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Josephine Baker: Civil Rights Hero or a Threat to American Democracy?
Date(s): February 3, 1952
Location(s): St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
Tag(s): Civil Rights, Jim Crow, Segregation, josephine baker, Equality, Discrimination, radical woman, shero, salt and pepper, not nazi
Course: "American Women's History," Schreiner University
Rating: 5 (2 votes)
"Ladies and gentlemen believe me when I say that it makes me profoundly happy...it makes my heart swell with pride to see in this beautiful audience tonight, salt and pepper...I mean by that colored and white brothers mingling."1 Josephine Baker, famed exotic dancer, gave a powerful homecoming speech to St. Louis, on February 3, 1952, stating how proud she was to see a mixed audience of "salt and pepper." This was a landmark moment, a mixing of races in complete defiance to the Jim Crow laws. She had been invited by many civil rights groups as well as John F. Kennedy to return to join in the effort to fight discrimination and racism that was seen a normal part of American life during this time. Josephine Baker loudly voiced dreams of equality and acted against discrimination throughout her carrier, and because of this she was viewed as a radical by those opposed and "the FBI regarded Baker as a threat and a danger to America and America's international image and reputation." 2 Josephine was not conventional entertainer, with her opposing views to Jim Crow laws, the government saw her as a threat. The FBI was concerned with the promoting democracy and Josephine did not fit into this idea. She was accused on multiple occasions by the press of being a communist. Josephine met resistance in general public majority due to being an eccentric highly vocal black woman, but she was a hugely important figure in the fight against discrimination.
Baker's return to St. Louis was a powerful moment, she was returning to her hometown from which she ran away from "because of the terror of discrimination."1 She had vowed that she "would not appear in any city where her people could not come see her."1 Baker was met with mixed reactions from the American public. Some felt she was a hero fighting for civil rights, while others believed she was a radical trying to promote equality between races because at this time segregation was view as part of normal. Her refusal to perform in segregated venues won her support from the NAACP. Both the American Press and the African American Press, "regarded [Baker] as eccentric and risqué and as a troublemaker who often articulated threatening political views." 3 During the 1950s, she became more politicized, speaking out against discriminatory practices and "became labeled a threat to American democracy."2 The FBI compiled extensive files, "constructing of Baker, they sexualized, racialized and politicized her, using the media sources which had participated in deconstructing of the star by rendering a polemical profile of Baker." 2
Baker, theatrical and eloquent, voiced a warning to her St. Louis audience, "try to love one another before it is too late. Don't let the same thing happen to America through hate and misunderstanding that happened to Germany." 1 Baker never backed down and voiced against what she knew was wrong. She lived an unapologetic life, she stated, "I have been very proud of my start, because it has made me remain human." 1 Josephine Baker died April 1975 leaving behind a legacy of triumph and challenged the American ideals of African American women.
Josephine Baker, Speech in St. Louis on the Third of February, The Josephine Baker Home Coming Day. UMSL Black History Project (1980 - 1983).
Charlene Regester, "The Construction of an Image and the Deconstruction of a Star--Josephine Baker Racialized, Sexualized, and Politicized in the African-American Press, the Mainstream Press, and the FBI Files," Popular Music & Society Vol. 24 Issue 1 (Spring 2000): 31-84.


Iraqi-born British engineer Saad Al-Hilli, his wife Iqbal and a woman believed to be his mother-in-law were on vacation near Annecy, France when they were shot inside his BMW.
They were all shot twice in the head at close range.
Al-Hilli's child, who witnessed the murder was shot in the shoulder and badly pistol whipped, but survived. British cyclist Brett Martin found her stumbling in front of the car and administered first aid. He then left the scene to call emergency services. The BMW's doors were locked; she was found outside the car.
A second four-year-old daughter survived, taking refuge under her mother's skirts. She remained there undetected for eight hours after police had sealed off the scene.
The Al-Hilli family had been camping nearby. Mr. Al-Hilli arrived at a campsite earlier in the week, told people that he would be staying all week, then inexplicably checked out the two days later. He switched to the more remote, Solitaire du Lac campsite up the road.
French cyclist, Sylvain Mollier, was also shot in the head at point-blank range. He was a local man who had three children.
The murders took place near the village of Chevaline, which is located about 10 km from Annecy as you climb the mountain on the lake.
No shots were heard, so some suspect a silencer was used.
Investigators found 15 cartridge cases scattered around the car and bullet impacts on the windows.
They were shot with a Luger P08. This highly-distnctive weapon is known for being the Swiss Army standard issue.
Worryingly, the French prosecutor, Eric Maillaud, seems to enjoy the publicity and seek it out. The "professional" nature of the murders led him to speculate that they are the work of an targets of an international contract killer. As someone who vacations and hikes in that area, it is definitely less scary than the thought that there is a mass murderer who strikes at random on the loose, but still horrifying.
Theories put forth by others include: the murders are a result of a family row over money, they are related to Mr. Al-Hilli's business activities, his political affiliations in his country of birth (Iraq), and French cyclist Sylvain Mollier, may been the real target (with the family stumbling into his murder). Police in several countries are pursuing these theories, although they may take years to solve. This beautiful area will never seem the same.


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http://www.bakadesuyo.com/2015/01/how-to-be-motivated/

How do we find motivation in the world?

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- Sometimes people don't feel motivated if they focus too much on the rewards involved rather than the task itself
- Instead of focusing on the reward, how can we motivate ourselves to care about the task at hand?
- 3 ways:
  - 1. **Autonomy**: being able to self-direct our own life
  - 2. **Mastery**: getting better at something meaningful
  - 3. **Purpose**: doing something in service of a greater cause
- **The progress principle**: the most powerful motivator is making progress in meaningful work (even just the perception of doing so)
- From [_The Progress Principle_](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/142219857X):

  > People's inner work lives seemed to lift or drag depending on whether or not their projects moved forward, even by small increments. Small wins often had a surprisingly strong positive effect, and small losses a surprisingly strong negative one.

- If it's hard to see progress, focus on small accomplishments instead of big goals
- What is intrinsically motivating to you?
- In a study by Barry Schwartz on West Point grads, intrinsically motivated students performed better and were more satisfied than extrinsically motivated and those with hybrid intrinsic/extrinsic motivation
- From [_Drive_](https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Surprising-Truth-About-Motivates/dp/1594484805) by Dan Pink:

  > So there is this kind of interesting zen-like thing. The route to these rewards is not to be cognitive of the rewards.

- Extra motivation from Neil deGrasse Tyson:

  > The problem, often not discovered until late in life, is that when you look for things in life like love, meaning, motivation, it implies they are sitting behind a tree or under a rock. The most successful people in life recognize, that in life they create their own love, they manufacture their own meaning, they generate their own motivation.

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Favorite thing about St. Anne's: St. Anne's was founded on the service and sacrifice of the Sisters. Their work permeates the culture of the school; the people at St. Anne's strive not just for excellence in their work but also strive to foster love and a culture of service. Families, students, faculty, and staff at St. Anne's continually amaze me with their thoughtfulness, kindness, and willingness to help one another. This kind of social community does not exist everywhere but is vital for raising children. I am so grateful to work in a community that cares so deeply for one another.
Why did you choose to teach? I teach because I love children, and I teach because I love the process of learning. Questioning, dialoguing, reading, designing, writing, rewriting, and creating are exhilarating. I love when students make a connection or question an assumption they once had; I love when students create something original or show their voice in their writing. In college, I fell in love with philosophy (in which I have my degree). At the end of college I realized that what I loved was the process of learning and teaching. After college I enrolled in the Boettcher Teaching Residency Program which challenged me to understand the complexity of teaching and its importance.
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Jackson's Lane
The Jacksons Lane theatre is housed in a Methodist church which has been in the heart of the Highgate area since 1905. The theatre was opened in in 1976 by local residents who wanted to provide activities for their children.
Since then the theatre has grown into a thriving performing arts venue for new circus theatre companies, dance companies, children's theatre, and comedy performances (including Matt Lucas and David Walliams' first public performance as a duo). Keeping true to its roots, the theatre also offers over 50 arts-based courses, classes and activities for the community.
The theatre has six spaces including its main 160-seat theatre. These spaces are multi-purpose and house large dance and rehearsal rooms.
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The period from around 1680-1800 saw the great flourishing of natural theology. The great explanatory power of the new science, especially of Newtonian physics, was pressed into service to investigate how the Creator had worked and was working. In the process more and more purely scientific explanations were given of natural phenomena. At first this was not in tension with a strongly theistic position - Newton himself regarded God as directly mediating the force of gravity.
Newton's successors developed the idea of the mechanical universe. This idea accepted action-at-a-distance without the need for divine mediation, but this was not necessarily in tension with the narrative of God's creative action. Rather the mechanical model was regarded as constituting the 'how' of the great Architect's work, and was therefore a source of understanding of God's character. The 'Book of Nature' could be read alongside the 'Book of Scripture'.
The great irony of this period is that as Brooke puts it: 'the God known through science would prove most vulnerable to being overthrown in the name of science.' The atheist Anthony Collins remarked that it would never have occurred to anyone to doubt the existence of God if theologians had not tried so hard to prove it.
were highly prized by the new movement of atheists which developed from the 1740s.
Moreover 'The Book of Nature' could only give rise to generalised theistic conclusions about creation; over-focus on this aspect of theology tended to cut practitioners of natural theology off from the great strengths of Christianity in giving an account of redemption. Pascal had described seeing in his famous vision the '"God of Abraham, of Isaac and of Jacob", not of philosophers and scholars' - a God who had been in saving relation to humans throughout history - but this perspective tended to be lost.
John Brooke has emphasised the complexity of this period, but the radical nature of the change in the relation between the sciences and theology is unmistakable. A hundred years after Newton came Laplace (see determinism, indeterminism and their implications); a hundred years after Burnet's The Sacred Theory of the Earth came James Hutton's The Theory of the Earth. Gone from Hutton was Burnet's interpretation of Noah's Flood as an example of divine design - in its place came a theory based on endless cycles of mountain building and destruction. But as Brooke insists, it would be wrong to see science as simply an agent of secularisation - rather scientific interpretations illustrated in a particularly vivid way the secularising effect of other forces - social, economic, philosophical.
See the rise of Darwinism to understand more about the conflicts that followed an immensely influential scientific proposal - Charles Darwin's scheme in The Origin of Species (1859), which finally put an end to any simplistic argument from design.


Recognizing that carbon capture and storage (CCS) development varies from region to region, the Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum (CSLF) in 2017 implemented regional stakeholder meetings designed to accurately reflect the diverse needs in order to achieve CCS success in each geographic region. in December 2017, a summary narrative was shared with ministers from CSLF member countries at the 7th Ministerial Meeting, held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
View full stakeholders narrative. The narrative shares common messages identified by stakeholders across the regional meetings, as well as messages specific to each region.
CO2GeoNet and the UK Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) chaired the first CSLF regional European meeting. The event aimed to collate stakeholder views on driving CCS toward large-scale deployment in Europe. The agenda (below) gives an overview of the event's aims and outcomes and a review of the current state of play of CCS in Europe.
Two panel sessions were held as part of the event.
Panel discussion 1: How can we accelerate deployment of CCS at scale in Europe? The first panel discussion reflected on the lessons learned from over 20 years of developing CCS in Europe, and how stakeholders can use this experience to advance CCS projects to the scale needed in the 2020s and 2030s.
Panel discussion 2: How can we communicate effectively to build support for CCS in Europe? The discussion further focused on the practical actions needed from government and industry to build a robust policy framework for the large-scale deployment of CCS across multiple sectors. Supporting financial instruments to enable CCS projects in Europe were also discussed. The panel examined how to effectively communicate the benefits of developing CCS in Europe to support sustainable growth across multiple sectors and industrial regions. The session considered the role of stakeholders in supporting effective engagement and opportunities for CSLF as an inter-governmental body to help to forge these relationships.
If you have any questions, contact the CO2GeoNet Secretariat, Sergio Persoglia info@co2geonet.com.
The Middle East regional champions (The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy and SABIC) held the first regional meeting for Middle East and South Africa. The objective of this workshop was to bring together the private sector, academia, governments, and nongovernmental organizations from the Gulf Cooperation Council and South Africa to discuss regional opportunities and challenges for CO2 sequestration, storage, and utilization. The meeting resulted in technological, regulatory, and other recommendations to share with the global CSLF organization. This workshop was held at SABIC Global Headquarters in Riyadh, under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy, Industry, and Mineral Resources.
In case of any inquiries, feel free to reach out to us at CSLF_MEA_2017@SABIC.com.
The United States Energy Association spearheaded the CSLF Regional Americas Meeting on May 25, 2017, in Washington, DC, USA.


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The Vimy Pilgrimage
Filipowski, R., Poster, [1939-1945]
Pilgrimages to the sites of First World War battles by veterans and the bereaved began immediately after the war's conclusion and continued throughout the 1920s and 1930s. McMaster's small collection, consisting of a telegram, programmes, menus, newspapers, post cards, and a commemorative medal, relates to the inaugural pilgrimage to the Vimy Ridge Memorial in 1936.
In the early years, pilgrims tended to be bereaved family members looking for the graves of their loved ones. This was a consequence of the British decision, made during the war, to not repatriate the dead but rather bury them in military cemeteries near where they fell. The Imperial War Graves Commission (IWGC – renamed the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in 1960) was established in 1917 to mark and maintain the graves of all the members of the British forces overseas, to build memorials to those with no known grave, and to keep records and registers. Canada and the other Dominions agreed to share with Britain the costs of maintaining these cemeteries and memorials in proportion to the numbers of their war dead.
One of a large number of Canadian memorials and cemeteries in France and Flanders, the monument about eight kilometres northeast of Arras in France atop Vimy Ridge is the largest and most significant memorial to Canadian casualties of the First World War. The Canadian National Vimy Memorial functions as a site of remembrance for the battle of Vimy, 9-12 April 1917, which not only marked the single major success in the vast Allied offensive of that year but has also been seen as a defining moment in the emergence of a Canadian national consciousness. Eighty-one thousand Canadian troops successfully stormed the German positions on the ridge in 1917, suffering 13,477 casualties. The monument also serves as the national memorial to missing Canadian soldiers on the Western Front: 11,285 names of Canadians reported as "missing, presumed dead" in France are inscribed onto the walls of the memorial's base.
The government of France presented the park surrounding the monument to the people of Canada in 1922, and construction of the massive twin pylon memorial itself began in 1925. Designed by Canadian architect and sculptor, Walter Seymour Allward, more than 11,000 tonnes of concrete and masonry were required for the base of the Memorial and 5,500 tonnes of limestone were brought from Croatia for the pylons and the twenty sculptured figures, which rise twenty-seven metres above the base and 110 metres above the Douai plain. It took eleven years to complete the sculpture, at a cost of approximately $1.5 million, and on 26 July 1936, King Edward VIII unveiled the monument before an enormous assemblage, including 8,000 Canadian pilgrims.
By the early 1930s, organized mass pilgrimages to battle sites and memorials had become more popular than the individual, family visits of the early 1920s, largely because the organized pilgrimages were considerably more affordable than private visits. Visits to the IWGC memorials rose steadily over the course of the 1930s, with the annual number of signatures in visitor's books rising from 99,000 in 1932 to 157,583 in 1938-39.
The unveiling and dedication of the Vimy Memorial in 1936 was the largest single Dominion pilgrimage to a war memorial. The Vimy Pilgrimage was first proposed in 1927 and moved in a resolution by the Dominion Convention of the Canadian Legion in St. John in 1928. The onset of the Great Depression and delays in constructing the memorial led to the pilgrimage's postponement, although it remained an often mentioned aspiration of the Canadian Legion. When it was finally determined that the Vimy memorial would be completed in 1936, plans were made for a mass pilgrimage for its unveiling that July.
Three-quarters of the 8,000 pilgrims embarked from Montreal for Le Havre on six ships in mid July 1936. The remaining 2,000 travelled independently from Britain to Vimy. Major companies, local communities and federal and provincial governments facilitated the pilgrimage by giving special leave of absence to their employees, and in the case of the Hudson's Bay Company, for instance, giving them leave at full pay. In many communities lotteries were held to help pay passage for local ex-servicemen. As the liners, including The Duchess of Bedford , made their way down the St. Lawrence, crowds lined the shores in small towns, and in Quebec City thousands waited in darkness to see the ships pass.
As the materials in the William Ready Division at McMaster make clear, the unveiling of the memorial on 26 July was the highlight of the pilgrimage, with an estimated 100,000 people in attendance. The unveiling was held in the afternoon rather than at 11:00 am so that the ceremony could be broadcast by radio in Canada in the morning rather than during the night. Thousands were reported to have listened in. After the dedication, pilgrims were feted by both the French and British governments; the French government entertained some 4,300 as their guests for six days; the British government organized a march of Canadian ex-servicemen through London and a garden party at Buckingham Palace.
This, and the other ex-servicemen pilgrimages, fulfilled a number of functions: they served as a ritual to remember lost comrades; trumpeted the achievements of Canadian servicemen, merging the assertion of Canadian nationhood with remembrance of a war that Canada had fought as an imperial cause; and assuaged the loss of the bereaved. At the dedication ceremonies in 1936, in the name of these groups and ideas, the pilgrims also made a desperate call for peace at a time of gathering war clouds.
Lloyd, David W. Battlefield Tourism : pilgrimage and the commemoration of the Great War in Britain, Australia, and Canada, 1919-1939 (Oxford: Berg, 1998)
Pierce, J. "Constructing Memory: The Vimy Memorial," Canadian Military History 1 (Autumn 1992): 5-14. Thomson, D. "National Sorrow, National Pride," Journal of Canadian Studies 30 (1995/96): 5-27.
Vance, Jonathan F. Death So Noble : memory, meaning, and the First World War (Vancouver: UBC Press, 1997)
Canada Remembers, Veteran Affairs Canada
World War, 1939-1945, poster collection
Vimy Pilgrimage collection
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Q: OpenGL: glGenBuffer vs glGenBuffersARB What is the difference between the functions glGenBuffers()/glBufferData()/etc, and the functions with ARB appended to the function name glGenBuffersARB()/glBufferDataARB()/etc.  I tried searching around but no one ever points out the difference, merely they just use one or the other.
Also, is it common for either function to be unavailable on some computers?  What's the most common way of getting around that kind of situation without falling back to immediate mode?

A: glGenBuffers() is a core OpenGL function in OpenGL 1.5 and later; glGenBuffersARB() was an extension implementing the same functionality in earlier versions.
Unless you're developing for an ancient system, there's no longer any reason to use the ARB extension.

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Arcade museums are officially coming back and getting more and more visitors every day. Stranger Things woke up the 90s nostalgia in everyone's heart (as we needed any more help) and while we can still visit Arcades and play with some awesome games the vibe of these places pretty much changed for good. However, if you're ready to go the extra mile you can check out these thrilling arcade museums for some serious nostalgia pleasures.
These arcade museums will serve you a good dose of vintage games and even present you with some forgotten treasures. In some cases, they will even let you play on games that you couldn't anywhere else but in serious collectors' home or between these museums walls.
The weirdest and most amusing arcade museum in San Francisco. Its collection includes over 300 coin-operated mechanical machines which makes it one of the largest privately owned collection in the world. All the musical instruments and antique arcade machines are in their original working condition and you can even play with them.
Step in and get ready for an amazing time-travel journey back into the time of cranked music boxes, scary laughing dolls, fortune tellers, and video arcade games. If you're looking for some unique arcade machines then head here because you'll most certainly find something special.
If you're visiting Russia and want to see what kind of games they played in the past you should go to the Museum Of Soviet Arcade Games. This museum definitely has some serious vintage and a kind of creepy vibe which would make these games a perfect fit for a future Stranger Things episode. Maybe the kids will have issues with other governments as well. Would be interesting to see other countries' games introduced in the show.
The world's Biggest Pinball Museum just had to be on our list. They have over 600 Pinball Machines, 300 classic arcade games and they also let you 'free play' (no quarters needed) with these classic games. Aren't they cool? There is a catch though… Since there are serious maintenance difficulties involved the museum is only open a few days a year for the Arcade Expo.
But it's something that worth waiting for! They have plenty of rare games and machines that are more than 150 years old. You will find here treasures that you can only gain access to at this classic arcade museum. The ticket prices vary a day ticket costs $40 while a 3-day adult ticket costs $100. This may seem a lot but you get more bang for your buck here than anywhere else. Besides the vintage machines, you can also enjoy craft beer, food, magicians, a haunted maze, a costume contest, and a professional pinball tournament.
The 2018 Pinball Madness will take place between 19-21 of October. You can grab your ticket here.
ACAM was named the "Best arcade in the world!" by many including Paul Drury from Retro Gamer Magazine, Expedia and more… If you visit Funspot make sure you enter ACAM as well which can be found on the third floor of the Arcade. If you're into classic arcade games then this is the best spot for you!
You will find fewer children and more serious gamers celebrating the history of coin-operated amusements and pushing their tokens into these vintage games. You can even play on the same Pac-Man and Donkey Kong that famous players like Steve Weibe and Billy Mitchell made gaming history with.
Did you know that Europe's largest ongoing interactive pinball museum's home is in Budapest? No? Don't worry! I'm from Budapest I didn't even know it until recently. You can find here many games from the end of the 19th century to the most state-of-the-art pinball tables of the 21st century.
They also have venue rooms where they accommodate birthday parties, team building, and other events. Ticket prices are friendly; $11 for adults. Make sure to check it out when you're in BP.
Arcade, Pinballs, Slot machines and more in the middle of Barcelona. Jaume Sanahuja the owner of the museum developed a deep love towards these games while he was a child. His father was an operator so he got to hang out around these amazing games a lot.
The collection has many machines from the 50s, 60s, and 80s arcades. This museum will definitely feed your nostalgia cravings. You can find info on how to find the museum and other important stuff on A.R.C.A.D.E.
When we think of Japan we usually think of robots, maglev trains that break speed records, and massive, colorful projectors all over the place. However, Japan is also eminent in keeping its history alive… even when it comes to games. Mikado is a perfect example of this tradition. The arcade is loved by locals and gamers alike.
While it's not really visited by many tourists you should put this arcade on your list for some serious vintage gaming vibes. because Mikado will be your ticket for a tour through your childhood. So, don't forget to visit this place on your trip to Tokyo.
Are you also a lover of all things Japan? We're too! Check out our favorite anime series, (that are perfect for beginners as well) anime music treasures. or our Japan travel guides. and tips.
"Paris is always a good idea." Even when it comes to Pinball… If you happen to be visiting Paris this charming 'living' (you can play on the machines) Pinball museum should be on your list! They have amazing, vintage but exquisitely kept machines like the Gottlieb Baffle Ball.
This place might not be the biggest you'll ever visit but it just might be the place where you finally get the chance to play on some of the most iconic games like the King of Diamonds or the Humpty Dumpty. One thing is for sure, I will definitely check this place out on my next visit to Paris! Who's with me?
Thanks so much! 🙂 I'm happy you liked it! I want to spend more time working on my posts and start publishing more content in the following weeks more consistently. I hope you will like them!


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Moluccella es un género con tres especies de plantas con flores perteneciente a la familia Lamiaceae. Es originario de la región del Mediterráneo hasta el centro de Asia.

Especies
 Moluccella aucheri (Boiss.) Scheen, Syst. & Geogr. Pl. 77: 234, 2007
 Moluccella laevis L., Sp. Pl.: 587, 1753
 Moluccella spinosa L., Sp. Pl.: 587, 1753

Sinonimia
 Molucca Mill., Gard. Dict. Abr. ed. 4 (1754).
 Chasmonia C.Presl, Fl. Sicul., Praef.: xxxvii (1826).

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How to Legally Change a Child's Last Name
Reviewed by: Michelle Seidel, B.Sc., LL.B., MBA
By: Teo Spengler, J.D.
How to Change Your Baby's Last Name in Illinois
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How to Change a Kid's Last Name
Can I Add My Last Name to My Daughter's Name?
How to Legally Become a Guardian to a Grandchild in Arkansas
To legally change your child's last name, you need court permission. File the petition your state requires, notify the other parent, publish notice of the name change if required by your jurisdiction, and convince the court that the name change is in the child's best interests.
Both Parents Filing Together
Changing a child's name is easiest if both parents file a petition together. The court form varies among states but always requires information identifying the child and both parents, including any criminal history and sex offender status. Obtain the correct forms, respond to each question, then sign and file.
Most courts require other paperwork such as an Order to Show Cause, so check with a court clerk in the family law division or visit the court website before filing. Expect to pay a filing fee as well. The court assigns you a hearing date, if necessary.
One Parent Filing Alone
If you file the petition for your child's name change on your own, you must officially notify the other parent by arranging for an uninvolved third party to deliver the court papers to them. The other parent must receive the papers well in advance of the hearing – usually 30 days – so that he has the opportunity to oppose the petition.
If the name change is contested, you may want to hire an attorney to outline your reasons for filing the petition. Antipathy toward a former spouse is not sufficient. You must persuade the judge that the change is in the child's best interests or she will deny the petition.
Publishing Notice of the Name Change Request
Many states require that you publish a name change request in a local newspaper to give notice to the public. In California, for example, you must arrange for a newspaper of general circulation to publish the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name for four consecutive weeks. Ask about the cost before you decide in which paper you want to publish the order.
Appearing at the Court Hearing
On the date set, you must appear in court with your case file including proof of publication if it is required in your location. In some states, like New York, you need a written statement of consent, signed by your child before a notary if she is age 14 or older. You may present evidence and bring in witnesses.
If the other parent or a third party argues against the name change, the court determines whether the change is in the child's best interests. The judge issues a decree changing the name or denies the petition.
Proceeding Without the Other Parent
If you cannot give the other parent notice of the name change petition, you must explain the reasons to the court. If the other parent is deceased, present an official death certificate. If you don't know the name of the other parent, explain this to the court in your petition. If you can't locate the other parent, detail the attempts you made to locate him.
If you or your child are victims of domestic violence or have similar safety issues, explain these matters to the court.
California Courts: Change a Child's Name
Virginia Courts: Application for Change of Name, Minor
New York Courts: Name Changes
Virginia State Laws: § 8.01-217. How the Name of a Person May Be Changed
Teo Spengler earned a J.D. from U.C. Berkeley's Boalt Hall. As an Assistant Attorney General in Juneau, she practiced before the Alaska Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court before opening a plaintiff's personal injury practice in San Francisco. She holds both an M.A. and an M.F.A in creative writing and enjoys writing legal blogs and articles. Her work has appeared in numerous online publications including USA Today, Legal Zoom, eHow Business, Livestrong, SF Gate, Go Banking Rates, Arizona Central, Houston Chronicle, Navy Federal Credit Union, Pearson, Quicken.com, TurboTax.com, and numerous attorney websites. Spengler splits her time between the French Basque Country and Northern California.


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22 мар 2018 : Новый альбом CHAOSTAR доступен для прослушивания
"The Undivided Light", новый альбом группы CHAOSTAR, доступен для прослушивания ниже: "Tazama Jua" "Blutbad" "Stones And Dust" "The Undivided Light" "Mέμνησο" "Silent Yard" "Ying & Yang"
20 фев 2018 Новая песня CHAOSTAR
26 янв 2018 Новый альбом CHAOSTAR выйдет весной
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20 сен 2012 Участники MORBID ANGEL, MOONSPELL на новом альбоме CHAOSTAR
Chaostar
Ambient Neoclassic
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CHAOSTAR has been born out of Christos Antoniou's deep desire to create music that has a more Classical approach. The guitarist emerged internationally as one of the founding members of Greece's leading Dark Metal band SEPTICFLESH, which was founded in 1993 and combines various styles ranging from Gothic as far as the extremes of Black and Death Metal including melodic and also Classical elements.
Christos Antoniou studied composition at the London College of Music under the guidance of Martin Ellerby, head of the composition department. He acquired his Bachelor of Music in 1999 and one year later, he continued his studies in composition/orchestration and earned his Master's Degree in concert music. Among his tutors was Adam Gorb, head of composition at the Royal Northern College of Music.
When SEPTICFLESH released their single "The Eldest Cosmonaut" in September 1998 it clearly took a step towards Classical music within a Metal context. The ensuing success inspires Christos and his band mates to create a project parallel to their main band in order to pursue this course further. This project becomes known as CHAOSTAR.
Although Christos is clearly the driving force behind this new formation, which focuses on an amalgamation of Classical and experimental music, all type-setters of SEPTICFLESH take part in the development of the compositions. Christos holds the reins firmly in his hand and coordinates the interchange of brilliant musicians from the Metal as well as the orchestral side.
This timeless confrontation of different styles gives rise to a music full off emotions as well as evoking and moving them. On top of this, vocalist Natalie Rassoulis, a divinity seemingly coming from another time, throws in her ever growing talent to touch the depths of our inner beings. After their self released first output "The Underworld" (2000) CHAOSTAR sign a deal with French label Holy Records who publishes "Chaostar" (2000), "Threnody" (2001), "The Scarlet Queen" (2004) and finally the compilation "Underworld" (2007).
When SEPTTICFLESH return from a self imposed creative break with their highly successful album "Communion" (2008) on Season of Mist, Christos also revives CHAOSTAR and puts his trust on the same label. "After six years of silence, I am very pleased to continue my experimental side with Season of Mist" comments Christos."I know how they work and they understand what CHAOSTAR is about. I am thinking about writing an 'opera' based concept on Euripides' drama masterpiece 'Medea'. I will definitely not follow the previous atmosphere, which was rather based on 'classical' music. A combination of extreme Metal sounds and modern textures will play a dominant role in my forthcoming sound."
CHAOSTAR's still untitled new album will feature a guest appearance by MOONSPELL singer Fernando Ribeiro, and is due later this year.
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Downtown Riverton is shown Aug. 14. Two Riverton High School students were disciplined Wednesday after coming to school in white hoods and robes, according to a district official.
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Two Riverton High School students were disciplined Wednesday after coming to school in white hoods and white robes, a school district official said.
Terry Snyder, the superintendent of the Riverton-based Fremont County School District No. 25, said the district would "not tolerate anything that even begins to look like what it looked like." In an image circulated on social media, a student can be seen walking through doors with a white hood covering his head and eyes. He's carrying a small American flag, as another student — also dressed in white — walks in behind him.
In a statement posted to Facebook, Riverton High School wrote that it had "taken disciplinary measures" and that "one student's decision does not represent our school or district."
The student in front, who's smiling and carrying the flag, also had a large cross around his neck. Some in the comments of the Riverton High statement defended the student, saying he was dressed as a monk.
Snyder rejected that suggestion and said the district had determined the attire was offensive and was intended to be offensive. He declined to elaborate on the district's investigation or to describe what discipline the two students involved were facing.
"We have interpreted the attire to be offensive and to be inappropriate," Snyder said. "We understand there can be different interpretations, but through our investigation, we believe that it was offensive and inappropriate, and we have taken disciplinary action with the students involved."
He said that Wednesday was a spirit day and that the two students' outfits were immediately recognized and addressed by Riverton High staff.
The image that was circulated included several overlapping text messages; one included a racial slur while another called the school a "f—-ing disappointment."
Asked if the district was planning to address the issue in a broader way going forward, Snyder said the high school was dealing with Wednesday's events and the discipline involved first.
"I haven't had time to make any additional plans at this point," he said.
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If someone could pull off a 'called shot' in today's game, I'd love to see it. What do you think? 'Ruth's legendary 'called shot' is my favorite legend from baseball folklore. Though, I'm having a hard time thinking of a player that could actually pull it off in recent history? I don't know?
Bautista? He has that intimidating presence?
In 1932, the Yankees were met by the Cubs in a competitive and heated World Series matchup. The Cubs had just fired Yankee manager Joe McCarthy two years prior. And the Cub organization was altogether given a bad wrap from the players as being a bunch of cheapskates. Not giving out bonuses and finding technicalities in player contracts, and such.
Ruth's call came in the 5th inning of Game 3 in a 4-4 tie at Wrigley Field. The crowd was raucous, throwing lemons at Ruth throughout the game. A clear waste of fine produce, if you ask me? Really? Who throws lemons? They had it rough back then.
After a ball and a strike that 'legend says' Ruth took grinning … he made the call. Old footage of the moment shows that Ruth doesn't emphatically point as much as the story commonly portrays. It's somewhat of a little wave towards the vicinity of center field. Somewhat shy, and innocent if you look close. A few pitches later Ruth hit a low offspeed pitch to center field that is still considered the longest homerun ever hit in Wrigley Field.
Such a moment deserves to be immortalized.
I have some good news-bad news in this blog entry. The good news is this week I joined many of the people that blog here by gettting a job. The bad news is finding the time to blog and work at the same time can be challenging, as I've experience these last couple of weeks. I'm doing PR right now for an organization that helps local schools educate kids about the environment and possibly raise funds for them to plant a tree at their school. Although I'm not an enormous environmentalist, I do like trees (with the exception of them getting in front of my 5 Iron) and I also like parks (especially ballparks). Regardless of what I like, building a considerate and environmentally conscious youth I believe is a positive step for the future, so at least this is work that I can feel proud about doing.
Its better than throwing out every perfectly useable but somehow slightly dented product at Wal-Mart. That is one policy I did not like!!!! I worked their for a brief time during school.
Anyway, the outfit I'm working for is called Earth Day. Here is our website for anyone interested: www.earthdayhamilton.ca. The job is only until April, so my graphic design ambitions are not yet gone.
With my time off blogging, I created an advertisment for my blog. It combines three of the most important things to me in baseball. The Blue Jays are represented by Carter's homerun in 93′ along with my favorite player Roy Halladay, baseball history is represented by Gerhig and Ruth (the two players with arguably the most impact on it) and the bobbleheads represent how much fun I have talking about baseball with other baseball fans from all over, while somewhat bobbling my head at times I guess????
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Kristine Menard, LOTR
Kristine is the owner of Pediatric Therapy Northshore. She has over 15 years of experience in the field. Kristine's strong interest in pediatrics has driven her to attend numerous continuing education courses related to sensory integration. She is SIPT-certified (Sensory Integration and Praxis Test). In addition, she is certified to evaluate and treat clients using Interactive Metronome (IM) and Therapeutic Listening. Kristine has also been trained in the SOS Approach to Feeding, Talk Tools® Feeding Therapy: A Sensory-Motor Approach, as well as in Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT). She uses a sensory integration frame of reference to treat issues related to motor delays, ADHD, autism, sensory processing, and other related disorders. Kristine is creative and fun-loving while developing individualized treatment plans and engaging children to achieve their goals.
Kristine graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Shortly afterward, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of South Alabama. The majority of her clinical experiences have focused on the evaluation and treatment of children. She has worked in private practice, Early Steps, schools, and hospitals. Kristine and her husband, Travis, have 2 children.
Kristine is well-loved by parents and children. She is very nurturing and is highly invested in the well-being of each client.
Shannon Floyd, LOTR
Shannon is a licensed occupational therapist who has joined our Northshore team. She has over 13 years of experience working with the pediatric population in a variety of settings such as private practice, school, and home. She has attended numerous continuing education courses related to sensory integration, specifically the Practical Sense In Sensory Integration series by Julie Harper MS LOTR. In addition she is certified to evaluate and treat clients using Handwriting Without Tears, The Print Tool, as well as the Interactive Metronome (IM). Shannon is also trained in Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT).
Shannon graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. The majority of her clinical experiences have focused on the evaluation and treatment of the pediatric population.
Prior to joining our team, Shannon had the opportunity to educate and service the Bahamian population in Nassau, Bahamas. She introduced the benefits of occupational therapy to local Bahamian pediatricians and school officials who were new to the idea of this profession. She also had the opportunity to further develop the occupational therapy profession by introducing and implementing it into the foster care system in Key West, FL.
Shannon and her husband, Adam, have two girls. Shannon's husband is currently serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, which has afforded them the opportunity to travel and experience new places.
Brandi Hinton, MOT, LOTR
Brandi graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2010 with her associate of science degree in occupational therapy. Upon graduation, she worked as a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) in two different rehabilitation hospitals as needed while furthering her education to ultimately receive her master's degree in occupational therapy (MOT). Prior to applying to the MOT Bridge Program, she completed and received her Bachelor of Science degree in 2012 from the University of Louisiana Monroe. She began the University of Louisiana Monroe's COTA to MOT Bridge Program in the fall of 2013. She graduated with her Master of Occupational Therapy degree in December of 2015. Brandi has been a member of the Pediatric Therapy Northshore team since November 2015. She enjoys helping children make gains through play using the sensory integration frame of reference. Brandi strives to be fun and energetic during each treatment session. She has received training in the Alert Program®, Handwriting Without Tears (Kindergarten through 5th grade), Keyboarding Without Tears, "How Does Your Engine Run?", and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT). Brandi most recently trained in Picky Eaters vs Problem Feeders: Assessment and Treatment using the SOS approach to feeding.
Natalie Tierney, LOTR
Natalie has been a licensed occupational therapist for 9 years. She received her Bachelor of Science from Louisiana State University in 2005 and her Master of Occupational Therapy from Louisiana State University Health Science Center in 2008. Prior to joining the Pediatric Therapy Northshore team, she worked in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and nursing facilities. After having a child of her own, she decided she wanted a change of pace and started volunteering at Pediatric Therapy Northshore. It did not take her long to decide that it was the right place for her! She loves play-based therapy and tries her best to provide the children with the just-right challenge while having fun. Natalie was recently trained in Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT). She also plans to attend additional courses in the near future to better serve the children she works with.
Natalie is married, has one son, and three step-daughters. Her husband, Ty, recently retired from the US Army. While Natalie and her husband are both Louisiana natives, they have lived in many places including The Netherlands. While they enjoyed their time in Europe, Natalie and her family are so thrilled to be back in Louisiana!
Deairea "D" Marchand, LOTR
Deairea "D" graduated with a degree in Occupational Therapy from LSU Health Sciences Center in 2001. Before pursuing a career with the pediatric population, she spent most of her time working with the adult neuro population, which included several years at the acclaimed Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation ("BIR") in Dallas, TX. At BIR, she was a team member and supervisor on the stroke team; worked closely with other disciplines, doctors, patients and families to provide the best care possible; and was integral in developing a mentorship program to assist new graduates with providing the excellent care for which BIR is known. Her love for the pediatric population was sparked after her own son was assessed and treated for a sensory processing disorder. She witnessed the positive impact therapy had on him and decided to devote her career to helping other children thrive. Her continuing education over the past year and a half has shifted and focused heavily on sensory integration. D truly enjoys what she does and she brings a creative, caring approach to her treatment. D is married to her incredibly supportive husband, Gary. They have two children, a boy and a girl. After spending 7 years in Dallas, TX to further their careers, they decided it was time to move "home," and they could not be happier.
Emily Beau, MOT, LOTR
Emily is a graduate of Louisiana State University's Master of Occupational Therapy Program in New Orleans. Prior to graduate school, Emily volunteered regularly at a therapeutic horseback riding center in Folsom and was a caregiver for two young adults with special needs. As much as Emily loved spending time with these individuals and their families, she knew that she wanted to do more to help them, which led her to pursue a degree in occupational therapy. She has always had a love for children, and through many pediatric volunteer opportunities in OT school, Emily knew that pediatrics was the right path of occupational therapy for her. She gained clinical experience through her fieldwork at University Medical Center in the acute care setting and at a pediatric outpatient clinic in Baton Rouge. Emily enjoys building relationships with the families of the children she treats, and she cherishes the uniqueness of each child.
Outside of the clinic, Emily enjoys sipping coffee in the local coffee shops, reading a good book, exercising, and spending time outdoors. Emily has two sisters and loves spending time with her family and friends on the Northshore and in New Orleans.
Elizabeth Levet, M.Ed., CCC/SLP
Elizabeth is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who was born and raised in New Orleans. She received her Master's Degree in Communication Disorders in 1990. Elizabeth has over twenty-five years of experience working with the pediatric population in both public and private school settings. She has experience with children with Autism, Articulation Disorders, Language Delay, Developmental Delays, Fluency and Voice Disorders. Elizabeth is a nurturing Speech-Pathologist, and finds it especially gratifying to help a young child find her "voice". She believes that children learn best through a child-centered approach, which allows them to achieve their communication goals in a naturalistic setting.
Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family, which has grown to include a grandson from her son Joey and his wife Kirsten, Jacqueline, who is an SLP in Washington State, and her youngest son Tim, who attends college.
Sheena Ryan, M.C.D., CCC/SLP
Sheena is a native of Mandeville, Louisiana and graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 2005. Following her undergraduate career, Sheena earned a Master of Communication Disorders from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans in 2012. She began her Career as a Speech Language Pathologist in Houston's Independent School District. Following her experience in the school system, Sheena found her love of treating children in a sensory based clinic setting. She saw the functional gains of providing therapy in a more natural environment and enjoyed seeing children thrive. Spending close to five years in Texas, Sheena knows what it means to miss New Orleans and was determined to return home. In July of 2017, she and her husband finally had the opportunity to move back to her hometown. Time in Texas provided the opportunity to gain a broad range of skills and experiences personally and as a speech therapist. Since joining Pediatric Therapy Northshore in October 2017, Sheena has been trained in the SOS approach to feeding. Sheena is a compassionate therapist and strives to make a difference in the life of every child she treats.
Molly Roberts, M.A., CCC-SLP
Molly is a licensed speech-language pathologist who earned her master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Louisiana State University Baton Rouge in 2010. Shortly following graduation, Molly gained experience serving the adult and early childhood population diagnosed with developmental disabilities. Her time as a therapist with Louisiana Early Steps further established her passion for the pediatric population. After her wedding in 2011, Molly moved to Houston, TX, where she was employed at The Parish School (a private school for children with language and learning differences) as an Elementary Speech-Language Pathologist. There, she gained experience as a classroom therapist, incorporating speech-language therapy into the academic classroom setting. She treated students diagnosed with Mixed Receptive/Expressive Language Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Auditory Processing Disorder, Dyslexia, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Molly also received extensive training and clinical experience working with children who have social-cognitive difficulties, executive functioning difficulties and reading challenges. She also incorporated Social Thinking®(Michelle Garcia Winner) and Zones of Regulation® therapy practices into all lessons and child interactions to further social-emotional growth and social-cognitive learning of students.
Molly is a Covington native raising 2 young boys (Warren and Walker) with her husband, Tristan. They love living back home in Mandeville and experiencing all the great activities the Northshore has to offer!
Meredith Sharpe, MA, MT-BC
Meredith is the owner of Sharpe Notes Music Therapy and loves working with Pediatric Therapy Northshore. She has been working as a board-certified music therapist since 2009 and became certified as a Neurologic Music Therapist in 2012. She has found her passion in working with children who have special needs and has been working with these children for 6 years. As a Neurologic Music Therapist, Meredith works with children through the creative process of making music to assess their needs, designing music interventions to support non-musical goals, and connecting their experiences in music to everyday life. Meredith loves seeing the power of music as it often serves as an outlet for children to express emotions. Music is a tool to help the child organize movement patterns and sequential thinking, while creating a social connection. Meredith continues to engage in continuing education experiences to maintain her Neurologic Music Therapy certification and to remain current with the latest music therapy techniques within the special needs population. Meredith follows a child-centered approach and loves to have fun "musicing" with the children.
Meredith graduated from Loyola University New Orleans in 2005 with a Bachelor of Music Degree. She then went on to earn her Master of Arts degree in Music Therapy at New York University in 2009. She has worked with a variety of populations including older adults with dementia, clients who suffered traumatic brain injury, stroke victims, men and women with psychiatric disorders, and those with developmental disabilities. She has introduced music therapy to several schools, outpatient clinics, and a state facility. She also enjoys educating fieldwork students from Loyola University.
Meredith and her husband, Matt, are both New Orleans natives and have a beautiful daughter. Meredith also lived in North Carolina during her childhood and through high school. She loves to visit, especially to see her friends and experience the mountains!
Stacy St. Romain, Office Manager
Stacy graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge with a bachelor's degree in marketing. Using her degree, she secured a business loan and opened a craft store. She owned and managed the 6,500 square-foot store with 12 employees for 11 years. She then earned a master's degree in elementary education and went on to teach first grade. With an affinity for design, math, and management, Stacy designed and contracted out the labor on her new home.
Stacy is now the office manager at Pediatric Therapy Northshore, where she enjoys working with people of all ages and being part of a clinic that improves the quality of life of others. Her education combined with her planning, organization, communication, and management skills used in all facets of her life have contributed to her ability to efficiently and effectively run the office. Her positive attitude and team spirit make her a good fit for the clinic. Stacy and her husband, Louis, have two children.
Ashley Vicknair, Administrative Assistant
Ashley Vicknair is a resident of Covington, Louisiana. After graduating from Mandeville High School in 2012, she attended Southeastern Louisiana University where she took classes in allied health. Throughout school, Ashley worked in the restaurant industry. Later, she worked in customer service at Fisher Cabinets, consulting with customers on flooring and cabinets for new home construction and remodeling. As administrative assistance at Pediatric Therapy Northshore, Ashley assists with correspondence, record keeping, scheduling, billing, and other similar tasks. She enjoys traveling, the outdoors, and spending time with family.
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"Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."
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Michael Chandler calling out Conor McGregor is exactly what we need right now
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If Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler clash in 2022, it will be great for the UFC
After having a fight of the year candidate with Justin Gaethje at UFC 268, Michael Chandler looks to have his eyes on another big fight. Monday morning, Chandler tweeted out a photoshopped photo of himself and Conor McGregor facing off with the caption of "2022"
McGregor actually responded to the picture.
"I'm down at some stage for sure. Great fight the other night Mike, congrats!"
To which Chandler responded, "Thank you sir. It would be my pleasure. See you soon."
Thank you sir. It would be my pleasure. See you soon.
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) November 8, 2021
A fight between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler could offer endless drama
Any fight including McGregor is going to have some exciting build-up and fantastic media packages. McGregor is the biggest name in combat sports and when he speaks, the world listens. It may not have the intensity and toxicity of the Khabi Nurmagomedov or second Dustin Poirier fight, but even a calm McGregor will give fans and pundits plenty to talk about.
Where Chandler may be a less exciting name and less likely to put out a soundbite, there are still plenty of stories to tell with him walking into the Octagon. The most obvious of those stories revolve around how both men have spent their careers, especially the last few years of it.
McGregor helped make the UFC what it is today while Chandler was instrumental in building up Bellator. Then McGregor left the UFC and went to box Floyd Mayweather. Sure, he returned to the UFC, but a shell of what he once was, getting finished in three of his last four fights.
Meanwhile, Chandler realized he has conquered his mountain in Bellator and came to the UFC looking to prove that he was the best lightweight in the world. He got chosen for the bout with Charles Olivera for the vacant lightweight title and came mere seconds away from becoming champion. Despite getting knocked out in that fight, he still got a shot to become the No. 1 contender against Gaethje. Despite being older than McGregor and holding the same record, Chandler looks like a legitimate championship contender, while McGregor barely looks rankable.
In the Octagon, are these two evenly matched? No.
On the surface, Chandler should roll McGregor without even breaking a sweat. McGregor may be able to outspeed Chandler early, but it would be in McGregor's best interest to not run up on the man who went three-round eating strikes from Gaethje.
However, this matchup remains important and a potential highlight for next year based almost exclusively on the attention it will bring the UFC and the build to the fight.
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Central doubles lead team to victory
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PUBLISHED: April 27, 2004 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: May 13, 2020 at 5:44 a.m.
WINDSOR — Kevin Rohnke will tell you that two years ago, Allie Haskins didn't know which end of a tennis racket to hold in her hand.
But he probably couldn't finish that sentence without a smile.
"Of course I knew, but he likes to joke that I didn't," said Haskins.
Still, the Greeley Central coach isn't completely off the mark.
When Haskins joined the team as a freshman, she wasn't anywhere near as versed in tennis as she is in the classroom. She didn't know the rules or even how to keep score. But she not only has made an effort to catch up to longtime tennis veterans, she's had to get there in a hurry.
However, it's an ongoing process and Haskins dropped a 6-0, 6-1 match Tuesday at No. 1 singles to Windsor's Rea Kaskani. But the Wildcats (3-5 Tri-Valley, 3-6 overall) notched a doubles sweep to help Central to a 5-2 Class 4A Tri-Valley win. Windsor fell to 0-9 in the conference and 0-11 overall.
Senior Amanda Wright got Central's singles win at No. 2 after dropping the first set to Lacey Walker.
Comebacks for Haskins haven't been so easy — with good reason. Her season took a turn she never expected.
Because of injuries to Molly Eisenmann and Katie Lauridsen, Haskins went from No. 3 singles to No. 1 singles in one day.
In Central's third match of the season, she was suddenly expected to lead the Wildcats.
"I'm getting better, but it's just tough," Haskins said. "I have to play the best of every team. Everybody expects you to be the best player and be really good and play your best all the time. It's a disappointment when you feel like you don't deliver."
Even though Haskins has not won a match at No. 1 and knows she could have more wins playing at No. 3, she's delivering in other ways.
Rohnke decided to put a junior at No. 1 instead of a senior to get her more experience for next season.
Few would have thought that the girl who started at the rock bottom of the JV squad could make it to the top of varsity in two years.
"Last year she surprised me by making it to No. 3 singles," Wright said. "I feel sorry for her now, but I also don't. It's good experience for her for next year. It may be tough now, but it's going to pay off."
Tough is what Haskins is all about.
She carries a 4.01 gpa and has a class load this year that includes AP history and statistics.
And instead of slamming ball into the ground or pounding her racket during a tough match, Haskins simply has a smile for her opponent, no matter how frustrated she is on the inside.
But don't be fooled. She's still quite the competitor.
"Last year at No. 3 singles she started the season 0-3 and we had Rocky Mountain the next match," Rohnke said. "They're always a tough tennis team, but she said she was going to win. I just smiled and said OK, but was thinking she didn't have a chance. But she did it."
Backing up her ambition may be a little tougher this season, but Haskins hasn't let up.
She hasn't backed down since she started, doing extra work to get better. And taking one for the team this season has Rohnke believing in her future.
"She takes a lot of lessons and goes to summer clinics," Rohnke said. "She works real hard. She's just a champion."
: Central's Jenn Bliss and Molly Eisenmann had not lost a match all season at No. 1 doubles and Windsor's Alison Harper and Allie Wick couldn't do much to stop them from improving to 7-0. The Central duo won 6-1, 6-1.
: Central's No. 2 doubles duo of Abby Peters and Julia Resser improved to 7-1 with a win in straight sets against Windsor's Cheryl Rauh and Lindsey Blansit. The duo's only loss this season was against West.
: 1– Rea Kaskani (WHS) def. Allie Haskins 6-0, 6-1; 2 — Amanda Wright (GC) def. Lacey Walker 5-5-7, 6-4, 6-0; 3 — Breanna Nickel (WHS) def. Shalamar Sirio 6-4, 6-4.
: 1 — Jenn Bliss & Molly Eisenmann (GC) def. Alison Harper & Allie Wick 6-1, 6-1; 2 — Julie Resser & Abby Peters (GC) def. Cheryl Rauh & Lindsey Blansit 6-4, 6-2; 3 — Vanessa Mata & Amy Christensen (GC) def. Kelsey Moore & Jessica Wagner 6-2, 7-5; 4 — Camilla Sim & Cara Shermann (GC) def. Anja Bartsch & Christie Brano 6-1, 6-1.
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Q: Running .NET core App on .NET framework I was reading this article: https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/cesardelatorre/2016/06/28/running-net-core-apps-on-multiple-frameworks-and-what-the-target-framework-monikers-tfms-are-about/ about using different monikers for .NET core app and I was wondering what is the difference between creating ConsoleApp with .NET framework 4.5.1 and creating ConsoleApp .NET core with moniker set to .net framework 4.5.1.
Is it expected to have any differences in behavior? The only difference I can think of is that the first one will use csproj and the second one will use xproj (ok xproj is deprecated now, so new csproj format). I'm asking this question because my current app is built on top of .NET framework 4.5.1 and I was thinking of migrating it to .NET core on top of .NET framework.

A: Calling the project.json build tools the ".NET Core SDK" was only partially true: the tools can be used to build for runtimes other than .NET Core, i.e. .NET Framework.  A console app built for .NET Framework using project.json is exactly the same as a console app built for .NET Framework using csproj.
The new csproj format tries to correct this common mixup. You'll notice in VS 2017, projects use the ".NET SDK", aka "Microsoft.NET.Sdk" (dropped Core from the name). This new SDK can be used to build .NET Framework, .NET Standard, and .NET Core projects.


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Home biography Thalia Assuras
Thalia Assuras Biography
Facts of Thalia Assuras
1957 , May-27
Birth Nation:
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Birth Place/City
Sports Anchor
White Brown
Devon Werkheiser,Ethan Peck (2009-2010) ,
Centreville High School, James Madison University
Ghosts Don't Exist
The George Michael Sports Machine
Married to
Craig Melvin (m. 2011)
Delano Joseph Melvin
Nikki Kodjoe
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WRC-TV, ESPN
Famous for
Affair with
Gillian Jacobs,Danny pudi
Jacob Fishel (Div.2013)
Ella Benward, Gracie Benward
Facebook,Wiki,Twitter,Instagram
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Annually: 400,000.00 USD Monthly: 33,300.00 USD, Weekly: 8,300.00 USD, Daily: 1,200.00 USD
Quick Timeline of Thalia Assuras
1957 Born in London, Ontario, Canada
1980 Graduated from University of Western Ontario
1981 Worked at CITY-TV and Global Television
1989 Joined Global TV
1997 Joined CBS
2001 Won Marie Torre Memorial Award
2000 Was honored by Daughters of Penelope
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Born in London, Ontario, Canada
Thalia was born as Thalia Assuras in London, Ontario, Canada to Greek Parents. She was raised in London, Ontario. She is Canadian and is of Greek descent. Her parents moved to Canada after World War II broke out.
Graduated from University of Western Ontario
Thalia received her formal education from London Central Secondary School. With the completion of her secondary education, she joined University of Western Ontario and she graduated from there in 1980. She also pursed her master's degree and graduated from there within a year.
Worked at CITY-TV and Global Television
She has been active as a journalist since 1981. She joined CITY-TV and Global Television and worked there for several years. In 1985, she joined CityPulse and served them as a reporter and weekend anchor. She worked there till 1988.
Joined Global TV
After three years in CityPulse, she joined Global TV as an evening anchor. She also served at CTV as an anchor for about a year. In May 1993, she joined ABC and began working there as the co anchor of World News Now.
Joined CBS
Co founder of The Next Generation Initiative and the winner of Marie Torre Memorial Award, Thalia Assuras are a talented journalist and the media consultant from Canada. In 1997, she became associated with CBS and served them in several posts till July 2009.
Won Marie Torre Memorial Award
Marie Torre Memorial Award is one of the prestigious awards in the broadcasting world and this award is awarded in an honor for late journalist Marie Torre. She has also been honored with this award once. She won this award in 2001.
Was honored by Daughters of Penelope
She is one of the reputed journalists from Canada. She has also received several honors and awards in her life as a journalist and also for being the principal of a consulting practice. In 2000, Daughters of Penelope honored her with 2000 Salute to Women award.
Thalia is now in her late 50s and is one of the well known TV journalists. Besides her popularity and fame, her personal profile is kept low and secret. Information related to her love affairs, boyfriend, married life and divorce is unknown.
Thalia received her formal education from London Central Secondary School. With the completion of her secondary education, she joined University of Western Ontario and she graduated from there in 1980. She also pursed her master's degree and graduated from there within a year. She has been active as a journalist since then. She joined CITY-TV and Global Television and worked there for several years. In 1985, she joined CityPulse and served them as a reporter and weekend anchor. After three years in CityPulse, she joined Global TV as an evening anchor. She also served at CTV as an anchor for about a year. In 1997, she became associated with CBS and served them in several posts till July 2009. Her net worth and salary is expected to be high.
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From dry gin to flavoured gin liqueurs, we tasted over 100 different varieties to find the best.
Last year, stats showed that more than 66 million bottles of gin were sold in the UK. But where has our obsession with the spirit come from?
Thanks to a bigger interest in cocktails, a desire for lower-calorie drink options and the increase in innovative and exciting gins on the market, gin has become the tipple of choice in the UK.
And, here at Good Housekeeping, we have always been a big fan of the juniper-based spirit. From classic London Dry Gins to on-trend pink and flavoured gins, the market is overwhelmed with options. So what are the best out there?
In what is our biggest gin test to date, our expert panel put the spirit to the test across six key gin categories. Tasting them completely blind, our testing panel included award-winning spirits tutors from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust. Each sample was tested neat, and then again, diluted with a small amount of water. This was to ensure that the flavour was not impaired by any mixer.
Whittling our taste test down to 118 different bottles, we tested across sloe gin, pink gin, quirky flavoured gin, flavoured gin liqueurs, classic gin and supermarket own-brand gin. We ensured everything was included, from supermarket options to household names and craft-gin distillers.
Our overall winner, scoring the highest out of ALL the categories was Gin Mare (88/100), a savoury gin that stood out above the rest for its original and innovative flavours.
Distilled in Spain, botanicals include rosemary, thyme, olive, and basil, while the flavour was complex and the gin profile balanced.
The winner in this category was Mother's Ruin, an East London-based distillery that uses ingredients foraged from in and around East London and Essex. Our panel awarded this gin the winner because of its complex flavours, and warming and smooth aftertaste.
Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla ticked all our boxes. This gin has a lovely subtle but sweet flavour with notes of orange sorbet. A perfect balance of flavour without ruining the juniper notes.
Lidl's Hortus gin range is extensive but their Pomegranate & Rose Gin Liqueur (75/100) that took the top spot. This gin was a winner thanks to its sweet and floral aroma. On the nose, we got elderflower and lemon verbena, too, while the pomegranate and rose makes a nice flavour combination.
Gin Mare scooped the top spot in this category. A great gin with bold botanical flavours of juniper, rosemary, thyme, olives, basil and a zingy citrus burst. Partnered with a sweet and light aroma to counter the savoury taste and a texture of great length.
Out of all the classic supermarket own-brand gins, it was Sainsbury's more premium gin that took the top spot. Drury 173 Craft Gin was praised for having a wonderful sherbet, grapefruit and lemon zest aroma with fresh lemon, grapefruit and herb flavours followed by a light smooth texture.
If you're after a pink gin that has great fruit and berry flavours, then our joint winners have got you covered. Limehouse Pink Gin and Asda Extra Special Pink Gin ticked our boxes for great flavour and good balance.
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Houston's new Korean-American community group advocates for all immigrants
Local // Immigration
Elizabeth Trovall, Houston Chronicle
Nov. 26, 2021 Updated: Nov. 30, 2021 1:22 p.m.
Members of Woori Juntos community group Sihwa Gi, left, Hyunja Norman, center, and Hyunsuk Heo, right, participate in a protest in front of the Harris County Democratic Party offices, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Houston.
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Woori Juntos' Hyunsuk Heo, left, Hyunja Norman, center, and Sihwa Gi, participate in a protest in front of the Harris County Democratic Party offices, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Houston.
Woori Juntos is a new organization that advocates for Korean Americans in Houston, who face language access issues and limited community representation.
Its founder, Korean American organizer Hyunja Norman, says it's easy for Houston's relatively small Korean American community to be overshadowed by other nationalities with larger populations, such as immigrants from Mexico, India and Vietnam.
An estimated 1.6 million immigrants live in Greater Houston; just 14,000 of them are Korean, according to the Migration Policy Institute.
Norman calls Woori Juntos — which is supported financially by the progressive National Korean American Service and Education Consortium — a "community group advocating (for) our own place in America."
From her office inside the Korean Community Center, Norman wears a blue T-shirt that reads "citizenship for all." Her hair is cut close to her head — it hasn't had the chance to grow out since she shaved her hair off as part of a pro-citizenship protest in Washington, D.C.
Norman isn't new to community work. Around seven years ago she said she started registering Korean voters through her church. She's president of the Korean American Voters League and has fought to improve language access in Harris County for Korean-speaking voters.
Now, Norman seeks to build on her community work and advocate for policies that would benefit Koreans in Houston and immigrants from other cultural backgrounds.
Norman chose the group's name — Woori Juntos — to be inclusive of the large Latino population that lives close to its headquarters in Spring Branch. "Woori" means "we' in Korean, and "Juntos" means "together" in Spanish.
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Norman has already involved the small but active group in multiple protests advocating for immigrant rights across racial and ethnic lines.
At an October rally, Norman played the buk, a Korean drum, while marching with other largely Latino organizations such as FIEL, CRECEN and United We Dream to push Democrats to support a path to citizenship for the 11 million unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. through budget reconciliation.
Path to citizenship: Advocates call for reform outside Harris County Democratic Party headquarters
"Without immigrant help, we cannot build back better," Norman said, emphasizing the labor contributions of unauthorized immigrants of all backgrounds. She said she's gotten to know many Koreans living here illegally through her community work, people who would benefit from immigration reform.
"Woori Juntos is important because it seeks to make Korean Americans more politically visible," board member Dona Kim Murphey said.
"With around 10 to 20 percent of Korean Americans being undocumented in this country, with laws like SB1 specifically targeting our experiences as limited English proficiency voters, and with redistricting to dilute our votes, we must protect our foundational rights," she said. "If we don't, no one else will."
According to the Migration Policy Institute, around 5,700 Koreans living in the United States without legal permission are protected from deportation through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, an Obama-era protection for people brought in unlawfully as children.
Another 32,000 more Koreans are eligible for DACA but won't be able to access protections, as the government has been blocked from granting protections to new applicants due to a ruling by a federal judge in Texas.
DACA Lawsuit: Undocumented youth left in limbo
Norman sees advocating for citizenship as an extension of the work she's done to promote voting among Korean Americans.
"Being American means voting," said Norman, who immigrated to the U.S. from South Korea in 1999.
But coming out in favor of progressive immigration policies has its drawbacks in her community work.
"Citizenship for all" isn't well-received among a population she works with closely — first-generation Korean seniors, who tend to support Republican candidates.
"Seniors, older generation, first generation — they are very conservative," Norman said. "That is my dilemma."
She acknowledges the irony that she often registers and drives voters to the polls who may cast a ballot for candidates who oppose immigration reform.
She also translates candidate information from any political party into Korean for posters and local media so the community can decide for themselves whom to vote for.
"It doesn't matter," she said. "I want to help our people get out the vote."
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A veteran of the Navy himself, Sean helps lead one of the most ambitious veteran hiring programs of recent memory: in 2016, Amazon pledged to hire 25,000 veterans and military spouses in five years, while training 10,000 more in cloud computing.
Partnering with Kathleen Carroll, another veteran-turned-recruiter who's now a Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Amazon, Sean and his colleagues were able to get a rapidly growing program off the ground—and reaffirm what they love most about recruiting. Their Military Leaders Program supports veterans' transition into the workforce and puts them on a fast-track to become senior leaders and executives.
Here's how they did it at Amazon and how you can make an impact at your company.
Within Sean's first month at Amazon, he was told to design an in-depth five-year talent acquisition plan, which included a veteran hiring bet. While he served as Microsoft's Director of Military Affairs prior to joining Amazon, he still felt a bit unprepared to tackle the monumental task so quickly out of the gate.
So Sean gathered the smartest people he could find, worked long hours to put together a plan, and presented it to senior leadership. He didn't immediately get a green light—but he didn't get a red light, either. So instead of letting the plan linger in limbo, he took the initiative to start creating requisitions immediately after the meeting.
"The power of one is [...] the power of one recruiter, one hiring manager to say, 'Hey, this matters to me. This is something I'm going to step up to: I can be a change-agent,'" says Sean. One person's action can inspire ripples and lead others to pay it forward, creating an outsized impact on an entire organization.
When Sean and Kathleen first started Amazon's military program, it was small—but it grew tremendously when they started tapping other vets and their networks. "Part of the power of one is the power of the network," says Sean.
When looking for the first people to join their veteran recruiting team, they put a premium on military experience and authenticity. "Who's going to build a trusted relationship and connection with the community?" asks Sean. That's why they brought in highly respected and accomplished military leaders.
Your veteran recruiting team doesn't need to have recruiting experience. "We can teach you recruiting along the way," says Kathleen. It's more important to find people who can win the trust of other vets—fellow veterans who "had a way to connect with folks in a very authentic way to say, 'I get where you're coming from, let me tell you what we're building,' and draw people in," says Sean.
When it comes to actually engaging and hiring from the military, Sean and Kathleen learned a number of effective approaches.
"Tactically, as a recruiter, one of the things we did was post specific jobs for the military leadership program," says Sean. Most companies might welcome vets, but if you have a dedicated program, you should absolutely advertise that in job posts.
They also recommend reaching out to the military spouse community, which faces huge unemployment issues. As the majority of spouses are women, it's a great opportunity for companies looking to bring more gender diversity into their workforce—particularly if you can hire remote, mobile jobs.
Another promising talent pool to tap is student veterans on college campuses. Amazon dedicated just two recruiters to this community and working with Student Veterans of America, they were able to hire a year's worth of veterans in just the first month.
They encourage companies to partner with initiatives like Hiring Our Heroes, Student Veterans of America, the USO, and Four Blocks. Beyond advice, many of these organizations can offer real financial support.
Hiring Our Heroes, for example, offers a fellowship program that places military members approaching the end of their enlistment in internship positions with local companies. There are no costs to the company, as the service member is still on active duty. "It's a win-win for a skeptical hiring manager," says Kathleen.
You can also make a big difference as an individual outside your organization, Sean and Kathleen stressed. "It's easy to go volunteer as an individual recruiter and help [veterans improve their] resumes, join the USO in their effort to transition, show up at a base and give a career talk," says Sean.
No matter how you go about helping the military community find employment opportunities—as an individual or as a leader within your organization—every bit of effort counts.


Mike Getz organised a visit to Latvia and Jekabpils in July 1997. He made arrangements with Eli Goldfrid the head of the Jewish Community in Jekabpils and Elena Senavska a local teacher fluent in English who is not Jewish, to conduct interviews. Elena conducted family interviews with the help of the Community. Family Histories were taken from 30 families living in Jekabpils in July and August 1997.. The original language was probably Russian and was then translated into English by Elena. The names listed occur in the histories and at the time there were 40 survivors among them. There are variations in the spelling of names and one should not place too much accent on these variations..These interviews were part of a project funded by the Greater Washington Jewish Genealogy Society by way of a contribution to the Jekabpils community and this help is gratefully acknowledged.