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during the second half as the Gators win their SEC opener 81-74 over the Vanderbilt Commodres in Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida. December 30th, 2017. Gator Country photo by David Bowie.
Gators In Final Five Schools For Xzavier Malone-Keys
Eric Fawcett
Always looking to bolster their roster through the transfer wire the Gators have found themselves in the unique race for 6'4" guard Xzavier Malone-Keys, who often went by Xazvier Malone on media guides.
Malone started his career at Rider before transferring to Fairleigh Dickinson where he spent two seasons. Throughout the offseason he was expected to stay there for his fifth and final year, but in somewhat bizarre fashion he put his name into the transfer portal mere hours before Fairleigh Dickinson began their season. Even in these bizarre times that's a rather uncommon occurrence for a player, but he found himself deciding Fairleigh Dickinson wasn't for him.
Given how this year doesn't count towards a player's eligibility, transferring midseason makes some sense. Malone is also technically a grad transfer, meaning he will be instantly available without having to worry about what has been a lengthy waiver process recently. Gaining a boost from a fifth-year guard in the middle of the season is rather unheard of and Malone is set to shore up the depth of whichever team he decides on.
A 6'4" guard, Malone is primarily a scorer who loves using ball screens to get into space before deploying his smooth pull up game. In his last season at Fairleigh Dickinson these were his numbers:
2.0 Assists
3.3 Rebounds
1.7 Turnovers
0.5 Steals
48.1% FG
34.9% 3P
66% FT
Truthfully, his numbers don't jump off that page at you, particularly when you factor in the competition. Fairleigh Dickinson is in the Northeast Conference, a low-major league that is perennially one of the worst in the country. He definitely didn't dominate that league from an offensive numbers standpoint, but watching his game there are things to like.
Malone is a smooth operator as a scorer in pick and roll who can use changes of speed to disorient defenders and get space. He probably loves his midrange pull up jumper a little bit too much but he shows nice touch in that area and at 6'4" with a high release can get it up against a lot of defenders. If defenders close hard to him he's able to evade them and get to the hoop where he's a great finisher converting 57% of his contested layups a year ago.
Defensively Malone isn't an elite stopper but plays solid positional basketball that comes from being a veteran player. As an older veteran he has clearly grown to understand the defensive side of basketball and knows how to make up positionally for his athletic limitations.
Last week he put out a final five list of Florida, Georgia, Oregon State, North Texas, and Montana. A week prior he put out an initial final list of schools that didn't include Florida or Georgia but clearly something changed as they both entered the mix. Georgia is considered to be the favorite here, though a source tells me the Gators are still very much in the hunt.
At this point you may be wondering about space. The Gators currently do not have an open scholarship for Malone, but there is a chance one opens up. Word of a player transferring out has been floating around since the beginning of the season, and obviously if he were to take off there would be a space to possibly take Malone.
Truthfully, Malone doesn't project to be an impactful SEC player. He didn't dominate in the NEC and therefore it's unlikely he'd be fantastic in the SEC. However, he's a veteran 6'4" guard and if he were to come to Florida he'd find a place in the rotation. It's not often you can bring in fifth year players off the bench and if that's a role he's looking to accept in order to play at a program like Florida the relationship could work. Additionally, he may be able to transfer again without penalty of a redshirt next year since he is a graduate transfer (the rules on this are still murky with the NCAA giving a blanket year of eligibility back to everyone who plays this year) so if he's looking for a one-year stop to evaluate things what better place to do it then Florida.
Malone is set to make his decision on December 18th, so that is a date to be aware of.
It must be acknowledged that writing about purely basketball happenings during the ongoing situation with Keyontae Johnson feels rather strange, and this is in no way meant to divert attention away from it. We continue to keep Keyontae in our prayers as we hope for positive news.
Eric hails from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. His blend of sports and comedy has landed his words on ESPN, Bleacher Report, CBS Sports, Lindy's and others. He loves zone defenses, the extra pass, and a 30 second shot clock. Growing up in Canada, an American channel showing SEC basketball games was his first exposure to Gator hoops, and he has been hooked ever since. You can follow him on Twitter at @Efawcett7.


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module CaskCop
  shared_examples "does not report any offenses" do
    it "does not report any offenses" do
      expect_no_offenses(source)
    end
  end

  shared_examples "reports offenses" do
    it "reports offenses" do
      expect_reported_offenses(source, expected_offenses)
    end
  end

  shared_examples "autocorrects source" do
    it "autocorrects source" do
      expect_autocorrected_source(source, correct_source)
    end
  end

  def expect_no_offenses(source)
    inspect_source(source)
    expect(cop.offenses).to be_empty
  end

  def expect_reported_offenses(source, expected_offenses)
    inspect_source(source)
    expect(cop.offenses.size).to eq(expected_offenses.size)
    expected_offenses.zip(cop.offenses).each do |expected, actual|
      expect_offense(expected, actual)
    end
  end

  def expect_offense(expected, actual)
    expect(actual.message).to eq(expected[:message])
    expect(actual.severity).to eq(expected[:severity])
    expect(actual.line).to eq(expected[:line])
    expect(actual.column).to eq(expected[:column])
    expect(actual.location.source).to eq(expected[:source])
  end

  def expect_autocorrected_source(source, correct_source)
    new_source = autocorrect_source(source)
    expect(new_source).to eq(Array(correct_source).join("\n"))
  end
end

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Der Río Salcca, im Oberlauf Río Putto und Río Phinaya, ist ein etwa 112 km langer rechter Nebenfluss des Río Vilcanota, dem Oberlauf des Río Urubamba, im Osten von Peru in der Region Cusco.

Flusslauf
Der Río Salcca hat seinen Ursprung in der Cordillera Vilcanota in einem  hoch gelegenen Gletschersee am Südfuß des  hohen Jatunñaño Punta. Er fließt anfangs 15 km in südsüdöstlicher Richtung. Dabei durchquert er den Bergsee Laguna Amayuni. Anschließend wendet er sich nach Süden. Bei Flusskilometer 94 passiert der Fluss die Siedlung Phinaya. Die Laguna Sibinacocha liegt weiter westlich. Der Río Salcca nimmt mehrere Nebenflüsse von links und rechts auf: Río Aljachaya, Río Paru Paru und Río Huancané von links sowie der Río Cullunuma von rechts. Ab Flusskilometer 68 durchschneidet er mehrere niedrigere Höhenkämme und wendet sich allmählich nach Westen. Er nimmt dabei die beiden Flüsse Río Llanca Mayo und Río Pumanuta von links auf. Der Río Salcca fließt nun bis Flusskilometer 30 nach Westen. Der Río Irubamba trifft von Norden kommend, der Río Acco von Süden kommend auf den Río Salcca. Dieser passiert die Ortschaft Santa Barbara und wendet sich auf den letzten 30 Kilometern in Richtung Westnordwest. 10 Kilometer oberhalb der Mündung reicht ein Lavastrom des Vulkans Oroscocha bis unmittelbar an das südliche Flussufer heran. Der Río Salcca passiert im Unterlauf mehrere Ortschaften, darunter Cullcuire und Chiara Ccollpa, bevor er 1,2 km westsüdwestlich der Kleinstadt Combapata auf einer Höhe von etwa  auf den Río Vilcanota trifft. 400 m oberhalb der Mündung in den Río Vilcanota überquert die Nationalstraße 3S (Cusco–Puno) den Río Salcca. Der Flusslauf liegt in den Distrikten Pitumarca, Checacupe, San Pablo und Combapata, alle in der Provinz Canchis.

Einzugsgebiet
Der Río Salcca entwässert ein Areal von etwa 2340 km² im Osten der Provinz Canchis. Das Einzugsgebiet umfasst einen Teil der Südflanke der Cordillera Vilcanota. Es wird im Osten von der Quelccaya-Eiskappe flankiert. Die Laguna Sibinacocha, deren Abfluss durch einen Damm reguliert wird, liegt an einem Zufluss des Río Salcca. Das Einzugsgebiet des Río Salcca grenzt im Nordwesten an das Einzugsgebiet des Río Pitumarca, im Norden an die Einzugsgebiete von Río Yavero und Río Araza, im Osten an das des Río San Gabán, im Südosten an das des Río Quenamari sowie im Süden an das des oberstrom gelegenen Río Vilcanota.

Ökologie
Ein Teil des oberen Einzugsgebietes des Río Salcca liegt im regionalen Schutzgebiet Ausangate.

Weblinks
 Karte der Provinz Canchis bei escale.minedu.gob.pe (PDF; 8,1 MB)

Rio Salcca

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Research permission denied
It seems as if permission for archaeological research is now more often denied than given. In summer 2011, veteran Russian archaeologist Vadim Starkov wanted to excavate a Pomor site in Bettybukta in southern Spitsbergen, but did not get permission from the Sysselmannen. Now another application from Starkov was turned down. Starkov wanted to document a Russian shipwreck, probably dating into the 18th or early 19th century, in Van Mijenfjorden. Parts of the wreck were probably used as firewood or building material. The wreck is lying on dry ground, but is mostly covered with soil. The intention was to remove the soil, document the wreck and cover it again. The Sysselmannen has now denied permission because of the potential risk of damage to the wreck from wind and weather during the period of work. A final decision will be made in Oslo (Riksantikvaren).
Less of a surprise was the decision not to follow a Russian application to build a reconstructed Pomor house at Russekeila, west of Barentsburg. The reconstruction should have served as a museum and tourist destination. Buildings outside the present-day settlements are hardly ever permitted. Additionally, the site in question is near one of the most important archaeological sites from the Pomor period and inside a Geotop (protected area because of geological values).
The Pomors had a large hunting station in Russekeila, between Barentsburg and Kapp Linné. The cross is a reconstruction.
Source: Svalbardposten (1012)

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The National Animal Trust does not have a cattery so when cats and kittens come into our care they are placed in our foster homes. This gives them a loving atmosphere to live in whilst "in transit" until we can find them new permanent homes. Our foster homes come in all shapes and sizes – from looking after one cat or litter of kittens within their home, to several cats in a small "cattery" in their garden. So please don't be put off enquiring if you think you would only be able to look after "just the odd cat" – it will be one more contented cat on the road to a happier life. We provide everything that is needed to look after the cats and kittens, such as food, litter, medication, etc. What we ask you to provide is the love and care.
As well as a love of cats, a basic knowledge and experience of owning cats is desirable.
Indoor foster homes will need a dedicated spare room for the cats and kittens to live in.
Outdoor foster homes will need suitable accommodation such as a purpose built cattery-style pen or an outbuilding such as a shed that can be converted to a secure cat chalet.
We ask that the foster cats and kittens are not let out for the duration of their stay with us. This not only prevents them from heading for the hills as soon as they go out, but also keeps them safe from illness or injury while they are in our care. It also ensures that the foster cats do not mix with any resident cats, neighbourhood cats, or other pets in the foster home. Although all cats and kittens coming into care have a thorough veterinary health check, keeping them separate will ensure that resident cats and other pets are not exposed unnecessarily to illness, injury or stress.
Being a foster home is very rewarding, especially when you watch a frightened, and possibly ill-treated, cat or kitten blossom into a beautiful and affectionate companion, and then see it off to a new and happy life.
Driving between two and three hours a week on a day selected by the volunteer, our volunteer drivers collect, deliver and transport cats and kittens to and from private residences, the veterinary surgery and foster homes, and deliver food, cat litter and other supplies to our foster homes. Don't worry if you work during the day as our volunteer drivers usually drive between 4pm and 8pm.
You will drive your own car but we provide all necessary equipment such as cat carriers and we reimburse petrol expenses.
Once again, being a volunteer driver is very rewarding – knowing you have helped make a difference to the many cats and kittens that need our help.
If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a volunteer for The National Animal Trust please contact us for an informal chat.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer fosterer or driver you will be asked to complete a short application form and to provide two references.
Volunteer drivers will complete an induction by going out for the first two or three weeks with an experienced driver.
All of our volunteers are given continued support and guidance.
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Raise funds, for example by holding a coffee morning, attending a car boot, running a half marathon, and then donate the proceeds to us.
Have a collecting tin at your place of work or home.
Make a donation of cat food.
Please contact us if you would like to know more about how you can help us.
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Fate can be both cruel and kind, sometimes at the same time. Today's horoscope suggests those who fare the storm best will be those who know how to prepare for unlikely eventualities.
At this time you find yourself in a unique position to appreciate all the wonders life offers. Now is the time to talk with loved ones about the issues that have been on your mind.
It's hard to keep your spirits up when everything seems to be falling apart. Rest assured that better times are ahead and this is nothing more than a speed bump on life's road.
You are in tune to the needs of those around you, especially family members and close friends. Use your intuition and empathy to reach out to those in need.
Surrounding yourself with beauty is foremost in your mind right now. Take in a play or visit an art museum. Or simply go for a hike in the woods and enjoy nature's rich palette.
You sympathize with the difficulties of others and want to do your part to make the world a better place. Just remember to look first to your own back yard.
Lady Luck has frequently been on your side over the years, but that's no reason to trust her now. Hard work, perseverance and a positive attitude are also required.
The temptation to over-indulge is strong today and there's no reason you should resist entirely. Just try to keep things manageable or you may be looking at your empty bank account, wondering where all the money's gone!
You need your quiet time now. Find someplace you can be alone with a good book or simply your private thoughts. There will be time for socializing later in the evening.
Your support system of friends and family grows stronger with each passing day. With their help, there's nothing you can't accomplish. Creativity and adventure loom large in the immediate future.
Giving of yourself is easy today as you're feeling generous and gregarious. Your deep understanding of beauty and art may prompt you to visit a gallery or take in a performance.
You're likely to experience at least one emotional flare-up today unless you guard against it. Your argumentative mood may well land you in hot water.
Getting bored with the old d?cor? This is a good time to spruce up your personal living space. Add some color or a few new, well-chosen items to the scheme.


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Board / Administration
About Thor Heyerdahl
Thor Heyerdahl's expeditions
Heritage of the world and Unesco
Books, biographies and films
Thor Heyerdahl Scholarship
Thor Heyerdahl Professorship
Thor Heyerdahl Summerschool
Thor Heyerdahl 100 years 1914-2014
Film: River Nile
Partnership with Glasgow Caledonian University
Kon-Tiki2 Expedition
The Tangaroa Expedition 2006
A tribute to the ocean
29 Nov, 2019 | News
Beautiful singing, talented speakers and dedicated young people made the Thor Heyerdahl International Day 2019 an exciting and successful event.
In collaboration with the WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), the Norwegian Soloist Choir, Jotron and the Norwegian Shipowners' Association, we hosted The Thor Heyerdahl International Day 2019 at the University of Oslo on October 20th. The theme for the evening was "Celebrate the ocean". We wanted to focus on various themes related to the ocean and international agreements. Over 50 countries were represented at the conference.
Marianne Borgen, the mayor of the European environmental capital city of Oslo, welcomed and opened the event. The speakers included Yngve Kristoffersen, professor emeritus at the University of Bergen. Kristoffersen shared his exciting story of how he froze himself in ice in an air bag boat for a whole year and drifted across the North Pole. Then Marine biologist Nina Jensen was interviewed by Dag Hareide about REV Ocean, the world's largest research vessel, of which she is the leader. The ship will be used by scientists and innovators to find new solutions related to CO2 emissions in the ocean, plastic pollution and non-sustainable fishing.
Further in the program, Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide held an engaging speech about the challenges related to the ocean. Søreide focused on Thor Heyerdahl's values as environmental protector and on the conference "Our Ocean" which was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs two days later. Finally, Secretary General of WWF Bård Vegar Solhjell, presented his thoughts on challenges and solutions for the environment of the future.
Prior to International Day 2019, pupils in Norwegian secondary schools participated in our "Living Ocean" competition. The prize was a Thor Heyerdahl's scholarship of 50,000 Norwegian kroner. Students were encouraged to submit contributions such as videos, photos, illustrations and animations. The winners of the competition were presented during the event. Elvebakken High School and Thor Heyerdahl High School shared first place, and Firda High School came in second place.
At International Day 2019, Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide held an engaging speech about the challenges of the sea
Dag Hareide interviewed Nina Jensen about the research vessel REV Ocean.
The winners of the «Living Ocean» competition.
THE SCOLARSHIPS OF 2019
Seminar in Andora 2019
Larvik Open to the World: Lecture by Henrik Syse


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    });

});

Hope that I helped

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43 MISSING: Detective Emilia Cruz Book 6
Ready, Emilia Cruz Encinos told herself. Absolutely ready.
Her fingers beat a nervous tattoo on the steering wheel as she waited for the heavy steel gate to roll aside. With a final groan of metal-on-metal, it locked into the open position. Emilia took her foot off the brake and the heavy Suburban lumbered past the high concrete wall surrounding the police station in central Acapulco.
The uniform assigned to the guard shack trotted to the driver's window, forcing Emilia to stop and roll down her window. "Hey, Detective Cruz," he said. "Haven't seen you around lately. Been on vacation?"
"Sure," Emilia lied. "What's new?"
"Lieutenant Silvio's kicking ass and taking names," the uniform said, eyeing her with interest.
"Like nobody expected that," Emilia heard herself say. His face was familiar but she didn't know him well.
The uniformed officer gave an awkward laugh, slapped the Suburban's white paint, and went back to his post.
It was very early and the parking lot behind the squat stucco building was mostly empty. Emilia tucked the Suburban into a space, killed the engine, and gulped air. Her heart was racing, which was ridiculous. She was a detective who knew how to do hard things, going back to work.
In more than 12 years, she'd only taken two breaks, both after being injured in the line of duty.
The first time she'd been shot.
This time was . . . worse.
Her eyes flicked to the rearview mirror. The uniform was watching her from the guard shack. With exaggerated gestures for his benefit, Emilia remade her ponytail, as if her hair was responsible for the delay in getting out of the car. Giving her hands something to do helped focus her breathing.
Emilia finally grabbed her shoulder bag from the passenger seat, and got out of the vehicle. In black jeans, loafers, denim jacket buttoned over her empty shoulder holster, and her detective badge on its lanyard around her neck, she could pretend it was just another day.
Because she was ready.
Emilia forced a tough strut into her walk as she crossed the parking lot and yanked open the rear door into the station.
Puentes, a young uniformed officer, was behind the holding cell desk. He gave a start when he saw her.
She shot him with her thumb and forefinger, the same as always.
"Detective Cruz," Puentes said haltingly.
I'm not going to shoot you. Emilia smiled, although her face felt brittle and her heart still thumped uncomfortably fast. "How are you doing?" she asked.
"Good, good." Puentes took a step away from the counter, putting more distance between them. "You?"
"Glad to be back." Emilia felt his eyes follow her down the hall to the detectives squadroom. Puentes had seen her pull a gun on another cop. Emilia had been a fool to react to the garbage coming out of Detective Gomez's mouth, but the fear on that pendejo's face had been worth the mess that followed.
She pushed open the door and relaxed a fraction when she saw that the squadroom was empty.
The big space had been updated by the previous chief of detectives, Lieutenant Baez, but it looked even better than Emilia remembered. More organized. The walls were plastered with pictures and evidence cards from current investigations, but everything was aligned instead of the usual jumble of tacks and scribbles. The dozen metal desks each boasted two monitors. In the far corner, chairs upholstered in gray tweed ringed a sleek conference table. On the other side of the room, near the copier, a matching dark wood hutch held the coffee maker, a tray of clean mugs, and a built-in mini refrigerator.
Madre de Dios. New computers? A refrigerator?
"Cruz." Her former partner, Franco Silvio, filled the doorway to the lieutenant's office. "Grab a cup of coffee. We can talk before the rest of the crew reports in."
"Morning meeting still at 9:00 am?" Emilia asked breezily, like it was an ordinary Monday.
"Same as before," Silvio said.
Emilia dropped her shoulder bag on her desk and got herself a cup of fresh coffee. Silvio must have just made it, knowing she was coming in early.
A good sign.
She followed him into the office, past the placard on the door reading Lieutenant Franco Silvio. He closed the door and pointed to the pair of gray tweed chairs for visitors. As Emilia sat, he went behind the wide desk, coffee cup in hand.
Silvio's new responsibilities fit him well; he'd traded in his white tee shirt for a button-down, but still wore jeans and a shoulder holster and gun. The wiry crew cut, surly expression, and heavyweight boxer's physique remained unchanged.
"How are you doing?" he asked.
"Great, just great," Emilia caroled. "How's it feel to finally be the grand jefe?"
Everyone had known Silvio was long overdue for promotion even before she become his partner. His storied past, as well as a campaign to derail his career by the head of the police union, had kept him on the street until his talents won out.
"Finally getting some respect around here," Silvio joked but his expression wasn't light. "Been a little worried about you, Cruz."
"I'm ready to hit the ground running," Emilia said. She unbuttoned her jacket so he could see the empty shoulder holster. "Do you have my weapon?"
"Later." Silvio slid a folder towards her. "Here's your next assignment."
The desk was that of a busy man, with stacks of case files and random pads and printouts. The walls of the small office were newly painted and a framed poster announcing a championship match hung on the wall over a filing cabinet. Emilia recognized it from the room in Silvio's house where he kept his boxing memorabilia. That fight had been his last on the professional circuit in Mexico.
There were no other decorations. No picture of Isabel, his late wife.
Emilia put down her mug on the desk, next to a brass lamp casting a soft glow over the piles of papers. "The El Acólito case, right?"
"Nope," Silvio said smugly. "The national task force."
"Task force?" Emilia exclaimed. "Is the El Acólito investigation a national task force and nobody told me?"
Silvio shoved the file folder closer to her. "No, it's the Amistad 43 case in Michoacán." he said. "The one and only national task force."
Emilia blinked at him. "Seriously?"
"Any detective would give their right arm to get this kind of career shot," Silvio went on. "Not to mention an all expenses paid trip to Mexico City."
"I can't go to Mexico City," Emilia said, still not quite taking in his words. The Amistad 43 task force was a big deal. The media in Mexico had been talking about it for weeks.
"You have a week to get yourself together," Silvio said.
Emilia flapped a hand at the door to the squadroom. "No, I'm working the El Acólito case right here."
"You're not fit for duty," Silvio said bluntly. "No armed assignment."
"Six weeks administrative leave," Emilia countered. "I did everything I was supposed to do."
"You never talked to the police counselor about what happened," Silvio said.
"I've done nothing but talk my head off about it," Emilia said, but her voice sounded uncertain in her own ears.
"I got nothing official, Cruz," Silvio said. "No doctor sign-off. Nothing."
"Nobody made you go to counseling after Isabel died." Emilia went into attack mode. Taking orders from her former partner was going to be bad enough, but at least Silvio should understand what she had to do. After, all, when his wife was murdered, he'd gone after the killer.
"Lieutenant Baez didn't make it mandatory," Silvio said.
"I covered for you," Emilia pointed out. "When Baez asked if you had anger issues, I said no, Franco's just being his normal pendejo self, he'll be fine."
"I didn't ask you to."
"But I did," Emilia said. "You owe me, Franco."
Silvio calmly folded his arms, heavy muscles straining the rolled sleeves of his shirt. "You have to be cleared by the police counselor before you can come back to the squadroom."
Emilia pressed a hand to her head. A vein throbbed with anger under her finger. He didn't use it much, but she knew Silvio had a heart buried under the stone face and mountain of muscle.
"Franco," she said, forcing herself to sound calm. "I'm here to find El Acólito. He's been running around free for six weeks. Who knows how many more people he's killed, raped, or sold. All I want to do is find him. There's no need to play games."
"I busted my ass to get you on the national task force," Silvio said, unmoved by her reassuring tone. "You need something that gets you away from Acapulco and time to get past what happened. The federales are on the El Acólito case. They're handling it."
"If I go, and I'm not saying I will," Emilia said. "Will I have access to the El Acólito files? Can I be working with the federales? If not, you know they'll fuck it up somehow. They always do. Giving up our jurisdiction—."
"Stop right there, Cruz," Silvio interrupted. "The bottom line is that the El Acólito investigation isn't your turf. Never going to be. I won't have you involved again."
So much for wheedling. Emilia's temper exploded. "Who are you to tell me—."
"I'm the fucking chief of detectives for the city of Acapulco." Silvio slammed his hand down on the desk, making the two mugs rattle. "It's my responsibility to make the assignments around here. Take it in, Cruz, that's the way things are now."
Emilia clenched her fists. "That's not fair, Franco, and you know it. I deserve—."
"How's Hollywood handling things?" Silvio interrupted. "This task force is as much of a favor to him as it is to you. You're probably turning his hair gray."
Silvio's nickname for hotel manager Kurt Rucker often irritated Emilia but this time it stopped her in her tracks. "I . . . I haven't seen him in a couple of weeks," she said.
"Hollywood's been travelling?"
"I moved out."
"You moved out of the Palacio Réal?"
"Yes." Emilia had traded the penthouse apartment she shared with Kurt on the top floor of the Palacio Réal for a monk's cell in the rectory of San Pedro de los Pinos. It was much easier to hide from her life in a church than in Acapulco's most luxurious hotel.
Silvio spun his chair, tapped his keyboard, and swiveled the screen to show Emilia a spreadsheet. "You didn't register a change of address."
"I'm . . . it's a temporary place," Emilia mumbled. She couldn't stay in the rectory forever. "I'll do it when I'm settled."
"What about your car?" Silvio demanded.
"My car?" After everything that had happened, the clunky old Suburban's fate was the last thing Emilia was thinking about.
"You're responsible for an official vehicle." He thrust a finger at the screen. "We're supposed to know where it is at all times."
Emilia snorted. "Aren't you the petty bureaucrat all of a sudden."
"Okay, Cruz," Silvio said, tamping down his obvious annoyance. "We'll sort it out later. The important thing is this task force assignment. You could be the cop that solves the riddle."
"You're sure that's what this is?" Emilia asked. "The Amistad 43?"
Emilia opened the folder, curious in spite of herself. Like everyone else in Mexico, she'd seen the news reports about the task force. It was a last-ditch effort to investigate the disappearance of 43 students from a rural teaching college from the village of Amistad in the state of Michoacán. The students had gone to Lindavista, a nearby city of about 80,000, to commandeer buses for a trip to a protest rally in Mexico City. But they'd been intercepted by local police, rounded up, and turned over to a drug gang.
The students were never seen again.
The Mexican Attorney General's office was under fire for fumbling multiple efforts to find out what happened. The task force would be the fourth investigation into the case in a year and a half.
The first investigation had taken place under the auspices of local law enforcement in Lindavista, assisted by the federale police and dogged by charges of collusion with the drug gang. When that petered out without finding either the students or their bodies, the Attorney General's office asked the Mexican Army to step in. The federales and the Army battled over jurisdiction, made three arrests in six months, and uncovered dozens of bodies in mass graves scattered across the state of Michoacán, none of which proved to be those of the 43 missing.
The third effort was a high-profile investigation sponsored by the Organization of American States. Eight senior law enforcement and justice department officials from as many Spanish-speaking countries descended on Mexico City to review the documentation and conduct a neutral investigation. After two weeks, they held a press conference, accused the Mexican government of stonewalling the effort, and closed up shop.
The international press sided with the Organization of American States and excoriated the Attorney General, providing an opening for the families of the 43 missing to renew their calls for transparency and accountability. As all of Mexico watched in anger, the narrative shifted from finding the 43 missing students, to protecting the current administration's shaky reputation.
The latest effort would create a task force of experienced law enforcement officials from across Mexico with no previous ties to the case. The hopes, not only of the families, but of a nation were riding on it. Being chosen as a member of the task force would have enormous career implications.
"No cop in their right mind is going to pass up a chance like this," Silvio went on. "This is the investigation of the century. Chief Salazar already sent your bio to the Attorney General's office in Mexico City. Plan for at least 90 days there."
"Three months?" The compressed timeline, coupled with a rush of self-doubt that this was more responsibility than she could handle, set Emilia off again. "I'm not going to Mexico City for three months," she said. "I want to be here, hunting for El Acólito. Listen, I don't need a new partner. I'll work alone. Liaise with the federales if you want. But it's my case. I have to find him."
Emilia slapped the folder closed and tossed it onto the desk, knocking into Silvio's coffee cup.
"You're not listening!" Silvio caught the mug as it skittered off the desk. "You're assigned to the Attorney General's task force to investigate the missing 43 students from Amistad. Effective immediately."
"Tell Chief Salazar to send somebody else."
"How many different ways do I have to tell you, Cruz?" Silvio thundered. "You're not cleared to work on the street. You didn't talk to the doctor. I can't have you in the squadroom. Not yet."
"What are you saying?" Emilia demanded. "I'm too fucked up to stay in Acapulco?"
Silvio scowled. "I'm saying use the time in Mexico City to get your head together."
"Now that you're the big jefe," Emilia spat. "You've forgotten what it's like to work a case, is that it? Or is this your chance to finally get a woman out of the detectives squadroom?"
Silvio scooped up a pen and a spiral notepad and whipped them across the desk top. Emilia barely had time to react, just managing to snatch the pen out of the air before it hit her in the head. The blur of paper landed in her lap.
"What the fuck, Franco?" Emilia exclaimed.
"It's either the task force," Silvio said with iron in his voice. "Or write out your resignation."
Emilia gaped at him. It slowly dawned on her that he was serious.
"Now," Silvio said.
"Impressive leadership style," Emilia said weakly.
Silvio put his hands flat on the desk and waited, just like she'd seen him wait out suspects in an interrogation room.
Emilia shoved the notepad and pen to the floor, picked up the folder, and stood. "Thanks for the exile, Lieutenant." She loaded the last word with as much topspin as she could.
Silvio got to his feet. "Look, this is not how I wanted the conversation to go."
"Poor you," Emilia said sarcastically.
"If you run into problems, call Lieutenant Baez. He's in Mexico City now."
Silvio held out his hand to her.
Emilia shook her head, her whole body tight with anger. Silvio didn't move.
She finally slid a hand into his, expecting an impatient clench. To her surprise, Silvio pulled her into an awkward hug. Emilia broke away first.
"When I'm in Mexico City," she said, one hand on the doorknob. "Will you call if anything happens with El Acólito? Like, an arrest?"
"If I can." Silvio ran a hand through his bristly crew cut. "Call the police counselor before you go."
"Emilia," Silvio said. "Until you do, they're not going to give you a medical clearance. Or your gun."
"Good to know." Emilia wrenched open the door, grabbed her shoulder bag and left the squadroom.
She shot Puentes with her thumb and forefinger as she charged past him at the holding cell desk.
Once in the Suburban, Emilia cranked the air conditioning until it rattled the folder she'd dumped on the passenger seat. As her anger cooled, she realized that Silvio had unwittingly handed her a gift.
A head start on the hunt for El Acólito.


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West Goshen Elementary School Surprised with TAP School of Promise Award
Tags: TAP: The System for Teacher and Student Advancement, 2012 TAP Conference
Los Angeles, CA—Leaders from West Goshen Elementary School in Goshen, Indiana, were surprised with the TAP School of Promise Award, which comes with a financial prize of $5,000. The award honors a school for demonstrated efforts while in the early stages of implementing TAP: The System for Teacher and Student Advancement. The Award was one of four in the nation presented before more than 1,000 educators and policy leaders attending a Saturday luncheon at the 12th National TAP Conference, Building a System of Teacher Leaders.
TAP: The System for Teacher and Student Advancement is a revolutionary education reform that offers teachers opportunities for career advancement, ongoing job-embedded professional growth, educator evaluation and performance-based compensation. The implementation of TAP's comprehensive elements is proven to strengthen teacher effectiveness and student achievement.
"Under the shared leadership of Principal Alan Metcalfe and master and mentor teachers, Goshen Elementary staff members are off to a good start in their first full year of TAP implementation," said Dr. Gary Stark, president and CEO of the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET), the non-profit public charity that manages and supports the TAP system and presents the TAP School of Promise Award. "I commend the faculty and students on this award and look forward to following their progress."
West Goshen Elementary School is one of nine TAP schools in the Goshen Community Schools district starting implementation in the 2011-2012 year. The district is part of a consortium implementing TAP through a federal Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) grant in partnership with the Indiana Department of Education, the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) housed at the University of Indianapolis, and NIET.
Under Metcalfe's guidance, the school leadership team has quickly learned and carried out their roles and responsibilities. Metcalfe routinely attends cluster meetings and ensures that all aspects of TAP are implemented. Additionally, West Goshen Elementary's master teachers have collaborated with other leadership teams on field-testing and are regarded by Goshen Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Bruce Stahly as highly effective examples.
Other School of Promise Award recipients include Carter Middle School in Strawberry Plains (Knox County Schools), Tennessee; Judkins Middle School in Pismo Beach (Lucia Mar Unified School District), California; and Aikin Elementary School in New Caney (New Caney Independent School District), Texas.
Photos of the TAP School of Promise Awards are available for download on the TAP photos page.
The TAP Recognition Awards are funded by the Lowell Milken Family Foundation.
Introduced in 1999, TAP impacts more than 20,000 teachers and 200,000 students. For more information on TAP or the 12th National TAP Conference at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles, visit www.tapsystem.org. You can also follow the TAP system's live updates on Twitter at www.twitter.com/tapsystem.


The smell of grilled burgers and hot dogs wafted though the air. Ice cold drinks waited nearby in a cooler. A menagerie of Ford Mustangs, Chevy Impalas, coupes, trucks and Corvettes along with other makes and models of vehicles filled the parking lot of the Children's Hospital on Brook Road last weekend.
It was all part of a fund raising effort by the Enon-based Oldies but Goodies Classic Cruizers club. "This is the eighth year we have done this event," said Bruce Vecchioni, Oldies But Goodies membership officer. "With the economy being tough this year raising funds was very challenging."
Members of several car clubs such as The Virginia Classic Cruisers, and The Corvette Club of Richmond offered their vehicles for display.
Several of the children did a little cruising of their own when they toured the parking lot in their wheelchairs. At one point, a wheelchair-bound youth identified as "Kyle" was offered the microphone from Little Rock lead singer Chris Walls. In his delicate hands, the young boy gripped the mike and slowly but with fortitude performed a song. Tears rolled down faces of the observers as this brave young boy sang.
"I have performed at hundreds of places and events, but this is most definitely the one I would choose over all others," Walls said. "Nothing can beat doing this benefit."
The Oldies but Goodies Classic Cruizers club was formed on Sept. 1, 1998. The club was formed to bring together people who have an interest in cars and trucks and to help support charities that improve the lives of children. The club has helped to raise and donate thousands of dollars to various charities.
The club actively participates in car shows, cruise-ins and runs. The first car show the club sponsored was in October 1999 to benefit the families living in Franklin, due to the damage caused by Hurricane Floyd. This was a joint effort with several other car clubs in the area. The combined effort raised over $5,200 in one day, despite heavy rains.
The club has also helped with shows to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association and has helped raise over $89,000 since its beginning. The club has attended events for nursing homes, church youth rallies and participates in parades for Hopewell, Chester and Prince George County.
The Oldies but Goodies car club is a member of the Car Club Council of Virginia. Club meetings are held once a month at the Enon Fire Station on Thursdays at 7 p.m.
The total raised for Christmas in September 2010 was $6,798.
For more information on the club contact Bruce Vecchioni, membership officer at bvecchioni@comcast.net.


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County honors 2018 Community Impact Award winners
From: Scott Anderson, Clackamas County Public & Government Affairs, 503-655-8752
Media and Interested Parties
Clackamas County honored three organizations and three individuals last night, Wednesday, May 30, at its 2018 Community Impact Awards night at Oregon City Golf Club.
The awards honored county organizations and individuals that are making a significant contribution to the local community by working to help those who are struggling to meet their basic needs that improve life circumstances. The Community Action Board, comprised of residents appointed by the Clackamas County Commissioners to help further the mission of community action, sponsored these awards. The board thanks New Seasons Market, Mountain Park for its donation of dessert for last night's dinner.
The awards and winners were:
Distinguished Services Awardee
Northwest Family Services has supported families since 1983.
This multi-cultural, nonprofit organization focuses on child well-being and family stability to reduce poverty. The program's mission is carried out through a wide range of programs, services, and extensive partnerships. Some programs target families under the 200 percent poverty level. In 2017, Northwest Family Services served 34,000 people.
Agencywide impacts:
95.4 percent individuals completed programs
94.3 percent of the participants were successful in programs
646 children were impacted by programs
NWFS served 90 veterans with employment services
NWFS assisted 125 disabled individuals
150 participants were homeless, in transitional housing or shared housing with family/friends
Distinguished Individual Awardee
Ellen Burns advocates for vulnerable individuals in Clackamas County including seniors, homeless individuals, veterans and individuals with disabilities. She believes no one should live without shelter.
Burns was a medical caregiver at Rose Villa, a long-term care facility for seniors. She visits and advocates for senior/adult centers, and served as a member on the local and regional Aging and Disabilities Resource Connection advisory councils. Burns has served on the Aging Services Advisory Council since 2010.
Through her homelessness advocacy efforts, churches are considering locating small homes in church parking lots. She advocates tirelessly at the Oregon Legislature to fund affordable housing, and participates on several housing committees in the county and across the region. Burns is also a member of the Gerontology Association for the region staying abreast of activities across the region.
Business Awardee
Pietro's Pizza Milwaukie partners with school districts and Head Start to provide special services and opportunities for fundraising to benefit nonprofit organizations. The restaurant is open every Friday to North Clackamas School District children to build life skills working in the restaurant. Students learn customer service and other job skills working at the restaurant. Head Start parents are encouraged to apply for work to improve their income.
For more than 20 years, Head Start children and their parents have had the opportunity to go behind the counter, make their own pizza and learn cooking skills. The organization donates a portion of the proceeds to nonprofits.
Nonprofit Awardee
M Seed Outreach and Thrift Store reaches out to individuals suffering from life altering alcohol and drug addictions, and encourages them to make positive changes in their lives.
The proceeds from the thrift store provide financial assistance for individuals in need of addiction treatment. This includes financial sponsorship for 12-month residential treatment programs, transportation expenses, and other outreach efforts.
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Officer Mike Day serves as the Homeless Liaison Officer for Oregon City Police. He interacts daily with members of the communities who are the most vulnerable, serving individuals who seem to be forgotten or have fallen through the cracks in the system. Anyone in need is able to get assistance from Day, who actively reaches out to individuals who need help, mostly with housing.
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Home Opinions Don't be fooled: California's new Fair Pay to Play law is not...
Don't be fooled: California's new Fair Pay to Play law is not actually fair
Jonathan Fernandez
California Governor Gavin Newsom took a historic first step on Sept. 30 when he signed SB 206 into law. The law, which is set to take effect in 2023, will allow student-athletes to earn compensation through endorsements off of their own name, likeness and image, which was previously unheard of in collegiate competition. The law will also allow student-athletes to hire representation and protect themselves from universities that threaten to take their scholarship for earning compensation.
While the new law makes significant headway into the how-to-pay student-athlete debate, it still needs to be amended and improved upon to ensure that lesser-known players are paid for the hours of dedication to their craft. Not every player on collegiate rosters is going to have the name recognition to earn endorsement deals. In fact, the majority of schools and student-athletes in California don't. There are a few standout schools, including UCLA and USC, but most college athletic programs aren't renowned in the state or the country. As a result, there will likely be an imbalance in compensation at schools all around the state.
For example, UCR's athletic program is not well-known outside of the area and they struggle to fill the stands with students who live nearby, so the likelihood of their student-athletes signing lucrative endorsement deals is slim. There may be a few players on the men's basketball team who will be able to sign small endorsements with local businesses, but players who are not regular starters and players who spend most of their time on the bench are out of luck. Those players are in the gym practicing their craft just as long as the starters but under this law, they likely won't be paid for it.
Still, as stated earlier, this is a historic moment. Student-athletes earning any kind of compensation is a victory no one could have imagined 10 years ago. That being said, there's still a long way to go before student-athletes are fairly compensated for the number of hours they spend working on their craft.
Another concern is that there are only certain sports that will draw in business endorsements. The most popular collegiate sports in America are by far football and basketball, but the majority of schools' athletic programs offer a wider variety than that. This begs the question as to how student-athletes who play sports such as water polo, golf, tennis or track and field will fare in the endorsement market. It's impossible to say for certain, but it's very possible that they won't be earning nearly as much as student-athletes in the more popular sports. Again, they may have success endorsing local businesses related to their sport, but it's unclear if those endorsements will be extended to every player on the roster, which is also a concern.
What needs to be established is a system that will first pay student-athletes a set, equal-paying stipend that they can live off of. On top of the equal-paying stipend, student-athletes should also have the opportunity to sign endorsement deals and capitalize on their own name, image and likeness, which this law will establish. The endorsement market could be where the bigger stars of college sports will have the opportunity to earn more than the stipend amount, but having endorsements as the only form of income for a student-athlete is too unpredictable and unfair.
While athletes who play at big schools and have name recognition will have the opportunity to earn money off endorsements, California's Fair Pay to Play act will have to ensure that the everyday student-athlete will also be paid.
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Chris Tindal
Here is a blog. Perhaps you would like to read it.
Changing The Face Of Canadian Politics
April 13, 2007 democracy and good government, green party, liberal partyChris Tindal
Remember the good old days when us Greens couldn't get the attention of the media if our lives depended on it?
The story all of the news outlets (and for that matter, the blogosphere and listseves) are buzzing about today is that Elizabeth May and Stephane Dion have announced that, out of mutual respect, a tradition of allowing new leaders to run unopposed, and a recognition of the need for cooperation, they will not run candidates against each other in the next federal election.
Not surprisingly, some people have strong feelings about this development, and it's clear that the move has both advantages and disadvantages. However, overall I believe Canadians will see this for what it is: a positive sign for Canadian politics.
Let's review the context of this announcement. It put principal above partisanship at a time when Canadians are crying out for positive politics. It advances the cause of action on climate change as time itself is running out. Above all, it confirms what the Green Party has always said: that winning looks different to us, and that getting our ideas enacted is more important than the success of the party itself.
That being said, it does not, in any way, endorse the Liberal platform or negate the strong need for Canadians to vote Green in the next election. All Elizabeth has said is that she thinks Stéphane Dion would make a better PM than Stephen Harper, and that her and Dion can agree on the urgency to act. Greens and Liberals do not agree on a wide range of other issues, and without Green MPs in the House we will not see the right kind of action, or enough of it.
I also want to take a moment to refute the somewhat strange argument that this non-partisan cooperation somehow subverts democracy. It is, in fact, our current electoral system that subverts the will of the electorate when only 1/3 of Canadians can elect a Prime Minister who then presumes to have an unquestioned mandate, while over a million Green Party voters in the last two elections have not had their votes counted towards electing an MP.
A recent poll found that the majority of Canadians think that, based on our electoral results to date, Greens deserve representation in the House. This "principal before partisanship" cooperation could help achieve that democratic will, despite an archaic and unfair electoral system that most Parliamentary democracies have already abandoned.
To conclude, here are some (admittedly selected) initial reaction comments taken from theglobeandmail.com. I suspect these sentiments will prove to be representative of the majority.
Douglas Campbell from writes: The Green Party of Canada has a wide ranging, economically rational platform which is neither left nor right wing. Check their website – you may be surprised to find that on many issues their policies are considerably more fiscally responsible than the Conservatives.
b g from Canada writes: The Liberals, NDP, and Green should come together in the interest of the environment. A Harper Conservative majority would be THE worst outcome for the environment.
John Baird Is Nothing But A Loud-Mouth from Edmonton, Canada writes: I thought before that May might have a chance in the next election, but if this agreement is true, I do believe she would win Central Nova if an election were called today. It's not my riding, but I know I for one would like to see the Greens have a more pivotal role in government, and I think the voters of Central Nova might like the notion of being the first federal riding to elect a Green to parliament! On a similar note, I would love to see Ms. May stir things up in a national election debate. Not only would she eat the others for lunch on environmental issues, it would be good for the country to hear her defend her party's platform regarding other governmental portfolios. I've never voted Green myself, but I may well do so in the future.
A Mahadeen from Toronto, Canada writes: Brilliant move!
Good on them – now maybe we will get rid of that embarassing MacKay!! I am very impressed that these two parties can work together like this and see it as a positive sign.
Peter Kells from Ottawa, Canada writes: Elizabeth May is a dynamo and would be a welcome voice in the Parliament of Canada. I applaud any move that would bring her into the House of Commons. I do not for a moment veiw this as some kind of sellout or backroom deal. She has always struck me as a person who speaks her mind and kow tows to no one. She may even come to be Mr. Dion's worst nightmare if he ever strays from the environmental path. I am sure that the CPC do not see the Greens as a threat but I am sure that they view Elzabeth May as a threat.
G. Veneta from Calgary, Canada writes: BRAVO! It's time the center united where it counts. United is the only way to move Canada forward and to stop the Con sellout of Canada and complete impotence on the environment with no overall plan but crumbs to pacify the masses in their minds. Hard to see how any con policies speak to the future health and productivity of the country. Who do they work for? Canadians I think not!
Go Ms. May and Go Mr. Dion!!
Tom W from Vancouver, Canada writes: As a NDP supporter I like this move ! Dippers like to claim the moral authority over the environment, whereas I think having a Green Party perspective represented would do wonders for both sides of the green vote by broadening its appeal as the central public policy issue (not as a peripherial singular issue) of the day.
As far as I'm concerned the GPC should be the party representing fiscal conservatism in this country (the Conservatives being utterly incompetent in this regard, as made evident with their blatent waste with one of the largest surplus in Canadian history). We are utterly wasting the financial opportunity to invest in a sustainable economy with the riches obtained by resource royalites. That's fiscal irresponsbility in my book.
The addition of a 4th Federalist party would be great for this country, as would electoral reform that would bring in some additional porportionality into the house of commons.
Having May and Layton in the house during question period is a win-win. Ditto for former Green supporter turned Liberal candidate Briony Penn, who is running in Sannich-Gulf Islands.
CG fr Toronto from Canada writes:
Elizabeth May is a lovely compliment to Stephane Dion… intelligence with a human touch.
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4 thoughts on "Changing The Face Of Canadian Politics"
Cameron Wigmore says:
Nice post Chris!
Yeah, a Google news search netted me 93 stories about this. Obviously many more people these days recognize that the Green Party is worth their attention.
concerned voter says:
Clearly Elizabeth May is winning out in this deal. Afterall, the NDP came second in Central Nova last time, a close second at that and the Liberals want neither the Conservatives or the NDP to win the seat, and they had no chance, so why not let May take a stab at it?
But I guess I have more of a problem with this sinister creep towards amalgamation with the Liberals. Don't you remember that the Liberals raised our emissions while we were supposed to be lowering them? The Liberals let student debt triple while they were in office. They promised public childcare in four elections, yet no money came for 13 years until the minority parliament where the NDP pressured them into it. They brought us into Afghanistan. But still you have Bill Graham on your banner? Are you a Liberal now too?
Where is the Green Party of principle? Do you guys just want a Liberal government????
Chris Tindal says:
Again, there is no possiblity of (or desire for) amalgamation with the Liberal party. For one, according to our constitution that would require a "yes" vote of 90% from our entire membership (10,000 people), which is more unlikely than a Green majority government after the next election.
That's why we need cooperation between pro-reality parties in order to affect change in time for Canada and the Earth. That offer is and has been open to the NDP as well, but they've proudly said they're not interested in cooperation.
As for Bill Graham, he's an extremely respected parliamentarian who I'm proud to know. Should I shun him as an individual because he's one of "those people?" Those Liberals? Should I do the same with my friends in the Conservative and New Democratic Parties? There is a level of partisanship that descends into prejudice and is beyond sense. Let's not forget that we're all still just flawed humans doing our best.
Over fifty years have passed since we first noticed the dramatic rise of carbon in the atmosphere. Thirty years have passed since scientists started sounding the alarm that we were entering a crisis. It's been twenty years since the Toronto Conference declared that the consequences could be on par with a nuclear holocaust. And it's been a little over one year since we elected a government that still denies we're in a crisis and is actively ensuring that government scientists do not have the resources they need to help us solve the problem. If anyone thinks we have time for more testosterone-charged partisan bickering, please raise your hand.
Where is the Green Party of principal? You're witnessing principle in action.
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