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12 Shows Like Grimm That Get More Than A Little Dark
November 23, 2016 By Nicole Etolen 15 Comments
I've been on the search for more great TV shows like Grimm since the series ended.
It was one of my all-time favorites and it's definitely hard to replace!
If you miss Nick Burkhardt and the crew as much as I do, these great 12 shows will help fill the hole.
Plus, learn about the cast of Grimm and check out a season 6 episode guide!
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GRIMM- OVERVIEW
The Cast of Grimm
GRIMM- SEASON 6 EPISODES
12 TV SHOWS LIKE GRIMM
First, let me start with the opening of the Grimm episodes-
"There once was a man who lived a life so strange, it had to be true. Only he could see what no one else can—the darkness inside, the real monster within, and he's the one who must stop them. This is his calling. This is his duty. This is the life of a Grimm."
Does the opening tell you anything about the show?
Well, it does tell you a little about the character of Grimm, AKA Nick Burkhardt.
Luckily, I am here to fill in the blanks for you.
Okay, so Grimm focuses on Nick Burkhardt- who works as a Homicide Detective with the Portland Oregon Police Department. But, this is not your ordinary detective.
This guy discovers that he's a descendant of Grimms- a line of guardians who are tasked with protecting humanity from mythological creatures known as Wesen.
I don't know about you, but I think every police department should have one of these guys!
SPOILER ALERT: If you haven't watched through to the end, some of these cast descriptions could spoil things for you. 😀
David Giuntoli as Nick Burkhardt
An explanation is in order.
Posted by Grimm on Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Nick is a Homicide with the Portland Oregon Police Department.
He is a descendant of Grimms- a line of guardians who protect humans from Wesen- mythological creatures.
He is married to Adalind Schade, father to Kelly Schade-Burkhardt and step-father to Diana Schade-Renard.
Wanna hear something cool about Nick?
He has an array of powers, including superhuman endurance, hearing, perception, reflexes, speed and strength, as well as combat skills and an eidetic memory.
Can you believe one guy can possess all the skills?
Who wouldn't love to have him around all the time? I know I would!
Russell Hornsby as Hank Griffin
Just because Hank is the best.
Posted by Grimm on Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Hank is a Homicide Detective with the Portland Oregon Police Department and Nick's partner and best friend.
At first, he didn't know about Nick's secret of being a Grimm, but discovers his secret in season 2, episode 3.
Hank has a fear of mice and rats. Ummm…doesn't everyone? Mice and rats make my skin crawl! Hank is known to be gentle and soft spoken.
Bitsie Tulloch as Juliette Silverton/Eve
There's a whole lot of Trubel coming your way in the Season 6 premiere of Grimm, Friday at 8/7c on NBC.
Posted by Grimm on Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Okay, this character may be a bit confusing, so stay with me here! Juliette (seasons 1-4) is now known as Eve (seasons 5 & 6).
At the end of season 4, Juliette is shot by Theresa Rubel, with a crossbow.
Then, in season 5, a mysterious woman named Eve appears. Eve doesn't seem to have any of Juliette's emotional attachments, but she does have her memories and powers.
She is a former Veterinarian and a current Hexenbiest- a witch-like Wesen that looks like a corpse. Sounds attractive, huh?
She is also Nick's ex-girlfriend.
Silas Weir Mitchell as Monroe
Monroe loses it when Rosalee is kidnapped. Don't miss a new Grimm tomorrow at 9/8c: http://bit.ly/1S4XnGa
Posted by Grimm on Thursday, November 12, 2015
Monroe is one of Nick's close friends and is a Blutbad- a wolf-like Wesen.
Boy, this show has some attractive creatures, doesn't it?
Monroe is married to Rosalee Calvert and together they have triplets.
He is known to be calm, laid-back and level-headed…usually!
Sasha Roiz as Sean Renard
Can the fate of our city be trusted with Renard?
Posted by Grimm on Sunday, April 3, 2016
Sean is the current Captain of the Portland Oregon Police Department and is also a Zauberbiest- a warlock-like Wesen.
He is fluent in both French and Russian.
He is the ex-boyfriend of Adalind Schade and the father of Diana Schade-Renard.
Sean is known to be dignified, regal and ruthless.
Sounds like a charming guy, doesn't he?
Reggie Lee as Drew Wu
"Not only is she wearing her clothes, she's wearing her fingerprints." Keep your fingerprints on, ladies!
Posted by Grimm on Thursday, September 1, 2016
Drew is a Police Sergeant with the Portland Oregon Police Department and the Assistant to Sean Renard.
In season 5, he was scratched by Eliza Baske- a Blutbad who had Lycanthropia, a rare genetic mutation- causing him to have primal emotions.
Bree Turner as Rosalee Calvert
"You don't kidnap loved ones."
Posted by Grimm on Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Rosalee is a Fuchsbau- a fox-like Wesen.
She is married to Monroe and the mother of their triplets.
Currently, she works as an Apothecary.
Rosalee is known to be aggressive, assertive and supportive.
Claire Coffee as Adalind Schade
Let the right one in.
Posted by Grimm on Monday, February 13, 2017
Adalind is a Hexenbiest, who works as an attorney with the law firm- Berman & Rautbort Law.
She is married to Nick, with whom she has a son- Kelly Schade-Burkhardt.
She is also the ex-girlfriend of Sean Renard, with who she has a daughter- Diana Schade-Renard.
Adalind is known to be caring, graceful and poised now…but she wasn't always that way!
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Episode 1- Fugitive Captain Sean Renard orders a shoot-to-kill manhunt against Nick. Eve feels the complications of being healed by The Stick. WATCH NOW
Episode 2- Trust Me Knot Hank and Drew think they have found a way to stop Sean. Adalind receive a strange phone call from Sean. WATCH NOW
Episode 3- Oh Captain, My Captain Nick devises a plan to stop Sean once and for all, with the help of Adalind and Monroe. WATCH NOW
Episode 4- El Cuegle Nick, Hank and Drew investigate a young boy's kidnapping, leading them to a tarrying new Wesen. Warning- let me tell you that this Wesen creature is what nightmares are made of. WATCH NOW
Episode 5- The Seven Year Itch After lying dormant for 7 years, a resurrected Insect Wesen leads Nick, Hank and Drew to a bizarre murder. The ghost of Martin Meisner haunts Sean. WATCH NOW
Episode 6- Breakfast in Bed A mysterious Wesen- who eats dreams- leads Nick, Hank and Drew to a grisly murder at a local hotel. WATCH NOW
Episode 7- Blind Love Rosalee plans a getaway at the Columbia Gorge Hotel for Monroe's birthday and invites Nick, Adalind and Eve to join along. However, things take an unexpected turn when Randy Goode- a waiter at the hotel- seeks revenge against Nick for putting his father in jail. WATCH NOW
Episode 8- The Son Also Rises Monroe and Rosalee find Eve unconscious, after she is attacked by a skull-like creature from a hand-held mirror. Meanwhile, Hank and Drew investigate the murder of some scientists- leading them to a discovery involving Wesen body parts. Well, that sounds just lovely now, doesn't it? WATCH NOW
Episode 9- Tree People Nick, Hank and Drew investigate a case where a man says his friend was murdered by a tree-like creature. WATCH NOW
Episode 10- Blood Magic Nick and Hank investigate a series of brutal deaths- leading them to an unlikely perpetrator in a local nursing home. WATCH NOW
Episode 11- Where the Wild Things Were Nick and Eve embark on a surprising journey through the mysterious hand-held mirror. When Sean is asked for his help, he discovers everything may be tied to his daughter- Diana. WATCH NOW
Episode 12- Zerstorer Shrugged Nick and Eve confront their enemy- Zerstorer- who needs a Grimm in order to cross the portal and surprisingly, Diana is the one who opens the portal. Hank and Drew are killed when Zerstorer attacks the police station. WATCH NOW
Episode 13- The End After Zerstorer kills Eve, Nick, Kelly Kessler Burkhardt- Nick's mom, Marie Kessler- Nick's aunt and Theresa Rubel kill Zerstorer. Fast forward 20 years later, we see Nick, Adalind, Diana, Kelly and Monroe & Rosalee's triplets, continuing the Grimm legacy. WATCH NOW
All 6 seasons of Grimm are available as part of your Amazon Prime membership !
Okay, so you're looking for TV shows like Grimm, that feature drama, fantasy and horror elements, right?
Well, look no further, because here are some amazing TV shows that are similar to Grimm.
1. Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow, starring Tom Mison as Ichabod Crane, is a bit more on the supernatural side than Grimm. But, it's still definitely worth watching.
Based on the works of Washington Irving, Crane gets resurrected and brought back to New York's own Sleepy Hollow.
His mission is to figure out a mystery that occurred centuries ago.
Sadly, one of the main characters left at the end of season 3, and the show lost considerable steam in season 4. It didn't make it to season 5.
2. The Gates
Unfortunately, The Gates was canceled after its initial season.
Even so, the series still has a rather large following of werewolf and vampire lovers. If by chance, you happen to be more into succubus, there's one of those too!
Catch up with the life of Nick Monohan, who just moved from Chicago to be the new chief of police.
It really doesn't take him (or his family) long to figure out their neighbors aren't the friendliest… or all that human.
Chances are, you'll want to watch all 13 episodes in one sitting.
3. The Cape
The Cape is another show like Grimm.
It lasted 10 episodes, which included the two-hour pilot.
Meet Vince Faraday.
He's just an ordinary detective, living in California when he witnesses the brutal murder of the town's chief of police.
Wouldn't you know it?
Shortly, after Faraday leaves the force (because of what he's seen) HE gets framed for the murder.
In an effort to clear his name and solve the case, he goes off the grid and secretly transforms himself into a superhero known as "The Cape."
4. The Listener
Toby Logan is gifted with telepathic powers.
He also happens to be a paramedic. Go along with Logan as he tries to help the police solve cases and make the world a better place.
How does he do it? It's simple, really.
He just listens to the thought of the criminals and the victims.
And, did I mention he can also see what each of them saw at the time of the crime? Spooky!
5. The Finder
The Finder, another show like Grimm, is a spin-off of Bones.
After suffering brain damage, due to a war injury, Walter Sherman can find almost anything.
The bad news is this. He's leery of everything, not to mention a hardcore recluse.
At the same time, he refuses mental-health treatment, because he doesn't want to lose his "gift."
If you're a fan of Bones, this is a must see.
The Finder aired for 13 episodes.
Being Human has the same drama, fantasy and horror elements as Grimm, with a bit of comedy thrown in as well.
It focuses on 3 roommates- Sally Malik, a ghost, Aidan Waite- a vampire and Josh Levison- a werewolf- as they try living a normal life in Boston, Massachusetts.
Being Human aired for 4 seasons- from 2011 to 2014.
Bitten has the same drama, fantasy and horror elements of Grimm.
The series is based on the 13-book series – Women of the Otherworld- by Kelley Armstrong.
It centers on Elena Michaels- a female werewolf- who tries to decide between the world of werewolves and her life as a photographer, along with her human boyfriend- Philip McAdams.
Bitten aired for 3 seasons- from 2014 to 2016.
8. Lucifer
Lucifer has the same police and supernatural elements as Grimm.
Lucifer was one of my favorite shows and I was heartbroken when it was cancelled last month.
Thankfully, Netflix picked it up for season 4!
The series showcases Lucifer Morningstar- who heads to Earth and opens a nightclub in Los Angeles, after he becomes bored with his life as The Devil.
Once Upon a Time is a bit more light-hearted than Grimm but does include the same drama element.
Here is another great TV show that sadly ended recently, but it did have a great run of 7 seasons.
If you love fairy tales like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Peter Pan, Pinocchio and Snow White, you'll definitely love Once Upon a Time, as the series incorporates characters and elements from various fairy tales and folklore.
The show aired for 7 seasons before being canceled in 2018.
I suggest just watching the first 6 seasons, as it's a complete story with closure.
For the 7th season, they basically, "rebooted" the show, and it just didn't have the same charm.
10. Penny Dreadful
Penny Dreadful has the same dark fantasy, drama and horror of Grimm.
It showcases various characters from 19th century British and Irish Gothic literature, including Count Dracula, Victor Frankenstein and Dr. Henry Jekyll.
The series takes place in 19th century London, England- where an array of characters fight off supernatural threats.
Penny Dreadful aired for 3 seasons- from 2014 to 2016.
11. Supernatural
Supernatural features the same fantasy and supernatural elements as Grimm, as well as the same dark twists.
It is currently the longest-running live-action fantasy TV series in the United States.
Supernatural follows brothers- Dean and Sam Winchester- who hunt an array of supernatural beings, like demons, ghosts, gods and monsters.
In April of 2018, the series was renewed for season 14. That's incredible!
12. The Originals
The Originals features the same dark fantasy elements as Grimm.
It is a spin-off from the supernatural drama- The Vampire Diaries.
The series focuses on the Mikaelson siblings- Elijah, Klaus and Rebekah- who want to claim back the city they founded- New Orleans.
The Originals aired for 5 seasons- from 2013 to 2018.
These are TV shows that you really should check out if you like Grimm. Cops who deal with the supernatural. What a great combination.
You never know what'll happen next!
Which of these 5 Shows like GRIMM you like the most? Tell me!
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Susan Mary Malone says
I must confess, I'm not a watcher of dark things, most of the time. Although if books are done well in that vein (a la McCarthy's The Road), they take me right down the dark path with them.
These shows do look interesting!
I haven't seen any of these shows. I think I've been living under a rock! lol My days are mostly toddler singing shows for my daughter or cartoons for my son.
Alicia Vanatta says
I have never seen any of these shows listed. We don't have cable, but we watch Netflix everyday. I will have to see if any of them are on there.
LOL! I had to laugh when I saw I wasn't the only one who hasn't seen these. Even though we have satellite, I'm rarely watching tv. Of all of these, I think Sleepy Hollow would be good. That book has always scared me so I'm sure the show would be an attention grabber.
Heather D. says
I'm not sure where the heck I have been, but I've never heard of any of these. I better get caught up!
Chelley Martinka says
I really like Sleepy Hallow… I have never even head of the others! I need to check them out!
The listener is a great show. Grimm is one of my favorites. I need to get caught up on last season.
Christine Tatum says
I haven't seen any of these shows. I will have to catch up! They sound like shows I would love to watch!
Michelle mink says
Dark shows aren't my cup of tea but it is nice for those fans that there is such a variety on tv. Now I don't like to watch them but as an actor I'd love to work on them.
Ave T says
I haven't heard of these shows before but they do sound interesting. I think I'd like to see The Cape and the Finder.
Lisa Rios says
My husband loves such shows that involves a lot of police action in to it and I am sure he might have watched many of these shows already. The only thing I remember watching is The Finder, hoping to catch up with others too!
Tami - This Mom's Delight says
My husband enjoys Grimm. He also enjoyed Bones but don't recall him watching Finder. I wonder if he knows it's a spin off.
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Q: Microsoft Exchange group calendar for periodic events/alerts I have a user request to create a shared calendar resource containing events (not meetings) that may be of interest to a small subset of my users, e.g. deadlines, contract expirations, etc. This arrangement would need to be able to send or display reminders at some interval before the event (maybe one or two days prior). I can't seem to find clear information on how to create and maintain such a group. Most references online point to third-party utilities.
Our environment is Exchange 2010 with a mix of Outlook (2007/2010), Outlook Web Access, Apple Mail and Mozilla Thunderbird on the client side.
edit: Is there a recommended third-party utility to do this? I'm looking for reminders, not meeting invitations.

A: You could create a shared user for this purpose and all of the interested users rw or r/o access to that shared user's calendar. They could then schedule themselves for events as they see fit on that shared user's calendar. This assumes that all of your users are part of your Exchange server email system.

A: If it were me (and if I understand your issue correctly), I wouldn't use a third-party add on. I would try Google Calendar to setup events following these steps:
1. Use Google calendar events. Here is guide on how to add events in Google Calendar
2a. I would sync the event to the users outlook using this process.

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2b. I would integrate Google Apps and Exchange for the calendar (in step 1) as proposed here.
I think this will satisfy your user's needs although may add to their learning curve a little.

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Crop Fertility Findings
On-Farm Trials
Quantifying soil carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus after subsurface drainage installation
Principal Investigators: Drs. Lindsay Pease, Anna Cates, Fabian Fernandez, and Jeff Strock
Organization: University of Minnesota, Department of Soil, Water, and Climate
Important: for the complete report, including all tables and figures, please download using the links to the right.
Read Full 2022 Report
This project has three primary objectives:
Quantify SOM depletion over two years in drained and undrained fields.
Measure nitrogen (N) losses via mineralization and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions over two years in drained and undrained fields.
Monitor total phosphorus (P) and plant-available P in the soil over two years in drained and undrained fields.
Plots established
We collected data on four 15-acre plots (two drained and two undrained) were established in October 2019 at the University of Minnesota Northwest Research and Outreach Center (NWROC) in Crookston, MN. These plots were maintained throughout the 2020 and 2021 growing seasons.
Data collection took place throughout the growing season on the four drainage plots to support Objectives 1, 2, and 3 of this project. We met project goals for quarterly soil sampling, weekly greenhouse gas sampling, biweekly in-situ nitrate mineralization, and daily water sample collection.
We collected approximately 1440 GHG samples, 260 soil samples, and 240 water samples during the 2021 growing season. These samples were analyzed for nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorus.
Measurements Collected
Greenhouse gas sampling
In Q1, weekly greenhouse gas (GHG) samples were collected from five locations in each plot beginning in mid-April. Weekly sampling continued through the end of the growing season and until soil temperatures dropped below 4°C in October.
Quarterly Soil Sampling
Spring soil sampling occurred pre-planting in April, summer soil sampling occurred in June, and fall soil sampling occurred post-harvest in October. We collected soil samples at 64 locations (16 locations per plot) to a depth of 90 cm.
Daily water samples were collected from surface and subsurface drainage lift stations throughout the growing season (April through October). Water samples were processed and analyzed for nitrate, total nitrogen, dissolved phosphorus, and total phosphorus.
Nitrogen – Analysis by Graduate Research Assistant Aaron Frankl
Soil temperature, soil moisture, and barometric pressure all significantly affected nitrous oxide emissions in 2020. However, drainage did not have a statistically significant effect on Nitrous Oxide Flux during 2020 (the first year following installation).
Overall, both drained and undrained plots had lower soil nitrate levels in 2021 compared to in 2020. This is likely partially explained by cropping system. Inorganic nitrogen in 2020 is residual nitrate from wheat production in 2019. Inorganic nitrogen in 2021 is the residual from soybean production in 2020. Although both drained and undrained had lower levels of inorganic N, the difference is greater in our drained plots. Because we did not see a difference in soil emissions between the two plots, loss of N in subsurface drainage discharge is likely the cause of this difference. Of note is that this difference between nitrate levels in drainage treatments is greater at more shallow depths. There is very little difference in soil nitrate from 60-90 cm between drainage treatments. Similar results for water-extractable organic nitrogen have also been observed.
Carbon – Analysis by Graduate Research Assistant Kyle Sherbine
Some soil organic matter (SOM) cycles slowly, and some quickly, and increasing aeration is likely to shift the balance between the two, with consequences for soil fertility and long-term carbon storage. One important fraction of SOM is particulate organic matter (POM). POM is readily available to microbes and easily susceptible to disturbance. Additionally, POM has a relatively large C/N ratio compared to other SOM fractions and plays a crucial role in SOM's ability to store carbon. After one year of drainage, the change in particulate organic matter (POM) varies by depth with the largest decrease in POM occurring at the deepest depths. Presumably, the change in water table affected soil at deeper depths and allowed microbes to migrate deeper into the soil profile to previously uninhabitable regions.
Carbon stocks increase with increasing depth. Carbon concentrations used were collected prior to the use of the drainage system; this data will be used as a baseline to examine future changes in C stocks.
An increase in SOM mineralization due to drainage may have enduring and permanent implications for a soil's ability to support crops in the long run. Drainage has been shown to increase annual yield, and if residues are mixed back into the soil, carbon lost to mineralization may be offset.
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HomeSportsCollegiateHenry pitches LSU past Southern Miss 8-4
Henry pitches LSU past Southern Miss 8-4
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BATON ROUGE — Behind a solid start from freshman Cole Henry and home runs by Cade Beloso and Zach Watson, the LSU Baseball team defeated Southern Miss in the NCAA Regional winner's bracket final, 8-4, on Saturday night at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.
Top-seeded LSU (39-24) advanced to the championship round on Sunday at 8 p.m. CT, when it will face the winner of No. 2 Arizona State and No. 3 Southern Miss (39-20). The Sun Devils and Golden Eagles will square off in the loser's bracket final at 2 p.m. CT on Sunday.
Television or streaming for Sunday's games will be announced early Sunday by the NCAA and the ESPN family of networks. The LSU Sports Radio Network broadcast will begin at 7:30 p.m. CT on Eagle 98.1 in Baton Rouge and streaming free at LSUsports.net/live.
Beloso and Watson were among five Tigers with two hits, while the pair was joined by catcher Saul Garza with two RBI each. Zack Hess (4-5) was charged with one run on two hits with four strikeouts and a walk to earn the victory.
"This was a critical victory for us tonight," said LSU coach Paul Mainieri. "Everybody knew how pivotal the winner's bracket game is. It is the difference between having to win one more or three more. Our guys were into it and gave it everything they had tonight. They whole game, they played phenomenal."
The Tigers were the victim of three double plays in the first four frames, but led 1-0 through four innings on a solo home run by freshman designated hitter Cade Beloso. Beloso's 10th homer of the season easily cleared the right field fence in the top of the second inning.
Meanwhile, LSU freshman righthander Cole Henry put together a terrific outing in his second start since missing 32 days with elbow soreness.
"In my opinion, Cole Henry is going to be, if he's not already one of the best pitchers in the country," Mainieri said.
Henry worked around two walks to open the bottom of the second and got out of a two-on, two-out situation in the fifth inning to exit spotless. He allowed only two hits, struck out six and walked three in five innings of work.
LSU added to its advantage in the top of the sixth, giving Henry a four-run lead before his official exit.
Brandt Broussard opened the sixth by legging out a double to right-center and moving to third on a ground out by Antoine Duplantis – whose attempt to set the LSU career hits record was delayed following an 0-for-4 evening.
Southern Miss went to its bullpen and replaced starter Walker Powell with lefty Sean Tweedy, who first hit Daniel Cabrera before giving up a sacrifice fly to Beloso that allowed Broussard to scamper home. Leading 2-0, Watson hit his second two-run home run in as many days to put the Tigers ahead 4-0.
Todd Peterson hung a zero in the bottom of the sixth, but not without drama. A walk and a single put Eagles on the corners with one out before Peterson got out of the jam with a shallow popup to right and a strikeout.
Southern Miss loaded the bases without a hit in the seventh, as Peterson walked the leadoff hitter and hit consecutive batters with no outs. LSU righthander Zack Hess entered in relief and gave up a grand slam to Matthew Guidry, who went to one knee to pop the ball over the right field fence and tie the game at 4-4.
"I always talk in superlatives when I talk about Zack Hess," Mainieri said. "He gives up the home run and then he goes right through the middle of the order, three, four and five with the score tied. Then he gives us two more shutout innings. He goes three innings of shutout baseball and wins the game for us. That is why I have always believed in Zack Hess and always will. He is going to be pitching in the big leagues and I am going to be his biggest fan. He continually does things like that to show the inner fortitude he has."
LSU fought back in the top of the eighth, as Cabrera smacked a double to right center to leadoff and Beloso was hit trying to get out of the way of a wild pitch that chased Southern Miss reliever Cody Carroll. Hunter Stanley entered and walked Watson on five pitches, bringing Saul Garza to the plate with the bases loaded.
With a 10-game hitting streak already intact, the Tigers catcher drilled a two-RBI single up the middle that brought home Beloso and Cabrera. Although Watson was thrown out attempting to advance to third, Garza took the extra base and then scored on a single to right field by Chris Reid.
"Saul is up to the plate and the crowd is on their feet," Mainieri said. "There's 11,000 people screaming like crazy. I just can't imagine he has ever been in that position before in his life. He had such a calmness about him up at the plate. His calmness gave confidence to me and to the rest of the team that he was going to come through with that big hit. Not only did he get the hit, then he hustled to second base on the throw to third. That ended up being huge because Chris Reid then drove him in right after that from second base."
LSU took a 7-4 lead into the top of the ninth, then added to it with The Box looking to come unhinged.
Josh Smith earned his second hit of the night with a double to right-center then stole third. With one out, Southern Miss made the very unpopular decision to walk Duplantis, who came to the plate looking for his record-setting 353rd career hit. Duplantis immediately stole to temporarily halt the chorus of boos, prompting the Eagles to intentionally walk Cabrera to load the bases. Smith then scored on a wild pitch to push LSU's advantage to 8-4.
Attendance was announced as 11,015.
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Bruno Mars Pays Tribute to Prince at 2017 Grammy Awards
PopCrush Staff Published: February 12, 2017
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Bruno Mars paid tribute to Prince during the 2017 Grammy Awards with an electrifying performance of the late legend's hit "Let's Go Crazy."
Mars was nominated for one Grammy this year. As a producer on Adele's 25, he's also up for an Album of the Year award. He's been nominated 20 times and has won four of them.
Hosted by James Corden, the 59th annual Grammy Awards ceremony took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 12, broadcast live on CBS. The 2017 Grammy Awards nominees were announced on December 6, with a tribute performance to Prince.
Our 2017 Grammys host Aja Dang is on the red carpet for us this year: keep up with everything happening live on Facebook, follow us on Twitter at @PopCrush and join the conversation on social media using #GrammysPC!
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When substance abuse and addiction is detected by friends, family or coworkers it is necessary to confront it. The longer it is allowed to carry on the more damage can be caused. A very popular method of confrontation is drug abuse intervention. Drug interventions are strategically planned meetings of the addict and their loved ones focus on the problems of substance abuse and the chaos that it is causing. Addicts must be made aware of the problems their addiction is causing and how much it is hurting all the people that matter. The goal is to get them to see the damage they are causing, admit that their addiction is the causing, they need professional help and to get them to that help. These meetings are not simple, quick developed situations. They are very complex systems of engagement that must be meticulously planned.
Drug interventions are carefully planned meetings in which loved ones of an addict address their addiction. The goal is to get an addict to understand and accept their addiction and need of professional help. Studies show that most addicts require the help of a professional treatment center to successfully maintain sobriety over the long-term. Long-term, residential drug treatment is recommended by every professional in the field. Due to the intense nature of addiction, withdrawal, and treatment most addicts are unwilling to accept treatment without confrontation. This is where drug interventions come in to help. Since addiction is an incredibly complex issue it requires a detailed system of treatment. A drug intervention is a pivotal tool in the recovery process. Those interested in hosting an intervention should consider consulting with a professional interventionist. These individuals can help loved ones of an addict prepare the right way to conduct a successful drug intervention.
The fundamentals of drug abuse intervention begin with preparation. The first step, after speaking with an intervention specialist, is to assemble the team. These should be responsible people who love and care for the addict. They should never be anyone who has used or abused drugs and/or alcohol with the addict. They must be able to efficiently deliver their message to the addict. Young children or anyone who may become too emotional should not be considered in this event. It is essential that those involved in the intervention understand all of the key points to running a successful one.
The next stage of hosting an intervention is to choose the right location. It should be a safe place that is both convenient and welcoming. Interventions are sensitive matters that must have the right environment to be received properly. There are different types of interventions, in some situations, addicts can be privy to the information of an intervention and in others, it can be best to surprise them. The idea is to limit the addict's ability to sneak out of an intervention.
During the intervention, it is essential to remain calm. Emotions are part of this process, but anger, blame, guilt and any other similar type of emotion would be counterproductive to the process. The intervention should not place blame or judge, but rather show them how much loved one's care and why they need help.
Finally, the intervention must make it easy for the addict to go to treatment. Those involved should have a plan and treatment center(s) that are available to the addict. That means taking care of their responsibilities, only so they can attend treatment. Do not give up on the process. Addiction is a difficult problem to overcome, but with love and persistence, addicts can recover.


Sweet orange marmalade and salty pistachios make a delicious crust for lean pork tenderloin in this healthy dinner recipe. Easy to make, this pork recipe is also very versatile. Other jams, such as fig, raspberry or apricot, and other nuts, such as almonds, hazelnuts or pecans are great for the crust too.
Combine water, barley, rice and ¼ teaspoon salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to maintain a simmer, and cook until tender but still a little chewy, 35 to 45 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, position oven racks in the center and bottom third of oven; preheat to 450°F.
Pulse pistachios and garlic in a mini food processor until finely chopped (or finely chop by hand).
Season pork with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the pork until browned on all sides, 4 to 6 minutes total. Remove from the heat. Brush the top of the pork with orange marmalade then top with the pistachio mixture. Transfer the pan to the center of the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 145°F, 12 to 16 minutes. Remove to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before carefully slicing (slowly to help keep the pistachio crust on each slice).
Meanwhile, toss green beans in a large bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, lemon zest and ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Roast on the lower rack until tender-crisp and browned in spots, about 10 minutes. Serve the pork with the wild rice blend and the green beans.
Perfect for everyone We all enjoyed this meal and cook it several times a month. Even my husband who doesnt like healthy food cant get enough. I find it tastes best fresh rather than as a left over. The cooking directions vary from each stove , oven and skillet you use. I think this meal is best suited to someone who has cooking experience and can tell when the pork has been seared long enough and baked long enough as you dont want to under cook pork.


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Scientology library: "Lawsuit"
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Woman sues former employer for religious discrimination — Springfield Business Journal
More: groups.yahoo.com
Author(s): Matthew Wagner
Source: Springfield Business Journal
A Springfield woman has alleged in a federal lawsuit that she was fired in 2004 from a Branson West company for refusing to convert to Scientology, the chosen religion of her boss and several co-workers. Brianne Shahan filed the suit against Richmond Monroe Group Inc. in U.S. District Court last month. Shahan claims her former employer violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by allegedly pressuring her to divorce her husband and become a Scientologist. According to its ...
Tag(s): American Release Corp. • Brianne Shahan • Divorce • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) • Larry Roberts • Lawsuit • Matthew Wagner • Missouri • Recruitment • Rekon Technologies • Richmond Monroe Group Inc. • Springfield Business Journal • Suppressive person (SP) • Workplace recruitment • World Institute of Scientology Enterprises (WISE)
Tom's aliens target City's 'planetary rulers' — Evening Standard (UK)
Author(s): David Cohen
Source: Evening Standard (UK)
DEREK perches on his seat among the VIPs, eyes blazing rapturously. "Do you have any idea how huge this is for Scientology?" he says, reading the sign over the garlanded new £ 40million headquarters of the "church of Scientology London" in the heart of the Square Mile. "For how long have we dreamed of this! It's like the tipping point. With this base, we'll be recruiting the people who control the planet!" Behind him, beaming ecstatically despite the driving rain, an ...
Tag(s): Anti-psychiatry • Church of Scientology Religious Education College Incorporated (COSRECI) • Cost • David Cohen • David Miscavige • David Miscavige: physical violence • Evening Standard (UK) • International Association of Scientologists (IAS) • Janet Kenyon Laveau • Kevin Hurley • Lawrence "Larry" Wollersheim • Lawsuit • London • Membership • Psychiatry: An Industry of Death • Real estate • Tax matter • Tracey Coleman • United Kingdom (UK)
For the disadvantaged and against Scientology — St. Petersburg Times (Florida)
Author(s): Mike Donila
Source: St. Petersburg Times (Florida)
Gabe Cazares spoke out, whether it was as Clearwater mayor, to promote civil rights or to fight Scientology. CLEARWATER — Former Clearwater Mayor Gabe Cazares, a civil rights advocate, champion of the disadvantaged and archenemy of the Church of Scientology, died Friday (Sept. 29, 2006). He was 86. As a politician, Mr. Cazares led the local Democratic Party and won public office at a time when few Hispanics even lived in Pinellas County. As a community activist, he worked to help ...
Tag(s): Dead agenting (Black PR, smear campaign) • Gabriel "Gabe" Cazares • Infiltration • Lawsuit • Mike Donila • Operation Snow White • Ron Stuart • St. Petersburg Times (Florida)
Will Tom Cruise's legal team quash new book? — MSNBC
Author(s): Jeannette Walls
Source: MSNBC
Hollywood insiders are wondering if Tom Cruise's powerful legal team will quash a tell-all which makes some pretty shocking insinuations about the actor's sex life. Porn producer Paul Barresi is writing a book, "Pellicano's Enforcer," about how he allegedly helped incarcerated former private-eye-to-the-stars Anthony Pellicano protect celebs from negative stories. In one chapter that's been posted on an Internet site, Barresi tells how someone came to him trying to sell a story about Cruise — similar to the one that Cruise ...
Tag(s): Anthony Pellicano • Bertram "Bert" Fields • Chad Slater (aka Kyle Bradford) • Jeannette Walls • Lawsuit • MSNBC • Paul Barresi • Tom Cruise
Couple loses challenge on blood test law — ABC News
Author(s): Kevin O'Hanlon
Lincoln, Nebraska – A federal judge has refused to throw out Nebraska's one-of-a-kind newborn blood screening law. Ray and Louise Spiering of Saunders County filed a lawsuit challenging the law in 2004, arguing that the mandatory blood test would violate a tenet of their religious beliefs as members of the Church of Scientology. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Richard Kopf said the law is constitutional. The blood screening has been standard practice in Nebraska since 1967. Health officials say the test, ...
Tag(s): ABC News • Kevin O'Hanlon • Lawsuit • Louise Spiering • Nebraska • Ray Spiering • Silent birth
Troubled Scientology Church in Ireland is now €1m in red — Independent.ie
Author(s): Tom Lyons
Source: Independent.ie
INTEREST-FREE loans from abroad are propping up the troubled Irish branch of the controversial Church of Scientology. Financial documents seen by the Irish Independent reveal that the church is more than €1m in the red after running up huge legal bills in an epic eight-year battle brought by a disgruntled former member. As a result, members of the mega-rich Church of Scientology in the United States have had to cough up almost €400,000 just to keep the Dublin arm afloat. The ...
Tag(s): Anna-Lena Blance • Freedom (Scientology magazine) • Gerard Collins • Gerard Ryan • Independent.ie • Ireland • Lawsuit • Mary Johnston • Membership • Settlement • Tom Lyons
A new war over Ritalin — Macleans
Author(s): Danylo Hawaleshka
Source: Macleans
At first glance, it seemed like a classic David-and-Goliath punch-up: Danielle Lavigueur, a separated mother of two living in Longueuil, on Montreal's South Shore, claims the high school her 12-year-old son Gabriel attends is pressuring her to medicate him with Ritalin for hyperactivity. She refuses to yield to the alleged demand, and eventually someone calls in the Children's Aid Society. Feeling besieged, Lavigueur confides in a friend, who introduces her to Raphaël Huppé, head of research for the Montreal-based National Parents ...
Tag(s): Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) • Danylo Hawaleshka • George Mentis • Lawsuit • Macleans • Mental illness • National Parents Association (NPA) • Raphaël Huppé • Richer Dumais • Ritalin • Schools • Stephen A. Kent
Interview with Glen Stollery of ScienTOMogy.info — Wikinews
Source: Wikinews
Tag(s): Anti-psychiatry • Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) • Dianetics • Glen Stollery • L. Ron Hubbard • Landmark • Matt Lauer • Michael "Mike" Ferriss • Moxon & Kobrin • New Zealand • Oprah Winfrey • Religious Technology Center (RTC) • ScienTOMogy.info • Threat of legal action, lawsuit • Tom Cruise • Trapped in the Closet (South Park) • Wikinews • YouTube • [needtotag]
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'SOUTH PARK' ON SOUTH HOUGHTON
SOUTH HOUGHTON ROAD, CORONA DE TUCSON
APRIL 30, 7:32 P.M.
A boy was allegedly disciplined harshly after he sang a vulgar tune at church, according to a Pima County Sheriff's Department report.
A deputy met with the mother, who said she'd agreed to let her son go with his friend and friend's father to a service that evening at the Corona de Tucson Baptist Church, 16540 S. Houghton Road. But during the service, she received a call from her son; he told her that his friend's father had hit him in the face.
When she arrived at the place of worship to pick up her son, she said, the friend's father told her that her son had been disrespectful at church, and he was compelled to teach the child a lesson.
The friend's father elaborated, saying the son had been cussing and singing a song made up solely of the words "suck my balls" repeated over and over. This happened while the boy was in the company of the subject's 8-year-old son, he said.
He said he hadn't slapped his son's friend, but only "touched" him with his index and middle fingers.
After standing outside of the church and cussing at the man who allegedly slapped her son, the mother left the scene.
Nobody was arrested.
YOU CAN'T GET KILLED IF YOU DON'T PLAY
WEST EDGEWATER DRIVE
APRIL 29, 12:22 P.M.
A local couple got an odd threat after identifying a phone scam, according to a PCSD report.
A husband and wife told deputies they'd received five calls in about an hour (including two calls just a minute apart) from a person identifying himself as a "Mr. Green" in Las Vegas. This person allegedly told them they'd won a sweepstakes prize of $250,000, but that they'd have to wire him a check for $150 to claim the money.
The couple immediately told him they thought he was running a scam and that they wouldn't send him anything until they'd received and cashed a check for the money they'd supposedly won. However, Mr. Green continued to call them, and they continued to deny his request to send a check.
According to the couple, the subject's last call concluded with him saying, "I'm going to kill you; I'm going to chop your head off and throw it in a river." The wife said she then hung up on him.
The husband and wife advised to block any further calls from the number of "Mr. Green."
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Though we've been making whiskey for over a decade, we haven't sold any by the bottle until now – Spring 2018 – when we are introducing a commemorative release of malt whiskey. Call us old-school, but we believe that great whiskey takes time. For this particular whiskey, we started with malted barley, which we fermented and then distilled through Ethel the Still. Then, we filled some full-size used bourbon barrels with it, and let them sit in our distillery. For years.
This particular whiskey is a blend of 2 barrels – 6 and 8 years old. They're not our oldest, but they are well-matured, and represent the style and flavor profile we've been seeking all these years. It has a soft, inviting nose of heather, malt and hints of eucalyptus. On the palate, it is delicious, smooth and nuanced, starting with a spice note, leading to a rush of velvety smooth malt and honey, finishing dry with undertones of rye spice and orange.
We will pour it for the first time on Friday, March 16, 2018, and sell bottles starting on Saturday, March 17 – until we run out.
Update: we ran out. Stay tuned for future releases – we expect to begin releasing larger quantities of this whiskey in 2019, probably around St. Patrick's Day.


January 23, 2019 By Beck Law P.C.
A number of California workers have faced of late some tough decisions with regard to their employment and labor strikes. Should they support fellow employees who wish to strike, or should they cross the picket line to continue working at their jobs? If you need help understanding the ramifications of either choice, a local employment lawyer is a good source for answers.
University of California workers staged a three-day strike in hopes of increasing wages and reducing wage inequities. Service workers, security personnel, gardeners, and custodians across a score of California campuses stood on picket lines in an attempt to gain public support and leverage in contract negotiations after AFSCME Local 3299 and university officials were unable to reach an agreement.
California Nurses who are part of the CAN/NNU union have been part of a strike involving Kaiser, Oakland Children's, and Sutter Hospitals.
The six day Los Angeles teachers strike just ended yesterday and teachers are back on the job today. A new agreement was reached with the School District for among other items, a 6% raise and the promise of a gradual reduction of class size.
Do Labor Strikes really ever accomplish anything?
Yes and No. Sometimes, striking does not result in wage gains or other benefits in any measurable way, but sometimes it does. Always, it could be argued, it brings attention to the issues and impacts public opinion, which, in turn, could sway policy-makers and employers.
Attacking employers, managers, or spokespersons on the other side.
Can anyone go on strike anytime?
No. There are rules to striking. The purpose of the strike must be lawful (it can not be to compel an employer to do something that is contrary to state or federal law), and the timing of the strike must comply with legal regulations. Additional restraints are attached to certain groups. For example, striking at a health care facility requires a minimum of 10 days written notice.
Can you be fired and replaced for participating in labor strikes?
The National Labor Relations Act gives employees the right to strike in order to attempt to secure improved working conditions, wages, and benefits. Strikers, generally speaking, are entitled to be reinstated to their jobs at the end of the strike.
Will striking put you on a targeted list by management?
February 9, 2018 By Beck Law P.C.
Union organization changed the lives of California workers decades ago. Arguably, it was the work of those early activists that propelled many of the working class into the middle class, providing them with opportunities to own their own homes and earn disposable income. Despite the heroic beginnings of the union movement, only 16% of today's California workers carry union cards. If you are experiencing illegal employer actions to block your efforts to organize labor, you may wish to seek the counsel of a local labor attorney.
Caesar Chavez famously fought for the rights of farmworkers, and Harry Bridges was on the front lines advocating for longshoremen. They, and others like them, organized strikes and other actions to improve working conditions and wages for American workers. Pat Brown endeavored to eliminate employers' right to make employment decisions based on skin color. Anna Smith led demonstrations protesting the horrendous conditions during the depression.
Despite these gallant soldiers of the working class, union membership is in serious decline. Likewise, the median income of California workers has experienced a parallel decline, along with a drop in homeownership rates.
Negotiate a bargaining contract with the employer.
Keep employees organized and motivated.
"Get even" with organizers in any way.
August 30, 2016 By Beck Law P.C.
What is your employer's social media policy? Can employees be punished for criticizing their employers on social media? James Kennedy wrote some complaints on Twitter about Chipotle restaurants. One of these tweets criticized Chipotle for charging extra for guacamole. Another complained that the prices of Chipotle's meals were excessive, considering the salaries of its crew members.
These kinds of tweets might not please Chipotle's marketing department, but one would not expect there to be much fuss about them. There was a complicating factor, however – Kennedy himself was a Chipotle crew member. And Chipotle had a Social Media Policy Code of Conduct, which prohibited employees from posting "disparaging" statements on social media platforms such as Twitter.
Chipotle insisted that Kennedy delete some of his tweets. When Kennedy circulated a petition among employees in protest of the company's break policies (Kennedy alleged that the company was not following its own regulations), his manager directed him to stop. When Kennedy refused to stop circulating the petition, he was discharged.
Kennedy alleged that he was fired in violation of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). On August 18, 2016, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that he was wrongfully terminated. The NLRB's opinion states that many of Chipotle's policies are unlawful, including its Social Media Code of Conduct.
Offer Kennedy his job back, or a substantially equivalent job (if his former job no longer existed).
Pay Kennedy for his lost salary and benefits.
Remove any references to Kennedy's discharge in its files.
Allow its workers to circulate petitions regarding employment conditions.
Stop enforcing its "Solicitation Policy," which prohibits employees from soliciting even when they are off the clock, if they are in working areas, and the solicitation could be seen or heard by customers.
Stop enforcing its "Chipotle's Confidential Information" rule, which limits how employees may use the name of the restaurant.
Stop prohibiting its employees from discussing politics, and from using the restaurant's name for political purposes.
Post notices in specified locations in Chipotle facilities which inform employees that the NLRB found that their employer violated federal labor law. The notices also inform employees of their labor rights, and explain that Chipotle will no longer maintain certain policies (such as the Social Media Code of Conduct, the Solicitation Policy, the Chipotle's Confidential Information rule, and the Ethical Communications rule).
January 21, 2015 By Beck Law P.C.
Big labor rights movement win for California-area Walmart employees. Walmart employees at stores in Richmond and Placerville, California recently had a big win against their retail giant employer. In fact, in December an administrative law judge found in favor of California-area Walmart employees who claimed that they were unfairly disciplined for attempting to organize employees in a strike and other collective bargaining activities. The National Labor Relations Board Administrative law judge of Washington, D.C. ordered Walmart to stop pressuring employees in order to prevent work stoppages, because it is believed that Walmart used intimidation tactics to encourage employees to return from strikes. Walmart was also ordered by the judge to change its dress code for its California employees who were being restricted from wearing pro workers' rights shirts.
The administrative judge's decision in favor of the California Walmart employees is a victory for the Organization United for Respect at Walmart (OUR Walmart), an employee-based campaign advocating enhanced health benefits and better pay for Walmart's employees at the companies 4,000+ U.S. stores. Though OUR Walmart is not an official labor union that represents workers in collective bargaining issues, the organization does receive substantial support and advice from the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. On Black Friday of this year, OUR Walmart led employee protests at over 1,000 Walmart stores, while calling for more full-time jobs opportunities and also for a $14 base wage paid to employees.
The NLRB ruling was supported by the federal law that prohibits employer retaliation against workers who support unions, and also prohibits employers from making intimidating statements intended to discourage workers from supporting worker unions. The NLRB judge ruled that a California Walmart manager had unlawfully threatened to close a Walmart store if employees decided to join the (Organized United for Respect at Walmart) or "OUR" Walmart in its demands for higher wages, and also that Walmart had illegally disciplined employees for exercising their legal right to go on strike. It was discovered that one specific Walmart manager had used illegal intimidation tactics against workers by stating that "If it were up to me, I'd shoot the union." Furthermore, it was also found that it was an unlawful statement for the Walmart managers to tell its employees that their co-workers who had returned from a one-day strike would soon be looking for new jobs.
In addition to claims that Walmart prevented employees from exercising their right to both strike and organize, the suit also focused on dress code restrictions enforced at Walmart's California stores that prohibited employees from wearing most logos excluding clothing manufacturers and also Walmart logos. This restriction served to prevent workers from wearing clothing that expressed the OUR Walmart cause and message. The administrative judge's ruling, which focused only on the two specific California Walmart stores, is the first NLRB judge opinion that was submitted since OUR Walmart began operations in 2010. Complaints about labor practices at Walmarts across the U.S. have also been consolidated into one nationwide complaint that is currently ongoing.
If you need legal advice and representation regarding workers' collective bargaining rights, or any other employment law legal assistance, you should contact our employment and labor law attorneys at Beck Law P.C. in California today.


These days, some may wonder: is the custom home library a feature of the past? As a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! showed, Americans don't read that much – some people can't even name a single book title! According to a Pew Research poll, one in four Americans said they didn't read a book last year. At the same time, for many of us, "a home without books is like a body without a soul" (quote attributed to: Marcus Tullius Cicero). In reality, we still see a demand for home libraries, as well as built-in bookshelves in bedrooms, offices, and living rooms. If you're considering adding a custom library to your space, here's how to get started.
Bookcases and Cabinetry: Of course, home library design begins with bookcases and cabinetry. For a more contemporary or modern aesthetic, consider built-in shelving with clean lines in light neutrals, like a minimalistic library with white shelving and silver hardware. For a more traditional look, consider darker wood grains and floor-to-ceiling shelving with luxurious details, like crown molding and built-in lighting.
Cabinetry with features like doors and drawers for hidden storage allow for multifunctional libraries, ideal for families and hobbyists.
Glass doors can stylishly display and protect rare books, awards, and memorabilia.
Reading lamps and overhead lights. Chandeliers and wall sconces add an old-world charm. Minimalistic overhead lights can be tilted to illuminate books just right.
Accent lighting. Built-in lighting can highlight collections of antique books, as well as artwork, photographs, vases, and more.
Natural lighting. If your library has windows, consider adding a window reading nook to take advantage of natural light.
A built-in reading nook or desk. In this contemporary library, the desk is a natural extension of the bookshelf.
A comfortable chaise lounge, couch, or circle of book club chairs.
A Library Murphy Bed. Yes, you can have that! Library Murphy Beds feature a sliding bookcase that parts in the middle to reveal a queen-sized bed. Both elements are fully functional.
Artwork hanging from shelves, intermingled with books, or featured on display shelves.
Photo albums, family heirlooms, and souvenirs.
Small accents like glass bowls, vases, statuettes, and figurines.
Custom draperies or window treatments.
Accent rugs, throws, and pillows.
A libation station for reading-meets-relaxing.
Book-reading may be taking on new forms with e-readers and smartphones, but beautiful home libraries featuring favorite books, art, and family heirlooms are here to stay. To get started on yours, give us a call at Strickland's Closets & Home Organization. We'll help you choose your must-have elements for your custom home library, as well as all the finishing details you have yet to dream up.


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Banking Executives Expected to Face Criminal Charges
Australia may soon join Iceland, the only other country in the world to gaol top banking executives for misconduct. In delivering a scathing final report of the findings of the Royal Commission's hearings into the finance industry,
Commissioner Kenneth Hayne made 76 recommendations, referring 24 additional cases to industry regulators and two for consideration for criminal charges.
Big Banks facing possible criminal charges
Commissioner Hayne has been especially critical of the NAB for charging fees for no service and even to dead customers. He has urged the corporate watchdog to commence prosecutions over the misconduct.
The Commonwealth Bank has also faced significant criticism, with the report suggesting that its trustee business may have also breached the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (Cth) by knowingly charging dead clients for advice. Mr Hayne has suggesting banking executives may have committed offences under the Corporations Act by failing to properly report breaches and by describing investment products as 'commission free,' then taking commissions and keeping them in the bank.
The penalties
Offences under section 184 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), for example, now attract a maximum prison sentence of 10 years (up from 5 years previously) as well as increased fines.
Among other things, the section makes it a criminal offence for a director or other officer of a corporation to recklessly or intentionally dishonestly fail to exercise their powers and discharge their duties in good faith in the best interests of the corporation or for a proper purpose.
The harsher penalties were rushed through by the Federal Government last year, when deeply concerning customer testimony came before the Royal Commission.
The Federal Government says it proposes to adopt the Royal Commission's recommendations, and is expected to announce a time frame for implementation in coming months. It has also pledged to set up a compensation scheme to help victims of banking misconduct, which will be fully funded by the industry.
Victims want 'closure'
Victims of banking misconduct have expressed the view that on criminal proceedings will have a deterrence effect, as financial institutions have more than enough funds to cover fines.
Amongst those pushing for prosecution is Grant Stewart, whose son was sold insurance despite having Down syndrome and not understanding or needing the product. Mr Stewart says his son was preyed upon by cold-call staff with promises of gifts and holidays.
This was just one of the stories that intensified public outrage over sales tactics in the banking sector.
Many ordinary Australians have known for some time that the big banks put performance and profit ahead of customer needs.
The Royal Commission gathered the evidence and found that the integrity of some financial professionals working in the industry is far from what it should be in terms of community expectations, because some of the practices have not only put people's finances at stake, but also their livelihood.
Bankers sent to prison
In 2017, Iceland made global headlines by sending 29 bankers to prison for market manipulations and breaches of fiduciary duties that ultimately contributed to the 2008 financial crisis in that country.
Neither the UK nor the US have done the same, despite catastrophic financial consequences in both countries arising from dodgy lending practises. Although financial institutions in both countries were hit with substantial fines, individuals by and large avoided any form of criminal prosecution, and no one ended up behind bars.
Australia's tough stance
Despite opposing the Royal Commission for years, the Federal Government acted last year pursuant to Treasury's ASIC Enforcement Review to increase penalties for criminal offences under the Corporations Act, doubling the maximum sentence for various misconduct offences for individuals to 10 years in prison, and a $945,000 fine or three times the benefits gained, whichever is greater.
Reforms also stipulated that companies would face maximum fines of $210 million, with their annual turnover stripped by 10 per cent under new penalties.
At the time of the announcement, AMP was in the firing line for deliberately misleading and obstructing investigations by the Australian Investment and Securities Commission (ASIC), and for charging fees for services that were never provided, then amending a report to cover up the misconduct.
In November last year, the Government also pledged to allocate an additional $51.5 million to ensure the Federal Court and Commonwealth Prosecutors have sufficient resources to ensure financial institutions are brought to account for their misconduct.
This article was first published by https://www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au
Author: Sonia Hickey
Last modified onMonday, 11 February 2019 22:15
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50 years of giving and volunteering recognised at British Citizen Awards
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Posted by Howard Lake on 17 July 2015 in News
Graham Penness, of Little Sutton, Cheshire, has been given a British Citizen Award for a lifetime of volunteering and charitable giving.
Seventy-eight-year-old Mr Penness has spent 31 years volunteering for numerous local branches of Save The Children, has served a total of 22 years as an independent, elected local councillor at district and parish level, and has served 23 years on various action groups and residents' associations.
The British Citizen Awards (BCAs) were launched in January this year to honour the remarkable accomplishments of individuals in society who positively impact their communities. BCAs are awarded twice annually, and recognise 'everyday' people whose achievements may otherwise be overlooked.
During his time with Save the Children, he helped raise more than £100,000. He held various voluntary roles and twice represented volunteers at National Committee level. He stood down in 1999 after he relocated to Cheshire.
He is still very active within his local community as chairman and secretary of the Ledsham and Manor Action Group, which was formed in 2011 to fight plans to build 2,000 homes on the same farmland.
Winners receive a British Citizens Award medal.
30 awards winners
Mr Penness is one of 30 people honoured last week at a ceremony at the Palace of Westminster. Each received a Medal of Honour, inscribed with the words 'For the Good of the Country'. Medalists have also been invited to use the initials BCA after their name.
Mr Penness, who was nominated by his step-daughter, said:
"It was completely unexpected but I'm very, very pleased about it. I've been doing this now for more than 50 years across three different counties. I have no plans to slow down, as long as my health and that of my wife, Joan, stays well. None of what I have done over the past 50 years would have been possible without the support of my whole family, for which I am very grateful."
The awards are supported property and leisure management company Places for People; freight company Pall-Ex; law firm Irwin Mitchell; and not-for-profit health services provider, Benenden.
Pall-Ex founder, chief executive and chairman, Hilary Devey CBE, said:
"These awards help elevate the stories of British people who are making a real, and often overlooked, contribution to society. Too often, these individuals do not get the credit that they deserve – and are too modest to seek recognition – and I am proud to play a part in celebrating them."
Nominations are open for the next round of the British Citizen Awards in January 2016. There are eight categories including the arts, education, healthcare and volunteering and charitable giving.
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Last year in this post I included a link to my group number signs inspired by Sara.
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Since the emergence of social media, most especially Facebook, there has been a great shift away from the traditional model of advertisement. Facebook and Google alone control about 60 percent of all spending on online advertisement. They are now the channel through which contents spread on the internet.
Facebook has made it easier for individuals and businesses to get information about brands to their customers. Now everybody is its own media brand, you can reach out to millions of people with little or no barrier. This has given power to small businesses to compete with big brands in the market. Before now, reaching out to people was difficult and expensive, one or two small businesses can't really trouble a big brand. But with many of them on the internet, they can greatly impact the market share.
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On Wednesday, the installation process began on over 1,500 red plastic chair back seats at Williams Stadium. The new chair back seats will give added comfort to fans that purchase reserved tickets.
Zelinskas Garners ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Second-Team Recognition
Liberty senior Arlene Zelinskas has been voted a second-team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America selection for women's track & field/cross country, it was announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on Wednesday. She becomes the 11th Academic All-American in school history, and the first since 2005.
The Writers' Take on Toman
Since Liberty's Sunday afternoon hiring of former South Carolina associate head coach Jim Toman as its sixth head baseball coach, writers from various print and Internet news sources have been active in analyzing the move.
Randolph Voted to VaSID All-State Second Team
For the second consecutive season, Liberty senior Jonita Randolph has been voted to the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) Women's Tennis University Division All-State second-team roster.
Lange's Silver Stars, Feenstra's Shock to Square Off on Sunday
As the WNBA season nears the All-Star break, two of the league's hottest teams are the San Antonio Silver Stars, featuring former Lady Flames assistant coach Olaf Lange, and the Detroit Shock, whose roster includes Liberty graduate Katie Feenstra. The Silver Stars and Shock will meet for the first time this season, Sunday evening at Detroit's Palace of Auburn Hills.
Young Named to VaSID All-State Team
Garrett Young has been named to the VaSID University Division All-State Baseball Second Team as announced by the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID).
Liberty Names Toman New Head Baseball Coach
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It is some ten years since the EST trio leader and founder member, Esbjörn Svensson, was tragically killed on a lake near Stockholm. This live recording captures the trio at their stunning peak on a May 2005 concert that took place at the Barbican. Just under two hours of the band's most loved numbers and what distinguished this trio from more traditional piano jazz trios was their ability to effortlessly interweave elements of rock, classical and jazz into a distinctive and fully cohesive whole that one would immediately recognise as their own. Furthermore, the band broke new ground in being one of the few European jazz formations that succeeded in gaining a foothold in the notoriously crowded and competitive American market. In live performance, the trio would diverge from studio recordings, often one number naturally seguing into another, and the music as a whole had an organic quality that could only have resulted from the amount of time the band rehearsed together and knew each other's musical strengths and needs intimately. Thus on the lovely, 'Tide Of Trepidation', the main theme is identifiable from the outset, but towards the end Svensson takes the music in a different direction, setting off on a solo escapade. Another distinguishing feature was the quirky titles that immediately attracted the listener's attention, such as, 'When God Created the Coffeebreak' (something Scandinavians are particularly partial to), or the seemingly impossible to fathom, 'Eighty-Eight Days in My Veins'. EST were a band not devoid of humour, but equally capable of lengthy and dense interpretations of their work, as evidenced on a marathon-esque seventeen minute reading of, 'Behind the Yashmak', or a fifteen minute take on, 'The Unstable Table and the Infamous Fable'. This writer, however, was most impressed by the delicate balladry work of the trio and in this respect, one of the unquestionable concert high points is the dazzling piano in operation on, 'Viaticum'. Excellent sound quality and a highly charged evening in front of an audience that clearly lapped up the band's contribution and work. Groups of the quality and artistry EST only come up every so often and that is all the more reason to celebrate their music here.


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