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Carry Not Compare
Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, for each one should carry their own load. Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.
Another yellow lady slipper - how would you compare it to the image of the lady slipper in the previous post. I am sure that if I ask any ten people which image was better each image would be selected by at least one person. Often after I put images on my computer I struggle trying to decide which one is the best. In the end I am not sure that it matters which one is best or even which one is better. The ultimate goal of my image is that I create something that people enjoy, images that make them appreciate the beauty of God's world or think deeply about his word. Spending time comparing each image at the computer will sap my energy and passion that I had when I took the image.
Constant comparison does that in our lives. In our society it seems that we are always reducing things to numbers so we can tell which is best - highest number of 5 star reviews, number of likes, size of church membership, and on and on. It is such as easy sin to fall into, comparing ourselves with others. Paul warned the Galatians of the poison of comparing. Instead of comparison he advised the believers to test their own actions. The more we know our own heart the less likely we are to look down on others. The more we examine our own motives and the lives we create without comparing ourselves to others the more we are able to carry our own burdens and have the courage and strength to help shoulder the load of our brother's burdens.
Loving Lord
Forgive our sin of comparing. Help us to see that you have created each one of us with unique gifts. Teach us to test our own actions without comparing ourselves to each other. Open our eyes to see ourselves the way you see each of us and give us the courage to stop comparing and start carrying each other's burdens.
Guard The Treasure
Hold to the standard of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Guard the good treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us.
Yellow lady slippers are such a rare flower in the Great Smoky Mountains that during wildflower season there are park rangers and volunteers who walk the trails where they are found to protect them from poachers. It is kind of an unwritten rule that if you post a picture of a lady slipper online you should not post where you took the picture. I found my first yellow lady slipper 2 years ago with the help of another hiker who showed me where to look. Now that I know where they are I go back each year to see them again.
We have been entrusted with the treasure of God's word that is as rare and beautiful as the yellow lady slippers are in the mountains. We must seek to find their beauty with the help of sound teaching and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. When we find God in his word we must guard this treasure he has entrusted to us. We need to keep returning to God's word over and over again until his words and his beauty fill our lives in such a way that others can see him.
Lord God
Help us to guard the treasure that you have given us. May we reflect your beauty and love as we grow closer to you.
Sometimes A Light Surprises
Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens!
On this past Easter morning, there were just the right amount of clouds for just a very short time just as the sun rose that bathed everything in golden light. The grass and trees seemed to be lit in such a way that made them shine like gold. It was so beautiful. As I was thinking about that experience and looking at those pictures I took, the words to an old hymn by William Cowper came to mind: "Sometimes a light surprises the Christian while he sings; It is the Lord who rises with healing in His wings."
There are 150 Psalms in our Bible, some teach, some remind us of God's faithfulness, some are songs of lament, and some are songs of comfort; but the last Psalm, Psalm 150, is just a simple song of praise. On mornings like this when God overwhelms us, surprises us with his light then our only response can be praise.
Great King
We sing joyous songs of praise to you this day for your beauty and healing.
Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb.
It has been stormy and cloudy for the past two days. I had hoped that this morning the weather would be different but the predictions weren't promising. I just wanted to see a special sunrise this morning. I decided that it wasn't going to happen and that I would not try to go to a special place to see a sunrise. Instead I would just get up before dark and read the resurrection stories.
So this Easter morning I sat in my sunroom and read my bible in the dark (you can do that if you read your bible on an iPad). It was very cloudy but I just happened to look out my window that faces east and saw a slight bit of color. I grabbed my camera and put on my coat. I didn't have time to change lens, get my filters, or tripod. I ran up the hill and through a neighbor's yard that I knew wouldn't mind to the field on the other side of my neighborhood.
And there was this beautiful sunrise, unexpected glory. I was so glad that I didn't just sit in my sunroom. It is cloudy again now with the sun behind the clouds. When the women went to the tomb that first Easter morning they only expected to see Jesus's body, but that was not what they saw. I believe that Jesus still comes to us in unexpected ways. And when he comes he brings light to the darkest night. When we follow him, he will always show us unexpected things.
He is Risen! He is Risen!
Risen Lord,
Open our hearts to the unexpected and give us courage to follow you into new life.
Someone Had To Do It
After these things Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took away his body. Nicodemus also, who earlier had come to Jesus by night, came bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds in weight. So they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as is the burial custom of the Jews. Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. So because of the Jewish day of Preparation, since the tomb was close at hand, they laid Jesus there.
It is just a barn on the Tipton place. It wasn't built to be beautiful. It was never intended to be an example of great craftsmanship but to serve its function of keeping the farm productive. Someone had to build it.
Someone had to do it. The sun was getting low in the sky of Good Friday and the Sabbath would soon be here. And there was the body of Jesus on the cross, his life gone; it was finished. So now what do you do. There were a few people who did what others couldn't. It wasn't the disciples who did it. Instead it was the silent followers who, with great courage and sacrifice, went to Pilate and requested Jesus's body. We don't know why Joseph, Nicodemus, and the women who followed them took this risk. Maybe they were the ones who always did the right thing, the ones who worked behind the scenes to get things done. They did the hard work of carrying Jesus lifeless and beaten body to the tomb. They purchased the burial materials. They wrapped and prepared the body. They did the everyday work, the behind the scenes work, that had to be done when someone died.
They were faithful in the everyday things, the utilitarian things that must be done. When they finished the job they had no idea of how big their act would become to the story of the empty tomb. Sometimes we feel that what we do is unimportant, it is only a barn after all and not beautiful art. We may never know how God will use the little, everyday, unimportant things we do to change someone's life. So be faithful in the little things, the everyday things and leave the rest to God.
Lord Jesus,
Help us to see and do the things that no one else wants to do, the hard things, the everyday things. Use those things to accomplish your work and bring you glory.
I Love You
I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy.
My wildflower knowledge has grown over the past few years so I knew this was like the hepatica that I have learned to recognize but it was different. It had red anthers instead of the usual yellow ones. Hepatica is such a small flower that if you weren't looking for it you may not even see it. It is a humble flower, not one of the famous wildflowers of the Smokys that many flock to see this time of year. This small flower has much to teach us. Its petals are pure white, like the perfect, sinless life of Jesus; the red anthers like his blood shed for us. Small and humble like the servant that Jesus was and we are called to be.
The words, "I love you," are simple and humble like this hepatica. They are intimate and precious words. Jesus said these words with his actions on this Good Friday, his blood shed for us. Today we say these words back to Jesus, "I love you Lord because you have heard my voice and my pleas for mercy."
Merciful God,
I love you because you first love me, red blood spilled over a white, sinless life - a life that perfectly fulfilled the will of God. I will call on you as long as I live.
Night of Betrayal
The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
I remember the night I took this picture. I decided to go to this place at the dam because I would have a good view to the east as the full moon would rise over the horizon. We know there was a full moon on the night of Passover because the way the Jewish calendar, a lunar calendar, was used to determine the time of Passover each year. So as Jesus and the disciples left the upper room to walk toward the Mount of Olives, they were walking toward the rising moon in the east, a full moon like this one over the lake. Matthew and Mark tell us that the last thing the disciples did after the Passover meal before they left for the Mount of Olives was to sing a hymn. We don't know what hymn they sang but it was very likely that it was Psalm 118, the last of a group of psalms called the Hallel that were sung at festivals like Passover.
As I think about that night, the night of his betrayal, I wonder what it was like for him to sing this Psalm knowing what he would face the next day. He knew the time had come to fulfill the purpose for which he had come to earth, that "this is the day the Lord has made." He knew that he was about to be rejected and all his disciples would leave him. It was the time of Jesus's deepest anguish as he prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane. Go out this evening and look at the full moon and think about Jesus walking east toward the place of his betrayal and remember his great sacrifice for you. Know that it is because of his great love for us that we can truly say these words, "This the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it."
Suffering Savior,
When we look at what happened this night of betrayal, "it is marvelous in our eyes." We are amazed at your love for us and can rejoice only because of the anguish that you walked through that night. May we make you the cornerstone of our lives.
He Knew The Way Ahead
Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? 'Father, save me from this hour'? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name." Then a voice came from heaven: "I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again."
It was lush and green, this path that I have walked on so many times, but it was different that day. The impending storm made the skies dark and the well known path ahead foreboding.
Jesus had walked into Jerusalem on this road many times before, but on this day it was different. It wasn't an accident the way he came into Jerusalem; he had planned for the donkey to be available (Mark 11:1-6); he came in from the east, opposite from the procession of the Roman soldiers on their horses who came from the west for crowd control during the Passover. His followers and the crowds were rejoicing with loud Hosannas, but he knew what he was doing. He knew the road ahead was going to be dark for him and for his disciples. It wasn't easy for him. His soul was troubled, but he knew that the whole purpose of his life had been this hour. He faced that hour for you and me.
Living Christ,
Make this day and week for us, a week to be amazed at your love. Fill us with wonder again at the story of a God who loves us so much that he sent you to take away our sin. Fill us with a joy at this love that our lives are daily changed by its truth.
And when he drew near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, "Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.
On the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, while the multitude of his disciples were singing praises, Jesus wept. The Greek word translated wept is to sob and wail. So these weren't just silent tears streaming down his eyes. He knew the way before him, the people's rejection, and he wept.
There are times of deep lament in our lives, times when we look at what lies before us and see only fog. They clear blue skies are gone. Our lives seem bare and lonely and peace is only a distant memory. Like Jesus we will have to weep but our lament won't last forever. Because of Jesus's love and sacrifice his peace will no longer be hidden from our eyes.
Lord Jesus
Open our eyes to see you so that we can know your peace. Show us your beauty, even in the fog of our lament.
Keep Silence
But the Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him."
One of the gifts of photography for me has been time to be silent. To get good light on a beautiful scene you usually have to get to the place early to get set up and then sit and wait on the light. Even if you are at a popular location, once you get set up, the waiting is quiet. Our lives can get so noisy with the demands of work and pressing needs of loved ones who need our care. It is in these times that we need to find a quiet place to sit or walk and just be silent before God. For me being in nature is being in God's holy temple. When I am silent I will find him in the world he has made.
Great God
Close our mouths and open our eyes and ears. We bow before you in silence.
Sow Tears, Reap Joy
Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like streams in the Negeb!
The spring weather in East Tennessee is very unpredicatable. One day you can have snow and ice and the next day the temperatures can rise to the sixties. When this happens the melting snow drips down the rocks onto the vegetation below, encasing everything in an inch or two of ice. As the sun reflects and shines through the ice the plants become like sculptures glistening with diamonds. They seem to just reflect joy. The ice is still present but there is the promise of spring.
When everything in our lives seems as cold and hard as ice it is important to look back to past times when the icy times of our lives melted into bright, sparkling joy. We need to think of our tears as watering the ground preparing us for the new life that Jesus brings. When we trust God to restore our lives then he will turn our tears to bright, glistening joy.
Lord God
Walk with us through icy winters of sorrow and sadness. Melt the ice of our hearts and restore our joy.
Created For Joy
For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth,
Sometimes we just need to marvel at God's creation. There are so many things in creation that are metaphors of God and his word - light and dark, day and night, spring and winter. The flowers bud each spring and teach us of the new life Jesus has given us. They bring us joy and remind us that God promises a new heaven and a new earth that he will create filled with joy and gladness. May the flowers of spring remind you of God's love and bring joy.
Creator God
Teach us to rejoice in the world you created for us. Show us your beauty this spring day. Remind us of your promise that everything you create will be for joy.
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Year 5 visited Burghley House in Stamford on Thursday 29th December to experience a Tudor Christmas. Their exciting day began when they met Henry VIII and ended by making a Tudor pocket. The children played traditional games and enjoyed dancing. they looked amazing in their costumes, especially in the setting of a real Tudor House. An enjoyable day which brought our history topic to life.

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United States District Court, D. New Hampshire
October 26, 2017
Christopher Brodeurv.State of Massachusetts; Governor Charlie Baker and his staff; Senator Jeanne Shaheen and her staff; Cara Wry; Mass. RMV; and Police Officers FNU Moffa and John Does 1 & 2
Christopher Brodeur, pro se
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plaintiff, Christopher Brodeur, has filed a document that he
labels as a "R.I.CO. Complaint" and as an
"Emergency Pleading" (Doc. No. 1), which the court
has docketed as a complaint. The complaint is here for review
pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e) (2), [1] Brodeur's
request for preliminary injunctive relief, set forth in the
complaint, was the subject of the October 6, 2017 Report and
Recommendation ("October 6 R&R") (Doc. No. 4),
that has been withdrawn by an Order issued this date.
Brodeur's request for a preliminary injunction is also
addressed in this Report and Recommendation
following is a summary of pertinent facts stated in the
original complaint (Doc. No. 1), as clarified by Brodeur in
his "Rebuttal" (Doc. No. 9). Brodeur asserts he was
issued a speeding ticket in Massachusetts in the 1980s, which
he promptly paid. See Doc. No. 1; Doc. No. 9, at 1. Brodeur
further asserts that, around the same time he was issued the
ticket he paid, he ran out of gas on Interstate 495. Doc. No.
1; Doc. No. 9, at 1. A state trooper took his driver's
license, ran a check, and then arrested Brodeur for driving
with a suspended license. See Doc. No. 9, at 1. A month
later, in a hearing on the suspended license charge, the
state produced Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicle
("RMV") records indicating that the RMV had made a
clerical error, and that Brodeur had paid the underlying
speeding ticket on time. See Id. Brodeur alleges
that the Massachusetts court in that proceeding fined him
"illegally, " and excessively, given how much it
had cost Brodeur to get his car back after that
"false" arrest. Id.
asserts that he was falsely arrested, without probable cause,
more than once in Massachusetts in the late 1980s. In the
1990s, he alleges, he was arrested without probable cause,
after a police officer in Massachusetts mailed an arrest
warrant to him. See Doc. No. 1. At a hearing relating to that
arrest warrant, a court in Massachusetts told Brodeur that
the warrant was invalid, and released him. See Id.
Brodeur has listed Officer Moffa and two John Doe officers as
defendants, in connection with those Massachusetts arrests
and/or traffic violations. See Doc. No. 1.
has not had a driver's license for a No. of years. See
generally Doc. No. 1. Brodeur alleges that in 2015, when he
went to the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles to apply
for a license, he was told he needed to pay fines and fees
relating to four unpaid Massachusetts tickets, dating from
1989, before a New Hampshire license could be issued. See
Id. Brodeur asserts that the four tickets are
"bogus, " and that he was not previously aware that
they existed. Doc. No. 1.
asserts that from 2015-2017 he made a No. of calls to
government offices to obtain advice and assistance relating
to those tickets. He was told by "everyone" he
contacted at the Massachusetts RMV, at Massachusetts Governor
Charlie Baker's office, and in the Massachusetts courts,
that he could not contest the four 1989 tickets in question.
asserts that his phone calls to U.S. Senator Jeanne
Shaheen's office in New Hampshire were similarly
unavailing. A No. of staffers, including Cara Wry, repeatedly
hung up on Brodeur. See Doc. No. 9, at 4. Wry falsely told
Brodeur that it is not a federal issue when the federal
rights of a New Hampshire resident are violated. See Doc. No.
further asserts in conclusory terms that he was subjected to
"false arrests" twice recently, and he asserts
those arrests "couldn't have happened but for the
illegal actions of the defendants." Doc. No. 9, at 3. He
asserts he needs a driver's license to attend hearings in
"other towns" to challenge those false arrests. See
Id. at 5. In addition, he asserts that he recently
received notice from the Massachusetts RMV that there are
additional unpaid fines and fees pending against him in
Massachusetts, and that his driver's license is subject
to suspension in January 2018. See id.
claims that the police and courts in Massachusetts in the
1980s and 1990s engaged in tortious, criminal, and
unconstitutional acts relating to false arrests, convictions,
and errors in his records. He further alleges that government
offices he contacted beginning in 2015 engaged in fraud and
theft. Brodeur cites the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt
Organizations Act ("RICO") and the False Claims
Act, in asserting that taxpayers pay the salary of those
government employees who did not do their jobs and hung up on
his calls. Brodeur asserts that police officers and state
courts in Massachusetts, and government employees in
Massachusetts and in Senator Shaheen's office failed to
help him and violated his rights. Brodeur characterizes
defendants' conduct as tortious, criminal,
unconstitutional, derelict, and lazy. Brodeur seeks damages,
injunctive relief, and a writ of mandamus.
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- Coal Valley
Saturday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. until Monday, Dec. 12 at 12 p.m.
It is unlawful for any person to allow a vehicle to remain on any village street, avenue, alley, cul-de-sac or village parking lot within the village following a snowfall occurrence of two inches or more.
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Saturday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. until Monday, Dec. 12 at 6 a.m.
No parking on village streets.
- Rock Island
The City of Rock Island reminds drivers that parking is not allowed on any marked snow routes until the snow has been cleared, once two or more inches of snow falls. Drivers who leave their vehicles parked in a snow route will be ticketed $35, and could be subject to impound.
Residents are also asked not to park on residential streets until snow removal is completed.
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Saturday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. until all streets are cleared
If vehicles are not removed by 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Clinton Police will begin enforcing tickets and/or towing.
Contact the City of Clinton Public Works Department at 242-0261 with any questions.
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Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10 p.m.- Monday, Dec. 12 at 7 a.m.
The City of Davenport has declared a snow emergency based on models and predictions of the National Weather Service.
Because two rounds of snow are possible, the city does not anticipate making a determination about whether a second snow emergency for the Downtown and Hilltop Campus areas will be needed until Monday, December 12th based on actual conditions and snow accumulation.
Parking on posted snow routes during an active snow emergency is prohibited. Vehicles parked on posted snow routes will be ticketed and possibly towed. Residents and visitors in the Downtown may park for free in all three of the city's parking ramps from Saturday, December 10th at 5 p.m. through Monday, December 12th at 8 a.m.
On all other streets not designated as posted snow routes, park off-street when possible. Parking off-street, and/or coordinating with neighbors to park on one side of the street, helps crews clear roads faster and safely, and prevents you from being plowed in.
For all snow events, crews provide continuous coverage on posted snow routes until they are clear before snow removal takes place on residential roads. While snowfall may end, depending on the event, clearing posted snow routes often takes place for a few to several more hours after snowfall ends. Priority is placed on posted snow routes to help ensure mobility throughout the city and support public safety, especially on highly trafficked roads, roads near hospitals and schools, hills and routes that serve both public and school transportation services.
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Saturday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. until Sunday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m.
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Mallika came to New York in late 1998, filled with hope. She had left behind family and friends in India to start a new life with her husband, who had just taken a software position at a large Silicon Alley firm.
That optimism was soon replaced by despair, as months of daily verbal abuse from her husband escalated into physical violence. "He would humiliate me every day, call me names, slap me, pull my hair," she says. "I would just sit there and cry all the time. Every day felt so long."
Yet whenever Mallika's husband threatened to divorce her, she would beg him to stay. For her, divorce spelled poverty—and worse, deportation.
Mallika (not her real name) belongs to a little-known but growing class of battered spouses: the wives of foreign computer professionals. Each year, thousands of male software engineers and programmers come to this country for high-tech jobs, bringing with them wives whose legal right to stay here depends on the wage earner. Women like Mallika are held prisoner by immigration policies that give their husbands complete control over their lives.
"These laws are biased toward those who can contribute to the economy," San Francisco-based immigration lawyer Dean Ito Taylor says. "These women are not even a priority for lawmakers. The attitude is that they have not earned any right to protection."
Now some immigration advocates are working to change the law. They're pushing for a new class of visa that could help battered women. Buried in a gargantuan Senate bill reauthorizing the 1994 Violence Against Women Act, the provision would create a "T" visa that allows people who have suffered mental or physical violence—and who have cooperated with police and prosecutors—to live and work in this country indefinitely and to apply for a permanent green card after three years. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) could issue up to 10,000 T visas each year.
"There is definitely a greater willingness and readiness to help these people," says Leslye Orloff, the director of the immigrant women's program at the National Organization for Women's Legal Defense Fund, which is leading the charge for the legislation. "[The members of Congress] understand we cannot be serious about prosecuting domestic violence without offering real protection to the victims."
Orloff says the current immigration laws are based on the outdated notion that a man owns his family. Under this system, women enter the country on an H-4 spousal visa, which ties their immigration status to their husband's H-1B work visa. When the marriage ends, the woman has to leave the country.
"If an H-1 divorces an H-4, she is immediately considered deportable," says Sandhya Puranic, who works with battered South Asian women in New Jersey. "It's his biggest weapon against her." If a woman leaves an abusive husband, or presses charges, he can immediately start divorce proceedings. He can also take a variety of actions short of divorce that jeopardize his wife's immigration status. Since an H-1B visa is tied to a specific company, he can simply change jobs, applying for another visa through his new employer. That H1-B won't cover his wife unless he chooses to petition on her behalf. Or he can simply quit his job and leave the country, only to return later on a new visa.
"The central message here is that he really holds all the cards," says immigration lawyer Kathleen Sullivan, who consults with domestic violence advocates in Silicon Valley. "Anything he does affects her situation, her future."
For many of these women, returning to their native country is not an option, since divorce can bring shame and ostracism on the family. Though she comes from a wealthy, liberal family, Mallika says her parents would continually plead with her husband not to divorce her. "They think we should worship him and his family," she says. And they kept pushing her to make the marriage work, even after she moved into a shelter in May. "They would say everything will be all right after four or five years," she says, through tears. She is afraid her family will pressure her into marrying again if she returns to India.
According to Orloff, the home country often provides less protection for women's custody and alimony rights. Deportation is dangerous for women with children, even when the case ends up in a U.S. court. They may not be able to take their children out of the country unless they have gained custody. Many immigrant women don't have the financial resources to wage a custody battle, since spouse visas don't allow the holder to work or receive public assistance.
Mallika's husband controlled all the bank accounts and credit cards, therefore ensuring she never had any money of her own. "If I didn't obey him, he would tell me to get out of the house with my baby, or say he's going to move out and not pay the rent," she says. "His attitude was that since I don't work, I don't have any rights."
A counselor at the New York Asian Women's Center describes Mallika as a well-educated person traumatized by abuse from which there seemed no escape. "When she came to us she was very fragile," says Mehula Shah. "She was in shock. She just couldn't believe this had happened to her."
Domestic-violence groups typically try to get battered immigrants a student visa or an H-1B work visa. But many women can't afford tuition, and others don't have the technical qualifications required for an H-1B.
Mallika has been more fortunate than others. Already armed with an engineering degree, she was able to take additional computer classes thanks to a loan from friends. One of the employees of the Asian Women's Center found her a job at a software company, and she has applied for a work visa.
For most, the only alternative is working under the table—which further jeopardizes their immigration status and their chance of winning child custody. But in states such as New York, these women may lose out if they can't provide for their kids.
Taylor, the San Francisco attorney, says most immigrant women give up when they learn about the immense legal and financial constraints. "For the majority of the women, we cannot guarantee their safety," he says. "We just don't have the laws to protect them."
The lack of protection also makes it more difficult to determine the extent of the problem. Over the past few years, domestic-violence organizations have reported a steady increase in their H-4-related caseloads. One agency, the New York-based Sakhi, has received over 150 complaints in the last six months. The trend parallels the rapid growth in the number of high-tech immigrant workers. In 1998, Congress nearly doubled the annual limit of H-1B visas, to 115,000. Faced with a full-employment economy hungry for qualified labor, lawmakers are poised to raise the limits again.
"There is definitely a softening in [Congress's] position on immigration," says Democratic representative Jan Schakowsky of Illinois, sponsor of a House bill to create the T visa. "There is also a greater and more active interest in women's issues due to the desire of both political parties to appeal to women."
The measure has also received support from the INS, especially since it has strict conditions for eligibility. "This provision deals with only the most rigorous cases," NOW's Orloff says. "One slap isn't going to do it. The women have to show substantial physical and mental injury."
Despite the lack of significant opposition, the future of the T visa remains mired in partisan politics. The House reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act last week, but the Senate's Republican leadership has not yet set a date for a floor vote on the bill. Prominent Democrats, including Vice President Al Gore, are now accusing Republican leaders of deliberately blocking the reauthorization of the bill.
"There is no real reason why they shouldn't vote on it, since it has strong bipartisan support," Schakowsky says. "[It's] being held as a bargaining chip in a broader negotiating strategy for these final days."
That's an accusation Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott vigorously denies. "It's completely untrue," says spokesman John Czwartacki. "Senator Lott is working very hard to get this bill passed."
Still, Schakowsky and others are optimistic the measure will pass, extending a degree of protection to a group of women long given the cold shoulder by U.S. law. "So far these women have received very little relief from the legal system," Orloff says. "It will be a significant step in the right direction."


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the chelsea grasslands leading from section 1 to section 2
the chelsea thicket
the seating steps and the lawn at 23rd street
the manhattan mini storage ads around the high line are always fun
the views along the streets and avenues: one of the best features of being on an elevated park
on the philip a. and lisa maria falcone flyover
walking down from the flyover and looking towards the end of section 2
[all of these pictures were taken in september, therefore: pre sandy. luckily the high line wasn't heavily damaged by the hurricane (more information on the high line blog). part I of my walk along the high line can be found here; my winter walk here and here.]


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|This article is about a/an class of monsters in Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger.
The Gangler Monsters (ギャングラー怪人 Gyangurā Kaijin) are the crime members of the Interdimensional Crime Group Gangler from the Back World, who can equip themselves with a treasure from the Lupin Collection to give them enhanced abilities. Each member has a safe somewhere on their bodies that they use to store and harness the power of the Lupin Collection and are also able to disguise themselves in a human form to hunt for the Treasures. When they are defeated, Goche Ru Medou will use the "Get Big/Gros caliber" Lupin Collection on the safe from their bodies to revive and enlarge them to giant size.
Known Gangler Monsters
- Ruretta Gerou (1)
- Garatt Nargo (1-2)
- Namero Bacho (1, 3)
- Rabroom Jaws (1, 4)
- Bundorute Peggy (5-6)
- Merg Arita (7)
- Brez Arenishka (9-10)
- Pitch Cock (11)
- Jenko Copamino (12)
- Naiyo Kapaja (13)
- Nanpario Pengino (Girlfriends Army)
- Odordo Maximoff (14)
- Togeno Aves (14-15)
- Manta Bayarsh (16)
- Nero Kilner (17)
- Anidara Maximoff (14, 18)
- Sudaru Urukyu (19)
- Gabatt Kababacci (21)
- Demeran Yatmis (22)
- Magooda Pone (Special)
- Herlock Sholmes (Movie)
- Wilson (Movie)
- Gristo Lloyd (26)
- Pyodor (27)
- Zonic Lee (Special)
- Ryugu Tamatebacco (28)
- Modified Porderman (29, 31, 46)
- Kunks Butylmercaptan (30)
- Yoshi Urazer (31)
- Envy Chiruda (33)
- Kerbero Gangan (34)
- Doryun Sanbu (35)
- Pekka Zeppelin (36)
- Yadogar Gohome (37)
- Jarnake Saucer (38)
- Iselob Starfryed (38-39)
- Dugon Manattee (40)
- Tokagale Nakushaku (43)
- Samon Shakekisutanchin (45)
- Kazemi (51)
- Natcho Creepy (Soundtrack drama)
Status Double
- Zarudan Hou (20)
- Yoshi Urazer (31) (Reduced to a standard Gangler Monster after Goche Ru Medou took one of his safes)
- Narizma Shibonz (44)
Status Triple
- Rirus Lippig (Lupinranger vs Patranger Vs Kyuranger)
Status Quintuple
- Experimental Body (31-32, 48)
- Ganima Noshiagalda (Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger VS Lupinranger VS Patranger)
Raimon Gang
- Ushibaroque the Brawl (23)
- Giwi Newzie (23-24)
- Raimon Gaorufang (23-25)
The following unidentified Gangler Monsters were present when Dogranio Yaboon announced his intention to retire. Number 1: The Troublemaking Phantom Thieves
- As has occured numerous times in Power Rangers, a number of these Gangler members are composed of previous Super Sentai and Kamen Rider monster costumes.
- Their status as monsters of the week who served as the lower members of a crime group is similar to the Gorotsuki, the monsters of Gekisou Sentai Carranger.
- Similar to the Minor Youkai of the Youkai Army Corps and a few monsters from the Kamen Rider & Super Sentai series, the Gangler Monsters have the ability to disguise themselves as humans.
- It is later explained that their human forms come from actual humans who where abducted , possibly by Zamigo Delma, and possibly killed.
- Unlike the Gangler higher-ups, whose body safe are colored gold, they have random metallic colored body safes (with the exception of Raimon Gaorufang, as he is the leader of his own gang). Unlike those with Status Gold, a single Dial Fighter is enough to crack a standard safe.
- Just like the Daikaan before them, as well as the Players, the Londerz Prisoners, and Dimensional Beasts, their enlargement depends on a surviving object (Daikann: Enlarge Inrō; Players: A medal slot located somewhere on their body; Londerz Prisoners: Depression Seals; Dimensional Beasts: Dimension Bug; Ganglers: A Gangler Safe)
- Differing from past series: their safe is not the cause of their restoration; the method is not taken from the leader but an object they acquired; their safes and the contents are responsible for their crimes not the result of them; while a part of their being, they can be removed without having to fight the user.
- While Status Doubles are able to survive with one safe removed, a Gangler with no safes at all would simply die.
- They are the first set of monsters of the week to be tasked with succeeding their organization's leader.
All items (52)
- Gabatt Kababacci
- Griffon Minosaur
- Jarnake Saucer
- Ganima Noshiagalda
- Garatt Nargo
- Giwi Newzie
- Gristo Lloyd


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I-League: NEROCA'S Gift Raikhan - The referees are very poor
NEROCA FC suffered a blip on Sunday afternoon as they went down 2-3 to Mohun Bagan in what was an entertaining game for the neutrals.
The home side took the lead through Subhash Singh before Asier Dipanda got the equalizer from the spot. Gift Raikhan's team once again went ahead through Felix Chidi only to see Dipanda add another at the half hour mark.
At the start of the second half, Akram Moghrabi added his name on the score-sheet in what eventually turned out to be the winner.
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"Winning and losing is part of the game. Both the teams played well. We committed some mistakes, especially our defence. I am not complaining but referees are very poor with very bad decision making. Previously every coach blamed the referees but today I am also blaming the referee. We played good football. We scored two goals but they scored three. So congratulations to Mohun Bagan!" said Raikhan.
The former Pune FC assistant coach claimed that Dipanda's second goal should have been flagged offside. He also believes that his side gave away a cheap penalty and should have marked Moghrabi as he was only allowed time and space to head home the winner.
"The second goal was offside. Whoever was watching live they know. We gave away a penalty very easily. Also, Akram's open header was our fault. But we scored good goals. I am really happy," he mentioned.
Nick Ward of Australia has joined the north-eastern club to replace Akhlidin Israilov.
"The new player has just joined. He practicing with us but I cannot comment on his progress," Raikhan signed off.


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Show thyself a Mother (VII: The Twelfth Degree)
9 Feb. 10 June. 10 Oct.
The twelfth degree of humility is, that the monk, not only in his heart, but also in his very exterior, always shew his humility to all who see him: that is, in the work of God, in the oratory, in the monastery, in the garden, on the road, in the field or wherever he may be, whether sitting, walking or standing, with head always bent down, and eyes fixed on the earth, that he ever think of the guilt of his sins, and imagine himself already present before the terrible judgment-seat of God: always saying in his heart what the publican in the Gospel said with his eyes fixed on the earth: "Lord, I a sinner am not worthy to raise mine eyes to heaven." And again, with the prophet: "I am bowed down and humbled on every side."
Having, therefore, ascended all these degrees of humility, the monk will presently arrive at that love of God which, being perfect, casteth out fear: whereby he shall begin to keep, without labour, and as it were naturally and by custom, all those precepts which he had hitherto observed through fear: no longer through dread of hell, but for the love of Christ, and of a good habit and a delight in virtue which God will vouchsafe to manifest by the Holy Spirit in his labourer, now cleansed from vice and sin.
It is always with a certain regret that I arrive at the 12th Degree of Humility in our reading of the Holy Rule. I have the sentiment of having left so much unsaid, of having failed to draw out of Chapter VII all that it contains for our conversion, our healing, and our sanctification. This being said, I know that we shall return again to Chapter VII in October and I pray that the Holy Ghost will give me then a tongue to say what up until now I have left unsaid.
Saint Benedict is no dualist. The monk, he writes, is always to show his humility to all who see him, "not only in his heart, but also in his very exterior". While it is true that what a man is in his heart will influence and shape his exterior, it is also true that how a man conducts himself outwardly will influence and determine the innermost dispositions of his heart. Those who are suspicious of the outward practices of the monastic observance are, at bottom, suspicious of the whole sacramental economy of the Incarnation, by which God touches man, heals him, and lifts him up by means of sacramental signs. To the brother who says to me, "I do not feel humble", or "I am not humble", I reply, "Then act as if you were, until, over time, your outward actions have their effect on the inner man". This is why in our Benedictine life we hold to certain ritual practices and customs: by these actions and conventions — not invented, but received from the tradition — we extend the great sacramental principle of the Incarnation into all of life, even into our manner of speaking and doing "in the oratory, in the monastery, in the garden, on the road, in the field or wherever one may be".
We must be on our guard against the creeping Protestantism that has its roots in a kind of Manichæan Dualism. This way of thinking often appeals to people who think themselves intellectually superior and more rational than the poor benighted Catholic and Orthodox riffraff who bow and kneel before sacred images and relics, who walk in processions, get themselves doused with Holy Water and anointed with Holy Oil, tell their beads, and abstain from eating meat. There is a certain diffidence towards the mystery of the Incarnation that one encounters still among rationalists and among the positivist critics of sacramental religion. As for us, ours is the religion of Saint John the Theologian:
Our message concerns that Word, who is life; what he was from the first, what we have heard about him, what our own eyes have seen of him; what it was that met our gaze, and the touch of our hands. Yes, life dawned; and it is as eye-witnesses that we give you news of that life, that eternal life, which ever abode with the Father and has dawned, now, on us. (1 John 1:1–2)
The man who waits to act humbly until he has the inward certainty of being humble will never be humble at all. The divine pedagogy never departs from the principles set in motion by the Incarnation and extended into all of life by the sacraments and sacramentals of the Church.
As I meditate the joyful mysteries of the Rosary, I sense the humility of the Blessed Virgin Mary in all the circumstances of her life. In the Immaculate Virgin there was nothing feigned, nothing forced: her whole being radiated grace. How many saints have learned that one cannot abide for very long in the presence of the Blessed Virgin without being changed by her. Our Lady effects real changes in souls, not by doing violence to them, nor by imposing harsh exigencies, but simply by the communication of grace, sweetly and silently, to those who welcome her into their lives. Rightly do we sing in the Ave Maris Stella:
Show thyself a Mother,
may the Word divine
born for us thine Infant
hear our prayers through thine.
Virgin all excelling,
mildest of the mild,
free from guilt preserve us
meek and undefiled.
Keep our life all spotless,
make our way secure
till we find in Jesus,
joy for evermore.
To the brother to struggles to be humble, to the brother who struggles to keep his heart pure, to the brother who rebels against the rhythm of the observance and the practice of obedience, I say: "Stop struggling. Go to Mary and remain close to her, like a little child content to play quietly at its mother's feet. Lay aside your worries, set aside your fears, and tell your beads. Over time you will begin to see that so often as you do this you go away a changed man, a man in whom the fruits of the Holy Ghost are beginning to bud, and blossom: "charity, joy, peace, patience, benignity, goodness, longanimity, mildness, faith, modesty, continency, chastity" (Galatians 5:22–23).


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Four of a Kind
Valerie Frankel
Valerie Frankel
Once a month, four New York City moms forget about shaky marriages, rebellious children, and rocky careers--and place a bet on friendship. Besides the fact that their kids all attend the same fashionable Brooklyn Heights private school, Bess, Robin, Carla, and Alicia have little in common. Thrown together on the tony school's Diversity Committee, the women impulsively turn their awkward first meeting into a boisterous game of poker. Instead of betting with chips or pocket change, however, they play for intimate secrets about their lives. Soon enough, virtual strangers are transformed into close confidantes. As the Diversity Commitee meetings become a highly anticipated monthly ritual, the new friends reveal more with each game. Appearances deceive. Picture-perfect housewife Bess struggles to relate to her surly teenage daughter and judgmental mother. Robin, a bohemian single mom, grapples with the truth concerning her child's real father. Carla, an...Read online


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Apprentice of the Year
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A very happy Bradford College Apprentice of the Year TJ Harrington collected and spent the £100 Arnold Laver voucher prize he won today.
TJ came into the Canal Road, Bradford depot and had his picture taken at our trade counter.
He decided to spend his voucher on a power drill. We hope it serves him well and we're sure he'll have a bright future as a heating and ventilation engineer.
The Apprentice of the Year was chosen from 16 winners in the following categories:
- Most Improved
- Outstanding Effort
- Best Attendance
- Best Portfolio
and was open to Apprentice Electricians, Painters/Decorators, Joiners, Plumbers, Mechanical Engineers and Bricklayers.
Arnold Laver donated the £100 trade voucher for the overall winner.
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Reported By: Julie Campbell
One of my favorite 'finds' at the Summer CHA show was this really interesting product called Flower Soft by Katy Sue Designs. Flower Soft is new to North America, but apparently has been around in Europe for a while now.
So, what is Flower Soft? Flower Soft is a type of embellishment that looks like tiny sprinkles. It is spongy to the touch, but maintains it's shape even after being pressed. You can use Flower Soft as an accent for card making or scrapbooking, as it is acid free. The site even suggests using this product to make miniature plants for a doll house.
Flower Soft comes in a variety of mixed and solid colors. Each jar is 30 mL and goes a long way! To apply, simply apply glue to where you want to add the product and shake a small amount of Flower Soft over the area. Flower Soft carries a brand of PVA glue that I really like. It has a fine tip, so the glue goes just where you want it to go. It dries quickly and becomes clear after a few minutes.
Below is a picture of what my project looked like during application. Apply it as you would glitter and just tap off the excess and return it to the jar.
One of the things I love about Flower Soft is that you don't have to use it only for flowers. As you can see, I applied Nut Brown to my moose to create fur.
Stamps by Cornish Heritage Farms (Ed the Moose, Tag! You're it!, & Little Gal sets)
Printed paper by: October Afternoon, Basic Grey Here is another example using the Sweet Pea Flower Soft mix:
Stamps by Cornish Heritage Farms (Silhouette Blooms, Friend Centers)
Printed paper by Basic Grey
One of the things that first drew me to Flower Soft was the possibility of using it with my highly detailed stamp images to give my projects extra color and texture. I used a combination of Christmas Green, Spring Mix, and Sweet Pea mix.
Stamps by Cornish Heritage Farms (Streams of Living Water – Thomas Kinkade line, Script Essential Expressions)
Printed paper by Cornish Heritage Farms
- This product is acid free and safe to use for scrapbooking
- It comes in a variety of mixed and solid colors
- Compact jars will last a long time
- Flower Soft can be used for more than creating flowers.
- Even though Flower Soft comes in a lot of colors, I love it so much that I would like to see even more varieties in the future
- This product can be difficult to find in brick and mortar stores.
In conclusion, I think Flower Soft is a fun, unique new embellishment that can be used for a multitude of craft projects. It's easy to use and inexpensive. Have you tried Flower Soft or have any additional questions about this product? I'd love to hear from you! Please leave me a comment on this post.


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Holiday decorations
I have had so many posts here over the years about traveling during the holiday season, enjoying new experiences, and honoring the traditions of others around the holidays.
Here is what I was thinking about this evening. On my new blog: Places of the Spirit.
Please come follow me there, as I share my thoughts (on a daily post commitment) or just drop by occasionally. Thanks for being part of the community.


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At first, conection to wb sites was instantaneous; then almost strightaway, web site connection "hangs". Now I can get homepage slowly but after that any other attempt "times out". The PC, (2) is ethernet connected to a hub that has another ethernet connection to another PC, (1). which is working perfectly.
I did remove AVG before starting all this, (see original post), but I cannot reinstall it, (times out). I have a slo treid installing Mc Affe, but it says that it cannot be installed because there are "Threats" on PC2. PC2 shows that here is a good intnet connection to the hub but again McAffee says that there is a problem with the internet connection.
Should I just reinstall Windows 7?
curly thurly
I have managed to update MBAM and the log is attached. The PC2 will not download ESET and I cannot se how to do this from PC1


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Global Search: Workspace Picker
Clarified the interaction with the workspace picker in Global Search to minimize confusion when selecting more than one workspace.
Tree Search Clear
When clearing the tree's search bar, the user wouldn't see their default tree assets returned to the view. Users are now able to use search and the clear functionality as intended.
Smart Campaign Time Zones
Users are now able to see the correct time zone—as set by their user profile settings—when viewing any Smart Campaign in Sky.
My Marketo System Errors
Users are now able to create, clone, rename, and delete dashboards, as well as delete widgets in My Marketo.
Create Task Flow Card Enabled
Users are now able to use the "Create Task" Flow Card in their smart campaigns.
UI Changes to the Navigation Widget in My Marketo
Users now see updated icons for the Navigation widget of My Marketo.
Expiring Soon Widget in My Marketo
Users now see the next 25 assets that are set to expire in their subscription.
Deliver in Recipient Time Zone Reports
Users can now see reporting for emails sent using this feature in the Email Program Reports.
Update Labels in Real Time
Users viewing an asset will see any updates another user makes to the labels in real time.
Global Search Relevant Assets
Users will now be able to see the top five asset results for the keyword they type on the Global Search landing page. Users will also be able to see the hierarchy of each asset and click into the hierarchy or the asset itself.
Global Search Reset Button Clears Modifies Workspaces
Global Search now includes clearing selected workspaces in the filter panel when the user clicks the reset button.
New Widget: Community Blog Posts
Users will now be able to see up to 25 of the most recent community blog posts. Once the widget is implemented into the user dashboard, users can quickly navigate to the blog post by clicking on the link associated with the post.
Smart List Autosave Indication
Smart lists will now show a timestamp displaying when the smart list was last saved. This timestamp should be updated automatically with any changes made to the smart list.
Users Are Now Able to See All Apps They Have Access to in the Main Menu of Marketo Sky
Users are now able to view all areas enabled in their subscription and navigate to them (e.g., Hootsuite, Calendar, SEO, etc.). These areas may not be built out yet in Sky, but it serves to help users navigate to all areas of Marketo.
Global Search Landing Page Will Now Allow Users to Have a Fresh Search Experience
If a user enters Global Search without any search criteria in their tree, the user will see a Global Search Landing Page to guide them through the Global Search experience.
Global Search Now Allows Date Ranges
Users are now able to select a date range within Global Search as a filter criteria (applies to Last Modified Date and Created Date).
Users Who Navigate to Marketing Activities Will No Longer See a System Error
Some users have reported seeing system errors when navigating to Marketing Activities Home. This has been resolved.
The Tree Will Now Always Display the Date Range
All users are now able to see the date range that the tree is displaying for their assets at all times. This is also where the user can change the currently selected date range.
New and Improved Report Dashboards for Email Programs
For Email Program batch sends and A/B tests.


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The classic thirteenth-century collection of Zen koans with one of the most accessible commentaries to date, from a Chinese Zen teacher.
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Question: I'm an aspiring TV critic/reporter; I don't know if I'll reach your level of success, but do you have any advice to help me make it in the business?
Answer: I'm not the best advice-giver, but if this week's AA has taught me anything, it's A) you can never underestimate the importance of being [rhymes with shuckable], B) suppress your uniqueness or a former Law & Order producer will come in and do it for you, and C) when forced to choose between quality or shlock, always side with shlock. Follow these three principles and you will go far.


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The warmth of the water
loosens the tightly tied thoughts
slaking the thirst of the mind,
a battle well fought.
The thoughts conspiring
against the body leaving it weak and sore
Balmy warm water
acting as a satisfying paid whore.
Professional and personal life
one cannot disengage
Time passes by pleasing others
without rage
No matter how hard you try
you are no sage.
Selfishness becomes the main urge
Bathing with warm water
after beastly workouts
rejuvenating the mind
with body finding its true worth.


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I was invited to attend "The Good, The Bad, and The Cuddly" exhibit opening party yesterday evening at the Frazier Museum. I thought the exhibit was really well orchestrated and it was inventive how they incorporated the Toy Story theme throughout. Many toy lines were represented including vintage G.I. Joe, Masters of the Universe, Star Wars, Barbie, My Little Pony, and many others. The exhibit was very aesthetically pleasing and had an overall gallery feel. Other toy exhibits I've attended in the past seem to concentrate more on quantity than quality with items packed into display cases. This was not so with the Frazier exhibit. While I wish there would have been a few more toy lines represented, the presentation was beautifully done.
I was able to take the following photo of the My Little Ponies I loaned to the museum in their case as well as a close-up of the mounted information tag. Each toy line had a brief description and history tag.
"The Good, The Bad and The Cuddly runs from now until March 27th 2010.


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Glenmar's wholly owned steel foundry located in Zhejiang, China commenced production on the 22nd April.
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|Mike Daisey
This post is not about Mike Daisey the performance artist but I used his photo because there are virtually none available online for Glass, which is not too surprising because he's a radio host. This might have something to do with the culture of public radio in the US, for all I know. Maybe public radio hosts in the US don't show their faces because they're too busy making outstanding radio programming for their audiences. Or something. There were virtually no news stories in the past 24 hours about Glass, too, and so I decided to do this post to rectify a perceived lack. The podcast impressed me intemperately and I think more people should know about Glass and what Chicago Public Media, his employer, do. All this information is from the web but readers may find this little digest to be of value. If you are an American reader and you think I've missed something please feel free to use the comments section.
[UPDATE 17 March 2012: It has been revealed that Mike Daisey fabricated some elements of his story. Daisey is unrepentant, even though TAL has been forced to edit the piece for accuracy and publicly apologise. Daisey says he is "not a journalist".]
[UPDATE 27 March 2012: Mike Daisey finally publicly apologises for including untruths in his monologue about Apple's Chinese suppliers.]
The one news story about Glass's appearance in Sydney mentioned that Glass is "Best known for his weekly radio show 'This American Life' on Public Radio International (PRI)." And this is true. But the program is actually made by Chicago Public Media, although out of premises in New York City.
PRI is a producer and distributor of radio programming and it reached 14 million weekly listeners in the US in 2011 via 887 radio stations, and the website says: "PRI leads by identifying critical but unmet content needs and partnering with producers, stations, digital networks and funders to develop multi-platform resources to meet those needs." The annual report says that production expenditure in 2011 was around US$13.5 million and PRI bought programming worth about half that amount in the same period. Total revenues for the year were US$23.7 million, with 21 percent being grants and gifts, seven percent corporate sponsorships, and 58 percent station revenue (presumably, sales of programs). There's a list of donors as long as your arm in the annual report, and they range from Allianz to Turner Broadcasting. PRI has supplied programming to the ABC in Australia.
Public radio in the US seems to have kicked off in 1970 as a result of a Lyndon Johnson law, the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967. Chicago Public Radio started in 1943 as a broadcaster of programming for schools and was one of the first charter member stations of National Public Radio in 1970. In 2010 they changed their name to Chicago Public Media.
For some, the idea of American public radio is almost as implausible as the notion of healthy and nourishing fast food. But it's real. In Australia we're used to public-good broadcasting because we've got Aunty, but then again we've also got the Labor Party. For Americans the idea of a Labor Party in a democracy is about as implausible as multi-party elections in Communist China. In terms of public media perceptions, one of the touchstones is James Murdoch's 2009 MacTaggart lecture at the Edinburgh International Television Festival. In those pre-NoTW days of carefree outspokenness, James Murdoch really hit the accelerator in this attempt to frighten the BBC into scaling back its activities. The wash also reached Australia where it animated various members of the commentariat into slamming the ABC. I've come across Americans who deprecate the notion of publicly-funded radio on Twitter also, the reality being that NPR receives most of its money from sources other than the government. "In 2009," says Wikipedia, "member stations derived 6% of their revenue from federal, state and local government funding."
All this could have been said more economically, to be sure. But regardless of how NPR and its member stations get money, their not-for-profit status remains a stubborn bird-flip to the likes of the Murdoch clan. Not only that. Going by the quality of programming that Mike Daisey's contribution represents, NPR stands out as a leader in the US media space and is lightyears ahead of such trash buckets as Rupert Murdoch's Fox Network.


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Senior Document Controller
|Job Title:
|Senior Document Controller
|Contract Type:
|Sydney CBD, New South Wales
|AU$90000 - AU$105000.00 per annum
|Start Date:
|Contact Name:
|Praneethaa Pious
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|March 08, 2019 16:57
Job Description
The Company
Work for a market leading Transport organisation, sitting in a diverse, highly skilled team of engineers, planners, project managers, specialists and more in the Sydney central office. This organisation is looking for a process driven, focussed and assertive Senior Document Controller to join their fast paced and growing team.
As Senior Document Controller, you will be an integral part of this team, working on a multibillion-dollar project with multiple interfaces and variety in responsibilities. Experience with TeamBinder essential and PPP/Major Projects highly desired for this project. This role will be perfect for someone who is diverse in their skill-set, flexible and adaptable due to the scale and demands of the project.
If you are looking to join a business that will give you autonomy in your role, whilst allowing you to further your skills, be involved in transformation within the transport sector, then this is the role for you!
The Role:
As Senior Document Controller, your duties will include but are not limited to:
- Support Technical projects and departments
- Maintain all document registers
- Allocate and control the document numbering system for project work
- Provide weekly reports on documents received for which replies are outstanding and overdue from contractor
- Provide weekly/monthly reports on document status
- Assist in obtaining documentation from sources internal and external to the project
- Receive, catalogue and store hard copies and electronic copies of all technical drawings, reports and related information in an orderly manner, in line with policies and procedures
- Use excel worksheets for logging, tracking transmittals from contractor to FAP, equipment suppliers, and all outgoing transmittals including communications to major shareholders
- Provide general daily assistance to the organisation in all matters concerning technical documentation
- Provide assistance in obtaining interim documentation from Project and Contractor during the project phase and follow-up documentation sent for approval
- Provide general daily assistance to the organisation in all matters concerning technical documentation
- Provide assistance in obtaining interim documentation from Project and Contractor during the project phase and follow-up documentation sent for approval
The Person:
In order to be successful in the role of Senior Document Controller you will have/be:
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in Document Control
- TeamBinder & PPP experience essential
- Experience working with engineers highly desired
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to be patient, innovative and offer solutions to problems
- Able to work within a defined role with limited supervision
- High analytical and reporting skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and drive performance for the wider team
- Responsible for own work product with minimal guidance and oversight
- A proactive and enthusiastic approach to document control
- Outstanding attention to detail and organisation skills
If the above sounds like you then I want to hear from you today! Please click on the 'APPLY' button or contact Praneethaa Pious at AccountAbility on (02) 8296 5311.
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Too often I hear from clients that they don't want safety to be a burden on their business. And as a small business owner I totally get it! Putting money and time into anything that isn't billable needs to be
Here at Boreal, we are firm believers that safety should never be a burden to a small business. Yes, sometimes it can feel like it, especially when you are faced with legislative requirements and client requirements, and of course your own operational needs. But there are ways in which you can make sure that your safety program meets the criteria above. Here are our suggestions:
If you're going to out-source the development of your safety program, do your research. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT, buy a generic safety program off of the Internet!! I have to admit, this is often where Boreal makes a good bit of our income: fixing crap safety manuals that people have bought off of the Internet, but it sort of breaks my heart. If you're buying something off of the Internet you don't know if it meets the requirements of the regulatory bodies of the locations in which you work (for many of my clients, that's their provincial OHS legislation), and you're certainly not getting a manual that meets the needs of your operations.
The way you want your workers to do their job (reflected in your Safe Job Procedures and Safe Work Practices), the way you want you are going to respond to incidents, the inspections that you need done in your facilities…these are all so specific to your company. And most importantly, you want your safety culture to shine through your safety program. You want your workers and supervisors and managers to really understand what your expectations of them are, and what they can expect from you.
And believe me, a safety program purchased off of the Internet will never pass a COR audit. Guaranteed. So spend your money wisely and make sure that you are out-sourcing to someone who is going to take the time to really customize your safety program to your organization.
If you're hiring a consultant, ask them how they are going to ensure that your safety program is customized to meet your organizational needs. Your manual, your forms, your orientations, should all be customized to YOU.
Safety keeps the paper industry afloat.
Safety is for people that don't have anything better to do.
Safety paperwork is a waste of time.
Believe me, I've heard it all. And these are the PG versions of the comments I hear. So often, when I'm doing a gap analysis on a client's current safety program and I ask 'What is this form used for?' or 'Who reviews these forms?' or 'What is this information collected for?' I often get blanked stares and shrugs. Or the dreaded 'Because we've always done it that way'. Go through your forms with a critical eye and really determine why information is being gathered.
Is it a legislative requirement? Keep doing it.
Is it information that should be shared with the entire organization (like meeting minutes, corrective actions and follow ups, inspection reports)? Keep doing it.
Could it potentially be used in due diligence defence? Keep doing it.
Is it information that has already been gathered in one place and is being re-logged somewhere else for some reason that has been long forgotten and is never looked at again. Hmmmmm, let's maybe consider not doing that anymore.
Try to determine ways to streamline your safety paperwork needs without taking away the purposes of it. To me, one of the most important reasons for filling out safety forms is to get workers to slow down for a moment before diving into their work. To stop and do a proper inspection or hazard assessment. To take a few extra minutes to fill out a form. Personally, I'm a fan of doing a wee bit of writing items out and not just checking off boxes, but that's just me. Determine what is best for your organization. Maybe it's an electronic solution. There are a ton out there and we're happy to discuss some of the research we've done.
But if you've got workers filling out paperwork and no one knows why? Rethink it. Have a discussion with your safety team. Determine whether you can streamline it.
I admit, marketing is the part of running a small business that I struggle with, so not sure if you want to take marketing advice from me…but bear with me here. There are two groups of people that do care about your safety program (besides you): your clients and your workers.
Your clients hear about your safety program a number of ways: do you have COR (or SECOR)? What is your TRIF rate? Are you on ISNetworld, Avetta, or ComplyWorks? What do other organizations say about you? Your reputation in terms of safety does follow you around, so having a kick-ass safety program can only benefit you! Brag about it! Boast about it! Wear that safety program like badge of honour! Get your COR logo from your certifying partner and put it on your website. Include your commitment to safety in your value proposition. Let your clients know that you value the safety of your workers, your client's worksite and the environment. They'll notice, believe me.
Your workers care too, a lot! Research shows that workers are more likely to be loyal to an organization that gives safety a priority, particularly if the safety program engages all employees, and that the workers know they have some ownership in the safety program. Meaning you should really be involving your workers in your safety program. Invite them to join your Work Site Health and Safety Committee, engage them during safety meetings, ask them lead a safety meeting, ask them for suggestions about how to strengthen your safety program. And then make sure that you take all of their suggestions into consideration.
If you use your safety program as a marketing tool to both your clients and to your current and potential workers, your bottom line can only benefit from it.
I hope this helps take some of the burden away from your safety program. Of course, we are always here to help too. Give us a shout if you want to discuss how Boreal can lend a hand. We would love to be a part of your team.


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Welcome to my tour stop for the Official Blog Tour for Crossing the Ice, the first book of the Ice Series, by Jennifer Comeaux! We will be featuring the audiobook edition of this amazing book, narrated by Emily Stokes.
New Adult Contemporary Romance
Sports Romance
Ice Series, #1
Release Date:
December 10, 2014
Audiobook, Paperback, eBook
Falling hard never felt so good.
Pair skaters Courtney and Mark have one shot left at their Olympic dream. They vow not to let anything get in their way, especially not Josh and Stephanie, the wealthy and talented brother and sister team.
The heart doesn't always listen to reason, though.
The more time Courtney spends with sweet, shy Josh, the harder she falls for him. But they are on opposite sides of the competition, and their futures are headed in opposite directions. Will their friendship blossom into more or are their paths too different to cross?
Listen to an Excerpt
**About the Author**
Jennifer Comeaux is a tax accountant by day, writer by night. There aren't any ice rinks near her home in south Louisiana, but she's a diehard figure skating fan and loves to write stories of romance set in the world of competitive skating. One of her favorite pastimes is traveling to competitions, where she can experience all the glitz and drama that inspire her writing.
Jennifer loves to hear from readers!
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*My Thoughts*
Note: This review contains NO spoilers
For being the first time listening to an audiobook, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed listening. First off, Emiliy Stokes did an awesome job in narrating this cute romance by Jennifer Comeaux. I loved how Emily didn't just read the book, she animated the read with the different voices and tones of the characters. The emotions and frustrations of the characters was expressed through Emily's animated reading.
As for the book, this is the first I have read of Jennifer Comeaux's books. It is apparent that this is a "spin-off" from the Edge Series since the love interests, Emily and Sergei, are pretty dominant presence in this first book of this Ice Series. Although I didn't get a chance to read the Edge Series (wish I did; I'm going to have to make a point in reading it!), it didn't take away from the heartfelt and touching story in Crossing the Ice. Jennifer wrote amazing characters with varying levels of emotions and personalities, in addition to the incredible setting that the story took place in. In this one book, I "witnessed" a coming-of-age (of sorts) for these characters that spanned several years. Emily's narration and Jennifer's writing integrated a smooth transition for these characters to grow and progress as they endured all the obstacles they faced.
Crossing the Ice definitely was definitely realistic and relatable...though not necessarily related to ice skating. Readers will be able to relate to the pressures of parents' expectations, college, dreams, and growing up. It is also apparent with all that, sacrifices and decisions are made that these characters make that will determine where their futures will go. And...that's what Jennifer accomplished with this cute romance. I look forward to more of Courtney and Josh's adventures and angst as they continue competing in ice skating and love.
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Binge-worthy: 'End of the F***ing World'
MANILA, Philippines – If you haven't yet jumped on the End of the F***ing World bandwagon, it's about time you did. It will take just a few hours to finish the entire series (it's only one season in so far), and by the time you complete it, you can join the growing army of people who understand that the title of the show really refers to what it feels like when you finish it and realize that you may have just watched the last episode ever (as of posting, a second season has yet to be confirmed).
What it's about: James (Alex Lawther) is 17, and a self-proclaimed psychopath who wants to graduate from killing animals to killing people. Alyssa (Jessica Barden), also 17, is angry at everyone – especially her mother and creepy stepfather. The two teenagers meet. James decides that Alyssa will be his first human kill. Alyssa decides they should go on a road trip across England. They do, and it all goes downhill from there.
Episodes: It only has 1 season so far, with 8 episodes in total, clocking in at about 20 minutes per episode. All in all, you can finish the show in about 3 hours – quicker than it takes to finish a Lav Diaz film. With everything that happens in each episode, it'll feel so much faster than that, too. We recommend resisting the temptation to finish the entire show in one sitting. Try spacing out the episodes over a week, or at least a weekend – the withdrawal is very real, and with no second season yet in sight, there's not telling when we'll get to see new episodes, if at all.
Why you should watch it: The premise alone should be enough to drive one's curiosity. Yes, it's dark from the get-go – and gets even more f***ed up as the story unravels – but it's also hilarious in that deadpan, British way – driven by commanding performances from its two leads. It's fast-paced, but not exhausting, leading up to an explosive ending that will probably lead you too stunned to cry. It's also a show with soul: it touches on sexual abuse, childhood trauma, and family and mental health issues without being dragged into melodrama or getting caught in the politics of it.
The show also has enough style for millennial hipsters to enjoy, especially when the two characters get a makeover mid-series. And yes, it's romantic (you're sure to be shipping James and Alyssa by the end of the show) in a very twisted way. A bonus for Game of Thrones fans: a certain Greyjoy not only makes an appearance, but plays quite an important role in the middle of the series.
Where to watch: All 8 episodes are available on Netflix. – Rappler.com


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Careers & Organizations in Mathematics | Math Major Overview | Student/Campus Activities
1. What are the most important features to look for in an undergraduate mathematics program?
a. Flexible curricular tracks. Math departments tend to be very inclusive, frequently having no minimum GPA or other requirements for progression in the major. While this provides opportunity to a broad spectrum of students with varied interests and abilities, highly talented students can find such "catch-all" curricula to be frustrating, even at more selective colleges and universities. Departments having flexible curricular tracks leading to advanced courses are better able to meet the needs of students of all abilities. The University of Tennessee offers a highly flexible program featuring eight honors courses and an Introduction to Abstract Mathematics course that provides early identification of highly talented students and allows them to pursue a rapid curricular path and take graduate-level courses as early as the junior year.
b.Strong honors program. Many math departments have "honors programs" that are not really "programs" at all, but simply an additional set of requirements, sometimes including a thesis. The University of Tennessee offers a math honors program that that identifies honors-capable students as soon as they have taken their first abstract mathematics course, generally in the freshman or sophomore year. The honors program provides a small community of scholars within the context of a large research university. Honors students are advised by Dr. Nicoara, the Honors Director, and are encouraged to take a demanding curriculum leading to an honors thesis. More details may be found at honors program.
c. Upper division sequences. No student should finish a mathematics degree without having pursued at least one subject in depth for an entire year. Many smaller colleges do not offer year-long upper division sequences, and some universities offer only one or two. The University of Tennessee offers senior-level sequences in the four core areas of Abstract Algebra, Analysis (Advanced Calculus), Probability and Numerical Analysis, plus honors sequences in Abstract Algebra and Analysis.
d. Research opportunities. Research opportunities for mathematics undergraduates abound, but math departments vary greatly in the degree to which their students participate. Departments in which students regularly participate in such programs are likely to have both highly motivated students and faculty who are either willing to work with students on research projects our provide support and encouragement to participate in programs at other institutions. The University of Tennessee has one of the longest-running Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs in the United States. This program, sponsored by the National Science Foundation, is primarily intended for students from other institutions, although students from the University of Tennessee do participate. Through participation as advisors in this program, many faculty have gained experience in leading undergraduate research projects, several of which have resulted in publications in mathematical journals. Faculty have also lead undergraduate projects funded by grants and programs within the university. In addition, opportunities for undergraduates are frequently posted on the undergraduate e-mail announcement listserv.
2. I got accepted to an ivy league university. Why should I attend the University of Tennessee?
If your intention is to go to graduate school, then what really matters, in the end, is where you get your graduate degree. It is important to keep in mind that most ivy league universities offer (by mutual agreement with one another) no merit scholarships. Even if the university covers 100% of your "need", the total cost of earning a bachelor's degree, including the required family contribution and loans included in the financial aid package, can exceed $100,000 for a middle class family. On the other hand, a student with a highly competitive high school record can attend the University of Tennessee at little or no cost and continue his/her education at one of the top math graduate schools in the country. One recent math graduate turned down Vanderbilt University for a free ride through the University of Tennessee, followed our rapid curriculum including a graduate course in his senior year, and was awarded a large fellowship in the Ph.D. program at Stanford University. In contrast to undergraduate education, graduate education in mathematics at highly selective universities usually costs nothing; in fact, students almost always receive tuition waivers and graduate teaching assistantships or fellowships that pay a monthly living stipend. If the University of Tennessee math program can prepare you equally well to earn such a fellowship, is the prestigious name on your undergraduate diploma really worth the enormous extra cost?
3. My high school record isn't fantastic and I didn't run for student body president, but I really like math and have done well in math contests. Can I still get a scholarship?
The math department at the University of Tennessee offers a number of scholarships for students with mathematical talents even if they haven't participated in the non-scientific "leadership" activities often required for major university scholarships. In addition, the department is committed to improving scholarship opportunities for its students, including a proposal this year to the National Science Foundation to support its undergraduates over the next several years, including scholarships for current students and support for undergraduate research.
4. What are my career opportunities if I get a math degree?
Because math majors are trained to think clearly and logically, as well as to quantify, they are sought by business, government and industry. In particular, mathematics majors do many things besides teaching.
Recent graduates have ended up in the following fields: Actuarial Science (analyzing risks for insurance companies), Banking (designing programs so that computers can do lots of things, e.g., billing and payroll), Education (teaching at all levels, including college), Operations Research (finding the optimal way to schedule alternatively, organize industrial operations, e.g., refineries, assembly lines, and inventory control), Computer Industry (designing hardware and software), Health Professions (data mining and data compression), Cryptologist (discovering how to send messages difficult to decipher, or deciphering messages from hostile nations and groups), Law (Law schools appreciate the logical training math majors receive), Investment and Securities (research departments), and Systems Analyst (helping teams of engineers solve real world problems).
Salary Trends: Mathematics majors typically receive some of the highest salaries among all college graduates. Only engineering graduates rank consistently above mathematics majors in starting salaries. Even better, the kinds of jobs math majors typically fill rank near the top on job-satisfaction surveys because mathematicians usually have considerable autonomy in structuring their jobs.
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