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The Scoggins Report: March 2013 Spec Market Roundup
The Scoggins Report
by Jason Scoggins & Cindy Kaplan
April 2, 2013
March 2013
Spec Market Roundup
We stayed up late last night messing around with the numbers for the first quarter of 2013, and we're now even more convinced than we were last month: Something totally bizarre is going on in the spec script market. Consider the following:
• There has been way less new material on the market this year than usual -- 40% less, to be precise (just 56 scripts over three months, vs 93 by this point last year and 89 in 2011)...
• ...yet the percentage of material sold has been very high, almost exactly the same as last year (41%, vs 42% at this point last year and 35% in 2011).
• Also, of the 23 specs that have sold so far this year, wayfewer were bought by major studios than usual -- 39% fewer, to be precise (7 scripts in the past three months, vs 18 by this point last year and 14 in 2011)...
• ...and three major studio buyers still haven't bought anyspecs yet this year (Columbia, Fox and Warner Bros.)...
• ...yet the studios have collectively bought just as many pitches this year as last (17 out of the 22 pitch sales so far in 2013, vs 18 out 23 in 2012).
That middle item is pretty shocking -- we haven't seen a total studio purchase number that low since 2010, which you may remember was an absolutely awful year for specs. If all we knew were the raw sales numbers, we'd have a pit in our collective stomach about the state of the market...
...but when we factor in the first and last bullet points (comparing year-over-year total scripts taken to market and pitch sales numbers, respectively), we feel quite a bit better. Here's our take: The buyers are still buying, but the sellers are throttling supply.
A month ago we chalked this up as the effect of Resolution's and Paradigm's hiring sprees, and we still think that's true. Here's the thing, though: Waiting a beat or two makes sense, but at some point there's going to be a flood of new material on the market and some good stuff is going to get lost in the shuffle. If we were repped writers with market-ready specs, we'd be starting to get impatient right about now.
Year-Over-Year Breakdown
Mar 2013
Mar 2012
Mar 2011
Mar 2010
Mar 2009
New Specs
Specs Sold1
Percent Sold2
Genres Sold
2 Action1 Comedy1 Horror2 Sci-Fi4 Thriller
4 Action3 Comedy1 Horror1 Sci-Fi5 Thriller
1 Action5 Comedy3 Sci-Fi6 Thriller1 Western
2 Comedy1 Drama3 Thriller
1 Action4 Comedy1 Drama1 Sci-Fi1 Thriller
1 Total sales in March 2 Sales percentage of scripts that came out and sold in March
Weekly Activity Breakdown
Week of March 4:
• 6 specs hits the market, none of which have sold yet
• 2 spec sales were announced:
• Agatha (3/5)
• Murder City (3/6 - originally went out in June 2012)
Week of March 11:
• 8 specs hit the tracking boards, 2 of which have sold so far:
• All The Good Ones Get Away (3/15)
• Ink And Bone (3/27)
• 4 additional spec sales were announced:
• Orbit (3/13 - originally went out in January)
• Pay The Ghost (3/13)
• One Night on the Hudson (3/14 - originally went out in June 2011)
• Incinerator (3/15/)
Week of March 18:
• 3 specs hit the tracking boards, none of which have sold yet
• 1 spec sale was announced:
• Caught In The Act (3/18)
Week of March 25 (Passover/Good Friday):
• No new specs hit the tracking boards
• 1 spec sale was announced:
• Eden (3/25)
Genre Breakdown
% Sold
The +1's in the above grid indicate the scripts that sold in those genres that originally went out prior to March 2013.
Spec Sales (alphabetical by title)
Writer: Allison Schroeder ("Mean Girls 2")
Reps: UTA (Marissa Devins, Dan Erlij) and Benderspink
Buyer: Paramount
Genre: Action adventure
Attachments: Will Gluck ("Friends With Benefits") will direct. Disruption Entertainment's Mary Parent and Cale Boyter will produce with Benderspink's Chris Bender, JC Spink and Jake Weiner.
Notes: Agatha Christie never accounted for what happened during her disappearance, but several theories are mentioned on her Wikipediapage.
Logline: Per Deadline, plot details are on the DL but the project "surmises what really happened to Agatha Christie during the 11 days she went missing" in December 1926 following a quarrel with her husband.
Writer: Elliot San
Reps: WME (Mike Esola) and Energy Entertainment (Brooklyn Weaver)
Buyer: 1984 Private Defense Contractors
Genre: Contained erotic thriller
Attachments: 1984?s Adi Shankar and Spencer Silna will produce with Weaver and Steve Stabler. San and Nick Kriess will co-produce.
Notes: Deal includes a progress-to-production component that requires the project to go into production in 2013.
Logline: Under wraps, but said to be "A Perfect Murder" meets "Hard Candy."
Writer: Steve Klayman
Rep: Anthem Entertainment (Cynthia Campos-Greenberg)
Buyer: Atmosphere Entertainment
Genre: Action comedy
Attachments: Atmosphere's Mark Canton and David Hopwood will produce.
Logline: When an actor is confused with the thief he plays on a crime re-enactment show, his mistaken identity thrusts him into the spotlight of law enforcement and the underworld as he attempts to clear his name.
Writer: Olatunde Osunsanmi ("The Fourth Kind")
Reps: CAA (Billy Hawkins) and Caliber Media (Dallas Sonnier)
Buyer: Gold Circle
Genre: Sci-fi action thriller
Attachments: Osunsanmi is set to direct as well.
Notes: Script was accompanied by a ripomatic.
Log: A modern, sci-fi take on the Underground Railroad, with aliens as the oppressors instead of other humans. Story follows a family on the run and trying to get to a free city.
Writer: Jay Eden
Rep: Jeff Ross Entertainment (Jeff Ross)
Buyer: Boies/Schiller Film Group
Genre: Thriller
Logline: Under wraps.
Writer: Zak Olkewicz
Reps: WME (Daniel Cohan, Mike Esola) and Prolific (Will Rowbotham)
Buyer: Dimension Films
Genre: Horror thriller
Notes: Matthew Singer and Keith Levine will supervise for the studio.
Logline: When an editor is dispatched to help a reclusive horror writer finish his latest book, she discovers he's being held prisoner in his house by everything he has ever written.
Writer: Will Simmons
Reps: UTA (Jason Burns, Geoff Morley) and Energy Entertainment(Brooklyn Weaver)
Buyer: Aldamisa Entertainment
Genre: Crime thriller
Attachments: Energy's Weaver will produce.
Notes: Script was on the 2012 Black List.
Logline: To save the life of his family, an ex-cop, stripped of his badge after getting involved in a drug deal gone bad, must pay off his dying father's debt.
Writer: TJ Fixman
Reps: WME (Adriana Alberghetti) and Fourth Floor Productions (Jeff Silver)
Buyer: Universal
Genre: Action comedy
Attachments: Seth Gordon ("Identity Thief") will direct, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis will star. Disruption Entertainment's Mary Parent and Cale Boyter will produce.
Notes: Script originally went out in June 2011 from UTA. Scott Bernstein will oversee for the studio.
Logline: On his first night on the job, a by-the-books rookie cop and his jaded veteran partner are tasked with transporting a federal witness from New Jersey to Manhattan. The only things standing in their way? Dirty cops, dirty criminals, and the Hudson River.
Writer: Bruce Guido
Reps: Energy Entertainment (Brooklyn Weaver)
Buyer: Amazon Studios
Genre: Contained sci-fi thriller
Attachments: Weaver will produce through Energy with Adam Rodin.
Logline: A team of astronauts orbiting the earth may be the world's only hope during a devastating alien attack.
Writer: Dan Kay
Reps: Kaplan Stahler (Shan Ray) and New Wave Entertainment(Josh Adler, Mike Goldberg)
Buyer: Voltage Pictures
Genre: Supernatural thriller
Attachments: Ian Levy will produce through his Midnight Kitchen Productions.
Logline: In the days leading up to Halloween, a husband and wife get a second chance to save their child from the supernatural forces that stole him away the year before.
About The Scoggins Report:
The Scoggins Report is a terribly unscientific analysis of the feature film development business based on information assembled from a variety of public and non-public sources. The numbers in the reports are by no means official statistics.
Caveat emptor.


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I think that we do little boycotts all the time. I was just in what seemed like a half-hour line at WalMart. The line stretched far back into the store. And my plastic didn't work. The only good thing about the experience was that the air-conditioning was so brutal that my ice cream didn't melt.
Maybe a normal person, after an experience like that, would avoid WalMart for a spell. Plenty of people who had a Detroit car would swear to Heaven and Earth that they'll never buy another one.
I have some criteria that come up once in a while. I won't do business with a company who drags culture down, who makes our lives more ugly and brutal with their designs, names, and attitudes. There's a lot of that going on these days. But I can be bought. If some company makes a small item that is twice as good and half the price of the competition, well, my purchase is trivial to them and a bonanza to me, so I'll bend.
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Madagascar vs Tunisia: TV channel, live stream, team news & preview
Madagascar and Tunisia will compete at the Al Salam Stadium to become the final side into the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.
In their first appearance at the finals, Madagascar have gone down a storm, going undefeated through the group stage before ousting DR Congo on penalties in the last 16.
Tunisia have a greater history of success on the football field but only squeezed through as one of the best third-placed sides after drawing their three group stages, before defeating Ghana on penalties.
|Madagascar vs Tunisia
|Thursday, July 11
|8:00pm BST / 3:00pm ET
|Stream (US)
|fubo TV (7-day free trial)
TV Channel, Live Stream & How To Watch
For UK readers, get your fix on the latest football on TV here! US readers can find out what soccer is on TV here!
In the United States (US), the game can be watched live and on-demand with fuboTV (7-day free trial).
New users can sign up for a free seven-day trial of the live sports streaming service, which can be accessed via iOS, Android, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku and Apple TV as well as on a web browser.
|US TV channel
|Online stream
|beIN Sports
|fubo TV (7-day free trial)
In the United Kingdom (UK), the game will be broadcast on Eurosport 2 and is available to stream via Eurosport Player.
|UK TV channel
|Online stream
|Eurosport 2
|Eurosport Player
Squads & Team News
|Madagascar squad
|Dabo, Randrianasolo, Adrien
|Randrianarisoa, Razakanantenaina, Morel, Rambeloson, Metanire, Fontaine, Mombris
|Baggio, Ilaimaharitra, Caloin, Andrianarimanana, Abel, Amada, Raveloson
|Andriamatsinoro, Andriatsima, Rakotoharimalala, Voavy, Nomenjanahary, Gros
Key man Marco Ilaimaharitra will return after a ban and should go straight into the starting XI.
Jeremy Morel, who has struggled with injury since before the beginning of the competition, got his first minutes against DR Congo and the former Lyon man could start if called upon.
Possible Madagascar starting XI: Adrien; Metanire, Razakanantenaina, Fontaine, Mombris; Ilaimaharitra, Abel, Amada; Nomenjanhary, Andriatsima, Andriamatsinoro
|Tunisia squad
|Ben Mustapha, Hassen, Ben Cherifa
|Bronn, Meriah, Haddadi, Bedoui, Aouadhi, Drager, Hnid
|Kechrida, Msakni, Badri, Sassi, Lamti, Skhiri, Srarfi, Ben Mohamed, Chaalali, Sliti
|Chaouat, Khazri, Khenissi
Wahbi Khazri is back in training after a thigh problem and should be available to start if required. It was surprising he was given nearly an hour off the bench against Ghana.
Left-back Aymen Ben Mohamed is fully fit after a muscular problem that kept him out of the early games of the competition.
Possible Tunisia starting XI: Hassen; Kechrida, Bronn, Meriah, Haddadi; Chalali, Skhiri, Sassi; Khazri, Khenissi, Msakni
Betting & Match Odds
Tunisia are 3/4 favourites with Bet365. Madagascar are 17/4 outsiders, while the draw is on offer at 23/10.
Click here to see all of bet365's offers for the game, including goalscoring markets, correct score predictions and more .
Match Preview
Tunisia and Madagascar go head-to-head for a place in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals on Thursday, though against all logic it is the latter who has practised the better football in this tournament.
With four matches played, Tunisia are yet to score a single victory, and though both nations progressed through to the last eight thanks to success from the penalty spot, it was the islanders who were undoubtedly the more impressive.
Indeed, Tunisia rode their luck against Ghana, despite being drawn to extra-time with the concession of a last-minute goal. They were broadly outplayed over the course of the game, but head coach Alain Giresse was at pains to state what was most vital for his side.
"Qualification was the most important thing," the former France midfielder stressed while admitting that goalkeeper Farouk Ben Mustapha had been a lifesaver for his contribution in the penalty shootout, which he was introduced from the bench especially for.
Tunisia have been experts at getting the job done, though not necessarily in the most pleasing or efficient manner.
If more was expected of the 2011 AFCON champions, it is surprising to see tournament debutants Madagascar still alive – and even more of a shock to see them positively thriving in this environment.
"The players are very attentive, I'm so lucky," head coach Nicolas Dupuis said when asked about the impact he has had on the team by France Football.
"During the game, I give them carte blanche. They have the duty to produce their best and they know how to do it. Possession must be our hallmark.
"Defensively we can, unlike many African teams, put together a coherent bloc. That's what's made the difference… they have great tactical discipline."
Starved of success on the football field, Madagascar has gone mad for its national team.
"We didn't really realise it," the coach admitted. "There is talk of 25 million people who are moving to the rhythm of the AFCON and our performance, it's fantastic."
Anicet Abel confirmed the togetherness of the squad after the win over DR Congo: "We're a team that plays like a family. We fight together and win together. I'm happy to have written some history for our country."
For a side whose aim was simply to qualify and then not be humiliated, this has been a fairy tale run. And they hope there is a chapter or two left in the story yet.


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Elementary Mathematics Grade 1 Unit 6Subject: MathematicsGrade: 1
Timeline: 14 days
Unit 6 Title: Addition and SubtractionUnit Overview:This unit will continue on the foundation established in Unit 4 Addition and Unit 5 Subtraction. This unit will expect students to build upon the strategies already taught by composing and decomposing numbers using 10 as a benchmark (1.0A.6) and being able to add up to 100.
Young students often believe that there are hundreds of isolated addition and subtraction facts to be mastered. However, when students understand the commutative and associative properties, they are able to use relationships between and among numbers to solve problems. Students should after completing Unit 4 and 6 now apply properties of operations as strategies to add and subtract. Students do not use the formal terms "commutative" and "associative". Rather, they use the understandings of the commutative and associative property to solve problems.
Vocabulary will be essential to this unit as students learn to solve number stories. The terms students should be using are: adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, comparing, unknown, sum, less than, equal to, minus, subtract, the same amount as, and (to describe (+) symbol).Unit Objectives:By the end of the unit students must be able to add within 100. Students must mentally find 10 more or 10 less. Student must subtract multiples of 10. Students must also be able to solve word problems for addition and subtraction.Focus Standards:PA.CCSS.Math.Content.CC.2.2.1.A.1 Represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction within 20. (1.OA.1, 1.OA.5)
PA.CCSS.Math.Content.CC.2.1.1.B.3 Use place value concepts and properties of operations to add and subtract within 100. (1.NBT.4, 1.NBT.5, 1.NBT.6)Mathematical Practice Standards:#1 Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.Mathematically proficient students start by explaining to themselves the meaning of a problem and look for an entry point to its solution. They then plan a solution pathway rather than jumping into a solution attempt. They monitor and evaluate their progress and change course, if needed. Students might rely on using concrete objects or pictures to help conceptualize and solve a problem. They then check their answers to problems using a different method, and continually ask themselves, "Does this make sense?" These students can also understand the approaches of others to solving complex problems and identify correspondences between different approaches.#3 Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.Mathematically proficient students understand and use states assumptions, definitions, and previously established results in constructing arguments. They make a statement that they believe to be true but not yet proved and then build a progression of statements to explore its truth. They justify their conclusions, communicate them to others and respond to the arguments of others. Elementary students can construct arguments using concrete referents such as objects, drawings, diagrams, and actions.#4 Model with mathematics.Mathematically proficient students can apply the mathematics they know to solve problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace. In early grades, this might be as simple as writing an addition equation to describe a situation. Mathematically proficient students who can apply what they know are comfortable making assumptions and approximations to simplify a complicated situation, realizing that these may need revision later. They are able to identify important quantities in a practical situation and map their relationships using such tools as diagrams, two-way tables, graphs, flowcharts and formulas. They can analyze those relationships mathematically to draw conclusions. They routinely interpret their mathematical results in the context of the situation and reflect on whether the results make sense, possibly improving the model if it has not served its purpose.#5 Use appropriate tools strategically.Mathematically proficient students consider the available tools when solving a mathematical problem. These tools might include pencil and paper, concrete models, a ruler, a protractor, or a calculator. Proficient students are sufficiently familiar with tools appropriate for their grade to make sound decisions about when each of these tools might be helpful, recognizing both the insight to be gained and their limitations.#7 Look for and make use of structure.Mathematically proficient students look closely to discern a pattern or structure. Young students, for example, might notice that three and seven more is the same amount as seven and three more, or they may sort a collection of shapes according to how many sides the shapes have. Later, students will see 7 × 8 equals the well remembered 7 × 5 + 7 × 3, in preparation for learning about the distributive property.#8 Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.Mathematically proficient students notice if calculations are repeated, and look both for general methods and for shortcuts. As they work to solve a problem, mathematically proficient students maintain oversight of the process, while attending to the details. They continually evaluate the reasonableness of their intermediate results.Concepts - Students will know:
Competencies -Students will be able to:
- How to add and subtract within 100
- 10 more and 10 less
- Word Problems
- Add and Subtract within 100
- Mentally compute 10 more and 10 less
- Solve word problems using strategies
Elements of Instruction:In previous units in first grade, students have had work with many Common Core State Standards. Previous units have provided the foundation for students to understand the basics of addition. Students were presented with multiple opportunities to use concrete models to represent and solve addition within 20. Students used strategies such as counting on, making ten, and using double facts to solve near doubles. Children began building fluency for addition facts with sums of 10, + 0, + 1, and double facts. The units have also provided the foundation for students to understand the basics of subtraction. Students began with building number models while engaging in multiple opportunities to use concrete materials to represent and solve subtraction facts within 20. Students created and analyzed subtraction number model stories while also continuing to reinforce the importance of using a number line while building a foundation with subtraction.Differentiation:Each lesson has differentiation options for each portion of the lesson. Additional differentiation options are listed with directions and student masters in the Teacher's Guide to Games.Interdisciplinary Connections:
- Unit 6 Progress Check
- Daily RSA
- Mental Math and Math message routines
Additional Resources / Games:Students will play a variety of games that directly support the content of the lesson and the overall goals for the unit. Games for unit six include:
- High Roller
- Disappearing Train Game
- Subtraction Top-It
- Number Grid Game
- Pin the Number On the Number Grid
- 3,2,1 Game
- 3 Card Draw
- Addition Top-It (with 3 addends)
- Number Grid Difference
- How to add and subtract within 100


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EuropaCorp has acquired the domestic distribution rights to "The Circle," an upcoming thriller starring Tom Hanks and Emma Watson, Variety has learned.
A theatrical release date is still being weighed. James Ponsoldt ("The Spectacular Now") directed the film and wrote the screenplay. John Boyega, who recently headlined "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," rounds out a cast that includes comic Patton Oswalt and "Boyhood" star Ellar Coltrane.
The story centers on a young woman (Watson) who joins a social-media company. After getting pressured by the company's founder (Hanks) to step in front of the camera, she attracts a vast group of followers and finds her identity threatened by her brush with the spotlight. Dave Eggers ("A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius") wrote the book that inspired the movie.
Hanks next appears in Clint Eastwood's "Sully," a biopic about Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the pilot who landed a troubled aircraft on the Hudson River, saving the passengers and crew on board. Watson, best known for her work in the "Harry Potter" films, will star in Disney's live-action remake of "Beauty and the Beast."
Gary Goetzman is producing the film with Hanks, along with Anthony Bregman for Likely Story and Ponsoldt. EuropaCorp's CEO Christophe Lambert will executive produce with Steven Shareshian, Evan Hayes, Stefanie Azpiazu, Ron Schmidt and Sally Willcox.
"We are thrilled to welcome such an innovative and talented writer and director as James Ponsoldt into the EuropaCorp family," said Lambert in a statement. "We have been very passionate about this project since the first time we read it and are very pleased that 'The Circle' has found a home at EuropaCorp."
Ponsoldt returned the compliments, saying in a statement, "I'm thrilled to work with EuropaCorp on the release of 'The Circle.' Their passion, ambition and savvy, forward-thinking approach to bringing our film to a wide audience is inspiring."
The film was fully financed by Image Nation Abu Dhabi and is presented by Image Nation in association with Parkes MacDonald Productions.
Domestic rights on the film were represented jointly by UTA Independent Film Group and CAA. IM Global is handling international rights. Federica Sainte-Rose, head of worldwide acquisitions, and Aaron Michiel, EVP of business affairs, negotiated the deal on behalf of EuropaCorp with Evan Hayes and Ben Ross on behalf of Parkes MacDonald and Image Nation.
James Ponsoldt is represented by UTA, managers Brillstein Entertainment Partners, and attorneys Andrew Hurwitz and Alan Sacks at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz.


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Opioids, opiates, and narcotics—those words tend to have a negative connotation because of the way they are used in law enforcement. They are almost synonymous to "illegal drugs" at this point, even though a lot of them are legal, available via prescription, and actually beneficial.
And so it is important to talk about all the different narcotics: so that we understand them and become more aware of the dangers of misusing them. Hopefully, this will help people make better decisions when it comes to substances that are helpful but also potentially harmful.
Today we will be talking about two opioids: oxycodone and Fentanyl. They have very striking similarities, but are they the same? Let's take a closer look and see just how different these two drugs are.
Are Fentanyl and Oxycodone the Same?
The short answer is no: they are quite different. But the two drugs have similarities that make them comparable.
For starters, both drugs are opioids. This means that they are either synthetic or semi-synthetic derivatives of the opium poppy plant. Oxycodone and Fentanyl are made in a laboratory, rather than occurring naturally like opiates.
This also means that they make effective painkillers. These drugs are prescribed for the treatment of pain ranging from moderate to severe.
But you may be more familiar with these drugs because of their reputation as highly addictive substances, which is true for the most part. Both oxycodone and Fentanyl have high abuse potential because of the way they operate.
They attach to the brain and block incoming pain signals, but in the process they also make the user feel relaxed and euphoric. This is what makes them so habit-forming and addictive. People tend to abuse their medications—and that's where the danger lies.
When taken in larger doses, these drugs can cause unwanted side effects. It is possible to develop tolerance and dependence by continuously misusing these drugs. If your doctor prescribes one of these, be sure to take them exactly as prescribed. Do not take them more often than you are supposed to.
Oxycodone and Fentanyl have similar chemical makeup. So structurally speaking, they are indeed the same. Now let's talk about their differences.
What Is Oxycodone?
Oxycodone is a prescription drug that's given to patients who are dealing with moderate to severe pain. There are dozens of different variations of the drug. Oxycodone also tends to build tolerance quickly, even if the person takes the right amount prescribed by their doctor. And so it is important to keep in touch with your doctor and report any side effects encountered while you are taking this drug.
What is Fentanyl?
Fentanyl is a very powerful opioid painkiller. It is said to be up to 100 times stronger and more potent than morphine. It is also a much stronger version of oxycodone.
While oxycodone is fairly potent, Fentanyl is one of the strongest opioids available. Even a tiny amount can lead to an overdose in people who are not opioid resistant. Because of this, Fentanyl is more strictly controlled. It is not intended for managing short-term pain.
Doctors only prescribe this on certain cases because not everyone should be treated with this drug. It is better suited for treating chronic pain and severe pain, including cancer pain, post-surgical pain, etc. Long-term pain treatment is what Fentanyl is used for.
It is more likely that a person will suffer from overdose by taking Fentanyl rather than oxycodone, although it is also possible with the latter. Abusing any narcotic will almost always lead to disastrous results, because of how addictive most of them could be.
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We haven't even listed down all the side effects and adverse health effects potentially caused by narcotic abuse. But opioids are considered depressants, and these drugs can slow down a person's system to the point where they can barely breathe.
Before this happens, you need to look for an addiction treatment center for a loved one who is addicted to opioids. Medical detox and behavioral therapy can go a long way in terms of treating this condition. Drug rehab is the first step towards addiction recovery. Get started today!


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Wanamaker's sentencing rescheduled
A former top aide to Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown will have to wait another month to learn his fate.
Timothy Wanamaker, the former executive director of the Office of Strategic Planning, pleaded guilty last year to misusing $27,000 in federal Housing and Urban Development funds for personal use.
He was scheduled to be sentenced today. But before proceeding, U.S. District Court Judge Richard Arcara ordered the prosecutor to provide more information about Wanamaker's cooperation with investigators.
Wanamaker's attorney Jim Herrington says his client was helpful with information on how HUD money is funneled in City Hall and is remorseful about what he did.
"I think with what Tim has provided to them they have changed some of their procedures and things are better regulated," said Herrington.
"He feels horrible about what he did because he violated his duty of public trust not only to HUD, but also to the people in Buffalo."
Wanamaker's sentencing has been rescheduled for December 18. Herrington says if the judge agrees that Wanamaker was cooperative, he could face less than a year in jail.


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For many filmgoers, the phrase "from the makers of Baraka" is enough to make a movie a must-see. Released in 1992 to international acclaim, Baraka compiled a year's worth of footage filmed all over the globe—Eastern religious rituals, time-lapse nature footage, German concentration camps—into a 90-minute "guided meditation on humanity." The resulting film dazzled viewers into a trancelike state that didn't preclude engagement of the brain. The filmmakers artfully assembled their beautiful and terrible images with a deeply poetic flow.
Twenty years later, Baraka gets its sequel: Samsara, another nonnarrative cinema meditation, filmed over five years in 25 countries and exploring "the ever-turning wheel of life." Packed from start to finish with astounding images and sequences, Samsara is every bit the equal of Baraka, and perhaps even more impressive thanks to its state-of-the-art 4K digital projection at Cinerama (one of only a handful of US cinemas capable of such projection). More than anything, Samsara at Cinerama reminded me of the Disney California Adventure attraction Soarin' Over California, if the imagery of that motion-simulating ride had been assembled by the most meticulous and ambitious filmmakers in the world.
Divided into a series of thematically linked segments, Samsara starts by finding beauty exactly where it ought to be: in a lavishly costumed, intricately choreographed dance, with the dancers' extravagantly made-up faces shot in tight close-up. But soon the wheel of life spins away, and we're thrown into worlds of beauty that are incidental or even cruel. One running theme is the eternal loop of creation and destruction. When we first see a room filled with sand, it's shot so beautifully, it looks like an installation art project. The second, longer shot tells the truth: The room is part of a house gutted by flood. The final, longest shot pulls back far enough to glimpse the eternal, revealing the eye-pleasing patterns emerging indifferently among the cascading mountains of sand.
In one of its most surprising segments, Samsara presents viewers with a familiar sight: a Filipino prison yard full of orange-jumpsuited inmates, all performing choreography in lockstep. On YouTube, the dancing Filipino prisoners came off as a unified mob of faceless men. In Samsara, we get in close, and this unified mob turns into a wildly idiosyncratic group of humans—some of whom are deeply, even prissily, passionate about the dance, while others suffer through it as another punishment on par with cleaning toilets. It's an instantly humanizing moment, one of many in a film packed with them. Don't miss it.


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Good architectural layering, and Bzr 1.1Wednesday, January 9th, 2008
I completely failed to blog the release of Bzr 1.0 last year, but it was an excellent milestone and by all accounts, very well received. Congratulations to the Bazaar community on their momentum! I believe that the freeze for 1.1 is in place now so it's great to see that they are going to continue to deliver regular releases.
I've observed a surge in the number of contributors to Bazaar recently, which has resulted in a lot of small but useful branches with bugfixes for various corner cases, operating systems and integrations with other tools. One of the most interesting projects that's getting more attention is BzrEclipse, integrating Bzr into the Eclipse IDE in a natural fashion.
I think open source projects go through an initial phase where they work best with a tight group of core contributors who get the basics laid out to the point where the tool or application is usable by a wider audience. Then, they need to make the transition from being "closely held" to being open to drive-by contributions from folks who just want to fix a small bug or add a small feature. That's quite a difficult transition, because the social skills required to run the project are quite different in those two modes. It's not only about having good social skills, but also about having good processes that support the flow of new, small contributions from new, unproven contributors into the code-base.
It seems that one of the key "best practices" that has emerged is the idea of plug-in architectures, that allow new developers to contribute an extension, plug-in or add-on to the codebase without having to learn too much about the guts of the project, or participate in too many heavyweight processes. I would generalize that and say that good design, with clearly though-through and pragmatic layers, allow new contributors to make useful contributions to the code-base quickly because they present useful abstractions early on.
Firefox really benefited from their decision to support cross-platform add-ons. I'm delighted to hear that OpenOffice is headed in the same direction.
Bazaar is very nicely architected. Not only is there a well-defined plug-in system, but there's also a very useful and pragmatic layered architecture which keeps the various bits of complexity contained for those who really need to know. I've observed how different teams of contributors, or individuals, have introduced whole new on-disk formats with new performance characteristics, completely orthogonally to the rest of the code. So if you are interested in the performance of status and diff, you can delve into working tree state code without having to worry about long-term revision storage or branch history mappings.
Layering can also cause problems, when the layers are designed too early and don't reflect the pragmatic reality of the code. For example, witness the "exchange of views" between the ZFS folks and the Linux filesystem community, who have very different opinions on the importance and benefits of layering.
Anyhow, kudos to the Bazaar guys for the imminent 1.1, and for adopting an architecture that makes it easier for contributors to get going.


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OAKLAND — Attorneys for the family of a foster child who died after ingesting methamphetamine sued Alameda County on Monday, alleging that social workers should have removed the girl from the home two weeks earlier — after she swallowed the narcotic for the first time.
Attorney Darren Kessler, who is representing the girl's brother identified as Jeremyah P. and his guardian, said county workers missed obvious signs that 3-year-old Mariah was in danger.
"There's a problem here in our system," Kessler said. "These were rules that were violated and I think possibly safety measures that were flawed."
The suit alleges that defendants Alameda County and Triad Family Services placed the siblings in the care of Maria Moore in Stockton on Sept. 30, 2015. Four days later, on Oct. 3, Moore took Mariah to the hospital after the toddler was "acting strange" and "talking to herself."
"That afternoon in a park, in Jeremyah's presence, Mariah's 'strange' behavior was to see monkeys and bunnies running around when none were there, to shake and sweat, and her heart was racing," the lawsuit said. "She was acting hyper, much different from her natural and previous shy demeanor."
The girl was diagnosed with "altered level of consciousness" and "amphetamine abuse" after staff at St. Joseph's Medical Center took a urine sample, according to the lawsuit. Kessler said police, hospital workers and the San Joaquin Human Services Agency notified Alameda County social workers and Triad, but the girl remained in the home.
Less than two weeks later, on Oct. 16, Mariah died in the arms of her then-5-year-old brother after ingesting methamphetamine for a second time, according to Kessler. Kessler said her death and any investigation into the matter received little to no attention because juvenile and foster systems cases remain confidential.
"They don't have a voice, they don't have people who will speak out on their behalf," Kessler said. "What happens is it's a system without accountability. The people who are in control of the kids in cases such as this are the ones responsible."
The lawsuit filed by Jeremyah through his guardian, Shannon Villanueva, lists the county, county employees Diane Davis Maas and Sue May, Triad and Moore as defendants. Messages to Triad and Alameda County Counsel were not returned.
Reach by phone Tuesday, Moore called the death an accident.
"I didn't have anything to do with it," Moore said. "I was cleared. I was not charged with anything." She declined to say anything more until she speaks to her attorney.
"A lot of people dropped critical balls," Kessler's co-counsel, Liza de Vries, said. "I don't know how anyone can hear that a 2-year-old ingested methamphetamine and not respond to that."
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101 High Street, Chalgrove, Oxford OX44 7SS
Situated in the High Street, directly opposite the row of four shops.
This Church hall is a facility for the whole community to use and is available for hire. It is managed by a Committee on behalf of St. Mary's Church PCC, who are the managing trustees. Whilst it is a hundred years old, having celebrated its centenary in 2006, it was fully modernised and refurbished to a high standard for the Millennium.
With easy access for the disabled, it offers the following facilities:
Main Hall
The main hall will seat up to 50 people, and is equipped for seminars, family parties, sales and music practice, with an electronic piano in situ. There is a door to a landscaped garden at the rear. A hatch opens to a small kitchen.A door gives access to the adjacent store room. The Fire Exit goes out to the side of the building.
The Main Hall can be hired at £22.00 per hour, for regular non-commercial use at £11.50 per hour and for Brownies at £15.50 per session.
Computer Room
This has a suite of computers using various operating systems. Members and visitors can use the facilities as an Internet Café. Knowledgeable members are available to help novices learn to use computers or to offer practical advice to resolve irritating computer problems.
We meet every Thursday 10am to 12noon. You are guaranteed a warm welcome.
The Computer Room may be hired at £7.00 per hour.
Reception Area
The reception area will seat up to 15 people, and is ideal for committee meetings, and other small scale events, eg book sales. Coffee tables and chairs are available, and access to the kitchen and toilets is via a corridor. The reception area may be hired for fund-raising/commercial events at £26.00 per session, for non-profit making events at £17.00 per session and for Age Concern drop-in at £8.00 per session.
Parish Office
The Parish Office is let to St Mary's Parochial Church Council.
The kitchen is small and has a refrigerator but no oven. There is an urn and kettles for use in making tea and coffee. Cups and saucers are provided. The kitchen can be used for serving pre-prepared food. A hatch way gives access to the main hall.
Toilet Facilities
There are toilets for men and women and a toilet for the disabled. The women's toilet also contains baby changing facilities.
The Hall is used regularly by the following organisations:
Chalgrove Local History Group, the Parochial Church Council, Tots Music, a Dance Class, Playdays, Little Masters, Quitting, Age Concern, Flower Club, WI, Brownies and a Scrabble club.
Church lunches and teas also take place from time to time.
The Hall is used by groups for fundraising sessions, birthday and funeral lunches/tea and is also a good venue for children's parties.
To make a booking and for availability please call Gill Spicer on 01865 890 144
The foundation stone in the entrance hall. It reads:
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memoQ Server Moving the Translation Memories folder to another folder or drive
The memoQ server does not share the translation memories folder with the memoQ client on the server.
Instead, the default location of published translation memories is C:\ProgramData\MemoQ Server\Translation Memories. You cannot change this location from within memoQ.
memoQ server uses the TMPath value in the file called 'Configuration.xml', also under C:\ProgramData\MemoQ Server.
To move the translation memories folder of memoQ server to another location, follow the steps below:
- Stop the memoQ server service.
- Copy the C:\ProgramData\memoQ Server\Translation Memories folder to the new location.
- Open the C:\ProgramData\memoQ Server\Configuration.xml file for editing in a text editor such as Notepad.
- Find the value called '<TMPath>' in the upper one-third of the file:
- Change the path name here to the folder path where you copied the translation memories (the figure below shows an example):
Note: If you were using Windows Explorer (a folder window) to copy and paste the folder, you can copy and paste the folder path from the address bar of the Windows folder window.
- Start the memoQ server service again.


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The Terrain Settings menu allows you to adjust the
terrain material as well as the definition of the terrain on uneven
To edit terrain settings:
Click Settings and Terrain Settings.
Modify the terrain settings as needed and then click the OK button.
Material setting determines the type of material used for the terrain in
the Perspective view. To change the terrain material, click the image that
displays the current material.
Material OptionsThe
Material Options setting is used to change the color and brightness of
the terrain material, or to set the terrain as a solid color. To access the
material options, click the small button that appears to the right of the
material image.
Material sizeThe
Material size setting determines how large the terrain material appears.
To adjust the Material size of the material, move the Material size slider or
enter a value in the text field.
Material angleThe
Material angle setting determines the rotation angle of the terrain
material. To adjust the angle of the terrain material, move the Material angle
slider or enter a value in the text field.
Use overhead
lightingThe Use overhead lighting setting determines whether the
terrain is lit from above at all angles, or from the viewpoint. This setting is
only used when designing -- it has has no effect on the terrain lighting during
a realtime walkthrough.
Render detail
textureThe Render detail texture setting is used to enable or
disable a "level of detail" texture that dynamically replaces the default
terrain texture at certain view distances. If you wish for the terrain texture
to remain static at all viewing distances, then uncheck this option.
Soften region edge
transitionsThe Soften region edge transitions setting is used to
enable or disable a much more gradual blending method for all regions and paths
in the landscape design. When this option is enabled, the separation between any
two regions will be less apparent.
Terrain resolutionThe
Terrain resolution setting determines the level of detail for terrain
modifying objects, such as slopes. To change the topology detail, move the
Terrain resolution slider or enter a value in the text field. For landscape
designs with flat or slightly sloping terrain, use a Low terrain
resolution. For landscapes with moderate topology changes, use a Medium
terrain resolution. For designs with extensive topology changes, use a
High terrain resolution. The terrain resolution can be changed at any
Page SetupClick
Page Setup to access a dialog for changing the lot size, print scale, and
other settings. The Page Setup dialog can also be accessed by clicking
File and Page Setup. For more information, see Page Setup.
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New CEO at Bay Medical
PANAMA CITY — Bay Medical Center Sacred Heart Health System announced a new chief executive, filling the position that's been vacant since early this year, according to a news release.
Barry Keel, who has worked in both not-for-profit and for-profit settings previously in his career, will take over as CEO on May 17. Keel had been the Alabama Market CEO for Health Management Associates prior to joining BMCSHHS. In his previous position, Keel oversaw two hospitals with a total of more than 400 beds.
"Barry has a proven track record of improving patient, physician and employee satisfaction. That style of leadership has allowed him to improve the quality of care and increase revenue at a number of hospitals," said Scott Clemons, chairman of the hospital's board. "We think he is the right leader at the right time to bring Bay Medical into a new era of health care and to reach its greatest potential."
Keel has 17 years of experience as a hospital CEO, and has also served as a chief financial officer and a clinical director. He holds degrees in health administration from Mercer University and Auburn University, and has been married to his wife Angie for 25 years. They have three children.
"Bay Medical has so many great things in place to build upon and I love the Panama City community," he said in the news release. "My family has vacationed in the area for years and it is a place where I would love to finish out my career."
He plans to "take good care of employees" so they will take good care of patients, he said.
"That translates into outstanding quality as well as high patient and physician satisfaction."
Steve Johnson had been the hospital's CEO from 2001 through its sale to Sacred Heart Health Systems. In January he announced he was leaving the hospital to spend more time with his family.


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How to Take Advantage of the USPS Workshop
- Customers can make note of USPS shipping deadlines
- USPS Workshop provides FREE Priority Mail boxes
- Customers can purchase special holiday stamps
It's the time of year where mail becomes an even more important service. In fact, USPS has created a special online hub just for the occasion. The USPS workshop is now in full swing and is set to provide some very sweet perks. For instance, customers can now use the workshop to get FREE Priority Mail boxes. In addition to the Priority Mail boxes, the workshop also provides free prepaid Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes. Customers who need a free box or two can begin by clicking the Buy Supplies tab.
Examples of Free Boxes Available at the USPS Workshop
- Priority Mail Regional Rate Box – A large box available in packs of 10 or 25
- DVD Box – A Priority Mail box specially made for the shipping of DVDs
- Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box – A small box measured at 5-3/8 X 8-5/8
- Dual Use Priority Mail – Available for Regular Priority Mail or Express
- Shoe Box – A Priority Mail box designed with footwear in mind
As a way to illustrate just how convenient the USPS workshop is, one must consider the shipping deadline tool. Customers who wish to be reminded of these important cut-off dates can click the Add to Your Calendar button. Rather than using the tool, customers can also opt to simply write down the deadlines (they are posted directly below the tool).
Besides the free boxes and the deadline tool, the USPS Workshop also offers special holiday stamps. Customers who wish to get their hands on some of these beauties can begin by clicking the Buy Holiday Stamps button. Once the button is clicked a new page will appear that shows a complete list of available stamps.
Customers with questions can try combing the FAQs linked at the bottom of the workshop. Conversely, the USPS also provides toll-free technical support.
USPS Technical Support
- 800-344-7779
- USPS support is available from 8 AM and 8:30 PM ET Monday through Friday
- Customers can also call for support on Saturdays between 8 AM and 6 PM ET
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Pete Tong performing in December
DJ Pete Tong will be performing in Dubai on New Year's Eve as part of the Sandance end-of-year celebrations.
This announcement is yet another example of the lively and diverse music scene available in the emirate, with well-known, international names performing throughout the year.
Mr Tong will be joining fellow DJ Paul Oakenfold at the Sandance event, alongside Swedish act/performer/DJ Axwell and UK singer Emeli Sande.
As a city, Dubai has always proven capable of catering to various musical styles and genres, hosting the likes of Dubai Jazz Festival and Music Week on an annual basis. Similarly, next year will see it host the Dubai International Music Awards to further cement its stature and position in the artistic world.
It is not just music either, as all manner of artistic pursuits are encouraged. Between March 15th and 25th next year, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (DCAA) will be hosting its annual Sikka Art Fair, which focuses on local emirati talent.
Manager of visual arts at DCAA Khalil Abdulwahid said: 'Since its inception, Sikka has become the definitive platform for emerging artists, whether they are looking to excel in painting, sculpting or in music. With the previous edition of Sikka expanding its scope to become a truly community-focused event, we have been able to reach out to all spectrums of audiences and instill a genuine appreciation for the city's burgeoning arts scene.'
This celebration of all things creative includes the wider artist in residency program, which houses various individuals for a from January 7th to March 31st.
It also highlights Dubai's ability to celebrate special events on a mass scale. The New Year's festivities will come less than a month after National Day (December 2nd), which is commonly marked with fireworks and various other displays.
Tickets to Sandance will cost AED 450 (£75) in advance, AED 530 on the door and AED 600 for a VIP pass.


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Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the " Electromagnetic NDT Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2016-2026" report to their offering.
Valley Cottage, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/14/2017 -- Nondestructive testing (NDT) is the process of inspecting materials, components and assemblies in order to find discontinuities or differences in their characteristics without damaging the particular system. NDT testing through electric currents or magnetic fields or both to observe the electromagnetic response is termed as Electromagnetic NDT. The basic principle of working for Electromagnetic NDT is induction of an electric current or magnetic field into a conductive part, after which the response of the material with respect to the induced current is evaluated. These techniques are widely used to detect and measure faults, thickness, electrical conductivity, bond or weld integrity and also to perceive the presence of rebar or metals.
Stringent government regulations regarding safety and environmental issues are currently driving the market for Electromagnetic NDT. Increasing demand for NDT from the verticals such as industrial, oil & gas, automotive and aerospace, mainly for investigating the integrity of equipment and assets, are further strengthening the market growth. However, factors such as high cost of equipment and technical anomalies are holding back the market growth.
Market Overview:
NDT differs from the other destructive testing techniques. It is used on most of the materials, components and assemblies which are used during operations, as against destructive testing, which has its application limited to few systems. Destructive tests are generally utilized for examining the physical characteristics of materials such as ductility, tensile strength, yield, impact resistance, fracture toughness and fatigue strength. On the other hand, NDT are used for discontinuities and differences in material properties, which cannot be effectively traced using destructive testing.
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Market Dynamics:
Improved sensitivity to small cracks, efficient detection of surface and near surface defects, requirement of minimum part preparation are few of the significant factors driving the growth of Electromagnetic NDT market. Additionally, Electromagnetic NDT enables inspection of complex shapes and sizes of conductive materials, further propelling the adoption of these techniques in the various industry verticals.
However, the Electromagnetic NDT market growth is restrained by the high cost of equipment (which are used at several stages of testing) and lack of skilled technicians. Additionally, technical limitations encountered during Electromagnetic NDT have compelled the industry to look out for the alternatives, in turn restraining the market growth. Some of these limitations include accurate inspection of conductive materials only, significant interference of surface finish, limited depth of penetration, and mandatory requirement of roughness reference standards for setup.
Growing demand of ensuring product reliability, maintain a uniform quality level and lower production costs, during manufacturing and fabrication stages, across various industries is expected to drive the growth of the Electromagnetic NDT market during the forecast period. Additionally, technological advances in the field of electromagnetism and related NDT techniques have increased its deployment in in complex industry operations. For instance, Electromagnetic NDT are being readily used in the inspection of reactor vessels of nuclear power plants, which earlier utilized ultrasonic techniques.
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Market Segmentation:
Electromagnetic NDT market is mainly classified on the basis of type and geography.
On the basis of type, Electromagnetic NDT is segmented as:
Eddy Current Testing
Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM)
Remote Field Testing (RFT)
Others (Barkhausen Noise Analysis (BNA) method, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI))
Among these techniques, eddy-current testing is the most commonly used and is employed for near-surface cracks and corrosion detection, in metallic objects such as tubes and aircraft fuselage.
On the basis of geographies, global market of Electromagnetic NDT is segmented as:
North America
Latin America
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Asia Pacific Excluding Japan
Middle East & Africa
Key Market Players:
Key players in the industry include General Electric, Olympus Corporation, NDT Technologies, Institut Dr. Foerster GmbH & Co. KG, Zetec Inc., Magnetic Analysis Corporation and Eddyfi.


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Chalk this up to another crazy/wacky sports story.
From the NY Post:
The kilogram containing the Bombers insignia was discovered inside the Queens home of Luis Figueroa, who is charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal sale of a controlled substance and conspiracy. Most of the suspects were arraigned Wednesday before Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Danny Chun.You can read the rest of the story and see pictures here.


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Physics Professor Wins NSF Grant
Associate Professor of Physics Rodney Yoder has won a $145,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to support his work on pyroelectric crystals.
David Zurawik Wins National Press Club Award
David Zurawik, communications and media studies assistant professor, has won the 2017 National Press Club's Arthur Rowse Award for Press Criticism.
Kratz Center for Creative Writing Summer Writing Fellows Announced
Goucher Students Recognized at 24th Annual Leadership Awards
More than two dozen Goucher students were recognized at the 24th Annual Student Leadership Awards on Wednesday, April 25.
Jesse J. Holland M.F.A. '12 Wins Book Award
The Invisibles: The Untold Story of African American Slaves in the White House wins an "IPPY."
Kathy Flann Named Finalist of Baker Artist Awards
Kathy Flann, creative writing professor, has been named a finalist for the 2017 Baker Artist Awards in the writing category.
Professor Kathy Flann Wins Best Book Award
Professor Kathy Flann has won the 2016 Best Book Award in the short story category for her collection Get a Grip.
Goucher Professors to Discuss "Decolonizing Curriculums"
On Friday November 11, Drs. Mel Lewis, Emma Amador, Irline Francois, and Michelle Tokarczyk will present a roundtable discussion, "Decolonizing Curriculums: The Marriage of Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies and Hispanic Languages, Literatures, & Cultures" at the National Women's Studies Association annual conference in Montréal, Québec.
Professor Rick Southerland elected president of the National Dance Education Organization
Southerland will take over the reins of the non-profit, which advances and promotes high quality education in the art form of dance, at the October 2016 NDEO Annual Conference in Washington, DC.
Goucher College Finance Professor Victor Ricciardi Discusses Behavioral Finance on Podcast


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Many seasoned barflies don't have a regular bar as much as they do a regular bartender. So with that, let us introduce some of our favorite drink slingers in the DFW cocktail scene. Tell them we sent you.
Kyle Hilla: Bourbon & Banter at The Statler
In charge of the entire cocktail program inside Dallas' famous Statler Hotel, Hilla oversees the bar programs for the four food and drink destinations within the hotel. From breakfast sips at Overeasy (like a green bloody Mary, a refreshing twist on a classic) to intensely flavored, experiential cocktails at Bourbon & Banter, his imagination can do it all—and the inventive drinks look as good as they taste. The Statler's basement speakeasy requires a password, and its rooftop bar, Waterproof, offers sweeping views of downtown. 1914 Commerce St., 214.459.3930
George Kaiho: Jettison
He may be soft-spoken, but Kaiho's drinks speak for themselves. The man behind the bar at Dallas' first mezcal- and sherry-heavy bar offers customers the chance to try new spirits with a side of education and without an ounce of pretension. The bar itself, located in Sylvan Thirty, is intimate and sleek and looks like you've stepped into the pages of a West Elm catalog. Jettison's cocktail menu changes regularly with the seasons, so you'll never grow tired of the options. 1878 Sylvan Ave., 214.238.2643
Gabe Sanchez: Black Swan Saloon
This well-established bartender serves up a dry sense of humor and wet drinks. His industry hangout in Deep Ellum, Black Swan, is loved not only for its consistently perfect cocktails (if you're looking for that in a dive bar), but for the bar owner himself; you'll see him behind the bar almost every night.
There's no sign on Black Swan's door and there's no menu. The bartenders like to get to know their guests, so join them for a quick chat, and they'll be sure you sip something you'll love. 2708 Elm St., 214.749.4848
Fernanda "Cubby" Rossano: High & Tight Barbershop
While she may be short in stature, Rossano has made a formidable impact on the Dallas bar scene. Her constant efforts to learn and experiment with new styles, techniques and ingredients to bring the consumer a better cocktail are apparent in her work. The barber-shop-themed speakeasy is accessed through an actual barber shop—imagine the surprise! Expect live music and a lively crowd on the weekends, but make sure to visit on weeknights to get to know the personable bar staff. 2701 Main St., Ste. 180/190, 214.741.1744
Codie "Big Smoove" Binion: Tiny Victories; Shoals Sound & Service
Rounding out the team at the newest Oak Cliff hangout, Tiny Victories, Binion is quick to poke fun, serve up a classic or an original creation and make you feel right at home. The Pittsburgh transplant brings something a little different to our Southern bars, and we kind of like it. One of the city's newest bars, Tiny Victories gives locals and visitors alike the chance to relax with a drink in hand. Visit during happy hour for a laid-back vibe, or stop in on a weekend after exploring the Bishop Arts District. 604 N. Tyler St., 972.685.7055
If you're in Deep Ellum, you may also find Binion at Shoals Sound & Service, a retro-inspired cocktail lounge. 2614 Elm St., Ste. 110, 469.677.0167
Ravinder "Ravi" Singh: Uchiba
Ravinder "Ravi" Singh defined the Tiki trend when he pioneered one of the first Tiki bar programs at a mainstream Dallas bar. With quite a few awards on his shelf, the bartender doesn't let them distract him from delivering an exquisite experience each time you're at his bar. The sister concept of Uchi, a high-end (and highly delicious) sushi spot, Uchibā allows guests to sip on cocktails that bring an Asian flair to well-known and approachable drink options. 2817 Maple Ave., 214.855.5454
Ben Rogers: Proper; The Usual (Fort Worth)
One of Fort Worth's heavy hitters, Rogers answers the call wherever he's needed. Catch him at one of Cowtown's popular haunts on the special nights he's behind the stick. Give him an idea of what you like, and he'll lead you to a cocktail that you never even knew existed. Located in the Magnolia neighborhood, Proper is one of the most creative cocktail bars in Fort Worth and has a decidedly laid-back feel. Venture in and chat with the bar staff—they'll make you something new or your tried-and-true favorite. Proper: 409 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817.984.1133; The Usual: 1408 W. Magnolia, 817.810.0114
Jesse Powell: Parliament
Everyone should know this bolo-wearing bartender. His creativity continues to surprise even the regulars who haunt his bar daily. Beyond incredible cocktails, he's one of the more personable bartenders you'll encounter in Uptown. And you can tell he has a background in fashion—just take a look at his custom hats.
Parliament is a hot spot for young professionals and Uptown residents. Its cocktail menu is one of Dallas' most extensive, and the bartenders will serve you a $4 Ramos Gin Fizz during happy hour or any time it rains. 2418 Allen St., 469.804.4321


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Golfer J.B. Holmes won the Genesis Open this weekend, which was great for J.B. Holmes and unbearable for everyone else who had to watch it.
It took Holmes and his final-round group of Adam Scott and Justin Thomas 5.5 hours to play 18 holes with that blame being placed firmly on Holmes.
Now, pace of play has been a regular issue in golf, but few play slower than Holmes. CBS analyst Peter Kostis finally called Holmes out during Sunday's final round as the golfer waited to start his comically slow routine until after both Thomas and Scott completed their shots. By choosing to delay the routine, Holmes added over a minute of wait time for viewers. And this was just the fourth hole.
After missing that birdie putt, Holmes really started plumb-bobbing for the ensuing one-foot putt. It was a ridiculous at that point.
Holmes defended his slow pace by pointing out the strong winds and the money on the line, but that ignores the fact that every other player had to deal with those same conditions and stakes while still managing to play at a faster pace. He's been using that excuse for years.
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"You play in 25-mile-an-hour gusty winds and see how fast you play when you're playing for the kind of money and the points and everything that we're playing for."
Slow play isn't exclusive to Holmes. It's a problem that needs to be addressed. But Holmes deserved all the scrutiny he got on Sunday, and there was plenty.


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There are 100s of attractions in the US ranging from beaches to national parks, to big beautiful cities. While choosing a vacation spot, it becomes difficult to settle on just one. Vacation and travel is one of the best way to relieve stress and find yourself in the best phase of your. Based on factors like the variety of attractions, accommodations and dining options, we have come up with the best places to visit in the USA.
10. Orlando:
Home of the Magic Kingdom, Orlando Florida is a great vacation spot. Visit SeaWorld or Universal Studios or one of the many Disney theme parks. Sunny Orlando has lots of fun and exciting adventures for the whole family! Hotels prices range from under $100 for two and three-star hotel to close to $300 plus for a five-star hotel such as the Ritz Carlton, Orlando.
9. Kansas City:
Wide open and inviting Kansas City is famed for more than its 200 fountains (on par with Rome). Over 100 barbecue joints feed the city's grateful denizens (and tourists), and the jazz and blues scenes serve as an anchor for a vibrant African American community. Kansas City's intriguing and walkable neighborhoods warrant exploration, from the 1920s shopping district of Country Club Plaza to the Crossroads Arts District, which lives up to its name, and Westport's alluring locally owned restaurants and bars.
8. Denver:
Denver is Colorado's capital and largest city. Located just east of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is a popular winter sport destination that celebrates its mining and cowboy history along with its modern arts and culture scene.
7. Washington D.C.:
Our nation's capital offers more than a tour of the white house. The Smitsonian museums, the national zoo, war memorials attractions, all of them are free and the best option for family to spend time.
6. San Francisco:
Symbolized by the red rafters of the Golden Gate Bridge, this legendary city on the San Francisco Bay is known for its neighborhoods, such as Chinatown and the hippie-turned-haute enclave of Haight-Ashbury. While San Francisco is an ideal city for nature lovers as well as the jet set, it is also a great jumping-off point for trips to the vineyard estates in Napa Valley or to the colossal tech campuses of Silicon Valley.
5. Las Vegas:
Whether you're a high roller or a low-key lounger, Las Vegas has something to suit your vacation taste. Sample fare from top chefs and cornucopian buffets, try your luck at one of the world's premier casinos, or take in a spectacular show. Just wandering the Strip is enough to get your heart pumping. Once you've had enough of the razzle-dazzle, wave hello to the toothy sea life at the Mandalay Bay Shark Reef, hike Red Rock Canyon, or visit the Neon Museum, where old signs take on new life.
4. Chicago:
Nicknamed the "Windy City" and best known for its towering skyscrapers, sports teams and unique style of hot dogs and pizzas, Chicago is the third-largest city in the USA. Located on Lake Michigan in the heart of the Midwest region in northeastern Illinois, Chicago is also home to many notable landmarks that include one of the world's busiest airports, O'Hare International, as well as one of the tallest buildings in the Western Hemisphere, the Willis Tower.
3. New York City:
You know New York City from film, TV and song. But visit this Travelers' Choice Destination in person—for a weekend or a month—and you'll find a restless, energetic city with culture, sports, history, restaurants and shopping in abundance. Once you've visited well-loved landmarks such as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can step off the beaten path in thousands of directions: the medieval Cloisters museum in upper Manhattan, Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, a tour of pizzerias in Brooklyn… just to name a few.
2. Yosemite:
In Yosemite, you can check out famous landmarks like Half Dome or get some exercise hiking the John Muir Trail. Come in spring, summer or fall to avoid winter's wet weather conditions. And if you're not one for camping, you can make this park a day trip from San Francisco, Sacramento or Lake Tahoe.
1. Maui:
With idyllic beaches and verdant mountains, Maui is escapism at its finest. Here, you can spend your days admiring the scenery as you cruise along the Road to Hana or lounge across the sands of Kaihalulu. Sampling the island's seafood is also a must.


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Public Letters Needed to Help Bats!
August 17, 2020
Dear Bat World Sanctuary Supporters, Your first round of letters helped, but the bats still need you! On July 10th, we sent an email to you with details regarding the states that are restricting bat rehabilitation and release on the speculation that humans may be capable of transmitting Covid-19 to our native bats. We included a ...
52 Bats Rescues from Neglect & Cruelty
January 21, 2020
In late December of 2019, an issue was brought to the attention of Bat World Sanctuary (BWS) in Texas by Second Chances Wildlife Center (SCWC) in Kentucky. The issue involved SCWC rescuing eight Egyptian fruit bats in Texas. BWS offered guidance and help as the bats were located in Texas. On January 7th, 2020 we received ...
Worldwide Pest Control Entombs Bats to Slowly Die
September 15, 2017
We received a call from a concerned citizen about bats being sealed into their roosts with spray foam at the Sanctuary Lofts Apartments located in San Marcos, Texas. The bats were roosting in a seven story parking garage and they were being entombed alive by Worldwide Pest Control, Inc.
Tell Zoos to Stop Leaking Bats into Research and the Cruel Exotic Pet Trade
October 2, 2015
Many zoos provide enrichment and quality of life for the bats in their care and and take the time to neuter male fruit bats to prevent excess reproduction. However, most do not, and bats suffer the horrible consequences. Because of a lack of population control with bats housed in zoos across the US, the bats ...
Exposing Unscrupulous Exotic Pet Trade Dealers
October 2, 2015
Exposing Unscrupulous Exotic Pet Trade Dealers
Speaking Out Against Inhumane Handling Techniques
January 22, 2014
As the infamous panda bat picture has been making the rounds again recently, we've felt compelled to speak out about the inhumane way that bats are often held for research photographs. We are speaking out because most people by and large aren't familiar with bats in general, much less their facial expressions. Given that these ...
August 7, 2013
By Mitch Gilley, Associate Writer. In a clip from Man vs Wild (formerly on The Discovery Channel) Bear Grylls used smoke to flush bats from a cave and then struck the fleeing, terrified animals with a makeshift club and stomped on them with what seemed to be glee, jokingly referring to it as "bat tennis." Yes, ...
The Sensless Killing of Queensland's Bats
July 21, 2013
By Mitch Gilley, Associate Writer. You may be aware of the current controversy in Queensland swirling around their local flying fox population. That controversy is two-fold: insiders in the fruit industry are lobbying for legal permission to shoot and kill these endangered animals. In addition, the usual histrionic misinformation about bats being a serious health risk ...
October 26, 2012
UPDATE: A USDA FOIA request of Lisa's Creatures shows inadequate veterinary care, housing, excess handling resulting in the death and numerous other citations/violations. Click here for the full report It is extremely unfortunate that fruit bats occasionally enter the exotic pet trade through zoo closures and unscrupulous animal dealers. Some of these dealers operate under the guise ...
Bats and Wind Energy – Your Voice Needed
October 18, 2012
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is accepting information and ideas from the public on a proposal to develop a Habitat Conservation Plan for wind energy facilities in the Midwest. Bats that will be affected include endangered species, such as the Indiana bat. An automated letter is included below. If you'd rather not use the letter provided ...
October 4, 2012
The Queensland, Australia government-sanctioned killing of two threatened species – Spectacled and Grey-headed flying-foxes, has enraged bat conservationists across the globe. The government banned the shooting of flying-foxes in 2008 after the Australian Animal Welfare Advisory Committee found it was inhumane. However, fruit growers are now being permitted to shoot flying-foxes, despite its acknowledged cruelty. ...
February 16, 2012
PLEASE BOYCOTT "THE EXPENDABLES 2! The movie "The Expendables 2" caused massive damage to a cave that has a status of a natural monument. Bulgaria's environmental protection agency had already fined the Hollywood production company for unlawfully removing shrubs and small trees, when something far worse occurred. The producers had promised to refrain from explosions, car ...


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ANGEL NUMBERS - A Guide to Repeating Number Sequences and their Messages and Meanings. You are most welcome to share these Angel Number messages with others, although I do request that you include this website address, credit your source/page links and author. All postings by Joanne Walmsley - Sacred Scribes may be used for personal, not-for-profit purposes only. firstname.lastname@example.com Joanne Walmsley Sacred Scribes Australia
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Number 2498 is a combination of the vibrations and energies of number 2 and number 4, and the attributes and influences of number 9 and number 8. Number 2 brings adaptability, diplomacy and co-operation, duality, service and devotion, balance and harmony, selflessness, relationships and partnerships, faith and trust and your Divine life purpose and soul mission. Number 4 resonates with diligence and determination to achieve goals, endurance, practicality and application, hard work and responsibility, traditional values, honesty, integrity and inner-wisdom. Number 4 also relates to our drive, passion and purpose and is the number of the Archangels. Number 8 brings its vibrations of manifesting wealth and positive abundance, self-confidence and personal authority, discernment, achievement, giving and receiving, inner-wisdom and serving humanity. Number 8 is also the number of karma – the Universal Spiritual Law of Cause and Effect. Number 9 resonates with lightworking and humanitarianism, service to others, leadership and leading others by positive example, spiritual awakening and the Universal Spiritual Laws. Number 9 also relates to endings and conclusions.
Angel Number 2498 tells you to be aware of your judgements. Do not judge yourself or others too harshly as this leaves no room for insights, growth and joy. Learn not to judge, blame and criticize yourself and/or others. Be open, discerning and non-judgemental and you will expand the ability to decide and choose what is right for you and your life, and what is not. Without negativity, intuition prevails. Recognize and acknowledge your own personal power and use it for the benefit of yourself and others. Speak and live your truths with love and kindness and use your personal power to find contentment in your everyday life.
Angel Number 2498 may also be a message regarding your career and lifestyle choices. You may feel prompted to be of service to others and humanity in general. If you are considering taking up a spiritually-based career, profession and/or practice or service-based venture, Angel Number 2498 is an indication that now is the ideal time to pursue your passions. The angels support and guide you as you focus your energies on your life purpose as a lightworker in any manner that suits you. Continue with enthusiasm and passion as you are teaching others by serving as a positive example.
Angel Number 2498 encourages you to re-organize your priorities and take responsibility for your own growth and all aspects of your life. Focus positively on your own energies and be your own powerful guide.
Number 2498 relates to number 5 (2+4+9+8=23, 2+3=5) and Angel Number 5.
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