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A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Musical – "I'm No Good"
That morning, the Baudelaires go from the library to Esme who's set to take them to the auction at Veblen Hall. They tell her everything like V.F.D., the Quagmires, and who Gunther really is. At first this seems to go well. Esme seems to listen and doesn't tell them to shut up or that they're making stuff up, as they've often heard before. She even seems to believe the kids and take them at every word they tell her, which they are happy to confirm. Furthermore, once the Baudelaires tell their story, Esme resolves to head straight to Veblen Hall and get everything sorted immediately. But just as we're relieved that we finally have a responsible and competent adult in this series, Esme leads the Baudelaires to the ersatz elevator and pushes them down its deep, dark shaft. After the kids hit the net, Esme laughs above them stating that she knew everything they told them, that Olaf is her former acting teacher, and that she and Olaf will come back for them later. Oh, and she tries to justify her horrible actions by saying that Beatrice stole something from her. Nonetheless, this is a rather shocking turn of events which completely blows the Baudelaires away. Perhaps they would've taken a hint at Esme's conduct toward Gunther before going to Café Salmonella. Then again, they may have thought her too self-absorbed and fashion obsessed to even risk her reputation as the city's 6th most important financial advisor.
The song I chose for Esme is "You're No Good," which was most famously recorded by Linda Ronstadt in 1975 and became her signature song. However, it was written by Clint Ballard Jr. and originally recorded by soul singer Dee Dee Warwick in 1963. By the way, Warwick was the sister of Dionne Warwick, niece of Cissy Houston, and cousin of Whitney Houston. Other artists who've covered it pre-Ronstadt are Betty Everett and the Swinging Blue Jeans. The original version usually pertains to a woman telling her ex how much of a jerk he was to her in their relationship and that she's not coming back to him. And she'll probably try to get back together with a guy whose heart she broke. In this version, I have Esme gloating over the Baudelaires saying what amounts to, "Ha! Ha! You're screwed! So long, suckers!"
"I'm No Good"
Sung by Esme Squalor
Feelin' better, now that you know
Fellin' better, cause I gotta go
You may be alive, you're not okay
Now you see what I really am
I'm no good, I'm no good, I'm no good
Children, I'm no good (I'm gonna say it again)
Children, I'm no good
When auction's done, and twins are gone
We'll pack them up and run them out of town
You'll never be okay, I guarantee
Just like I when Beatrice stole from me
Once we're done, Gunther will get you
Better pray now for you're all through
I'm gonna say it again
What a wonderful and profitable day!
My former acting coach will have two fortunes today!
Oh, oh, no
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A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Musical – "It's Too Late"
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Musical – "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition Our Condition Was In)"


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Some Bodybuilders in Search of Better Nutrients Are Turning to...Breast Milk
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A new health trend has bodybuilders looking online for the most natural source of nutrients.
Rebecca was grocery shopping when a man walked up and asked her if she breastfeeds her baby. Not particularly taken aback by his initial question, Rebecca told him she did.
That's when the man paused for a moment, appearing somewhat nervous. He then asked Rebecca if she would be interested in selling her breast milk.
"I just sort of looked at him strangely and said 'I don't think so, but if you need breast milk they have milk banks for that – to make sure babies get milk,'" Rebecca recalled telling the man, KOMO-TV reported.
The man then clarified, "Oh, no it's for me. I'm doing bodybuilding and CrossFit.'"
The man, who was not identified by the outlet, apparently isn't the only one in search of breast milk. In fact, there are entire online forums that connect bodybuilders with women selling their milk.
Onlythebreast.com has a separate category for "men buying breast milk." While some of the classified ads are indeed women who are likely looking for milk to feed their infants, a handful of ads are from men who unashamedly state they drink it themselves for health reasons. Others are clearly embarrassed.
"Looking for fresh milk. [U]ltimately I would like a wet nurse, but fresh is good. Please don't judge me. Please be somewhat local to [J]oliet. Willing to travel a reasonable distance to pick up, or to nurse," one ad reads.
Another comes from a user who identifies as an "educated, white, 29-year-old adult male: "Willing to travel a little bit. Looking to possibly nurse, who knows. If you have an open mind... shoot me a message.
Another man, who even posted a face picture on his profile, stated he's looking for a "long-term supplier."
"I use milk for health reasons but my current supplier has moved. I prefer creamy, sweet milk versus soy-like milk. I can meet in public if you like. I am willing to nurse (yes I have references) or pick-up freshly pumped. Please, NO FROZEN MILK!!! Thanks for looking, hope to find milk soon!!!" he writes.
Despite these perceived benefits, experts are now saying there are no real advantages for adults who consume human milk.
"Human breast milk is designed for human infants," Clinical Director of the Northwest Mothers Milk Bank Joanne Ransom, told KOMO.
Emily Pease, who is a registered nurse and lactation consultant at Swedish Medical Center, told the outlet that while it is not harmful for adults to drink the milk, she isn't aware of any benefits either.
Ransom cautioned against purchasing breast milk over the Internet, citing potential concerns that it could carry infectious disease, such as HIV. Online sales, she added, are not regulated by any government agency in the U.S. and in Canada, it is illegal to sell breast milk online, KOMO reported.
TheBlaze did not immediately receive responses from several CrossFit locations to which questions were emailed.
(H/T: KOMO-TV)
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During this interview, Mrs. Kurosu alternately speaks in both English and Japanese. As a result, the English translation of the transcript contains [Jpn.] and [Eng.], which indicate whether the original dialogue was spoken in Japanese or English.
This interview is part of a collaborative effort of the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League and Densho.
The train ride to Pinedale Assembly Center: "we were being treated as enemies"


Catherine Edelman Gallery opened in 1987 quickly establishing itself as one of the leading galleries in the Midwest devoted exclusively to the art of photography. From its inception, the goal of the gallery was to exhibit prominent contemporary photographers alongside new & young talent, showcasing a broad range of subject matter and photographic techniques. As part of the AIPAD Photography Show 2015, the gallery presents the work of Daniel Beltra, Sandro Miller and Floriane de Lassée, among others.


The Columbus High School Mighty Cardinals had won the 4×100-meter relay–by seven yards, no less–and had a shot at the state championship. That was until Junior sprinter Derrick Hayes pointed to the sky. Hayes's father, K.C., said that his son made a gesture of thanks to God, but raising a hand to the sky is considered excessive celebration according to the state scholastic rules. And with that, the team was disqualified.
Many interviewed around town said that this was a violation of freedom of religion rights. Columbus High School said that religious gestures are not banned, but they must be done off of the competition field or court.


Can participating in creating art help torture survivors recover from trauma? And if so, how can we take the process forward? These were the questions posed by Professor Emma Rose and Dr Amanda Bingley from the Art of Recovery team at Lancaster University when they joined with Kirsten Lamb, a therapist at Freedom from Torture's North West centre in Manchester.
Professor Rose has long researched the processes by which art can interact with the recovery process. "Recovery" in mental health terms is the process by which a person finds ways to live a "meaningful life", even though they may be troubled by harmful memories from an abusive past.
A survivor of torture may suffer from symptoms such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, loss and enduring personality changes, which can prevent them from moving on with their lives, even though they may now be in a safe and caring environment. A therapist can work with the survivor to help them manage their symptoms, enabling them to recover from trauma and find a level of acceptance and possible happiness.
Freedom from Torture has used art therapy for many years to support clients traumatised by torture and abuse. A specialist psychotherapist will facilitate clients to use art materials to develop self-reflection, self-awareness and self-expression. In contrast, a participatory art project aims to provide a creative space for people to engage in shared arts activities and to promote social engagement.
Freedom from Torture invited selected clients to join Art of Recovery sessions. They looked specifically for clients who were not involved in other group activities, such as music, football, yoga or cooking, and who seemed socially isolated. In the end, the project had 14 participants, ten men and four women, from five countries: Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iran, Iraq and Sri Lanka. Most had spent their lives in their home country before their flight into exile.
The Art of Recovery Team ran four participatory workshops in the summer of 2017. Once a week participants came together for sessions of around one and a half hours. During the first "warm-up session", the participants were introduced to the project and experimented with the materials available.
In the second session they were invited to create an artwork of a real or imaginary safe place, either in their homeland, or on their journey, or somewhere they would like to go. This process continued in the third and fourth sessions, with participants displaying and discussing their artworks, the scenes they depicted, and how they reflected their memories.
The artworks ranged widely in scope and subject matter, reflecting the diversity of countries and experiences. Yet there were also constant themes, repeated across the sessions. Nearly everyone chose to depict existing places and objects, not imaginary ones, and most were scenes from their homeland and places where they had positive associations.
Landscapes featured natural elements, such as the sea, lakes, rivers, fields, mountains, gardens and croplands, and built environments such as towns, villages, houses, places of worship and restaurants. Some contained people and animals.
Work was an important subject for many people, especially as many could no longer work, or work at the same jobs as they had at home. Losing an occupation was seen by some as losing their identity as a person. Others depicted areas, such as houses and fields that had been destroyed by their enemies.
the feeling of loss and sadness that would accompany creating their artworks, the participants felt overwhelmingly positive about participating in the project, with the only complaints that it had been far too brief. The process of creating and artwork, and sharing and discussing it with others, had helped participants to reconnect with their past in a positive way with their present identity, and to find a safe, and potentially healing space, within themselves.
Why did it work? Professor Rose says that having Freedom from Torture as a partner was a vital stabilising element. Freedom from Torture had provided a safe and familiar space and consistent and experienced therapeutic support. The organisation's team of skilled and empathetic interpreters, who clients knew from individual therapy sessions, were vital to the success of the workshops. Participants had embraced and enjoyed the opportunity to create and express themselves through the arts activity using high quality acrylic paints and canvas, paper and collage.
The project had been shaped by the successful co-operation between the researchers and Freedom from Torture. Both are now looking forward to finding further ways both to work together and to disseminate the methodology and messages of the project to a wider audience.


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I think it would be pretty stellar to float out there with the surfers and capture the action with a nice waterproof casing setup, but as you might already know, photography gear is ridiculously expensive. Since photography is just a hobby for me, it will probably be a long time until I can get to that point.
During my drive up to the North Shore I passed this beautiful picturesque mountain range, so I HAD to stop and take a picture. It has been raining every day for the past week on the East side of the island, and catching a little sunshine has been a rare occurrence. Well I hope you enjoyed the pics today. Stay tuned for more surf and ocean pics!


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The first U.S. Women's National Physique Championship, promoted by Henry McGhee and held in Canton, Ohio in 1978, is generally regarded as the first true female bodybuilding contest—that is, the first contest where the entrants were judged solely on muscularity.[13] In 1980, the first Ms. Olympia (initially known as the "Miss" Olympia), the most prestigious contest for professionals, was held. The first winner was Rachel McLish, who had also won the NPC's USA Championship earlier in the year. The contest was a major turning point for female bodybuilding. McLish inspired many future competitors to start training and competing. In 1985, a movie called Pumping Iron II: The Women was released. It documented the preparation of several women for the 1983 Caesars Palace World Cup Championship. Competitors prominently featured in the film were Kris Alexander, Lori Bowen, Lydia Cheng, Carla Dunlap, Bev Francis, and McLish. At the time, Francis was actually a powerlifter, though she soon made a successful transition to bodybuilding, becoming one of the leading competitors of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
An article by Muscle & Fitness magazine, "Overtrain for Big Gains", claimed that overtraining for a brief period can be beneficial. Overtraining can be used advantageously, as when a bodybuilder is purposely overtrained for a brief period of time to super compensate during a regeneration phase. These are known as "shock micro-cycles" and were a key training technique used by Soviet athletes.[54]
In competitive bodybuilding, bodybuilders aspire to present an aesthetically pleasing body on stage.[16][17] In prejudging, competitors do a series of mandatory poses: the front lat spread, rear lat spread, front double biceps, back double biceps, side chest, side triceps, Most Muscular (men only), abdominals and thighs. Each competitor also performs a personal choreographed routine to display their physique. A posedown is usually held at the end of a posing round, while judges are finishing their scoring. Bodybuilders usually spend a lot of time practising their posing in front of mirrors or under the guidance of their coach.
The winner of the annual IFBB Mr. Olympia contest is generally recognized as the world's top male professional bodybuilder. Since 1950, the NABBA Universe Championships have been considered the top amateur bodybuilding contests, with notable winners such as Reg Park, Lee Priest, Steve Reeves, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Winners generally go on to become professional athletes.


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CHVRCHES' "Forever" Receives Alternative Radio Airplay, "Separate But Together" Video Amid "ELITE" Season 3 Buzz
"Forever" has received spins from a few alternative radio stations.
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Thanks its heavy inclusion in the third season of "ELITE," CHVRCHES' 2018 song "Forever" has been enjoying a second life. The extensive pop song has made waves on YouTube and Spotify, while attracting ample interest from "ELITE" viewers.
The song has also attracted some new interest at the band's core alternative radio format. Stations like CD 102.5 Columbus, Music Choice, 97X Tampa and X106.5 Jacksonville have all played the song multiple times in the past week. According to Mediabase, the Columbus station offered a considerable 21 plays.
The band itself also acknowledged the renewed interest, releasing a new "Separate But Together" video for the song.
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Rachel Grosz of Mott wins NDFB Meet. – Submitted Photo.
Rachel Grosz of Mott, N.D. won the NDFB Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet at the Farm and Ranch Conference, Jan. 25-26, in Bismarck at the Ramada. The Discussion Meet is an exchange of ideas and information from participants on a predetermined topic.
Rachel and her husband Tyler have two children and ranch east of Mott, N.D. where they run commercial black cows. Her children are the sixth generation on the ranch.
"The discussion meet has always been on my 'bucket list' and this year I was able to take the opportunity to participate," said Grosz.
Grosz took home a Polaris four-wheeler and will compete at the AFBF YF&R Discussion Meet January 17-22, in Austin, Texas.
This is the family's first four-wheeler on the ranch. "We are pretty old school. We have always used horses to work around the ranch. It will be handy to buzz around on and check cows this spring," said Grosz.
The final four participants in the discussion meet were Sheridan Visser of Reeder, Chris Holznagel of Sentinel Butte, Billy Ogdahl of Milnor and Rachel Grosz of Mott.


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In 1991 MEPS' attention moved from the Middle East to South America where Hillsboro (through Tethys Petroleum Limited) negotiated the rights to explore the southern portion of the Llanos Basin in Colombia.
Over the next 10 years a series of related companies, including Arabex Petroleum N.L., Tuskar Resources Plc., Coplex Resources N.L., and Petrolex Energy Corporation, conducted exploration and appraisal activities in the Southern Llanos Basin leading to the discovery of the Rubiales Oilfield.
By 1998 a total of 23 wells had been drilled on the Rubiales Oilfield, commerciality had been declared and Ryder Scott Company of Houston Texas confirmed that oil in place for the Rubiales Oilfield was in excess of 1.4 billion barrels, of which over 200 million barrels was considered to be recoverable.
The Rubiales Oilfield was briefly acquired by Oslo-listed Northern Oil in 2000 and was later sold to American and Brazilian interests without further developing the field. MEPS was instrumental in arranging for this acquisition and keeps a watching brief on the development of the field.
In 1997 Mr. Fellowes returned to South America, and was successful in negotiating the rights to Block BS-3 in the Santos Basin, southern offshore Brazil through direct negotiations with Petrobras. MEPS is keeping a watching brief on the development of the Coral and Estrela do Mar oilfields and opportunities to participate in this and other projects in Brazil.


You could hear that total certified nurse assistant classes are similar still points you ought to check out when choosing which of the online nursing aide training courses in North Carolina to enroll in. To begin with, has this CNA program actually been approved or accepted through one the North Carolina Board of Nursing or a main ruling agency like the National Council of State Boards of Nursing or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Certified Nurse Aide classes furthermore training programs are a great way to start a career in the medical field. Medical Careers Training Center Nurse Aide Program – Raritan 1124 US Highway 202, Suite A2, Raritan, New Jersey 08869 Phone: (908) 429-8680 Somerset County Technical Institute Allied Health Programs CNA Course – Bridgewater P.. Box 6350, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807 Phone: (908) 526-8900.
There are nurse aide training programs and CNA classes in Las Vegas available at local community colleges, tech schools, the Red Cross furthermore equal at some local hospitals. To come a Nursing Assistant , you can often complete your education near to vocational schools, community colleges, traditional colleges, universities, and through online training programs. There are many places that offer CNA classes or certification training programs in the area specifically designed to train Certified Nurses Assistants.
Mississippi CNA programs are about 130 hours long also can run for as little at the time that 4 weeks or during the time that many in the proces of 12. In your CNA classes furthermore training, you will be learning about how to perform basic nursing skills, help patients dress furthermore feed themselves, how to handle monies, run errands, perform household tasks, monitor their self-administration of medication, provide personal care, use a wheelchair or cane moreover many other tasks. For a complete list of approved CNA classes in Los Angeles, or anyplace extra in California, visit: then click on Certified Nurse Aide Training programs, which is located under 'Training' on the right hand side of the page. You will need to complete an accredited training program also pass a nursing aide competency examination in order to earn your CNA certification Once you have earn your credential, you will be qualified to be listed in your state's nurse's aide registry , also be able to seek employment at the time that a nurse aide.
The college offers several levels of education as students who wish to grow into a CNA, including nursing assistant I moreover II during the time that well at the time that specialty training for home health aide furthermore personal care technician. The Red Cross Nurse Assistant Training Program helps students learn skills that will enable nursing assistants to provide quality care for residents in nursing homes, during the time that well as supplemental information moreover skills that will enable graduates to provide quality health care for clients near to home also patients in hospitals. Start a New Career in the Medical Field with the American Red Cross CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) Training Program.
With a predicted growth of 62% expected in Certified Nursing Assistants over the course of the next 10 years, it is no wonder that people are flocking towards CNA training programs that can put them into the career of their dreams. In accordance with AZBN guidelines, accredited nursing assistant programs require students to complete a minimum of 120 hours in the classroom, at the time that well at the time that 80 of hands-on training in a clinical setting. It's possible you'll hear that all one of nursing aide training programs are similar yet there are some features you might check out before you start picking which of the nursing assistant training courses in Kansas to enroll in. Ahead enrolling along with signing all of the CNA school you've chosen, it is strongly encouraged that you just check out the official certification of the training with the Kansas State Board of Nursing Those that are still having problems choosing a school, match up these particular topics which could come in handy for your very own learning.
If your school offers career training programs, find out if they offer training as prospective certified nursing assistants. A CNA must complete proper training ahead receiving certification also starting a career during the time that a nursing aide who has turn into certified. Talk to the financial aid office of community colleges moreover vocational schools that offer certified nursing assistant training programs.
If your school offers career-training programs to students who are not intending to attend college, you should see if CNA training is one of the course track options. CNA classes in Alabama are available through a variety of providers including: community colleges, vocational schools moreover the American Red Cross As those who do not have the time for traditional, on-campus training programs, there are too online CNA programs available through institutions that may better fit into your busy schedule. While most states require that students are 18 to enroll in a CNA program, teens, ages 14-21 who are, or have been pregnant or those who do not have a permanent residence sceduled to being in the system, can gain the training they want as a career they can be proud of. Adults who have been laid off also cannot find work in the field they are trained in can again take advantage of this program furthermore earn their Nurse's Aide Certification.
If you choose to convert CNA certified for long term care, you will need to choose from CNA programs that include 90 hours of classes instead of the 75. This should include an extra 16 hours of clinical training during the time that well. Many Colleges, Tech Schools, Community Colleges furthermore Universities throughout the state of Illinois offer CNA certification training programs. The nurse aide training offered past the college is fully accredited moreover requires students to complete 150 hours of courses either online or offline by the campus itself.
Students who wish to grow into a CNA will need to complete the nursing assistant training through the school, which is an eight week course of classes. Some programs may include this class in act of part of the training; others may require students to obtain that training outside of regular classroom hoursA training program certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the requisite classroom furthermore clinical training and who pass a final examination with a grade of on least 75%. CNA classes moreover training programs are a great way to start a career in the medical field.
The college has a fully accredited nurse aide training program as well at the time that other medical certifications through its health sciences division. A part of the Columbus State College system, this school offers dozens of different education programs including certified nursing assistant training. CNA classes in California offer the training necessary to become a Certified Nursing Assistant, and join one of the fastest-growing fields in the entire healthcare industry.
The CNA training at the school is a part of the technical certifications program, which again includes other types of healthcare training as those who want to enter the medical field. To catch the most popular CNA certification training programs, look as CNA classes in Charlotte NC, Raleigh NC, moreover Greensboro NC. There are three main steps to acquiring your CNA certification NC license: completing a 75 hour training program, passing the state criminal background check, also passing the state competency exam which is given aside the North Carolina Nursing Board. Once you have successfully completed the two your CNA classes moreover training, then you will move on to complete the examination since you can be entered into the Missouri Registry during the time that an active certified nursing assistant.
The nurse aide training option on this school is called the Health Care Assistant Program (HCA). The nurse aide training program in the state of CT requires that you pass a two-part exam afterwards you have completed 100 hours of coursework furthermore clinicals. The health career pathways department oversees a nurse aide training option that will prepare students to turn into a CNA.
The college offers a certified nurse aid training program that will allow students to complete a course in eight weeks previously taking the state assessment exam. As a current list of New Jersey state approved CNA training programs you can visit: /health/ The New Jersey health facilities page has a downloadable document entitled Approved Training also Competency Evaluation Programs as Nurse Aides in Long-Term Care also Medication Aides in Assisted Living Revised September 8, 2014 which may be viewed here This list is organized past New Jersey counties for an easy way to catch CNA programs near you. In order to be in compliance with the guidelines established by DORA, accredited CNA programs in Colorado require students to complete a minimum of 75 hours of study in the classroom, in addition to 16 hours of clinical training.
Students who enroll in the college will be able to choose a certified nurse aide training program that takes one semester to complete. One can find dozens of remarkable nurse aide training programs throughout the United States however, you ought to know which of the online nursing assistant training programs is the best best option. Training programs are often offered on community colleges, nursing care facilities furthermore even some nursing schools.
When students wish to come a certified nursing assistant, they have several training options, including nurse aide level 1, nurse aide level 2, phlebotomy, moreover long term care medication aid. The training program near to Advance Healthcare Vocational Institute equips participants with the knowledge moreover skills required to sit as the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) CNA certification exam. Once you complete your Arizona CNA Training Program moreover pass the pair portions of the exam, you must undergo a criminal background check previously you can work during the time that a Certified Nursing Assistant in Arizona.
Care One Health Training Institute – Providing residents of Raleigh with access to a variety of medical training programs, this education provider is ranked relatively high within the state in terms of quality of CNA classes. OBRA '87 requires that entire Nurse Assistants/Nurse Aides completing a state-approved training program must more successfully complete a state-approved competency examination to grow into certified/licensed. With an emphasis on academics moreover hands-on skills training, our classes can help you not only prepare for your state CNA certification exam, although help you achieve your dream of working in healthcare.
Still your interests may be vast and varied, our Certified Nurse Assistant training program can help you develop skills that are applicable to a wide range of healthcare environments. At the time that a part of the Kentucky Community furthermore Technical College System, Henderson Community College offers more than 100 different career focused training programs, including academic training along with technical certifications. Candidates are qualified to come a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), subsequently receiving a criminal record clearance against the Department of Justice (DOJ), completing training requirements approved away the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), also passing the couple parts (Skills Test also Written Test) of the Competency Evaluation Exam.
State approved CNA classes in Billings MT furthermore training programs can often be begin near to the local Red Cross or at community colleges or technical schools. You will be well on your way to a rewarding entry level career in the healthcare industry if you are planning to complete training to turn into a certified nursing assistant in Washington State. Based on your budget, schedule, also other responsibilities, your options could range from taking courses situated at a community college, a trade school, or direct online nurse aide training classes if distance learning is your preference.
You can catch nursing assistant training programs placed at some community colleges also medical or technical universities. CNA programs are designed in act of educational training opportunities as CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistant) to earn their certification in the field of nursing. Certified nursing assistants are those who have completed a state approved training program furthermore who have passed the certification exam.
Nursing assistant training programs can again be establish on adult education centers, community colleges, some nursing schools also other higher learning centers. Training to turn into a CNA is available against a wide variety of sources; generally a high school degree or a GED is required to start an accredited training program, which upon successful completion, will lead to your Certified Nurses Assistant certification through your state. Moberly Area Community College offers Certified Nursing Assistant training that prepares individuals as employment in a long-term care facility and other health care settings.
Training facilities range from high schools to tech also community colleges, to health care facilities and medical centers teaching classes themselves. These providers often offer training programs for qualified applicants who want to start a career as a certified nursing assistant. There are around 200 different options as CNA classes in Michigan, including training programs and schools that offer Nurse Aide training.


On Thursday, November 30, 2017 The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District held a ribbon cutting with partners, elected officials and the public, marking the grand opening of La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. From a new parking lot at the end of Sears Ranch Road, hikers and equestrians now have free daily access to six miles of trail through forest and ranchland with panoramic coastal views.
A visitor reads the interpretive signage at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve.
Wide open ranch roads are open for exploration.
Harrington Creek Trail runs through active grazing lands.
Trails run through an active grazing operation, and visitors may encounter cattle and ranchers.
Visitors on the newly opening Harrington Creek Trail.


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MONROVIA, Liberia – Dozens of riot police have sealed the offices of a newspaper critical of the Liberian government and officers attempted to detain its publisher. Police spokesman Sam Collins says the paper's criticisms could "plunge the country into confusion" when the government is struggling to contain an Ebola outbreak.
Philibert Brown's National Chronicle has often accused President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's government of corruption and on Wednesday it called for the government to step down.
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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report
KPOM-CD
Digital Class A
Children's TV Programming Report
Current Step is General Information
Children's Television Information
Digital Core Programming
Digital Core Programming Summary
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming
Sponsored Core Programming
Liaison Contact
Report reflects information for : First Quarter of 2019
Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? No
COACHELLA COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
ROGOW@LOOP.COM
CHRISTINE MENG
5670 WILSHIRE BLVD., SUITE 1620
CMENG@LOOP.COM
LAWRENCE ROGOW
5670 WILSHIRE BLVD., #1620
Technical Representative
JOAN STEWART
WILEY REIN LLP
JSTEWART@WILEYREIN.COM
Station Type
Station Type Independent
Affiliated network
Nielsen DMA Los Angeles
Web Home Page Address
State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream 3.0
State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream 336.0
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: 6.9
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? Yes
Digital Core Programs(5)
Digital Core Program (1 of 5)
Program Title Flying house on Primary
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesdays 8am - 10am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 52
Total times aired 52
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 3 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Flying house airs in core program hours and is designed for kids under the age of 16. It teaches strong moral values via stories told during the show, in Spanish
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes
Program Title Aqua Viva .2
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled M-F at 10am
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Aqua Viva is about two kids and their character friends Dona Abeja, Fiasco, Roco, Mequetrefe and Kike via real life situations learn values and good manners thru songs, bible stories and real life examples. The social interactions among the characters shows the best way for good behavior, and the song's lyrics tells about manners, moral, and education.
Program Title Flying House .2
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat/Sun at 10am
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Flying House is an educational series designed for children ages 3-10. It has been uniquely produced to provided entertainment and education for the entire family by using intriguing characters that teach moral values with stories.
Program Title Learn Khmer .3
Origination Local
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled M-F at 4pm and Sat/Sun at 7am
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Khmer, the Cambodian Language, is taught by instructors to children and young adults in a friendly educational way to keep the language in use in the USA and among family and friends.
Program Title Aqua Viva on Primary
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled M-F 7am and 7:30am
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Two kids and their character friends Dona Abeja, Fiasco, Roco, Mequetrefe and Kike via real life situations learn values and good manners thru songs, bible stories and real life examples. The social interactions among the characters shows the best way for a good behavior, and the song's lyrics tells about manners, morals, and education.
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (0)
Sponsored Core Programming (0)
Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? Yes
Name of children's programming liaison Brian Holton
Address 5670 Wilshire Blvd Suite 1620
Telephone Number (323) 904-4096
Email Address bhoton@loop.com
Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3.
Other Matters (5)
Other Matters (1 of 5)
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesdays from 8am-10am
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Flying House is an educational series designed for children ages 3-10. It has been uniquely produced to provided entertainment and education for the entire family by using intriguing characters that teach moral values with stories, in Spanish
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday 7am-8am
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Aqua Viva is about two kids and their character friends Dona Abeja, Fiasco, Roco, Mequetrefe and Kike via real life situations learn values and good manners thru songs, bible stories and real life examples. The social interactions among the characters shows the best way for good behavior, and the song's lyrics tells about manners, moral, and education, in Spanish
The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay.
Brian G Holton
No Attachments.


You just got on to one of the best articles you can get throughout your dropshipping career. Amazingly, everything here will guide you through to find a niche and selling products that your audience wants to buy.
Guess what? You're not going to read an outdated piece.
This is an updated version of our previous blog post with the title "5 best dropshipping niches 2018." An information-packed piece that is sure to boost your dropshipping activities!
While others may want to import products to their stores without a logical approach (a general store), you need to have a defined category where you operate (niche).
Finding a niche is key!
Click on any of the product images below and get redirected to AliExpress, then import to your store with Ali2Woo plugin if you like the product.
Let's get started so you can find a niche.
Many people love pets, and most of them can't stay long without their dogs. How about you delve into this niche?
Dog Accessories is a winning niche as products under this niche are often on demand. Yes, the pet niche isn't new, but it remains relevant, and you too can benefit from it. Google trend analysis shows that people are interested in pet accessories even in 2019.
Power tools are one of the best items to sell online right now!
They are easy to find and supply to customers. They also have upwelled value. For instance, newcomers will be interested in woodworking plans. Woodworkers are passionate about their craft.
Tools also have a lot of wear and tear and need to be replaced regularly. If you can attract a loyal following, you will have many repeat customers who can't stop buying from you.
Technology evolves, and products in this niche get outdated easily. So, you need to update your store often.
A certain level of knowledge about these products is required as they are specific to areas of applications. Your customers are bound to ask more questions.
3D Printing equipment, drones, mobile devices, and all their accessories and parts are great tech products that have high demand.
Industry researches show that every person living in a developed country will have to come in contact with 3D products and the global 3D printing market will hit $32,78 billion in 2023.
Likewise, drones which find use in many areas of life are high on demand. Drone market analytics, in 2016, was valued at $1.17 billion, and speculations are that it will hit $5.41 billion come 2022.
The global population seems to be using mobile devices more than traditional computers. In fact, from Google queries, it shows that people make use of mobile devices more than desktops.
Setting up a dropshipping store and filling it with products related to these niches will most probably give you an edge. Here are some products under the "tech supplies" niche.
Speculations have it that the quest for energy will increase by 50% in 2030.
The increase in energy production and demand causes many developed countries to seek clean energy sources.
Global investments in renewable energy were expected to reach $228.3 billion in 2018. Reducing the global energy crisis is not reserved for governments and scientists alone. The masses can be a part of this process, and many people are willing to get started. Take a look at some of the energy-saving items you can import and sell without hassle.
Wireless gadgets are some products people buy easily. The world is evolving technologically, and many people would prefer to go wireless without compromising the benefits they get with their gadgets.
Wireless Audio Market Global Forecast states that the wireless audio market will hit $31.80 billion by the year, 2023 with a yearly growth of 10.06 starting from 2017 through to 2023.
In the same vein, Business Insider speculates that the headphone market will experience a 45% increase throughout the next 5 years.
What's the catch? Wireless gadgets are the new thing, and their demands keep increasing. When you're looking to find a niche, you may want to start with Wireless Devices and sell different products under this niche. Now, look at some products you could sell.
While you see many people walk around every day, some of them seek solutions to their posture problems. If you can offer them correction items that cater to their posture issues, they wouldn't waste time to grab it.
In fact, every second person has posture related issues. Having a good posture doesn't just boost confidence but encourages better health. Are you on a search to find a niche? Try out this niche and sell products related to it. With proper marketing, you should sell just like you desire. Here are some products related to posture correction.
Musical instruments were some of the best products to dropship in 2017, 2018, and are still a top choice for 2018.
Few product categories have a more passionate fan base. Drums sets and guitars are particular good drop shipping business ideas. Many musicians will buy multiple instruments. You can also market to students. Each year, new people take up instruments. They also have upwelled value, as you can also sell music lessons.
Gun safety is a hot topic right now, and they are not going to change any time soon.
This is a trend you will see continue for several years. Every day, you hear about another accidental shooting and misuse of guns. Many gun owners want a safer place to keep their guns; they want a box they can count on to secure their guns.
Want to find a niche? Gun Safes are good products to sell. Now, look at the products below.
There are some items we can hardly do without every day. In fact, dropshippers who go for lifestyle products are bound to make good sales if they put in effort into marketing.
Lifestyle elements don't just spice up boring day but can define one's personality. Whether your buyers want to buy items in line with their hobbies, passion or interest, your lifestyle niche got them covered.
Women's clothing niche remains evergreen. Whether you're looking to delve into selling intimate items, accessories or just bottom-related items, women's clothing niche is sure to give you a good experience.
This niche incorporates various products that range from scarf clips to headbands, and gloves among others.
No woman would cheerfully step out without making use of one or more accessories. This gives you a hint on what your audience looks like.
Women are often ready to buy if only you sell. What's the catch? If you want to find a niche, you may want to consider starting with women's accessories and clothing.
One common thing with products in this niche is that virtually all the products are cheap.
Even though you might not earn so much from each sale, you can get huge amounts selling many of these products. As a dropshipper, you can enjoy a 100% markup.
With a wide range of bracelets and bangles that are sure to entice people from various parts of the world, it's clear that when you find a niche like this, you can hit it big doing dropshipping.
Neon clothing and related accessories are already a big thing in 2019. New York Fashion Week has got everyone talking about and getting addicted to neon and other catchy colors.
These colors are not just good when seen in workout wears and casual wears, having such colors in classy outfits crowns it all. What's the catch? Find these colors in more sophisticated wears and import to your store. Look at the products below.
Velvet elements look good on anyone, and they are not ideal for interior designs.
The good old times are here again!
New York Fashion Week appeared to have reintroduced oversized dresses and shirts, and everyone seems to want to have one.
Many renowned and not-so-popular designers now have oversized clothing in their collections for cozy outdoor enthusiasts.
Big pockets, padded shoulders, and baggy silhouettes characterize oversized clothes, and these can be traced back to the '80s. If you're yet to find a niche, you can import some of these clothes on your store to get started.
Here's a quick reminder; it's better to opt for clothes that flaunt lose clothes so it can fit your customers as they don't get to test what they want to buy before payment.
Travel niche is an ever-relevant one as people never cease to travel.
Build a brand around this niche and sell minimalist travel items. Lately, people want to travel with little or no luggage.
If you can cater to their needs for traveling light, then you can make a good fortune. With time, you may want to partner with travel brands and promote their affiliate offers. In the meantime, find some products in the minimalist travel luggage niche and sell. Here are some product ideas.
Everyone lives in a home, whether as a tenant or as a homeowner. Whatever be the case, the need to furnish homes often arise; from updating existing furnishes to renovation.
Want to find a niche that can increase your revenue? Tiny home furnishing items are quite on demand, and it's not late to cash out on these items.
Check out for the numerous products in the décor niche, import them and market expertly. Here are some product ideas you may want to try out under this category.
Standing out as one of the best niches in dropshiping, beauty and health niche has so many product options and a ready-to-buy audience.
Beauty and Health ranked 9th position in 2016, and moved up to the 2nd position in 2018, then dropped a bit to the 3rd spot in 2018. Speculations have it that it will perform even better in 2019.
Unlike some other niches with products that have declining Google trends, organic products have their demands growing exponentially.
People now love natural things, and many people don't think twice before getting on organic products. Ranging from bamboo toothbrush to essential oils, and many others, many mini products are winning in this niche, and have higher demands.
Pools are another fantastic niche business idea. The climate keeps getting hotter and hotter, so pools aren't just for summer anymore.
You can also sell pool covers and pool maintenance equipment, which are expensive in their own right. Plus, many people want pools but don't have the option of putting in in-ground pools.
One of the dropshipping niches that have remained relevant over a long period is the hair care niche.
No one would cheerfully want to have their hair unkempt, and the need for hair care products sets in. If you're going to expand your category or start up a new dropshipping store, hair care accessories is a niche you might consider.
From Google trends, hair care products have maintained a steady trend since 2017, and this shows that it's not going down the trend soon.
It's estimated that the hat and cap industry has a worth of $3 billion – this gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to expand their dropshipping business.
Do well to note that dropshippers who operate in the hat niche need to keep an eye on seasons. Demands for toques spike during winter, and spring or summer hats sell best during other seasons.
Once you experience success selling hats, you can go for complementary products and other fashion accessories.
Look at these product ideas.
Do you have an existing store and want to expand your categories? Or are you still building your store with Ali2Woo? You need to find a niche! Don't just choose a niche because you have a passion for it. Go for what sells. You can share your comments and ideas below in the comment section.


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Review finds successes, failures in Liberals' feminist aid approach in Afghanistan
OTTAWA — An internal review of the nearly $1 billion in foreign aid that Canada quietly spent in Afghanistan after the Canadian military pulled out has found some successes but also many failures — especially when it comes to helping women and girls.
The Global Affairs Canada review covers the period between 2014 and 2020, during which Afghanistan remained a top destination for Canadian aid dollars even after the last Canadian troops had left and public attention drifted elsewhere.
Published on the department's website late last month, the reviewers' final report comes amid another round of peace talks between the Afghan government and Taliban to end decades of nearly continuous fighting in the country.
It also follows a Canadian commitment in November to contribute another $270 million in aid over the next three years to Afghanistan, adding to the heavy investment that Canada has already made in the country since 2001.
The reviewers found that the $966 million in Canadian foreign aid spent since 2014 was almost entirely focused on empowering and supporting Afghan women and girls, particularly after the Liberals launched their feminist-aid policy in 2017.
Those efforts led to some tangible progress, including the adoption of gender equality in some Afghan institutions, a decrease in violence against women in some communities, more educational opportunities for girls and better health-care services for both.
"Projects in the womens' and girls' rights and empowerment sector resulted in female beneficiaries becoming more active, confident and self-sufficient," adds the reviewers' report.
Yet the review, which included analyzing internal Global Affairs documents and interviews with Canadian, Afghan and international government staff and NGOs as well as average Afghans affected by the projects, found many problems as well.
Chief among them was a failure to ensure Canada's attempts to increase gender equality included "a deeper understanding of Afghanistan's local cultural context and Islamic tradition." It also failed to include men and boys in its programs.
"The definition of gender roles was so central to Afghan society and culture during the period that any planned changes required not only consultation with male household members, but also with the larger community," the report said.
Those shortcomings threatened to leave the perception of gender equality being imposed on Afghans, the report said, adding: "If not carefully managed, there was the risk that gender-equality efforts promoted by Western donors could lead to backlashes and harm."
The reviewers cited several examples, such as women who used shelters to escape domestic violence being shunned by their families and women in the Afghan army facing direct threats, as among the unintended consequences of current efforts.
Memorial University foreign aid expert Liam Swiss, who has written extensively on the Liberals' feminist approach to foreign aid, said the report's findings reflected many of the concerns and criticisms that were voiced when the policy was first launched.
That includes a one-size-fits-all strategy that didn't take into account the local conditions and culture in the countries where Canadian aid is being channelled — of which Afghanistan is one of the most difficult.
"That's the problem when you kind of stake out a really broad set of priorities on your aid," Swiss said. "If you're trying to make them apply to all and to everywhere, you're going run into a lot of issues of local appropriateness, local receptivity."
The reviewers also suggested that Canada was guilty of the same sins as many of its western counterparts in Afghanistan, namely focusing its aid dollars on areas that it was more interested in than what was really needed in the country.
That was reflected in the lack of consultations with local communities and a limited consideration for the specific needs of the many different ethnic and religious communities in Afghanistan, which undermined their effectiveness and sustainability.
In fact, the reviewers found Canada did not actually have a strategy for its engagement in Afghanistan. Global Affairs also failed to adapt to the changing needs and environment as the Afghan government lost territory to the Taliban between 2017 and 2020.
The report instead paints a picture of Canadian diplomats and aid workers keeping their eyes firmly glued on their own priorities even as the Taliban was wresting more and more of the country away from Kabul.
To that end, the reviewers said nearly all of those interviewed as part of their study believed the progress made by Canadian aid efforts over the years will be threatened or completely undone if security in the country deteriorates further.
That possibility continues to loom over Afghanistan's future amid the peace talks and as the world waits to see whether incoming U.S. president Joe Biden will continue the Trump administration's work to withdraw American forces from the country.
Global Affairs spokeswoman Patricia Skinner said while the report shows progress has been made in Afghanistan, the department will address the reviewers' six recommendations — including changing how it promotes gender equality — over the next two years.
Nipa Banerjee, who previously led Canadian aid efforts in Afghanistan before joining the University of Ottawa, said she hopes the review will lead to changes – including a more expansive approach.
"With all the insecurity and everything, shouting about women's rights only, it's not going to be very helpful," Banerjee said.
"And Afghans themselves think that. They're saying it is important, but without security and without political order, nothing will succeed. Women's programs will not go anywhere. So there has to be compromises."
Lee Berthiaume, The Canadian Press
Zachary Bolduc apprend de la COVID-19
BÉCANCOUR. Toujours généreux de son temps et reconnaissant pour l'intérêt qu'on lui porte, Zachary Bolduc a accepté de répondre aux questions du Courrier Sud au cœur de cette saison hors de l'ordinaire marquée par la COVID-19. Une année 2021 pour le porte-couleur de l'Océanic de Rimouski qui est également celle de son admissibilité au repêchage de la Ligue nationale de hockey (LNH). «En raison de blessures, j'ai disputé 7 matchs des 16 de mon équipe. C'est derrière moi. J'ai continué de m'entrainer en salle. J'ai mis les bouchées doubles et je ne crois pas que cela va compromettre mon développement», exprime le Bécancourois qui tire de grandes leçons de la COVID-19. Une pandémie qui affecte grandement les activités de la Ligue de hockey junior majeur du Québec (LHJMQ). «C'est certain que c'est fâchant de ne pas avoir une saison normale et de disputer moins de parties. On s'adapte. Notre entraineur Serge Beausoleil nous fait disputer des mini-matchs. C'est une épreuve qui va quand même m'être utile pour le futur. Ça me permet d'avoir le focus à la bonne place et de mettre l'accent sur ce que je contrôle», indique sagement l'attaquant qui a remporté le titre de recrue de l'année de la LHJMQ l'an dernier. Bien que d'une nature calme, il demeure que Zachary Bolduc ressent une certaine excitation à penser que 2021 est son année d'admissibilité pour le repêchage de la grande ligue. «Mais je ne suis pas trop distrait par ça. Quand j'ai commencé à jouer au hockey, c'était pour avoir du plaisir et c'est ce que je continue de faire tout en voulant m'améliorer», souligne un Zachary Bolduc qui a déjà été interviewé, virtuellement, par une dizaine d'équipes de la Ligue nationale de hockey. «Ça ressemble à une entrevue pour un emploi. Il y a des mises en situation. Les organisations veulent apprendre sur moi: comment je suis comme personne et comme joueur. Certaines équipes m'ont également fait passer des tests psychométriques», explique-t-il. Évidemment, en discutant avec Zachary Bolduc, on n'allait pas se priver de connaître son point de vue sur Alexis Lafrenière. Premier choix à l'encan amateur de 2020, l'ancien Océanic a amorcé sa carrière professionnelle la semaine dernière. «J'aime regarder le hockey, je n'ai pas manqué un match du Canada lors du championnat mondial junior de hockey. J'avais aussi hâte que la LNH recommence pour voir Alexis jouer avec les Rangers de New York. C'est un excellent joueur. Son talent et sa façon de travailler vont paraître. Je ne suis vraiment pas inquiet pour lui», conclut celui qui pourrait bien le retrouver dans le circuit Bettman sous peu. Mais d'ici là, il devra poursuivre son cheminement dans la LHJMQ. D'ailleurs, au moment d'écrire ces lignes, des rumeurs d'échange le concernant étaient dans l'air, l'envoyant chez les Rempart de Québec ou chez les Olympiques de Gatineau. À suivre… Stéphane Lévesque, Initiative de journalisme local, L'Hebdo Journal
Council offers more flexibility for permanent patio seekers
Chatham-Kent restaurant owners may find it easier to construct permanent patios after council adopted changes that allow owners to use up more parking space. Live music will also be allowed. A formal public notice, in accordance with the Planning Act, was sent out last month. No deputations were submitted by residents at Monday night's council meeting, and the proposed amendments passed unanimously without discussion. "Some business owners have noted that they may like to invest in constructing a permanent patio in future on their own property, but they are constrained in doing so because of current regulations in the Zoning By-law. Specifically, in several cases the only option to construct a permanent patio would be to use some existing parking spaces," a report to council read. The original bylaw was initially implemented to aid restaurant and bar owners who were incurring significant financial losses due to the COVID-19 indoor dining restrictions. At the time municipal staff helped the business owners establish temporary patios on private property and on the municipal right-of-way. Under the new bylaw, 15 per cent of the existing or required parking spaces may be used to construct an outdoor patio. Owners must maintain accessible parking spaces. The use of musical instruments and mechanical or electrical music equipment is now permitted so long as it is in accordance with the municipality's noise bylaw. Previously this was not allowed. Dancing, theatrical performances, audiovisual presentations, music concerts, and shows still remain prohibited. "The hospitality sector at-large is negatively affected by continued COVID-19 related public health measures," the report stated. "To support the efforts of these businesses through the pandemic and beyond, the municipality can use land-use planning tools such as zoning bylaw amendments to support and revitalize these important businesses throughout Chatham-Kent." Jenna Cocullo, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Chatham Voice
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's military kicked off a ground forces drill on Tuesday along the coast of the Gulf of Oman, state TV reported, the latest in a series of snap exercises that the country is holding amid escalating tensions over its nuclear program and Washington's pressure campaign against Tehran. According to the report, commando units and airborne infantry were participating in the annual exercise, along with fighter jets, helicopters and military transport aircraft. Iran's National Army chief Abdolrahim Mousavi was overseeing the drill. Iran has recently stepped up military drills as part of an effort to pressure President-elect Joe Biden over the nuclear deal that President Donald Trump pulled out of. Biden has said the U.S. could rejoin the multinational accord meant to contain Iran's nuclear program. Later on Tuesday, state TV aired footage of paratroopers, armoured vehicles and a multiple launch rocket system fired during the drill. "The general goal of this drill is to assess the offensive and penetrative power of the ground forces against the enemy from air, ground and sea," said Kiomars Heidari, chief of ground forces. On Saturday, Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard conducted a drill, launching anti-warship ballistic missiles at a simulated target at a distance of some 1,800 kilometres (1,120 miles) in the Indian Ocean, a day after the Guard's aerospace division launched surface-to-surface ballistic missiles and drones against "hypothetical enemy bases" in the country's vast central desert. Last Thursday, Iran's navy fired cruise missiles as part of a naval drill in the Gulf of Oman, under surveillance of what appeared to be a U.S. nuclear submarine. Earlier last week, the Guard's affiliated forces carried out a limited manoeuvr in the Persian Gulf after a massive, drones-only drill across half of the country earlier in January. Tensions between Washington and Tehran have increased amid a series of incidents stemming from Trump's unilateral withdrawal from Iran's nuclear deal with world powers. In the final days of the Trump administration, Tehran seized a South Korean oil tanker and begun enriching uranium closer to weapons-grade levels, while the U.S. sent B-52 bombers, the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier and a nuclear submarine into the region. Trump in 2018 unilaterally withdrew the U.S. from Iran's nuclear deal, in which Tehran had agreed to limit its uranium enrichment in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. Trump cited Iran's ballistic missile program among other issues in withdrawing from the accord. When the U.S. then stepped up economic sanctions, Iran gradually abandoned the limits that the deal had imposed on its nuclear development. Nasser Karimi, The Associated Press
Chief Tony Alexis criticizes Alberta's vaccine roll out
(ANNews) – Alexis Nakota Sioux Chief Tony Alexis is criticizing the vaccine roll out in Alberta. In November 2020, The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) released preliminary guidance on the key populations for early COVID-19 vaccinations, "for the efficient, effective, and equitable allocation of COVID-19 vaccine(s)." The NACI guidance came because of the limited supply of the vaccines which necessitates that there be "prioritization of immunization in some populations earlier than others." The key populations in Stage 1 of the national vaccine rollout, which were identified by the NACI, are as follows: Residents and staff of congregate living settings that provide care for seniors. Adults 70 years of age and older, beginning with adults 80 years of age and older, then decreasing the age limit by 5-year increments to age 70 years as supply becomes available. Health care workers (including all those who work in health care settings and personal support workers whose work involves direct contact with patients). And adults in Indigenous communities where infection can have disproportionate consequences. On January 19, Chief of Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation Tony Alexis, condemned the Alberta Government for its handling and distribution of its COVID vaccines. "Provinces across Canada are following the NACI guidance and vaccinating Indigenous communities early, with other populations like the elderly identified as vulnerable," said Chief Alexis. "Meanwhile in Alberta under Minister [of Health] Shandro's watch, First Nation communities are seeing case numbers rapidly rise, while the rest of the Alberta COVID numbers decline." Alarmingly, First Nations in Alberta have experienced the most on-reserve COVID cases in the entire country. At the time of writing, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) lists Alberta as having 4,086 confirmed cases within First Nations. A few days ago, it was also reported that Maskwacis has had a total of 1,573 cases – nearly 10 percent of its entire population. Chief Tony Alexis continued by saying, "after weeks of discussions and 'consultation' with Chiefs across Alberta – the government of Alberta deceived us and made special arrangements to distribute vaccines early to only one First Nation community. There was no direct communication for this action beforehand." "This behaviour belittles First Nations people and is a tactic that has been historically used by the government to divide Indigenous people in an attempt to pit us against one another." "Please know, my outrage is not directed to the community receiving the vaccine early, it is directed to Minister Shandro and the UCP government," Chief Alexis emphasized. "I am tired of being consulted and urged to work together when it truly does not matter. The UCP government continues to leave us in the dark on issues that directly and disproportionately affect Indigenous people." The Chief ended his statement by urging Minister Shandro that 10,000 doses would not be enough and that they need to comply with the NACI's guidance. Then just yesterday, Jason Kenney announced that the provincial government's plan to vaccinate First Nations and Métis individuals aged 65 and older, which was expected to begin in February, has been put on hold until further notice. "We have quite simply run out of supply," Kenney said at a press conference. Jacob Cardinal is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for Alberta Native News. Jacob Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News
Review: Lisa Gardner marks a sharply-written return
"Before She Disappeared," by Lisa Gardner (Dutton) Frankie Elkin is a nomad. Owning only what she can carry, she wanders from town to town hunting for missing people whom the police have been unable to find. She is neither a police officer nor a private detective. She has no training for this work and asks nothing in return for it. But in the ten years or so since it became her obsession, she has become good at it. So far, she has found 10 missing people. Sadly, none of them were found alive. As Lisa Gardner's "Before She Disappeared" opens, Frankie is hoping to break that string of bad luck in the largely Haitian neighbourhood of Mattapan in Boston. There,16-year-old Angelique Lovelie Badeau has been missing for 11 months, never making it home after school one day. Frankie, who can't afford to eat unless she works, talks her way into a bartending job in the neighbourhood and introduces herself to the missing girl's family and the Boston detective working the case. None of them are pleased to see her, but Frankie's unflinching honesty and her ability to ask questions that open new avenues of investigation gradually win them over. Sometimes working alone and sometimes with the detective, she gradually uncovers a tangle of fake I.D. forgers, street-level drug dealers, counterfeit cash passers and human traffickers who may or may not have something to do with the girl's disappearance. Still worse, mid-way into the investigation the missing girl's best friend also goes missing. This book, the bestselling author's first stand-alone novel in 20-years, is a sharply-written, tension-filled yarn full of twists readers are unlikely to see coming. The most compelling element, however, is the character of Frankie, a recovering alcoholic whose obsession with the missing is a penance of sorts for the burden of guilt and grief she carries over a past trauma that took the life of a man she loves. ___ Bruce DeSilva, winner of the Mystery Writers of America's Edgar Award, is the author of the Mulligan crime novels including "The Dread Line." Bruce Desilva, The Associated Press
Relegation-threatened Torino hires Nicola as coach
TURIN, Italy — Torino hired former player Davide Nicola as coach on Tuesday to replace the fired Marco Giampaolo. Giampaolo was let go on Monday after a poor start to the season left Torino 18th in the league standings, a point from safety. Nicola is known as a coach who can rescue teams from desperate situations, notably at Crotone in 2016-17 when the team secured 20 points from its last nine matches to secure another season in Serie A. Before the start of that season, the club's first in the top flight, Nicola had vowed to ride 1,300 kilometres (800 miles) from Crotone to Turin on a bicycle if the team avoided relegation. He duly obliged, arriving some nine days after he set off. The 47-year-old Nicola also helped Genoa avoid relegation last season. Nicola, a former defender, spent the 2005-06 season at Torino as a player, scoring the goal that earned it promotion to Serie A in extra time of the playoff final. ___ More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports The Associated Press
What you need to know about COVID-19 in B.C. for Jan. 19
THE LATEST: As of Tuesday afternoon, there were 465 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 more deaths. There are currently 4,331 active cases of the coronavirus in B.C. 329 people are in hospital, with 70 in the ICU. 92,369 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in B.C. There are no new health-care facility outbreaks. B.C. health officials confirmed 465 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday and said 12 more people had died of the disease. In a written statement, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix put the number of hospitalized patients at 329 people, 70 of whom are in intensive care. A total of 1,090 people in B.C. have lost their lives due to COVID-19 since the pandemic began. B.C. recorded no new outbreaks in health-care facilities. The outbreak at The Emerald at Elim Village, a long-term care facility in Surrey, has been declared over. For the first time since a second round of restrictions was implemented in November, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry offered a glimmer of hope that B.C.'s COVID-19 case count could be tipping in the right direction. Henry said in a Monday afternoon news conference that outbreaks are slowing in B.C. and the province is at a "tipping point" she feels positive about. "Clearly the things we are doing in our community are working," Henry said Monday, while acknowledging that outbreaks continue in essential workplaces and long-term care homes. She said that if B.C.'s case count continues to trend downwards, there is a possibility some restrictions could be lifted by the Family Day weekend in mid-February. B.C.'s current health restrictions are in effect until at least Feb. 5 at midnight. The current orders include a ban on gatherings with people outside of one's immediate household. But Henry said that while B.C.'s numbers continue to decrease, the risk of transmission remains high in all areas of the province, and that outbreaks in Interior Health and Northern Health are of concern. B.C. 'prepared' for vaccine delays Henry said the province will soon finish vaccinating all residents of long-term care homes in the Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health regions, and is on track to complete vaccinations in all long-term care homes by end of next week depending on when doses arrive. She said visits to long-term care homes could possibly resume by late March, or once two incubation periods have passed since a long-term care home outbreak has ended. The federal government on Friday announced Pfizer is temporarily reducing shipments of its vaccine in order to expand manufacturing capacity at a facility in Belgium. The move means there will be fewer shipments of the Pfizer-BioNTech coming to Canada until at least March. Henry said on Monday that the delay is a "setback" and will temporarily slow the province's delivery of the vaccine to at-risk people. But she said the province is working to ensure the highest number of people are immunized. Henry added that the province will be providing more first doses of the vaccine in March than originally planned, with second doses being pushed to later in March when supply increases. READ MORE: What's happening elsewhere in Canada As of 9 p.m. PT on Monday, Canada had reported 712,816 cases of COVID-19, and 18,120 total deaths. A total of 73,919 cases are considered active. What are the symptoms of COVID-19? Common symptoms include: Fever. Cough. Tiredness. Shortness of breath. Loss of taste or smell. Headache. But more serious symptoms can develop, including difficulty breathing and pneumonia. What should I do if I feel sick? Use the B.C. Centre for Disease Control's COVID-19 self-assessment tool. Testing is recommended for anyone with symptoms of cold or flu, even if they're mild. People with severe difficulty breathing, severe chest pain, difficulty waking up or other extreme symptoms should call 911. What can I do to protect myself? Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly. Keep them clean. Keep your distance from people who are sick. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Wear a mask in indoor public spaces. More detailed information on the outbreak is available on the federal government's website.
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Newsroom Ready: Trudeau says he will call Biden to save Keystone XL pipeline
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is trying to persuade U.S. president-elect Joe Biden not to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline after he is sworn in as president on Wednesday. Trudeau says he has made the case to Biden in the past about the pipeline's importance and will do so again in the coming days.
Workforce increase reinforces Alaska virus contact tracing
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska's coronavirus contact tracing effort is rebounding after several months of hiring and several weeks of decreased daily cases, officials said. State officials said great improvements have been made since November, when the contact tracing corps was overwhelmed and people testing positive were asked to reach out on their own to those they may have infected, Anchorage Daily News reported Monday. Tim Struna, chief of Public Health Nursing for the Alaska Division of Public Health, said contact tracers can now investigate reports within a day after receiving notice of new virus infections. "It's a profound change," Struna said. Contact tracers call people infected with COVID-19 to learn who was close to them and then call those contacts. Public health experts have said the process is a crucial part of controlling the spread of the virus before vaccines become widely available. During the state's infection surge in the fall, a week or more could pass before people with positive results heard from a contact tracer, if at all, officials said. "In my mind it sort of shifted towards damage control," Anchorage public health nurse and contact tracer Jordan Loewe said. The reinvigorated workforce includes a variety of organizations and groups. Nearly half of new contact tracers were placed through a partnership with the University of Alaska Anchorage, Struna said. The university's group grew from 60 people in September to 250 this week, project manager Annie Thomas said. The group working remotely includes former doctors, retirees, nurses, first responders, teachers, librarians and workers affected by closures in other sectors, she said. "It's a fun, kind of ragtag group that really almost makes up the face of Alaska," Thomas said. Sarah Hargrave, Alaska's Southeast regional public health nurse manager, said the remaining contact tracers include contracted workers, National Guard members, school nurses and state and municipal health department employees. There are now about 500 contact tracers, Hargrave said. That makes a difference because contact tracing helps break a "chain of infection," while delays in reaching out to a potentially contagious person is a major impediment to stemming additional virus spread, Hargrave said. For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some — especially older adults and people with existing health problems — it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, and death. The Associated Press
The Spanish soccer federation suspended Lionel Messi for two matches on Tuesday after he hit an opponent in an incident away from the ball in the Spanish Super Cup final. The Barcelona forward was facing a suspension of up to 12 matches for swinging his arm at an Athletic Bilbao player at the end of the team's 3-2 loss on Sunday. The federation's competition committee did not deem the incident to be severe and applied a less severe penalty against the player. After passing the ball out to the left flank, Messi swung his right arm at the head of Athletic forward Asier Villalibre as they ran toward the box. Villalibre immediately fell to the ground and after a video review, Messi was given his first red card in 753 appearances for Barcelona. Referee Gil Manzano said in his match report that Messi hit his opponent with "excessive force" while the ball was not near him. Messi will miss Barcelona's match against third-division club Cornellà in the Copa del Rey and against Elche in the Spanish league. ___ More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports The Associated Press
OPINION | Kenney faces headache and humiliation as Biden prepares to kill Keystone XL
This column is an opinion from Graham Thomson, an award-winning journalist who has covered Alberta politics for more than 30 years. When word leaked this week that Joe Biden would pull the plug on the Keystone XL pipeline project the first day he's sworn in as president, the only person who seemed shocked was Premier Jason Kenney. "We hope president-elect Biden will show respect for Canada and will sit down and at the very least talk to us," said Kenney during an online news conference where he lectured, hectored, and pleaded with the Biden administration. Politically speaking, Kenney was at times on his knees begging, on his toes dancing, shaking his fist, shaking his head, and bending over backwards to justify sinking $1.5 billion into the troubled project in 2020 and promising another $6 billion in loan guarantees in 2021. It was like watching a tap dancer trying to juggle as he set his hair on fire. Kenney, of course, should have seen this coming since March last year when he announced the "wise investment." It was no investment but a gamble on a troubled project. He called it a "bold move." That should have been the first red flag. Whenever politicians describe something they're doing as "bold" they mean controversial or contentious or risky. Kenney, it turns out, meant all three. Another red flag was Kenney acknowledging the project "never would have moved forward" without $7.5 billion in support from the Alberta public. When government's jump in where private corporations fear to tread, plan for a rough landing. And, of course, there was this red flag big enough to cover the pipeline's proposed 2,000-kilometre route from Alberta to Nebraska: "I've been against Keystone from the beginning. It is tar sands that we don't need, that in fact is a very, very high pollutant." That was Biden on the campaign trail promising to take action against climate change. Hot button issue Just as Keystone has become a symbol of economic salvation for Alberta, it has also become a symbol of all the evils of global warming. Both are simplistic tropes. Building Keystone won't solve Alberta's systemic economic problems. Killing it won't end global warming. But, boy, it's been a lightning rod for more than a decade. Keystone was twice rejected under the presidency of Barack Obama and even though it received approval under Donald Trump, Biden promised to scrap the project should he become president. He'll be sworn in on Wednesday. Kenney says cancelling the Keystone expansion project "would be, in our view, an economic and strategic error that would set back Canada-U.S. relations with the United States' most important trading partner and strategic ally: Canada." WATCH | Kenney's message for Joe Biden Kenney is falling into the same political conceit that has beguiled Alberta premiers for decades: the belief that they or Alberta or even Canada really matters on the U.S. stage when partisan politics is involved. Yes, we are major trading partners but, to paraphrase Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's father, we are a mouse sleeping next to an elephant. And the elephant isn't taking our calls. Almost 20 year ago Ralph Klein travelled to Washington in a futile attempt to open up the closed U.S. border to Alberta beef during the mad cow scare. Others including Alison Redford and Jim Prentice tried to educate U.S. politicians and business leaders about the oil sands and its strategic importance in North America, as if highly placed Americans had never heard of Alberta. They have, but they'll only act in Alberta's interests if it's in their interests. Kenney seems to be under the assumption that if he can just get Biden, or someone close to him, on the phone, he could convince the new president to overturn an election promise to shut down Keystone. But Biden made an election promise — just like Kenney did in 2019 to scrap Alberta's carbon tax. Perhaps Biden should simply send Kenney a four-word email the premier would understand: "promise made, promise kept." Kenney asked Biden to "show respect for Canada" and sit down to talk. But where was Kenney's respect last November when he suggested Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was "brain-dead" because her state waged a legal fight last summer against Enbridge's Line 5? Whitmer isn't just any U.S. governor. She was a national co-chair of Biden's presidential campaign. Five days after Kenney's slur, Whitmer took legal action to shut down the pipeline completely this year. Maybe American politicians do listen to Kenney, after all. For Kenney, the impending death of the Keystone project isn't just an end to thousands of construction jobs or another hit to Alberta's beleaguered economy, it's a political humiliation and a harbinger of things to come as the world moves away from fossil fuel. Kenney campaigned in the 2019 Alberta election on a promise of jobs, economy and pipelines. Thanks in large part to the pandemic, Alberta now has some of the highest jobless rates in the country, the depressed price of oil has undercut the economy, and, what must be the most galling of all for a staunch conservative like Kenney, the only pipeline to tidewater under construction is the Liberal-government-owned Alberta-to-West-Coast Trans Mountain pipeline project. There are two questions looming: can Canada convince Biden at the last minute to change his mind on Keystone? If not, how long before Kenney hits his default button and lays the blame at Trudeau's feet?


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After Alabama brought Mississippi State back to reality last week, major college football's 13th week was the most boring of the season. Only unranked Arkansas' 30-0 shutout victory over #8 Ole Miss stuck out.
The rest was business as usual, with 9 ranked teams posting unimpressive, marginal victories, and 9 more ranked teams looking much better.
#3 Florida State needed a field goal in the last 3 seconds of the 4th quarter to nip a 6-5 Boston College team, 20-17 – The unbeaten Seminoles (now 11-0) hardly look like a potential national championship team.
#24 Louisville (8-3) hung on to beat unranked Notre Dame (now 7-4) by 3, 31-28; #16 Wisconsin (9-2) needed everything it had to best Iowa (7-4) by 2, 26-24; and #12 Kansas State (8-2) could only win by 6 over unranked, 6-5 West Virginia, 26-20.
#23 Nebraska (8-3) led 21-7 at the half, but #25 Minnesota (8-3) won the second half 21-3, and the game, 28-24. #20 Missouri (8-2) did a tad better, holding off 6-5 Tennessee by 8, 29-21. Even #6 Ohio State (10-1) at home could only beat 3-8 Indiana by 15, 42-27, and needed 21 points in the last quarter to do it.
And then 3 ranked teams racked up some points, but did it against weak AA teams this late in the season. #10 Georgia (9-2) beat unranked, AA Charleston Southern by 46, 55-9; #1 Alabama (10-1) beat up unranked, AA Western Carolina by 34, 48-14; and #14 Auburn could only down unranked, AA Samford by 24, 31-7. Georgia, Alabama and Auburn all deserve demerits this week for taking the easy way out.
The 9 winners with merit included #9 UCLA (9-2) at home winning its 3rd straight against #19 Southern California (7-4), 38-20. It was not that close as UCLA led 38-14 after 3 quarters.
#4 Mississippi State (10-1) bounced back from its loss to Alabama last week by shutting out 3-8 Vanderbilt, 51-0 – The Commodores (now 0-7 in league play) have been a doormat in the SEC for too long. They either need a new ship or a new captain; they would be more competitive in the American Athletic Conference.
#11 Michigan State (9-2) rolled over unranked Rutgers, 45-3; #15 Arizona (9-2) on-the-road beat #17 Utah (7-4) by 32, 42-10 – so much for the Ute uprising; #22 Clemson (8-3) shutout unranked, 1-10 Georgia State, 28-zip; #13 Arizona State (9-2) trashed a game, 3-8 Washington State, 52-31; and wanna-be-noticed #7 Baylor (9-1) thumped unranked, 5-6 Oklahoma State, 49-28.
The final two big winners got noticed for special reasons.
#21 Oklahoma made short work of 3-8 Kansas, 44-7, as true freshman Samaje Perine, a 5-foot-11, 243-pounder, ran his way into Oklahoma Sooner history by rushing for 427 yards on 34 carries (12+ yards per carry) and scoring no less than 5 touchdowns.
Perine broke the major college football rushing record set only 7 days earlier by Wisconsin's Melvin "Flash" Gordon with 408 yards on 25 carries (16+ yards per carry).
Perine scored on his first carry with a 49-yarder, and then added touchdowns on runs of 33, 34, 66 and 27 yards, all of which may have proved his prowess as a runner or spotlighted the lousy, stinking sieve called the Kansas Jayhawk defense.
Perine had a career day that he will not likely repeat again. One thing is for sure: Perine will not be racking up 427 yards on the ground against Alabama, Wisconsin, Penn State or Louisville.
#2 Oregon (10-1) continued to dominate with a 44-10 whipping of 2-9 Colorado. Oregon has become an item, being ranked #2 in the 4-team national playoff standings. After losing 31-24 to Arizona in its 5th game, the Ducks have reeled off 6 straight wins by averaging 47+ points and giving up 24, a 23-point winning margin that feels more dominate than either #1 Alabama, #3 Florida State or #4 Mississippi State.
Know this: If the current #5 playoff team, TCU, #6 Ohio State or #7 Baylor should lose another game, and UCLA should win out (beating Oregon for the Pac-12 title), you will see UCLA among the final 4 teams competing for the national title.
If last week's competition was lame, wait until this week when in-state rivals abound as #11 Arizona hosts #13 Arizona State, #8 UCLA hosts Stanford, #9 Georgia hosts #16 Georgia Tech, #3 Florida State hosts Florida, #19 Ole Miss hosts #4 Mississippi State, Texas Tech hosts #7 Baylor, #12 Kansas State hosts Kansas, Oregon State hosts #2 Oregon, and, believe it, #1 Alabama hosts #15 Auburn in the Iron Bowl. And you thought Thanksgiving Day would be the best menu!
Southern Methodist University is still winless at 0-10 and Marshall is still unbeaten at 11-0 after taking care of UAB, 23-18.
Colorado State is now 10-1 and ranked #21 in the AP Top 25 Poll and the Top 25 Coaches Poll.
In a battle of two teams trying to become bowl eligible, Washington (now 7-5) topped Oregon State (now 5-6), 37-13, and Husky QB Cyler Miles, who got no kind words last week, played much better in leading the Washington to a very important victory.
Only 2 ranked teams were idle this week, #5 TCU and #16 Georgia Tech.