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Their Schools Shut, So Why Not Let Teens Work?
By Jeffrey A. Tucker December 13, 2021 December 15, 2021 Economics 8 minute read
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It's bad enough that we are experiencing the worst inflation in most people's lifetimes. It's happening during a tremendous shortage of goods and supply chain breakages. So many features of our production structures are wrecked that it's hard to list them all. Meanwhile, our politics is an utter mess – Washington is without a clue – with no hope for fixing anything for a very long time.
To top it all off, the labor shortage is acute and getting worse. Half of small businesses report that they cannot get workers. Why not? Child care is unavailable for mothers who want jobs, hardly a surprise given the regulations and the closures, and now vaccine mandates. People have moved away from places like Massachusetts, West Virginia, Maryland, and New York, where the problems are worse. The immigrants who want to work are in short supply.
There is also an unspoken problem that is deeper and more philosophical. It is a generalized demoralization that has affected many people who would otherwise work in the service industry. The shutdowns sent a message that their jobs are not really important and can be taken away in an instant, replaced by direct cash infusions. Many in this group turned to drugs, alcohol, and just a generalized loss of ambition.
The old routines — the presumption that life is about hard work and climbing a professional ladder — were utterly shattered. The liturgy of life itself was made illegal, the ethic of productivity forcibly replaced by mandated idleness that has gradually mutated among many people into a form of nihilism. Now millions who are missing from the workforce have given up on that hope and embraced a do-nothing life to fit in with the cynicism of politics. The rituals of being productive and making money as part of a life project were deleted and now they are not coming back soon.
The mask and vaccine mandates do not help either, and even now these are required all over the country. It's utterly degrading to be forced to mask up while the people you serve can eat and drink without their faces covered. This surely has intensified the labor shortages. I would love to see an experiment here: change nothing but the mask mandate and see how much that alone alleviates the labor shortage in the service industries.
Please allow me to go out on a limb here a bit and speculate on what could be another path forward. Interestingly, J.D. Tuccille recently observed that we've seen a boon in youth employment. For decades now, the experience of getting a job as a teenager was becoming ever more rare. Now it is on the upswing, in part because the schools closed leaving nothing for young people to do. To get a job at least represents some excitement, some evidence that is not entirely about scrolling through notifications on one's phone.
"The pandemic-era disappearance of many adults from the job market was a welcome opportunity for many teens who, in contrast to their elders, want to work," writes Tuccille. "Teens are getting jobs in numbers not seen since the heyday of malt shops and drive-ins."
Have a look at this chart. In 1978, 60% of 16 to 19 year olds held jobs. That gradually fell over the decades. At the lowest ebb during lockdowns, that fell to 30%. Meanwhile, the schools were shut and sports programs ended. The whole scene created a true trauma for an entire generation.
So it is surely good that we are seeing increases here and more and more businesses are relying on teen labor in times of general shortages.
And yet there is a problem. Severe labor restrictions forbid people from full participation in the workforce until in the last year of high school or first year of college. Yes, you can get a job at 16 but only with limits. There are a very thin set of conditions under which you can even work at 14 but the red tape is impossible for many businesses. One solution — if politics really worked in this country — would be to liberalize the restrictions on teen labor.
Yes, we call it "child labor" but that's ridiculous. It conjures up images of 7-year-olds in coal mines. The truth is that the labor laws, imposed for the first time nationwide in 1938 as an FDR strategy to statistically reduce the number of unemployed, are brutal on kids. It prevents them from doing exciting things like work in restaurants or hotels or otherwise discover a world in which they are valued as human beings via participation in commercial culture.
These restrictions are also awful for parents. They see their 13-year-olds losing interest in school and turning to other dangerous pursuits that are not good for their bodies and minds. They would love to see them get to work in a meaningful job, perhaps after school or two days a week or on weekends. But the law prohibits it. Unlike when I was a kid, these laws are seriously enforced now.
The kids faced enormous abuse from pandemic policy over the last two years, torn from their social circles, and the meaning of life itself brought into question with their schools closed while being forced to stay home and go absolutely nowhere. They were just supposed to wake up, do nothing all day, go to sleep, wake up and do nothing, and so on without end. It's been an appalling cruelty.
Many have discovered another path through opportunities to participate in commercial life. That's surely a good thing. The least that society could do at this point would be to allow them to enter the world of work and earn money. This is why the age of entry to the workplace should be lowered. Why not allow them into grocery stores to stock shelves, make burgers in fast food places, or take tickets at the movie theater or whatever it is going to be? Why not let them work in the warehouses, which are paying very high wages now, meeting new people, start saving money, and experiencing something adventurous?
Yes, I'm profoundly aware of the taboo of this topic. Generations have believed themselves to be doing good by banning teens from the workplace or only letting them in under very tight rules. The same society that thought it was just fine for kids to be in solitary confinement in their homes doesn't believe it is cruel to ban them from learning the ropes at a modern warehouse or mall. There is no consistency here. I'm not talking force. I'm talking opportunity here, some pathway toward making life meaningful and exciting.
Why not allow them to get out of the house and leave the regimentation of the school where they are lectured, hectored, and propagandized, and into a world in which they are valued and paid for their value?
And let's be clear about the history of the current restrictions. In 1938, the relationship between child labor and compulsory school was direct. It was at the very time that governments at the state and local level were banning labor for kids that these same kids were subjected to force in making them go to school.
You can talk all you want about labor exploitation, but it makes no sense to overlook a situation surely as problematic: any kid not in his or her school desk was subjected to be kidnapped in the name of enforcing laws against so-called truancy. A system that worked without coercion was displaced by a system that depended fundamentally on coercion.
Today, they are forcibly kept out of the workforce and then we are shocked to discover that the average college graduate today has a hard time getting into his or her groove at the age of 23.
When I was a kid, you could get around the laws if you knew the right people. Or you could just lie about your age. I was doing yard work at 11, tuning church organs and moving pianos at 12, digging water wells at 13, sweeping floors and crushing boxes at 14, and so by 15 I was ready to do dishwashing and roofing. These are all extremely fond memories for me, and they are more prescient than the endless hours in the classroom.
Today this would not be allowed because the laws are heavily enforced, and any employer who hires underage is subjected to terrifying penalties. Meanwhile, the kids were forced in the name of virus control to stare at their computers from their bedrooms for two years. Plus, we have a massive labor shortage!
A century ago, we invented a system that imagined children as civic soldiers. Kids bolted to chairs with absolutely no skin in the game have abstract "information" pounded into their heads by tax-paid instructors who teach from state-approved books. Then they had their own schools shut for a year or two. It's no wonder we have a crisis of demoralization among the youth.
We push these kids through the system and deny them any chance to realize their human value in gainful employment in a community of productivity and real learning. Then we shut their schools and demand that they stay away from everyone else. Now we tell them to scrape together $100,000 for yet another degree that will somehow gain them entry into the workforce, but all these demoralized and cynical kids end up with is an empty CV and 15 years of debt.
By comparison, holding down a real job and getting paid is a tremendous liberation, especially following these terrible and cruel school shutdowns. It's time we stop congratulating ourselves for taking away respectable professional opportunities from kids. Their lives have been utterly wrecked during this pandemic response. A slight consolation would be to celebrate when the kids want to work, earning money, feeling valuable, and finding some meaning beyond mere compliance with schoolmasters and bureaucrats.
Jeffrey A. Tucker is Founder and President of the Brownstone Institute and the author of many thousands of articles in the scholarly and popular press and ten books in 5 languages, most recently Liberty or Lockdown. He is also the editor of The Best of Mises. He speaks widely on topics of economics, technology, social philosophy, and culture. [email protected]
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At about $325,000, the new Rolls-Royce Cullinan is the most expensive SUV on the market.
The vehicle stands six feet off the ground and weighs in at more than 5,800 pounds.
It has Roll-Royce's 6.75 liter, twin-turbo V12 engine that gets 563 horsepower, but it also has all-wheel drive and an all-wheel-steering system, a first for the luxury automaker.
l for price and luxury in the increasingly crowded SUV segment. Among its features: a retractable table and chairs on the tailgate.
Called "The Cullinan" — named after the world's largest diamond — the plush behemoth packs all the creature comforts and smooth ride of a Rolls with off-road capabilities from all-wheel drive. In fact, Rolls is so convinced the Cullinan is different that it's not calling it an SUV but a "high-sided vehicle."
"This car not only has the performance that we are well-known for, the 'magic carpet ride' and materials," Torsten Muller-Otvos, CEO of Rolls-Royce Motorcars, told CNBC. "But it also has capabilities that are firsts for Rolls-Royce."
He added, "This Rolls-Royce is probably the most anticipated car in our history but also maybe this year in the automotive industry."
The first thing to know about the Cullinan is that it is big. Really big. It stands six feet off the ground, weighs in at more than 5,800 pounds and packs Rolls-Royce's 6.75 liter, twin-turbo V12 engine that gets 563 horsepower. And in a first for a Rolls, there's all-wheel drive and an all-wheel-steering system — so all that weight can move quickly on the streets of Beverly Hills and the dunes of Namibia with equal aplomb. Its top speed is 155 mph.
big all of them could be NFL linebackers. The back seat comes in two configurations, either two cockpit-style seats or one long seat that's the size of most sofas. When the seats are folded down, there is a staggering 21 cubic feet of cargo space.
For drivers, the Cullinan is loaded with night vision (that includes a "nighttime wildlife" setting), an alertness assistant for when you're tired, a four-camera parking system with panoramic view, and Wi-Fi and entertainment systems.
But perhaps the coolest feature of the Cullinan is in the very back. One of the options is to have a retractable table and leather chairs that instantly transform the tailgate into an outdoor dining lounge for what Rolls-Royce calls "the best seat in the house." Perfect for those starry nights on the Serengeti or dipping into the Grey Poupon at Giants games.
"This is a more casual car," Muller-Otvos said, "so it's not only for watching polo matches or horse races, but it might also be that you're going to watch your kids playing soccer. It's a different kind of lifestyle and we cater to these lives."
The Cullinan will also open up new markets for Rolls, both geographically and demographically.
The poor road conditions in many emerging market and less-developed countries makes driving a typical Rolls nearly impossible. So the Cullinan could attract new customers in Brazil, Russia and parts of Asia. Northern countries prone to snow, like Canada, may also become attractive markets.
"This car was meant to be a global car all over the world," he said. "We will definitely see a completely new breed of customer."


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Navigating a maze
A perfect challenge for the "ITER Makers"
Navigating a maze | A perfect challenge for the "ITER Makers"
ITER magnet feeders are 31 critical components that deliver electrical power and cryogenic fluid to the magnets and serve as conduits for instrumentation cables across the warm/cold barrier of the Tokamak. The first feeder component delivered to ITER is the cryostat feedthrough for poloidal field coil #4: a 10-metre, 6.6-tonne component.
A cryostat feedthrough for a magnet feeder (seen here in the latest stages of assembly at ASIPP in China), is a maze of pipes and welding that only an endoscope can inspect. But how does one determine the device's orientation? The ITER Makers had an answer ...
A challenging inspection: only an endoscope can fit in this maze of pipes and welding and facilitate the visual inspection. But even with the best endoscope, physical orientation is easily lost and the inspection becomes more difficult—not knowing whether the image is straight, rotated or upside-down.
ITER Makers to the rescue: After an endoscopic inspection of the first feeder, Jaromir Farek of the In-Cryostat Assembly Section contacted the ITER Makers Group to explore how real-time feedback could be given on the endoscope's position. (The ITER Makers Group—a recently established club with a small "FabLab" onsite—is a space where ITER Organization collaborators can work on personal and group projects on their own time, exploring new technologies while sharing tools, equipment and knowledge.)
Over lunchbreaks and weekends, the ITER Makers used open-source hardware to design and produce a system, complete with a gyroscope, a compass and an accelerometer, capable of showing users the live position of the endoscope inside the cryostat feedthrough.
This was a perfect challenge for the ITER Makers. But time was of the essence, since the next inspection was due in just four days (weekend included).
Quick, a solution! Romain Bourgue, the co-founder of the ITER Makers group, identified a solution: a small position sensor that would integrate a gyroscope, a compass and an accelerometer. This component, similar to the device used in smartphones, would be attached to the end of the endoscope and transmit position information to an Arduino microcontroller. The Arduino would in turn send output to a computer monitor, where a 3D model of the endoscope would rotate and show users the live position of the tool.
Working together during a few fruitful lunchbreaks and a weekend, the group soon had a working prototype, complete with a custom casing fabricated with the Makers' 3D printer.
Now to the real thing! The next steps involved moving from prototype to the real thing. Knowing that the endoscope cable is 5 metres, the Makers soldered the sensor to a 10-metre cable and re-verified its functionality. The sensor then needed to be attached securely to the camera of the endoscope, using heat shrink tubing at the endoscope tip and cable ties to complete the installation.
The inspection took place at the nearby MIFI workshop at the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) research centre, where the first magnet feeder component is currently stored. With the gyroscopic information telling the endoscope user the exact positioning of the instrument, the inspection was a success.
Romain Bourgue, IT Security & Policy Responsible Officer; Jaromir Farek, Magnet Auxiliaries Structural Specialist; Nuno Pedrosa, Non-Destructive Testing Engineer; Jean Revel, Instrumentation & Control Engineer; and Wan Lijun, Superconducting Auxiliaries Engineer all contributed to the project.
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Combinatorial metabolic engineering using an orthogonal tri-functional CRISPR system
Jiazhang Lian, Mohammad Hamedirad, Sumeng Hu, Huimin Zhao
Designing an optimal microbial cell factory often requires overexpression, knock-down, and knock-out of multiple gene targets. Unfortunately, such rewiring of cellular metabolism is often carried out sequentially and with low throughput. Here, we report a combinatorial metabolic engineering strategy based on an orthogonal tri-functional CRISPR system that combines transcriptional activation, transcriptional interference, and gene deletion (CRISPR-AID) in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. This strategy enables perturbation of the metabolic and regulatory networks in a modular, parallel, and high-throughput manner. We demonstrate the application of CRISPR-AID not only to increase the production of β-carotene by 3-fold in a single step, but also to achieve 2.5-fold improvement in the display of an endoglucanase on the yeast surface by optimizing multiple metabolic engineering targets in a combinatorial manner.
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Lian, J., Hamedirad, M., Hu, S., & Zhao, H. (2017). Combinatorial metabolic engineering using an orthogonal tri-functional CRISPR system. Nature communications, 8(1), [1688]. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-017-01695-x
Combinatorial metabolic engineering using an orthogonal tri-functional CRISPR system. / Lian, Jiazhang; Hamedirad, Mohammad; Hu, Sumeng; Zhao, Huimin.
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Lian, J, Hamedirad, M, Hu, S & Zhao, H 2017, 'Combinatorial metabolic engineering using an orthogonal tri-functional CRISPR system', Nature communications, vol. 8, no. 1, 1688. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-017-01695-x
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3 Houston innovators to know this week
Aug 29, 2022, 8:20 am
This week's roundup of Houston innovators includes Philip Dutton of Solidatus, Benjamin Foster of Nurseify, and Tasos Katsaounis of Bread Man Baking Co. Photos courtesy
Editor's note: In this week's roundup of Houston innovators to know, I'm introducing you to three local innovators across industries — from baking to software development — recently making headlines in Houston innovation.
Philip Dutton, CEO of Solidatus
Philip Dutton is the new Houston-based CEO of Solidatus, a London-founded data management startup. Photo via LinkedIn
As part of a company reorganization, data management startup Solidatus has established Houston as its North American headquarters and has named co-founder Philip Dutton as its Houston-based CEO.
Founded in London in 2017, Solidatus initially focused on supplying data management software to businesses in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, but has since extended its reach to North America. Overall, Solidatus employs more than 110 people. It plans to triple its U.S. headcount over the next year.
"Solidatus serves visionary organizations that desire streamlined access and clarity of their data to build smarter and more profitable businesses. That's everyone from Fortune 500 companies that have an unmanageably complex data landscape to startups and scale-ups that want to optimize their data practices from the get-go. There is no greater concentration of these organizations than in the U.S.," Dutton, who had been the co-CEO, says in a news release. Click here to read more.
Benjamin Foster, founder and CEO of Nurseify
Benjamin Foster was leading human resources at Gulf Coast Division during Hurricane Harvey when he saw a huge need for an alternative to hiring short-term nurses quickly. That's when he had the idea for Nurseify, a platform that allows for nurses to find jobs — and for facilities to find nurses with the specialties they need. The platform is now live in five pilot states — Texas, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Nevada.
Nurses are facing a significant amount of burnout — in part due to what they went through during the pandemic, but also because of the stressful work environments due to hiring misalignment. Foster says he's intentionally designed the platform to be supportive of nurses.
"We want Nurseify to be known as the most nurse-friendly company in the world. We believe we can bridge the gap between administration and operations and nurses," Foster says. "We want 'Nurseify' to become a verb at some point." Click here to read more.
Tasos Katsaounis, CEO and founder of Bread Man Baking Co.
How Tasos Katsaounis took his hobby and let it rise into a booming Houston business. Image via breadmanco.com
Four years ago, while looking to escape the daily rigors of his corporate work stress, Houstonian Tasos Katsaounis began to bake bread between Zoom calls. He took that hobby and turned it into Bread Man Baking Co. – a Houston-based artisan bread business that can now be tasted in restaurants all throughout the city.
"You know, there's just something about the idea of growing something from nothing," Katsaounis, CEO and founder of the company, tells InnovationMap. "I really feel like for the first time in my 26 years of working professionally, that I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing and I'm super passionate about what I do every day."
At the end of 2021, the company expanded from its 5,000-square-foot kitchen and moved its operations into a new 40,000-square-foot facility on the northeast side of Houston, close to the Budweiser and Kroger distribution buildings. At the time of the move, it had 17 employees and this year it has since grown to 42. Click here to read more.
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InformAI has three AI-based products geared at improving health care. Photo via Getty Images
In Houston, we're lucky to have top-tier doctors in the Texas Medical Center, ready to treat us with the newest technology. But what about our family members who have to rely on rural hospitals? Thanks to one Houston company, doctors in smaller community hospitals may soon have new tools at their disposal that could improve outcomes for patients around the world.
Since InnovationMap last caught up with Jim Havelka, CEO of InformAI, two years ago, that hope has come far closer to a reality. InformAI is a VC-backed digital health company. Part of JLABS @ TMC innovation facilities, the company uses artificial intelligence to develop both diagnostic tools and clinical outcome predictors. And two of the company's products will undergo FDA regulatory testing this year.
SinusAI, which helps to detect sinus-related diseases in CT scans, received its CE Mark — the European equivalent of FDA approval — last year and is being sold across the Atlantic today, says Havelka. He adds that in the United States alone, there are roughly 700,000 sinus surgeries that the product is positioned to support.
Another product, RadOnc-AI, is designed to help doctors prescribe radiation dose plans for head and neck cancers.
"Ideally the perfect plan would be to provide radiation to the tumor and nothing around it," says Havelka. "We've built a product, RadOnc-AI, which autogenerates the dose treatment plan based on medical images of that patient."
It can be an hours-long process for doctors to figure out the path and dose of radiation themselves, but the new product "can build that initial pass in about five minutes," Havelka says.
That in itself is an exciting development, but because this technology was developed using the expertise of some of the world's top oncologists, "the first pass plan is in line with what [patients would] get at tier-one institutions," explains Havelka. This creates "tremendous equity" among patients who can afford to travel to major facilities and those that can't.
To that end, RadOnc-AI was recently awarded a $1.55 million grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, or CPRIT, a state agency that funds cancer research. The Radiological Society of North America announced late last year that InformAI was named an Aunt Minnie Best of Radiology Finalist.
"It's quite prestigious for our company," says Havelka. Other recent laurels include InformAI being named one of the 10 most promising companies by the Texas Life Science Forum in November.
And InformAI is only gaining steam. A third product is earlier in its stage of development. TransplantAI will optimize donor organ and patient recipient matches.
"A lot of organs are harvested and discarded," Havelka says.
His AI product has been trained on a million donor transplants to help determine who is the best recipient for an organ. It even takes urgency into account, based on a patient's expected mortality within 90 days. The product is currently a fully functional prototype and will soon move through its initial regulatory clearances.
The company — currently backed by three VC funds, including DEFTA Partners, Delight Ventures, and Joyance Partners — is planning to do another seed round in Q2 of 2023.
"We've been able to get recognized for digital health products that can be taken to market globally," says Havelka.
But what he says he's most excited about is the social impact of his products. With more money raised, InformAI will be able to speed up development of additional products, including expanding the cancers that the company will be targeting. And with that, more and more patients will one day be treated with the highest level of care.
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You know that feeling when you send your kids off to overnight summer camp for the first time...?
You know the one I'm talking about... the feeling as you wave goodbye, and a tear wells up in your eye because you know how very much you'll miss them, but you can't wait to see how they blossom while they're away...?
Ok ok, it's true - I don't personally know that feeling, because my kids are three and five and have never been to overnight summer camp... but I'm imagining it's similar to the feeling I had when I left my personal copy of this beautiful book with my amazing photographer and stunning friend Alli of Alli Cheatwood Photography.
...I knew that what would blossom from it's time away would be more than perfect, and OH was I right!
THANK Y'ALL for joining me on this crazy and exciting journey!
I'm going to spend some time in the next few weeks sharing the motivation and inspiration for this journal, how the Lord brought it all together despite my fight to quit, and friends, I can't wait to hear from YOU as I go!
For now, explore the new website - order your copy of the journal - share, share, and share!


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Site of fatal fire in Daleham Gardens to be demolished
Ed Sheridan, LDRS
Published: 12:45 AM December 22, 2020
The fire at Daleham Gardens in 2017. - Credit: Archant
Camden Council has resolved to demolish 31 Daleham Gardens, which has been sitting derelict since it was struck by fire in 2017, leading to the death of resident Magdalena Fink.
Council officers moved to reassure Camden's planning committee on December 17 that the demolition of the building was to the public's benefit, though concerns were raised over the potential for the plot to sit empty for an extended period.
Investigations are said to have been undertaken on a rebuilding plan which would have seen the building's façade retained, but were dismissed due to health and safety concerns.
READ MORE: Woman dies in Hampstead blaze
In an introduction to the application to demolish, planning officer Josh Lawlor wrote: "On 21 November 2017 the building suffered a devastating fire which lead to it and adjoining properties being evacuated, and tragically one fatality. The building has been uninhabitable since and remains dilapidated.
"The demolition of the building will allow a vacant site to be released for residential redevelopment. It will also remove ongoing concerns of health and safety around the site in terms of structural instability and contamination.
"These are public benefits delivered by the proposal. Balanced against this is the fact that if we did insist on reinstatement or ongoing façade retention, there would not be any great gain – most of the original has already been lost and all that would be secured would be a basic façade retention that would make little contribution."
The fire caused the building's roof, upper floor and some of its chimneys to collapse into the building, with the council explaining that plans for what to do with the site have been delayed over the past three years as officers sorted through the "legal complexities" of ownership and rehousing the three council tenants and eight leaseholders who lost their homes.
Lawlor pointed to ongoing fears over contamination from the structure as it stands, with the fire having exposed asbestos, as well as concerns over how stable the remnants of the building will remain if not pulled down.
The plans had seen a number of objections, with calling the demolition of the building "premature" without full details of what would replace it, with residents pointing to the fact that no part of the building had collapsed since the fire, though the council's engineers found that it is "deteriorating", and reliant on being propped up by the retaining scaffolding.
Concerns have also been raised over heritage, given the original building's links with initial residents Annie E Ridley and Jane Taylor Ridley, who helped set up Camden School for Girls, though officers said that as a result of the fire the building's contribution to the conservation area has been "significantly depleted".
The council's environment chief, Cllr Adam Harrison (Labour, Bloomsbury), called for a retention in future plans of the heritage links to the Ridleys in the form of a name or a plaque, with officers responding that they were in "complete agreement" with the proposals.
The regeneration strategy put forward for the site are said to see a minimum of 50% affordable housing, the replacement of all the lost residential floorspace, a zero carbon scheme, and the disposal of the land to a community trust, meaning the community could develop it to meet local need.
The current site of Daleham Gardens, five months after the fire - Credit: Harry Taylor
Cllr Andrew Parkinson (Conservative, Frognal & Fitzjohns) said: "Obviously we haven't got detailed plans for the redevelopment. It's important for NW3 in particular that we have family housing.
"The second thing is: I'm concerned the site is not left vacant for a considerable period of time while the council develops its plans for the site. If plans are stalled, can we consider providing public open space on the site, for example a pocket park?"
While officers would not be drawn on Cllr Parkinson's suggestion, planners responded that they had the same concerns as the Conservative councillor on an extended period of disuse for the plot, with "landscaping" deliberately included in the scope of the plans to allow flexibility for how it can be used by the community.
Cllr Flick Rea (Lib Dem, Fortune Green) said she was relieved that the historic nature of the building would be recognised, but added: "We need some sort of assurance that whatever replacement building the community land trust comes up with will be appropriate and fit in, and will not be some sort of mini tower block."
READ MORE: 'Would woman who died in Hampstead fire be alive if Belsize Fire Station still open?'
READ MORE: Daleham Gardens fire: Coroner rebukes council over lack of fire checks which led to death


In 1925 the Organ had left the Rudolph Wurlitzer Manufacturing Company at North Tonawanda, New York State as Job No 1165. It began its working life at the Cameo Theatre, Cleveland, Ohio as a standard Model F, two manual, and eight unit instrument. A fire in the theatre sometime in the early 1930s damaged or destroyed the console resulting in the organ being repurchased by the Wurlitzer Company and returned to the factory. It was later shipped to England and installed in the Forum Cinema in Northenden, Manchester for opening on 10th July 1934. Then later saw relocation to Burton Town Hall in July 1972.
The organ was unveiled at its inaugural concert given by the late John Bee on 16th April 1973 and still stands proud at over eighty years old. Reputed as being one of the best Organs in the country being hired in recent years for recording sessions by top international organists, filmed by the BBC, Radio 2 and recorded on CD/DVD for international release, and playing an instrumental part in the development of many famous players now top in their field.
The mighty Wurlitzer Organ of Burton is celebrating providing over 40 years of enjoyment at Burton Town Hall and continues to do so.
Also, back by popular demand 'Wurlitzer Wednesday' Tea Dances, whether you like to get active and dance or prefer to sing along and socialise we are now running monthly dances which are receiving a good attendance with free parking and refreshments.
come along and enjoy the Wurlitzer Organ being played for your enjoyment.


Consenting Partners – 15 October 2016 – venue change!
Please note that this show is at The Ned Ludd, not The Cross Keys as previously advertised. Spaces, y'know.
SHAMAI (Super Hyper Awesome Manga Anime Improv), the fresh pairing of Ben Macpherson and Liam Webber with a two-prov tribute to anime!
← It's a Double Show Week! Gorilla Burger and Consenting Partners!


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State Planning Board Approves Rs. 7100 Cr Annual Plan: Himachal Pradesh Govt
2019-01-17 Announcements Construction Northern India
The annual plan size of Rs. 7100 crore for the year 2019-20 was approved in the meeting of State Planning Board held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, with an increase of Rs. 800 crore from the last year's annual plan of Rs. 6300 crore, thereby registering an increase of 12.70 percent.
The sectors which have been given added priority in the annual plan are social services sector, transport and communication, agriculture and allied activities, energy and irrigation and flood control etc.
The Chief Minister said that an outlay of Rs. 3048.15 crore has been proposed for the social service sector which is 42.93 percent of the total outlay. The funds allocated for education and health sector would help in improving the human development indicators and making the growth process in the State more inclusive. He said that the transport and communication sectors are being given the second priority with a proposed outlay of Rs. 1241.98 crore, which is 14.49 per cent of the total outlay. He said that this has been done to link feasible villages with motorable roads and maintenance of the existing infrastructure.
Jai Ram Thakur said that third priority has been accorded to agriculture and allied activities sector with an outlay of Rs. 877.25 crore have been proposed. This has been done keeping in view the fact that this sector provides direct employment to about 62 percent of the total working population in the State. He said that Rs. 711.06 crore has been proposed for the energy sector, Rs. 457.48 crore for irrigation and flood control and Rs. 335.15 crore for general economic services while Rs. 133.89 crore has been proposed for other general services sector. He said that Rs. 133.65 crore has been proposed for rural development, Rs. 95.59 crore for industries and minerals, Rs. 38.02 crore for science technology and environment and Rs. 27.78 crore for special area programme.
The Chief Minister said that out of annual plan size of Rs. 7100 crore an outlay of Rs. 1788.49 crore has been provided for Scheduled Castes Sub Plan for the implementation of schemes largely benefiting scheduled caste population. Similarly, 9 percent funds amounting to Rs. 639 crore have been provided under the Tribal Area Sub Plan which is aimed at the development of the tribal areas of the State. He said that Rs. 80 crore has been allocated for backward area Sub Plan for development of the backward areas of the State.
Jai Ram Thakur said that external aided projects worth Rs. 1217.82 crore have been proposed to be implemented in the sector of agriculture, horticulture, forests, minor irrigation, power, roads, tourism, technical education, rural water supply and urban development with the assistance of World Bank, Asian Development Bank, KFW and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
He said that Rs. 735 crore have been proposed under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) loan funding from NABARD. Under this a sum of Rs. 427 crore has been proposed for roads and bridges, Rs. 143 crore for rural water supply schemes, Rs. 125 crore for minor irrigation schemes, Rs. 40 crore for soil conservation and flood control etc.


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Then You Look at Me è una canzone tratta dalla raccolta All the Way... A Decade of Song della cantante canadese Céline Dion. Il brano, scritto dagli autori di My Heart Will Go On, James Horner e Will Jennings, fu utilizzato come tema della colonna sonora del film L'uomo bicentenario, uscito nelle sale nel 1999. Destinato ad essere pubblicato come singolo promozionale, non fu rilasciato né per le radio né per il mercato discografico.

Antefatti e contenuti
L'uomo bicentenario, film uscito il 17 dicembre 1999 negli Stati Uniti e interpretato da Robin Williams, fu un flop, e a causa di ciò Then You Look at Me, brano destinato a diventare un singolo promozionale, non fu più rilasciato sul mercato discografico e nelle radio. Altra motivazione per il quale il brano non fu pubblicato fu That's the Way It Is, singolo che divenne una hit globale e che era presente ancora in tutte le classifiche del mondo, tanto da poter oscurare un possibile singolo successivo. Tuttavia Then You Look at Me fu inclusa come traccia lato B nei singoli Live (for the One I Love), The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face e I Want You to Need Me.

La canzone fu inclusa anche nell'album della colonna sonora del film, ma in versione più lunga e leggermente modificata e prodotta da James Horner e Simon Franglen. La versione inserita nel greatest hits della Dion invece fu co-prodotta da David Foster, Horner e Franglen e differisce negli arrangiamenti e nell'interpretazione.

Videoclip musicale
Nonostante non fu più pubblicato come singolo, per Then You Look at Me fu realizzato un videoclip musicale diretto da Bille Woodruff e pubblicato alla fine del 1999. Nel videoclip Céline appare in abiti futuristici all'interno di un laboratorio di ricerca per robot dove si possono vedere anche delle scene tratte dal film e riprodotte su degli schermi.

Il videoclip è stato pubblicato sulla raccolta DVD All the Way... A Decade of Song & Video pubblicata dalla Dion nel 2001.

Recensioni da parte della critica
Michael Paoletta di Billboard in una recensione di All the Way... A Decade of Song mise in evidenza il brano Then You Look at Me, definendolo "un inno che innalza il tetto tipicamente della Dion per incitare i fan." Stephen Thomas Erlewine di AllMusic affermò:"questa canzone non è male, non è particolarmente memorabile", rispetto ad altri successi della Dion.

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CD Singolo Promo (Cile) (Epic: CS 2172)

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CANTO: Wilderun, Obscura, Children of Bodom, and More
October 30, 2019 October 30, 2019 CoreyLeave a comment
Better day today. Because soccer is still on after I got home.
Let's begin with the unveiling of the third single from Wilderun's upcoming new album, Veil of Imagination. The song is called "O Resolution!" and you can follow this link to Consequence of Sound to check it out. Full reminder, that album drops on Friday (11/1).
In follow up to the news from Dave Mustaine yesterday, it was also announced that he is going to be selling a ton of gear. If you're a Megadeth fan, and want to add an absolutely killer piece of gear to your collection, this might be your chance.
A couple things out of the Nuclear Blast camp. The first comes by way of Obscura, who have signed on with the label and have announced a 2020 headlining tour in Europe with support from God Dethroned, Thulcandra, and Fractal Universe.
Children of Bodom dropped a new animated music video for "Hexed", the title-track from their most recent album, out now via Nuclear Blast. Check out the video below.
"Ein Bier… bitte."
– cmb
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CANTO: Batushka, Alcest, Moloken, and More
I got home from Detroit at 1:00 AM this morning… and turned around and left for Boston at 4:30 also this morning. Tired! Sad!
Let's start with the obvious stuff. The Metal Blade version of Batushka (see also: "Faketushka" or "Bartushka") has canceled seemingly all international tour plans. The reason stated is the ongoing litigation regarding the band name, but the reason not stated is probably ticket sales and fans not falling for any of the drama. I was actually planning on shooting this show. Oh well.
How about some good news? (I say that and am very much aware many consider the above also good news.) Dave Mustaine appears to have completed his throat cancer treatments. There is still very much a recovery process, but it seems like the outlook for both Dave, and Megadeth, are positive, and we can hope for a new album sometime next year.
Updates from Moloken are things I like. The Swedes are taking their unique blend of black/doom/death metals to The Sign Records roster, and are preparing for a new album release on January 31st called Unveilance of Dark Matter.
Alcest released Spiritual Instinct last Friday, and having listened to it a few times to this point, I can say with confidence that it's a great album. If you want to learn a little bit more about the lyrical themes and artistic direction, check out this trailer they dropped today.
Cantoalcest, batushka, dave mustaine, megadeth, metal blade, moloken, nuclear blast, the sign records
CANTO: In Flames, Entrails, Devin Townsend, and More
September 17, 2019 September 17, 2019 CoreyLeave a comment
And today was the most Monday-ist Tuesday ever.
In Flames have announced a North American tour this November and December. Headlining this time around, support will comes from Arrival of Autumn and Red. Could be a fun one. I may dabble.
An update from Dave Mustaine, who was diagnosed with throat cancer earlier in the year. It seems like he's making strong progress in his recovery, which is great to hear. Megacruise is just around the corner, for those taking part. Best wishes continued for the dude.
In lead up to their new album, Rise of the Reaper, Entrails offered us a new single today called "The Pyre". It's quite good. The album itself drops on October 11th, so not too much longer to wait now.
This is from yesterday, but whatever. Devin Townsend's animated music video for "Why?". Empath dropped back on March 29th. Hopefully you have all checked it out at this point.
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CANTO: Wayfarer, Megadeth, Full of Hell, and More
March 19, 2019 March 19, 2019 CoreyLeave a comment
My promo for the new Dead To A Dying World just hit, so I bet you can guess what I'll be doing the rest of the night! …Listening to Litany over and over again…
Wayfarer have announced a small handful of shows surrounding their performance at Northwest Terrorfest. They'll be joined by Inter Arma and Thanifaxath, so if you're out west… you really don't want to miss this.
Aaaaanother tour. Wristmeetrazor with SeeYouSpaceCowboy (I'm noticing a trend…) throughout the month of may. Wristmeetrazor has a handful of April dates as well with Safe and Sound. Just FYI there.
In case anybody out there needed a Megadeth update, Dave Mustaine claims to be finished with eight out of what will be 12 or 13 songs for a new record… again, just FYI.
Tonight's video comes from Full of Hell, and it's coupled with new album news. So all kinds of good things, basically. Weeping Choir (awesome album name) drops on May 17th, and the track we've been treated to today is called "Burning Myrrh".
Cantodave mustaine, full of hell, inter arma, megadeth, safe and sound, seeyouspacecowboy, thanifaxath, wayfarer, wristmeetrazor
Nine Circles ov…Self Definition Through Music
July 18, 2017 July 18, 2017 Chris1 Comment
I may have said this before, but a large part of my life's journey over the last 20 years has been analyzing what the media we consume says about us. Each of us is obviously more than the sum of what they've read, watched, or listened to, but that doesn't mean there's not a hell of a lot of those films, books, and albums tied into the bundle of molecules that makes up who were are. Whether it's that record you heard at your first college party or the movie you remember watching over and over again with your father as a little kid, this seemingly disposable media is anything but…
Especially when you're not in the most optimal mental or emotional state. That's when you turn to those things the resonate closest to you, that help you reinforce and re-align your identity with yourself. For years I've kept an ever-expanding list of songs and albums under a playlist simply titled "Self Definition." It's my lifeline for when the water gets too choppy, for when things seems to fall in on themselves in such a way you feel like you're buried under a million things that won't let you breathe, let you be heard. And since the past few weeks have felt like to me, I wanted to take this edition of Nine Circles ov… to share some of those tracks that get me through the dark and remind me in a note or a chord or lyric of who I am. Let's dive in… Continue reading →
Daily Heresy, Nine Circles ov..., Reviewsanathema, bad religion, betty davis, dredg, elvis costello, frank zappa, funk, megadeth, Nine Circles ov..., punk, rock, sugar, the stooges, thrash
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Q: Using one class instead of another I remember .Net had a feature (don't remember whether it was a configuration option or assemby attribute) which would replace one class with another.
For example I have AmbiguousClass in some referenced assembly which uses locale-unaware strings. What I want to do is inherit AmbiguousClass with LocalizedAmbiguousClass and point to .Net that whenever AmbiguousClass is created or used a LocalizedAmbiguousClass should be used instead.
I remember something like that was mentioned in preparation for Microsoft 70-536 certificate

A: I think that you're referring to the TypeForwardedToAttribute, but I don't think that this will achieve your goal, as you're creating a whole new type, instead of moving the same type to another assembly (or namespace).
If you're instantiating your 'AmbiguousClass' using a factory, then you have a single point in your code where you'll have to modify your code (because I think that this is really what you'll have to do).  If you are not using some kind of factory, then I think you're facing a tough job.
(Although Resharper could help you with this one :) ).

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Q: Want to know how to have game1.py, run game1a.py once level is completed (code attached) When completing a stage in game1, I want the code to now progress and open game1a.py and continue playing till completed, then move onto game1b.py
I also want in game1a.py or game1b.py that if I loose it take me back a game level e.g game1a.py back to game1.py, game1b.py to game1.py and run the game without having to run the command 'python3 game1.py' again, unless the user chooses to exit.
I am a beginner and have watch a number video's and reviewed comments, but still having trouble understanding the code requirements.
#My code message_display, which then should open and run game1a.py#

import file ('game1a.py')
def message_display_wh(text):
largeText = pygame.font.Font('freesansbold.ttf', 40)
TextSurf, TextRect = text_objects(text, largeText)
TextRect.center = ((display_width/2),(display_height/2))
gameDisplay.blit(TextSurf, TextRect)
pygame.display.update()

time.sleep(1)

#require code here to enter game1a.py now that the user has completed the level.

any help would be greatly appreciated.


The fall 2010 ICMA conference will take place in a backdrop of royalty, imperial palaces and amazing mountains, Vienna, Austria. Social Media, strategy, affiliates and partnerships are just a few of the hot topics that we will cover to ensure that the ICMA members and delegates are ready to tackle the "Next Generation" of classifieds.
The conference will run for a full 3-and-a-half days, from the Wednesday Welcome Reception and dinner through three full days of sessions and networking, and finishing with the Gala Party on Saturday. The draft programme is published below and will be updated as speakers are confirmed in the next few weeks.
Registration opens on 9 August for Early Birds (EUR 549 for members or EUR 799 for non-members) until 19 September when the Standard rate (EUR 699/EUR 999) will apply.
We have the pleasure of welcoming 'one of the leading media futurists in the world' according to the Wall Street Journal, Gerd Leonhard. Gerd's work focuses on the Future of Media, Content, Technology, Business, Communications and Culture, and he is considered a leading expert on topics such as Web/Media 2.0, social networking and social media, cultural changes due to disruption by new technologies, copyright vs. technology issues, online content commerce models, media convergence, mobile entertainment, entrepreneurship, the future of advertising and branding, future planning, digital content strategies and next-generation business models. So buckle up and get ready for a cracking keynote!
Where are we now with Marketplaces?
Don't miss this session which covers different affiliate programmes that can be applied to three angles- generating content, traffic and revenue. We will hear first hand Oodle's experience with AOL, MySpace and Facebook.
What is the impact of social media to classifieds? Waht role does it play to evolving your business? This session will discuss one publishers experience in implementing a social media strategy covering the big three – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn… and how they prove to be critical in moving into the next decade of classifieds.
We are bringing in the three top guns from Directories, Newspapers and Classifieds and asking them the tough questions. Where do they see their respective industries heading? How can we make money when everything is free? How can we make it through these rough waters? Come with your questions ready.
This will take place in two sessions (90 minutes then 60 minutes) informal and relaxed forum alongside a parallel sales and ICT managers track.
What is the current state of classifieds? Who is successfully driving classifieds forward with new technologies, apps, social strategies? This and much more will be covered by one of the world's leading experts who has his pulse on all that is happening within the classifieds industry.
What is the best way to sell advertising online? With automated systems, instant tracking and reporting it seems like it should be a solid sell. Is there a place left for the traditional sales force or should your website be all the sales force you need? How do you provide customer service and account management with online systems?
ICMA is creating a rising stars programme to recognize the younger generation which ensures we recognize and develop new talent to help drive the international classifieds community. The rising star sub-committee will inform you of this programme outlining the benefits as well as providing a "younger" viewpoint on where they see the classified industry heading. Not to be missed!
Classifieds are moving in many different directions, with the new kid on the block taking the lead with a site specific for rentals. That's right – looking to rent a karaoke machine for one night – irent.fi is the place to go (if you are in Finland that is!) The current leader in the market share and possibly a new angle to bring to your business!
To compete today we have to understand the latest trends in technology – the wave of the future is in the cloud providing the ability to increase capacity and capabilities without training new personnel, investing in new infrastructure or licensing new software extending IT's current capabilities. Sit back, relax and get ready to learn about the Microsoft cloud which includes quite the acronym mix – Azure, BPOS and SLPA.
Let's be honest – Google hasn't been particularly kind to classified websites over the last few years; but recently the tide has been changing in your favour. This session will cover what these big opportunities are, how you can take advantage of them and help you deal with issues like spotting the SEO charlatan, making link building something that happens naturally and not something that costs you a fortune plus how search marketing can help you in your quest to make more money from your site.
We will be offering 3 workshops which will run for 90 minutes and which will be repeated twice. These interactive sessions allow 20 – 25 participants to work closely with an expert facilitator to guide their discussions and answer questions as they share experiences and ideas.
Print is still alive and kicking (and for some thriving). So as requested by the delegates in Berlin we are providing a workshop focused on cross-promoting digital assets with print and other available media predominately using Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to help maximize print revenues.
Participate in this workshop if you want to learn how to increase revenues without harming your business model. This session will cover the potential of AdSense on classified websites, including best practices worldwide, special ad formats for classifieds, revenue potential and cannibalization effects and case studies.
This workshop will cover community engagement, building trust and evangelism, while also discussing honestly the successes and failures that have come about in learning to leverage social media marketing. "Poking the Bear" and responding to user demands "fast and flexible" will be discussed. You are asked to attend with a mind open to experimentation as Usedeveywhere.com saw 3x's Facebook fan growth in less than 30 days!
We guarantee you will not want to miss this spectacular Saturday kick-off where longstanding ICMA member, Gerald Coniel, who traveled from Cairo, Egypt to Cape Town, South Africa, a total of 12,000 km by bicycle, shares the life-affirming lessons gained in competing in the Tour D'Afrique. Many valuable insights were taken that parallel getting the most out of your business.
The 2011 budget, Committee open seat election, report on 2010/11 projects – come and get involved in your Association!
The Business Leaders' Forum is designed specifically for senior executives to come together in an intimate closed meeting in order to share their opinions and ideas with their peers. The Vienna "BLF" will take a look back over some of the main themes of the conference and provide an opportunity for us to debate the key issues affecting our businesses today.
The Sales Survival Workshop will focus on the basic techniques and methods, necessary in today's competitive, challenging media environment, to make sure that your sales teams are poised and postured to aggressively garner new business and attack the competition! The Sales Survival Workshop will challenge the attendees to become better at their jobs as media managers, through implementing better methods of sales accountability, training, coaching and mentoring the sales process, to achieve maximum performance from their sales people.
This dedicated session will focus on marketing and ICT. The "BOF" is an excellent opportunity for middle management to have one session dedicated to their specialty while also participating and learning more about the other departmental needs, which allows for smoother operations overall and in the process they will come away with new revenue generating or process improving ideas from around the world.


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Even from one of Greece's best producers, Retsina is an acquired taste.
Very cool retsina. Piney, but not pine-sol. Very fun!
This is flavored wine, and not just any flavored wine but Retsina with pine resin as the pine cone on the label would indicate. Very much smells and tastes like Gin, but is very elegant and not overpowering on the palate. I a really enjoyed this. Being my first taste of Retsina, it's going to be hard to top this one!
NV as it has to be.
I nOrmally write abOut tannin, acidity level & sO On but, I had such a bad experience with this wine Ima skip prOfessiOnalism. This is the wOrse wine I have ever tried. It leaves a taste Of fresh dirt Or mud in yOur mOuth. Was this On purpOse Or a fluke? Either way it was the wOrse!!
Super weird/different (in a good way). Pine resin flavor present on the finish.


Discussion in 'Fencing Discussion' started by Ellie Smith, Apr 16, 2019.
Ok so I dislocated my left shoulder lifting last week and it has been more difficult in recovery than normal so my doc put it in a sling. Since I fence with my right hand is it still safe to do some drills or is that a stupid idea and do I need to sit out? Normally I would let myself rest but I've been missing a lot of practice lately and don't want to miss even more. Thanks for the advice.
It's your body. Do what you want.
If it were my body, I'd let the arm that I dislocated heal before I went jostling it all over the place.


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Banking Investment / November 23, 2016
Susan H. Mallory is the Banking Practice Executive for Wealth Management, Northern Trust. In her role, she is responsible for Wealth Management's banking strategy, solutions, including credit and depository products and delivery to Northern Trust's personal clients. The majority of Susan's career has been spent as a Commercial Lender and Banker providing financing, banking, financial and strategic advice to privately-held companies and the owners of those companies, as well as real estate developers and investors. Susan continues to actively work with businesses as well as business owners and their families to help build, grow and transfer wealth.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a Master of Arts degree in Diplomacy and World Affairs from Occidental College, Los Angeles. Susan currently serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of both Occidental College and the University of San Diego and is on the boards of Children's Hospital, Los Angeles, the Geffen Playhouse and the Trusteeship, an affiliate of the International Women's Forum. She has served on numerous boards over the past twenty five years focused on education, the arts and culture, as well as, human rights and services and animal welfare. Susan is a member of The Pacific Council on International Policy, The Beverly Hills Literary Society, The California Club, The Northern Trust Open Legends Club, The Trusteeship, Women Corporate Directors, the Junior League of Los Angeles, as well as both ZLAC and San Diego Rowing Clubs. She is actively involved in animal welfare organizations and rescue.
Susan has been the recipient of a number of awards for community engagement and professional contributions, notably, the 2012 Ellen Browning Scripps Distinguished Alumni Award from The Bishop's School, La Jolla, the 2013 Giving New Hope Award from the Children's Burn Foundation, the YMCA's Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Dignity Award for volunteerism, the Individual Athena Pinnacle Award and the Corporate Director's Forum Director of the Year Award for non-profit board governance. Susan was also named one of San Diego's 10 "Cool Women" by Girl Scouts.
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I'm here to play devil's advocate. Tons of bloggers I respect have been complaining about Real ID for the last few days. Blizzard is making a change to their Battle.net system and creating the ability to link with real life friends through Real ID. They're also making it so that if you post on the forums then your Real ID will be the name you post under. I think the changes are great.
First of all, it's entirely optional. You don't have to use it. If you have a problem with it... then don't use it. What's so hard about that? Seriously.
Secondly, forum posters are the minority. The majority of players will never post on a game forum - most won't even look at them - but the vocal minority that does is up in arms. Blizzard knows this. They know that all the people who are whining have a huge internet presence but only represent a (very) small portion of their players. They aren't going to listen to you. Blizzard has made up their mind and they're sticking to it.
Third, if you don't want your name displayed in the forums then don't participate. It doesn't detract from actually playing the game in the least. Hopefully it will actually improve the forums by making it so that trolls can't get in and start a flame war with a level one character and then disappear into the ether. Even if your name is displayed it still doesn't give out your social security number and all your passwords. They aren't throwing all of your information out into the wild, it's just your name, you've had it your whole life, deal with it.
Fourth, I've used it and I like the ability to add facebook friends. StarCraft 2 beta has had Real ID integrated for over 2 months now and it's great. I use my in-game name to add friends I don't know in real life and I use my Real ID tag to add my real life friends. This way only my real life friends have my real name, which is something they knew anyway. I think this is how most people are going to use the system. It's also nice to reconnect with people who are my friends on facebook who also play StarCraft 2. There are people I would have never suspected who play StarCraft 2 that I wouldn't have found if I didn't have the facebook friend connect option.
I guess my main point here is that you don't have to use the Real ID system. If you have a problem with it, don't use it. But, if you're willing to give parts of it a try then you might just find some more gaming buddies via facebook.
If you are totally against it then here is how to opt-out.


Welcome to the Creative Cuts and More Blog Hop, I'm so happy you stopped by! Today we're celebrating the launch of Creative Cuts and More's brand NEW website! The Celebration Blog Hop starts at the Creative Cuts and More Blog, it you didn't start there, you'll want to head back to read the details on how you can enter to win 1 of 5 Creative Cuts and More Gift Certificates. Also, for one week only, all new die cuts in the Creative Cuts and More store will be on sale for 10% off!
I created a few projects today using some of the die cuts available at Creative Cuts and more. First up in this fun Retro card using images from the Artistic Outpost Route 66 plate and the Small Film Strip Die Cut from Creative Cuts and More. These images make for a great masculine card, or they'd be perfect used as a scrapbook layout.
This next card using the 5-1/4" Square Scallop card in Eggplant Elegance. I used a Crop-a-Dile to punch holes in the scallop edging. The beautiful clover image is the Big Clover Group (BG-071-0) from Fred B. Mullett. To make the clovers a little more artsy looking I used the Expressionistic Watercolor Technique,but instead of using a Spectrum pad, I used markers.
My last project uses the Tuck Top Cube Box in Hot Chocolate, isn't this just the cutest little box! I simply added some card stock layers in Crushed Curry and some Basic Grey Origins paper and tied on a Chocolate Satin Bow using my Bow Easy.
Thanks for stopping by, your next stop on the hop is Silke's Blog.
Beautiful, fun projects Lisa! The film strip is really great, and then of course there dis that beautiful flower card, and oh yea, the die for box!
Gorgeous card and LOVE the box!
What fabulous projects, Lisa....the film strip card looks sooo awesome and I love the beautiful flower card!!! The little box is adorable, too!!!
Wow! Great creations! I love the scallop card & the box is too cute.
Fabulous group of projects for the hop, Lisa! Too much fun!
Wow the box is great and the film strip is such a neat idea!
Love your projects, Lisa!! The little box is adorable!
love the card and the box!
Ohh love the film strip! That turned out COOL! The card is LOVELY and the box - I just LOVE the origins paper - FABULOUS work!!!
What a great showcase of projects...Love the box!!!!
Very cute cards and box!
Fun stuff!!! Love the "Film Strip!"
Great projects. I love the box!
Great Projects Lisa. Thanks for sharing!
Love the background behind your clovers! Lovely cards and box.
Lisa thanks for sharing I absolutely love that box, very pretty!!
Great projects! I really like the filmstrip idea.
Your clover card is so lovely!


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Bergerac Airport is one of the smaller international airports of France, and is located just to the south-east of Bergerac city, in the mid-western region of the country. It is also known as the Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport, or as the Bergerac-Roumanière Airport, and mainly handles passengers to and from the United Kingdom. The airport is served by airline companies such as Flybe and Ryanair, and is reasonably well equipped with various facilities. Bergerac Airport parking is provided in one area nearby the terminal building, and is a car park which requires a fee for its use.
Bergerac Airport is conveniently situated on the N21 national road, and just three kilometres from the city, therefore, motorists driving and parking at the airport will easily be able to reach their departure flight in good time. Traffic congestion in the area is seldom a problem as well, and from the city, the airport is just a ten minute drive away. The N21 also provides access to the airport from the south, from areas such as Agen, Villeneuve-sur-Lot and Castillonnès, and from areas further north, such as Périgueux. Other main roads leading to Bergerac Airport include the D936 from Bordeaux and the D660 from Lalinde. Motorists can also use the satellite navigation coordinates of 44°49′28″N 000°31′14″E in order to more easily find the airport, and will easily locate the Bergerac Airport parking area on the road leading to the terminal building.
The parking area of the airport is found adjacent to the single terminal building, which consists of a large hall with an arrival area on one side and facilities for departing passengers on the other. This building was recently extended and renovated to increase the airport's capacity for passenger traffic, and is now able to handle up to 400,000 passengers per annum. There are a total of 535 car parking spaces available to customers with private vehicles, and these spaces can be used for short-term or long-term parking periods.
At many airports in France, there are separate parking areas for short-stays and long-stays, with different parking tariffs, but at Bergerac Airport, since it is such a small establishment, there is just one set of rates for the use of the single parking area. Passengers may also use this area for as long as needed, but if leaving Bergerac for a particularly lengthy time, it may be better to arrive at the airport by taxi, as airport parking can be expensive.
The first half an hour of parking at Bergerac Airport is free of charge, and provides a most convenient amount of time for motorists to drop off departing passengers, or to wait for arriving family members, friends or colleagues. Many airports offer a free period of parking to help eliminate the need for vehicles to pass and stop at the front entrance of the terminal building, however, there is usually still a 'drop-off zone' available for a quick delivery of passengers at the front of the airport's facilities. In this area, vehicles may not be left unattended, and the driver should preferably stay behind the wheel. Stopping in front of the terminal is also only allowed for a minute or two. Should the departing passenger need assistance with the offloading of luggage, a third person is recommended to accompany the passenger and driver.
An hour of Bergerac Airport parking will cost about €3.00, and up to two hours will be charged at €4.50. A stay between two and four hours will cost motorists €6.50, parking of between four and twelve hours will cost €9.50 and parking of between twelve and twenty-four hours will cost €12.00. Vehicles can be parked at Bergerac Airport for a number of days as well, and two days will cost €15.00, three days - €18.00, four days - €21.00, five days - €23.00 and seven days will cost €27.00. Each day of parking thereafter will cost an additional €2.00. Parking for a month at Bergerac Airport will cost around €60.00, and three months will be charged at €150.00. Passengers who make frequent use of the car parking area can also purchase parking for one year, for €550.00.
Once ready to leave the airport, there is a cash office for parking payments located in the departures hall, or passengers may use the automatic payment machine at the terminal exit. The machine will accept most major credit cards. Always keep your parking ticket somewhere safe, as a lost ticket will incur a fine of €100.00.
Bergerac Airport is well equipped for disabled passengers, and those in wheelchairs will find the terminal to be completely accessible, with clear walkways and adapted toilet facilities. There are also fourteen parking spaces dedicated to the use of a disabled person, which are conveniently located as nearby to the terminal entrance as possible. These spaces are clearly indicated, and should only be used by persons who are disabled, or those who are transporting a disabled person. It is best to also display your disabled parking badge when parking at the airport.
Further information regarding the Bergerac Airport parking area is available from the information desks within the terminal building, or staff at the airport can be contacted at +33 05 53 22 25 25.
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This Dog Was So Matted He Could Hardly Walk – But Just Look At Him Now!
by Dina Fantegrossi | Aug 2, 2019 | News, Rescue |
Officials at the Richmond SPCA consider Lionheart to be one of the worst neglect cases they have seen in decades. When the 7-year-old Poodle was surrendered to their care in April, he was so matted he was barely recognizable as a dog.
"When I first looked at Lionheart in the kennel run when he first arrived, I literally could not tell which was the front or the back," Richmond SPCA CEO Robin Robertson Starr told WTVR News.
The filthy clumps of hair made it difficult for the dog to walk, eat, or drink.
Screenshot via Richmond SPCA
Lionheart's former owner told staff the dog had been hiding under a bed for the past two years. Even his meals were eaten in the dark space beneath the bed.
"Lionheart had been completely without any human attention and affection for a considerable amount of time," Starr said.
With such severe matting, the veterinary staff could not fully assess Lionheart's condition. They sedated him and quickly went to work removing pounds of hair and trimming his overgrown toenails.
It took several hours, but soon a beautiful little dog began to emerge!
Lionheart had several medical conditions to address before he could be placed for adoption. His skin was covered in sores, he had intestinal parasites, and he suffered from severe, untreated periodontal disease.
After months of professional care, Lionheart was ready to embark on his new life! According to his friends from the Richmond SPCA:
"He was quickly adopted by a compassionate and very loving new guardian who adores him."
That new guardian is Bill Brown. He recently spoke to WTVR News about Lionheart, who he and his wife have renamed Cody.
"He was really skinny when we got him because they had to shave him to clean him up," Brown said. "We were shocked to find out his background to tell the truth."
Starr cites Cody's story as a wonderful example of a rescue dog's ability to overcome an abusive or neglectful past.
"Dogs are remarkably resilient creatures and have the capacity to keep loving humans," she said. "They seem to always be willing to give humans another chance."
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Peace Fellows
Counsellor for Incoming Peace Fellows:
The role of the Counselor is to assist the incoming student to settle into their University studies and accommodation in Brisbane.
Peace Fellows visit the Club regularly and we look forward to hearing from them as guest speakers early in their study programmes.
Support for Outgoing Peace Fellow applicants:
As required, the club also assists outgoing Peace Fellow applicants with their applications to, and interviews with, the 9600 District Committee.
REAP – Rotary Educational Assistance Programme (Scholarships)
The Rotary Club of Toowong provides scholarship of $500 each per year. The scholarships support students throughout their high school years. Successful students are selected by their Year 7 teachers when they are at Primary School. Designed to support bright and capable students who will benefit from financial assistance, the scholarships are subject to annual reviews, so students must maintain high academic standards.
Smith Family – "Breaking the Poverty Cycle"
The Rotary Club of Toowong has in the past sponsored primary school students through the Smith Family – "Breaking the Poverty Cycle" program (bursaries of $300 approx.). This pays for books and educational materials.
Computers for Kids (D9600)
The Rotary Club of Toowong is represented on this very effective District project by Howard Pickering. Howard spends many hours on this project which mainly assists youth in and beyond the urban area, particularly youth in training institutions in PNG.
Kenmore State High School – Academic Awards Night
The Club presents two Awards for the Most Effective Senior School Leader and the Best All Round Senior Girl Student. Club support for these awards has been active for 15 years.
Indooroopilly State High School – Academic Awards Night: Continuing the Awards previously presented by the Rotary Club of Indooroopilly, the Club President and New Generations Director attend the Awards Ceremony and present framed awards and a $50 Book Voucher for the Best All Rounder Award (Senior School) and the Best All Rounder Award (Junior School).
Conoco Phillips Science Experience
The Conoco Phillips Science Experience is a 3-4 days hands-on science, at top universities and tertiary institutions for Yrs 9 and 10.
BBC Interact Club:
As the sponsoring entity, our Club is responsible for providing a Rotary presence at Interact Club meetings, and generally guiding the Brisbane Boys College Interact Club members. Interact Club office bearers are occasionally guests at our Club (about twice a year). RC Toowong assists BBC Interact Club with its Red Shield Appeal collection each year.
Indooroopilly State High School Interact Club:
This Interact Club was initially chartered in 1968 sponsored by the Rotary Club of Brisbane West, now part of the RC of Toowong. It was nurtured by the Rotary Club of Indooroopilly for many years, but this role has subsequently been taken over by us. The Club provides a liaison person to attend Interact meetings and generally coordinate joint activities of which there are many.
National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)
A two week science and leadership training experience in Canberra sponsored by Rotary Clubs.
For Year 11 students who demonstrate high achievement and future potential in science subjects.
The Club assesses, selects and prepares successful candidates for the programme, and as required sometimes offers limited financial assistance for students to attend.
Rotary Junior Community Awards
Primary school students are presented with framed Certificates on a special Club Night in November. Students from six schools – Indooroopilly SS, Fig Tree Pocket SS, Kenmore South SS, Ironside SS, The Gap SS and OLR Catholic School – are all presented with Awards following the completion various activities covering Physical Recreation, Skills or Hobbies, Community Service and Social Experiences.
Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) Camp
Toowong Rotary is charged with selecting and preparing candidates as participants in a week long leadership training camp near Brisbane. Candidates are aged between 18–26 and selected on the basis their future community leadership potential. The Club subsidises the cost of the camp.
Rotary Program of Youth Enrichment (RYPEN)
A leadership camp for Year 10 high school students held over one weekend near Brisbane. An interactive program to help build and develop students' self-confidence, leadership and social skills, and broaden their horizons. For students 14 – 17 year old. The Club selects the candidates and subsidises the cost of the camp.
Tales from the Dilly Bag
This project assists Indigenous children and their classmates to develop Emergent Literacy skills. These skills, developed during the early childhood years, are needed as the foundation for learning to be literate. Toowong RC is the sponsor of a "Tales from the Dilly Bag" literacy kit, comprising 2 large boxes of reading/teaching materials and resources delivered to Morayfield State School (primarily to be used by the school's indigenous students) and the Royal Children's Hospital School.
Rotary's Youth Exchange Program (YEP)
Rotary's Youth Exchange Program (YEP) has both outgoing YEP and incoming YEP responsibilities. For outgoing YEP candidates, the Club assists selected nominees to prepare for their selection interviews at District level and provides Counsellors to help successful candidates prepare for their exchange experience and act as a point of contact with host Clubs overseas. For incoming YEP delegates, the Club arranges host families who provide accommodation, support and guidance on the ground – sometimes this role is shared with other Clubs.
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Bhante G.: "At every moment we choose whether to embrace wholesomeness or unwholesomeness." P. 149. In order to be able to choose, we need to see our train of thought. Mindfulness is paying attention moment to moment to what is. By being mindful we see our thoughts and make skillful choices. This is paying mindful attention. This takes effort, Skillful Effort.
How can we prevent unwholesome states which have not arisen? We need to know how the mind works. Not being mindful (paying wise attention) can allow these unwholesome states to arise.
"When we are leading basically good and wholesome lives, it is easy to become complacent about our present circumstances. But even under these favorable conditions, we still have many moments when greed, hatred, or delusion arises. We see something beautiful and we want it; our minds are pulled toward it. Or perhaps we see somebody doing something we don't like, and the mind is suddenly filled with judgment and aversion. Or we may be tired, and the mind simple dulls out in delusion. So the first of the four great endeavors is recognizing the enduring power of these latent defilements, understanding what gives rise to hem and preventing them from arising and taking hold." (Mindfulness p. 392).
"For me, one of the most radical, far-reaching, and challenging statements of the Buddha is his statement that as long as there is attachment to the pleasant and aversion to the unpleasant, liberation is impossible. Clearly, we need a wise and sustained attention to weaken these deeply conditioned habits of mind." (Mindfulness p. 392).
In summary, we need to be aware that greed, hatred, and delusion can arise at any time depending on causes and conditions. Being mindful of this will prevent unwholesome states from arising.
Overcoming unwholesome states which have arisen.
Look directly at it, investigate its source and its hold on the mind.
Forcibly suppress the unwholesome thought (mentally shoot down the thought as it arises keeping a sense of humor). Goldstein calls this "cowboy dharma".
In summary, we accept that unwholesome states arise, it takes effort to overcome them and there are a number of techniques to try starting with mindfulness.
The mind is always occupied by some state, that can be either wholesome or unwholesome. When you have overcome or abandoned an unwholesome state, it is a good time to cultivate a wholesome state. This will also help to prevent another unwholesome state from arising.
Remember any skillful act that you have done in the past and the pleasant (positive) states of mind that arose with that action.
Recall your past successes in battling greed, hatred, or delusion and the wholesome states that arose.
Apply loving kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy or equanimity. Equanimity is cultivated through practicing the seven factors of enlightenment.
Keeping wholesome thoughts takes effort and practice. This means putting them into skillful action. Otherwise, it is easy to fall into old habits.
The best way is to develop strong mindfulness.
"There is some good news here. In his book, Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell references many studies showing that mastery of any given discipline depends less on some innate talent and genius and more on the number of hours devoted to practice. We don't have to be a spiritual genius; we just have to put in the time." (Mindfulness p. 396).


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Russell Kotcher, Principal
Russell Kotcher is an avid chamber, solo, and orchestral musician. He has appeared as soloist several times in Germany with the Isny Festival Orchestra in both Isny and Munich, and was also a soloist at the Bodensee Festival in Bodensee, Germany.
A member of the prize winning Muhlenberg Piano Quartet, Russell was awarded several grants to commission and premiere Eric Sessler's Piano Quartet which took place at The Curtis Institute and The Juilliard School. Past teachers include Hal Grossman, Andrew Jennings, Camilla Wicks, Ian Swensen, and William DePasquale.
He currently is a member of Symphony in C and the Chamber Orchestra of New York and serves as faculty at Temple University Preparatory School. Russell holds diplomas and degrees from the Interlochen Arts Academy, University of Michigan, and the San Francisco Conservatory.


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