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Intimations: Stories - Alexandra Kleeman
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Women come to in rooms with no clear sense of how they got there and a very vague sense about how they're supposed to behave in this situation. Animals seem to take out some kind of cosmic revenge on humans. Characters find apocalyptic omens in weather patterns and the disappearance of everyday items. In the middle, a series of more normal-seeming stories reveal themselves, in aggregate, to be just as odd as all the rest. As a complete work, the theme-and-variations structure and Kleeman's elegantly multifaceted writing makes for a surreally funny and disturbing debut collection that has the unified air of a novel.
Intimations: Stories (Hardcover)
By Alexandra Kleeman
Published: Harper - September 13th, 2016
Intimations: Stories (Paperback)
Published: Harper Perennial - September 12th, 2017
Suite for Barbara Loden - Nathalie Leger
No recent writing has wrapped me up in its world as much as this short masterwork by French writer Nathalie Leger. That's all the more impressive because essentially half the book is a fragmented shot-for-shot retelling of the movie Wanda, directed by Barbara Loden. You don't have to have seen the film for this to work—I hadn't—because Leger's writing captures its images in a way that can only be done in writing, the kind that lets you imagine yourself onto the screen, feeling what the character feels. Those imaginative flights have real-world reflections, too, in Leger's beautifully rendered memories of her mother. It's one of the most effectively empathetic books I can recall about how art inspires empathy.
Suite for Barbara Loden (Paperback)
By Nathalie Léger, Natasha Lehrer (Translated by), Cécile Menon (Translated by)
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Published: Dorothy, a publishing project - October 17th, 2016
The Lady of Solitude - Paula Parisot
Paula Parisot's award-nominated Brazilian story collection doesn't have the measured feel of what we might typically expect of an award-nominated story collection. The book, most of whose pieces top out around six or seven pages, feels both minute in its scope and overpowering in its erotic danger. Marriages fall apart, lovers contemplate murder, and aging terrorizes the unsteady young, with sex the force that roots even the most ordinary moments to the edge of a cliff (or, in one haunting story, to the ledge of a high apartment window). Parisot's work is confrontational, but there's a clean craft to it that keeps the pages turning through the discomfort.
The Lady of Solitude (Brazilian Literature) (Paperback)
By Paula Parisot, Elizabeth Lowe (Translator), Clifford E. Landers (Translator)
Published: Dalkey Archive Press - October 28th, 2016


I can't believe it has been a year since I started this little blog.
I started it on a whim, really.
I was at home with my baby and was feeling kinda disconnected from the world. A common "mommy with a baby" feeling.
My life was revolving around my kids and I felt I needed something for myself.
I also needed an outlet to express myself creatively.
If I don't have a creative outlet, I feel like I start to fill up with bad stuff and it starts to trickle out in different ways. Creativity helps me to process what is inside me...mix it up...and produce something positive.
I had also had my first of now several articles published in a Canadian parenting/family magazine and it was well received...so I felt encouraged to share a little more of my writing...even though I didn't think too many would read. Maybe a few friends and family members.
I really had no idea how blogs can take on a little life of their own.
I didn't really realize that people actually start to follow blogs that they enjoy. I mean, religiously!
Well...I guess I kinda knew that since I myself had followed blogs before...and still do...but I really did not expect anyone...especially people I didn't know...to follow mine!
There are actually people following my bloggy blog?
It really was a personal project.
And so now, I do have a little following in the blogosphere.
Apparently, this is a map of the blogosphere. Wow!
I am not one of those massively successful "mommy-bloggers" who make tons of money at what they do. Sure, that would be great...but the money I have made as a result of my blog is hardly massive.
It has lead to some writing gigs. Some paid...most of them not.
But what it has certainly lead to is a strong connection with like-minded people from all over the world.
It is pretty amazing how the Internet can bring people together.
This is kinda a creepy image that represents the Internet bringing people together.
Blogging has helped me sort through my own thoughts on a number of topics and apparently has helped a few others along the way.
So as I approach my blogging "anniversary" (or has it already passed?), I just wanted to give my readers a shout out (YAY!) and a big thanks for your support, your comments and your loyal readership.
I have really enjoyed this journey thus far...and as long as I keep liken' it, I figure, I will keep on keeping on.
I hope you hang in there with me!
And just as a little aside - I am off to the Mayan Riviera this week to celebrate my friend's nuptials. This means no blogging. No computer in fact!
I have never gone a week without a post - so I just wanted to let you know that I am still here. Except on a beach. With a drink. Soaking in the rays.
Dreaming up new things to write about.
This is where I'll be if ya need me!


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According to (Shinn, 2011), the influential individuals of tomorrow are leaders who would be able to cross borders and set punishments for his or her employees and investigate the cultural differences within global. Consequently, influential individuals have to educate themselves on the best way to get along with their subordinates, management and other persons within the organization and also how to lead a good team of different cultural backgrounds. It was also indicated by some researchers that the advances in technology and changes in the demographics would most likely generate new challenges for leaders who must succeed or manage in a diverse organization which would affect globalization.
The challenge of cross-cultural leadership can be difficult in the world because of its diverse workforce. Different national cultures can play an important role in the success of effective leadership within international organizations. The businesses are challenged by the cross-cultural leadership styles and needs to address the increasing culture changes. One of the main challenges is finding out what leadership means to the team that you are leading perhaps it means motivating and guiding the individuals to meet their goals and the goals of the organizations or does it mean to help the department overcomes some barriers they may gave with each other. For instance, an individual goal may be to learn a different role within the department or to increase their target sales, it could so be to try something new about a different culture. The cross-cultural should not destroy how a person leads or rules his or her subordinates to achieve the successfully achieve the goals of the organization.
Another challenge of cross-cultural leadership may be the way how leaders communicate to their subordinates is different. An example is a leader from Barbados usually has a different leadership style then someone from Trinidad or St. lucia. A leader from Barbados would point out the errors you made by stating them to you directly; yet, someone from Trinidad or St. Lucia tends to make an example out of your work within meetings. Which is not a bad thing but sometimes its best if the leader says it to your face first and then may be say it in the group about what not to do. According to (service and white, 2012), Today's international businesses needs influential individuals who are good at adapting to cross-culture surroundings quickly, and can successfully work with associates while leading employees of other cultures to achieve the goals of the organization.
In conclusion, according to service (2012) indicated that, the global venture problems occur because lack of leadership skills and knowledge in relating with the people in different culture backgrounds. As a result of this, leaders have to be more openminded when coming into different cultures.


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At Berrington, it's no surprise that we love to go above and beyond for our residents–and we always do so with a smile.
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Simply put, we don't see food as just another meal–with us, fine dining is an experience to be enjoyed.
Our chefs trained at top culinary schools and truly enjoy crafting delicious meals for our residents seven days a week. When it comes to dining, we ensure our residents enjoy meals that are not only handcrafted but healthy and diet specific.
We believe in offering an array of delectable cuisine, allowing your loved one choices at each course, three times a day. For smaller appetites, we proudly offer a-la-carte options at each meal. Our dedicated wait staff are trained and ready to provide your loved one with an incredible experience.
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Custom - 500 Ct Monte Carlo Chip Set Hi Gloss Wooden Case. These 14 gram Monte Carlo clay poker chips will bring the look and feel of a casino card room to any home game. A unique and attractive edge design surrounds an inlay that displays the denomination of each chip, the words "Monte Carlo Poker Club", and a dazzling laser graphic strip that makes these chips sparkle and shine. These chips are eye-catching as well as classy.
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Friday 4/26 Profusion: Showcasing both local and national talent, from the newer performer to the seasoned professional, this show is sure to impress and inspire you. These dancers are passionate about and committed to the art of belly dance. You will see a vast array of styles, and you will feel the energy, passion and love that they put into their craft. If you thought all belly dance was the same, then you MUST see this show!
Profusion will not only introduce you to the Colorado community of belly dance, but will also delight you with performances from across the US and international traveling dancers! All dancers in this show have shown their dedication by participating fully in the event, studying their craft and learning from the best that we have to offer at the 2019 Elevation. This year, we are thrilled to have Moria Chappell as our emcee! Bring your friends and share a truly dazzling evening!
Doors open at 7:30, Show starts at 8:00pm.
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The official show photographer is: Carrie Meyer of The Dancer's Eye. Performers may contact her to purchase photos from the shows. For more information about weekend professional photo sessions please contact Carrie.
Videotaping and photography of shows is not allowed. Please respect the artists.
The AMC theater is an all-ages venue, and we welcome all ages to this show. We do not, however, claim that all songs or themes will be appropriate for all ages.


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*Opheim simplification

*Lang simplification

*Zhao-Saalfeld

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*Reumann–Witkam

*Opheim simplification

*Lang simplification
Couldn't find an example for Zhao-Saalfeld (yet).

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Cyrille Regis, MBE (9 February 1958 – 14 January 2018) was a professional footballer who played as a forward. His professional playing career spanned 19 years, where he made 614 league appearances and scored 158 league goals, most prolifically at West Bromwich Albion and Coventry City. Born in French Guiana, Regis also won five caps with the England national team.

Early life
Regis was born on 9 February 1958 in Maripasoula, French Guiana, the son of Robert Regis, a labourer from Saint Lucia and Mathilde Regis, a seamstress. His father moved to England in 1962, with the rest of the family, including Cyrille, following a year later. Cyrille grew up in Harlesden, located in the Borough of Brent, and attended Cardinal Hinsley Maths & Computing College.At primary school, Regis said that he was a much better cricketer than footballer.  "I was an outdoor child. So I just wanted to play cricket outside, and I played much more cricket back then because football was just another sport I did without any real passion".

After leaving school, Regis trained as an electrician, earning a City and Guilds diploma; he continued to practise the trade until his move into professional football. He was a cousin of the athlete John Regis.

Club career

Non-League
The 1975–76 season saw Regis move to Athenian League club Molesey, for whom he scored around 25 goals during his one campaign for the club. He was then approached by Boreham Wood, but did not join them. Instead he went on to join semi-professional Hayes of the Isthmian League, signing on 7 July 1976.

Regis was spotted by West Bromwich Albion's chief scout Ronnie Allen, who recommended that the First Division club should sign him. With the Albion directors unsure of paying a four-figure fee for such a young, unproven player, Allen offered to fund any initial payment from his own pocket, so sure was he that Regis would make it in the top tier of English football. The transfer took place in May 1977, for an up-front fee of £5,000, plus another £5,000 after 20 appearances.

West Bromwich Albion
Shortly after bringing Regis to Albion, Allen took over as team manager, following the resignation of his predecessor Johnny Giles. Regis made his first team debut in a League Cup match against Rotherham United on 31 August 1977, scoring twice in a 4–0 win. Three days later Regis made his league debut in a 2–1 victory over Middlesbrough. Again he found the net, taking the ball from the halfway line to the penalty area before scoring with a right-foot drive. Middlesbrough's David Mills, who later became a teammate of Regis at Albion, described it as "a goal of sheer brilliance".

Regis also scored in his first FA Cup match in January 1978, helping Albion to beat Blackpool 4–1. A few days later, Albion appointed a new manager, Ron Atkinson. Ronnie Allen had departed in late December to manage the Saudi Arabia national team and John Wile, the club's captain, had acted as caretaker manager in the interim.

Whilst a West Bromwich Albion player he played in a benefit match for Len Cantello, that saw a team of white players play against a team of black players.

Coventry City
In 1984 Regis joined Coventry City for a fee of £250,000. With Coventry, Regis won the only major trophy in his career, the 1987 FA Cup. Johan Cruyff wanted to sign Regis for AFC Ajax as a replacement for AC Milan-bound Marco van Basten, but he accused his own club's directors of delaying the deal until Regis's FA Cup exploits took him out of the Dutch club's price range. Regis later became the first Coventry City player to score a winning goal at Anfield, in their first ever league win there (1–0) in November 1989. This came a season after he had also scored in City's first ever top flight win over Aston Villa at Highfield Road (2–1).

Aston Villa
Before the 1991–92 season, Regis joined Aston Villa on a free transfer, reuniting him with his former manager at West Brom, Ron Atkinson. He was one of six Villa players who made their debut for the club on the opening day of the season, scoring in a 3–2 win away to Sheffield Wednesday. Regis made over 40 appearances in his first season for Villa, and finished as the club's leading league goalscorer, joint with Dwight Yorke.

Wolverhampton Wanderers
Following the end of 1992–93, Regis moved to West Midlands rivals, Wolverhampton Wanderers. His stay with Wolves only lasted for one season, during which time he made 22 appearances, scoring twice.

Wycombe Wanderers
Regis joined Wycombe Wanderers in August 1994. Forming a striking partnership with Simon Garner, he scored ten goals in his only season at the Buckinghamshire club.

Chester City

Regis ended his professional career by playing in the Third Division with Chester City. He scored seven times in 29 league appearances, helping Chester finish 8th, before retiring due to injury in October 1996.

International career

Regis's dual French and British nationality made him eligible to play for either the English or French national sides, but it was England that he chose to represent. He made his England under-21 debut on 19 September 1978, in a 2–1 victory over the Denmark under-21s in Hvidovre. His first England B game was a 1–0 win against Czechoslovakia B in Prague on 28 November 1978. He played in two further matches for the B team in 1980. He scored his first goal for the England under-21s on 5 June 1979, in a 3–1 away win against Bulgaria. The result helped England reach the latter stages of the 1980 European Championship, although it was the only one out of six qualifying matches in which Regis participated. He played in the away legs of both the quarter-final and semi-final, where England lost to East Germany. In all he played six times for the under-21s, scoring three goals.

Despite winning five caps for the full England side, Regis never played the full 90 minutes for his country at senior level; he played as a substitute three times and was himself substituted twice. He made his international debut on 23 February 1982 in a 4–0 win over Northern Ireland in the Home International Championship at Wembley. Regis came on as a substitute for Trevor Francis in the 65th minute. His final international appearance for England was in 1987 against Turkey at Wembley, which ended in an 8–0 win for the home side, where he came on for the last 20 minutes.

He was the third black player to be capped by England at the highest level after Viv Anderson and Laurie Cunningham.

Personal life
His younger brother is former player Dave Regis, and his nephew is Jason Roberts.

Regis became an evangelical Christian after a car crash claimed the life of his friend and former teammate Laurie Cunningham in 1989. He and Cunningham had been involved in a similar crash two years earlier. After retiring from playing, Regis worked in a variety of coaching roles before becoming an accredited football agent with the Stellar Group Ltd. He was the uncle of footballer Jason Roberts, for whom he acted as an agent, and cousin of sprinter John Regis.

He was awarded an honorary fellowship by the University of Wolverhampton in 2001. In 2004, Regis was voted as West Bromwich Albion's all time Cult Hero in a BBC Sport poll, gaining 65% of the vote. In the same year he was named as one of West Bromwich Albion's 16 greatest players, in a poll organised as part of the club's 125th anniversary celebrations. Regis and his wife Julia visited water-related projects in Ethiopia in 2007, as part of their continued support for WaterAid.

Regis won the Coventry City London Supporters' Club Player of the Year in 1986/87 and regularly comes in high in any legend polls for the club. In 2007/08 a Coventry City Hall of Fame picture gallery was erected at the Ricoh Arena, containing thirty Coventry greats from the club's entire history, whom he was among.

He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2008 Birthday Honours.

Death and legacy
Regis died of a heart attack on 14 January 2018. He was 59 years old.

The under-21 match between England and Romania at Molineux on 24 March 2018 was designated the Cyrille Regis International in tribute. England won the match, 2–1. On 28 July 2018, two of Regis' former clubs (West Bromwich Albion and Coventry City) played in a friendly match dubbed the 'Regis Shield'; West Bromwich won 5–2.

Career statistics

Honours
Hayes

 Premier Midweek Floodlight League: 1975–76

Coventry City
 FA Cup: 1986–87

Individual
 English Football Hall of Fame: 2019
 Coventry City Hall of Fame
 PFA Merit Award: 2018

See also
 List of England international footballers born outside England

References

Bibliography

Bowler, D & Bains, J (2000) Samba in the Smethwick End: Regis, Cunningham, Batson and the Football Revolution
Brown, Jim (2000) Coventry City: An Illustrated History

Rees, Paul. (2014). "The Three Degrees The Men Who Changed British Football Forever". .
Regis, Cyrille (2010) Cyrille Regis: My Story

External links

 Englandstats.com profile
 Cyrille Regis in the Hayes F.C. Hall of Fame
 Cyrille Regis in the A-Z of Hayes F.C. 1909–

 Entry at The Black Presence in Britain site

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LOS ANGELES – Santa Barbara County sheriff's deputies who checked on Elliot Rodger three weeks before he killed six college students were aware he had posted disturbing videos but never viewed them before or after determining he was not a threat to himself or others, the department disclosed Thursday.
The statement from the sheriff's office corrected an earlier assertion that deputies were unaware of the videos when they checked on him on April 30. It also provided new details on the sequence of events during that pivotal visit to Rodger's apartment, a time when he was planning the rampage that would end with him apparently taking his own life after being wounded by police.
The guns he used in the killings last Friday were stashed inside his apartment at the time, but police never searched the residence or conducted a check to determine if he owned firearms because they didn't consider him a threat.
The sheriff's department also revealed new details about the timeline leading up to the killings. It said Rodger uploaded his final video to YouTube, titled "Day of Retribution" and detailing his plans and reasons for the killings, at 9:17 p.m. on the day of the shootings, May 23. One minute later, he emailed a lengthy written manifesto to his mother, father and therapist that also detailed his plans and contempt for everyone he felt were responsible for his sexual frustrations and overall miserable existence.
It was another 25 minutes before the therapist saw the emailed manifesto and 11 more minutes until the sheriff's office was contacted at 10:11 p.m.
Deputies wounded Rodger during two separate shootouts as he sped through the unincorporated beach community of Isla Vista, near the University of California, Santa Barbara, leaving a trail of bloodshed that ended with Rodger apparently shooting himself in the head before crashing his black BMW into a parked car. Thirteen people were injured — eight from gunshot wounds, four from being hit by his car and one who suffered a minor injury.
The timing indicates that Rodger stabbed to death three people in the apartment sometime earlier — his two roommates and a third man who might have been another roommate or a visitor at the time of the attack.
According to the statement from the sheriff's office, four deputies, a police officer and a dispatcher in training were sent to Rodger's apartment after being informed by the county's mental health hotline that Rodger's therapist and mother were concerned about videos he posted online.
That sequence of events is different from a statement Sunday from spokeswoman Kelly Hoover, who said "the sheriff's office was not aware of any videos until after the shooting rampage occurred."
Hoover did not respond immediately to an email seeking more information on why the deputies didn't watch the videos, the content of the videos and what specific information was relayed from the mother that prompted the check at his apartment.
Rick Wall, a retired Los Angeles police captain who created the agency's procedures for responding to people with mental problems, said that law enforcement officers need to look at all the available evidence when conducting investigations. "Not that the final conclusion that they made on that day would have been any different, but something could have changed," he said.
The visit with Rodger was brief, but Wall said the amount of time they spent talking to his mother was critical in determining why she was concerned about him, while gathering details of his medical history and past behavior. That information isn't known.
"That's going to be the telling piece and where you're going to get the breakdown on the guy's story," Wall said. "Talking to somebody for 10 minutes, you may or may not get the ability to conduct a proper evaluation."


CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Taking a break in its Ohio Valley Conference slate, the Tennessee Tech softball team was upended in both games of a doubleheader at UT Chattanooga, falling 12-1 and 3-1. The Golden Eagles (10-28) had a crack at a dramatic seventh-inning comeback in the second affair, but behind clutch Lady Mocs' (21-14) pitching, the bid was foiled.
Trailing 3-1 heading into the final frame, Tech loaded the bases with one out. Senior Kayla Floyd began the comeback attempt with a single, before a hit-by-pitch to junior Angi Sakamoto and a walk to sophomore Madison Taylor filled the bags. The Sakamoto hit-by-pitch ended UTC starting pitcher Taylor Deason's (9-6) outing, as the Lady Mocs called on sophomore Katie Henderson to try and shut the door.
Henderson (11-6), who had already picked up the win in the opener behind a complete game effort, bounced back after walking Taylor with consecutive strikeouts to junior Hannah Eldridge and senior Kendall Hooper to end the game for her first save of the season.
The Golden Eagles outhit Chattanooga, 7-5, largely thanks to a stellar outing from inside the circle by freshman Danielle Liberatore (5-8). The lefty out of Peotone, Ill. went the distance in suffering a tough-luck loss, allowing three runs (two earned), while scattering five hits, walking three and striking out four.
After the Lady Mocs plated a run in the bottom of the first, Tech responded immediately with a run in the second to deadlock the score at 1-1. Kendall Hooper got things going with a double, which was promptly followed by a Chelsea Burgess hit-by-pitch to put runners on first and second with no one down.
Up stepped freshman Alyssa Richards, who reached on an error that allowed Hooper to score from second, while Burgess moved to third. Still threatening with runners on the corners and one out, TTU hit into some bad luck with a line-drive double play off the bat of sophomore Cortney Fry, as Chattanooga shortstop Alyssa Taylor doubled off Burgess at third to help put an end to the Golden Eagle rally.
The Lady Mocs took the lead in the bottom of the third thanks to a Criket Blanco two-out RBI single that brought around freshman Jesslyn Stockard to give UTC a 2-1 edge. Chattanooga added an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth behind a two-out RBI single to right field from senior Kaiti Dutton.
Offensively for the Golden Eagles, Madison Taylor reached base three times, including picking up two hits in the affair, while Kendall Hooper managed the team's only extra-base hit with her leadoff, second-inning double.
The Lady Mocs used a pair of big innings in the opener to capture the contest, scoring seven in the second inning and five more in the fourth.
A Sam Taylor two-run double, a Sarah Beth Roberts two-run single, and a Nicole Osterman three-run home run accounted for UTC's seven-run second, while an Anyssa Robles run-scoring single, a Jesslyn Stockard two-run knock, and a Cricket Blanco two-run round tripper wrapped up the fourth inning scoring.
Tech's lone run came on a third-inning RBI double to left center off the bat of Angi Sakamoto, scoring freshman Gabby Perez, who reached on an error to begin the frame.
The aforementioned Katie Henderson earned the win with a complete-game two-hitter, while sophomore Hannah Weaver (3-15) was tagged with the loss, throwing an inning and two-thirds, surrendering seven runs on five hits.
The Golden Eagles will jump back into conference play this weekend, traveling to Murray State for a doubleheader on Saturday, before going to Austin Peay for a double dip on Sunday. Both twin bills are slated to begin at 12 p.m. CT.


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Words of Respect: Orlando's Speech
Nathaniel Palmer July 12, 2017
On April 25th, U-32's atrium was crowded full of students and teachers, gathered to look up at the balcony above the entrance. It was Word of Mouth, the school's tradition of student performances between classes on special days in the year.
At one moment, Orlando Whitcomb-Worden, a Senior, was standing at the microphone, waiting for the crowd to give him their attention.
The crowd quieted down, and he began his speech. He described his own experience dealing with the death of his TA, Laure Angel, as a way to shed light on the school's hard issues. Months later the speech still resonates.
Orlando wanted people to think about their role in disrespectful situations.
"There's just a lot of bad behavior going on," Orlando said, describing his reasons for making the speech. "I feel like there is this culture being created where people don't even view some of the things they do as harassment or assault."
"This school is fairly liberal," he said. "We're usually accepting of everyone, but how can we do that when we sort of slowly, silently perpetuate some of those things?"
"It went through a lot of drafts… a lot of different versions," Orlando said.
"It started out as a bad poem. Then it turned into a speech. I worked on it for a week and a half on it. Riley [Flynn] was the person who help on the formatting, like intertwining the things I saw in the school versus my problems."
"I ran it by some people to make sure it was something people would listen too."
Here's the first part of Orlando's speech:
It was a sunny winter day when Laure Angel passed away
Yet what followed for all those that knew her was not so bright
For me, the coming weeks moved in slow days, sometimes filled with little purpose
And I know it still feels that way for many of us.
Even though Laure wasn't perfect, she stood for something,
She stood for love and she stood for kindness.
Maybe that's why I missed her even more in the coming weeks.
Everything I'm about to say, it's about U-32 and it's true.
Two Weeks After Laure, I Cried Every Night
It was a cold winter day when I heard the N-Word shouted on the bus,
But, surprisingly enough, it was only the first time of many.
And even though I yelled back the first time,
I didn't know who said it and I couldn't manage to do it again.
Four Weeks After Laure, I Wanted to Sleep Every Hour
It finally looked like a spring day when I heard that other word while in line for lunch,
"Gay".
Or as many seem to use it, a playful insult to make someone seem lesser.
In a school where we claim to accept people, it seems as though sometimes, we take the right to casually disrespect others.
But I didn't say anything, I didn't know what to say, and I didn't have the energy.
Six Weeks After Laure, I Stopped Doing the little Homework that I had
It seemed to be winter again when Acting Up performed for our second core.
I'm still saddened by what we have to perform.
Guys sexually harassing girls in the 8th grade, and you can't tell me that it's not harassment.
Because it made me think about the freshman and sophomore girls who have reluctantly admitted that they might have been harassed or raped, because they wanted to be liked.
And you might think, well it's not me, but it's anything. Catcalling, nudes, grabbing people.
And I would know, I've been guilty of it.
But I don't want our school to turn into that kind of place, Acting Up is about the only thing I can do to stop that.
Orlando was referring to a specific incident when he said he'd been "guilty" of bad sexual choices.
"In 10th grade, I was on a field trip and there was a girl that I liked. We had kissed and flirted before but I didn't know how to approach her and we were sitting next to each other in one of the school vans," he said, describing the incident.
"At one point, I just moved my hand next to her and then around her body and under her, groping her. I can't really explain how it happened but it did."
"Since then, I've apologized on numerous occasions and she and I are very close so that's nice, but honestly, I can't really forgive myself for what I did. And knowing that others do it and some worse, it really hurts me."
Here is the rest of the speech:
Eight Weeks After Laure, I Felt Neither Sad, Angry or Happy. I Felt Nothing
I didn't even know what season it was when I was denied from my sixth and final college.
The show was about the only thing that got me through days.
I felt a burden to my friends. They all had each other. I was only an annoyance in their life.
Financially, our family doesn't have a lot. I thought, maybe it would be easier if I didn't have to be payed for, if I didn't let everyone down, if I wasn't a problem, if I wasn't around.
Ten Weeks After Laure, unsure of my future, I slept in school, I was tardy to some classes, I even skipped my chorus class to sleep instead
It was a sunny spring day when I received news that Interlochen Arts Academy had accepted me on a large scholarship.
And I thought, well maybe that was it, I just needed to succeed, I just needed a future to be happy.
But the truth is, everything I saw in our school, how I didn't do anything about it, and how I had felt wasn't going to be solved with one success.
Twelve Weeks After Laure, I Wrote This
So this is my attempt. Everyone deserves to be happy. Everyone deserves a friend.
But most of all, everyone deserves respect.
When I talked to Laure Angel, I knew she was listening. I knew she really was hearing.
Everyone in our TA knew that she respected us, even if we all had different dreams.
I know I can't change everything in this school, I'm not a saint, I've even perpetuated things.
But I can encourage us to really see each other.
To smile at people in the hallways, to take into consideration someone else's wants, someone else's feelings, someone else's past.
I'll probably still hear those words in the hallway, I'd hope to not see those acts, and I know I won't be happy every moment that I have left in this school.
But at least, I can be content to have friends, I can try to be better and I can hope that some of you will care and try, because no one deserves to feel alone, and no one has a right to make others feel lesser.
As Orlando made the speech, the atrium was dead quiet. Hundreds of students and faculty listened.
"Whenever I'm in a large crowd, whether I'm telling my story or a characters, there's always pressure that I deliver because performance is what I do," he said. "As the speech went on, I heard that people were listening and I felt much better."
"It was encouraging that I've only received nice comments since the speech, from a vast range of people in the school."
Here are some of the students' reactions:
Rene Robert, 9th Grade-
"He was down about how the school is, how he lost one of his best friends.… It was surprising because he open up about his life a lot and in the past year."
"It's interesting to hear someone who I really didn't know that well talk about something so deep. It will make a big difference in people's eyes."
Jordan Hawkins, 10th Grade-
"Wasn't it about how stuff went on the bus and stuff like that? He was saying that kids were saying the 'n word' on the back of the bus. I was kind of upset to hear about that but I didn't experience it…"
"Where I was, no one was laughing or joking. Everyone was pretty serious, took it seriously."
Gabby Calderon, 11th Grade-
"He was really talking about being kind to others and standing up for what you believe in."
"And then he got on to the topic about talking about women and respecting them and having the right to make choices."
"I think it really made a big impact. Like when I was looking around, everyone was listening to what he said and it was still being talked about."
"I think short term it can change but I don't think long term it will make a big effect because those things are still happening."
As for Orlando, the speech isn't his only work toward a better school community.
He has performed in the Acting Up improv group, which "goes to the middle school and talks to them about their problems and then tries to figure out what's a way that they can present realistic skit of their problems and try to work through them."
"That's some I really enjoy doing because I'm connected to the younger people in our school," he says.
"I'm just going to be an ally to people as much as I can. It's all about doing the best you can."


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When A Tiger Abandoned Her Newborn Trio, Nursery Staff Stepped Up To Help
By Ashley Maisano
When first-time mom Cinta gave birth to three Malayan tiger cubs on February 3, her maternal instincts did not kick in and she was unable to care for them.
"It's not uncommon for first-time tiger moms not to know what to do. They can be aggressive and even harm or kill the cubs," said Mike Dulaney, curator of mammals and vice coordinator of the Malayan Tiger SSP, in a statement. "
That's when nursery staff at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden stepped up to help. Since staff was afraid that the cubs; body temperatures would drop too low without the warmth of their mother's body, they decide to remove them from the den.
The cubs will remain in the nursery and will receive proper care until they are ready to be moved to Cat Canyon when they're weaned and no longer require round the clock care.
The zoo uploaded a video showing the cubs for the first time, and they are just as adorable as you'd suspect! Aside from their cuteness, these tiger cubs offer some much-needed genetic diversity to the Malayan tiger gene pool. With fewer than 500 big cats in the wild, it's important to make a strong effort in maintaining the Malayan tiger species. Their species is considered endangered due to poaching and habitat destruction.


When you consider starting a blog one of the main things that you need to consider is what you'll be writing about. There is a lot of advice out there on how to sign up for hosting for just $3.95 a month and make a profit by blogging. The important thing is that you can earn money in blogging if you can solve problems for your audience. And some blogging niches are better at this than the others.
One of the basic ways how to choose what you'll be writing about is making a list of things that you are passionate about, where you are expert or have some experience in or something that you would like to explore more and write about the process. Your interests may lead you to a good blog niche.
But will you be able to make money in that niche?
I have seen a lot of blogs in different niches that are profitable. Many courses on how to make money online will tell you that any topic that you choose can be monetized. But there are some niches that are easier to make profitable, and for beginner bloggers those would be more likely to ignite the will to continue blogging.
A popular way how to make money with a blog is the affiliate marketing. What it means is that you promote a product or service on your blog by mentioning it in your blog posts, and if your reader clicks on the link and buys the product you get a small commission for referring the person. And this is at no additional cost to your readers.
If you want to learn more about the affiliate marketing, try out this bundle. It explains in more detail, what the affiliate marketing is and how to make your first affiliate sale. Check it out now and get $5 off using code "TSA5OFF". And if you get the bundle, I'll be rewarded by a small commission (see what I did there?).
And what is the best way to include the products that you want to sell in your blog posts? You have to solve a problem for your audience and show, how the promoted products will help them.
You can check the Affiliate marketing bundle from the text above as an example. I'm writing this post to help you to choose a niche for a blog that would be profitable. One of the ways how to make money by blogging is affiliate marketing, and the bundle is a really good resource that I'd recommend anyone who wants to monetize their blog. So purchasing the affiliate marketing bundle and putting it into action would also help you to make money in whichever niche you have chosen.
I'll list below some general groups of blogging niches with more detailed examples. Of course, there are a lot more niches out there, and they may be more specific. It's up to you to choose which ones resonate with you more and try them out.
When you are just starting your blogging journey, it would probably be good to experiment with broader and narrower topics to see what resonates with your audience.
You can also use Google trends to see, how wide is the audience for the niche that you choose. It's more profitable to can solve problems for more people.
Writing about health and becoming more fit will attract a wide audience. However, this niche might be hard to monetize, if you don't exactly know how to do it.
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If you have ever browsed Pinterest or Facebook, you have noticed all those beautiful posts and videos of food. Recipes have a wide audience, but it is usually hard to make money with the recipe posts. People want a recipe, and not to buy something.
Some of the profitable ideas would be to mention kitchen equipment that you use or a recipe book that you recommend. If you choose this niche, you could also make money by displaying ads on your blog.
This is very broad, including all things that you could write in a diary. Went to Ikea to buy a bed? Had some awesome garden improvement? Organized your kitchen drawers? You can write about it in a blog.
The tricky thing is to build an audience in this niche, because people may be interested in only some parts of the lifestyle.
Make-up product reviews, fall outfit ideas, hot boot trends for this fall all fall in this blogging niche. This is a highly visual content, so if you want to go into this direction, you might want to consider Instagram or Youtuba as the main channels.
In the beauty and fashion industry you'll have to let your personality and creativity shine. You inspire your audience to want to buy the same lipstick or jacket that you use to make a profit.
Things to see in London, most Instagrammable spots in Singapore and winter resort review in Europe are examples of blog posts in this niche.
Posting gorgeous travel destination photos may increase your blog's visitor counts. You can recommend hotels, travel accessories, flights, and many more things. A cool way how to extend your travel is to build your blog and approach hotels to give you a free stay a review on your blog (but you have to have a strong audience for this to work).
Frugal living, paying debt, saving for an early retirement and a lot of ways how to make some money on the side fall into this blogging niche.
Bloggers who choose to write about this usually have a personal story of how they had financial problems and conquered them, or how they had above-average financial goals and achieved them.
Topics like these resonate with a lot of people, and if you can help them with some advice, there usually are a lot of ways how to monetize the process.
If you ever come across a blogging income report, it most probably comes from this niche. Blogging advice, getting traffic from Pinterest, starting a blog, even this post that you are reading now belong to the "Blogging about blogging" niche.
Why do people choose this niche?
I'd guess that one of the reasons is the options for making money. This niche usually sell digital products like online courses or ebooks, which don't have to be manufactured. Those are written once, maybe sometimes updated, but generally the cost of producing the products doesn't change depending on how much products are sold. This leads to high commissions for the people selling the products. For example, if you mention a T-shirt on your blog from Amazon, you may get a few % in commission, but that will be around 2-4%. If you sell an eBook, most likely you'll earn 30-40% from the total price.
The other reason why I think that many people write blog posts in this niche is that we each have to learn something to develop our blogs. Whether that is "How to disclose affiliate links automatically" or "Pinterest tips and tricks", it is something that you have learned yourself and can share to your fellow bloggers. So even if we have chosen to be in different niches, we still have some common problems that can be solved by this kind of advice.
If you browse this blog more carefully, you may notice that the posts here are in different niches. There are travel posts, blogging about blogging posts and a few random posts.
My blog doesn't have a massive amount of posts (yet), and I couldn't really decide what to write about. I'm excited to share my travels, because this is a way how I can save those memories for the future and in the same time give my readers some ideas for their own travels.
And as I was writing about traveling, I had many blogging related questions that I wanted to solve. Some of the solutions turned out to be good topics for blog posts.
My blog is growing, as are my ideas of what I want to do with it. I don't mind having content of two niches on my blog, so let's see where that leads.
Do you have a blog? How did you chose the niche? Do you have only one niche? What would you advice a person, who is choosing a niche for the first time?
Hey Una – great blog post, some very sage advice, and some great blog niches for your readers to think about.
I know they say that you should follow your passion, but one of the key reasons I see bloggers failing is because they start blogging without any understanding of who their audience is. Or even worse if there's an audience at all – or enough to make a living from.


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Peloton prepare for monstrous day in the mountains at Vuelta a España
It's days like this that you probably wish you weren't a professional cyclist, but it days like this that you definitely enjoy being a fan of professional cycling
30 August 2015 70th Vuelta a Espana Stage 09 : Torrevieja - Cumbre del Sol. Benitachell Peloton at Alto de Puig Llorenca Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA
By Richard Windsor published 2 September 15
You'd imagine that sometimes professional riders might think about finding the person who designs some of the mountain stages of Grand Tours and at the very least, giving them a few choice words over why they felt the need to place such mammoth uphill tests in a bike race which already lasts three weeks.
This time though, that person will be right in front of them. Whether he thought this was the stage in which he could win the 2015 Vuelta a España, or whether he's just got some sadistic love of self-punishment, Joaquim Rodriguez probably won't be short of a few comments from his fellow riders after having a helping hand in designing the colossal 11th stage in Andorra.
If you haven't seen the shark tooth profile yet, then here it is...
Vuelta a Espana 2015 stage 11 profile
...not a flat road in sight.
While Purito might attract the ire of some of his fellow professionals for constructing a brutal 138km stage with no less than six categorised climbs (the same as his sportive...good luck with that one), including a summit finish, it is likely to provide the biggest shake-up in GC so far in this already hilly Vuelta. And some riders seem to be secretly looking forward to it.
Although not Nicholas Roche...
It's not just the number of climbs the riders will be needing to worry about either, with some of the climbs hitting some serious gradients. The Coll de la Gallina, the only especial climb en route, maxes out at 17% while it averages 8% over its 12km. And once they've suffered through that, there's still two climbs to come.
Coll de la Gallina profile
Most riders are purely going to be trying to survive a day like this and they won't be pleased to see that their last kilometre of climbing for the day will end with an average gradient of 7.8% on the Cortals de Encamp, which is where the big climbers will still be fighting it out even after all that climbing.
Cortals de Encamp profile
Stage designer himself, Purito sits 57s off the race lead an will be eyeing the red jersey of Tom Dumoulin on Wednesday's stage, saying it is "something special" and that the "climbers will be delighted".
Climber or not, this looks to be one of the hardest stages in Grand Tour history and will hoepfully make for some spectacular viewing...even if the riders don't quite agree.
Richard Windsor
Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.
An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).
Nextbike returns to Cardiff after 'staggering' amount of bike vandalism and theft
The bike hire company suspended operations for two months after 300 bikes were stolen and a further 260 were vandalised
By Ryan Dabbs • Published 17 January 22
Michael Woods aims to put Canadian cycling on the map with Israel-Premier Tech
He says he's aiming to win a a stage of the Tour de France or a monument this year, his 'big goal' in cycling
'It's been an emotional day,' says Chris Froome as he rides final race for Ineos
Froome collected a trophy for his retrospective 2011 Vuelta a España victory
By Jonny Long • Published 8 November 20
We spoke to the guy who ran for a minute uphill alongside Chris Froome at the Vuelta a España
Spanish journalist Diego Ayús received plaudits from the Tour champion after keeping up with him while filming the uphill finish of the stage 13 time trial
Chris Froome: This it what I've been missing, you can't replicate it in training
Chris Froome says his legs are coming round after two weeks of racing at the Vuelta a España.
By Alex Ballinger • Published 5 November 20
Chris Froome: 'I've received countless tweets telling me to pack it in'
Chris Froome has said he is far from done with his cycling career, despite the countless tweets he's received telling him to pack it in.
Here's what Chris Froome said to race organisers during the Vuelta a España protest
The four-time Tour de France champion led the protest that delayed the start of stage 11
By Jonny Long • Published 31 October 20
Dan Martin says he 'can't wait' to ride on the same team as Chris Froome in 2021
Dan Martin of Israel Start-Up Nation says he "can't wait" to be on the same team as Chris Froome in 2021
By Tim Bonville-Ginn • Published 27 October 20
Vuelta a España 2020: Check out Chris Froome's one of a kind Pinarello Dogma F12
Chris Froome has revealed a very special version of his usual Pinarello Dogma F12 at the Vuelta a España.
By Alex Ballinger • Published 27 October 20
Vuelta a España 2020: Chris Froome and Thibaut Pinot lose time on day one
Chris Froome and Thibaut Pinot are out of contention for the 2020 Vuelta a España after losing time on stage one.


Many people ask about our name: Science Hill – what does it mean?
Back in 1833 when our church began, we believe the German-speaking immigrants along Beeson Street desired to name their new congregation "Zion's Hill" (Zion in honor of Jerusalem.) However, the name that stuck was "Science Hill!" Science Hill became known as our local area, and even served as the name of the public school district.
Please see our statement of faith for a full description of our beliefs.


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April 6, 2021 is the date for the consolidated general election for Library Trustees. There are four trustee positions open for re-election; three (3) four-year terms and one (1) unexpired 2-year term.
Nominating petition packets for the April 6, 2021 consolidated election for the office of Public Library District Board Trustee will be available for curbside pickup beginning September 22, 2020 at the West Chicago Public Library District, 118 W. Washington Street, West Chicago, IL 60185 Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. Alternatively, nominating petition packets can be downloaded from the Library's web site (Petition Packet).
Candidates' petitions must be filed in the same office Monday, December 14th to Friday, December 18th from 10:00a.m. — 4:00p.m.; and Monday December 21st, from 10:00a.m. — 6:00p.m.
Candidates' names will appear on the election ballot in the order in which their nominating papers are received.


Well, what a mixed time we have had over the last two months. We had once again, a successful Advent Carol Service for the whole Benefice and then just as we were looking forward to the Christmas Services we were hit with snow. Unfortunately that meant that we were unable to go ahead with the W.I. Carol Service as planned and we apologise for that. However, It soon left us so we were then able to go ahead with all other services ; "Carols round the Tree" (Thank you Irene, Margaret and friends once again) Crib Service and Christmas Communion. Also the Services for the School and Crackerjacks, what joyous times they were. I don't think I have ever seen so many children in the church at one time.
Thank you to everyone who helped in any way to make the church look so festive and also helped with services, etc. in fact anyone who helped and continue to help in any way. Plus a very big thanks to the team who illuminated the tree and put up the Star. What a lovely Christmas welcome to the village that was.
Remember that we still have our Christingle Service to look forward to on Sunday 11th February in place of the normal Family Service. I know we usually have this before Christmas but it is often deferred to February in some areas. Do please come and join us at 10.30 am on that day.
Another apology is due I'm afraid as unfortunately we also had to postpone Messy Church scheduled for 13th January. This was due to illness. We hope to reschedule as soon as possible so look out for the posters and FB.
We recommence the Thursday Coffee Mornings in February with Chris and Anna on Thursday 15th Feb at Cherry Trees starting at 10.30 am. The full years programme will be completed on that day. If you would like to host a Coffee Morning please let Chris or Anna know.
The Christmas Bingo was again very successful with around 50 people attending, mainly being young families who are always very welcome, all the prizes were chocolate and around £126 was raised. The next one is at Easter, on Saturday, 24th March, eyes down at 6pm.
Christmas just seems a blur in the back of the mind now doesn't it? We now have to get active with our 2018 programme. The first Saturday Coffee Morning went very well, we are now asking for a donation to come in rather than charge as we can Gift Aid donations, and this makes quite a difference to our income and with having to pay the excess on two insurance claims we will need every penny that we can raise!
The next Coffee morning is on 3rd February in church from 10.30am to midday. All are very welcome, as the saying goes ' you are not a stranger, only a friend we are waiting to meet', March is on the 3rd and April the 7th.
Tuesday, 13th February is Pancake Day, and Lesley Walton has kindly invited anyone who likes pancakes to join her from 6pm, at her home 3, Pool Road.
On Friday, 23rd February we are holding a Souper Soups and Savouries Evening at Astley Lodge, Shrewsbury Road, 7pm to 9pm, tickets will be £7.50 each and are available from Judi on 210436 or Wendy 210491. You will be able to sample various flavours of soups some you will know some you may not! There will also be a raffle and bottle stall.
Sunday, April 8th sees the return of our Pet Service in church, more details nearer the time, but all pets are welcome real or otherwise. I will be bringing our wooden life sized sheep! Till the next cup of coffee!


Have you ever thought about having a different name? Why is your name just right for you? I really liked the way the character in this book took time to think about his name.
Thunder Boy Jr. was written by Sherman Alexie and illustrated by Yuyi Morales. It was published in 2016 by Little, Brown and Company.
There is a strong voice in this book, since it's written as though the main character is talking to the reader. I really loved all the fun possibilities the main character comes up with for choosing a new name. This is another good example of a story with different layers and an important message about being yourself.
This book would a great addition to a classroom and school library collection. Not only does it reflect the perspective from a native American culture, it also shows a strong relationship between a son and his father. I would be so great to read early in the school year when students are getting to know each other and learning about each other's names. I love the line: "I want a name that sounds like me." Discussing all the possibilities for a new name would provide lots of opportunities for students to talk about some of their accomplishments and experiences.
List at least five experiences you are proud of. What names could you make up for yourself?
Choose an important adult in your life. What things do you love about him or her? In what ways do you want to be different?
I really have a soft spot for Native American books. This book really empowers! Many children from other cultures struggle with how people pronounce their names. This book would certainly help kids with a better sense of themselves. Great choice.
What a fun idea to imagine a new name based on experiences I'm proud of. I'll have to think about this for a while. I'm looking forward to reading this book and learning more about Native American culture. I also noticed a strong resemblance of the author to the father on the front cover of the book. Thank you for a great book review.
I love this book and have read it several times. Yuyi Morales is one of my favorite illustrators. Her work is so deeply layered. Great choice!
Sherman Alexie is a compelling writer. I didn't know he had written a book for such a young audience. I'll be looking out for it.


I am still surprised that Ann hasn't finished off her nest in Box1. You can still see the floor of the nest box in this picture. Nothing much seems to have happened for the best part of a week.
Box2 on the other hand, appears to be more or less finished. And yet Ann roosts in Box1, but Bella roosts elsewhere!


At the unique memorial held under a huge tent in the lush gardens of The Arboretum ahead of his burial at Langata Cemetery, on the chilly morning of Tuesday July 7, speakers from the star-studded congregation lavished this literary icon with words, poems and song that both moved listeners and yet drew smiles.
Environment activist Davinder Lamba hailed his collaboration with Terry at the Mazingira Institute. Cartoonist Kham reminded the gathering of the timely luncheon cartoonists held in honour of the 'father of cartoons' with Gitau 'the grandfather of cartoons' almost two years ago. Theologian Weru remembered Terry, not as an artist, but as a generous, kind loving human being who let him eat half of his food when he was a desperate young trainee.
For the family, youngest daughter Muthoni performed 'The Savior' on piano. Sheba read the poem 'Lies' by Adrian Mitchel for their mum, Nareas. Ciira also spoke on behalf of their sisters, Carolyn, Mandy and Nicky, who were unable to fly in from England. She told the congregation how their father was strict upon them when they were young for drawing on walls; all they needed to do was ask for paper. Nephew Simon Muya described his uncle as a 'mzungu rock'.
Terry's grandchildren infused the young generation into the proceedings with their captivating rap song 'Standing in Hall of Fame' which reflected his life. Son-in-law and musician Eric Wainaina rendered a medley of songs that Terry loved - breaking down once mid-song. Lucy Mombo from the Down's Syndrome Society of Kenya spoke highly of Muthoni who has overcome the condition.
The sermon by Reverend Phyllis Ochilo was moving too with her description of Terry as a social prophet. Former colleague John McHaffie later referred to Terry as a happy man - 'ray of sunshine'. Hilary Ng'weno attended the memorial but did not speak.
Terry was interred at Langata Cemetery in a Wangari Maathai-inspired 'eco-geneza' built from hyacinth.
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package application;

import gui.GUI;

import java.util.ArrayList;

import commands.CommandCenter;
import commands.viewCommands.ViewCommands;
import commands.viewCommands.turtleCommands.Backward;
import commands.viewCommands.turtleCommands.TurtleCommands;
import configuration.BasicParser;
import javafx.application.Application;
import javafx.stage.Stage;
import javafx.scene.Scene;
import javafx.scene.control.Button;
import javafx.scene.control.Tab;
import javafx.scene.control.TabPane;
import javafx.scene.layout.BorderPane;
import javafx.scene.layout.HBox;
import javafx.scene.layout.VBox;

public class Main extends Application {

	private static final int NUM_WORKSPACES = 3;

	private ArrayList<GUI> myGUIs = new ArrayList<>();

	@Override
	public void start(Stage stage) {
		System.out.println("hello");
		try {
			//Parser myParser = new Parser();
			// BELOW COULD BE REFACTORED INTO NEW WORKSPACE CLASS??
			TabPane myTabs = new TabPane();
			for (int i = 1; i <= NUM_WORKSPACES; i++){
				Tab tab = new Tab();
				tab.setText("Workspace " + i);

				GUI myGUI = new GUI();
				BorderPane myBorderPane = myGUI.initialize();
				myGUIs.add(myGUI);

				PenHandler myPenHandler = new PenHandler(myGUI.getLineView());
				ViewHandler myViewHandler = new ViewHandler(myGUI.getLineView(), myGUI.getTurtleView(), myGUI.getBackgroundView(), myPenHandler);
				ViewCommands viewCommands = new ViewCommands(myPenHandler);
				viewCommands.setPenHandler(myPenHandler);
				TurtleCommands turtleCommands = new TurtleCommands();
				turtleCommands.setViewHandler(myViewHandler);
				CommandFactory myFactory = new CommandFactory();
				myFactory.setPenHandler(myPenHandler);
				myFactory.setViewHandler(myViewHandler);

				BasicParser myParser = new BasicParser(myFactory);

				myGUI.setParser(myParser);

				tab.setContent(myBorderPane);
				myTabs.getTabs().add(tab);

			}

//			myHBox = new HBox();
//			VBox myVBox = new VBox();
//			myVBox.setSpacing(200);
//
//			for (int i = 0; i < NUM_WORKSPACES; i++){
//				GUI myGUI = new GUI();
//				BorderPane myBorderPane = myGUI.initialize();
//				RotatedButton b = new RotatedButton("Workspace " + i, BUTTON_STYLE, -90);
//				myCurrentWorkspace = i;
//
//				b.setOnMouseClicked(e -> workspaceClicked(myBorderPane, myCurrentWorkspace));
//				myVBox.getChildren().add(b);
//
//				TurtleHandler myHandler = new TurtleHandler(myGUI.getLineView(), myGUI.getTurtleView());
//				CommandFactory c = new CommandFactory();
//				c.setTurtleHandler(myHandler);
//				myGUIs.add(myBorderPane);
//			}
//
////			myCurrentWorkspace = 0;
//			myHBox.getChildren().addAll(myVBox, myGUIs.get(0));
////			for (int i = NUM_WORKSPACES-1; i >=0; i--){
////				myHBox.getChildren().add(myGUIs.get(i));
////			}

			Scene scene = new Scene(myTabs, 1200, 800);

//			ArrayList<Object> l = new ArrayList<Object>();
//			l.add(50);
//			Backward f = new Backward(l);
//			f.execute();
//			System.out.println("made new th");
			stage.setTitle("SLogo");
			//scene.getStylesheets().add(getClass().getResource("application.css").toExternalForm());
			stage.setScene(scene);
			stage.show();
//
//			myHandler.moveTurtle(10);
//			myHandler.rotateTurtle(30);
//			myHandler.moveTurtle(10);
//			myHandler.rotateTurtle(30);
//			myHandler.moveTurtle(10);
//			myHandler.rotateTurtle(30);
//			System.out.println("move 10");
//			myHandler.moveTurtle(10);
//			myHandler.rotateTurtle(30);
//
//			System.out.println("change to  100 100");
//			Point2D loc = new Point2D(100, 100);
//			myHandler.changeLocationOfTurtle(loc);
//			myHandler.showTurtle(1);
//			myHandler.setPenStatus(0); // FIXED :D
//			System.out.println("move 200");
//			myHandler.moveTurtle(200);
//			System.out.println("move 900");
//			myHandler.moveTurtle(900);
//			myHandler.clearScreen();
//			System.out.println("END END END");

		} catch(Exception e) {
			e.printStackTrace();
		}
	}

//	private void workspaceClicked(BorderPane bp, int i) {
//		myGUIs.get(myCurrentWorkspace).setVisible(false);
//		myHBox.getChildren().remove(myGUIs.get(myCurrentWorkspace));
//		if (!myHBox.getChildren().contains(myGUIs.get(i))){
//			myHBox.getChildren().add(myGUIs.get(i));
//		}
//		myGUIs.get(i).setVisible(true);
//		myCurrentWorkspace = i;
//		System.out.println("Currently in workspace " + i);
//	}

	public static void main(String[] args) {
		launch(args);
	}
}


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September 26, 2011 Last Aired May 19, 2019
1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created
Charles Mann, author of 1491, about the Americas before the arrival of Christopher Columbus, revisits the Americas afterward. The author reports on the European voyages that followed and the transportation of flora…
April 13, 2019 Last Aired April 28, 2019
Author Discussion on World History
Three authors took part in a session of the 2019 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books titled, "Excavating the Past: Writing International Histories." The panelists and the titles of their books were:…
October 15, 2018 Last Aired January 20, 2019
The Virtue of Nationalism
Yoram Hazony argued that having a world of independent nations is favorable to having global governance.
September 25, 2018 Last Aired December 31, 2018
Black Flags, Blue Waters
Eric Jay Dolin provided a history of piracy in the America's in the 17th and 18th centuries.
July 17, 2018 Last Aired November 8, 2018
U.S. and Russia in March 1917
Journalist and author Will Englund discussed his book, March 1917: On the Brink of War and Revolution. Mr. Englund details the turmoil and opposition to World War I in Russia that forced Czar Nicholas…
May 18, 2018 Last Aired August 30, 2018
Yale University's Timothy Snyder talked about the rise of authoritarianism around the world.
March 3, 2018 Last Aired July 1, 2018
The Marshall Plan
Benn Steil, director of international economics at the Council on Foreign Relations, chronicled the efforts to rebuild western Europe following World War II.
April 5, 2018 Last Aired April 25, 2018
Nationalism Versus Globalism
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox and Nigel Farage, the former United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) leader, debated the merits of nationalism and globalism at the University of…
March 5, 2018 Last Aired April 20, 2018
The Fate of Rome
In his book, The Fate of Rome: Climate, Disease, and the End of an Empire, author Kyle Harper uses innovative geological and genetic research to show how climate change and disease…
September 26, 2017 Last Aired January 1, 2018
One Long Night
Andrea Pitzer talked about her book One Long Night: A Global History of Concentration Camps, in which she provides a history of concentration camps that covers four continents and two…
Gorbachev and The House of Government
William Taubman talked about his book Gorbachev: His Life and Times, about the life of Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. He was joined by Yuri Slezkine, history professor at the University…
November 18, 2017 Last Aired December 25, 2017
Walter Isaacson talked about his book Leonardo da Vinci, in which he examines the life of the Italian renaissance man. He spoke at the 2017 Miami Book Fair.
September 26, 2017 Last Aired November 26, 2017
The Internationalists
Professors Oona Hathaway and Scott Shapiro talked about their book The Internationalists, in which they recall the 1928 Paris Peace Pact, also known as the Kellogg-Briand Pact, that…
July 20, 2017 Last Aired October 30, 2017
Bourgeois Equality
Deirdre McCloskey talked about her Hayek Prize-winning book, Bourgeois Equality: How Ideas, Not Capital or Institutions, Enriched the World. She was interviewed at FreedomFest, one of the…
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On Tyranny
Professor Timothy Snyder talked about his book On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century, in which he reflects on how many democracies failed throughout Europe during the 20th…
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2017 Arthur Miller Lecture
Author Masha Gessen delivered the Arthur Miller Lecture followed by an interview with Samantha Bee as part of the 2017 PEN World Voices Festival. Ms. Gessen books include The Future is…
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Earth in Human Hands
David Grinspoon talked about his book Earth in Human Hands: Shaping Our Planet's Future, in which he reports on the "anthropocene" phase of Earth's history and describes the impact humans…
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Age of Anger
Pankaj Mishra talked about his book Age of Anger: A History of the Present, in which he examines the catalysts in society, past and present, that give rise to nationalist groups and hate…
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Jesse Owens and the 1936 Berlin Olympics
Historians talked about about Jesse Owens and his legendary performance in the 1936 Berlin Olympics and how black athletes confronted Nazi white supremacy propaganda during the games.
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Cuisine and Empire
Historians talked about the relationship between food and societies throughout world history. Using Rachel Laudan's book, Cuisine and Empire: Cooking in World History as a starting point, they…


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Channing Tatum's Daughter Had The Most Hilarious Reaction To His Film
The hit 1998 song by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, "Parents Just Don't Understand" sums up some thoughts perfectly — parents just don't get it. But, on the other hand, kids just don't understand either. Most of the time, kids just don't get certain music or movies that their parents can't seem to get enough of, but they'll learn eventually...hopefully. The same could be said for Channing Tatum's daughter who had the most hilarious reaction to his film, Step Up, which is undoubtably, an early 2000's classic. One day she will understand. One day.
There are a lot of nerves associated with showing someone a film that holds a lot of meaning to you for the first time — you never know how they will react or if they will cherish it just as much as you do. Tatum knows this all too well. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday, Tatum told host Jimmy Kimmel about a recent experience he had with showing his 4-year-old daughter, Everly, one of his first (and maybe most iconic) movies, Step Up. Tatum told Kimmel, according to the clip, posted to Jimmy Kimmel Live! 's YouTube account:
We actually showed her Step Up. We were like, "This is going to be really cool, it's got dancing, she is going to love it."
Jimmy Kimmel Live on YouTube
If you recall, Step Up is a dance film from 2004, and the film where Tatum met and fell in love with his wife, co-star Jenna Dewan-Tatum, on set. But Everly had an adverse reaction to watching the film that started the Dewan-Tatum family. Tatum continued, telling Kimmel in the clip:
Within like, 10 seconds, she was like, "Can I watch a real movie? Like a good one?" And we're like 'This is a real movie! It was such a real movie they made like seven more of these! You will watch it! Sit down!" And then 10 more seconds went by and she was like "Please can I watch a real movie?" And we were like "Fine! Just put on Moana, I don't care."
This story is not only hilarious, but Tatum is so right. The original Step Up film launched four other Step Up movie spinoffs (people really can't get enough of dance movies) and without the film, Everly might not have ever been born. But watching Step Up isn't exactly the most enjoyable experience for Everly's parents, either. "We both cringe because...we're just so baby new — our acting, we're like 'What are we doing there?'" Dewan-Tatum told HuffPost in May.
As for watching the more risqué Magic Mike films that Tatum stars in, Dewan-Tatum told HuffPost that she'll show Everly them when she's older before one of her friends at school can do it first (even though she has seen Magic Mike Live! rehearsals).
One day, Everly will learn the importance of Step Up in her life. Until then, she can continue watching Moana, (which is a pretty great film so I don't blame her).


When you enable data connection on your phone, then the background applications also use it to synchronize their data and this can consume a lot of your bandwidth. To reduce it, you can enable background data restriction in the settings menu.
Now tap on Options and then select Restrict background data (This will restrict data usage of all the apps).
In the Data Usage Settings, you can see how much data any app has consumed and you can also individually select a app and disable the background data usage for it (You can set the restriction mode to a Cellular or a Wi-Fi network).
In Android Nougat you have to manually disable data usage for each application or you can use the Data Saver mode.
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The European Committee for Banking Standards (ECBS) was formed in December 1992  by leading European banking associations to enhance the European technical banking infrastructure by developing standards.  In 2006 its functions were taken over by the European Payments Council and the committee was disbanded.

Its website is now maintained by an independent group the European Banking Resources.

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American Classical Charter Academy will open its first Orlando-area campus at 2395 Hickory Tree Road in St. Cloud in the fall.
A charter school company that focuses on classical education, discipline and rigorous academic standards will open its first K-12 campus in St. Cloud's Narcoossee corridor and is scoping out more locations in Central Florida for future campuses.
The American Classical Charter Academy received its charter from Osceola County last May. It's one of three new charter schools scheduled to open in the coming school year. ACCA paid $1 million earlier this week for the 7+ acres on Hickory Tree Road, about a half mile south of U.S. 192, and immediately broke ground on the new K-8 building, president Mark Gotz confirmed.
Gotz said his company has been involved in developing 11 charter schools, but this is their first classical academy. He chose St. Cloud for his Central Florida entry because of the huge amount of new residential development coming to the area. St. Cloud is the fastest growing municipality in Florida. The company is also looking for additional school sites (7-10 acres) in Osceola County, as well as in Polk, Lake and Hillsborough counties.
The former owners of a private pre-school in Winter Springs are bringing that school's highly touted educational philosophy to a new charter elementary school in St. Cloud.
"Charter schools are about options," he said. "I've seen classical schools all over the country, and they've all been highly successful programs regardless of whether it's in a high-income area or an area of need."
Michael Ezzard of Southcrest Management is the design-build contractor. The 1-story building will have 40,000 square feet and will house the acadamy's kindergarten, elementary and middle school programs. The first phase will have 504 student stations, and ACCA will add a new class each successive year until the first students graduate high school in 2026. By that time, the school should accommodate 750 students.
"For the overall facility, we're focused on security," Gotz said. "So when we have all the students in the school, when the bell rings it locks down."
Osceola County's only STEM-focused charter school is planning a major expansion to include building its own K-12 campus on John Young Parkway in Kissimmee.
Gena Smith, Chief Academic Officer of Classical Charter Management Group, LLC, said classical schools are a great fit for parents who desire rigor and excellence in their child's education.
"Our school day is structured around teacher-led direct instruction where we make the most of every educational minute. At ACCA, we believe in knowledge-centered education where the teacher is the leader of classroom instruction," she said.
"You will not find cooperative learning centers or student pods in our classrooms or observe project-based, child directed instruction taking place," she added. "Desks face the front of the room, and our students show their respect for teachers by standing when they answer questions or address their teachers."
The school is already accepting applications for grades K-6 for the 2019-2020 school year and will hold its first parent information meeting on March 30. It's one of three new charter schools opening in Osceola County in the fall.
Construction of the Creative Inspiration Journey School of St. Cloud started in January nearby at 2030 Old Hickory Tree Road, near the intersection with U.S. 192.
Mater Academy, which opened a K-8 school this year on Nora Tyson Road in St. Cloud, will open its Preparatory High School at its Kissimmee campus.


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I did get a pair of khaki pants I hope fit him. I also found a pair of jeans but when I got them home I realized they're girl jeans so the fit is different. Those will be going back for store credit.
I found some other neat things though!
Of course I have to get books. I snagged a spiderman graphic novel AND a book I had (and enjoyed) as a kid. It's about weird school/class happenings sort of like Wayside school so I figured the kids would like it.
It's VERY purple and I love it. Don't ask why I needed a purple purse...I went over to that section in hopes of finding a black one.
It's small but I think it's pretty!
Have you snagged anything cool at the thrift store lately?


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Biografia
Specialista delle prove veloci originario di Lunde di Skien, Skårdal è sposato con l'ex sciatrice alpina austriaca Karin Köllerer.

Carriera sciistica

Stagioni 1984-1988
Skårdal debuttò in campo internazionale in occasione dei Mondiali juniores di Sugarloaf 1984; ottenne il primo piazzamento di rilievo in Coppa del Mondo il 21 gennaio 1985 a Wengen, classificandosi 10º in combinata, e nella stessa stagione esordì ai Campionati mondiali: a Bormio 1985 fu 14º nella medesima specialità.

L'8 dicembre 1986 colse a Morzine il primo podio in Coppa del Mondo, 3º in discesa libera, mentre l'anno seguente ai Mondiali di Crans-Montana si piazzò 12º nella combinata. Ai XV Giochi olimpici invernali di , suo esordio olimpico, si classificò 15º nella discesa libera e non completò il supergigante e la combinata, mentre ai Mondiali di Vail 1989 fu 6º nella discesa libera e 15º nella combinata

Stagioni 1989-1995
La prima vittoria di Skårdal in Coppa del Mondo avvenne il 20 gennaio 1990 a Kitzbühel, nella prestigiosa discesa libera disputata sulla pista Streif; all'inizio della stagione seguente s'impose in un'altra classica della discesa libera, vincendo in Val Gardena sulla Saslong il 15 dicembre 1990, e ai successivi Mondiali di Saalbach-Hinterglemm 1991 fu nuovamente 6º nella discesa libera.

 dei XVI Giochi olimpici invernali di , e non poté quindi gareggiare; l'anno dopo, ai Mondiali di Morioka 1993, vinse la sua prima medaglia iridata, quella d'argento nella discesa libera. Nel 1994  ai XVII Giochi olimpici invernali di , sua ultima presenza olimpica, ma non arrivò a medaglia: si classificò infatti 9º nella discesa libera, 7º nel supergigante e 18º nella combinata.

Stagioni 1996-1997
Nella stagione 1995-1996 ottenne tre podi in Coppa del Mondo, in supergigante (tra i quali l'ultima vittoria in carriera, il 10 dicembre a Val-d'Isère), che, assieme ad altri piazzamenti di rilievo, gli consentirono di vincere la coppa di cristallo di quella specialità; nella stessa stagione ai Mondiali della Sierra Nevada vinse il suo primo titolo iridato, sempre nel supergigante, mentre nella discesa libera fu 23º.

L'anno dopo, ai Mondiali di Sestriere, bissò l'oro nel supergigante e si classificò 13º nella discesa libera; si ritirò al termine di quella stessa stagione 1996-1997, dopo aver conquistato l'ultimo podio in Coppa del Mondo il 23 febbraio a Garmisch-Partenkirchen (3º in supergigante), e la sua ultima gara in carriera fu il supergigante di Coppa del Mondo disputato a Vail il 13 marzo e chiuso da Skårdal al 20º posto.

Bilancio della carriera
Skårdal, assieme agli slalomisti Finn Christian Jagge e Ole Kristian Furuseth, fu uno dei primi esponenti dell'emergente nazionale di sci alpino della Norvegia che iniziarono ad affermarsi con continuità nei primi anni 1990. Prima di allora la Norvegia, nazione con grandissime tradizioni negli sport invernali, nello sci alpino aveva ottenuto risultati di rilievo soltanto saltuariamente.

In carriera in Coppa del Mondo Skårdal vinse sei discese libere e un supergigante, salendo 26 volte sul podio, e la Coppa del Mondo di supergigante nel 1996. Conquistò inoltre due ori iridati consecutivi nel supergigante, nel 1996 a Sierra Nevada e nel 1997 a Sestriere, e un argento nella discesa libera, a Morioka nel 1993.

Carriera da allenatore
Ritiratosi dalle competizioni, nei primi anni 2000 Skårdal divenne allenatore capo della nazionale norvegese maschile; dalla stagione 2022-2023 è tornato a ricoprire lo stesso ruolo, questa volta a capo della squadra femminile.

Carriera dirigenziale
È stato direttore di gara della Federazione Internazionale Sci per la Coppa del Mondo femminile dalla stagione 2005-2006 fino al termine della stagione 2018-2019, quando gli è subentrato Peter Gerdol.

Palmarès

Mondiali
 3 medaglie:
 2 ori (supergigante a Sierra Nevada 1996; supergigante a Sestriere 1997)
 1 argento (discesa libera a Morioka 1993)

Coppa del Mondo
 Miglior piazzamento in classifica generale: 6º nel 1990, nel 1991 e nel 1993
 Vincitore della Coppa del Mondo di supergigante nel 1996
 26 podi:
 7 vittorie (6 in discesa libera, 1 in supergigante)
 11 secondi posti
 8 terzi posti

Coppa del Mondo - vittorie

Legenda:
DH = discesa libera
SG = supergigante

Coppa Europa
 Miglior piazzamento in classifica generale: 12º nel 1986

Campionati norvegesi
 13 medaglie (dati dalla stagione 1984-1985):
 9 ori (discesa libera nel 1986; supergigante nel 1988; discesa libera nel 1989; discesa libera nel 1990; discesa libera, supergigante nel 1991; discesa libera, supergigante nel 1994; discesa libera nel 1996)
 3 argenti ( nel 1985;  nel 1988;  nel 1989)
 1 bronzo ( nel 1989)

Note

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Vincitori della Coppa del Mondo di supergigante


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A doctor like my dad.
How did you come to be a designer/writer?
Through incredible frustration in the corporate world and not being able to find a career that suited me.
If you weren't a designer you'd be..?
I would have ended up doing something in the health sciences arena.
Which is your favourite Ponsonby cafe?
I can't decide between Mary's and Dear Jervois.
And your favourite Ponsonby fashion label?
Please share your best-kept Ponsonby secret?
A store called Wunderkammer. I picked up the most gorgeous pair of Costume National shoes from there a couple of years ago and they are still my faves. I love their eclectic mix of brands.
Listening on National Radio to an interview with 'The Kiwi Bushman'. His philosophy on life was awesome.
Song – David Guetta – Titanium. Series – Offspring. I love that hilarious mad family. Book – A New Earth. Eckhart Tolle.
The house is on fire and your family is safe. What do you save?
My jewellery box. There are so many sentimental treasures in there.
One thing you have learned about life is?
Your advice to Ponsonby people shopping for children's books?
I personally love Novel on Jervois Road. Andrew is very passionate and knowledgeable about books and he has a great children's section. He has a fantastic eye for those books with a unique point of difference and some of our favorite books are from Novel. There is also a personal element to the purchase as he genuinely loves the books he is selling. I also go to the Children's Bookstore as they have a great selection of books and other paraphernalia for kids.
Your advice to Ponsonby people aspiring to write for publication?
In my case I did not go down the conventional publishing route and chose to self publish. I also wanted to print in New Zealand. I already had a distribution channel with my business i candy but the publication and distribution of a book was a new venture for me that came with some challenges. My advice would be to make sure you get an editor. There are many printing pitfalls so do your homework. Finally if you believe you have a great book with a message then back yourself. You will get negative feedback (along with the positive) but make sure you filter out what is not going to serve you.


Baker's Pride, Inc. a commercial bakery and manufacturer of private label and proprietary baked products, today named Marvin Miller as Plant Manager of South Street Bakery, Inc., the newest Baker's Pride company. Mr. Miller reports to James Eagen, Director of Operations at South Street Bakery. In this role, Mr. Miller will be responsible for product quality, scheduling of production, maintaining ingredient and packaging inventory, and office coordination for the bakery to service the customers of South Street Bakery. Moreover, Mr. Miller will advise the bakery on research and development issues related to new recipes and healthier ingredient options for the full range of traditional and gluten-free cookies, muffins and brownies. With more than 21 years of experience in the baking industry, Mr. Miller has a seasoned perspective on plant management and creating successful ingredient combinations for products that have included various breads, cookies, pastries, donuts and other specialty items. Prior to this role, Mr. Miller was Production Manager at Clear Lake Specialty Products. "Marvin's ability to manage baking production with creative thinking and accuracy is a great asset to our bakery," said Rob Brookhart, President of Baker's Pride, Inc. "All of us at South Street Bakery welcome his sense of pride and accomplishment in producing high quality, great tasting products for our customers." About South Street Bakery, Inc. South Street Bakery, Inc., a Baker's Pride, Inc. company, manufactures products for Instore bakery, foodservice, co-packaging and fundraising customers nationwide. Located in Clear Lake, Iowa, the bakery produces a full-range of cookie products including traditional baked cookies and packaged cookie dough, gluten-free packaged cookie dough, muffins and several varieties of brownies including BROWNIE CAKES™. Baker's Pride, Inc., an Amincor company, is a commercial bakery manufacturer for the private label and branded needs of supermarket chains and the food service market. Products include sliced, packaged bread, cake style donuts, gluten-free and traditional cookies, brownies and muffins. Headquartered in Burlington, Iowa, the firm has three entities; South Street Bakery, Inc.; Jefferson Street Bakery, Inc.; and the Mt. Pleasant Street Bakery, Inc. To learn more about Baker's Pride, Inc., and its bakery companies, please visit www.southstreetbakeryinc.com or www.amincorinc.com.