Accomplished water polo player Chase Borisoff admits there's nothing like getting the ball a few meters away from an opponent's goal, working for a shot and finally firing a laser that makes its way past a flailing goalkeeper and into the cage for a score.
"Everybody likes to score," said Borisoff, who just completed his senior season with the La Cañada High boys' team. "But there's a lot more to water polo than scoring."
There's probably not a truer statement that can be uttered that more encapsulates Borisoff's performance, and his worth to the Spartans, during the 2012 season than the words that came out of his own mouth.
When Borisoff wanted to, he could score goals in bunches, his powerful shot and pool savvy perfected by spending thousands of hours and nearly a decade toiling in a chlorine-induced environment that became his second home.
"Scoring goals gets you most of the glory and you definitely get noticed more when you're scoring a lot," Borisoff said. "But what I like more than that is setting up my teammates and giving them a chance, as well. When you make a good pass and your teammate gets a goal, it's nice to know that you set him up for that goal. It's kind of like operating behind the scenes."
Borisoff's worth to La Cañada proved to be infinitely more than how many times he could put goals on the scoreboard. On the offensive end, the senior was a master facilitator, continually looking for ways to work the ball to his teammates and getting them involved with pin-point passes. On defense, Borisoff was a ball hawk, hounding the opponent's best player and drawing ejections at a frenzied pace to give his team an added advantage.
"For the most part, Chase and I play on the same side," Spartans senior utility Symeon Stefan said. "It was really nice to have him there because he is very, very steady and I was completely confident that he was going to make the right decision, whether it was passing it to me or a teammate or taking it himself.
"What's great about Chase is that he seems to have the ability to make the right decision at the right time. When we were involved in a tight game, it was always comforting to know that we had someone like that on our side."
Borisoff's talents weren't lost on the coaches of the Rio Hondo League and the coaches in CIF Southern Section Division III. Along with being voted the Rio Hondo League co-Player of the Year, an award he shared with Stefan, he also was an All-CIF first-team selection.
In addition, the Spartans captured a league championship and advanced to the CIF division title contest for the first time in four years.
It is because of Borisoff's accomplishments that he has been named the 2012 All-Area Boys' Water Polo Player of the Year by the writers and editors of the Glendale News-Press, Burbank Leader, La Cañada Valley Sun and Pasadena Sun.
A glance at the numbers that Borisoff put up for the Spartans paint a picture of exactly how much of a well-rounded player he proved to be. The utility standout tallied 108 goals and dished out a remarkable 135 assists, as he had a hand in 243 of the team's goals. On the defensive end, he had 47 steals and 78 drawn ejections.
La Cañada's coach this season was Devon Borisoff, Chase's older brother and a standout All-American water polo player in his own right for the Spartans and later at USC. Devon said Chase emerged as the team's pool general and the senior was adept at making things happen.
"Chase really was our playmaker and just about everything went through him," said Devon, who was the All-Area Player of the Year in 2006. "He did the little things that we needed in the right spots. He didn't always have to score for us to be successful. He did a lot of things very well."
With five eventual All-CIF players on its roster — including Stefan, who tallied 142 goals and 52 steals — La Cañada battled to go 8-0 in the Rio Hondo League and nailed down the title. But it didn't come easily, as the Spartans just got by South Pasadena, 17-14, to secure the crown.
Unfortunately for the Spartans, their bid to capture the program's sixth CIF title fell short, as they were defeated by Martin Luther King, 14-9.
"It would have been nice to win a CIF title," Chase Borisoff said. "At La Cañada the expectation every year is to win a CIF title. But we fell a little short this year.
"At La Cañada, because of the history in water polo, there is an expectation every year to win a CIF championship. That was our goal every year I played in the program."
Although Borisoff leaves La Cañada without a coveted CIF championship, he looks back on his tenure at the school with fond memories.
Entering the program four years ago, the senior realized the high expectations and the scrutiny he would face throughout this career. But that's what comes with having the name Borisoff and competing in the La Cañada program. Along with Devon, Chase's other brother, Spencer, was a star player at the school as well. Both Devon and Spencer were high school All-Americans who earned All-CIF and all-league MVP accolades. The brothers also notched a CIF title apiece.
Instead of wilting under the pressure of the legacy left by this brothers, Chase thrived on it.
"Obviously, coming to La Cañada water polo, and especially being a Borisoff, I was expected to do a lot because of the accomplishments of my brothers who came before me," Chase said. "But that was pressure that I put on myself, to live up to those expectations. I just always wanted to succeed like I saw my brothers succeed. That's what really drove me.
"What ended up happening is that I became a much different player than they were. My brothers set the bar high and I was always trying my best to live up to the success that they had. It made me work that much harder. …Looking back, I really wouldn't have it any other way."


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John Lithgow joins the all-star cast of Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon
August 10, 2021 by EJ Moreno
Legendary film and television actor John Lithgow just landed a massive new project. Lithgow is joining the ever-expanding cast of the new Martin Scorsese film, Killers of the Flower Moon.
Lithgow joins the upcoming Leonardo DiCaprio-led film as a prosecutor. Not much else has been released about the character, but the actor will obviously steal the show as he does in most works. The two-time Oscar nominee is joining recent cast additions like Brendan Fraser and Jesse Plemons in what marks his first time in a Scorsese film.
Killers of the Flower Moon is based on David Grann's best-selling book, which explores the serial murder of members of the oil-wealthy Osage Nation during the 1920s, and is being touted as one of Apple's biggest statements in the world of film. Between this and the record-breaking purchase of CODA, the streamer is heading into the awards season locked and loaded.
SEE ALSO: Set photos show DiCaprio and De Niro in costume on Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon
Killers of the Flower Moon stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Brendan Fraser, John Lithgow, Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemons, Tantoo Cardinal, Cara Jade Myers, JaNae Collins, Jillian Dion, William Belleau, Jason Isbell, Louis Cancelmi, Scott Shepherd, and Sturgill Simpson.
Scorsese is producing and directing Killers of the Flower Moon from a script he has co-written with Eric Roth. DiCaprio also produces through his Appian Way banner.
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UPS Inc., one of the largest automotive and transportation industry giants, has made it to the headlines with its announcement of incorporating more than 5700 of its current Class 8 tractors with an advanced collision avoidance technology. The Atlanta-based logistics giant has conveniently raised the bar for other automotive companies with regards to collision mitigation, which may reportedly have quite an impact on automotive radar market.
UPS, reputed for operating one of the largest commercial truck fleets in the United States, may have just bowled a googly to the players in the automotive and transportation market with its decision of investing in anti-collision technology. As per reports, the company's advanced collision mitigation technology that it plans to introduce in more than 60% of its tractor-trailer fleet (5700 out of 11000 vehicles) promptly alerts drivers regarding stationary and moving objects in front of the vehicle as well as the moving objects surrounding the vehicle.
Sources claim that UPS's technology provides electronic stability control, lane departure and blind spot warnings, and forward collision warnings with automatic brake application. As per analysts, these assistance technologies majorly constitute the application spectrum of automotive radar market. UPS representatives state that while drivers would be in full control of their vehicles, the incorporation of these technologies would complement safe driving practices, thereby avoiding accidents.
Sources also state that the advanced collision mitigation technology is designed to provide an adaptive cruise control feature that would aid drivers in maintaining a consistence distance around the vehicle. Furthermore, this feature would enable the system to automatically slow down the vehicle for lowering collision risks and would substantially enhance the fuel economy by means of lowering the traffic-induced accordion effect.
As per analysts, UPS's plans to introduce major anti-collision systems in most of its vehicles would have a powerful impact on automotive radar market, given that the technologies to be integrated in its vehicles comprise the application landscape of automotive radar market.
For the record, UPS also plans to construct a facility worth USD 90 million for package distribution, in Aurora, Denver.


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Best Android Apps – Astronomy – August 2017
By Justin Diaz
Whether you have a general interest in learning everything there is to know about the stars and the sky in which they sit, or you just like looking at the stars and seeing the different constellations, there are tons of astronomy apps on Android which can help you set out to do just what it is you're looking to do. Here are ten astronomy apps worth looking into that just might catch your eye.
Red Shift – Astronomy
Kicking off this list is Red Shift – Astronomy, which offers things like 3D flights, allowing you to more or less take a walk around the solar system, as well as the ability to browse more than 100,000 stars and 70,000 deep sky objects. This is a free offering and it appears to have a pretty good rating with lots of available information.
Star Walk 2 Free
Star Walk 2 Free is probably one of the nicest looking Astronomy apps you'll find on the Play Store. The user interface looks great and is easy to navigate, but in addition to looking good it also offers up a lot to make it functional. While it has a standard view of the interactive sky map that lets you look at the stars in the sky at whatever time it is currently, it also offers a feature that lets you go forward or backward in time to view the stars in the sky at that particular time as well. It even has an augmented reality view.
Star Tracker – Mobile Sky Map
Another great option is Star Tracker, which boasts all offline data meaning you can view the stars anywhere you want even if you aren't connected to the internet. The app features more than 8,000 visible stars, and there is also a pro version upgrade to remove ads and add the time machine menu and location menu.
Star Chart VR
Star Chart is a great app that has been available on Android for some time and the original app has some great features, but with the advent of Google's Daydream platform and the Daydream View headset, Star Chart VR takes all those great features and allows you to experience them in virtual reality. This is definitely one worth taking a look at if you have the proper hardware.
Sky Map
This started as Google Sky Map and has been around forever. Now just Sky Map, and updated as recently as last Fall, this is one of the more basic and basic looking apps for Astronomy that you'll find, but it works well and allows you to use your phone's gyro to view the stars, constellations, and planets.
If you're looking for something a little more advanced than Sky Map, look no further than SkEye. It seems like it has it all, with the time machine feature, a night mode, tons of solar system objects to view, and options for a few different color themes.
Solar System Explorer 3D
This one seems more focused on the solar system and the planets than stars and constellations, but it's got a nice UI, HD graphics with music, and plenty of information on each of the things you can view within the app to make it a good tool for learning. The images used are also images that were taken by NASA telescopes.
Just because you're not currently looking at the stars and planets using one of these other apps doesn't mean you can't still view images that have to do with Astronomy. This app sends you daily images of Astronomy pictures that were taken by NASA, and offers the ability to download the image so you can set it as your background if you want. The app UI is even material design so it's pleasing to look at.
This wouldn't be an app list for Astronomy apps if the NASA app wasn't included, and while not completely focused on Astronomy you will find some Astronomy-related content here, as well as plenty of other space-related content like live NASA TV, access to over 16,000 images, and much more.
Stellarium Mobile Sky Map
Last but not least is Stellarium Mobile Sky Map. Boasting one of the largest collections of stars to view, reach over 600,000, you'll be hard pressed to find something as extensive than what you'll get here. Stars are zoomable and you can view a 3D rendering of the solar system any time you want. It's also got a night mode and GPS positioning.
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Justin has written for Android Headlines since 2012 and currently adopts a Editor role with a specific focus on mobile gaming and game-streaming services. Prior to the move to Android Headlines Justin spent almost eight years working directly within the wireless industry. Contact him at [email protected]


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Norton Correctional Facility
Norton Correctional Facility is located in Norton County Kansas. The prison can house about 835 adult males from medium to minimum custody. This facility also operates a satellite unit at Stockton which can house 128 minimum custody offenders. Inmates are encouraged to take vocational and educational programs while they are incarcerated, this gives them a greater chance at obtaining a job once they are released. Classes range from construction and building maintenance to reading, math, and writing courses. Group and individual therapy is available and cover a range of issues from anger management to parenting and inter-relationship skills.
Offenders at Norton Correctional Facility can also work with animals in the second chance homeless pet society program that lets inmates train and groom dogs that are up for adoption. Mental health services and medical services are also available.
Visiting Hours at Norton Correctional Facility:
Visiting is on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30am-3pm, you must arrive prior to 2pm or you will not be allowed to enter the facility. Visitors can also bring a maximum of $30 for the vending machines. Outdoor visitation is available for select minimum units.
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The VisuMax Femtosecond Laser removes a small amount of eye tissue to permanently reshape the cornea. A femtosecond (very fast, short-pulsed) laser makes cuts within the cornea, creating a disc-shaped piece of tissue that is removed by the surgeon through a small incision in the surface of the cornea. This tissue removal causes the shape of the cornea to change, which corrects the nearsightedness. A clinical study of the safety and effectiveness of the device to correct nearsightedness found the procedure resulted in stable vision correction (no contacts or glasses) in all but one of the 328 participants at six months.
Not all patients are candidates for SMILE, and individuals should carefully review the patient labeling and discuss their expectations with their eye care professional.
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Late Returns: If your return is delayed and you park for longer than you have booked, extra days parking will be charged at £20 per day or part day after your booked return date.
No transfers are needed, Meet and Greet will offer disabled customers who would find it difficult to use transfer buses meet and greet will offer a more convenient solution to your airport parking requirements as by booking ace parking your car is collected from the terminal when you leave, and brought back to you at the terminal on your return.
This car park is fully secured and monitored 24 hours a day.
This service is available at ALL terminals.
Warning: Please note that unless your car: has tyre tread on each tyre that is within the legal limit, or is in any other way unsafe to drive, the driver will not be able to take your car and you will have to make other arrangements to park your car. Extra days parking are charged at £10 per day.
Once parked and unloaded, please lock your car and check in with our Handover Team who are based at our desk in the lift lobby. You will need to confirm your return flight details so please have these to hand. We must have your correct return date and flight number in order to help us avoid any delays in returning your car. Your car will be photographed and taken to our secure car park by one of our experienced drivers, whilst you check in.
There is no need to call us on your return. As long as we have your correct return flight number, terminal and return date we will have your car brought to the meeting point below, ready for when you arrive. If you are unsure or did not give us a return flight number when you checked in, then call our handover team on 01895 544382 and select option 1. They will be able to advise the status of your car and get it on its way to the meeting point if it is not already. Please have the unique bar coded card that you were given on arrival to collect your keys from our Handover team. If you do not have this then we will need to see and take an image of your passport – which (of course) must match the booking name.


It was an active and lively day at the Rype & Readi Farm Market. The air was practically electric all throughout the rural marketplace, and for good reason: It was football season! Teams were pitting brawn against teams, adrenaline was running high, and everyone was having a good time as they supported their teams.
And that support came from sources both human and not alike, as there were even fans of (one of) the greatest sports in America even amongst the livestock that lived on the farm!
Truly the animals were great fans of the sport, hanging decorations, painting themselves team colors, even putting out snacks and such to enjoy as they watched the games!
There wasn't just one team being represented on the Farm Market's field.
At the moment, the inhabitants of the Farm Market were split clean down the middle: On the left, Gomez, Bailey, Coffee and Cocoa all stamped their hooves and snorted in furious defiance, the blue paint on their fur highlighting the big yellow 'M's that served to indicate their ardent support of the Michigan Wolverines.
On the right, meanwhile, Ducky was leading the chickens in clucking and cawing as they pawed at the ground with their talons, their own orange and blue facepaint (or beak-and-feather-paint, as it were) declaring loud and proud their support of the Florida Gators.
"YEAH!" The chickens clucked in agreement.
"Yeah!" The rest of the mammals concurred just as firmly.
"Why I oughta-!" Ducky lurched forwards furiously.
"And at least o-o-o-our team has fans outside of their home sta-a-a-ate!" Gomez shot back with a snicker.
-and then the Market descended into pure, unabated, feather-tugging, hair-pulling pandemonium.
A ways away from the chaos, Paprika and Drake were watching the madness with negligible interest.
"Should we remind them that in the end, this is all just a game and they really are taking matters just a smidge too far?" Drake inquired curiously.
"Eh, I'd prefer to wait a minute or two," Paprika waved her wing dismissively.


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Experts seeking to address male academic underachievement among boys and young men are calling for the introduction of a "take your son into university day" in an effort to increase male participation in higher education.
The proposal is based on "take your daughter to work day", which began in 1993 as a way of exposing girls to as wide a range of careers as possible, and aims to address the growing gender gap at British universities where female students outnumber male.
It is one of a number of proposals put forward at a conference on Monday organised by the charity Men and Boys Coalition, to address what it described as the extensive and growing gap in educational attainment between boys and girls.
"Over the past 30 years, there has been a persistent and growing attainment gap between boys and girls in the UK," a conference briefing note says. "Yet there has been little or no political focus on the causes of the gap, or the measures and policies that could be put in place to address it.
Girls are already outperforming boys at the end of primary school when they take their key stage 2 Sats, with 68% of girls reaching the expected standard compared to 60% of boys. This summer 17.1% of boys in England attained top marks, an A or 7 and above, in their GSCEs compared with 23.4% of girls. That gap persists at A-level.
Young women in England are 36% more likely to apply to degree courses than young men. Figures for 2018 show there were 29,100 more undergraduate applications from 18-year-old women compared with their male peers.
Among those addressing the conference was Conservative chair of the education select committee, Robert Halfon, who highlighted the underachievement of white disadvantaged boys. This group is outperformed by all other disadvantaged groups at GCSE and is the least likely to go to university.
The coalition's 14-point plan includes demands for increased emphasis on literacy and attainment among boys in school; a call for positive male role models, particularly in the teaching workforce; and new approaches to male wellbeing and mental health problems.
It also calls for the creation of a "national centre for men, policy and praxis to provide an authoritative academic voice for research and practical work with men and boys".
Mary Curnock Cook, a former chief executive of the universities' admission service Ucas, said: "Everyone in the Men and Boys Coalition would support the welcome initiatives we see across education, employment, careers and other areas to support women to fulfil their potential.


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Movies For Heroes (BCC)
by Sarasota Film Society, Inc.
Tue, Mar 8, 2022, 11:00 AM EST
Burns Court Cinemas
506 Burns Court
Sarasota Film Society is proud to present "Movies For Heroes", a year long Salute to our Military.
Sarasota Film Society is proud to present "Movies For Heroes", a year long Salute to our Military. Active, Non-Active, Retired Personnel & their family are welcomed to join us once a month at 11am at Burns Court & Lakewood Ranch Cinemas starting in January of 2022 for a year of free movie screenings. 10% of the concession sales from these screenings will go to Wounded Warrior Project. Space is limited, reserve your tickets today.
Schedule of Films for Burns Court:
January 11th - Gunga Din (1939)
In 19th century India, three British soldiers and a native waterbearer must stop a secret mass revival of the murderous Thuggee cult before it can rampage across the land.
March 8th - Memphis Belle (1990)
In 1943, the crew of a B-17 based in UK prepares for its 25th and last bombing mission over Germany before returning home to the USA.
May 10th - Private Benjamin (1980)
A sheltered young high-society woman joins the United States Army on a whim and finds herself in a trickier situation than she ever expected.
July 12th - They Shall Not Grow Old (2018)
A documentary about World War I with never-before-seen footage to commemorate the centennial of the end of the war.
September 13th - Onionhead (1958)
In 1941, an Oklahoma college graduate joins the US Coast Guard and serves as a cook on a ship based in Boston.
November 8th - A Few Good Men (1992)
Military lawyer Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee defends Marines accused of murder. They contend they were acting under orders.
Schedule of Films for Lakewood Ranch:
February 8th - American Sniper (2014)
Navy S.E.A.L. sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home with his family after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.
April 12th - Full Metal Jacket (1987)
A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.
June 14th - Dunkirk (2017)
Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Commonwealth and Empire, and France are surrounded by the German Army and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II.
August 9th - The Last Samurai
An American military advisor embraces the Samurai culture he was hired to destroy after he is captured in battle.
October 11th - Three Kings (1999)
In the aftermath of the Persian Gulf War, four soldiers set out to steal gold that was stolen from Kuwait, but they discover people who desperately need their help.
December 13th - Stripes (1981)
Two friends who are dissatisfied with their jobs decide to join the army for a bit of fun.
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News Briefs for August 2, 2016
•Biagio Cru & Estate Wines has launched Swashbuckler Sangria, a new on-tap red sangria brand. Swashbuckler is made with a blend of traditional Spanish grape varietals, lemons, oranges and a variety of spices and herbs. The new offering is currently rolling out in 660-ounce kegs at on-premise accounts across the country. Along with Swashbuckler, Biagio Cru also handles bottled sangria label Lolailo, an Impact "Hot Brand" that was up 13% to 580,000 cases last year.
•MillerCoors is extending its Henry's Hard Soda line with a Cherry Cola flavor. Henry's Hard Cherry Cola (4.2% abv) is available in six-packs of 12-ounce bottles and 16-ounce single cans nationwide. Launched in January, the Henry's lineup also includes Hard Ginger Ale and Hard Orange Soda. Henry's Hard Ginger Ale was the top-performing hard ginger ale in Nielsen data for the 12 weeks ending July 2.
•Southern Glazer's has made several leadership appointments within its Central Region markets of Colorado, Missouri and Texas. Steve Noorlun, who most recently served as vice president, general sales manager for SWS of Colorado, has been named EVP, general manager of Colorado. He replaces Richard Crossland, who recently transitioned to the role of EVP, general manager of Indiana. Concurrently, Matt Metz has been named EVP, general manager of Texas, while Randy Myers has been appointed SVP, general manager of Missouri. Both Metz and Myers come from the Glazer's organization, formerly serving as SVP, sales and marketing for Texas and SVP in Missouri, respectively.
•Napa Valley's Opus One Winery has named Christopher Avery vice president of national sales. Avery was most recently national sales director for Hundred Acre Group, and prior to that held the same role at Jordan Vineyard and Winery. At Opus One, Avery will lead a team of six regional sales managers.
•John Moramarco, one of the pioneer winemakers in California's Temecula Valley, passed away last week at the age of 93, reports the local Press Enterprise. Moramarco was known for his work with Brookside and Callaway wineries and as a champion of the Temecula region. His son Jon, a longtime executive with Constellation, Winebow and Allied Domecq, is now a consultant to the industry.
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On the way to get married, New Jersey couple killed in car crash
On Behalf of Lieberman, Ryan & Forrest, L.L.C. | Nov 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
A wedding should be the start of a new life, but one New Jersey couple will not be able to enjoy that life after a car accident in Pennsylvania killed them both as they were traveling home to get married.
The would-be bride was a 35-year-old from New Jersey with an MBA from the University of Notre Dame who worked as a head of platform partnerships in New York City. The groom originated from Pittsburgh, and the couple intended to hold their wedding ceremony there and were en route at the time of the accident.
The accident occurred November 14th in Berks County, Pennsylvania on Interstate 78 and involved multiple vehicles. According to authorities, it was a deadly chain of events set off when a tractor-trailer allegedly ran into the back of a car. Reportedly, in addition to the passenger car, the collision included five commercial vehicles. There is currently no information available detailing how many other people the accident involved or whether any other injuries occurred.
The bride leaves behind a number of family members, including two sisters, a brother-in-law, a 3-year-old nephew and two parents. Her mother is a former councilwoman in the Borough of Fanwood, where the bride grew up, and current council members expressed sympathy and grief via a Facebook post following the accident.
It is never easy for family members to lose a loved one in a car accident, but it must be particularly galling for these families to be publishing obituaries in the paper instead of the wedding announcement they had planned on. Those affected by car accidents may find it helpful to consult an attorney.


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Solana Beach hosts workshop on park upgrades
Solana Beach City Hall
(Staff file photo)
By Luke HaroldStaff Writer
Sept. 6, 2021 9:13 AM PT
The city of Solana Beach held an online community workshop on Sept. 1 to share the results of a survey that will help guide the upcoming playground renovations at La Colonia and Fletcher Cove parks.
"This follows an extensive online outreach effort and also if you happened to be by either of the parks recently over the last several weeks, we had a QR code that you could scan and be taken right to the questionnaire," Solana Beach City Manager Greg Wade said.
He added that "both projects are high priority for our City Council," and that construction could begin in about one year.
For La Colonia Park, the survey findings included that more than 70% of respondents wanted the revamped playground to include youth swings, slides, climbers and toddler swings. More than 50% reported that they want to see wheelchair accessible swings, ziplines and play sculptures.
About 50% say they visit either every day, multiple times a week or almost every week, according to the survey. Most respondents also said they want to see more activity geared toward elementary and preschool students.
At Fletcher Cove Park, about two-thirds of survey respondents said they want to see more activity geared toward preschoolers and middle school students.
The workshop also posed a few more questions to residents who were tuned into the livestream. About 75% said a larger playground is important to them at La Colonia Park, and 60% said they want a down-to-earth, homey vibe at Fletcher Cove.
No final decisions have been made yet about the new layouts at each park.
"We will be working to ensure that everyone in the community has a playground that meets their physical, social and developmental needs," said Kaitlyn Porter, an assistant project manager with Solana Beach-based VDLA Landscape Architects.
Another community workshop will be held in October.
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Home Scandal and Gossip 'You live here?' Ex Florida security guard man charged w/ false imprisonment...
'You live here?' Ex Florida security guard man charged w/ false imprisonment of black teen riding bicycle
Pictured, Luis Santos Santiago
Pictured, Luis Santos Santiago Hillsborough County Florida man illegally detains black teen boy.
Former security guard, Luis Santos Santiago Hillsborough County Florida man illegally detains black teen boy riding bicycle in Seffner neighborhood.
A former Florida security guard has been accused of detaining a black teenager riding his bike to an early-morning basketball practice, and then calling the police on the boy, accusing him of breaking into cars in a suspected case of racial profiling.
Luis Santos Santiago, 54, was booked into the Hillsborough County Jail over the weekend on a charge of false imprisonment stemming from an encounter with the 18-year-old boy that took place in early June in Seffner.
The Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office on Wednesday released video purportedly showing Santos, who is Hispanic and a former security guard following the black teen in his car before dawn, besieging him with a series of questions and not letting the boy leave.
'You live here?' Santos asks the boy on the bike while slowly driving alongside him.
'Yes,' he replies.
'You're not going anywhere,'
'Where?' Santos inquires.
'I live right there,' the teen says.
Not satisfied with his response, Santos demands that the boy give him his exact address, which he does.
'You're not going anywhere,' Santos declares before exiting his vehicle. 'You're being detained.'
According to prosecutors, the 54-year-old put his hand over his right pants pocket, making it seem as if he had a gun, and ordered the boy to put his hands up.
Toward the end of the recording, the boy is heard telling Santos, 'Sorry.'
Minutes later, Santos dials 911, falsely telling the dispatcher that he is an off-duty cop calling to report a crime.
Pictured, black teen boy Luis Santos Santiago is accused of illegally detaining. Screenshot.
'He's a black guy,'
'Good morning, I have somebody breaking into cars,' he tells the operator. 'Um, we, we got it on video. And I got it right here in front of me.'
After asking for the address, the dispatcher inquires about the race of the suspect.
'He's a black guy,' Santos replies.
The teen says something inaudible in the background, prompting Santos to tell him: 'You stay right where you at, I'm telling you this… cause you can't be breaking into people's place. We got you on video so relax.'
Santos then accuses the teen of stealing the bicycle he was riding.
'I got him with his hands up,' he tells the 911 dispatcher, before adding, 'I'm an off-duty officer.'
'We don't need vigilantes confronting people'
When the first deputy arrived on the scene eight minutes after the call, he found the teen to be in possession of no stolen property, and determined that the boy had not committed any crimes.
According to a statement from the state attorney's office, the victim was visibly shaking and hyperventilating, and still had his hands in the air.
'He reasonably believed his life may be in jeopardy if he tried to leave or even move,' stated the prosecuting agency. 'Santos had no lawful authority to restrain a person in a public place and his own recorded words establish that he was restraining the victim, by threat, against his will.'
'What happened that morning should upset everyone in our community. We have skilled police officers—we don't need vigilantes confronting people on the street,' State Attorney Andrew Warren said.
The incident in Seffne echoes the 2012 killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black boy who was shot dead by George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watchman from Sanford, Florida, who later successfully claimed self-defense.
'The fact that this didn't end with a loss of life doesn't make it any less of a crime. What Mr. Santos did is unacceptable and illegal—now he'll face consequences for his actions,' Warren added.
According to prosecutors, Santos admitted to deputies that he had not seen the teenager commit any crimes, and a search of the sheriff's office's records found no car break-ins anywhere in Seffner since the beginning of the year.
Santos previously worked as a security officer at a theme park but had quit the job more than six months earlier.
Records with the state Department of Agriculture, which regulates security officers, show a Luis O. Santos had a security officer license that expired on June 16.
The man's arrest record indicates that he currently works as a sales assistant at a custom truck shop reports the Tampa Bay Times reports.
After reviewing the case, the State Attorney's Office interviewed the victim and brought the false imprisonment charge against Santos on July 21.
He was booked into the county jail on July 25 and was released just hours later after posting $2,500 bond.
If convicted as charged, Santos could face up to five years in prison.
The teen's family has since said it wants no attention and has asked for privacy.
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Pistols - especially revolvers - are the most common weapon in Red Dead Redemption 2. Arthur can wield one or two pistols, depending on the size of his gunbelt.
Some weapon names below may be considered spoilers for missions throughout the game.
Pick up this guady pistol during the final part of "The Noblest of Men, and a Woman" next to the victim in a duel. You must pick it up here or you will not be able to collect it.
Complete the mission "The Noblest of Men, and a Woman."
The most ubiquitous six-shooter in Red Dead 2, the cattleman revolver does low damage with a decent rate of fire.
Arthur Morgan begins the game with this weapon, but it can also be bought from stores when you increase the size of your gunbelt.
Falco's Revolver can only be collected next to Falco Hernandez's body after your duel with him in the gunslinger mission related to him. You must pick it up here or you will not be able to collect it.
This can be picked up next to Falco Hernandez's body after beating him in a duel.
Granger's Revolver can only be collected next to Emmet Granger's body after your duel with him in the gunslinger mission related to him. You must pick it up here or you will not be able to collect it.
This can be picked up next to Emmet Granger's body after beating him in a duel.
The Mauser Pistol may not pack a punch, but it has a high fire rate combined with a fast reload speed to make up for it.
Sold from Valentine or Saint Denis Gunsmiths after "That's Murfee Country" in Chapter 5.
Micah's Revolver can only be collected after "American Venom" in Epilogue 2. Return to the top of Mount Hagen and retrieve it.
Midnight's Pistol can only be collected next to Billy Midnight body after your duel with him in the gunslinger mission related to him. You must pick it up here or you will not be able to collect it.
Otis Miller's Revolver is hidden in a chest inside a cave along the north of Cholla Springs. Use the two Torn Treasure Maps to find it's location and add the weapon to your collection after Epilogue 1.
The Semi-Automatic Pistol has a blazing fast fire rate perfect for pumping your enemies full of lead.
Sold from Valentine and Saint Denis gunsmiths after "The Joys of Civilization" in Chapter 4.
A lever-action handgun, the Volcanic Pistol deals the most damage of any sold revolver, although it suffers from a medium rate of fire, but boasts an improved ammo capacity.
Here is a quick list of the best pistols based off their stats and how to find them!


The Producer features a horizontal messenger bag orientation with unique larger-than-normal proportions. The boxy "doctor's bag" profile allows for some serious capacity, while remaining slim enough to slide under an airplane seat. Adjust the memory foam-padded shoulder strap to the desired length, or remove it for the ultimate carry-on.


So I just want to share something very quickly. Last night I was participating in a session of the D&D starter campaign, wherein the party was confronting the Bugbear King Grol in his throne room. The Human Warrior and the Dragonborn Ranger were both nearly dead, and while the Dragonborn had early managed to take off a third of Grol's health with a whirlwind attack of axes, the Bugbear was only down a third of his health. In desperation, my Dwarven cleric, Baern Anvilbreaker, conjured Spiritual Weapon, summoning a ghostly, flying hammer from his patron god, Marthammor Duin….
…which proceeded to crit, and roll max damage with a shot aimed at Grol's nethers! The Bugbear King was instantly taken out by one low blow from a ghostly hammer, after everything else had just bounced off of his armour!
I am now advocating that the Nutcracker of Marthammor Duin be a rare artefact in the game.


I thought I remembered seeing lanyard holders or something similar for wearing the puck of the part of magic band 2. What have others done instead of wearing on your wrist. I find the bands uncomfortable in the August heat and just wondering what else is out there.
I haven't seen lanyards but I'm sure people can get creative though!
The Shop Disney Parks mobile app also carries the MagicKeeper Lanyard Clip in black, blue, pink, and purple as well as a Compass design.
There is a person on etsy that has created a 3D printed holder that will fit most watch bands.
These worked out well for our children's pucks. They were real lightweight.
I have this and it's better...Plus, I took off the Clip and attached to an ID Badge holder so I can just pull the string and let it retract back after I get it scanned in..CM's thought that was a good idea!


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How Long Does a Dilaudid High Last?
Dilaudid (Hydromorphone) is an opioid type of medication that is a schedule II-controlled substance. It is only prescribed to treat intense pain. Dilaudid is a central nervous system depressant and works by attaching itself to CNS receptors in the brain to dull pain. The brain's reward center is affected by opioids, such as Dilaudid, and will cause tolerance to occur within a small amount of time. Dilaudid is one of the more difficult prescription opioids to attain as doctors only give it for severe pain. It is incredibly addictive, and many opioid addicts try to get it illegally or lie about how much pain they are feeling in order to get this drug prescribed. The more reliant a person becomes on the effects of Dilaudid for pain or getting high, they will develop a physical addiction and need to use it every day.
What Condition is Dilaudid Prescribed For?
Dilaudid comes in two strengths, Dilaudid and Dilaudid HP. Dilaudid HP is a highly concentrated form of regular Dilaudid that is only prescribed to opioid-dependent patients who are tolerant to opioid pain killers. The medical conditions where Dilaudid is prescribed include:
Following Invasive Surgeries
For 2nd and 3rd-degree burns
Systemic Illnesses
Major Dental Procedures
How Does Dilaudid Make a Person Feel?
Dilaudid is very potent and is much stronger than morphine. The euphoria it causes is similar to heroin and more powerful than other prescription opioids. Dilaudid is a fast-acting opioid, so the person will feel the effects within 15 minutes of an oral tablet and within 30 seconds to one minute through an I.V. drip or by injection. Dilaudid will not necessarily last longer than other opioid prescription medications, but the average time the effects reduce pain is 4 to 6 hours. People who are abusing Dilaudid tend to take it every three hours but will indeed require more to get the high they are after.
Hydromorphone is more potent than most people think: approximately 0.9 to 1.2 mg is equivalent to the effects of 10 mg of morphine, with a similar incidence of side effects. (NIH)
What Do The Experts Say About Dilaudid As a Pain Medication?
The National Institutes of Health describe what Dilaudid is and why it is prescribed. They also indicate the differences in strength and the side effects of Dilaudid.
Hydromorphone is used to treat moderate-to-severe pain not responsive to non-opioid agents. Hydromorphone is available generically and under the brand name Dilaudid as tablets of 2, 4, and 8 mg, as an oral solution of 5 mg/5 mL, and as suppositories of 3 mg. The usual dose of hydromorphone for acute pain in adults is 2 to 10 mg orally every 3 to 6 hours or 2 to 4 mg by injection every 4 to 6 hours. The side effects of hydromorphone are similar to other opiates and include sedation, respiratory depression, confusion, euphoria, agitation, constipation, abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, and constipation. (NIH)
How Does Addiction To Dilaudid Usually Happen?
Dilaudid is most likely first given to people after major surgery, an injury, or a burn. Dilaudid is prescribed more commonly to people experiencing chronic pain and debilitating symptoms in the outpatient setting. Many opioid addicts buy Dilaudid illegally from dealers on the streets. Dilaudid is likely to be discovered by people addicted to heroin or prescription painkillers. Drug abusers are familiar with the reputation of Dilaudid as being a strong opioid drug. It is difficult to obtain as most doctors prescribed Dilaudid limit the number of pills in each prescription, making the street value even more expensive. Dilaudid pills can be sold for 40 or more dollars each.
What Treatment is Necessary To Help Someone Addicted to Dilaudid?
The most critical aspect of Dilaudid addiction is the withdrawal symptoms that occur when someone uses it every day. The individual will experience severe opioid withdrawal symptoms that force them to need more Dilaudid. Medically supervised Dilaudid detox is the first necessary step. Medications are provided to ease and negate the detox symptoms. Dilaudid addicts suffer from a physical dependency on Dilaudid and emotional and mental. They need long-term treatment that includes behavioral therapy, MATS, and in-depth counseling that helps them identify what caused them to self-medicate with Dilaudid. Addiction is a treatable condition that is less about the drugs and more about the person's mental health.
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Abstract:It is generally regarded as true that there is a huge gap between modern philosophy and technological praxis .This unreflected belief is accepted by most people,because philosophy always exists as the background of technological praxis and the way that it plays its role is to let itself be overlooked .Only when the technological problems cannot be solved by technological means can the philosophical assumptions behind the technology be reflected on .The distance seems to be farthest between computer science andphilosophy,but the belief hiddenin the science and technologyof computer comes from traditional philosophy,i .e .the representationality of the worldand the dualismof subject and object .When scientists try to figure out why they have failed to solve the problem of knowledge representation,the traditional philosophical assumptions begin to be seriously reflected on and abandoned .Therefore,Martin Heidegger,who had presented us with a thorough critique of traditional philosophy,has been introduced into the area of computer science . The most typical works which apply the insights of Heidegger are ontological design,deictic representation and embodied interaction .Ontological design was put forward by Terry Winograd . Enlightened by another philosopher Hubert Dreyfus,he found that computer science is based entirely on the rationalistic tradition,which claims that the world consists of a set of meaningless facts and these objective facts are independent of any subject .The inevitable slowdown in computer science led Winograd to move away from the unexamined rationalistic orientation and take Heidegger's ontology as the foundation of the new design approach .The practical everyday notions of Heidegger,such as thrownness,readiness-to-hand,breakdown and so on,are all applied in his design approach . The notion of deictic representation is the core of design practice of Philip Agre,and it comes directly from Heidegger's analysis of everyday intentionality .Deictic intentionality corresponds to ready-to-hand and objective intentionality corresponds to present-at-hand .Deictic intentionality implies a deictic ontology,and objective intentionality implies an objective ontology .Classical AI insists on the objective ontology and holds that entities can be defined without reference to any agent's activities .In contrast,Agre holds that each entity should be defined only in indexical and functional terms,in other words,each entity cannot be defined without reference to any agent's activities .Pengi is a program designed to illustrate the notion of deictic representation .Its success not only overcomes toa certain degree the mysteryaround the anti-representationalismof Heidegger,but also demonstrates that the unity of philosophy and technological praxis is possible . Tangible computing and social computing,two current research directions in Human-Computer Interaction ( HCI),are regarded as two different areas of research usually .But according to Paul Dourish,the same idea that underlies each of them is embodiment,i .e .the common way in which human being encounters reality in the everyday world .So tangible computing and social computing are in fact two different aspects of embodied interaction .Though embodied interaction is the future stage of HCI,embodiment is the primary concern of phenomenology .Therefore,designers in HCI can create the approach to embodied interaction depending on phenomenology,especially Heidegger's phenomenology .Moreover,phenomenology can help to provide a common vocabulary and conceptual apparatus,e .g .present-at-hand,ready-to-hand,embodiment,and a set of principles that shape the design of embodied interaction . The Heideggerian approach to the design of computer systems is not at the center of the discourse about computers and their use .But the work described here represents a beginning . With these three pieces of work the philosophy covert in the technological praxis is uncovered gradually,and the relation between philosophy and technology will be closer and opener .The future designer should be both a philosopher and a technical practicer .However,as far as the truth pursued by philosophers is unspeakable and implicit,there should be necessary tensility between philosophy and technology .
徐献军. 海德格尔与计算机----兼论当代哲学与技术的理想关系[J]. 浙江大学学报(人文社会科学版), 2013, 43(1): 155-163.	Xu Xianjun. Heidegger and Computer :On the Ideal Relation between ContemporaryPhilosophy and Technological Praxis. , 2013, 43(1): 155-163.


One of our newspaper's daily features is the editorial — a short piece briefly discussing an issue our community is facing and presenting the editorial staff's collective point of view.
Editorials are deliberately not credited to any specific author. This isn't meant to be a way for the writer to hide their personal beliefs behind the paper's reputability, but rather a means of giving readers an understanding of the editorial staff's opinion.
Unfortunately, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette owner and publisher John Robinson Block seems to have fundamentally misunderstood the editorial's role in his paper. After publishing an editorial Monday defending President Donald Trump's racist immigration comments, Block faced strong disagreement from his editorial staff.
The Executive Committee of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh, the union that represents much of the Post-Gazette staff, submitted a letter to the editor explaining its disagreement with hopes of it running in the Post-Gazette Wednesday. But Block decided to keep the response out of the paper, according to editorial page editor John Allison.
It's unacceptable for an individual to masquerade personal opinions as the beliefs of an institution, regardless of what position of power they may hold. But Block went further, denying his staff the right to have their own opinion heard, though his paper printed several other letters responding to the same issue. On a point where he could have acknowledged that his actions were wrong, he has yet to make things right.


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Throwback Thursday: New Star Wars Books and the Humor in The Force Awakens
by Todd King, contributing writer	 August 15, 2019
Upcoming Books – Not the Jedi Ancient Texts
Bring the tastes and smells of Galaxy's Edge home
Cover for "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge – The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook" by Chelsea Monroe-Cassel and Marc Sumerak. Published by Insight Editions.
First question: does it include roasted porg? Probably not, but this cookbook is certainly one I want to get and try out! It will be a while before I can travel through the stars and set foot on Batuu, but maybe I can master creating a Ronto Wrap long before I get there. In what I think is a fantastic tie-in to the park, this official cookbook will be available in November of this year, just before the release of The Rise of Skywalker, and I hope, before Thanksgiving! This stuff will go better with the holiday meal than sweet potatoes. And what better to go along with any meal than Blue Milk? I can't wait to try out my galactic culinary skills and feed my inner Jedi.
Some details about the cookbook and a link to pre-ordering it are on Disney Parks Blog.
Luke's Last (History) Lesson
Cover of "The Secrets of the Jedi," by Marc Sumerak. Published by Insight Editions.
Also being published in November (the 19th to be exact) is an absolutely fascinating The Secrets of the Jedi by (cookbook co-author) Marc Sumerak. The text is narrated by Luke Skywalker, who tells the history of the Jedi from his perspective. Like in The Last Jedi, Luke has a unique perspective on the Jedi and sees their successes as well as their faults. To me, it seems like it might be the kind of stuff he might have told Rey if he had been so inclined (it seemed his only point to Rey was that the Jedi caused more harm than good). The great thing is that he discusses Jedi history from all over the Star Wars canon including The Clone Wars. I found the page below to be especially telling of his view of the Jedi we saw in the prequels.
A page from the upcoming book, "The Secrets of the Jedi," narrated by Luke Skywalker, tells the history of the Jedi from his perspective and this page is an excellent take on the events of the prequels. Written by Marc Sumerak. Published by Insight Editions.
More details and example pages (and a pre-order link) are on the Star Wars blog.
Awakening the Humor of Episode VII
Who talks first?
While I was planning to go through The Clone Wars and Rebels to continue my look at the humor of Star Wars in these Throwback Thursdays, I realized I was better off sticking to the theatrical movies (The Clone Wars pilot film notwithstanding) for the remainder of this year, and tackle all the TV series next year. This was, for me, all leading up to Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker so I think this focus is appropriate. Let's continue the films in release order. Good? Okay. Punch it!
While Revenge of the Sith wasn't without its humor, The Force Awakens was a "return to form" for Star Wars in a few ways. Episode III was where we had left off in the live-action saga ten years previously and it was the darkest chapter we had yet seen. Now forward to a time when the Empire had been defeated, but a new evil was rising, we find a galaxy that continues in its struggles but with nary a Sith in sight. In this rejuvinated episode, there is plenty of room for humor and it serves the story and the characters quite well. Harrison Ford brings together not only the anchor of much of the story and its place in the overall saga, but he always brings with him (in the character of Han Solo) that great quality of levity and instances of irony that we always loved about him and these stories. Aligned with new characters, Solo does what he can't help do: bring out the best in those around him. But first, these new characters are shades of ideas we've seen before.
The first bit of humor in The Force Awakens follows an awkward silence when Kylo Ren, through his mask, stares at Poe Dameron, who can't take the pause and says, "So, who talks first?" © Lucasfilm.
Stormtrooper FN-2187 has an awakening of his own and wants out of the First Order. With Poe's help, he plans an escape through the hangar while saying, "Stay Calm," not to Poe, but to himself. © Lucasfilm.
Episode VII has many subtle funny moments, like when Poe is explaining the operations of a TIE Fighter's weapons and FN-2187 says under his breath, "This is very complicated." © Lucasfilm.
When I played with Star Wars toys as a kid, characters would often get put in odd places, like Vader in the Millennium Falcon (where he would decree it as a "piece of junk"). Here we see a hero, Poe, piloting a TIE Fighter and exclaiming as they escape, "Whoa! This thing really moves!" © Lucasfilm.
Maybe this wasn't intentional but watching it back I though Oscar Isaac's delivery of this line was funny. He asks John Boyega his character's name, which is FN-2187. Poe replies, "F'n what?" © Lucasfilm.
Comedy comes in pairs
Rey is introduces as a lone scavenger, but an inventive one. Although this part isn't laugh out loud, a sled own a sand dune is fun, but also clever and practical. © Lucasfilm.
The solitary Rey tells BB-8 not to follow her but the droid, whose language she understands, lets out a sad whimper that stops Rey in her tracks. I think we've all been in situations where someone we don't want to be around asks to tag along. © Lucasfilm.
Finn has made his way through the desert to the outpost and finally finds some water, in an animal trough, and it is revolting to him, but ... © Lucasfilm.
... he drinks it anyway because he's just too thirsty. There's no way he didn't get some nasty bacteria in his system that causes increased impulsiveness which Finn does throughout his journey. © Lucasfilm.
Finn sees Rey struggling against some thugs trying to steal BB-8, but he's impressed that she fights them off herself and Boyega's face tells that story. © Lucasfilm.
In a favorite moment of mine, Rey starts for Finn when BB-8 tells her that guy's a thief. It cuts to Finn who slowly moves away, then back to Rey at full scary-sprint! © Lucasfilm.
Rey keeps Finn down to question him while BB-8 shocks him with electricity and the look he gives is one of complete disbelief that he's being tortured by a tiny droid, even saying, "What!?" © Lucasfilm.
When our heroes are under attack at the Outpost, there is a quick exchange between them where Finn tries to lead Rey to safety. She doesn't want help and tells him to let go of her hand. But then ... © Lucasfilm.
... after surviving a blast from a TIE Fighter, Rey offers her hand to help Finn. He takes it. © Lucasfilm.
In their flurry to escape, they argue which ship they should steal, a piece of garbage, or a quad-jumper. Once the jumper is destroyed here, Rey says, "The garbage'll do!" © Lucasfilm.
The garbage in question? Well, it's been called junk before and so in a joyous reveal, there is the Millennium Falcon! (including a new radar dish, the previous one of which was broken in Return of the Jedi--details!) © Lucasfilm.
In the Falcon, our heroes each try to build up their own confidence, first with Finn returning to a gunner position and talking again to himself, "I can do this, I can do this ..." © Lucasfilm.
... followed by Rey assuming the pilot's position while saying, "I can do this, I can do this ..." It's a tense moment eased by the humor of these characters feeling in over their heads. © Lucasfilm.
How many times have we been here? Trying to tell your friend to grab something for you and they just can't get the right thing. Here's Rey, like us in these situations, insisting, "No! The one I'm pointing at!" I adore this moment. © Lucasfilm.
In a bit of physical comedy, Finn needs a better view out of the cockpit and scales the dash while using Rey's head to brace himself. © Lucasfilm.
Star Wars is full of little funny aside lines that are often missed on the first viewing. Rey will not take being a prop for Finn's attempts at climbing and blurts out a quick English-accented, "Get off!" © Lucasfilm.
Pointing Irony
A funny moment? No. But one that puts a smile on your face. The return of Solo. "Chewie, we're home." © Lucasfilm.
Pleasantries aside, Han worries about his cargo, monstrous creatures called rathtars. Finn asks how he even managed to get them on board. Han replies, "I used to have a bigger crew." Oops. They were gone before they could be action figures. © Lucasfilm.
Finn, also concerned with this cargo, asks where Han's keeping the rathtars and in great movie timing, one suddenly appears at the nearby window. "There's one," Han says deadpan. © Lucasfilm.
We love to see Han in over his head and try to work his way out. He proudly states he can *talk* his way out of anything to which Chewie objects with a growl. "Yes I do!" Han says. "Every time!" And with that, we're in agreement with the Wookie before the danger even appears. © Lucasfilm.
Han has regressed to a state of being where once again, everyone wants him dead. First the Guavian Death Gang want recompense, then a second gang, Kanjiklub, show up wanting the same, while Han takes a moment, a breath, to realize he's pretty much screwed. © Lucasfilm.
Han's skills at talking his way out don't start off too well. "Good to see you!" he says to greet the gang he just described as "little freaks." © Lucasfilm.
Han, in a vain attempt to stall time, keeps talking and when told he has swindled the gang not once, but twice, he follows-up saying, "What was the second time?" basically admitting the first time actually did happen. © Lucasfilm.
"Wrong fusers." We get to realize, a few seconds before she does, that Rey has accidentally opened the cages of the rathtars. Maybe she and Finn should have stayed in those crawlspaces. © Lucasfilm.
Writing 101: you have monsters in cages and your character is worried about them escaping because they're so dangerous. Those monsters better escape and be more than dangerous. The rathtars do indeed get out making the situation both better and worse for Han. © Lucasfilm.
How awful are the rathtars? They have teeth, tentacles, can roll toward you, and also gobble you up with ease. In a quick visual gag, BB-8 narrowly evades this rathtar who burps out one of the gang member's boots. © Lucasfilm.
Rey has no time to explain that she just saved Finn's life by closing the door and freeing him from a rathtar's grasp. She just says, "That was lucky!" and moves on. © Lucasfilm.
I love Rey's/Daisy Ridley's expression here as she quickly solves their power problem on the Falcon. "I bypassed the compressor!" This needs to be memed. © Lucasfilm.
It's All About the... Timing
Ahh Threepio, your timing is perfect--in that it is interrupting a calm and moving moment. © Lucasfilm.
It's not necessarily a funny moment, but it is a payoff from the moment Rey had when Han gave her a blaster asking, "You know how to use one?" Rey says simply, "Pull the trigger." And in this split second of desperation she realizes she left the safety on. © Lucasfilm.
Jedi mind tricks have always be a source of amusement both when they work and when they don't. We wish it would work for all of us in precarious situations like this one where Rey believes she must have the Force and uses it on the Daniel Craig stormtrooper to escape. © Lucasfilm.
Oh poor this guy. He has to be the messenger of bad news to Kylo Ren and his face tells us he knows what's about to go down. © Lucasfilm.
And what happens? This messenger knows it's better not to run lest he makes his situation worse for himself. But he must stand his ground while Kylo Ren obliterates anything with a blinking light around him. © Lucasfilm.
Kylo Ren's wrath, and temper, are known all over Starkiller base, and these Stormtroopers are having none of by slinking away down the all probably admitting to themselves that they saw nothing. © Lucasfilm.
Han's True Self
Han discovers Finn's job was sanitation and realizes we all just put the fate of the galaxy in the hands of someone usually using those hands to push brooms. Finn's a lot like Han, everyone underestimates him, even himself, but he rises to every occasion. © Lucasfilm.
Paying off from Finn's previous employment as a sanitation worker, Han asks him if there's a place they can dispose of Captain Phasma, like a "trash compactor?" © Lucasfilm.
And Finn replies assuredly, "Yeah there is." © Lucasfilm.
Famous memes popped up from this moment where Han, a convert to believing the teachings of the Jedi, can say with aplomb, "That's not how the Force works!" © Lucasfilm.
"Oh *you're* cold?" says Han replying to Chewbacca who shivers to the side. © Lucasfilm.
Another payoff moment when Chewie hands Han his warm coat when they were both previously complaining about the cold. The wookie is always backing up Han and looking after him. © Lucasfilm.
Perhaps this is a bit of fan service, but I'll allow it. We always thought as kids that Chewie had the best weapon, his bowcaster. Han had apparently never fired it until this act of desperation to protect his friend. After which he declared, "Wow," impressed by the power of it. © Lucasfilm.
Later, in another skirmish, Han politely asked Chewie if he could borrow the bowcaster and skillfully took out a nest of stormtroopers in one shot. "I like this thing!" he said. © Lucasfilm.
In the next humorous episode
So, what did I miss? What other moments from The Force Awakens brings you a smile or a laugh? Post in the comments.
Next time, I continue in release order and look at the funny stuff from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Oh, did I say Revenge of the Sith was the saga's darkest chapter? Does Rogue One give it any contrast? Does its pathos allow for any humor at all? Perhaps it does in the form of a 4-letter word ... no not that kind of 4-letter word ... I mean something like perhaps maybe K2SO ... tune in next time! Thanks for reading.
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By Pammer on Thu, 15 Aug 2019 09:55:12 -0700
Thanks Todd ~ I thoroughly enjoyed the humor segment again!
By foxtwin on Thu, 15 Aug 2019 12:26:12 -0700
Originally Posted by Pammer
Thank you! Got a favorite funny Star Wars moment/scene?


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In the run up to dropping yet another EP project "AGE 101: DROP 3|000", Little Simz stays killing 'em with this front running track "Closer" features Inglewood, California singer-songwriter Tiffany Gouché, who also produced the track.
Wearing her heart on her sleeve in another effort following the precursor of "Quest Luv", the contemporary canvas makes it plain to see why this artist is one everybody's rating for massive things in 2015. Not everybody can rack up 22,000 Soundcloud hits in a less than 24 hour period!
We can't wait for her debut album project and you should be eagerly anticipating too.


TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Permanent Representative and Ambassador to the United Nations Gholamali Khoshrou voiced his country's readiness to boost its contribution to the UN peace-keeping missions by providing support services, as well as deploying police and military observers.
Addressing the UN Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations on Tuesday, Khoshrou said that Iran is ready to provide logistics and military services to the United Nations peacekeeping missions.
At the outset, I would like to congratulate you and the other members of the bureau on your re-election to the bureau of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C34).
I appreciate Mr. Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for peacekeeping operations and Mr. Atul Khare, Under-Secretary-General for Field Support for their efficient leadership over the DPKO and DFS, respectively.
The Islamic Republic of Iran associates myself with the statement made yesterday by the distinguished Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Morocco on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement.
My delegation pays tribute to men and women who served under the flag of the United Nations, specially those Peacekeepers, who lost their lives in the cause of peace and in defending the honor of the United Nations.
Seven decades after the founding of United Nations, maintenance of international peace and security remains the major concern for the world today. Therefore, the role of United Nations in conflicts prevention, peacekeeping, peacebuilding and sustaining peace needs to be constantly enhanced and strengthened. In our view, peacekeeping operations, despite all its challenges, remain a vital tool for promoting international peace and security. Therefore, my delegation emphasizes the unique and crucial role of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C-34) as the only United Nations forum mandated by the General Assembly to review comprehensively the whole question of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations in all their aspects.
Since its inception in 1948, the United Nations peacekeeping operations have undergone many changes in the way they managed and implemented in conflict areas. While recognizing the need for the UN peacekeeping operations to keep pace with the changing complex nature of peace and security context, we believe that it is highly important to observe the purposes and principles of peacekeeping, namely the consent of the parties, the non-use of force except in self-defense and impartiality. We strongly believe that the respect for principles of sovereign equality, political independence, territorial integrity of all States and non-intervention in matters that are essentially within their domestic jurisdiction should also be upheld in this regard.
• We recognize any initiative aims to make the UN peacekeeping operations more effective, agile and responsive to current realities. In this regard, my delegation supports Secretary-General's proposal to reform the United Nations peace and Security pillar of the Secretariat in order to make it more efficient and effective. However, we believe that his proposal, needs to go through relevant intergovernmental process in order to be examined carefully and comprehensively.
• Protection of Civilians (PoC) that is the primary responsibility of host countries, where mandated in a peacekeeping mission, should aim to support the national efforts in host countries to protect the civilians. Therefore, any military intervention by the United Nations or by any foreign forces under the pretext of protection of civilians should be avoided.
• On the issue of use of modern technologies and intelligence in peacekeeping missions, we believe that using such technologies as well as intelligence should aim at increasing safety and security of United Nations personnel, including the peacekeepers. However, the legal aspects of using modern technologies and intelligence should be defined in appropriate intergovernmental processes.
• Conduct and discipline of the United Nations personnel can directly affect the Organization's image. Therefore, the highest standard of conduct and discipline for the United Nations personnel, including UN peacekeepers must be upheld and policy of zero-tolerance on misconduct, especially Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) should be fully implemented.
• The role of regional arrangements in peacekeeping should be defined in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. Regional arrangements should not in any way substitute the role of the United Nations or disengage it of its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.
• The rule of law is an important factor to build lasting peace and justice and help stabilize the situation and extend state authority in countries in conflict or emerging from conflict. In this context, any contribution to support the host countries in restoring or establishing the rule of law should take into account the national ownership as well as cultural diversity and specificity of each country.
• We emphasize the importance of active participation of Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) in policy formulation and decision-making process in all stages of peacekeeping operations to achieve the partnership and effectiveness required for the United Nations peacekeeping missions. We underline the need for an effective triangular cooperation between TCCs, the Secretariat and the Security Council. We also believe that principle of equitable geographical distribution should be fully into account in staffing the headquarters and agencies in the fields at all levels.
In conclusion, Mr. Chairman, I would like to once again reiterate our strong commitment and support to the UN peacekeeping operations as the flagship activity of the United Nations. In this regard, my Government stands ready to increase its contribution to the peacekeeping operations logistically and militarily, by deploying troop, military observer, police and civilians.


At this point we will assume that you have collected all of your qualitative and quantitative financial planning data and are ready to start the analytical portion of the financial planning process.
However before jumping into the details its important to organize the financial planning data and create a few different reports that help turn the data into information. Once you have relevant information, you can begin to determine the strengths and weaknesses in your current financial situation. After you gain an understanding where your financial plan needs the most attention you can begin to make the necessary changes to get yourself on the right track.
There are four major types of financial data; income, expenses, assets and liabilities. It's important that you understand the definition of each. You will use them later to construct your financial statements.
Income - Income can be defined as any monetary asset that is received in the form of compensation, tips, interest, dividends, rent and other forms of earnings. They can also be described as cash inflows.
Expenses - Expenses are defined as an outflow of cash or other valuable asset that is usually provided in exchange for a product or service.
Assets - Assets can be described resources with positive economic value. Assets include but are not limited to: cash, stocks, bonds, houses and cars. Assets can be both tangible and intangible. Assets should not be confused with income, as their are used to describe two similar but different types of data.
Liabilities - On the other hand, liabilities are obligations that may result in a transfer of assets sometime in the future. Liabilities are usually outstanding loans and other types of debts. Keep in mind that liabilities are not the same as expenses as they are an obligation to pay in the future.
There are two major statements or reports that a Financial Planner usually creates with a Client's financial data. These statements allows them to assess the health of a financial situation, similar to how accounting data helps investors determine the financial health of company. The following are the two most common financial planning statements.
Statement of Cash Flows - The Statement of Cash Flows in financial planning is a little different than that in the accounting industry. In financial planning the Statement of Cash Flows (or Income Statement), is a listing of cash inflows and outflows. This report is extremely effective in illustrating where all financial resources are coming from (income) and going to (expenses).
Statement of Net Worth - The second popular financial planning report is the Statement of Net Worth. In accounting, the Balance Sheet provides generally the same information. The Statement of Net Worth seeks to determine total assets, total liabilities and then the difference between the two being net worth. Thus this report totals all of your cash, investments and other assets (assets) and subtracts the value of the money that you owe (liabilities). What is left is your net worth.
Now that you have organized your data into income, expenses, assets and liabilities its time to go into more detail about how to create your Statement of Cash Flows and Net Worth. These two reports will help you understand your current financial situation and where your financial plan needs the most attention.


GE officially announced today the participation of two Safran companies, Snecma and Techspace Aero, in the GE9X engine selected by Boeing as the exclusive powerplant on its new 777X long-range, twin-engine widebody jetliner.
Safran will have a total stake in this new engine program of slightly more than 11%.
Snecma will produce the composite fan blades via CFAN, its 50/50 joint company with GE, as well as design and produce the turbine rear frame and the forward fan case. The fan case will be using 3D woven composite technology, the innovative, high-value-added technology which will benefit from developments for the composite parts on the new CFM's LEAP engine*.
Techspace Aero will be in charge of the low pressure compressor global integration and the fan disk manufacturing. With its selection on the GE9X program, Techspace Aero, already the world's leading supplier of low-pressure compressors for single-aisle jets, will also become a leader in the long-range widebody market segment. Starting in 2020, this program will account for about 15% of the company's total production volume.
"Safran and GE are already partners on several very successful engines, including their emblematic joint company CFM* International," said Marc Ventre, Safran Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Operations. "Safran's stake in the GE9X engine bolsters our partnership with GE on large turbofans, carrying on our collaboration on the very successful GE90 and GEnx."
"The GE9X engine has been well received by customers with orders for more than 600 engines since it was selected to power Boeing's 777X aircraft last year. We are excited Safran's Snecma and TechspaceAero are adding their advanced technologies to make the GE9X engine one of the most advanced powerplants in its class," said Bill Fitzgerald, vice president and general manager of GE Aviation's Commercial Engine Operation.
The GE9X will be the exclusive engine on the upgraded Boeing 777X, offering 10% lower specific fuel consumption than the latest GE90 powering the 777.
* CFM is a 50/50 joint company between Snecma (Safran) and GE.


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Smoothie bowls are all the rage at the moment, and I have to admit to being a big fan. They are super quick and easy to put together, full of nutrient dense foods and feel really indulgent too. So a win all round! There are many options out there but the key thing to remember is not to add too much liquid otherwise it just gets all sloppy. Here's one of my favourite recipes.
I made this with the vegetables I had in the fridge this weekend, and it tastes delicious! Packed with nutrients, as well as being warming and comforting on a cold day. The roasted squash really adds to the flavour!
It's the time of year when you just want some warming, comforting foods and your slow cooker is your best friend! This can be cooked in the oven if you have the time, or can be whacked into the slow cooker and left to cook away while you just get on with your day. Packed with nutrients, protein and vegetables, this is a family favourite for us.


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Employee claims discrimination, then her friend gets fired. Is that retaliation?
Back in January 2011, when I had only one child and an Aston Martin savings fund, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Thompson v. North American Stainless, LP. In that case, the Court held that an employer violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act if it takes action against an employee who is in the same "zone of interest" as another employee who files a Charge of Discrimination with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
In Thompson, a company received an EEOC Charge of Discrimination and allegedly fired the employee's fiancé in response. The Supreme Court held that, if true, this set of fact would amount to retaliation.
Now, fast forward to 2014. I have four children, I'm two Happy Meals away from declaring bankruptcy, and, last night, I dined on the leftover ketchup packets.
Meanwhile, the EEOC has filed an action on behalf of a woman who claims that she was fired because a co-worker, who happens to be her very good friend, complained about retaliation at work.
Does the fired friend have a claim for retaliation?
According to a New Hampshire federal court (opinion here), she may:
The complaint alleges that Mulcahey was a close friend of Wilkins, the individual who engaged in the protected conduct. The two women worked together at a prior company, and Wilkins was influential in procuring Mulcahey's job with Fuller Oil. On Mulcahey's desk at work she displayed birthday and mother's day cards from Wilkins alongside pictures of Wilkins's daughter and the two women together. The complaint also alleges that Fred Fuller knew of this close friendship. Fuller knew that the two women spoke frequently and spent time together out of work – as demonstrated by his statement about setting up a "play date" with the two women and Wilkins's daughter. When Fuller wanted to contact Wilkins, he asked Mulcahey about her whereabouts and requested her personal email address from Mulcahey. This relationship, as pled, exists somewhere in the fact-specific gray area between close friend and casual acquaintance. Although I could not say that such a friendship definitively supports a successful claim, I also cannot say as a matter of law that it does not.
Let's put the Thompson test aside for a sec. There's something really messed up if you're even considering firing anyone (other than the alleged harasser) as a response to an employee complaint of discrimination.
Certainly not a move I'd recommend to a client.
Updated: July 20, 2018 8:02 pm