#best trade schools in philadelphia"

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How Does Philadelphia Technician Training Institute (PTTI) Prepare Students for Successful Skilled Trades Careers? In this inspiring video, hear firsthand how PTTI’s hands-on training has transformed a student's career in skilled trades. With expert-led instruction and dedicated career support, our programs equip students with the skills and confidence needed to excel in high-demand industries. Whether you're interested in welding, pipefitting, central services, auto repair, drywall, or automation, PTTI provides real-world training that prepares you for job opportunities and career growth. If you’re ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career, this video offers valuable insights into the PTTI experience and how you can start earning in just six months! Visit https://ptt.edu/ to learn more.

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Embark on your journey to mastery with PTTI's skilled trades training. Our industry experts guide you through hands-on learning, imparting skills and knowledge that pave the way to success in the skilled trades. Join us and take your first step toward becoming a true craftsman in your chosen field.

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The famed architect Louis Kahn made little effort to live Jewishly in his life, yet throughout the 20th century he designed synagogues and famous Holocaust memorials across the country. 

The Hungarian Jewish designer Marcel Breuer, educated at the Bauhaus school, was forced to renounce his Judaism while he lived in Germany. Later he wowed Americans with his striking brutalist designs — until the tides shifted, and his buildings became some of the nation’s most reviled.

Neither Kahn nor Breuer are mentioned by name in the new movie “The Brutalist,” which follows a Holocaust survivor and acclaimed architect as he attempts to complete a monumental structure in suburban Philadelphia. Yet the movie tells their story, as well as that of other prominent Jewish architects and designers of the 20th century, many of whose biographical details informed the journey of the movie’s fictional hero, László Tóth, played by Adrien Brody.

The film’s 36-year-old director, Brady Corbet, says he drew heavily from Kahn, Breuer and other Jewish designers in crafting his story. Yet he claims he didn’t set out to make a Jewish movie, just one about architecture.

“The film could take place at any time and be about someone from anywhere,” Corbet told a crowd at the Chicago International Film Festival following a screening of the film in October, when an audience member asked him specifically about the movie’s Jewish content. “Because the characters are Eastern European Jews, it was important for us to get the details right.”

Corbet, who co-wrote the screenplay with his partner Mona Fastvold, said he was fascinated by brutalism in particular — a popular, yet polarizing, mid-century architectural movement that prioritizes large, rough surfaces and raw concrete exposure. 

Why brutalism? Because governments all over the world have ordered such buildings destroyed soon after taking power; the buildings were, to him, an effective metaphor for unwanted groups of people who had once gained some degree of societal prominence. In short, he said, “so many people hated it.” 

But hardly anyone is hating “The Brutalist.” The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival this fall, where it won the best director prize — considered a runner-up to the prestigious Golden Lion award. Recently it also scored the best film and best actor awards from the New York and Chicago film critics groups, and racked up a stack of Golden Globe nominations. Hollywood trades expect the film to be a top Oscar contender, especially Brody, who performs much of his dialogue in Hungarian and whose accolades come two decades after the Jewish actor won an Oscar for portraying another artistic Holocaust survivor in “The Pianist.”

The accolades are notable for several reasons. The film has an epic, three-and-a-half-hour runtime, including an intermission — the kind of length that, while befitting the scope and theme of a story about an uncompromising artist, could turn theatergoers off. (The title card that appears onscreen during the intermission is a photo of László’s wedding in prewar Hungary, with a smiling, happy Jewish family posing under their synagogue door’s Hebrew lettering, presented as documentation to help bring his surviving family over to the United States.)

It also might be difficult to find a theater that’s playing it in the manner Corbet intends the film to be seen: To evoke the time period, he shot it on VistaVision, a now-dead film format known for a giant field of vision and hyper-detailed focus, and has encouraged viewers to seek out the small number of theaters equipped to show the movie on 35mm or 70mm prints.

Then there’s the subject matter itself, which, during a time of immense fear and uncertainty for Jewish Americans, unapologetically tackles the Holocaust; antisemitism; the hazards Jews faced emigrating to the United States; Jews being pushed out of elite society across the globe; and debates about the early years of Zionism. Early in the film, László learns that a Jewish cousin has tried to remake himself as a gentile; later, after a series of setbacks in America, one of his family members encourages him to move to Israel.

(The film joins a deep crop of Jewish-interest movies this awards season, including Jesse Eisenberg’s Holocaust dramedy “A Real Pain”; “September 5,” a controversial docudrama about the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre of Israeli athletes; “The Order,” a fact-based thriller about the 1984 murder of a Jewish radio host by white nationalists; and the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown.”)

After initially agreeing to a Jewish Telegraphic Agency interview, a representative for A24, the film’s distributor, canceled planned conversations with Corbet, Fastvold and several members of the film’s production team the day before it was scheduled. A24 was unable to accommodate requests to reschedule the interviews in time. 

But in Chicago promoting the film two months earlier, Corbet — a former actor whose directorial debut, “The Childhood of a Leader,” was a parable of Hitler’s early years — told the sold-out crowd what drew him to the subject matter.

“I was sort of fascinated by the way that people, communities, tend to perceive anything which is unfamiliar to them,” he said, referencing both “a new building that’s been erected in a different style” and “a new member of their community that has different traditions, different heritage, different skin color.” 

When the Nazis took power, he pointed out, they shut down the Bauhaus design school in Germany, where the ideas behind brutalism originated and where many prominent Jewish architects — including, in the movie, László — were taught. 

The changing tides against brutalism took place as Jewish American architects frequently found themselves drawing on the memory of the Holocaust in their postwar work, according to the 2011 history book “Building After Auschwitz: Jewish Architecture and the Memory of the Holocaust,” by Gavriel D. Rosenfeld.

But the film isn’t only about the Holocaust. László, his wife Erzsébet (Felicity Jones) and their niece Zsófia (Raffey Cassidy), both before and after reuniting in America, must also come to terms with what it means to be Jewish in their adopted country. 

Their new home seems rife with antisemitism, even when it has a nice facade — as in their wealthy industrialist benefactor, Harrison Lee Van Buren (Guy Pearce), who hires László to construct a community center (complete with church) and at least outwardly seems to admire and befriend him. But there’s a sinister side to Harrison and his family, one that comes out in drips and drabs (“We tolerate you,” his son sneers, out of earshot) before the mask falls away completely in the film’s appropriately brutal third act.

This dynamic, in which the Jewish characters try to parse whether the pleasantries they exchange with their non-Jewish benefactors are undergirded by antisemitism, will be familiar to many Jews navigating public spaces in the present day. And it also has a real-world parallel in comments made by some of the film’s cast. Pearce has become one of Hollywood’s most outspoken pro-Palestinian advocates since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, and recently told Vanity Fair, “I’ve had someone say to me, ‘Let’s not forget what Hollywood is made up of. Be careful.'” (He declined to clarify his remarks when asked by the magazine.)

For Corbet, this uncomfortable relationship between the characters was more universal. 

“If anyone is being totally transparent about the relationship they have with someone that they feel beholden to, you’re never on equal footing,” he said in Chicago. “If you want it for the good of your project, you sometimes have to dabble in moral and ethical situations which are not your own … I know many of you have probably been in that situation: like to keep a job, you have to laugh at your bigoted boss’s jokes. It’s a complicated dynamic.” 

He also said that László, who is spotted a few times in synagogue in the movie, isn’t a particularly religious Jew. “I don’t know very many devoutly religious artists,” Corbet mused. “It’s almost like they don’t have space for it. It requires a level of obsession which doesn’t create a lot of space for anything else in one’s life.”

Yet the film itself certainly makes space for different shades of Judaism, right up until its epilogue — which contains a twist, packed into a few quick lines of dialogue, that seeks to explain so much of László’s life’s work. A small gesture hidden inside something big — that, for Corbet, is his film’s subject in a nutshell.

“These monuments all over the world, Chicago, Lithuania, New York, Israel, you name it, they’re so radical. They’re so extreme,” he said. “And I identify with that way of working. I, too, like extremes. I like minimalism. I like maximalism. And for me, brutalism is both.”

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Kevin Wayne Durant (September 29, 1988) known by his initials KD, is a basketball player for the Phoenix Suns. He played one season of college basketball for the Texas Longhorns and was selected as the second overall pick by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 2007 NBA draft. He played nine seasons with the franchise, which became the Oklahoma City Thunder, before signing with the Golden State Warriors, winning consecutive NBA championships and NBA Finals MVP Awards. After sustaining an Achilles injury, he joined the Brooklyn Nets as a free agent. He requested a trade during the offseason and was traded to the Suns. He is regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history.

He was born in DC to Wanda and Wayne Pratt. He was a heavily recruited high school prospect who was regarded as the second-best player in his class. He won numerous year-end awards and became the first freshman to be named Naismith College Player of the Year. He has won an NBA MVP Award, two Finals MVP Awards, two NBA All-Star Game MVP Awards, four NBA scoring titles, the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, and four Olympic gold medals. He has been selected to nine All-NBA teams and ten NBA All-Star teams.

He is one of the highest-earning basketball players in the world, due in part to endorsement deals with companies such as Foot Locker and Nike. He has developed a reputation for philanthropy and regularly leads the league in All-Star votes and jersey sales. He has contributed to The Players’ Tribune as both a photographer and writer. He ventured into acting, appearing in the film Thunderstruck. He became a minority owner of MLS side Philadelphia Union, acquiring a 5% stake with the possibility to add another 5% shortly.

He announced a partnership between his multimedia company Boardroom and the cannabis technology company Weedmaps through which an original content series would be developed and Weedmaps would become an official sponsor of Boardroom.

He signed a deal with Coinbase to serve as a brand ambassador. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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NAME: henry james monroe.

NICKNAME(S): monroe, brick wall, hen, henny, tree.

BIRTHPLACE: south burlington, vermont.

OCCUPATION: retired hockey player, owner of the penalty box.

AGE & BIRTHDAY: thirty8. october 31.

ZODIAC: scorpio.

GENDER IDENTITY: cis man.

ROMANTIC / SEXUAL ORIENTATION: hetereoromantic, hetereosexual.

CURRENT NEIGHBORHOOD: lakeside.

TIME IN WOODSIDE: one year.

TRIGGER WARNINGS: infidelity.

henry monroe was the second born of franklin and allison monroe. his father was a mechanic and his mother was a school teacher. there was nothing overly exceptional about the family, other than their love and support.

growing up, each child took an interest in something different. his oldest sister had taken a love to little league baseball, while henry found comfort on ice. his father swears that the first time he stepped onto it, it was like henry was meant to be there, but that’s not what the old camcorder video show.

what was a hobby turned into something more when he was old enough to hold a stick without tipping over it. it didn’t take long for him to realize his talent had come from his father. according to the photo of the championship team hung up in the high school, his dad was somewhat of a local legend. it was a lot to live up to, but he did his best.

there was a time where everyone compared him to his father. the expectations were set high and while the pressure weighed down on him, he never caved. that dedication led him to being recruited by the university of minnesota. it was his time there that he fell in love with more than just a sport.

this relationship lasted well past his college career. in fact, he proposed on draft night after getting picked up by the philadelphia flyers. everything was perfect at first. the move was smooth, their worlds aligned perfectly. he was happy and in love, but things fell apart over time. the fame of the game began getting to him. he was no longer in a rush to get home and there were whispers of infidelity, but it was never true. he was a lot of things, but he wasn’t a cheater. however, his marriage ended when another woman answered his phone on a night out with the team. after that, his wife filed for divorce and he didn’t have the heart or courage to challenge it.

as if his things couldn’t have gotten worse, a couple of weeks later he was alerted that he would be a part of a trade agreement. he would be going to nashville. while there, he didn’t make any waves, but he lived up to the bachelor lifestyle up until he got yet another call. he would be traded once more to the detroit red wings.

this trade was different. it would be his last trade while in the league. he was a desired defenseman and the money was well worth the move to yet another state and team. it was in detroit where henry finished his career at the age of thirty-seven years old.

what few people know about him is that he's always loved to cook. in fact, it was a running team joke whenever "family" dinners were nothing more than henry putting a meal together for the whole team. it was during his second season with the red wings that he developed the idea for the penalty box, a sports bar and grill offering a variety of food and drink options. even before he retired, henry began putting together his plans.

it's his first season off the ice and the penalty box is still working out the kinks of being a new sports bar and grill within woodside heights. it's hockey themed and has weekly specials on rotation.

Pontential Connections:

bar patrons. pretty general! they could be a hockey fan, or maybe they're just coming by to check out the menu that henry puts on rotation, or the drink specials.

the og patron. this is someone that was present on opening night and pretty much drops in frequently. they've become good friends. henry knows what they like and all too often, slips them a drink on the house for being a supporter.

fan or not. hockey is an intense sport and after fifteen (plus a couple of years) in the league... he's bound to have made some fans and enemies out of people he's never met.

coffee mix up. simple, but fun! henry's guilty pleasure is an overly sugary coffee drink. on a packed morning, either he grabs your muse's drink or they grab his and needless to say, they're both a bit surprised. where they go from there is to be plotted!

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☆ –– (michael evans behling ,he/him, cis man) who is Etan James 'EJ'  Williams anyways? ew. you don’t know about him, we’ll bet you want to. they’re feeling 26 and karaoke feels like a perfect night to them. rumor has it they’re impulsive and childish  because they care, but they’re also fun-loving and optimistic in the best way. he works to make a little money as An NFL Tight End. they’ve rented on a place on cornelia street in the form of an apartment. End game (a) is the song they could dance to the beat of forevermore. (davis, 30+, est,, he/him)

Demographics

Name: Etan James ‘EJ’ Williams 

Age: 26

Sex/Gender: cis man

Ethnicity: Biracial (african american and caucasian)

Occupation: Tight End for the NY Jets 

Socioeconomic status: Wealthy 

Education: Bachelors in Archeology from Penn State

Physical Appearance

Eye color: brown

Skin color: light brown

Hair color: dark brown

Height: 6’4

Weight: 225 lbs

Body type: muscular

Fitness level: peak physical condition

Tattoos: TBD

Scars/Birthmarks: N/A

Disabilities: N/A

Background

EJ was born into a loving family near Philadelphia with an Older brother (WC) and three younger sisters (WC). He's always idolized his older brother and begged his parents to put him in YAFL so that he could play the game his brother loved: football.

He had an extraordinary talent for it from childhood and by the time he was a sophomore in High school he was already being scouted by multiple colleges, he, however, followed his brother to Penn State where they were able to play together one year, just like high school. They won a championship that year and, in combination with his best friend and college quarterback turned current NFL quarterback, he won another two championships his Junior and Senior years in college.

After college he once again followed in his brother's footsteps and was drafted into the NFL at 22 (as #89), going originally to the Arizona Cardinals for a single season before being traded to the New York Jets where he is today, which just so happened to be the team that his college quarterback was drafted to. He doesn't have evidence, but he strongly suspects that his trade was influenced by his best friend wanting his favorite tight end on his team again after being placed in a starting position unexpectedly after the veteran quarterback had a career ending injury.

Now he's been with the Jets for three seasons and they're coming off of a Super Bowl win with high expectations to go all the way again.

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Open Your Future: Discover Top Free CNA Schools That Jumpstart Your Healthcare Career!

Unlock Your⁣ Future: ‌Discover Top Free CNA Schools That Jumpstart Your Healthcare Career!

Are you‍ ready ​to embark on⁢ a fulfilling journey in the healthcare industry? Becoming ‍a Certified Nursing Assistant⁣ (CNA) is‌ a fantastic first step. Not only does this role‍ provide you ⁤with invaluable skills, but it ⁤also acts as a⁤ gateway ⁣to⁣ more advanced career opportunities within the field. In this complete guide, we’ll explore ‌how to‌ unlock your future by discovering the best free CNA schools that ​can⁣ jumpstart your healthcare career.

Why Choose a ‌Career as a CNA?

The role of a CNA is both rewarding and essential‍ in the healthcare system. Hear are a‍ few reasons​ why⁢ pursuing ⁣a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant​ is ‌a wise choice:

High Demand: The need for ⁢CNAs continues to grow⁤ as⁤ the population ages and ​healthcare facilities expand.

job Stability: With job security comes peace of mind.‍ CNAs are always ‍in demand.

Career ⁤Advancement: Starting ​as a ​CNA​ can lead to opportunities such⁣ as RN ⁣or LPN, enabling upward mobility.

Personal Fulfillment: Helping patients​ and making a‍ difference in their lives brings ⁣a sense ‌of satisfaction.

Top Free CNA Schools to Jumpstart Your Career

Finding a quality school that offers free or low-cost CNA ⁤programs ⁢can be a game-changer. Below, we highlight some of the top free CNA schools across the country that can help ‌you kickstart your healthcare career.

School Name

Location

Program Duration

Contact Information

Community College‌ of Philadelphia

Philadelphia,PA

8 weeks

www.ccp.edu

Red Cross ⁣Nursing Assistant Training

Multiple⁤ Locations

4-8 weeks

www.redcross.org

Texas Workforce Commission

Texas

6-12 ‍weeks

www.twc.state.tx.us

Broward ‌College

Fort Lauderdale, FL

8 ‌weeks

www.broward.edu

Los Angeles⁢ Trade-Technical College

Los Angeles,CA

10 weeks

www.lattc.edu

Benefits ‌of Attending Free CNA​ Schools

Attending a ‍free⁤ CNA school can provide ⁢several ⁤benefits that‍ extend beyond just cost savings. ‌Here are some key​ advantages:

Affordability: ⁤Free programs eliminate the financial burden, allowing⁢ you to focus on⁤ your studies.

Quality​ Education: Many free programs are‍ provided by ​reputable institutions committed to⁤ quality training.

hands-On Experience: These schools frequently enough ‍include practical training ⁤that ​prepares ⁢you for‌ real-world scenarios.

Networking Opportunities: by ‌studying in established programs, you can connect with industry professionals.

Practical Tips for Enrolling in Free CNA Schools

Enrolling in⁢ a CNA program‍ can be an⁤ exciting yet daunting ⁣process. Here are some practical tips to ‌ease your journey:

Research ‍Schools: Compare different⁢ programs to find one that suits your ⁣goals and ​location.

Check Requirements: Understand the prerequisites, such ⁤as age, background checks, and health assessments.

Prepare for​ Exams: Most programs require a written exam.‌ Use ⁤study guides and practice tests to prepare.

Apply Early: Free programs can have limited spots. Submit your request as early‍ as ‌possible.

Real-Life Experiences:‌ Testimonials from CNAs

Hearing from those who’ve ‍walked the path can​ be motivating. Here are⁤ some testimonials from recent CNAs:

“I‌ was nervous about starting my healthcare career,​ but the free CNA program at the red Cross changed everything. I was able to ⁤learn hands-on skills while working alongside experienced nursing staff. This program truly jumpstarted my career!” – Emily R.

“I found a ⁣free CNA course at my local community college that fit ⁣my ​schedule perfectly. The instructors were learned ‌and ⁤supportive, which ⁤made all the difference.Thanks⁢ to this‌ experience, I’m now⁢ pursuing my RN ⁣degree!” ⁢–‍ Michael T.

Conclusion: Your Pathway​ to a ⁢Successful Healthcare Career

The journey⁣ to becoming a Certified ⁣Nursing Assistant is both a ​personal⁣ and professional adventure. By exploring the free CNA schools available to ‍you, you can gain the skills needed‍ to⁢ thrive in the healthcare environment. Whether you are⁤ motivated by financial reasons or the desire to make‍ a difference,⁤ these programs offer a solid foundation for⁢ your future. Start⁣ today and unlock the potential‌ of your⁣ healthcare career!

https://cnacertificationprogram.net/open-your-future-discover-top-free-cna-schools-that-jumpstart-your-healthcare-career/

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Leading CNA Schools in Philadelphia, PA: Your Guide to Launching a Rewarding Caregiving Career

Top CNA Schools in Philadelphia, PA: Your Guide to Launching a Rewarding Caregiving Career

top CNA Schools in Philadelphia, PA: Your Guide to launching a⁢ Rewarding Caregiving⁤ Career

Embarking on a career as a certified ‍Nursing Assistant (CNA) can be a fulfilling and rewarding choice for those passionate about helping⁢ others.Philadelphia, PA, is home to numerous ‍CNA training programs that provide the necessary skills and certifications to excel in ⁢this vital field. In this ⁣article, we’ll ​explore the top CNA schools in Philadelphia, the benefits of becoming a CNA, practical tips ⁣for prospective students, and insights from those who have successfully launched their caregiving careers.

The Importance of Choosing the Right CNA School

When selecting a CNA school, it’s essential to ‍consider several ‌factors to ensure ‌that you receive high-quality training. Here are some criteria to look for:

Accreditation: ‌Ensure ⁢that ⁣the school is accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

curriculum: Look for ⁣programs that offer comprehensive training, including both classroom instruction and⁢ hands-on⁤ clinical ⁢experience.

Pass Rate: Research the school’s⁣ pass rate for the CNA certification exam.

Job Placement Assistance: ⁢Consider schools that provide job placement services to help you transition from education to employment.

Top‌ CNA Schools in Philadelphia, PA

Here’s a list of some of the best CNA schools in Philadelphia that can definitely help you kickstart your‌ caregiving career:

School Name

Program Length

Accreditation

Contact Information

Philadelphia Training Center

4⁢ Weeks

State Accredited

info@phillytraining.com

CCP Nursing ​Assistant Program

8 Weeks

State Accredited

ccp_nursing@ccp.edu

Walden University

6 Weeks

Nationally⁤ Accredited

admissions@waldenu.edu

Philadelphia School of Trades

4 Weeks

State Accredited

info@phillytrade.com

Benefits of‍ Becoming a ​CNA

When considering a career as a CNA, understanding ⁤the advantages⁣ can help solidify ‍your​ decision. Here ‍are some key benefits:

Job ‍Security: The demand for CNAs is⁣ steadily increasing, creating numerous job opportunities in healthcare.

Short Training Period: Most programs take onyl a few weeks to complete, allowing you to enter the job market⁣ quickly.

Hands-On Experience: CNA training includes practical experience, helping⁤ you develop ​essential skills.

Transferable Skills: Skills ⁢gained as a ⁢CNA can pave the way ‌for further‍ education in nursing or healthcare administration.

Practical Tips​ for Prospective CNA Students

Entering a CNA program can feel overwhelming, but preparation can make a significant ‌difference. Here are some practical ‍tips:

Research Schools: Take ​the time to visit and ⁢research different⁢ schools to find‍ the best ⁣fit for your​ needs.

Ask Questions: Don’t hesitate ⁢to⁤ ask⁣ about ⁢class sizes, instructor​ qualifications, and job⁤ placement‌ statistics.

Prepare Financially: ⁤Look into financial aid options, scholarships, and payment plans that many schools ⁢offer.

Practice ‌Communication Skills: CNAs interact with patients regularly; strong⁣ communication skills are crucial.

First-Hand ‌Experience: A CNA’s Journey

To add depth to your understanding, let’s explore a personal ⁢case study from Sarah, a graduate from the Philadelphia⁣ Training Center:

“I ​always knew I wanted to work‍ in healthcare, but I wasn’t sure ⁤how to get started. After a friend recommended the Philadelphia Training Center, I enrolled in their CNA program. The instructors were supportive, and the hands-on training was invaluable.I passed my certification exam on the ⁤first try and⁤ landed a​ job in a local‍ nursing home within weeks. My career as⁣ a ⁣CNA ‌has been ⁢incredibly rewarding!”

– Sarah M., CNA

Conclusion: Your‌ Path to a Rewarding⁣ Career as a⁤ CNA

Choosing​ to become a Certified Nursing Assistant is an crucial step toward ‍a fulfilling career in healthcare.Philadelphia,⁤ PA,​ boasts‌ an ‍array of CNA schools that ​can provide the education ‌and training you need⁤ to ‌succeed.By considering factors like accreditation, curriculum, and job placement assistance, you can select the right program for you. Remember to take full advantage of the benefits that⁣ come with this career path, and ⁤don’t hesitate to seek support and advice from those who have been⁢ through the ​process.⁣ With dedication ​and the right training, you can ⁣successfully launch your caregiving career and make a positive impact in the lives of others.

https://coursescna.com/leading-cna-schools-in-philadelphia-pa-your-guide-to-launching-a-rewarding-caregiving-career/

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Truly Blessed: Wirklich Gesegnet Vere Bgatus by Jonathan Miller

ABOUT THE BOOK

My book is about my interpretation of good over evil, how God takes a simple young man to a man with true values, who became a warrior of God and charity and humbleness to the end, and how God shows how wisdom is the only way to live, the ugliness of violence and crimes to the man that finds unconditional love in a woman that needs her knight and shining armor.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

I was born in Easton, PA. All my family comes from Philadelphia and South New Jersey. A fact I’m proud of is that the U.S. Constitution was read in Easton Center Square on July 8, 1776. Also Easton is the headquarters of Crayola. I graduated high school and trade school in auto mechanic. I’m retired 38 years from a county, state of Florida. I’m active in my Lutheran Church and do my best to live by God’s Word.

[nbatrades]

Chicago Bulls Deal Len Chappell to Cincinnati Royals

On November 25th, 1966, the Chicago Bulls traded forward-center Len Chappell to the Cincinnati Royals for center-forward George Wilson.

George Wilson was selected eighth in the first round of the 1964 NBA Draft by the Cincinnati Royals. He was a territorial pick for the Royals. Territorial picks existed during the early days of the NBA where teams were allowed to forfeit a first round pick and select a college player from its immediate area.

Wilson previously starred at the University of Cincinnati where he spent four years, three years which were n the varsity team. Wilson thrived at the school. In his first year playing on the varsity squad, Wilson won a national championship with the Bearcats. He also made first-team All-MVC (Missouri Valley Conference) in his junior and senior years.

The Royals were one of the better teams in the nine-team NBA during the 1964-65 season. Led by star combo Oscar Robertson and Jerry Lucas, Cincinnati began the season 12-8 and had the second best record in the league with a 32-13 record after 45 games.

The Royals went 16-19 over the final 35 games to fall to 48-32. Wilson had a bit role in his rookie season. The former college star managed 2.3 PPG and 2.6 RPG in 39 contests and 7.4 MPG.

The Royals had the second best record in the Eastern Division. They faced the 40-40 Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Division Semifinals. The series opener saw Philadelphia guard Al Bianchi hit a shot and Wilt Chamberlain knocked down two free-throws in a 119-117 overtime win.

Game Two was also close. Robertson had 40 points and 13 assists as the Royals tied the series 1-1 with a 121-120 victory. 76ers guard Hal Greer led the way with 30 points and 13 rebounds as Philadelphia won Game Three 108-94.

Philadelphia led by 17 points after the third quarter of the fourth game and held on for a 119-112 victory and a 3-1 series win against the Royals. Wilson played in two of the four games, scoring two points and grabbing two boards.

For the 1965-66 season, the Royals got off to a 3-4 start, but won 14 of the next 18 games to reach 17-8. The team was second place in the East with a 31-14 record after 45 games. Like the previous season, the Royals had a late slide, going 14-21 over the final 35 games to fall to third place with a 45-35 record. In his second season, Wilson played in 47 games, tallying 2.9 PPG and 2.1 RPG in 5.9 MPG.

The Royals were the third seed and played the 54-26 Boston Celtics in the Division Semifinals. Cincinnati took the first game in Boston. Robertson and Adrian Smith combined for 52 points in a 107-103 win. In the second game, Sam Jones had 42 points and Bill Russell added 25 points and 16 rebounds in a 132-125 Celtics victory.

In the third game, Jerry Lucas had 27 points snd 16 rebounds as Cincinnati won 113-107. Game Four saw the Celtics build a 15-point lead after three quarters and win 120-103.

With the series tied 2-2, Boston had its best defensive game. The Celtics held Cincinnati to 39.4% shooting, Russell had 16 points, 31 rebounds and 11 assists and Boston won 112-103. The loss eliminated the Royals. Wilson played in just one game during the series, scoring two points.

During the next season, Wilson played just 12 games (2.4 PPG and 3.6 RPG) with the Kings before he was traded to the Chicago Bulls early in the regular season for Chappell. In 98 games, Wilson amassed 2.6 PPG and 2.5 RPG. The forward shot 31% from the field and 56% from the free-throw line in that time.

Len Chappell became a member of the Chicago Bulls when he was selected by the club from the New York Knicks in the 1966 NBA expansion draft. A former All-Star in New York, Chappell's minutes had been severely cut over a two-year stretch.

The minutes trend didn't stop in Chicago. Chappell saw limited rotation minutes as a center with the Bulls, registering just 9.4 MPG in 19 games before the Bulls moved on from the 6-foot-8 player by trading him to Cincinnati. Chappell managed 4.9 PPG, 2.0 RPG and 0.6 APG.

After the trade, Chappell appeared in a limited role with the Royals. The frontcourt player saw action in 54 games with the Royals and recorded 4.1 PPG and 2.8 RPG in 9.8 MPG.

Cincinnati was below .500 for a good portion of the 1966-67 season. The Royals were 13-23 after 36 games and 31-39 after 70 games. An 8-3 stretch in the final 11 games allowed the club to reach 39-42, good for third place in the Eastern Division.

The Royals went on to the 1967 postseason and faced the 68-13 Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Division Semifinals. The Royals took the first game 120-116 after Oscar Robertson scored 33 points. In the second game, 76ers center Wilt Chamberlain had 37 points and 27 rebounds as Philadelphia cruised to a 123-102 win.

In Game Three, the 76ers built a 15-point edge at halftime. Hal Greer had 33 points and Chamberlain put up 16 points, 30 rebounds and 19 assists as the Sixers held on for a 121-106 victory. Greer had 30 points as the Sixers routed the Royals 112-94 to win the series 4-1. Chappell appeared in all four Semifinals games against Philadelphia. He averaged 5.5 PPG on 37% shooting, 3.3 RPG and 2.3 APG.

In the 1967 offseason, the Royals protected Chappell in the San Diego Rockets' expansion draft and left guard Jon McGlocklin available. Chappell ended up signing a contract with undisclosed terms to stay with Cincinnati. The Royals hired Ed Jucker as head coach, replacing coach Jack McMahon who had resigned.

Chappell had an even lesser role with the Royals entering the 1967-68 season. He appeared in 10 games, putting up 3.8 PPG and 1.5 RPG in 6.5 MPG. He was traded to the Detroit Pistons in late November for a future third round draft pick in 1968 and cash considerations.

George Wilson was brought in to add some size and rebounding to Chicago. It was a homecoming for him as he grew up on the west side of Chicago. Wilson played in 43 games with the Bulls. The 6-foot-8 frontcourt player produced 4.6 PPG and 3.8 RPG in 10.4 MPG.

Chicago's first season in the NBA was rough early on. The team was 9-22 in its first 31 games. The Bulls were 23-43 after 66 games and last in the Western Division. Chicago made a late season run, going 10-5 in the final 15 games to sneak into the playoffs as the fourth seed. The Bulls faced the 39-42 St. Louis Hawks in the West Semifinals.

In the first game, Hawks guard Lou Hudson had 26 points and Lenny Wilkens recorded 20 points as St. Louis won 114-100. Chicago took an eight-point lead into the fourth quarter of Game Two, but the Hawks rallied in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Bulls 34-20 to win 113-107.

St. Louis completed the 3-0 sweep after Wilkens nearly had a triple double in a 119-106 victory. Wilson played in two of the three playoff games, managing 3.5 PPG and 4.5 RPG in 13.5 MPG. In the 1967 offseason, Wilson was taken in the 1967 expansion draft by Seattle SuperSonics.

Len Chappell on the trade (via The Cincinnati Enquirer):

"I was only playing about eight minutes a game up there, primarily due to the fact, I guess, I'm not a real strong rebounder. They need the rebounding. "Looking over the league, you've have to look and see who needed help and where. Cincinnati was a team that needed help in the positions I could play. "If there's any team I'd like to play with, this is the one. No. 1, you get a chance to play with Oscar [Robertson], who's the greatest player alive. Second, I think this is a first-class organization and I like the way they play."

On his skill set:

"I think I play good defense. I think, too, I can do a lot of good things people don't see. I'm a good shooter, but that's only part of my game. I'm big enough to block out and set screens for the guards."

Chicago Bulls general manager Dick Klein on how Wilson can help the team's offense by defensive rebounding and the club's hopes for him (via the Chicago Tribune):

"We have been using all five men to rebound on defense, which hampers our fast break. With more playing time, we hope George also will regain the scoring touch he had in college."

Cincinnati Royals head coach Jack McMahon on Chappell (via The Cincinnati Enquirer):

"Anytime this guy has been given a chance to play, he's played good ball. Everybody regards him as a good outside shooting threat. He doesn't have the great speed but he'll dribble in and make that in close shot."

Image Credit:

Len Chappell: via Getty Images

George Wilson: eBay via Kahn's Weiners

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"You ever make a sale before, Red? The customers here either buy or trade, so ya gotta be prepared to haggle with this lot."

"I haven't, but I was a school teacher for some time, so I know a thing or two about dealing with stubbornness." Clara reassured Mrs. Maddox.

"Then again, judgin' by the way you've got that Major Tallmadge wrapped around your lil' finger, I think you'll be just fine with these prawns."

Clara grinned, rather pleased with herself.

"How'd you get into his social circle anyway? The man's tightly clinched."

Gaze turning upward to watch Tallmadge disappear into the other side of camp, she shook her head and shrugged, "Just sheer dumb luck I s'pose..."

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A few weeks had passed, allowed Clara to find herself a rhythm of work. There were moments were she'd recognize certain things, items and implements that had been preserved and displayed at the Saint Denis chapter of the DAR. As fascinating as it was, it also induced apprehension. The longer she remained there, the less certain she was that she'd ever find her way back.

It made her wonder what had become of those she cared about in the gang. Would Jack be alright? Would Arthur be able to make sure he was? What about John, Mary Beth, Pearson, Tilly, Charles, Karen, and Sadie? As badly as she wanted to pray for their safety, she wondered if it were futile. After all, none of those she cared about had even been born at this point.

Another thing that unsettled her was that the outlaw accent she'd developed over the last couple years was starting to fade back into that of the southern belle she used to be, though she supposed that mattered very little considering it was still fairly unrecognizable in this era. The only difference was she sounded as educated as she actually was.

To distract herself from all these things, Clara had spent time befriending the many women who worked around camp, making a mental note of those she thought might suffice best for Major Tallmadge. With the number of red flags some of them possessed, it was easy to weed out the candidates with potential from the ones that would surely gobble him up sooner than he could greet them.

Major Tallmadge had mentioned a ball that Washington and a select few of his officers would attend in Philadelphia, so she was determined to find him the right one before that time. A challenge that would keep her occupied.

"Maria Brown is a sweet thing," she said to him one day, while he pretended to peruse the cart, permitting them to speak more candidly sans suspicion. Any time she named a new girl, she would glance in their general direction so that Tallmadge could sneak a peak.

"Maria he comes from a good family who raises cattle and she loves to read. Then there's Esther Simmons. She has a habit of letting the occasional profanity slip, and she's illiterate, but hell, she's clever and resourceful. Blonde curls too."

She watched him for any sort of reaction, wondering if he had a preference outside of Mrs. Maddox's teasing that he liked redheads.

"Diana Talbot is a widow of a Continental officer. He died at Saratoga and she chose to stick out the rest of the war here in his honor. She's quiet, but witty when she decides to speak up."

“Relax, Major, I’m teasing you,” Clara said. Her hand slapped his back and he jerked upright. “Don’t worry, I’ll be sure to emphasize your largest asset… Your brain.” 

Torn between embarrassment and disbelief, Benjamin scoffed, not finding the humor in her jest. "I'd like to know where this good cheer was before you stabbed me," he muttered. "Still, I do appreciate what you're doing for me...as unorthodox as it may seem."

"What's this then?" Cilla asked, folding a blanket and looking between them. "I thought those calfskin breeches o' yours already did a mighty fine job of accentuatin'. What do you need her for?" Cackling, she started re-adjusting the inventory along the table. "I never thought I'd see the day when Major Boremadge started feelin' 'round for somethin' other than rum and whiskey." She shrugged. "Then again, who needs a stiff drink when you've got a nice, stiff-"

"That's enough, thank you," Benjamin said, flushing up to the tips of his ears. Bowing to them, he said, "I'll take my leave. I can stop by later in the evening to check on your progress."

As he stalked off toward headquarters, his gait tense and ramrod straight, Cilla quipped, "Ya sure his brain is his largest asset? The girls 'round here certainly won't care beyond makin' babies." Motioning Clara over, she added, "You ever make a sale before, Red? The customers here either buy or trade, so ya gotta be prepared to haggle with this lot." She nudged her. "Then again, judgin' by the way you've got that Major Tallmadge wrapped around your lil' finger, I think you'll be just fine with these prawns. How'd you get into his social circle anyway? The man's tightly clinched."

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Dwight David Howard II (December 8, 1985) is a basketball player who last played for the Taoyuan Leopards of the T1 League. He began his career in the NBA, where he was an NBA champion, eight-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA Team honoree, five-time All-Defensive Team member, and three-time Defensive Player of the Year.

He spent his high school career at Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy. He chose to forgo college, entered the 2004 NBA draft, and was selected first overall by the Orlando Magic. He set numerous franchise and league records with the Magic. He led the team to the 2009 NBA Finals.

In 2012, after eight seasons with Orlando, he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, with whom he spent three separate one-year-stints throughout his career, winning the NBA Finals in 2020. He has played for the Houston Rockets, the Atlanta Hawks, the Charlotte Hornets, the Washington Wizards, and the Philadelphia 76ers.

He moved overseas and signed with the Taiwanese-based Leopards, he was named a T1 All-Star.

He was born in Atlanta to Dwight Sr. and Sheryl Howard, a family with strong athletic connections. His father is a Georgia State Trooper and is the athletic director at Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy; his mother played on the inaugural women’s basketball team at Morris Brown College. A devout Christian since his youth, he became serious about basketball around the age of nine. He attended Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy and played mostly as a power forward, averaging 16.6 points, 13.4 rebounds, and 6.3 blocks per game in 129 appearances. He led his team to a 31–2 record and the 2004 state title while averaging 25 points, 18 rebounds, 8.1 blocks, and 3.5 assists per game. He was recognized as the best American high school basketball player and received the Naismith Prep Player of the Year Award, the Morgan Wootten High School Player of the Year Award, Gatorade National Player of the Year, and the McDonald’s National High School Player of the Year honor. He was co-MVP of the McDonald’s All-American and Game. He was honored as one of the 35 greatest McDonald’s All-Americans.

He has five children. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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C. DELORES TUCKER (1927-2005)



C. Delores Tucker at Black Caucus Event in Washington D.C., 1996

Courtesy John Matthew Smith (CC BY-SA 2.0)

C. Delores Tucker is best remembered as a civil rights trailblazer who fought for women of color, and toward the end of her life against profane and misogynist lyrics in hip-hop/ rap music. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 4, 1927, to Bahamian parents Whitfield and Captilda Nottage. Her father was a Baptist minister, and the couple operated a grocery store, an employment agency, and a real estate business in Philadelphia.

Cynthia Delores Nottage, the tenth of eleven children, attended Philadelphia High School for Girls, graduating in 1946. She then attended Temple University, where she studied finance and real estate. She dropped out however, to open an employment agency for southern blacks, who had just arrived in Philadelphia.  In 1951 she married businessman William Tucker, a construction company owner, who grew wealthy in Philadelphia real estate.

A successful realtor herself, by the 1960s she served as an officer in the Philadelphia NAACP. She worked closely with the local branch president Cecil Moore, to end racist practices in the city’s post offices and construction trades.  Tucker gained national prominence, when she led a Philadelphia delegation on the 1965 Selma to Montgomery march with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  By the decade’s end, Tucker’s expertise as a fundraiser for the NAACP, coupled with her Democratic Party affiliation, enabled her to be appointed chair of the Pennsylvania Black Democratic Committee.

Her selection by Philadelphia Mayor James H.J. Tate to serve on the city’s Zoning Commission in 1968, was the first of several prestigious political appointments, including vice chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party (1970). In 1971, Pennsylvania Governor Milton Shapp appointed her Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Under Tucker’s leadership, Pennsylvania became one of the first states to pass the Equal Rights Amendment, promote voter registration by mail, and to lower the voting age from 21 to 18.

In 1984 Tucker and New York Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, founded the National Political Congress of Black Women. In 1990, she and 15 other women and men, founded African American Women for Reproductive Freedom. Tucker however, failed to win elective office.  She ran, and lost, in her bid for lieutenant governor in 1978, the U.S. Senate in 1980, and the U.S. House in 1992.

By the 1990s Tucker became a highly vocal opponent of the salacious lyrics and sexual innuendos associated with “gangsta rap,” calling the lyrics of many of these songs “sleazy pornographic smut,” She joined conservative Republican Bill Bennett, in launching a national campaign against major music companies, for supporting and sustaining artists profiting from rap music. Tucker picketed stores that sold rap music. She bought stock in Sony, Time Warner, and other major corporations to protest obnoxious lyrics at their shareholder meetings. In response, she often faced the wrath of these artists including Tupac Shakur, KRS-One, Lil Wayne, and Lil’ Kim, who attacked her in their songs. Tucker filed a $10 million defamation lawsuit against the estate of Tupac Shakur, for the lyrics he used in his album All Eyez on Me.

Cynthia Delores Tucker died on October 12, 2005 at a rehabilitation center in Norristown, Pennsylvania. She was 78, and was survived by her husband, William Tucker. The couple had no children.

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Fire Art and Style FAQ

look, we Got Our Act Together and did a Responsible Thing

update March 2023: we also got a mastodon account: @Grinningkittenpress@mastodon.social

Update April, 2023: We also got a website! Like a capitalist's store, only there's no money involved! Also, our shit is ~*way*~ cooler.

FAQ

1. What themes are you looking for?

Submissions need to be of a decidedly anti-market, anti-fascist character. priority goes to work about Native, Black, and/or Queer liberation. Big bonus points for content with anarchist and Marxist themes too. Our third priority might be experimental work, fashion, and DIY/DIO, and we will always do our best to protect the identity of people appearing in submitted fashion photos. We’re not above publishing your fanfic or oc if it meets our other requirements!

2. How come it looks so bad?

We make a low-quality production on purpose. The zine is photocopied by hand in black-and-white as part of an old-school zine aesthetic. it's cheap like us. So please be aware of that when submitting art! We want to celebrate the hasty, the amateur, the passionate, the failure, the attempt, the last-hour success, the survival.

3. This zine is free? How do you pay artists and make money from this?

we’re going for the free stuff hook-up, because that feels anticapitalist to us. We support the gift economy, not the grift economy. the money for Fire Art and Style happens two ways. one, through mutual aid: we ask our friends and family to donate money to a good cause. sometimes they owe us for that time we helped them move, or the time we proofread their history paper, whatever. our friends are cool and they donate a bit. that often covers printing. the rest is at a loss.

this zine is largely produced at a loss. this zine operates at a loss because we don’t charge for it and we pay our writers.

4. What is your distribution like? Where can I find Fire?

we ship our copies to infoshops and encourage people to donate to the infoshops because they are important community hubs. we send the physical copies to the handful of infoshops we've been able to find around the US a couple pdfs have apparently gotten out to contributors but you won’t see us posting it anywhere.

As of 1/11/22, we have shipped to the following infoshops: Firestorm (Ashville NC), Long Haul(Berkeley, CA), Sporeprint (Columbus, OH), Wooden Shoe(Philadelphia, PA), CMC (Gainesville, FL), Sub Rosa (Santa Cruz, CA), Táala Hooghan (Flagstaff, AZ), Monkeywrench (Austin, TX).

If you know of other infoshops who might be interested in distributing Fire, please let us know! And if you want to make your own copies or scans or whatever, please feel empowered to do so.

5. If I publish with you, do I get to keep the rights to my work?

We do not claim or retain any rights to the material. copyright might have its place, or it might be bullshit. The editerrs are not 100% in agreement on this philosophically but we do agree that all contributors retain their rights. you’re only giving us the right to reproduce it in the context of our zine.

Note too that we encourage other people to make copies of this zine and do whatever with it, so there is a small possibility that your work will go on to enjoy a life strange and free.

we should all be so lucky.

6. Why don’t you do a patreon or more social media promotion?

there are a lot of people producing art and begging for money and going through platforms like patreon to do these things. but these platforms skim off the top. like, it’s cool, you do you, pay those bills. But do consider: once patreon has skimmed enough to become powerful what do you think they will do with that money? they will expand and expand and buy smaller companies and try to be an amazon. look at a small corporation and then look at amazon. amazon is the logical result of capitalism and every business literally embodies the impulse to be amazon. so patreon is not your friend. We’re really leery of online platforms. They’re not super accountable to their users.

As a platform, we’re trying to do something else and so it’s ok if we don’t reach everyone or get big and popular.

maybe that’s not the way to measure success.

maybe success itself is bullshit.

Let’s find out.

Got a question for our editerrs? Send us a message: grinning_kitten@protonmail.com

omg almost forgot our payment policy *facepalm*

Payment policies.

If your work is really experimental, we’re open to discussing how to publish and pay for it! Otherwise, we’ll follow one of these two more-or-less traditional formats.

Pictures: This covers more non-text visuals: art, fashion photos, memes, etc. Please consider submitting in a “bundle” of up to 3 pieces.

For each bundle you submit, we pay a base of $40,

We pay $20 for each accepted from the bundle.

so if you sent a bundle of 1, and we accepted it, we'd pay you $60. if you sent a bundle of 2 and we only accepted 1, you'd get $60; $80 if we accepted both. 3/3 is $100. If you send us a bundle and we accept nothing, we pay nothing; we reserve this right in order to turn down fascists and other oppressive content.

Words:

For accepted fiction and essays, we pay $0.06/word, rounded up to the nearest $5 USD. So if you submitted a short story that was like 1,316 words, that would be $78.96 rounded to $80.

For accepted poetry, flash fiction, and experimental word-projects we pay $30 per page.

Yes, one picture is worth 1,000 words. We just couldn’t help ourselves.