Creative Commons is a non-profit U.S. based organization that operates a licensing platform to promote free use of creative works. The idea is to facilitate the release of creative works under generous license terms that would make works available for sharing and reuse. Creative Commons advocates the use of copyrights in a rather subversive way that would ultimately change their meaning. The paper expresses a skeptical view of this worthy pursuit. While I share Creative Commons' concern with copyright fundamentalism, which inevitably leads to the propertization of everything of value, I am more skeptical of its strategy. The paper explores the legal strategy of Creative Commons and analyzes its potential for enhancing the sharing, distribution and (re)use of creative works.
Creative Commons as a social movement creates a platform for a wide range of ideologies that share an interest in enhancing access to works. This turns out to be a great advantage for a social movement that is seeking to gain a wider public support. Creative Commons' legal strategy reflects the lowest common denominator: empowering owners to govern their creative works. At the same time, however, Creative Commons lacks a comprehensive vision of the information society and a shared definition of the prerequisites for open access to creative works. The end result is ideological fuzziness.
The paper examines the strategic choice of Creative Commons to rely on property rights in its effort to subvert the meaning of copyright. The analysis shows that reliance on property rights, in the absence of a shared sense of free access, may simply strengthen the proprietary regime in creative works. It may reinforce the property discourse as a conceptual framework and as a regulatory scheme for governing the use of information.
The fuzziness of ideology may further lead to the proliferation of contracts. Creative Commons' strategy presupposes that minimizing external information costs is critical for enhancing access to creative works. The lack of standardization increases, however, the cost of accessing creative works, and may further enhance the chilling effect of copyright law.
The paper argues that creating an alternative to copyright may require standardization. To become successful, Creative Commons would have to trade the sovereignty of owners for the reduction of transaction cost that would enhance access to creative works.


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How to Write a Persuasive Speech: 13 Steps (with Pictures).
A policy speech will essentially be a persuasive speech on some area of public policy. The subject can be an existing public policy, along with the speaker's statements either supporting or opposing the policy. It may also be a proposed policy that the speaker believes is ineffective. Finally, the speech may concern a public problem and the speaker's own ideas on how it could best be.
Policy briefing authors often specialise in broad areas of research, such as energy or health. Policy briefing topics however are usually much more specific. To produce a quality briefing, authors need to identify where the evidence is, assess it, and synthesise it in an impartial, accurate and balanced report. To do this our authors conduct tens of interviews with a range of stakeholders.
How to write a speech. A speech is a formal talk given to an audience. The language of a speech should target and interest the listeners. There are a range of language techniques that can help to.
Write your own powerful Friends Matter speech ready for your visit. Top Tip! Remember to use the A FOREST rule to include the key features of a powerful speech. You can also use the example speech.
How to Write a Speech Outline? In writing a speech outline, there are three things needed to follow. Write the introduction. Start with a greeting and the attention-grabber. The reason why the audience needs to listen to your speech. Your thesis statement or the summary of your speech. Your credible statement. Brief preview of your main point.
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Examples on How to Write a Persuasive Speech Outline Persuading someone to stand up for something is extremely difficult, unless you happen to be Dr. Martin Luther King or Prime Minister Winston Churchill who through their words have started a revolution of their own doing bringing about a force of change to be reckoned with (either in a positive way or a negative way).
How to write your policy. Your policy should cover three areas. Part 1: Statement of intent. State your general policy on health and safety at work, including your commitment to managing health and safety and your aims. As the employer or most senior person in the company, you should sign it and review it regularly. Part 2: Responsibilities for health and safety. List the names, positions and.
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Write a Testimonial Speech. Think of a funny anecdote that epitomizes the subject of your speech. A humorous start will warm up the crowd and make them more receptive to you. If you can't think of a funny story, think of something memorable the person did before segueing into the body of your speech.
Persuasive Speech Outline, Template and Format. Here is a persuasive speech outline example, which you may use to write a strong performance. Make sure you tailor it according to your own topic and needs. Grab attention. It is the first sentence of your speech, which should interest and engage the audience. This may be the most important part.
It is recommended to write out a speech in full ahead of time and put it to memory but not recommended to read a speech word for word. The object of a speech is to persuade and even convince others and not merely to state an opinion. In some cases, a nation's policy may place a student in a position where he must defend the indefensible and.
Feel free to browse for other topics related to sports to prepare great informative speeches or write unique and persuasive essays. If the typical and popular persuasive speech ideas, like the question of steroids in sports, are getting on your nerves, then stand out from the crowd!
The speech also represents an opportunity for Trump to shed further light on a series of comments pertaining to foreign policy, namely the United States' role in NATO, as well as the suggestion.
During a policy debate, a speaker takes a position for or against a proposition and uses a constructive speech to argue his side of the issue. Both the affirmative team and the negative team give.
Definition of policy speech in the Definitions.net dictionary. Meaning of policy speech. What does policy speech mean? Information and translations of policy speech in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web.
Students have to complete a lot of writing assignments during college years. Writing a persuasive speech is one of these assignments - one of the toughest ones, actually. It's not only about having strong writing skills, using good arguments, and being able to persuade others to support a certain point of view - it's also about choosing good persuasive speech topics.
When writing a policy statement, explain the reason for the policy and its connections to what the organization values. A policy statement comes before the policy's main text and is just one part of a full policy write-up. The full policy goes into the procedures for following the policy, states responsible parties and includes other information on the specific policy.
Persuasive Speech on Pollution. Type of paper: Speeches Subject: Environment Words: 239. Pollution is one of the biggest challenges faced by the world today. All the countries are adopting more and more laws on pollution reduction. Still, governmental actions cannot guarantee the complete elimination of this problem. The main thing is to make all the ordinary people understand the importance.

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Students are encouraged to use evaluative resources provided by the university's library staff in determining the credibility of sources for class papers and projects. They are also reminded to triangulate the validity of a source, determining whether the same information is cited in other credible locations. All candidates receive instruction during the freshman Technology: Classroom Applications course on media literacy to assist them in understanding the information presented from a variety of sources.
These publications are key because they provide research into high impact practices in the field of education. As professors in teacher education, we must stay abreast of these practices in order to provide the best and most accurate information for our candidates.
Examples of trade publications that professional educators use would be Educational Leadership by ASCD, Mathematics Teacher by NCTM, The Reading Teacher by ILA, and Entrsekt by ISTE. The key differences between scholarly journals and these trade publications are that the scholarly journals include full research papers while the trade publications provide articles that share ways that research can be applied in classrooms. The trade publications provide a mechanism for educators to share ideas, resources, and successful teaching practices with others in their specific content disciplines or within similar age/grade bands. The trade publications are useful because they provide a forum for the sharing of ideas, a divergence of opinion, and for connecting educators around the world.
The most useful application for blogs and other open Internet resources in the field of teacher education is the opportunity for our candidates to see how practicing classroom teachers use them with their students or use them to share information with their peers. They have less application for research in teaching, and our candidates are encouraged to take care in deciding when such resources might be useful. These types of resources may be helpful in learning about an individual teacher's perspectives on using a specific instructional methodology or program in their school, but are not considered unbiased or research-based resources for research papers, etc.
Some government agencies play a valuable role in the dissemination of research in the field of education. One such federal agency is the Institute of Educational Sciences (IES), housed within the U.S. Department of Education. IES houses the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, which hosts the What Works Clearinghouse. According to their website, "The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) reviews the existing research on different programs, products, practices, and policies in education. Our goal is to provide educators with the information they need to make evidence-based decisions" ( http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/). IES also hosts the National Center for Education Statistics, which is primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education. Finally, IES also hosts the Educational Research Information Center (ERIC), which is one of the premiere education research databases, available free online to everyone.
https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/rules/?id=8710.2100) and the National Education Association's Code of Ethics (found at http://www.nea.org/home/30442.htm). Any research done on students in classrooms must meet the requirements of a university's Institutional Review Board to ensure that any risk to the students is minimal. There is unlikely no specific instances of corruption of research in the field of teacher education publicized today.


Three Frederick County, Md., residents were charged early Tuesday after their vehicle fled from a Washington County sheriff's deputy attempting to pull them over for speeding.
Belynda Cay Carter Drabczyk, 23, of 17160 B Gettysburg Road, Emmitsburg, Md., was charged with obstructing and hindering a police officer.
Anthony Eugene Sweeney, 21, of 8153 Rocky Ridge Road, Thurmont, Md., was charged with disorderly conduct.
Michael Paul Shilling, 19, of 8219 Rocky Ridge Road, Thurmont, received an alcohol citation and was served with an outstanding warrant.
Deputy Richard Schleigh said he began chasing the 1994 Pontiac Grand Am from U.S. 40 near Md. 66 at 2:12 a.m. when he clocked it going 70 in a 50 mph zone.
The pursuit continued onto Hebb Road and into Funkstown where the vehicle stopped on Chestnut Street and three of five occupants fled.
Shilling was apprehended a short time later but the other two people, including the driver, got away, Schleigh said.
A Maryland State Police helicopter was called to the scene to assist in the search, according to Greg Alton, a police communications officer with the Sheriff's Department.
CLEAR SPRING - A fire that broke out in the garage of a house on Spickler Road Wednesday night damaged two cars and various tools, the Clear Spring Volunteer Fire Co. said.
Firefighter Dave Irvin Jr. said the 7:30 p.m. fire was quickly contained to the garage area at 13109 Spickler Road. Smoke traveled throughout the two-story house, he said.
Irvin said it was difficult to make a damage estimate, but he said both cars in the garage were damaged along with some tools and electrical panels.
A woman who was vacuuming in the house noticed the smoke and fled to call the fire department, he said. There were no injuries.
The first floor of an office building on Hagerstown's Public Square was briefly evacuated Wednesday afternoon, but fire officials quickly determined there was no danger.
Battalion 3 Capt. Kyd Dieterich said someone reported smelling smoke around 1:30 p.m. at 14 N. Potomac St.
"It appeared to be an odor from a copying machine," he said.
Dieterich said workers were displaced for about 15 minutes while firefighters checked for fire.


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Beth Chandler
Inductees by NameBeth Chandler
The situation was constant during her playing days as a leading force in volleyball and basketball at Branford High School and Harvard University. An energized opponent, a vocal crowd, and a confident outlook quickly transformed to overwhelming concern, a hushed crowd, and sheer trepidation as 2001 Branford Sports Hall of Fame inductee Beth Chandler made her presence known to her rivals.
While attending Branford High School from 1980 to 1984, Beth was a key member of two state championships in basketball, as the Hornets won state crowns in both 1982-83 and the 1983-84 seasons. Branford also achieved national ranking during those years. In her sophomore season, this team led by Branford Sports Hall of Fame and head girls' coach Dave Maloney ('97), will be remembered as one of the finest in Branford history, as they won seventeen of eighteen games. As a junior, Beth played on the undefeated basketball team, going, 24-0 and winning the Housatonic League and Class "L" State titles. That year, the team earned the number five ranking nationally in Parade Magazine and the number eight ranking in the USA TODAY poll in addition to the number one ranking in the state.
A New Haven County Scholar-Athlete, she was named to the All-Housatonic, All-County, All-State, and All-American teams during her high school career. In her senior year, she was a team captain with fellow inductee Bethany Collins-Irwin ('00). Beth was a unanimous All-Housatonic pick following her senior season. Against Amity, she scored a season high 25 points and in the last game of her high school career scored a team high 17 points and pulled down 13 rebounds to defeat Masuk, 56-47, in the state championship game. She ended her career with 1,031 points and 720 rebounds. Both are third best on the all-time Hornets' list. One record that Beth holds, which may never be broken, is a 64 percent career field goal shooting percentage.
Tonight's inductee also excelled on the volleyball court. She, her teammates, and Branford Sports Hall of Fame inductee and volleyball coach, Toni Cartisano ('93), claimed three successive state championships. As a sophomore, Branford won twelve and lost six en route to its state championship in the Class M Division. In her junior year, Beth and the Hornets captured the State Championship, ending the year with a record of 28-0, the longest winning streak in Branford High School history. Her teammate that year included Hall of Fame inductee Krista Blomquist Hall ('98). The 1983-84 volleyball team returned to the state title game, after finishing the year with a record of seventeen wins and only two losses. The girls team was ranked number two in the Housatonic League and number one in the state while Beth was a co-captain along with Bethany Collins. Following her senior year, she was named to both the All-Housatonic and All-State teams.
Off the playing fields, Beth portrayed a true symbol of class and community spirit. An excellent student, she was a member of the National Honor Society. She was voted class president and was chosen to the All-State Choir. Some of her many honors included being chosen the school's Youth of the Year by both the Branford Lions Club and the New Haven Register. Her awards include the Yale and Harvard Book Awards, the Hugh O'Brien Award and the Daughters of the American Revolution Award.
Following high school, Beth attended Harvard University and was a two year captain for the basketball team. She ended her senior season by being named to the first team All-Ivy and team Most Valuable Player. In her final season, she was the women's basketball leading scorer (16.1 points per game), and rebounder (10. 0 per game) and set a single season team scoring record with 418 points. She ended her career with 977 points and set a school record for points in a game (32). Harvard went on to capture two Ivy League championships during the 1985-86 and 1987-88 seasons. She later played 2 years in Salzberg, Austria.
Currently, Beth is a National Coordinator of the Financial Industry Relationship Manager or Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation and is a part-time assistant women's basketball coach at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Beth joins her dad, Joe, (1990) in the Branford Sports Hall of Fame. She also is the daughter to mom, Phoebe, and sister to her brother, Joe, Jr.


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Q: Basic authenticiation in $http Get request I am trying to access a REST API service with basic authenticiation.
This works perfectly as a curl request:
curl -D- -X GET -H "Authorization: Basic eW**********0NQ==" -H "Content-Type: application/json" "https://api.domain.com/api/users/email/first.last@domain.com"

In angular, I tried this and it does not seem to work as I get a 501 error...
var _url = "https://api.domain.com/api/users/email/first.last@domain.com";
var _authdata = Base64.encode('MyUsername' + ':' + 'MyPassword');
var _headers = {
   'Authorization': 'Basic eWd***********0NQ==',
   'Content-Type': 'application/json'
};

$http({
     method: 'GET',
     url: _url,
     headers: _headers
}).then(function(request) {
     console.log('request');
});

I am trying to understand why this isn't working out properly. CORS are not the problem...
Any suggestions ?

A: Base64.encode is not understandable by angular-js either you can use javascript "btao" and "atob" or you can include the base64 through npm
Maybe the following code snippet will help you.
var _url = "https://api.domain.com/api/users/email/first.last@domain.com";
  var _authdata = btoa('MyUsername' + ':' + 'MyPassword');
  var _headers = {
     'Authorization': 'Basic' + _authdata,
     'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  };

  $http({
       method: 'GET',
       url: _url,
       json: true,
       headers: _headers
  }).then(function(request) {
       console.log('request');
  });

or you can include the Angular-base64 dependency using npm:
https://www.npmjs.com/package/angular-base64

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Freesound - forums - Sample Requests - CALLING ALL PEOPLE WITH UK GRANDFATHERS.
Freesound Forums » Sample Requests » CALLING ALL PEOPLE WITH UK GRANDFATHERS.
Basically, could anyone out there record some elderly Englishman doing a Churchhilly/Statesmanlike impression with this line?
"There comes a time in a young man's life when he must decide to make something of himself or risk being made, by his own impulses, and the winds of chance, into something he may not altogether like."
And release it under like CC0 so that I can exploit it commercially but also so that everyone else can. I'd even pay for it to be recorded and the license to be released, and stuff, honestly. I just need the voice.
Hey, I can't help with your request (being from Germany), but a quick google search yielded this: https://de.voicebunny.com/search/?units=35&minimum_price=0&maximum_price=50&language=eng-uk&gender_and_age=seniorMale&type=u - you might have better luck there and at 30€ per roughly 30 words it should come out to about the same.
I may not be quite the age of voice you're looking for but here's a version.
The link will work after the sound has been moderated, which may take a while.
I only release sounds here as CC-BY-NC, but you're welcome to use it for any purpose (including commercial) as long as it's something creative (ie not just selling my sample).
@Klippert Yeah, I started looking for sites like this after I made this post. It was supposed to be a background clip in the song of a hobbyist musician (me) but I may just end up paying someone anyway—hahah.
I'm very very sorry, Speedenza, but I mean: I can sort of do it myself, if it just came down to a britishy-sounding voice of any age. I'm sort of trying to evoke a certain feel. Thank you a lot, though. I do appreciate it.


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Q: recursive implementation of nested for-loops (variable branching factors) to generate Catalans numbers I am given the number of trees of size N with branching factor b and attempting to generate Catalans number without the use of a separate recursive function to generate the the number of nested for loops.
Ive tried this so far
int catalan(int size, int b)
{

  int n = 0;
  int c = b;

  if (size < 2)
  {
    return 1;
  }

  if (b <= 0)
  {
    return n;
  }

  while(c--)
  {
    for (int s = 0; s < size; s++)
    {
      n += (catalan(s,b) * catalan(size-1-s-c, b) );
    }
    catalan(size--,c);
  }

  return n;
}

for a size of 4 and branching factor of 2 I expect this function to return 14 but instead I receive 21.
thanks in advance.


The Montreal Estate is a farm that is assured with NSF International. This scheme is behind the Red Tractor mark that is used to market food within the UK. This nationally recognised scheme aims to provide complete traceability and demonstrate the responsible production standards we as UK farmers strive to meet with all enterprises. This is regulated and monitored by being annually audited and checked to ensure compliance. Our assurance schemes comprise of Assured Combinable Crops and Farm Assured British Beef and Lamb.
The Montreal Estate believes that it has a social responsibility to both its employee's and members of the surrounding community. Due to this view The Montreal Estate is also a member of LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming). This scheme ensures that all our operatives are trained to high-end industry standards and are put on refresher training courses to ensure compliance with best practice. Also all farm machinery and equipment are tested annually to comply with all legal requirements and are maintained to a high standard. The Montreal Estate currently employs an NFU Health and Safety advisor to ensure that best practice is maintained at all times.
The Montreal Estate is a 2,500 acres progressive farming business.
We require a first class arable operator to join the existing friendly and hardworking team. Key responsibilities will include spraying, combining, cultivations and machinery maintenance, although you will be required to assist with an expanding woodland and small livestock enterprise along with other estate duties. Ideally you will have a formal agricultural qualification, excellent workshop skills, attention to detail and the drive to work within an expanding business. PA1 & 2 are essential plus forklift certificate. A working knowledge of GPS systems would be an advantage but full training will be given to the right person.
Excellent opportunities for development and an attractive package will be offered to the right candidate. Accommodation can be available on the Estate if required.
Selling wood locally for another biomass boiler.


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This article was contributed by Quilliam
Quilliam is the world's first counter-extremism think tank set up to address the unique challenges of citizenship, identity and belonging in a globalised world. Quilliam stands for religious freedom, equality, human rights and democracy.
Preventing violent extremism – what parents can do
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We are in the middle of a national debate about how to identify young people who have been radicalised. How can parents help prevent radicalisation in the first place? Counter-terrorism think-tank, Quilliam Foundation, offers advice
A question of identity
Young people from all backgrounds can struggle to define themselves as they enter their teenage years. We all have multiple identities, and it can be challenging to come to grips with being (for example) British, gay, Muslim, a maths genius and a hip hop fan, all at the same time. Extremists exploit this confusion with a negative, distorted focus on one aspect of young people's identity at the expense of all others.
Online radicalisation then becomes a kind of grooming, in which vulnerable young people are exposed to extremist views and made to believe they're normal.
So what can parents do? When children are young, parents are the main influence on their identity, so this is the time to emphasise positive messages about being comfortable with who you are. As they enter their teenage years, young people naturally start to look for a separate identity. New friends, music, clothes and interests are a normal part of being a teen – but this doesn't mean parents stop having an influence. There are lots of ways for parents to send positive messages to children of all ages. You might try:
Value people's rights and equality. All kinds of extremism are incompatible with human rights such as freedom of expression and equality for all. Bringing up children to respect difference and value people's rights can make them less receptive to extremist views.
Don't confuse Islamist extremism with Islam. Then when you challenge extremism you won't damage freedom of religion.
Acknowledge complexity and teach critical thinking. Extremist ideologies are black and white. Teach your children to think critically about what they hear. Extremists present half-truths. Talking to your child about how complicated political and religious issues can be will help them understand that the important answers are not necessarily simple.
Be tech savvy. Radicalisation isn't just an online problem, but the internet is one way young people connect with extremists who want to exploit them. Talk to your children about what they do online and stay alert for potential warning signs like increased secrecy.
Don't ignore it. Not all extremist views are violent, but they are all cause for concern. If your child says something worrying, don't brush it off – even if you're not sure how serious it really is.
Get support. Parents are often the first to notice worrying changes in a child's behaviour, but it's hard to deal with these issues by yourself. There are mentoring programmes and support networks that can help if you have concerns – Quilliam is a good place to look for more information.
Talk about identity. Reassure young people who may be struggling with their identity that it's normal to have lots of different aspects. Letting them know you're supporting them as they explore the possibilities is one of the most important things you can do. Make sure they know it's all right to be confused and that they can always come to you for guidance.
Help for parents in tackling radicalisation
Resilient Families: online course for parents, looking at the dangers of online radicalisation and extremism
Preventing far right extremism: a parent's guide
The advice published on Parent Info is provided by independent experts in their field and not necessarily the views of Parent Zone or NCA-CEOP.
Updated: May 2018
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Article written by Jonathan Russell
Jonathan Russell is Quilliam's Political Liaison Officer. He holds a BA in Arabic, German and Persian from the University of Exeter and an MSc in the History of International Relations at the London School of Economics. Jonathan currently leads on Quilliam's campaign for cross-party commitment to human rights in counter-terrorism legislation and policy and its efforts to promote clarity, consistency and cohesion in counter-extremism policy across the 28 EU member states. He has written papers for Quilliam on The Effectiveness of Al Qaeda and a White Paper on Prevent. Jonathan features regularly in the UK print and broadcast media and has delivered presentations and training workshops to schools, local government officials, academics, and national representatives in the UK and all around Europe. Twitter: @jrussellesq
Five rights children should have online
There is deep concern about the impact the internet is having on families, especially on children and young people. iRights is a coalition calling for five basic rights that children and young people should have online.
Phone safety and selfies: a parent's guide
Video: how to keep your child safe when using their mobile phone
Should parents worry about what their kids are doing online?
Are children sharing too much online?
Understanding and supporting anxiety in your child
Anxiety: how parents can help their children


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A working library collects reading and writing from Mandy Brown
You were poor then and you are poor now
A Reading Note
One of the stories in Evicted is of a woman named Vanetta. Vanetta has three children—Kendal, Tembi, and Bo-Bo, the youngest, who suffers from seizures. At a time when money was already tight, Vanetta's hours were cut back at a local diner, from five days a week to just one. Her electricity was about to be cut off because she hadn't made payments in a while, and she was facing eviction. With few options save the street, she and her boyfriend acted impulsively and robbed two women; the boyfriend pulled out a gun. No one was hurt. Venatta plead guilty, and at a sentencing hearing, the public defender emphasized that she'd never been in trouble before, that the act was one of desperation, and that she accepted responsibility for her actions. The judge acknowledged that poverty was a contributing factor, then noted that her economic situation hadn't improved and sentenced Vanetta to eighty-one months in the state prison system. Desmond writes:
What the judge was saying, in essence, was: We all agree that you were poor and scared when you did this violent, hurtful thing, and if you had been allowed to go on working five days a week at Old Country Buffet, refilling soup pots and mopping up frozen yogurt spills, none of us would be here right now. You might have been able to save enough to move to an apartment that was de-leaded and clean in a neighborhood without drug dealers and with safe schools. With time, you may have been able to get Bo-Bo the medical treatment he needs for his seizures, and maybe you could have even started taking night classes to become a nurse, like you always wanted. And, who knows, maybe you could have actually become a nurse, a real nurse with a uniform and everything. Then you could really give your kids a childhood that would look nothing like the one Shortcake gave you. If you did that, you would walk around this cold city with your head held high, and maybe you would eventually come to feel that you were worth something and deserving of a man who could support you other than by lending you his pistol for a stickup or at least one who didn't break down your door and beat you in front of your children. Maybe you would meet someone with a steady job and get married in a small church with Kendal standing proudly up front by the groom and Tembi as the poofy-dressed flower girl and Bo-Bo as the grinning, toddling ring bearer, just like you always dreamed it, and from that day on your groom would introduce you as "my wife." But that's not what happened. What happened was that your hours were cut, and your electricity was about to be shut off, and you and your children were about to be thrown out of your home, and you snatched someone's purse as your friend pointed a gun at her face. And if it was poverty that caused this crime, who's to say you won't do it again? Because you were poor then and you are poor now. We all see the underlying cause, we see it everyday in this court, but the justice system is no charity, no jobs program, no Housing Authority. If we cannot pull the weed up at the roots, then at least we can cut it low at the stem.
Desmond, Evicted, page 266
Matthew Desmond
For months, Matthew Desmond lived in the poorest neighborhoods of Milwaukee, getting to know the locals and documenting their impossible struggles to find and keep a home.
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The New Year is here. Can you do anything to reduce your tax liability for 2018? This article by my friend and colleague Steve Hartnett, an estate planning expert, provides a few tax tips now that we've begun another year. Read on to learn more.