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December 9 – Party Prompt: Party. What social gathering rocked your socks off in 2010? Describe the people, music, food, drink, clothes, shenanigans. (Author: Shauna Reid) via Reverb10
It didn't knock my socks off, but clearly the big party of 2010 that I attended was my sister-in-law's wedding in Manila this summer. What made it stand out the most was the wedding MC/singer, Jerome G.
First though, I should set the scene. The Grand Ball Room of the fancy hotel has been set up for 500 guests. The room is divided by a large oak dining table with over-sized chairs, where the wedding party will sit when they finally arrive. The bride's family and guests sit on one side of the table, while the groom's are on the other. Mingling does not seem to be encouraged.
There is a band set up at the one end of the table and at the other end is a large, simple, but elegant, multi-tiered wedding cake (which all but the bottom turned out to be faux). Because the room is so large, there are screens set up along the walls, and a live feed of the band that is switched out with photos from the wedding that just happened that afternoon. Apparently not everyone was able to attend the church service. I want to know how they got out of it.
While we are waiting, the band is playing and the woman who sang at the church turns the microphone over to Jerome, who starts what I guess is supposed to be a warm up. He is a small man, dressed in an ill-fitting black velvet suit. Did I mention that it is well over 100F, and even with the afternoon downpour, it is still far from cool – just sweltering hot and extremely humid.
Waiters have brought around water and tea, and I think there were small bowls of nuts, but nothing else is served until the wedding party arrives. My husband's cousin's wife manages to get one of the waiters to bring me a plain iced tea. I still have no idea what delayed them for over an hour and a half, given that there were more photos at the hotel immediately following the wedding and tea ceremony which made me check my phone for the year. My best guess is that one of the sponsors was late.
So while we wait, Jerome starts singing. Badly. It is like Filipino Idol, except the Chinese version (this is a very traditional Chinese wedding with strong Filipino undertones). It doesn't help that I am anxious, still not fully adjusted to the time zone or the climate, feel like I am sticking out as the only white person present, and wearing a hat in a room with no windows; but this guy's singing is pushing me over the edge. I suggest that someone take him out back, or at least pull the plug. I hope there is a gong somewhere, and that someone uses it to put an end to all of our misery.
But no one does any of those things, and it just seems like he gets louder. I think it is because people keep clapping. I tell my table at least to stop encouraging him. Of course they can't hear me over the noise. And where are the bride and groom already? They are missing all the fun – at their own wedding.
They do finally arrive. Jerome announces each person as they enter the room in parade fashion. Unlike American weddings, the people who were part of the wedding ceremony (think bridesmaids and ushers) are not seated with the bride and groom. Instead, that honor goes to the sponsors, who are usually friends of the family in high places, along with the parents of the couple.
We learned after the reception was over that this party was pretty toned down at the request of the parents of the bride. Usually there would be photo montages of the bride and groom as children and their meeting and dating history, along with games and speeches from everyone at the big table. My in-laws wanted none of it, and had a sit down with their daughter's future in-laws to voice their concerns (in Chinese tradition the parents of the groom are in charge).
Still, there were a couple of short speeches made. None by either the parents of the couple or the couple themselves. Again, this is somewhat different than in Western culture. Also the only dancing was done by the couple (and only one song – The Way You Look Tonight). And while they cut the cake and feed each other (it reportedly got all over the wedding gown), none of the guests were served a single slice.
Really though, who had room for cake after a 10-course meal? Food just kept coming from the kitchen. We also learned on the drive back to our hotel that the mother of the groom apparently insisted that everyone at the big table get double portions. Unlike at the guest tables, which were served family style, the guests at the big table were brought individual plates of food. I think this was in part because of the sheer size of the table prohibited even the notion of passing food around. Also the reasoning for this was that at one of her other son's wedding, there were complaints that there wasn't enough food. Well, at this wedding there was complaints to the contrary.
Jerome did not stop during the meal. He just kept at it like an Energizer Bunny. Now he was also talking about the newlyweds, and saying things that made no sense. Granted we were not introduced to our new brother-in-law until after the wedding, but we had heard a few things about him. What Jerome was saying was not jiving with this information. Really I just wanted him to go away. I couldn't hear the conversation at my table, but I certainly had not crossed an ocean to listen to him. I again pleaded that someone remove him.
Of course the few minutes that my husband decides to go to the bathroom, something very strange happened. At the table next to ours, one of the sponsors had walked over to scold his son (at least that's what I think). He gave him a very stern look and said very few words, then walked back to his giant chair over at the big table. It truly was like something out of the Sopranos (again Chinese edition).
My cousin-in-law seemed rather ruffled by the incident. I wasn't sure if we should just hide under the table. I really didn't know what to think. I noticed that all of the women at the table where the incident occurred had vanished. And where the heck was my husband? Why did he pick now to go pee?
Of course by the time he returned, it was like nothing had happened. Things were starting to wind down though. It was Sunday and school and work were waiting for most people the next morning. Plus it seemed clear that the staff was ready to call it a night. I'm guessing they had paid for the party to go until 9pm.
Interestingly, it was as we were leaving that my husband bumped into several people he knew. As I said, there really wasn't much mingling. Also it was clear that many people had no idea that my husband was married. No really. I'm not making that up.
As I am writing this I feel like I should mention one last thing. Our new brother-in-law was actually the first to contract the Windpocken. They honeymooned in Europe for three weeks on a tour group. They spent a day or so in Germany. Three days upon their return, he broke out in spots. About 3 weeks after that my husband got it, and 2 weeks later, I did. Now I wonder if someone didn't put a pox on us at the wedding. My money is on Jerome. He is a medical doctor (no, really).


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Michael Feinstein has built a dazzling career over the last three decades, bringing the music of The Great American Songbook to the world. From recordings that have earned him five Grammy Award® nominations to his Emmy-nominated PBS-TV specials, his acclaimed NPR series and concerts spanning the globe – in addition to his appearances at iconic venues such as The White House, Buckingham Palace, Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House – his work as an educator and archivist define Feinstein as one of the most important musical forces of our time. Due out in early 2020, Feinstein's upcoming album , Gerswhin Country, features country music superstars Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Leanne Womack, Lyle Lovett, Rosanna Cash, Ronnie Milsap and the incomparable Liza Minnelli performing the great Gershwin classics with Michael. Each song is carefully crafted with a Nashville based band to feature a country vibe but yet staying true to the tunes that so are easily identified as part of The Great American Songbook and can only be Gerswhin.
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- The disability market (people with disabilities) and their loved ones with an emotional investment in disability equality already represent 53% of the global marketplace.
- This market is set to grow and become more influential as the baby boomer generation reaches an age where 51.8% of people are living with a disability.
- The disability market remains relatively open, with little market space claimed so far.
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- By taking a proactive approach to the disability market, businesses can reduce overall costs of compliance, capture a significant market share, and can develop competencies and foster innovation that leads to long-term market success.
The idea that compliance with disability equality law presents an opportunity for market growth, rather than just a necessary cost of doing business in certain jurisdictions, has been around for more than a decade. One early mention of the potential opportunities in this market can be found in The Inclusive Corporation, A Disability Handbook for Business Professionals, by Griff Hogan, published in 2003.
Popular media took a little longer to catch on, with one of the first substantive opinions on the disability market seen in an article published in 2012 in The Economist. This article called the disability market 'the new green', outlining why businesses would be wise to look at the disability market as the new environmentalism. (source: "The new green").
In 2014, Barclays added weight to the idea of the disability market being an opportunity for economic growth as it introduced a 'socially conscious' Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) called the "Return on Disability ETN" (RODI). RODI is Barclay's second 'socially conscious' ETF - following the "Barclays Women in Leadership Index" introduced in July 2014.
'Doing Disability Well'
Media commentary and the introduction of these financial products reflect the increasing value of socially responsible corporate governance. Businesses that act strategically in this area from a disability perspective are increasingly recognised as 'doing disability well'; a term coined by the Return on Disability Group.
However, being proactive in regard to the disability market has come to be seen as going beyond simple considerations of corporate social governance. At EquaLex, we recommend an approach where the goal of disability equality is deeply integrated into business decision-making at every level of the company. This approach creates new sources of value across the business by fusing meaningful and sustainable compliance with innovation. Instead of living in fear of being targeted for non-compliance with disability equality laws, a number of savvy businesses have recognised the disability market's value, and the relative openness of the market as it currently stands. These businesses and the disability market are now benefitting from each other.
We refer to this as a virtuous circle of influence, where enhanced recognition of the disability market's economic value leads to enhanced market participation, in turn reinforcing an appreciation of the market's value, and so on. At the heart of this virtuous circle are disability equality laws; laws that have typically provided the initial impetus for businesses to improve accessibility.
Disability Equality Laws
Disability equality laws are essentially market participation measures that have enjoyed a degree of success over recent years. The successful implementation of these laws has not only increased the disposable income and influence of some people with disabilities, it has also enhanced the appreciation of the disability market, if only as a labour market, by some businesses.
The positive effects of these laws have also served to highlight the significant barriers that remain to meaningful participation. In turn, this has increased pressure for disability equality law to be further refined and focused so as to encourage even greater levels of participation and market recognition.
As an example, the application of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has already demonstrated how there is room for improvement even in those jurisdictions where disability equality is relatively advanced. A virtuous circle of 'legal recognition'; 'market participation'; 'market recognition'; leading to 'enhanced legal recognition' and so on has been created. 1
An Emerging Market
Increasing globalisation has led consumers with disabilities to have an expectation that accessibility should be universal. This means that even in national markets that are not directly regulated by disability equality laws, there is inbound pressure to remove and prevent barriers to participation.
Given that the baby boomer generation, the most influential to date, is now entering the age where the prevalence of disability is 51.8%, disability equality is increasingly relevant for businesses the world over. We have no doubt that the effects of this virtuous circle will be significantly magnified in the next few years.
Baby boomers are a unique demographic, typically well educated, affluent and demanding. As such, the voice of the disability market is set to become louder and more influential in the next few years, with growing pressure for market recognition and an effective response to the consumer-related needs of this market. With its size, value, challenges and opportunities, the disability market can accurately be described as an emerging market.
Barrier Removal and Meaningful Compliance
Businesses operating in jurisdictions where disability equality regulation already exists have a two-fold motivation for compliance: avoiding potential costs of non-compliance; and active participation in a growing market. Barrier removal, with or without the motivation of compliance is, however, simply good for business!
Meaningful compliance sets the foundations for effective engagement with the disability market and strengthens connections with customers that have an emotional attachment to the consumer-related needs of people with disabilities. Together, these consumer segments account for 53% of the global market place, with the figure growing year on year.
Importantly, meaningful compliance does not necessarily mean increased spending for businesses. Instead, it involves a coherent and more effective response to the specific needs of customers and employees within any given business context, along with a commitment to ongoing review.
The UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities is already binding on a number of countries that do not yet directly regulate private businesses in the context of disability equality. This makes it increasingly likely that disability equality laws will be introduced into the national legal systems of such countries in the near to medium term.
Businesses operating in these kinds of jurisdictions without direct regulation may be hesitant to invest in meaningful compliance. However, those businesses that are committed to meaningful compliance are rapidly realising that a strategic, proactive approach not only reduces overall compliance costs, it also enables a business to develop competencies and innovation potential that non-compliant rivals, or those doing the minimum to be compliant, will be hard pressed to match.
In essence, businesses are more likely to enjoy long-term success if they throw out fear and look anew at the disability market. This growing consumer segment represents both an opportunity to do something for the wider social good, and a chance to gain an early foothold in a largely unclaimed market sector.
1. See, for example, the following decisions by the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Liliane Gröninger et al. v. Germany, Communication No. 2/2010 (CRPD/C/D/2/2010) views of 4th April 2014 and H.M. v Sweden, Communication No. 3/2011 (CRPD/C/7/D/3/2011), views of 19 April 2012. Available from the jurisprudence page on the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights website. ↩


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A common courier accidentally witnesses the cleanup of the evil in one of the Moscow hotels, and then gets a new job.
Members of the Department H are not immortal, but they are too tough even for the vampires.
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Thank you for your order of a SteakAger. You are now the proud owner of the first home appliance that allows you to dry age cuts of beef in your own refrigerator!
List of Components:
- SteakAger box
- Power supply
- Power supply extension cable
- 2 stainless steel wire racks
- Salt
- Salt satchel
- Activated carbon filter (2 One is a spare)
Getting Ready to Use Your SteakAger
- Take the unit out of the box
- Wipe the inside with a damp cloth (Do Not immerse in water)
- Remove the blue plastic film from the door
- Take the plastic bag filled with coarse sea salt and transfer it to the burlap salt satchel. Place the satchel on the floor of the unit in the center.
- Take one of the black filters and slide it into the slot on the top of the unit
- The other one is a spare
- Place one or both racks in the unit
- The lower rack is used for your larger cuts of beef
- The upper rack is designed to hold smaller cuts of beef that age 7-12 days
- Place the unit in the refrigerator
- If you have a small refrigerator adjust to coolest setting
- Thread the electric cord through the hinged side of the refrigerator door between the door gasket (easily done while the door is open)
- Plug in to a regular wall electrical outlet
- Purchase a cut of beef of your preference
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- Slide it into the groove and lean it into place
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Visual changes to the beef that you may notice during the aging process:
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What are the opportunities and challenges to define (an) "Agile HR" in a complex, multinational financial institution? — In an interactive session, Maarten and Eric will describe how the HR organization of ING Bank in The Netherlands aims to influence the way of working in the organization. They chose for a gradual, sustainable approach in changing from a classical organization into an agile one. This transformation was inspired by the radical overhaul in way of working of ING Netherlands, where – driven from ambition to change from a classical bank into a true FinTech company – the organizational structure and way of working changed into a model that was inspired by Spotify and Zappos. This business driven change provides HR with the right context to successfully redefine the way they service employees and company.
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ALBANY, April 25, 2018 — Attorney Lucinda Hillerman Buckley, who has been associated with Buckley, Mendleson, Criscione and Quinn, P.C. (BMC&Q) in Albany since 1997, has returned to active practice at the firm. Between 2004 and 2017, Buckley had not been in active practice. At BMC&Q, Buckley is representing claimants in applications for Social Security disability benefits.
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You have built a simple, logical, understandable system, demonstrably superior to anything that this dancing mouse has seen.
~ Erin King, social dancer
This book solves the biggest problem you and everyone has in social dancing
since men and women started dancing together, which is how to communicate unambiguously.
While I have found dance teachers to be excellent, with an enormous wealth of knowledge,
when it comes to explaining how to communicate, they are surprisingly vague.
This vagueness is not the fault of dance teachers.
Until now, there was no standard method for communicating.
This book, for the first time, explains the three laws and three signals you need to lead and follow every step in social dancing.
The method is so simple, that the main rules fit on a single sheet of paper, which you can learn in an afternoon.
The benefits of dancing this way are transformative.
Instead of patterns, you will learn the language of dancing with a partner.
When you train your body to move according to these principles,
you will be able to communicate as effortlessly in dancing as you do in speaking.
You will be able to create magic moments as your partner inspires you and the music moves you.
In short, dancing is easier and you have more fun.
Come on inside and join us for a good time.
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Achilles Tendon Rupture
Posted on May 22, 2018 by Connie Lee
The Achilles tendon connects the muscles from the calf to the heel bone. It assists us with pointing our foot towards the ground, rising on our toes, and it allows us to push off our foot when we walk. A rupture can be caused when there is a sudden increase in training intensity. Sports that involve jumping, running, and sudden starts and stops can lead to injuries to the Achilles tendon.
Majority of the people describe Achilles tendon rupture as a feeling of being kicked in the calf. When the injury happens, a popping or a snapping sound can be heard. Due to the pain at the back of the ankle and lower leg, the rupture can affect the injured person from walking normally. In order to prevent Achilles tendon injuries, one can increase their intensity of training slowly, perform exercises that strengthens the calf, and avoid running on hard surfaces. If a rupture occurs, surgery or nonsurgical treatments can be used to repair the Achilles tendon.


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THERE was a time when any BSA Premier League men's championship had to come through the West Adelaide Bearcats.
Just as Perth Wildcats have dominated the NBL and any title run has to go through the west, in SA, going through West for almost two decades was the necessity for success.
The club competed in the state association's first grand final 60 years ago and a decade later – 50 years ago – in 1967 began a domination unparalleled in elite sports circles.
For 17 consecutive years, the Bearcats featured in the season's last match, claiming 11 championships, including the state record of five straight under Ken Richardson from 1978-82 inclusive. (In 1982, it also won the NBL!)
It missed the Grannie in 1984 but was back again in 1985 and 1986, making it 19 grand finals out of 20.
As the competition caught up, the Bearcats' domination started to wane, winning it all again in 1988, losing the Final in 1991. In 1994 under Peter Ali and again in 1996 under David Spear, the "West is Best" club motto rang true.
That 1996 win was over Noarlunga City Tigers and followed five previous grand finals against NCT's forerunner, Glenelg Tigers in 1971-72-75-76-77.
The Bearcats beat the Tigers in four of the six but few who saw it would have guessed Brad McKinnon's match-winning jumpshot in 1996 would lead to that 21-year drought.
Grand final losses in 2001, 2010, 2013 and 2014 haunted the Bearcats as they faced up to Southern Tigers – the latest incarnation of a club which began its Premier League journey as CY so very long ago – the defending champions winning their way straight into the championship-decider.
If ever West was ripe to lose another grand final, last night was the one.
Even getting to it required coach Corey Maclean to navigate three cut-throat KO playoff matches, first an elimination final win over Sturt 77-68.
Then came a KO semi final win over Norwood 95-79 and a stunning 93-85 road win over title favourite North Adelaide – which had hammered West 92-73 in the last round of the regular season.
That game wasn't without cost too, the Bearcats losing rebounding import Harold Ridgeway ahead of the playoff when he was found guilty of striking North coach Nathan Hawkes during an altercation in the preliminary final.
Hawkes was suspended for 14 weeks for his role in the incident and Ridgeway for 10, both men having six of those weeks suspended.
Of course, that did West no favours heading into the Grand Final, a match that was there to lose if ever there was one.
Adversity makes a strange bedfellow.
The Bearcats had Jordan West and veteran Blake Truslove hitting early big shots while Southern, which last year relied on Mitch Creek, import Alex Starling and all-purpose Sam Johns to carry it through, this year turned to Anthony Drmic, import Michael Nwelue and Jordy Dodman to shoulder the load.
Luke Schenscher came off the Tigers' bench to also be a big hurdle, his free throw late in the third period stretching Southern's lead to 48-41.
WAR HORSES: Blake Truslove, 38, contests this shot by Luke Schenscher, 34.
It still led 52-46 two minutes from the last break and had its chances to extend that but failed.
The door slightly ajar, West took full advantage as star import and league MVP Dee Oldham – quiet for just two points in the first half – came to life, sparking West to within a point with a period to play.
Patrick Thomas had hit some big shots to keep the Bearcats alive but once Oldham shook off the big-game blues, he was unstoppable.
His 3-pointer tied the game at 54-54 in the last and his drive gave West the lead with 7:46 left.
WEST AHEAD: Dee Oldham, who was sensational in the finish, gives the Bearcats the lead.
It was never caught again, two of Tristan Braithwaite's 5-of-6 threes on the night bumping the buffer to double digits at 67-57, Southern taking timeout with 4:18 left in its title defence.
But coach Dean Nyberg had no answers, Drmic and Nwelue forced to play the full 40 minutes and just two players joining the fray from his bench – a tactic that worked last year but was never going to wash against a Bearcats team now thriving on its own momentum, passion and sensing it had history within its grasp.
West's 26-12 last quarter was a barnstorming finish if ever there was one, Oldham with 18 of his 25 points in the period as he personally fitted the Tigers for their coffin and hammered in the nails.
The scenes were joyous as the Bearcats emphatically ended their drought 77-64, the sense of occasion not lost on the players or a rousing, raucous crowd at Titanium Security Arena.
It was a win for the ages, West using the ball well and playing team basketball, and within that framework, Oldham shining the most brightly.
He finished with 25 points at 56 per cent, including 4-of-7 threes, eight rebounds, five assists and two steals.
Jordan West had a double-double with 15 points, 10 boards, Braithwaite with 15 points and Thomas 13 as Maclean cleared his bench, Ridgeway also joining the celebrations as a key man in helping the Bearcats get there.
Nwelue battled gamely for the Tigers for 16 points and 14 rebounds, Drmic with 15 points, seven boards and seven assists in what turned into a long night for both.
Truslove, 38, and livewire guard Anthony Spadavecchia have been part of most of the losing grand finals this century so to taste the success was glorious for the co-captains.
"Let's get to the Port and celebrate," Truslove declared.
It's been a long time coming for the league's benchmark club.
WEST ADELAIDE BEARCATS 77 (Oldham 25, Braithwaite, West 15, Thomas 13; West 10 rebs; Oldham 5 assts; Oldham 2 stls; West 1 blk) d SOUTHERN TIGERS 64 (Nwelue 16, Drmic 15, Linton 12, Staude 10; Nwelue 14 rebs; Drmic 7 assts; Staude 3 stls; Dodman 3 blks).
CHAMPS AGAIN: West Adelaide Bearcats complete their "life on the edge" with the 2017 flag.
SOUTHERN Tigers claimed the club's first BSA Premier League women's title under that name when it simply outlasted perennial playoff performer North Adelaide 65-61.
The Tigers reached their first Grand Final 40 years ago in 1977 as Glenelg and contested three in a row, winning their first flag in 1978 and backing up in 1979.
Moving south and changing its name to Noarlunga City Tigers, the club won three straight championships in 1984, 1985 and 1986, before losing Grand Finals in 1988-93-94-95, winning in 1996.
When NCT merged with Adelaide Southern Suns in 2003, Southern Tigers emerged, their return to the Grand Final ending a 21-year hiatus.
Last night's win at Titanium Security Arena was the club's seventh at its 12th attempt, the last win when most of this team were children.
Southern's cause was helped when North lost captain Kirsty Williams to an injury after she had played just 12:21, further depleting the Rockets' stocks against the most stacked team since Sturt's 2002 champion.
Mollie McKendrick led the Tigers with 17 points on 6-of-13 shooting, 10 rebounds and four assists, import playmaker Alex Green also relentless with 16 points, eight boards and two assists.
GREEN FOR GO: Alex Green heads to the hoop for the Tigers.
Called on to play extra time due to Williams' injury, Jo Hill was sensational for 17 points, 14 rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Hill, at 44, is a legend of the game and extraordinary to still be performing at such a champion's level.
As an Opal at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 - 17 years ago - she was part of Australia's first Silver Medal-winning team after being part of our historic first Gold Medal-winning team at the FIBA 1993 Youth Women's Championship.
A galvanising figure no doubt, but the boos, scorn and derision to which the Southern "fans" subjected her was not only disgusting and disgraceful for a true champion and legend of the game, but put a dampener on the win and an asterisk to perpetually reinforce and reflect that even with their first taste of success, it wasn't accompanied by even a modicum of class.
It was a fan performance of which the club should duly be embarrassed.
But then perhaps the fans don't know how to respect a rival - even continuing their absurd posturing and booing into post-match formalities.
Sometimes being a good winner is as difficult for some as being a good loser and it reflected so badly on what, on-court at least, had otherwise been a decent Grand Final.
BOORISH MOB: Jo Hill, giving it her all, deserved better from the opposition fans.
Just as Perth fans in 1993 booed and jeered the Melbourne Tigers after they won the NBL championship on the Wildcats' floor, it took until this year and their classy acknowledgements of retiring rival Mark Worthington and encouragement for Hawks import Marvelle Harris - who lost his father during the championship series - to remove that stain.
Judging by Southern's elevation in the past couple of years, its fans won't have to wait two decades for their shot at redemption, not that they will care much, as last night showed.
Green's 3-pointer at 6:45 left gave Southern a 55-48 lead which, in the context of the final's tightness, was huge.
McKendrick bumped the lead out to nine at 57-48 before Sophie Byrne ignited North with a series of tough baskets, her last putting it to 60-62 inside the last two minutes.
Hill split two free throws inside the last minute for 61-62 before Green calmly knocked down 3-of-4 free throws at the death to clinch the Tigers their championship win.
SOUTHERN TIGERS 65 (McKendrick 17, Green 16, J Thacker 12; McKendrick 10 rebs; McKendrick 4 assts; McKendrick 3 stls; J Thacker 2 blks) d NORTH ADELAIDE ROCKETS 61 (Hill 17, O Mader 14, Victrum 13; Hill 14 rebs; Hill, Thornett 2 assts; Hill 2 stls; Corrigan 4 blks).


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Indian police and Muslim demonstrators clashed in Kashmir's main city on Monday during anti-India protests fueled by killing of a protester by police, witnesses said.
Farooq was killed late on Sunday in a hospital after he was hit by a tear gas shell fired by the Indian police to disperse an anti-India protest in down area of Srinagar, protesters said.
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July, 2012.
Wonderful, it is so wonderful to see how Ruth keeps moving on in her development.
Ruth is now able to express herself better.
She can make requests and ask what she needs, eg. "Teacher I want to eat peanut". I then ask her how many she wants. She replies "two", so we count two peanuts out for her. The following day she increases the quantity she wants, eg "I want 5 peanuts", I gave her the whole bottle. She will say "Teacher can you help to open"? I allow her to take the peanuts from the bottle herself. Ruth will have to count the peanuts according to the quantity she wants.
As for writing, she continues to improve her skills. First she was tracing the words, now she is able to copy basic words like. bat, fat. My initial plan to allow word tracing is to let Ruth learn the basic strokes and the concept of writing. Reading in both Bahasa Malaysia and English is not an issue for Ruth. I have seen that many children are able to write but cannot read and express themselves. As for Ruth I have designed lessons to improve communication skills and reading prior to writing. As Ruth grows up her fine and gross motor skill also develop. Readiness of fine and gross motor skill prior to writing will help Ruth to integrate the concept of writing and effectively put words down on paper. However in reality many parents and kindergarten schools will rush a young child into writing before the child has developed the fine and gross motor skills and cognitive understanding of the concept of writing.
As for social skills, Ruth can sit and play with other children, she is able to integrate and engage others to play with her. She has learned to take turns to play the game. She can even join group learning together compared to the months past. She still needs one to one coaching, but we do that now in a "one adult for two children at one table" learning environment.
Ruth has added a lot of flavor into the days in the centre with her unique interactive ways of communication.


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Pleas for help
I wrote this column in June, but after watching the horrific events unfolding at our Texas coast over the weekend due to Hurricane Harvey, I thought it good to update it and run it again.
After seeing the plight of the Texas Gulf Coast, after Hurricane Harvey slammed into miles and miles of coastland, many of us want to DO something. But if you're like me, you want your money and your efforts to go where they'll do some good and NOT line someone's pockets.
It's hard to ignore a plea for help, especially where children, animals, cancer patients, the elderly and veterans are concerned. Some stories tug at the heartstrings, especially in one or all of those cases. It's in our nature to want to do something when we see someone struggling, financially or otherwise. Even if it's a dollar or two, we do.
But there are predators out there who will use this situation to help their own bank accounts and do nothing for anyone else. What can we do, when the one making the plea for help might be less than entirely truthful about their plight or possibly making the entire thing up?
Donation jars sprang up in the Austin area for a group called the Rising Angels Foundation. A picture on the jar by one restaurant's cash registers showed a child in a hospital bed. After an Austin network investigated, it was revealed that the Rising Angels Foundation's EIN is no longer valid and the group's 501(c)3 status is no longer valid. The address for the nonprofit is a San Antonio strip mall. The contact numbers belong to men with felony records for robbery, armed robbery, theft and assault.
Anyone else just a tad outraged that someone would fake something like that? Legitimate nonprofits have a paper trail that they make public. They are required to file an annual form called a 990 in which nonprofits basically list donations received, how much they pay employees (if any), and how they spend the donations they receive.
We are so quick, sometimes, to "take someone's word for it" if they are soliciting donations, especially if they are good salesmen and pull at the heartstrings where children, animals, cancer patients, the elderly and veterans are concerned (as above).
If where your money goes DOES matter to you, vet your non-profits. Do a little fact-checking.
Pay attention. Has your favorite nonprofit actually distributed any funds or resources? Do they have a concrete plan for what they will do with your contributions? If they don't have much to show for it – as in no media exposure, or are reluctant to invite the media in or answer questions – I would start wondering. A good nonprofit's leaders should welcome questions about how and where they spend the donations they receive.
Some people give blindly, because the person asking for funds seems nice, and what's wrong with us, if we don't want to donate to someone in desperate need? But does it matter to you, how your donations are spent? Does the money stay locally or does it go to a national office where it helps pay for someone's salary? If the money is spent locally, how is it spent? Does your favorite (or otherwise) nonprofit spend its money wisely? Does your favorite nonprofit have a record of publicly showing how they distribute their funds? Do they solicit donations for one thing, yet use them for something else? All questions someone could ask as they vet a nonprofit before they donate.


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Groundbreaking Quantum Leap Still Potent
By Kristin Battestella
I remember seeing the 1989 premiere of the neo classic science fiction series Quantum Leap. It's the type of sf I love: mind boggling in its causes, scientifically sound, witty and humorous, yet carrying something more. This was one of the few shows that my whole family watched together, even my sister the anti sci-fi! The extra charm of Quantum Leap is still silencing time travel nay sayers and giving relevant commentary about the 20th century.
"Theorizing that one could time-travel within his own lifetime…Dr. Sam Beckett prematurely stepped into the Quantum Accelerator, and vanished. …"
The opening sequence of Quantum Leap sets up each episode and provides everything you need. The first few moments re-establish the science of Sam's leaps through time, his desire to help others, and his wish to simply return home. Each episode then follows a similar, but forgivable, sentimental pattern. Sam leaps into his next seemingly disastrous case, then receives future advice from a hologram named Al and an advanced computer named Ziggy. The person he has switched with is held in an empty chamber in the future, and we always get a creative mirror shot or reflection of who Sam's host is. Is the science or the science fiction that important in Quantum Leap? Actually, no. Should we accept nothing but greatness from television genius Donald P. 'Battlestar Galactica Airwolf Magnum PI Jag NCIS' Bellisario? Yes.
For years before his return to sf television for Star Trek: Enterprise, Scott Bakula was synonymous with Dr. Sam Beckett. While I loved
, my mom would complain that Bakula just didn't look right as anything but Sam. Dr. Beckett is highly intelligent, but his random journey, humility, and belief that his leaps have a higher purpose carry over to the viewer. Bakula's easy acting style and Capra everyman instantly make Sam likeable, along with the peculiar situations in each episode. Whether its an angry, serious, dramatic turn or a singing body switcheroo played for the laughs, Bakula excels at the changes needed for each episode while keeping Sam's motivations at heart. Enterprise
Likewise Golden Globe winner and television veteran Dean Stockwell is up to the task as womanizer and oft married Admiral Al Calavicci. His wise cracks and wayward analysis of the past, present, and future add a real life flair to the leap of the faith the viewer is asked to take. Despite his humor, Al is a serious soul at heart, the lone support and connection Sam has to his proper time and place. Al is the only friend, father, and support Sam has. Truly it is the pair that makes Quantum Leap. Can we pull out the buddy cop clichés? Why not!
Today some may find Quantum Leap's obvious use of science fiction as a vehicle to create social commentary a bit heavy handed or over the top. How many times will Sam leap into an African American or a woman? We get it! Particularly in later seasons, Leap stretches its premise by having Sam leap too close to or even into famous historical figures. The pilot and six episodes of Season One were, however, shocking and brand new at the time Quantum Leap premiered on NBC. It was before grunge, Nirvana, The X-Files, and conspiracies theories; we were coming off Wall Street and the first George Bush. Before the first Gulf War, people were still yuppies and had money and big hair. It was a time when things were relatively good (or at least glossy), and Back to the Future was as heavy as science fiction got. Then along comes Quantum Leap with all its reflections on race relations, homosexuality,
, abuse, mental illness, women's rights, and faith. Topics that, believe it or not, were still relatively taboo at the time. Thankfully, audiences and critics took notice, and in 1990 Quantum Leap earned Emmy nominations for Best Drama, Lead Actor, and Supporting Actor- acknowledgements unheard of for a quote genre or science fiction series. Vietnam
Although Season One is perhaps not the best the series has to offer, it is a fine and proper place to begin. The two hour pilot establishes the premise of the Quantum Leap project and the format of the show. With only eight hours here, one can easily plunge into Quantum Leap guilt free. Teri Hatcher fans will enjoy her fine guest performance in the second episode 'Star Crossed'. They may be obvious now, but the homages and hints of history were fun touches back in the day. Season One gives us shades of Watergate and Buddy Holly, along with Driving Miss Daisy race relations in 'The Color of Truth.' Maybe these themes aren't a big deal to the young folks, but boomers will appreciate the Bogart-esque finale 'Play It Again, Seymour.'
Quantum Leap has little effects to speak of, which is probably why the masses were tricked into such acclaim. Beyond the opening and closing fancy blue leaps, the obligatory mirror shot, and Al's holographic comings and goings, Quantum Leap looks like any other regular series. Sure one week Sam and Al were in 1930s
, then maybe the 60s the following episode, but these easily recreated recent histories keep Leap looking fresh today. If youngsters think it looks dated, you can tell them its supposed to look that way! But I must say, the few and far between depictions of the future and some of Al's funky futuristic get ups have not stood the test of time. Oh boy! Alabama
There are a few technical mishaps on the DVD release of Quantum Leap Season 1, namely the music and score. The great theme song is still there, but rights to all those great songs don't come cheap, so some of the classic tunes from the series have been changed for video release. We are however treated to some behind the scenes goodness, subtitles, and games.
As kids, my nieces used to grumble when I switched on Quantum Leap, but after a few forced viewings, they wanted to know where Sam's next leap would take him. When the series was in regular time and rotation on the Sci-Fi Channel, my mother would come home like clockwork and put it on. Quantum Leap is the show for science fiction lovers who don't admit they like science fiction. It's serious stories, honest cast, and timeless morals never get old. If you're old enough to understand right and wrong, you're old enough to watch Quantum Leap. With affordable DVDs; reasonable rental sources; online options; and occasional marathons on the Sci-Fi Channel; there's no reason for you not to appreciate Quantum Leap.


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Services we Offer, Part 3
Services We Offer, Part 3
This is Part 3 in our series. If you have not seen Part 1 or Part 2, be sure to check those out for our full list of services. If you are an insurance agent in the Grand Valley you've most likely seen our "list of services" flyer we've begun giving out. If you haven't received one yet, you will soon! Because we offer so many services we're doing the best we can to explain to our clients and referral sources what all we can do for them.
Meth Decontamination
To clear up an important point up front, companies do have to be certified for Meth Cleanup before performing the work. This List of Meth Cleanup Certified Companies is put out by CDPHE (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment).
If a company claims to be able to do Meth Cleanup in Colorado but isn't on this list, they can't legally perform the cleanup. Note that Encompass Environmental, a sister company to Delta (same owner), is the only company on this list in the entire Western Slope.
Meth labs are highly toxic. It is our hope that Colorado requires that homes and apartments be tested between buyers or renters in coming years. For now, we are working with local law enforcement agencies to connect with property owners where meth use or creation were suspected.
Biohazard and Trauma Cleanup
This might be the least comfortable topic to discuss, among the services we offer. This category includes cleanup primarily for blood and suicide, but includes any other kind of similar biohazard or trauma situation.
When dealing with any kind of situation like this, we want you to know that we handle it with the highest degree of care and compassion. With any work we perform, we put the customer first. We know these are devastating circumstances, and before cleaning the property, we give peace of mind.


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** Following is an Open Letter Released to Arabian Horse Association Members **
Dear Members,
After receiving and carefully considering an abundance of feedback from a variety of viewpoints, the Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes Commission has decided to revise the decision from the recent Convention and return the three Purebred Yearling Sweepstakes classes to being held as Open classes rather than Amateur at U.S. Nationals.
The commission also decided to increase the pay out in these three classes to $25,000. This means the Champion in each class will win $5,000, the Reserve Champion will receive $3,200, and each of the remaining Top Ten winners will receive $2,100 each.
All other Sweepstakes In-Hand classes will remain the same in 2019 as they have been in recent years. The Half-Arabian Yearling classes will remain Sweepstakes events through 2020. Starting in 2021, the three Purebred yearling classes will be the only Breeding/In-hand classes with Sweepstakes funding.
The commission is working to make Sweepstakes better for all the breeders that support the program, and to do so in a reliable way. To that end, the Open yearling classes with a $25,000 pay out per class are intended to be permanent, and are committed to be in place for the next 10 years.
The commission regrets any confusion that these changes may have caused, and apologizes for any inconvenience that members may have incurred.
We look forward to seeing you all in Tulsa in October.
The Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes Commission
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Within the icy depths
Story and photos by Scot Stewart "The reason that fish form schools, birds form flocks, and bees form swarms is that they are smarter together than they would be apart. They don't take a vote; they don't take a poll: they form a system. They are all interactive and make a decision together in real […]Read more


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Sunday and Monday night were filled with different activities. In particular we continued to get pictures to illustrate slave Flo's new story "The Accountant". Hence not so much to report, beside that last weekend Jenny and I switched back and forth (no pictures on here *grins). Beside the needed changing for the right pictures the slaves are now turned into celibated latex nuns. Tonight I took a picture of me – The Abbess – with slave nun sister Flo at the Island of Pain.
And there is slave cecy who is still a colourful living latex doll … the blue one. Just before ending this night Kitty and slave cecy were online and I took this picture of them at Mesmerize Dungeon.


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Most people find it hard to choose the best condo to buy or rent. Getting the most appropriate place to buy a condo can be very challenging. But, it isn't impossible. To most purchasing a condominium with a beach is the most acceptable choice, while to a locating a serene place to rent a condominium for summer or during holiday is sufficient. Whatever, your option is, you have to ensure that you find a condo in the most suitable location, fitted with all the right supplies to facilitate good quality lifestyle. Nonetheless, it is very hard to find the best condo in the market where you will be able to find all the best qualities to serve on your needs. The tips below will prove useful when finding the best condo in the market.
Safety is of fantastic significance when locating the ideal condominium on the marketplace. Locate a neighborhood where there's a good deal of security steps in place. Some of the important security indicators include good lighting, availability of police station and good organization of houses. This will not only ensure that your house is kept safe at all times but also ensure that your visitors can get to your place in good time. When you do this, you will also be assured of the great quality of service in the market.
When looking for the best condo in the market you have to ensure that you look at the environment. You have to ensure that you get a condo that is located in an environmental friendly zone. This means that it has to be surrounded by trees and other natural scenes that will improve your quality of life. If possible, you can get a condo by the ocean side. Landscaping job should be of high quality. The condo needs to be of good quality and bring much satisfaction.
Getting recommendations and reading online reviews is also significant when finding the best condo to buy or rent. When obtaining recommendations, you need to make sure that you get it out of those which you could expect and have experienced firsthand experience with this. This will make certain you prevent getting biased information that can mislead you in choosing the wrong condo. To add on this, it is wise for you to ensure that you read online reviews. In reviews, you will be able to gain lots of meaningful information that will guide you towards the right condo. cost, locations and customers opinion towards given condo are some of the important information provided in online reviews. Nonetheless, it is wise for you to ensure that you read reviews from sites that are reputable and that can be trusted. By doing this you will be assured of getting the best condo in the market and that you get to experience the greatest living standards in the market.
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An unnamed Native American shaman who raised and adviced young BraveStarr on an unidentified planet or moon. The people of their tribe discovered a great, power. Unfortunately the evil, self-absorbed, treacherous, aggressive, mean, pushy, emotionless, determined, earnest, stern, testy, abrasive, mysterious, prissy, erudite, diligent and efficient Stampede also desired it. Shaman encouraged his people to protect their power plant at all cost, a decision he came to regret soon enough. A heard of gigantic Broncosaurs ambushed the tribe, spitting flames from their own mouths and laserbeams from their eyes. Shaman had to use all his magic to face Stampede in astral form. But when Stampede threatened to ambush young BraveStarr, Shaman was forced to reenter his own body and protect the boy.
And he is also known as serious, humble, aspiring, mature, accountable, noble, wise, optimistic, understanding, rational, stoic, hard-working, affectionate, meticulous, altruistic and nice.
Stampede managed to gain the powere he seeked and the tribesmen made ready to flee the planet in Totem-pole shaped rocket ships. But the power plant's energy proved even too powerful for Stampede to absorb, and as he expelled it, he destroyed his own horde of Broncosaurs and the entire planet. All but one of the escaping rocket ships also went up in flame, leaving Shaman and BraveStarr the last of their tribe. From that day forward, Shaman could never forgive himself for what his actions cost. When their rocket passed through a newly formed set of stars, BraveStarr was unexpectedly granted four Spirit Animal Powers.
Stampede has also managed to survive and chose the planet New Texas to build himself a new base of operations similar to the one he had on the planet of the Tribe. Shaman sought out the planet to face his archenemy again. Knowing his rocketship would have to make a crash landing, Shaman put his young ward in suspended animation and ejected his emergency capsule into space, in range of a Galactic Marshal Space Station. That way he was ensured that the marshals would look for BraveStar and take care of him. Shaman gave BraveStarr one half of his tribe amulet to know him by if they ever meet again.
Once BraveStarr was safely off the ship, Shaman used his magic powers to draw several asteroids from the field he was passing through to cling to his statship to form a wall of protection. Despite of this, the ship began to burn up upon entering the planet atmosphere and kept gaining speed as it shot down towards the barren land. Because of this great speed, it bounced off several rocks and landed upright atop a mountain peak. As the lava cooled and cracked, parts of the ship became visible again, standing tall and proud on top of the mountain peak like a giant totem pole made of rock and metal. Shaman miraculously survived intact, but the strain turned his hair completely white, whereas before it would have been black with only two streaks of white.
He served as an adviser to BraveStarr. On rare occasions, Shaman has demonstrated extremely powerful magic and during the Christmas special, a rendition of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, he served as the three spirits. BraveStarr sees Shaman as a paternal figure since he (BraveStarr) never knew his real parents, and this was exploited by the bad guys occasionally. While the Shaman rarely expressed it, he was known to view BraveStarr as a son. He lives in a towering animal-carved mountain called Starr Peak (in reality the remains of his crashed star ship, covered by cooled magma), under which is a large Kerium deposit. In the episode, The Price, he appeared to Brad when he became faced with a dilemma in which he can't stop Jay from eliminating himself, but he will not sit back and let it happen either.
The movie BraveStarr tells us that The Shaman and Stampede have a history, and that Stampede is the primary reason Shaman has moved to New Texas.
Raising BraveStarrEdit
When he raised BraveStarr, Shaman acquired a small amount of the Dingo medicine and gave it to the boy to make him immune against the Fever Flower. (Call of the Wild)
Although Shaman rarely interacted with anyone other than BraveStarr, when young Jay Olman became addicted to Spin, Shaman briefly transported himself from Starr Peak to Fort Kerium to speak with Jay's best friend Brad. Brad already knew who Shaman was and trusted him. (The Price)
Behind the ScenesEdit
Shaman was voiced by Ed Gilbert.
- Episode 05: Kerium Fever (moral only) - Shaman appeared during the moral segment to explain the episode learned in this story.
- Episode 12: Big Thirty and Little Wimble - BraveStarr asks Shaman for help, who reminds him of an argument BraveStarr once had with a friend when he was young.
- Episode 25: Wild Child - When BraveStarr called upon Shaman to ask for help in dealing with Zarko the Hunter, Shaman told him to show Zarko the way of love instead of violence.
- Episode 47: The Price - Shaman felt evil approaching and instinctively knew someone young was threatened. He transported himself to Fort Kerium to offer Brad advice.
- Episode 56: Call of the Wild - BraveStarr telepathically contacts Shaman to ask for help when the entire town suffers from the Fever Flower's illness. Shama explains that the Dingo Llama makes the only known cure, which BraveStarr and Wild Child received as a child.
- Episode 65: Strength of the Bear - Shaman sent BraveStarr on a quest to regain his Spirit Animal Powers. Once BraveStarr entered the Badlands, Shaman was unable to keep track of him with his Spirit Vision.


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