Tuscany, Italy 18x24 commission piece.
Last week we talk about "Use a brush that's bigger". Today let's continue this idea and talk about using a smaller paper. Using a smaller paper is something I recommend for most of students, especially the ones who just getting started.
I was working on the above piece last week. It is painted on 18x24 paper, which is bigger than what I usually like to work with. When you work on a big paper, you have to be extra mindful of drying time. If you work on an area for too long, the other part of the wash might be dry before you know it. That can be a stressful experience.
I am not suggest that big paintings are bad, but it is a bit more challenging to keep the over all painting looking fresh when painting big. I talked about the principle of "one wash, one shape" before, and when you work large, you are dealing with much larger washes. Larger washes gives you less time to play with it wet on wet. If you do choose to paint large, remember to keep a spray bottle handy to keep the wash moist.
Painting with a bigger brush on a smaller paper may sounds odd, but give it a try! If you are able to paint that way with ease, watercolor will start to make much more sense to you. As you progress and getting more and more familiar with the medium and how to tackle a subject, you can then start painting on bigger paper.


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Swastika graffiti found in men's bathroom in MLB
Wednesday, November 15, 2017 - 4:06pm
Morgan Showen
On Wednesday afternoon, a swastika was found drawn on a bathroom stall in the second-floor men's bathroom in the Modern Language Building. The racist insignia was discovered by Public Policy senior Sammy Lawrence.
"As a Jewish student on campus this makes me feel extremely unsafe, especially in an environment that should be conducive to learning," Lawrence said in an email.
The swastika was also seen by LSA senior Ryan Scheidt, who is Jewish, and then reported by Lawrence to the University of Michigan's Division of Public Safety and Security.
Lawrence expanded on his feelings later to the Daily. He wrote he found the markings around 2:35 P.M.
"As a Jewish student on this campus I felt particularly targeted by this Nazi symbol," he wrote. "Giving a platform and validating anti-Semites or individuals who support causes that embrace anti-Semitism makes hateful speech towards Jews acceptable. I call on the entire (U)niversity to condemn this anti-Semitic incident, reach out to a Jewish peer and check in with them, and reflect on how we can prevent this moving forward."
University spokeswoman Diane Brown noted DPSS was contacted about the incident at 2:53 p.m. on Wednesday.
"We received the call shortly before 3 p.m. It looks like there was graffiti in a black marker on a men's restroom wall," Brown specified.
At the time of publications, the report was still being filed and there were no suspects in the incident.
Brown noted the need for facilities to be involved in the removal of writing like this.
"Because it was permanent ink, it doesn't matter what the content is, permanent ink is then removed."
A DPSS officer was seen leaving the bathroom in question at 3:29 p.m. The officer declined to comment on the swastika.
This incident comes on the same day as the #UMDivest vote by the Central Student Government, which some have called anti-Semitic in nature.
Afterward, Schedit spoke on the possible connection between the #UMDivest vote and the swastika.
"I think if it did happen after this morning's vote, I think that's possible," Scheidt said of the connection to the #UMDivest vote. "I was fearful last night of the passing of the vote."
Scheidt said he had felt he had a safe space on campus as a Jewish student until now, and he worried the #UMDivest vote would cause more anti-Semitic acts on campus like in the past.
"I was fearful, and if it was drawn this morning after the vote, I hope it has nothing to do with divestment, but it would scare me if it did."
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Designing warehouse storage is all about maximising the use of vertical space, and planning to make sure that stored materials can be handled with maximum efficiently. When planning warehouse storage systems it is essential to make the best use of all available space and minimise distances the staff has to travel when order picking. Whenever possible, storage facilities should be designed from the inside out.
The first step to take before warehouse storage systems can be planned is to determine the space available for storage. When designing warehouse storage areas it is essential to first obtain accurate measurements of the building, but you must think in volume rather floor area. It is usually much more cost efficient to build upwards.
The simple calculation of volume is: length x breadth x height; however this will only provide the total volume of the building, not the volume available for storage. You must also calculate the clear height, which is the utilisable vertical space including clearance. To do this you must take into consideration any permanent structures which will impede the use or installation of warehouse shelving and racking systems.
Your storage requirements will have a major bearing on the best warehouse shelving and racking systems to use, together with the most efficient layout. Storage requirements often fluctuate seasonally, and periods of high volume and high turnover must be taken into account when planning storage needs.
When you have calculated your storage requirements, you can decide on how tightly you will need to store items and how many levels will be necessary, after which the type of racking systems can be selected.
It may be cost effective to build higher and to purchase mechanical handling equipment than to use floor space, which can be left open to help future proof your warehouse facility to allow for expansion and new product lines.
When calculating storage requirements it is important to also conduct a movement analysis. Goods which are received and rapidly shipped, especially in bulk, should be located as close to the loading dock as possible. Low turnover items can be stored at the further reaches of the warehouse. To ensure your storage facility can operate at maximum efficiency, a thorough analysis of all stock should be conducted to ensure that all materials can be stored and handled efficiently.
Large storage areas are usually more efficient for storage and loading, although they can slow down order picking considerably. Consider designating an order picking area where goods can be stored in small quantities for ease of assembling orders, while bulk storage can be located in an area to speed up the unloading of deliveries.
Manual handling duties should be kept to the minimum level to reduce the stress, fatigue and the risk of accidents and injuries. It is essential to provide sufficient warehouse trolleys, sack trucks, platform trucks and other mechanized moving equipment to allow staff to maneuver goods in a good ergonomic position. This can also limit the need for forklift trucks in areas with high pedestrian traffic.
High density storage maximises the use of floor space and is typical of busy warehouses with a very high turnover of stock and high storage requirements. High density storage is less well suited when the storage needs are low, and there is a low turnover of stock and when orders are primarily picked by hand.
Low storage requirements may only involve pallet racking and simple shelving systems, with goods moved manually with hand carts and pallet trucks. Order picking areas can be easily designated and stocked, with overstock located in another area of the warehouse.
High storage requirements demand the most efficient use of space, and floor to ceiling racking and shelving systems can be designed to suit specific storage needs. High density packing of materials with narrow aisles makes the most efficient use of space, although manual handling equipment, fork-lift trucks and narrow aisle trucks may be necessary for ease of handling goods.
Choosing the correct system depends on storage needs, stock turnaround times, staffing levels and the level of automation of order preparation.
Palletised goods require specialist racking systems to support high load weights. Pallet racking typically allows up to 5,000Kg to be stored per level, although industrial scale systems can be custom made to support larger loads. Pallet racking systems can also be converted to multiple uses with a number of accessories, decking and shelf panels. For large scale storage needs, heavy duty pallet racking systems can be installed. Adjustable pallet racking beams can be purchased to order and can be configured to suit virtually all storage requirements. Typically racking beams are sold to house standard 1.2 wide x 1m deep pallets, and are 2.7m wide x 900mm deep as standard. The height of the beams is dictated by pallet height plus 75mm-100mm clearance and the number of levels required.
Mezzanine floors are freestanding structures which can be used to create additional floor space from air space, allowing for storage on multiple levels and the incorporation of staff amenities and offices. Mezzanine floors can be constructed up to three levels, from 2 x 2m to over 60x40m in area. Mezzanine flooring is better suited to storage facilities requiring manual order picking, or when staff amenities need to be incorporated into the warehouse design.
Vertical racking is a convenient choice for storing lengthy items, which takes advantage of vertical space rather than using valuable floor space. Vertical racking is ideal for lengths of timber and pipes, while sheet and board racks make maximum use of space while still allowing easy access of materials. Sheet and board racks are also idea for retail outlets and warehousing where customers pick their own orders. Many vertical racking systems can be easily adjusted as needs demand to suit items of various lengths.
When long items need to be stored, in particular bulky and heavy items requiring loading and unloading using mechanical handling equipment, horizontal cantilever racking is the best choice. Cantilever racking is best suited when items of varying widths need to be stored. The cantilever arms allow easy access by lift truck and can be wall mounted or free standing.
Longspan racking is a simple and cost effective method of storing light to medium loads, with a capacity of up to 780kg per level. Sheet metal and plywood shelves can be chosen depending on environmental conditions and storage requirements, with uprights set at intervals of between 1.2m and 3.0m.
Longspan racking makes good use of vertical space, and is ideal for large and bulky non-palletised goods. Longspan racking can be easily installed against a wall or as freestanding units, with shelves easily adjusted to suit individual storage needs.


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After a six-month run, the streaming service Quibi is shutting down. Its plans thwarted by the pandemic, its numbers in decline, and its shows lacking a loyal following, Quibi—short for Quick Bites—is closed for business. The streaming wars and the pandemic are partly to blame for Quibi's failure, as is the rise of the social […]
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These last few weeks have been hard for Tik Tok. The Chinese app was banned from India—one of its biggest markets—in late June. In the United States, the administration is debating whether to restrict it for fears that it could be used as a surveillance tool. Meanwhile, Facebook is taking advantage of Tik Tok's weakness […]
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The Legacy of John D. Rockefeller
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Essay Topic: John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller is an example of someone who started out to be very poor, but was worth millions of dollars by the end of his life. He was born on July 8, 1839 in Richford, New York, but spent part of his early life in Cleveland, Ohio. His father, William Avery Rockefeller, has been characterized as a con man or peddler. He would pretend to be someone he wasnt and then charge people for giving advice. As a child John grew up in this odd environment, without much of a relationship with his father. He was a very responsible young man, worked very hard to make money, and had good business sense. For example, had a plan where he would buy penny candies from a wholesale business and then sell off the candy at double the price to the kids in the neighborhood. He was intelligent and very good at accounting. He kept track of the money he earned by using a ledger, which is what professional accountants use. He later did start his business life by working as an accountant. Because John grew up without any basic guidance from his father, he became very self-reliant in the ways of doing business, which proved to make him very successful. John used his fortune to try to repair the damage to his familys name by giving to many charities. It is said that when he traveled to New York he would give out dimes to the children in the streets. It proved to be a good way to improve his familys reputation, especially the reputation his father had left behind.
John D. Rockefeller went into the oil business as a young man 23 years old, in a group of people that included his brother William. Eventually their firm changed its name to the Standard Oil Company of Ohio in 1870. In a clever move, Rockefeller learned about every aspect of the oil business, from the drilling process to the refining of oil into gasoline. By doing this he was able to control every part of his business. His goal was to dominate the oil business, and he did. He was called the oil baron and in business he showed little compassion to his workers. He considered any business to be like a jungle where only the fittest survived. Because he controlled every part of Standard Oil, he was able to make millions of dollars while putting out a good product at the cheapest price. He also controlled many of the businesses related to oil. By the 1880s Standard Oil controlled 95% of the oil refining business in the nation. Rockefeller moved his headquarters to New York City to be able to establish ties with other countries that depended on oil. Eventually Standard Oil was declared a trust and Rockefeller was forced to break the company into 34 separate companies. He became known as the worlds first billionaire, but only by being ruthless in business. He ruled over Standard Oil with complete authority, with little regard for his workers. He treated everyone with little respect, with an eye to the bottom line. Most people of that time criticized the methods Rockefeller used to develop his oil empire, but respected him as a great business leader. Many people received money from Rockefellers many charities. He gave away over $500 million dollars during his lifetime to foundations and organizations. He supported homeless shelters, raised teachers salaries, and basically tried to soften his image as a ruthless businessman. Through the Rockefeller Foundation he was able to contribute money to the people who needed it most.
John D. Rockefeller is seen by some as a captain of industry and by others as a robber baron. In my opinion, Rockefeller was a robber baron for many reasons. He tried to eliminate competition by threatening businesses like the railroads, so that he could have total control over them. He used cruel tactics in running his business, and had no problem firing people from their jobs. He didnt care about people as much as he cared about making money in any way that he could. He was very successful and very charitable with his money, but the way he got to the top was ruthless. Thats why I would consider him to be more of a robber baron than a captain of industry.
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Q: Emacs unexpectedly switches buffer to scratch buffer Emacs newbie here. I'd like to start an eshell in a split window when opening a makefile. So I added the following to my .emacs:
(add-hook
  'makefile-mode-hook
  (lambda ()
    (progn
      (split-window-right 110)
      (other-window 1)
      (eshell)
      (other-window 1))))

I get the eshell as planned, however, my original buffer switches from the makefile to the scratch buffer, for reasons unknown. Why is this?
Also, if I leave out the eshell invocation and the last "other-window", I still get the scratch buffer.

A: This is because the makefile-mode-hook runs before the actual file is opened in a window, and the window-switching screws up with switching the original window to the newly-opened buffer.
So you can work around this by doing the window-shuffling after everything has settled, in an idle callback:
(add-hook
 'makefile-mode-hook
 (lambda ()
   (run-with-idle-timer 0 nil
     (lambda ()
       (split-window-right 110)
       (other-window 1)
       (eshell)
       (other-window -1)))))

Update: I didn't like this whole stateful "select next window" / "select previous window" nonsense, and thought there has to be a better way. And turns out there is! save-selected-window allows for an excursion-style temporary window change, and with-selected-window, built on top of that, allows for a temporary window change into a new window:
(add-hook
 'makefile-mode-hook
 (lambda ()
   (run-with-idle-timer 0 nil
     (lambda ()
       (with-selected-window (split-window-right 110)
         (eshell))))))

A: Try this code I've just cooked up:
(add-hook 'window-configuration-change-hook
          'makefile-open-eshell)

(defvar makefile-eshell-in-progress nil)

(defun makefile-open-eshell ()
  (interactive)
  (unless makefile-eshell-in-progress
    (when (memq major-mode
                '(makefile-mode makefile-gmake-mode))
      (let ((dir (file-name-directory (buffer-file-name)))
            (window (cl-find-if
                     (lambda (window)
                       (with-current-buffer (window-buffer window)
                         (eq major-mode 'eshell-mode)))
                     (window-list))))
        (if window
            (with-current-buffer (window-buffer window)
              (unless (file-equal-p dir (eshell/pwd))
                (eshell/cd dir)
                (eshell-send-input)))
          (let ((makefile-eshell-in-progress t))
            ;; (delete-other-windows)
            (split-window-right)
            (other-window 1)
            (eshell)
            (eshell/cd dir)
            (eshell-send-input)
            (other-window -1)))))))

This should always open an appropriate eshell when you switch to a
Makefile.
Use this to stop the madness:
(remove-hook 'window-configuration-change-hook
             'makefile-open-eshell)

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A career highlight for the guitarist, recorded at Rudy Van Gelder's studio during September 1966, this Creed Taylor produced album was an artistic and commercial smash, reaching #1 on the US Billboard Jazz chart.
A live recording made in 1965 at the Half Note in New York - an unfused performance of the brilliant guitarist Wes Montgomery and the superb Wynton Kelly Trio.
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The first full album of previously unheard Wes Montgomery music in over 25 years contains studio & live performances recorded in Indianapolis in 1957-1958!
Featuring Johnny Griffin, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers & Jimmy Comb, this 1962 recording shows how Wes Montgomery profoundly influenced & permanently changed virtually every jazz guitarist thereafter.
"A Day In The Life" is a consistently rewarding album with more of a pop feel than improv including stand out tracks Eleanor Rigby and Angel.
On this album, Wes' guitar is accompanied by eight brass, five woodwinds and three rhythm, with arrangements by Oliver Nelson.
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Originally issued under Cannonball's name, Cannonball Adderley and the Poll Winners was one of countless albums that used awards garnered by the participating musicians as a promotional tool. Apart from their wonderful chemistry here, Wes and Cannonball would only be recorded together on one other occasion, for one of the three sessions made for singer John Hendricks' album A Good Git-Together.
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This Limited Edition Box Set contains 6 great jazz albums from Verve, Riverside and Blue Note including: Wynton Kelly/Kelly Blue, Bill Evans Trio/Waltz For Debby, Wes Montgomery/Full House, Bud Powell/The Scene Changes, Lee Morgan/The Sidewinder, and The Oscar Peterson Trio/We Get Requests.
1965 Collaboration Album Reissued On 180g Vinyl LP!
Guitarist Wes Montgomery is joined by organist Melvin Rhyne and drummer Paul Parker for this highly impressive 1959 debut album.
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Guitarist Lee Ritenour plays with Bob James, Melvin Davis, Steve Gadd and more for this album influenced by Wes Montgomery.
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1960's Work Song finds cornetist Nat Adderley at his artistic peak with this bluesy, hard-bop gem.
This album's versions of "Unit 7" and "Four On Six" have helped to establish these songs as jazz standards and remain important references for their interpretation.
A dazzling display of the unorthodox technique and emotional power that combined to make Montgomery a literally "incredible" artist.
Boss Guitar is the ninth album by American jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery, released in 1963 by Riverside Records. Highlights off the LP include a cooking 6/8 version of "Besame Mucho," the funky Montgomery blues "Fried Pies," and Montgomery's dazzling showpiece "The Trick Bag." A classic Bop LP that holds its own over time.


So simple, so pure, so effective. Next time you see someone you love, hug them, and hold onto them a few EXTRA seconds. Tell them you love them. As kids we hugged everyone, as adults we pull away from it. Hug your friend instead of that cold 'pound it out'. Humans need contact and nothing beats a good hug. Do a nice whisper too like , "I love ya", or "I missed you", or a "MMMMM" then finish it with a "thanks I needed that". Make it like they are doing YOU the favor and they will be the one that's touched.
I love this idea! The truth is we have no idea how much longer we (or anyone else) have left on this earth. For all we know tonight might be our last night and you never know when you will be able to give the people you love a hug again, so you might as well hug them every chance you get!


Step 1: To draw Mickey Mouse, start with a circle on the page that will be Mickey Mouse's head. Draw the circle slightly below and to the left of the center of the page, and don't make it too big because you need room for Mickey Mouse's big round ears.
Use these instructions to draw the mouse shape in its entirety. Then, copy the wizard hat design onto his head. Erase all lines that don't form part of the hat so that the mouse looks normal.
Use the video and step-by-step drawing instructions below to learn how to draw Disney's Mickey Mouse. A new cartoon drawing tutorial is uploaded every week, so stay tooned!
Intro: Start drawing Disney's Mickey Mouse with a pencil sketch. In the beginning stages, don't press down too hard. Use light, smooth strokes for sketching.
To draw Mickey Mouse, start by drawing a circle with 2 smaller circles on top of it for ears. Next, make the nose by drawing an oval just below the center of the big circle with a horizontal line curving downward right above it. Then, draw 2 ovals with a small circle at the bottom of each one on top of the curved line to make the eyes. After you draw the eyes, draw Mickey's smile below his nose, using an "M" shape to make his tongue. Finally, draw the outline of Mickey's face so that his cheeks are sticking out at the sides.
Step 4: On top of Mickey's snout, draw an oval that is roughly the same height as the snout and that slightly grazes the main circle on the right side. This will be Mickey Mouse's nose.
Step 2: Next draw two intersecting lines across the circle. When drawing the lines, bend them so that they follow the contour shape of a sphere. Draw the vertical line quite close to the left edge of the circle, and draw the horizontal one in the middle. These are construction lines that will help you place Mickey Mouse's features later on.
Of course! My advice is to add eyelashes and a bow. Maybe add shoulders and color them pink, so it looks like she's wearing a pink dress.
Step 5: Where the horizontal construction line ends on the right outer edge of the main circle, draw a smaller circle to make an ear. Higher up the on Mickey Mouse's head, draw another circle of the same size. It's important to get the right size for his ears, otherwise Mickey won't look right. To get the correct ratio, think of his head as a quarter and his ears as two dimes.
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Step 3: Starting where the construction lines intersect, draw a small circle that extends to the outside of the main circle. Draw the center of this circle slightly below the horizontal construction line. This will be Mickey Mouse's snout.
Draw lightly so you can erase your mistakes. Look at the picture, and use it as a guide for your sketch of Mickey Mouse. Use a lead pencil to draw the lines softly. Trace circular items such as the bottom of a cup so your circles can be perfect.
Practice drawing on a grid to get the placing correct. Try to experiment with different shapes and sizes. Use an "M" shape when doing the tongue.


Who are Smoothie Bike Hire?
Smoothie Bike Hire is the trading name of a social enterprise service run by Sport 4 Life UK. Sport 4 Life UK is a registered charity (no. 1115222) and registered company (no. 5664605). More details can be found at www.sport4life.org.uk.
Do you have public liability insurance and risk assessments in place?
Yes. We implement a range of policies and procedures to ensure our smoothie bikes are as safe as possible for our customers and for members of the public. All of our services are fully risk assessed (download here) and have comprehensive public liability insurance (download here).
What qualifications do your smoothie bike instructors have?
All of our smoothie bike instructors have enhanced DBS checks, as well as NSPCC Child Protection and Level 1 Food Hygiene qualifications.
Do you sell your smoothie bikes?
Please call us on 0121 456 1818 or drop us an email!
What can I do if I want something on top of what you usually provide (e.g. 2 members of staff)?
Get in touch with us. We can't guarantee that we will be able to meet your request, but we will do our best. Please bear in mind that this may change your quote price.
Do you offer discounts for charities or multiple bookings?
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer discounts for charities or multiple bookings. We price our services as competitively as we can, so rest assured that you are getting a good deal. On top of this, we do on occasion run promotions and price reductions on our website so please feel free to take advantage of them.
Does completing a booking form mean that attendance at my event is confirmed?
Yes, by completing a booking form you are formally committing to purchase our services and in return we commit to attend your event. We will also confirm your booking by email. However, you should note that Smoothie Bike Hire reserves the right to decline bookings for operational reasons at our sole discretion.
Are the prices on your website always accurate?
Yes, in 95% of cases they are. However Smoothie Bike Hire reserves the right to alter your quote price if the specifications of your event are particularly abnormal.
What happens if we cancel our event when we've already booked you in?
If you cancel within 21 days of the event date, we will charge you 50% of the quote price. Please check our T&Cs on our booking forms for more information.
How will we be invoiced and what are your payment terms?
Invoices will be issued on the date of your event, and will be due within 14 days.
We bring absolutely everything required to run the Smoothie Bike Hire stall from start to finish – one of our smoothie bikes, a smoothie bar, a qualified member of staff, advertising banners, promotional materials, fruit, juice, cups, straws, and cleaning and waste equipment.
Who can use your smoothie bikes?
Almost anyone –children aged 5 and above, teenagers, adults, and even sprightly pensioners can comfortably use our awesome smoothie bikes – and we always encourage people at your event to get involved and have a go. We advise, however, that participants who are pregnant or who have underlying health problems should not use the smoothie bikes.
What time will you arrive at the event?
Unless you specify otherwise in your booking form, we will arrive 1 hour before the event starts. This will give us enough time to unload, set up our stand, and be fully prepared for lots of smoothie making!
Where can you set up your smoothie bikes, and how much space do you need?
We can set up our smoothie bikes almost anywhere. We simply need a space of approximately 3m x 3m, with even ground. We also need easy and close access from our vehicle to our location for unloading.
Yes. We bring all of our equipment in a small or medium sized van, and will require a free and nearby parking space for the duration of your event if possible.
Can you do events outdoors, and do you bring a gazebo or marquee?
Yes we are able to do events outdoors, and the smoothie bike can work perfectly in this environment. However, we do not bring our own marquee or gazebo. For outdoor events we require the customer to provide a marquee or gazebo. We will happily share with other groups or stands, if that helps.
Does the smoothie bike work better indoors or outdoors?
The smoothie bike can work perfectly indoors or outdoors. However, to avoid the problems of rain, wind, wasps and uneven ground (!), we prefer indoor events where possible.
We always aim to provide enough smoothies to cater for the demands of your event,. We achieve this by bringing enough ingredients to make 200 7oz smoothies or 100 14 oz smoothies, and our instructor will vary portion sizes depending on the demand of the event. If you would like extra ingredients for your event they are available at a charge of £25 for an extra 100 7oz / 50 14oz smoothies. If you would like to take advantage of this offer, please mention this in the 'Further Details' section of the online booking form..
What flavour smoothies do you make?
We bring a selection of ingredients to our events, including frozen strawberries, frozen mango, frozen pineapple and apple juice, and we can make delicious, healthy, ice-cold smoothies using any combination of the above.
How long does it take to make a smoothie on the smoothie bike?
Well it depends on how fast you pedal, of course! But usually it only takes a minute or two.
Does your instructor take any breaks throughout the event?
Yes. For full day events, we ask that our instructor is given a 30 minute break for lunch. This means that the smoothie bike stand will be closed for that period of time. Our instructor will happily take their break at a time most convenient for your event.
How much do you charge people at the event for a smoothie?
Nothing. They are 100% free to your event attendees. All of our costs are covered by the flat rate charged to our customer (i.e. the event organisers).
Can we charge people at the event for the smoothies?
Yes. But we feel it works better if you don't. However, if it is very important for your event that you charge a fee to each participant for making a smoothie that's fine. Please make a note of this in the booking form.
What is different about the Healthy School package?
Usually the smoothie bike is a "drop-in" attraction - people just get involved for a few minutes at a time, before moving on to other attractions or activities at their event. However, with the Healthy School package we do so much more. We use the smoothie bike as the centrepiece of a structured, interactive lesson lasting 30-60 minutes. The lesson consists of loads of fun and exciting games, such as a fruit-themed energizer warm-up, a name-the-fruit-while-blindfolded game, an interactive quiz, and a smoothie bike race as the finale. We provide 2 smoothie bikes to our Healthy School events, as well as all of the regular stuff – our smoothie bar, fruit and juice ingredients, and cups and straws.
How many classes and pupils can you cater for?
We can cater for up to 8 classes of 30 pupils per day.
Each session must be between 30 and 60 minutes.
No. We only cater for pupils from Year 1 to Year 6, and therefore only work in primary schools.
Your school needs to provide the use of your hall, gym, or other suitably large room.


Why do I think the two "classics" above are a dead giveaway to naming this month's place? Because I have much faith in my New York-based foodie followers to have experienced those particular classics.
But have I overestimated? Here are two more photo hints.
These photos should be more than enough to create an avalanche of comments below with your answers. If not, well..
As usual, I will Name That Place right here at Fried Neck Bones…and Some Home Fries on Monday.
I don't live in New York, so I have no idea, but what is that sandwich? Is that Tuna and egg?
Indeed it is. On rye. Toasted.


This form should be used to sign up a Volunteer for "A Night to Remember" Prom 2019!
We encourage everyone in the age group of 15-30 to be a HOST for an honored guest. To be a HOST, please complete the HOST SIGN UP form found on the website.
TRANSPORTATION TEAM: DATE/TIME: May 19th 4:00pm - 8:30pm LOCATION: Festival Hall ATTIRE: Black pants and Nice Shirt. The TRANSPORTATION team is responsible for coordinating and assisting in the event transportation needs, including but not limited to the following: holding up directional signs to direct vehicles into pick-up area, lining up vehicles at Guest/Host pickup location, communicate action plan and hand out driving route to drivers, assist and lead guests out of check-out area into vehicles, assist guests out of vehicles and onto red carpet.
ALTERATIONS TEAM: DATE/TIME: Friday, April 26th from 4:30pm - 8:30pm and/or Saturday, April 27th from 8:30am - 1:00pm. LOCATION: Memorial Hall, 72 7th Street, Racine. ATTIRE: All black. The ALTERATIONS TEAM will be responsible for basic alterations such as hemming, taking in, adding straps. Must bring your own sewing machine and supplies. Dresses may need to be taken home for completion.
FESTIVAL HALL TEAM: DATE/TIME: May 19th 3:00pm - 8:30pm LOCATION: Festival Hall, 5 5th Street, Racine ATTIRE: Black pants, White shirt. The FESTIVAL HALL TEAM is responsible for a wide variety of support roles. This could include guiding individuals to seating at red carpet, checking in hosts or guests, guarding doors, handing out photographs or gift bags.
The Red Carpet Event is where everyone lines up to cheer for the honored guests as they arrive. We encourage you to attend if it does not interfere with your volunteer commitment. The Red Carpet takes place at 4:30pm.


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Q: validation of an integer parameter in C I was told one of the best practice with Functions with parameters is to perform parameter validation. So for string checking null or empty and so on.

I am creating a List and for that creating a node which accepts integer value. I am checking the value against INT_MIN and INT_MAX but from what I read int value is always going to be between this. If I pass a long long val, in the called function with signature node* create(int val) - value gets converted to int range and falls within.
Question : if val of long is being passed, is there a way to detect it and not let the node be created ? Currently it gets created
Question : for a standard int what else checking of parameter do I need to perform to write a robust code ?
My code Snippet
long long vall = 88888888888888;
create(vall);     // for such case I don't want node to be created

node* create(int val)
{
    if (val <= INT_MIN || val >= INT_MAX)
    {
        printf(" values are out of range");
    }
    node *pnode = (node *)malloc(sizeof(node));
    if(pnode == NULL)
    {
        printf(" node creation failed \n");
    }

    pnode->pnext = NULL;
    pnode->val = val;

    return pnode;
}

A:
if val of long is being passed, is there a way to detect it and not let the node be created ?

Change function signature to long or long long, etc.
// declare/define function first
node* create(long long val);

long long vall = 88888888888888;
create(vall);     // for such case I don't want node to be created

node* create(long long val) {
    // if (val <= INT_MIN || val >= INT_MAX) {
    if (val < INT_MIN || val > INT_MAX) {
        fprintf(stderr, " %lld out of int range\n", val);

        return NULL;
        // Return or exit, do not continue with the following code
    }

    // node *pnode = (node *)malloc(sizeof(node));
    // Suggest alternative
    node *pnode = malloc(sizeof *pnode);
    ...
    // Adding an explicit cast useful to quiet pedantic warnings
    pnode->val = (int) val;
    ...

Note: With original code, many compilers with all warnings enabled will warn about the below (without knowing the value of vall) as a narrowing of range.
node* create(int val)
long long vall = ...;
create(vall);

for a standard int what else checking of parameter do I need to perform to write a robust code ?

Nothing, unless the function can only use a sub-range of int.  All int values are in the range [INT_MIN ... IN_MAX].  @Eugene Sh.

A: You may create one more function with the same name but different arguments list:
node* create(long long val);

If you pass a value of type long long, this function will run, not node* create(int val);. So, you can handle the case, when you pass long as a parameter, through creating another function.
As for your second questinon, I should say, that you don't need to check your int value against INT_MIN and INT_MAX boundaries, because it will never be out of these bounds. INT_MAX and INT_MIN are ACTUAL BOUNDARIES OF int TYPE ITSELF.
Check your int value considering your needs (needs of your function).
You need to check passed strings for NULL, because if you try to access such string, your program will collapse. But when you pass an int value, it will have an assigned value anyway.


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Carey Smith joined Mick Law P.C. in 2012 as the Director of Mick Compliance Resources. He has worked in the financial services industry for 18 years and held the Series 4, 7, 24, and 63 licenses. In 2007, he started working in compliance as the Due Diligence Manager for QA3 Financial Corp. and was responsible for the review of alternative investments and maintaining a compliance process by which reviews were conducted. In 2011, Mr. Smith founded Achievement Consulting Services and began the practice of supporting firms with their compliance needs.
As the Director of Mick Compliance Resources, Mr. Smith will assist firms with their due diligence requirements, providing an efficient and cost effective means of program review, education, WSP audits, and more. Mr. Smith is dedicated to developing processes for firms the will strengthen their protection, mitigate their risk, and benefit not only themselves, but the investors they serve.


Amsterdam has more than one hundred kilometers of canals in Amsterdam, about 90 islands and 1500 bridges. The four main canals Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht, en Singel form a concentric belt around the old city, known as the grachtengordel. Alongside the main canals are 1550 monumental buildings located from the 17th and 18th centuries.
The famous Amsterdam canal system dates from the 17th century, which, due to the cultural, economic and political prosperity, was also called the golden age. With immigration at a height, a shortage of houses and lack of space was created. It forced the City Governement to a comprehensive plan that would make the city five times as big. With the plan, in which utility and beauty were combined, a cautious start was made at the end of the 16th century. The large expansion followed in 1613 when, among other things, the Herengracht, Prinsengracht en Keizersgracht canals were dug. A new neighbourhood at the west of the canals was developed, the Jordaan. The three canals were given an exclusive residential function, they were 'urban palaces' of wealthy merchants bankers, administrators of the city and other wealthy people of Amsterdam.
The group over the years has expanded with numurous shops and The Spiegelkwartier. The museums exhibit living in Amsterdam from the golden age to the present day. With a ride on a classic saloon boat or with the Canal Bus, the city can be admired from the water. Go for dinner at one of the canal restaurants or book a night in a historical canal house hotel for a complete canal experience.
Nowadays the Canal District area forms the vibrant heart of Amsterdam with its shops, restaurants, hotels, museums, theaters and cinemas. The combination of preservation and renewal of four centuries of rich history has made the Amsterdam Canal belt to dynamic heritage of world format. In 2010 the canal ring was recently placed on UNESCO's World Heritage list.
The Singel encircled the city in the Middle Ages. It served as a moat around the city from 1480 until 1585, when Amsterdam expanded beyond the Singel. The canal runs from the IJ bay, behind the Central Station, to the Muntplein square, where it meets the Amstel river. It is now the inner-most canal in Amsterdam's semicircular ring of canals.
The Herengracht (Gentleman's Canal) is is the first and the most elegant of the three major canals in the city centre of Amsterdam. The most fashionable part is called the Golden Bend, with many double wide mansions, inner gardens and coach houses on the Keizersgracht.
The Keizersgracht (Emperor's Canal) is the second and the widest of the three major canals in the city centre of Amsterdam, in between the Herengracht and the Prinsengracht. It is named after Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor.
The Prinsengracht (Prince's Canal) is the fourth and the longest of the main canals in Amsterdam. Most of the canal houses along it were built during the Dutch Golden Age of the United Provinces.


Wednesday, before H. Hooper, Esq., W. Kendall, Esq., and J. Sheppard, Esq.
Wm. Stanley, travelling hawker, was fined 10s, and expenses for causing an obstruction in the street, by allowing his waggon to remain outside the Devonport Inn three hours, and 10s. plus expenses for riotous conduct on Tuesday afternoon.
Fanny Stanley, his wife, was fined 2s. 6d. and expenses for riotous conduct and attempting to rescue her husband from the custody of the police.


Germany is a country full of opportunities. Its dynamic and strong economy was one of the reasons I wanted to continue my Bachelor studies in International Business Administration here. I had been studying at the University of Applied Sciences in Krems, Austria and came to the SRH University in Heidelberg as an exchange student about 18 months ago.
The sixth semester of my studies is reserved for an internship. From the very beginning, I had a clear goal to find an internship in Germany, as I wanted to apply the theoretical knowledge I had learned to a European market. Although, I would have been happy with an internship with a company anywhere in Europe, Germany was my first choice as I wanted to practice and build on my German language skills in the workplace.
In August 2017, after preparing my application documents, I searched for suitable internships online via various boards, internet platforms and corporate websites. I was primarily looking for positions in the fields of marketing, purchasing, and supply chain management which offered challenging and interesting tasks. I also wanted to be able to apply and enhance my knowledge and skills gained from my studies and, last but not least, have the opportunity to write my Bachelor thesis at the company.
By September, after some rejections, a lot of feedback and several face-to-face interviews, I had received offers for internship from three companies in Germany. I was delighted to accept the offer from MANN+HUMMEL Speyer's purchasing department.
My internship at MANN+HUMMEL took place from February 2018 to April 2018. My responsibilities ranged from the usual daily tasks to participating in joint projects with my supervisor and the commodity buyers working in the department. I have not only gained an insight into day-to-day practices but also applied some of the principles and concepts I have learned to the numerous ongoing projects.
From my point of view, this internship has helped me develop personally and has brought me valuable experience for my future career path. At MANN+HUMMEL, I was also able to participate in two days of training for newly-hired employees covering original equipment products, industrial filtration applications, EDM filtration, and marketing and communications.
Did my internship meet my expectations?
As I already mentioned, my goals included improving my German language skills, completing interesting and challenging tasks, plus being able to write my Bachelor thesis. I think my internship at MANN+HUMMEL GmbH has fulfilled my initial expectations and more.
During my time at MANN+HUMMEL, I have gained insights into purchasing and procurement that were not covered in my university course. My computer skills, time management, organisation and, in particular, my communication and language skills have been greatly improved. Daily business conversations and the exchange of information with the commodity buyers and other departments were always in German. These practical and intercultural experiences will definitely be beneficial to my future career development.
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I am originally from Da Nang in Vietnam. Like many cities in Asia, it is developing quickly with lots of building work and a growing, busy population. When I came it Speyer, it was very much a change in tempo. It is a very peaceful town, surrounded by gorgeous countryside. My favourite places: Speyer Cathedral – and the Flaming Star restaurant (best hamburgers in town).
I like that Germans are very socially and environmentally aware. They are very dynamic and hardworking but, to a foreigner, can initially be a bit distant. However, deep friendships can be formed and they are always available to help.
My internship at MANN+HUMMEL has now come to an end and I will be writing my Bachelor thesis with them until the end of July. I will then have a bit of time to explore Europe and am thinking of going to Spain to experience that country and learn some Spanish. Then I will be looking for a job or trainee-ship before starting my Master's studies.
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Thank you for posting the article, Have Faith. Quite the eye-opener. Makes you wonder just how many more of these (not in this particular case, perhaps, although there could be more) types and causes of death may have gone undetected in other institutions. It would probably be easy enough to accomplish.
Thanks Ron. At least she was admitting her crimes to the counselors at addictions; thank God for that. She also worked with developmentally delayed and children which could include terminally ill or other painful conditions. Investigators have their work cut out for them.
That poetry is just disgustingly dark and morbid for lack of better words. She went from one extreme to another ... light and humorous to very dark places in her mind.
She must have known that counselors cannot keep client confidentiality in cases of abuse, murder, or threats of murder as she took various courses in college on counseling. Even non-professionals know that.
It is all coming out now. Her sickness being exposed for everyone to see. We also know that her drink of choice is rye. I also suspect that she "finished off two of her cats".
How very lonely, isolated, and extremely ill she is. I have a feeling that she wanted to be caught. As a christian she wanted to stop, but could not - unless others forced her to stop.
I have a feeling that she was so tortured, that she had to confess - and she did, thankfully, to a counselor on Addiction.
I saw on television a young man, a neighbour, who said that his neighbour must have been expecting it, as she recently found a home for her dog.
Her defense may be mental illness, but we will see.
Other serial killers did not have that benefit of defense.
I think that her rehab attempts might come into play in this case.
This must be causing great anxiety in families who are considering sending their loved ones into nursing homes. Something must change, and fast!!.
So it may be insulin she used on the patients.
She knew she would be apprehended. I concur with Jellybean and I do believe she wanted her bizarre dark streak to end.
Wettlaufer, 49, entered into the peace bond almost three weeks earlier, on Oct. 6.
She signed it after staff at Toronto's Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) alerted Toronto police in September about information provided by the former nurse about the deaths of the patients, as CBC News learned from a source with knowledge of the investigation on Wednesday.
Under the provincial Coroners Act, there are a number of scenarios in which every citizen must notify a coroner or police of the facts they know surrounding a death. These scenarios include when a death has occurred as a result of violence, misadventure, negligence, misconduct or malpractice, according to the legislation.
It's unclear who at CAMH first contacted police. A spokesman for CAMH declined to comment early Wednesday afternoon.
"To protect the personal health information of our patients, CAMH does not disclose the names of its clients. Nor does CAMH comment on any ongoing police investigations," spokesman Sean O'Malley told CBC News.
police in Woodstock, Ont., were concerned that Elizabeth Tracey Mae Wettlaufer would commit a "serious personal injury"
What is meant by that? She might commit suicide - or serious personal injury to others?
I think they meant to "others", because if it was to herself, she would have been committed.
Since LE took out a peace bond on her at that time, barring her from nursing homes etc., I think the concern was for other people.
Family members of several victims said police investigators informed them that the Some family members have described their loved ones falling into a sudden coma before dying.
Shaking my head! Clashing of personalities can happen in any setting, so seniors may not have been the only victims? My heart goes out to all those patients and families who have been victims of this nurse. she has no excuses for her behavior and as someone else mentioned, she knew right from wrong. First degree murder is appropriate, imo.
Close enough. It had to be one of the two.
The poor seniors remaining in these homes. I can't begin to think how terrified they must be, when a nurse approaches them for treatment.
As to other positions, I wonder if she was asked to leave due to her drinking?
Senior abuse is not limited to nursing homes. I t is time for tougher laws to protect vulnerable seniors.
http://www.theifp.ca/news-story/6933245-georgetown-man-charged-after-senior-found-in-deplorable-conditions-/www.haltoncrimestoppers.com, or by texting "Tip201" with your message to 274637 (crimes).
This is often true. They are asked to leave quietly. Facilities keep things quiet to better serve their reputation. As she moves on to another facility - it becomes their problem - no longer theirs.
The same applies, to teachers,priests, doctors - the list goes on.
Have to agree with you, jellybean.
As far as I can see....Carresant care needs to be charged for not following protocol.
Med errors and Med counts should be taken seriously. They should have been documented and followed up...not that hard to do.
Whoever was in charge of that should lose their job as they're incompetent.
ITA Jobo! And I agree with Jellybean's reply as well. I've seen it happen myself and I did report to a superior regarding a new employee where I was working at the time. Then drug errors began happening on her shift almost immediately. Initially I felt badly b/c I felt I was gossiping but my intuition was true. I hadn't seen her in 15 years but she didn't last long at her new employment. Drug errors can happen easily but when it's the same person each time, something needs doing. At our University of Alberta hospital ... after one drug error, the staffer gets an hour long questioning and has to do a complete calculation test. I agree with that.
It is very difficult to call a person out....there is alot of angst that goes with it - but is usually the right step to take, especially in a hospital setting.
Nurses for the most part have high ethics, imo, thank heavens.
I have questions: Supposing a patient is on pain medication, and refuses to take it.


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Commentary: Workers' Compensation Award of Pike Much Criticized
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When former UC Davis Police Lieutenant John Pike received a workers' compensation award that was greater than the payout to his victims, the Vanguard wrote that the payout makes both a mockery of the system and the incident.
The Vanguard was not alone in its indignation.
In a scathing editorial, the Sacramento Bee called the payment "another black eye for workers' comp system." They write, "Something is wrong when the police officer who pepper-sprayed UC Davis students collects more in workers' compensation for a wounded 'psyche' than his victims did in the courts."
"Yet, that's the situation. Former Lt. John Pike will receive $33,350 [after attorneys' fees], while the 21 students who sued over the November 2011 incident received $30,000 each," they continue.
Mr. Pike says "that after a video of the incident went viral and his name became public, he became the target of about 27,000 texts and emails, some of them vicious."
However, "What about the physical and mental anguish of the students who had a painful chemical sprayed in their faces? Didn't Pike bring the scorn upon himself by completely overreacting to a peaceful protest? And wasn't most of the stress after he was suspended?" the Bee asks. "The university says it had no choice in the matter once the state Workers' Compensation Appeals Board ruled."
The Bee notes, "Under California law, psychiatric injury and job-related mental stress can be cause for compensation, including permanent disability benefits. The amount depends on the level of disability, which is determined by the medical diagnosis and what the injured worker and other witnesses say, according to the state Department of Industrial Relations, which runs workers' compensation."
The Bee also notes, "Workers' compensation has a troubled history in California. The complicated, costly system came to symbolize what was wrong with state government. Injured workers received some of the nation's lowest benefits and employers paid skyrocketing premiums, while lawyers, doctors and others worked the system to rake in the cash. Arnold Schwarzenegger tried to fix the problems as governor in 2004 with measures to rein in doctor shopping and other abuses."
"The Legislature took another crack at reform last year with a bill designed to reduce costs for businesses while increasing benefits for permanently disabled workers by limiting lawsuits and making the system more efficient," the Bee writes. "Recent changes in the law tightened eligibility and raised the level of proof needed in psychological-stress cases. The payment to Pike, however, again sprays disrepute on California's workers' comp system."
The Woodland Daily Democrat opines, "If we needed any further proof that students were badly burned in the November 2011 pepper-spraying by former UC Davis Police Lt. John Pike, it came with word that Pike was getting $38,350 in workers compensation."
"What's wrong with that you ask? Well, the 21 people he pepper-sprayed got $30,000 in restitution," the paper continues. "Something is seriously out of order with the state's workers' compensation system when a person guilty of hurting others can collect more (than) they can because his 'psyche' was damaged."
The Daily Democrat goes on to note just how much the university has paid out:
$250,000 to the attorneys.
$320,000 to the Munger, Tolles & Olson law firm in San Francisco for work on a systemwide review of how UC campuses should respond to demonstrations. Another $88,686 in salaries and other fees to UC Berkeley officials who worked on that review.
$119,714 to Marsh Risk and Insurance Services of San Francisco to provide "real time crisis management support for UC Davis."
$445,879 to the Kroll consulting firm for an independent probe that reported its findings to a panel headed by former state Supreme Court Justice Cruz Reynoso. Kroll's billing included more than $10,707 in airfare, $3,181 in ground transportation and $8,800 in hotel charges.
$230,256 paid for an internal affairs investigation into the actions of Pike.
Those figures do not include the payout to the victims of over $1 million.
Over the nearly two years since the incident, we have had a number of people write or opine elsewhere about the limited impact of pepper spraying. First, it would be interesting to note, at least, that the military grade of pepper spray may or may not matter. But the physical impact of the pepper spray probably pales in comparison with the psychological impact.
Last week we noted a few accounts, and we add those here as well.
Accounts from several of the students pepper sprayed demonstrate they suffered physical and mental impacts at least as severe as those of John Pike.
"We were sitting down as a symbolic gesture of protest and it was an act of solidarity with my friends who were arrested," David Buscho, one of those pepper sprayed, told the Vanguard last September when the settlement was agreed upon.
When students remained seated to continue their demonstration, a UC Davis police officer repeatedly sprayed the line of protesters with pepper spray at point-blank range, while scores of other officers looked on.
"I was pepper sprayed repeatedly in the face," described Mr. Buscho, a Mechanical Engineering student.
Another officer sprayed the demonstrators from behind. The seated students posed no physical threat to the officers. Pepper spray has excruciating effects that can last for days.
"It's really the most noxious and painful substance," Mr. Buscho said as he described the agonizing moments following being bathed in pepper spray.
"My face was totally coated because I couldn't cover my face," he continued. "I kept inhaling pepper spray which is really bad. When you inhale pepper spray it's so painful that your entire chest contracts so it actually feels like you're suffocating because I couldn't force myself to breathe."
He described repeatedly vomiting. Those who tried to help by pouring water on him made it worse because it simply spread the agent throughout his body.
"I was just covered in pepper spray," he said.
"I want to make sure that nothing like this happens again. That's the best thing that could come from this. Since November 18 students have been afraid of the police. The University still needs to work to rebuild students' trust and this settlement is a step in the right direction," said Fatima Sbeih, who had just graduated with an International Studies degree. Sbeih was one of those pepper sprayed on the Quad. She had panic attacks and frequent nightmares for months after the incident, and often woke up screaming.
"I want the University and the police to understand what they did wrong. Police should be accountable to students," said Ian Lee. Lee was less than two months into college when he was pepper sprayed. "I was demonstrating because of rising tuition hikes and privatization of the University. Then we faced police brutality in response. I felt like the University silenced me." After the incident, Lee experienced panic attacks and was afraid to participate in protests.
As the Press Democrat notes, "The image is as unforgettable as it is disturbing: A helmeted police officer spraying a stream of caustic pepper spray into the eyes of student demonstrators protesting tuition increases at UC Davis. It wasn't surprising that the students sued and received settlements from the University of California. But this is surprising: A larger amount is being paid to John Pike, the former UC police lieutenant who sprayed the students.
"UC officials acknowledged last week that Pike will be paid $38,000 to settle a worker's comp claim for damage to his 'psyche' from the incident and the outpouring of public disgust that followed. Each of the 21 students received $30,000. Something seems backwards here."
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21 thoughts on "Commentary: Workers' Compensation Award of Pike Much Criticized"
SouthofDavis October 29, 2013 at 1:38 am
> The Daily Democrat goes on to note just how much
> the university has paid out (and he lists the over 1.3
> MILLION paid out to bureaucrats and politically connected
> firms getting piles of cash)
> UC officials acknowledged last week that Pike will
> be paid $38,000 to settle a worker's comp claim for
> damage to his "psyche" from the incident and the
> outpouring of public disgust that followed. Each
> of the 21 students received $30,000. Something seems
> backwards here."
It is amazing how most of the media spins this with many on the right "outraged" at the protesters getting about ~$30K each and the left wing press and media is getting "their side" in a tizzy that Pike is getting $30K+. No one seems to ask why (even with a lot of smart people getting paid millions and millions each year to "manage" the university) we seem to always have an extra million or so to hire outside firms to come and fix most problems (so we don't upset the bureaucrats or make them do anything unpleasant or hard)…
JimmysDaughter October 29, 2013 at 1:41 am
I wonder why more citizens didn't turn out in Woodland at the court house to support the students? Their civil rights were violated in such a huge way, I anticipated a much bigger turn out.
David M. Greenwald October 29, 2013 at 2:20 am
SOD: Part of the problem here was that the people on the inside bore responsibility for the event itself as highlighted in the Kroll and Reynoso reports, so UCOP really had to have outside investigators. Also, you need trained investigators. I'm not completely sure if that addresses your point. I dislike the extra expenditures as well, but that's why I think having a police oversight board like presented last week was so critical.
Mr.Toad October 29, 2013 at 3:01 am
"Of course, we all must realize that the path to peace may be a little bit difficult, but not as difficult as the path to war."
Instead of focusing on the money, and compared to the other costs of this debacle its a small part of the total spent, maybe we should focus on forgiveness.
Too bad there is still all this anger and bitterness. If ever there was a case that cried out for restorative justice this is one.
In early 2012, Robb Davis, David Breaux and Kristin Stoneking, came to the HRC and presented us a proposal for a restorative justice process that they presented to the upper administration. Unfortunately the proposal never went anywhere because of the lawsuit and by the time the lawsuit was settled, no one was that inclined to re-open it. But yes, Mr. Toad, I completely agree.
Phil Coleman October 29, 2013 at 3:34 am
Being quite familiar with internal and outside consulting costs in a circumstance like this–and taking into account that this case politically volatile–the fees paid are extraordinarily high. I'd love to know the hourly rate charged to warrant almost a quarter million dollars paid for an IA investigation.
If the UC System contracted out just that cost to, say, a major municipal police department with a reputable internal investigation component, the charge would be about ten percent of that figure.
Davis Progressive October 29, 2013 at 4:29 am
you guys are missing a critical point – money is what holds people accountable – money talks, it speaks, and it walks. if the university has to shell out millions for critical mistakes, it will ultimately learn from them.
btw, mr. toad – i have yet to hear mr. pike hint at the notion that he could have handled things differently. that is a critical component of a restorative justice process.
Davis Progressive wrote:
> money is what holds people accountable –
> money talks, it speaks,
True, but as far as I know not a single person working for UC (including officer Pike) had to pay any of their OWN money to anyone. Clayton Garzon and his family had to pay some of their OWN money out so he may learn something.
Just think if the taxpayers of Davis were forced to pay a million dollars to "sudy" why Clayton beat a gay guy and then we gave Clayton an extra $35K to help him deal with the "stress" the beating caused him.
If I screw up and I know OTHER PEOPLE will pay money it will not have the same effect of making me pay my OWN money. Just like if I'm spending my OWN money for a hammer or a study I'll take the time to make sure I don't spend 10x as much as I need to. Today we have the GOP guy buying 500 $10 hammers for $100 each from a contributor and the Dem guy paying $500K for a $50K study from a contributor.
Robb Davis October 29, 2013 at 10:09 am
Toad — I agree with you fully re: RJ could have/should have been used here. Kristin Stoneking, David Breaux and I met in the months after the pepper spraying with Justice Reynoso and he agreed with your assessment. Indeed, his task force placed a recommendation calling for RJ to be used in their report. The University held the power to make it happen but chose not too. I say that because there was a group of students ready to meet with the police and university leadership. The three of us wrote to the lawyers representing the students and asked them to consider placing a request for a "conference" among the stakeholders in the final agreement. We never heard back.
There is still a tremendous amount of pain for many of those involved but the formal (legal) processes have kept everyone apart.
DP – part of the RJ process involves victims (yes I am calling the students victims, I know some do not believe they were but I do) meeting with offenders to talk about the harms done to them. This is often the first time that offenders fully recognize and acknowledge the impact of their actions. Keep in mind that it is very likely that ALL the legal advice Mr Pike has received has been to tell him to admit no wrong, to acknowledge nothing and to basically keep his mouth shut. This is our punitive and combative justice system on full display. There are other ways to build accountability and money is not always part of it. Many times victims just want to be heard, to ask questions and to explain to the offender the harms their actions caused.
We could have done better (and some of believe that we still could do better in this case and hope some day we will)
B. Nice October 29, 2013 at 10:47 am
[quote]part of the RJ process involves victims (yes I am calling the students victims, I know some do not believe they were but I do) meeting with offenders to talk about the harms done to them.[/quote]
In my mind the word victim implies a sort of powerlessness and passiveness. A victim would have let themselves be bullied by the cops into moving, these students didn't. They stood up for what they believed in, even when they realized what the unjust (and in my opinion what should be illegal) consequences would be for doing so. I'm curious do they want to be considered victims? Do they consider themselves victims?
One more…If they had it to do over again would they make the same decisions?
Growth Izzue October 29, 2013 at 12:41 pm
Set them free then you can go, From Davis to Greece, f the police.
Oh, the poor little victims.
medwoman October 29, 2013 at 1:26 pm
Do you have any evidence that the protesters who were sprayed were the same people involved in the chants you are quoting ? If you do not, and are judging them by the actions of others, then should every police man present be treated the same as Lt. Pike ?
B. Nice October 29, 2013 at 2:06 pm
Upon reflection I realize I have a strong negative connotation attached to the word victim. Quotes like, "don't let yourself be a victim" keep popping up on my head. In my head being a victim was a bad thing. Then I read quotes like, "poor little victims", and I realize I'm not the only one who has negative associations attached to the word. So maybe that's why I cringe when hear these students referred to as victims.
In any event these students participated in the escalation of the situation, in my mind calling them victims somehow discounts their participation, and diminishes the importance of their cause, which they felt was important enough to get pepper sprayed for.
Growth Izzue October 29, 2013 at 2:25 pm
Funny though Medwoman how the crowd was chanting set them free then you can go to the police and then shortly after that the protesters who were eventually sprayed made a line purposely across the officer's path out. Pretty provocative of the poor little victims wouldn't you say Medwoman?
Robb Davis October 29, 2013 at 2:56 pm
Victims in the sense that the level and kind of force used seems to not be commensurate to the "infraction".
wesley506 October 29, 2013 at 3:08 pm
Pike was given a direct order by his superiors to clear the sidewalk. I think his choice to use pepper spray from that close of a distance in a politically charged university setting was very very stupid. He probably used it before and knew from training that the effects of pepper spray go away in generally about 45-60 minutes and so decided that is was better than having to wrestle and cuff up each and every student on the sidewalk. Had he refused to follow the direct order he would have at least received some pretty serious disciplinary action, and perhaps a demotion. As a result of his following a direct order he gets put on administrative leave, investigated, and receives 27,000 threats, which apparently include very serious threats to himself and his family. He is anxious and stressed out about the threats that he received for following a direct order. Yes, I think he deserves workman's comp, and am surprised he was not awarded more.
medwoman October 29, 2013 at 11:03 pm
[quote]Pretty provocative of the poor little victims wouldn't you say Medwoman?[/quote]
Civil disobedience is by its nature, provocative. The question is, provocative of what ? I see it as being provocative of a re examination of the acts that "provoked" the protest in the first place, in this case, rising student fees and privatization of a public institution. It is not an invitation for the use of violence.
There is in this country, a long history of civil disobedience from the original Tea Party, through the civil rights movement, through the Viet Nam war protests. What is ironic to me is that many seem to judge the act of civil disobedience as justifiable based only on whether or not they are in agreement with the specific cause of the protesters.
While watching a John Stewart segment last night ( for entertainment value, not for the news) there was a present day Tea Party speaker calling the President a Muslim and calling for his resignation. He was also calling for Tea Party members to engage in acts of civil disobedience ( peaceful, but lawbreaking none the less).
Please note that I have not called for any harsh punishment for any of those I hold responsible for what I see as an unnecessary physical attack on citizens exercising their right to protest peacefully, during daytime, open hours on public land. That would include responsible members of the administration as well as the police.
I have joined with Robb and others in calling for a restorative justice as opposed to a punitive approach.
Ginger October 30, 2013 at 3:05 am
I agree 100% with every last thing B. Nice said.
(Sorry, B. Nice! Heh.)
And @ wesley506…yeah, that's how I see that as well. People vilify Pike as if he was some renegade acting independently…the meme made him the face the entire incident.
Robb Davis: [quote]The University held the power to make it happen but chose not too. I say that because there was a group of students ready to meet with the police and university leadership. The three of us wrote to the lawyers representing the students and asked them to consider placing a request for a "conference" among the stakeholders in the final agreement. We never heard back. [/quote]Can you explain this a bit more for me? I'm confused…sounds like the lawyers for the students didn't respond?
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