Seminoles, yet earned All-America honors in both years played with FSU.
Gillespie becomes the sixth Seminole to earn All-America honors in multiple seasons, joining Sue Galkantas (1981 and 1983), Natasha Howard (2011 and 2014), Adut Bulgak (2015 and 2016), Leticia Romero (2015, 2016, 2017) and Shakayla Thomas (2016, 2017, 2018).
Gillespie led the Seminoles with 15.6 points, 8.7 rebounds and shot 45.1 percent (195 of 432) from the floor. She also went 70.7 percent (65-of-92) from the free-throw line and added nearly two assists per game (1.8).
Had Florida State's NCAA postseason not gotten canceled due to COVID-19, Gillespie would have been well on her way to being the second Seminole with multiple seasons of 500+ points. In 2018-19, Gillespie scored 533 total points. In 2019-20, still with NCAA play to go, she had 499 points.
Gillespie would have joined Florida State Athletics Hall of Famers Galkantas and Wanda Burns along with Thomas as Seminoles with multiple season of 500+ points scored.
In her first playing season with Florida State, Gillespie became the 19th All-American in program history, earning honors from the Women's Basketball Coaches Association.
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Home AFRICA Timberland Commits to Plant 50 Million Trees by 2025
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Timberland Commits to Plant 50 Million Trees by 2025
Global outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland announced a new commitment to plant 50 million trees around the world by 2025 as part of its pursuit of a greener future. This bold goal builds on Timberland's longstanding commitment to make products responsibly.
Timberland plans to use its global tree-planting project as a chance to talk about its long-term sustainability strategy, which it hopes will help strengthen brand perceptions among consumers.
According to new research led by Swiss University ETH Zürich, the restoration of trees remains among the most effective strategies for climate change mitigation, and a worldwide planting program could remove two-thirds of all the emissions that have been pumped into the atmosphere by human activities. Trees help to clean air by removing carbon and releasing oxygen into the air; cool the air through evaporation; prevent erosion and save water, and more. Over the next five years, Timberland will support multiple re-forestation initiatives around the world in support of a greener future.
According to Timberland's senior marketing director for EMEA, Giorgio D'Aprile, this project is about more than just planting trees.
D'Aprile says Timberland is using the launch of its tree planting project and accompanying campaign, 'Nature Needs Heroes', as an opportunity to talk about its long-term sustainability strategy which he hopes will help strengthen brand perceptions among consumers.
It will mark the brand's largest ever global campaign in terms of scope and scale.
Projects in the first year will focus on Haiti, China, the Dominican Republic, the United States, Tanzania and Mali – including support of the Great Green Wall, an African-led movement to grow an 8,000km line of trees across the width of Africa to help fight climate change, drought, famine, conflict, and migration.
"At Timberland, we're conscious of the impact our modern way of life has on the planet. And we believe as a global lifestyle brand, and as individuals, we have a responsibility to make it better," said Timberland global brand president Jim Pisani. "Trees and green spaces help improve the quality of our planet as well as individual wellbeing. Our commitment to plant trees is a real, measurable way to act upon our belief that a greener future is a better future. We encourage people everywhere to join the movement by taking their own actions – small or large – to be heroes for nature."
To kick off its pledge, Timberland has launched its largest-ever global campaign, "Nature Needs Heroes," calling on consumers around the world to join the movement by taking simple, small actions for a healthier planet. The campaign celebrates 12 eco-heroes who are making lasting, positive change for the environment and their communities. Each hero dons new styles from the fall 2019 collection, with city greenscapes as the backdrop.
The campaign will come to life through media activations across print, digital, out of home, social media and PR. The brand will also engage the global community to be heroes for nature through a series of tree planting and greening events.
To help realise its 50 million tree commitment, Timberland will partner with a range of organisations that support the environment through large-scale regreening and tree planting efforts. These organisations include the Smallholder Farmers Alliance, GreenNetwork, Tree Aid, the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, Connect4Climate – World Bank Group, Justdiggit, Las Lagunas Ecological Park, Trees for the Future, American Forests and Treedom.
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The Peer Counselors that answer the hotline are teens just like YOU!
Are you at least 15 years old? Do you live in Maricopa County, Arizona? Do you want to be a connection of hope to a fellow teen in crisis? Then consider volunteering and becoming a Peer Counselor with Teen Lifeline!
Peer Counselors staff the hotline from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm every day! Yes, even weekends and holidays! They receive a minimum of 72 hours of training prior to taking calls. All Peer Counselors are always supervised by a Master's level Clinician.
PLEASE NOTE: Our training sessions take place IN PHOENIX, AZ. So you will need reliable transportation to and from training.
To learn more about the training process check out our Life Skills Development program. To volunteer, fill out this form and join the family at Teen Lifeline! New Peer Counselor training takes place 4 times a year. If you sign up, you will be contacted closer to each actual training date.
Have questions or concerns? Please contact Youth Services Specialist, Mark Williamson, at mark@teenlifeline.org! If you are over the age of 19 and interested in volunteering or interning, you don't need to fill out the form! Instead, contact Prevention Specialist, Morgan Phillips, at morgan@teenlifeline.org!


I am pleased to be part of this curated celebration of Baycrest's historic and contemporary artists. The pieces selected are from the early 1900's to the present. It highlights internationally recognized artists such as Picasso, Stieglitz, Miro, Pisarro and Morriseau, as well as locally known and celebrated artists such as Judy Singer, Melanie Siegel, Rafael Goldchain and me.


Mind altering lasers have been recently developed by a group of scientists at the Vienna University of Technology. The device developed by scientists is humorously called FlyMAD, which stands for Fly Mind Altering Device, and is composed of infrared lasers. The laser is aimed at specific brain cells gradually warming them and causing the fly's behavior to change. The scientists have discovered that by aiming the mind altering lasers at specific areas within the fruit fly's brain causes them to go into a courtship dance.
The scientists have found the mind altering laser's sweet spot to be around 30 degrees Celsius, which is about 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Imagine a warm summer day. Scientists hope to pinpoint exactly which neurons in the fruit fly's brain are responsible for specific behaviors. Can this type of thing be scaled up to humans?
Are these mind altering lasers being secretly used by the military industrial complex? These type of question will remain on the table until it is accidentally divulged in a dirty Washington scandal when a corporate lobbyist tries to warm the jellyfish brain of congressman to vote in favor of some sort of coveted funding. In the meantime it might actually be a good idea to don your tinfoil hat.
"Scientists have created a thermogenetic tool that can alter a fly's mind and make it sing and dance". via Mind altering lasers makes fruit flies 'sing and dance' | Descrier News.


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Sydney based Revie Studios pulls The Sims competitor "Habs" Kickstarter campaign after raising only $645 towards AU$3.5M goal
Billed as a Sims-killer, Habs by Sydney's Revie Studios fails to attract backers to their now cancelled crowdfunding campaign.
Gianni Di Giovanni
The ambitious $3.5M Kickstarter campaign for Habs, a challenger to the incumbent Sims franchise by EA, has been pulled after only five days attracting only 13 backers and $645 in pledges.
Habs is described by developers Revie Studios as "a life simulation game that will feature an intricate open world, a city full of life ready to be explored"
Evie O'Connor-Trevisan Creative/Co-Founder said in an interview with Pixel Sift earlier this week that the project was her response to how EA has handled The Sims franchise.
"There is not a lot of competition out there for The Sims,and as someone who has been a longtime Simmer, I want to offer my own game for it and answer all of the gaps The Sims has had," said O'Connor-Trevisan.
"I am a fan and I know what people want so it's effectively the idea of giving what the fans want rather than what EA shareholders want."
The skatepark area as featured in the trailer for Habs.
When asked why Revie Studios was best placed to make a life simulation challenger to The Sims O'Connor-Trevisan said that potentially others might be better placed than them.
"On one hand, maybe we're not (the best to deliver this game), but no one else is stepping forward and at least we are taking that pathto step forward and offer ourselves," said O'Connor-Trevisan.
"But then maybe we are because I've been playing this game since I was nine, I've spent so much of my life and money on that game series,I love it dearly, and I haven't been able to spend significant time in a game since I got bored of Sims 4. I'm desperate to play a game like that. "
The funding goal of AU$3.5M (approximately US$2.5M) if successful would have put it as the twelfth most successful video game project on Kickstarter, above titles such as Homestuck Adventure, Planetary Annihilation& Divinity: Original Sin 2 among others.
User Bettyboop55 on the user forums of thesims.com
Revie Studios has not previously shipped any video game titles and according to a press release provided said that "Upon successful funding,it is envisaged development will commence almost immediately with Revie Studio's collaboration developer of choice."
The campaign attracted significant criticism online from fans of The Sims and game developers.
Ray Trevisan, Director of Revie Studios, said that throughout the campaign the had made it clear that both he and his daughter Evie did not come from a game development background but they believed the concept to be sound.
"We tell people on our project page with absolute honesty,we don't code and we don't draw, that's not to say that Evie's concept doesn't have merit," said Trevisan
"Everybody that we've spoken to has been adamant that there is a clear market need, everything that we read keeps on telling us that the current market is dominated by one player and they disrespect their market and they charge far too much for it."
@jesdru on Twitter
Following the cancellation of the campaign in an email to Pixel Sift Trevisan said that they were planning to regroup and reconsider their position and build a lot more community over the coming year.
"The lack of detail in the video killed any buzz, the look'n'feel (sic) of the Habs drew the most comments, and many didn't look beyond to read the "not final product"disclaimer."
"Next time around?, as we're asking now on our website, we'll have a database of registered,interested ppl (sic) – and in fairness to Kickstarter – they did warn us, our bad."


There are many Fuji digital camera accessories available, from the basics like batteries and chargers through to extra perks like HDTV cables and remote releases. This report will give you an overview of the accessories available, the types of camera they're available for and whether or not they might be useful for your needs.
Fuji offers many types of waterproof casings, each fitting one of their Series ranges. One of the best rated is the F80EXR .
Most are effective to a depth of 40 meters (about 131 feet), making them ideal for snorkelers or scuba divers looking to capture some underwater shots.
Silcone jackets are also available, which wrap around cameras and protect them against dirt and shocks – useful if you shoot a lot of sports events or other outdoors activities, or you plan to take your camera hiking.
Fuji also offers a range of soft casings which clip onto your belt. Covers come in a range of colors, so fashion conscious people can match case to camera. Larger cases with a shoulder strap for Fuji DSLR models are also available.
xD Picture Cards are used in the majority of Fujifilm digital cameras due to the fact that they allow for smaller camera designs.
xD cards are available in various sizes with 1GB and 2GB capacities being the most popular.
There are several different types of memory cards available which are compatible with particular Fuji camera models, so be careful to check out compatibility before you make a purchase.
Card adapters that make it easy to transfer footage and images to a computer are also available.
The Fujifilm HDP-L1 HD Player and Remote is a device designed to allow you to easily view photos and playback footage from Fuji's W1 3D camera on your HDTV.
Up until the release of this device, the 3D camera has been harshly criticized due to the fact that it was difficult to view and make use of any 3D images you created with it. The HD Player device is a remote device which you simply plug in your SD card to and link up to your TV.
There are several models of power adapter available from Fujifilm – as with xD cards, these are each compatible with different camera models. If your adapter has stopped working or you simply want a spare, just opt for the adapter compatible with your same model.
Most Fuji digital cameras run on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The NP-45 and NP-45A batteries are compatible with the vast majority of digital cameras from Fujifilm.
Some cameras take AA rechargeable batteries instead, and typically these can be replaced with disposable, off-the-shelf high power AA batteries if need be.
AV cables are also available for hooking some cameras up directly to a television or projector. Battery chargers and DC couplers can also be bought separately.
The Fujifilm RR-80 Remote Release is a device you use to take photos from your camera hands-free when it's at a distance from you. This is handy for taking family photos that you want to appear in or self portraits.


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What Does Record New Hampshire Design Defect Judgment Mean for Personal Injury Lawyers?
Published Wednesday, September 19, 2012 | news
Shoulder pain for a New Hampshire woman almost a decade ago has resulted in her being awarded the single largest damages amount in New Hampshire history, raising the stakes for product liability cases across the country and raising questions about whether the $26 million compensatory damages award and the case attached to it is headed for the United States Supreme Court.
Karen Bartlett's record 2009 damages award was upheld this May after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit reaffirmed the decision that the woman's injuries had been a direct result of design defect claims caused by the use of a generic substitute for the drug Clinoril.
Philadelphia-based Mutual Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., manufactured the generic drug Suldinac and marketed it in the state of New Hampshire, thereby making the state's design defect law applicable.
According to Bartlett and her legal counsel, the generic equivalent for Clinoril caused toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and Stevens John Syndrome (SJS), which caused the top layer of Bartlett's skin to detach from lower layers of skin. Bartlett reported suffering the external burns over 60 percent of her body. She also suffered damage to her mucus membranes.
The end result for Bartlett was months in the hospital where, according to news reports, she was placed in a medically-induced coma. Bartlett's injuries included damaged lungs, a difficulty breathing, inability to eat and an almost complete loss of her sight. Not surprisingly, the New Hampshire woman's injuries have also kept her from working.
Examining the Design Defect Case
According to federal law, generic drug manufacturers must essentially duplicate the design of the brand name drug the company is copying. Because the brand name drug, in this case Clinoril, had been approved and had met requirements set by regulatory officials, the generic equivalent should have been just that – an equivalent of the the brand name drug.
In Bartlett's case, the generic drug, Sulidinac, resulted in her injuries. Bartlett's attorneys proceeded with the case based on a New Hampshire law that states a finding of product liability against the manufacturer if a drug is considered defective. Defective drugs can be classified as such if the risks outweigh the benefits to the user.
Earlier this year, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit reaffirmed the decision that awarded Bartlett the record sum. The court concluded that the case Wyeth v. Levine was applicable in Bartlett's case. The Wyeth v. Levine decision held that pharmaceutical manufacturers of brand name drugs could be held liable for failing to provide sufficient warnings to consumers.
Given the known side effects, the First Circuit ruled that while Mutual Pharmaceutical could not alter the composition of Suldinac, the company could have chosen not to produce the drug.
Mutual Pharmaceutical had argued that design defect issues were immaterial given amendments to the Federal, Drug and Cosmetic Act after the 2011 Supreme Court decision in the case of PLVIA v. Mensing.
What Does the Design Defect Decision Mean?
Not surprisingly, Mutual Pharmaceutical is expected to appeal the decision, setting the stage for a possible review before the Supreme Court. At issue for many legal experts is that the judgment is at odds with previous product liability cases.
In upholding the judgment, the First Circuit pointed to the conflicting rulings in PLVIA v. Mensing and Wyeth v. Levine as evidence that the high court should clear up the discrepancy.
According to the Alliance for Justice, more than 75 percent of pharmaceutical drugs prescribed by physicians in the United States are generic equivalents of name brand drugs. These statistics, along with the introduction of legislation to allow generic drug manufacturers to revise labeling to reflect new side effects, will certain weigh in the Supreme Court's decision whether or not to hear the case. While Bartlett's injuries are permanent, only time will tell if her $26 million award will withstand Supreme Court scrutiny.


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George and Lucy Yapp Conservation Land
This parcel of land and adjoining conservation land is characterized by many small northeast-southwest elongated hills. The property has a dense mature tree cover interspersed with intermittent and permanent brooks with pocket swamps draining in opposing directions. Numerous bedrock outcrops and large boulders are distributed randomly throughout the site. The wooded areas display an interesting variety of deciduous and coniferous trees. A large eight-acre open mowed field is located on the west side of the site adjacent to Newtown Road.
Fort Rock – A massive glacial age boulder, now split by thousands of years of weathering. The narrow passageway between the two large sections is a favorite place for children to play.
Farm Pond – A small attractive old farm pond with a small earth dam is located at the end of a one-way trail.
Erratics – Numerous large odd shaped boulders of glacial age origin randomly placed around the property.
Bedrock and Boulders – Most of the rock observed at the surface is hard gray granite pegmatite, consisting of large nicely formed feldspar and quartz crystals with books of black sheet mica. The age of the rocks is estimated to be over 400 million years. Glacial ice flows occurring over 13,000 years ago were responsible for the current exposures.
Wildlife Corridor – The northeast-southwest orientation of the hills, valley, brooks, and ponds are indicative of an ancient bedrock sub-fault zone. The wooded elongated land features provide an ideal
passageway for wildlife migration, such as coyotes, deer, and fox.
Trees – The areas adjacent to the brooks and ponds feature beautiful hemlock groves. Tall mature white pines and black birch trees are distributed throughout the wooded area.
Vegetation – The combination of meadow, brooks, dense tree stands, small ponds and old farm roads within the relatively small 50 acre area yields an outstanding diversity of vegetation types from high bush blueberry to sphagnum moss and mushrooms.
Meadow – A well-groomed meadow occurs next to Newtown Road. Hawks have been sighted many times in this area.
Vernal Pools – "Shallow temporary ponds that appear in the woods and fields of New England in the late winter and early spring. They are isolated, ephemeral links between the ice and snow of winter and the drying heat of summer. They are veritable nurseries of life for many species of frogs and salamanders, as well as myriad forms of aquatic invertebrates that can endure long drought between
summer and the following spring. They are easily one of the most important ecological features in the New England landscape." – From "The Pools of Spring" by Thomas Conuel, Spring 2010 Sanctuary
Magazine, the journal of the Massachusetts Audubon society.
The land is located on the east side (left side going toward Acton) of Newtown Road, south of the intersection with Shaker Lane.
Plenty of parking is available in a field, at the opening in the fence, which extends along the roadside. The opening is visible near the highly visible information kiosk.
Parking: Ample
Owned by: Town of Littleton
Restriction held by: LCT
There are four interconnected trails, two of which begin at the parking area. A map of the trails is available at the kiosk. The trails existed prior to the purchase of the property in 2009, and are easy to follow. Signing and trail marking has been completed. Some of the trails are old dirt farm roads and are generally wider and easier walking than the remainder. Two of the trails are connected to other properties and end at University Drive, off Shaker Lane. One trail connects to the Cobb Memorial Forest. Another trail connects to the Morrison Orchard Extension land (owned by the Town). At the terminus of the Morrison Trail at Nagog Hill Road, a trail through private property extends through a forested section of the Nagog Hill Orchard to Nashoba Road and Sarah Doublet Forest. The variety of trails in the area provide hours of walking in the woodlands all the way into the Sarah Doublet Forest.
The conservation land was part of a large farm owned by George and Lucy Yapp. The entire farm was passed down to their heirs. The farm was worked for many years. The Town purchased the conservation land parcel in 2009. The Yapp family currently owns the rest of the land.
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Soft Muck in pocket swamps, vernal ponds and brooks.
Steward(s)
Cal Yapp
Rick Findlay
Jessica Caligan
Brook Way
Bumblebee Meadows
Bumblebee Park
Cloverdale Conservation Area (partially open)
Conant Park
Frost Corner
Hartwell Family Memorial Preserve
Holly Park
Long Lake Park
Mary Shepard Open Space
Morgan Land
Nagog Hill Orchard
Nashoba Wetlands
Nashoba Woodlands
Newtown Hill
Prouty Woods
Robert and Emily Cobb Memorial Forest
Sarah Doublet Forest
Sprong Land
Town Forest
Two Brothers Trail
Williams Land
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