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Jeff Huebner has held various positions in academics over the past decade, most recently as an associate professor of international business. He has been actively involved in developing international education programs, including innovative travel courses ranging from business and politics in the European Union, to economic development in Latin America where he has partnered with organizations involved in microfinance programs and research. Jeff has also worked as a senior research associate at the University of Calgary examining regional economic integration in North America and Europe and the impact of international trade policy on Canada's global competitiveness. In addition to his academic career, Jeff has worked for over a decade as a business consultant in areas of strategic planning, marketing and organizational development for various corporate and non-profit clients.
Jeff holds an MBA in International Business from the University of Calgary and a BComm from the University of British Columbia. His research at the Balsillie School of International Affairs focuses on international trade policy and regional integration, including Canada-EU economic relations and negotiations for the CETA and TTIP trade agreements.
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- Balsillie Doctoral Fellowship, Wilfrid Laurier University, 2016
- Campus Alberta Grant for International Learning, 2012, 2010
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Research Grant, 2004-2005
- Alberta Heritage Fund Graduate Student Scholarship, 2003-2004
- PhD in Global Governance
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- Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Calgary, 2004
- Bachelor of Commerce (BComm), University of British Columbia, 1994


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Thomas Fire surges in Santa Barbara County
As officials in Northern California attempted to stave off possible wildfires, the Thomas Fire in Southern California continued to burn perilously close to residential communities — a forecast that may only worsen as wind gusts continue to thrash the area.
The blaze, raging in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties Saturday, grew 4,000 acres to a total of 267,500 acres — making it the third largest in the state's modern history. That number may grow as high winds continue through the night, according to California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
The fire, which began Dec. 4, was 40 percent contained Saturday, and there's little end in sight as winds stoke the flames.
As high winds and dangerous fire conditions battered Southern California, the fire-weary Bay Area was also on high alert Saturday. Gusty northerly winds swept the Bay Area throughout the day, knocking out power for about 30,000 people by Saturday afternoon.
The National Weather Service issued red-flag fire warnings for areas above 1,000 feet of elevation with gusts of more than 50 mph.
Conditions were critical in Southern California. Down in Santa Barbara County, winds were gusting around 35 mph Saturday and up to 40 mph around coastal areas.
"We're seeing the same weather conditions we've seen over the past two weeks," said Heather Williams, a spokeswoman for Cal Fire.
On Saturday morning, a mandatory evacuation order was extended into the wealthy enclave of Montecito and the town of Summerland in the Santa Barbara area. Weather conditions made it increasingly challenging for firefighters to temper the blaze, as it grew closer to residential areas.
"Smoke conditions were so extreme that firefighters were even having a hard time getting through the roads," said Jude Olivas, an information officer for the Thomas Fire and a Newport Beach firefighter. "It hampered the air attacks in the helicopters because of the visibility."
In Ventura County, where the fire started, Jason Hodge, a spokesman for the county's Fire Department, said crews were working to put out about 100 spot fires that were burning because of natural oil that seeped out of the ground in the Ojai area. "We're coming up with a HazMat plan," he said.
Red-flag conditions have been in place for an unprecedented 13 consecutive days in the region, said Steve Concialdi of the Orange County Fire Association.
Multiple major fires have raged across Southern California since early December. While most have been contained, the Thomas Fire stubbornly burns forward and threatens populated areas. Firefighter Cory Iverson, 32, died fighting the blaze.
Williams said 94,000 people have evacuated for the Thomas Fire, and 18,000 structures remain threatened. The fire has destroyed 1,009 structures and 240 others have been damaged.
"We are still working to strengthen containment lines around populated areas and protect those," she said.
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A NAKED anti-Brexit protester has challenged hardline Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg to a NAKED debate, live on the Beeb.
Appearing on BBC Radio 4's Today Show, Dr Victoria Bateman – a loony remainer stripped off during the BBC appearance and challenged Rees-Mogg to a naked debate.
The 'economics fellow' at Cambridge University, invited the Tory MP to discuss Britain's exit from the EU without any clothes on in bizarre scenes.
She sat down for the interview, wearing a coat, before nearly giving soon a to be retired Mr John Humphrys a heart-attack by stripping off.
She had "Brexit leaves Britain naked" written across her body as she was interviewed.
Bateman said: "I invite Jacob Rees-Mogg to do a naked debate with me and we will get to the roots of this issue.
"Britain faces many, many problems right now from housing to the NHS, and the European Union is not the cause of those problems."
Asked whether she is simply an "exhibitionist", Dr Bateman said: "I am completely comfortable with my own body, I view women's bodies as one of the big battlegrounds that we face today.
"And actually by engaging with society about women's bodies, one of the things it shows is the way in which people are quick to judge women purely based on their bodies.
"For thousands of years men have controlled what women can do with their bodies, and women's bodies have been seen as something purely existing for sex and for babies.
"So what is wrong with a modern day woman taking control of her body and using it to give voice to what is the most depressing political subject in Britain right now?"
Twitter hit back at the loony protester, with Raheem Kassam tweeting: "When I was grilled on @BBCr4today
, the liberal left had a meltdown because apparently I'm a racist fascist blah blah.
But when a creepy exhibitionist wants to go on naked while campaigning against Britain's democratic Brexit vote, that's fine?
When I was grilled on @BBCr4today, the liberal left had a meltdown because apparently I'm a racist fascist blah blah.
But when a creepy exhibitionist wants to go on naked while campaigning against Britain's democratic Brexit vote, that's fine?
Riiiiiiiighhhhttt. https://t.co/qb4mdlwBoN
— Raheem Kassam (@RaheemKassam) February 8, 2019
Alan Fraser tweeted: "Tried this during a job interview today.
They said they would let me know
Fingers crossed."
Another added: "This woman is just an attention seeker. No one took any notice of her when she was wearing clothes so she's using it for attention. The only problem is, everyone is just mocking and laughing at her now. They're still not listening. If anything she's lost all credibility."
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The problem, of course, is that it takes multiple machines to do this work, yet they aren't all working all the time. Big expense, low ROI.
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This mechanical contractor won the bid on a sewer installation job that required laying 5000 feet of 24" sewer line. Normally, they would use a couple of machines and numerous attachments to dig the trench, lay the pipe and replace and compact the soil. This particular job was located along a narrow road, making manual decoupling and reattachment of new tools dangerous, time-consuming and inefficient.
This company became the first Liebherr LIKUFIX buyer in the US – they choose the Liebherr R914B — confident this new approach would improve both safety and productivity on their sewer job. They were right, because all operators had to do was drop one attachment and pick up the needed one, from inside the cab. The contractor was able to move other machines to other jobs, increasing productivity and profitability across the board.


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New Technology Boosting the Online Casino Industry
The online casino industry is a billion-dollar industry and by 2024, it is expected to reach $94.4 billion. In America alone, there are over 150 million people who play video games regularly and it is almost certain that a large number of video game players also play online slots too.
The current boom experienced in the online gambling industry can be attributed to how online casinos have made gambling a lot easier than it used to be several years ago, where land-based casinos were all there was.
Gamblers now prefer to play at an online casino due to the numerous incentives in form of bonuses, free spins and jackpot prizes that land-based casinos can't match.
"It's something we have been looking at for a while, as we need to. We have got a large investment in bricks and mortar. The future of the world, not just our industry, but everywhere is going online," said Chief executive of Sky City, Graeme Stephens on the expansion of casino gaming in a report.
"We are evaluating our options in that space, and if we can make something work, we would like to.
With modern technology currently on the rise, this has positively affected the growth of the online casino industry, making it more accessible, secure and innovative. Here are some of the latest technological advancements that are changing the online gambling industry.
Virtual Reality Casino Gaming
The concept of an advanced Virtual Reality (VR) has been portrayed in the entertainment industry—with numerous TV shows and movies featuring them over the years. However, the world has now reached the point where VR can now be experienced in real life, and within a few years, it will become a key aspect of the gaming industry.
Today, we have VR being implemented in different games from FPS shooter games to horror games, puzzle games and many more are fitting in well. Online casinos are not left out, as they are already providing users with a great number of games such as blackjack, poker and slot games—giving players the complete real-life casino experience.
With technology developments like VR goggles already becoming quite commonplace, modern online casinos can now provide players with a unique gaming experience where they'll be able to walk around the casino floors, check out the available games, place wagers, and interact with other players, as if in a traditional casino.
Augmented Reality Casino Gaming
Just like Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality (AR) is similar many ways, only it takes things a step further. Instead of just inducing the illusion of reality, it equally influences all the sensory inputs of an individual, creating an experience that would most likely exceed the one a player typically has in a regular brick & mortar casino.
However, unlike VR, Augmented Reality is still few more years away from becoming mainstream as there are still some real challenges that need to be tackled. Nonetheless, the adoption of this new technology would give the casino industry a big boost and attract new players to this exciting mode of play.
Mobile Casino Gaming
Today, a large number of the world's population owns and uses a smartphone daily—with the forecasted number of smartphone users expected to grow to 2.97 billion by 2020—indicating that there is a huge market for mobile gaming.
Every year, smartphone technology keeps improving and mobile games are equally getting a lot more advanced and exciting. Online casinos have identified this opportunity and a large number of them have already gone mobile, with few in their transition stage.
Mobile compatibility for online casinos is a huge advantage as it attracts players who can now have the casino experience even when they are on the move. In fact, some sites have even developed their own mobile app, alongside a mobile website—giving players multiple options to choose from. This is usually one of the features to look out for when selecting the best online casino.
Highly Secure Casino Gaming
In recent years, hacks and data breaches are becoming a bigger threat and being that casino sites hold user information, it is important that they are highly secured.
In fact, nearly all of the available online slots in Canada are legally operated and licensed by some of the toughest national gaming authorities in the world. This gives users an assurance that using these sites with state-of-the-art banking and security features, all of their private details are safe.
Also, the implementation of AI has greatly minimized the disadvantages associated with an inability to physically monitor player behaviour—allowing casinos to stay one step ahead of would-be fraudsters, disrupting their employment of probability programs and their own AI bots to make play much fairer for everyone.
AI has the potential to transform the casino industry, making it safer and more entertaining for every player. It opens up a world of immense possibilities that allows for a more efficient and individual experience while increasing customer retention rates.
"One of the most common challenges operators face is a conversion of newly registered customers to first deposit. So many businesses spend significant resources on acquiring new customers yet fail with longer-term retention, resulting in millions in revenue simply going to waste," explained Hampus Lindberg, Commercial Director at Wiraya.
Blockchain Casinos
The sudden growth of cryptocurrencies such as the Bitcoinand the development of the blockchain technology, has left a massive impact on various aspects of online businesses.
Online casinos are not left out, as cryptocurrencies and their underlying technologies have opened the doors to new possibilities—which has been capitalized on by the online gambling industry.
The financial advantages of blockchain technology isn't the only aspect being used by online casinos. Due to the structure of the technology, it can equally provide provably fair casino games, with players granted easy access to everything that happens behind the scenes.
With the blockchain technology, players can discover valid information about outcomes of any deal or spin of the reels and get a legitimate proof that everything that happensis truly random and fair.
Typically, fairness is often one of the biggest concerns for online casino players, and with the blockchain technology, more and more casinos are looking to incorporate it, with the hopes of attracting players to their platform by guaranteeing fairness.
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In scriptwriting, the term development refers to the part of the story between the set-up and the climax.
The development:
- Is made up of scenes that advance the story until you get to the climax, but not in a straight line or at the same pace (more on that later)
- Reveals more about the characters
- Usually contains more backstory
- Consists of action that revolves around the central question or problem
- Consists of interconnected scenes (not episodic)
- Should stay focused on the story line.
In scripts, individual scenes should start at the latest point possible.
The mother of all rules = Don't slow the pace with unnecessary STUFF.
The mother of all rules #2 = Don't dawdle in the scene. Get in and get out.
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Act Now to Stop the Oregon's Secretary of State from Undermining Our Petition Process
One of the keystones of Oregon's democracy is the petition process. In the past few months, Secretary of State Dennis Richardson has made two moves that seriously undermine this process:
- First he gave his approval to allow petition circulators to gather signatures on petitions without a ballot title or other information — like signing a blank check. This could fill our ballots with any kind of outrageous measures the far-right cares to propose.
- Now he wants to eliminate circulators from the signature gathering process. Circulators, according to current law, actually attest to seeing citizens sign the petition. This requirement came out of petition fraud perpetrated by Republican anti-tax activists in the 70s and 80s. Richardson's proposal would eliminate this necessity, allowing anyone to get any measure on the ballot without proper process.
Public comments on his latest scheme about removing circulators from the process are being taken by his office until 5 pm, Dec. 21. Oregonians should not stand for this terrible behavior any more. Please take a moment and send a note today. There is too much at stake to ignore it.
Please click this link and simply write "Protect the petition gathering process; do not change the requirements for signature gatherers."
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Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson isn't playing the innocent victim in the drama that ensued between him and his former employer, UFC, admitting that he "messed up" when he decided to take the role as B.A. Baracus in "The A-Team" movie. But, despite his best efforts to make up for the "hard decision," the relationship only deteriorated.
Quinton Jackson made it clear that he was unhappy fighting for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) the last few years. However, "Rampage" knows that when a relationship is troubled, it more than likely means that both parties involved need to assume responsibility.
During the Bellator MMA media conference call last week, Jackson said he was glad to finally be free from the shackles of the ZUFFA-owned mixed martial arts (MMA) organization and thrilled to be working within a promoter who "gets it" like Bjorn Rebney.
Even though Jackson is moving forward with the latest chapter in his extensive combat sports career, the former UFC Light Heavyweight champion today looked back at his tumultuous relationship with company Dana White, admitting that he was partially to blame for the tension.
Jackson, who has already embarked on a new hybrid adventure with Spike TV, Bellator and Viacom, broke it down during a recent appearance on "The MMA Hour:"
"I doubt he'll (Dana White) miss me at all. I'm pretty sure I was a thorn in UFC's side for awhile. I did everything in my power to fix the relationship. Honestly, I was wrong doing "The A-Team" movie because I was scheduled to fight Rashad in Memphis. That was a hard decision for me. I know I messed up by doing that. That's why I didn't pull out of that fight in Japan (February 26, 2012, against Ryan Bader) when I was injured. I wanted to show Dana that I still got his back and I thought I could beat Bader even with an injury. So I thought I was going to try to fix this relationship, but then that made it worse. Because Dana was saying face to face that everything was cool, but then talked shit behind my back for not making weight and said a few things in the press. That was the straw the broke the camel's back. That's when I knew there was no repairing that relationship and that's the day I decided to say I am going to leave the UFC."
And while he admits pulling out of his bout against Evans in his hometown, Memphis, Tenn., wasn't his best career move as far as UFC was concerned, passing up on a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make a blockbuster film really wasn't an option.
His words:
"I'm in a lot better place. It's hard to explain. When you're sweating tears and they won't let you have sponsors, they tax the sponsors, you want to make a movie, man, we're human beings, a lot of people would give their left leg to do a movie. 'The A-Team,' B.A. Baracus, he was an icon for my people for a lot of years. A lot of people were up for that role, I felt like I was trying to further my career. You can't fight forever. I took a lot of heat for that. The UFC didn't see the big picture, but Bellator said, 'We'll get you movies. We'll get you sponsors. Do all the movies you want. It's better for the brand for the sport. So it's a good thing."'
But, don't think "Rampage" has all bad things to say about his former employer; admitting UFC is a "good company," but when it comes to looking out for the fighters themselves, the world's pre-eminent MMA organization lacks in that department.
He explains:
"I didn't say it was all bad. I always said the UFC is a good company and it's a good brand. I just say that they watch out for their own brand. They don't really watch out for the fighters. They cut fighters left and right. We got kids. A lot of people forget that fighters are humans. We have families to take care of. We have bills. If you just cut a fighter, what is he going to do, where is he going to go?"
Jackson revealed he was indeed offered another deal by UFC, but didn't bother mulling it over because he knew he wanted out.
Luckily, unbeknownst to him, Bellator MMA was waiting in the wings to scoop him up and offer him things White and Co. tried to prevent him from having such as a career in Hollywood and a pro wrestler.


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Of course the Olympics are over now - no Zika epidemic, no massive clash between Brazilians/spectators/police. Just one little false robbery story. Pretty good for South America's first Olympics! We attended a few Olympics-sponsered events, but the best was watching the Olympic torch be carried down from Pica de Ibituruna among a massive crowd of paragliders. Our town is unofficially the world's foremost destination for paragliding and hang-gliding. (You can read all about our trip to the peak here!)
Around 20 para-gliders came down from the mountain in the same time frame. Normally, at any given point in the day, you can look to the mountain and see one or two people coming down - so 20 was quite a sight! One paraglider had a strobe light pointed at his canopy and we correctly assumed that he was the one with the torch. They landed in a field next to the bridge where we were watching the torch come down. Once the para-gliders had their gear stowed, the torch was carried throughout the city.
Afterwards, we went to Farley's parking lot/car wash to wait out the traffic. A cousin rode over on his moped and we took turns riding it around the lot. It was really fun! Farley takes his motorcycle everywhere, as many people do here, but I've been too afraid to learn how to drive it. However, I'm convinced that I could handle a moped! Once Alessandra is in school, I'd like to get one to ride around town. I looked into them a little bit and found out that they cost as much as a motorcycle here, because no driver's license is needed to operate it. But I think it will be worth the gas savings.
(I wish I had better pictures, but I was trying to make sure the kids didn't run off in the crowd.)


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Windlake Elementary Celebrates Children's Day (El Día Del Niño) with the Milwaukee Wave on Friday, May 4th
MILWAUKEE (April 24, 2018) – On Friday, May 4th from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm students, families and staff from Windlake Elementary, 2433 S. 15th Street will host Children's Day (El Día Del Niño) - a huge event focused on the importance of loving, accepting and appreciating children. Children's Day has been celebrated annually in Mexico since 1925 and honors children as an important part of Mexican society.
Ninety-nine percent of Windlake Elementary's students are Hispanic. The K4 to 3rd graders love to play and follow soccer (Mexico's most popular sport), so the Windlake Elementary Children's Day will include soccer-themed activities. Tenzin Rampa, Defender/Player from the Milwaukee Wave and representatives from the Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club will provide interactive demonstrations throughout the event.
In addition to soccer, the celebration will include a huge raffle of toys donated by students from Fox Point-Bayside School District's Stormouth Elementary, games for students and families, the introduction of the new school mascot – The Windlake Elementary Tiger and authentic, home-made Mexican tacos, rice and beans prepared by the Windlake parents.
WHAT: Children's Day (El Día Del Niño)
with the Tenzin Rampa of the Milwaukee Wave
WHEN: Friday, May 4th
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
WHERE: Windlake Elementary
2433 S. 15th Street
Founded in 1983, Seeds of Health, Inc. is the only K-12 charter school agency in the state of Wisconsin serving approximately 1,300 students in four high schools and a K-8 elementary program. The five individual and unique education programs serve a broad range of student needs – from at-risk to the college bound.
Comprised of the five education programs as well as a Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, Seeds of Health, Inc. was designed to holistically address the health, wellbeing and educational needs of Milwaukee-area women, adolescents and children.
Seeds of Health, Inc. is Milwaukee's innovative "home grown" answer to imaginative, collaborative and cutting-edge education options, with the vision to positively impact the growth and development of urban children. For more information, please visit www.seedsofhealth.org


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Wikileak: Dalai Lama says climate change in Tibet more urgent than political solution. Why?
In a Wikileak-exposed secret cable, the US ambassador to India said:
The Dalai Lama argued that the political agenda should be sidelined for five to ten years and the international community should shift its focus to climate change on the Tibetan plateau. Melting glaciers, deforestation, and increasingly polluted water from mining projects were problems that "cannot wait."
What exactly is happening to the Tibetan Plateau to cause such immediate concern? Who is responsible? What can be done? And how might the Buddhist teachings of compassion speak to solving this urgent threat?
Fragile Tibetan Ecosystem Unravelling
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The Tibetan Plateau is home to one of Eurasia's most pristine grasslands. The combination of its immense size and its location near the tropics make it "one of the most ecologically diverse alpine communities on Earth." The World Wildlife Fund describes the Tibetan Plateau as :
"The highest and largest plateau on earth. It shelters a wide array of unique species, including the Tibetan antelope, Tibetan gazelle, wild yak, blue sheep, snow leopard, brown bear, Bengal tiger and black-necked crane. The Tibetan Plateau is also the source of almost all of Asia's major rivers: the Yellow River, the Yangtze, the Mekong, the Salween, the Indus, and the Yarlung Tsangpo, which downstream becomes the Brahmaputra. Because of its high elevation (ave. elev. 4000m), the ecosystem here is extremely fragile. Once damaged, it is extremely difficult to reverse."
Today that vast, fragile and unique ecosystem is over-heating at a destabilizing rate: 0.32 C every decade since 1961. Qin Dahe, the former head of the China Meteorological Administration, stated:
"Temperatures are rising four times faster than elsewhere in China, and the Tibetan glaciers are retreating at a higher speed than in any other part of the world." "In the short term, this will cause lakes to expand and bring floods and mudflows." "In the long run, the glaciers are vital lifelines for Asian rivers, including the Indus and the Ganges. Once they vanish, water supplies in those regions will be in peril."
A three year study for the China Geological Survey found a billion cubic meters of water had disappeared from the glaciers feeding the Yangtze, China's longest river. It also found that in some regions melting glaciers are flooding prime pasture lands posing a severe threat to local peoples and their economy. In other regions, disappearing smaller glaciers are creating drinking water crises.
A Science Daily report delved deeper:
"If I compare this land to what it used to be in the 1960s, it is difficult for me to recognize it," recalls Qi Mei Duo Jie, a 71-year-old nomadic herder from Yanshiping in China's central-western Qinghai Province. "Glaciers are melting, temperatures are rising and rainy seasons have become unpredictable."
"In the last 20 years, larger portions of frozen ground have melted during summer," says Professor Li Shijie from Nanjing's Institute of Geography and Limnology. "With less water and more sand on the ground, desertification is just one step away." "With warmer weather, evaporation is happening at a rate faster than the melting of the glaciers that supplies water to the river. Overall, this means a smaller water supply for local inhabitants." "Warming temperatures will certainly continue, but weather events such as rain, snow and wind are becoming less predictable," adds Professor Li.
Experts today agree on one trend: Glaciers, rivers, wetlands and lakes -- all elements of the fragile high-altitude ecosystem -- are being altered at a speed never seen before.
"Once destroyed, it will be extremely difficult to restore the high-altitude ecosystems," adds WWF's Dr. Li Lin.
The China Daily newspaper reported that increased desertification alone is causing $126 million per year in direct losses.


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Just when you thought 7th Heaven had its fill of very special episodes, the WB family drama tackles a doozy: The current war on terror. Tonight, Ruthie (MacKenzie Rosman) discovers that her Marine pen-pal has been killed in Afghanistan a fact-based storyline that recounts the death of Staff Sgt. Dwight J. Morgan.
"I looked at a list of the men and women who had been killed in the war against terror and I randomly picked one," executive producer Brenda Hampton explains to TV Guide Online. "Then, I approached the Marine Corps first and asked if they would be willing to help us with the episode, and they agreed. They put me in touch with [his] widow, and then I interviewed her.
"I wanted to do something," she adds of the tribute. "I think everyone wants to do something."
Although 7th Heaven has touched on the subject matter before prior to Sept. 11, an episode addressed the Taliban's inhumane treatment of women Hampton says this time it's different. "This is not really a story about a victim; this is a story about someone who volunteered to [serve] and that puts a completely different feel on it for me," she admits. "It's hard to blend fiction with nonfiction in this type of story... but everything we say about Dwight Morgan is true, it's just the timeline and the story involving our family that's fictional."


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The Bar is an object that seems to highly influence people in their humility. It is mentioned in the Season Sixteen episode, "Raising the Bar".
Film director and explorer James Cameron attempts to, and succeeds in raising the bar from the depths of the ocean. The Bar was so low, 16,000 feet, that it went far below the ocean and was lower than any human had ever gone.
His crew of the USS James Cameron believed The Bar to be a concept and metaphor. When James Cameron goes to "Raise the Bar", he encounters musician Randy Newman trying to lower it even more so he can continue to get work singing his songs in movies. The two fight and James Cameron brings The Bar back up to a reasonable height.
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Running a website that focuses on reviewing Hip-Hop albums (With mostly track by track reviews), can make it hard to actually listen to the music you want. Hell, I know I personally listen to ALL the albums we review even if I'm not the one critiquing them. With that being said, I asked the crew to submit a few tracks that are in their current rotation. Feel free to join in with you own picks and the download the tracks at the bottom – B-Easy
"Drop" – The Pharcyde
Album: Labcabincalifornia; Producer: Jay Dee aka J Dilla
This has classic hip-hop written all over it. The smooth-as-hell beat, the catchy hook, all coupled with the performances of Bootie Brown, Imani and Slimkid3.
"Get Money" – Junior M.A.F.I.A. feat. Notorious B.I.G.
Album: Conspiracy; Producer: EZ Elpee
I'd argue that Lil' Kim beat B.I.G. with her verse on this one, though you could also argue that Biggie also wrote her verse from the way she flows over the track. I must've listened to this about 10 times each day for the past week.
"Pretty Girls (Remix)" – Wale feat. Chris Brown & Fabolous
Producer: Best Kept Producer
Seeing how much I loved the original "Pretty Girls", it only makes sense that I would like this star-packed remake too. The beat has go-go written all over it, which I love, and thankfully the amazing hook is kept in tact. Chris Breezy steals the show on this one.
"Exhibit C" – Jay Electronica
Producer: Just Blaze
I'm on some raw Hip-Hop shit right now, and Jay is one of the dopest new cats out.
"My Life" – U-N-I
Album: A Love Supreme; Producer: RO Blvd
As serious as the subject matter is, this song makes me think of all things good about the music I love, Hip Hop.
"Stressful" – Joell Ortiz & Novel feat. Cri$tyle
Mixtape: Defying the Predictable; Producer: Noah "40" Shebib
This song is sooo much doper than "Successful", it should have been released first.
"Tigallo For Dolo" – Little Brother
Album: Leftback; Producer: Khrysis
One of the best songs off Little Brother's new Leftback album with Phonte showing why rappers still can't fuck with him on the mic. Makes me mad though that we'll probably never see a solo album from 'Te. With potential like this it could be classic.
"Diamond" – Prodigy
Album: H.N.I.C.; Producer Just Blaze
Reminds me of how underrated Prodigy is as an emcee and how ill Just Blaze was at the beginning of his career.
"Just Begun" – Reflection Eternal feat. Jay Electronica, J. Cole & Mos Def
Album: Revolutions Per Minute; Producer: Hi-Tek
Even though the track came out two months ago, it makes my anticipation for Revolutions Per Minutes greater. Great beat from Hi-Tek and great verses from each emcee on the track, automatic win!
"Moment Of Truth" – Gang Starr
Album: Moment Of Truth; Producers: Gang Starr
R.I.P. Guru
"Above The Clouds" – Gang Starr feat. Inspectah Deck
Album: Moment Of Truth; Producers: Gang Starr
R.I.P. Keith Elam
"Full Clip" – Gang Starr
Album: Full Clip: A Decade of Gang Starr; Producers: Gang Starr
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"Remember Them Days" – Beanie Sigel feat. Eve
Album: The Truth; Producer: Lofey
"It's all good now, we out the hood now". This is the track you play in the morning. It grabbed the back-in-the-day feel it went for.
"I Get Up" – J. Cole
Mixtape: The Warm Up; Producer: J. Cole
You know I support J. Cole heavy. This is just a sample of the tracks he got though. North Carolina stand up!
"Ain't No Sunshine" – Pastor Troy
Album: We Ready (I Declare War)
Most people will remember that No Limit diss in the beginning but for me this song bring back memories.
"Up" – Wiz Khalifa
Mixtape: Kush & Orange Juice
Is it possible for a song to actually make you wanna blaze up? Yes. And I don't even smoke.
"Takeover" – Young Jeezy feat. Bigga Rankin
Mixtape: Trap Or Die II: By Any Mean Necessary
"I can't believe niggas believe niggas. It's really getting to the point I can't believe niggas. All that dick riding dog you should see niggas. And all that dick riding dog y'all shouldn't be niggas." Crazy line. I'm not even sure if this will still be on Trap Or Die II.
"U Don't Know (remix)" – Jay-Z feat. M.O.P.
Album: The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse; Produced by Just Blaze
What? You thought Hova wasn't gonna be on my list? Honestly, this is one of the two songs that I wake up to almost everyday.
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If you're planning a boat charter for the first time, there are a few things you need to know about how yacht charter costs work. So, we've put together an explanation of the yacht fees. What they cover so you can be informed when choosing your charter.
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High Season
What counts as high season. You need to know this as it will have an impact on your yacht charter costs. High season refers to the most popular times of the year, & this differs on a place by place basis. Some areas may be classed as high season due to their weather conditions, for example, the Caribbean is less humid, slightly cooler & drier from December to April. So this is their peak season as the weather is the most preferable.
In Sydney, the weather is good all year round, but while their hottest days are between December & February, these wouldn't necessarily be their recommended months. Slightly cooler warm weather in March/April & October/November would be classed as a peak season on a weather basis. It's more bearable so people can enjoy a variety of activities.
Always the most popular time of year
High season is not just about the weather, however. For places that experience a lot of tourist activity, the high season can be about when sites are at their busiest. Sydney is most busy throughout the Christmas holiday period. The weather is not only warmer, but the Harbour also hosts essential events & festivities such as the fireworks, Australia Day & the boat races. You've also got your key holidays as well where families come together. During high season charter costs increase because there is greater demand. So this also means charters are hard to come by.
A lot of people book New Year's Eve charters months in advance, some people come off the boat from the firework celebrations in the New Year & immediately start planning again for the year after. It's something to bear in mind when booking your charter, but it also gives you an idea of why the costs can be considerably higher. How much the price increases for charters during peak time will depend on demand & popularity.
Low Season
Low season is not as commonly used a term as this refers to merely the rest of the year (any time outside of high season). This time of year tends to be less busy. However, and the weather may be slightly poorer (for charters in Sydney, however, this is not necessarily a problem as the weather is excellent all year round and there's normally you don't have to worry about Maritime warnings.)
Low season yacht charter costs are reduced. In some places, they can be up to 20% less compared to other periods. Bear in mind that since Sydney's weather isn't dramatically different at any point of the year, tourism tends to be good and charter costs may not differ as much as other places. There may only seem to be an obvious difference in costs during high season periods. High and low seasons are not necessarily just about the weather, however. The day of the week can also play a factor in costs and weekdays tend to be cheaper than weekends.
Type of Yacht
Luxurious yachts will also be priced differently to smaller boats. Vessels with advanced features, additional facilities, larger decks which can accommodate more people. Usually, these boats come with increased costs, and that's to be expected. You get what you pay more and the higher the quality, the more expensive it will be. It is also worth noting that larger, more luxurious yachts also require a higher deposit to reserve.
Luxury yachts are higher in demand so to give you exclusivity and guarantee their availability. You will find you need to pay more of a deposit. The length of hire won't affect your yacht charter costs but the type of boat you opt for a will. When considering the nature of yacht, you want to charter, make sure you discuss your budget with your broker.
What's Included in your Yacht Charter Cost?
When booking your boat, your broker will go through all the costs with you and make sure you're fully aware of everything. Prices do differ on a per boat basis. Your charter cost should cover as a minimum the boat hire itself and fuel costs. The rest of the inclusions will be dependent on your package.
You will discuss this with your broker but your the fee may also include waiting for staff yours and your guests catering costs, and some drink packages while onboard the yacht. You will generally need to pay surcharges for waiting for staff, pick-ups, drop off, and food and drink. Specific inclusions will depend on the arrangement you've made with the broker, but it will clearly outline the package in your contract.
You will pay the cost of your charter in advance; this will include any additional charges such as dining and decorations. Before you board however you will typically need to authorise your credit card for a bond payment. The bond covers the owner in case of any damage, and providing the boat is left as it was found. You will have this money returned to you after departure.
The period for monetary returns will be specified in your contract's terms and conditions. The credit card you authorise for the bond payment can also be used for any additional charges you accrue onboard. For example, if you decide to expand your charter or purchase extra food and drink packages for your party.
How Much More Does it Cost to Charter Through a Boat Hire Company?
Nothing to you. Boat hire agencies and yacht brokers don't charge you a thing for finding you a charter. They end up saving you money. Yacht brokers build relationships with boat owners to bring you exclusive charter deals. They negotiate with them to try and reduce your yacht charter costs. So will often be able to find you better rates than if you were to approach the boat owners directly themselves.
Boat charter agencies do receive funds for helping you find a boat to hire. They collect them directly from the boat owner. They receive a proportion of the fee from the charter. You pay your charter fee as standard, and the agency will distribute the price to the owner per their arrangement.
Boat Charter Companies Are They Worth It?
Boat charter companies can save you time and money, and if you're new or unfamiliar with the area. Their knowledge goes a long way. So, using a charter company also provides peace of mind.
If you're planning an occasion or taking multiple guests onboard with you, they will make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible to make sure your charter is a success.


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Nikon 24-70 f2.8 lens "leak" issue ... No not all
There is a Light "leak" issue going around on "Some" 24-70 f2.8 lens.
Happens at 50-55mm, iso4000 at 10 sec ... but, on lens with the issue it can also happen at iso400, 1/125 too.
The "leak" is thru the Distance Window!
The test is to CAP your lens ... shoot at 50-55mm , iso4000 at 10sec ... and look at the shot and see if there is light at the top left of the image (should be all black)
* Of course I tested mine ... bought at B&H ... US version with 5 year warrentee.
NO ISSUE on mine. whew .... (love B&H , sales volume helps them sell thru stock)
But, I "feel" there pain ... and is an issue that "needs" to be known and fixed ... and NOT with TAPE. :)
But, this is something good to know if you own one ... good to know if you plan to buy one.
Here is a Video of the issue and the TEST:
fyi: moved this to it's own blog :)
* While on the subject of "issues" ... here's is a small one I ran into just this week:
First, I want to note that I have been running Extreme PRO 16gb SanDisk CF since Nov. 2009 on my two(2) D700's without issue ... and they are FAST! reealy Fast!
IF, you have a need for speed ... THIS is it!
I have "still" about 8 old SanDisk CF going back to ExtremeII to 8gb IV ... but, they are now all backup to my 16gb Extreme PRO CF's. ZERO problems! all working, still. (but, in retirement lol)
Back on 6/28/10 there was a price drop on the SanDisk Extreme PRO 16gb CF at B&H so I bought another one.
Right out of the BOX something was strange ... in my D700 it would not format.
So, I loaded it on my SanDisk reader to a Win7 PC and formatted it (no problem).
Then, Formatted it on my D700 (no problem)
Shot a few test ... did a few small shoots , No problems
note: before any Paid shoot I always Format all my CF's in the D700 it will be used on.
Well, on this past weekend Wedding shoot ... after about 3-6 test shots I could not write to my Newest SanDisk Extreme PRO 16gb CF anymore. AND, I could not "just" Format it on my D700. So, it was basically dead!
Being that I have a lot of Backup CFs I just flipped to another one ... I was just reeealy, realy lucky that the "Black Pearl" from Pirates of the Carribian movie was off the coast and I took a few test shots of it. (when the CF failed). (just lost a few cool shots , guns blazing) ... because, it seems I cannot read from the CF now too ... and can only re-format on a PC. (which I don't care about, because I have lost confidence in this particular CF at this point)
The scary part was this card formated before the shoot ... and I was able to shoot to it ... for a while.
* BUT, it gave me "Signs" something was wrong. and Different from the other Extreme PRO CF cards.
Just was off a chat with SanDisk ... compatability with Extreme PRO 16gb and D700 confirmed ... as well as this CF being BAD ... and this is an important point:
a New Extreme PRO CF "should" be able to FORMAT right out of the BOX on a D700. *
Which my other CF's was able to do ...
SO , "when" you cannot format on a D700, a Extreme PRO CF ... that is NOT a good sign! Be Afraid, very Afraid.
On a paid shoot this could be a killer! far more costly than the CF cost.
and don't think you are safe just because it formats via CF reader on PC and then on a D700.
7/17/2010 update: First I want to say I am impressed with Sandisk Support. Full stop.
The other day I went on the Sandisk site to Tech support. Did a Chat (this seems like it is 24/7)
... chatted on-line with Mark Sadsad (from PI) ... who was very nice and calm (because at that point I was not, lol ... have some specific long shoots at the end of the month I wanted this card for).
Well, long story short he told me to "try" to Return to B&H first (and if not , they would do it) ... Tried at B&H via email , but they would not because I had "marked the back of it with my information and date bought" (always do after , I think the CF is a works ... never had a CF issue before). And I thru alway ALL the packaging and other stuff. :)
Meanwhile Sandisk Support (Mark) emailed me a copy of the chat ... with his contact information.
So, it was easy to just "reply to the email" ... and tell him I could not do the return with B&H.
Within hours , he both emailed me AND called me! wow
Mark made the transaction of returning the CF for a new one ... very, very easy.
He emailed me instructions AND a UPS label to stick on my package. FREE shipping UPS. All I need to do is have them pick up or drop off at a UPS store.
Since Extreme II CF's and my first digital DSLRs I have been using SanDisk .. this will make me a Lifetime Customer.
Using Extreme PRO 16gb CF's and Extreme PRO Express Card Reader and SanDisk USB reader.
Ross Hamamura http://www.rdhphoto.net/
Friday, July 16, 2010
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All You Need To Know About What A Stock Market Attorney Does
Stock market also known as business litigation might not be so new to a person who is in business. It is a very important thing to hire a business litigation attorney or a stock market attorney and mostly if you own your own business and more often than not, you find yourself in a commercial or a business disagreement.
When it cones to stock market or business litigation, you will find that there is a lot that will actually be involved in it. A business litigation attorney or a stock market attorney is a person that will be hired by many business men and women for a lot of reasons that will differ and that will be dependent on what exactly a person is handling at that particular moment.
Misrepresentation, misconduct, business litigation, fraud, Qui tam law, whistleblower, breach of contract, stock market loss issues, bad faith claims together with insurance disputes, unsuitable advise that may be given by anyone in particular thereby leading to something wrong in the business and to add to all of this, lawsuits involving security frauds and some which involve lender frauds which are normally known as class action law suits among others are all of the things that could make a person look for and hire a stock market attorney who will be able to deal with any of the above issues and more that have not been mentioned.
Since a business litigation lawyer or a stock market lawyer had got the right professionalism and also the best experience, then you will see that this kind of a layer will be able to deal with all the above mentioned issues and mire that have not been mentioned in this article.
One thing is for sure and it is that it is quite simple to look for and find a good stock market attorney since there are so many places that you can look for then and find them. You will actually be able to find a very good lawyer of this kind by making sure that you go to the internet and start researching for one.
There are very many things that may come up once you go to the internet and start looking for a good stock market attorney and some of these things may be their names, their places of practice, that is their physical locations, the people they work with just in case there are and they have been added as info on the internet and even the law firms that they may be working for or with.
One thing is for sure and it is that once you visit the internet and then type in that you want to find the stock market attorneys that are near you, all this valuable and important info about them will come up on the internet and you will be able to access that information for you to find the best one that you can find. Another way that you can be assured of finding a stock market attorney that will be more than good for you is by asking to be referred to one by mostly your colleagues, your neighbor and also your family member just so long as they have businesses and have dealt with a stock market attorney.


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In 1999, 19-year old beauty queen from Botswana, Mpule Kwelagobe was crowned Miss Universe to become the first African-born Black woman to win the coveted title.
Born the youngest of three children on November 14, 1979 to Justice Mothusi Kwelagobe and his wife, Dibelang Montshosi; Mpule was just a 17-year old high school student when she won the Miss Botswana beauty pageant in 1997 to become the youngest winner of the national competition.
That same year, she represented her country at the Miss World competition, but was unplaced. But two years later, she became Botswana's first ever representative at the Miss Universe contest after winning the first ever Miss Universe Botswana pageant.
At the 48th Miss Universe beauty pageant held at the Chaguaramas Convention Center in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago on May 26, 1999, Mpule became the first African-born Black woman to be crowned Miss Universe, beating 83 other delegates from countries around the world.
Representing the official cause of the Miss Universe Organization, HIV/AIDS, she became the first winner of the pageant to collaborate with the Harvard AIDS Institute and the period of her reign saw her visiting more than 20 countries in Africa, Europe, South America and the Caribbean. Subsequently, the UN made her Goodwill Ambassador for Youths and HIV/AIDS, a role which afforded her the opportunity to address several high profile gatherings like the US Congress, UN General Assembly and several others.
In November 2000, the MPULE Foundation was launched and she began touring her country to promote behavioral change among youths in a bid to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS, while also advocating access to sexual and reproductive rights for women and youths.
Having been awarded a full scholarship to any college of her choice anywhere around the world, Mpule Kwelagobe enrolled at the Ivy–league Columbia University in the city of New York in 2002, and bagged a degree in Political Science (International Political Economy) four years later. She was selected by the World Economic Forum as a Global Leader for Tomorrow in 2003, and a Young Global Leader in 2006.
In 2011, Mpule established the MPULE Institute for Endogenous Development, an advocacy and public think-tank based in New York which champions green initiatives, sustainable development in agriculture, gender equity and women and youth empowerment. The institute launched a campaign "In Women's Hands: Empowering the Next Generation of African Female Leaders" in 2012 to advance gender equality in agricultural and rural development on the continent.
Mpule Kwelagobe is on the international board of the Agriculture and Food Security Center of the Earth Institute of Columbia University. She was conferred with the International Association of Physician in AIDS Care (IAPAC) Jonathan Maan Health Human Rights Award. As President of MPULE Institute, she is head of the Network of Women Investing in Africa (NEW Africa) Leadership Program, and the African Youth in Agriculture, Rural Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship (African Youth ARISE) initiative.
Afro Tourism salutes this vibrant, determined and outspoken beauty queen, model and human health rights activist, Mpule Kwelagobe!
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Did You Know?
- Mpule is the youngest of three children born to her parents.
- She was born in Gaborone on November 14, 1979.
- She represented Botswana at the 1997 Miss World which took place in Mahe, Seychelles.
- When she won the Miss Universe in 1999, it was the first time the competition will have Black winners, in succession as she took over from Wendy Fitzwilliam of Trinidad and Tobago.
- Among the gatherings she has addressed are the: 4th UN World Youth Summit held in Dakar, Senegal; UN General Assembly in NY, USA; World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa and the 3rd UN Least Developed Countries Conference in Brussels, Belgium.
- Mpule is the first African-born Black woman to be crowned Miss Universe and the 3rd Black woman ever.
- 5 historic stamps of Mpule were launched by Botswana Post following her winning the Miss Universe crown, while she was awarded the Freedom of the City key to Gaborone, the capital city by the government.
- She also received Freedom of the City key to Port of Spain from the government of Trinidad and Tobago, Freedom of the City keys to Asunción (Paraguay) and New Orleans (Louisiana).
- Mpule was spokesperson for Miss Universe sponsors which include: Mikimoto, Oscar de la Renta Swimwear, Clairol, Sprint and several others.
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Jack Chrisman 1942-2015
Leroy (Jack) Harvey Chrisman, 72, Tonganoxie, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at his home.
A private family burial will be held in America City.
Jack was born Nov. 22, 1942, in Holton, the son of Harvey and Beulah (Wesley) Chrisman.
He was united in marriage to Lavonne (Kay) Skeen on Nov. 23, 1960 in Kenesaw, Neb. She survives of the home.
He worked as a carpenter for Clarkson Construction.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Hubert Chrisman; and his parents, Harvey and Beulah Chrisman.
Other survivors include three sons, Randy (Lea), Linwood, Danny, Tonganoxie, and Timmy (Linda), Edwardsville; one sister, Barbara Edwards, Kansas City, Mo.; three granddaughters, Sara Chrisman (Jason Bryant), Amy (Derek) Waitley and Michelle Chrisman (Justin Walker); and four great-grandsons, Lane, Ty, Chase and Beckett.


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Making Restorative Justice Accessible for children with Speech Language and Communication Needs
When I was 18, my A-Level English Language teacher met me as I left the exam hall. He was furious. "Did you answer question 2?", he barked. "No", I replied. "Why not?" he asked. "I didn't understand what juxtapose meant Sir." He pulled his hair in frustration. "It means compare!" he roared. "Oh! I could have answered that", I replied.
My point is that communication, whether written or verbal, is only possible if it is accessible. If I'm honest, my desire to make the restorative conference accessible to children with speech language and communication needs only really came to the fore when my own son was diagnosed with Autism. Inspired by the fear that he would be a misunderstood child, labelled badly behaved when really he was confused and anxious and didn't know how to tell others, led me to create and develop visual tools to communicate with children in the restorative justice process.
There are four areas to consider when translating the narrative to the visual. First, consider your audience. Bryan et al (2007)1 , Crew and Ellis (2008)2 , Gregory & Bryan (2009)3 , and more recently Brooks (2011) have all researched the prevalence of Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) in children in the youth justice system in the United Kingdom (UK). They found evidence of anywhere between 65 – 91% of SLCN evident in those studies. At even the most conservative estimate, it is fair to say there is an over-representation of children with SLCN in the UK's youth justice system. If we do not develop innovative methods to communicate with children about, and within restorative justice, the message sent, may not be received. This risks children refusing to participate, or participating with anxiety, which can present as unremorseful behaviour. Whether you want to accept it or not, these are the children you are most likely working with, you cannot ignore these statistics and the challenge to engage these children belongs to you, to me, to all of us.
Second, consider the message you want to convey. You generally want to convey five messages in explaining what restorative justice is to children. Adults, often, in our need to feel important, to look intelligent and capable use complicated language which is unhelpful and isolating. Do these phrases look familiar?
Next, consider the medium you use. I advocate the use of visuals in both preparation for and facilitation of the conference. This increases the likelihood of being understood because there is an additional clue – the picture. Visual representations can be cartooning, simple stick men are very acceptable. Pictures of body parts to identify feelings (stomach, heart, lungs, expression, gritted teeth, clenched hands, running feet, speech bubbles and thinking clouds). Graduated colour wheels make intensity of emotions and feelings accessible, and emoticon type faces for typical responses help the reciprocal communication of feelings in the moment. I've used see-saws to show how a child's personal resources can be used to balance out victim needs, the list goes on. With a bit of creativity and very little artistic talent required you can translate words to pictures for any child.
Lastly, consider the process. Asking children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to sit still and communicate for an extended period of time is unlikely to result in a positive outcome. Similarly, expecting children who have SLCN to focus on thinking sequentially about their behaviour and the impact of it on others, is unrealistic. Children can be supported to overcome this challenge by arranging the process visually from left to right in the room the meeting takes place. At the left is the timetable drawn out in pictures. 1) Saying hello and who you are; 2) Ground rules explained; 3) Police facts; 4) Child's Story; 5) Harm Caused; 6) What do we all do now?; 7) Thanks and close. Moving around the room, each of these parts of the meeting are displayed from left to right, in the visuals the child and victim prepared with the facilitator in the weeks before the meeting. It ends with a blank page where the promises are to be drawn. For children with ADHD this visual movement around the room is a particular gift. They can get up and move around the room; following the process, explaining their story, drawing up harm or sticking on emotion faces at different stages of the victim's story. This keeps them participating and active enough that their focus and concentration can remain "on task".
Creatively translating the above four areas from verbal language to visual representation for children will increase the likelihood of engaging them in a restorative conversation, regardless of their communication capability; securing more positive outcomes for all.
Bryan K, Freer J, Furlong C. Language and communication difficulties in juvenile offenders. International Journal of language and communication difficulties, 2007; 42, 505-520.
Crew M, Ellis N. Speech and Language Therapy within Bradford Youth Offending Team, 2008.
Gregory J, Bryan K. Evaluation of the Leeds Speech and Language Therapy Service Provision within the Intensive Supervision and Surveillance Programme provided by the Leeds Youth Offending Team, 2009.
Brooks V, (2011) Report outlining the findings of a 13 month pilot project examining the effectiveness of speech and language therapy for young people known to Exeter, East and Mid Devon Youth Offending Team.
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Picking up a 12 pack of beer could soon cost a little more. Michigan lawmakers are considering a bill that would more than double the state's beer tax.
State Rep. Tom Hooker (R-Byron Center) is behind the bill, which would add up to $.07 to the price of a standard 12-ounce beer. That would make Michigan's tax the 5th highest compared to other states.
Hooker says the increase is long overdue since the state hasn't changed the beer tax in more than 50 years.
"You recognize it's not going to be an easy battle," Hooker said.
Money from the tax goes to the state's general fund and with the increase Hooker wants to earmark part of that for substance abuse courts, making it so people who drink more foot the bill.
"Everybody pays and why should a person who doesn't drink like myself have to pay for the costs of car accidents and recovery and abuse programs," Hooker said.
The tax hike might not seem like much but it's a nearly 250 percent increase from the current tax.
Rich McCarius, who owns Tom's Party Store in East Lansing calls the tax hike deceiving, especially since the cost adds up over time.
"They're trying to make you think that it's not that much but it is," McCarius said. During football season, especially tailgates, there's more bulk purchases so it's bigger packages."
Michigan's beer tax is the highest in the Great Lakes region so the state Chamber of Commerce, which opposes the bill, says it could drive people to buy their beer in neighboring states where it's cheaper.


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Ulster Unionist MLA Michael McGimpsey said;
"The Health Service is based on the fundamental principle of cradle to grave healthcare, free at the point of delivery. It must never be based on the ability to pay. Reintroducing prescription charges breaks this critical rule by taxing the sick and the most vulnerable in our society."
"Linking charges for drugs to create a fund for specialist drugs for cancer patients is not the way forward. Taxing the sick to pay for the sick is an inversion of the rule. Cancer patients are as deserving as all others to receive the right drugs at the right time that is their fundamental entitlement and should be funded out of the pharmacy budget. They should not be used as an excuse to reintroduce prescription charges."
"This approach demonstrates the crisis at the top of our Health Service. We have the worst funded health service in the whole of the UK and this is the real issue that must be tackled."