Fourth grade was a great year. I met many new friends. We had many field trips including our kayaking trip and many others like wayside cottage. We had a lot of fun making our American Revolution book. During our kayaking trip we learned about the different kinds of kayaks. We learned about the history of Wayside cottage. We had many great read alouds. Fourth grade will be great a memory that I will remember.
A few than 1800 pandas live in the wild. But panda experts from Chengdu Panda Base are working very hard to increase that small population every day. They are introducing captive-born pandas into the wild.
Qian Qian ( pronounced chen chen), is a young giant panda that was born in captivity. She stars in the IMAX documentary Pandas. The film follows Qian Qian as she prepares to leave the panda base and be free out into the wild world.
Most wild pandas live in the steep mountains of western China. So this means Qian Qian must learn how to survive in this difficult habitat. The film shows how the panda experts help the cute little cub find her wild side.
Drew Fellman told TFK "It is very difficult to take pictures up in these mountains." Drew and his club had to go fast to keep up with Qian Qian to keep him safe. Drew says " they look lazy and silly" but "they move pretty fast." Narrated by Kristen Bell, the film is playing in select IMAX theaters.
This is going to be a short blog post. But as you red from the title, it is Friday the 13th. I just wanted to say happy Friday the 13th😇.
Friday is the best day ever! after school it is the weekend. You run outside. If it is hot like it was today where I live, the ice cream truck will come. We all scream for ice cream!
And later that night, you have a sleep over. Even better, you can arrange a double sleep over and have two in a row. I haven't done that yet but I am planning to.
Again, Happy Friday The 13th!
Almost all gorilla's stand on their knuckles and feet and sometimes will stand just on their feet for only a step or two, this gorilla, Louis did not. Louis is a sixteen year old gorilla and he likes to take longer strolls.
Is Christmas your favorite holiday? Are you christian? Because Christmas is my favorite holiday. I am also Christian. I love to speed down the stairs and rip open my presents in the morning. I love to hang the shiny ornaments onto the Christmas tree with my family. I love to listen to jolly Christmas sounds like jingle bells and many other songs. I love to stay up really late. I love spending time with my relatives throughout Christmas break. I love it when it is Christmas day. It is so cold but jolly.
The first reason why Christmas is my favorite holiday is because I love to wake up, and dash down stairs to open my presents. But I have to wait for the rest of my family to wake up and come with me. Last Christmas, I got a new 3DS XL. I played on it for a while after I finished opening my presents. After I was done, I had a lot of presents to play with. ( And a lot of money to spend.) Also, my dad said "It's great that you like all the present your cousins and I got you." I also loved to watch my cousins open their presents. Some of the older ones got the Iphone X, which is a rip off. I watched my cousins lily,( A puppy) try to open one of her presents, but my cousin had to help her. It was really cute. It was her first Christmas.
The second reason that Christmas is my favorite holiday is because I get to hang ornaments on the Christmas tree with my family. We usually hang the ornaments really late and put on some jolly traditional Christmas music. I love to hang the ornaments with tubes we have. We have many different colors of ornaments. We have an ornament of me in 2009. I was only one year old. We have a welfleet ornament of 2014. We have letter ornaments for all the first letter of my family's names. S, N, C, and A. Last Christmas I didn't hang many ornaments because my dad did them while I was at school. Hanging ornaments on the Christmas tree is fun.
The last and most important reason that why Christmas is my favorite holiday is because I get to spend time with my family and cousins. I love to go out for lunch with my cousins. I went to a place called the snug For Christmas I always go to my cousins house in Massachusetts. We stay there for a week and we have a lot of fun. I usually open my presents at my house then go, but last Christmas I went a day early and opened my presents at their house. So our Christmas tree never had presents under it. I had so much fun during the week I was there at Christmas break. On our way back we dropped off one of our cousins to college and then went home.
Christmas is my favorite holiday. That will never change. Christmas is really awesome. We even get a whole week and four days off of school! There is so much to do in that time, and I always use my new presents.(Especially if I got something like a PS4 or a 3DS. My uncle said that "Thanksgiving is better than Christmas." But in my opinion Christmas is the best holiday there is!
Ghost is a pit bull mix with white fur, and is known as the first deaf member to join Washington's K-9 Unit. Maybe, he made history for the country! What makes this even more astonishing, is that Ghost was marked unadoptable and scheduled to be euthanized. This achievement was huge for Ghost.
The pups astounding progress started in september 2015. The stray puppy was brought to the Swamp Haven Rescue Center in St. Augustine, Florida. Because of his high energy level, occasional indifference to humans, and deafness, required adopters to learn a whole new way to communicate which forced him to be on the unadoptable list. This would mean that the puppy would soon have to be put down.
But Swamp Haven Rescue Center volunteers were nowhere near to giving up on Ghost. They went out to other animal shelters across the country for help. Luckily, the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society in Port Angela agreed to take in the adorable pup. They gave Ghost a new lease on life. A little bit after Ghost mist out on many adoptions, the animal shelter reached out to Barb Davenport, a K-9 program manager for Washington state. The expert, who had trainer over 450 rescue dogs, searched for drugs since the 1980's thought that Ghost was the perfect candidate for the job. Barb Davenport said that "He was very focused and determined to locate his ball when thrown or hidden. This makes for a more trainable dog. Even his high energy level was important in his life. Then Ghost began his job.
Personal Response: I choose this article because I really love dogs. I am getting one really soon. It will be a husky. The dog in the article made history.
Hello! Today I will be talking about my nintendo switch and two of Nintendo's franchises.
I am so excited! For the switch, some amazing games have been exposed for 2018! They are Kirby star allies and Metroid Prime 4! There are also rumors for pokemon switch. Also rumors for super smash bros for the Nintendo Switch and Yoshi. I can't wait! This could be Nintendo's best year!
Kirby star allies is coming march 16th! I am totally getting it because it is a four player game and you can bond with creatures so they can they can be your team members! I am a big fan of the kirby series. Kirby's first game was 1992! That was 26 years ago! That means it is was recently Kirby's 25th anniversary! I am happy Nintendo released Kirby 26 years ago.
Metroid is a great franchise. It has first person shooters and 2D gameplay. In the first two games you are supposed to beat mother brain and after that Samus Aran the main character tells you a big history thing for the intro of the third game Super Metroid. Bye the way, these are really old games because metroid first came out in 1986. But this year, Metroid prime 4 is coming to the switch.


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from . import *

class TestBuildTypes(TestCase):

    def test_static_file(self):
        pkg = MockPackage('scheme_static', 'static_file', {'PATH': 'etc/scheme_static'})
        pkg.render_commit()
        vee(['install', sandbox('packages/scheme_static'), '--install-name', 'scheme_static/1.0.0'])
        self.assertExists(sandbox('vee/installs/scheme_static/1.0.0/etc/scheme_static'))

    def assert_echo(self, type, do_call=True):
        name = 'scheme_' + type
        pkg = MockPackage(name, type)
        pkg.render_commit()
        vee(['install', pkg.path, '--install-name', '%s/1.0.0' % name])
        exe = sandbox('vee/installs/%s/1.0.0/bin/%s' % (name, name))
        self.assertExists(exe)
        if do_call:
            # Jumping through a bit of a hoop here to see the output.
            out = []
            try:
                call(['vee', 'exec', '-R', pkg.path, name], stdout=out.append)
            except:
                print ''.join(out)
                raise
            self.assertEqual(''.join(out).strip(), '%s:1' % name)

    def test_make(self):
        self.assert_echo('c_make')

    def test_configure_make_install(self):
        self.assert_echo('c_configure_make_install')

    def test_self(self):
        self.assert_echo('self')

    def test_python_source(self):
        self.assert_echo('python_source')
        # TODO: arbitrary data.
        # TODO: both scripts and console_scripts entrypoints.

    def test_python_sdist(self):
        pkg = MockPackage('scheme_python_sdist', 'python_sdist')
        pkg.render_commit()
        vee(['install', sandbox('packages/scheme_python_sdist'), '--install-name', 'scheme_python_sdist/1.0.0'])
        self.assertExists(sandbox('vee/installs/scheme_python_sdist/1.0.0/lib/python2.7/site-packages/scheme_python_sdist/__init__.py'))
        # TODO: arbitrary data.
        # TODO: scripts and console_scripts entrypoints.
        # self.assertExists(sandbox('vee/installs/scheme_py_egg/1.0.0/bin/scheme_py_egg'))
        # self.assertExists(sandbox('vee/installs/scheme_py_egg/1.0.0/bin/scheme_py_egg-ep')

    def test_python_bdist(self):
        pkg = MockPackage('scheme_python_bdist', 'python_bdist')
        pkg.render_commit()
        vee(['install', sandbox('packages/scheme_python_bdist'), '--install-name', 'scheme_python_bdist/1.0.0'])
        self.assertExists(sandbox('vee/installs/scheme_python_bdist/1.0.0/lib/python2.7/site-packages/scheme_python_bdist/__init__.py'))
        # TODO: arbitrary data.
        # TODO: scripts and console_scripts entrypoints.
        # self.assertExists(sandbox('vee/installs/scheme_py_egg/1.0.0/bin/scheme_py_egg'))
        # self.assertExists(sandbox('vee/installs/scheme_py_egg/1.0.0/bin/scheme_py_egg-ep')

    def test_python_bdist_egg(self):
        return # This one doesn't work.
        pkg = MockPackage('scheme_python_bdist_egg', 'python_bdist_egg')
        pkg.render_commit()
        vee(['install', sandbox('packages/scheme_python_bdist_egg'), '--install-name', 'scheme_python_bdist_egg/1.0.0'])
        self.assertExists(sandbox('vee/installs/scheme_python_bdist_egg/1.0.0/lib/python2.7/site-packages/scheme_python_bdist_egg/__init__.py'))
        # TODO: arbitrary data.
        # TODO: scripts and console_scripts entrypoints:
        # self.assertExists(sandbox('vee/installs/scheme_python_bdist_wheel/1.0.0/bin/scheme_python_bdist_wheel'))
        # self.assertExists(sandbox('vee/installs/scheme_python_bdist_wheel/1.0.0/bin/scheme_python_bdist_wheel-ep'))

    def test_python_bdist_wheel(self):
        pkg = MockPackage('scheme_python_bdist_wheel', 'python_bdist_wheel')
        pkg.render_commit()
        vee(['install', sandbox('packages/scheme_python_bdist_wheel'), '--install-name', 'scheme_python_bdist_wheel/1.0.0'])
        self.assertExists(sandbox('vee/installs/scheme_python_bdist_wheel/1.0.0/lib/python2.7/site-packages/scheme_python_bdist_wheel/__init__.py'))
        # TODO: arbitrary data.
        # TODO: scripts and console_scripts entrypoints:
        # self.assertExists(sandbox('vee/installs/scheme_python_bdist_wheel/1.0.0/bin/scheme_python_bdist_wheel'))
        # self.assertExists(sandbox('vee/installs/scheme_python_bdist_wheel/1.0.0/bin/scheme_python_bdist_wheel-ep'))

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The sharp, charismatic scent of leather blends with cedar and a hint of dampness for a robust, base that lasts all day.
Hugo Boss is a German, luxury fashion house founded in Metzingen, Germany in 1924 by Hugo Boss. After supplying military uniforms during WWII and work uniforms in the 1950's the company began making men's suits. The founder's grandsons took the reins of the company in 1969. Initially expanding into men's branded suits and accessories. Fragrances were introduced in 1985.


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Montgomery is a borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,695 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Montgomery was incorporated as a borough by the Pennsylvania General Assembly on March 27, 1887 from part of Clinton Township. The history of the settlement of Montgomery begins in 1783 when John Lawson established a homestead there. Nicholas Shaffer built a gristmill in Montgomery in 1795. A sawmill and a wool carding mill were other early industries found on Black Hole Creek which flows through Montgomery.
P. M. Barber was the first person to come to Montgomery and establish an industry that achieved any sustainable success. He opened a distillery in 1859 and later a planing mill in 1869 on the site of the distillery. Barber with his partners, A.B. Henderson, Jesse Rank, and Nathan Fowler had so much success that they laid out a town around their mill in 1870. The town was further expanded by the success of Montgomery Machine Shops which starting in 1873, under the supervision of Levi Houston, built woodworking machinery that was sold to clients throughout the United States and Canada and as far away as Australia.
Montgomery was previously known as Black Hole for the creek that flows through it and the post office established in 1836 bearing that name and it was also known as Clinton Mills, again named for the post office.
There are currently 1 red-hot tax lien listings in Montgomery, PA.


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Counseling psychology chair awarded $2.66 million from U.S. Department of Education for school counselor training
Dr. Alan Burkard, chair and professor of counseling psychology in the College of Education, has been awarded a $2.66 million Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant by the U.S. Department of Education to expedite the training of diverse school counselors to help address the need for mental health care among K-12 students in high-need schools.
School counselor trainees will be prepared by the Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology at Marquette through traditional graduate education and a relatively new accelerated program, which specifically allows students to begin taking graduate classes as undergraduates and allows them to complete their graduate studies within one year of completing their undergraduate degree.
"The Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology has a long history of preparing school counselors who eventually take positions in local and regional schools," Burkard said. "This accelerated program will eliminate a barrier facing many diverse students, which is the high cost of post-baccalaureate education. This award will allow us to recruit students and financially support their progress with tuition support at the graduate level."
In addition to increasing the pipeline of diverse school counselors, the department will address three other objectives, including an expanded collaboration with the American School Counselor Association. This would allow the current curriculum, which prepares trainees to deliver the ASCA National Model of School Counseling, to be expanded to include the ASCA's Specialist Training Program. The Specialist Training Program teaches skills in culturally inclusive and sustaining school counseling practices, closing achievement gaps, and trauma-informed practices. This additional training will provide trainees with the skills to develop data-driven programs and services that are trauma-informed and culturally relevant.
The Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology will also collaborate with school districts and high-need schools on practicum and internship placements and support for trainees in seeking employment opportunities in high-need schools. These collaborations with school districts in Racine, Kenosha, West Allis-West Milwaukee Sheboygan will create 600-hour internship training experiences in high-need schools.
"Through this award, Dr. Burkard and his department have a great opportunity to expand and diversify the school counselor workforce, while preparing their graduates to meet the mental health needs of K-12 students," said Dr. Heidi Bostic, dean of the College of Education and Klingler College of Arts and Sciences. "Through an expanded and better-trained school counselor workforce, these school districts and other high-need schools will be able to support their students in a more comprehensive model that reflects Marquette's mission of cura personalis, or care for the whole person."
The U.S. Department of Education's Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program provides competitive grants to support and demonstrate innovative partnerships to train school-based mental health service providers for employment in schools and local educational agencies.
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Two survivors, Eva and Daniel, return to Eva's village in Germany after the war to find out what happened to her family. As they sit in a dusty shed in the woods sifting through old objects, Eva begins to see visions of camp inmates marching around her. She joins the dead in recreating camp horrors and becomes consumed by fear. Daniel can't see the images and is afraid for her. She cries in Daniel's arms.


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Solstice Park Industrial Plots
Property News - Only Two Industrial Plots Remaining At Solstice Park
Colliers International's Industrial and Logistics team has begun the marketing process for the final two remaining plots at Solstice Park in Amesbury, Wiltshire.
The two industrial and distribution plots, EOS1 and EOS2, which can accommodate occupiers between 20,000 and 150,000 sq ft, are available freehold and fully serviced across 15 acres.
The news follows the recent announcement that TJ Morris' Home Bargains will build a £70m regional distribution centre at the park across a 64 acre plot, the largest deal for many years. It is scheduled to complete in September 2015.
Steve Mitchell, Director at Colliers International, said, "The locality, flexible planning options, and employment prospects of Solstice Park have proven to be a winning formula with owner-occupiers. There is a widely reported mismatch between current supply and demand in the logistics sector and the South West has proven its enormous appeal as a prime regional destination for inward investment outside of the capital. I've no doubt these final two plots at Solstice Park will prove extremely popular and we are confident the completion of this scheme will stimulate further speculative development in the region."


Are you looking for something super fun to do in Saskatoon? How about Limelight Limos Saskatoon Prairie Sun Brewery Night Out limousine service. Going out with friends is always fun but sometimes you need to up your game. Do something out of the ordinary. Or maybe you have a special celebration coming up like someone's birthday. Whatever your reason we have a great idea for you. Book a limo rental through Limelight Limos and let us take you to Prairie Sun Brewery.
Your limousine chauffeur will pick you and your group up for the start of one of the best evenings of your life. When booking your limo service arrange to have refreshments in your limousine. Then on your limo ride over to Prairie Sun Brewery crank the tunes and get the party started.
Your limo driver will drop you off at the front door like the VIP's that you are. Once inside Prairie Sun Brewery order some food from their menu and try one of their many craft beers. Spend a few hours or hang out there all night. When you are ready to leave your limousine will be ready for you and take you home or to your next stop.
Booking a limo and going to Prairie Sun Brewery is a great way to celebrate a birthday or a bachelor/bachelorette party or just a great Saturday night with friends. You will be surprised at how affordable and fun a stretch SUV limousine in Saskatoon can be when shared with your friends.


Law 4 Small Business is a law firm that offers contract services tailored to the needs of small businesses. These services including contract drafting, contract review, contract negotiations and dispute resolution.
Larry Donahue, who has worked as a corporate attorney and a business executive throughout his career, founded Law 4 Small Business to provide small business owners an alternative to larger corporate law firms. These contract services cover each phase of the process — from negotiations to contract drafting to dispute resolution.
As a contract drafter, Law 4 Small Business works with clients to draft customer intake forms, online terms of service, partnership agreements, settlement agreements, vendor agreements and promissory notes. The firm staffs contract attorneys that work with small business owners to draft transaction-specific contract, or to draft contract templates to meet more general needs. These contract drafting-services are billed at hourly rates depending on the scope and volume of work.
Law 4 Small Business also offers contract negotiation services. Contract law attorneys serve as the point of contact during negotiations, and then work with the business owner to draft a contract. The general goals of contract negotiation services are to strengthen terms and to minimize up-front financial and legal risks.
For contract disputes, Law 4 Business offers consultation and legal document review services. After an initial review, a contract law attorney will discuss potential options with a business owner and render an opinion as to the best course of resolution. Law 4 Business can also send a demand letter to involved parties on the business owner's behalf.
Law 4 Business also offers contract review services. Business owners can select two options. The first service entails contract review and editing to identify and mitigate potential risks. The second option is for a business owner to enlist Law 4 Business to carry out a limited contract review at a reduced rate. Contract review services include a list of potential issues and a free 15-minute question and answer session with a contract law attorney. Both of Law 4 Business's contract review services are available for an hourly rate: $25 per page for review and editing, and $10 per page for a limited review.
Law 4 Business also drafts client intake forms for small businesses. These intake forms can be customized in some areas to reflect a business's needs, and other areas include more general legal definitions and terms.


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Technical Physics
A new model of a quantum magnetometer: A single-cell Cs-K tandem based on four-quantum resonance in 39K atoms
E. B. Aleksandrov
M. V. Balabas
A. K. Vershovskii
A. S. Pazgalev
Experimental Instruments and Techniques
A new model of a quantum magnetometer based on the principle of Cs-K tandem was developed and experimentally tested. The specific features of the magnetometer are a single absorption cell containing Cs and K vapors, digital synthesis of the potassium resonance frequency by multiplying the cesium resonance frequency by a conversion factor (the ratio of the atomic constants), and the use of four-quantum resonance in potassium atoms. Device readings were found to be insensitive (within 10 pT) to variations of the main operating parameters even if the variations go far beyond the normal service variability.
Potassium Resonance Frequency Cesium Operating Parameter Absorption Cell
Translated from Zhurnal Tekhnichesko\(\overset{\lower0.5em\hbox{$\smash{\scriptscriptstyle\smile}$}}{l}\) Fiziki, Vol. 70, No. 7, 2000, pp. 118–124.
Original Russian Text Copyright © 2000 by Aleksandrov, Balabas, Vershovski\(\overset{\lower0.5em\hbox{$\smash{\scriptscriptstyle\smile}$}}{l}\), Pazgalev.
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DOI https://doi.org/10.1134/1.1259751
Publisher Name Nauka/Interperiodica


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20 Apr 2019	• Events, HR & Employment Law, Our News • 5min read
The Big Question: What are the latest updates to employment law?
HR and employment law is constantly changing, and is something that's hugely important for anyone running a dental practice to make sure they get it right. With that in mind, Practice Plan will be holding two panel discussions on this issue at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show in May. Employment Law Specialist Sarah Buxton will be on both of those panels and below she shares some of the recent updates that practices need to be aware of…
Parental bereavement leave
Currently there's not a lot in legislation that says you have to provide bereavement leave, so it's really down to what the employer wants to provide. However, it's been identified that this may be a little unfair for employees who might have to take annual leave to deal with the bereavement, so that is set to change.
By law, after 2020, a parent of a child up to the age of 18 or of a baby that's stillborn after 24 weeks, should be entitled to two weeks' bereavement leave. During that two-week period there will be a statutory payment made, similar to statutory maternity/paternity leave.
We're still waiting for more details at the moment, for instance, whether this will include adoptive parents/grandparents, how much has to be paid by the employer, and whether the two weeks has to be taken straight away or can be taken at different times.
It's a very emotive issue and if you have a good member of staff going through a hard time in their life, most employers want to support them through that period anyway. However, if you leave the emotions out of it and think about it in the commercial sense, losing someone for two weeks can be a long period of time that you have to provide in addition to holiday and sick leave – particularly in a small team that you often find in dental practices.
However, because it's such a sensitive issue, I don't think there will be a lot of people who have much of an objection to it.
Dress-code policy
In 2018, the Government issued guidance on dress codes which isn't binding but practices should be aware of it as I find myself drafting dress code-policies for practices who often say 'I want my receptionist to look a certain way because she's front of house, so I want her to wear make-up or this type of uniform'.
However, you have to be careful about creating gender-specific policies, such as the make-up one, which is quite popular, as men and women shouldn't be treated differently.
If you said 'the men can wear trousers but the women have to wear skirts', that would be quite a straightforward discrimination claim because the women should be able to wear trousers too. If you have a dress-code policy in place, it could be worthwhile revisiting as it may need bringing up to date.
Employment status review
We're still waiting for more news on this front as it's gone very quiet. A report (the Taylor Report) was published which looked at the three types of employment status, but this has been put on the backburner. When they turn their attentions back to it, it could have massive repercussions for dental practices.
At the moment the only slight movement is that 'worker' status, which is a quasi-status where you're not quite an employee and not quite self-employed, might be abolished. That status only really applies if you have zero-hour contracts but they're saying you can only have a 'worker' if it's done via a collective agreement, like a trade union. If the 'worker' status is abolished it will be interesting as I do have quite a few practices who use workers.
The report also said that they weren't happy that institutions don't work together. For example, I've had a case in which an associate won an unfair dismissal case at High Court because they were found to be an employee, rather than self-employed. However, that doesn't mean that HRMC are suddenly going to say 'you are an employee and I want all the tax back that you owe us and we're going to fine you', because the employment tribunal doesn't speak to the tax tribunal. So, just because HMRC might be saying dentists are fine from a tax perspective doesn't mean they're fine from an employment tribunal perspective, and vice versa. This means that until they do start working together, you're at risk from the employment tribunal.
Sarah will be part of two HR and Employment Law panel discussions themed 'The Big Questions', alongside Lisa Bainham and Nicki Rowland, at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show.
These discussions will take place in the Dental Business Theatre, programmed by Practice Plan and sponsored by Wesleyan Bank, on Friday 17th May, 12.30pm – 1.15pm and Saturday 18th May, 10.00am – 10.45am.
During the event there will be various other panel discussions taking place in the theatre including 'The Future of Dentistry', 'Maximise the Value of Your Practice', 'CQC, Compliance and Complaints', and 'What Next for NHS Dentistry?' For full programme details click here.
17 Dec 2019 • Blog, Events, NHS Dental Landscape, Options Out Of The NHS
One dentist's story of successfully moving from NHS to private
Louise Hunter decided to move away from the NHS and into private practice after reaching a point where she was 'sick of being on that treadmill'. Her associates at Louise Hunter & Associates in Northumberland continued offering NHS services but Louise had had enough and moved to private in 2017.
How and why I left the NHS
Almost half of NHS dentists who say they don't see themselves in the NHS in five years' time are intending to move to private dentistry. That's according to the latest results of the Dentistry Confidence Monitor survey.
21 Oct 2019 • Dentistry Confidence Monitor, Events, NHS Dental Landscape, Options Out Of The NHS
Preparing for reform and when it might happen…
For around a year most of us involved in dentistry have been working towards contract reform being rolled out in April 2020. However, as that date draws ever closer and there is no sign of…


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# paulie hug
Paul O'Connell admits he may hug Brian O'Driscoll a little tighter before final home game
The retiring centre may have to protect his ribs if an emotional Paulie loses the run of himself.
Mar 6th 2014, 4:00 PM
PAUL O'CONNELL IS brewing up a hefty bear hug for fellow rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll before Ireland's Six Nations game with Italy on Saturday. The outside centre will play his final home game against the Italians and, try as he might to deflect attention, the match is set to be an emotional occasion.
Asked, this afternoon, if he may hug O'Driscoll a bit tighter after the national anthems are played, Ireland captain O'Connell smiled before replying, "Yeah." He added, "It's something that's in the back of your mind at the moment, between the papers and things. It's hard to think what life will be like without him."
James Crombie / INPHO There was only a handshake between POC and BOD after the loss to England. James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO
Andrew Trimble, who will start in the backline with O'Driscoll, is also open to the idea of hugging it out with the country's leading try scorer.
He remarked, "I might give him a hug, as long as it doesn't get too awkward. We wouldn't really be huggers really; it's more of a high five or a handshake but we'll see what happens."
Trimble added, "It;s a very special day for him and everybody is looking forward to going out there and giving him something to remember."
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Duterte says presidency not for women, tells daughter not to run
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Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte advised his daughter against running to succeed him in the 2022 election, saying the presidency "is not for women."
In a televised speech on Thursday, the president said Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte "is not running" in the next election even though a recent survey by Pulse Asia Research Inc. showed she was the top pick to succeed him. Sara Duterte chairs an alliance of political parties, and stepped into the national spotlight in 2019 by campaigning for Senate candidates, most of whom won.
"I pity her," the president said at the inauguration of an elevated highway in the capital. "She will go through what I went through."
Rodrigo Duterte, who has a history of making vulgar and sexist comments, also said he doesn't intend to extend his six-year term. His allies in Congress have sought to revise the Constitution, which was enacted after the overthrow of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos in 1986.
"Even if you serve it to me on a silver platter or give me ten more years for free, I am done," he said.
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Korean citizen who was born in Wonju, South Korea on 15th of May 1964. Holder of Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Korea University and has graduated from Corporate Finance in London Business School, England.
Korean citizen who was born in Wonju, South Korea on 15th of May 1964. Holder of Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Korea University and has graduated from Corporate Finance in London Business School, England. Has been working for Shinhan Bank since 1990 and had experience in various strategic postions such as Department of Strategy Planning, Capital Market, and Corporate & Investement Banking Business. Also has worked for Shinhan Bank London Branch for four years, and now is appointed as the President Director of Bank Shinhan Indonesia since 2017.
Indonesian citizen, born in Jakarta on 18 January 1961. Holder of Master degree in Economy from IBI.
Indonesian citizen, born in Jakarta on 18 January 1961. Holder of Master degree in Economy from IBI. Started his career in 1981 as Account Officer in PT. Bank International Indonesia, Senior Account Officer in PT. Bank Umum Nasional, Auditor in PT. Salim Corporation (BCA Group), Senior Auditor in PT. Bank Harapan Sentosa, Branch Manager in PT. Bank Harapan Sentosa, Junior Director in PT. Bank Harapan Sentosa, General Manager of Operation in PT. Bank Sangga Kencana (BHS Group), Senior Vice President at Planning & Budgeting Division in PT. Bank Central Dagang, Head of Credit Department in PT. Bank Bumi Arta, Director of Compliance in PT. Bank Metro Express, Head of Audit Internal Department in PT. Bank Windu Kencana, Director in PT. Aditama Finance Jakarta (Group of PT. Bank Index Selindo) before finally holding position as Director of Compliance in PT. Bank Shinhan Indonesia.
Indonesian citizen, born in Banjarmasin on 19 November 1951. In 1973, he graduated from Perbanas Banking Academy in Surabaya and also from Cadre of Bank B in 1974.
Indonesian citizen, born in Banjarmasin on 19 November 1951. In 1973, he graduated from Perbanas Banking Academy in Surabaya and also from Cadre of Bank B in 1974. He had attended various courses & training in field of banking, finance, and risk management. Started his career in banking industry since 1973 in Bank Dharma Usaha, Surabaya. Held position as General Manager in Operation Head Office at Bank Metro Express in 1993 and since 2003 as Director of Operation at Bank Metro Express which was then changed name into PT. Bank Shinhan Indonesia in 2015.
South Korean citizen, born in South Korea on 16 April 1968. Graduated from Hanyang University, South Korea, major in Business Administration in 1995. Started his career in Shinhan Bank Korea in 1995 at Kangnam-Jungang Business Center as Manager. In 2015, he became General Manager in Indonesia TFT before finally sitting in position as Director in PT. Bank Shinhan Indonesia until now.
Indonesian citizen, born in Yogyakarta on 26 November 1954. Master graduate in Science of Finance from University of Leicester and in Psychology from University of 17 August (UNTAG).
Indonesian citizen, born in Yogyakarta on 26 November 1954. Master graduate in Science of Finance from University of Leicester and in Psychology from University of 17 August (UNTAG). Started his career in 1978 as Financial Analyst, Credit Admin Dept. Head, Head of Operation Division in Bank Niaga, Yogya–Sudirman. In 1986, he held position as EDP Manager – System and Technology. Head of Operation Division, Regional Operation Banking Head Area II in Bank Niaga, Surabaya-Tunjungan. He then moved to Bank International Indonesia (BII) and start in chair of East Indonesia Regional Head. In 1993, he starting served as a Director in Bank CNB – Surabaya and then served as Assistant Director in PT. Bank Shinhan Indonesia, before finally appointed as a Director in PT. Bank Shinhan Indonesia in 2018.
Indonesian citizen, born in Panjang, Bandar Lampung on 5 December 1946. Obtained MBA from International Business University of Southern California, Los Angeles in 1987. Started his career as Head of Lecturer in Faculty of Economy at University of Indonesia. Then moved to other organizations, including Bank Arta Pusara, Bank Hagakita, Bank Haga, Rabobank International Indonesia, and Bank Index Selindo. The last position he held was Commissioner in PT. Arta Karya Adhiguna in 2013 before finally holding position as President Commissioner in PT. Bank Shinhan Indonesia.
Indonesian citizen, born in Larantuka on 1 January 1958. Started his career in Bank Indonesia Malang Branch since 1982 where the last position he held was Checker of Assistant Director in Bank Indonesia Malang Branch. He had been President Commissioner in Bank CNB since 2015 until now where it was merged with PT. Bank Shinhan Indonesia in 2016.
South Korean citizen, born in Republic of South Korea on 26 May 1971. Holder of Bachelor's degree in Law from State University of New York School of Law where he studied from 2003 – 2006. Started his career in Deloitte Korea in 1998 as Senior Consultant. His last position was Deputy General Manager at Global Business Department in Bank Shinhan Seoul, South Korea in 2013. He now holds double position by sitting in the chair of Commissioner at PT. Bank Shinhan Indonesia.


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Allievo del padre Vincenzo, si avvicinò più tardi a modelli di matrice caravaggesca, caratterizzati dal gioco luministico delle visioni notturne - in uno stile pittorico noto come tenebrismo - interpretati in particolare dagli artisti nordici operanti in Italia, come Gherardo delle Notti.

Intorno agli inizi degli anni Venti del Seicento si registra inoltre l'influenza dei modi di Orazio Gentileschi: questo naturalismo, teso a recuperare una struttura classica, porta il pittore ad essere apprezzato a Firenze dalla famiglia Medici.

Opere
 Santa Caterina da Siena e Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, 1612, Insigne Collegiata di Santa Maria in Provenzano, Siena.
 Beato Ambrogio Sansedoni, Basilica di San Domenico, Siena.
 Storie di san Giovanni Battista, Cappella di San Giovanni Battista in Cattedrale, Siena.
 Cristo morto, Sagrestia della Cattedrale, Siena.
 Battesimo di Gesù, Museo dell'Opera della Metropolitana, Siena.
Madonna col Bambino e i santi Bernardino e Caterina, Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena.
San Sebastiano, Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena.
Maddalena morente, Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena.
Sapienza e prudenza, Collezione Banca Monte dei Paschi, Siena.
Cacciata dei mercanti dal Tempio, Collezione Banca Monte dei Paschi, Siena.
Ritratto di giovane, Palazzo Chigi-Saracini, Siena.
 Madonna col Bambino e i Santi Biagio e Ansano, Cappella del Palazzo Arcivescovile, Siena.
Immacolata Concezione, Palazzo Arcivescovile di Siena.
Assunzione di Maria fra i santi, Chiesa di San Pietro alle Scale, Siena
 Madonna col Bambino tra i santi Ansano e Caterina da Siena, lunetta esterna d'ingresso della Chiesa delle Carceri di Sant'Ansano, Siena
 Processo a sant'Ansano, Chiesa delle Carceri di Sant'Ansano, Siena
 San Raimondo resuscita una fanciulla, Chiesa di San Raimondo al Refugio, Siena.
Miracolo di San Giacinto, Chiesa di San Giacinto, Siena.
Madonna del Rosario fra i Santi Simeone e Caterina d'Alessandria, Sala d'Arte San Giovanni, Castiglione d'Orcia (Siena).
Scambio mistico del cuore fra Cristo e S. Caterina da Siena, Museo Archeologico e della Collegiata, Casole d'Elsa (Siena).
Madonna col Bambino e i santi Giovannino, Onofrio e Bernardo Tolomei, Museo Civico e Diocesano d'Arte Sacra, Montalcino (Siena).
Ritratto di giovane, Museo civico, Montepulciano (Siena).
 Maria Maddalena morente, opera per la famiglia Medici, Uffizi, Firenze.
 Allegoria della Pittura e Architettura, Uffizi, Firenze.
Concerto, Uffizi, Firenze.
 Morte di Lucrezia, Uffizi, Firenze.
San Francesco e i confratelli del Sodalizio, Uffizi, Firenze.
San Luigi Gonzaga e i confratelli del Sodalizio, Uffizi, Firenze.
San Sebastiano, Uffizi, Firenze.
San Sebastiano, Galleria Piacenti, Firenze.
Fuga di Clelia, Palazzo Panciatichi, Firenze.
 San Sebastiano, Palazzo Borghese, Roma.
Olindo e Sofronia, Collezione Raffaele Garofalo, Roma.
 La Maddalena, Collezione Luigi Koelliker, Milano.
 Morte di Lucrezia, Museo Civico, Torino.
Salomè con la testa del Battista, Museo di belle arti (Budapest).
San Sebastiano, Museo Izobrazitelnyka, Ekaterinburg.
 Sacra Famiglia con san Giovannino e san Bernardino, Kunsthaus, Zurigo.

Bibliografia
 Domenico Sedini, Francesco Rustici, catalogo online Artgate  della Fondazione Cariplo, 2010, CC-BY-SA (fonte per biografia).
 Maria Farquhar (1855). in Ralph Nicholson Wornum: Catalogo biografico dei principali pittori italiani. Woodfall & Kinder, Angel Court, Skinner Street, Londra; Digitalizzato da Googlebooks  .
 Filippo Baldinucci , Notizie dei professori del disegno da Cimabue in qua, Edizione del 1846, vol. IV, pagina 532
 AA.VV. , La pittura in Italia, Il Seicento, Electa, Milano, 1990

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Rustici, Francesco

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Since 1999, Vietnamese Student Association at UCI has annually held Shadow Day during Winter quarter. Shadow Day is a day dedicated to high school students from all over Orange County. Every Winter, students are invited to tour UC Irvine and experience a day of college life.
With the purpose of encouraging students to pursue higher education, we provide the youth fun and informative workshops to help foster that development. What makes Shadow Day different from other college campus tours is the level of intimacy involved. Prospective students get to interact directly with college students, and get information on what college life is really like. So come and tell it like you see it, and help brace the next generation of collegiate students for the fun that is college.


This pavé ring in 18 carat white gold is fully handcrafted in our Antwerp workshops. It is set with brilliant cut diamonds for a total weight of 0.18 ct. The Floriane ring is also available in white gold or pink gold.


Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) has announced pricing and specifications for the Chevrolet Silverado range, with the re-engineered American pick-up truck to start at $114,990 before on-road costs.
UPDATE, 12/10/18: HSV has announced specifications for the larger 3500HD. See article for details.
Shifting gears is an Allison 1000 six-speed automatic transmission, with power sent to an on-demand four-wheel drive system with heavy-duty locking rear differential.
Kicking off the range is the 2500HD WT – short for 'work truck' – with six seats, a 7.0-inch MyLink touchscreen, six-speaker audio system, USB and AUX inputs, keyless entry, remote-locking tailgate, rear-view camera, along with heated and power-adjustable exterior mirrors.
There's also 18-inch steel wheels wrapped in 265/70 Goodyear Wrangler SR-A rubber, halogen projector headlights, and chrome grille surrounds.
Stepping up to the 2500HD LTZ ($134,990) adds 18-inch chrome alloys, perforated leather seats with 10-way power adjustment, heated and cooled front seats, dual-zone climate control, power-adjustable pedals, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a larger 8.0-inch MyLink infotainment system which also includes Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, along with a seven-speaker Bose audio system.
Other specification highlights include the Z71 pack, adding 35mm twin-tube Rancho gas-charged shock absorbers, 33.6mm front stabiliser bar, underbody transfer case shield and hill-descent control, along with driver-assistance technologies like forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, and front/rear parking sensors.
The LTZ grade will additionally be offered in two enhanced 'editions' – the Midnight Edition and Custom Sport Edition, both of which start at $139,990 plus on-roads.
Extra kit on the 2500HD Midnight Edition includes a blacked-out exterior package, which adds black finish to the alloy wheels, bumpers, grille, side mouldings, mirror caps, headlight bezels, spray-on bed liner and Chevrolet badging. The Midnight Edition is exclusively offered in black.
Meanwhile, the 2500HD Custom Sport Edition is available solely in Summit White, and gets unique appointments like 20-inch polished alloy wheels with 265/60 all-terrain tyres, white bumpers, white grille and chrome bars, along with a spray-on bed liner.
All 2500HD variants of the Silverado offer a maximum payload of 975 kilograms, with a towing capacity rated at 5.89 tonnes.
Finally, the 3500HD LTZ sits atop the Silverado range, priced from $147,990 before on-road costs. Specification largely mirrors that of the 2500HD LTZ grade, though it gets dual rear wheels, a longer tub, smoked amber roof marker lights, and 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 235/80 Michelin LTX all-terrain tyres.
Compared to the 2500HD, heavy-duty Silverado offers a payload of 2.2 tonnes, and a braked towing capacity of a whopping 9.0 tonnes.
Options include a spray-in bed liner for WT and LTZ trims ($1500), along with the two prestige paints on offer – Cajun Red and Deep Ocean Blue – which ask for an extra $1100.
The Chevrolet Silverado is available to order through HSV now.


Learn hands-on leadership skills in an exciting new place.
Then, bring those skills home to make a difference in the lives of our campers.
At camp, everything we do points toward SUCCESS and our mission is to create a Summer Experience for our families so exceptional that it makes campers for life! When you become a 9th or 10th grader, SUCCESS and EXCEPTIONALITY begin to take on new meanings. Our commitment to our LITs is to help you develop leadership skills for problem solving, role modeling, and working as a team.
Take on meaningful RESPONSIBILITY. We want you to become a SUCCESSFUL and EXCEPTIONAL staff member, but we also want you to gain important skills for college and for beginning your career.
Our LITs participate in a week long trip and spend the rest of the Summer working in camp with our groups. Oak Crest LITs complete our Staff Training which helps prepare them to work with our campers. Throughout the Summer, our LITs have the opportunity to work with a variety of age groups giving them a boarder skill set. LITs receive daily feedback from our LIT Director in addition to participating in weekly meetings to discuss their challenges and different strategies to meet those challenges.
This trip is a 6 day hiking adventure through the Allamuchy State Park and Worthington State Forest. Your child will have the opportunity to prepare his/her backpack, rock climb, hike, set up a campsite, and canoe on the Delaware River. This program has been VERY successful in teaching teens the concepts of teamwork, leadership, and responsibility. This program includes leadership training both by the Oak Crest Staff and the Windsor Mountain Staff, and significant hiking and camping during the 6 days out. IT IS DESIGNED TO GET YOUNG PEOPLE OUT OF THEIR COMFORT ZONES and push them to see what they can accomplish. We have been running this program for 5 years and reviews and results have been great across the board.
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Saudi National Arrested in Potential Terror Plot
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Photo Courtesy - Getty Images(LUBBOCK, Texas) -- An arrest has been made in Texas of a college student who authorities say was planning a terror attack.
Prosecutors say Khalid Aldawsari had been researching how to build a bomb and had emailed himself information about potential places to use it. Aldawsari is a Saudi National enrolled in school in Lubbock. He wrote in his journal that he'd received a scholarship allowing him direct entry into the United States and enrollment at Texas Tech University.
He was arrested after he bought chemicals and other equipment that he claimed he wanted for school research, according to court records. Prosecutors say he was planning to commit a terror attack, possibly targeting Americans who served with the US military in Iraq.
Federal agents became aware of the 20-year-old Aldawsari, partly through his own blog postings about his desire for jihad, and his own martyrdom in a Muslim holy war.
When a chemical supplier came forward to say that Aldawsari had tried to buy bomb-making components, the FBI moved in.
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Q: How to configure ABP Framework to use Bootswatch in RTL languages With a reference to Jonathan Potts ABP Bootswatch article there is a clear and good approach to switching Bootstrap with Bootswatch in ABP Framework. However, it is not working when it comes to using Bootswatch in RTL languages like Arabic or Farsi.
I wonder what am I missing and what is the best practice to solve this problem?
Project's UI is based on MVC Razor Pages
Here is my BundleContributor:
public class BootswatchStyleContributor : BundleContributor
{
    public override void ConfigureBundle(BundleConfigurationContext context)
    {
        var theme = "minty";

        var bootstrap = "/libs/bootstrap/css/bootstrap.css";
        var bootswatch = $"/libs/bootswatch/{theme}/bootstrap.css";

        context.Files.ReplaceOne(bootstrap, bootswatch);
    }
}

And Configuration:
private void ConfigureBundles()
{
    Configure<AbpBundlingOptions>(options =>
    {
        options.StyleBundles.Configure(
            BasicThemeBundles.Styles.Global,
            bundle =>
            {
                bundle.AddFiles("/global-styles.css");
                bundle.AddContributors(typeof(BootswatchStyleContributor));
            }
        );
    });
}

Here is the result in LTR which is working fine:

But not work after changing the language to an RTL language such as Arabic:

A: i used @Engincan idea
using CultureHelper.IsRtl is fine

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Pittsburgh Works Together to release agenda to make Pittsburgh region post-pandemic economic power
June 29 2020 - Pittsburgh Works
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Works Together, a coalition of labor, business and civic leaders, today unveiled a five part policy agenda for the region, saying western Pennsylvania can become the epicenter of the nation's post pandemic economic recovery.
"The Pittsburgh region can lead the country if we are smart, nimble, and above all, bold enough to prepare for a new reality," the document declares. "We can either take advantage of southwestern Pennsylvania's world-class assets in energy, manufacturing, construction, technology, research, and a skilled workforce unafraid of hard work, or we can watch this generational opportunity pass us by, leaving our future up to others."
The group unveiled the plan in a video press conference, a reflection of the ongoing problems posed by the continuing spread of Covid-19. The plan's release follows a television advertising campaign touting the region's potential, based on its manufacturing, technology and energy sectors.
The plan calls for:
Full development of the region's growing energy sector, focusing on its natural gas resources.
Vocational and technical education for young people who opt not to attend college and enter skilled trades.
A concentration on rebuilding the region's infrastructure, from its transportation and power grid to water treatment and broadband capacity.
Fresh investment by reducing regulatory and excessive tax-burdens on job creators.
A Pennsylvania-First policy of tax-credits and other incentives for publicly underwritten projects.
"This plan offers the essential elements for not just restarting the economy in western Pennsylvania, but providing hope for those who find themselves left behind by positioning our region as the nucleus of a new surge in reclaiming our world wide lead in manufacturing and technology," said Morgan O'Brien, co-chairman of the organization.
While the document offers no projected job numbers, one labor leader said the broad policy outlined would likely encourage a surge of new employment.
"The areas this document touches on is definitely union territory," said co-chair Tom Melcher, business manager for the Pittsburgh Regional Building Trades Council.
"Any time we talk about infrastructure and manufacturing, we're encouraging the good-paying jobs that have supported working families and set the pace for wages and salaries in other sectors," Melcher added.
Jeff Nobers, executive director of Pittsburgh Works Together, said the document will be presented to the region's elected and civic leaders in hopes of sparking a discussion on how best to proceed in rebuilding the economy in the months ahead.
"We think this policy statement is something on which this region can build," he said. "This is an important juncture in the national economy and Pittsburgh and we need to seize it."
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New Call Center Expands Support for People in Emotional Distress
Elizabeth Goodsitt, 608-266-1683
Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683
More Wisconsin calls to National Suicide Prevention Lifeline being answered in state
Wisconsin callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline are much more likely to speak with a Wisconsin-based counselor with the opening of a new Wisconsin call center funded by a grant from the Department of Health Services (DHS).
"No one should ever have to be alone when they feel hopeless," said DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm. "Adding capacity to handle Wisconsin calls to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is part of our ongoing effort to ensure the right supports are available at the right time for people in emotional distress. It's about offering hope and promoting healing. By connecting, listening, and directing help to those who need it, we can reduce pain and save lives."
Known as the Wisconsin Lifeline, the new call center is managed by Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin under a $2 million annual grant. It accepts calls originating from communities not covered by one of four existing Wisconsin-based call centers in the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. All of the call centers accept calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
"We value the efforts of the four Wisconsin call centers that have been part of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for many years," Palm said. "They have done an incredible job serving their communities. Their success in de-escalating crisis situations and decreasing emotional stress paved the way for the Wisconsin Lifeline. A local connection results in a better outcome. Wisconsin-based counselors have the expertise and linkages to local resources that callers need. Now, more than ever, it is critical that all Wisconsin callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline have access to Wisconsin-based counselors, especially as more people seek help due to the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic."
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a network of more than 170 call centers around the country. Callers are routed to a member call center near them based on their phone number. In most cases, calls that are not answered by a local call center roll over to a national backup system. However, in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Lifeline serves as backup to the four locally funded call centers further ensuring calls are answered by Wisconsin-based counselors.
The Wisconsin Lifeline began answering calls in August. In its first week of operation, the percent of Wisconsin calls to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline that were answered in-state climbed to 85 percent, well above the national benchmark of 70 percent. Prior to the launch of the Wisconsin Lifeline, Wisconsin's in-state answer rate topped out at 30 percent because of the large volume of calls coming from areas outside of the responsibility of the four locally funded call centers.
The Wisconsin Lifeline places Wisconsin in a good position to handle the predicted surge in calls when 988 becomes the new nationwide number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by July 2022. For now, anyone wishing to connect to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline should call 800-273-TALK (8255). The call is free and confidential.
The grant to support this new call center is funded by a portion of Wisconsin's annual share of the federal Community Mental Health Services Block Grant.
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Everyone can help prevent suicide by learning the warning signs and the five action steps for helping someone who may be suicidal.
Reporters covering suicide should know that research has shown that improper reporting on suicide can contribute to additional suicides and suicide attempts. Visit Reporting on Suicide for best practices on how to cover suicide.
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In case you were wondering… The Appalachian Mountain Club is planning a major reconstruction of one of its famed mountain huts later this year. Madison Spring Hut, situated in the col between the northern Presidential Range peaks of Mounts Madison and Adams, will undergo extensive renovations this fall and next spring. Work at the hut, which first opened in 1888, will commence after Labor Day weekend and will continue this year as long as the weather allows. Work crews will return to the site in the spring and if all goes as planned the hut will re-open next June at its usual time.
According to AMC's Paul Cunha, the hut project is designed to make the structure a more energy efficient and environmentally sensitive hut. "At the same time, we hope to improve the guest experience by providing more leg room and elbow room in key areas and by reducing the height of the bunkroom bunks."
In other news from the AMC, the Boston-based club has recently released the Mahoosucs Map & Guide, which highlights outdoor recreation opportunities in the wild and rugged Mahoosuc Mountain region straddling the border of Maine and New Hampshire. This often overlooked sector of the White Mountains offers a wide variety of four-season recreation opportunities and the new AMC map and guide features more than thirty of the best hiking, paddling, biking, and cross-country skiing opportunities for all abilities.
The detailed, hill-shaded map provides complete coverage of the Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, the local segment of the Appalachian Trail, and the new 39-mile Grafton Loop Trail, as well as local campsites, picnic areas, put-ins for paddling, and boat ramps.
The map and guide is a collaborative effort of the Mahoosuc Initiative, which aims to address the ecological and economic needs of the region through land conservation, community development, and economic development. The Mahoosuc Initiative is supported by local conservation and community organizations, as well as regional and national conservation groups.
"One goal in publishing the Mahoosucs Map & Guide is to let people know that this region is a great place to visit, whether for a day or for a week, with lots of options for getting outdoors," said Bryan Wentzell, AMC's Maine Policy Manager. "We hope local retailers, innkeepers, and proprietors of other establishments will see the Mahoosucs Map & Guide as a tool to encourage their customers to extend their stay, or make plans for a return trip."
Another publication certain to be of interest to area mountain enthusiast is a new hiker's guide and map to the bedrock geology of Mount Washington and The Presidential Range. Authored by J. Dykstra Eusden, Professor of Geology at Bates College in Maine, The Presidential Range: Its Geologic History and Plate Tectonics describes the bedrock geology and plat tectonic history of the Presidentials with color illustrations and a writing style that make this information accessible to all who have an interest in New England's highest mountain range.
Accompanying the book is a great new full-color geologic map of the Presidentials which shows the bedrock geology and highlights locations where hikers may view key exposures of bedrock while out and about on the trail.
Finally, White Mountain National Forest officials have announced that Resolution Shelter along the historic Davis Path near Crawford Notch has been closed "due to safety concerns associated with the deteriorating condition of the shelter." Since this structure is within the Presidential-Dry River Wilderness Area, don't expect the Forest Service to replace this facility. Instead, it will be dismantled and backpackers will be forced to make alternate overnight camping plans. The shelter is located approximately 3.7 miles from the Davis Path trailhead off U.S. Route 302, not far from the summit of Mount Resolution and Stairs Mountain.


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The first part of our recap of the Marvel Panel at Baltimore Comic Con discussed core audience and reader issues with respect to the history of the characters and the politicization of world events into comic stories. In this second part, we will discuss how Charles Soule, Mark Waid, Greg Pak, and Barry Kitson go about creating their stories and scripts and get a little bit of insight into the future of Marvel.
If you didn't know, Mark Waid is a very busy man at Marvel. He is juggling numerous teams, including two Avengers teams and the new Champions team. In order for Waid to keep all the teams separate, he has created trading cards and uses action figures as well. He not only uses them to keep them separate, but also uses them to make sure his books are balanced with each character getting enough of the spotlight. It's a unique way to keep himself organized as well as help him write his scripts.
Surprisingly enough, even with Waid's massive workload at Marvel, like Larry Hama he doesn't actually outline any of his material before he sits down to work on the script. He just sits down and begins writing. However, he doesn't ever write a script in one day and actually refuses to do so. He once wrote 21 pages of a 22-page script and stopped before the last page so he would have time to sleep on it and be able to make any adjustments the next day.
In contrast to Waid, Charles Soule has done a number of one-day scripts, although he doesn't recommend it and actively tries to make sure it doesn't happen, but sometimes it just works out that way. Soule is also a big outliner. He even whipped out his red journal where he keeps his Daredevil story outlines where he is up to issue 30! In the middle of the panel, he opened it up and wrote down an idea! While a number of those ideas in his journals may be loose ideas, he tries to tighten them up with his ideal three-day turn around for a script. On day one he writes out a detailed outline. He follows that up with the first ten pages of the script on day two. Finally, he finishes the script up on day three.
Both writers along with Pak emphasized that the script is never final. They will always adapt their script to their artists' panels. Pak specifically noted he adapts his dialogue based on the art. Barry Kitson was very appreciative when writers listen to his suggestions for the story. In fact, he noted that probably the most under appreciated aspect of artists is their ability to affect the story by the choices they make in their artwork and the intricacies involved. Kitson did note that the only writer who refused to listen to one of his suggestions was George R.R. Martin who refused to tell Kitson what a number of silhouettes were supposed to be. Martin wanted to make sure his secrets were secure, but Kitson couldn't draw a silhouette of something that he didn't even know what it was going to look like!
As far as any hints or revelations into what we can expect moving forward in the Marvel Universe, Waid, Pak, Soule, and Kitson were very tight lipped. However, we did find out that the original X-Men and the Masters of Evil, including what Kitson described as the most hideous costumed villain, The Melter, will be returning in Waid and Kitson's Avengers #1.1 Waid also confirmed that Dr. Doom will be joining the Avengers, but couldn't give details on exactly when, noting that it will only happen after Bendis is finished using him. He also revealed that Ri Ri Williams, the new Iron Man, will also be joining the Avengers, but only after Bendis is done with her as well. Waid also discussed how Cyclops' character will grow. He will have to turn into a new man, leaving behind the older version that basically turned into Magneto. He confirmed his love for the character and promised he will find a way to make you love Cyclops, even going so far as to promising that even Gail Simone will love Cyclops!
We had a great time at the Marvel Panel at Baltimore Comic Con and got to see some of our favorite creators giving us an inside look into the Marvel Universe and really allowing the fans to dominate the panel and ask their questions! Thank you to Mark Waid, Charles Soule, Greg Pak, and Barry Kitson for giving us this glimpse into your work.


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Q: Python code in LaTeX document I want to include some Python code into LaTex document, so I "imported" the listings package with
\usepackage{listings}

and
\lstdefinelanguage{Python}{
 keywords={typeof, null, catch, switch, in, int, str, float, self},
 keywordstyle=\color{ForestGreen}\bfseries,
 ndkeywords={boolean, throw, import},
 ndkeywords={return, class, if ,elif, endif, while, do, else, True, False , catch, def},
 ndkeywordstyle=\color{BrickRed}\bfseries,
 identifierstyle=\color{black},
 sensitive=false,
 comment=[l]{#},
 morecomment=[s]{/*}{*/},
 commentstyle=\color{purple}\ttfamily,
 stringstyle=\color{red}\ttfamily,
}

when compiling, I get:
 Illegal parameter number in definition oof \lstlang@python$ }

I googled, but I didn't understood how to work the problem out.
it speaks about a command or something similar.

A: I found the following in the Reference Guide of the listings package documentation:

4.1 How to read the reference
...
Regarding the parameters, please keep in mind the following:
...
5.If you want to enter one of the special characters {}#%\, this character must be escaped with a backslash. This means that you must write } for the
single character 'right brace'—but of course not for the closing paramater
character.

and also in the following section there is a note

4.18 Language definitions
...
... Note: If you want to enter \, {, }, %, # or & as (part of ) an argument to the keywords below, you must do it with a preceding backslash!

A: In the LaTeX source you posted, you have an error at:
comment=[l]{#},

Change this to:
comment=[l]{\#},

and it compiles for me.


Josephine Chastain doesn't expect to contract typhoid on the way to Oregon and she certainly doesn't expect to have to stay behind with the one man who drives her to distraction. Yet Declan Calhoun becomes her nurse, her savior and her faux husband.
Declan doesn't want to be a hero but he also doesn't want Jo to die so far from home, away from her family. While she fights the disease, he finds himself falling for the bookish Chastain sister. With a spine of steel and smarter than any human he'd ever met, Jo is everything he could never be.
After a daring escape from their quarantine, the pair set out to find John and Francesca Malloy, the only family Jo has left in Wyoming. The wilderness tests their strength, their fortitude and their endurance as they fight their way across the unforgiving land. With hostile men in hot pursuit, Jo and Declan find more than they bargain for and the love they both crave.
The voice was vaguely familiar but Jo didn't know who it was. She managed to crack one eye open to find a man standing over them. She frowned, trying to remember who he was.
"I'm sorry to bother you, Mrs. Callahan, but I'm to collect the week's rent for the cabin." The stranger had walked into the cabin, uninvited and unannounced apparently, and woke her up. The sun was behind him, turning him into a silhouette.
"Who are you?" She tried to wipe the sleep from her mind. Her hand landed on something warm and hard. Her eyes flew open and she realized she sat on Declan's lap and he snored beneath her. What in the world was going on?
"Frank Drummond. I'm the medic who has been taking care of you." The memory of the man was faint but it was there.
"I believe Declan has been taking care of me, Mr. Drummond. What is it you want?" She stopped and stared at the man, realizing he had called her Mrs. Callahan. Twice. Something she'd have to clarify with the sleeping Mr. Callahan immediately. A memory tickled at the back of her mind but she couldn't latch onto it.
"The rent. It's Monday which means it's due for this week." Mr. Drummond rocked back on his heels and waited.
Jo had no idea what the man was talking about and had only snatches of memories since she'd gotten sick. The cool breeze felt good on her face as she struggled into a sitting position. She tapped Declan's cheek.
"Heavy sleeper, hm?" Mr. Drummond seemed amused but Jo was anything but.
"Declan!" She shouted into the big man's ear.
He was on his feet in a second, her waist secured under his arm and with a knife miraculously gripped in his arm. Where had that weapon been? And how did a man that big move so fast?
Declan looked around with a wild look on his face. His eyes widened when he spotted her on the floor. "Lass, I'm sorry. Did I hurt you?" He helped her to her feet. "I must've fallen asleep and I don't—" He saw Mr. Drummond standing there.
Declan's gaze snapped to her and he masked his expression but she saw it nonetheless. He had some explaining to do. She had been in his care for three weeks and now people were calling her Mrs. Callahan. The idea of being married to him made her cheeks flush hotter than the fever.
She sat down in the chair, winded and embarrassed. Declan reached for the pocket of his trousers and pulled out coins from his pocket, depositing them in Mr. Drummond's outstretched palm.
"I'll pass this on to the management of the fort. I hope you're feeling better, Mrs. Callahan. Your face has color." He waited, as though he expected an answer.
"I feel clearheaded but I can't quite determine the state of my health." She did, in fact, feel awake for the first time in a long time.
"If you'd like me to examine you, you only need ask." Although his offer would appear kind to most, she did not know this man nor did she feel the need to make his acquaintance.
"Thank you, but no." She refused as politely as she could. Her mother, after all, impressed upon all her daughters how important manners were.
Jo couldn't suppress her shock. It hadn't occurred to her he wasn't wearing protection. Yet he'd been the first one to touch her when she'd gotten sick. That much she remembered. He carried her through the fort. It was a hazy memory but she knew it was real.
"As long as you're in my good graces, I will lift the quarantine. Keep paying what's owed and it will happen." Drummond inclined his head toward her then turned and left the cabin.
The air hung heavy around them. She shook with exhaustion and resisted the urge to climb into the bed. Answers were more important than sleep.
"I would appreciate it, Mr. Callahan, if you could explain what happened the last three weeks." She kept control of her anger but it simmered beneath the surface. Declan always incited her, in more ways than one, like nobody else had done.
He looked at her. "You do look more awake." When he leaned over, she didn't pull away, surprising herself. He touched her forehead and then her neck, then smiled. Her heart did a funny little skip at the sight of that smile without the beard to disguise it.
Lord in heaven, the man was devastating.
"Your forehead is cool to the touch, lass. You've beaten it." He took her face and kissed her hard.
Jo was stunned, rendered silent by the fact she'd finally kissed the man she had been wanting to kiss. It was everything she expected it to be and more. His lips were warm and soft and they made her entire mouth tingle.
The surprise on his face was almost comical. He opened his mouth then shut it again. She hadn't noticed he had a scar bisecting his bottom lip before. It was faded but this close, noticeable. She wondered what it would feel like to run her tongue down that mark.
As he readied ingredients to cook, Jo wrestled with the notion she was dreaming. Everything about the last thirty minutes was surreal, unfamiliar and unknown. She vaguely remembered the small cabin and Mr. Drummond. However, she had no recollections beyond that. Had the fever stolen her mind for good? Or would it eventually return and with it the memories she didn't appear to want to keep?
What had happened in this cabin?


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Julienne Busic Today
Sunset77 was recently pondering whether or not a huge, military Croatian funeral on Youtube was for Zvonko Busic, husband of Julienne, who committed suicide earlier this year? Susnset inspired Patty to start poking around until she located this website: zvonkobusic.com. Although Patty does not speak Croatian, she does know how to use Google translator. She read there that:
"In September in 1976. years, Zvonko Busic, his wife - American Julienne - and three Croats, hijacked TWA plane in New York and eventually were arrested in Paris, France. The only goal of the operation was to draw world attention to the murder, closing opponents and human rights violations committed by Croats former Yugoslav dictator.
Their only request was that the leaflets of these misdemeanors publication in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, International Herald Tribune. Although the plane was not weapons, an incident connected with the kidnapping took place, to their chagrin, the New York City police officer was killed while three others were wounded.
Zvonko Busic and received a life sentence (with the possibility of parole after 10 years for Zvonko and Julienne for eight years, recommended by the judge).
The other three Croats were given 30 years each in prison. All Bušić's co-defendants were acquitted in 1989. year. Only Zvonko remained in prison until his release in July 2009th year, almost 32 years later, the high-security section Terre Haute in Indiana."
It surprised Patty to realize that Juliana is American, and that Zvonko was obviously well regarded by his countrymen. So yes, the funeral was for the husband of the woman who Squeaky legendarily hit on the head with a hammer. Has anyone ever heard why Squeaky did that?
Thanks Sunset for the inspiration. Peace.
Labels: Julienne Busic. Zvonko Busic, Lynette Fromme, Squeaky Fromme


Just because the US Dollar is soaring at the moment, doesn't mean that Canadians can't find travel destinations that offer more bang for the buck than in recent years. Sure we've lost +/- 20% if we're visiting the United States, but we can still gain discounts for our dollar elsewhere. Currency conversion travel can save you huge money on your next holiday… if you know where to look! Our beloved loonie may be faltering when compared to the almighty USD of late, but we're still one of the world's most tradable currencies and there are still great deals to be had on our dream vacations.
Note: All exchange rates in this article were found on xe.com on February 9th 2015 and are compared to the exchange rate at this time in 2012. Not all destinations are at an all-time high, but all are at a high value based on recent 3-year history.
Here are 5 of our favourite destinations where our dollar is still stronger than it was a couple of years ago.
We visited South Africa back in 2011 when the Canadian dollar to rand conversion (CAD to ZAR) was hovering around 7 rand to the dollar. Today it's up over 9 rand and back in December it was over 10! Time your trip properly to this wildlife and road trip paradise and you can enjoy savings of up to 40%! When we were there, our average room cost was 350 ZAR ($50). Those same room rates would now equal just $38. Tack those savings onto car rentals, food, wildlife safaris, gas costs (which is also cheaper of late) and you're enjoying a pretty lush holiday for a fraction of what it would have cost just a couple of years ago.
Before you start explaining how you don't want your holidays to be spent in a place that is notoriously even colder than Canada, you should know that Russia is stunning in the spring and summer months and it is home to one of the world's great train journeys: The Trans Siberian Railway. This rail expedition has been historically quite expensive, but not anymore now that the Russian ruble collapsed in late 2014. We visited Russia back in July of 2013 and our exchange at that time (CAD to RUB) was around 31. Today it's at a wallet friendly 56 to the loonie. When we were in Russia, our average room cost us around $50 / night, today those same rooms would be just $27. The Trans Siberian Train from Moscow to Ulan Bator was around $900, but today you could take the same, jaw-droppingly gorgeous ride for just $498. Those are some incredible savings! Basically if you head to Russia today, you'll spend about half as much on your holiday as you would have during this time last year.
Visiting the famous Mt. Fuji, sampling Tokyo's nightlife and eating sushi all day every day is a lot cheaper today than it would have been a couple of years ago. Japan has always been an expensive place to visit, and going now when you get more yen for your dollar doesn't mean that you're going to have a "cheap" holiday, but it is a pretty good time to go. During this time in 2012, you would get just 77 Yen / 1 CAD, but today you'll get around 95. Average budget rooms (according to Lonely Planet) cost around 9000¥. Back in 2012 that would be about $120 but today it's just $95. A guided hike to the top of Mt.Fuji will run you about 4,7000¥. In 2012 that was $620 but today you'd pay $495. We've never visited Japan but maybe now is the time. Actually December 7th 2014 would have been the best time because the dollar peaked at a 5 year high of 106.49 Yen to the dollar.
The FIFA World Cup and preparing for the 2016 Olympics has proven pretty rough on Brazil's "BRIC" economy. Today the Brazilian real is suffering a real downturn and the Canadian dollar is getting about 23% more than it did around this time in 2012. If the Brazilian economy continues on this downward trend, the Olympics in 2016 might make for a great budget destination! According to olympics.org, tickets for events will go for around 70 real. In 2012 that would have cost around $41 but today it's only $31 and by 2016 it might be even less. We've not yet been to Brazil, but maybe 2016 will be the year for us.
That's right Canadians… Iran! We visited this amazing country last year and we absolutely loved it. Despite its poor portrayal in Western media, Iran is a very safe, secure and fun place to travel and thanks to the collapse of the rial in September of 2013, it's never been a cheaper place to explore! When we were there, we were finding incredible value on transportation, hotels and tours. Travel is very comfortable in Iran and we were taking beautiful first class buses for a little over $1 / hour. Rooms were also of great value with many mid-range hotels costing less than $40 / night. These days, Canadians need to take a tour to visit Iran, which is a bit of a downer. The need to take a tour has definitely added to the cost of travelling in Iran, with a cheap 15 day trip costing around 32,500,000 rial all in (yes, that's a big number), but that would have cost about $2,860 in 2012 and it's just $1,500 thanks to today's exchange rate. While you're in Iran, you can get an even better exchange on the black market, so if you're buying that stunning, hand-made Persian rug you've always wanted, you'll enjoy huge savings.
When we were researching the Canadian dollar's exchange history over the past 5 years, we found that we had a large drop around December of 2014 against many currencies. But the five countries above are offering us some of the best conversion discounts we've had in years, so now is the time to pack your bags and head to one of these amazing destinations. But don't just go because it's cheap. Do your research and find a place that's great for you. Travel is about experiences, friendships and exploration… cost and budget should always come second.
In estimating the savings for Canadians visiting these countries between 2012 and now, you seem to assume that costs in local currencies have not changed since 2012. Are you sure this is correct?
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Who loves to read the first kiss in a romance? Here's mine from the Duke of Devonwood, one of the fourteen novels in the Summer Lovin' Anthology. Enjoy them all!
Blurb: Miranda is not about to let some English duke tell her what she can do with her own inheritance. This is, after all, the twenty-first century. Unfortunately, her father appointed the duke her trustee. Fortunately, she's determined, hard-working, and maybe a touch devious. She vows to do whatever it takes to foil the duke…
First Kiss Excerpt: "Don't mess around with Jack," Devonwood said.
"Says who?" Miranda poked the duke in the chest, to remind him they were adversaries, and not…whatever it was he seemed to be thinking they might be when he gazed down at her with that blaze in the heart of his silver eyes.
"Don't mess with me, either." His tone was husky. "You can't win. I—or I should say my title—have been chased by some of the most experienced women on the planet."
"Pretty big ego you've got there."
"Big something," he murmured as he stepped closer, his gaze fixed on her face. His arms wrapped around her slowly, and his head descended, giving her plenty of time to turn away, to say no, to run if necessary.
She did none of those things. She couldn't move. She stood as straight and stiff as a wax candle, waiting for the light that would ignite her.
"I'm going to regret this," he murmured. "But I can't resist."
Outrage flared anew within her, just before his lips touched hers, and she fell into the fire.
It was a hot fire that blazed through her as quickly as lightning, powerful and shattering. Her entire body ignited, from her toes to her brain. How had she known this would happen when he touched her?
Now liquid with the heat he'd torched inside her, she was able to move. She threw her arms around his neck and kissed him back. He made a sound deep in his throat, and pulled her up on her toes. She wanted to hear that sound again. She wanted more of his hard frame rubbing against her, more of his close-shaven face scratching against her tender skin, and more of his strong arms holding her tightly, as if he'd never let her go.
"Devon—" Unfortunately, the word came out sounding more like a moan than a name.
Perhaps that's why he ignored it.
She pushed against him, seeking relief from this burning need that encompassed her.
There was no relief. At every point where they touched, the flames licked her, sizzling along her nerve endings. She was aware of his mouth, warm and soft, of his tongue, strong and aggressive, seeking entry, insisting on it.
A pleading sound sizzled from her throat.
She shivered uncontrollably. He tasted good and she was helpless to do anything but respond. When he sought entry into her mouth, she opened. When he sucked her tongue into his mouth, she followed. When he finally let her go, abruptly, she remained standing just as he'd left her, cold and bereft and wanting more.
"It wouldn't be rape," he said softly. "Would it?"
She stood there, stunned. Had he just kissed her like she was the only thing in his world? Had she kissed him back as if he were the only thing in her world?
But her arms were empty now. Obviously, he hadn't been as shattered as she was. His brain had continued to function, forming a taunt, even as she mindlessly kissed him.
Now it was time for her to regain control. She stepped back, hoping he wouldn't notice her agitated breathing, even though she could see his chest working like a bellows.
"It was just a kiss," she said, her voice trembling. "We weren't exactly down and dirty on the schoolroom table."
His eyes gleamed. "Now there's an interesting idea," he said. "Glad to know our minds are running in the same direction." ♥ ♥ ♥
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3 thoughts on "First Kiss – Duke of Devonwood"
Jennifer Wilck on May 22, 2015 at 1:22 pm said:
Love the excerpt!
Carly Carson on May 22, 2015 at 4:18 pm said:
Thanks, Jennifer. I hope you love the whole anthology!
Carole Cooper on December 7, 2015 at 4:43 pm said:
I have read and enjoyed the first book from Amazon the
The Duke of Devonwood
I would like to get the 2 nd book
Is it not on Amazon yet


The government is currently considering changes to employment and labour law that could bring more fairness to workplaces across the province. More than ten faculty associations presented at the recent hearings on Bill 148, Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act about how the bill can deliver fairness for contract faculty, including equal pay for equal work, fair scheduling, and more secure and stable jobs. Faculty also addressed the importance of the right to join a union and better options for consolidating bargaining units.
Continued political pressure will be important to ensure positive measures are adopted in Bill 148 without delay. Faculty associations are committed to ongoing advocacy for fairness for contract faculty on our university campuses and at the provincial level. Faculty voices are also part of the broader Fight for $15 & Fairness that includes non-unionized and unionized workers across the province, and allies such as health providers and faith leaders.