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Top 3 Email List Growing Tools (That Are Free!)
You already know that having an email list is important otherwise you wouldn't be here, reading this article.
So, I'm going to get right into it …
Why These 3 Tools?
They Work Everywhere
WordPress sites get a lot of love and there are a million and one optin plugins available for that platform; however, not every site runs WordPress.
There are also Ecommerce stores, custom coded sites, and other content management systems that need tools to grow their email lists.
The 3 tools below work on any type of site – just add a small snippet of code to your header and you'll be good to go!
They Have Quality Free Versions
The free versions of these tools are more than enough to get you started growing your email list.
And, 9 times out of 10, the free version will do all you need it to and you'll never need to upgrade to the "pro" versions.
They Work With Most "Big" Autoresponder Tools
No matter what autoresponder tool you use, be it ActiveCampaign, MailChimp, Aweber, GetResponse, Constant Contact, and beyond … one of these tools will work.
The 3 Tools
1. SumoMe (https://sumome.com/)
SumoMe is a suite of free tools that can be used to grow your website's traffic. Four of the tools inside SumoMe that work great for growing your email list are the List Builder, Welcome Mat, Smart Bar, and Scroll Box.
The SumoMe suite also includes a few other tools like Heat Maps, Social Sharing, Highlighter, and more … making it a "true" all-in-one solution.
I also really like that SumoMe works nicely with Zapier – a service that connects over 500 services together.
What I don't like about SumoMe is that the free version doesn't include split testing and the pro version is a lot more expensive than it's competitions' pro versions.
2. HelloBar (https://www.hellobar.com/)
Hello Bar offers similar tools as SumoMe with regards to list building, but they don't have any other tools like heat maps and social sharing.
They offer optins in the form of a bar, modal, slider, and page takeover. Unfortunately I can't link to these optins because you have to be logged in to Hello Bar to learn more about them.
What I like most about Hello Bar is their split testing functionality is available in their free version (unlike SumoMe).
What I don't like is that they don't work natively with ActiveCampaign and I have to "hack" it together to make it work.
3. MailMunch (http://www.mailmunch.co/)
MailMunch is the newest of these 3 tools and it brings similar forms – popup, top bar, and slide box.
But, what it has over the other services is the "embedded" form which enables you to place an optin form anywhere on your website. This way you're not "bothering" people with popups, bars, and boxes – so, that's pretty cool!
What I don't like about MailMunch is that their free optin forms are fairly plain and to unlock the "prettier" forms costs at least $13.30/mo. Which, at this point, you might as well go with something more powerful like OptinMonster.
Zero Excuses
Now that you know about these 3 tools, you have zero excuses for not growing your email list!

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A Project Itoh Retrospective, Part III – Genocidal Organ
November 17, 2020 November 16, 2020 / thesakurasunrise	/ Leave a comment
Part I – The Empire of Corpses
Part II – Harmony
I find it amusing that the Project Itoh films adapted Itoh's novels in the reverse order of when they were released. While that wasn't the original intention, as the release schedule was different before The Empire of Corpses' announcement, it nevertheless became this way.
Empire was a mere concept of a story never completed by Itoh himself before he lost his battle with cancer. Next, Harmony, the tale of medical dystopia, was written amid Itoh's cancer treatment. Genocidal Organ might not have a clear parallel to Itoh's plight, but it was his first and most prominent written work. Through this film project, it's almost like Itoh was becoming alive again.
That said, the film was hardly as optimistic as such a claim would imply. Genocidal Organ is a militaristic sci-fi drama that dissects the mind of soldiers in a future where they can be made to feel nothing. The influence between Itoh and the works of Hideo Kojima is plain as day and this story arguably goes even harder in portraying the horrors of modern warfare than MGS4 did.
This film was also delayed from late 2015 to late 2017 as Manglobe went bankrupt and production resumed under a new studio. The production problems combined with the long wait meant that the film project lost steam while the expectations grew larger for those still anticipating it. When all was said and done, was Project Itoh a success?
Mobile Suit Gundam: Unicorn, My First Gundam Series
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Mobile Suit Gundam is the pinnacle of the mecha genre and has been astonishing fans for decades with classic after classic. Whether in the "Universal Century" canon or the numerous alt-universe spinoffs, Gundam has explored so many different possibilities and stories, all under the care of one studio: Sunrise.
It is surprising, then, just how long I went without having ever completed a full Gundam series. I remember watching Iron-Blooded Orphans on Toonami when it aired, but I didn't get too far into it before moving on to other shows. To be honest, I've held off for so long because the Gundam series, as important as its reputation has made it out to be, has always appeared rather daunting.
Just as the Fate series can seem overwhelming from the outside, I was never sure where to start with Gundam. Thankfully, at the recommendation of some friends, I found myself falling in love with a comparably short but oh so deep entry to jumpstart what I'm sure will be a longtime fandom. From Kazuhiro Furahashi, the director of Dororo, Hunter x Hunter (1999), and Rurouni Kenshin, this is Mobile Suit Gundam: Unicorn.
Bungo Stray Dogs: A Novel Portrait of Good & Evil
March 24, 2020 April 3, 2020 / thesakurasunrise	/ Leave a comment
How does one sanction evil?
The end goal of any traditional story of good versus evil is to battle to a point at which good has triumphed and evil has been defeated. The setting returns to or discovers a comparably peaceful status. From there, it can be assumed that peace will persist for as long as it can after the curtain has closed.
But what happens when a story paints that perpetual conflict between good and evil not as a disturbance or ongoing plague, but as the goal? Furthermore, what if a story progressively affirms it to be preferable to another, worse turn of events. While it may not be clear at first, Bungo Stray Dogs is the very thesis of this notion.
On the surface, this show is about the conflict between the simply named Armed Detective Agency and the Port Mafia, set in modern-day Yokohama, Japan. Every main character is named after and based on a popular author or poet, each possessing supernatural abilities based on their works.
Beyond the first season, the story evolves slowly into something far grander in such a way you might not notice it. It's the kind of stylish show that could be unfairly criticized as lacking, narratively. My purpose in writing this is to parse the purpose of a story that I consider to be the very essence of character-driven storytelling.
[Spoilers for Bungo Stray Dogs Seasons 1-3 Ahead]
A Psycho-Pass Retrospective, Part One – Season One
January 21, 2020 March 8, 2020 / thesakurasunrise	/ Leave a comment
I have no plans to make any sort of big "best of the decade" post, purely because I became an anime fan right around the midsection of this decade and always feel I can become more cultured. However, if you all would permit one instance of passionate and opinionated hyperbole, it would be that Psycho-Pass is one of the best science fiction series of the past decade.
But that word "series" carries a certain connotation. After all, there have been three seasons of Psycho-Pass and about four films, not counting the novel and video game spin-offs as well. Furthermore, after season one, the quality of the series is contentious at best.
Some argue the first season is the peak and then all sequels pale in comparison to varying degrees. It's a perspective that I can't necessarily argue with, even if I enjoy most of the content after season two. Regardless, I think that the series' continued lifespan speaks well of the intentions of the creators at the beginning: To create a new popular brand within the Sci-fi genre.
I want to take a closer look at the series piece by piece – similar to my Bungo Stray Dogs retrospective – and look at the franchise as a whole to see if it was a one-trick pony or not.
If Dolls Could Speak – Ghost in the Shell: Innocence
March 14, 2019 October 10, 2020 / thesakurasunrise	/ Leave a comment
Ghost in the Shell (GITS for short), the acclaimed manga by Shirow Masamune, portrays a future Japan after a third and fourth world war that has advanced prosthesis to the point that full-body cyborgs exist. The series has existed in animated form ever since the classic from 1995 by Mamoru Oshii and each new entry has taken a different approach to utilize this world to talk about philosophy and ethics through the lens of a post-singularity world. There is one entry, however, that has been glossed over in the past, but which I believe to be criminally underrated.
This is my unedited essay on Ghost in the Shell: Innocence. This will contain spoilers for the film, so read at your own peril. If you would like the SPOILER-FREE review, click here.
The Best Ghost in the Shell Film (Isn't the One You Think)
It's one thing to review anime that no one talks about, and that's pretty fun. Chances are if I'm struggling to find content discussing an obscure show that looks cool, there are others just as aggrevated. I feel obligated to give these shows some publicity, whether it be good or bad. What's more interesting are the times when the anime I'm reviewing is a more obscure part of a well-known series.
Recently I had the opportunity to analyze a film for my course on media criticism and decided to write about Ghost in the Shell: Innocence, the sequel to the very influential Ghost in the Shell from 1995. Despite having the same director and an impressive visual onslaught, the film has never gotten the same acclaim. after all these years. This surprises me, because given the choice between which I like better… I might enjoy Innocence more.
This is a reworked, SPOILER-FREE version of an essay I am wrote for my class on media criticism, so treat this like a review of the film. For the UNEDITED ESSAY, click here.
One Punch Man, My Hero Academia & Superheroes in Anime
October 14, 2017 February 28, 2018 / thesakurasunrise	/ 2 Comments
It's a criminal understatement to say that Superheroes are pretty big in America. The Marvel Cinematic universe alone has been releasing some of the highest grossing films every year since 2008, having released 16 films at the time of writing. Superheroes and what they stand for are integral to American pop culture. America isn't the only country with superheroes, but it is safe to say it popularized them by creating some of the most iconic heroes ever made.
So it's interesting what happens when artists from other countries craft stories about Superheroes. How do they view superheroes and what kinds of stories do they make about them? British comic artists like Alan Moore opt for a more grim take on superhumans in alternate timeline stories like Watchman or even in established properties like Batman: The Killing Joke. But recently, Japan has made a few Anime that have captured the superhero market of America in a big way.
One Punch Man by Studio Madhouse and My Hero Academia by Studio Bones are two of the most popular Anime of the last three years. Both produced by credible high-profile studios and both garnering a fair following in the US. The former a viral hit and the latter an ongoing shonen series that is essentially a textbook guide for how to do a shonen series right. On top of all of that, these shows are fantastic superhero stories.
There is a reason I chose to analyze these two series through the lens of superhero fiction rather than say the shonen genre like most people do. The most monumental difference I notice between these two Anime and superheroes in the west is that the government doesn't just coexist with superheroes, but actively regulates and monitors them.
Keeping this in mind, what would it be like to live in the worlds of these shows or even be a hero in one of them? Are these societies and their systems stable? Most importantly, what do these shows do with the superhero genre that isn't too common in American superhero fiction?
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La Deutsche Dante-Gesellschaft est une société savante à but non lucratif fondée à Dresde (capitale du royaume de Saxe) en 1865. Elle a pour but de promouvoir et de tenir vive la mémoire du poète italien Dante Alighieri.

Histoire
L'association naît à Dresde en 1865 à l'initiative de Karl Witte, juriste et homme de lettres allemand, qui avait rédigé l'année précédente un article dans la Augsburger Allgemeine Zeitung, proposant de constituer une association dans le but d'instituer une bibliothèque spécialisée dans les études sur Dante, de fonder une revue et de promouvoir des éditions critiques des œuvres du poète. Une vingtaine d'intellectuels se réunissent donc à Dresde à son invitation, le , pour constituer une association dans ce but. Elle a pour protecteur le prince Jean de Saxe (dit ). L'association publie une revue annuelle intitulée Deutsches Dante-Jahrbuch qui existe toujours.

Après la mort de Witte en 1883, les activités de l'association cessent. Elle ne se réunit plus et la bibliothèque de l'association est incorporée à la bibliothèque de l'université de Leipzig. Après quelques tentatives menées dès 1897 par Franz Xaver Kraus, l'association reprend vie en 1914 sous le nom de  sous la houlette du Dr Hugo Daffner qui en est le président. Elle est protégée par le prince Jean-Georges de Saxe. En 1921, son siège est installé à Weimar et elle reprend son nom d'origine de . La société se renove entièrement en 1927 sous la présidence de Walter Goetz, professeur d'histoire à Leipzig, tandis que la direction de la revue passe à l'historien Friedrich Schneider d'Iéna.

Après 1945 et la division de l'Allemagne en deux entités étatiques en 1949, l'unité de l'association n'est plus que formelle et son siège demeure à Weimar. Les membres résidant en République démocratique allemande se réunissent à Weimar, tandis que les résidents de la République fédérale allemande se réunissent tous les deux ans à partir de 1954 à Krefeld. En 1957, le siège juridique de l'association est fixé à Gräfelfing. Aujourd'hui le siège de l'association est à Munich.

Notes et références

Présidents de la Deutsche Dante-Gesellschaft
 1865–1883 Karl Witte
 1914–1927 Hugo Daffner
 1927–1949 Walter Goetz
 1949–1972 Hans Rheinfelder
 1972–1993 August Buck
 1993–2005 Bernhard König
 2005-2013 Winfried Wehle
 2013 à ce jour Rainer Stillers

Bibliographie
 Wilhelm Theodor Elwer, Deutsche Dante-Gesellschaft. In: Enciclopedia Dantesca, Roma: Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana, 1970

Voir aussi
Società Dantesca Italiana

Liens externes
   Site officiel de la Deutsche Dante-Gesellschaft

Société savante en Allemagne
Organisme fondé en 1865
Munich
Dante Alighieri

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# TypeScript typings for Google Sheets API v4

Reads and writes Google Sheets.
For detailed description please check [documentation](https://developers.google.com/sheets/).

## Installing

Install typings for Google Sheets API:

```
npm install @types/gapi.client.sheets@v4 --save-dev
```

## Usage

You need to initialize Google API client in your code:

```typescript
gapi.load('client', () => {
  // now we can use gapi.client
  // ...
});
```

Then load api client wrapper:

```typescript
gapi.client.load('sheets', 'v4', () => {
  // now we can use gapi.client.sheets
  // ...
});
```

Don't forget to authenticate your client before sending any request to resources:

```typescript
// declare client_id registered in Google Developers Console
var client_id = '',
  scope = [
      // See, edit, create, and delete all of your Google Drive files
      'https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive',

      // View and manage Google Drive files and folders that you have opened or created with this app
      'https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.file',

      // See and download all your Google Drive files
      'https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.readonly',

      // See, edit, create, and delete your spreadsheets in Google Drive
      'https://www.googleapis.com/auth/spreadsheets',

      // View your Google Spreadsheets
      'https://www.googleapis.com/auth/spreadsheets.readonly',
    ],
    immediate = true;
// ...

gapi.auth.authorize(
  { client_id: client_id, scope: scope, immediate: immediate },
  authResult => {
    if (authResult && !authResult.error) {
        /* handle successful authorization */
    } else {
        /* handle authorization error */
    }
});
```

After that you can use Google Sheets API resources:

```typescript

/*
Applies one or more updates to the spreadsheet. Each request is validated before being applied. If any request is not valid then the entire request will fail and nothing will be applied. Some requests have replies to give you some information about how they are applied. The replies will mirror the requests. For example, if you applied 4 updates and the 3rd one had a reply, then the response will have 2 empty replies, the actual reply, and another empty reply, in that order. Due to the collaborative nature of spreadsheets, it is not guaranteed that the spreadsheet will reflect exactly your changes after this completes, however it is guaranteed that the updates in the request will be applied together atomically. Your changes may be altered with respect to collaborator changes. If there are no collaborators, the spreadsheet should reflect your changes.
*/
await gapi.client.sheets.spreadsheets.batchUpdate({ spreadsheetId: "spreadsheetId",  });

/*
Creates a spreadsheet, returning the newly created spreadsheet.
*/
await gapi.client.sheets.spreadsheets.create({  });

/*
Returns the spreadsheet at the given ID. The caller must specify the spreadsheet ID. By default, data within grids will not be returned. You can include grid data one of two ways: * Specify a field mask listing your desired fields using the `fields` URL parameter in HTTP * Set the includeGridData URL parameter to true. If a field mask is set, the `includeGridData` parameter is ignored For large spreadsheets, it is recommended to retrieve only the specific fields of the spreadsheet that you want. To retrieve only subsets of the spreadsheet, use the ranges URL parameter. Multiple ranges can be specified. Limiting the range will return only the portions of the spreadsheet that intersect the requested ranges. Ranges are specified using A1 notation.
*/
await gapi.client.sheets.spreadsheets.get({ spreadsheetId: "spreadsheetId",  });

/*
Returns the spreadsheet at the given ID. The caller must specify the spreadsheet ID. This method differs from GetSpreadsheet in that it allows selecting which subsets of spreadsheet data to return by specifying a dataFilters parameter. Multiple DataFilters can be specified. Specifying one or more data filters will return the portions of the spreadsheet that intersect ranges matched by any of the filters. By default, data within grids will not be returned. You can include grid data one of two ways: * Specify a field mask listing your desired fields using the `fields` URL parameter in HTTP * Set the includeGridData parameter to true. If a field mask is set, the `includeGridData` parameter is ignored For large spreadsheets, it is recommended to retrieve only the specific fields of the spreadsheet that you want.
*/
await gapi.client.sheets.spreadsheets.getByDataFilter({ spreadsheetId: "spreadsheetId",  });
```

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HBO 'Insecure' Writers Amy Aniobi And Syreeta Singleton Reflect On Its Final Season
Insecure's Natasha Rothwell, Yvonne Orji, Issa Rae, Amanda Seales, Wade Allain-Marcus
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"If you knew the end was coming, how would you make the most of your time left? What legacy would you want to leave behind? How would you want to be remembered?" Insightful questions spoken by Insecure's Kelli Prenny [Natasha Rothwell] within the first episode of the series' final season signifies that time is running out for Insecure as a series, including the routine behaviors of the show's characters.
This season encapsulates maturity, growth and wisdom, and a personal and professional shift in direction. The group of friends has collectively experienced the highs and inevitable lows of growing up and navigating the rocky waters of figuring out life during your mid-twenties.
So, what's next for these imperfect characters this season? Intentionality. Veteran HBO Insecure writers Amy Aniobi and Syreeta Singleton have made intentionality a central theme this season by challenging each character to confront their insecurities head-on instead of running from their issues or downplaying personal and professional shortcomings.
Forbes spoke to both Aniobi and Singleton about this season's character development, how being Black women writers influenced their work throughout the show, and what they will miss about writing for Insecure.
Dominique Fluker: You've been writing on Insecure for the last five years and before that on Issa Rae's Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl web series. Take us through how you've expanded storytelling throughout the years on the show.
Amy Aniobi: We've expanded storytelling by finding ways to integrate the other characters a bit more fully. We realized that if a character story didn't connect to Issa, it didn't have the proper emotional resonance because she's the main character. We wanted to make sure that our stories were through the lens of connecting to our black female lead. I love how we got to explore episodes that had different types of structure.
There's an episode coming up this season that is entirely about one character's experience. We allowed ourselves the freedom to tell different structural stories, even if we were always pinning everything back to our lead.
Insecure's Amy Aniobi
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Fluker: Are you able to share some overarching themes of the episode in the season?
Aniobi: We've always said [writing room and Issa Rae] that the show ends when the characters are secure in their insecurity and getting to the point that being an adult isn't having everything figured out. It's going through the peaks and valleys of not having things figured out. We're exploring what it means for each of these characters to feel comfortable in their skin. What do they need to get to the place where they feel secure in who they are?
Syreeta Singleton: "Intention" is a word and theme we kept coming back to this season. Each of our characters is at a place where they're old enough to know better and to take control of their destiny. They must face those insecurities head-on.
Insecure's Syreeta Singleton
WarnerMedia/HBO
Fluker: The fifth season of Insecure takes us through a personal and professional evolution of each character. Share the process of deciding to be intentional with the metamorphosis of each character.
Aniobi: It was about making sure that nothing felt was repeated. As humans, we reiterate our mistakes a lot. People don't change after a certain age, they just become better at progressing through their failures and quirks, but you are who you are. We had to figure out how to make sure that their character flaws were still building on the foundation we had set for each of these characters but that they were changing.
Fluker: Can you speak to Issa's evolution as well? I was thoroughly surprised by what I saw in some of the screeners.
Aniobi: From the beginning, we built this story about this woman who makes the greatest sin in black couplehood. It's cheating. The thing is, we always see men cheat and women take them back. What I love about season five Issa is that that part of her is healing. Even in season four, you see it. She's not dwelling on the fact that she cheated. There's an episode coming up where the other characters ask Issa what one of her biggest regrets is, and I think people will become surprised by what she says. I love that this character has grown to a place where she's forgiven herself for cheating. It's not what you did. It's why you did it. We're seeing that character become someone who's not going to be aggressively passive anymore.
Fluker: Share some of your experiences being an African American woman writer on the show. How has your cultural experience makeup influenced your work?
Anobi: Being a black woman writing in Hollywood, you often write on shows representing people who don't look like you, but we can do that. Black writers have had to navigate some white spaces to get to Hollywood. What was great about being on Insecure is that I got to write, challenenling. I wasn't just channeling a black character or being protective of how black characters were being represented on a white show or in any way, just tapping into the comedy muscle that I've honed from being in many white spaces in my life. On Insecure, all my blackness is needed and necessary on this show. It felt natural to come up with stories for these characters. To use all your talent to create a character, a world, and a story is not something that every writer gets to do in this industry. And on this show, I felt like I got to do that.
Singleton: This show always felt like home. We shoot where I grew up and where I live. I know the owners of some of the restaurants, the products I use have been featured on the show. The characters remind me of friends I know, so sometimes, writing for this show was as simple as reminiscing.
Fluker: If you could sum up this last season of Insecure with one word, what would it be?
Anobi: It would be warm. I won't say too much, but in seeing Molly and Issa's friendship come back, it's that feeling feel when you're with your best friends. It's that feeling you feel when things are moving in the right direction. I always feel warm.
Fluker: What will you miss most about writing on Insecure?
Anobi: I'll miss the growth and opportunity of having everything before you. I don't know if you can replicate that first time of feeling that way. I hope I'll get to a project someday where I'll get that feeling back. I'll miss it.
Watch Insecure's fifth and final season on HBO every Sunday or stream on HBO Max.
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Time Out picks the 'world's coolest' neighborhood for 2021
Francesca Street, CNN • Updated 7th October 2021
(CNN) — A foodie hub in the Danish capital that's seen new businesses thrive even in the depths of the pandemic has been crowned the world's coolest neighborhood by Time Out.
Nørrebro, Copenhagen topped the global media brand's 2021 list, which was compiled via a survey of some 27,000 people living in cities across the world and narrowed down by Time Out's global team of editors.
In the wake of Covid-19, Time Out says community spirit played a big part in selecting the top districts.
"The pandemic was pretty crushing for cities and culture and hospitality businesses," Caroline McGinn, Time Out's global editor in chief told CNN Travel. "But each of these places has its own story to tell about how people came together to support each other - and inventing new grassroots culture along the way."
Andersonville in Chicago, known for its thriving LGBTQ+ scene and green spaces, came in at number two on Time Out's list, while historic Jongno 3-ga in Seoul, South Korea got the number three spot.
Number four went to the Edinburgh neighborhood of Leith, a former industrial area of the city that's got a burgeoning creative scene and a growing list of top restaurants. Rounding out the top five is the artsy Station District of Vilnius, in Lithuania, with Time Out praising the city's street art and bar scene.
Neighborhood spirit
The Edinburgh neighborhood of Leith is number four on Time Out's list.
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Number one neighborhood Nørrebro was recommended by Time Out not only because of its bustling businesses old and new, but for its recent community initiatives, from a car-free Sunday program to an interactive art exhibition named Usynglige Stier ("Invisible Paths.")
Copenhagen was also recently recognized as the world's "safest" city, by the Economist Intelligence Unit's Safe Cities Index (SCI). This week, the city's Noma restaurant was also crowned the world's best.
"Ratings aren't the whole story, it's also about the vibe," said McGinn, explaining that the Time Out editors finessed the list with an important localized perspective.
"City neighborhoods are dynamic, they change quickly. And that can be a really good thing: looking at some of the cool ideas that became reality really quickly during Covid."
Time Out also says sustainability was at the forefront of its decision making: number two pick Andersonville, Chicago, was celebrated for its eco-friendly composting program Clark Free Composts, while Sai Kung in Hong Kong (number nine) was commended for its zero-waste stores and environmental group Friends of Sai Kung.
Number 10 on Time Out's list is Richmond in Melbourne, Australia.
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The 'world's safest city' for 2021 revealed
McGinn said the Time Out survey underlined how cities have been impacted by the pandemic differently, but one unifying factor was "a big shift towards localism and hyperlocalism, which is here to stay."
"People hung out in their neighborhoods, depended on them for sustenance, community and social life, and in many cases fell in love with them," she said.
Time Out also highlighted must-visit businesses and landmarks for each neighborhood -- from live music venue the Corner Hotel in Richmond, Melbourne (number 10) to coffee shop Graine D'Or in Ngor, Dakar (number eight).
Such local spots are the "soul of our cities," said McGinn.
"When Time Out curates the best of the city, our editors are on the hunt for joyful surprises: the off-radar, new, local spots that don't have a slick marketing department but are wonderful. We look for all the obvious things -- flavor, authenticity, excellence -- but also the secret sauce, venues where the vibe and the experience really swing, and seem definitive for this place and time."
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'Deep sense of community'
Thomas Spelling, co-owner of Nørrebro coffee shop and bakery Rondo, which was highlighted by Time Out, said the area benefited from a strong sense of community.
"I think that's part of the appeal about Nørrebro," he told CNN Travel. "It's mostly a residential area and a lot of the businesses have strong bonds to the neighborhood."
His comments were were echoed by the team at The Barking Dog, a Nørrebro bar also named by Time Out as a local highlight.
"We could not be more proud to see Nørrebro on the list. Not only is the bar located in Nørrebro, quite a few of us from the company also live here. Some of us have a hard time finding a reason to leave the area most days," it said in an email.
"Nørrebro is full of diversity, adventure and craft. There is a deep sense of community amongst residents and businesses which speaks to the constant evolution of the neighborhood as a whole."
The world's 'coolest' street revealed by Time Out
Time Out's Top 10 Coolest Neighborhoods
1. Nørrebro, Copenhagen, Denmark
2. Andersonville, Chicago, USA
3. Jongno 3-ga, Seoul, South Korea
4. Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland
5. Station District, Vilnius, Lithuania
6. Chelsea, New York, USA
7. XI District, Budapest, Hungary
8. Ngor, Dakar, Senegal
9. Sai Kung, Hong Kong
10. Richmond, Melbourne, Australia


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Columns / Community News / LA STAGE Insider / September 6, 2018
Humanitas announces that its 3rd Annual Play LA Festival, at CASA 0101 Theatre in Los Angeles, Sep 7-9, will include a new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Humanitas honoree, Robert Schenkkan, and works by Play LA award-winners Inda Craig-Galván, Stacy Osei-Kuffour, Mildred Lewis, Jennifer Maisel, and Matthew Paul Olmos. (Play LA is run by playwright and screenwriter, Shem Bitterman. Award recipients receive a $1,500 grant and a full year of development under professional mentorship from industry professionals. The 2018 participating theaters, selected for their track record of producing new plays by area writers, are IAMA Theatre Company, Playwrights' Arena, the Road Theatre Company, the Robey Theatre Co., Rogue Machine Theatre, and the Skylight Theatre.) All events are free and open to the public. Reservations are required. Info and tickets at https://playla2018.weebly.com.
Founded in Sydney Australia in 2002, the Short+Sweet Festival, dedicated to original short-form theatre, music, and dance, begins Sep 13 at Marilyn Monroe Theatre in WeHo. Under the directorship of Christian Rodrigo, Short+Sweet Hollywood will present five weeks of theatre. The first two weeks of the festival will be in English; the third and fourth weeks will focus on the Latino community with presentations in Spanish (and some that are bilingual). The fifth week will be devoted to dance.
Center Theatre Group is using a grant developed by Disney Theatrical Productions to bring the Disney Musicals in Schools program to the Los Angeles area. The program creates sustainable theatre programs in under-resourced elementary schools. CTG will select five area public elementary schools for 2018-2019. Public elementary schools in LA County holding a Title 1 status are eligible. The deadline to apply is Sep 21. For more information or to apply, visit www.CTGLA.org/DisneyMusicalsInSchools or email Traci Kwon at tkwon@ctgla.org.
Geffen Playhouse in Westwood has completed casting for its premiere of Obie Award-winning José Rivera's The Untranslatable Secrets of Nikki Corona, a "journey through love, hope and the unknown," directed by Obie Award-winner Jo Bonney, launching Matt Shakman's inaugural season as artistic director. The cast features Cate Scott Campbell, Ricardo Chavira, Zilah Mendoza, Onahoua Rodriguez, and Juan Francisco Villa. Opens Sep 12 in the Geffen's Gil Cates Theater.
Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA is premiering Tony Pasqualini's Lost In Time, exploring the dilemma of an older man who wakes up one morning as his 23-year-old self. The ensemble includes Kevin Comartin, Tonya Cornelisse, Tarah Pollock, and Andy Shephard. Directed by Keith Szarabajka. Opens Sep 14 in the Atwater Village Theatre Complex.
Echo Theater Company is offering the West Coast premiere of Gloria, perusing the essence of "style, status—and selling out to the highest bidder," written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins; directed by Chris Fields. The cast: Alana Dietze, Jessica Goldapple, Nicole DuPort, Devere Roger, Jenny Soo, Steven Strobel, and Michael Sturgis. Opens Sep 15 in Atwater Village Theatre.
Echo is also premiering Zeitgeist, an evening of six premiere short works by acclaimed playwrights exploring "the prevailing social and political currents." The works include Authority, by Dominic Finocchiaro, directed by Satya Bhabha; American Dream, by Dipika Guha, directed by Anna Lamadrid; Celine Song's Party, directed by Charlotte Miller; All the Light, written and directed by Daniel Talbott; Wrightwood Hookup, by Wes Walker, directed by Riel Paley; and Allen's Love, written and directed by Guy Zimmerman. Opens Sep 20 at the Atwater Village Theatre.
The West Coast Jewish Theatre is reviving Neil Simon's 1986 comedy, Broadway Bound, the third of Simon's plays featuring the character of Eugene Jerome (loosely based on Simon himself), on Sep 15 at Miles Memorial Playhouse in Santa Monica. Directed by Howard Teichman, the production features Shelly Kurtz, Matthew Nye, Josh Reiter, Jill Remez, Mark Sande, and Maria Spassoff.
The Ford Theatres and LA Opera Off Grand, in collaboration with Beth Morrison Projects, present Soldier Songs, composer David T. Little and filmmaker Bill Morrison's monodrama for baritone and chamber orchestra. Starring David Adam Moore, the multimedia piece combines elements of theatre, opera, rock-infused concert music, and film. Directed by Ashley Tara, with members of LA Opera Orchestra conducted by Alan Pierson. Plays Oct 13.
Playwright/director Che Walker and actor Devin McGregor Ketko discuss Wolf Cub, opening Sep 21 at McCadden Place Theatre in Hollywood.
Julio Martinez hosts Arts in Review, celebrating the best in theater and cabaret in the Greater Los Angeles area. Airs Fridays (2-2:30 pm) on KPFK 90.7 (FM). On Sep 7, Julio hosts Valerie Perri and Larry Cedar from Reprise 2.0's staging of the musical, The World Goes Round, playing through Sep 16 at The Freud Playhouse at UCLA.
LA STAGE Insider. A weekly news column on all things L.A. theatre, from Julio Martinez.


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The 6 Most Prolific Writers of All Time
The most prolific writers of all time are the people you never get to know. They are the individuals who create the text on product boxes, junk mail, and other marketing materials.
Some of these writers put out 20,000 words per day. That's the equivalent of writing 52 novels per year.
When we look at prolific novelists, then a few names tend to stand out above the rest.
List of the Most Prolific Writers
1. Charles Hamilton
Historians believe that this author wrote over 100 million words during his lifetime. He started to create stories as a young child and never stopped. Since he used over 20 different pen names, there's an excellent chance you've read some of his work.
2. Barbara Cartland
This author wrote over 720 novels, with most of them involving Victorian-era romance. She had 23 books written in a single year, a figure that is still a world record.
3. Isaac Asimov
With over 500 novels published, Asimov is the most prolific hard science fiction writer of all time. His Foundation series and classics like I, Robot are staples for anyone who wants to get to know this genre. He also wrote several short stories, screenplays, and history books.
4. Stephen King
King's first novel reached store shelves in 1973, and it was an instant hit. Everyone knows about Carrie even if they haven't read the book. He's created over 200 short stories and over 60 full-length novels since then.
5. R.L. Stine
This author has sold over 400 million books, with most of them involving the Fear Street or Goosebumps series. When these young adult novels were at their most popular, he was crafting a new installment every two weeks.
6. Maria del Socorro Tellado Lopez
Writing under the name of Corin Tellado, she published over 4,000 items over her lifetime. All of her books were in the romance genre, selling over 400 million books without any explicit content in them.
How Can You Become a Prolific Writer?
Writing is a surprisingly tricky job to manage. You must sit for long hours, type quickly, and spend energy on creative pursuits.
That's why it is essential to take care of yourself every day if you love writing. Writing is especially good for wasting time at work. Why not churn out a short story or work on a novel between tasks? Products from Nutramedix, Kirkman, and Host Defense can support your wellbeing so that you can craft a narrative you love.
Even if that work only gets published on boxes found in grocery stores.
This entry was posted in General and tagged prolific writers on March 16, 2020 by Ryan Perry.
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How To Create A Featured Album On Facebook
by Fatima Wahab
Photo albums have become a staple feature on smartphones. They're not a way to organize photos. If you look at iOS, they've taken on a more nostalgic function in the form of Memories. Facebook is home to one of the largest online photo collections. Unlike Flickr, the photos on Facebook are more personal. As such, it only makes sense that Facebook will take advantage of this particular type of content. It does so in the form of Featured Albums. You can create a Featured Album on Facebook that other friends can add photos and even text to. It's a collaborative photo album centered around memories.
Featured Album On Facebook Web
Visit your Facebook profile and scroll down to the Friends section. Just below it, you will see a 'Featured Albums' section. Click it.
The web interface takes you to your Photos. Click the add new album button to create the featured album. From this point forward, creating a featured album is more or less like creating any other album. You can add contributors, give the album a name, add a description, and add location information. The Featured Albums are public. If you change the visibility, it won't automatically turn into a Featured album.
Once you're done, go to your Photos and select the album you just created. Click the 'Feature on Profile' option. If the album was public, you may not need to perform this step.
Featured Album On Facebook Apps
Open the Facebook app and go to your profile. Scroll down to where your photos are. Just above the photos, you will see a 'Create Public Featured Album' button. Tap it. Give the album a name, add a contributor, and tap 'Save'.
Next, select the friends you want to add as contributors and tap Done. You'll be taken to an Update Status screen that doesn't really look like it's for creating an album but it's the real thing. Tap the 'Photos/Video' option and select the photos you want to add to it.
Once the album has been created, visit it and tap the overflow button at the top right. On the Edit Album screen, turn on the 'Feature on Profile' option.
Featured albums appear at the top of your profile. They're something like pinned post except they're pictures that will not replace pinned updates. The feature is meant to highlight special photos but it isn't geared towards just your friends. It's another way to make your public profile more interesting. If you're more of a private person this feature won't interest you much.
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Yosemite National Park located in California announced on Tuesday that it will temporarily close parts of the park due to the ongoing Ferguson Fire, which has claimed the life of a firefighter while trying to battle the blaze. According to the National Park Service, the park will close at noon (local time) on Wednesday. It is expected to reopen on Sunday.
Yosemite Valley and Wawona are the two areas of Yosemite that will be shutting down on Wednesday, and visitors are recommended to leave their campsite as soon as possible.
As of Tuesday afternoon, the fire is 25 percent contained and has burned nearly 37,000 acres.


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Big Fish & Begonia – An Emotional Masterpiece. Artistically Magical and Thought Provoking
It is a world within our world, yet unseen by any human, and the beings here control time and tide and the changing of the seasons. On the day Chun turns sixteen, she is transformed into a dolphin to explore the human world. She is rescued from a vortex by a human boy at the cost of his own life. Chun is so moved by the boy's kindness and courage that she decides to give him life again. But to do this, she must protect the boy's soul, a tiny fish, and nurture it to grow. Through adventure and sacrifice, love grows, yet now she must release him back to the sea, back to life in the human world. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Sahiba K. comments, "An emotional masterpiece, Big Fish & Begonia is an artistically magical and thought provoking piece of anime. The animation is beautiful. I felt as if I was watching a classic painting come to life." See her full review below.
Big Fish & Begonia
By Sahiba K., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 16
An emotional masterpiece, Big Fish & Begonia is an artistically magical and thought provoking piece of anime. The animation is beautiful. I felt as if I was watching a classic painting come to life. The story is unforgettable. Each scene left my heart yearning for the characters to succeed.
The story follows a humble, brave girl name Chun who dedicates her life to help a kind boy, Kun, who gives his life to save hers after she travels from her magical to his human world. She goes to great lengths to bring him back and gives him all her love and care. However, when a variety of obstacles threaten Kun's survival, Chun risks everything to save him.
The an imation is mystical and brings Chun's fantastical land to life. The characters from Chun's world are unique and their strange characteristics bring a special quality that is unlike other films. Many characters have a quirky addition such as antlers or a completely other-worldly face with multiple eyes. These subtle additions enhance the fresh and original elements the film specializes in. The backgrounds and scenery take the animation to the next level. The water and ocean play a huge role in the film and the animation transforms the water, displaying its beauty and importance. At night the ocean reflects the sky, its stars and the sublime hues present; while during the day it is almost invisible and many objects look like they are floating through air. One of the most notable animation feats is the scenery. In many favorite parts we see Chun running across landscapes and the camera captures her world in the most artistic way.
The emotions of this film left me in awe, showing the friendship and love these characters are capab le of. In every scene, I was either smiling or in tears because of the sacrifices they make for each other and for each others' happiness. The music enhances the mood of these scenes with a mysterious and peaceful quality.
The messages of Big Fish and Begonia are: 1. If your conscience is clear, it doesn't matter what others think and 2. Follow your heart. I give this film 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 14 to 18. Check out Big Fish and Begonia on DVD August 7, 2018.
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Dream Big: Engineering Our World – Informational and Inspiring!
Narrated by Academy Award® winner Jeff Bridges, DREAM BIG: Engineering Our World is a first film of its kind for IMAX® and giant screen theaters that will transform how we think about engineering. From the Great Wall of China and the world's tallest buildings to underwater robots, solar cars and smart, sustainable cities, DREAM BIG celebrates the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels big and small, and shows how engineers push the limits of innovation in unexpected and amazing ways. With its inspiring stories of human grit and aspiration, and extraordinary visuals for the world's largest screens, DREAM BIG reveals the compassion and creativity that drive engineers to create better lives for people and a more sustainable future for us all. DREAM BIG is a MacGillivray Freeman film produced in partnership with American Society of Civil Engineers and presented by Bechtel Corporation. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Jolleen M. comments, "I have to say, the camera shots and angles are truly amazing. They capture massive cities and buildings beautifully. There is obviously lots of effort that went into editing this film and adding suitable background music." See her full review below.
By Jolleen M., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 13
This film is really informational and the camera shots are amazing. The only drawback is that it gets a bit boring after a while. There is so much information that isn't all that interesting. This documentary would really appeal to those interested in architecture and engineering.
The film reveals stories about different engineers who all want to m ake the world a better place. They create buildings that won't collapse in earthquakes and build bridges across rivers so people can get to school. It shows that engineering is an occupation that can really impact the world and make it a safer place.
Jeff Bridges, as narrator of the film, has the sort of deep voice that suits the documentary. Some of the information seems a bit random and doesn't enhance the story. The best parts for me are when they tell the back stories of peoples' lives and how difficult they are. After the engineers help them, I love seeing them so happy and having easier lives. Those are things that inspire people to want to become engineers.
I have to say, the camera shots and angles are truly amazing. They capture massive cities and buildings beautifully. There is obviously lots of effort that went into editing this film and adding suitable background music. These all really help the viewer picture engineering as an art, that is very helpful. They show majestic buildings that glow at night, roller coasters that give so much happiness and thrills, and bridges that help you access high areas and look down at the scenery or up at the beautiful stars.
My favorite scene is definitely the story about the engineers building a bridge across a river so kids could get to their school. Before the bridge, they literally risked their lives getting to school. Many people have drowned in the river, but they crossed it everyday in order to get an education. After the bridge is built everyone, including the children, is extremely excited and relieved. They are dancing, playing music and getting to school without risking their lives or getting wet. The bridge changed their lives.
The moral of this film is that engineering is a profession that helps people. This film shows that engineering is interesting and rewarding. However, I did find parts of it a bit boring, with the exhaustive information. I give this film 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages of 11 to 18, as well as adults. If you are interested in engineering, you will definitely enjoy this documentary. It is available now on DVD so check it out.
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Skyscraper – Entertaining, towering pace and consistent acting led by Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson
FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war veteran Will Sawyer now assesses security for skyscrapers. On assignment in Hong Kong he finds the tallest, safest building in the world suddenly ablaze, and he's been framed for it. A wanted man on the run, Will must find those responsible, clear his name and somehow rescue his family who are trapped inside the building…above the fire line. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Arjun N. comments, "Skyscraper is an entertaining, yet derivative homage to the 80s action era. A towering pace and consistent acting provide for a memorable summer detour." Alejandra G. adds, "This science fiction film grabbed my attention from the beginning, because of its very interesting plot and fascinating storyline. It made me feel driven to discover what would happen at the end." See their full reviews below.
By Arjun N., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 16
Skyscraper is an entertaining, yet derivative homage to 80s action films. A towering pace and consistent acting provide for a memorable summer detour. This is sure to be a worthwhile watch for any action movie fans.
The movie follows former hostage negotiator Will (Dwayne Johnson), who now accesses building security after a tragic misfire left him as an amputee. While analyzing the world's tallest and safest building, terrorists led by Kores (Roland Møller) mysteriously access building schematics to take control. However, things reach an all time low for Will once Kores takes Will's family hostage and frames him for the infiltration. With everything left to lose, Will must push past his setbacks in order to sort out this mess and save his family.
Dwayne Johnson, as Will, is my favorite character due to his ever-present charisma and even relate-ability with his physical struggles. His love and determination for his family also make the movie all the more intense. Neve Campbell, as Sarah, is just as believable with her determination to the family and has more nuances than just resorting to a damsel in distress. Chin Han, as Zhao, brings a mysterious layer to his involvement with the skyscraper as his business is not what it seems. Roland Møller, as Kores, gives Dwayne Johnson a run for his money in terms of strength and is a formidable yet clichéd threat for him. However, his vibrant expressions are enough to lighten his clichéd dialogue. Noah Cottrell and McKenna Roberts, as Henry and Georgia, complete the pack as the cute twins of Will and Sarah, whose combined braveness helps forward the family dynamic. However, Henry's asthma seems a little too situational at times.
Rawson Marshall Thurber's direction brings out a brisk pace with fresh new takes at fisticuffs and shootouts alike many 80s action movies. However, a few of the scenes lack in originality, feeling like a borderline copy of other action films. My favorite scene is the opening hostage negotiation, as it sets a thrilling and unexpected array of events, even if it is not set in the main skyscraper centerpiece. The other flaw is that it could have used more nuances in the scenarios as opposed to having such a predictable plot with unsurprising twists. At times, it feels more like a parody than a movie, with unintentionally funny scenes. However, the fact that it never takes itself too seriously adds to its quality and creates pure escapism.
The movie's message is to never judge a man by his impediments, as pure willpower can defy many obstacles. I give this film 3.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 10 to 18 because of its intense action and language. The movie releases in theaters July 13, 2018, so check it out.
By Alejandra Garcia, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 16
T his science fiction film grabbed my attention from the beginning, because of its very interesting plot and fascinating storyline. It made me feel driven to discover what would happen at the end. From the beginning of the film, I couldn't take my eyes off the screen, because it has a combination of topics that I love seeing in movies – action and suspense! These drew me in. I wanted to finally find out what the outcome of the movie would be. I also liked it because I admire Dwayne Johnson's exceptional work as an actor. He is very expressive with his actions and makes the audience empathize with what he is going through. Because of that, I always follow the movies he works in.
Skyscraper is about a past FBI leader and war veteran called Will Ford who is now managing security programs for skyscrapers. He's been sent on a once-in-a-lifetime work opportunity to establish security measures for the tallest and safest building in the world, located in China. Suddenly, the skyscraper turns into flames and the security measures fail. He is the primary suspect since he is the only one authorized to control the security. As the story progresses, Will must find those responsible for the destruction in order to clear his name and somehow rescue his family who are trapped inside the building, above the fire line.
My favorite scene in this film is when Will runs away from the authorities, climbs up the construction equipment, moves it so that it will point at a floor close to the fire line, and jumps towards a broken window. I love this scene because it shows what a man is capable of doing for his family's welfare. He risks his life in order to save them from the fire that is threatening their lives. Aside from that, I was astonished at all the special effects used to create this action sequence. The post production of this scene is flawless. It all seems as if it really happens. You don't notice the editing at all.
The main message of this film is that family comes before anything else. Some people are driven to do the impossible because of the love they feel towards their family. In this film, Will's devotion to his wife and kids is very impressive and is admirable. It sends a very family oriented message and teaches a valuable lesson that can be applied to anyone's life. I rate this movie 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 13 and up. The film is available now in theaters so, check it out.
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Acoustic music comprises music that solely or primarily uses instruments which produce sound through entirely acoustic means, as opposed to electric or electronic means. The retronym "acoustic music" appeared after the advent of electric instruments, such as the electric guitar, electric violin, electric organ and synthesizer.[1]
Performers of acoustic music often increase the volume of their output using electronic amplifiers. However, these amplification devices remain separate from the amplified instrument and reproduce its natural sound accurately. Often a microphone is placed in front of an acoustic instrument which is then wired up to an amplifier.
Following the increasing popularity of the television show MTV Unplugged during the 1990s, acoustic (though in most cases still electrically amplified) performances by musical artists who do not usually rely on electronic instruments became colloquially referred to as "unplugged" performances.
Writing for Splendid, music reviewer Craig Conley suggests, "When music is labeled acoustic, unplugged, or unwired, the assumption seems to be that other types of music are cluttered by technology and overproduction and therefore aren't as pure."[2]
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Arc of Justice Film
Arc of Justice traces the remarkable journey of New Communities, Inc. (NCI) in southwest Georgia, a story of racial justice, community organizing, and perseverance in the face of enormous obstacles.
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BACKGROUND: NCI was created in 1969 in Albany, Georgia by leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, including Congressman John Lewis, and Charles and Shirley Sherrod, to help secure economic independence for African American families. For 15 years, NCI cooperatively farmed nearly 6,000 acres, the largest tract of land in the United States owned by African Americans at the time, but racist opposition prevented them from implementing plans to build 500 affordable homes as part of their community land trust.
Unable to secure government loans to cope with the impact of successive years of drought, NCI lost the land to foreclosure in 1985. But 25 years later it was given new life as a result of a successful class action lawsuit brought by hundreds of African American farmers against the U.S. Department of Agriculture for loan discrimination. With the settlement, the original founders purchased a 1,600-acre plantation once owned by the largest slave owner and richest man in Georgia. NCI is now growing pecans and using the antebellum mansion on the property as a retreat and training center, still committed to its original mission of promoting racial justice and economic development.


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Online Posting Practices of Administrative Tribunals: Pension Appeals Board; Office of the Umpire (Employment Insurance appeals)
On July 25, 2007, CIPPIC filed a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada under s.29 of the federal Privacy Act about two federal tribunals that post full decisions online without redacting often highly sensitive personal information. In its letter, CIPPIC asked the Privacy Commissioner to establish guidelines for federal agencies regarding the online posting of decisions and other documents that contain personal data about individual applicants, appellants, or complainants. CIPPIC argued that openness and accountability do not require the identification of individual applicants/appellants/complainants.
The Privacy Commissioner agreed with CIPPIC that the federal Office of the Umpire should not be publishing personal details as part of the employment appeal decisions it posts online. In a letter dated July 8, 2008, the Assistant Privacy Commissioner sets out the history of his investigation of this matter, his analysis, findings and recommendations to Service Canada, and notes that after initial resistance, Service Canada has now agreed to implement his recommendations.
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) also found that CIPPIC's PAB complaint was "well-founded". PAB decisions contain extremely sensitive personal information about appellants and their families. By way of a letter dated October 15, 2008, the OPC analysed the various arguments made by the PAB in defence of its policy of posting full unredacted decisions online, and concluded that the protection of privacy in this case requires the use of randomized initials in place of names. Because the PAB refused to randomize initials, it remains in violation of the Privacy Act. The OPC Report of Findings sets out guidelines for depersonalization of such decisions, as well as for determining whether the public interest in disclosure outweighs privacy concerns.
CRTC policy of posting personal information on website
After being alerted by a concerned citizen about the CRTC's policy of posting on its website comments received from individual members of the public in the context of public processes, together with all personal contact information provided by the individual, CIPPIC investigated the matter and wrote to the CRTC in January 2005, explaining how this policy is inappropriately privacy-invasive and possibly illegal, and proposing an alternative, privacy-respectful approach.
The CRTC responded (930 KB) in April 2005, defending its policy as appropriate in order to ensure the transparency and accountability of public processes, and to avoid the administrative effort that would be required to excise personal contact information from submissions.
In June 2005, CIPPIC wrote to the federal Privacy Commissioner, asking her to investigate this issue and determine:
whether the CRTC's policy is permitted under the federal Privacy Act, and
whether the policy represents an appropriate balance between the competing values of privacy on one hand and transparency/accountability on the other hand.
The CRTC reconsidered its position and investigated a variety of options to address the problem raised by CIPPIC. In the fall of 2005, CRTC staff proposed to implement a number of procedures in order to protect the privacy of individuals responding to its public notices. Such procedures include standardizing warning notices, installing a program to protect personal information from major search engines, putting in place mechanisms to prevent email harvesting of personal information posted on the site, and possibly amending online forms.
The CRTC also committed to consider other changes to its online forms and processes to protect the privacy of individuals participating in its public processes, and to consult with CIPPIC with respect to those changes.
CIPPIC is satisfied with the CRTC's response, but awaits a determination from the Privacy Commissioner of Canada with respect to the broader policy issue of posting personal information of citizens on government websites, as it applies to the federal government generally.
In a letter to the CRTC dated Nov.17, 2005, The Privacy Commissioner's office (OPCC) expressed its appreciation for the CRTC's responsiveness and asked to be advised when the proposed initiatives are implemented. The OPCC also noted that "the issue of government organizations publishing personal information on the Internet is one that warrants attention. Therefore, we will discuss the matter with the Research and Policy Branch of this Office". It appears that no further action is being taken by the OPCC on this matter.


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Electro Technical Officer (ETO Course).
Electro Technical Officer (ETO) Course is a Four months Pre sea Training course for Graduates those who have completed Diploma or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication/ Communication Engineering or Electronics and Instrumentation or equivalent. ETO Course acts as a gateway for the Electrical & Electronics Graduates to enter into Merchant Navy.
Eligibility Criteria For ETO Course.
The diploma/degree courses must have been recognized by any State or Central Government or the AICTE.
Passed three years Diploma with 60% marks or four years Degree including lateral entry with 50 % marks in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication/ Communication Engineering or Electronics and Instrumentation or equivalent.
Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or equivalent vocational education course and English as a separate subject, with minimum 50% marks in English language at 10th or 12th or Diploma or Degree level.
The Directorate has been receiving many representations from the Diploma/Degree holders who have completed their Diploma/Degree successfully, however, not obtained 50% marks in English language either in 10th or 12th standard but have scored 60% in Diploma and 50% in Degree courses. Directorate has examined such cases and permitted admission of such candidates for ETO course who could not score 50% marks in English at 10th or 12th standard but have scored 60% in Diploma and 50 % in Degree courses, will be eligible if the medium of learning in Diploma/Degree courses is in English language subject to fulfilling all other eligibility norms and medical fitness.
Age limit: Maximum Age of 30 years at the commencement of the course.
Candidates should be healthy and physically fit for sea service as per STCW 95/MS Medical rules 2000 and all its amendment as applicable to seafarers.
Distance vision (unaided): 6/12 in each eye; or 6/9 in better eye and 6/18 in other eye.
Candidates will have to undergo a full eyesight test by a Company Medical Officer.
Online Test/ Personal Interview/ Medical Test.
ETO Course Fees: Rs 2 Lacs – Rs 4 Lacs.(Depends on the institute the candidate gets selected.
Post successful clearance eligible for employment as Electro Technical Officer globally.
Electro Technical Officer- (Salary Rs 1,25,000).
Note: It is better for the candidates to select the colleges which provides 100% placement. Otherwise it is better for the candidates to get sponsored from the shipping company before joining the course.


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We have considerable experience and expertise in both state and federal courts to handle a wide variety of commercial litigation ranging from the simple contract dispute for small business owners to complex contract and class action litigation for large corporate clients. We provide representation in the following areas of business litigation:
Trademark and Unfair Competition: We have represented various manufacturers in protecting registered trademarks, trade dress under the Lanham Act, and common law trademarks against infringement by competitors. See, e.g., Vornado Air Circulation Systems v. Duracraft Corp., 58 F. 3rd 1498 (10th Cir. 1995); Vasquez v. Ybarra, 150 F. Supp. 2d 1157 (D. Kan. 2001).
Securities Fraud: We have defended officers and directors in class action lawsuits brought by stockholders alleging federal and state securities law violations in connection with the issuance of stock. See, e.g., In re Stoico Restaurant Group, Civil Action No. 00-2109-KHV (D. Kan. 2003).
Breach of Fiduciary Duties: We have represented officers and directors who have been sued for alleged breach of the fiduciary duties of loyalty and due care. We have also represented corporations who have sued officers and directors for breach of fiduciary duties. See, e.g., Mid-Kansas Federal Savings and Loan v. Ritchie, et al, Civil Action No. 92-1514-FGT (1997) (recovery of $1.8 million).
Complex Contract Litigation: Mr. Gough served as trial counsel for the plaintiff in a complex contract case tried to a jury that resulted in entry of judgment on October 16, 2013 in the amount of $1,659,113.27. Waste Connections of Kansas, Inc. v. Ritchie Corporation, Case No. 07 CV 3308, District Court, Sedgwick County, Kansas. The jury found that the Defendant breached the duty of good faith and fair dealing involving a contract where the plaintiff held a right of first refusal to purchase a property known as the Transfer Station. This judgment was the culmination of more than six years of litigation. For a history of this case see, Waste Connections of Kansas, Inc. v. Ritchie Corporation, 43 Kan. App. 2d 655, 228 P.3d 429 (2010); reversed and remanded for jury trial, Waste Connections of Kansas, Inc. v. Ritchie Corporation, 296 Kan. 943, 298 P.3d 250 (2013). We have also represented parties in litigation involving large amounts of money in complex contract cases involving long-term electrical power contracts (See, e.g., City of Garden City v. Sunflower Electric, resulting in long-term savings to residents of Garden City of several million dollars each year).
Non-Compete Agreements and Trade Secrets: We represent employers to enforce non-compete agreements and to protect trade secrets against former employees. We also defend employees who have been sued for alleged breach of non-compete agreements and unauthorized use of trade secrets.
Class Action Litigation: We have defended lenders in class action cases brought by borrowers for alleged violation of consumer lending laws. See, e.g., Beets, et al v American Liberty Capital Corp, Case No. 99 C 3006, Sedgwick County District Court (2000). We have also been involved in numerous class action cases where we have defended oil and gas producers against claims brought by royalty owners. See, Oil and Gas Area of Practice.
Real Estate Litigation: We represent buyers and sellers in litigation arising from real estate purchase contracts and surface disputes. We have litigated complex cases involving a right of first refusal. Waste Connections of Kansas, Inc. v. Ritchie Corporation, 296 Kan.943, 298 P.3d 250 (2013), 228 P.3d 429 (2010).
Environmental Litigation: We are involved in environmental litigation to defend companies against lawsuits filed for pollution of the soil, surface water, and groundwater, as well as representation of landowners who have such claims. See, Oil and Gas Area of Practice.
Employment Litigation: See, Employment Law Area of Practice.
Litigation involving Wills and Trusts: We have substantial experience in litigating spousal rights under Kansas law, pre-marital and post-marital agreements, the rights of beneficiaries under trust agreements, and claims against trustees under trust agreements. See, Estate Planning Area of Practice.
Insurance Litigation: We have successfully represented property owners to recover large property losses that the insurance company refused to pay under its policy. See, Board of Commissioners of Sedgwick County v. Fireman's Fund, Case No. 01 C 0698, District Court, Sedgwick County, Kansas (2002), recovered judgment in excess of $750,000.00, plus attorney's fees. See, Insurance Law Area of Practice for additional information.
Attorneys who practice in this area: Steven D. Gough and Alan R. Pfaff.


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Poll: Clinton Leads By 7 Points As Trump Faces Groping Allegations
Chris Kahn
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton leads rival Donald Trump by seven percentage points, according to a Reuters/Ipsos national opinion poll taken as the Republican nominee fought off accusations of groping women.
The Oct. 7-13 poll released on Friday shows that 44 percent of likely voters support Clinton while 37 percent back Trump.
That was little changed from Tuesday when the Reuters/Ipsos poll showed Trump trailing by eight points.
Two more women came forward on Friday with allegations that Trump had groped them, including a contestant on his reality show, "The Apprentice," as the businessman said accusations of sexual misconduct against him were part of a plot to discredit him only weeks from the election.
Trump's campaign for the Nov. 8 election has been scrambling to recover from the release a week ago of a 2005 video in which he bragged about groping women and making unwanted sexual advances
Support for Clinton has been mostly rising in the seven-day tracking poll since the last week of August, when the candidates were drawing about the same level of support.
Since then, Clinton and Trump have faced each other in two heavily watched debates — contests that Americans believe Clinton won, according to the Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Former secretary of state Clinton also leads the field in a separate poll question that includes alternative-party candidates. Among likely voters, 44 percent back Clinton, 37 percent supportTrump, six percent favor Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson and two percent support Jill Stein of the Green Party.
The Reuters/Ipsos poll is conducted online in English in all 50 states. The most recent survey includes 2,889 people who are considered likely voters given their registration status, voting history and stated intention to vote. It has a credibility interval, a measure of accuracy, of two percentage points.
National opinion polls have measured support for the candidates in different ways this year, yet most agree that Clinton is leading and that her advantage has strengthened as the election approaches. RealClearPolitics web site, which tracks most major opinion polls, shows Clinton ahead of Trump by an average of seven percentage points.
(Editing by Alistair Bell)
Photo: A combination photo shows Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump (L) in Palm Beach, Florida and Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (R) in Miami, Florida at their respective Super Tuesday primaries campaign events on March 1, 2016. REUTERS/Scott Audette (L), Javier Galeano (R)


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Surveying 7
New Zealand Wars 3
Public service 3
Taranaki Wars 2
Department Industrial Remove filter Industrial
Subject Retail Remove filter Retail
Department Firearms Remove filter Firearms
A circular brass seal for the South Taranaki Bacon Company. " THE / COMMON / SEAL / OF / THE SOUTH TARANAKI BACON COMPANY LIMITED " is marked in raised letters on the seal. There are two small threaded holes on the reverse of the seal where presumably a handle would have been attached.
PA2009.091
A fully wooded short magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Mark III * .303 calibre rifle with brass butt cap. There are two metal sling swivels, one on the butt and one in the centre of the barrel. It is complete with a 10 cartridge magazine. " M59699 " is the serial number.
TM1997.003
A Snider Mark III action .577 calibre artillery carbine with brass butt plate, trigger guard and nose cap. " III / N.Z 135" is marked on the receiver. The lock plate is marked " B S A & M Co / 1878 " along with a crown and " V.R " . "1" and a sold from service mark along with " 1 " is marked on the butt. A faint " NZ " and an illegible number is also marked on the stock. A cleaning rod accompanies the carbine.
A81.816
Pricker, Wheel
A wheel pricker with a rounded wooden handle attached to a metal shank which is bent near the end. The shank has a circular toothed wheel mounted in a forked carrier which can be adjusted by a wingnut which can allow the wheel to be removed. " J DIXON " is stamped on one side of the shank.
A single crease with a rounded wooden handle attached to a gently curved shank which ends in a shield shaped head with a blunt edge. " 2 " is stamped on the head and some illegible writing is stamped in the shank.
A screw crease with a rounded wooden handle attached to a shank which ends in a shield shaped head which is split in two. A thumbscrew is threaded through the shank. There is a small leather strap at the end of the handle. " J E BUTLER LD. " is stamped into the top of the shank.
A double crease with a rounded wooden handle attached to a slightly curved shank which ends in an axe shaped head with two blunt edges. " 2 " is stamped into the head. " J.E BUTLER Ltd " is stamped into the shank.
A blunt edged knife with an upturned point on the blade and a rounded wooden handle. A brass band is around the handle where the shank meets the handle.
Shave, Edge
An edge shave with a rounded wooden handle attached to a slender shank which has a groove in the middle of the upper and lower side and a two pronged cutting edge. There is a brass band at the end of the handle where it is attached to the shank. " 1 " is stamped into the shank.
An edge shave with a rounded wooden handle attached to a slender shank which has a groove in the middle of the upper and lower side and a two pronged cutting edge. There is a brass band at the end of the handle where it is attached to the shank. " J DIXON " is stamped into the shank.
An edge shave with a rounded wooden handle attached to a slender shank which has a groove in the middle of the upper side and a two pronged cutting edge. There is a brass band at the end of the handle where it is attached to the shank. An indecipherable mark and " 4 " is stamped into the shank.
Tool, Leatherworking
A leatherworking tool with a short blunt metal shank attached to a rounded handle. A brass band is wrapped around the portion of the handle where it joins the shank.
Knife, Shoe
A shoe knife with a rounded wooden handle and a brass band where the handle joins the blade. There is an illegible manufacturer's mark on one side of the blade.
Wheel, Fudge
A fudge wheel which has a serrated wheel set to revolve on a steel shank that is attached to a rounded wooden handle.
Knife, Welt Trimming
A welt trimming knife with a circular cutting head mounted on a wooden handle. There is a brass band where the head is fixed to the handle. There are two illegible manufacturer's marks stamped on the blade. One of them may read " SNELL & ATHERTON " and there is a star design also stamped on the blade.
A purse crease with a rounded wooden handle attached to a shank which ends in a rounded head with two blunt edges." T DIXON & SON " is stamped into the shank.
A double crease with a rounded wooden handle attached to a slightly curved shank which ends in an axe shaped head with two blunt edges. " 3 " is stamped into the head. " J E BUTLER LD. " is stamped into the shank.
A double crease with a rounded wooden handle attached to a slightly curved shank which ends in a shield shaped head with two blunt edges. " J E BUTLER LD." is stamped on the side of the shank.
A wheel pricker with a rounded wooden handle attached to a metal shank which is bent near the end. The shank has a circular toothed wheel mounted in a forked carrier. "G.S.C.S Borne & Co" is stamped into one side of the shank. "ESTD1826" is stamped on the other side in a rectangle. "6" is stamped on top of the shank.
Racer, American
An American racer with a slender shank that has a narrow groove running down the centre. The shank is attached to a rounded wooden handle and there is a brass band around handle where it joins the shank. " 2 " is stamped on the top of the shank along with some other illegible manufacturers marks.
A single crease with a rounded wooden handle attached to a gently curved shank which ends in a shield shaped head with a blunt edge. A series of dents are stamped into the brass band where the shank joins the handle.
A fudge wheel which is made up of a serrated wheel set to revolve on a steel shank attached to a rounded wooden handle. An illegible maker's mark is stamped on a side of the shank.
A fiddler which has a smooth metal blade mounted in a rounded wooden handle. The blade is a flat half round which tapers slightly towards a rounded tip. A brass brand is fitted around the handle where the blade joins it. "GRA" is stamped very faintly on the wooden handle.
A single crease with a rounded wooden handle attached to a gently curved shank which ends in a thick axe shaped head with three blunt edges. " CS OSBORNE & CO " is stamped into the shank. " 4 " is also stamped into the shank.
A double crease with a rounded wooden handle attached to a slightly curved shank which ends in an axe shaped head with two blunt edges. " 1 " is stamped into the head. " J DIXON " is stamped into the shank. There is a small hole at the end of the handle.


52 The Jews quarrelled among themselves, saying, "How can this man give us (his) flesh to eat?"
60 20 Then many of his disciples who were listening said, "This saying is hard; who can accept it?"
63 It is the spirit that gives life, while the flesh 22 is of no avail. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and life.
The pronouncement of Jesus being the bread of life, is a critical moment and a turning point in his public mission.
That shocking statement was intended, "to disenchant the crowds and especially to push his disciples to make a choice.
Today's Gospel reading, from the conclusion of John 6, records how dissent from the teachings of Jesus took place in the very first century.
This, revealingly, is the only instance in the Gospels of disciples leaving Jesus over a matter of doctrine.
There is little doubt that St. John, in describing that tense scene, also had in mind Christians of the mid and late first century who struggled to accept the shocking words of the Lord.
It is sometimes tempting to think of the early Christians as a homogenous group of loyal heroes and willing martyrs.
But they, like those of us living in the twenty-first century, struggled with doubts, fears, and temptations.


During the holidays, many Americans flock to nearby stores to buy presents and decorations. And given today's global economy, many of those products are made by foreign manufacturers. But what happens if the product fails in a manner that could give rise to potential legal liability? That raises the question of when a domestic plaintiff can sue the manufacturer of a product manufactured outside the United States.
Therein lies the artificial Christmas tree conundrum. Historically, plaintiffs would turn to the "stream of commerce" doctrine to seek personal jurisdiction over product manufacturers and distributors that are not present in the forum state. Sometimes they were successful, but sometimes they were not. And the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court of California is further muddying the waters.
The stream of commerce doctrine is a subset of specific jurisdiction, which allows for jurisdiction over claims that relate to a defendant's contacts with the forum. The Supreme Court's decision in Asahi Metal Industry Co. v. Superior Court of California included comments by four justices, but not a clear holding, that the "mere placement" of products into the stream of commerce, without more, is insufficient to establish jurisdiction in a forum state. Since then courts have analyzed, applied, and rejected the doctrine in different (and often inconsistent) ways. The disparate treatment of two Christmas tree cases by federal courts in Arkansas and Virginia illustrates those inconsistencies.
In a case involving an allegedly defective artificial Christmas tree, an Arkansas federal court held that there was personal jurisdiction over claims brought against Boto, the Hong Kong-based manufacturer.  In that case, a plaintiff sued Boto for wrongful death after his wife died of injuries allegedly caused by a house fire that started near an artificial Christmas tree she had purchased days before from a local Hobby Lobby. At the time, Boto was selling approximately $415 million worth of Christmas trees annually, mostly to big box stores like Hobby Lobby and Walmart. The court held that out-of-state sales to direct customers, even if the direct customers are nationwide retailers, are not by themselves sufficient to confer jurisdiction over the claims if the manufacturer had not otherwise targeted the forum state.
Ten years after the court issued its ruling in Arkansas, a federal court in Virginia reached the opposite conclusion. In that case, the plaintiff alleged that her artificial Christmas tree, also manufactured by Boto, malfunctioned and damaged her property. By this point, Boto was selling approximately $1.1 billion in artificial trees annually to stores like Walmart and Target. Boto had also created a website where customers could find information about Boto's products and complete warranty registration forms. The Virginia court found that Boto's contacts with Virginia were sufficient to find personal jurisdiction.
Several federal courts have held that Bristol-Myers effectively overruled the stream of commerce approach to personal jurisdiction. In Shuker v. Smith & Nephew, PLC, for example, the Third Circuit followed Bristol-Myers and held that "[t]he bare fact that [a non-resident defendant] contracted with a [resident] distributor is not enough to establish personal jurisdiction in the State." Similarly, in A.T. Through Travis v. Hahn, a court in the Eastern District of Missouri stated that Bristol-Myers "appears to have drastically changed the specific jurisdiction landscape to the exclusion of the stream-of-commerce theory." The court there rejected an argument for personal jurisdiction based on a distribution contract.
State courts have also questioned whether the stream of commerce theory is viable. The Oklahoma Supreme Court recently refused to exercise jurisdiction over an out-of-state helicopter manufacturer. The court determined that, under Bristol-Myers, the "'stream of commerce' approach is insufficient to establish specific personal jurisdiction." The court ultimately found that without "direct and specific conduct with this State directly related to the incident giving rise to the injuries" it could not exercise jurisdiction over the defendants.
Nonetheless, some courts are continuing to apply the stream of commerce doctrine. For example, a court in the Western District of Texas held that a Taiwanese tire manufacturer could be sued in Texas for injuries resulting from a tire-related accident that occurred in Mexico. The court did not discuss Bristol-Myers or its potential effects on the stream of commerce theory.
Other courts examining the stream of commerce theory have distinguished Bristol-Myerson its facts. For example, an Illinois appellate court found Bristol-Myers inapplicable because Bristol-Myers dealt with an out-of-state plaintiff. Still other courts have held that because Bristol-Myers doesn't mention the stream of commerce doctrine, it did not alter it.
What's next when it comes to Christmas trees and other products manufactured abroad? Bristol-Myers has created a stricter standard to find personal jurisdiction over a foreign defendant, but it's less clear how that case has affected the stream of commerce doctrine. While having an in-state distributor is no longer enough to convey jurisdiction over a manufacturer, until the Court addresses the stream of commerce doctrine head-on, it may be difficult for foreign defendants to predict what factors a court will use in analyzing personal jurisdiction.
 137 S. Ct. 1773 (2017).
2] 480 U.S. 102 (1987).
 Smith v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., 968 F. Supp. 1356 (W.D. Ark. 1997).
 Jones v. Boto Co., Ltd., 498 F. Supp. 2d 822 (E.D. Vir. 2007).
 885 F.3d 760 (3d Cir. 2018).
 No. 18-01139 (SNLJ), 2018 WL 5278699 (E.D. Miss. Oct. 24, 2018).
 Montgomery v. Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 414 P.3d 824 (Okla. 2018).
 Dillard v. Federal Corporation, 321 F. Supp. 3d 752 (W.D. Tex. 2018).
 Kowal v. Westchester Wheels, Inc., 2017 IL App (1st) 152293.
 Lindsey v. American Honda Motor Company, Inc., No. 16-00941 (RBS), 2017 WL 3217140 (E.D. Pa. July 28, 2017).
Matthew is a member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group. His practice focuses on general litigation matters and spans all phases of litigation.
Before joining Schiff, Matthew was a restructuring associate in the Chicago office of an international law firm where he practiced in all areas of corporate restructuring, bankruptcy, and insolvency-related matters and represented corporate debtors and creditors in chapter 11 and chapter 15 proceedings.
Stephen M. Copenhaver focuses his practice on complex civil litigation matters, with a particular emphasis on product liability and civil conspiracy matters. He has represented clients in several different industries, including juvenile products, agricultural products, construction equipment, industrial products, chemicals, home furnishings, aviation, consumer electronics and glass containers.


Sorry, I scheduled to have my winter tires rotated off of the PT Cruiser today and I know that jinxed the whole eastern seaboard.
You have my sincerest apologies. I'll never be that optimistic in tire swapping again.