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Renewable energy development in the US is progressing at a remarkable rate. Costs for eco-friendly solutions such as solar energy are making renewable energy more economical for residential energy users. Large-scale sustainable energy generation, however, owes a large part of its rapid growth to the implementation of the Renewable Portfolio Standard.
Encouraging Green Electricity
At this time, 29 states have a compulsory RPS while 8 states have a voluntary RPS or renewable energy goal. RPS rules vary considerably from state to state. An RPS establishes time-specific objectives for renewable energy generation. Percent of retail energy sales is the foundation the majority of RPS goals while some use installed capacity. Each RPS also specifies which generation sources are qualified to meet those goals.
Electricity providers incur the financial burden of RPS compliance. While RPS is a successful catalyst for sustainable energy production, its expense factors into Maine electricity rates. This has resulted in in a number marketplace observers labeling RPS as an unseen tax on electricity consumers. Regardless of whether that characterization is appropriate or reasonable, it is essential for shoppers to recognize the reasoning behind RPS.
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Baltimore Heroin Dealer Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Conspiracy Charge
Baltimore, Md., – Larry Gardner, a/k/a "Little Larry," age 40, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to participating in a conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, including heroin. The guilty plea was announced by Jarod Forget, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Washington Divison...
Baltimore Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Trafficking Charges Related to a Fentanyl Death
Baltimore, Md., – Khalil Shaheed, age 28, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, and possession of a firearm by a felon. The guilty plea was announced by Jarod Forget, Special Agent in Charge of...
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Greenbelt, Md., – Bobby Cannon, a/k/a Freaky, age 24 of Baltimore, pleaded guilty today to participating in a violent racketeering conspiracy, specifically, the NFL Criminal Enterprise, including committing two murders. The term "NFL" stands for Normandy, Franklin, and Loudon, which are three adjacent streets that run through the Edmondson Village...
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Q: No logro ejecutar una función dentro de useEffect() Hola amigos tengo un problema con una app en React JS que estoy haciendo que me esta volviendo loco, el tema es que estoy haciendo una llamada a una api con axios y utilizo useEffect() para setear la respuesta en un useState y así pasársela a un componente por props sin embargo me da error y cuando se abre el componente indica que la data esta vacía, valide la respuesta de la api y todo perfecto de hecho hice pruebas con postman y todo bien, siento que  el componente se esta renderizando antes de ejecutar el useEffect() y lo que mas me causa confusión es que así coloque un console.log dentro del useEffect() y antes de mi función  este tampoco me lo muestra. les adjunto código y error , mil gracias por cualquier ayuda que me puedan dar.

import React, { Fragment, useState, useEffect } from 'react';
import Breadcrumb from '../../common/breadcrumb';

import InfoGeneralQueja from './components/InfoGeneralQueja'
import InfoCalidadQueja from './components/InfoCalidadQueja'
import InfoDirectorQueja from './components/InfoDirectorQueja'

import axios from "axios";
import { useNavigate, useParams } from "react-router-dom";

const QuejaDetalle = () => {
    const [detalle, setDetalle] = useState([])
    //id params
    const { id } = useParams()
    console.log("ID: ", id)

    //User
    const user = JSON.parse(localStorage.getItem('user'))

    //end point
    const endpoint = 'http://localhost:5000/detalle/'

        const getQuejaById = async () => {
            try {
              const res = await axios.get(endpoint + id)
              setDetalle(JSON.stringify(res.data))
            } catch (e) {
              console.error(e)
            }
          }

    //Triggered
    useEffect(() => {
        console.log('test')
        getQuejaById()
    },[])

    return (
        <Fragment>
            <Breadcrumb title={`Detalles Evento`} parent="Quejas" />

                <InfoGeneralQueja quejaData={detalle} />
                <InfoCalidadQueja quejaData={detalle} user={user} />
                <InfoDirectorQueja quejaData={detalle} user={user} />

        </Fragment >
    )
}

export default QuejaDetalle

ERROR//////////////////////

A: Hola te sugiero que utilices detalle.length > 0 y "&&" para que si la condición de detalle.length se cumple, recien renderice los componentes que tienen tu variable detalle en el prop de quejaData, ahorita el problema es que "detalle" esta vació al momento de renderizar.
         <Fragment>
            <Breadcrumb title={`Detalles Evento`} parent="Quejas" />

                {detalle.length>0 && <InfoGeneralQueja quejaData={detalle} />}
                {detalle.length>0 && <InfoCalidadQueja quejaData={detalle} user={user} />}
               {detalle.length>0 &&  <InfoDirectorQueja quejaData={detalle} user={user} />}

        </Fragment>

No se qué contiene "detalle" pero dependiendo del tipo de dato tendrás que hacer algo así:
si recibe un string o un array:
detalle.length > 0 && <InfoGeneralQueja...

si recibe un objeto:
Object.keys(detalle).length > 0 <InfoGeneralQueja...

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Every few weeks, we'll be bringing you videos that take a behind-the-scenes look at restaurants, breweries, marketplaces, bars and any other spots that define Houston food and drink. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.
You know that ad campaign by Real California Milk? The one with all the commercials and billboards that claim "good cheese comes from happy cows"? The same can be said of goats. And the goats at Blue Heron Farm seem deliriously happy.
That could be in part because their owners, Christian and Lisa Seger, are deliriously happy, too. They left their day jobs in 2006 to start a farm with the mission of showing that is is indeed possible to "run a profitable farm while treating the land, the animals and the people involved with dignity and respect."
The couple is so dedicated to the humane treatment of the animals and the land that they have a complete transparency policy. They offer regular tours of the farm so customers can see where the farm's primary product, goat cheese, comes from. Lisa is also a prolific tweeter, sharing silly goat images on Twitter daily.
The Segers raise Nubian goats, which they claim are pretty spoiled. Based on the images online and the video below, it's hard not to agree with that assessment. All the goats have names, and are given access to large, grassy pastures as well as shelter when they need it. They mingle with the farmstead dogs, a revolving cast of strays that Lisa fosters until they find permanent homes, and cuddle with their human family.
Nubian goats produce less milk than other breeds of dairy goat, but their milk is so rich it creates a superior product. All the goat cheese is made at the farm, then trucked into town where it's sold at farmers' markets and shops around town. The plain goat cheese gives the best indication of the high quality of the product, but Lisa also adds flavors like chipotle and green goddess. In addition to chevre, classic goat cheese, the farm produces feta cheese and cajeta, a Mexican goat milk caramel.
Check out the video below to learn more about Lisa and Christian and their crew of goofy goats.


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General ordering tips:
Prices vary depending on where in the world items are to be sent to, and how, divided into three or four categories:
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United Kingdom orders should be in Pounds Sterling (£) drawn on a UK bank, or in the form of a UK Postal Order.
Please remember that all cheques and postal orders should be made out to DJ Tyrer, and not to the press.
Cash or stamps to the value may be sent at the sender's own risk.
Overseas orders must be in the form of US Dollar ($) bills or Euros (€). No foreign stamps, please.
We may be able to process larger non-sterling orders via cheque or accept payment via PayPal — please enquire for details.
Remember, when sending a cheque, postal order or money through the post, always get a proof of postage — and, for larger amounts, consider a signed-for service.
Where a stamped self-addressed envelope (SSAE) is required, it should be capable of accepting A5 paper (210 x 148mm; 8.3 x 5.8in). It should have a 1st or 2nd class stamp (US $2 overseas). See the list below for when this is applicable.
Queries should be made to the address above, or atlanteanpublishing@hotmail.com.
Follow the 'currently available' links below to see which issues of our various 'zines, broadsides, booklets and anthologies are still in print, and see the individual titles to read more about them and find their lists of contents.
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Magazines currently available:
A sample issue is available in return for a SSAE within the UK, or order:
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Cheques/Postal Orders should be in £ and payable to DJ Tyrer; $/€ in bill form only.
Within the UK send a SSAE, or to subscribe for ten issues send £5
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Send a SSAE for the current 'microsized' (Bard-sized) issues. To order a back issue, please contact us.
Overseas orders of microsized issues are as per Bard (above)
UK: £3 each, £5.50 for a two-issue subscription or £10 to subscribe to Monomyth and The Supplement (saving £1)
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Sample Copy — £1.20 (UK); £2.50/€5/US$4 (Europe/RoW Surface); £3/US$6 (RoW Airmail)
Year (4) — £4.50 (UK); £9/€19/US$15 (Europe/RoW Surface); £10/US$16 (RoW Airmail)
The Bards
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Bard-sized 'broadsides' currently available:
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Anthologies & Booklets
Poetry Booklets
Fiction Booklets
Anthologies (A4-sized) currently available:
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Only £4.99 each (Europe: £8.50/€17; RoW Surface: £8/US$16; RoW Airmail: £10/US$20)
The King In Yellow; Hormones A-Go-Go
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Booklets (A5-sized) currently available:
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Follow the links to see which booklets are available at present and which price band each falls into, plus their lists of contents.
UK Ordering
Almost all booklets are either £1.50 or £3 each, though there are now two extra-thick £5 titles.
You may order 3 booklets for the price of 2 from the £1.50 or £3 categories (i.e. 3 x £1.50 booklets for just £3, 3 x £3 booklets for only £6).
Calculate the special offer across all the booklets ordered — e.g. you can get 6-for-4, etc.
You can also mix the two types for the offer, for example substituting one £3 booklet for two £1.50 booklets.
Overseas Ordering
Single booklet (UK: £1.50) — Europe/RoW Surface: £2.50/€5/US$5; RoW Airmail: £3.50/US$7
Offer Price (for 3) — Europe/RoW Surface: £5/€10/US$10; RoW Airmail: £7/US$14
Single booklet (UK: £3) — Europe/RoW Surface: £5/€10/US$10; RoW Airmail: £6/US$12
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Single booklet (UK: £5) — Europe/RoW Surface: £6/€12/$12, RoW Airmail: £7/$14
Ebooks currently available:
This is Atlantean's first venture into e-publishing in pdf format.
Currently Black & Red is the only ebook we have produced and it is £1. Please contact atlanteanpublishing@hotmail.com if interested in ordering a copy.
Want to make certain you never miss anything we publish? Then, what you need is... a Season Ticket! A Season Ticket entitles you to a copy of everything published by Atlantean Publishing for twelve months and can be had for a preposterously reasonable fee of just...
£20 (UK); £45/€90 (Europe); £40/US$80 (RoW Surface); £60/US$120 (RoW Airmail)
...saving you at least £5 on a year's output, and probably more.
Should our output drop below our regular minimum for any reason during the period of your Season Ticket, your subscription will be extended by an appropriate number of months to make up any shortfall. We presently publish two issues of Monomyth, four issues each of Awen, The Supplement and Garbaj, at least ten issues of Bard, and a variety of broadsides, booklets and/or anthologies every year. See our publication schedule for a rough guide to what should appear when.
See also: Frequently Asked Questions (Orders)
Currently available publications
About Atlantean
A small press that has been publishing and championing both new writing and more established authors for almost eighteen years, Atlantean Publishing is based in Southend-on-Sea on the east coast of England. It has been run since its inception by editor DJ Tyrer.
We produce several regular 'zines of poetry and short prose stories, plus one humorous satire/nonsense 'zine, and an expanding range of other publications showcasing poetry and short fiction. These include leaflet-sized 'broadsides' and A5 booklets (both solo-author works and multi-author collections) and longer A4-sized anthologies.
Contact, submissions, queries, etc. from prospective readers, writers and artists is always welcomed. We take in many different lengths, genres and styles, as well as non-fiction articles and reviews, and we are always happy to help promote the efforts of other presses around the world.
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Looking at a blinking yellow warning light, I got to thinking about how to mark any heavy cabling to secure the Temple during the event. In day, there is less concern as simply adding some ribbon would work. At night I thought to have a LED projection along the length of the cable. Then I figured side-emitting fiber-optic cords would be nice, lit green for optimal visibility. This led me to spiral the fiber-optics, and it would kind of look like a vine climbing, perhaps like an electronic morning glory.
I guess that got way too technical too fast. Oh well.


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President Trump is committed to pursuing so many worthy goals – tax reform, border security, economic growth, choice in education, strengthening the military – that it's a shame that he allows himself to be distracted by dubious concerns and trivial issues.
Four days after his well-received speech to Congress, he shifted attention to an unsupported claim that Barack Obama tapped the Trump Tower phones. If there is any substance to this charge, it should have been exposed by law enforcement officials or Congressional investigators, not by the president himself in a Saturday morning twitter storm.
In his speech to Congress, Trump made an encouraging call for bi-partisan cooperation, but attacking his still-popular predecessor as "bad or sick" can hardly help the cause of consensus or reform. The White House needs a major staff shake-up to refocus the administration on changes that matter to the American people, rather than re-fighting campaign battles that were settled by Trump's November victory.


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Innovating at Yas Waterworld: Alhasan Kaabous Alzaabi, VP of Operations at Farah Experiences
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Photo: Yas Waterworld featured a giant "pearl" at the center of the waterpark, encapsulating the park's theme and region's history of pearl diving.
Located on Yas Island in the United Arab Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld has been open since 2013. Operated by Farah Experineces, the waterpark is one of several major themed entertainment attractions located on the island, including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.
Since opening, the waterpark has been recognized for its theming and storytelling, as well as its commitment to innovative, new attractions. InPark asked Alhasan Kaabous Alzaabi, VP of Operations at Farah Experiences for an update on the park and their plans for attracting new guests.
How is Yas Waterworld continuing to innovate?
Alhasan Kaabous Alzaabi, VP of Operations at Farah Experiences
Yas Waterworld is a one-of-a-kind waterpark that draws inspiration from the UAE's pearl-diving heritage to offer families a truly unique, fun-packed aquatic adventure. Having received over 40 accolades over the years from leading organizations within the industry, we are constantly innovating to elevate and expand upon the world-class experience that guests have come to expect at Yas Waterworld. Today, the park is home to over 45 rides, slides and attractions; six of which can't be found anywhere else in the world including Dawwama, Bandit Bomber, Cinesplash, Bubble's Barrel, Falcon's Falaj and Slithers Slides.
When introducing new rides and attractions, we really 'dive deep' to go beyond the confinements of our physical space and create never-before-seen experiences. We place a keen focus on the interactive nature of the park and constantly leverage the latest state-of-the-art technology within the entertainment industry to curate incredibly immersive and personalized experiences.
Most recently, we launched the UAE's first-ever Underwater VR experience. Guests can jump into the fantastical world of virtual reality while submerged in the water for an unprecedented immersive sensory experience. Whether gliding down mountainous slopes, floating high in space, or partaking in drift diving in the ocean, the new attraction takes guests on incredible journeys to four different worlds.
As a proudly Emirati establishment, we are also cognizant of catering to audiences who value their privacy; that's why our Ladies Season events continue to be a staple part of our calendar. Taking place yearly, female guests can enjoy a fun-filled evening complete with aquatic activities, music, Zumba classes, and more. Guest privacy and comfort are guaranteed thanks to our all-female staff and a strict ban on photography. Another fan favorite is Cinema Under the Stars. This signature event gathers families and friends of all ages to kick back and relax poolside or float in the water as they watch their favorite blockbuster movies under the starry night sky.
How has innovation helped the park succeed and how does it fit into plans for the park going forward?
Yas Waterworld is based on an original story developed exclusively for the waterpark: The story of 'The Lost Pearl.' The story follows the adventures of Dana, a young Emirati girl in search of a legendary pearl which had once brought prosperity to her village. Whenever a new ride or attraction is developed for the waterpark, we ensure that it fits into our story and pays tribute to the Emirati culture and heritage of pearl-diving. At the same time, it is important for us to stay in touch with the modern world to infuse the latest technology to deliver a stellar guest experience.
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Innovation is no longer a luxury – it is a prerequisite. At Yas Waterworld, we continuously look to expand our portfolio of rides and attractions in a bid to cater to the wide array of guest segments that visit our waterpark. Leveraging technology plays a big role in that regard, as it enables us to innovate new and novel water experiences. For example, the waterpark's Cinesplash delivers an immersive cinematic environment that uses special effects to awaken the senses and takes guests on a simulated journey to the UAE's pearl-diving past.
How is the park handling operations during the pandemic?
The safety and health of our guests and employees have always been our top priority. Following our reopening, Yas Waterworld was awarded the 'Go Safe' certification by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi). This certification was a testament to our efforts to enforce global standards for safety and cleanliness. We also received the COVID-19 compliance certificate from TÜV SÜD, one of the leading testing and certification bodies in the world.
We have been working alongside the relevant authorities to implement stringent precautionary measures throughout the waterpark including mandatory online booking to ensure that a limited capacity is adhered to, thermal screening cameras, safe distance markers at all rides and outlets, and modified ride capacity as well as modified dining and shopping experiences. We also have support staff stationed throughout the water park to encourage guests' adherence to precautionary measures by wearing face masks, observing social distancing markers in addition to regularly sanitizing hands and opting for contactless payments at all outlets.
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The Scottish Building Society is one of Scotland's largest mutual building society which has been in existence since 1848.
The Scottish Building Society interest only lifetime mortgage is now available to residents in Scotland, Northumberland & Cumbria.
Their interest only lifetime mortgage plan starts from age 65, with no upper age limit.
Normal lending criteria applies, with satisfactory checks required in terms of income, ability to repay the monthly mortgage payments and credit history.
The Scottish Building Society operates a lending policy whereby the maximum loan to value of 35%. The minimum loan limit is £30,000 with the maximum borrowing allowed at £300,000.
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Girls Don't Get the Cane Do They?
Teasing your younger brother may be a part of family life, but not everyone sees it that way.
By Joanna Jones
Mr Forbes was trying to get on with some staff promotion documentation but it was hard work concentrating. He had a meeting with a Mrs Southward in ten minutes time, at 10.15 am, which he was not especially looking forward to.
Yesterday Charlie Southward had been caught in an altercation with another boy, and having been sent to him, he had caned the pair of them. He had not got to the bottom of the issue, but adopted his usual strategy, which was to ensure there was no clear cut responsibility or bullying, then treat both equally.
They had both got four hard whacks on their trousers, which clearly neither had enjoyed, though both took it fairly well.
He expected however, that Mrs Southward had made the appointment to protest at the 'barbaric treatment' her little angel had undergone. It had happened with other mothers before, and the conversations were never pleasant, nor satisfactory.
Just before ten past ten the intercom went. Mrs Southward was a few minutes early. There was no reason to make her wait so he took a deep breath and decided to go to the door to welcome her in.
"Mrs Southward, please come in. Take a seat," he said, indicating a rather functional chair next to his desk.
Returning to his own desk, and with Mrs Southward remaining silent till he did so, he realised it was up to him to start.
"Can I assume you are here to discuss your son and yesterday?" Mr Forbes asked.
"Well, yes." Replied Mrs Southward. "I presume Charlie deserved the cane for whatever he did?"
The headmaster was surprised that it seemed she did not know the reason, but answered factually. "Yes, he was caught in a rather loud argument with another boy that was rapidly becoming physical. The teacher concerned decided it had gone a little too far for a warning and brought them to me. Normally fighting is an automatic six stroke caning, but as they were lucky enough to be caught before it became too serious I let them both off with four."
Mr Forbes hoped his last comment, that he had gone a bit easier than usual, might reduce any expression of concern the parent was planning to make, and was relieved as Mrs Southward nodded thoughtfully.
"Seems fair enough." She mused.
When she didn't continue, Mr Forbes replied: "Well, if that has put your mind at rest then I am glad to have helped." He was thinking this seemed rather a pointless meeting as he started to rise to escort his visitor to the door.
However, he was forestalled halfway out of his chair as Mrs Southward remained resolutely seated.
"Actually, Mr Forbes, asking about Charlie's caning was not the main reason I wanted to meet. I wanted to discuss my daughter, Elizabeth."
"Oh?" Replied Mr Forbes as he subsided back into his chair. He desperately tried to think of anything he knew about the girl. He did not know of any problem with her, and as such was not really sure even what year she was in. He had a vague feeling she was in the upper sixth, perhaps she'd been on the long list of the names that the prefects had been selected from, although he was certain she had not been chosen.
His recollection proved correct as Mrs Southward continued. "Betty is in the upper sixth, she can be a bit immature and impetuous, and her relationship with her little brother can be a bit up and down."
As she tailed off, Mr Forbes was beginning to recollect the limited information he had on the girl. She had been regarded as being a little temperamental and selfish, and had a number of detentions, including a double one in the lower sixth for something which a boy almost certainly would have been caned for. That had led to her being almost automatically discounted as a serious prefect candidate.
"Yes?" He prompted.
Mrs Southward took a breath and continued. "Well, yesterday evening I got home just after them, and as I was opening the front door I heard shouting between them."
She paused and took a breath. "Due to the noise they were making neither of them heard me come in and, rather than telling them I was home, I listened to their argument from the hall. Charlie was very upset that Betty found his caning so hilarious and apparently she had teased him incessantly on the bus, including trying to pinch and slap his backside, and letting everyone know what was in store if his mother found out. The slapping attempts apparently carried on as the group living on our estate walked from the bus stop. Charlie was clearly nearly in tears as they argued. Betty still found the thing clearly funny, teasing her 'baby' brother about how upset he was and gloating about the fact that she was exempt from the cane. The comment I remember most was a very conceited 'But girls don't get the cane do they?!'"
Mr Forbes listened and wondered where all this was going, though it was his suspicion that perhaps the mother wanted some form of school action on all of this. "I see," he replied rather neutrally.
Mrs Southward continued. "Rather than confront them I brought the argument to an end by opening and closing the front door loudly and letting them believe I had just returned. When I entered the kitchen they were clearly unhappy with each other, but neither let on the real reason. They don't know I am here."
Mr Forbes nodded and decided he'd better ask the question. "So why exactly are you here Mrs Southward?"
The reply shocked him.
"I want you to cane my daughter." Replied Mrs Southward baldly.
The headmaster considered for a long time. Sufficiently long indeed that Mrs Southward felt compelled to speak again.
"I believe it's allowed by the LEA," she said.
"Yes," said the headmaster reluctantly. "And by the Board of Governors. It's a personal decision to try to avoid it. It is not well known, but I have actually caned two girls in the past five years. Both were serious and I gave them four strokes, two on each hand. However, both were carried out after school with their parents' knowledge, and indeed presence, as an alterative to suspension. Being after school they did not get well publicised."
"I would like my daughter to suffer the same punishment and embarrassment as her brother if possible." Replied the mother rather firmly.
Mr Forbes stared at the adamant woman. "I am not sure about this." He replied slowly. "I feel it improper to cane a girl's bottom, and there is some evidence that it is rather inappropriate even for a female staff member to administer the cane in that manner."
"Hmph! Not evidence I would agree with." Replied Mrs Southward vigorously.
"But still evidence I, as Headteacher of a school with about 400 girls, may need to take account of." Was the reply.
"So, like the other two girls, would you cane her hands then? I believe my daughter needs a bit of a shock and really needs taking down a peg or two," she asked.
Mr Forbes sat back and considered. This conversation was not going the way he had expected at all. Instead of having to justify caning one of her offspring he was being asked, well really persuaded, to cane the other. It was not something he really wanted to get involved in, he thought.
Finally he replied. "It seems that much of this is a domestic matter. I am not sure that the school is best involved in altercations that occur in your house."
"But," the mother interrupted. "The teasing and bullying of my son happened in public, both on the bus and after. Surely that would normally be a matter of concern to you."
The headmaster slumped. She was clearly very determined. Eventually he decided on a course of action. "It is difficult for me to act without some complaint." He replied and overrode the start of another interruption. "However, I will carry out some investigation about what happened on the bus and if the situation is as you say, then I will punish your daughter as you request. However, if I cannot find evidence, then I am afraid it will be up to you to consider what 'domestically' you wish to do with your family. That is the best I can say."
Mrs Southward clearly was not totally happy, but eventually said: "I suppose that is fair enough." Then after a pause she continued. "I am sorry if I am pushing on this, but Betty can really behave badly to her brother at times, and this is just a step too far."
As he escorted her to the door the Head replied: "I understand, and I will investigate the incident on the bus, and let you know the outcome, but I cannot cane any pupil without clear evidence of wrongdoing, either in school or in a way that relates to the school."
Mrs Southward gave a final thanks as she exited the room to leave the Head to ponder the conversation back at his desk.
After about ten minutes he asked his secretary to check which prefects usually took the school bus that included passing the entrance to the estate the Southwards lived on. There were two: David Olde and Patricia Knight; and he asked the secretary to find them both, and have them come to his office directly after the morning interval.
David arrived first and he took him straight in. It soon became clear that he knew very little. He always sat on the upper deck whereas Betty Southward and friends sat on the lower, where two facing benches and the back bench led to a good zone for all the older girls to chat in a group. He did remember that Charlie had unusually sat downstairs but did not know why.
Thanking him he let him go, and by that point Patricia was waiting.
She was clearly a bit nervous and confused as to why she had been summoned to the Headmaster's office. However, she did relax somewhat as he invited her to sit down.
"Patricia, did you take the bus home from school as usual yesterday?" He asked first, and after receiving an affirmative continued with: "And did you sit downstairs?"
For the second time Pat replied: "Yes, Headmaster." She was confused as to where this was going.
"I have received a report of some altercation on the bus that could be construed as bullying. I was wondering if you saw any trouble or teasing." He asked
In response he got a rather confused look from Patricia and she replied: "I saw nothing untoward, Headmaster."
Mr Forbes persisted. "Nothing even between a brother and a sister?"
This time he got a spasm of recognition, something had indeed happened.
Pat was thinking carefully. "Are you talking about between Betty and Charlie Southward?" She asked slowly.
Mr Forbes nodded for her to continue.
"There was just some brother – sister banter, nothing serious." She said rather too quickly and confidently.
"That is not what I heard. So, would you care to elaborate in more detail, Patricia?" Mr Forbes asked.
He was surprised when Patricia did not answer immediately but fidgeted uncomfortably.
Eventually she bit her lip and said: "Do I have to?" As Mr Forbes raised his eyebrows at the question, she blushed and said quietly: "Betty is my best friend and well…" With that she tailed off to silence.
Mr Forbes tried to hide his irritation, and fixed her with a glare that made Patricia feel very small.
"Patricia, when you were appointed as a prefect, what did I say about the job and friends?" He asked stonily.
Patricia looked rather sick and prayed it was a rhetorical question, but eventually she stammered a nervous reply. "You, you said we needed to ensure the rules of the school are followed no matter who was breaking them. You said that might be hard at times."
"And did you agree to that?" He asked remorselessly.
"Yes, sir." She whispered.
Mr Forbes replied flatly: "So either you can tell me exactly what happened, or leave this office without your Prefect badge. I should warn you that I am extremely disappointed to be having this conversation, Miss Knight. Thus, if you leave you will also serve a detention for disobedience as well. If you choose to stay then I am going to cane you, and how severely now depends on the fullness and truthfulness of the answers you give me."
A horrified look settled on her face. Eventually she broke. "I'll tell you everything, I am sorry! Please, please don't cane me though, can't I have a detention instead? "
Mr Forbes stared at her until her eyes dropped to the desk. "Patricia, prefects help monitor detentions. It would undermine you and your colleagues for a prefect to serve one, would it not?"
When Patricia did not respond Mr Forbes said: "I suggest you start telling me precisely what happened, and see where that takes us."
Jolted into action Patricia started. "Well Betty found out in the afternoon that Charlie and another boy had been caned. She made Charlie sit with us downstairs on the bus, saying she might not tell their mum if he did. During the journey she sort of teased him about it and the fact that he was quite red-eyed, according to the girls in his class, immediately after. When Charlie got a bit annoyed she warned him what mum would do if she found out, and teased him about how much he hated a spanking from his mum. When she tried to pinch Charlie's bottom I suggested she let him be, but Betty was a bit too carried away with herself. Perhaps I should have told her more strongly. I am sorry." She finished lamely.
Mr Forbes listened to a story that was remarkably similar to that Mrs Southward had pieced together. He looked at Patricia, who was looking agitated with nerves as she waited for his reaction.
"Very well, thank you Patricia. Did she carry on teasing her brother after they got off the bus?" He asked.
"I, I get off at the next stop, but I saw her slap her brother's bottom quite hard in front of the group that got off there as the bus drove off. She also slapped it a few times in the bus aisle as they waited to get off. It made Charlie jump and get rather upset." She said rather miserably.
"Very well, thank you Patricia. It is a shame you did not tell me that at the beginning, and that you did not tell Miss Southward more forcibly to stop." Mr Forbes then paused.
While not crying, Patricia, he could tell, was certainly more than a little distressed. She knew he was about to announce her fate, and the prospect of the cane was clearly intimidating.
Eventually he spoke again. "I should probably give you more, but I am going to give you just one stroke of the cane. Stand up and take your blazer off."
She stood slowly, clearly struggling with nerves as she briefly twisted a bunch of her long dark brown hair that framed her face. Obviously nearly in tears, she shrugged her blazer off and placed it on the back of the chair. Her rather dainty hands were being wrung in front of her skirt in anticipation as she stood with her legs lightly crossed watching her Headmaster.
"Please," she whispered as she saw Mr Forbes pull out a thin whippy cane, about two and a half feet in length.
"Non-writing hand out, Patricia." The Head ordered firmly, though remarkably sympathetically.
Shaking she uncrossed her legs and wiped her left hand on her dark grey skirt before extending it out.
Rather than order her to move it, the Head adjusted his position so the cane would cut across her palm. At the same time he ordered her to tuck her thumb out of the way.
Patricia, with a glance towards Mr Forbes that clearly indicated she could not believe that this was really happening, stared at her hand as she did as requested and set her thumb in position.
The Headmaster did not give her a chance to look up again as he whipped the cane down immediately he was satisfied with the position.
Patricia crumpled as she screeched in pain pressing the outraged palm to her midriff. The tears that she had resolved would not fall sprung to her eyes. The pain was bad, but coupled with that was the embarrassment of having received the cane. She personally knew of no other girls who had received that painful humiliation.
Mr Forbes gave her a moment to recover as he filled in the punishment book. Then sympathetically he suggested she clean herself up and return to her studies.
Still in shock she slowly left the office making a beeline for the privacy of the toilets, before finally returning to the prefect's common room.
Meanwhile Mr Forbes asked his secretary to escort 'Miss Betty Southward' to his office. He had already resolved she was not going to be let off with only one cut of the cane! He also asked that she fetch Charlie, but only after Betty had entered his office.
A few minutes later there was a knock as Betty tapped on the door.
She looked nervous and confused. Clearly, Mr Forbes reflected, she had no idea why she had been summoned to his office.
He did not invite her to sit down, and Betty's concern that she was in trouble solidified when the headmaster's first words were: "Southward, stand up straight in front of my desk!"
Nervously she stood straighter, clasping her hands in front of her and waited.
"I have this morning received a complaint of bullying a younger pupil where you were the perpetrator." He said with a glower.
Betty was shocked. "I deny it, I have never attacked any younger pupil." She exclaimed.
"So you deny teasing a younger boy on the bus home and in the street yesterday?"
Betty was shocked as she realised what Mr Forbes was getting at. "You mean Charlie, but he is my brother!" She gasped.
"And what difference should that make?" Mr Forbes responded coldly.
Betty stared uncomprehendingly at the Headmaster. "I know my brother, it was a kind of joke, just fun." She replied.
Mr Forbes glowered at the young woman in front of him. "So getting the cane is to your mind some kind of funny joke?"
Betty was beginning to get rather confused. "Yes, no, I mean, no, of course, but I thought it was a way to remind him how stupid he'd been. He is my brother." She finished lamely.
"And I am supposed to accept that as an excuse for you teasing, and physically assaulting another pupil, which is what he is to me!" Mr Forbes voice had descended from cold to distinctly frosty.
"Well, maybe I was a little hard with my words, but I did not assault him, sir." She replied, now much more quietly.
"Oh! So you did not pinch and slap his bottom then?" He asked.
"Well, maybe a little bit, but I was not trying to bully him, really." How did the Head know all this, she wondered.
"So what you are saying is that it is fine to hit and verbally abuse someone if she or he is a family member?" Enquired the headmaster dangerously.
"Well, it sort of depends." She muttered by way of response.
"Well, Miss Southward, for this school it does not depend on anything. It does not matter if it is your brother, and I do not believe you were teasing him for any other reason than for your own amusement! Is that not the case?"
Betty was now quite shocked and stated numbly at the desk.
However the Headmaster was not to be fobbed off with silence. "Miss Southward?" He demanded.
Eventually she succumbed. "Yes, Sir. I am really sorry." She whispered.
"So, having considered this matter earlier, and hearing your response, my view is since you think the cane is such an amusing punishment, you can experience it for yourself. You will receive four strokes, as your brother did, though as a girl they will be to your hands. Get your blazer off and place it on my desk!"
Betty stared slack jawed at the Headmaster who had stood as he said it, and immediately proceeded to his cupboard to retrieve the same cane that he had used on Patricia.
She could not believe this was happening. "But girls don't get the cane, do they?" she half asked, half pleaded as Mr Forbes turned to face her with the rod in his hand.
"Not usually Miss Southward, but they DO get it if their behaviour merits it, and yours most certainly does. Now I suggest you get your blazer off right now, unless you want extra." He replied impassively to the now quaking girl.
After a brief disbelieving pause Betty finally obeyed and, physically shaking, removed her blazer before laying it neatly on the desk.
For the second time that morning Mr Forbes heard the plea of "Please." from a young woman wringing her hands in front of her. In Betty's case she was slim but broader on the shoulders, and her hands were a little larger than Patricia's. Like her best friend she looked to be on the point of tears as she looked in horror at the implement in Mr Forbes' hand.
However, while Mr Forbes may have had some sympathy for Patricia, for Betty he had none. She had been lucky not to have been in this position before, with only his reticence to put girls through the trauma of a caning saving her last year. The fact that by her own admission she thought getting the cane amusing for its victim only hardened his resolve.
"Hand out!" He demanded.
Sickly Betty did as she was told, extending her left hand away from her body.
"Turn a bit more to your left and thumb out of the way." Ordered the Head.
Unable to take her eyes off Mr Forbes and his cane, she did as she was told and watched as he quickly raised the cane and, before she had a chance to think, slashed it sharply down on her palm.
Betty's fair hair flew about as her face went through multiple contortions as she tried to hold in the scream that was trying to escape.
Instead a pained grunt escaped as she briefly waved her left hand about and extended it for the second cut.
Mr Forbes kept the cane at his side for a moment allowing the tension to build in Betty's mind before once again rapidly raising it up and whipping it down on her hand.
"Aaah!" Moaned Betty quietly as the second blow was perceptibly harder than the first.
Mr Forbes gave her a brief moment to recover slightly before ordering her to face the other way with her other hand out.
While she had not screamed, the pain was clearly telling as with a grimace she managed to put herself in position, now with her right hand extended.
This time as soon as Mr Forbes raised the cane she squeezed her eyes shut in anticipation.
Another hiss and 'thwick' as the blow cut hard across her palm.
This time she screamed as the pain got to her, and a tear or two escaped out of her eye as she waved her hand and tried to cope.
Even though she had stilled her palm for the last blow the Head let a good pause go by for the girl to understand his anger at her behaviour before finally whipping the cane, as hard as he'd ever caned a hand, down for the fourth and final time.
This time the scream was unrestrained and the tears increased to form two salty tracks down her cheeks as Betty cradled her hands in each other, intermittently examining the red marks now running across each palm.
Mr Forbes meanwhile completed the entry in the school record, then went to the door.
Betty was shocked when he invited Charlie in. Initially he was clearly worried he was in further trouble but that concern rapidly turned to surprise as he saw his sister desperately trying to assuage the pain in her hands as she bounced on the spot with them under her armpits. She was clearly desperately trying to stop the tears that were reddening her eyes.
Mr Forbes spoke. "Elizabeth, explain what has happened and apologise to Charles."
Betty looked miserably at the Head before turning to her brother. "Mr, Mr Forbes has p… punished me for teasing you yesterday after you g… got the cane." She stammered. "I am sorry I was so mean to you."
Charlie just nodded as he looked at his miserable sister.
Mr Forbes then spoke again to intimate he expected neither of them to tease each other or for that matter anyone else in future as he dismissed Charlie back to his class. In the case of Betty, Mr Forbes himself escorted her back to the sixth form common room.
Betty found fresh tears welling in her eyes as the Head announced to those present she had been caned for teasing a younger pupil who had been punished, and if any of them found her caning amusing he would cane them too, boy or girl.
Forbidden to clean up, Betty spent the rest of the period staring at a textbook, while deflecting the sympathetic enquiries of her peers away.
On the bus home, Betty audibly wondered who had told on her. Patricia miserably admitted she'd had to confirm what had happened, and showed the still visible mark on her hand she'd received for her reticence.
The emotional part of Betty was upset that she'd told on her, though the rational part knew that she would have done the same in her position. Ultimately Patricia had been brave to stand up to the Head at all, and she too had been caned as a result. Glumly she reflected it would probably have made little difference, though she still wondered who had split on her in the first place.
Both Charlie and Betty agreed to keep their canings secret from their mother as they walked into the estate. Neither of them wanted to experience the inevitable 'school support' their mother always viewed as necessary.
When they entered the house therefore they both answered that their day had been fine as they went into the kitchen for their usual snack that they had on getting home.
It was when their mother asked Betty how her hands were that they realised things were, as far as they were concerned, very wrong.
Both look at each other and then back at their mother. "What do you mean mum?" Betty asked.
Mrs Southward fixed her daughter with a steely eye. "I believe the headmaster caned you today, yes?"
"Y… yes, mum." Betty stammered. "But, but how did you…?"
"Know? That would be because after I heard you two arguing yesterday afternoon about you teasing him on the bus I told Mr Forbes about it, and asked him to cane you," her mother replied matter-of-factly.
"You asked him to cane me!?" Betty screeched incredulously.
"Yes, of course I did. I have never been so embarrassed to call you my daughter as I was when I heard how you had behaved towards your own brother like that. You are supposed to be eighteen, not twelve!"
Mrs Southward took a breath and turned to her son. "And as for you fighting, Charlie, you are equally bad!"
Both offspring were now looking very pensive as their mother finished her brief tirade, and took a deep breath.
"You know the rules in this family." She said as she went to a drawer, pulled out a wooden spoon and handed it to Charlie.
The tears were already pricking his eyes as he begged: "Please, mum," as he took the implement that would soon he knew be impacting on his bottom.
It was a plea that was ignored as his mother turned to the cupboard saying. "As for you Elizabeth Southward, I went out today and found this."
Betty's jaw dropped for the second time that day; a three foot long crook handled cane had appeared. Her mother continued. "Mr Forbes may have let you off with a few strokes to your hands, but I will ensure you really understand that a proper caning is no joke!"
Betty felt her eyes becoming wet too as she took the cane in her hands. She did not need to flex it to see how whippy it was.
"Charlie, go to your bedroom and get ready." His mother ordered firmly. "I will be up shortly."
Miserably he left the room and headed upstairs to change into his pyjama top and bend over the back of his desk chair, bare bottomed, with the spoon in front of his nose on the seat. He knew only too well not to make it worse for himself.
Meanwhile Betty was standing helplessly in front of the cold smouldering eyes of her mother, reluctantly fingering the cane she had been given to examine.
Her mother closed the living room curtains and manhandled an armchair round so the back was facing the middle of the room.
"When I come back you will have your skirt up, knickers down and you will be bent over that chair considering that cane in front of your nose. Is that clear?" She said coldly.
Betty whined tearfully "Please mum, not my knickers too. I am eighteen, an adult, can't you treat me like one?"
"I will treat you like an adult when you finally learn to behave like one." Was the flat response. "In fact I will see you get into position right now. Come on, get yourself ready and over that chair immediately!"
Sniffing, Betty put the cane as best she could across the chair seat and slid her hands under her skirt to drop her tights, and then a pair of plain white cotton knickers, to below her knees. Still under her mother's baleful glare she finally bent over the back of the armchair, being forced onto her toes as she was told to get her head right down.
Only then did her mother quietly leave the room and silently climb the stairs to her brother's bedroom.
A few moments later she heard the lecture start punctuated by slaps of the spoon and, as it progressed, wails from Charlie as the blows rained down on what she knew would be his bare backside. Despite knowing all too well her mother's ability with a wooden spoon, she was almost jealous as her eyes looked down on the cane meant for her. Dully she wondered how her mother had managed to acquire one so quickly. Not that it mattered, here it was and she was sure it was going to hurt. A lot!
Eventually the sobs from her brother were no longer punctuated by pleas and wails. The tension in her stomach tightened.
And then tightened further as she heard the familiar creak as her mother trod on the bottom-most stair.
Her mother came into the room and immediately the cane disappeared from Betty's view. Shortly after she felt the stick gently press on the bare flesh of her behind.
"I am not going to lecture you Betty. Just concentrate on staying still. I was thinking to give you six for your behaviour and six more for trying to avoid telling me. However, I will let you off with four for each as long as you remain in place, since this is your first time.
A total of eight did not seem like being 'let off' to Betty, and even beforehand she was definitely planning to ensure that this 'first time' was also a 'last time'.
After a long pause the stick finally stopped pressing. Betty's still aching fingers tightened on the base cushion of the armchair and only a second later there was a whoosh and thwack as the cane introduced itself.
"Aaaaah!" exclaimed Betty as, after a brief pause, she felt the consequences flood into her brain.
There was a fair pause then another swish led to a further pained sound from Betty. Her mother was really laying it on. She wondered if she could hold it together for the full eight, as she regretted teasing her brother about his red eyes.
"O-o-oh!"
The third blow had cut somewhere low on her bottom.
"Aaaagh!" Betty wailed as the cane landed higher. Her mother was half way through.
"Yeeaagh" was the scream as the louder humm preceded a blow that was significantly more painful that its predecessors. Despite her efforts she felt a wetness building in her eyes.
"Three more at least as hard as that young lady!" Intimated her mother.
The sixth was met with a guttural screech as Betty's resistance finally crumbled and a sob wracked her body. She also started to beg.
Her pleas were ignored as her mother hammered the seventh cut down in the largest remaining gap she could she, to yet another scream of agony.
It was all Betty could do to hold the armchair cushion as she waited for her mother to deliver the final blow.
Using all her might Mrs Southward slashed a diagonal blow across the middle of her bottom that cut across three or four of the earlier marks.
With a final scream Betty struggled up from the chair and danced around the living room clutching at her poor bottom, oblivious to anything but the pain it was in.
There was, she decided as the tears refused to stop flowing, absolutely nothing whatsoever funny about having one's backside caned.
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Jon Serl: The Hawk of Elsinore
End Date: August 26, 2018
Hours: Opening Reception: July 21, 7-10pm Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun 12-6pm
Location: 945 Chung King Road, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Fees: Free
The paintings of Jon Serl (1894–1993) are as worn, nuanced, and unexpected as the man himself. Painted on found boards, they traveled with him for years and depict scenes from his multifarious and troubled life. The Good Luck Gallery is honored to present the paintings of Jon Serl in partnership with the Tartaglia Collection and in affiliation with Cavin-Morris Gallery, for an exhibition curated by Randall Morris, opening July 21, 2018.
Born in Olean, NY in 1894 to a family of itinerant carnival/vaudeville performers, Serl was intimate with hardship. One of twelve children, he was starved by his father in order to keep him thin enough to play a woman in the family performances. He would eventually break away from the family business and go on to work as a chuckwagon chef in the Pacific Northwest, a day laboring fruit harvester, a gardener, and a voiceover actor in Hollywood – eventually quitting films in protest of the cruelty to horses in the Westerns.
Serl began painting in the 1940s after a move to San Juan Capistrano. Initially creating paintings for the practical purpose of adorning his own walls, he was soon painting full time, a compulsive need to negotiate with old demons, memories, and resentments driving him. Serl's paintings were autobiographical, recalling his childhood of performing, the halcyon days between the world wars living in a makeshift community of fellow gay men and women in Texas, and his many surrealist fantasies. His subject matter ranged from mundane everyday objects and occurrences to the supernatural. Friends with the likes of Hedda Hopper and James Dean, Serl also made appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1989 and 1990. His house in Lake Elsinore – where he lived for the last twenty years of his life amongst his paintings, chickens, and Chihuahuas – was a stopping place for young matadors making the bullfight circuit from Canada to Mexico.
"I know about color and line, I know what life is about and how it has treated me, and that is part of what I paint." Jon Serl
A performer at heart, the act of painting became his performance. Randall Morris, who visited the artist many times in the last years of his life recalled; "It was an overall jazz improvisational performance, with him talking to the painting out loud, warning it, questioning it, praising it in the thick, dry, almost impossible heat of the room he used as a studio in his rambling maze of a multi-roomed shack."
Beginning with a solo exhibition curated by Paul Schimmel in 1981 at Newport Harbor Art Museum, Newport Beach, CA, Serl went on to exhibit at the American Folk Art Museum, New York, NY; The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, Chicago, IL; The High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA; and has had multiple solo exhibitions at Cavin-Morris Gallery, New York, NY. His work is in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, Washington, D.C among many others. Through an extraordinary set of events characteristic of the almost mystical atmosphere surrounding Serl's 98-year-life, many of the paintings in this exhibition have never been seen by the public and encompass a full spectrum of Jon Serl's vision of America.
Ever enigmatic, the thrice-married Serl never publicly came out, but his paintings made his jitterbugging cross-dressers universal. He painted pleasure and beauty and sharp-fanged nightmares. He was a unique Old Master of American Art Brut who hid mystery, danger, and history in the expressionistic language of his paintings.
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Anat Ebgi Gallery presents Jibade-Khalil Huffman "Kush is my Cologne"
2660 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034
January 21, 2017 To February 5, 2017
Anat Ebgi Gallery is pleased to present Kush is my Cologne, Jibade-Khalil Huffman's first solo show at the gallery. Read more…
DAC Gallery presents "Shapes For Now"
431 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013
June 3, 2017 To July 7, 2017
Shapes For Now June 3 – July 7 Danielle Ashton Hagar Cygler Lady Firm Richelle Gribble Briona Hendren Justina Ko Ryan Lisko Ken Gun Min Margaret Noble… Read more…
Baccarat Rouge 540 By Maison Francis Kurkdjian
549 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Join us for the launch of Baccarat Rouge 540, the new Fragrance of Maison Francis Kurkdjian on Tuesday, February 9, (5-8pm). The alchemy of the senses. Read more…
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N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey partners with USDA to obtain grants for rural fire departments
by: Fantasia Harvey
NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will join the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development, State Director Robert Hosford Friday on a tour to deliver grant checks to rural fire departments in need of financial assistance.
The USDA Rural Development grants are given to various entities in an effort to revitalize the rural Coastal and Eastern Regions of North Carolina.
Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Causey will join Hosford and representatives from the office of U.S. Sens. Thom Tillis and Richard Burr, U.S. Reps. Greg Murphy, G.K Butterfield and David Rouzer as well as local officials, in a tour of the towns below:
"These funds are vital to fire departments to purchase needed equipment, and I sincerely appreciate the USDA for providing the funds," said Commissioner Causey. "One of my deepest concerns is that our rural volunteer firefighters are equipped to respond to the emergencies in their communities. These grants will help them do so. Nobody wants to see their home burn down to the ground for lack of needed equipment."
9:00 a.m. — Wallace Town Hall, 316 E. Murray St., Wallace, N.C. 28466
The town of Wallace is receiving two grants: a $487,000 and $595,000 grants to purchase a new rescue vehicle and tanker truck.
10:00 a.m. — Greenevers Town Hall, 316 E. Charity Rd., Rose Hill, N.C. 28458
The town of Greenevers is receiving a $31,000 loan and a $48,000 grant to purchase a generator, high lift jack, turnout gear, ladders and a used 2000 freightliner rescue truck.
11:30 a.m. — Calypso Volunteer Fire Dept., 109 SE Center St., Calypso, N.C. 28325
The town of Calypso is receiving a $171,000 loan and $76,000 grant to construct two additional drive-through bays onto the existing station of the Calypso Volunteer Fire Department.
1:30 p.m. — Warsaw Fire Dept., 714 N. Pine St. Warsaw, N.C. 28398
The town of Warsaw is receiving a $350,000 grant to purchase two new tanker trucks for the Warsaw Fire Department.
NCCU law professor says seeing VP Kamala Harris sworn in was heartwarming, surreal
by Russ Bowen / Jan 21, 2021
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) - Neither side can dispute that history was made on Jan. 20, 2021. Stepping away from politics for at least a moment, Kamala Harris isn't of a political party. She's a woman, and she's Asian-American and Black. She's the first of all three of those to be sworn in as Vice President of the United States.
"I was thinking about myself when she was a little girl. I was thinking about my daughters, my nieces, my students and how representation really does matter," said law professor April Dawson.


Some very deliberate, very knowledgeable Hearthstone/Magic fan has merged the two games into a fun library of Magic: The Gathering cards, flavored from Hearthstone. I'd been doing a project like this for a while. Not to this scale or with the amount of patience this individual showed and it puts my meager idea into place.
Most of the cards are exactly what one would expect – nothing new or particularly inventive, just a straight conversion. What I like most, however, is the various mana colors the Hearthstone cards have been given. There's no class dependency so they split all over the place – Thrall, for example, has a number of red and green creatures, but also some blue and white spells. I like the variety but I take issue with a few of the creator's selections – Starfire is a red spell? And a lot of the big creatures are red despite green being the traditional home of the heavy hitters. Ah, well, nothing's perfect. It's still an impressive feat and definitely worth a look.
There's some alternative art for a few cards, too, which I like. I'd rather have more art work available for the card interiors than the card backs, but that's me.


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Big investors up call for governments to take climate action
MADRID (AP) — More than 600 institutional investors managing a whopping $37 trillion in client assets called Monday for governments to step up their efforts against climate change. The investors, including banks, pension funds and insurance companies, directed their message to countries...
In this Nov. 27, 2019, photo, Georgia Tech professor Kim Cobb poses for a photo at her home in Atlanta. Some climate scientists and activists, including Cobb, are limiting their flying, their consumption of meat and their overall carbon footprints to avoid adding to the global warming they study. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Climate scientists try to cut their own carbon footprints
For years, Kim Cobb was the Indiana Jones of climate science. The Georgia Tech professor flew to the caves of Borneo to study ancient and current climate conditions. She jetted to a remote South Pacific island to see the effects of warming on coral. Add to that flights to Paris, Rome, Vancouver and...
Hilltops and a TV tower are surrounded by fog in Sarajevo, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. The local government in Sarajevo issued a warning to residents to avoid spending time outdoors as extremely high pollution levels are being recorded in the air of Bosnian capital in last two days. (AP Photo/Eldar Emric)
Bosnian capital of Sarajevo hit by dangerous air pollution
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Authorities say air pollution in the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo has reached dangerous levels in recent days, prompting officials to ban freight vehicles from the roads, cancel all outdoor public events and warn citizens to remain indoors. Officials have also...
A hundred activists hold portraits of President Emmanuel Macron to urge France to take action during the U.N. COP 25 climate talks in Madrid, during a gathering at Place du Trocadero facing the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. Environmental activists around France have removed President Emmanuel Macron's official portrait from town halls around the country in an unusual protest movement aimed at pushing him to do more to slow climate change. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
French activists use Macron portraits to urge climate action
PARIS (AP) — French environmental activists brandished stolen portraits of President Emmanuel Macron at a protest Sunday near the Eiffel Tower to try to push the government to do more to fight climate change. The protest is part of an unusual climate movement that has taken root around France this...
In this photo taken on Saturday Dec. 7, 2019, Brazilian environment Ricardo Salles stands outside the Brazil delegation room at the COP25 U.N. climate talks in Madrid, Spain. Madrid is hosting a two-week global summit aimed at lessening the impact of rising temperatures. (AP Photo/Dorothee Thiesing)
Minister: Brazil can't stop deforestation without help
MADRID (AP) — Brazil can't stop deforestation in the Amazon without the help of rich countries, the country's environment minister said at the United Nations' two-week climate change conference. Ricardo Salles, who declined to set a target for limiting deforestation in the coming year, said in an...
Nobel Physics Laureate Didier Queloz speaks during a press conference at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm, Sweden Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Jonas Ekstromer /TT News Agency via AP)
Nobel laureate: Face up to climate change, no escaping Earth
STOCKHOLM (AP) — An astronomer who shares this year's Nobel physics prize for discovering a planet outside the Earth's solar system is taking issue with people who shrug off climate change on the grounds that humans will eventually leave for distant planets. Didier Queloz was one of several Nobel...
Climate activist Greta Thunberg arrives by train in Madrid on Friday Dec. 6, 2019. Thunberg arrived by catamaran in Lisbon after a three-week voyage across the Atlantic Ocean from the United States before heading to neighboring Spain to attend the U.N. Climate Change Conference taking place in Madrid. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)
Clamor as Greta Thunberg joins climate activists in Madrid
MADRID (AP) — Climate activist Greta Thunberg arrived in Madrid Friday to join thousands of other young people in a march to demand world leaders take real action against climate change. After making it through a swarm of media cameras and microphones at the Spanish capital's northern train station...
The Turow lignite coal mine near the town of Bogatynia, Poland, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. The Turow lignite coal mine in Poland has an impact on the environment and communities near the border of three neighboring countries, the Czech Republic, Germany and Poland. Plans to further expand the huge open pit mine have caused alarm among residents who fear things might get even worse. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Massive Polish coal mine sparks international dispute
UHELNA, Czech Republic (AP) — Polluted air, noise, dry wells. The Turow lignite coal mine in Poland is causing trouble for the environment and local communities - even in Germany and Czech Republic, whose border is just a short walk away. Plans to further expand the huge open pit mine have caused...
Spain launches app to fight trafficking of protected timber
MADRID (AP) — Spain's Ministry for Ecological Transition has launched a mobile app to fight the trafficking of tropical species of timber, one of the world's greatest environmental crimes. The kit includes a guide of protected timber species, tools to obtain wood samples and an app that, together...
German farmers won't appeal climate lawsuit defeat
BERLIN (AP) — Three German farming families say they won't appeal a court's decision to dismiss their climate change lawsuit against Chancellor Angela Merkel's government. The families, who were backed by environmental group Greenpeace, said Thursday that the ruling in October had set an important...


It has been a weird year for Bitcoin, the crypto currency that seems to have everyone a little confused. First, several new online retailers started accepting Bitcoin as an official payment type. Then, the first Bitcoin ATMs were installed and began operation. On the other hand, there have been several bank heists, accounting for hundeds of millions of dollars worth of Bitcoin thefts.
The largest of these heists comes at the expense of Mt. Gox, the world's largest repository of Bitcoin. The theft cost the company 750,000 customers and 100,000 internal Bitcoin, which at the exchange rate at the time of this writing is just shy of $492 million. The heist has also cost the company the company itself.
This catastrophic loss has not only revealed the instability of a burgeoning new industry, it has also uncovered a massive scheme to defraud millions of consumers into providing a private company with real, paper money in exchange for virtual currency.
This monumental failure will raise a couple of questions regarding Bitcoin. First, can Bitcoin ever be secured? With as many massive thefts as we have seen over the last 12 months, the answer so far appears to be no. The other question is, will Bitcoin be able to survive this constant onslaught of bad press? Even if the first problem is not the result of a flaw in Bitcoin itself, it certainly affects the faith in the currency, which is all they have for success.
On the heels of the launch of the new Lumia Icon and ahead of its merger with Microsoft, Nokia showed off a collection of new handsets at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The phones covered a wide range of capabilities and markets, but entirely skipped Microsoft's platform.
The low-end of Nokia's handsets line, intended for pre-emerging markets, got a leap of capabilities with the announcement of the Nokia 220. Designed to be the upgrade to last year's Nokia 105, which Nokia announced sales of 1 million per week, this new handset adds 2G Internet access and some built-in applications, such as Facebook. The 220 launched immediately at the reasonable price of 30 euros.
The Asha series, which was a transition from the Nokia N-series devices, is intended for emerging markets. With smartphone capabilities and incredibly low prices, the Asha handsets are a great place for new markets to get their hands on their first advanced devices. Certainly a fair upgrade from the standard Nokia Series.
This year brought us another entry in the family, the Asha 230. Priced at only 45 euros and featuring some of the great new features of the family, this dual-SIM quad-band GSM phone is a great basic phone. Speaking of new features, the Asha family will be introducing Microsoft OneDrive, MixRadio and BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), available to all Asha devices.
Fortunately Nokia has dropped the iPod retail packaging design style they introduced just 4 months ago. This phone looks much more like a standard Nokia, available in a collection of bright colors with matching accessories. Nokia certainly hopes that it will sell.
This is the handset everyone knew was coming and no one expected. In fact, the Nokia X is not a new handset, but a new platform from the company. Based on the Android Open Source Project (different from Android proper), this series of devices actually boasts 3 handsets: Nokia X, Nokia X+ and Nokia XL.
The bridge device from the low-end Asha smartphones to the high-end Lumia smartphones takes much of its design inspiration from its big brother, Windows Phone, while incorporating many of the best features from Asha. Sporting a home screen with huge, customizable live tiles with easy to find notifications, as well as at-a-glance information, this is the most usable Android derivative yet.
Coming over from Asha is Fastlane, the quick-access notification area where a Facebook-style feed of information from your social networks, news apps, photo sites, etc. all roll into one place. You can also add quick-access app links to the Fastlane, but you won't need that with the live tiles on the home screen.
The Nokia X lock screen will look familiar to our webOS friends, as the notifications and even the default wallpaper are straight out of Palm/HP/LG's ill-fated mobile operating system. To top it all off, the family can run Android apps, though not installed from Google Play. Instead, Nokia will be curating its own app catalog, similar to the Kindle Fire. App creators can convert their app from Android to Nokia X quickly, though.
While well thought out design-wise, the hardware is not going to make anyone's head spin. As one news outlet showed, an app load can take longer than a Vine video - yikes. But, the important question is: will this be enough for a market who is entering a high-capability smartphone for the first time?
Comcast, ending up near the bottom of the recent Netflix stream speed test, has come to an agreement with the video-streaming service to make sure that the customer user experience between the two companies are top notch. Netflix will be paying Comcast directly to make sure more bandwidth is allocated towards Netflix streaming. Specific details have not been disclosed, but what we do know is that it's a long-term deal that pits Comcast customers directly with Netflix servers that will be housed in third-party, off-site data centers.
This change is a big one, because it eliminates the need for Netflix to have to rely on exchange services like Cogent, which essentially creates bottlenecks, causing the lag and buffering issues we're all likely familiar with. Also, this decision was already in place last week, as customers were reporting better speeds and connections, so it seems Comcast has confirmed the reason why with this announcement. However, the direct connection was only available in certain test markets and will now be rolled out nationwide over the next few weeks.
From what we hear from sources familiar with the deal, both CEOs have been discussing this since International CES 2013. Now that Comcast has struck a deal with Netflix, what else is in store for the company? It would appear that the telecom giant is on a path of goodwill lately, especially after the announced Time Warner acquisition. Comcast needs some positive news surrounding what could be a problem for consumers, so by having things like better video-streaming experiences and bringing back popular TV shows like Heroes, it might quell some of the naysayers. Only time will tell, but for now, Comcast users can enjoy less lag in SuperHD for their favorite Wings episodes. I love Wings.
For those who own a Fitbit device, you may no longer use the Force, the company's health-tracking and pedometer wristband. The company issued a statement this week, in which it recalled all of the inventory of the device, citing skin irritant problems.
Complaints have come in from so many customers that Fitbit was forced to stop selling the Force and has issued a voluntary recall for the wristband. Any customer owning one of the gadgets can return it for a full refund.
Recently, some Force users have reported skin irritation. While only 1.7% of Force users have reported any type of skin irritation, we care about every one of our customers. On behalf of the entire Fitbit team, I want to apologize to anyone affected.
From the beginning, we have taken this matter very seriously. We hired independent labs and medical experts to conduct a thorough investigation...All Force materials are commonly used in consumer products. However, some users may be reacting to the nickel present in the surgical grade stainless steel used in the device. Other users are likely experiencing an allergic reaction to the materials used in the strap or the adhesives used to assemble the product.
So what happened? While independent test results did not notice any problems with electrical or battery systems, the tests do show users are probably experiencing allergic contact dermatitis. This means that something in the device is causing a huge irritation. For it to affect 1.7 percent of the Force users though is pretty outstanding.
As someone who has skin allergies, I can tell you that I am allergic to things that have nickel mixed in, so I can attest to the issue here. I'm only able to wear pure metals like silver or gold, and forget about watches; I'm only able to buy ones that have non-metals straps and have to put a special coating on the back of the face. It's why I've held off buying devices like this or even the mostly plastic and non-metal Nike Fuel Band. However, in my years of being around people, I've yet to run into another person who has the same level of severity of this as I do, which is why, to me, 1.7 percent is such a huge number to be affected by this.
Perhaps there's a certain mix of materials that are in the Fitbit devices and Park doesn't want to go into detail. Or maybe some anomaly got into the blend during production. Either way, I'm glad to see the company doing something about even the slightest skin irritation.
Those needing assistance can reach out to Fitbit's dedicated page on the matter to get their Force processed and refunded.
While the game industry is booming and expanding faster than ever, the space as a whole is slightly shifting to better suit an onslaught of new gamers from all walks of life. Irrational Games, creators behind such masterpieces like BioShock and BioShock Infinite, is laying off the majority of its developers and other staff and is bringing the remainder of the talent to a different studio.
Founder Ken Levine announced in a blog post that the rest of the crew that will stay on with Irrational will be folded into a smaller developer inside game publisher Take-Two Interactive. All of this is going down while Irrational Games, a company that's been around for 17 years, is currently working on releasing the additional two, final chapters for BioShock Infinite that was released back in 2013.
So it looks like Levine is wanting to get back to his roots of what the studio used to be, which could be a great thing for the team. He can focus on making the games, and let Take-Two fully handle publishing and distribution for him. This isn't a big shift for the studio, as 2K Games and Take-Two have been involved with the publishing process for Irrational Games for a while now. The BioShock series has brought in over $500 million in revenue for Take-Two. This means we should also see more BioShock in the future. Levine said he is handing over the reigns for the creation of the BioShock universe over to 2K Games.
For those being let go, Irrational Games will be offering financial support and job-placement assistance. Levine even said that there are some job openings within Take-Two for which he will personally help employees set up meetings.
So what's next for Levine & Co? A lot of it is still under wraps but here's what Irrational's founder had to say so far.
...Initially, I thought the only way to build this venture was with a classical startup model, a risk I was prepared to take. But when I talked to Take-Two about the idea, they convinced me that there was no better place to pursue this new chapter than within their walls. After all, they're the ones who believed in and supported BioShock in the first place.
So, while one door is literally closing, another is opening for the acclaimed gaming studio. We'll have more information about upcoming projects as Ken feels inclined to give it. For now, we wait for the final chapter in the BioShock Infinite saga and hope that 2K Games will take pride in what the series is, and we won't see the series end up like Call of Duty or Guitar Hero.
Every week a company is in the news for some sort of data breach or security exploit, where customer information, sometimes including credit card numbers, are stolen in the process. This week leaves no exception as popular retailer Neiman Marcus' credit-card payment system was under attack for the better half of last year.
The hackers who accessed the database were able to get into the system more than 60,000 times over 8 months, digging through the files and installing software to steal credit card numbers. In a 157 page report on the matter, the analysis concludes that on some days, hundreds of alerts were set off while the hackers were in the system. Each day, their installed software that would steal the numbers was deleted, forcing the group to reinstall the package every night. While the crew was in the network for 8 months, card data was stolen from July to October.
The report also says that this attack does not appear to be affiliated with the Target breach that led to the theft of over 40 million credit card numbers.
The code style and the modus operandi look totally different. The attackers were using a specific code for a specific network, and the way they were writing their code doesn't seem to be related to the way that the attackers on the Target breach were.
How did the rogue software go undetected for so long? A spokeswoman for Neiman Marcus says that the hackers gave their software a name that looked almost identical to the retailer's existing payment system. When its security team scanned through alerts and logs, they simply passed over the issues in the sea of data that they looked at. Reports of activity identified the software as "suspicious behavior" over 59,000 times, but Neiman Marcus' security system did not automatically quarantine or remove the malicious program.
It was estimated that 1.1 million cards were compromised in the attack, however after further investigation, Neiman Marcus is reporting that only 350,000 credit cards were taken from the clothier. 9,200 have been used since the breach.
In the past year we've had over a dozen infamous security and data breaches across retail, gaming and other spaces, so it definitely raises a cause for concern over your information and how it's being safely secured. What should retailers do differently to ensure this doesn't happen? What are you doing to protect yourself? We want to know in the comments below.


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Dan Sperling on the 'Three Revolutions' Transforming Cars and Transportation
CARB Board Member and Director of UC Davis' Institute of Transportation Studies, Sperling discusses his book "campaign" to get local and state governments on-board with the electrification, automation, and shared mobility services that are transforming transportation.
Shared Mobility: A Crucial Component of Future Transportation
Sarah Ashton addresses Uber's maturing approach to public policy and long-term investment in fostering sustainable mobility behaviors.
CA High-Speed Rail Chair on the 'Transformative' Impacts of 'Connecting' California
Dan Richard, chair of the California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors, describes how the evolving program is already stimulating investment despite the challenges ahead.
Eco-Rapid Transit: Metro Light Rail to Connect Southeast County & DTLA
Michael Kodama explains the economic potential of the West Santa Ana Branch Corridor "megaproject"—a proposed light rail connecting Downtown Los Angeles to the underserved Southeast L.A. County.
L.A. Union Station's Perimeter Redesign is All About Access to Transit
Elizabeth Carvajal and Jenna Hornstock address how perimeter improvements to Union Station could bring L.A.'s transportation infrastructure to the world stage.
To Accelerate EV Adoption in California: Welcome Veloz!
California Energy Commissioner David Hochschild and Josh Boone introduce Veloz, a new non-profit with the mission of rapidly accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles in California.
Lyft's Emily Castor: New Forms of On-Demand Mobility & Public Transit Mash Up
Lyft's Director of Transportation Policy shares how the company's many public-private partnerships are anticipating new urban mobility services—like on-demand autonomous vehicle fleets.
California Leads on Climate Action: Cap-and-Trade Extension & VW Settlement Funding
CARB Chair Mary Nichols explains the potential impact of the Volkswagen settlement for electric transportation, and comments on California's international partnerships.
Jeff Morales Steps Down: CA High Speed Rail Leader Discusses Progress & Future
After five years running the California High Speed Rail Authority, Morales has managed to oversee the beginning construction of the rail line in the Central Valley. Despite constant efforts from the Legislature and lawsuits, he has kept the project on track to soon provide Californians with more opportunities.
Electric Vehicles Not Exempt From Gov. Brown's Road Repair Funding Plan
Plug-In America's Joel Levin provides context to the California Legislature's decision to impose a new fee on zero-emission vehicle owners starting in 2020.


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Acer Powers London Olympics
By Leigha Anderson
Usually summertime is a season of relaxation, but not for Acer because this summer they have been busy behind the scenes at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Acer is a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic Movement and to support the games Acer has called on 350 staff members to help with the event; provided 13,500 desktops; 2,900 notebooks, 950 servers and storage systems; 13,000 computer monitors; and many tablet PCs. If you add that up is it over 30,350 pieces of hardware, and countless hours of work by Acer's wonderful support staff.
You will find Acer PCs all across London being used for some pretty cool stuff. The Acer Internet Lounges in Stratford, Weymouth, and Engham are the spots that athletes competing in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games head to when the want to connect with friends and family. There is a mix of Acer S3 Ultrabooks, Acer ICONIA TAB W Series tablets, and Z3810 all-in-one desktops, all running Windows 7, that provide free broadband internet and printing access to the athletes who are far from home. Check out the picture of beach volleyball superstar Kerry Walsh using the Acer S3.
Acer is not only helping keep the athletes connected, but they are helping to run the entire information system for the event including games management, competition scores, reception, information queries, broadcast support and more. Gerry Pennel, chief information officer for the London 2012 Olympic Games summed it up well when he said Acer's role in supporting the games is critical because the technology has to work the "first time, and every time."
Acer is a great sponsor of the 2012 Olympic Games in London because their spirit matches that of the event. Their motto is "Explore Beyond Limits" and I think that is really what the Olympics are all about. Michael Phelps wrapped up his swimming career with 22 medals and double-amputee runner Oscar Pistorius overcame the odds and competed with amongst the fastest runners in the world. Those are just two of the 10,000 or more athletes, who are currently representing over 204 nations. Acer has been there for all of the athletes from before the opening ceremonies, and they will continue to support them until they conclude. Next time you find yourself wondering what PC can handle all the emails, papers, Facebook updates, and Excel spreadsheets that you can throw at it, think of Acer–if they can power the Olympics, they can power you!
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Pa daj ajde Gorane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mozes puno, puno bolje!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
let's eyes on the next set!!
He starts 2nd set with an ACE!!
stand up goran ...fight, fight!
i dont like that guy stepanek ...thats 2x bad for me!
Does not seem that it is going to be a happy day for us.
i will go and buy that tomorrow!!
Ma, I know in my heart that Goran can do much, much more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gorane nedaj nista tom smradu stepaneku!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Phdick how is Goran now, is he angry is he shouting, swearing??????
good hope he wins the second set!!


The OWLs gather on the second Thursday of the month at 12:00 pm for a regular monthly luncheon. Most of our members are seniors who are looking for an opportuiity to have a great meal together and to enjoy one another's company. Donations collected at the meal are used for St. James Diaper Ministry that helps to defray the cost of diapers for young mothers whose resources are stretched thin. Many of our OWLs are not members of this Parish, but have come to enjoy yhe followship of this wonderful meal. Come join us!