Nah, just came here for my daily intake of Jankowski.
I left disappointed because we aren't talking about him.
Will Butcher is going UFA tomorrow. He was the Hobey Baker winner last year.
That might be the only exciting thing to happen this week in the hockey world?
No. This week is actually full of exciting stuff.
- Bennett will sign an 8 year, 3.5 million deal.
Lots of excitement this week.
Last edited by sureLoss; 08-14-2017 at 01:48 PM.
He probably has a poor attitude like Dougie did.
speaking of lack of rumours and hockey talk, last year there was that flames podcast over the summer, which helped the lull of sports talk at this stage of the summer... anyone know if they are still broadcasting that (or any other flames talk podcasts available for that matter)??
Not sure if anyone was listening this am, but Pinder said he has a contact in Edmonton who says Draisaitl contract talks aren't going well. Apparently Drai is asking $10mil/year.
I am of the opinion there is a no-lose situation for Edmonton with Draisatl. Either they pay/keep him and he's a dangerous 1-2 combination with McDavid, or they trade him and some team will pay a bounty for him. Delicate situation though, especially since I think his signing will set the base for other young RFA's in the future (e.g. Pastrnak).
I guess that's possible but I would be surprised Pinder of all people has a contact with rumors that no one else in the hockey world has picked up on.
Hearing something doesn't make it true at all, but he doesn't seem the type to make things up.
Except he was pretty mediocre (much like the rest of the team) when he was away from McDavid.
Can we drop this already? I love the nostalgia factor but this ship has sailed. Jagr brings more than nostalgia, he actually brings the ability to still play the game at a high level while making his teammates around him better.
I for one don't see us adding anyone else, the extra cap space will be used to re-sign Bennett and possibly add a piece at the trade deadline.
Stop the "Iginla brings nothing".
Iginla would bring much needed grit and opponent accountability to the bottom 6 role.
Well, you've missed at least one possibility. They pay/keep him and he doesn't live up to the contract.
Pinder is an annoying dude at times for sure, but he has also been around the game since he was born if even at a bit of an arms length.
He knows NHL people at all levels and in all capacities. If he said he heard this from someone, there is zero reason to doubt him. That doesn't mean it's absolutely true or the person he heard it from knows precisely what the situation is, but it doesn't mean it isn't happening that way either.
Much like the Bennett situation in Calgary, there is something holding up the deal getting done, and an ask of 10 million would be as likely an explanation as anything else after seeing what his linemate just received moving forward.
I never said he brings nothing....he just doesn't bring anything I want to see Iginla do. I would rather see him play for Team Canada at the Olympics.
Weeks ago the Agent said he wasn't asking for $10 million. So I guess we shall see.


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by Philip Rivaldi (Author)
Non-Fiction Human Science Philosophy Ethics & Moral Philosophy Metaphysics
The following topics are included in this 2-book combo:
Book 1: In this book, you will find information about five different philosophers, some of them well-known, others less. But all of them had a significant impact on the ancient world and how people thought, as well as some of our modern-day ideas.
The first in line is Marcus Aurelius, a stoic emperor who reigned with righteousness and justice, according to historical records.
The second is Hipparchia, a cynic who broke through traditions and took a second look at society and its principles.
Third is a somewhat better-known historical figure called Heraclitus of Ephesus. This Greek thinker who noted that "life is flux", meaning that all things change constantly.
Fourth is Diogenes of Sinope, a Greek philosopher who was known for holding a candlelight to people's faces in search for honest people. His studies in Athens have left their mark.
The last this guide mentions and discusses, is Parmenides, founder of the Eleatic School of philosophy. He talked about the "way in which it is and the way in which it is not."
Book 2: The philosophers from the east (China, other countries in Asia, etc.) have many things in common with the ancient philosophers in the west (Greece, Eurasia, etc.). But there are differences too.
In this guide, we will highlight and compare some of these differences and similarities. Some other chapters are devoted to several philosophers from both regions in the world, namely Pythagoras, Mo Ti, and Aristippus of Cyrene. Along with this, you will learn about general traditions, thinking patterns, and much more.
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Mallinckrodt Reports Interim Findings Of H.P. Acthar® Gel (Repository Corticotropin Injection) Studies
-- Rheumatoid Arthritis Phase 4 Clinical Trial Data Recently Presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018) --
-- Multiple Sclerosis Relapse Observational Registry Data Recently Presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) --
STAINES-UPON-THAMES, United Kingdom, June 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Mallinckrodt plc (NYSE: MNK), a leading global specialty pharmaceutical company, recently reported preliminary interim data from ongoing H.P. Acthar® Gel (repository corticotropin injection) studies, including the company's Phase 4 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) clinical trial and its prospective observational registry for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) relapse. Details on both the RA (available here) and MS (available here) data presentations were posted to Mallinckrodt's website.
"We are pleased to see continued advancement of our evidence base to support the effectiveness of H.P. Acthar Gel and build on the decades of clinical experience for the product," said Steven Romano, MD, Chief Scientific Officer and Executive Vice President of Mallinckrodt. "The progress of these studies may help prescribers and payers further understand how the drug may provide benefit to appropriate patients."
ABOUT RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
RA is an autoimmune disease. It is a chronic condition that causes pain, stiffness, and swelling of the joints—all symptoms caused by inflammation. An estimated 1.5 million U.S. adults are living with RA.1 Treatment is aimed at stopping inflammation to put the disease in remission and relieve symptoms.2 Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used to ease symptoms whereas corticosteroids, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs and biologics are used to slow down the disease activity.
ABOUT MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
MS is a neurologic disorder that affects the central nervous system (i.e., the brain and spinal cord).3 Symptoms can include fatigue, balance/coordination issues, numbness or tingling, vision problems, muscle spasms, tremors and emotional changes. More than eight in 10 people with MS will experience a relapse, or flare-up, that brings new or worsening symptoms.4
About H.P. Acthar Gel (repository corticotropin injection)
H.P. Acthar Gel is an injectable drug approved by the FDA for the treatment of 19 indications. Of these, today the majority of Acthar use is in these indications:
Adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation) in rheumatoid arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (selected cases may require low-dose maintenance therapy)
The treatment of acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis in adults. Controlled clinical trials have shown H.P. Acthar Gel to be effective in speeding the resolution of acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis. However, there is no evidence that it affects the ultimate outcome or natural history of the disease
For parents and caregivers of IS patients, please also see Medication Guide.
This release includes forward-looking statements concerning H.P. Acthar Gel including expectations with regard to the study described in this release as well as future research plans. The statements are based on assumptions about many important factors, including the following, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements: satisfaction of regulatory and other requirements; actions of regulatory bodies and other governmental authorities; changes in laws and regulations; issues with product quality, manufacturing or supply, or patient safety issues; and other risks identified and described in more detail in the "Risk Factors" section of Mallinckrodt's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC, all of which are available on its website. The forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the date hereof and Mallinckrodt does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events and developments or otherwise, except as required by law.
Mallinckrodt, the "M" brand mark and the Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals logo are trademarks of a Mallinckrodt company. Other brands are trademarks of a Mallinckrodt company or their respective owners. © 2018 Mallinckrodt. ARDUS/01-18/0618/0003 06/18
1 What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Arthritis Foundation. Available at: http://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/types/rheumatoid-arthritis/what-is-rheumatoid-arthritis.php. Accessed June 8, 2018.
2 Arthritis Foundation. Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment. Available at: http://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/types/rheumatoid-arthritis/treatment.php. Accessed June 8, 2018.
3 Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Get Educated-Common Questions-Multiple Sclerosis. Available at: https://msfocus.org/Get-Educated/Common-Questions#What is Multiple Sclerosis. Accessed June 8, 2018.
4 National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS). Available at: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/What-is-MS/Types-of-MS/Relapsing-remitting-MS. Accessed June 8, 2018.
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Exhorbitant Taxes,Low Circulation Lead To Newspaper Closures
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A raft of taxes and fees imposed on the media industry by government have militated against recovery efforts in the troubled sector , a 666-page report released by the Information and Media Panel of Inquiry (IMPI) last week noted.
It warned of difficult times ahead for the media industry, which has in recent years been grappling with falling revenues, massive losses and retrenchments.
The exorbitant taxes and fees have eroded profitability at a time when advertising revenues have been plummeting due to the harsh economic environment and the emergence of digital platforms.
The report said the taxes, combined with draconian media laws, will repel potential investment inflows into the sector.
Industry players are levied a fee of 0,5 percent on gross annual turnover by the Zimbabwe Media Commission.
Apart from the above levy, the electronic media are also charged transmission fees on a monthly basis by Transmedia Corporation of Zimbabwe.
IMPI said given that the media industry, like all companies, is subjected to other statutory payments such as Value Added Tax (VAT), corporate tax, and Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and income tax, the media levy and the other levies could be seen as double taxation.
"In view of the fact that the media levy is charged on gross turnover and not net profit, it pushes up the overall cost of producing newspapers and operating the electronic media, and exerts an unbearable burden on cash flows at a time when VAT and PAYE payments to the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority are supposed to be made by the 25th of every month," said IMPI.
"Yet there may be timing differences so the amounts owed are due before the advertisers have paid," it added.
IMPI also observed that media organisations have adopted inefficient business models, partly due to polarisation, in which they have seen the need to procure and install printing machines and operate distribution systems whose capacity utilisation levels are well below 50 percent.
It said this has led to high cost structures because of the inefficient models adopted.
"An example of better models are those employed by newspapers in South Africa where independent operators print all newspapers and independent distributors transport and distribute newspapers for all media organisations throughout the country," said IMPI.
"Through such economies of scale and sourcing of spares of printing machines from the same supplier, the operators in South Africa benefit from group discounts…Newsprint, that constitutes the biggest expenditure item…is not available locally since the closure of the Mutare Board and Paper Mills, but is imported…"
"The effect is that given the long lead times that invariably apply to importation of newsprint, print media companies tie up too much money in stocks at a time when cash flow is very tight and this contributes to the expensive cost structure in terms of newspaper production," IMPI said.
The report also cast doubts over the ability of the sector to successfully confront the hurdles facing the print and broadcasting industry.
Instead of exploiting opportunities presented by the advent of the digital media, the report said the offline media has been found wanting.
IMPI warned that the plunge in circulation volumes for newspapers would drive advertisers to online platforms.
However, these platforms charge low rates for advertising space and take long to generate incomes that can drive operations.
As a result, while newspapers are still trying to build their online versions, retrenchments are looming as institutions respond.
"They (online publications) also produce better quality graphics and colours compared to the print media products," said the report.
"However, initially, the revenue generated from online platforms will not be able to support existing structures in the media organisations. Retrenchments seem inevitable, especially due to changes in the skills required. Just as other businesses have been paralysed by lack of affordable finance from banks for recapitalisation and working capital, the same factors have had a devastating impact on the media industry.
"While the emergence of online platforms can be viewed as an opportunity for the media industry in Zimbabwe, the revenues generated have not been sufficient to offset the high costs that are required to fund the platforms, especially the cost of skills required and the necessary equipment to make the online platforms effective."
Industry players are finding the going tough.
There has been massive restructuring of operations, including retrenchments, to reduce excess fat.
One publication has so far gone under this year.
The Zimbabwe Mail, owned by Transport Minister, Obert Mpofu, announced its closure this month.
Alpha Media Holdings also issued an announcement to the effect that it will soon close its loss-making daily, Southern Eye, from April 1.
Among some of the major issues highlighted by the report is the fall in standards of journalism, caused in part by the exodus of skills to greener pastures.
Another contributor to the falling standards has been poor training.
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Best erasable pen
by: Logan DeLoye, BestReviews Staff
Posted: Dec 3, 2021 / 01:46 PM MST / Updated: Dec 3, 2021 / 01:46 PM MST
Most erasable pen inks disappear with a small amount of heat.
Which erasable pens are best?
Erasable pens exist for those who desire to be able to fix a mistake without having to use pencil lead as a means of stationery. Erasable pens make it possible for users to make mistakes while writing in ink and cleanly erase the mistake as if it were a pencil. Erasable pens are inexpensive and allow users to correct a mistake while writing in different colors, if they choose. Before purchasing an erasable pen, consider its retractable features, the width of the tip and the color of ink.
If you're looking for an erasable pen that writes smoothly, is available in different colors and features a fine, precise point, Pilot Frixion Clicker Erasable Fine Point Pens are the top choice.
What to know before you buy an erasable pen
Ink pens that feature erasers are commonly made to be retractable. This means there's no cap required to prevent the pen from drying and the pen retracts on its own. This feature is more convenient, as users don't have to keep track of a cap and it allows the ink to last longer. Erasable pens that are retractable are made with erasers that can be clicked or plastic additions on the side of the pen that also allow the pen to be easily attached to other objects.
Consider an erasable pen with a fine tip if you prefer your writing to be thinner and more precise. The width of the tip is noted in the product description and lets you know how the ink will be delivered onto the paper. If the pen is fine-tipped, it will create thin lines of ink and it's easier to control the ink flow. For those who enjoy ultra-fine writing, there are extra fine-tipped pens that allow users even more control of the ink. If a pen features a medium tip, more ink will come out when the pen is in use. This ink may be more visible to those who have problems with their eyesight, but it can also be harder to prevent ink blotting.
Erasable pens come in many different colors. While some colors are easier to erase than others, it's important that there are color options available depending on how you plan to use the pen. Some standardized tests require a certain color of pen, while those writing personal letters may prefer a variety of colors.
What to look for in a quality erasable pen
The best erasable pens are designed with the ability to buy cartridges to refill the pen so that it can be used multiple times. This not only saves single-use plastic, but it's cheaper for the user over time to buy ink refills instead of more pens. If a pen can be refilled, it will be noted in the product description.
Quality erasable pen ink should be visible upon first use. Pens that don't create a continuous flow of ink aren't terribly useful. Regardless of the width of the tip, an erasable pen should provide a transfer of clean and vibrant ink onto the paper. Erasable pen ink that disappears in a short time may need to be retraced and the writing won't look as smooth as desired.
Clean erasing
Erasable pens should be able to get rid of all marks of ink that were made on a piece of paper. Erasable pens that are designed with quality erasers have no problem getting rid of any sign of ink, while those made with faulty erasers may leave smudges or marks that prevent the writing from looking professional.
How much you can expect to spend on an erasable pen
Erasable pens cost anywhere from $4-$15, depending on how many pens are in a pack and if the pens are made with convenient writing features. Retractable pens featuring smooth gel ink and those that come in packs of multiple pens cost more.
Erasable pen FAQ
What kind of erasers are used to erase ink?
A. Erasers that are used to erase ink can be similar to erasers used to erase pencils but require a rougher texture to get all the ink off. Some ink erasers are made from vulcanized rubber, while others are made with volcanic rock debris or vinyl to give them more grip when erasing ink.
Why does erasable ink tend to get lighter over time?
A. The erasable ink that you use to write on paper gets lighter over time if it's exposed to friction. Acts such as rubbing rubber and other substances onto the ink and rubbing two pieces of paper together increases friction, which creates heat and means the ink may disappear.
What are the best erasable pens to buy?
Top erasable pen
Pilot Frixion Clicker Erasable Fine Point Pens
What you need to know: These ink pens come in different quantities and colors. They're sold in a variety of erasable gel and stick ink pens and feature a fine point tip.
What you'll love: These pens are retractable and allow users to fully press down and write and still erase as if the page was never written on. The gel ink allows the pen to write and erase cleanly, and the item is refillable. This pen also features a grip so that users have a better handle of the pen when writing and erasing.
What you should consider: The ink will disappear over time before the user erases the ink, and they dry up quickly.
Top erasable pen for the money
Paper Mate EraserMate Ballpoint Pen
What you need to know: These pens come in a pack of five and are made with blue ink. They feature a medium point and can be cleanly erased after the ink dries.
What you'll love: This pen is known for writing smoothly at all angles and can be used in multiple settings. These pens are sold in different colors for the same price.
What you should consider: The ink that's released from the pen is not released fluidly at times and the ink is sometimes too light to be seen. Some users complain that you have to write extremely lightly for the pen to erase. The ink on the pen can bubble up, causing ink blots when writing.
Vitoler Retractable Erasable Gel Pens
What you need to know: These pens are retractable to prevent the pen from drying up and are made with a rubber eraser. The pack includes five blue and five black pens.
What you'll love: These pens are designed with fine point tips for more precise writing and don't bleed. The ink is toxin- and acid-free and gently erases. These pens can be used for various stationery activities and feature a side clicker to retract the pen. They feature a comfortable grip design, and they're refillable.
What you should consider: This ink disappears completely when it comes in contact with heat and isn't long-lasting.
Logan DeLoye writes for BestReviews. BestReviews has helped millions of consumers simplify their purchasing decisions, saving them time and money.


I'm going to go out on a limb here and suggest that there aren't many mechanics that are more fantastical than zooming around within picturesque environments with amazingly outlandish backpack-strapped wings on your back. I was delighted to see that gliding was just as fun and useful as I imagined it would be when Heart of Thorns launched, but I caught myself forgetting that I could only glide in the Heart of Maguuma more times than I'd care to admit. After banging my space bar in vain one too many times, I couldn't help but feel frustrated whenever I was out and about in Central Tyria and kept forgetting that it was a glider-free zone: I was definitely part of the pro-CT gliding camp, even if I did worry about implementation. Imagine my delight, then, when my wee wish came true in Guild Wars 2's Winter 2016 patch!
I've had plenty of Central Tyrian airtime at this point and could ramble on for hours about it, so for this edition of Flameseeker Chronicles I thought I'd do just that. I'm going to preface some beautiful in-flight screenies of my favourite places to glide in Central Tyria with a little bit of background information about verticality and no-fly zones in the form of a Central Tyria gliding FAQ.
How do I glide in Central Tyria?
You glide in Central Tyria in exactly the same way you do in the Heart of Maguuma: Simply unlock the Glider Basics mastery and jump off high things in any open-world map!
I heard that gliding is pay-gated: Is this true?
I don't consider it a deliberate pay-gate at all, no. Yes, you do need to have purchased HoT in order to glide in Central Tyria, but that shouldn't be too much of a shocker considering the mechanics are tied into the expansion, folks. It's not as though ArenaNet has deliberately removed or locked a feature from the free version of the game and popped it behind a mean old paywall: The expansion mechanic has simply been expanded to incorporate a wider area.
Which gliding features work in Central Tyria?
Gliding is kept fairly vanilla in Central Tyria because this was the easiest way for the team to grant our wish for CT gliding without breaking anything. You won't find any leylines or updrafts here, but you can use the advanced gliding techniques such as Lean Techniques and Advanced Gliding.
Does gliding break jumping puzzles?
The short answer here is no: I was pretty worried that CT gliding would be the beginning of the end for jumping puzzles myself, but this is not the case. There are a couple of clever ways in which the ArenaNet team has managed to keep our jump puzzles challenging while bringing us gliding, the most important of which is the implementation of no-fly zones. Add to this the fact that gliding is limited to its most basic form with no updrafts or ley lines and you have some rather safely hemmed in jumping zones!
Where are these no-fly zones?
There are no-fly zones dotted around Ascalon, Kryta, Shiverpeak Mountains, and the Ruins of Orr. Most of these zones are simply jumping puzzle protection as described above, but others exist to prevent unexpected alternate access to certain areas. You'll be pleased to know that the Diving Goggles platform has also been protected with a no-fly zone too. You can find more specific details on the GW2 Wiki if you're curious, but you shouldn't find the no-fly zones to be terribly restrictive.
What happens if I glide into a no-fly zone?
You'll have a short amount of time to correct your course, and if you don't turn around your wings will fold up and your character will begin to fall, just the same as when you run out of stamina mid-air. The no-fly zones don't extend the whole way to the floor, so remember to open your glider at the end of your plummet and you'll avoid that nasty fall damage.
Is there anywhere else I can't glide?
You can't glide in any of the old instanced content because it simply wasn't designed with gliding in mind. Story instances, dungeons, fractals, and PvP zones all disable your glider. They're not strictly no-fly zones as described above; gliding is entirely disabled here, just as it used to be for all of Central Tyria.
How have zones changed for gliding?
They really haven't changed much at all! ArenaNet has granted us the ability to glide, but the whole of Central Tyria hasn't been remodelled to make it any more accessible or prettier by air. If a zone was flat as a pancake before the Winter 2016 patch, it still is now; likewise, places you'd always wanted to jump off with a glider remain intact. You might stumble across some places you couldn't reach before, or perhaps you'll land somewhere a little too rocky and unnavigable, but that's all part of the fun!
Ain't no bookah can tell me that Rata Sum wasn't made to be jumped off of! Just look at how stunning the quaintly cloudy floating city is with a pair of wings strapped to your back! I featured Rata Sum in a previous article in which I discussed my favourite vistas, so I feel a teensy bit bad mentioning it here again, but I just can't apologise when the view is just that breathtaking.
Jump around the Stormbluff waypoint and you won't be disappointed: Gliding your way between the islands with all that jaunty pirate goodness all around is some of the most fun you can have while sightseeing. Gliding really makes me appreciate the gorgeous texturing and lighting in GW2, especially those delightful water effects!
The Cathedral of Glorious Victory is a vision at the best of times with all its spooky decor and rainbow oil spill goodness, but with a whole theme park worth of rocky cliffs and outcrops that just beg to be jumped off, this zone is an ariel delight too. This area feels as though it was built with verticality in mind, so it's a great happy accident to stumble across.
Swoon, swoon, swoon! This place always does look epic, but now it feels as though I could be on a dragon's back as the beast makes a rare excursion out of its great lair when I use the first-person camera. I just adore it all: rising into the smoke plain and seeing what's above, checking out the cracks and magma flow hidden below, and sweeping through the alien-looking pyroclastic formations.
Just go to the Dredgehaunt Cliffs and just leap off something right now… I promise you'll want to thank me later for the visual treat! To be fair to the rest of the zone, you'd be hard pressed to be anywhere within the mountain range and not find somewhere fun to jump from. Jagged cliffs and elevated Jotun lands overlook massive vales, just begging for me to unfurl that glider and get exploring.
I hope you're loving this new way of exploring Central Tyria as much as I am! I feel as though ArenaNet have given me a portable vista stick with the gift of Central Tyria gliding. Don't forget to share your favourite aerial screenshots in the comments if your favourite spots didn't make my list.
disUserNameTake woolydub I thought they tested gliding in WvW and found too many exploitable things? I thought I read something about WvWers flying down into keeps and bypassing gate guardians and such.
Those are some great screenshots. Thanks for sharing!
woolydub I'm in T2 and WvW is more healthy than it has been in months. There's even quite a bit of activity in the new BLs though it falls off later in the week. People are starting to enjoy the new BLs now that they've gotten off the hate train and are actually learning how to play them.
I'm sure T1 is even more active, and T3 is also not dead.
Below T3 though you could be right. I have heard the lower tiers are mostly a ghost town.
I do wish we could glide in our home instances.
I second Mount Maelstrom, and I'd add Dry Top to that list. No more worrying about traiting fall damage for that zone anymore. Also, as a tip, the Troll's Revenge jumping puzzle in Lion's Arch allows gliders. You can skip some good portions of it.
The underground in Silverwastes allows it too, which would make the scavenger hunt that much more bearable for those who couldn't do it before.
Don't have HoT. All i can do is appreciate the sky full of ad-banners.
I think ArenaNet would do well to add one "Captain's Airship" to every core Tyria zone. When you activate an airship pass it would teleport you to the particular airship in the zone you were in. Then they could remove the invisible walls from the airship and it would make gliding in those zones way better. It'd be a fairly straightforward change that would make core Tyria more fun than it is now to glide in because of the height of the airships.
I'd also like to see them add in rental gliders for free in WvW for those who don't own HoT. I think WvW is in dire straights and adding in glider combat for everyone in that one region alone would be a step in the right direction for WvW and it needs something, anything at this point. I think allowing gliding in core Tyria was a great advertisement for HoT for the people who haven't purchased it yet. Not adding it in WvW as a core thing was a mistake. WvW needs warm bodies to work and moreover it needs warm bodies to be fun. Don't paywall something in WvW when you have a serious population problem. The new borderlands seems as if gliding would work really well there. Same goes for the original Alpine Borderlands. After watching "Guild Chat" with John Corpening a few weeks ago, it seems like they have a real reluctance to add in glider support for WvW even though they admit to having a serious problem on their hands with that game mode. He mentioned wanting to add in glider support, but that it would hurt balance if they added gliding to it. He's right, but deciding to keep the gliding paywall at the expense of fun new mechanics in WvW seems a bad choice in my opinion.


NGC 3918 is in the constellation Centaurus and is about 3,000 light-years from us. Its diameter is about 0.3 light-year. It shows a roughly spherical outer envelope but an elongated inner balloon inflated by a fast wind from the hot central star, which is starting to break out of the spherical envelope at the top and bottom of the image.


By now, most of you are aware that there is a huge poaching crisis involving the world Rhinoceros population. These majestic creatures are being systematically killed. Why you ask? Well the answer to that question may not only surprise you but also make you question the sanity of the human race.
The fact is the Rhinos are being slaughtered for their horns. There would be no need for this unconscionable practice if there were no demand. Below are 4 myths about rhino horn that when debunked to the younger generation, could finally put a stop to rhino poaching for ever. It is only through education that we find a path to success in the war on rhino horn trafficking.
Of course there is no proof to back up any of these claims and the last time I checked with the church rhino horn was not named on the list of items used to perform an exorcism.
The truth is, the horn of a rhino is mad of keratin, the same material as our fingernails. So next time you get typhoid you may want to simply clip your nails, grind them up and enjoy a nice spot of fingernail tea. If this sounds ridiculous to you, maybe the whole rhino horn for medicinal purposes needs a bit of a re-think.
Some Asian cultures believe that rhino horn has some magical powers that can have a positive effect on their libido. Multiple scientific studies have proven that this belief couldn't be further from the truth and even if it were true it seems a rather expensive route compared to the multitude of products available online. So if your goal is to put some zowzers in your trousers, you may want to type Viagra or Cialis into your next google search.
Forget cocaine: Rhino horn is the new drug of status. Believe it or not, rhino horn is actually more expensive than cocaine. It has now become the party drug of choice among Vietnam's up and comers.
Instead of a razor blade and mirror, the users grind down the rhinoceros horn into a powder in a roughly textured ceramic bowl. It is then mixed with water or wine for consumption.
Once again, rhino horn is made of keratin, the same protein as fingernails. Scientists say it has no medicinal value, and users aren't really getting high. The belief in Vietnam is that drinking a tonic made from the horn will detoxify the body after a night of heavy boozing, and prevent a hangover. None of this is true and the thought of killing a rhino to avoid a hangover is simply breathtakingly stupid.
The final reason for the senseless slaughter of the endangered rhino is probably the most easily avoidable as well. Some cultures value the rhino horn as bling. The horns are fashioned into everything from handles to accessories which are deemed status symbols. I guess it takes a special kind of person to wear the horn of an endangered species with pride. These people should be ostracized by society and maybe laws should be in place to criminalize this behaviour.
It is time for society to make a stand against this unacceptable behaviour. We need to get together and educate the masses by debunking these common myths. Please help support the plight of the rhino by purchasing one of our stylish t-shirts or perhaps something from our online rhino grocery mart.
I believe that we can stop this senseless slaughter by educating the up and coming generation who won't believe in these old wives tales. Maybe they can get the message across to their elders. It will be a hard fight but it can be won.


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Wages, layoffs, and privatization: Evidence from Ukraine
J. David Brown, John S. Earle, Volodymyr Vakhitov
This paper estimates the effects of privatization on worker separations and wages using retrospective data from a national probability sample of Ukrainian households. Detailed worker characteristics are used to control for compositional differences and to assess types of observable "winners" and "losers" from privatization. Pre-privatization worker-firm matches are used to control for unobservables in worker and firm selection. The results imply privatization reduces wages by five percent and cuts the layoff probability in half. Outside investor ownership reduces separations but leaves wages unaffected. Winners from privatization tend to be higher skilled employees of larger firms, but there is no discernible relationship with gender, education, or experience. Journal of Comparative Economics 34 (2) (2006) 272-294. © 2006 Association for Comparative Economic Studies.
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Elanco files suit against Arla's 'Live Unprocessed' campaign
Dispute centers around perception of rbST.
Elanco filed suit on May 19 demanding Arla cease its advertising campaign against rbST. Recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST) is a supplement marketed and sold by Elanco under the brand name Posilac.
The Arla "Live Unprocessed" campaign launched across the U.S. in late April. The campaign is built upon a child's interpretation of what rbST is, and then brings that perception to life as an animated, six-eyed monster with "razor-sharp horns" and electrified fur.
Elanco's complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, states that the company believes the campaign deceives consumers with false notions about the safety of rbST, which was approved by the FDA in 1993.
"We are surprised at the response to Arla's new "Live Unprocessed" campaign from pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and its subsidiary Elanco," said a spokesman for Arla Foods. "We believe the allegations in the suit are completely baseless and without merit, and look forward to defending ourselves in this case."
"We believe these ads intentionally frighten and mislead consumers in an attempt to gain a competitive advantage," said Eric Graves, president, Elanco North America. "In fact, the FDA has concluded rbST poses no human health risk and requires companies to disclose that there is no significant difference between milk produced from rbST-treated and non-rbST-treated cows if they include the 'rbST-free' claim on their packaging. This Arla campaign blatantly disregards the proven safety of rbST as well as the real consequences of removing this type of innovation from our US dairy industry."
"Our campaign is about helping people understand the benefits of Arla products so that they can make well-informed choices," said an Arla spokeswoman. "All of the milk used in Arla dairy products worldwide comes from cows not treated with rbST. We believe that the simpler things are, the better they are.
"'Live Unprocessed' is a philosophy that speaks to the increasing number of people today who are looking for ways to 'unprocess' their lives. When it comes to food, people are choosing products for themselves and their families from sources they trust."
"This is a campaign against science and innovation," Graves said. "We will fight to protect this important technology for future generations of dairy farmers."
Research shows that rbST helps cows produce more milk – about a gallon more per cow per day, according to Elanco. The collective impact of this increased productivity saves 95.6 billion gallons of water, reduces land needed for dairy farms by 1,023 square miles, and eliminates 2.9 million metric tons of greenhouse gasses per year in the U.S., Elanco says.
"Products like rbST greatly improve farmers impact on the environment without changing the composition, quality or nutrition of the milk their cows produce," said Mike Hutjens, professor emeritus, University of Illinois. "We should not ignore science and technology that have been proven safe and effective for the sake of marketing claims that confuse consumers."
Source: Elanco, Arla
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Q: Powershell Automation for Services I have 100+ servers for which I have to check services. On almost 5 servers we have identical services. Each boxes contains min of 3 services.
I am importing content from the file I saved in a location. For Server name I am good. For Service I have saved like service_starting_name* in column under the file like below
AA*
BB*
CC*

Below is the code. Is this good idea for automation as per below code ?
$ServerName = Get-Content "Absolutepath"
$Service = Get-Content "Absolutepath"
foreach ($Server in $ServerName) {

        write-host $($server)
        Get-Service -ComputerName $Server $Service

}

Also , How can we do a better display like, without printing the service name ?
Suppose, In Server X , 5 services , so if all services are running just print all good on that server.
I tried using if conditions but as there are many services , it is printing multiple times because for for each loop .
Please suggest.

A: You can play around with various things..
For testing I use localhost, when you try:
Get-Service -ComputerName localhost -DisplayName *sophos*

You get:

(Get-Service -ComputerName localhost -DisplayName *sophos*).count

result 10
(Get-Service -ComputerName localhost -DisplayName *sophos*).Status -contains "stopped"

result True
So if you use:
if (!((Get-Service -ComputerName localhost -DisplayName *sophos*).Status -contains stopped)) { Write-Host "Localhost: All ok" }

Or:
if (!(Get-Service -ComputerName $server -DisplayName $Service | select status | where {$_.Status -like "Stopped"})) { Write-Host "$($Server): All OK" }

You can use various checks for services "stopping" or whatever..
The above are just to give you ideas!
Hope it helps.

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Subjected to sub-zero temperatures and compelled to work despite a state of emergency, sub-contracted Wal-Mart warehouse employees halted work and forced their boss to shutdown the building, according to a union-backed group.
"They are running a slave trade," charged Dion Stammis, an employee of Linc Logistics, the company contracted by Wal-Mart to run the Hammond, Indiana facility. Linc's parent company, Universal Truckload Services, did not respond to multiple requests for comments; neither did Wal-Mart.
When Linc switched sub-contractors last fall, WWJ alleges workers were told they would have to re-apply for their jobs and pay $40 each for background checks; organizers say the company backed down – and employees not only kept their jobs but got a rare raise - after a delegation of community activists and Wal-Mart retail employees confronted management in support of the warehouse workers (captured on the campaign video below).
Linc labor strife escalated during a Sunday evening shift on January 5, after county officials declared a state of emergency due to extreme weather, ordering non-emergency vehicles off the road. Organizers say employees of Linc and its sub-contractors were working in temperatures of negative 15 degrees, as worsening weather meant mounting risks if they were required to stay until the scheduled late-night end of their shift.
After being repeatedly turned away, Stammis said, workers took up a more dramatic form of protest: "Basically we all stopped work." Instead of moving goods, Stammis told Salon, nearly all of the dozen employees on site started looking up weather info on their cell phones as ammunition to collectively confront their boss. Seeing what was happening, Stammis said, their boss came over and told them to finish up certain tasks and then "get the hell out of here," a few hours before the end of their scheduled shift. Management also shut down the warehouse all day on January 6.


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import MockClipboardRepository from "../../mock/MockClipboardRepository";
import YankURLOperator from "../../../../src/content/operators/impls/YankURLOperator";
import MockURLRepository from "../../mock/MockURLRepository";
import MockConsoleClient from "../../mock/MockConsoleClient";

describe("YankOperation", () => {
  describe("#run", () => {
    it("copy current URL", async () => {
      const clipboardRepository = new MockClipboardRepository();
      const consoleClient = new MockConsoleClient();
      const urlRepository = new MockURLRepository("https://example.com/");
      const sut = new YankURLOperator(
        clipboardRepository,
        consoleClient,
        urlRepository
      );

      await sut.run();

      expect(clipboardRepository.read()).toEqual("https://example.com/");
      expect(consoleClient.text).toEqual("Yanked https://example.com/");
      expect(consoleClient.isError).toBeFalsy;
    });
  });
});


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Inn at Carnall Hall
7.8 miles from Black Oak, AR
Originially built in 1905 as a women's dorm, the building now houses a 50-room hotel and Ella's French restaurant. Witnesses here have seen the floating apparition of a woman in a gown, without a head or feet, and indentations on the bed as if someone were sitting on it. Other ...
Chester House Inn and Antiques
Chester, Arkansas
21.7 miles from Black Oak, AR
The 1887 hotel primarily served railroad passengers and workers until the late-twentieth century. Now a delightful bed and breakfast inn with an adjoining antiques store, employees and guests staying at the establishment have reported many strange instances of paranormal activity. The place is rumoured to have been a brothel ...
Peel Mansion
Bentonville, Arkansas
This historic mansion, built by Samuel Peel in 1875, is said to be haunted by Peel himself and by his daughter, Minnie Belle. Minnie Belle is known to play the piano when no one is in the room.
Station Cafe
Once a theatre, this building is now home to a restaurant called "The Station Cafe". Items are moved in the main dining room and kitchen, sometimes violently. A ghostly figure of a man has been seen roaming the hallway.
Radar Road Phantom
Rogers, Arkansas
Locals have reported seeing a phantom horse and rider on the outskirts of the city of Rogers. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Garfield, Arkansas
On the battlefield in the middle of the night, witnesses have heard musket fire and seen apparitions of soldiers from the Battle of Pea Ridge. Some guests to the site have reported a feeling of being followed by something unseen.
Basin Park Hotel
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
A haunted tour is offered here, and the hotel even has its own ghosts, including a young woman with blonde hair and blue eyes and a toddler-aged girl wearing pigtails and a yellow dress. Witnesses have also reported orbs and objects that move by themselves.
Crescent Hotel
35 miles from Black Oak, AR
One of the most well-known haunted hotels in America, the Crescent hotel has a history that just requires there to be ghosts and haunts associated with it. And the Crescent has plenty. The site of a former hospital run by a con artist who had previously been convicted of practicing ...
King Opera House
Van Buren, Arkansas
Allegedly haunted by the ghost of a young actor who was killed by an enraged father who objected to the actor's intentions to elope with his daughter.
Ghosts of the McBride House: A True Haunting
Cecilia Back
Haunted Joplin (Haunted America)
Lisa Livingston-Martin
Haunted Carthage, Missouri
Opossum Walk Cemetery
Hartman, Arkansas
Opossum Walk Cemetery is reported to have gates that are hot to the touch, even in winter, and witnesses have heard footsteps walking behind them and seen apparitions out of the corner of their eye.
All Star Pizzeria
Noel, Missouri
This historic building was a former pizzeria, but is now boarded up. People who drive past late at night have seen a white apparition standing at the windows, and while it was in operation, staff would report all sorts of various paranormal activity. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
Old Fort Smith Courthouse
The old courthouse that still stands here was the sight of many a death sentence handed out in the late 19th century - the hangings occurred just outside. It is said that the ghosts of the condemned men still roam this area.
Fort Chaffee
This historic site, now an Army National Guard station and training center, is reported to be haunted. The site, which experienced major fires in 2008, has also been used in several films, including A Soldier's Story in 1984, Biloxi Blues in 1988, and The Tuskegee Airmen in 1995. Elvis Presley ...
Concord Cemetery
Exeter, Missouri
Investigators claim to have captured orbs in photographs taken at this cemetery, and mysterious breathing noises appear on audio recordings.
Cherokee County Courthouse
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Previously the city's hospital, the courthouse is believed to be haunted. Folks have reported the sound of the jail door closing when no one is there, and the sound of a hospital gurney being rolled across ceramic tile has been reported even though the areas have been carpeted or tiled ...
The Shepherd of the Hills
Branson, Missouri
The Shepherd of the Hills is an outdoor theater venue rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a Confederate soldier. Witnesses have seen him running from the actors during night performances of a show about the Bald Knobbers, a group of 1880s Missouri vigilantes.
Music City Center
Music City Centre is believed to be haunted by several spirits, including one of a little girl named Amy and another of an older man who likes to tinker with elevators and electrical devices.
John Walsh Mansion
Monett, Missouri
House has at least 3 paranormal residents. A man in formal dress is often glimpsed, especially in upper bedroom areas. A small child most likely female is also present and likes to play with the household dogs. A middle age woman visits the "music room' part of the ...
McBride House
Fort Gibson, Oklahoma
This private home is now abandoned but its former owner claims it was haunted by numerous ghosts. She's even written a book about it. She claims that the previous owner and original builder of the house still resides there and is prone to throwing ghostly parties at 2 am. ...
Supernatural Arkansas: Ghosts, Monsters, and the Unexplained
Alan Lowe
Haunted Little Rock
Linda Howell
Haunted Graveyards of the Ozarks
David E. Harkins
Fort Gibson
The legend of Vivia Thomas is told around Fort Gibson. So it goes, one morning in 1870, a soldier was found dead atop a grave in the nearby cemetery. When the doctor examined the body, he found she was a woman. Vivia Thomas had been educated and elegant, and she ...
Russellville, Arkansas
Arkansas Tech University, several locations are rumored to be haunted. One is Caraway Hall, where students describe noises in the attic, footsteps on the stairs and whispers in the hallways. There are two legends to explain the hauntings. One is that it is build on top of a Cherokee burial ...
Pink House Restauant
Wagoner, Oklahoma
The 1906 Pink House Restaurant was recently painted green amid local controversy, and is supposedly haunted by a frustrated female spirit who is very much against change. During the initial renovations, tools and furniture were constantly moved around by unseen hands, and doors slammed shut of their own accord. ...
James Parkinson House
The 1892 Victorian mansion is rumoured to be haunted, according to the current residents. Orbs have been known to show up in photographs, and lamps have been known to flicker for no apparent reason. In an upstairs bedroom, strange noises and ghostly voices have been heard. The current owner ...
Joplin Spook Light - Hornet Spooklight
Seneca, Missouri
Joplin Spook Light, aka Hollis Light or Hornet Spooklight, is a ball of light or group of lights that appear in an area called the Devil's Promenade. The lights have been seen as far back as the mid-1800s. Legend has it that the phenomena has to do with two deceased ...
Thomas-Foreman Historic Home
Muskogee, Oklahoma
This 1898 home-turned-house-museum built in former "Indian Territory" is said to be haunted by the ghost of former resident Mrs. Foreman, who passed away in the home in 1968. Its caretaker said he often looked up while working outside to see the apparition of Mrs. Foreman in the doorway watching ...
Hotel Vinita - Napoli's Italian Restaurant
Vinita, Oklahoma
Built in Spanish Revival-style, the 1927 hotel now features a quaint restaurant on the ground floor. The guest rooms have since been refurbished as apartments, but the original ballroom still retains its period features. This part of the building is haunted according to visitors, who have reported ghostly piano ...
Lick Skillet Lane
Waldron, Arkansas
There have been ghost sightings on this road hitchhiking. Do not stop or you may get hurt. Its not a real person and you will have a feeling that you are being watched. I traveled down that road didn't see anything but I felt a presence. The reason why it ...
Moore Hill Cemetery
Dardanelle, Arkansas
Locals swear that if you hang around the "Hovis" gravestones at night you'll eventually find the ghost of a man who killed his wife.
Joplin, Missouri
Missouri Southern State University has a ghostly Dark Lady who is known to move objects and create cold spots. Some also maintain that the Billingsly Student Center is haunted.
The Ghosts of Little Rock: Tales of the City's Most Haunted Places
Haunted Jonesboro
Edward L. Underwood
Shadows and Cypress: Southern Ghost Stories
Prosperity School Bed and Breakfast
A school in its olden days, this building stood empty for three decades before it was renovated into an inn. During the time it was empty, it became known as a hot spot for haunts. TV's Ghost Hunters has caught an image of ghost children running down a hall; shadow ...
Grand Avenue Bed and Breakfast
Carthage, Missouri
The ghost in residence at this early-20th-century house is said to be a male whose cigarette smoke smell fills the dining room and parlor when he is around. The spirit is thought to be that of Albert Carmean, a former owner in its early days.
Peace Church Cemetery
This cemetery dates back to the mid 19th century, but has been more or less abandoned for the past three decades. Its most famous "inhabitant" is probably Billy Cook, who killed six people during a 22-day criminal rampage between Missouri and California in the early 1950s. He was ...
Oak Hill Cemetery - Witch's Grave
Galena, Kansas
Legend has it that there is a grave of a witch toward the back of this cemetery, and some claim that apparitions, voices, and strange sounds will come from the area, especially around the hour of 3:33 a.m.
Avilla, Missouri
Reeds, Missouri
Shadow Folk are known to haunt the old abandoned part of this historic village along Route 66. The shadowy people can be seen walking along the street and going about daily business, usually from the corner of your eye. The Avilla Death Tree is haunted by Civil War-era bushwhacker Rotten ...
Kendrick Place
Kendrick Place, or Kendrick House, was built in 1849 and is said to be haunted, perhaps by a slave woman who was hanged from a nearby tree dring the Civil War.
Springfield National Cemetery
The 1860s Springfield National Cemetery is home to some lingering spirits of Civil Wars soldiers, according to those in the know. Some of the gravestones here are known to glow, and orbs and other anomalies have shown up in photographs.
Phelps Grove Park
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Q: Unable to read the following JSON object, gives undefined even though element exists I have the following Object (after some dot operating inside)
I called it props.stuff ,
Given: data is passed from Parent component to child as
//Parent
componentDidMount() {
    this.getData();
  }

  async getData() {
    const res = await axios.get(
      "{link here}"
    );
    const { data } = await res;
    this.setState({ stuff: data});
  }

<Child props={this.state.stuff} />

so, in Child when I do console.log(props.stuff):
props.stuff= {
"date":"November 14",
"status":"PENDING",
"id":"146859",
"invoice_number":"123685479624",
"amount":"950.00",
"currency":"$"
}

But trying to access props.stuff.date ( or anything like props.stuff.{element} ) gives me undefined.
What am I doing wrong?
NOTE: I got the string below by doing console.log(JSON.stringify(props.stuff)) so this is exactly what it is.

A: So I figured out the solution finally. Actually props was being passed to a child component from a parent component and in the parent component, it was being fetched through an API call. So initial value of props was undefined.
In the parent component, writing:
{props.stuff && <Child stuff={props.stuff} />}

This made sure that props is passed only if it exists, hence fixing the issue


Originally, when I first started typing this post, I had titled it "The Dangers of Telling a Child they are Smart." Unfortunately, history repeated itself only a few hours ago that determine, there was something greater that needed to be stated.
Since five or six o'clock, my eyes were tuned into the news. I was checking various social media sites. I wanted to know had a formal indictment been brought about to Officer Wilson for shooting and killing Mike Brown of Ferguson, Missouri. In the nine o'clock hour, Eastern Time, we all learned that no indictment was brought about.
I did not immediately turn to social media. I did not continue to watch. I simply grew tired, both figuratively and literally. As I rested, I could not help, but reflect on a statement I made on Instagram earlier. I stated "Will history prove to repeat itself tonight?" With the decision not to charge Officer Wilson, it did indeed.
First, anyone who truly knows me know my favorite show is A Different World. Eventually I did turn on the tv later after the verdict, and I was immediately reminded of the LA Riots episode after the Rodney King verdict. I began to see the parallel in that case to this one. Then I began to think about last summer and the George Zimmerman trial. Then I began to think of the countless other African American males that die or extremely physically abused by police officers each year.
The thing that is really bothering me is, it feels like the cycle continues. It seems that no matter how far African Americans, especially males, try to move up, do well with our lives, and do what is moral, ethical, as well as legal, we still are viewed as a problem. We are looked at as being guilty because of our skin color, especially the darker we come. I saw on Twitter someone refer to their "skin being their sin." I can truly understand that statement.
I cannot help, but think about Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's statements from Meet the Press the other morning. He mentioned that white cops wouldn't have to be in black neighborhoods killing blacks if black would stop killing blacks. I could not help, but think back to the possible indictment of Officer Wilson at the time and how many people, both White and Black, agreed with that statement. I can say I truly did not. But it did make me recognize that this is the mindset of many people (which is really sad). I remember hearing and seeing the interview and thinking, wow, you have never really lived, even for a day, in a predominately African American community. I also am not a fan of the phrase Black on Black crime. Crime is crime. White people murder each other everyday as well. What I did realize from that statement though is that Blacks are viewed as being far more dangerous. Even more, I felt like he was justifying why Blacks should be killed. It almost feels like he justified a Genocide!
Overall, I do not know what to do or think next. As I type this, I have my television muted, but I can see the images from tonight and a city rioting. While, some are just doing it to be fools, I do see a great number of people who want to heard. I see that some feel like because of their race and their socioeconomic status, they are often overlooked by society unless it comes to glorifying Hip Hop songs. And yet they are being criticized. I know many people who are not of color won't get why as African Americans, many of us are upset. I am from Savannah (Chatham County), Georgia, where the good ol' boy system is still in effect. All I am going to say is, take a walk in my shoes or someone else's who is of color for one day. Imagine, your significant other and yourself wondering why ever conceive a child to have them face situations like this or worse.
As I close, I am looking on Twitter and seeing people post up stuff still about flipping your classroom. I could give a flip (I am trying to remain professional, but another four letter f word almost appeared). There is so much more going on in this moment, where reality matters. I was taught in grade school, you need to know your history so it does not repeat itself, especially the bad parts. I agree and yet look at tonight. We have another injustice that has been repeated! We went from being lynched by the police and crosses burned on the front of our yards to being beaten and having kill shots taken at us! My how much has history really changed overtime!
Today was my third time attending the Georgia Education Technology Conference. I thank God for allowing me to have this opportunity. And while this was my third time attending, this was my first year presenting.
I remember attending one or two sessions last year and saying to myself, "Dang, is this really it? I mean I could honestly do this." I made that a goal for myself to present at GaETC 2014. I remember throughout the year though doubting myself. However, it was at ISTE 2014 that I could that passion again. Rafranz Davis (if you do not know about her, please Google her...she is freaking amazing), had a conversation with a few people and myself about presenting. She helped create the spark again for me to want to do so.
I remember some weeks ago, that my proposal was accepted. I chose to create a session entitled: "Let's Groove: What You Can Do With Limited Tools." A lot of thought went into the development of this session. First the title is a play on words from a song by my favorite group, Earth, Wind, and Fire's Let's Groove. I wanted something catchy, but I also wanted to go beyond the traditional format of typical presentations. I did not want to talk at a group of educators for more than 50 minutes straight. We get enough of that type of Professional Development when we are in school. We need more. That's what I wanted to provide.
I wanted to follow a constructivist perspective into my presentation today. The layout was to do a small introduction of the topic and myself. I also wanted to have a chance for educators to interact with one another. Too many times at large conferences, educators sit with only the people they know. Every person in that room has a story and is of value, ergo they have something valuable to share. I decided to mix things up and my goal was to have educators work out various scenarios with problems that educators face with having limited tools in the classroom and the next steps.
Overall, I think my nerves came from looking around the room and not really being able to tell if people were bored with the assignment or not. I was also trying to figure out how engaged people were with the task. As I did walk around, I did notice that people were discussing issues beyond the scenario and were conversing about issues they are facing at their own school in regards to technology. That helped reassure me that I did the right thing with the format of the presentation. However when asking if people would share they said, I felt that people began to become a little nervous and that made me nervous. Comfort seemed to set back in once I began to discuss some of the things I had done in my own classroom. Although, I did not necessarily write out what I did in my own classroom (because I want to make sure paid attention to me and was trying to actually listen to what I was saying), I am glad to people began to take notes. I am also glad people took away that I do not have all the answers and that they are just as capable to producing solutions to challenges that may come. I am looking forward to presenting again and learning from this experience.
Information For Let's Groove: What You Can Do With Limited Tools!
I am glad that you could come to the session. As we ended, here was the link to my Donor's Choose Project page. http://www.donorschoose.org/project/chromebooks-for-collaborative-and-innova/1265102/?rf=page-siteshare-2014-11-project-teacher_2398374 Also here is the Today's Meet link from our time together. https://todaysmeet.com/PadgettGaETC I hope this helps you as much as it helped me today!


Grease was certainly the word last week for the St Chris whole school annual musical production.
More than 100 students from the Senior and Junior School, Over 200 costumes, one car and 1000's of hours of work created the amazing sell-out show which was a fabulous team effort.
Well done to everyone for their hard work and incredible performances -both on stage and behind the scenes and to the drama, music and art departments for their huge efforts to create such a fabulous production.
Thank you also to everyone who came to watch!


I've known from the beginning that I wanted to incorporate some kind of landscape oil painting into the Chamber of Secrets. Do you remember this inspiration image I shared?
Prints masquerading as fine art can look pretty cheap, but I thought that if I took the idea further – and combined brazen fakery with function – I could make it work.
I gotta say, I'm pretty excited by how this project turned out. The supplies are few, and it only cost about $12 to make.
Step One: Find a bulletin board. I almost always see one or two when I'm at the thrift store, so when I got the idea for this project I kept my eyes peeled for a large one. This beaut rang in at just $1.99 (though I recommend you be a bit more discerning in your choice and try to get one that's been slightly less abused – the cork on this one was pretty lumpy which had some effect on my final product). I spray painted the frame matte black.
Step Three: Measure the dimensions inside the frame of your bulletin board and resize your image. My bulletin board is about 36″ x 23″. I used the 'image resize' function in Photoshop Elements. I had to crop it a little to make it work. If you don't have photo editing software on your computer they can do this for you at the print shop.
Step Four: Have your image printed. My initial thought when considering this project was to have the image printed full size. But a full-size color image of this baby would have run about $60 – more than I wanted to spend on something that would be stuck full of pins. I decided to have the image tiled – where the larger image is split up across standard 8.5″ x 11″ paper. Some home printers have this capacity (mine doesn't), but it was easily done at the print shop where they charged 53 cents per colored page – for a grand total of $8.48.
Step Five: Trim the excess white off of your images.
Step Six: Do a dry run by assembling your puzzle on the floor or a table. Write numbers on the back starting in the upper left so – when the glue is drying way too fast – you'll remember where they go. I might be a little proud of this step. It's like I'm learning from my mistakes or something.
Step Seven: Trim your images to fit your bulletin board.
Step Eight: Using your foam brush, apply a thin coat of Mod Podge to the upper left of the bulletin board in roughly the size of your first page. Also apply a thin coat to the back of your first page. Gently smooth out all the bumps and creases.
It was at this point that I discovered how chunky my board was. The bumps and creases made me a little panicked, and I had to ONCE AGAIN learn the lesson that in regards to drying glue or paint it's better not to mess with things too much. I tore the paper in a few spots frantically trying to smooth things out, but most of the bubbles deflated when it dried anyway so I should have just let it be.
Continue affixing your pages until your whole image is in place. Leave it to dry for at least an hour (I left mine over night).
Step Nine: Apply a thick coat of Mod Podge over the top of your entire image, concentrating your effort on the seams or any little tears that may have occurred when you were frantically trying to smooth out the bumps [see step eight: crying in the Mod Podge]. Allow to dry for a couple of hours.
Step Ten: Apply a thin coat of Minwax Polycrylic (or Mod Podge makes an acrylic coating too) and allow to dry. This will make a nice hard surface, and will combat any lingering tackiness from the Mod Podge.
I know it will fill with mementos and reminders over time, but I did put a few things on it just so the intended use would be clear.
Thanks for reading along and have a great week!
Great project Katie—I think you're on to something with the "brazen fakery with function" approach. Thanks for sharing!
I apply that "brazen fakery" yardstick to fake flowers. The more they are trying to look like actual flowers, the less I like them.
Nice styling! I like how the Mod Podge actually gives it sort of that "old painted" feel. Bonus!
Brilliant! Clicking through from Design Sponge today. Loved looking at your home as well.
PS I am coveting all of your planters.
I had a lovely coffee break time browsing the photos of your home, sipping my coffee, and walking through the tutorial for the brazen fake bulletin board. Thanks for sharing with us all.
Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial. I love it, and can see so many possibilities for my own space!