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The Most Damaging Part Of Stormy Daniels's "60 Minutes" Interview Isn't What You Think
Today's post-interview headlines focus on an alleged threat against Daniels's life in 2011. But she dealt a deadlier blow to Trump's ego and Casanova self-image.
By Joe Berkowitz 6 minute Read
Although Stormy Daniels allegedly spanked Donald Trump (with a magazine bearing his own grinning mug, no less) a dozen years ago, the real ass-whupping arrived on Sunday night.
Daniels, the adult film star whose given name is Stephanie Clifford, braved the threat of a $20 million lawsuit to appear on 60 Minutes and discuss her alleged affair with the president. (Interestingly, that figure works out to roughly one dollar per every 1.05 viewers, notching 60 Minutes up to its highest ratings since Obama's post-election interview in 2008.) The segment revealed Daniels to be every bit as savvy as she's appeared since news broke in January that she'd accepted $130,000 in hush money during the 2016 election–and continued to be news far longer than average in Trump-adjusted terms.
Much like B Rabbit's final rap battle in the film 8 Mile, Daniels took away all the ammunition her opponents might use against her by addressing it point by point. Yes, she is capitalizing off this moment somewhat. But a.) who in her position wouldn't, and b.) it's not a position she ever asked to be in. She also made a point to separate herself from the #MeToo movement—a movement that does encompass several Trump accusers—and underscored that the alleged affair was consensual. When she mentioned that Trump raised the prospect of her appearing on Celebrity Apprentice before they allegedly slept together, interviewer Anderson Cooper asked whether Daniels thought he actually wanted her for the show or if he was instead just using the offer as sexual leverage. With zero hesitation, she answered: "Both."
One question many people have been asking about Daniels since she first came into the public eye is why she's lied about the alleged affair before. Back in January, she even signed a statement claiming, "I am not denying this affair because I was paid 'hush money' as has been reported in overseas-owned tabloids. I am denying this affair because it never happened."
Most headlines stemming from the 60 Minutes interview focus on part of Daniels's explanation for why she has wavered on this point. As she tells Cooper, after making a deal in May 2011 to sell her story for $15,000 to the magazine In Touch—the story was later allegedly canceled after intervention from Cohen—someone threatened Daniels in front of her young daughter. "Beautiful little girl," she claims the anonymous goon said. "Be a shame if something happened to her mom."
As easy as it may be to buy that an affiliate of Trump's shadiest lawyer would threaten Daniels with warmed-over mafia clichés that have long since descended into parody, it will be near-impossible to prove. One thing that emerged from the interview that seems beyond the shadow of a doubt, though, is Daniels' credible account of Trump as Bumbling Seduction Dork.
Donald Trump [Photo: Flickr user Gage Skidmore]
As any sentient organism might observe on any day of the week, Donald Trump's ego is galactic-sized. Just this morning, he tweeted a plug for a janky-looking book written about his election victory, with the dubious claim that "everybody is talking about" it. The thing about Trump's ego, though, is that it hinges on his self-conception as the ultimate alpha male. Who cares that he's constantly whining about how unfairly he's treated, takes vacations every weekend, and is prone to cancelling foreign trips to countries where he'll be protested? In his own mind, Trump is like if Rambo, Casanova, and David Beckham formed one guy and that guy had access to the nuclear codes. The portion of Stormy Daniels's 60 Minutes interview in which she describes the alleged affair itself punctures that image at every turn, and leaves Trump without a fig leaf to hide behind. Even worse, she serves her story with a snarky smile, relishing each detail as they make Trump look ever smaller and more pathetic. It's basically every straight man's worst fear of how a woman he once dated might describe him to her friends—only in this instance, she described it to 24 million people on national television.
Here are the most devastating moments that surely led to some Sunday night screaming in the West Wing.
The Incompetent Seduction Begins
Trump and Daniels met at a celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe in 2006, after which he invited her to have dinner in his hotel suite. According to Daniels's interview, he started their conversation by talking all about himself and asking whether she'd seen the magazine whose cover bore his mug that month. Self-absorption is the status quo for Trump, so no surprise there. It's what happened next that's interesting.
"Does this normally work for you?" Daniels claims she asked, clearly unimpressed. Even worse, Trump apparently did not understand what she meant by calling out his misguided approach.
This interaction then allegedly segued into the most salacious section of the interview, which was previously reported—that Daniels then said, "Someone should take that magazine and spank you with it," and Trump relented.
Trump's Troubling Ivanka Fixation
Amazingly, Trump's boast on The View that if Ivanka weren't his daughter, perhaps he'd be dating her is only one of many creepy admissions on the topic. The 60 Minutes interview adds another to the canon, with Daniels claiming that Trump told her, mid-seduction: "You're special. You remind me of my daughter."
The Bed Perch
Upon leaving Trump's bathroom, Daniels found her host presenting himself—"perched"—on the edge of his bed. She demonstrated to Cooper how Trump had arranged himself, arms splayed out on either side in a faux-casual lounge mode that recalls his infamous robe photo. All in all, Trump's woo-pitching attempts sound like entry-level pickup artist technique.
"Bad Things Happen"
Trump likely considers himself irresistible to women. While Daniels did ultimately decide to give Trump a try, to hear her tell it, the pleasure was all his. It seems from the interview that the encounter was more a situation where Daniels realized sex was expected, and she made the mental calculus that she was okay with it happening. "I realized what I'd gotten myself into," she said to Cooper, smiling. "I was like, 'Uhhh, here we go.' . . . You put yourself in a bad situation and bad things happen. You deserve this."
Fatal Non-Attraction
Lest there be any confusion about the nature of the perfunctory sex reported to take place that night, Cooper follows up with some clarifying questions. "You were 27 and he was 60. Were you attracted to him?" he asks. The answer is a point-blank "No." Ouch.
Speaker Phone
Continuing the nightmare scenario for any man as terrified of being humiliated by a woman as Trump seems to be, Daniels admitted that when Trump called her in the months that followed, she would sometimes be around company and would put Trump on speakerphone. Daniels is savvy enough not to elaborate on this point, but obviously the only reason to do so would be so she and her friends could later mock Trump together as a group activity.
No Second Chances
It turns out Daniels was right to be skeptical about Trump's offer to put her on Celebrity Apprentice. When he eventually told her, a year after their original encounter, that he wanted to discuss such an opportunity, she approached it like a business deal. Daniels reportedly met Trump at his bungalow at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, where instead of talking business, he wanted them to watch Shark Week together. According to Daniels's account, when Trump eventually came on to her, she asked about the Apprentice development he'd mentioned on the phone. Trump said he was close to a deal and would know more next month. Daniels then responded that he should call her the following month, grabbed her purse, and left—a mic drop finale to their entire affair.
Of course, the following month Trump informed her that she would not be on the show after all. Neither probably predicted how much of a powerhouse ratings combo they'd eventually prove to be on television.
Joe Berkowitz is an opinion columnist at Fast Company. His latest book, American Cheese: An Indulgent Odyssey Through the Artisan Cheese World, is available from Harper Perennial.
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Journals Journal of Palestine Studies
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Journal of Palestine Studies
Vol. 34 No. 2,
by : Rashid Khalidi
Forgetfulness for Memory: The Limits of the New Israeli History
by : Joel Beinin
Lebanon's Armed Forces and the Arab-Israeli War, 1948-49
by : Matthew Hughes
Historical Reprint
Why Did the Palestinians Leave, Revisited
by : Walid Khalidi
Paralysis over Palestine: Questions of Strategy
by : Jeff Halper
Special Document File
"Taking Back" Middle East Studies: The Case of Columbia University's MEALAC
Resource File
The al-Aqsa Intifada: Military Operations, Suicide Attacks, Assassinations, and Losses in the First Four Years
by : Michele K. Esposito
Singer: Constructing Ottoman Beneficence: An Imperial Soup Kitchen in Jerusalem
by : Butrus Abu-Manneh
Segal and Weizman: A Civilian Occupation: The Politics of Israeli Architecture
by : Mark LeVine
Wolfsfeld: Media and the Path to Peace
by : John Collins
Dor: Intifada Hits the Headlines, and Reporters Without Borders: Israel/Palestine: The Black Book, and Muravchik: Covering the Intifada
by : Ahmed Bouzid
Israeli: Green Crescent over Nazareth: The Displacement of Christians by Muslims in the Holy Land
by : Laurie King-Irani
Tal: Pollution in a Promised Land: An Environmental History of Israel
by : Sandy Sufian
Anidjar: The Jew, the Arab: A History of the Enemy
by : Amnon Raz-Krakotzkin
Samara: Epidemic of Globalization: Ventures in World Order, Arab Nationalism and Zionism
by : Adam Hanieh
Burge: Whose Land? Whose Promise? What Christians Are Not Being Told about Israel and the Palestinians
by : Donald E. Wagner
Pilger: Palestine is Still the Issue: A Special Report by John Pilger (film)
by : Bashir Abu-Manneh
Shorter Notices
Arab Views
This section aims to give readers a glimpse of how the Arab world views current events.
by : Editorial Staff
From the Hebrew Press
This section includes articles by Israeli journalists and commentators.
Photos from the Quarter
This small sample of photos, selected from hundreds viewed by JPS, aims to convey a sense of the situation on the ground in the occupied territories during the quarter.
Quarterly Update on Conflict and Diplomacy
Quarterly Update on Conflict and Diplomacy 16 August - 15 November 2004
Settlement Monitor
Settlement Monitor 16 August - 15 November 2004
Documents and Source Material
International A1. International Crisis Group, Report on the Palestinian Authority under Israeli Occupation, Amman and Brussels, 28 September 2004 (excerpts)
A2. UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), "Gaza on the Edge," Gaza, 1 October 2004 (excerpts)
Arab B. PLO Negotiations Support Unit (NSU), Analysis of the Israeli Disengagement Plan, October 2004 (excerpts)
Israel C. Sharon Advisor Dov Weisglass, Remarks on Relations with the United States, Disengagement, the Road Map, and the Possibilities of a Palestinian State, Tel Aviv, October 2004 (excerpts)
United States D1. Fourteen U.S. Representatives, Letter to the Slated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Condemning Presbyterian Divestment Resolution, Washington, DC, 13 September 2004 (excerpts)
D2. Rev. Clifton Kirkpatrick, Slated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Response to U.S. Representatives' Letter on Divestment, Louisville, KY, 23 September 2004 (excerpts)
D3. Human Rights Watch, "Razing Gaza: Mass Home Demolitions in the Gaza Strip," New York, 19 October 2004 (excerpts)
D4. President George W. Bush, Remarks on the Requirements for a Palestinian State, Washington, DC, 12 November 2004 (excerpts)
Chronology 16 August-15 November 2004
Bibliography of Periodical Literature
by : Norbert Scholz

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COVID-19 VACCINATION AND TESTING POLICY
On September 10, 2021, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order No. 13G ("Protection of Public Health and Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic – Vaccination Requirements for State Employees, School Staff, and Child Care Workers") requiring all covered workers in a public or non-public pre-K through grade 12 school system to be at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 27, 2021, and if not fully vaccinated on or after that date, to submit to weekly COVID-19 testing. Executive Order No. 13G further requires school boards to implement policies containing certain requirements set forth in the Order as applicable to the schools or school systems operated by such boards. Accordingly, the Norwich Free Academy Board of Trustees (the "Board") adopts this policy as applicable to the Norwich Free Academy (the "District") and the schools that are a part of the District.
A. DEFINITIONS:
Contractor means any person or business entity, including a vendor of support services or subcontractor, that provides personnel who function as District covered workers, except any contractor or employee of an outside vendor who visits the school district only to provide one-time or limited-duration repairs, services, or construction.
Covered Worker means all employees, both full-time and part-time, contract workers, providers, assistants, substitutes, and other individuals working in the District, including individuals providing operational or custodial services or administrative support or any person whose job duties require them to make regular or frequent visits to the school district. Covered worker does not include a contract worker or employee of an outside vendor who visits the school district only to provide one-time or limited-duration repairs, services, or construction, or a volunteer.
COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, a new coronavirus discovered in 2019. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
Fully Vaccinated means at least 14 days have elapsed since the covered worker has received the final dose of a vaccine approved for use against COVID-19 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), or as otherwise defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC"). In general, people are considered fully vaccinated at least 14 days after their second dose in a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or at least 14 days after a single-dose vaccine such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine.
B. COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:
(1) Covered Workers Hired By the Board or Working in the District Before September 27, 2021: On or before September 27, 2021, all covered workers hired by the Board or working in the District before that date must:
(a) Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19;
(b) Have received the first dose and have either received a second dose or have an appointment for a second dose in a two-dose series vaccination, such as Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or have received a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine;
(c) Be exempt from the vaccination requirement because a physician, physician's assistant ("PA"), or advanced practice registered nurse ("APRN") determined that the administration of a COVID-19 vaccine is likely to be detrimental to the covered worker's health, or the covered worker objects to vaccination on the basis of a sincerely held religious or spiritual belief, and the covered worker is able to perform his or her essential job functions with a reasonable accommodation that is not an undue burden on the Board; or
(d) As an alternative to vaccination, and regardless of whether the covered worker has a medical or religious exemption, comply with the testing requirements contained in this policy and any other applicable safety precautions of the Board and/or the District.
(2) Prospective Employees: On and after September 27, 2021, a covered worker not employed by the Board or working in the District as of that date shall not be extended an offer of employment, and the District shall not enter into a contract for the services of a covered worker, unless the covered worker:
(a) Is fully vaccinated against COVID-19;
(b) Has received the first dose and has either received a second dose or has an appointment for a second dose in a two-dose series vaccination, such as Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or has received a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine; or
(c) Is exempt from the vaccination requirement because a physician, physician's assistant ("PA"), or advanced practice registered nurse ("APRN") determined that the administration of a COVID-19 vaccine is likely to be detrimental to the covered worker's health, or the covered worker objects to vaccination on the basis of a sincerely held religious or spiritual belief, and the covered worker is able to perform his or her essential job functions with a reasonable accommodation that is not an undue burden on the Board.
C. COVID-19 VACCINATION VERIFICATION REQUIREMENT:
By September 27, 2021, covered workers of the Board employed by the Board or working in the District before September 27, 2021 are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status to the Board unless otherwise exempt from the vaccine requirement as permitted by law. Covered workers of the Board employed by the Board or working in the District on or after September 27, 2021 are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status to the District prior to becoming employed by the Board or working in the District unless otherwise exempt from the vaccine requirement as permitted by law.
(1) Vaccination Verification: The District shall authenticate the vaccination status of covered workers, maintain documentation of vaccination or exemption of such covered workers, and report compliance with Executive Order No. 13G, in a form and manner directed by the Department of Public Health.
(2) Acceptable Proof of Vaccination: To provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, a covered worker must submit one of the following:
(a) A valid CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card or photo of the Vaccination Record Card. The card must contain the name and date of birth of the covered worker, the manufacturer of the COVID-19 vaccine that was administered, and the date(s) on which the vaccine was administered.
(b) A record from the covered worker's vaccine provider indicating the name and date of birth of the covered worker, the manufacturer of the COVID-19 vaccine that was administered, and the date(s) on which the vaccine was administered ("Provider Vaccination Record"). Covered workers may contact their vaccination provider to request a copy or log into the patient portal for that provider.
(c) A certificate from the Vaccine Administration Management System ("VAMS") if the individual received vaccination through the VAMS system ("VAMS Certificate"). The VAMS Certificate must contain the name and date of birth of the covered worker, the manufacturer of the COVID-19 vaccine that was administered, and the date(s) on which the vaccine was administered.
(d) A copy of the covered worker's official immunization record from the Connecticut Immunization Information System, CT WiZ. Valid CT WiZ immunization records contain the name and date of birth of the covered worker, the manufacturer of the COVID-19 vaccine that was administered, and the date(s) on which the vaccine was administered.
Covered workers shall not include any additional medical or genetic information with proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
(3) Declaration of Authenticity: Covered workers who have submitted a copy of a vaccination record as proof of vaccination shall complete and sign a declaration as to the authenticity of their proof of vaccination. Proof of vaccination will not be deemed valid unless accompanied by the covered worker's signed declaration. Personal attestation alone will not be accepted as an acceptable form of proof of vaccination.
(4) Submission of COVID-19 Vaccine Documentation: All covered workers who are fully or partially vaccinated must submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination and a completed declaration form to the following:
Amy Tavares
Medical Center Supervisor
tavaresa@nfaschool.org
Covered workers employed by the Board or working in the District prior to September 27, 2021 shall submit such documentation by September 27, 2021.
D. EXEMPTION FROM COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:
Covered workers may receive an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for medical or religious/spiritual belief reasons as described below:
(1) Medical Exemption: Covered workers may receive a medical exemption because a physician, physician's assistant ("PA"), or advanced practice registered nurse ("APRN") determined that the administration of a COVID-19 vaccine is likely to be detrimental to the covered worker's health and the covered worker is able to perform his or her essential job functions with a reasonable accommodation that is not an undue burden on the District.
(2) Religious/Spiritual Belief Exemption: Covered workers may receive a religious/spiritual belief exemption because the covered worker objects to vaccination on the basis of a sincerely held religious or spiritual belief and the covered worker is able to perform his or her essential job functions with a reasonable accommodation that is not an undue burden on the District.
Covered workers who seek a medical or religious/spiritual belief exemption to the vaccine requirement must apply for the exemption and must provide appropriate supporting documentation upon the District's request. To submit a request for a medical or religious/spiritual belief exemption, covered workers must complete the appropriate District form(s) send their request to the below:
Covered workers employed by the Board or working in the District prior to September 27, 2021 shall send their request by September 27, 2021. Each exemption request will be considered on an individualized, case-by-case basis. All exemptions will be considered pending until the covered worker has received written notice of an approval or denial. Covered workers granted an exemption are required to comply with the testing requirements of Executive Order No. 13G and this policy.
E. REFUSAL TO RECEIVE COVID-19 VACCINATION:
Covered workers then-presently employed by the Board or working in the District before September 27, 2021, and who did not apply for or applied and did not receive a medical or religious/spiritual belief exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement under Executive Order No. 13G and who are not fully vaccinated, regardless of reason, shall notify the District by sending written notice to the below by September 27, 2021:
In addition, covered workers entering the workplace who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must follow any additional safety precautions imposed by the District, which may include, but are not limited to, wearing a face covering, working at a social distance from coworkers or students, working a modified shift, accepting a reassignment, quarantining, and/or isolating.
F. WEEKLY COVID-19 TESTING VERIFICATION OF COVERED WORKERS NOT FULLY VACCINATED:
(1) Testing Requirement: Beginning September 27, 2021, covered workers who are either not fully vaccinated or have not provided proof of full vaccination must submit to COVID-19 testing one time per week on an ongoing basis until fully vaccinated and provide adequate proof of the test results on a weekly basis (i.e., at least one test every seven (7) days) in a form and manner directed by the Department of Public Health unless they can provide documented proof that they have tested positive for, or been diagnosed with, COVID-19 infection in the prior ninety (90) days and have been granted a temporary waiver from SARS-CoV-2 testing. To comply with the testing requirement, testing must be either PCR or antigen SARS-CoV-2 tests and must be administered and reported by a state licensed clinical laboratory, pharmacy-based testing provider, or other healthcare provider facility with a current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waiver. Only test results submitted to the District within 72 hours of the test administration date will be deemed compliant with the testing requirement. Test result reports should include the name and location of the testing laboratory or provider facility performing the test, the name of the person tested, the date the sample was collected, and the test result. Home-based testing and results obtained outside of a facility of the type indicated above are not considered adequate proof of a SARS-CoV-2 test for the purposes of complying with Executive Order No. 13G and this policy. Processing delays with vaccine providers, VAMS, web-based applications, laboratories, medical providers, or state agencies will not excuse compliance with Executive Order No. 13G and this policy.
(2) Submission of Testing Verification: Covered workers must provide adequate proof of the test results on a weekly basis (i.e., at least one test every seven (7) days) to:
Covered workers shall not include any additional medical or genetic information with COVID-19 test results.
(3) Negative Test Results Required: Covered workers required to participate in weekly testing in lieu of vaccination are required to submit at least one SARS-CoV-2 test result every seven (7) days and comply with all other provisions of Executive Order No. 13G and this policy in order to retain access to on-site work. Covered workers shall not be permitted, and shall not attempt, to be present on District premises or at District-sponsored activities unless the most recent test result provided is "negative" or indicates that virus material is "not detected." Results provided as "inconclusive" are not considered negative results and as such require retesting. If a covered worker receives an inconclusive result and cannot be retested and provide a negative result within seven (7) days of their last negative test, then that covered worker shall be excluded from, and shall not attend, on-site work until they can provide a negative test result.
(4) Temporary Testing Waivers: Covered workers who wish to request a temporary waiver from SARS-CoV-2 testing on the basis of having had COVID-19 within the prior ninety (90) days must submit a Temporary Waiver request completed and signed by their healthcare provider, using the submission format and process for submitting test results provided above. Any covered worker granted a temporary waiver from SARS-CoV-2 testing must return to regular weekly testing after the expiration date indicated on the waiver form if they are not fully vaccinated by that date.
(5) Additional Safety: In addition, the above covered workers entering the workplace who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must follow any additional safety precautions imposed by the District, which may include, but are not limited to, wearing a face covering, working at a social distance from coworkers or students, working a modified shift, accepting a reassignment, quarantining, and/or isolating.
G. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS:
On and after September 27, 2021, any and all contractors of the District shall be required to authenticate the vaccination status of its contract workers as required by Executive Order No. 13G, maintain documentation of vaccination or exemption of such contract workers, and provide such documentation upon request and report compliance to the District on September 28, 2021 and thereafter upon request in a form and manner directed by the Department of Public Health. Further, on and after September 27, 2021, any and all contractors of the District shall implement a policy that requires its contract workers who have not demonstrated proof of full vaccination to submit to COVID-19 testing not less than once per week on an ongoing basis until fully vaccinated and provide adequate proof of the results of the testing on a weekly basis to the District in a form and manner prescribed by the Department of Public Health. Additionally, any and all contractors of the District shall positively affirm that they and their contract workers are in compliance with the provisions of Executive Order No. 13G prior to entering District premises.
H. CONFIDENTIALITY:
All records of vaccinations, weekly COVID-19 tests, exemptions, and any other information or documentation submitted, collected, or maintained regarding a covered worker pursuant to Executive Order No. 13G shall be kept confidential as required by law.
The District shall treat all employee-provided medical information as confidential medical records, separate from the employee's personnel file. If necessary, medical information may be shared in limited circumstances and subject to appropriate controls to those persons who have a legitimate need to know including, but not limited to, District administration, first aid and safety personnel, and government officials, as required by law or other relevant guidance.
I. VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT:
A covered worker who fails to comply with the requirements of this policy shall not be allowed on the premises of the District or at District-sponsored activities until the covered worker provides adequate proof of compliance or without prior written authorization of the District. Violations of this policy may result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Violations of this policy by covered workers can result in findings that the Board and/or the District has violated the requirements of Executive Order No. 13G or other laws or regulations which could subject the Board to legal penalties, including, but not limited to, loss of state-provided educational funding.
Legal Reference: CT. Executive Order No. 13D, August 19, 2021
CT. Executive Order No. 13G, September 10, 2021
Connecticut General Statutes
§ 10-145 Certificate necessary to employment. Forfeiture for noncompliance. Substitute teachers.
Implementation Guidance for Executive Order 13G: Vaccination Mandate for Individuals Working for State Facilities, State Hospitals, Public and Non-Public PreK-12 Schools, and Child Care Facilities, Connecticut State Department of Public Health, Sep. 17, 2021.
Policy Adopted: September 21, 2021


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McDonald's May Extend Its Breakfast Hours
By Kiri Tannenbaum
Remember the scene in Big Daddy when Adam Sandler's character, Sonny, goes ballistic because he missed the McDonald's breakfast hours? If you've ever been upset that you too missed the deadline for your morning Egg McMuffin, then you might have cause to celebrate soon.
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Following the new that Taco Bell will roll out breakfast nationwide, there is word from McDonald's that the chain is considering extended breakfast menu hours. According to USA Today, the Golden Arches are planning to move breakfast past 10:30 a.m. "We know, as an example, that breakfast on the weekend cut off at 10:30 doesn't go very well," Jeff Stratton, head of McDonald's USA, told the Associated Press.
More From Delish: McDonald's Tests Breakfast After Midnight
In the past, McDonald's has opted not to allow breakfast items during the hours when people order their traditional fare of burgers and fries. Gary Stibel, founder and chief executive officer of the New England Consulting Group, explained to Bloomberg, "Doing breakfast right is very difficult. It's not just about the menu, speed is critical."
When will the longer breakfast hours begin? That remains a mystery. According to the Associated Press, Stratton did not provide further details on timing. "Well, we're just beginning... We're just taking a look at it," he said. Currently there are no known locations testing extended breakfast hours.
What do you think about the potential extended breakfast hours at McDonald's?
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After having graduated from the University of Connecticut with a dual degree in English and Biology, Randal chose to attend law school at Boston University, where he received his J.D. degree with Honors. From there, he has made quite a name for himself in the world of financial services and investing. Whether being a partner in the highly successful New Media Investment Group or being a partner in the renowned law firm of Thatcher, Proffitt, and Wood, Randal Nardone has made a name for himself no matter where he has worked.
Combining his legal training with his keen interest in financial management, Randal has since become one of the most trusted advisers of corporations around the world. From advising them about possible mergers to helping them understand the dynamics of today's ever-changing international financial markets, Randal Nardone has helped companies across the globe find solutions to their most complex problems. As a result, his expertise and knowledge are now in demand more than ever, adding to his reputation as one of today's foremost legal and financial minds.
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The aim of our French immersion program is to offer great value French courses of very high quality.
With over 70 million visitors annually France is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. It's not surprising that French immersion holidays are in such high demand. Taking a French immersion holiday in Languedoc is not only an experience that will enhance your French but it will also allow you to discover some of the beautiful sites on offer in the region.
We set up French Immersions in 2013 when we moved to Pézenas and were looking for a French course in the Languedoc area for ourselves.
We have found excellent local French teachers in the area, who will help you become more confident in spoken French during your French immersion course, whilst making the experience great fun for you too. If you are a group or family all wanting to learn French a teacher can come to your holiday accommodation. When we have enough participants we also hold group French courses in the town of Pézenas and Lamalou les Bains which you can join.
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If you need help finding accommodation while you are here just let us know your requirements and we will pass your details on to local holiday home agents that have a great selection of villas and apartments for all budgets. Please state whether you want a pool and outdoor space when you email.
While learning French is the basis for your stay there is much to see and do in this region, from beautiful walks to antique hunting to discovering the local food and wine whilst floating down the canal du midi. If you'd like some help organising afternoon activities please see our activity page that will give you some ideas of what to do. If there's anything you like the look of we can put you in touch with local tour operators or give you the direct contacts for the activity provider where applicable.
We are surrounded by ancient French villages steeped in history and surrounded by vineyards, as well as character filled towns and cities such as Montpellier, Béziers, Narbonne and Carcassonne.
There is no better way to learn a new language than to be immersed into the culture and country. So why not try something different from the usual South of France holidays and learn a skill that will last a lifetime.


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While gleaning stories from National Geographic (NG) I ran into advertisements for Shell Oil Company, like at the Scientific American site discussed last week. The story I found on NG focuses on the intersection of water and energy in our economy.
Then, I went to the website for Popular Science and found, yet again, a web page covered in ads for Shell. Shell now "Presents" Popular Science.
Shell is still an oil company no matter how much it tries to appear to be an energy company, and I don't support businesses that let companies like Shell spread its deception.
ConsumerEnergyReport.com covers a new study that claims that solar is now a cheaper energy source than nuclear. Whether or not this claim is true, solar energy is getting cheaper everyday while nuclear is getting more expensive because of increased regulation and the need for billions of dollars upfront to build a reactor.
The Week covers the Tea Party and their opposition to environmental regulation. According to the Tea Party, all scientists are dumb and wrong despite their years of education and practice, and there is no developing environmental crises to prepare for.
The UN is meeting in Japan right now to try and agree on targets for protecting and supporting ecological biodiversity. As usual though, the poorer countries, with all the biodiversity to protect, want financial support to do so and the richer countries don't want to open their wallets too wide. Brazil is leading the fight to block any agreement without the promise of financing.
NASA announced that they found water on the moon, and it can be harvested. Think of the day when we need to go to the moon to get fresh water.
With the new EPA rulings soon to become effective, companies that own small coal fired power plants will find it a money losing operation to keep them open. These small plants brought on line occasionally to augment the larger plants are being replaced by power generation from the growing renewable energy market.
The US government offers money to anyone that gets an energy efficiency upgrade to their home. Christian Science Monitor reports.
Japan is adopting "Smart Power" strategies that reconfigure an urban energy system to operate in a highly efficient manner using renewable energy sources.


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Montauk Point in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Commonly Seen Vessels
By William Fischer, Jr., September 23, 2019
1. Commonly Seen Vessels Marker
For centuries, Montauk's waters have been a crossroads of continuous maritime activity. While today's vessels are modern, their purpose is much the same as it has been since colonial times: fishing, transportation, commerce, defense and recreation.
Pre-Columbian Native Americans plied Montauk's waters for its abundant fish resources while harvesting great quantities of oysters, clams, and scallops from Long Island's bays. Middens of oyster shells found on both coasts attest to Native American settlement as far back as the end of of the last Ice Age, almost 12,000 years ago.
In the 16th century, Europeans arriving in caravels (3-masted ships) explored the coast of North America for the fabled Northwest Passage to the Orient. As early as 1524, Giovanni da Verrazzano is known to have navigated New York Bay and the waters off Long Island's South Shore. He would certainly have seen Montauk Point, describing as he did, nearby Block Island in detail. By 1614, Dutch explorer Adriaen Block had charted Long Island, the Sound, and New England, laying the groundwork for the Dutch colonization of New York in 1624.
Today, five centuries after Verrazzano's voyage of discovery, maritime activity is busier than ever. Here are some of the vessels that are commonly seen in these waters.
U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Boat . [informational text not transcribed]
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Recreational Party Boat . [informational text not transcribed]
U.S. Navy Submarine . Occasionally, a submarine may be sighted off Montauk Point. That is because located across Long Island Sound at Groton, CT., is General Dynamic's [sic] Electric Boat, a subsidiary of the General Dynamics Corporation. Their shipyard has been the primary builder of submarines for the United States Navy for over 100 years.
U.S. Coast Guard Fast Response Cutter . [informational text not transcribed] . This historical marker is in Montauk Point in Suffolk County New York
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after Verrazzano's voyage of discovery, maritime activity is busier than ever. Here are some of the vessels that are commonly seen in these waters.
U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Boat
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Commercial Trawler
Tug Boat
Recreational Party Boat
U.S. Navy Submarine
Occasionally, a submarine may be sighted off Montauk Point. That is because located across Long Island Sound at Groton, CT., is General Dynamic's [sic] Electric Boat, a subsidiary of the General Dynamics Corporation. Their shipyard has been the primary builder of submarines for the United States Navy for over 100 years.
U.S. Coast Guard Fast Response Cutter
Location. 41° 4.257′ N, 71° 51.417′ W. Marker is in Montauk Point, New York, in Suffolk County. Marker is near the lighthouse in Montauk Point State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2000 Montauk Highway (New York Route 27), Montauk NY 11954, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S. Merchant Mariners and U.S. Navy Armed Guard (a few steps from this marker); Montauk Point Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Lost At Sea
(within shouting distance of this marker); Amistad Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); USS Montauk (within shouting distance of this marker); Montauk Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Montauk Point Lighthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nature's Sculptures (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montauk Point.
Also see . . . Montauk Point State Park. (Submitted on September 28, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
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Equality for All, Unless you are Different
Comic by Emily Howard.
James Branch
February was a good month for LGBT citizens in North Carolina. Charlotte passed a non-discrimination act that allowed transgender people to use the bathroom of the gender they identified with.
Sadly, for every step forward made towards progress, there is always one step back.
Before the Charlotte ordinance could even go into law, the North Carolina General Assembly rushed to repeal the ordinance.
With the passage of House Bill 2, the state government has nullified that progress. The bill opens up the possibility for businesses to discriminate against people on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation.
In addition to the content of the bill, the way in which it was passed was also suspect.
To add to the speediness of the bill, Sen. Jeff Jackson, stated that the bill was rushed through, with no one being allowed to read the bill until committee met, and they were only given five minutes to read it, according to Sen. Jeff Jackson, D-Mecklenberg, on Twitter.
Gov. McCrory tweeted that the reason the bill passed so quickly to "stop the breach of basic privacy and etiquette," and to "ensure privacy in bathrooms and locker rooms."
This bill is not just a blatant attack on the LGBT community, but also a showcase of how much Republicans rely on fear and hate mongering to advance their agenda.
America has changed in a number of important ways since the days it was common to ban black people from public accommodations. Yet, the actions by Republican governments show that we have not come as far as we might hope.
This was made very clear when lawmakers made no attempt to disguise their actions, but openly attacked transgender people portraying them as predators and dangerous to others.
The only danger I see here is the fact that Republican lawmakers are pedaling fabrications about transgender people that have been .
Thanks to a combination of laziness among some journalists alongside very active attempts to smear the transgender community, we have seen a false portrayal of transgender people as fakers and potential sexual predators. This is the type of dangerous narrative being used to support House Bill 2.
Let there be no mistake: allowing transgender people to use their preferred bathroom poses no risks.
A report by Media Matters detailed reveals, through the testimony of public officials from around the country, that there are no instances of sexual assault from allowing transgender people to use the bathrooms they want to.
It's a dangerous myth.
Giving the most generous interpretation, the people who use these reports to support discriminatory legislation either they do not know they are wrong. In the worst case scenario, they just do not care.
The latter is an even scarier thought because these men and women are making decisions and running the country.
But just by looking at the current presidential debate, it is not surprising to see the state of politics and the future of America is going in this direction.
Just tune in to any Republican debate to see the amount of homophobia and racism still prevalent in some parts of America culture. This is why communities like the LGBT community is having so much trouble fighting for equality.
That is why it is so important to band together to do our part in making the world a better place, to help out all communities being oppressed.
Still, we are seeing a push back to this extreme measure. The ACLU and other groups have filed a lawsuit against the state over the bill, while numerous businesses are calling on the state to reverse course.
But it's like an ant eating an elephant. It can only be done one bite at a time.
Branch, a sophomore journalism major from Brunswick, Ga., is an opinion writer.
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Rolling Into The Holidays
Story By: Stephanie Kim | Photos by: Stephanie Kim
Caterpillar Roll ($4.35)
The holidays are in full swing, which means it's time to head to the mall to check off the items on your gift-giving list. And when you're in need of some fuel and rest, make a stop at Genki Sushi in Pearlridge Center to "ride" the restaurant's train of good eats.
Full of an array of nigiri, gunkan, rolls — like the Caterpillar Roll ($4.35), which is on special and features ebi fry, cucumber, avocado and three different sauces on top — and more, Genki Sushi is known for delivering delicious bites on its Bullet Express, which conveniently brings food right to your table.
Chawanmushi ($3.35)
Enjoy classic menu items, such as Spicy Tuna Ebi Fry Roll ($5.35). You can't go wrong with ordering an item with spicy tuna, as "everything with spicy ahi is popular" at this eatery, according to Amado Garlitos, restaurant manager at the Pearlridge location. The dish features four rolled pieces of fried ebi and rice, topped with spicy tuna, and sweet chili and unagi sauces.
GIVE THE GIFT OF GENKI
If you've run out of gift ideas, look no further than Genki Sushi. With every $100 spent on gift cards, receive a $10 bonus gift certificate, or spend $200 and get a $25 complimentary gift certificate. Purchases must be made by Dec. 31, on one receipt, and gift certificates can be used until March 31 of next year.
Use your gift certificate on the numerous nigiri, handcrafted rolls and bowls, as well as specialty items, such as Chawanmushi ($3.35), a fresh egg custard dish with mushrooms, imitation crab and bay shrimp that's served only at the Pearlridge and Waikele locations.
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Pearlridge (Uptown, across from Satellite City Hall) 98-1005 Moanalua Road, Ste. 801, Aiea (and other locations) 485-5801 Regular hours: Monday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Holiday hours: Dec. 9-23, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Christmas Eve, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Christmas Day, closed; New Year's Eve and Day: 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. genkisushiusa.com


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Typhoid Perforation still a common problem: Situation in Pakistan in comparison to other countries of Low Human Development
Hafiz Naweed Ahmed ( Islamic International Medical College Railway Hospital )
Mohammad Pervaiz ( Westridge Rawalpindi, Nishtar Hospital , Multan. )
Mohammad Amjid Amin ( Westridge Rawalpindi, Nishtar Hospital, Multan. )
Mushtaq Hussain Khan ( Westridge Rawalpindi, Nishtar Hospital, Multan. )
Allah Buksh Parhar ( Westridge Rawalpindi, Nishtar Hospital, Multan. )
The objective of this study was to analyze the present situation of typhoid perforation and the factors behind the still common occurrence of the disease in our country. The study was conducted with the collection and retrospective analysis of the data of typhoid perforation treated in surgical unit III of Nishtar Hospital, Multan from January 1998 to September 2000. All the patients were received and operated upon in emergency ward of the hospital, after initial resuscitation as necessary investigation. Primary closure of perforation or primary exteriozation as loop ileostomy were the surgical options adopted. Among 31 patients, 25 were male and 7 female, with a male to female ratio of 3.57:1. Majority of patients were 15-30 years of age. Twenty six (81.25%) were from remote rural areas while only 6 (18.75%) were city dwellers. One patient expired before operation and 30 underwent exploratory laparotomy. Overall expiry rate was 12.5%. Wound infection and burst abdomen were the major post operative complications responsible for prolonged hospital stay. The factors leading to occurrence of typhoid perforation were identified as, lack of civic facilities like clean drinking water and sewage disposal, poverty, poor yield of primary health care system causing a delay in diagnosis and atypical presentation of typhoid and perforation due to the emergence of multi drug resistant strains of salmonella typhae. The results of the study were similar to those of Indian studies but better than African studies.The situation warrants attention of health care providers and policy makers
Typhoid fever has almost been eliminated from developed countries because of sewage and water treatment facilities but remains a common disease and a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the third world countries. 1,2 The emergence of multi drug resistant strains of typhoidal salmonella has contributed to the problem. 3 The incidence of perforation has been reported 1.5% in a study carried out in 2000 in Tokyo Metropolitan Komangome Hospital. 4 Classically the perforation occurs in the third week. This is solitary in 85% cases and is due to infection of Peyer's patches and development of longitudinal ulcers on the anti-mesenteric border within 45 cm of ileocaecal valve in the majority of patients. Perforation is often not appreciated in an already severely diseased patient and it is super-infection resulting from leakage of intestinal bacteria lease to full blown picture of suppurative bacterial peritonitis.
The objective of this study was to analyze the present situation of typhoid perforation and to identify the factors behind the still common occurrence of the disease, in comparison to other countries of low human development.
Patients, Methods and Results
The study was conducted with the collection and retrospective analysis of the data of the patients with typhoid perforation and treated in surgical unit III of Nishtar Hospital, Multan. The patients were received and resuscitated in the emergency ward. After necessasory investigations, they were explored through laparotomy. Primary closure of perforation after freshening the margins, or primary exteriorization as temporary loop ileostomy were the surgical options adopted. Postoperative complications were recorded and managed. Total hospital stay of the patients was also recorded as a measure of morbidity. Thirty two patients of typhoid perforation were received in 33 months period from January 1998 to September 2000. Male patients were 25 (78.15%) and females were 7 (21.87%) with a male to female ratio 3.57:1. Third decade of life was the most vulnerable period (50% cases). Of all the patients 28 (87.5%) were in the range of 15-30 years, i.e., school age children or young adults. Twenty six out of 32 patients were brought from various "chakook" and remote rural areas (Table 1). The major factors responsible for such a high incidence of complicated typhoid in these areas were noted to be the socioeconomic ones and they were: lack of civic facilities including clean drinking water, sewage disposal and optimum health care.
Table 2 shows the presentation of perforation i.e. the number of days after the onset of fever. Majority of the patients presented in 1st and 2nd week of illness. One patient expired before surgery and 3 underwent exploratory laparotomy. One laparotomy was negative i.e. no perforation was found. Primary closure was done in 12 (40%) and primary exteriorization as loop ileostomy was done in 18 (60%) patients. Total deaths were 4 (12.5%). Only 3 patients of primary closure were over the age of 25 years, and there was no mortality in them. Nine patients were of 25 years or below.
The major morbidity responsible for prolonging the hospital stay was wound infection. Among the 31 operated patients, 10 remained clean and their average stay in the hospital was 10.3 days, 12 patients had wound infection and 8 developed burst abdomen. Average hospital stay was 16.5 days. In our study, we did not fined any patient complicated with entero-cutaneous fistula due to leakage of anastomosis. This was because of more cautious policy of doing exteriorization in cases of heavy peritoneal soiling and poor gut condition.
Typhoid ileal perforation is still a major health problem in third world countries and reflects their under developed civic facilities and poor yield of their primary health care system. Emergence of multi drug resistant strains of salmonella has resulted in atypical presentation of typhoid perforation, an important cause of delay in diagnosis and poor management. The situation is worse in poor communities of remote rural areas and warrants attention of health care providers and policy makers.
1. Thomas B., Typhoid Fever in Gold man L, Bennett J.C. Eds. Cecil Text Book of Medicine vol.2, 21st ed. USA. WB Saunders ;2000:1681- 3.
2. Row B, Ward LR, Threl-fall EJ. Spread of multi resistant salmonella typhi. Lancet 1990;334:1065.
3. Anjum P, Qureshi AH, Rafi S. Fluroquinolone Resistance is Typhoidal Salmonella and its detection by Nalidixic Acid Disc Diffusion. J Pak Med Assoc. 2004;54:295-301.
4. Hoshino Y, Masuda G, Negishi M, A jisawa A, Imamura A, Hachimori K, et al. Clinical and bacteriological profiles of patients with typhoid fever treated during 1975-1998 in Tokyo Metropolitan Komagome Hospital. Microbiol-Immunol. 2000;44:577-83.
5. Dutta TK, Beeresha, Ghotekar LH. A typical manifestations of typhoid fever. J. Postgrad-Med. 2001;47:248-51.
6. Rain H. AJ. Charles MV. Small and large Intestine in : Bailey and Love's short practice of Surgery 20th ed. London Lewis and Co. 1988:1027-64.
7. Chatterjee H, Jagdish S, Pai D, Satish N, Jayadev-D, Reddy PS. Changing trends in outcome of typhoid ileal perforations over three decades in Pondicherry. Tropical Gastroentrol. 2001;22:155-8.
8. Otegbayo JA, Daralmola-oo, Onyegbutulem-HC, Balogun WF, Oguntoye-oo. Retrospective analysis of typhoid fever in a tropical health facility. Tropical Gastroenterol. 2002;23:9-12.


A birthday is a special occasion, and even more special when your little girl celebrates it. Parties associated with birthday celebrations call for food, fun, laughter, and merriment. Many parties also have favors given out at the end of it. What was usually seen as a return gift presented to guests at weddings or bigger events, is now a commonplace even in children's parties. However, parents who host such birthday celebrations seem to be divided on the fact whether party favors are really necessary or not. Here is a look at what makes party favors a good choice and a bad choice for kids' parties.
A party favor is a gift that is presented to the guests who attend the party. It is usually a token of appreciation for the time and effort that they spend in making the party a memorable one. Such return gifts in children's birthday parties, especially girls' birthday parties, range from simple chocolates or cookies to goodie bags filled with a whole lot of sweet edibles, toys, and so on. They are a simple and nice way to say thank you, and that you value your relationship with the person who receives it.
Another good thing about party favors is that it helps develop a bond between the giver and the receiver. There is also a bonding that develops within the group that receives this particular favor especially when the birthday party is celebrated with the favorite girl gang. It acts as a reminder of all the good moments shared among one another.
However, not all parents are very keen on giving away tokens and return gifts in their girls' birthday parties. The reason they mention for this is that the party itself is a celebration that involves food, music, and entertainment in varying proportions. Also, a birthday is an occasion to celebrate the birthday girl, and the other children need to wait patiently till their turn arrives on the respective birthday. When conditioned to receive favors at every party, children are drawn to believe that such an act is compulsory and mandatory. Many kids even attend party only to receive favors and forget the primary reason why they are even there. This can have a negative impact on the attitude and outlook of such kids when they grow up.
Many parents also argue that party favors, especially goodie bags filled with chocolates and candies are not a good idea. They would rather have such sweet servings end at the party itself, and not carry another round back home. The same is the case with goodie bags that consists of little toys and other curios, which the child would probably never use. This makes it worthless on the part of the parents to invest their time and money into buying stuff that are absolutely of no use to the children.
While saying no to party favors altogether may not be every parent's cup of tea, here is what you can do to make your choice of such gift more interesting and useful to the children who receive it.
Steer clear of sweet edibles and toys. Opt for simple and handmade party favors – something as simple as a wish bracelet with a thank you note included in it can be a wonderful choice for girls birthday party favors. They don't cost you a bomb and can also be used for a longer period of time. The wish bracelet reminds the kids of the good time they had at the party, and also motivates them to make the wish or goal come true. These bracelets are also beautiful accessories that can be sported by girls of all ages. Even if you have tiny tots who attend kindergarten or teenage girls with hangout with a gang of their own, these bracelets make the perfect party favors and can be presented without second thoughts.


Bigfork Community Players is holding open auditions for the February 22nd - 24th production of Arsenic & Old Lace. Auditions will be at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts from 1 to 4pm on Saturday, November 10th. No previous experience necessary, just a desire to have fun and make new friends.
Stage fright???? No problem, we have lots of positions off stage. The club is looking for people who want to learn sound & lighting design. Website & social media maintenance. Costume design, directing, set design, hair & makeup.
You do not need to prepare or memorize a monologue to audition. It should take no more than 30 minutes of your time. We rehearse in the evening and sometimes on the weekends depending on the selected casts schedules.
If November 10th isn't convenient for you, call Michele @ 518-1170 for a private audition.


Sleep is vital for good physical and mental health especially as we grow older, but as we age actually getting the right amount of good quality sleep can notoriously become more difficult. Older adults require about seven to nine hours of sleep a night and research shows that unfortunately many people are not getting as much sleep as they need.
With aging our sleeping patterns tend to change, often making it harder to get to sleep, and giving us less time in deep sleep meaning we wake up more regularly through the night or too early in the morning. In addition, people often fall into poor sleep habits which exacerbate the problem of insomnia, such as irregular sleep hours, alcohol or caffeine before bed, and falling asleep with the TV on.
A good night's sleep is important for everyone, but even more so for older people, as the benefits that sleep brings strongly relate to issues that are more prevalent as we age. Sleep is known to improve concentration and memory, boosts the immune system to help prevent illness, and aids the reparation of cell damage in the body.
In fact research has shown that insufficient sleep in older adults can contribute towards depression, attention and memory problems, and there is also a correlation between a lack of sleep and serious health conditions like an increased risk of diabetes, weight problems, breast cancer, and cardiovascular disease.
The good news is there are lots of tried and tested tricks to help improve our chances of dropping off and sleeping soundly through the night.
Studies have shown that there are ways to make your bedroom more conducive to sleep. Focus on the key areas of light, temperature, and noise. Think about whether your bed is comfortable enough, if your pillows are the right height and if your bedding is too warm or too cool.
Try to minimise any external light that comes into the room at night with blackout blinds or curtains, and make sure that alarm clocks don't give out blue light through the night. Aim to eliminate any noise that might disturb you in the night and if traffic noise for example cannot be avoided consider using ear plugs or playing white noise in the room to counteract the external noise.
Make sure your bedroom is a calm comfortable space, clear of distractions and that it is clean and clutter free. The happier you feel in your bedroom the more relaxed and sleepy you will feel at night.
Scientific research has shown that the blue light given off by phones, tablets and PCs tricks your brain into thinking it is daytime and upsets the body's circadian rhythm, and in turn reduces the production of melatonin which helps you relax and get deep sleep.
It is best to avoid blue light as much as possible in the evenings, and definitely an hour before bed. There are apps and settings you can use to reduce the amount of blue light that your device emits.
Light plays a very important role in setting our circadian rhythms, and in the same way it is important to avoid blue light in the evening, it is equally important we have exposure to enough daylight during the day. Combine this with daily exercise, be that a good walk out of doors, or a quick gym session by getting your body it will benefit your sleep as exercise is scientifically proven to improve all aspects of sleep and reduce insomnia.
It is all too easy to get into a pattern of behavior that does not aid good sleep, but with a bit of thought and planning you can start new habits that will make you sleepy at the right time.
The body clock loves regularity, so aim to always go to sleep and wake up at the same times each day. Don't go to sleep with the TV on, rather try reading for 30 minutes before sleep.
Do activities that help you relax before bed, maybe a warm bath, listening to classical music or even cuddling up with a hot drink might work to get you calm and in the mood for sleep.
It is well known that caffeine is a stimulant and it actually stays in the blood for 6-8 hours, so if you are having trouble sleeping it's best to avoid it altogether later in the day. Tea, coffee and caffeinated soft drinks are the obvious ones, but don't forget chocolate also contains caffeine.
Alcohol can make you feel sleepy, but in reality it can interrupt your sleep patterns and disrupt hormone production, so it's best avoided. In addition, rich food can also make sleeping difficult, so try to keep your evening meal simple and only eat as much as you need, and try to leave a few hours between eating and going to bed.


Despite spending billions every year on lotions and creams such as the Algovital Angel range of skin care products, in order to make skin younger looking and healthier, many people still abide by a lifestyle that is counterproductive to looking beautiful. Consider the following habits that can harm your skin and make life much more difficult for you, no matter how fun they seem or impossible to avoid.
1. No smoking! No matter what your age or other influences on your health, smoking is the absolute worst thing you can do to your body, including your skin. Filling your lungs up with carcinogens deprives every cell in your body of oxygen and instead circulates poison. Nothing will age your skin faster than smoking and nothing kills more people than puffing away at those cigarettes.
2. Stop staying up past midnight. Unless you are cramming for exams or polishing up a really important business presentation, make sure you get a full eight hours of sleep every night. Sleeping restores your skin and puts your body back in high-gear. Not getting enough of it will have a negative impact on not just your face, but your brain, energy and appetite as well. Invest in soft bedding with as little friction to skin as possible, too.
3. Reduce the intensity of your partying. Alcohol dehydrates you and that includes your complexion. Recent medical findings indicate that it also contributes to many cancers as well, so try enjoying the bubbly and brew in moderation. Your skin will look firmer and retain its elasticity longer and you will also have more vitality throughout the day.
4. Quit the mile-a-minute lifestyle. Stress is not your skin's friend, in fact, it is the enemy to every part of your body. Despite all that you must get done in a day, it's important to slow down and learn the art of relaxation. A lot of science backs-up the benefits of alleviating stress and tension and you will see a big difference in the quality of your skin.
5. Give up your love of tanning. Yes, it looks good on you, but considering how bad sun exposure and tanning beds are to your skin, it's not worth the risk. Look for a gently bronzing lotion to give you that sun-kissed glow without all the UV dangers. Consider not just the wrinkling that you will be prone to, but also the increased possibility of developing melanoma.
6. Drive by the drive-thru. Your diet plays a major role in your beautiful skin and fast food isn't doing you any favors. Processed foods that are high in bad fats and sodium will cause you frequent break-outs and deprive your skin of necessary nutrients. Instead, pack a fast snack of fruits and whole grain products, such as granola or trail mix. Your entire body will benefit.
These unhealthy habits contribute to unhealthy skin and once that damage is done, there's no going back. Start taking better care of your body for more beautiful skin, and manage your lifestyle to include a lot of TLC for yourself.
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The medication tasigna has different side effects that frequently contribute to death. The patients who've been swallowing tasigna medication are diagnosed with clinical conditions like arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, amputations, stroke, heart attack, etc..
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Filing lawsuits against those leaves will not get your nearest and dearest back, but it will be a warning for them to quit playing innocent lives for earning some gains. It could be a measure that you may take to save the others.
These produce has been penalized many times since they're unable to show the unwanted effects of using these medications to the patients. There are those that suffer from severe life-threatening illness or irreversible health ailments.
It needs to be those pharmaceutical firms who need to take responsibility to try to find a medication to enhance their problem. Filing lawsuit is the only method to create to prevent these harmful drugs from being fabricated and individuals losing the life because of them.
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Australia has a vast coastline and it is no surprise that it led to Australia have one of the best boat manufacturers in the world. The Australian companies have been the fastest when it comes to using technology in the boats, ships and vessels. We get to see such beautifully designed and curated boats that are sold for commercial and personal uses. The Australian boat manufacturers have a strong team of marine engineers that develop designs and technicalities of making state of the art boats. They also swear by the use of aluminum in the boat construction.
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Atherosclerosis is an over-all term directed at several diseases which result in a hardening and thickening of the wall surfaces of the arterial system.
It commences when monocytes (white blood vessels cells) type in the wall surfaces of the arteries using areas and are changed into skin cells which catch the attention of and accumulate oily debris.
These places eventually become thickened and hard and are known as atherosclerotic plaque or atheromas. All sorts of arteries are prone; peripheral, coronary, cerebra-vascular etc.
The debris consists mainly of cholesterol and can be found predominantly in regions of the heart that are inclined to blood turbulence, including the branches and segue.
Reduced blood circulation and thrombosis become likely as the condition progresses. The permanent implications are grave; you need to include cardiovascular disease and heart stroke.
Atherosclerosis and its own consequences cause it being in charge of more fatalities than all the causes merged. In its early stages, the development of atherosclerosis can be ended and even reversed with the correct lifestyle changes.
There is prolonged research in to the system behind the build-up of plaque. Recent research has linked this with an infection response. You can browse http://tasignalawyer.com/ to know about tasigna atherosclerosis.
This new understanding sheds light on why it is the fact enhanced cholesterol levels aren't necessarily the key indicator of cardiovascular disease from atherosclerosis.
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They're however prone to becoming emptied or damaged over time and at this juncture only great repair services might help form the circumstance.
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Ever look into a window of a shop only to be underwhelmed and bored? Interest and excitement are main elements to the success of any store display.
Retail merchandising has always been about generating attention and a few buzz about the product being marketed. When purchasing at wholesale and renting, the shop owner has got to offer some excitement to be able to get buyers interested and finally purchasing.
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The kids loved it. Marlboro Man loved it. Amen.
Everyone loves stuffed pasta shells—even people who don't think they like stuffed pasta shells. It's just that they don't know they love them yet. But they will. Mark my words…they will!
Then heat up some oil in a large skillet.
It's getting cold here, by the way!
Translation: I've never been happier in my life.
Then throw in the Italian sausage.
You could use regular breakfast sausage.
Stir it around and crumble it while it browns.
When it's nice and brown, pour in some red wine.
Then pour in the crushed tomatoes.
Stir it around, add salt, pepper, and sugar. Then cover the skillet and cook the sauce for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the sauce is cooking, throw jumbo pasta shells in boiling water. Just cook 'em about half the time—you want them al dente to the max! When they're done, drain them and rinse them with cool water. Set them aside.
Then throw in the egg.
Throw in a bunch of freshly grated Parmesan.
And throw in some herbs. I used basil and parsley…mostly basil.
I say 'throw' a lot.
When the sauce has finished cooking, throw in a little parsley and basil and stir.
Spread a little sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
Stuff the half-cooked pasta shells with the cheese mixture. Don't overstuff; you want the shells to be able to close, and besides: picky men and kids will want you to go easy on the cheese mixture.
Then lay the stuffed shells face down onto the sauce.
Spoon sauce over the top of the shells.
Sprinkle the top with more Parmesan, OR—if you have it—thin slices of fresh mozzarella.
Bake it for 20 to 25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
The herbs in the cheese are divine. Go heavy on the basil, light on the parsley.
You'll love this! A pretty easy, throw-together meal. Takes a little while to cook, but the ingredients and assemble are totally uncomplicated.
Simple is good, especially when it looks as yummy as that does!
Just ate breakfast, now I want a plate of these shells!
From dinner at your table last night to dinner at my table tonight. Looks delicious!
I'm drooling so much that I'm getting dehydrated!
Everyone loves stuffed shells! They are a bit of work, but well worth the effort!
These look wonderful! I always make more than I need because they freeze well also. Freeze the stuffed shells on a cookie sheet then put in freezer bags. Just add sauce when you need them.
those look great! I just cooked spaghetti last night, think I could get away with italian flavored tomatoey dishes 2 nights in a row?
Wow. That's dinner tonight chez nous, I am already making the grocery list. Thanks!
Hi Ree! Been making this for years with just a few differences. I have never used the sausage in the sauce – good idea! And I put frozen spinach (cooked and squeezed well) in the ricotta mix. YUMMY! My family has loved this recipe for a long time!
Lisa, that is a great idea! Thanks for sharing.


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California Wildfires Spark Legal and Political Battles for PG&E
Jan 6, 2020·3 min read
Pacific Gas & Electric failed to inspect a transmission line that caused the lethal Camp Fire blaze last year in Paradise, California, according to a 700-page investigation released Monday by the California Public Utilities Commission, Reuters reported.
The news comes as PG&E, the state's largest utility with 16 million customers, faces potential collapse or possible takeover by the state of California. The revelation of PG&E's liability in the deadly Camp Fire wildfire follows an earlier investigation by the Wall Street Journal which revealed that PG&E's aging electric power lines have sparked one wildfire per day on average.
The total wildfire tally in a three-and-a-half-year period? More than 1,500 wildfires between June 2014 and December 2017.
PG&E Legal Woes: Wildfire Victim Lawsuits and Potential Murder Charges
The investor-owned utility may owe billions to the thousands of Californians who have sued PG&E, blaming it for equipment failures and shoddy maintenance that cost them their homes and loved ones in wildfires up and down the state. PG&E is currently in talks with wildfire victims about a Chapter 11 plan that could pay victims about $13.5 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Last month, a federal judge in California sided with wildfire victims, rejecting an attempt by PG&E to limit the amount of compensation it owes residents whose properties were destroyed by wildfires. Under a state doctrine called inverse condemnation, the utility can be held liable for property damage due to its equipment, even if it wasn't negligent, the Wall Street Journal reported. PG&E argued the doctrine doesn't apply to its equipment, but the judge disagreed.
The utility filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January. At the time, PG&E estimated it could be on the hook for upwards of $30 billion in damage claims from wildfires in its service areas in 2017 and 2018.
The utility said it is working on a plan to fairly compensate wildfire victims and improve the safety of its power lines without increasing electricity rates.
Meanwhile, the Sacramento Bee reported that California Attorney General Xavier Becerra warned that the utility could be prosecuted for murder, manslaughter or lesser criminal charges if investigators determine that "reckless operation" of electrical equipment caused any of the deadly Northern California wildfires in the past two years.
California Weighs Takeover
This week, Loretta M. Lynch, former president of the California Public Utilities Commission, which oversees PG&E, told the Los Angeles Times that the state should take over the bankrupt utility and possibly other private utilities and form a statewide government-run power company.
Lynch said the state has the legal authority to assume control of the utility, but only a few state lawmakers are currently rallying behind a government takeover.
Last month, the state's governor, Gavin Newsom, hinted at a potential state takeover if PG&E doesn't emerge from bankruptcy protection soon. PG&E filed a bankruptcy reorganization plan Sept. 9 but has yet to finalize the details of how it will compensate creditors and wildfire victims. Newsom said he's focused on brokering a solution to quickly lift PG&E out of bankruptcy, with a plan to guarantee the safety and reliability of its massive power grid for millions of Californians, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
Fired Employee Says PG&E Flagrantly Disregarded Workers' Wildfire Concerns
In a separate court filing, a former PG&E front-line worker claims he was fired after complaining about an unsafe type of circuit breaker, a particular recloser called TripSaver that can ignite dry vegetation, as the San Francisco Chronicle reported. The line worker, Todd Hearn, claims that he and other utility workers warned against installing TripSavers in high fire-risk areas such as Napa County, but managers ignored the complaints.
Originally published December 5, 2019.
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According to the 2000 Census, Somerset County, Maryland has a population of 24,747 people. Of those, 13,949 (54%) are White, 10,172 (42%) are Black, and 334 (1%) are Latino. However, 3,200 (or 13% of the 24,747 people) are not residents by choice but are people in prison.
A more accurate description would not include the prisoners. This would give Somerset County a population of 21,547 with a demographic that is 61% White, 36% Black, and 2% Latino.