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More Thrillers in the Media Center
Melanie Sejnowski
Melanie Sejnowski, Writer
The Dakota Media Center has added more of the latest thrillers to their shelves. Newer authors and different stories are filling the shelves with their sick and twisted psychological stories.
We Made It All Up
By: Margot Harrison
Celeste is the talk of the town when she moved to Montana, and she just made a new friend. Vivvy and Celeste plan to write a fanfic about a popular guy and the stoner of the school based off a passion-fueled school incident. Vivvy tries to keep Celeste's fantasies alive. The perfect dream boy ends up dead after a late-night kiss from Celeste, but she does not remember if she was at fault. Secrets get unraveled throughout the town, but who is to blame?
Into the Sublime
By: Kate A Boorman
Four girls plan a trip in Colorado stumbling upon a subterranean that most people from Colorado call the "Sublime." When the girls go and discover it daring each other to take the next step Amelie comes out of the cave covered in someone's blood now she needs to find out which one of the girls is hiding in the sublime?
The Honeys
By: Ryan La Sala
Mars has always been creeping in the shadows to his sister Carolines picture perfect life. As soon as Caroline passes from horrific circumstances Mars takes on the challenge of learning all that he can about his sister. Due to his genderfluidity, he hasn't always been included in things, but with his sister's passing it gives him the perfect opportunity to live a life full of experiences. Mars looks back on the friends that Caroline used to hang out with named the Honeys. They're a group that is beautiful and terrifying, staying in their cabin and the longer that Mars waits to find out more he feels someone watching him from behind.
These Fleeting Shadows
By: Kate Alice Marshall
Helen Vaughan doesn't know why she and her mother left their ancestral home. When her grandfather passes away, she is rewarded with the whole house and a big sum of money. Only on one condition, Helen must stay in the house for a whole year. All she can think about is how much the house would haunt her, so for her to feel safer she searches the house to uncover some of the hidden truths and those lurking in the woods at night.
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Trust in Others: Krishna Powell leads an NJBIA webinar January 16 on strategies for effective – and guilt-free– delegation.
Delegating work to employees is an art form. It's not enough to just divvy up projects to workers. You need to tap into their sweet spot with work that challenges them but also brings them a sense of joy and accomplishment, says Krishna Powell, CEO of HR 4 Your Small Biz.
Whether you are an entrepreneur hiring your first employee or a supervisor of a large team, knowing how to let go of the reins is critical to your success. Powell will talk about mastering this skill at a New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) webinar, "Art of Delegation," Wednesday January 16, from 11 a.m. to noon. Register via www.njbia.org/webinars. The webinar will focus on how to decide what to delegate, how not to feel guilty when you do, and how to delegate without micromanaging.
Today workers want to understand how their efforts fit into the bigger picture. They want to know what their work means to the business and why they were given that aspect of the project to handle, says Powell.
New employees might not understand that routine tasks like filing are necessary. What seems obvious to you might not be apparent to them. She suggests saying something like, "You know, if the computer goes down and you need this information, this is where you'll find it. This is why we keep these records." For those of us over 40, we remember what life was like before the internet so we have a reference point that many from younger generations don't have, she says.
There are some people who like doing work that others consider mundane. So tap into those people first for routine tasks, but don't be shy about asking someone else to pitch in when the workload demands.
Regardless of the positions employees hold, most people want to know the work they are doing has a positive impact on the business and on their career and personal development. One way to foster employee engagement is by sharing company goals. It's important for them to understand your long-term objectives but also to believe that their efforts contribute to those goals and impact the company's bottom line.
Powell suggests that you take it a step further and ask workers to suggest goals. "If you give employees the opportunity, you would be amazed at the creativity and innovation that takes place," she says.
Skillful delegation benefits both the employee and the business. However, some managers are reluctant to assign work because they may feel that taking something off their plate implies they can't carry their load. They may believe they are supposed to be everything and do everything, Powell says. But completing a project successfully takes team effort, and that means everybody has to participate.
When you are willing and able to delegate, you are paying attention to the needs of the business, and you are showing that you trust your co-workers to help carry the ball. Just as important, as you lighten your workload, you might be able to contribute to a larger company project. Then you can focus your energy and time on projects that will help you grow professionally and give you more visibility within your company. Delegation is a balancing act that strengthens your role as a leader.
The need to spend time teaching others how to master a project is another reason managers resist delegating. But, Powell reminds them, time spent up front will save you time in the long run as they become proficient enough to handle the project on their own. Just as important, they will probably be more engaged in the business because you were willing to invest time in their development.
Powell, whose father was a minister and bishop and whose mother was the main family caregiver, holds a bachelor's degree in liberal studies from Rider University and is a New Jersey court-trained mediator, and a certified executive career coach.
She became committed to the field of human resources early in her career when working at Merrill Lynch. An executive she worked with recognized she had a gift for understanding people's needs and a natural ability to communicate with compassion. She urged her to develop her potential, and Powell took her advice to heart.
After five years managing and facilitating several HR-related programs with the company, Powell moved on to greater managerial positions with corporations including Horizon NJ Health, Ulticom, Alere, and Unisys/Molina.
In 2012 she founded HR 4 Your Small Biz (www.hr4yoursmallbiz.com), a human capital consulting firm focusing on bottom line growth, client relationships, creativity, and innovation in the workplace. Powell has served clients in the U.S., France, China, and Singapore, and is known for her ability to show leaders how to work with a multi-generational workforce.
Her company's services include human resources consulting, corporate legacy and leadership programs, customized training and development, and a proprietary program for young professionals titled "Millennials Making Moves." She also offers mediation services focusing on resolving conflicts without the stress of litigation.
In addition to working with companies, she mediates employment cases for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, New Jersey municipal courts, and private parties.
Skillful delegation takes practice, says Powell. Some managers are hesitant to ask questions because they assume they should already know the answer. This webinar provides a safe place to ask and get answers and learn what works in big organizations. The class will help you decide what to delegate in such a way that employees will understand the "why" behind the work they are given.
"You can do a lot of things that you have seen the Fortune 100 companies do. I can show you how to do them on a smaller scale," Powell says.


List of Brazilian funk bands, listed by popularity with photos when available. This list includes more than just bands, as funk solo artists from Brazil are included as well. It's always interesting to see where famous bands got their starts, so use this list to discover some great Brazilian music that you've never heard before. The funk bands and artists below have played their music all over the world, but they all were formed in Brazil. If you think the best Brazilian funk band is missing from the list, then feel free to add it at the bottom so it's included with these other great acts.
With bands ranging from Roberto Carlos to Seu Jorge, this is a great starting point for a list of your favorites.
If you want to answer the questions, "Who are popular funk bands from Brazil?" and "Which funk bands started in Brazil?" then this list will answer your questions.


This Cambodia small group local experiences tour gives you the chance to see fascinating Cambodia and as the roads of the Khmer nation have been greatly improved this trip is no longer the arduous adventure it once was. So now you can experience some of the friendliest people in Asia, try new cuisine and have a relaxed holiday all in one. Starting and finishing in Bangkok means a taste of the Big Mango also.
Yes! Angkor Wat and the Phnom Penh attractions are included but it will be the lesser known places that will enthral you even more.
ACCOMMODATION = (3 star hotels x 11 nights, 2 star hotel x 2 nights).
VISITING: BANGKOK - PHNOM PENH - PURSAT - BATTAMBANG - SIEM REAP, (Angkor Wat).
Angkor Wat, (two or three hours at sunset followed by a full day).
Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng (S21) Genocide Museum, (half day).
14 meals included as per itinerary.
Tonight our Cambodia small group adventure tour will stay in; BANGKOK - Our Cambodia small group tour officially starts when you check into your Bangkok riverside accommodation. A welcoming dinner will be had in the evening.
If you arrive early enough your free time could be spent visiting the enormous Chatuchak weekend market and/or, Wat Phra Kaew & the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, MBK or Siam shopping centres.
Or our pick is to take a public transport boat ride with the locals to avoid the traffic on the Chao Phraya express to some local markets in Nonthaburi for a real local experience.
OR? Maybe just lay back and have a traditional Thai Massage. A month in the capital would not allow enough time to see everything. D.
Tonight our small group Cambodia tour will stay in; PHNOM PENH - As this is a Cambodia tour we will get there fast with a short international flight to the capital Phnom Pehn to let it all begin.
The hectic but fascinating city is a great place to start our cultural and historic exploration.
Maybe try one of the national dishes of Amok for your first Kmer meal. Wash it down with a top quality Angkor beer at budget prices.
Happy hour on Sisowath Quay is just one great place for all this. B.
PHNOM PENH - A day to try and fully comprehend the short but brutal rule of the Khmer Rouge.
A visit to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek where the Khmers have made fantastic efforts to come to terms with their recent history.
Then to the just as infamous S21 which is now Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Here you can view 100's of black and white photos Pol Pot's regime took both before and sometimes after torturing his victims. This experience will stay with you forever. You will come away with far more compassion and concern for your fellow man. B.
PHNOM PENH - A free day to explore the capital of this friendly and interesting country. Maybe buy a T-shirt for a dollar or three in the Central Market where, as in all Asian markets, bargaining is mandatory.
Other sights and activities include the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Wat Phnom, Wat Montrei, Wat Ounalom or Independence monument just to name a few of the many attractions.
A cooking course maybe at Cambodian Cooking Class.
Shoppers won't be left out either. Options include The markets of Psar Thmei, Psar Tuol Tom Pong,(Russian Market), Psar O Russei, Psar Chaa and Psar Olympic.
Art galleries and other shops are scattered around the main tourist area of Sisowath Quay by the river. The Cambodian Craft Cooperation has some great silk, silver and pottery products among other things. There are a number of other charitable shops also.
In between sights you can sup on some great food. A few of a number of restaurants where the profits go to worthy causes are. Cafe 151; Friends; Lazy Gecko Cafe, Le Rit's, Cafe, Yejj and Romdeng with the latter serving up lots of local Khmer specialities including the now famous deep fried spiders.
This is also another chance to put the word vacation into action. Possibly in the atmospheric riverside corner bar for a happy hour drink. B.
Tonight our Cambodia travel tour will stay in; PURSAT - A short bus trip today will see us in the far less visited Pursat to experience a real laid back provincial capital. For those in the market, a life-size marble statue may be your souvenir of choice from Pursat. Other than that strolling around this quiet destination is the thing to do. B.
PURSAT - A free day to experience the local way of life or for the more active it may be possible as an optional extra of a visit to the floating village of Kompong Luong. At approx US$20.00 per person, naturally, by boat, it would see us in this watery village thirty kilometres from Pursat.
Visits are only possible when water levels allow it though. B.
Tonight our Cambodia adventure holiday tour will stay in; BATTAMBANG - A relatively short bus trip today will see us in Cambodia's second city of Battambang.
And what a comparison to Phnom Penh. This is the chill out capital of Cambodia.
Less traffic chaos, to begin with, makes it the perfect place to explore the old French architectural buildings.
Some of the best coffee anywhere and more great food with the Eden cafe just one worth a mention for dinner and a glass of red.
Lunch in the local market beside our accommodation with the locals a possibility also.
Battambang really is a lesser known super highlight of Cambodia. Not to be missed. No meals.
BATTAMBANG - A free day to explore, eat and/or relax by the pool. Some of the attractions include the historic train station minus any trains, the historical Governors Residence from the early 1900s or the Battambang Museum which houses some lintels from the Angkor period among other things. B.
Tonight our Cambodia adventure travel will stay in; SIEM REAP - Another medium day's travel today will see us in Siem Reap the stopping off point to the Angkor Wat temple complex.
Late afternoon our driver/guide will take us for the sunset views of this amazing temple complex. B.
SIEM REAP - A full day by van or car with a local guide to explore the majestic and mysterious spectacle of Angkor Wat.
Apart from the main Angkor Wat temple complex, you will also visit the Bayon, Tha Prohm and Angkor Thom. B.
SIEM REAP - A free day to wander around sleepy Siem Reap.
Many options on meals today from French to Mexican. But a food market with the locals is the place to get that, "save the best till last", meal of Amok.
The Angkor National Museum or the local market for that Angkor souvenir are just two places, to begin with, today.
Lots of shopping opportunities now that tourism has arrived.
Artisans d'Angkor has a shop selling various pieces relating to local culture.
Shops that benefit the blind, disabled and other worthy causes include Krouser Thmey, Nyemo,Rajana, Rehab Craft, Centaurs d'Angkor and Tabitha Cambodia.
These shops sell a variety of goods which include silk products, arts and craft, clothing, wallets, bags and the like. B.
NOTE: If you want to continue exploring some of the lesser known temples of Angkor that can be arranged as an optional extra on arrival.
Tonight our Cambodia small group tour will stay in; BANGKOK - Our group travel tour will have a long but interesting day as we return by bus to Bangkok via the Poipet/ Aranya Prathet border crossing on the much-improved roads. B.
BANGKOK - A last free day in the city of angels to sightsee, shop or just relax by the pool. Traditional Thai or foot massage perhaps? Your tour coordinator will help you decide which way you want to head today. The big Mango offers a multitude of choices. A farewell dinner will be had in the evening. B. D.
Our Cambodia small group adventure tour is officially over when we check out of our Bangkok accommodation. An airport transfer is included. B.
We had some soft adventure as well as plenty of free time to relax with only one really long travel day. Plus great food and drink that also help make for a great vacation and some real-life local travel experiences.
P/P, T/S, land only; Includes flight from Bangkok to Phnom Penh.


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About the Selection and Descriptions of Key Votes
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Dec. 18, 2007 National HR 2764 Inclusion of Consolidated Appropriations Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (76 - 17)
Dec. 17, 2007 National HR 2764 Inclusion of Consolidated Appropriations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (206 - 201)
Dec. 13, 2007 National HR 2082 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 Conference Report Adopted - House (222 - 199)
Dec. 12, 2007 National HR 4299 Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension and Modification Bill Passed - House (303 - 116)
Nov. 15, 2007 National HR 3773 Electronic Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Review Act Bill Passed - House (227 - 189)
Nov. 8, 2007 National PN 958 Michael B. Mukasey, Attorney General Nomination Confirmed - Senate (53 - 40)
Nov. 1, 2007 National HR 3963 Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (CHIP) Bill Passed - Senate (64 - 30)
Oct. 25, 2007 National HR 3963 Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (CHIP) Bill Passed - House (265 - 142)
Oct. 18, 2007 National HR 976 State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Veto Override Failed - House (273 - 156)
Oct. 16, 2007 National HR 3093 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2008 Bill Passed - Senate (75 - 19)
Oct. 16, 2007 National HR 2102 Reporter's Source Confidentiality Guidelines Bill Passed - House (398 - 21)
Oct. 4, 2007 National HR 2740 Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (MEJA) Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 Bill Passed - House (389 - 30)
Sept. 27, 2007 National HR 976 State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (67 - 29)
Sept. 25, 2007 National HR 976 State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Concurrence Vote Passed - House (265 - 159)
Sept. 19, 2007 National S Amdt 2022 Habeas Corpus for Detainees of the United States Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (56 - 43)
Sept. 19, 2007 National HR 2761 Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act (TRIA) Bill Passed - House (312 - 110)
Aug. 5, 2007 National HR 3222 Department of Defense Appropriations, Fiscal Year 2008 Bill Passed - House (395 - 13)
Aug. 4, 2007 National S 1927 Foreign Intelligence Acquisition Bill Passed - House (227 - 183)
Aug. 3, 2007 National S 1927 Foreign Intelligence Acquisition Bill Passed - Senate (60 - 28)
Aug. 2, 2007 National HR 976 State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Bill Passed - Senate (68 - 31)
July 27, 2007 National HR 1 Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act Conference Report Adopted - House (371 - 40)
July 26, 2007 National S Amdt 2405 REAL ID Funding Amendment Tabled - Senate (50 - 44)
July 26, 2007 National S Amdt 2480 Border Fence and Customs Appropriations Amendment Adopted - Senate (89 - 1)
July 26, 2007 National HR 1 Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act Conference Report Adopted - Senate (85 - 8)
July 26, 2007 National HR 2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Passed - Senate (89 - 4)
July 26, 2007 National HR 3093 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2008 Bill Passed - House (281 - 142)
July 20, 2007 National HR 2669 Student Loan Lender Subsidy Cuts and Student Grants Bill Passed - Senate (78 - 18)
July 19, 2007 National S Amdt 2351 Sense of the Senate on Guantanamo Bay Detainees Amendment Adopted - Senate (94 - 3)
July 17, 2007 National HR 980 Collective Bargaining for Public Safety Officers Bill Passed - House (314 - 97)
July 11, 2007 National HR 556 Foreign Investment Oversight Concurrence Vote Passed - House (370 - 45)
June 28, 2007 National S 1639 Second Immigration Act of 2007 Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (46 - 53)
June 21, 2007 National H Amdt 378 Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (formerly School of the Americas) Funding Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (203 - 214)
June 15, 2007 National HR 2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Passed - House (268 - 150)
June 11, 2007 National S J Res 14 Attorney General No Confidence Vote Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (53 - 38)
June 6, 2007 National S Amdt 1250 Law Enforcement Review of Z Visa Applications Amendment Adopted - Senate (57 - 39)
June 6, 2007 National S Amdt 1333 Barring Immigrants with Certain Criminal Histories Amendment Adopted - Senate (66 - 32)
June 6, 2007 National S Amdt 1184 Denying Legal Status for Immigrants Convicted of Certain Crimes Amendment Rejected - Senate (46 - 51)
May 22, 2007 National S 214 United States Attorneys Act of 2007 Bill Passed - House (306 - 114)
May 22, 2007 National HR 2264 Preventing the Organization of Petroleum Export Groups Bill Passed - House (345 - 72)
May 17, 2007 National H Amdt 197 Guantanamo Transfer Plan Amendment Adopted - House (220 - 208)
May 3, 2007 National HR 1592 Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 Bill Passed - House (237 - 180)
March 20, 2007 National S 214 United States Attorneys Act of 2007 Bill Passed - Senate (94 - 2)
March 13, 2007 National S 4 Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act Bill Passed - Senate (60 - 38)
Jan. 9, 2007 National HR 1 Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act Bill Passed - House (299 - 128)
About the Selection and Description of Key Votes
Vote Smart provides easy access to Congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:
The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
The vote should be clear for any person to understand
The vote has received media attention
The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
Occasionally, if a specific bill is consistently inquired about on the Voter's Research Hotline, the vote will be added
Vote Smart provides a summary of the version of the bill text associated with each selected key vote. The summary does not necessarily reflect the content of the final version of the bill. Summaries are written by Vote Smart's staff and interns, who adhere to the project's strict policies and procedures in order to guarantee absolute impartiality and accuracy. Each key vote selection is reviewed by the project's community of advisors, who are political scientists and journalists from all fifty states.

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PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KFSN) -- Dozens of Porterville residents took part in a march for immigration reform Sunday.
Roberto Bustos was the leader of Sunday's march. Bustos is previously known for marching side by side with Cesar Chavez.
The Fresno State Social Work Student Association set up the march to defend the Dream Act for local valley immigrants.
Event organizers say their goal is to put pressure on Congress to pass the Dream Act and to extend permanent protection for families.


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When talking with parents of gifted children, the one thing they would like a school to do is to develop a policy on Gifted children in the school. It is almost as if this would solve all the problems their children experience in schools. Of course this is not true – but a gifted policy could go very long way towards making a gifted child's experience of school a meaningful and happy one.
I don't believe it's going to far to suggest that a gifted policy is the last thing a school wants. It really depends on the quality of leadership offered by the Principal of the school and indeed, his or her courage in meeting this need head on. Once a policy exists, the school has to live by it and it can become a rod for the school's back. This of course does no one any favours. Ordinarily, a principal has to manage so many competing demands – from staff, parents, students, Board of Management – that it is far easier to leave unmet those demands that are not perceived as urgent or legally necessary.
The fundamental problem in developing a policy is the absence of money to resource a policy. Exceptionally Able children have specific needs, many of which can be met, I believe, in a mainstream classroom with a well organised teacher with passion. But some needs ought really to be catered for beyond the classroom, in particular, organised enrichment activities for which their just isn't time in the 40 minutes of a class period.
The myth still persists that exceptionally able children with perform well no matter what…and if they didn't perform well, they weren't exceptional in the first place. As long as this view exists, it can be very hard for a principal to justify the extra effort to draft and implement a policy for exceptionally able children.
On a related note, it is ironic that a gifted child can get help for their dyslexia, but not for the fact that they are 'brilliant' and their needs are not being met in the classroom.
The challenge in developing a policy, especially in the current economic climate in which Ireland has been placed, is for parents and schools to collaborate in identifying what can reasonably be done within the limitations of funding. A lot can be done with 1 committed teacher and a plan to help the gifted children in a school achieve their potential.
While gifted children, like all children, could benefit from specialised and individual tutoring, I do not believe that this is reasonable in the current climate and indeed, not always desirable. Gifted children will one day become adults who have to work with people of a range of abilities. School is a good place to learn how to do this.
In the first instance, before drawing up a policy, a school should identify those programmes it already provides which may appeal to Exceptionally Able children. While Extra-curricular activities are not a substitute for classroom provision, there are extra-curricular activities that can make school a meaningful place for Exceptionally Able children. Examples with which I am familiar include Model United Nations, Young Scientist Exhibition and several Debating Competitions.
• In very small schools, under 50 pupils, the attention that can come from specific provision can be a factor in the success of provision. Children want to feel normal but they also want to feel a part of something.
• The role of parents in a school or indeed the absence of such a role.
Interested parents should be encouraged to comment on the policy and offer advice and their experience in partnership with teachers.
It is important that a school consider carefully the reasons for developing a policy in the first instance. Any provision must have at its heart the education and well being of Exceptionally Able children. A policy ought not to be developed simply to meet some perceived gap in a school's documentation or to impress school inspectors. Nor should it be done to silence demands of parents. A policy has to have at its core a deliberate intent to ensure the Exceptionally Able children have the opportunity to achieve their potential.
It is important to ensure that all the stakeholders have an input into the policy. I am inclined to stop short of saying that pupils themselves must have an input into the policy. But their views would help inform a policy. And they certainly must have an input into the manner in which the policy is implemented, eg. Learning contract.
"My School recognises the importance of enabling all students to achieve their full potential. The School is committed to providing an environment which enables all children to progress towards achieving their potential".
"My School recognises that by virtue of their ability Exceptionally Able children may require specific interventions to enable them to achieve their potential and to maximise performance. This policy outlines the school's practice and procedures relating to the support of Exceptionally Able pupils".
The purpose of a policy should be considered in the light of the original reasons for drafting a policy. While it might be tempting to adopt a 'change the world' approach, this may not fit in with the existing school culture and management approach. Short of a radical appraoch, it may be better to begin small and gradually build a well informed and considered policy over time.
The purpose of this policy is to provide a framework for the identification and ongoing support of Exceptionally Able students to ensure that they have an opportunity to progress towards realising their full potential.
Gifted children often feel alone and as a result, odd, in school. A basic human need is a sense of belonging. The fundamental attitude behind a policy should be to ensure Exceptionally Able children feel included in the main business of the school – teaching and learning. Their should be an expectation that students (of all abilities) will endeavour to engage meaningfully as a member of the school community. For its part, the school must ensure it provides opportunities and encouragement for particiaption.
The School encourages and expects all students to involve themselves in the life of the School according to their abilities and subject to demand for specific activities.
It may not be possible to meet all the demands for specific activities. A school should not be tied into making a provision that it can not honour due to finance or administrative reasons. This serves no one.
Exceptionally Able pupils have equal access to all aspects of the curriculum and school life. The School promotes a culture of success and encourages respect for all achievement whether academic, cultural or sporting.
A school should think carefully about the definition it employs as the definition will determine who may or may not 'qualify' for support. While in an ideal world every Exceptionally Able child, and indeed every child, would have access to every opportunity, it is simply not economically possible to finance 100% provision for each individual need.
While this definition is workable I would urge some caution since the top 10% of a child's peer group is not necessarily gifted.
A talented pupil is in the top 10% in a non-academic area such as sport, visual or performing ability, mechanical ability, leadership and social awareness, creativity and arts and drama. This includes any pupil who could be recognised as gifted or talented but who is presently not reaching his or her full potential.
Schools should have regard to the particular social and emotional characteristics of gifted children which exist independently of their school performance.
The School uses a range of strategies to identify Exceptionally Able pupils. The identification process is ongoing and begins when the child joins the School.
Identification from teachers in the School is a vital component of identifcation. It this important therefore that Exceptionally Able children can demonstrate their potential through their participation in class and in extra-curricular activities.
I don't think it is helpful to identify students based on examination performance though it is understandable that a school without specific resources needs a clear definable basis upon which to choose children for provision. Exam performace can be helpful once it is understood that Exceptionally Able children can underperform for a host of reasons.
A school needs to think carefully about whether it will accept an assessment of Exceptionally Ability provided by an independent Educational Psychologist. While it seems perfectly reasonable to accept such, the school may not have the resources to provide every assessed child with support. This is because there is no Department of Education funding for Exceptionally Able children.
Twice Exceptional Children – those with a learning difficulty but who are also Exceptionally Able – qualify for Department of Education funded support but only on the basis of their learning difficulty.
The Department of Education does not provide specific funding for the support of specialist programmes for Exceptionally Able children in schools. However, the School recognises that there is much that can be achieved despite this. Additionally the School has, as a matter of course, several activities that can make a significant contribution towards Exceptionally Able Children achieving their potential.
In the first instance, students identified as Gifted are expected to understand the obligations of the school in relation to the delivery of the State curricula.
Opportunities for extension and enrichment are provided by teachers within the context of classroom instruction. To meet the needs of Exceptionally Able children the School promotes use of a variety of strategies including differentiation, learning centres, flexible groupings, competitions, clubs, pull out groups (choose which ones are relevant).
This is the bit that may require teachers to step up their activities to meet the needs of the school's children.
The College also assigns mentors to Exceptionally Able children to oversee their development within the school. (This is an ideal provision).
curriculum and performance targets for individuals so that they can achieve at the highest level and always aim to make further progress. Students will take an active part in this process.
Extension activities, that are more demanding of their abilities, or enrichment activities that provide new and different ways of working will be provided.
Opportunities for Exceptionally Able pupils to work together may be provided, particularly in the context of competitions and extra-curricular activities.
There will be opportunities for performance, or to display talents during the school year, for example during Prize Distribution, Arts and Sports Awards and Transition Year Awards ceremony.
The school provides an extensive range of curricular and extra-curricular activities suited to the needs of Exceptionally Able children. These include Chess Club, School Choir.
Students may also identify other activities which, if possible, the School could support.
If appropriate, adult mentors in specific areas may be approached to facilitate input on specialised topics.
The School recogises that some pupils may be Twice Exceptional, that it, be gifted but also have a learning difficulty. In this situation, the school will liase closely with parents in ensuring appropriate support for such pupils within the context of the College's SEN programme and this policy.
This section should outline who will be responsible for and coordinate the implementation of the policy.
• Maintain a register of Exceptionally Able pupils in consultation with other staff.
• Monitor the school's provision for pupils identified as being gifted or talented.
• Monitor the progress of pupils identified as being gifted or talented.
• Be responsible for giving information to parents and teachers and the Board of Management.
• Co-ordinate the hand over of information for students in transition (coming from or going to another school).
• To liaise with the Guidance Staff regarding the progress of Exceptionally Able pupils.
• Review the policy in the light of practice and modify when necessary.
• Evaluate the policy annually.
The Principal will coordinate the implementation of this policy in collaboration with the learning support coordinator.
This policy will be reviewed by the Board of Management in consultation with parents, students and teachers every _____________ years.
The gold standard of gifted provision is individual IEPs with tailored educational experiences delivered by specially trained expert teachers of gifted and talented children. Not unlike providing olympic teams athletes with the best coaches..


1. A group of children gathers in a courtyard in Poland.
2. Children play in the street of an unidentified Polish town [probably in the Lublin region].
4. Horse and carriages are parked on Ulica Okólna in Deblin, Poland.
5. Poles forced from their homes by German police, carry their belongings to a train station during a resettlement action.
7. View of a grave marker for a German soldier buried in Irena.
9. Women put produce out on tables at an outdoor market in Poland.


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The candidate seeking admission to PGDBA programme must have Graduate Degree from a recognised Indian university or equivalent degree from foreign university.
At supervisory level in a business organisation or in his own business (if he is running one).
In service BHU teachers / officers.
The intake to PGDBA programme shall be 45 candidates. The reservation in admission shall be as per rules.
installments, each of Rs. 35,000/-. In addition, the students shall be required to pay usual fees prescribed by the University.
The candidate will have to deposit Rs. 35000/- at the time of provisional admission as first installment. The fee is to be paid through demand draft in favour of, "The Registrar, Banaras Hindu University" payable at Varanasi.
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Welcome to Ashen Sea
Ashen Sea is a text-based online collaborative roleplaying game set in a harsh and arid world suffering the aftermath of a magical apocalypse. Ashen Sea is a game where a group of players and staff are telling a cooperative story about survival, exploration, conflict, and failure in a Dark Sun-inspired setting.
Ashen Sea is currently under development – please join our Discord to chat to the developers and keep us with the news.
In Ashen Sea, you will control a character that is trying to survive and thrive. Your character will start the game in a humble position, but with time, skill and luck they can grow to be:
a legendary warrior able to defeat all manner of ferocious beasts for fame and fortune
an expert ranger who can navigate the deadly sandstorms and perilous wilderness
a cunning merchant who dominates a city-state through influence and wealth
a powerful magician that can shape the world by bending nature to their will
Or, you could find your own path in the game and play a unique character in the world of Ainkarra, the setting of Ashen Sea.
Ashen Sea is a roleplay enforced game. As a player, your character is required to behave in an in-character fashion when playing the game. It is your character, not you the player, that is wandering the dangerous wilderness or the sinister cities of Ashen Sea. Your character doesn't know anything about the Real World – they only know the world of Ashen Sea, and are required to act the way someone born and raised in that world would.
Players are allowed to each play one character at a time in Ashen Sea, and the death of that character is usually permanent. Your character will almost certainly die eventually – but you will hopefully experience adventure, achievement and action with them before their demise.
Ashen Sea is an online multiplayer game. You play this game with other players and the staff, and you are expected to do so in a cooperative fashion. Your character may love, hate or even kill other characters – and that is great! But, you will find Ashen Sea much more enjoyable if you respect the other players and staff of the game in telling your character's story.
The role of Ashen Sea's staff is to create an interesting setting, a dangerous environment, and a set of game rules for characters to interact with and respond to. The staff also create stories that involve the players' characters as the protagonists and antagonists.
If you're interested in playing Ashen Sea, you'll need to wait a bit longer as we're still making the game! For now, join our Discord to keep up with news about the game.
You can learn more about the Setting, Mechanics and Rules of Ashen Sea by clicking each of those links.


The Toshiba Qosmio E15 is a true entertainment center, with its gorgeous 15.1-inch Tru-Brite screen, good speakers, and built-in TV tuner. The best part: You can enjoy videos, music, and photos without booting up your system—a feature unique in this roundup. The Qosmio retains the Editors' Choice in this category.
Read our full review of the Toshiba Qosmio E15.


If you have thought about transitioning from freelance photography work to an established business, it will mean combining your creative talents with a business sensibility. Few people with specific skills like photography, graphic arts or web development start businesses out of the blue. Many have been seeking and accepting freelance work to supplement their day jobs for years.
Making your business official legitimizes you and your work and provides tax benefits that you don't receive as an individual who happens to work in photography.
The first step is to register your businesses in the state where you work. You can do this online at your state's Secretary of State's website. The site will list all the steps you need to take like arranging for a business notice, explain things like sole proprietorships and LLCs, and provide valuable resources. It's much simpler than you might expect.
Establishing a wall between your personal life and your business also protects your personal assets such as your home or car from lawsuits. You will be able declare your professional equipment—everything from lenses to laptop cases—as business assets that can help lower your taxes.
Go to the IRS website and request an Employee Identification Number (EIN). Your EIN acts as a Social Security number for your business. Yes, it means more paperwork at tax time but now you also can write off the cost of an accountant as a business expense.
Your name or the business name you've chosen will be protected; no one else in the state can use it.
You get access to state-backed, low-interest, small business loans many banks currently aren't offering.
Your business debt belongs to the business, not to you personally.
Milicia's advice is echoed by ShutterCliq, a website dedicated to helping photography businesses succeed. Deciding your specialty, according to the site, can only help you get better at your chosen field and make you a better photographer.
You already know what equipment you need for photography but what about for business operations? If you're working from a clunky old desktop, get a laptop. It doesn't have to be an expensive outlay; companies like Lenovo make laptops that start at $500.


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Play with us 2. Play with Us! Episode 1 (Free VN with interactive sex)
Play with us 2 Rating: 8,3/10 488 reviews
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I had forgotten this game existed until this thread updated. You can see them playing with big exclusive collections of cute Shopkins, they are joking, playing games and have a lot of fun! We also give support here that will help you if you encounter any issues, and of course, have a lot of fun. Get prepared for funny silly adventures! She was one half of the country music duo 'The Judds', the other half being her mother Naomi. Please comment below and we will fix it as soon as possible. Also; Lauren is kinda hot, right? It might take you a while to find all sex scenes.
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Does the behavior of the characters and the way they talk feel stilted in a way that takes the player out of the scene? You can find the first episode. A good game with slick graphics, but at the pace it was on this should be about complete by now. They have a shopping list that includes pencils, paper, notebooks, backpack, eraser, books , water bottle, lunch bags, and more! Mobile support is currently beta and issues can potentially appear. However, certain site features may suddenly stop working and leave you with a severely degraded experience. The only supported browser for mobile is Chrome.
Play Feed Us 2, a free online game on Kongregate
Walkthrough now available for patrons! Where do we draw the line for when love is okay, and when it is not? Do we have effective transitions? However, a lot of these things require us to revisit old scenes, and in some cases significantly revise them. However, all progress made from each episode is saved and continued in the next release. When in doubt about a rule, please read the rules wiki, or message us for clarification. The timeline is from the fabulously trashy torrent I got from the show. All videos are toddler and kid friendly.
Other famous characters in these videos are: Barbie, Ken, Stacie, Chelsea, Skipper, Melody who is Ariel's daughter, Cinderella's daughter and many others! The shower scene with Ana has provided multiple different glitches, but all have to do with Anna not appearing, and sometimes the bathroom background doesn't appear as well. We look forward to again hearing your feedback of our games here on the blog. The game plays fantastically, looks stunning, and has a strong focus on story, and of course Johanna and Tamara, the two girls the player lives with. You will also see Ken, Barbie and her sisters: Stacie, Chelsea and Skipper. Jackie Collins was a guest judge on Season 2. He discovers that one of his employees has been writing a popular series of taboo erotica about them, which catalyses a long journey of sexual self-discovery.
In this toys dolls parody video, toddlers Anna and Elsa are shopping at the store for back to school supplies. The game focuses on what separates us humans from everything else. You will always be able to play your favorite games on Kongregate. See how they have fun choosing everything they need to be ready for school. This is the seventeenth chapter and sequel to the sixteenth game. Game runs really well on both mobiles, tablets, and online browsers of course.
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If you have a slower computer, please consider closing other browser tabs before playing online. Get your games in front of thousands of users while monetizing through ads and virtual goods. Fortunately, he lives together with two girls, and he focuses on trying to break the bad cycle he has fallen into. As usual, the game is rendered in 1080p, but you can of course select the resolution you want. However, all progress made from each episode is saved and continues in the next release.
All games are back up : Patreon made us remove them and change some things. Thank you so much for your support, and all of us hope you had a great weekend! Note that there is a download option inside the game if you don't want to run this online. Please email us at or get in touch by joining our channel. Also the only queen to survive the episode she was brought back in, bar Shangela, who returned in a different season 2 then 3 and made it to 6th place. He is the focus of the very next episode of this season.
This game is best played in Chrome. Historically used in ministrel shows and other forms of racist entertainment. It contains more characters, a much longer and complex story, and of course, more sex scenes. The book was titled after a nursery rhyme central to the plot; later versions used the last line of the song 'And Then There Were None' as the title. Like Kasey mentioned, there hasn't been an update on this in months.
Play with Us! Episode 2 (18+)
This is the sixteenth chapter and sequel to the fifteenth game. This is the eighteenth chapter and sequel to the seventeenth game. And no, this is not Cyberpunk 2077 Action — Reaction. We strongly urge all our users to upgrade to modern browsers for a better experience and improved security. Did we increase the number of sex scenes? Please email us at or get in touch by joining our. While I am glad to see that there are more and more game developers looking at the mechanics, and trying to get it right, that should follow some sort of release.


Description: The backdrop for this painting came from our trip through Montana. I found this old Southern Railway freight car on wood blocks and fell in love with the age and weathering it showed. Earlier that day we had found some evidence of Barn Owls in the old ghost town we had explored and this painting was inspired by the combination of events. The combination and contrast between these two subjects was a joy to paint and I couldn't be any happier with the result!


Patty is a gifted Medium, Spiritual Teacher & Healer who works with her Spirit Guides and Teachers, as this was a part of her formal training. She conveys messages, from those whom she calls helpers in the Spirit World, to give us insights in our life's journey.
She can also communicate with your crossed over loved ones and she asks you to view the visit of your loved ones as a gift. Patty's specialty is working with her Master Guides and Teachers in the spirit world as she is known to tell you that they have much to say, so please bring along your spiritual questions.
Readings will be part of this demo to help you understand that a medium is more than a person who can communicate with those who are on the other side including our Spirit Guides and Teachers.
This is not just a gallery event this is more than that. This is an opportunity to meditate, learn and experience Patty's abilities as a Medium, and an opportunity to learn more about your own place within this spiritual world.
I hope that you can join us for this very intimate and unique evening of mediumship as everyone is sure to walk away with a greater understanding of this work as Patty shares her gifts with each of you.


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A worm fell down in the water and a little fish rescued her. When the water was drying, the worm took her fish friend to the sea and saved her life. Some time later, a butterfly was talking to a frog when they realized that they were the same worm and fish i.e. the old friends.


James Hultz is a partner in the Newport Beach office. He concentrates his practice in the areas of insurance coverage, construction, and real estate disputes.
Mr. Hultz advises business entities in the development and implementation of their risk management programs, including the assessment, negotiation, and effective management of insurance and third party recovery resources.
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Mr. Hultz has been at the forefront pursuing and protecting rights that are paramount to the building industry. He was lead counsel responsible for the landmark appellate decision, Standard Pacific Corp. v. Superior Court (Garlow), which effectively ended the common practice of pleading around the Right to Repair Act and confirmed that builders have the absolute right to repair in the first instance.
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El Cine Soy Yo es una película de 1977 escrita, producida y dirigida por Luis Armando Roche.

Ficha artística

Actores principales
Asdrubal Melendez (Jacinto), Juliet Berto (Juliet), Álvaro Roche (Manuel).

Participaciones especiales

Argumento
El Cine Soy Yo es la historia de tres disimiles personajes que recorren Venezuela a bordo de un camión decorado ingenuamente en forma de "ballena" roja, simbólicamente con los colores nacionales en sus aletas. Estos personajes --Jacinto, Manuel y Juliet-- improvisan proyecciones cinematográficas al aire libre en pequeños pueblos del interior del país adonde no llega el cine.

Referencias

Bibliografía
 Armas, Ricardo y Manuel E. Márquez. (2004) Luis Armando Roche, cine a través del espejo. Comala.com. ISBN 980-390-096-X.

Enlaces externos
 Arsiete: web oficial (en español).

Películas dramáticas
Películas de Venezuela

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Version 1.2 of Unread (website)(iTunes) is now in the wild. If you are curious about an alternative take on an RSS iPhone app, I recommend it. The app has a personality that is, for lack of a better word, delightful.


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Gal Gadot | Gal Gadot's husband has been working out more since she became Wonder Woman.
Gal Gadot's husband works out more since she became Wonder Woman.
The 35-year-old actress has praised partner Yaron Varsano – with whom she has two daughters, Alma, nine, and three-year-old Maya – for being a very supportive spouse and joked the only thing her stardom has changed in her marriage is that the property developer wants to be fitter.
She told HELLO! magazine: "He is super happy to be married to Wonder Woman. He is so proud. He's my biggest fan.
"The only thing that has changed is that he has started training more because I became so strong! But no, he is amazing, he's the best."
The 'Wonder Woman 1984' actress admitted it's tough juggling motherhood and her career but she wouldn't do anything differently.
She said: "You just try and aspire to find balance. It's a very demanding, intense, and hectic world we're living in now and being a mother of two and having a career is a lot.
"I just try to create time with my family and do the simple things. That really helps you be grounded. I wouldn't have it any other way."
Gadot thinks her second outing as Wonder Woman – which was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic – is just what the world needs right now.
She added: "I really do feel this movie is just what we all need right now in these crazy times.
"Wonder Woman stands for everything that is good, for love, honour, compassion, truth, justice and peace."
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Phil Spector | Phil Spector dies aged 81 of coronavirus complications
With the news that Phil Spector – convicted murderer of Lana Clarkson – has passed away at the age of 81 due to COVID-19 complications, many headlines have displayed shocking ignorance and insensitivity by choosing to focus on his music career rather than his crime. Naturally, readers have reacted with predictable disgust.
Phil Spector, 2004 / Photo Credit: Milan Ryba/Zuma Press/PA Images
It's true that the media often has a habit of overlooking respect and sensitivity when it comes to getting headlines out quickly, and this time they have gone a step too far by underplaying the fact that music producer Phil Spector was a brutal killer.
In many obituaries, actress Lana Clarkson was merely a footnote in a long memorial of Spector's life and work. But the headline that really struck a nerve was from BBC News, who initially reported: "Talented but flawed producer Phil Spector dies aged 81".
They have since changed it to something a little more palatable ("Phil Spector: Pop producer jailed for murder dies at 81") but not before the internet could have their say.
Fred West was not a "talented but flawed" builder.
Harold Shipman was not a "talented but flawed" doctor.
Jimmy Savile was not a "talented but flawed" DJ and TV presenter.
Phil Spector murdered Lana Clarkson. Say her name @BBCNews. pic.twitter.com/noDrYLYxGS
— David Beckett (@iamdavidbeckett) January 17, 2021
"He murdered Lana Clarkson. Unforgivable reporting", said Labour MP Apsana Begum, while many went a step further by pointing out all the other "talented but flawed" criminals out there, comparing him to Fred West, Harold Shipman and Peter Sutcliffe who all had careers, but they were ultimately irrelevant.
We surely couldn't imagine such a headline if Jimmy Savile's death came after he was publicly disgraced for his sex crimes, or if Gary Glitter had died, or R. Kelly, or Ian Watkins. But that's probably a huge amount of naivete and idealism on our part.
'Talented but flawed'
Phil Spector murdered people and beat his kids, BBC. Kind of goes a bit further than 'flawed', don't ya' think? pic.twitter.com/0d8nUeJc8k
— Some dude (Start crediting artists, people) (@Somedud98002798) January 18, 2021
To recap, Spector was sentenced to 19 years to life in prison in 2009 for the 2003 shooting of Hollywood actress Lana Clarkson. The pair had met in the early hours of the morning at the House of Blues in LA before retiring to Spector's house, where an hour later his driver heard a gunshot. Spector was seen leaving the house holding a gun and quoted as saying "I think I just shot her". He would later claim the incident as "accidental suicide", saying she "kissed the gun".
Even if you did believe the Lana's death was a tragic accident, Spector's history was against him. His former wife Ronnie Spector alleged that she suffered years of psychological abuse at the hands of her husband, eventually "escaping" from their home and later claiming that he threatened to hire a hitman to kill her. Two of their sons, Gary and Donté, would also claim sexual abuse and being held "captive" as children.
The monster who murdered Lana Jean Clarkson is now dead.
He was called phil spector.
— Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) January 17, 2021
Whether or not these damning claims were true, they certainly weren't the only accusations of aggression and violence that Spector faced during his career.
More uncomfortable headlines came from Rolling Stone ("Phil Spector, Famed 'Wall of Sound' Producer Convicted of Murder, Dead at 81") and Reuters ("Influential rock producer Phil Spector, who changed pop music and was convicted of killing actress Lana Clarkson, died at the age of 81"). Both placing heavy emphasis on the felon's career rather than the very serious crime that ended it. It might seem subtle, but it's further evidence of how much people value a person's talent over their victims.
How about: 'Murderer Phil Spector has died of covid.
He once made pop music but that's been irrelevant ever since he killed actress Lana Clarkson.' https://t.co/WqNIPVkYSh
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) January 17, 2021
We see it time and time again with celebrities who seem to get away with deviant behaviour for years despite incriminating headlines and blatant accusations, just because of how much people love their art. Not only that, but there's a culture of idolatry within the true crime world, with famous murderers like Charles Manson, Ed Gein, Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy receiving a kind of admiration for their mystery and brutality – extra points given if their crimes have inspired iconic books or movies.
"Who's your favourite serial killer?" is a common question among consumers of true crime documentaries and biographies. Unfortunately, it's a natural human thing to want to immerse oneself in the morbid and the grotesque, and discover what drives people to commit crimes that most of us couldn't contemplate in our wildest nightmares. But issues arise when we divert our empathy away from the victims, and forget the agony that these "fascinating" monsters have unleashed onto so many people.
I much rather celebrate the forgotten music producers that never saw the light of fame instead of remembering Phil Spector, a violent gun-loving maniac who was abusive towards many musicians and especially women. Choose your heroes wisely.
— Marta Salogni (@Marta_Salogni) January 18, 2021
In the case of Phil Spector though, murder appears to be, for many people, merely another area of intrigue for an iconic music genius who changed production in a number of important ways. Now we're not saying it's unethical to enjoy the art he created, but it's important to do so with the strong awareness that his talents do not minimise his crimes, and remembering Phil Spector means to remember the woman whose life he unapologetically destroyed.
Rest in Peace, Lana Clarkson. Murdered in 2003 by Phil Spector. pic.twitter.com/CLlki5uTnO
— Scott Weinberg (@scottEmovienerd) January 17, 2021
Phoebe Bridgers has gotten a tattoo of a sword impaled with a letter from a fan.
The 26-year-old singer has shown off her new ink of the gift one of her fans gave to her at one of her gigs in 2019.
Phoebe had previously claimed that her former flame, musician Ryan Adams, once gave all the women on their tour a sword – but not her.
And one of her fans subsequently gave her a real sword with a note that read: "To protec To attacc To look f****** tight as hecc.
"Phoebe, I hope you like this real, authentic sword. You don't need it, but you deserve it. Thanks for sharing your sad songs with us."
The Grammy-nominated star had the body art done by celebrity tattoo artist, Dr Woo, as a permanent reminder.
She captioned a series of snaps of her tattoo and the real-life sword: "a fan brought me a note with a sword stabbed into it after a show and someone else got a tattoo of it so I did too
thank you @_dr_woo_
…and that is my wrist (sic)"
On not being gifted the weapon by Ryan, Phoebe had said: "I was on tour with Ryan Adams on [International] Women's Day a few years ago and he got every woman on the crew a sword except for me."
The 'Garden Song' singer was one of several women who accused Ryan, 46, of being abusive in an expose by the New York Times newspaper in 2019, allegations which he profusely denied.
Phoebe later issued a statement, in which she called out those close to Ryan who chose not to hold him "accountable".
She said at the time: "It's been a weird week and I wanted to say a couple things. Thank you from my whole f****** heart to my friends, my bands, my mom. They all supported and validated me. They told me that what had happened was f***** up and wrong, and that I was right to feel weird about it. I couldn't have done this without them. Ryan had a network too. Friends, bands, people he worked with. None of them held him accountable. They told him, by what they said or by what they didn't, that what he was doing was okay. They validated him. He couldn't have done this without them. Guys, if your friend is acting f***** up, call them out. If they're actually your friend, they'll listen. That's the way this all gets better."
Jennifer Lopez shut down a troll who accused her of getting Botox.
The JLo Beauty founder has made it clear she has never injected her skin several times and hilariously told an Instagram user to try being "more positive and kind to others" if they want to say "youthful".
The troll commented on a video of the 51-year-old singer-and-actress showing the results of her JLo Glow Multitasking Serum mask.
They wrote: "You definitely have Botox. And tons of it."
Jennifer replied: "LOL that's just my face!! for the 500 millionth time…I have never done Botox or any injectables or surgery!! Just saying.
"Get you some JLO Beauty and feel beautiful in your own skin!! And here is another JLO Beauty secret: try spending your time being more positive, kind and uplifting of others. "Don't spend your time trying to bring others down that will keep you youthful and beautiful too!!! Sending you love. #beautyfromtheinsideout #beautyhasnoexpirationdate. (sic)"
The 'Waiting For Tonight' hitmaker – who unveiled her eponymous beauty brand earlier this month – recently insisted her glowing complexion is not the result of Botox and she will hold off turning to "the needles" for as long as she can by using the best products.
Jennifer was involved in the creation of every piece in the range, including the That JLo Glow Serum, which took 20 attempts to get right.
And the 'In The Morning' singer insisted she would never put out skincare that she didn't believe in under her own name.
She said: "I'm not that person. I don't have anything against people doing that; it's just not my thing.
"I'm more about a natural approach to skincare. Whatever topical I use has to be somewhat natural, but I want them to work. I want the hyaluronic acid in there. I want the things that are going to help, because I don't want to have to go to the needles at some point. I'm not saying one day I won't, but I haven't yet."
The line is comprised of eight products in total – which come in rose gold packaging inspired by Jennifer's favourite brand Cartier – with prices ranging between $18 (face mask) and $79 for the That JLo Glow serum.
The 'Made in Manhattan' star – who is constantly asked what the secret to her ageless appearance is – also revealed that she has olive oil to thank for her radiant glow.
She said: "This has been something I've been thinking about for maybe the past 20 years.
"I was just, like, I have to do skincare because the number one question, no matter where I went – if I was filming a movie, music, or whatever – was, What are you doing for your skin? And as I got more mature, the question came even more frequently."


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I Support The Trash Drivers
by Carl Ballard — Thursday, 7/26/12 , 5:21 pm
There's a garbage strike in Seattle and the surrounding suburbs. I'm embarrassed to say, I didn't know the situation before the strike, and it certainly doesn't look good.
Talks between Waste Management and recycle drivers, represented by Teamsters Local 117, stalled on Thursday because the company refused to bargain in good faith. The mediator called off negotiations after the company refused to respond to the Union's proposal.
"Waste Management did not come prepared to bargain today," said Tracey A. Thompson, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 117. "We came back to the table to avoid a public health crisis but it's clear that Waste Management wants to provoke a labor dispute."
Waste Management has flown in out-of-state strike breakers to prepare for a lockout and has employed staffers from Huffmaster, a company that specializes in lockouts and strikes. "Waste Management is spending thousands of dollars on wages, plane tickets, rental cars, and hotel rooms for out-of-state strike breakers and security guards. That's money that could be used to match proposals made by its major competitors," Thompson said.
You can take that with a grain of salt being as it's the union's site. But I think it's important for them to be able to get their side out.
… Late note, the link is old. When I wrote about not being aware of the situation, I thought that covered that it was for background, but re-reading it it looks like a current thing. So just to clarify.
Looks like it's gonna be a tough strike. Waste Management's stock has been sliding on weaker earnings, which puts pressure on management to boost profit margins by reining in labor costs.
That means the company will be stubborn in negotiations.
http://www.smartmoney.com/news.....MotleyFool
Full Disclosure: Roger Rabbit owns Waste Management stock and hopes it sinks like a stone so he can buy more shares for dirt cheap.
Liberal Scientist is a Dirty Fucking Hippie spews:
Does the city contract directly with WM?
That could be a point to bring to bear – the individual isn't interacting with WM – no business to directy boycot – but the city could, yes?
Ernst Stavro Blofeld spews:
So you support a striking union, yet you know nothing about the differences between the union and company side.
Wow – way to get yourself educated prior to taking an opinion.
YOU, Carl, are the definition of a low/no information voter.
nice self ownage….
ESB @ 3,
"yet you know nothing about the differences between the union and company side."
Ummm…he clearly states that he didn't know the situation "before the strike." The situation & differences as it is now is rather public, and some of it is covered in his post.
YOU, ESB, are the very definition of a sub-literate troll!
@3 Why don't you help out by posting what you think are "the differences between the union and company side"? Do you know?
5. Roger Rabbit spews:
I know some, but not all of what is going on – so I dont know enough to take a side….which Carl clearly did even after stating he didnt jack shit.
Is having to work on the 4th Of July part of the strike? I saw the garbage trucks out while I was on my way to my aunt and uncles place in Kirkland.
Working on The 4th at a job that could have waited a day is seriously fucked.
"Waste Management said … it would go back to the bargaining table Saturday if the Teamsters reported to work immediately and stopped picketing the company's truck-parking locations. The company also asked the union to give seven days' notice before it resumes picketing."
http://seattletimes.nwsource.c.....ke27m.html
Roger Rabbit Commentary: This sure looks like "an offer they can't accept" and the company undoubtedly designed it that way.
SJ spews:
Just for the sake of honesty, will someone post some facts?
What do the WM crews get paid?
ev spews:
Lib Sci–
This was on the King5 News Report–
The striking recycle drivers are with Teamsters Local 117, fighting for better salary and benefits in a contract negotiation that has dragged on for months.
They would like Waste Management to raise their salaries to meet the pay of garbage drivers. With overtime, recycle drivers make about $58,000 a year. If requests are met, they could make as much as $98,000 a year with overtime.
Negotiations between the Teamsters and Waste Management will continue on Saturday.
So the are making $58K/yr. plus benefits now.
And want $98K/yr. plus benefits.
You be the judge.
There are a huge number of people who would love to have those jobs at $58K/yr.
BTW Roger Rabbit, here is the one year chart on WM
http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?.....&t=1y
Volatile, but hardly sliding. Took this one out of my portfolio earlier this year @ 35.50 but would buy again if it goes under $31.
Closed yesterday at $33.10
smtaylor spews:
@10 From what I understand for some reason the recycle drivers make $9/hr less than the waste drivers which seems to me to be unfair at least on the surface. I think bringing their pay up to an equal level is not too much to ask.
So $98k/yr. plus excellent benefits probably worth another $25k/yr. seems reasonable to you.
Mary Plante spews:
Recycle truckworkers' demand for parity with garbage truck workers seems fair and reasonable to me. I support Teamsters 117 in their efforts to secure a fair contract and cheer the 174 workers honoring the picket line. If I lived in King County, I would pull my containers from the curb. I'd rather make a trip to the landfill myself than let a scab on my property.
ArtFart spews:
Considering WMI's lengthy track record of sleazyness, I'm not particularly surprised. Otherwise, since we live in a part of Seattle that's served by the other contractor, I'm happy to sit this one out.
# 10: Well, here we go again, with EV passing moral judgement on the appropriate ceiling for compensation of union workers. A salary in the neighborhood of $50K a year, plus benefits, is the average in the Seattle area.
Besides, these guys are operators of very heavy equipment working daily in a smelly, disgusting environment which has quite a few dangers. Up in Everett (where WMI doesn't have a contract) I, also, have seen garbage pickups on most holidays, including Independence Day.
Note also that the article referred to the highest number as including overtime. The company can avoid paying that much simply by good and efficient management. But a lot of companies don't manage their employee work schedules well, and then complain about the overtime costs and try to get the employees to work the extra hours for free, one way or another.
rhp–
Garbage Truck Drivers make $98k+ Benefits.
I'm sure most of us were shocked by that, you included. But you'll never admit it.
You're doing just fine, Klown. You've identified the fucking problem. Despite years of soaring income disparity, the poor and the working class still make too much goddamned fucking money.
Gawd, you are one dumbfuck Klown. Your Republicans are taking this country to hell in a handbasket as they steal trillions from us and they send dumbfucks like you out to try to convince America that we should spend sleepless nights fretting about garbage men, teachers, police and firefighters making too much damn money.
You're just a mindless tool and you don't even have the slightest fucking clue what's going on around you. Do you want to make this a better world? Take your stupid fucking gun, Klown, and put a bullet in your fucking head.
The garbage man makes $98K/yr. plus benefits.
Working folks would be lining up for miles to get a part of this gig.
It's shocking.
But then again WM just marks it up and passes it on as they can.
We the consumers pay.
I take my own garbage to the dump.
Perhaps Steve will take his alleged brain to the dump soon. It seems to be broken and no longer in working condition.
Look at how this troll whines over someone recieving a living wage.
It sounds to me like you're bitter over being rejected for a garbage man's job, Ev. What was the problem? They didn't like your manboobs?


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Five years in, the C.A. Weis experiment is changing the trajectory of students
Madison Arnold
C.A. Weis is five years into a program that helps families in need with mental health counseling.
The idea behind the program is to infuse much-needed resources into the surrounding neighborhood, where one-third of the school's students live in the federally subsidized housing complex Oakwood Terrace.
C.A Weis is the second of 26 community partnership schools across the state of Florida that brings resources to communities in need.
This story has been updated to correct an error that appeared in the original version. Children's Home Society is the lead non-profit for 20 of the 26 community partnership schools
A mom recently came to Lisa Smith-Coleman, the community partnership school director at C.A Weis Elementary School, to say she needed mental health counseling but couldn't afford it.
Smith-Coleman and her staff connected the mom to a resource that charged a sliding scale so she could receive help that she could afford.
"If she's healthy, then she can help get her kids healthy and do what they need to do. Great mom, she reached out for help and she's one of my easiest parents, but the fact that she trusted us with that type of information is huge," Smith-Coleman said.
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That kind of help is what staff at Weis and all of its partner organizations have been providing for five years since launching in 2016 as the state's second community partnership school.
The idea behind the program is to infuse much-needed resources into the surrounding neighborhood, where one-third of the school's students live in the federally subsidized housing complex Oakwood Terrace. Every student in the school qualify for free and reduced lunches.
The fifth year of the program is unlike anything the creators could have imagined.
School leaders are in the midst of a global pandemic and the education gap it widened, and they're still coping with physical scars leftover from Hurricane Sally that leave staff scrambling to put buckets under leaks when it rains. Despite the setbacks, organizers are still hoping to grow the services offered.
"It's always just making sure our kids always have that level playing field that every other child has. We're not trying to give them extra. We just want them to have that level playing field and let them shine like they should," Smith-Coleman said.
How a community partnership school works
C.A Weis is the second of 26 community partnership schools across the state of Florida. Each school is a collaboration with a lead non-profit such as Children's Home Society of Florida, a school district, a college or university and a health care provider to help bring resources to a community in need.
Children's Home Society is the lead non-profit at 20 of the 26 community partnership schools.
At C.A. Weis, the Children's Home Society partners with Community Health of Northwest Florida, the University of West Florida and the Escambia County School District to provide everything from a pediatric medical clinic to eye and dental care, counseling, afterschool programming and food support at Weis.
"The whole concept of the community school is that the community school serves as a beacon of resources, a beacon of hope if you will, for the community that is surrounded by the school," said Chandra Smiley, CEO of Community Health.
Before the community partnership school launched, leaders performed a needs assessment in the surrounding community that showed children's health care was the No. 1 concern among neighborhood residents. People in the community would often bring their children into the emergency room for minor issues like a sore throat because they didn't have access to a primary care doctor, Smiley said.
Now, a full Community Health pediatric clinic exists in two converted classrooms at the end of a hallway in Weis, where parents of students and community members alike can make appointments for their children.
Since its inception in the first year, the clinic has grown from having an average of 60 patients a month up to an average of 100 to 150 visits per month this year. Only about 20% to 30% of those are students at the school, and the rest are siblings of students, children under age 3 or just any other child in the community.
The effort hasn't been without its hiccups, though. The clinic did have to move to another pediatric clinic location for a period of time while schools were shutdown at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
"Our pediatric nurse practitioner has been there for several years now, and she's really beginning to develop long-term relationships with these families," Smiley said. "I was concerned, 'Well oh my gosh, now that we're getting some traction, we're going to move over, and we're going to lose them.' But we didn't. They went to where she was. And that I think is a testimony to how the families connect with our nurse practitioner and see her as their primary medical provider, which is exactly what we want."
One family that has relied on that clinic from time to time is that of Deidra Green, who has two kindergarten sons at the school and one pre-kindergarten daughter, all with asthma. She said having a clinic so close comes as a relief.
"It makes me feel happy about it," Green said.
Green was inspired last school year to get involved in her children's education at Weis, including joining a leadership council and a Title I committee.
"I've been involved with the schools and their life with their education since they were 2 and 1," she said. "With that, it's really important for their education because my boys, they are straight A students and my little girl, she's all satisfactions in class, and I have to push my boys a little bit more farther to do what they have to do."
How do you measure success?
While Green's children are performing well this year, that may not be the case for all students at Weis, some of whom were already behind before the pandemic only worsened the education gap.
"There are so many barriers and hurdles that come to students that live in high-poverty areas or have challenges that come in that prevent them from being able to learn at the rate of a typical student," said Principal Holly Magee.
With all of the additional services at the school, leaders believed they could move the students forward in their education, but that success, or at least how to measure it, has been made significantly more difficult during the pandemic.
When the community partnership school first launched in 2016, Weis had an F grade from the Florida Department of Education. In the next three years, the grade fluctuated between a C and a D.
Florida schools went unranked in 2020 because students were sent home before taking end-of-the-year standardized assessments, which help determine the grade, so it's not immediately clear what kind of impact the pandemic has had on education.
"This has been a stressful year for everybody but especially for kids who can't conceptualize what's really going on, other than just things aren't normal and they're feeling the stress," Smith-Coleman said.
On the social services side, the school has seen a number of positive impacts. Staff helped with more than 2,000 referrals from the community last school year, which can be anything from someone who needs help getting new uniform pants to a request for counseling services.
"We would like for those numbers to come down so they don't need it. But this year has been difficult," Smith-Coleman said.
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During the last school year, Weis also provided more than 350 students with counseling, health and dental care. Through donations, the school has also been able to provide $14,451 of clothing for families in need.
And in another piece of good news, behavioral issues have dropped from 773 student discipline referrals and 425 suspensions in C.A. Weis' first school year as a community partnership school to just 72 discipline referrals and 26 suspensions in the 2019-2020 school year.
"There's some trust issues in the in the community. But we're building that trust and I think we've come a long way from when the program first started. I think people are starting to learn that they can come to us if they need something," Smith-Coleman said.
What's next for the C.A. Weis experiment?
While community partnership schools have grown across the state, that often means a difficult challenge for the ones already in existence.
Linsey Cannon, executive director of the Children's Home Society, said the program as a whole was allocated $7.1 million by the state last year to split among the 26 participating schools. But that means Weis' direct allocation is projected to drop next year by $25,000 from this year's $255,000.
"It can be a significant hit to us. And so we're really preparing, and having conversations with a lot of people about how this partnership model can continue and we don't lose any of the services that we already have in place," Cannon said.
The partners will have to come up with some workarounds, such as grant opportunities, because the community partnership school was created with a generational approach and a promise it would exist for at least 25 years.
"We had to make a long-term commitment, because it wasn't going to be something where we were just going to get grant funding and come in for a few years and then walk away from the community. That's really what they were used to, they're used to having some sort of service that was helpful to them, and then it would go away," Cannon said.
In the meantime, school leaders are undergoing a number of efforts to increase services, including working on getting the parent GED program up and running again after it was paused during the pandemic.
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Leaders recently broke ground on a new track near the playground for parents and community members to use for exercise. The playground was one of the Weis' first major improvements when the community partnership school program launched because children had no safe place to play before that.
"We're going to be building a walking track for our families so that our moms and our dads can come over and let the little ones ride their bike on the track or push a stroller while the other kids are playing or we can have exercise classes, just things that you see in other communities that haven't been able to happen here," Magee said.
To continue the momentum, UWF is undertaking a new needs assessment to identify what the community would like to see in the future. One hunch leaders have is there will be a need for health care for those 18 years and older.
Magee and others hope that a family clinic would be the next major feat by the program, although it would likely take a grant and another building being constructed on campus before it could happen.
"I certainly think with COVID, we're going to see something very different than maybe what we had seen before. We have some ideas about what we think they might be. But that's not always the case. That's why the voice of the families is so very important to this project. Because we can't just go in and provide what we think people need and what's good for them. We need to be providing what they're telling us is good for them," Cannon said.
Madison Arnold can be reached at marnold@pnj.com and 850-435-8522.
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