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Sam Hearn: Khan's threat to Chiswick
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Cllr Sam Hearn is Leader of the Conservative Group on Hounslow Council.
Transport for London, on behalf of the Mayor of London, is proposing to build "Cycle Superhighway 9" (CS9) from Kensington Olympia to Brentford Town Centre.
Chiswick's nine Conservative Councillors are unanimous in their objection to TfL's plan to run CS9 along Chiswick High Road. Schemes that make local streets safer for cyclists have always been supported by Councillors. However, such schemes must strike a proper balance between the needs and aspirations of cyclists and those of the many other local stakeholders. We do not believe that the proposed scheme strikes such a balance.
Our reasons are as follows:
The increase in air pollution on this already heavily polluted road: Chiswick High Road has one of the worst records for air pollution in London and, as TfL's own modelling demonstrates, the scheme will do nothing to improve it. The forecast reduction in average vehicle speeds will increase the air pollution from stationary and slow moving traffic. Why spend £70m making air pollution and congestion worse?
The closure of the western exits from Stile Hall Gardens and Wellesley Road are an integral part of CS9. Road users will be forced back on to Chiswick High Road adding to the air pollution and congestion. This is not consistent with the London Mayor's stated "aim to encourage walking, cycling and using public transport, and make London greener, healthier and more pleasant".
The damage to businesses on both sides of the High Road: It is clear from public meetings and contacts with local businesses that they do not support the scheme. This gives the lie to TfL's assertion that the cycle route will bring additional trade into the heart of the town. TfL did not undertake any research with local businesses before they drew up the scheme for consultation and many businesses were still complaining that TfL had not contacted them during the consultation.
A segregated superhighway and the associated bike racks and signage will eat deeply into the pavements that are such a part of the area's distinctive character. CS9 will itself block access for delivery vehicles and, along with the double yellow lines, help destroy businesses and permanently blight the High Road.
The quality of life for pedestrians would be significantly impaired: A two way cycle way will make life much more difficult for pedestrians who will have to negotiate both a busy road and the superhighway. See above for the loss of pavement space, and the increase in air pollution. TfL claims that CS9 will make "it easier to cross busy roads …..[and] would create a more appealing environment for everyone to enjoy". This subjective view is overwhelmingly rejected by residents. Specific concerns have been raised by groups such as the Catholic Church for whom the existing pavement is essential.
The plight of bus passengers, motor cyclists, delivery vans and car users: TfL modelling shows that the introduction of CS9 will increase average journey times. As they say "… our proposed changes would affect travel times through the area for many people". Can improvements for cyclists really justify the damage done to the lives of other stakeholders?
The benefits to cyclists will be minimal. Cheaper measures could achieve similar benefits: There are fourteen junctions on the route at which cyclists will have to stop to allow pedestrians and others to cross. Is this the cycling experience that TfL is trying to promote? There are several inexpensive road improvements that TfL could make that would significantly improve the safety of cyclists e.g. the removal of 'pinch points'.
Why has TfL not considered the far cheaper route along the A4? It is a striking feature of the TfL consultation that no alternative options are considered. Given TfL's huge experience in building transport infrastructure it is not acceptable for them to tell us that creating a new cycle way across the A4 would be difficult and expensive. This is a £70m project. Just how difficult would it be to engineer such a new crossing?
Our conclusion is that TfL should formally withdraw the proposed scheme and enter discussions with local stakeholders and residents and then bring forward a radically different and less intrusive proposal. The local Conservative Councillors are keen to assist this process in any way possible.
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Whether you're buying a gift for a distant aunt, or trying to fit your kid's birthday gift into your monthly budget, there's always a lot of ways to save. As mums, spending less without sacrificing the quality of our purchases is a basic instinct. But for as budget-conscious as you might be, there are probably a few shopping hacks you haven't discovered just yet.
If you're planning a bit of an online shopping spree but you want to stay within your projected budget, then try to fit these tips into your strategy.
When it comes to online shopping, coupons are your best friend. These days, it's not hard to find a discount code or promotional voucher for different brands that sell online. So do your research and get your hands on a code before you speed through checkout! Free shipping, price cuts, and freebies are just some of the wonderful perks you can get when you take your time to find a coupon.
Lots of brands reward buyers simply for joining a mailing list or a text alerts program. Make sure you shop around and check for these easy offers to get a hassle-free discount on your first purchase. Most membership programs are absolutely free, so all you will really spend for the process is a few minutes of your time.
If you have a friend who you know might need to purchase a few things from the same online destination, check if they have a referral program. Friends who shop through your link are given a discount, and you earn one discount voucher for every buyer you refer.
If you're shopping for the holidays, then you might find the need to purchase several different items. Of course, there's a whole lot of fun in discovering your options. But try to stick to just one online shopping destination and get all of your items from the same source. Why? Brands will often reward buyers depending on how much they're spending on a single receipt.
For instance, some online shops will give you a freebie if you meet a minimum purchase requirement. Others will offer free shipping. Then of course, there's the aspect of rewards points which can multiply whenever you buy more.
For as much as we'd all love to gift our family and friends branded picks, our budget might not always allow it. So, try to shop around for viable alternatives that can help you cut down on prices without sacrificing quality. A favorite destination for online shoppers looking for top-quality scents minus the heft price tags is Copycat Fragrances.
Their shop offers scents that compete with expensive luxury fragrances at just a fraction of the cost. Plus, their unique packaging makes each fragrance look and feel luxuriously sophisticated, so they really make the perfect gift for anyone in your family.
An Eggcellent Easter Gift Guide!
Easter is just around the corner, so if you're looking for a bit of inspiration for gifts to buy your nearest and dearest, just check out my cracking Easter Gift Guide (last Egg themed pun, I promise!).
There's a huge array of Easter themed chocolate goodies from Cadbury this year! There really is something for everyone. I absolutely love the range of Dairy Milk bunnies, they are so cute and completely moreish! I also really love the Easter Egg Hunt kit which contains everything you need to create your own egg hunt; chocolate eggs, bunnies and packets of Mini Eggs! You can explore the range here!
Who said Easter eggs had to be made of chocolate? Introducing the world's only blue cheese Easter egg made entirely from delicious Blacksticks Blue and teamed with oat cakes and caramalised onion chutney! Made with 100% natural ingredients, this rich and creamy cheese is seriously tasty, you won't be able to resist! Find one here!
Made from beautiful honeycomb, these light and crisp treats would make a unique and exciting gift this Easter. The honeycomb is made with British honey and the ingredients are gluten free too and what's more, they are dipped in delicious high quality chocolate! The Honeycomb Dips, made with salted caramel, milk or dark chocolate, are the perfect treat to share (or keep all for yourself!) Find out more here!
Your children will surely love one of the Moshi Monsters Egg hunt sets. Featuring 4 Moshlings, one of which is hidden in the egg, they can pop the egg open to reveal the character. There over 40 to collect and each set also contains a code for a digital gift too! You can find out more here!
Drawing, writing, colouring, cutting and sticking are some of my boys' favourite activities. They've created little worlds out out of a few pieces of paper, card and a pack of colouring pencils. They love it when I have a spare cardboard box too as they spend hours decorating it and making little houses! I have lovely memories of colouring and drawing as a child and so, while I'm not opposed at all to them having screen time every now and again, I'm keen for my children spend time being creative too.
It can promote relaxation~ After a busy day at school, activities such as colouring and drawing are the perfect ways to relax and unwind.
It supports brain development~ In early childhood, your child will be making millions of new brain connections and being creative can help with this process.
They can spend quality time with you~ Engaging in arts and crafts with your child will enable them to spend some precious quality time with you, boosting their self esteem and encouraging them to communicate their thoughts with you.
It builds confidence~ Creating pieces of art that they are proud of can really boost their confidence, encouraging them to experiment with new ideas!
It helps them express themselves~ Sometimes it's hard to find the right words to express yourself when you are little but being creative can help them to find a different way to communicate their feelings.
It helps with problem-solving skills~ Being creative helps your little one to problem-solve and overcome challenges as they seek to find the best way bring their ideas to life!
How can you encourage your children to be creative?
Have arts and crafts supplies available~ Buying items such as pens, crayons, pencils, and paper and making them accessible and visible will ensure your little ones can be creative when they feel the need to.
Celebrate their creations~ Give them lots of praise and encouragement which will encourage them to engage in arts and crafts more frequently.
Make your own creations too~ They don't have to be masterpieces but if your child sees you being creative, they will be more likely to want to have a go too. My little boy likes when we draw zoos together; I draw all the cages and pools and he adds in the animals!
Do you have any ideas for encouraging children to engage in arts and crafts activities? I'd love to hear them!
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Last week, my husband and I had a very rare child-free night out after we were invited to Bodega Cantina in Birmingham to sample their new menu! Bodega offers an array of South American inspired dishes which is right up my street; I love this style of food so couldn't wait to try it!
On arrival, my first impression of the restaurant was that it was very busy with a lively atmosphere. It was obviously the place to be on a Saturday night! It was a little louder than the usual places we would pick for an evening out (as a bit of an introvert I'm drawn to quieter places) but I keen to see what Bodega had to offer, especially as it seemed such a popular restaurant.
Once seated I ordered a Cosmopolitan which was wonderful (so nice I had another one after!) and my husband had a Sol beer. We then decided to order the House Nachos to share. We both really enjoyed these. They consisted of flour tortillas topped with cheese, sour cream, salsa and guacamole. It was a generous portion so was the perfect quantity to share. I'd certainly order these again if we ever return, I've been craving them since!
The menu is split into street food, smaller plates and larger plates. For my main, I ordered Bodega's Halloumi Burger from the larger plates section. As a vegetarian, menus are always limited but I was initially a little disappointed with the other choices if I'm honest. Before I'd arrived I'd been looking forward to ordering a burrito style dish and although they did indeed offer burritos and quesadillas, the vegetarian option was a filling of roasted peppers; I would have liked to see a little more choice here. However, I will state that as I didn't order these, I can't comment on how they tasted and I'm keen to pop back to try these some time. It was only after we'd been, when I was looking on the website in preparation for this review, that I realised they do offer a vegan menu too so it's worth asking to see this if you visit. My halloumi burger was really tasty and was served with sweet potato fries and slaw.
My husband ordered the Dr Peppa Marinated Pork Quesadilla served with a tomato salsa. He enjoyed it and had no complaints. I did feel as an improvement to the dish, which looked a little small, that it would have been good to have had the choice to order it as a larger meal option too, for example for it to be served with extras such as sweet potato fries and slaw. This would have enabled him to have experienced the street food style dish, while having a larger meal to enjoy.
Overall, we enjoyed our meals but definitely felt there was room for improvement in places. I would be keen to return to order the nachos again and sample some of the other vegetarian dishes too. I would also be interested to try it during the daytime to see how it compared in terms of atmosphere but also to enable my little boys to sample the kid's menu too.
Disclaimer: We were very kindly invited for a meal in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
If you're looking for that beautiful and unique gift to present to your mum this Mother's Day, or perhaps are looking for something special for yourself, then look no further with my 2019 Mother's Day Gift Guide!
This stunning silver locket from Engravers Guild of London will surely be treasured forever. It's made from solid sterling silver and has an intricate hand engraved design on the front. It can be engraved on the reverse with a personalised message or names of loved ones, making this the perfect keepsake for any special mum. Find one and explore the range here.
Every mum loves snuggling on the sofa with a hot cup of tea and with this cute and uniquely designed mug from I Just Love It, she will enjoy it even more. The mug has a fun heart shaped handle and a gorgeous pink heart design on both sides. What's more, it can be personalised with your own choice of text on both sides in a handwriting effect font! Find one here!
Your mum deserves to relax and with this stunning duvet set from Howarth she'll enjoy the comfiest of nights. This 200 thread count duvet cover is beautifully soft and has a really lovely soft green leaf print design. On the front, it features the leaf design on a natural base and on the reverse it features the design on a green base. She can relax in comfort and style this Mother's Day! Find one here!
If your mum enjoys cooking, then this unique and stylish covered bowl from Sous Chef will make a real feature in any kitchen and at any dining table. It's designed to keep food warm on the journey from kitchen to table and has a really interesting blue textured design on the outside and inside. What's more, it can be teamed with matching items from the range too! Find yours here.
If your mum enjoys luxurious cheese, perhaps teamed with that perfect glass of red wine, she will love to receive a gift pack from Snowdonia cheese. This one features The Black Bomber; a wonderful, award-winning extra mature cheddar as well as the delicious Red Storm, a Red Leicester cheese which packs a real punch!. They are both designed in a smart wax coating and presented in a black display box! The question is, will she share them or keep them for herself? Find out more here.
For any mum with young children, is there anything in the world more desired than a good night's sleep? With this beautiful book you truly can give the gift of sleep. It's designed to support little ones with their bedtime routine and to encourage them to drift off into a sound sleep. The book can be personalised, firstly with their name and also via the illustrations in the book so they can actually feature within in it! You can leave them a dedication and even have their photo printed at the front too. The book uses methods from world renowned hospitals, The Children's Sleep Charity and sleep specialists too! Find out more here!
For more gift inspiration, why not check out my 2018 Mother's Day gift guide too?
As you approach your sixth birthday, I wanted to write to you to tell you how loved you are and how proud I am of you but each time I try, I wonder whether my words are enough. The other day, out of curiosity and anticipation of the funny answer you might provide, I asked you if you knew what love is. You said it was 'something to do with the heart' (your brother argued that actually it was something to do with the park but that's another story!). You were right of course. It is. Love is everything wonderful and happy; it's warm and it's tender and it's as fierce as it is gentle. But it goes beyond all this, to somewhere unknown, to an all encompassing, unfathomable place. For me, it creeps into my pores, it sneaks up on me and makes me catch my breath. It is the flip of my heart when I see the school is calling me for some reason. It's the protectiveness I feel when someone says you're quiet (you've an inner confidence that I'm so proud of). It's in the second before I hear the sound of your breath when I check on you in the night. It's the panic when I lose sight of you for a few seconds. It's woven into the trust I have to place in others when I hand you over to the school each day. It's in my most terrifying and scariest thoughts. It's in the giggles and in the tears. It's there when I'm asleep and when I'm awake, when my mind is on other things and when it's solely on you. It's out of my control now. It's in the silence, it's in the guilt, it's in the calm and it's in the storm. It's the happy and it's the sad, it's the hurt and the fear. It's what life is now.
Everyday, I stand on the edge looking down, knowing this life is as fragile as a whisper. And I fall for you over and over. You were the one that tore my heart wide open, that made me both stronger than I knew I could be but also more vulnerable. Love is all of this. It was and it always is. A trillion times over and over. But I don't say any of this to you. I will simply summarise with 'I love you'.
This week I've been exploring my creative side with Viking! Shakespeare week runs from March 18th to 25th and to celebrate Viking kindly sent me some writing supplies and the fun challenge of creating a literary design!
I had a great time celebrating Shakespeare week. Have you been creative recently? I'd love to read your poems!


Moin Junnedi (Age 15 years) Wonder Boy and Aquatic Star of Belgaum and Swimming Coach Umesh Kalghatgi today left Belgaum to participate in 10th IWAS ( International Wheel Chair and Amputee Sports) Junior World Games to be held between 3rd August 2014 to 8th August 2014 at Stroke Mandeville, United Kingdom.
Master Moin is very delicate boy in spite of having suffered 200 plus fractures in 15 years he has participated in 1 International and 5 National Swimming Competitions for the Disabled and won 11 medals comprising 10 Gold and 1 Silver Medal.
Master Moin, joined swimming in the year 2009 in a Swimming Coaching Camp conducted for Underprivileged and Disabled by Swimmers Club Belgaum and Aquarius Swim Club Belgaum since then he has been practicing this sport. Moin's family is basically from a small village called Kudachi, Raibag and at present are staying in Maratha Colony, Tilakwadi, Belgaum. Moin is a Son of Mr. Mushtaqueahmed and Mrs. Kousarbanu. He also has elder sister Sakina and younger twin brothers Sufiyan and Samaque.
Master Moin is also a member of the Association of Physically Handicapped and does his swimming practice at Rotary Corporation Sports Academy's Swimming Pool and Survarna JNMC Swimming Pool, under the able guidance of Swim Coaches Umesh Kalghatgi, S.R. Sindia, Sudhir Kusane, Prasad Tendolkar, Anand patil, Kallappa Patil, Ajinkya Mendake and Akshay Sheregar.
He is supported by M. Far Company and encouraged by Hon MP Shri Prabhakar Kore, Rtn. Avinash Potdar, Ms Maneck Kapadia, Ms Lata Kittur, Shri Nilkantharao Jagdale, Shri S. R. Sindia, Ms Anjani Desai (Arjuna Awardee) Ms Shakutai Paranjape, Dr. V.K. Dabbas, G. S. Bailkeri, M.M. Mohata, Rtn. Basavraj Vibhuti, Rtn. Col. Prakash Mithare, Madhukar Bagewadi, Suryakant Hindalgekar.
Keep it up, and all best for International compitition.
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TYPE O NEGATIVE'S PETER STEELE MEMORIALIZED VIA 'OCTOBER RUST'
June 4, 2010 InterviewsPETER STEELE, TYPE O NEGATIVEJohn Fortunato
"When I find myself useless by my own standards, I'll take my life. I will take a swan dive off the World Trade Center hopefully on top of someone I hate," Type O Negative brainchild, Peter Steele, quipped while promoting his greatest commercial accomplishment, '96s October Rust. Coming on the heels of '93s fascinating Goth-metal breakout, Bloody Kisses, this gloomy rhapsodic follow-up gave the band an East Coast stronghold fortified by Steele's naked Playgirl photos. But Steele never got to end his own life by way of his own hand, as jokingly promised.
A well-schooled, well-mannered giant of a man, Steele's imposing frame hides the fact he was a sensitive individual with a waveringly thick Brooklyn accent. Born in the Red Hook section of Kings County, the heavily pierced body builder seemed to be straightening his life out before dying of heart failure, April 14th, 2010.
Expressing his insecurities through song, the ex-drug abuser was a composing vocalist-bassist who spent free time routing, welding, and doing home improvements. The sixth child of a Russian-Icelandic family whose grandfather's cousin was Josef Stalin, he was the youngest and only male offspring. Taking guitar lessons at age twelve, he moved to bass six months hence.
This interview took place at a Brooklyn eatery when Steele was 34 years of age. He died at the tender age of 48. He will be missed by a legion of Goth fans still unearthing Type O Negative's worthy catalogue.
You seem to be a diehard romantic affably posing as a loony psycho-killin' Goth rocker.
PETER STEELE: I am. The Goth term was thrust upon us by the media. People, in general, need to know where to put product. It's like trying to hammer a semi-circular piece of wood into a circular hole. We kind of fit, but kind of don't.
Do you think because you're a big man with a deep baritone register that you'd have to contrast that image by being an incurable romantic? Otherwise, you'd be exploiting what's obvious.
Ah, genetic engineering. I've always been very sensitive. That's always contrasted greatly with my physical appearance. Sometimes people are taken aback by the contrast – which I find pleasing. Someone who's big is expected to act a certain way. But when I act nice – I've become a good actor (insert sarcasm) – people are impressed.
You talk a lot about getting your heart broken in song.
Everyone does, though. Everyone gets screwed over. It's part of being young. I've had many different girlfriends. I prefer tall women so I don't have to bend down to kiss them because I have back problems. The incomplete evolution rears its ugly head. (laughter)
Is "My Girlfriend's Girlfriend" based on a true romantic tryst?
First, there's the lesbian snicker. Then, there's the comically absurd statement about what people's beliefs are and what the true situation may be. The song was actually based on a few true life experiences which turned out to be quite pleasant. There are no philosophical implications. It's purely flesh and fantasy. You definitely have to be up for (the menage a trios).
You've picked a few '70s tunes to cover on the last two albums: Neil Young's "Cinnamon Girl" and Seals & Croft's "Summer Breeze." How'd they fit in?
Both songs are only four chords – which is all we know. Those are obvious choices.
You use lush instrumentation to lather each track.
Reverb drowns out all the errors. What people think is Goth and genius and depth is just layers of mistakes. The reason we cover those songs is because being born in 1962 with five older sisters, each with their own stereo, I was always subjected to different music. The light sounds of the '60s/ '70s became some childhood favorites. When you hear these songs on the radio, I think of fond memories and good times. Like Frank Sinatra said, I wanna do it my way.
When will you do a Sinatra cover?
Like "Old Green Eyes" (mocking Ol' Blue Eyes)? Maybe we'll save that for last.
Do your fans misunderstand or misinterpret your satirical sense of humor?
I'd say yes, especially since my humor's based on sarcasm. You need a working knowledge of English to even pick up on it. When I'm sarcastic with people in Europe, sometimes they print it as I say it and it looks very strange. It's all a mind game. Five years ago, I got completely screwed over by a woman and realized I had nothing to live for so I might as well use myself as a tool to see where my breaking point is.
You became the perfect existentialist.
If I don't break, I'll go far. That which doesn't destroy me makes me crankier. People think I'm into metaphysical spiritualism. But I'm a serious science book fan and like physics and chemistry and 'How To' books. I refuse to pay money for something I could potentially do myself. When I'm home, that's vacation. I like to work on my house and cars. I have weights to work out with. In between, I like to eat, sleep, and shit.
Was the weightlifting…
Purely vanity. Low self-esteem. Feeling like a piece of shit all my life probably because I've always been really tall. But as a kid, I was kind of heavy. I was the perfect punching bag. I was big, but didn't know how to fight back. I looked fifteen but I was ten. I was completely introverted playing with HO trains in the basement. At fifteen, something happened, my balls got really big, I grew a foot, and gained a hundred pounds – but it wasn't fat. The people who picked on me became best friends. Of course, with friends like that, who needs enemies. What I really wanted was a girlfriend. I was nineteen and felt unattractive. Even to this day, the mirror is my worst enemy. I was born 24 inches long and ten pounds. My mother said it was like giving birth to a pumpkin.
You've become a touch political on the last two releases.
Yes. I'm definitely pro-government. But there's a pro-life party. I'm pro-death, for capitol punishment, pro-abortion, pro-Euthanasia – kill everybody. I have many sides.
Conversely, there's an emotional conviction that's more personal than social.
Having five sisters taught me quite a bit about women. I'd rather be around women than men. My best male friends are in the band.
Do you write and arrange all the bands' songs a la Pete Townshend of The Who?
It's an understanding the band doesn't have a problem with. I write 'em, tell' em what to play, and the band doesn't have a problem. If they want to add something, that's OK. As long as it doesn't stray away from the point.
What's your archetypal song?
Hard to say. All my songs are like my children. Some are bad, but you love them equally because they all stem from myself. The whole first Type O record, I exposed my weaknesses to the world. I told them I got fucked over. It was therapy. I didn't think that album would actually be pressed. It was a demo the record label gave us 30 grand for. Capitalist that I am, I took the money and handed them the tape. For awhile, people thought I was a psychopath.
How was October Rust a learning experience?
I learned to listen to my heart and not the business minds of people who'd rather do things for financial gain instead of a dignified reason like personal satisfaction. I'm going against the wishes of the record company and sometimes the band. I'd rather prostitute myself and be to blame for my own destiny. The record company wants more sensationalism, more sex, perhaps a pornographic booklet. I'm on a small label thriving on sensationalism. They need shock value to sell albums. I hope I'm passed that. The highest form of art is civil engineering and architecture. It's not just something that looks good, but also is functional as well.
Art should have function. It shouldn't sit on the wall and do nothing. Art should have an organic function. Paintings should be so imposing they change the room.
Definitely to make a statement and not sit there.Timothy Leary was an interesting role model. He lived his life, didn't try to be politically correct, and did his thing. He never backed off of advocating psychedelic drugs.
In this society that kills creativity, you need some kind of emotional rollercoaster to just stand outside the prism, look at the colors, step back inside, and remember what you saw.What about drug abuse inside the art community?
I think people do drugs because they have too much time on their hands. Lately, with technology, the quality of life's improved. 200 years ago you tended fields for 12 hours, drank wine, and went to sleep. Life to me is work, coming from a father that implanted that in my head. If I wanted to, I could make my life one continuous party schmoozing. But I'm not the life of the party, I'm the death of it.
-John Fortunato
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Farmers Market Coalition: Tell us all about Dillsburg Farmers Market.
Melissa Jacoby Thomas: Dillsburg Farmers' Market has been firmly rooted, literally and figuratively, in the heart of our small town, even from the very beginning. An area businesswoman and advocate for "all things local", Yvonne Laukemann, loved supporting area farmers' markets so much that she felt her hometown should have one of its own. In 2010, with a vision to promote farmers, growers and chefs in the local community who market directly to consumers, Ms. Laukemann started Dillsburg Farmers' Market in the parking area of her antique shop, located in the center of town along the main street. Growing from 6 vendors the first year to 18 vendors this past season (2015), the market thrives on the enthusiasm of its wonderful customers, an abundance and variety of products from its loyal vendors and the many hours of its all-volunteer board (comprised of vendors and Ms. Laukemann).
Through the seasons, the array of products has evolved and grown to include: homegrown vegetables and fruit; farm-raised meat and poultry; free-range eggs; shiitake and oyster mushrooms; homemade baked goods; raw honey and products of the hive; value-added products like jams, soups, sauces, sauerkraut, juice and cider; bedding plants, perennials, edible and native plants, shrubs and trees; homemade soap and soy candles. Guidelines for vendors are: 1) be producers of their own homegrown/raised and homemade products within 50 miles of the market; 2) be licensed and certified according to Dept. of Ag. requirements for their products; 3) be appropriately and adequately insured for farmers markets.
Our open air, rain and shine, producer-only farmers' market operates each Saturday at a single location from the third weekend of May through the second weekend of October (with an "extended season" late Oct. through early Dec.). We attract between 500 – 800 customers each Saturday, which is significant in a fairly rural area where many people have yards with space to do some type of small-scale gardening of their own – yet they support the farmers' market, too, for products unique to what they raise at home!
A predominantly rural/small-town (yet bustling!) community, Dillsburg is conveniently situated along a well-traveled route between the state capitol, Harrisburg, and the historic town of Gettysburg. Farming life and legacy are revered in our community, from the annual Dillsburg Farmers Fair celebration each October to the active FFA and Farm to School programs in our school district. Our local historical association holds colonial agricultural demonstrations and events at its 18th century Dill's Tavern and Plantation.
FMC: How does Dillsburg FM inspire its community to come out to market?
MJT: In early May, before the market's opening day, we take a booth to Dillsburg's annual spring street festival event where we hand out free postcards and food guides and vendors bring small "preview" inventories to sell. During the local library's children's summer reading program, children can redeem reading reward coupons at our market for produce and products donated by our vendors. For National Night Out in August, our vendors donate free product samples (including ALL the tomatoes and onions for the picnic cookout for 2000+ participants!). Every few years, vendor volunteers and friends build a market-themed float for the annual Farmers Fair parade. Our market has joined the local business association and also presents short educational programs about farming and local and healthy food at the library, senior living and childcare centers and schools.
Each market Saturday, May – Oct., volunteers donate materials and content for a free hands-on kids' table (with a "guessing box", seasonal fruit or veg learning concept and a related kid-friendly recipe), plus interactive displays like: fruit and veg "sculptures"; painting with veggies; "pumpkinspiration" for jack-o-lantern decorating; "anatomy of a healthy school lunch"; take-home transplants in newspaper pots; special guest reading day by the children's librarian, conversational cucurbits, farm photo booth and lots of healthy fun!
We also host a community table frequently through the season, inviting Master Gardeners, the Bluebird Society of PA, historical agriculture personnel, local high school FFA students and our town's Farmers Fair committee to meet and greet customers, set up displays and answer questions. We feature live music on occasion.
Some of our grower vendors are authorized farms to accept FMNP and SFMNP vouchers.
FMC: What do you do to promote your market?
MJT: We use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Local Harvest, AgMap, Farmer's Pal and a weekly update to our customer email subscribers. Our local newspapers are also very accommodating to us during the market season with print ads and a "menu" of what customers will find each Saturday morning. Joining our local chapter of Buy Fresh Buy Local, the Gettysburg Wine and Fruit Trail, and Farmers Market Coalition helps put our market "on the map" and connects us with like-minded locavores and other farmers' markets.
Word of mouth reviews from our customers to other folks is our most valuable promotional tool!
FMC: What are some challenges faced by Dillsburg FM and how do you work to overcome them?
MJT: Our market faces challenges like many other markets: rain during market hours (our farmers welcome rain any OTHER time but Saturday morning! :); building and keeping a balanced "mix" of vendors, and measuring our progress and continually striving for the best ways to serve our customers.
To meet these challenges, we implement customer and vendor surveys, count foot traffic on Saturday mornings and assess our outreach numbers on social media platforms. (We have yet to find a way to "schedule" the weather – ha, ha!).
We have celebrated many successes through the years, from the tremendous support of our customers, connections we make through a priority for fresh local food that we share with so many in our community, and the dedication of our vendors to return year after year.
FMC: What makes Dillsburg FM so special?
MJT: What makes our market special? It's more than "just" a marketplace – it's a shopping trip and a social experience. It's a gathering place for neighbors and newcomers. On a typical morning, you might overhear conversations about tomatoes, an upcoming church potluck dinner and the easiest directions to the kids' soccer tournament, all at the same time. Parents, children, grandparents, college kids and millennials – all with different ideas for how they'll be spending the rest of their weekend – start their Saturday mornings at our market! And our vendors are always happy to take a moment to say hello, ask about last week's purchases or share a bit of farm "news" or a favorite recipe idea.
Get on over to Instagram and follow Dillsburg FM's story!


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– Swiss-style match-ups after game 1.
– Bash rounds after game 1, 2, and 3.
– Tiebreakers will be strength of schedule followed by TDs scored.
– Illegal procedures will not be called throughout the tournament.
– The 4 minute turn limit will not be specifically enforced throughout the tournament. There is however a strict time limit for each game. If an official believes that a game will not be completed within the allotted time they may enforce the 4 minute rule.
– 24 NAF sanctioned teams are eligible.
– Teams get 1.1 million gold to construct their roster.
– Teams must play with a minimum of 11 players.
– Teams can purchase Rerolls, apothecaries (if allowed), coaches, cheerleaders or fan factor.
– Teams may also include bribes as part of the roster as per the standard inducement cost.
– Chefs can only be purchased by halfling teams.
– No other inducements may be purchased (including wizards, cards, extra apothecaries, mercenaries, etc).
– 2 regular skills, 2 double skills.
– Stars cannot be given skills.
– One player can be given one skill.
– Each skill can be given to a maximum of two players per team (so 2 Guard is ok, 3 is not).
– Each pub will have 5 players in it with T.O. filling in if necessary.
-Each pub will produce a single winner that will be able to select from the 3 rewards on a first come, first served order to encourage fast play and quick thinking.
– If player won previous BB game -1 to heath total, as they have been drinking their faces off in celebration.
– The winner of round 1 will be able to gain one fan factor, add a cheerleader, or assistant coach to their roster for free for the rest of the tourney.
-The winner of round 2 will be able to add a bribe, babe, or wandering apothecary to their roster for free for the rest of the tourney.
-The winner of round 3 will be able to select a normal skill, double, or stat increase with no TV adjustment required.


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Meeting of the Minds on Capitol Hill as Council and Coalition Discuss Progress
For a slideshow of the event, see below.
For an audio recording of the event, see below:
"To be successful you must have focused intent. Did you hear me? Focused intent."
That was Barbara Nichols, MS, RN, FAAN, speaking of efforts to expand diversity in the nursing workforce. The sentiments, however, could be said of every topic discussed at the September 20 meeting of two advisory committees that guide the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action.
The half-day session in Washington, D.C., was devoted to reviewing recent progress on Campaign priorities of education, leadership, diversity, data, and state and federal laws concerning consumers' access to nurse care.
The second panel, which reviewed changes in state and federal laws, stood out in part because it reflected a collegiality among those from various political perspectives that seems unusual these days. Partnering to overturn laws that restrict nurses from fully practicing were representatives from the Heritage Foundation (whose mission statement starts, "to formulate and promote conservative public policies"), Families USA (an organization "founded on a progressive cause"), and the nonpartisan AARP.
Nodding toward the Capitol dome, visible from the windows near where panelists sat, moderator Peter Reinecke noted, "This is maybe the one health care gathering today on the Hill where people are smiling and in agreement."
Amy Anderson, DNP, RN, CNE, consultant for the Heritage Foundation, played a key role in 2016 in working with the Campaign and AARP West Virginia to ease restrictions on nurses and give consumers more access to nurse-led care. Fellow panelist Elaine Ryan, MPA, head of AARP's government affairs office, spoke of why it can be dramatically different to work on policy at the state level. Locally, elected officials "see their constituents face to face, they see the financial burdens that states are shouldering, they see the inequities of how is it that nurses could invest so much in their own education, but couldn't practice up to the full extent of that education."
As a nurse and a policy consultant for a conservative group, Anderson says she was able to make headway in two ways: She won over legislators in West Virginia by using terminology they "would be receptive to" such as appealing to fiscal responsibility, better health without the need to expand Medicaid, and better access to primary care in rural areas. As a nurse, Anderson also could address what she called "misinformation" legislators had about how nurse practitioners and APRNs are educated.
Panelist Caitlin Morris, MPA, of Families USA, summed up the interest her group had in the fight: "An insurance card doesn't always guarantee access to health care." That is why Families USA sees removing restrictions on nurses as a way to make sure that health care is accessible and affordable for all.
Ryan said this coalition of organizations representing different political perspectives was successful in part because they kept the focus on the need. It worked because it was unlike many battles in politics, in which "so much time is spent pitting each other against each other"; the focus, said Ryan, was, and needs to be, on how changes can help the public.
The Opening Panel: Progress on Recommendations
It was on the first panel, which reviewed progress made on IOM recommendations, that Nichols, had spoken of focused intent when it comes to diversity in nursing. Other panelists were Deborah Trautman, PhD, RN, FAAN, to talk about nursing education; Edna Cadmus, PhD, RN, FAAN, to review how the tenets of a Culture of Health have been incorporated into nursing curriculum; Karren Kowalski, PhD, RN, FAAN, to talk about progress in getting nurses into leadership positions, then Andrea Devoti, MSN, MBA, RN, expanding on that topic; and George Zangaro, PhD, RN, FAAN, addressing headway made on collecting and using data about the nursing workforce.
Nichols is one of three advisers to the Campaign exploring ways to expand diversity within the nursing workforce. "Diversity is a foundational pillar to all of the work done by the Campaign," Nichols said. "Diversity matters. I'll say it again. Diversity matters. … Diversity addresses what I feel are the toxins of stereotypes, closes the gap between rhetoric and action."
Her point about focused intent: Don't just send out applications hoping someone will fill the spot. Follow up. Make it happen.
In speaking of leadership, Kowalski—who is secretary of the Nurses on Boards Coalition—said that getting nurses on boards is a strategy, and the true mission is to improve the health of communities. She said, "We have nurses across the country who are serving not [just] on big important national boards, but in fact, on very important local boards, such as school boards, such as department of health boards."
Panelist George Zangaro, director of the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis at the Health Resources and Services Administration, based his report on goals set out in the May 2016 two-day meeting hosted by the Campaign that created workgroups to push progress on various fronts. Among other achievements he announced was the return of the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses, to be carried out in with the U.S. Census Bureau and which he hopes will include state-level data.
Hosting the event were Susan C. Reinhard, PhD, RN, FAAN, senior vice president and director at the AARP Public Policy Institute and chief strategist, Center to Champion Nursing in America; and Susan B. Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN, senior adviser for nursing at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and director, Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action.
The Champion Nursing Council and Champion Nursing Coalition are committees that guide the Campaign for Action as it works with Action Coalitions across the country to implement the recommendations set by the Institute of Medicine.
Read the full transcript here:
Transcript: September 2017 Council and Coalition meeting
Panels and Panelists
Panel One: Campaign Progress in Education, Leadership, Diversity, and Data
Facilitated by Susan C. Reinhard, PhD, RN, FAAN
Deborah Trautman, PhD, RN, FAAN, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Edna Cadmus, PhD, RN, FAAN, Clinical Professor and Specialty Director, Nursing Leadership Program and Executive Director, New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing
Karren Kowalski, PhD, RN, FAAN, President and Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Center for Nursing
Andrea Devoti, MSN, MBA, RN, Executive Vice President for Policy, Education, and Meetings, National Association for Home Care and Hospice
Barbara L. Nichols, MS, RN, FAAN, Executive Director, Wisconsin Center for Nursing
George Zangaro, PhD, RN, FAAN, Director, National Center for Health Workforce Analysis, Health Resources and Services Administration
Panel Two: Diverse Perspectives on Removing Barriers to Practice and Care
Facilitated by Peter Reinecke
Amy Anderson, DNP, RN, CNE, The Heritage Foundation
Elaine M. Ryan, MPA, Government Affairs, AARP
Caitlin Morris, MPA, Director of Affordability Initiatives, Families USA
Purpose Prize Celebrates Changemakers
The Most Salient Issue of our Time
How Nurses Can Improve Health Equity
by Jamie Gold
Issues: Building Healthier Communities, Collecting Workforce Data, Improving Access to Care, Increasing Diversity in Nursing, Promoting Nursing Leadership, Transforming Nursing Education,


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Screening of HAE HAWAIʻI followed by Q&A
Hae Hawaiʻi Trailer from Ty Sanga on Vimeo.
Ka Wā Ma Mua, Ka Wā Ma Hope. Film is a powerful medium that helps us understand our past and imagine our future. Hawaiʻi's rich and complex story is often overlooked for its exotic beaches and ice cold mai tais. This historical re-imagining was inspired by pivotal moments in Hawaiʻi's history.
The year 2018 marked 125 years since the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy, and today, the Native Hawaiian people are still fighting to protect what is important. This film dives into the final days of Hawaiʻi as a Kingdom and honors the many that fought for justice and aloha.
-Ty Sanga, Director
We celebrated Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea with the screening of the award winning short film HAE HAWAIʻI, followed by a Q&A with the film's director Ty Sanga and co-producer LĀiana Kanoa-Wong.
Hae Hawaiʻi is a historical drama about the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy. Loyalists to the crown preserve what is left of their dissolved kingdom. They recruit a young Hawaiian thief to safeguard the unifying symbol of the people, the Hawaiian flag.
You can watch the full film here and our Q&A below.
Hae Hawai`i Film https://www.haehawaiifilm.com/haehawaiicrew
Family Ingredients Directed by Ty Sanga https://www.pbs.org/food/shows/family-ingredients/
Ka Lā Ho`iho`i Ea 2020 - Sovereignty Restoration Day https://youtu.be/JVEHXM946iw
Each year at the Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea celebrations in Honolulu we honor two kūpuna aloha ʻāina, one living and one deceased. http://lahoihoiea.org/honorees/
HōʻEA 2020 | A Kanaka Maoli Film Showcase https://youtu.be/H_TRrO4ivEU
Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono https://youtu.be/M1uIGPqGeQQ
Ka Hae Hawaii - The Hawaiian Flag Special Edition https://youtu.be/WJ895fnjFoc
Nā `Ōiwi NYC https://tinyurl.com/yyslh3ph
This program is supported in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with The City Council.


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Teen Challenge boarding school helps girls from Austell, Georgia. Teen Challenge for girls in Austell, GA — troubled girl boarding schools and boys schools for troubled boys.
Teen Challenge for Girls in Austell, Georgia
This Teen Challenge Girls Academy is a non-profit Christian boarding school located near Columbus, Georgia, providing an affordable safe haven for adolescent girls in Austell, Georgia and around the country; teens who have sought to fill a void in their hearts through anger, self-harm or negative peer influences.
After exhausting every option in their search to help their girl, families in Austell, Georgia are happy to find the Teen Challenge Girls Academy near Columbus, Georgia. They have usually tried relocation, counseling, and medication, all without success. Some have been told by psychologists that it would be best for their girl to get away from the negative influences in her life and away from home for awhile. That is when they seek the help of a Christian boarding school for troubled teens, like the Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy.
The typical prospective resident from Austell, Georgia at the Teen Challenge Girls Academy was that she was once bright and talented; however, because of poor choices or an uncaring attitude, her life may end up far different from what everyone hoped for. Where there was once excelling grades, there are failing grades. Where there were once athletic, artistic or musical abilities, there is disdain for what she held dear. The teenage girl who once sought her parents' direction, love, approval and acceptance, now has sifted to her peers to fulfill those needs; she is willing to allow them to lead her down a destructive path in life.
While changes usually happen in the moods of girls going through early adolescence, some precipitating factors can leave a void in a young woman's life and bring out extremely self-destructive and angry behaviors. These factors include:
Loss of a parent or loved one
Early abuse (known or hidden)
A difficult or especially critical parent
Bullying from others/Loss of friends
Change in economic status or a change to a new home or school
Chronic illness of a loved one
Rape or intimidation
Gang membership
Excessive interest in pornography
Negative peer group
As a result of such factors, girls from Austell, Georgia who enter our our boarding school generally demonstrate issues and behaviors including:
Rebellion/Anger/Defiance
Depression/Suicidal thoughts
Deceitfulness/Cheating/Theft
Manipulation of family and parents
Many times, prior to choosing CGA, families in Austell, Georgia have gotten help from psychiatry and the use of medication. While psychotropic medications can help reduce the symptoms of problems, we have achieved significant success in helping girls get off of them once and for all. All but the most severe mental issues are generally precipitated by deeper emotional issues, which must be addressed and solved with a clear mind. Psychotropic drugs are eliminated over time with the supervision of our physician and the family's psychiatrist.
Some students who come to CGA in Columbus, Georgia, from Austell, Georgia have been previously diagnosed with behavioral disorders such as:
Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD)
Reactive Attachment Disorder(RAD)
Depression or Manic Depression
Progression of a typical Teen Challenge resident from Austell, GA:
When a young woman comes to Columbus Girls Academy it is typical for her to exhibit blame-shifting, avoidance of responsibility, and sometimes complete denial of wrongdoing. Soon after enrollment, the girl begins to experience some regret for the consequences of her previous behavior. Essentially, she is sad for being caught in her behavior, but she has yet to begin a turning away from that behavior. This may be very similar to the roller coaster that the family has been living with at home — promises to change, periods of peace, that cycle back to repeat and crisis. Sorrow does not change behavior, repentance does.
Many times, teenagers have been spared or delayed the trouble of the full-blown consequences for their negative decisions; sometimes by well-intending authorities in their life. So, as a result, teenagers are not always convinced of the need for change in their lives. However, the parent is convinced of the need for intervention, because their daughter is obviously headed for disaster if such actions persist. The Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy is an intervention program, hopefully intervening in troubled adolescents' lives before they go on with life habitually demonstrating a dangerous lifestyle.
We can be reached at (334)855-3695 or inquire using the online inquiry form to register students from Austell, Georgia year-round.
Christian boarding school near Columbus, Georgia, a Teen Challenge school for teenage girls in Austell, Georgia and around the country who are troubled by life-controlling issues. Call us now to learn more about Teen Challenge.
The Columbus Girls Academy Teen Challenge program isn't in Austell, Georgia, but it accepts girls from Austell, Georgia.
More about Teen Challenge program for girls in or near Austell, Georgia:
Austell is a city in Cobb County in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 6,581.
Excerpt about Teen Challenge in Austell, GA, used with permission from Wikipedia.
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Teen Challenge boarding school helps girls from Austell, Georgia. Teen Challenge for girls in Austell, GA


We are overjoyed to announce with heartfelt thanks to all the many people who have been involved in the production, that the final edit and sound design of this 58 minute feature documentary was completed in July 2018. We will now be concentrating on the film's distribution.
Azim Qizalbash, Tania Freimuth, Linda McDonald Cairns, Andrea D Farnocchia, Daniel Gal, Sebastian Wray, Massi Guelfi.
This film is about inspired and inspiring young people in London who have either witnessed or experienced some of the difficulties that commonly confront young people whose lives unfold in challenging social environments or institutions. The film focuses on how young people use creative and critical thinking and other forms of expression (e.g. poetry, art, martial arts, music, photography and the development of business enterprises) to engage in constructive and enduring positive lifestyles. The film focuses on their personal, inner journeys, what their work means to them, and the relationships which helped them explore and develop a positive sense of self and inter-personal relatedness. It explores how their aspirations and successes evolved and how they arrived at the ideas and messages they seek to convey through their work and life projects.
The young people's talk and creative input in the film coalesce upon themes including society generated sources of anger and conflict; conflict management and the pursuit of peace and happiness; homelessness; racism; stereotypes, social representations and projections; social exclusion; perseverance; the law; the London riots; inter-personal relationships and the functions of music and the arts.
The film does not systematically uncover the problematic circumstances that have afflicted its young subjects. Nor does it 'show case' their talent or entrepreneurial projects. Instead, it gives them an opportunity to use their creative resourcefulness to explore personal or controversial issues and their own strategies for dealing with them constructively. One of the film's purposes is to transcend stereotypes and give young people a platform for expression and reflection of their selfhood and provides a source of inspiration to other young people struggling to find a way out of actual or potentially negative and punitive situations. Moreover, it seeks to give people in positions of authority new perspectives on how young people appraise forces in society that constrict the life course options for young people either in a material way or through hindrances instigated by negative social representations and projections.
Some of the young people featuring in the film have not themselves been caught up in extreme destructive circumstances but have witnessed from close quarters the dilemmas of others who have. They include a girl who is a karate black belt and peer-to-peer counsels young people caught up in gang violence and a young Asian boy rapper who talks about why he resisted pressures to deal drugs, this being just one of several things that he talks about. Others have spent years in and out of reform institutions or come from traumatising family backgrounds. Yet others were victimised and/or classified as failures within the education system. The film does not go into the personal backgrounds of its protagonists, the vignettes of whom are embedded in a background overview of some of the major issues adversely impacting inner-city youth.
Our subjects include a body painter, an inventor, two poets, a song writer/singer, a peer-to-peer counsellor and karate black belt, two rap artists, a story writer, and a few young people with highly articulate and dynamically conveyed ideas on societal and political forces affecting things such as homelessness, race issues and conflict.
Against a background of economic austerity and deluge of negative mainstream media representations of inner-city youth, this film shows young people who have invested effort and found the inner strength to overcome obstacles and seize opportunities to make the transition from negative experiences to constructive outcomes.
The film focuses on how young people creatively, intuitively and with critical reasoning manage to come out of times of trouble with a strengthened sense of self-worth and direction. They use their artistic talents, skills and personality attributes to illustrate their lines of reasoning and insights.
Bound to move and awaken people across cultural boundaries and of all generations, the young people featured provide inspiring, heart warming and courageously honest peer role models. More such positive representations of young people are needed in the mainstream media for society to break free from condemning and punitive attitudes to young people confined to the margins, and to actively come out in support of alternatives.
The film shows that for young people to pursue their dreams and aspirations, they need to have access to resources, training, mentoring and professional guidance, housing and economic security. The film touches upon how policy directives and government spending cuts are restricting the parameters within which young people can recover from traumatizing and crippling experiences to fulfil their potential and make enriching contributions to their communities.


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George. I'd call him George.
As for Igor, well, that is not Husband's name, but the priest at our wedding thought it was… So I almost married Igor. An Igor, not necessarily this one.
Though that smile has a certain charm.
Awwww, cutie battie! Yes, he does look like an Igor.
I'd prefer you named him (?) Delbert!
Looks more like Eager to me.
Such a fake "SAY CHEESE!" smile.
I've jutht run your bath, thur.
I'd call him Rockbottom, after the character in the old Felix the Cat TV show.
He looks like a clever one.
Behind his facade of benign simplicity, he is plotting to usurp the count's throne.
You can just see the wheels turning… albeit haltingly.
Its name is quite obviously Pavel German. It says so on the photograph.
Another escapee from the Jim Henson Creature Shop.
Of COURSE it's from Australia!
Igor is upside down, I suppose?


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Gabriel Alejandro Paletta (; born 15 February 1986) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back.

Born in Argentina to parents of Italian descent, Paletta represented his birth nation at the under-20 level, participating in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship in the Netherlands. He started all seven matches as Argentina won the title. In 2014, Paletta was called up to the Italy national team and made his debut in a friendly against Spain. He represented Italy at the FIFA World Cup later that year.

Club career

Banfield
Paletta came through the youth divisions of Banfield and reached the first team in 2005. When Banfield qualified for the knockout stages of the Copa Libertadores, they altered their 25-man squad for the event to include Paletta and immediately threw him into action against the Colombian team Independiente Medellín. Paletta played well and Banfield progressed, but Paletta was to play no further part in the tournament after being called up to the Argentina under-20 team to participate in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship.

Liverpool
In February 2006, Paletta agreed to sign with Liverpool and eventually signed a four-year contract on 4 July 2006. Paletta became the second Argentine to play for the Merseyside club, after Mauricio Pellegrino. Paletta's first appearance for Liverpool came in a pre-season friendly against Wrexham in July. He scored his first goal for Liverpool during a 2006–07 Football League Cup third round 4–3 win against Reading on 25 October 2006. Paletta debuted for Liverpool in the 2006–07 Premier League season in a 4–0 away win against Wigan Athletic on 2 December; he was substituted onto the field for Sami Hyypiä in the 61st minute. Paletta would go on to make just two more league appearances for Liverpool.

Paletta debuted in the 2006–07 UEFA Champions League in a group stage fixture in a 3–2 away defeat against Galatasaray on 5 December. He was substituted off of the field in the 66th minute for Luis García. Paletta played a full 90 minutes of Liverpool's 2006–07 Football League Cup quarter-final match, a 6–3 home defeat against Arsenal on 9 January 2007. By the time that Paletta had made just eight appearances for Liverpool in all competitions, it was reported on 9 July that Paletta would be loaned to Spanish club Levante in order to gain some valuable first-team experience as Levante had expressed their interest signing Paletta on loan deal for the whole of 2007–08 season. Although Liverpool manager Rafael Benítez had agreed to loaning the defender, the loan deal was not reached. Liverpool went on to reach the final of the 2006–07 UEFA Champions League, losing 2–1 to AC Milan on 23 May 2007. On 26 August, it had been officially reported that Liverpool had agreed for Paletta to sign with Boca Juniors, having welcomed the arrival of Argentine Emiliano Insúa.

Boca Juniors

2007–08 season
In August 2007, Paletta joined Boca Juniors where he was handed the number 29 shirt. He debuted for Boca Juniors in the Torneo Apertura of the 2007–08 Primera División season on 29 August 2007. One month later, Paletta scored his first goal for Boca Juniors in the 84th minute of a 2–2 home draw with Gimnasia de Jujuy on 23 September. He participated in his first Superclásico, which resulted in a 2–0 win to River Plate at the Estadio Monumental, on 7 October. Paletta played a full 90 minutes of Boca's 2007 FIFA Club World Cup 1–0 semi-final win against Étoile du Sahel on 12 December. Four days later, he played a full 90 minutes of the final which resulted in a 4–2 win for European champions Milan on 16 December.

During the 2008 Torneo de Verano, Paletta scored with header from a Jesús Dátolo free-kick in the 3–2 Copa Revancha loss against River Plate. Paletta's first appearance in the 2008 Copa Libertadores came in a 1–1 away draw against Venezuelan club Maracaibo on 20 February. He received his first red card during the Torneo Clausura in a 1–1 home draw against Independiente on 9 March. Paletta scored his first Copa Libertadores goal after nine minutes in Boca's last group stage fixture, a 3–0 home win against Maracaibo on 22 April. The 3–0 win meant that Boca advanced to the 2008 Copa Libertadores knockout stages. Paletta scored his second league goal for Boca in a 2–1 home victory against Racing Club on 17 May. Paletta participated in the Copa Libertadores knockout stage fixtures until Boca were eliminated by Fluminense in the semi-finals. He scored his third league goal for Boca with a header in the 40th minute of the first-half, in a 6–2 home victory against Tigre on 22 June.

2008–09 season
Paletta played in both of Boca's 2008 Recopa Sudamericana matches, defeating Arsenal de Sarandí 5–3 on aggregate, winning 3–1 on 13 August and drawing 2–2 on 27 August. On 11 November, it was reported that MRI scans confirmed that Paletta had torn the cruciate ligament in his right knee after a 1–0 away victory against Arsenal de Sarandí on 9 November, and was ruled out of play for six months. Boca's club doctor, José Veiga, had seen that Paletta had a knee twist and ordered him to undergo some scans after the 1–0 victory against Arsenal. Boca Juniors went on to claim the Torneo Apertura title of the 2008–09 Argentine Primera División season. Paletta returned in a 2–1 home win against Arsenal de Sarandí on 17 May, playing a full 90 minutes of the match. One week later, Paletta suffered an ankle sprain and was substituted off of the field in the 15th minute for Gastón Sauro in a 2–0 away loss against Vélez Sársfield on 24 May. Boca had also participated in the 2009 Copa Libertadores, reaching the knockout stages of the tournament where they were eliminated by Uruguayan club Defensor Sporting.

2009–10 season
In August 2009, it was reported that a deal with Paletta and Italian club Palermo fell through due to a disagreement of Paletta's price. Greek club Panathinaikos were also chasing his signature. Paletta played a full 90 minutes of Boca Juniors 2009 Copa Sudamericana First Stage match, a 1–1 draw with Vélez Sársfield on 20 August. Paletta scored an own goal for Boca in the 73rd minute, levelling the scores. He again played a full 90 minutes of the second-leg, where Boca Juniors were defeated 1–0 on 16 September. The 2–1 aggregate loss saw Boca Juniors eliminated from the competition. Paletta received his first red card of the 2009–10 Argentine Primera División season in a 4–2 away loss against Newell's Old Boys on 6 February. His first goal of the 2009–2010 season came in a 2–1 home defeat against Huracán on 9 May. Paletta scored in the 50th minute with a right footed shot. Paletta's last game for Boca Juniors came in a 3–0 away defeat against his former club Banfield on 14 May, where he scored an own goal in the 67th minute.

Parma
On 6 July 2010, Italian Serie A club Parma announced via their website the acquisition outright of Paletta from Boca Juniors. He was a regular in the side, seeing off the challenge of Massimo Paci and partnering Alessandro Lucarelli. This partnership continued for the first half of the following season under Franco Colomba, but Roberto Donadoni's arrival in January 2012 saw a switch to three defenders and Paletta enjoyed a fine end to the season.

In August 2012, Paletta signed a three-year extension to the contract he signed with the club in 2010; It tied him to the club until 2017.

AC Milan
On 2 February 2015, Milan signed Paletta for €3.5 million fee. He signed a 3.5-year contract.

On 27 August 2015, Paletta signed for Atalanta on a season-long loan.

Upon his return to Milan, Paletta was often selected by manager Vincenzo Montella, making 30 appearances and scoring two goals in the 2016–17 Serie A season. During the season, he had also been sent off a record 5 times, two of which were straight red cards.

With the arrival of 11 new players in the summer transfer window, including central defenders Mateo Musacchio and Leonardo Bonucci, Paletta's opportunities at the club had been significantly limited. Despite being featured in a few friendly games during the summer, Paletta had been declared "out of project" by manager Vincenzo Montella, who was dismissed in November 2018. Nevertheless, Paletta was included in Milan's squad list for the group stage of Europa League. While continuing to train with the senior team, Paletta made several appearances for the club's youth team, managed by Gennaro Gattuso at the time. With Gattuso's appointment as a head coach of the senior team, Paletta got a rare opportunity to play full 90 minutes in an away Europa League 0-2 defeat against Rijeka once Milan had already qualified for the knockout stage.

Paletta was released from his contract on 30 January 2018 by mutual consent.

Jiangsu Suning
On 23 February 2018, Paletta signed for Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning.

Monza
After being released by Jiangsu Suning, on 6 November 2019 Paletta signed a three-year contract for then-Serie C club Monza, owned by former AC Milan chairman Silvio Berlusconi and coached by his former teammate Cristian Brocchi.

International career
In 2005, Paletta was selected for the Argentina under-20 team to participate in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. He started in all seven games of the tournament, playing in the heart of the Argentine defence in a side also featuring future senior team stars Lionel Messi and Sergio Agüero. Argentina went on to win the tournament, and Paletta's performances attracted the attention of Liverpool.

In possession of an Italian passport due to his ancestry from Savelli in the province of Crotone, in Calabria, where his great-grandfather Vincenzo emigrated from, Paletta is also eligible for the Italy national team. In March 2014, he was called up to Italy's squad for a friendly against Spain. He earned his first cap on 5 March, playing the full 90 minutes in the 0–1 loss against Spain.

On 1 June of that year, Paletta was named in Italy's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He made his competitive debut in the team's opening match, starting alongside Andrea Barzagli in central defence as the Azzurri beat England in Manaus.

Style of play
Paletta is capable of playing as a centre-back in both a three or four-man defence. He is good in possession and an attentive man-marker, although he is primarily known for his composure, aerial ability and heading accuracy; he has also drawn some criticism at times for being inconsistent, error-prone, and excessively aggressive when tackling, which led to unnecessary bookings and expulsions on numerous occasions.

Career statistics

Club

International

Honours
Boca Juniors
 Recopa Sudamericana: 2008
 Argentine Primera División: 2008 Torneo Apertura
 FIFA Club World Cup runner-up: 2007

AC Milan
 Supercoppa Italiana: 2016

Monza
 Serie C Group A: 2019–20
Argentina U20
 FIFA World Youth Championship: 2005

References

External links

 LFChistory.net player profile

1986 births
Living people
People from Almirante Brown Partido
Sportspeople from Buenos Aires Province
Argentine footballers
Italian footballers
Club Atlético Banfield footballers
Association football central defenders
Boca Juniors footballers
Liverpool F.C. players
Parma Calcio 1913 players
A.C. Milan players
Atalanta B.C. players
Jiangsu F.C. players
A.C. Monza players
Premier League players
Argentine Primera División players
Serie A players
Chinese Super League players
Serie C players
Serie B players
Argentine expatriate footballers
Expatriate footballers in England
Expatriate footballers in Italy
Expatriate footballers in China
Argentine expatriate sportspeople in England
Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Italy
Argentine expatriate sportspeople in China
Argentina under-20 international footballers
Italy international footballers
Argentine people of Calabrian descent
Argentine people of Italian descent
Italian people of Argentine descent
2014 FIFA World Cup players

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Patternizr works by analyzing the characteristics of robberies, thefts, and larcenies, while at the same time seeking patterns that may link one or more of them. Previously a task performed by NYPD investigators, the software saves huge amounts of time and can surface new clues to help cops track down a suspect who may be operating across more than one of the department's 77 precincts.
Evan Levine, the NYPD assistant commissioner of data analytics, who co-developed the software with colleague Alex Chohlas-Wood, said the old method took far too long, with investigators using valuable time to sift through numerous reports looking for connections. Patternizr, on the other hand, gives investigators "a good head start" in uncovering patterns, and can perform intense searches with just a view clicks of a mouse.
Levine said the main aim of Patternizr is "to improve public safety," adding, "The more easily that we can identify patterns in those crimes, the more quickly we can identify and apprehend perpetrators."
Patternizr in action
The AP's report points to an example of how the software linked details of two crimes that occurred weeks apart in different precincts in New York City. They involved a robber using a syringe to threaten staff at two Home Depot stores miles from each other. Patternizr was able to make the match far more quickly than a human investigator might have done, enabling the police to act on the information in a more timely manner. In some cases, the old method might have missed matches altogether, potentially allowing a criminal to remain on the streets.
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I know the market here. I work with many first-time house hunters. I talk to others who are thinking about house hunting. It is rare here that someone under 35 has the financial wherewithal to buy, unless they have inherited wealth or are getting gifts toward their purchase. The surprise to me is not how few, but how many people under 35 own houses and condos in America.
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I didn't include 2014 in the data above because the year is only halfway through. Prices tend to be higher in the spring, so the average sale prices are higher than I expect they will be after the summer and autumn sales are included. This data is average sale price, from MLSPIN.
As a buyer's agent, I am not bemoaning the reduction in younger buyers. They started their careers in a recession, and it is rational for them to be cautious. Those who plan to stay in this area may (or may not) choose to buy their residence. Since it is not a good decision to buy for a short term (less than 5-7 years), I would prefer that any buyer wait until they know that they intend to put roots down in the Boston area.