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Once home Orlando made sure to feed Hades and cook himself dinner. As he finished cooking he took the bowl of pasta into his living room and sat down on the couch, placing a beer besides him. He took the remote and turned the television on. He flipped the channel to the news, as he always did at night. The late night news usually seemed to be the best time to catch reporters talking about him and his father. Tonight was no different. During the crime segment, reporters mentioned minor increases in crime and theories about why included he and his fathers gang activity, both men's mug shots on screen for a moment.
Orlando had only been arrested once, at least since being 18. It was nothing big, a stupid mistake on his part, carrying just enough weed for it to be illegal. He hadn't even planned on selling it, this had been for his personal use. But being a crime boss' child, the cops brought him in. His father on the other hand had a handful of arrest, but all minor or petty things compared to some of the things the men had done. Orlando began to wonder if the girl he had walked home watched he news and if she would soon learn who he truly was.
- Next Day-
Orlando spent the day doing his typical runs. He collected the money from their street dealers, dealt with the men trying to shirt the gang. He placed new orders for shipments. Orlando had even begun to interrogate people in he and his fathers warehouse. His father, Dominick, was preparing Orlando to take over the gang. Dominick had already outlived an expected lifespan for someone in this line of work and he wanted to retire. Money wasn't an object and he had his fill of the violent lifestyle. All throughout the day Orlando's mind would wander to the gorl he was meeting tonight.
Just before five, Orlando sent a text to Rosemary, telling her he was on his way over to her apartment. He pulled up front in his mustang. Once at her partner Orlando again sent her a text letting her know he was here. Orlando had one typical getup, which he decided to stick with. But he wore his nicer version of it. He wore shined black shoes, crisp black jeans, a white tee shirt with a denim jacket, and over it all he wore his leather jacket. This jacket, however, was plain, not one with his gangs emblem on it. His outfit was clean and overall fitting. He looked over and grinned when he saw Rosemary. Orlando moved out of the car and went around, opening the passengers side door for her.
When she received the text from Orlando, Rosemary made her way down the apartment building and towards the front of it. Her eyes barely had to scan for his car as it landed on the only green mustang that was anywhere near there. A large smile came over her face as she started down the steps, seeing Orlando step open and open her door for her. "You were not wrong, you're car is hard to miss," Rosemary joked warmly before thanking him for opening the door. Rosemary slid inside and worked on her seatbelt as Orlando walked around to his side of the car.
While Orlando slid into his own seat, Rosemary leaned back slightly into hers and folded her hands together in her lap. For a moment, she glanced up at her apartment building, a little smile on her lips as she thought about how her friend would certainly be pounding on her door tomorrow morning to hear about the date. Though she pushed that aside in her mind as her head turned back to the man. "How was your day today? Hopefully you didn't work too hard," She joked warmly. Of course, she didn't actually know if he had work or not today. However, it was a Friday and most people tended to work on that day of the week.
"I was actually pretty lucky when I made my schedule this year. No classes on Fridays but I tend to use them as homework days so I have more of the weekend to do what I want." Rosemary shared as she lightly ran her thumb over her own palm. She was a little bit more excited than she really wanted to let on. Though she was hoping that this would be a fun date. Even if it ended up being a bust with Orlando, surely they could have a fun time at the fair.
Orlando grinned at the comment about his car. "It's a prized possession, I like to be noticed, sometimes." He commented with a grin. After sliding into his own seat, Orlando started the car again and began to drive towards the the downtown area. He was usually somewhat reckless with driving but he didn't want to scare off Rosemary.
"It was good." He commented. "Oh I never work hard." He joked with a laugh. His eyes quickly moving from the road to Rosemary. Orlando tappped his fingers on the steering wheel. He nodded as he listened to her. "Smart idea. Owning my own business I can work when I want really." He said with a big shrug of his shoulders. Orlando did choose his hours, most of the time anyway. But times when his duty called and he had to drop everything and run were erratic. He had gotten calls at 3 in the morning about gang fights and injured men before.
Orlando smiled to himself, excited for the date. He hadn't been on a proper date in at least two years. Orlando hummed along to the music as he drove. Pulling into one of the open parking lots. His head turned and he grinned at Rosemary. "Ready?" He asked and climbed out of the seat, once again walking around the car and opening the door for her. "You are the lady, I'll let you pick out first activity." He said end playfully offered Rosemary his arm.
"Oh? Only sometimes?" Rosemary said as she glanced at the car for a moment. "Well, you must have another car then, otherwise I think you would get noticed every time you end up on the road with this one," A light laugh then followed. "I am sure that you work hard sometimes." Her eyes glanced over Orlando for a moment before she let out a small hum in response to him owning his own business. It was impressive, of course. But it wasn't the type of thing that she would completely fawn over.
Once Orlando pulled into the parking spot, Rosemary took a moment to put on her sunglasses. Though, before she knew it, he was opening up the door for her again. She smiled up at him as she slid out of the seat and moved to his side. "Well, that is very gentlemanly of you." Rosemary teased lightly. Although, she did rather like that he did that. When his arm was offered to her, Rosemary linked her own into his and followed him towards the entrance of the fair.
It did not take them too long to get through the entrance and now they were at the fair. The young woman glanced around at all of it, trying to decide what was the most appealing to her. Though a smile came along her face as she saw the Tilt-A-Whirl ride. Rosemary pointed it out to him. "Lets go on the Tilt-A-Whirl!" Rosemary started to lead him over to the line, which was luckily just starting to move along now that the current riders were getting off.
Orlando chuckled at her comments. "I own a car shop, so yea I've got a few different ones that we've either repossessed or junkers we fixed up." He explained. "This and my pickup are the two main vehicles I use." He explained. "So if you ever need a new car or need it to get fixed up. You know where to go." He said with a wink. Orlando and his father did work at the car garage, as well as a few real employees, but it obviously was he and his fathers coverup, the rest was real.
Orlando grinned when she said he was gentlemanly, he was glad she thought so. When they reached the entrance he took his wallet out and paid for their tickets and wrist bands. He handed Rosemary hers and put his on. He was excited and thought this could be a real good night.
Orlando laughed as she got excited about the Tilt-A-Whirl. He followed quickly behind her, smiling the whole time. Orlando walked in the line, flashing his band to the ride operator. He followed alongside Rosemary and sat besides her, pulling the bar over them. "I didn't pick you for a rides type of girl, nice surprise." He commented and grinned slightly as the ride began to move.
"Well, I don't havw a car and I probably won't be getting one soon either. Though thanks for the offer," Rosemary told him with a grin. Since she was going to univeristy, she had moved close to the campus so she could walk or take the bus if the weather was bad. And any family she had, it would make more sense for her to fly than drive to see them. "I just don't have a use for one at the moment,"
Once Orlando had pulled the bar down for them, Rosemary pulled on it to make sure that it was locked. Not rhat this was a particularly dangerous ride but she didn't really want to go flying. "Well, who would want to go to a fair without getting on a ride or two?" Rosemary teased him. "That would have been a really odd pick, don't you think?"
The operator came around and checked everyone's bar before going back and turning the ride on. It started out slow as they went around once or twice but quickly started to pick uo speed. The force of the ride caused Rosemary go keep sliding along the seat until she was pressed into Orlando's side.
Orlando nodded as he listened. "Well if you ever want a car, I could always help out." He offered with a smile, nodding again. "You like to walk, huh?" He teased. "I do too, a lot of the time. But I can't help taking this baby out sometimes." He said with a hearty laugh.
Orlando laughed again and nodded. "Oh I agree, but some people like to come for just the food and games, I know a few girls who don't like rides." He countered. He liked that she liked the fun and adventure.
Orlando grinned as the ride started, smiling big. When he felt Rosemary against his side he instinctively wrapped his arm around her shoulders. He looked down at Rosemary. "I'll make sure you don't go flying." He purred, grinning bigger as the ride picked up speed.
When the ride came to a slow, Orlando took his arm off of Rosemary. He lifted the bar and climbed out, then offered his hand to Rosemary to help her out. "That was fun." He commented as Orlando made his way around and out of the ride area. He looked around at the other rides, the games, the food stands. He hadn't come to a fair in a while, but he was excited to be here now. "What's next?"
"Walking is nice, but it's just that I am so close to campus. Driving would seem a little silly. Plus I didn't want to pay for school parking and apartment parking when I probably would barely use the car." Rosemary responded. "Though I can certainly see why you like taking your car out. It's a head-turner."
A laugh left Rosemary as Orlando started to purred down at her about going flying. "Oh, I am sure that you'll keep me in my seat." She told him. She was more than happy to lean into his side as the ride continued on, not that she had much of a choice thanks to the speed of the ride. Though when the ride was over, she waited for Orlando to climb out first before she did the same. Her hand laid down into his, accepting his help as she got onto the ground once again.
Rosemary followed him out of the gate, her own eyes now glancing around the area they were in. There certainly was a lot to do. Plenty of rides and games. There was also food but, admittedly, she wasn't quite hungry yet. "Is there something that you wanted to do?" She asked him, still glancing. Though when her eyes landed on the ringtoss, a huge smile came over her lips. "Well, the ringtoss is right here. Now I just have to kick your ass now."
Taking his hand, she lead him over to the game and stood where there were two empty spots before handing over tickets for the both of them. "Now, I don't want to hear any crying when you lose." She teased.
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Orlando nodded. He understood that life. His brother had gone to school to be a doctor so he'd dealt with the same things through his brother. Orlando rode out the ride with a grin on his face, occasionally laughing. He was almost sad when it was over because she was not going to be against him anymore.
Orlando smirked when she pointed out the ring toss. "Listen, don't doubt me." He teased as he walked over to the game with Rosemary. When he walked up to the guy running the game he pulled out his wallet. He pulled out a $100 bill and handed it to the kid. "We wanna play however many times $75 will allow, keep the other $25 for yourself." He said with a wink and grinned. The game controlled was surprised but thanked Orlando and handed Rosemary blue rings and Orlando red rings.
Orlando turned to Rosemary. "Watch and learn sweetheart." He purred and tossed his first ring. The ring swung around the bottle before falling to rest easily. Orlando looked at Rosemary and winked. "Your turn." He purred. Orlando didn't even think about how strange it was to go to a fair and pay $100 for one game. Money had become something that wasn't an object for him anymore.
When Orlando pulled out a hundred dollar bill to play the ring toss, Rosemary's eyes widen a bit. For a moment, she wanted to say something to him about how the game was only a few dollars, but at that point it was already too late and the controller was putting the money in her pocket. It was a very odd thing for Orlando to do but now it seemed best to just keep her mouth shut and enjoy playing ring toss.
Rosemary took the blue rings from the controller with a thank you. By then, Orlando had turned to her and her eyes had gone back to normal. She watched as he got the first ring around the bottle. The woman shook her head a bit. "Don't you get your ego too big just because you made the first one," She teased lightly.
The woman stepped up and grabbed one of the rings with her right hand. She stretched her shoulder a bit before tossing it. It bounced off one bottle before landing on another. While it wasn't as clean as Orlando's throw, she still managed to get the point. Rosemary looked up at Orlando with a huge smile on her face. "Looks like we're tied," She said with a wink.
Orlando smirked as he watched Rosemary, he was relaxed right now, just enjoying the time. He was usually stiff and stressed, unable to relax because of his line of work. But right now he put those responsibilities away to spend time with this cute girl. He wasn't sure if it would go anywhere, but anything that relaxed him was worth it In his mind.
"Hey hey. My ego was big before. I'm just giving myself reason for it to be bigger." He joked, only partially. His ego was big. But if he wasn't absolutely confident and cocky, he could be seen as weak by people who opposed him.
Orlando nodded as she made it. "Tsk tsk, not for long." He said and took another ring, again bouncing it onto the bottle easily. He grinned back at her, Orlando just wanted to grab Rosemary and kiss her. She looked so good as she winked at him. When he realized what he was thinking he shook his head. Too soon, too soon. He knew she didn't want to just bunk up with him yet.
Orlando continues to play with Rosemary. They each had won some games as they played through the money he had spent on it. A bit later they were tied 5-5 games, and it was their last game to play. Orlando handed Rosemary her rings again. "You go first." He said and smiled. "This ones for all the chips."
"Thank you," Rosemary said as he handed her the blue rings again. Her fingers lightly brushed along his hand as she took them from him. And there was a bright, playful smile on her face as she looked at Orlando. The competition had been a lot of fun and Rosemary ended up pleased that Orlando spent so much on the fair game. It meant that they had plenty of opportunity to play and actually figure out who was the best. Though now they were in a situation where the two of them were tied and it all came down to this last game.
The woman moved in front of the game again as it was her turn to go first. Her eyes shifted along the bottles for a moment before tossing one of the rings, once again getting it around the neck of a bottle. Both of them had actually gotten better as the games went on, making it less lightly to miss. At one point, she had heard the man who was running the game mumbling some rules under his breath to figure out how many prizes to give the two of them.
They went back and forth with tossing the rings on the last round. Some of them made it while others bounced off and hit the floor. Though now the young woman was holding onto her last ring. If she made it, there was a chance for the two of them to tie as long as Orlando missed. But if she missed it, she would have lost by one point, maybe two depending on Orlando's next throw. She took in a deep breath, eyeing the bottles carefully before throwing it. The ring bounced off one bottle and hit another. For a moment it looked like it might fall just right onto the bottle but it bounced off and landed on the floor. This caused Rosemary to let out a small groan. "Oh so close!"
Orlando was enjoying the game with her. He was fully focused on the game and the girl he was with. He was surprised by how good she actually was, but he like it. Her competitive nature was almost a turn on for him.
Orlando watched carefully as Rosemary tossed the last ring. He watched it hit the hound, letting out a small 'yay' and fist pump. He laughed softly and tossed his last ring, which fell easily on the neck of the bottle. He looked at Rosemary and put an arm around her waist. "Well, hard fought game. I'm very proud to have played with and defeated such a valiant opponent." He purred.
Orlando looked at the guy running the game and grinned as he grabbed the prizes they won. One of which was a large black and white stuffed puppy with heart eyes and a heart on its collar. "Hmm I think this one is best for you." He said and handed the stuffed animal to her. Orlando started to walk through the fair. "Hungry? We can get some food. Whatever you want." He said with a smile. Orlando looked out over the crowd of people. It was instinct, always conducting surveillance to keep himself safe.
Rosemary could not help but let out a warm laugh as Orlando did a fist pump and wrapped his arm around her waist. She was more than happy to move into his side, pressing into Orlando a little once he had done so. "At least it was a close game," Rosemary told him with a smile. "Of course, I would have liked to win but you played really well. Though we might have to have a rematch another day!"
When it was offered, Rosemary happily took the puppy. She held it out, looking down at the animal for a moment before wrapping an arm around it and keeping it close to her side. "Still quite the prize though," Rosemary told him as she lightly bumped his side. Once they started to walk through the fair, Rosemary stayed close to his side, leaning into Orlando as he still had his arm around her waist. When he mentioned food though, her eyes started to scan the fair, trying to make a decision on what she wanted to eat.
"Yeah... I am pretty hungry," Rosemary told him as she continued to look. Though when her eyes landed on the funnel cake stand, the young woman pointed it out to him. "I know it is not exactly dinner but do you want to get a funnel cake?" She asked him, her eyes looking up at him with some hope. "They are sooooo good."
Orlando smiled as she accepted the prize and moved into his side. He liked walking side by side, close. People knew she was his, at least tonight, at least for right now.
"Funnel cake? Anything for you my dear." He purred. "The concert starts soon so we can head over there after getting food." He told her and walked up to the booth with her. He got a cake for each of them. "Oh can you break a $50?" He asked and raised an eyebrow. The cashier sighed and nodded. She took the money and called out the order. Orlando grabbed the plates when they were ready, handing one to Rosemary. "Time for the good stuff." He said and began to sprinkle powdered sugar and cinnamon on his funnel cake.
Orlando picked at the cake as he made his way through the crowd with Rosemary. He saw people beginning to gather in front of the stage. "Watch and learn." He said with a grin. "Hold into my shirt and follow close." He told her. Orlando straightened out, standing tall. He took a deep breath and began to walk through the crowd. With his confidence and stature, people parter like the sea did for Moses as he led himself and Rosemary to the front. They had the best spot in the house. He turned and looked back at her with a cocky grin. "I can take you places, sweetheart."
A little fluttered moved into her heart as Orlando called her 'my dear', she thought it was rather sweet and heartwarming. "Oh? Anything?" Rosemary teased gently. "And that sounds like a great idea. I didn't even know when the concert was." She also didn't know who was playing but that seemed a little less important at the moment. When they came up to the booth, Rosemary let Orlando order for her. After all, it was a simple funnel cake. Though once again, Orlando was giving a larger sum of money out of his pocket. Geez, did he only have large bills on him? She knew he owned a shop with his father but she didn't know that mechanics made that much money!
The woman took the plate from Orlando and headed over to where they left all of the toppings to put on. Rosemary put some chocolate sauce on one side of her funnel cake before putting powdered sugar on the other. When she was satisfied with how her funnel cake looked, Rosemary turned her attention back to Orlando before following him through the crowd. Though people started getting closer and tighter the closer they got to the concert as everyone was trying to pack in. That was when Orlando told her to hold on, so she moved right behind Orlando and grabbed onto the back of his shirt.
With Orlando leading, they were able to get through the crowd with ease. She was surprised by how easy it was for Orlando to get through as it seemed that people were just getting out of his way. When he stopped, Rosemary bumped into him slightly before looking around his body to see that they had made it to the front. She looked up at him with wide eyes. "How did you do that?" Rosemary asked him, slightly amazed.
Orlando smirked down at Rosemary, he saw that she was impressed. "Well darling. I'm a pretty big guy. Intimidating. When you stand up straight, walk with a purpose, and don't make eye contact. Just be a cocky son of a bitch. You can get anywhere." He told her. He left out the fact that he was a fairly powerful man and that some people would clearly recognize him and be scared of getting in his way.
Orlando finished his funnel cake and moved a few steps way to throw out the plate. When he came back the band was getting on stage. He wrapped an arm around Rosemary's waist and smirked. "Gotta keep you close so the crowd doesn't drag you away like a riptide." He purred and gave her a gentle smile.
Orlando began to move wi to the music, as did the crowd, while the band played. He wasn't sure who the band was, but the vibe was nice. It was a fun experience, especially with a girl as cute as Rosemary by his side. He couldn't help but grin as the night continued. He just wanted people to look and see her, see how beautiful she was, then see that she was with him.
Rosemary finished her funnel cake a little after Orlando's and threw the plate away where he had done so. She then went right back into his side, staying close as the crowd was all around them. After all, she had no interest in getting lost in the sea of people that were there. And despite the fact that there were a lot of people at the front of the stage, trying to get as close as possible, the two of them were still given some space by the other around them. She guessed Orlando was right about why people moved for him.
The concert went on for a while, but the young woman was having a great time. The music was pretty good and the general vibe of the concert was fun. They were able to dance a bit and just enjoy themselves. Though as the concert started to come to an end, Rosemary shifted a bit and laid her head on Orlando's, just resting against him. Soon after that, the concert ended and people started to head out of the area.
"They were pretty good. I wonder who the band was." Rosemary told him before moving behind Orlando again and grabbing onto his shirt so he could lead them through the crowd. Though, this time, with no plate in her hands, she got in close. Even her forehead pressed gently against his upper back as they got out of the sea of people. When they made it through, Rosemary went back to his side. They were getting pretty close to the end of the night now and the fair wouldn't be open for much longer. "Was there something you wanted to do before they closed?"
Orlando was happy to have his reputation here. The one thing he always had disliked about concerts was how close people were to him. It got hot and sticky quick. But when he had a girl with him he wanted space even more. Orlando had a tendency to get jealous and if someone bumped into his girl he could get a little fired up.
When the concert ended he felt Rosemary close to him, his arm holding her close. He rested his head atop hers. He was getting tired and he didn't know why. But he wanted to keep spending time with Rosemary. Orlando led them through the crowd. He stood off to the side and let people go past them. But he pulled Rosemary close to him and smiled down at her. He rested his forehead against hers and just was enjoying the moment. "I think I'm good. I just wanna spend some more time with you." He admitted like a big softie.
Orlando stood straight and took Rosemary's hand. "Come on, let's head back to my car and we can figure out what to do from there." He said as he walked through the park and to the lot with her. He easily found his car. Opening the door for Rosemary and three getting in the drivers side. He leaned back into his seat, looking at the stars through his windshield. "Rosemary." He said in an almost whisper like voice. "Not to sound like a teddy bear or anything. But I really enjoyed our date."
As his head pressed against hers, Rosemary closed her eyes for a moment, just enjoying the feeling of Orlando being close. "I do too," Rosemary told him softly.
Once he pulled away and took her hand, Rosemary intertwined their fingers together and followed him back. Again, he opened the door for her and, again, Rosemary slid in. She laid the stuffed animal in her lap and leaned back against the seat. She could tell that Orlando was getting a bit tired, and she was as well.
Hearing him say her name, Rosemary's head turned and she looked at him, her eyes softening up immensely. "I really did too, Orlando. It was a lot of fun." Reaching over, Rosemary took his hand into hers again and wrapped their fingers together. "I would really like to do this again sometime... Well not necessarily that fair but see you again."


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Pipino Cuevas est un boxeur mexicain né à Santo Tomás de los Plátanos (État de Mexico) le .

Carrière
Il devient champion du monde des poids welters WBA le  en battant par arrêt de l'arbitre à la  Ángel Espada. Il n'a alors que . Cuevas conserve 11 fois sa ceinture avant d'être à son tour battu au  par l'Américain Thomas Hearns le .

Distinction
 Pipino Cuevas est membre de l'International Boxing Hall of Fame depuis 2002.

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Naissance dans l'État de Mexico
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Ray Carter | January 18, 2023
Senate leaders call for reading focus, graduation standards
Education leaders in the Oklahoma Senate have unveiled a wide-ranging agenda that includes greater focus on childhood literacy and raising Oklahoma's graduation standards to meet national norms.
"Ultimately, the goal is to provide better educational outcomes for kids," said state Sen. Adam Pugh, an Edmond Republican who chairs both the Senate Education Committee and the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education.
Senate Bill 527 will change the student weights used in the state school funding formula to direct a larger share of funds to grades three and below to boost reading instruction.
"Our goal should be 100 percent literacy for fourth graders," Pugh said. "We should be willing to accept nothing less."
State Sen. Ally Seifried, a Claremore Republican who is vice-chair of the Senate Education Committee, said SB 527 sets an "aggressive" but necessary goal.
"We need to give our students in Oklahoma the gift of being able to read and read well," Seifried said.
In 2015, Oklahoma recorded the third-largest gain in the country on fourth-grade reading scores on National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) tests and the state score was above the national average.
But reading proficiency plummeted throughout the tenure of former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister, whose final term ended this month.
In 2015, the share of Oklahoma students scoring at or above proficient in fourth-grade reading was 33 percent. That was better than 14 states and roughly comparable to 20 other states. But by 2022, just 24 percent of Oklahoma fourth graders tested proficient or better on NAEP tests, a lower share than all but two states.
The decline in Oklahoma's NAEP reading scores indicated that fourth-grade students in 2022 had nearly one-and-a-half years less learning than their counterparts in 2015.
Today, Oklahoma's score outranks only three states and the District of Columbia on NAEP's fourth-grade reading test.
Seifried noted there is "a direct correlation" between illiteracy and adult poverty.
"Our Oklahoma students deserve the best," Seifried said. "We haven't been getting there, and it's a disservice."
"Learning how to read and write and early childhood literacy is the bedrock of everything else that a child will do as they matriculate through the education system," Pugh said.
Pugh has also filed legislation, Senate Bill 520, to raise high-school graduation requirements.
"We're one of the few states that doesn't have a fourth-year math-and-science requirement for kids who are on a college track," Pugh said, adding that Oklahoma is "falling behind" in terms of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) outcomes.
He noted the fourth-year requirement is common in nations across the globe.
"We have got to make a concerted effort to make sure kids are ready to enter a very technologically advanced career field when they graduate and make sure they are prepared when they step onto a college campus for the first time and that they don't have to spend their first semester or two being remediated," Pugh said.
The Edmond lawmaker's plan also includes legislation to boost teacher pay. Senate Bill 482 would set a starting salary of $40,000 for a first-year teacher (a raise of $3,000) and provides for larger pay increases for veteran teachers, running as high as a $6,000 pay raise for teachers with 15 years' experience or more. That proposal will cost $241 million.
Other measures filed by Pugh would pay for the tuition and fees of college students who major in education and work for four years as a teacher in a Title I school (schools with high rates of poverty), provide $500 stipends for mentor teachers, create a multistate teacher licensure compact, provide paid maternity leave for teachers, fund school safety grants, change charter-school oversight, and reform the state's school-funding formula so ad valorem dollars account for previous year actuals and not projected expenses.
The combined cost of all the proposed bills would be $541 million.
State Sen. Kristen Thompson, an Edmond Republican who is vice-chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education and serving her first year in office, said she was "really surprised to find out that there is no strategic plan for education in Oklahoma" and said the package outlined by Pugh provides a plan of action.
"Having direction to get us out of last place, I think, is always good," Thompson said.

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Former government head responsible for Covid rules held 'boozy' leaving party during Christmas lockdown
Just a few dozen metres away, in a separate room, a group of officials working for Mr Case were also taking part in an event in his private office where alcohol and snacks were bought by attendees.
The following evening, on Dec 18, dozens of officials and aides hosted an alleged Christmas party in No 10, during which Boris Johnson's director of communications gave a thank you speech and handed out awards.
As the Downing Street gathering was getting under way, Ms Josephs marked her final day in Government by posing for a photograph (see main picture) outside the front door of Number 10.
In a message posted on her social media, she wrote: "Last day today, extremely hard to leave the incredible colleagues who make up the covid taskforce, it has been an honour and a privilege to serve alongside them."
Ms Josephs, who now serves as the chief executive office of Sheffield City Council, declined to comment when approached by The Telegraph.
However, while declining to say whether she believed the event broke Covid-19 rules, Ms Josephs confirmed she was "cooperating fully" with the Cabinet Office's investigation. The Cabinet Office declined to comment.
Multiple gatherings in No 10
Set up in the spring of 2020, the taskforce's duties include providing support and advice to the Prime Minister, including the latest data on Covid-19, as well as working with departments across Government on the UK's overarching strategy.
Ms Josephs was appointed to the role of director general in July 2020, having previously served as director of the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
She is understood to have reported directly to Mr Case until 2020, when James Bowler, a senior civil servant, was appointed to lead the taskforce as second permanent secretary in the Cabinet Office.
The gathering on Dec 17 is now being investigated by Ms Gray, with the total number of alleged gatherings now under scrutiny believed to total at least nine.
They span from November 2020 through to April 2021, including multiple gatherings in Number 10 and the Downing Street garden; two events in the Cabinet Office; and one in the Department for Education.
A former director-general of the Cabinet Office's propriety and ethics team, Ms Gray was asked to take over the probe shortly before Christmas.
The change of leadership came after Mr Case was forced to step aside after it emerged that his own office had held a gathering on Dec 17.
The party, organised by a private secretary in Mr Case's team, took place outside his personal office. It began at 5.30pm and was listed in digital calendar invitations as "Christmas party!"
The disclosure and the emergence of new gatherings led to the inquiry being delayed until after Christmas, with Whitehall sources now suggesting that Ms Gray's report will not be ready until the "end of next week" at the earliest.
However, the investigation team is understood to have still been interviewing people throughout this week, with the emergence of two new parties on April 16 now likely to lead to further delays.
Yesterday it was reported that Ms Gray has not yet found sufficient evidence of criminality to refer the matter to the police, with Scotland Yard also stating it would not launch into its own probe unless she did so.
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Joseph Roth: Hiob. (English title: Job) ISBN 978-3-423-13020-2 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mendel Singer is an ordinary Jew in an ordinary Russian hamlet. Singer fears God and can recite for every situation in life an appropriate passage of the Torah. He has a wife, Deborah, whom he loves despite her occasional furors, two sons, Jonas and Schemarjah, and a daughter, Mirjam. A fourth child is underway, and shortly after its birth, it becomes clear that Menuchim is unlike the others. He doesn't grow properly, he doesn't talk properly. He seem condemned to remain an idiot with occasional epileptic fits.
It is the first of Mendel's trials by God and more are to follow. A specific destiny seems to be reserved to each member of the family and in the end Mendel loses his faith both in God and mankind. "God is cruel and the more one obeys him, the more severe he becomes" – that's Mendel's conclusion. He wants to burn his book of prayers, his prayer shawl, the tallit, and his tefillin, the leather box with passages from the Torah coiled inside. But Mendel's hands refuse to obey Mendel's anger against God's apparent lack of justice.
For God's ways are inscrutable and a miracle concludes this very moving novel, published in 1930. Roth was an exceptionally gifted narrator and the way he explores the mystery of faith, the tension between religion, tradition and the modern, secular society is in the tradition of the best German writers. Until recently I didn't know nothing about this author and I am truly glad to have discovered his writing.


UNDATED (AP) — Clemson, Auburn, Oklahoma and Wisconsin will enter championship weekend positioned to earn a playoff spot with just one more victory.
Clemson moved up to No. 1 in the final College Football Playoff rankings before the semifinals are set by the selection committee on Sunday. But the selection committee could be faced with a choice between Alabama and Ohio State.
The 11-1 Crimson Tide has no wins against teams currently in the top 15 and it is done playing, but the 10-2 Buckeyes have two losses by double digits, including a 31-point blowout at Iowa.


My name is Jenepher Castillo, and I am the widow of a Veteran lost to suicide 4 years ago. Since my husband's passing, I have become very active in the Veteran community, encouraging and promoting organizations like the Lone Survivor Foundation, Boot Campaign, and others with outreach in our local Veteran community. The organizations I volunteer with all hold similar goals, which are to assist Vets with transitioning home, and with finding resources to overcome PTSD and accomplish successful reintegration, so that they can remain valued, successful members of our communities. It's my strongly held belief that our Veterans are some of our most valuable citizens, and losing even one to suicide is a tragedy no family should have to experience.
Currently, I am working on a project with OATH, Inc. OATH stands for Outdoor Adventures for True Heroes. (www.oathinc.org). OATH is based out of Katy, TX but has several chapters nationwide. They coordinate outdoor events for Vets and their families – hunting, fishing, campouts, things like that.
Our upcoming event is the 5th annual Sporting Clays Tournament, being held on Nov. 10th at Texas Premier Sporting Arms, in Sealy TX. In addition to the shooting tournament, we are also featuring a BBQ Contest, which is now a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned event, with amazing opportunity for teams to advance to larger competitions.
We're looking for shooters / shooting teams, BBQ teams, attendees, and of course – donors and sponsors. This event has a lot going on.
I'm reaching out to you guys because I feel that this would be a great event for your organization to be involved with, and I'm also hoping you may have some other contacts who would be interested in getting involved.
I've attached the sponsorship package, just so you have an idea of what that is. Here is the website with all the information and more. There is an option to simply set up an exhibitor table at the event, if sponsorship is not ideal.
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TOMS RIVER – The first bipartisan Township Council in years organized at the beginning of January to set the course for 2018.
The governing body had been all-Republican last year, and for several years previous. Three Democrats won spots on the council during the November elections. Laurie Huryk, Daniel Rodrick, and Terrance Turnbach were sworn into their new positions. They were seated on the dais in such a way that no two Democrats were seated together.
Each member got a chance to give comments, which at times became emotional, as they looked back on the previous year and planned the next one. Many of them spoke about working in a bipartisan manner going forward.
Maria Maruca, the one Republican who won her re-election, said that this is going to continue to be a rebuilding year for the shore, as Superstorm Sandy projects are still being completed. She was sworn in by Assemblyman Gregory McGuckin (R-10th), a former councilman.
The four council members thanked their supporters and promised to be receptive to residents.
"People who know me, know I decided to run to do the right thing for the people of Toms River," Huryk said. Although a Democrat, she was sworn in by Mayor Thomas Kelaher, a Republican.
"It's important to listen to the residents, and that's what I'm here to do," Turnbach said. He was sworn in by Ocean County Superior Court Judge Francis R. Hodgson, Jr.
One of Rodrick's comments was directed to his fellow council members. "When we agree, I'll support you, but if we disagree, I'll be steadfast in my opposition." He was sworn in by Brick Mayor John Ducey.
During re-organization meetings, appointments are made and people are chosen to head up groups. Both Republicans and Democrats agreed on Councilman Brian Kubiel to be the president of the council for 2018.
They disagreed on the appointment for vice president. The Republicans wanted Councilman George Wittmann Jr. and the Democrats wanted Rodrick. Republicans still outnumber Democrats 4-3, so Wittmann was sworn into that position.
Most of the appointments and resolutions were agreed upon. When it came to council appointments for the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Board of Health, the Republican majority won their picks. However, for the Board of Health, the Republicans didn't have a choice for one of the spots, and the Democrats were able to offer a choice and the Republicans agreed to it.
Huryk appeared surprised when Councilman Maurice Hill nominated her for the council spot on the Planning Board.
Huryk struggled a bit with the time constraint of an additional two meetings a month, and looked to her family in the audience before agreeing to the position.
Councilman George Wittmann Jr. read a list of goals for 2018, including banning the sale of marijuana, addressing building department complaints, and increasing inspections. He suggested appropriating $40 to purchase up to 200 acres of open space. This would be funded through an referendum to increase the open space tax as well as grant money.
He wanted to have an analysis of the sewer system in town to see if it can support the development that is growing. He also wanted to see the legality of a moratorium on construction approvals until that analysis is complete.
During the public portion of the meeting, former Mayor Paul Brush commended the council members for their civil conduct toward each other.
"The town relies on you to do the right thing, regardless of your politics," he said.


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«Сáксан» () — молдавский футбольный клуб из города Чадыр-Лунга. С сезона 2014/15 выступает в высшей лиге страны — Национальном дивизионе. В сезоне 2017/2018 Саксан выступает в Дивизионе А Чемпионата Молдавии по футболу.

История
Клуб был основан 15 июля 2010 года. Название клуба «Саксан» с гагаузского языка переводится как «Сорока». В первый же год существования команда завоевала первое место в Дивизионе «Б» (Юг), обеспечив тем самым себе право выступать в Дивизионе «А». В сезоне 2013/14 «Саксан» досрочно, за четыре тура до конца чемпионата, занял первое место в Дивизионе «А», это позволило клубу выступать в высшей лиге страны — Национальном дивизионе. Дебютный сезон в высшей лиге Молдавии команда закончила на 5-м месте. 29 мая стало известно, что главным тренером назначен Влад Гоян, контракт с которым подписан на один год. Из-за расформирования клуба «Тирасполь» команда приняла участие в первом квалификационном раунде Лиги Европы 2015/16. Оба матча против кипрского «Аполлона» молдавский клуб проиграл со счётом 0:2.

В чемпионате Молдавии сезона 2015/16 годов «Саксан» занял последнее 10-е место, но провёл и следующий сезон в высшем дивизионе, по итогам которого занял предпоследнее 10-е место и добровольно перешёл в лигу ниже (Дивизион «А»). В сезоне-2017 команда заняла предпоследнее 12-е место уже в Дивизионе «А». После сезона-2018 (6-е место в Дивизионе «А») клуб был исключён из лиги.

Стадион
23 сентября 2012 года «Саксан» провёл свой первый матч на обновленном стадионе города Чадыр-Лунга.

Гимн
3 января 2013 года гагаузский исполнитель Виталий Манжул представил окончательную версию гимна, который он написал специально для футбольного клуба «Саксан».

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Национальные чемпионаты
  Победитель Дивизиона «A» (1): 2013/14
  Победитель Дивизиона «Б» (1): 2010/11

Региональные соревнования
  Обладатель Кубка Кишинева (1): 2014

Матчи еврокубков

Игроки-рекордсмены

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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $178 Million in International Food for Progress Projects
USDA will invest $178 million in seven international development projects on four continents to support U.S. government priorities including promoting climate-smart agriculture, facilitating trade and addressing the root causes of migration in Central America.
Joint Media Release Following APEC Food Security Ministers Meeting
Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, and the United States issued a joint statement following the conclusion of the 2022 APEC Food Security Ministers Meeting hosted by Thailand.
USDA Awards $248 Million for International School Feeding Projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest $248 million in 10 new school feeding projects expected to benefit more than a million children worldwide, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Jewel Bronaugh announced today.
USDA's McKinney Leads Mission to Tap Trade Opportunities in Vietnam
CONTACT: press@fas.usda.gov or (202) 720-7115 WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2019 – When Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney leads a U.S. Department of Agriculture trade mission to Vietnam Oct. 15-18, he'll be accompanied by...
USDA Welcomes New Crop of Foreign Service Officers
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Censky and FAS Administrator Ken Isley with the 11 newest agricultural officers sworn into the Foreign Service, from left to right: Andre Bradley, Ben Boroughs, Daniel Alvarado, Olutayo Akingbe, Sarah Gilleski...
USDA Announces 2019 Trade Missions to Expand Export Opportunities for U.S. Agriculture
Contact: press@fas.usda.gov or (202) 720-7115 WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will sponsor seven trade missions in 2019 to expand export opportunities for U.S. agriculture across the globe, Under Secretary for...
U.S. Department of Agriculture Expands Presence and Engagement in Burma
Contact: FAS Public Affairs (202) 720-7115 RANGOON, Burma, Aug. 8, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is expanding activities and services in Burma with the opening of a new Office of Agricultural...
USDA Accepting Applications for Local Procurement of Food Assistance
Contact: FAS Food Assistance Division (202) 720-4221 WASHINGTON, July 14, 2016–The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for projects to be funded in fiscal year 2016 under the Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement (LRP)...


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Nail in the Coffin ( für "Sargnagel") ist ein 2002 veröffentlichter Disstrack des US-amerikanischen Rappers Eminem gegen den Rapper Benzino.

Hintergrund
Im September 2002 disste Benzino Eminem in einem Freestyle namens Pull Your Skirt Up für DJ Kay Slays Mixtape-Reihe Drama Hour. Anschließend veröffentlichte er den Titel Die Another Day, in dem er Eminem als "Rap-Hitler" bezeichnete und Eminems Tochter Hailie mit dem Tod bedrohte. Gleichzeitig begann er, als Mitherausgeber der Hip-Hop-Zeitschrift The Source Stimmung gegen Eminem zu machen. Das Magazin bezeichnete Eminem unter anderem als Rassisten und verglich ihn mit Vanilla Ice. Im November 2002 veröffentlichte Eminem die Songs The Sauce und Nail in the Coffin als Antwort auf die Attacken von Benzino. Beide Lieder waren auch Teil des 2003 veröffentlichten Mixtapes Invasion!!, gemixt von DJ Green Lantern, das mehrere Disstracks gegen Benzino und The Source enthielt. Auch D12 sowie 50 Cent und seine G-Unit beteiligten sich am Beef.

Musik und Text
Nail in the Coffin enthält eine Reihe von Angriffen auf Benzino. Unter anderem macht sich Eminem über dessen Alter und seine verfehlte Rapkarriere lustig. In einer Zeile bezeichnet er ihn als "Halbweißen". Zudem stellte er The Source als unehrenhaftes Unternehmen dar: Benzino vergebe Coverstories gegen Gastauftritte auf seinen Alben. Damit griff er ein älteres Gerücht auf. Außerdem enthüllte Eminem, dass das Magazin einem Weißen gehöre.

Das Lied selbst hat einen simplen Beat mit einer Hook am Anfang und am Ende:

Nachwirkungen
Nach Nail in the Coffin eskalierte der Streit weiter und es gab weitere Disstracks, bis es ab 2005 ruhiger wurde. Eminem profitierte von dem Beef in ungleich größerem Maße als Benzino. Hatte er vorher nur andere Künstler wie Mariah Carey angegriffen, war die Auseinandersetzung mit Benzino die erste auf Augenhöhe und mit den gleichen Mitteln. Zwar gab es noch weitere Disstracks, auch von Eminem, aber Nail in the Coffin blieb der bekannteste. Viele Fans und Kritiker meinen, Eminem habe Benzino mit diesem Track vernichtet, und sehen den Disstrack als ultimatives Statement, das damit seinem Titel ("Sargnagel") gerecht werde. Er wird immer wieder in Top-Listen genannt, wenn es um die besten Hip-Hop-Disstracks geht.

Während Eminem künstlerisch enorm von dem Beef profitierte, verschwand Benzino kurze Zeit später aus dem Blick der Öffentlichkeit. Er verlor seinen Job bei The Source, insbesondere wegen des Beefs, und auch seine Rapkarriere verlief im Sande. Benzino entschuldigte sich für den Beef später und gab an, fehlgeleitet gewesen zu sein. Er habe als erstes die Race-Karte gespielt und bereue dies zutiefst. Heute könne er Eminems Einfluss auch auf die Multikulturalität im Hip-Hop erkennen, damals sei er ein wütender Mann gewesen, der Angst um "seine" Kultur gehabt habe.

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Because the hospice and palliative care movement in the United States is relatively young in medical history terms, we have the privilege of having our many of its pioneers still actively practicing in the field. Charles von Gunten MD, Ph.D., is one of those pioneers, and will be among the featured keynote speakers at the CSU Institute for Palliative Care's Innovate. Investigate. Educate: Advancing Academic Palliative Care Education and Research symposium in San Diego on Sept. 28-29, 2017.
Although palliative care principles were first described by British physician, nurse and social worker Cicely Saunders in 1958, only in 1982 was the hospice benefit for Medicare recipients signed into law by then President Ronald Reagan. Reagan and von Gunten were both recognized, along with fourteen other women and men, by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) in celebration of 25 or more years of their service to the profession in 2014.
Starting his internal medicine residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago in 1988, von Gunten describes observing how "different" the approaches to patient care and support were in the inpatient hospice unit than in the "rest of the hospital." He found that applying what he learned in Saunders and Sykes' manual on terminal care, and offering suggestions for management to his colleague physicians were welcomed and acted upon. Von Gunten described that the work "was so absorbing" that it changed his professional path to grow the field, both within his own career but among colleagues and institutions nationally and internationally.
His career evolved into leadership and education roles where he described his training using SPIKES, the six-step protocol for delivering bad news by Buckman, came in handy as a management tool working with hospital administrators. Von Gunten became medical director of San Diego Hospice in 1999, where he advanced more formally into education as Provost, to "foster the next generation" of hospice and palliative care physicians, nurses, social workers and counselors. He currently serves as Adjunct Professor of Medicine at The Ohio State University School of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio and Clinical Professor of Medicine, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio.
Von Gunten's rich experience, humor, wit and compassion will be the framework for a discussion between himself and CSU Institute for Palliative Care's Executive Director Helen McNeal, also a nationally-recognized leader in the palliative care movement, slated to conclude the Symposium. As they reflect on the movement's history, they will also vision the rich, meaningful opportunities that exist on the higher education and healthcare horizon for educators and researchers in this field.
 Saunders C, Sykes N: The Management of Terminal Malignant Disease, 3rd ed. London: Edward Arnold, 1993.
 Buckman, R: How to Break Bad News: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. Baltimore, Maryland: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1992.


My name is Jenni. Bob and I co-own a Catalina 30' sailboat. Bob is a USCG Captain holding multiple marine certifications to include sailing. He has been boating, fishing, scuba diving and kayaking on the Puget Sound since he was young. He learned to sail here, but has been on boats in Alaska, Thailand, Hawaii, Fuji and Mexico.
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44. Happiness Over Everything with Host and Reporter for NBC Sports Group, Kathryn Tappen
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43. Bring Your Authentic Self to Work with San Francisco Giants' Senior Vice President of Strategy & Development, Fran Weld
If you're not bringing your authentic self to work, who are you bringing? It's got to be exhausting being someone else.
On this week's episode of Game Of Her Own, I chat with Fran Weld and we talk about all the things including why it is critical to be your authentic self!
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42. Be in Charge of Your Career with the General Manager of the Reno Aces, Emily Jaenson
Emily Jaenson.The first female in almost 20 years to earn the role of GM in Triple A Baseball.
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OnePlus is gearing up to release its first smartphone of 2020 — here's everything we've heard so far
We already know straight from OnePlus that the next smartphone will have an even better screen than last year's models.
OnePlus created a concept smartphone that uses glass tech from a $300,000 supercar to make the camera disappear
The Concept One from OnePlus will be more minimalist than any other smartphone because it won't have visible camera lenses.
These are all the ways smartphones got even better in 2019, from triple-lens cameras to foldable screens
Smartphones with triple cameras like the iPhone 11 Pro and devices with foldable screens like Samsung's Galaxy Fold set a trend in 2019.
OnePlus 7T is a high-end smartphone with a versatile camera for just $600 — here's our full review
The OnePlus 7T is a smartphone that comes at a reasonable price and includes all the features. We tested the phone to see if it's worth the price.
This OnePlus Black Friday deal lets you save $150 on the OnePlus 7 Pro now through Cyber Monday — it's selling out fast
OnePlus makes great smartphones for the money, and the OnePlus 7 Pro phone is $150 off for Black Friday 2019. It's almost sold out.
There are 8 key reasons you should buy the $600 OnePlus 7T over Google's more expensive Pixel 4
Google's Pixel 4 starts at $800, but you can do a lot better with a smartphone that costs $600 without sacrificing very much at all.
There are 10 key reasons you should buy the OnePlus 7T instead of the more expensive OnePlus 7T Pro
Both the OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro have more similarities than differences, but the "Pro" costs quite a bit more.
The next version of the best smartphone you can buy may finally come with wireless charging
If the rumors are true, the OnePlus "8" might come with wireless charging — a first for OnePlus phones.
I tried the latest smartphone from OnePlus and now I'm wondering why anyone needs a flagship phone from Apple or Samsung
The OnePlus 7T should be just another boring smartphone, but OnePlus keeps surprising me, even if there isn't anything especially new or fancy.
The curious TV made by smartphone company OnePlus is finally going on sale. Here's everything you need to know about the OnePlus TV.
OnePlus makes some of the best smartphones you can buy, and now it thinks it can make the best TVs, too.
Every concrete fact and rumor we know about the much-hyped OnePlus TV, all in one place
OnePlus has been dropping hints and teases for its upcoming OnePlus TV, which is coming to India first, and the US, EU, and China later.
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One of the best smartphone makers in the world, OnePlus, just confirmed that it's announcing its new OnePlus 7T smartphones on September 26.
The iPhone 11 proves Apple learned an important lesson after last year's iPhone launch — most people don't want to pay $1,000 for a new smartphone
Apple's iPhone 11 is priced at $700, indicating the company learned something from the success of last year's iPhone XR.
The OnePlus 7 Pro is proof that you don't have to spend a lot of money for a smartphone — $600 buys you top-of-the-line specs
The OnePlus 7 Pro offers almost everything you would expect from a top-of-the-line smartphone at a much lower price. Here's why we recommend it.
The much-hyped OnePlus TV will focus on a feature most TV companies are neglecting: great sound
Few TV makers even mention speakers or audio in their TV product pages, but OnePlus is going all out.
The CEO of OnePlus just shared the first glimpse of the OnePlus TV, one of the most mysterious gadgets of 2019
OnePlus is gearing up its OnePlus TV for a September launch in India, with the EU, US, and China releases coming later.
OnePlus is launching its first-ever TV in September, and the company's CEO says it will be a 'premium' product
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau told Business Insider that it benchmarked its own OnePlus TV against the "best of the best."
A fan-favorite smartphone maker is developing its first-ever TV, and the evidence is mounting that it will be unveiled in 2019
We've barely heard a peep about the OnePlus TV, but a OnePlus remote control was spotted on Thursday that could signal its imminent release.
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The OnePlus 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10+ both offer an excellent display, fast performance, and quality cameras. But there are pros and cons to each.
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Apple's 2020 iPhones will have a new screen with a smaller notch, and suppliers are said to be developing full-screen displays with no cutouts at all.


One of the ministry highlights for our state is Summer Camp Meeting. To better serve our ministry partners and church members, we are hosting two Camp Meetings this year.
The first Camp Meeting will be held in Roanoke at the state campground under the Tabernacle, June 12th – 14th and the second in Richmond at Victory Tabernacle, June 15th – 17th.
Our Summer Camp Meeting Ministry is one of the few ministries that encompasses all four of our strategies for building the Kingdom of God in Virginia.
Evangelizing the Lost – Lost and unsaved people still attend Camp Meeting. There is a dynamic of the corporate anointing that draws the lost to Christ when the people of God come together. That is one reason why throughout the years many ministries have used corporate venues to host evangelistic meetings. Also it is in this setting that backsliders are restored in their relationship to Christ.
Equipping the Saints – Teaching/preaching the Word are vital aspects of our Camp Meeting ministry. This year we are including each morning, a Bible study to equip those in attendance. I have heard testimonies many times over the years that in a Camp Meeting Bible study God spoke a word that impacted the lives and ministries of those in attendance.
Encouraging one another – There is nothing more edifying than to be with hundreds of other believers gathered for the purpose of fellowship, worship, and the ministry of the Word. The "corporate anointing" that is present in that setting literally brings heaven to earth.
Empowering of the Spirit – It was in a Camp Meeting setting that I was baptized in the Holy Spirit. The environment of a Camp Meeting is conducive to creating desire and receptivity to the in-filling of the Holy Spirit. It is also in this setting that many receive a "re-filling" and a renewed anointing of the Holy Spirit.
There will also be a special "Centennial Celebration Service" on June 14th in Roanoke.
Voices of Lee will be with us leading in worship and highlighting the music of the decades over the last 100 years. Joining Voices will be a mass choir and a special video presentation. In addition our General Overseer, Dr. Raymond F. Culpepper will be preaching.
Pray – ask and believe with me for a week of powerful ministry.
Participate – make plans and adjust your schedule to attend as many services as possible.
Promote – tell your peers and bring others with you to the Camp Meeting in your area. Many people you know and are in partnership with need the ministry of Camp Meeting.
I look forward to seeing you as we celebrate our past and anticipate our future together.
Together we are building the Kingdom of God in Virginia!


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Royals' Girls Varsity Soccer Coach Joseph Perez is offering soccer camp to girls in grades 7-12. Athletes who are contemplating participating in soccer next fall for W-M or would like to try the sport are invited. Soccer fundamentals and team play will be stressed during the week. Players will work on team offense and defense while building their individual skills. Participants will receive a dri-fit t-shirt.


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With her third child on the way, Jenelle Evans has been constantly criticized for having several children with several men. But Evans isn't the only one!
Amid all the unfair judgement, the Teen Mom 2 star's Twitter followers came to her defense, pointing out that haters need to cut the soon-to-be mother-of-three some slack, considering there's other women out there in the same boat.
Evans' supporters took to Twitter to compare her to fellow reality star Kim Zolciak-Biermann, who has six children from three different men, but she doesn't receive even close to the amount of criticism that the 25-year-old gets.
Jenelle is expecting her third child, a daughter with her current boyfriend David Eason. She also has a seven-year-old son named Jace from her former flame Andrew Lewis. Evans welcomed her second son Kaiser in June 2014 with then boyfriend Nathan Griffith.
While both Evans and Zolciak have similar situations, some argue that the two cannot be compared, claiming that the former Real Housewives of Atlanta star always took responsibility for her kids, never choosing men over her children or signing over custody to her mother, both of which Evans has come under fire for.
"Kim was also 20 when she had her first & her older girls are teens & her 4 kids are young. & she raises her kids. Lmao she has a career off tv2. Kim was also in actual committed relationships when she had kids and she does what's best 4 her kids. She's a mom, not a birth giver like JE," one angry follower chimed in.
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An Interview with Director of Development, Stien van der Ploeg
826CHI is currently seeking applicants for the position of Director of Development. Learn more about it below from Stien van der Ploeg who leaves some words of advice for her successor as she moves on from this role.
How long have you been the Director of Development?
I've been responsible for making sure we have the money we need to do our work for two plus years. But I have been involved with 826CHI as a volunteer, donor, and team member for more than 8 years. Now, for the next two years, I'm moving to Europe where I'm from and where my husband was offered a promotion. But my support of 826CHI will not end when I leave.
Can you recall an achievement you're proud to have made with 826CHI?
A challenge in resource development is that you rarely see an immediate or direct impact of your work. But during my time I've been able to strengthen our long-term fundraising capacity and sustainability. I hope these systems will enable the organization to expand and deepen its base of support long after I'm gone.
What is something you're going to miss about 826CHI?
In a time when fears for the future seem more real and inequality rises, it is rewarding to be able to strengthen communities, contribute to more equitable access to arts education, and amplify the voices of young people who are often left out of the conversation. And I get to do that with creative, collaborative, and hardworking team members in an imaginative and playful environment. It's hard to think of a better way to make a living. So there's a lot to miss.
Do you have any advice for candidates applying for this position? What disposition and expectations should this person bring to their work?
If you believe the stories of young Chicagoans deserve to be heard and can advocate for them, if you know that giving is an opportunity for engaging with others and its own reward, if you can design and evaluate fundraising strategies but also hustle and execute, and if you can manage and grow a young team—I hope you apply for my job.
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Young Children Can Experience Depression. Here's What It Looks Like
It's a myth that children younger than 9 are immune to depression. An expert from the Center for Children and Families at Erikson Institute shares what you need to know.
By Claire Charlton
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No child is immune from having a bad day. When young kids have tantrums, anger and irritability, it's tempting to chalk it up to hunger, exhaustion or any number of other causes. This was the case for a 6-year-old boy who, after weeks of challenging behavior, was referred by his school to the Center for Children and Families (CCF) at Erikson Institute in Chicago. Experts at CCF actually found that he was experiencing depression.
"Most people believe that young kids can't be depressed, that it's not even a possibility. That's the biggest myth about depression in young kids," explains Sara Anderson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Associate Director for the CCF.
Depression presents differently in children than it does in adults, Anderson says.
"Because of their level of emotional maturity, children especially in the 0-5 age range are still learning about how to express their feelings. There's a big growth in language and that development is still happening," she explains. "What they show through their behavior is not always a clear sadness."
In young children, depression's underlying feelings of sadness or loneliness often surface as anger — as in the 6-year-old boy's situation. Irritability, aggression, changes in appetite, difficulty concentrating or sluggishness are also symptoms. The child may have an increased activity level or express guilt and self-blame when playing.
All of these symptoms can impact a child's relationships and make it difficult for them to participate in activities that are appropriate for their age group.
"The criteria for depression in children is having symptoms more days than not for at least two weeks. And they're in this chronic state without other explanation," Anderson says.
Children can experience depression
When a child is diagnosed with depression, child mental health professionals work to support parents in understanding the diagnosis. They also work collaboratively with the family to move forward.
In the young boy's situation, his parents learned that depression is possible, but also that it's treatable. Effective treatment involves the child and their caregivers, Anderson says.
"Working with children in their family system and with the most important people in their lives has the biggest impact," she says. This relationship-based approach helps both parents and children understand the diagnosis and work proactively while being supported and encouraged by the therapist.
"The biggest part of treatment is play therapy. This is a safe space where a child can express and show their feelings while a caregiver is present and available in the therapy room," says Anderson. Compared to a home setting, where there are many tasks and distractions competing for a parent's attention, play therapy is all about uninterrupted interaction between parent and child.
"In the treatment room, the parent is present and available and not trying to multitask. The therapist is also there to hold the process and support the caregiver so they can support the child," she explains. This is where parents can model regulation skills, too.
In the 6-year-old's case, his parents learned to validate, name and hold space for uncomfortable feelings he was experiencing — and helped him regulate those strong feelings. They also learned to check in with themselves about how they are feeling when their child is uncomfortable.
Treatment for children includes parents or caregivers
When a child feels safe and secure in the therapy space, they're more apt to show the caregiver more of their internal world, which leads to greater understanding on the part of the parent or caregiver.
"As play develops, the child gains language that helps them understand the world and the self. As the play themes become more rich and the caregiver is more clued in, the therapist may find they don't have to intervene as much and they can take a back seat," Anderson says.
During the course of play therapy, parents and children encounter natural moments from daily life and they learn together to overcome them effectively.
"A child might be having a wonderful time and is having trouble stopping play and transitioning. That's a moment from daily life, but as treatment moves on, parents can help their child manage this transition better. When they know their child has a hard time ending play, they become more proactive and learn to give their child natural warnings," Anderson says.
Relationship-based approach for childhood depression
As a center for parent-child therapy for families of children under the age of 9, CCF is focused on the needs of families whose children are experiencing depression and anxiety, grief and loss and challenges within the parent-child relationship.
Through a unique relationship-based approach to child mental health, CCF helps families recognize the importance of responsive parenting and learn how to develop strong, positive relationships within their families.
"Children greatly benefit from having a parent validate and make space for their feelings. This helps children know that their caregivers will help them manage uncomfortable feelings," Anderson says. "We know that attachment and relationships are pivotal to everything a child is going through in their mental health and development. Supporting the relationship is at the forefront of the work we do with families."
The Center for Children and Families at Erikson Institute has locations in Chicago's River North and Little Village neighborhoods, as well as Oak Park and offers services in English and Spanish. Learn more at erikson.edu.
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After several solid releases, Bomb the Music Industry! have cemented themselves (or himself) as one of my favorite bands. With the success of ASOB already under his belt, Long Island ska-punk veteran Jeff Rosenstock has let his genius show in the solo side project. After seeing Bomb the Music Industry! once already, it was no surprise that they performed exceptionally well, despite the unorthodox setting of a local CD store called Looney Tunes.
Rosenstock's songwriting skills have made him the object of my affection, and you can quote me in saying that he is a musical genius. He brought along some friends for his performance at Looney Tunes, as is the case with most of the band's live performances. While past releases have featured Rosenstock and a computer, the new CD, Get Warmer, features a full band like the live performances. The in-store performance featured the first nine songs off Get Warmer, and with a full band present, it sounded just as it does on record.
The performance provided comical on-stage banter, in addition to a tight performance. It is clear that, despite the record being released online for only a week, that several songs have already become fan favorites. Specifically, "I Don't Love You Anymore" led to great crowd participation, a difficult task when the crowd consists of people leaning on rows of CDs. One thing was certain: the sing-along chorus of "baby I don't love you anymore" was sung aloud, but not directed towards Rosenstock in the least. The fans, me in particular, would never utter such words directed at Jeff.
After the nine songs, and half-hour set (free of charge, in typical BTMI fashion), I shouted out my love to Jeff, thinking he would leave immediately after. He turned around and acknowledged me in a very sensual way that caused my body to melt with joy. I expected nothing less from Rosenstock, who is known for having a great relationship with his fans. However, to my surprise, Rosentstock spent more time outside with all the fans that watched the show than he spent inside playing the actual show. Other ASOB members were present as well, and fans stayed outside, chatting with the local heroes. With two ASOB reunion shows coming up in September, and the second show not yet sold out, the other members had some promoting to do as well as fan interaction. I will be in attendance for both, and I have no reason to think Rosenstock and friends won't perform with even more enthusiasm than they did today.


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National Security or Politics as usual
by Mac McMullen | February 23, 2006 8:13 AM PST
I find it interesting how selective periods of amnesia and shifting political winds determine who is, or is not, our friends.
Following the announcement by the Bush administration of the sale of the port management by a British Company to a UAE Company of several ports on the east coast and gulf, disapproval by politicians has become very loud.
???..President Bush, who has never, ever vetoed anything in five years ? not campaign-finance ?reform? that shredded core First Amendment protections, not bursting budgets they haven?t built calculators big enough to tally, not a law extending Fifth Amendment protections to alien enemy combatants, etc. ? has somehow decided that this, the great principle of equal-market access for checkered Muslim regimes, is where he draws his line in the sand.
The president is promising to kill any legislation aimed at derailing the deal, so offended is he by the suggestion that, in the middle of a war against jihadists, a tiny Islamic country with a history of terror ties, which lives in an unstable, al Qaeda-friendly neighborhood, maybe, just maybe, might be a smidge less suitable for port management than, say, a private company based in England.
Neither corner of the ring has distinguished itself. In one, leading Democrats and some Republicans are evidently shocked to learn that many of the nation?s ports are managed by foreigners. Indeed, even as they railed against the prospect of this buy-out by UAE?s Dubai Ports World, Inc., they skipped past the inconvenient fact that the seller, the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, is a British concern.
Sure as Dean follows Howard, though, understandable concern rapidly degenerated into calculated hysteria from poseurs seeking to claim the high ground from a president against whose measure they stand as national-security Lilliputians. Accelerating the downward spiral, the administration?s initially temperate but unconvincing defense of the transaction devolved just as quickly into nauseating politically correctness.
Naturally, they prefer to cast the issue as one of foreign port-terminal management because they lack the gumption to state that the problem is Islamic participation in what is a gaping soft-spot in our armor. Yet, as usual, such too-clever-by-half cravenness has landed them in a box. Terminals at the ports in question ? like many others in the country ? have long been under the management of non-Americans. Should we expel everyone?
Oh, and guess who now controls several port operations on the West Coast? And has for years? Well, whaddya know? It?s China.
In 1998, the Republican Congress (led by Senator James Inhofe (OK) and Congressman Duncan Hunter (CA)) had to stop President Clinton from turning over management of a 144-acre terminal at the former U.S. Naval Station in Long Beach to the Chinese Ocean Shipping Company ? a subsidiary of the People?s Liberation Army linked to arms trading to Iran, Iraq, Syria, North Korea, Pakistan, Cuba, and even the street gangs of Los Angeles.
In early 2000, during the Clinton administration, the US sold $8 billion worth of F-16s, anti-aircraft and anti-ship missiles, other advanced weapons, and sundry munitions to ? guess who? ? The United Arab Emirates.
So why was it okay in early 2000 to sell lots of stuff that goes boom to a country that apparently today is not even fit to run a port terminal. And why, if the argument is ?foreign? ownership of seaport operations, does the situation on the west coast continue unchallenged.
This UAE transaction needs a long, careful look. It doesn?t need stone-throwing from opportunists who would be better advised to check their own glass houses. And it doesn?t need bully-pulpit demagoguery.
No, I didn?t dream this up, take a look: http://www.nationalreview.com/mccarthy/mccarthy200602231409.asp
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(NT) (NT) Are you for or against the port deal?
by duckman | February 23, 2006 8:17 AM PST
(NT) (NT) IMO, Outsourcing to the extreme....
It is already outsourced
Exactly..........
IMO, Seaports should be operated "in-house", the same as Airports, and Ports of Entry at our borders.
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The United Way of Reno County, Hutchinson Community Foundation, Greater Hutch and the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce a $50,000 grant from the Schmidt Foundation, for the purpose of addressing childcare system improvements across Reno County. The $50,000 gift from the Schmidt Foundation to the United Way of Reno County will be leveraged with $40,000 in additional funding from Hutchinson Community Foundation's donor advised funds, $10,000 from the Davis Foundation, and an economic development grant from Greater Hutch and the Hutch Chamber. The purpose of the funding will be to address several key childcare priorities that hav...
BOLD 3PL to Purchase Former Target Building for Additional Warehouse Space
BOLD 3PL, a third-party logistics and distribution company headquartered in Hutchinson, announced today that it has purchased the former Target building, located at 1529 E. 17th Avenue, for additional warehousing space. Since 2012, BOLD has continued to grow in size and in the last five years has expended into five warehouses. With the purchase of the former Target building, BOLD now has over 500,000 square feet of warehouse space, managing 15,000 skids of product for customers all over the world. The business started in 2013 after L'Oréal purchased Hutchinson-based Peel's Salon Services and moved operations from its former Hutchinson Distribution Cente...
Superior Boiler Presents Newest Manufacturing Facility at Grand Opening Event
At a grand opening/ribbon-cutting event yesterday, Superior Boiler showcased "Plant 3," its third and newest Hutchinson manufacturing facility. The 75,000-sq.-ft. building was renovated to house Superior's watertube division, which the company relocated from Richmond, Virginia. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, other state and local dignitaries, boiler industry partners and all Superior employees attended the grand opening. A state-of-the art facility, Plant 3 contains several newer-generation cranes, high ceilings, a paint booth with a new collection and filtration system and, for colder months, floors with radiant heating powered by a Superior hot water boiler. The first watertube boilers manufactured at Plant 3 wil...
Collins Bus and PrairieStar's new mobile medical clinic will help deliver care to rural communities
A new "mobile medical clinic," parked Wednesday on the east side of the building, is something its developer, Collins Bus Corporation of South Hutchinson, anticipates becoming a new product line at the local manufacturing plant. PrairieStar took delivery in April of the prototype the two businesses collaborated to create but sent it off for a custom-printed vehicle wrap before its unveiling, and it just returned. The specially-equipped small RV was one of three the South Hutchinson-based small school bus maker now delivered to health care providers. The others went to the Johnson County Health Department and Guilford County, North Carolina. With the need fo...
Hutchinson Among other Kansas Communities Recognized as Top Performing Micropolitan Areas
Site Selection Magazine recently released its 2020 Governor's Cup rankings, where Kansas ranked 10th in the nation in economic development projects per capita in 2020. Kansas had the most dramatic jump in economic development success of any state in the country in 2020, according to the Site Selection Magazine. As part of this ranking, Hutchinson, along with four other Kansas communities, were recognized as one of the top 100 performing "micropolitan" areas in the United States. "While we know that existing businesses drive the local economy, we also know it takes a diversified approach to be successful" said Debra Teufel, President an...
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TORRINGTON: Yankee Pedlar to host paranormal investigators
Jenny Golfin
Jan. 30, 2013 Updated: Aug. 27, 2017 1:10 p.m.
Submitted photo John Tobin and his paranormal investigations team, the Glory Hunt Hounds, are coming to the Yankee Pedlar in March for an overnight event. Tickets are on sale now.
Torrington >> Glory Haunt Hounds, a New York-based paranormal investigation group, will bring their ghost-hunting experience to the Yankee Pedlar Inn Saturday, March 9, and ticketholding guests can join them for an overnight experience.
The event, which begins at 6:30 p.m., will include a lecture on the history and purported ghosts of the Yankee Pedlar Inn, a screening of "The Inn Keepers," which was filmed at and about the Pedlar, and a session of group paranormal investigations at the hotel. Guests taking part in the event will stay overnight at the historic inn.
The Glory Haunt Hounds say they are different from a typical paranormal investigation group. They look at the connection between historical locations and the paranormal. For example, founder John Tobin says he that he goes into great detail about these connections when he gives lectures at events.
"Our goal is to focus on the historical locations with value as well as a paranormal past," Tobin said.
During their first year in 2012, members of Glory Haunt Hounds raised nearly $10,000 for historic preservation and donations to charity. The group did a celebrity fundraiser for victims of Hurricane Sandy.
Yankee Pedlar manager Sanjay Patel is making areas of the hotel available that are not typically open to guests for the investigations. Patel said some of the more haunted areas of the hotel include Room 353, sections of the basement, the attic, and a secret staircase.
For those who are curious about the hotel's history and hauntings, this event is a great chance to conduct group investigations with a member of Glory Haunt Hounds. The group will use equipment like EMF detectors, Laser Grid, and a Full Spectrum Camcorder.
To offer full access to the hotel without disturbing non-ghosthunting guests, the entire hotel is reserved exclusively for this event.
Tickets for the March 9 event are either a $100 plus tax for a single occupancy room or $75 plus tax per person for a double occupancy room (the total would be $150). The event begins with the lecture and movie. Group investigations will take place during the overnight hours. Attendees can retire to their rooms after they've had their investigation. Check-out, at 1 p.m. the following day, is included in the ticket price, as well as a continental breakfast. Tickets are selling quickly, and can be purchased at www.gloryhaunthounds.com.
Jenny Golfin can be reached at (860)489-3121, ext. 357. Fina an error in this story? Email factcheck@registercitizen.com.


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