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* clientB.c
* serverB.c

### Part C files

* clientC.c
* serverC.c
* ipcserverclient.h

### Part D files

* clientD.c
* serverD.c
* ipcserverclient.h

### Makefile

There is a make file included in this package, use it to build/compile the source code provided.
You can also use the Makefile to run the projects just run:

* For Part B (serverB.c)          $ make sb
* For Part B (clientB.c)          $ make cb

* For Part C (serverC.c)          $ make sc
* For Part C (clientC.c)          $ make cc
* For Part C (additional client)  $ ./clientC.out 42 123

* For Part D (serverD.c)          $ make sd
* For Part D (clientD.c)          $ make cd
* For Part D (additional client)  $ ./clientD.out 42 123

NOTE: Please notice that if you want to run an additional client, you must manually call the
command for it instead of relying on the Makefile to start it.

## Running Part B

Start Part B server:              $ make sb
  You will now have a server connected to message queue with key 42.
Start Part B client alongside:    $ make cb

Type text into the keyboard in the client. Then press enter when done typing.
This will send the message to the server (character-by-character), and once completed sending,
the message will be printed on the server, and then sent back to the client (again, character-by-character).

If you send "EXIT" as the message in the client to the server, it will quit the server and client.

## Running Part C

Start Part C server:              $ make sc
  You will now have a server connected to message queue with key 42.
Start Part C client alongside:    $ make cc
  You will now have a client connected with key 69, sending message to server 42.
Start another client alongside:    $ ./clientC.out 42 123
  You will now have a client connected with key 123, sending message to server 42.

To send a message, you must specify the recipient key (either server or client), and then the message
that you want to send to that recipient. There are some examples below.

e.g. from client 69 type:   42 hello there how are you?

  This will send the message "hello there how are you?" to the server (key=42),
  and will print it on the server because the message was for the server.

e.g. from client 69 type:   69 hello there how are you?

  This will send the message "hello there how are you?" to the server (key=42),
  and the server will then relay the message to client with key 69 (which in this
  case is the client we have currently running). Once client 69 recieves the message,
  it will print the message on the screen.

e.g. from client 69 type:   123 hello there how are you?

  This will send the message "hello there how are you?" to the server (key=42),
  and the server will then relay the message to client with key 123 (which is the
  other running server in another process). Once client 123 recieves the message,
  it will print the message on the screen.

## Running Part D

** NEW ** features:
 * Connect messages displayed on server when a client connects.
 * Disconnect messages displayed on server when a client disconnects.
 * Global (public) messages sent to all currently connected clients when no recipient key is specified.

Start Part D server:              $ make sd
  You will now have a server connected to message queue with key 42.
Start Part D client alongside:    $ make cd
  You will now have a client connected with key 69, sending message to server 42.
Start another client alongside:    $ ./clientD.out 42 123
  You will now have a client connected with key 123, sending message to server 42.

  ** NEW ** You will see a connect message for client 69 on the server once the client connects.

Start another client alongside:    $ ./clientD.out 42 123
  You will now have a client connected with key 123, sending message to server 42.

  ** NEW ** You will see a connect message for client 123 on the server once the client connects.

To send a message, you must specify the recipient key (either server or client), and then the message
that you want to send to that recipient. There are some examples below.

** NEW ** If you do not specify a recipient, it will go to everyone. This means that it will send the
message to the server and the server will relay it to every connected client.

** NEW** e.g. from client 69 type:   hey how are you?

  This will send the message "hey how are you?" to the server (key=42),
  and the server will relay it to every client it currently has listed as connected.
  This includes the sender, so the sender will recieve the message it sent to global.

e.g. from client 69 type:   42 hello there how are you?

  This will send the message "hello there how are you?" to the server (key=42),
  and will print it on the server because the message was for the server.

e.g. from client 69 type:   69 hello there how are you?

  This will send the message "hello there how are you?" to the server (key=42),
  and the server will then relay the message to client with key 69 (which in this
  case is the client we have currently running). Once client 69 recieves the message,
  it will print the message on the screen.

e.g. from client 69 type:   123 hello there how are you?

  This will send the message "hello there how are you?" to the server (key=42),
  and the server will then relay the message to client with key 123 (which is the
  other running server in another process). Once client 123 recieves the message,
  it will print the message on the screen.

** NEW ** Pressing CTRL-C or CTRL-Z in the client will send a "quit" signal to the terminal,
and this signal will be caught and used to send disconnect messages to the server, before quitting.


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Q: Citrix Receiver - Security Warning - How to get it back?
When I launch a Citrix application, I get this warning message.  However, I accidently clicked on "Block access" and "Do not ask me again for this site".
How do I go back to set this to "Permit use"?  In fact, where is this setting stored?  Registry perhaps?

A: Edit Registry. "Client Selective Trust"
Have a look at the registry. The settings are saved there for each site.
Sites are identified by random-ish UUID-named key. But the clear text description is saved in a sub-key.
Example from my system:
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Citrix\ICA Client\Client Selective Trust\{1D4C92B7-E57E-734E-DECC-215A1C98766D}
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Citrix\ICA Client\Client Selective Trust\{1D4C92B7-E57E-734E-DECC-215A1C98766D}\RegionName\(Default) -> data "10.40.1.12"

So now I know that the settings below {1D4C92B7-E57E-734E-DECC-215A1C98766D} apply to the server identified as 10.40.1.12.
Try to find the UUID-key you want, then export, then delete the key. Then try if the prompt comes back.
Further reading

*

*Ingmar Verheij, 2012-06-26, "Citrix Receiver – Security Warning" explained and demystified
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Ton-up for BMW
May 8, 2017 – 11:01 am
Posted in Circuit Racing
Tagged BMW, BTCC, Colin Turkington, Gordon Shedden, Honda, Jack Goff, Matt Neal, Rob Collard, Thruxton, Tom Ingram
Rob Collard and Colin Turkington make it 100 wins for the Bavarian marque, as Matt Neal equals Andy Rouse.
Colin Turkington claimed BMW's 100th Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship win, after team-mate Rob Collard had earlier secured the 99th success for the German marque on a thrilling day of racing at Thruxton.
Honda machinery looked to be the dominant force after taking a 1-2-3 finish in the opening contest at Britain's fastest circuit, which saw Halfords Yuasa Racing's Matt Neal head home stablemate Gordon Shedden and Eurotech Racing's Jack Goff.
It was a faultless lights-to-flag display from pole-sitter Neal, who drew level with Andy Rouse's tally of 60 BTCC wins – the equal-second most victories in BTCC history.
Collard then claimed his first-ever triumph at Thruxton in a truncated encounter that included two stoppages and heartache for race one winner Neal.
Team BMW's Collard had already surged from tenth on the grid up to sixth, before the race was red flagged for the first time following a high-speed accident involving Senna Proctor's Vauxhall and the two MGs of Aron Taylor-Smith and Daniel Lloyd.
Local driver Collard made a strong getaway once again at the restart, firing his rear-wheel drive BMW 125i M Sport up to third and immediately harassing the two factory Hondas ahead of him.
It was three-wide for second into the final chicane on the opening lap as Collard emerged, 'elbows out', ahead of Goff and Shedden.
The drama continued as the Honda Civic Type R of initial race leader Neal crawled into the pits with steering problems one tour later, handing Collard the advantage.
With the race seemingly building towards an exciting climax, it was unfortunately cut short due to an accident for the Team Shredded Wheat Racing with Duo Ford of Martin Depper.
So, as the red flags waved it was Collard claiming a maiden win on home soil at Thruxton from Shedden and Ingram, who had both dispatched Goff earlier in the contest.
Then came another magic milestone as Turkington – having powered to two BTCC titles in BMW machinery – fittingly secured the memorable century for the German manufacturer.
The West Surrey Racing driver produced a commanding getaway from pole position and never looked in danger – the Northern Irishman eventually taking the chequered flag nearly three seconds ahead of the chasing pack.
Speedworks Motorsport's Ingram finished runner-up to extend his lead in the Drivers' Championship, whilst Goff claimed a second podium of the day. The latter's trio of top four results was just reward for the 26-year-old and his Eurotech Racing squad.
Honda's Gordon Shedden came home fourth in the final encounter – cementing his place as the highest points-scorer over the course of the weekend, keeping pressure on Ingram in the process. Turkington is now third in the standings after his latest success.
Honda closed the gap on BMW in the Manufacturers' order while Team BMW slightly extended its advantage in the Teams' standings.
Ingram and his Speedworks squad still hold sway in both Independents' tables, whilst Senna Proctor took his third successive Jack Sears Trophy.
The BTCC returns in two weeks' time (20/21 May) for Rounds 10, 11 and 12 of the 2017 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship at Oulton Park in Cheshire.
Matt Neal said: "I hadn't given much thought to equalling Andy's win tally, to be honest. We all thought that record was unachievable and even though Jason [Plato] exceeded it, I never thought I would get there. Just unbelievable. Yes, there are a lot more races in the season now, but it's tough out there. We had a bit of a nightmare here last year and then Donington Park was a rotten weekend all-round for everybody, so to come away with a Halfords Yuasa Racing one-two and a Honda podium lockout on home soil is a dream – a fabulous result. I made sure to look after the car and the tyres were superb throughout."
Rob Collard said: "The BMW felt absolutely stunning and I'm so pleased for the team. We did a lot at the first start, and the re-start was similarly textbook. I had a really good opening lap and then I'm not sure what happened to Matt – I could see sparks coming off – so it was obviously a shame for him, but I will take this one and with pride. I must admit, going three-abreast into the chicane was pretty scary! I had one of the Hondas on my left and then cheeky Jack Goff snuck up my inside on the right – I didn't see that one coming! The BMW was on fire today and it's brilliant to take my first win of 2017. A big shout out to Billy [Monger], who is watching at home on TV – Forza!"
Colin Turkington said: "I wasn't that confident before the race because we had been chasing the set-up all day, but the guys never let up which moved the car in a new direction – and the pace was there for all to see. To achieve BMW's 100th win in the BTCC is a very special feeling for me. I grew up watching the likes of Smokin' Jo Winkelhock and Tim Harvey, so to continue the history of this iconic brand means a lot to me. I'm so pleased to end the day like this. The BMW 125i M Sport is a fantastic car at the moment and we've really got it in the window. Thruxton has always been a challenge for us – it's probably the circuit where we've won the least – so to take two victories here is fantastic."
Tom Ingram said: "After last month's test, we came here knowing we had a car that would struggle to set a quick qualifying time but would be very strong in the races – and we proved that today. It's a cracking points total to take away from Thruxton, and as long as we keep focusing on the consistency, the results will keep coming. That approach is paying dividends at the moment. At some stage, the gap will clearly close up but while we're extending it, then I'm very happy."
Jack Goff said: "We actually finished where we started for once – I've usually gone backwards this year! It's a great result for Eurotech Racing and all my sponsors, because I've made them wait a little while this year for my first podium and it's nice to finally be able to repay their support. We started off the weekend pretty strong in practice, and that form continued today. We improved the car again for the last race. I made a mistake through Church that allowed Tom [Ingram] to get a run on me and get past, but it's been a very solid weekend with two third places and a fourth – I think we can be very happy with that."
Gordon Shedden said: "To be on the front row with 75kg in the car definitely exceeded my expectations; every lap was an adventure as I tried to keep my foot in for as long as possible through the faster corners out the back of the circuit – there wasn't much left in the tank! I got a slightly better start than Matt in race one but he was a lot lighter than me so I didn't force the issue too much. It was fantastic for him to take his 60th BTCC win, and a tremendous effort from the boys to get a one-two finish. It was disappointing that we didn't have another five or six laps in race two because we were definitely faster than Rob and then race three was another good finish. You always want more of course, but we came away with three very solid results and a strong points haul – and that gives us a lot of confidence going to Oulton Park."
2017 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship – Round 7 – Thruxton
1 Matt NEAL (GBR) Halfords Yuasa Racing 16 laps
3 Jack GOFF (GBR) Eurotech Racing +1.372s
4 Tom INGRAM (GBR) Speedworks Motorsport +1.772s
5 Adam MORGAN (GBR) Ciceley Motorsport +2.230s
6 Ashley SUTTON (GBR) Adrian Flux Subaru Racing +2.474s
7 Colin TURKINGTON (GBR) Team BMW +5.060s
8 Mat JACKSON (GBR) Team Shredded Wheat Racing with Duo +5.940s
9 Rob AUSTIN (GBR) Handy Motorsport +6.366s
10 Rob COLLARD (GBR) Team BMW +7.302s
1 Rob COLLARD (GBR) Team BMW 6 laps
9 Aiden MOFFAT (GBR) Laser Tools Racing +5.152s
1 Colin TURKINGTON (GBR) Team BMW 16 laps
5 Rob AUSTIN (GBR) Handy Motorsport +10.002s
6 Ashley SUTTON (GBR) Adrian Flux Subaru Racing +10.756s
7 Rob COLLARD (GBR) Team BMW +11.732s
8 Aiden MOFFAT (GBR) Laser Tools Racing +12.414s
9 Adam MORGAN (GBR) Ciceley Motorsport +12.989s
10 Tom CHILTON (GBR) Power Maxed Racing +13.694s
Tom Chilton was penalised by the loss of lap-time due to not slowing down under yellow flag signals. He received three penalty points.
Race One
Jake Hill was verbally reprimanded and received two penalty points for an incident involving Josh Cook
Race Three
Matt Neal was penalised by the addition of 0.5 seconds to his race time for gaining an unfair advantage during an incident involving Tom Chilton
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Rasmussen: In Colorado, McInnis Leads Democrat for Governor
Thursday, 13 May 2010 01:49 PM EDT
Little has changed during the past month in Colorado's gubernatorial race, with Republican Scott McInnis continuing to hold a modest lead over Democratic Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper.
The latest Rasmussen Reports statewide telephone survey of likely voters shows McInnis with 47 percent support to Hickenlooper's 41 percent. Six percent prefer some other candidate, while another 6 percent are undecided.
The Republican's advantage had held at 48 percent to 42 percent in both March and April, but McInnis' inability to cross the 50 percent mark suggests that the race remains up for grabs, Rasmussen says.
In February, after Hickenlooper formally entered the race following incumbent Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter's surprise announcement that he would not seek reelection, he posted a 49 percent-to-45-percent lead over McInnis. The GOP ex-congressman held a three-point lead over Hickenlooper in a hypothetical match-up in January.
In December, before Ritter quit the race, McInnis led the incumbent governor 48 percent to 40 percent.
The survey of 500 likely voters in Colorado was conducted on May 11.
McInnis leads among male voters, but the race is virtually tied among women.
Voters not affiliated with either major party in the state give the edge to the Republican.
Seventeen percent of Colorado voters have a very favorable opinion of McInnis, while 16 percent view him very unfavorably.
Hickenlooper is viewed very favorably by 25 percent and very unfavorably by 22 percent.
At this point in a campaign, Rasmussen Reports considers the number of people with strong opinions more significant than the total favorable/unfavorable numbers.
On another issue, despite the growing oil slick from the offshore oil rig disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, 60 percent of Colorado voters think offshore oil drilling should be allowed. But 65 percent are at least somewhat concerned that it will cause environmental problems.
Little has changed during the past month in Colorado s gubernatorial race, with Republican Scott McInnis continuing to hold a modest lead over Democratic Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper. The latest Rasmussen Reports statewide telephone survey of likely voters shows McInnis...
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In the other individual categories, Guillermo del Toro won best director for The Shape of Water, the most nominated film of the night. Gary Oldman won best actor (drama) for playing Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour, while Saoirse Ronan of Lady Bird and Allison Janney of I, Tonya won best actress in a comedy/musical and best supporting actress, respectively.
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To create a customized responsible travel itinerary for Bali I recommend booking a tour with social enterprise, Better Places Travel. The international responsible tourism operator works with local travel experts to craft unique tailor-made journeys that benefit the local community and environment. Unlike other tour operators that claim to be responsible by offering one portion of a trip that benefits locals Better Places Travel is fully ethical in all aspects of their itineraries. There's no easier way to travel in an authentic way and ensure that your trip is entirely ethical. Their extensive code of conduct explains exactly how they're about to offer unforgettable trips that are entirely sustainable.
Based on your budget for your Bali adventure Better Places Travel can create an itinerary for you that can help you cross off all of these Bali responsible travel bucket list items. Some of their favorite Bali experiences are spending the night on a remote island, exploring temples in Ubud, learning about local herbs, and exploring the island on a pedal bicycle.
Bali and the surrounding islands are located in the Coral Triangle and ripe with lush reef and colorful marine life. Sea turtles live here in abundance and are especially easy to spot in Bali's Nusa Islands and Lombok's Gili Islands. They like to feed on the wall of the reef where the island drops off into the sea. Fortunately, the reef wall is usually located within swimming distance from the shore so there's no need to book a snorkeling tour. Marine tourism has become detrimental in Bali as boats pollute the water, anchors can break vulnerable coral, and large groups of snorkelers can overwhelm wild sea life.
A more responsible way to swim with sea turtles that won't damage the ecosystem is to grab a snorkel and mask then swim out towards the coral reef gardens. If the water is flat you really won't need to wear flippers that could damage coral if you accidentally kick it during low tide. Be sure not to touch anything–coral, fish, or turtles. Ultra clear water makes it possible to witness sea turtles from a safe distance. You don't need to be close to experience the magic of witnessing the grace of a wild sea turtle. Bring an underwater GoPro and an extra long selfie stick so that you won't disturb the reptile by getting too close as you capture photos and videos. Be sure to only wear mineral sunblock whenever you go in the ocean as most drugstore SPF contains oxybenzone, a toxic chemical which kills coral reef.
Taking a cooking course while in Bali is an absolute must! To do so in a responsible manner book your lesson with a local family or through a homestay instead of taking a class at a chain hotel. This way you can learn how to prepare mouth-watering Balinese dishes directly from those who use the recipes on a daily basis. What could be more delicious than learning unique family cooking methods directly from the experts? There is an abundance of cooking course in Ubud but I tried my hand at Balinese specialties at Bali Eco Stay and Gili Cooking Classes which were both taught by local chefs and used farm fresh ingredients. My favorite Balinese dish is gado gado (boiled veggies with tempeh and peanut sauce). Other delicious dishes to learn how to make are pepes ikan (banana leaf steamed fish) and bubur injun (coconut cream black rice pudding).
Across Bali there are many restaurants that give back to the community by supporting local charities, pioneering to reduce waste, or giving complimentary hospitality training at-risk children. I adored Bali Eco Deli in Nusa Lembongan–they're fighting for Bali to be a plastic-free place by collecting plastic bottles and bags as well as providing discounts to customers who recycle plastic at the cafe and free potable water fill-ups for reusable water bottles. Fair Warung Balé is a fantastic cafe in Ubud that's operated by Fair Future Foundation. The social enterprise gives 100% of profits to the free healthcare project and also trains local young adults between ages 14-22. In Canggu grab a smoothie bowl that's both healthy and picturesque at Peloton Supershop–the vegan cafe benefits the Leuser Ecosystem through the World Unite foundation.
There is an abundance of eco-friendly accommodation options in Bali from the luxurious ALiLa to the Bagus Agro Pelaga farm stay. Better Places Travel loves Bali Eco Stay and I was fortunate enough to stay there for a few days! The BPT Indonesia travel specialist shared with me that "Bali Eco Stay is a lovely place to stay. It's a real eco-hotel, comfortable enough but not overdone and with a real feel for nature as most rooms are partly open and set in lush greenery." I couldn't agree more. Not only is Bali Eco Stay gorgeous but it's by far the most sustainable place I've ever stayed. Better Places Travel also collaborates with Bloo Lagoon, Nick's Pension, and Adi Assri. Try to spend a few nights in a homestay for a similar experience to that which I had at Sebatu Village. Staying at any of these properties will result in a meaningful and impactful travel experience.
By staying in locally operated eco-accommodation or homestays you'll experience authentic daily life in Bali and likely have the chance to learn about and try your hand at Balinese craft making. Crafts are deeply intricate into the Balinese way of life–everyone in each village has a certain task they're responsible for including many crafts such as making Hindu ceremonial offerings known as Canang Sari, bamboo basket weaving, or even performing music and dance! If these offerings aren't offered at your accommodation try to book the activity that interests you with locals so that your tourism dollars will fully benefit the community and economy. Other traditional courses to consider are woodworking, kite making, batik courses, dance classes, or practice yoga.
No trip to Bali would be complete without visit a few sacred Hindu temples. If you're lucky enough to visit during a ceremony day be sure to follow the local customs which requires everyone who enters the temple to wear Balinese dress. Remember you're there to observe and keep a respectful distance so you don't disturb the proceeding. Never walk in front of someone who is praying as they believe it can cut off communications with deities. Some areas of the temple may be closed off for ceremonies and only open to villagers so respect all signage you see and always ask if you aren't sure whether or not you're allowed somewhere. Balinese people are so friendly that it's likely they'll be thrilled that you're interested in their tradition and invite you to join in.
My favorite temples in Bali were those in Tampaksiring. Visiting Pura Tirta Empul and partaking in a spiritual cleansing is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Hire a local guide to explain the proper process to you, it's important to follow this sacred ritual in detail so you don't offend any worshipers. After your cleansing ceremony ask your guide if they'll show you how to pray in Balinese style and if you've mastered that you may be blessed by a High Priest who will sprinkle more holy water over you after you pray.
Responsible travelers will avoid cockfights in temples. Although cockfights are a cultural norm in Bali and usually reserved for ceremonies they're still incredible cruel to animals. Better Places Travel arranges for guests to visit Pura Tirta Empul as well as Gunung Kawi Temple and any other temples you're keen to see.
Did you know that globally only 9% of plastic is recycled? Better Places Travel is committed to helping guests ban plastic from their travels, and lives back at home. Travelers produce huge amounts of waste–on average 30 plastic bottles are used per person on a two-week trip! To combat this they provide their guests with branded Better Places Travel Dopper water bottles to drastically minimize plastic waste. Pack your own cotton tote bag for shopping or pick up a beautiful handwoven bag from one of Bali's many artisan markets. Refuse plastic straws and carry your own eco-friendly bamboo straw.
In Bali, many hotels, restaurants, and shops participate in the RefillMyBottle program and provide sterile drinking water where you can refill your water bottle for free or a minimal cost. Refill Bali launched in cooperation with Social Impakt. The Social Impakt initiative provides eco-friendly water filters in remote areas and urban centers of Bali to make clean water accessible to all. Although potable water is accessible in most popular tourist destinations in Bali it's wise to carry an inpidual water purifier when you travel. SteriPen is a reliable option that's small enough to fit in a handbag and makes water potable in seconds using ultraviolet light that kills bacteria and viruses.
There is so much more to Bali than the popular areas of Kuta and Ubud. Make your way towards the remote areas to see the untouched nature of Bali and support rural communities through your tourism spending. Nature lovers will want to head to Munduk to chase waterfalls, learn about agriculture, and head to nearby Lovina where they may have the chance to see wild dolphins playing in the waves. There is an abundance of hiking and ping to be done in the northeast of the island from Mount Batur to the deep seas of Amed. The Nusa Islands have been one of my favorite places on earth to visit, and they belong to the Bali archipelago. The trio of islands boasts untouched nature, pristine white-sand beaches, and warm welcoming locals. Bird lovers will want to head to the far west of Bali to the Bali Barat National Park to spot vibrant kingfishers and the critically endangered Bali myna bird.
Before we get into the decadent process of turning coffee from cherries to caffeine let's discuss civet or kopi luwak. Responsible travelers will avoid patronizing places that serve the cat coffee. Drinking coffee made from animal droppings may be the most expensive caffeine fix in the world, but it's also one of the most unethical. Civet cats are small mammals that are mass farmed in cages and forced to eat coffee cherries. This process simply cannot be organic, or ethical, and should be avoided.
Fortunately, a good ole cup of java can be enjoyed at various organic farms in Munduk. Many of the coffee farms in the area put on coffee making demonstrations that teach guests the entire process from growing the cherries, drying the fruit, roasting the seeds, and hand grinding the coffee beans.
Responsible travelers are probably already aware of the damage of elephant riding but may visit elephant "sanctuaries" in Ubud and Denpasar. Usually, these places are a part of solving the problem, not creating the problem. However, this is not the case in Bali. Elephants aren't indigenous to Bali so any elephant attraction is exploitation. Any elephant that is living on Bali was brought here to work. Sumatran elephants that are truly rescued should be taken back to conservation facilities in their natural habitat on Sumatra. Human interaction is counterintuitive to conservation efforts. Authentic sanctuaries that prioritize the animal's needs over their own financial gain won't allow people to touch, feed, bathe, or ride animals.
Before visiting Bali with Better Places Travel or on your own make sure to invest in your health and get a travel insurance plan from World Nomads. With all these adventures ahead you never know what could happen. As they say, prepare for the worst and hope for the best! World Nomads offers travel insurance packages that cover various activities you may partake in while visiting Bali such as motorbike accidents, snorkeling, surfing, and hiking.
Have you had any responsible travel experiences in Bali? Share them with us in the comments!
This article was made possible due to a collaboration with Better Places Travel. This post contains affiliate links. All opinions and photos are my own. Please read the Miss Filatelista disclosure policy for more information.
What a great post, thank you for summarizing all of these ethical experiences. Swimming with sea turtles would definitely be really cool as well as taking a cooking class in Bali. You have a good point about kopi luwak and I'm definitely seeing that in a whole new, negative light. I hope to go to Bali someday so I am pinning this for later!
Hi Constance! I'm so glad you enjoyed this article. Swimming with sea turtles and the cooking classes I got to take were some of my favorite moments in Bali! I'm glad to have been able to inform you about kopi luwak! Spread the good word.
It really is sad to see but we as travelers can help be a part of a positive change! If you do go back some day I hope you can have some RT experiences!
Love this! It is so important that as guests in another Country, we do our best not to leave a mess and trail behind us. I've been thinking of heading to Bali lately so you post found me at a good time 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Would love to go back to Bali again! Maartje never went to Bali so need to show here. We both like cooking a lot so definitely need to do a cooking lesson! And so sad only 9% of the plastic is recycled, but luckily people do something about it! Riding elephants is soo sad, nobody should do that!
I so agree, Candice. Thank you for reading and I hope you can go to Bali and check off some of these RT bucket list items soon!
I know! It's hard to even imagine how people can still ride elephants today! I hope you and Maartje can make it to Bali soon and share some incredible responsible travel experiences.


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Portland transient arrested after assaulting blind man
by Ryan McLaughlin August 28, 2012
PORTLAND, Maine — A Portland transient was arrested early Tuesday after a fight with an acquaintance who is blind in one eye, police said.
Edgar Stockdale, 57, was smoking a cigarette outside his State Street home around 2:30 a.m. when Richard Gregory, 61, approached, according to Portland police Lt. Scott Pelletier.
Pelletier said the two men are "familiar with each other," and when Gregory approached, he started talking to Stockdale in an incoherent manner about a war.
"He didn't specifically say what war," Pelletier said.
Stockdale gave Gregory a couple cigarettes and before Gregory tried to leave, he pushed Stockdale down, punched him in the head and pressed his thumbs into the eye socket of Stockdale's good eye, Pelletier said.
Gregory was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, a Class C felony, and booked into the Cumberland County Jail. Stockdale was taken to Maine Medical Center, where he underwent surgery, Pelletier said.
"It's a possibility that he may lose sight in the other eye," he said.
Stockdale remains at the hospital Tuesday afternoon.
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The following are the reasons, why more and more people are opting for private loan lenders on and above the banks.
The entire application process in case of a private loan lender is simpler. Their terms and conditions are simpler than that of a bank. More over the legalities binding the borrower with the lender is far less in case of a private loan lender when compared with a bank.
Banks are extremely conservative when it comes to granting loans. They generally scrutinize all loan applications in complete details before accepting them. They give a lot of emphasis on the credit ratings and the credit worthiness of the individual who is applying for the loan. In case of a private loan lender the norms are slightly relaxed. They are more flexible and are fine with disbursing the loan to even those with low or bad credit ratings.
The scrutiny in case of banks granting loans is far rigorous. They do a thorough check of the applicants' bank transactions for the last 1 year before finding him as a satisfactory candidate to take loan. A single cheque bounce can negate your chances of getting a loan. Such formalities are far relaxed in case of private loan lenders. They do a basic check on the candidate's credit status and earning capacity and take their decisions based on that.
Many people opt for private loan lenders as the interest rates asked by them are far less than in case of banks. Moreover, the private loan lenders also have flexible repayment plans. The applicant can opt for interest only loan, fixed rate loan or flexible rate loan, as the case might be.
Private loan lenders offer an extended period for loan repayment. These added advantages over and above the bank loans make them tempting and lucrative. The fact , that private loan lenders offer loans to those applicants who have a previous history of defaulting makes them the only option for many applicants.


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MLB Power Rankings: NL East surges
Manuel Gómez, East Coast Contributor & Podcast Director
The New York Yankees reclaim the top spot.
The big story of this week's MLB Power Rankings is the National League East. While the New York Mets have overcome many obstacles to remain in the Top 3, two other teams in their divisions had significant winning streaks that catapulted them into the Top 10.
We begin with the Philadelphia Phillies. After firing manager Joe Girardi, the Phils experienced a 9-game winning streak, which took them from 21-29 on May 31 to 30-30 on June 13. Sure, they're still 9.5 games out of first place in the division, but it puts them within 3.5 games of a Wild Card spot.
Then there's the Atlanta Braves, who haven't lost a game since May 31. That's an 11-game winning streak that saw them slash the New York Mets' division lead in half from 10.5 games to 5.5 games.
Can the Phillies and Braves sustain this level of performance? Their upcoming schedules would indicate the affirmative.
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Before we see how the rest of the league did, understand that when preparing for the MLB Power Rankings this season, I relied on numbers. I created a spreadsheet using pitcher WAR, batter WAR, team record, and run differential. Teams with the highest combined score are ranked at the top.
Let's look at the top 10 teams in Week 5 of the 2022 MLB season.
2022 MLB Power Rankings
10. San Francisco Giants (-2)
The Giants appear to be turning things around again. They swept the Los Angeles Dodgers this past weekend, salvaging a week in which they lost two of three games to the last place Colorado Rockies.
This coming week, they face two of the worst teams in MLB, which should result in a jump.
9. St. Louis Cardinals (-4)
The Cardinals lost four out of six games last week, which explains their drop in our rankings. Fortunately for them, the Milwaukee Brewers were worse. As a result, the Brew Crew dropped out of our Top 10 and helped to barely preserve a spot for St. Louis.
8. Philadelphia Phillies (+4)
The Phillies won five of six games this past week, shooting them back into the Top 10. Much of the team's success is due in part to Rhys Hoskins, who has picked things up this season. In the last seven days, Hoskins is hitting .360 with an 1.189 OPS. Pair this with another MVP caliber season from Bryce Harper and Philly should be a team to be feared moving forward.
7. Atlanta Braves (+8)
This past week, the Braves were undefeated. The barrage is likely to continue as they prepare to face the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates this week. Two teams with a combined .402 win percentage.
6. Toronto Blue Jays (+5)
After hovering just outside of the MLB Power Rankings all season, the Blue Jays catapulted to the 6-spot this week. That's after winning four of six games and posting a significant +24 run differential for the week.
The Top 5
5. San Diego Padres (+2)
Last week, the Pads had a huge series win against the New York Mets. Pair that with a bad stretch for the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego managed to jump up two spots and into the Top 5.
4. Houston Astros (0)
The Astros are just 5-5 in their last 10 games. Fortunately, they have a favorable schedule this week, which should allow them to remain within striking distance of the Top 3 next week.
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3. New York Mets (0)
The Mets continue to defy the odds. Despite losing a number of key players, they continue to rattle off wins. In fact, along with the neighbors in the Bronx, the Mets have 40 wins this season.
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2. Los Angeles Dodgers (0)
The Dodgers are in the middle of a bad stretch. They suffered a 3-game sweep to the Giants. Even worse, perhaps, their ace Walker Buehler suffered a flexor strain in his right elbow that will sideline him for 6-8 weeks.
What's more, their division lead has been cut down to just 0.5 games. It's possible the Dodgers fall out of the Top 3 if their woes continue.
1. New York Yankees (0)
What is there left to say about the Yankees this season? They own the best fWAR (hitters and pitchers), the most wins, and run differential in MLB. Enough said.
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East Coast Contributor & Podcast Director
Manuel Gómez is a former Special Education teacher. He is a devout podcaster and baseball writer with strong Dominican roots.


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Facebook Tests Replacing 'Share' with 'Message' Option on News Feed Posts
Here's something that will likely send a chill through many a social media manager:
Facebook is testing replacing the Share button with a Message button pic.twitter.com/UsB3EB9GJO
— Matt Navarra (@MattNavarra) August 3, 2018
That's right, Facebook appears to be running a test which would see the 'Share' button removed from News Feed posts, replaced with a 'Message' button instead.
The new format would likely see a reduction in public post sharing, further shrinking already low organic reach numbers. And while the option does move in line with broader trends shifting towards private messaging, the impacts could be significant - if, in fact, Facebook does go ahead with a broader push.
On that front, we don't have a lot to go on as yet. But as noted, it does make some sense.
Various reports have shown that private messaging is on the rise, with the big four messaging apps now seeing more active usage than the big four social platforms.
That trend can be traced back to the rise of Snapchat - while, initially, the concept of being able to share everything publicly on social media was exciting, providing anyone with a platform from which to share their views, as the medium has evolved we've also become increasingly aware of the dangers and potential negatives of public sharing.
This is most notable in regards to publicly recorded perspectives being used against us. We saw a high profile example of this recently in Sarah Jeong, a writer at The Verge who's been appointed to a role at The New York Times. Upon the announcement, some of Jeong's old tweets, which expressed controversial views, were uncovered as part of a campaign to discredit the NYT and Jeong herself.
What you post on social media stays forever, and can be seen by your parents, your grandparents, and anyone else who might care to take a look.
That element appears to have pushed people towards more private sharing - on the back of this, Snapchat essentially rose to prominence as the anti-Facebook, with a focus on private, disappearing messages that couldn't be pinned to your public record. Since then, messaging apps have continued to rise, and the latest Facebook data scandals look set to amplify this even further, pushing more and more engagement across to messages and enclosed groups.
Given the broader trends at play, switching the emphasis on public sharing of Facebook posts to private messaging is logical - and Facebook's data must show that more users are indeed sharing content via message, as opposed to sharing them publicly.
But that may not be the best news for Pages.
Given the various News Feed changes, which have squeezed organic Page reach to the low single-digit percentages for most brands, sharing remains a key option for boosting reach. By prompting users to share, you can generate more awareness of your content, helping to expand your messaging and subsequently boost your referral traffic.
Without that option, or with it essentially de-emphasized, you'll be more reliant on organic reach, and while you may see some of that replaced by increases in sharing via message, given that that type of sharing is not public, you would have to think that it won't help you get your messaging in front of as big an audience.
But then again, maybe it will - maybe the data shows that more people are sharing via message anyway, and by making it a bigger focus, it could actually prompt more users to distribute and discuss your content, even though it's in a more private forum. It seems unlikely, but only Facebook has the actual data, and we won't be able to measure it for ourselves unless it gets implemented.
Again, we have no word if or when that could happen, and whether this is even a full-scale test that Facebook's pushing. But it's one to watch either way.
We'll keep you updated as we learn more.


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GPISD Parent Newsletter
KEEPING YOU CONNECTED...
Dear Parent/Guardian,
The Galena Park Independent School District values our students and parents. You are an essential piece to our puzzle and we are looking forward to serving you.
As a District, we will share reminders, updates, and successes monthly in an effort to keep you connected.
Thank you for taking the time to stay connected!
A famous person once said, "Elections have consequences." The point being made was officials who are elected to represent us and the passage of laws we are asked to follow are determined by a majority of citizens who choose to participate in the voting process.
Galena Park ISD encourages our community and employees to exercise their rights to participate in the civic process. Registering to vote provides you with an opportunity to voice your opinion. Unfortunately, many registered voters choose to remain silent by not taking the next step and actually casting their ballot on Election Day.
While it is quite common to complain about less than stellar elected officials or unjust laws, we all have an opportunity to elect qualified representation and/or rebuke injustice, but only if we vote. Exercise your rights, speak loudly as a citizen. Remember, "Your vote is your voice!"
Angi M. Williams, Ed.D.
Do you ever wonder how we prepare for school closures?
In the video below, you will learn about the steps we take in preparation for school closure!
Exercise Your Right to Vote
For more information about voting, click the link above!
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Attendance Matters!
Galena Park ISD believes student attendance should always be a top priority, so we are excited to announce the start of our Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow campaign while celebrating School Priority Month in October!
When students miss school, they miss out! Your child's daily, on-time attendance is critical to their success in school. And while some challenges to your child's school attendance are unavoidable, it's important to understand the impact of each absence. Did you know a student is considered chronically absent if they miss only two days of school per month (18 days in a year), whether the absences are excused or unexcused? Research from AbsencesAddUp.org shows that even one year with chronic absences can cause a child to fall behind academically and decrease their chances of graduating from high school.
The good news? Attending school every day increases a child's chances of success in school and in life! As a parent, you can prepare your child for a lifetime of success by making regular school attendance a priority. By figuring out the reasons for your child's absences and taking advantage of district support services, you can help set your child on the path to success!
Be sure to follow Galena Park ISD throughout the year on Twitter and Facebook for weekly messages, and be on the lookout for more information in each month's parent newsletter. Remember, students who Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. Don't let absences add up.
Congratulations to our Summer Graduates!
We are so proud of the 23 students who walked across the stage to receive their high school diploma on Monday, September 10!
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Galena Park High School Crowns 2018 Homecoming King and Queen
On Friday night, September 14, Galena Park High School held their homecoming game against Baytown Lee.
During halftime, Hugo Martinez and Yadira Quintero were announced as the 2018 Homecoming King and Queen. Martinez is a member of National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Interact Club and Science National Honor Society. He also serves as the Senior Class Vice President. After high school, Martinez plans to major in biotechnology or biology and become a doctor. Quintero is a member of National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Science National Honor Society and LULAC. After high school, she plans to major in communication sciences and disorders to become a speech pathologist for children.
Principal's Month
In honor of Principals Month, Galena Park ISD would like to recognize our 26 principals for their hard work and dedication!
Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared October 2018 to be Principals Month and acknowledged all elementary, middle and high school principals for setting the academic tone for their schools and working collaboratively with teachers to set high curriculum standards for students.
"As school leaders, principals are entrusted with our most valuable resource- the children of this great state," said Governor Abbott.
GPISD would like to thank our principals for everything they do!
Fathers Take Your Children to School Day pictures
We would like to thank all of the fathers/ father figures who came to Fathers Take Your Children to School Day on Wednesday, September 19!
We are so happy to announce we had 2,028 fathers/ father figures participate this year!
https://youtu.be/XyEdKo0Il04
We Love Our Volunteers
On Friday, September 14, Mrs. Aidaded "Ida" Rocha, Galena Park ISD volunteer, was recognized in Austin for being selected as a 2018 Heroes for Children honoree by the State Board of Education!
The Heroes for Children award recognized 15 honorees for their volunteerism in the public schools in their community. Rocha received a plaque recognizing her service to Galena Park ISD, and her name is also engraved on a permanent display at the Texas Education Agency.
After Hurricane Harvey devastated our area, Rocha created an "Adopt a Child" initiative, which coordinates with social service workers to help students whose families are facing financial hardship. This initiative provides students with clothes, shoes, glasses and registration fees for activities
Galena Park ISD would like to thank Ms. Rocha for her years of dedication to GPISD and congratulate her on winning this prestigious award!
On Friday, September 21, Galena Park ISD hosted a retired educators' luncheon to share all of the excellent things going on at GPISD schools this year.
Once a year, GPISD hosts the retired educators' luncheon to thank retired educators for their instrumental work in our community and schools. Through their years and decades of dedication to GPISD, these retirees have helped shape the district into what it is today and continue to make a huge impact on the community. During the luncheon, they learned about exciting things that will happen during the 2018-2019 school year.
"This event is near and dear to my heart," said Charmaine Hines, retired educator. "It's so nice to remain apart of a school community that is progressive and keeps the community involved."
Many of the retired educators look forward to this event each year, because of the chance to catch up with colleagues they haven't seen in a while.
We are so thankful to have the retired educators as apart of our family and are extremely grateful for their years at GPISD.
2018-2019 TASB Student Video Contest
Rural, urban, big, small—no two Texas public schools are the same but each one is excellent in its own way, and we want to celebrate that!
Collaborate with your classmates to come up with a creative video telling the world:
What you love about your school
What makes your school a special place
Why Texas public schools are awesome
Video submissions begin: December 3, 2018
Online application available: December 3, 2018
Check out some of the 2017 winning videos for some ideas: https://www.tasb.org/Services/Communications-and-PR/Student-Video/Winning-Videos-2017.aspx
2018-2019 TASB Student Video Contest Guidelines
Galena Park Schools - News Publication
Back to school news you can use... click on the link to read our GPS Back to School Edition. Here you will find bus routes, dress code and much more!
October 8- Columbus Day (student holiday)
NSSH Homecoming Parade
The Homecoming Parade will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2018; at 5:00 p.m.
The route will run from the 9th Grade Center to the Senior High down Freeport and Evanston streets.
Dedication Ceremony - North Shore Elementary School
Thursday, Oct. 4th, 9:30am
14310 Duncannon Drive
Tuesday, Oct. 9th, 6pm
GPCCPTA
353 N. Castlegory Road, Houston, TX, USA
Dedication Ceremony - North Shore Senior High School 10th Grade Center
Monday, Oct. 15th, 9:30am
353 North Castlegory
Dedication Ceremony - Woodland Acres Elementary
Tuesday, Oct. 16th, 9:15am
12936 Sarahs Lane
Dedication Ceremony - Galena Park Elementary School
Wednesday, Oct. 17th, 9:30am
Galena Park ISD Marching Band Festival
Performance Schedule
Galena Park ISD Athletic Stadium, 15025 Wallisville RD, Houston, TX 77049
Gates open at 8:00 AM
Concession stand will be open from 9:00 AM to 5:45 PM (cash only)
Admission is $5 (cash only), parking is free
Election Day Poll Workers
In an effort to recruit Election Day poll workers, including bilingual English and Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese speakers, for the upcoming November 6, 2018 General and Special Elections, the Harris County Clerk's Elections division is once again launching the Step up to Serve campaign!
Click the link below for more information:
http://www.harrisvotes.com/Pollworkers/WorkingPolls.aspx?L=E
Bond 2016 Update
We are so excited to showcase our four new facilities and all of their amenities! New traditions are beginning for North Shore Elementary, North Shore 10th Grade Center, Galena Park Elementary and Woodland Acres Elementary.
We would like to thank YOU for your continued support of the Bond 2016 project!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk5hcYlPZNM
BOND CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Click on link for updates
2018 GPISD School Calendar
Click on the 2018 GPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR link to view the 2018-2019 district calendar
The Mission of Galena Park ISD
The mission of Galena Park ISD is to prepare students to become productive citizens and life-long learners.
The Galena Park Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups.


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Canada ranked one of the best countries in the world for developing talent
Ainsley Smith
Nov 19 2019, 9:19 am
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As tech companies like Apple, Uber, Shopify, and Hootsuite continue to set up offices in Canada, it comes as no surprise that our country is recognized as one of the top places in the world for developing talent.
According to the sixth annual World Talent Ranking report published by IMD Business School, Canada is ranked as one of the top 20 countries in the world for fostering and attracting talent.
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Switzerland once again clinched the top spot in the global survey, followed by Denmark, Sweeden, Austria, and Luxembourg, respectively.
Canada, which ranked in 13h place this year, follows right behind the US and was followed by Belgium, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand.
Since the report's first publication in 2014, the Talent Ranking evaluates the extent to which economies develop, attract, and retain highly-skilled professionals in 63 economies, according to Arturo Bris, director of IMD World Competitiveness Centre.
To assess the 63 economies studied, the IMD World Talent Ranking evaluates three factors: investment and development, appeal, and readiness.
"Fostering a skilled and educated workforce strengthens competitiveness and enables long-term prosperity, particularly in a dynamic landscape where AI, robotics, and other new technologies are redefining current and future challenges for business, policymakers, and educational institutions," said Bris.
It's important to note that in 2019, Canada actually experienced one of the largest declines, after dropping seven places to 13th.
According to the report, while Canada dropped in all talent factors, the largest decline was in 'readiness.'
"This decline is mainly due to steep decrease in total public expenditure on education (36th) and to a negative turn in executive perceptions about the prioritization of employee training (22nd) and implementation of apprenticeships (15th)," reads the report.
"In Appeal, perceptions also shift, for example, the prioritization of attracting and retaining talents declines to the 24th position, worker motivation goes down to 21st and brain drain to 22nd. Under Readiness, the largest drops are in the availability of senior managers with international experience (40th) and the effectiveness of university education (16th)."
In 2019, Canada received a score of 26 for investment and development, five for appeal, and 15 for readiness.
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The full 2019 report can be found here.


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I was living in a small town in Indiana working as a telemarketer and a vacuum salesman. I was really bad: the vacuums seemed to always be falling apart. Every time I did a demonstration, I'd say, 'This is the material the astronauts used on Apollo 13.' And no sooner had that come out of my mouth, something would malfunction.
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If there's one organization in the United States that could work on its communication skills, it's the military.
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I auditioned in Chicago for Juilliard and didn't get in. I was basically living in a back room of my parents' house, paying rent and not doing anything with my life. I'd like to say it was patriotic to join the Marines, but it was also that I was doing nothing honorable with my life and spending too much time at McDonald's.
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At Juilliard, suddenly I was reading these great plays that could articulate the ways I was feeling in the Marine Corps, and that felt very therapeutic, by putting words to feelings, in a big way.
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Sacramento Uber driver and South Valley native credited with saving teen from sex trafficking ring
By Brian Johnson
VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Since Keith Avila went live on Facebook, his video has been seen more than 100,000 times. It also has more than 3,000 likes, and 2,000 shares. He's also given numerous interviews to various media outlets, including Action News via FaceTime. So it's all been a bit overwhelming.
"By having it on the media and raising public awareness, if anyone even thinks about 'Hey is this OK, is this not OK?' It's not ok," Avila said.
Avila is a photographer and Uber driver in Sacramento. Monday night, he picked up a few people, but he noticed some strange behavior during the drive.
Avila said one of the women started coaching a younger-looking girl how to act when she met a man, like how to get money before touching him, and that she needed to ask him if he had any weapons.
Avila knew about human trafficking issues in Sacramento, so shortly after dropping the three off at a hotel in Elk Grove, he called police.
As police were arresting the suspects, including the man they found in the hotel room with the 16-year-old girl (who had been reported missing), Avila took to Facebook to talk about what happened.
"But there's like no way like that that's going to happen in front of me, and me not say nothing," he said during the Facebook Live recording. "There's no way, no way."
"It was just so Keith," Esther Avila, Keith's aunt, said. "It would be like something he would do, not give it a second thought, just turn around and do the right thing."
Esther Avila says her nephew stayed with her and her family in Visalia in the early 2000's. He grew up in Porterville-- she always knew he would grow up to be a great man, and as a mother of three girls, was especially affected by her nephew's heroic actions.
"It needs attention and it's not going to go away unless people step up and take action and I'm just proud of him for doing that," she said.
Uber is proud of him too-- thursday, they called him to congratulate him and give him a couple of gifts. Avila is appreciative of all the positive feedback, but says the story is about the girl-who is now safe, thanks to him.
Elk Grove Police say the two women in the car had been pimping the victim for sex acts.
The 20-year-old man in the hotel room was arrested for illegal sexual activity.
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Cosmopolitan.com editor and Tales From the Back Row author Amy Odell conducted an amazing weeklong experiment wherein she only Instagrammed like a celebrity. Copying viral snaps from ladies like Kendall Jenner and Chiara Ferragni, her end results are entirely spot-on and so entertaining. Watch the video above to see all of the re-creations, and tell us what you think of Odell's experiment in the comments below!
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Dhaka, Bangladesh from Max Andrew Dubinsky on Vimeo.
In 2013 I was invited by Food for the Hungry to visit Dhaka, Bangladesh and visit with men, women, and children living in slums where the population struggles with gaining access to clean water and food. They have limited knowledge of personal hygiene, nutrition, saving, and education. Young women are married off by the age of sixteen to men twice their age, and young boys are put to work to help provide for their family rather than sent to school. FH intends to find solutions to eliminate child labor and marriage, and increase survival and education by creating self-sustaining communities through child sponsorship. This is a glimpse into their lives..


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Residents hash out alternative budgets
By Tom Nash
Somerville residents had a chance to present their own city budgets last week in an exercise designed by SomerStat to show how fiscal priorities and "core values" can make for a painful decision process.
SomerStat Director Stephanie Hirsch led a group of about 20 residents who met at the the Dr. Albert F. Argenziano School on July 30 in a mock-budget review session she said would give them a glimpse of how the budget process works, especially in the face of the city's FY2010 $12.5 million deficit.
"The mayor and the Board of Aldermen over the past five years have increasingly used data to make decisions," Hirsch said. "We're going to ask you to recreate what the mayor and the Board of Aldermen went through."
The group was divided into five teams and told to create a budget using a spreadsheet that explained what decisions could be made and how the costs would affect residents (many items, such as the school budget, were left out). Among the rules were that budgets had to be balanced and taxpayer costs kept low while preserving the city's "core values."
The values, and the scoring system given to them, attempted to match concepts such as "quality of life" and "protect and support families and individuals" against decisions such as whether to impose citywide resident parking or closing fire stations. For citywide parking, SomerStat alloted 10 points for protecting families and subtracted five points from the quality of life index.
Hirsch noted the reasoning and nature of these core values was not up for debate, adding, "If you don't do exactly what we did, you'll have to find other places to cut."
As the teams began to pore over the spreadsheets, both cuts and revenue additions came quickly.
Most were in favor of the controversial citywide resident parking initiative, which came under fire that night at a Traffic Commission meeting, but came out against increasing meter hours. The teams were also not squeamish about cutting employees.
The Department of Public Works the most popular place for cuts, while the Inspectional Services Division was also criticized as largely inefficient. One team wanted half of the City Clerk office gone, while another group decided to give 35 city employees pink slips - roughly 10 more than the city has handed out.
The final results varied from running a deficit of $6 million to a surplus of nearly $8 million, which came by implementing a "Pay as You Throw" program that would charge $3 per trash bag picked up in the city.
Ed Bean, Somerville's chief financial officer, was on hand to watch as residents wrestled with the budget and later critiqued their results. He said the exercise and SomerStat meetings in general give city officials a chance to see how residents view the decisions they make.
"It's easy to become insulated," Bean said. "These (meetings) are very important to get the pulse of the people. We're always open to new ideas."
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NRBQ likes to go by the way it feels at the time
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, JUNE 7, 1985
NRBQ stands for the New Rhythm & Blues Quartet, but NRBQ isn't a rhythm and blues band. A bit misleading, wouldn't you say?
"It might be to some people, " says bassist Joey Spampinato, over the phone from somewhere in Maryland. "Actually, the 'new' was supposed to mean new rhythm and blues, not a new band, if you know what I mean."
Actually, NRBQ could have called themselves NRRQ (the New Rock & Roll Quartet), or NCWQ (the New Country & Western Quartet), or even NRBSBNSQ (the New Rockabilly-Swing-Bop-Novelty-Surf Quartet), because their music draws from all of those forms. When New Yorker Spampinato, guitarist Al Anderson from Connecticut, keyboardist Terry Adams from Kentucky, and drummer Tom Ardolino of Massachusetts joined forces in Miami, Florida, their diverse musical interests found a healthy home. These guys are about as anti-formula as a band can get. In fact, they don't even use a set list!
"We like to go by the way it feels at the time," says Spampinato. "How can you decide what's gonna be a good song to play six songs into the set? It doesn't work the same every night, so you have to go by the way you feel at the moment."
NRBQ is the kind of band that will, on the spur of the moment, cover Rosemary Clooney or Cab Calloway or Sam the Sham. The band has also been known to pull out a hat, fill it with written requests from the audience, and then play whatever is drawn out.
"We call it 'The Magic Box'," says Joey. "It's kind of a request box, but it's not like a request for our songs. It's a request for something that you'd like to hear us try to play."
And which is the strangest request they've gotten so far?
"Well they're all wild! If you've never played 'em before, every one of them is gonna be kinda wild. So we kinda slaughter a lot of songs."
Maybe so, but NRBQ's own compositions have certainly been judged worthy by their peers. Dave Edmunds has covered their song "I Want You Bad", and Bonnie Raitt did a version of "Green Light". And both singers have tried their hand at NRBQ's "Me and the Boys". Even their blistering arrangement of the rockabilly staple "This Ole House" was pirated over in England by Shakin' Stevens, for whom it became a number one hit.
After finishing the West Coast tour that brings them to Club Soda June 6, NRBQ will be going back into the studio to record their tenth album, their second for Bearsville/Warner Brothers (their previous eight were on the Red Rooster label). But even with that many records to their credit, the group is still basically a critic's favourite. NRBQ have received raves from such publications as Musician magazine, the New York Rocker, and The Record. And in Creem magazine it was stated that "NRBQ's collected body of recorded work…may be the best representation of pure American music of the age."
To find out for yourself you'll just have to see the band in person. And leave those preconceived notions at home, please. It's only a name!
Posted on June 5, 2015 June 6, 2015 by the newtPosted in american madeTagged 1985, Al Anderson, Club Soda, Joey Stampinato, June 6, NRBQ, NRBQ interview, Terry Adams, Tom Ardolino.
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