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Madison_030.JPG LOS ANGELES, CA, USA - NOVEMBER 23: Bailee Madison arrives at the 2014 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 23, 2014 in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Celebrity Monitor) USA, United States, United States Of America, California, CA, Los Angeles, Los Angeles - California, City Of Los Angeles, Event, Red Carpet, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Red Carpet Event, Editorial, Arrival, Attending, Celebrities, Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Full Length, Headshot, Posing, Portrait, Smiling, Eye Contact, Fashion, Looking At Camera, 2014, People, Awards, Award Show, American Music Awards, Music, Music Industry, American, 2014 American Music Awards, American Music Awards 2014, Award, Nokia Theatre, Nokia Theatre Los Angeles, L.A. Live, LA Live, Bailee Madison Putin inspects massive Russian war games, lauds his troops By Sheetal Sukhija, South East Asia Post 13 Sep 2018, 22:06 GMT+10 The Russian President attended Russia's biggest-ever war games and lauded his troops on Thursday Russia's biggest-ever war games involves about 300,000 Chinese troops this year Vostok 2018 manoeuvres will last throughout the week is speed across Siberia, the Far East, the Arctic and the Pacific Oceans MOSCOW, Russia - At its biggest ever war games, Russia has deployed hundreds of thousands of soldiers, several aircraft, tanks, combat vehicles and cruise missiles all coming together for week-long maneuvers known as Vostok 2018. Dubbed as Russia's biggest-ever war games since 1981, Vostok is being held on the largest scale in almost four decades and has been defended by the country as a major test of military readiness. This year, Russia is also fulfilling another agenda through the war games - displaying the country's burgeoning military ties with China at a time when both the countries are dealing with problems from the U.S. Nearly 300,000 Russian troops along with 1,000 Russian planes, helicopters and drones and up to 36,000 tanks, armored personnel carriers and other vehicles, as well as up to 80 ships and other combat vehicles are part of Vostok 2018, which this year, also involves over 3,000 Chinese troops. The week-long manoeuvres span vast expanses of Siberia and the Far East, the Arctic and the Pacific Oceans and officials in the country have stated that the exercise surpasses even the biggest Soviet maneuvers in 1981. Officials have also stated that China has sent about 3,200 troops, 900 combat vehicles and 30 aircraft to join the drills at a Siberian firing range. China's deployment was seen as a sign that the country is shifting towards a full-fledged military alliance with Russia and the emerging military alliance will send a strong signal to U.S. and Japan. According to Chinese media reports, the People's Liberation Army involvement in the drills is being seen as the country's largest-ever dispatch of forces abroad for war games. On Thursday, speaking at the Tsugol firing range, which is close to where Russian and Chinese troops are performing joint drills, the Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded the troops for their skills, saying they "demonstrated their capability to deflect potential military threats." He further added, "Russia is a peaceful nation. We do not and cannot have any aggressive plans" but noted that the country needs to strengthen its military capability to "be ready to protect its sovereignty, security and national interests, and, if necessary, support our allies." Earlier this week, China's official People's Liberation Army Daily said that the drills were aimed at maintaining regional peace, was not aimed at any third party and did not "have anything to do with the regional situation." It said

Madison_030.JPG LOS ANGELES, CA, USA - NOVEMBER 23: Bailee Madison arrives at the 2014 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 23, 2014 in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Celebrity Monitor) USA, United States, United States Of America, California, CA, Los Angeles, Los Angeles - California, City Of Los Angeles, Event, Red Carpet, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Red Carpet Event, Editorial, Arrival, Attending, Celebrities, Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Full Length, Headshot, Posing, Portrait, Smiling, Eye Contact, Fashion, Looking At Camera, 2014, People, Awards, Award Show, American Music Awards, Music, Music Industry, American, 2014 American Music Awards, American Music Awards 2014, Award, Nokia Theatre, Nokia Theatre Los Angeles, L.A. Live, LA Live, Bailee Madison Putin inspects massive Russian war games, lauds his troops By Sheetal Sukhija, South East Asia Post 13 Sep 2018, 22:06 GMT+10 The Russian President attended Russia's biggest-ever war games and lauded his troops on Thursday Russia's biggest-ever war games involves about 300,000 Chinese troops this year Vostok 2018 manoeuvres will last throughout the week is speed across Siberia, the Far East, the Arctic and the Pacific Oceans MOSCOW, Russia - At its biggest ever war games, Russia has deployed hundreds of thousands of soldiers, several aircraft, tanks, combat vehicles and cruise missiles all coming together for week-long maneuvers known as Vostok 2018. Dubbed as Russia's biggest-ever war games since 1981, Vostok is being held on the largest scale in almost four decades and has been defended by the country as a major test of military readiness. This year, Russia is also fulfilling another agenda through the war games - displaying the country's burgeoning military ties with China at a time when both the countries are dealing with problems from the U.S. Nearly 300,000 Russian troops along with 1,000 Russian planes, helicopters and drones and up to 36,000 tanks, armored personnel carriers and other vehicles, as well as up to 80 ships and other combat vehicles are part of Vostok 2018, which this year, also involves over 3,000 Chinese troops. The week-long manoeuvres span vast expanses of Siberia and the Far East, the Arctic and the Pacific Oceans and officials in the country have stated that the exercise surpasses even the biggest Soviet maneuvers in 1981. Officials have also stated that China has sent about 3,200 troops, 900 combat vehicles and 30 aircraft to join the drills at a Siberian firing range. China's deployment was seen as a sign that the country is shifting towards a full-fledged military alliance with Russia and the emerging military alliance will send a strong signal to U.S. and Japan. According to Chinese media reports, the People's Liberation Army involvement in the drills is being seen as the country's largest-ever dispatch of forces abroad for war games. On Thursday, speaking at the Tsugol firing range, which is close to where Russian and Chinese troops are performing joint drills, the Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded the troops for their skills, saying they "demonstrated their capability to deflect potential military threats." He further added, "Russia is a peaceful nation. We do not and cannot have any aggressive plans" but noted that the country needs to strengthen its military capability to "be ready to protect its sovereignty, security and national interests, and, if necessary, support our allies." Earlier this week, China's official People's Liberation Army Daily said that the drills were aimed at maintaining regional peace, was not aimed at any third party and did not "have anything to do with the regional situation." It said

, "The Chinese officers and soldiers participating in the drills will demonstrate the determination and ability to maintain regional peace and stability with practical actions." Get a daily dose of South East Asia Post news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well. Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to South East Asia Post. © Copyright 1999-2019 South East Asia Post. All rights reserved. Sky as Frontier Fighting in the Great Crusade Cold Days in Hell How Terrorism Ends With the 41st Division in the Southwest Pacific Tennesseans at War, 1812-1815 The Wrong Stuff How War Began In Passage Perilous Life and Death in the Central Highlands Patton's Pawns The Darkest Days of the War War, States, and Contention This Destructive War Thwarting Enemies at Home and Abroad How to Be a Counterintelligence Officer William R. Johnson Book published by Georgetown University Press A classic in counterintelligence, Thwarting Enemies at Home and Abroad is a unique primer that teaches the principles, strategy, and tradecraft of counterintelligence (CI). CI is often misunderstood and narrowly equated with security and catching spies, which are only part of the picture. As William R. Johnson explains, CI is the art of actively protecting secrets but also aggressively thwarting, penetrating, and deceiving hostile intelligence organizations to neutralize or even manipulate their operations. Johnson, a career CIA intelligence officer, lucidly presents the nuts and bolts of the business of counterintelligence and the characteristics that make a good CI officer. Although written during the late Cold War, this book continues to be useful for intelligence professionals, scholars, and students because the basic principles of CI are largely timeless. General readers will enjoy the lively narrative and detailed descriptions of tradecraft that reveal the real world of intelligence and espionage. A new foreword by former CIA officer and noted author William Hood provides a contemporary perspective on this valuable book and its author. William R. Johnson worked in U.S. Army intelligence in World War II. He went on to serve in various positions around the world with the CIA, including head of the Agency's Far East counterintelligence operations and Saigon base chief, until his retirement in 1977, when he and his wife Pat returned to Colorado. Mr. Johnson died in 2005. “Johnson's book is easily the best introduction to the frequently misunderstood world of counterintelligence. This classic work, packed with timeless principles and highly readable, is a vital addition to the bookshelf of any intelligence professional.” —David N. Edger, former CIA operations officer, and visiting professor, University of Oklahoma “Counterintelligence, without question, is the toughest job in the world of spying. And, historically, we haven't been as good at it as we should. That needs to change. One glaring shortcoming in recent years has been the lack of a good treatise on the 'art' of counterintelligence. William Johnson's book, which has been out of print for years, fills that gap. He gets it right. Only a respected CI pro like [Johnson] could have described so clearly our arcane business of dangles, doubles, defectors, and deception. Thwarting Enemies at Home and Abroad will not only be a fascinating read for the general public but will also serve as a text for a whole new generation of CI trainees.” —James M. Olson, former chief of CIA counterintelligence and author of Fair Play: The Moral Dilemmas of Spying Best Business Books 2016 October 31, 2016 / Winter 2016 / Issue 85 For the full issue subscribe now and download s+b digital edition Best Business Books For the 16th edition of our Best Business Books of the year section, we've assembled a team of learned, expert, and stylish guides. See also Best Business Books 2016 — in Pictures. by Daniel Gross Illustration credit: ImageZoo / Alamy Stock Photo In an age of 140-character snippets, vanishing texts, video

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. 2, Beethoven Tempest sonata first movement Op. 31 no. 2, Classical era piano sonata, classissima, classissima.com, Journal of a Piano Teacher from New York to California, Ludwig Van Beethoven, pianist, piano, piano addict, piano instruction Beethoven "Tempest" Sonata op. 31 no. 2, piano lesson, piano lessons, piano street, piano teaching, Piano World, piano world wide, playing piano, Shirley Kirsten, Shirley Smith Kirsten, video piano instruction, Word Press, wordpress.com, You TubeLeave a comment Beethoven, Beethoven "Tempest" in Dminor Op. 31 no.2, Beethoven Tempest Sonata first movement, blog, blogger, blogging, blogging about piano, Classical era, Classical era piano music, classical music, Classical period sonata, El Cerrito, El Cerrito California, El Cerrito piano instruction, MTAC, musical inspiration, musical phrasing, musical phrasing and breathing, Oberlin, Oberlin Conservatory, pianist, pianists, piano, piano addict, piano blog, piano blogging, piano blogs, piano instruction, piano lesson, piano pedagogy, piano playing, piano studio, piano studio in El Cerrito, piano technique, pianoworld, pianoworld.com, playing piano, playing the piano, playing the piano with a singing tone, practicing piano, Shirley Kirsten blog, shirley kirsten piano teacher in El Cerrito, shirley s kirsten, Shirley Smith Kirsten, shirley smith kirsten blog, slow mindful practicing, supple wrist in piano playing, talkclassical.com, teaching piano, teaching piano to adults, video instruction, word press, word press.com, wordpress, wordpress.com, you tube video, yout tube Piano Instruction: Part FIVE, Beethoven’s “Tempest” Sonata, Op. 31 no. 2 Measures 93 to 158 (Development, Recitative, submerged pedal) April 5, 2012 April 5, 2012 arioso7: Shirley Kirsten This is a hauntingly beautiful section of the first movement. After the composer has devoted so many preceding measures to the key of A minor, he decides to travel at quick intervals through a series of different keys. Such fast-paced modulations occur primarily with the return of the crossed-hands portion of the piece, beginning in… Continue reading Piano Instruction: Part FIVE, Beethoven’s “Tempest” Sonata, Op. 31 no. 2 Measures 93 to 158 (Development, Recitative, submerged pedal) Tagged Beethoven, Beethoven "Tempest" Sonata Op. 31 No.2, Classical era sonata, classissima, classissima.com, First movement Beethoven "Tempest" sonata op. 31 No. 2, Journal of a Piano Teacher from New York to California, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Part 5 instruction Beethoven "tempest" sonata op. 31 no. 2, pianist, piano, piano addict, piano instruction, piano instruction Beethoven "Tempest" Sonata op. 31 no. 2, piano lesson, piano street, piano teacher, piano teaching, Piano World, piano world wide, playing piano, Shirley Kirsten, Shirley Smith Kirsten, video instruction, videotaped instruction, Word Press, wordpress.com, You Tube2 Comments Beethoven, Beethoven "Tempest" sonata op. 31 no. 2, Beethoven Tempest Sonata first movement, blog, blogging, blogging about piano, blogs about piano, Classical era piano music, classical music, classisima.com, classissima, Journal of a Piano Teacher from New York to California, pianist, piano, piano lesson, piano teacher, piano teaching, piano technique, playing piano, practicing Beethoven's Tempest sonata movement one, Shirley Kirsten, Shirley Smith Kirsten, shirleyu smith kirsten, tutorial, whole body listening, whole body music listening, word press, word press.com, wordpress, wordpress.com, you tube, you tube video, you

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t tube Piano Instruction: Part TWO, Beethoven’s “Tempest” Sonata, Op. 31, No. 2, Hand Cross-over, with tremolo in the middle voice A tricky chromatic scale with a turn-around at its end ushers in a stormy, impassioned section with cross-over hands. Some players observe the notation to a tee, and avoid these hand-over-hand maneuvers, but I, like many other pianists do the re-arranging in the interests of smoothly trailing a melodic line that starts in the bass… Continue reading Piano Instruction: Part TWO, Beethoven’s “Tempest” Sonata, Op. 31, No. 2, Hand Cross-over, with tremolo in the middle voice Tagged Beethoven, Beethoven sonata op. 31 no. 2, Beethoven's Tempest Sonata, Classical era sonata, classissima.com, Journal of a Piano Teacher from New York to California, Ludwig Van Beethoven, pianist, piano, piano addict, piano street, Piano World, piano world wide, playing piano, Shirley Kirsten, Shirley Smith Kirsten, teaching Beethoven's Tempest Sonata5 Comments I pay taxes now and also when I die? Ask the… I pay taxes now and also when I die? Ask the lawyer By Ron Sokol | [email protected] | Daily Breeze Q: Many of us spend a lifetime seeking to make enough money, and to have enough assets so we can retire and if possible leave some for our loved ones. We pay taxes during our lifetime, but get taxed again when we die? -K. C., Rancho Palos Verdes Ron Sokol A: The estate tax is also referred to as an inheritance tax. But, perhaps derogatorily, it is also on occasion called a “death tax.” It is a levy on a beneficiary’s portion of an estate, most often on assets and other financial inheritances received by the heirs. But, this is not a tax applied to a surviving spouse, and the heirs (or beneficiaries) only pay the tax when the amount of the estate inherited exceeds the exclusion established by the IRS. As of 2019, the estate tax exemption is $11.4 million per individual, so the “good news” is many estates do not qualify for taxes. Efforts continue to abolish the estate tax all together, but to date that has not occurred. Q: Is there a way, if you have a good-sized estate, to reduce it for tax purposes? -K.J., Los Alamitos Can marijuana legally be part of a Church service? Ask the lawyer Can I prohibit websites from selling my personal information? Ask the lawyer What if I’m falsely accused of shoplifting? Ask the lawyer Who can shut down a restaurant in LA County? Ask the lawyer Can you sell your organs for money? Ask the lawyer A: There are certain deductions (and, in special circumstances, reductions to value) that are permitted in establishing the “taxable estate.” These deductions may include mortgages and other debts, the expenses of estate administration, property that is left to a surviving spouse, and qualified charities. Further, some operating business interests or farms may have value that can be reduced for qualified estates. Certain gifts made during lifetime also are exempt from tax, and can reduce the size of the estate. Bottom line, consult with a qualified professional — don’t be penny wise and pound foolish — carefully review matters and go from there. Funny? Since the column this week addresses two rather heavy items that are said to be unavoidable — death and taxes — how about a little light humor attributed to Soupy Sales: “I figured out why Uncle Sam wears such a tall hat. It comes in handy when he passes it around.” Ron Sokol is a Manhattan Beach attorney with more than 35 years of experience. His column, which appears in print on Wednesdays, presents a summary of the law and should not be construed as legal advice. Email questions and comments to him at [email protected] or write to him at Ask the Lawyer, Daily Breeze, 400 Continental Blvd, Suite 600, El Segundo, CA, 902

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the Sun Belt and has received votes in the coaches' poll. Are you feeling The Daily Squeeze? BREAKING NEWS: Train fares are up 36% under the Tories. From your pocket to your train carriage, commuting has become The Daily Squeeze under the Tories. Rail passengers are short-changed yet again as the Tories hike up train ticket prices to record levels. The average train fare is up by 36% and the cost of some of Britain’s most expensive season tickets have risen by more than 45% since the Tories came to power. The cost of the average train ticket has now increased more than three times faster than wages, and the British public now pays some of the highest rail fares in Europe. The Tory Government could have used its power to cap regulated fares. Instead, they have let train companies off the hook again and failed to stand up for millions of passengers. The next Labour government will end The Daily Squeeze and put the ease back into train travel. We’ll put passengers before profits by bringing our railways into public ownership and reform transport networks to deliver better services and value for money. We’ll cap train fares and end the Tories’ inflation-busting fare rises. We’ll reinvest the profits currently being made by private operators to improve the quality of rail services. We’ll invest in transport infrastructure – like Crossrail networks – to boost economic growth and rebalance the economy. The Tories are failing rail passengers across the country. Back Labour’s plan to get rail back on track and put the ease back into train travel. With your email address the Labour Party can keep you updated via email and online advertisements on the latest campaigns, events and opportunities to get involved:. Find out more about how we use your information. Make sure the news about train fares reaches its next destination by sharing this with your friends. Mentorship/Professional Coaching is available through a network of WCASS members with varying levels of experience. All WCASS members may seek assistance in this area by calling the WCASS Executive Director, Gary Myrah at (608) 245-2511 or by emailing him at [email protected]. A mentor/professional coach will be contacted on your behalf. Typically we seek mentors/coaches that are within your region to promote active engagement as issues arise. In some cases, it is necessary to offer a connection with someone that may have similar demographics as you, such as a large school population or a high poverty area. As an organization we try to establish connections within regions since this offers the greatest opportunity for support and contact, especially if you are attending other meetings together, such as CESA RSN meetings. This is a no cost service offered to you as a WCASS member. We’re not generalists. We don’t help everyone. Cascade Insights specializes 100% in market research and competitive intelligence for B2B technology companies. Clients like Salesforce, Symantec, Dell, Microsoft and Cisco work with us because we deliver detailed insights that other firms just can’t provide. Read some of the things our past clients have said about us. We deeply understand the needs of market research teams, product managers, marketers, and CI teams. The information we provide will help you deliver the best information and recommendations possible to your internal stakeholders. Our podcast titled B2B Revealed and our “Read Like An Analyst” newsletter are just two examples of our commitment to keeping our clients informed. 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF|TDI|SUNROOF|LEATHERETTE UPHOLSTERY|BLUETOOTH|ALLOY WHEELS|CRUISE CONTROL|AC|HEATED SEATS AND MORE. Powered by a 2.0L diesel engine paired with a DSG transmission. Features include a sunroof, navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, heated front seats, leatherette upholstery, cruise control, AM/FM radio, AC, CD player, 12V/Aux plugins and more. Take this Golf for a test drive here at Southgate VW. The health department of every nation has to be always on their toes. They can never be lenient in accepting related to health of the person of the nation. Talking on the same line the US Food and Drug Administration

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(FDA) is working tirelessly for creating laws that would ban E-Cigarettes makers from multiplying their businesses. Vaping has been termed as the substitute of smoking tobacco cigarette. According to the professionals of the FDA the makers of the E-Cigarettes have found a new way to make sure that the business is not shut down. A marketing technique of advertising about E-Cigarettes is doing the rounds. In reality the concerned organization has beefed-up their work. All this is to make sure an important message is delivered. That is if the user s looking to purchase E-Cigarettes, then, a minor is not to be seen in proximity to the E-Cigarettes. So, a 60 day time-period has been put on the manufactures and within this selected time a complete halt on the sale of E-Cigarettes is to be followed. In the present time period the students are seen enjoying vaping with total disregard towards their health. As it is the sale of the tobacco cigarettes was a problem. This is why the agency is looking to make sure that apart from educational programs people supplying E-Cigs to students are also apprehended. No other way is sufficient for tightening the noose in the sale and distribution of E-Cigarettes. The results being derived from the census that almost students were getting inclined to the use of Vaping. Students on the other hand, are not having a clear idea or knowledge about how the health can get deteriorated. It was during its nascent stage that no one was really aware of the impact that was going to be caused. Well, the moment a new things come-up people in general do get attracted or at least quite curious. The-Cigarette made its appearance in a very impressive and eye catching manner. So, people were fascinated and specially students. Juul Labs Inc. was the leader in the sale of E-Cigarettes in the market. Total of 72% of the market was occupied and once valued, and then it was declared as approximately 16 Billion Dollars. Apart from the E-Cigarette, the company had also launched pods and multiple flavors. All this was enough to make the government agencies irritated. You May Also Like : Why Ban on E-Cigarette Is A Bad Idea? The argument amongst the companies and the respective form of agencies trying to stop the flow of E-Cigarettes broke loose. Reason behind it was that company’s representatives were saying that it had stopped people from smoking tobacco. Which was the primary objective of the government? This is where the concerned people of the regulatory body felt that a cheeky approach was being taken. As the flavors inside the pods were – Bubblegum, mint, banana, strawberry etc. These flavors were in a way quite popular amongst the younger generation and specially the students. So, how could one keep them away from it? According to the agencies the idea of segregating the kids from such things was twisted by the companies. The public statement issued by the spokesperson of – Juul Labs Victoria Jones declared that all work will be carried out in accordance with the directives of the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). She also mentioned that company will press on the fact that underage kids will be not permitted the possession of a Vaping Device. Plus, the added flavors do play an important role in determining the adults looking for a switch a bit more convenient. The representatives of Food & Drug Administration (FDA) are very particular about the health of the people. Although the primary goal, of making people quit smoking is picking up the pace. Having said this, the researchers say that although inhaling of E-Cigarettes is far less toxic than tobacco cigarettes. The vaping process means consumption of Nicotine just shoots up. The younger generation does not understand the danger their young brain goes through. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said – that one needs to closely scrutinize the after-effects of the people looking at E-Cigarettes like an alternative form of smoking tobacco cigarettes. The kids should be guided in a proper way and not allowed to just follow a trend and make it a fashionable statement. The end result would be to nullify the chances of deteriorating health of the kids. The authorities have in a categorical

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ction of the great pyramids? Did the Ancient Egyptians call their land a ‘part of Africa’? Do you really believe that there were ‘black skin’ and ‘white skin’ and ‘red skin’ and ‘yellow skin’ before the Flood? We are all the children of the same father. And are only African Americans those who are today in “dire need” of a multifaceted ‘revolution’ that I should rather call ‘alternation’ and ‘return of the Spirituality’? All men are indeed in dire spiritual need – worldwide. And is it the humans or the Spiritual Realm that arranges who leads and who follows this – much needed for all – alternation? That’s why you must not view your effort as limited only within the circle of your community. Perhaps your community will have to lead the world. It is then a universal effort. This (: the decision about who leads and who follows) is not something that humans can arrange; it is already difficult for us to comprehend the will of the Divine. I am willing to discuss with you these issues in the depth and the width that you may wish. 4. Being & Becoming / Being & Non-being Who knows? We may have met in the distant past, if it truly exists! I say so, because for many (and for the Ancient Egyptians) there is no time at all. Everything is an eternal recapitulation under different forms. That’s why Being and Becoming were for the venerable Kemet people the two axes of the Existence always in indissoluble unity and in absolute independence. And out of the wisdom of the Five Elements, they realized that Being and Non-being (or Nothingness) were the two axes of the Creation. Do you know the Brethren of Purity? 300 years after the Prophet Muhammad they lived in Basrah (South Iraq) and they reinstated the reality that Being is merely an emanation of forms – exactly like the Ancient Egyptians knew 3400-3600 years before the times of those Muslims. Did these Brethren live in Asia, in Africa? Were they Black, White, Red, Yellow? Where to find the best explanation of the spiritual – material process of the emanation of forms? Only modern criminal gangsters, impersonating the ‘Egyptologists’, dared malignantly and malefically ‘translate’ the Holy Texts rw nw prt m hrw (The Book of Coming Forth into Light) as ‘book of the dead’. This happened because most probably those ‘Egyptologists’ were already dead (while they appeared as alive) and wanted the entire mankind to be dead. That’s why Jesus was right saying ‘Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God’. 5. The Kingdom of Heaven: Personal Transformation into Ethereal Body Even this sentence of Jesus was translated erroneously, because the ‘Kingdom of Heaven’ as term is conveniently vague and unclear. In Greek, Βασιλεία των Ουρανών (Vasilia ton Uranon) means ‘the kingdom of the skies’, but in reality it means ‘the Kingdom of Ether’ or ‘the Prevalence of Ether’, i.e. ‘the ability (of one human) to act (or prevail) at the ethereal level’. This involves a higher spiritual proceeding (or exercise, if you want) in which the human manages to achieve the full elimination of the other four elements (Soft Waters, Air, Earth, and Salted Waters) at the very material level of his own body. This proceeding is tantamount to absolute personal control of one’s own Ether and subsequently to complete transformation of one’s body (which is made of five elements) into a material body made of purely Ether. This is achieved through abstinence, imagination, fasting, prayer, and meditation, i.e. faith! ============== SECOND LETTER ============== Понедельник, 6 ноября 2017, 6:07 +02:00 от K P <[email protected]>: Thank you, for you in-depth response. You have much knowledge and wisdom. I am willing and open minded person on a journey to seek truth and knowledge. I would be honored to learn from you. I believe in paying respect to Nature and the honorable

ction of the great pyramids? Did the Ancient Egyptians call their land a ‘part of Africa’? Do you really believe that there were ‘black skin’ and ‘white skin’ and ‘red skin’ and ‘yellow skin’ before the Flood? We are all the children of the same father. And are only African Americans those who are today in “dire need” of a multifaceted ‘revolution’ that I should rather call ‘alternation’ and ‘return of the Spirituality’? All men are indeed in dire spiritual need – worldwide. And is it the humans or the Spiritual Realm that arranges who leads and who follows this – much needed for all – alternation? That’s why you must not view your effort as limited only within the circle of your community. Perhaps your community will have to lead the world. It is then a universal effort. This (: the decision about who leads and who follows) is not something that humans can arrange; it is already difficult for us to comprehend the will of the Divine. I am willing to discuss with you these issues in the depth and the width that you may wish. 4. Being & Becoming / Being & Non-being Who knows? We may have met in the distant past, if it truly exists! I say so, because for many (and for the Ancient Egyptians) there is no time at all. Everything is an eternal recapitulation under different forms. That’s why Being and Becoming were for the venerable Kemet people the two axes of the Existence always in indissoluble unity and in absolute independence. And out of the wisdom of the Five Elements, they realized that Being and Non-being (or Nothingness) were the two axes of the Creation. Do you know the Brethren of Purity? 300 years after the Prophet Muhammad they lived in Basrah (South Iraq) and they reinstated the reality that Being is merely an emanation of forms – exactly like the Ancient Egyptians knew 3400-3600 years before the times of those Muslims. Did these Brethren live in Asia, in Africa? Were they Black, White, Red, Yellow? Where to find the best explanation of the spiritual – material process of the emanation of forms? Only modern criminal gangsters, impersonating the ‘Egyptologists’, dared malignantly and malefically ‘translate’ the Holy Texts rw nw prt m hrw (The Book of Coming Forth into Light) as ‘book of the dead’. This happened because most probably those ‘Egyptologists’ were already dead (while they appeared as alive) and wanted the entire mankind to be dead. That’s why Jesus was right saying ‘Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God’. 5. The Kingdom of Heaven: Personal Transformation into Ethereal Body Even this sentence of Jesus was translated erroneously, because the ‘Kingdom of Heaven’ as term is conveniently vague and unclear. In Greek, Βασιλεία των Ουρανών (Vasilia ton Uranon) means ‘the kingdom of the skies’, but in reality it means ‘the Kingdom of Ether’ or ‘the Prevalence of Ether’, i.e. ‘the ability (of one human) to act (or prevail) at the ethereal level’. This involves a higher spiritual proceeding (or exercise, if you want) in which the human manages to achieve the full elimination of the other four elements (Soft Waters, Air, Earth, and Salted Waters) at the very material level of his own body. This proceeding is tantamount to absolute personal control of one’s own Ether and subsequently to complete transformation of one’s body (which is made of five elements) into a material body made of purely Ether. This is achieved through abstinence, imagination, fasting, prayer, and meditation, i.e. faith! ============== SECOND LETTER ============== Понедельник, 6 ноября 2017, 6:07 +02:00 от K P <[email protected]>: Thank you, for you in-depth response. You have much knowledge and wisdom. I am willing and open minded person on a journey to seek truth and knowledge. I would be honored to learn from you. I believe in paying respect to Nature and the honorable

Ancestresses and Ancestors who sacrificed so much for future generations. Kemet is my passion and something I have been studying for the last decade on my own. I really want to dedicated my life to study the culture and history of Kemet. Thank you again for your willingness to even hear me out and take time to respond to me. ============= SECOND RESPONSE ======== Thank you for your response ….. ! I have been in the States several times back in the 60s and the 70s (with my parents) and in the 80s. …………… I know that the first foreign language that Americans have the tendency to learn is Spanish, and this is normal due to the vicinity of the Hispanophone world. 6. Important languages for Egyptological Bibliography However, when it comes to Orientalism, Egyptology and African Studies, Spanish is of lesser importance, because only recently Spanish specialists delved into the different branches of Humanities that focus on Asia and Africa. More particularly about Egyptology, the main languages that one must learn in order to have access to the enormous modern bibliography are: French, German, English, Italian and Russian. Even before 1850, there were chairs of Egyptology across today’s Italy (which was not one country at the time), but a Spanish Egyptologist is something that comes with the 2nd half of the 20th c. You can’t therefore compare Italy to Spain when it comes to Egyptology; the latter is an academic dwarf, and the former a giant. And I don’t even mention the still colonized countries south of the US. Not one of them was allowed to develop Orientalist departments. The worst case of all is the fake country Brazil whereby archaeological excavations have been prohibited by law for the entire coastal zone and for a 50 km distance. You may want to ask why; the answer is simple. Numerous archaeological teams would excavate more Ancient Phoenician, Carthaginian and Egyptian antiquities than those unearthed in today’s Lebanon, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya and Egypt. Hundreds of temples! Thousands of inscriptions! As a matter of fact, History as ‘officially’ taught is a well-orchestrated, total fallacy. I would say that for Egyptology, the three languages, namely French, German and English, are the minimum. Some other European countries do indeed offer departments of Egyptology in their universities, so Dutch, Danish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Swedish and Finnish can also help. Of all the other countries of the world, only Japan, Israel, Egypt and Sudan have specialized departments of Egyptology, so Japanese, Modern Hebrew and Modern Arabic can be useful too though to lesser extent. I believe that the first thing you have to do is to find where close to your place you can find a university with a dept. of Egyptology or Ancient Near East. Would it be possible for you to pursue two curricula at the same time? From now on, you can also set your own targets and start reading about Ancient Egypt. In this regard, I could come up with suggestions, if you let me know your very specific interests in the matter. But I have to warn you from now!!!! 7. Hindrances in the Path of Studying the Oriental Past Reading is one thing and truly learning is a totally different thing. The world is filled with people who read much during their entire lives and still learned nothing or almost nothing; this is valid indeed for professional Egyptologists who teach in different universities across the Earth. In this regard, you will surely face (like everybody else) two major obstacles: First, if you compare today’s scholars to those of the 19th c. – early 20th c. academics, you will realize that there are almost no pioneers anymore. There are few real explorers; most of today’s specialists lose their main topic’s overview because of their over-specialization. They think that ‘academic achievement’ must be sought only in the specific, far-fetched detail that was not noticed before and not in 1) a fresh interpretation of the material record or 2) a new standpoint / look over their topic. Today’s academics became conventional administrators and the disciplines of Humanities look rather like divisions of a ministry whereby no particular initiative is tolerated if coming from the bottom or the outside, and not

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United States. In later years Owen frequently participated in socialist congresses, and he wrote extensively. His Book of the New Moral World (written in seven parts between 1826 and 1844) contains the most complete statement of his doctrines. In 1833 Owen helped found the first British trade union, which soon failed. His ideas, however, bore fruit in the international cooperative movement, launched at Rochdale, England, in 1844. Owen died on November 17, 1858, in his hometown, Newtown. More Korean BBQ spin-offs by K-Plate Korean BBQ, street food by Sunhee's Farm and Kitchen, pad thai and Saigon spring rolls, as well as Asia-inspired beverages by Superior Merchandise Company and Yesfolk Tonics. Featuring music by DJ Don Datta, an outdoor ping pong table, and more fun to come at this night-market style community block party! THIS COMING FRIDAY NIGHT at the 4th Street Municipal Lot between Congress and Ferry in Downtown Troy. This venue is hosted by Jackielynn Cabrales. Broadway Executive Office’s is located at 7454 E. Broadway, and is a fully developed building with Class A Office Spaces and Conference Rooms. It is a transparent modern plaza that invites productivity. The energy and excitement of Broadway Executives and the Community within the building, is attracting the highest quality of individuals in a variety of fields of work. If you're interested in Granite Hexagon Paving Stone, just feel free to contact us, we will keep providing quality products and excellent service for you. Li Chuncheng, deputy secretary of the Sichuan Provincial Party Committee, investigated the stone industry in Baoxing County. Yesterday morning, Li Chuncheng, deputy secretary of the provincial party committee, led the provincial-level relevant department heads to investigate in Baoxing County. Li Chuncheng expressed his appreciation for Baoxing's scientific development and utilization of resources, long industry chain, and strict environmental protection. Li Chuncheng and his entourage first came to the Hanlong Stone Industrial Park in Baoxing County to conduct research on the development of new industrialization and the development of “two interactions”. The industrial park is an industrial park integrating mining and stone processing and sales. The company is mainly engaged in the processing of blocks, large plates, thin plates, special-shaped plates, heavy calcium powder, process carving, artificial stone and plastic steel. The park was opened in 2008 and will be fully completed this year. After the project is put into production, the output value will be 800 million yuan, the tax revenue will be 80 million yuan, and 500 people will be employed. The person in charge of Baoxing County introduced that by the end of the "Twelfth Five-Year Plan", the stone industrial park will become a 10 billion yuan industrial park. Into the production workshop of the park, two modern production lines have been put into production, two large modern equipment is automatically cutting white marble jade slabs, and the various types of plates after cutting are filled with workshops. In another engraving workshop, a variety of Chinese white jade carving products are dazzling. Li Chuncheng asks about the production, development and operation of the enterprise while watching the county. The county fully relies on local stone resources and follows the requirements of new industrialization development. "Interactive" road, expressed its appreciation for the efforts to build China's white marble stone industry base. Once upon there was a girl, looking for her place in this world and how she can bring her contribution for a better world. In her search she discovered a project, the Achieve project. She felt that this project might help her in finding what she’s looking for, so she sent her application and not long after, she received the answer that she was accepted, you can’t imagine how big was her joy in that moment. The adventure started and step by step she was introduced to eco-soul centric and positive psychology development and an inside journey towards self-discovery. While taking part at the activities, like talking to a tree, daily yoga and meditation, fasting, spending solo time in nature, deep and meaningful conversations on topics like, happiness, trust, love, inner strengths and mindfulness, the way of council, the dance in darkness and other rituals

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—THEN I would say identification will allow your gifted student to enjoy school more. Unfortunately, these school programs are few and far between and with the current state of our education budget as a nation and class sizes increasing, I don’t see much hope ahead for this type of gifted program. SO what can you do to encourage your bright or gifted child? Encourage your child to think outside the box AND the book. Create lots of opportunities for your child to explore his/her areas of interest. Free up your child’s time so that he/she has lots of opportunities to create and invent new games/projects/ideas. Get your child a journal so that he/she can record his/her thoughts, ideas, and dreams. Provide an area in your home that is your child’s work space. Fill the area with paper, pencils, markers, crayons, wood, nails, glue, clay, wire—anything your child can use to create models, sculptures, figures, and drawings of his/her ideas. AND never stop encouraging creative play. Never squash an idea with an adult’s version of what will work or not work. All great inventions and inventors experience failure and learn from it. So whether your child is gifted or just bright—encourage creativity and learning through hands-on projects. You never know what they will invent. This entry was posted in education, parenting styles by Veronica. Bookmark the permalink. Teachers have no idea how powerful they are sometimes. I wish all teachers could have the professional training necessary to identify gifted children with the correct set of criteria in mind. I am glad that you had the determination to move past the teacher and seek help from the guidance counselor/principal. Good job Mommy! Oh, this blog strikes home. My youngest son is gifted. We saw many of the qualities listed in the right column and recognized them early, as my oldest is also in gifted classes. We approached his first grade teacher and asked that he be tested, as he was quite “bored” in his regular classroom…despite giving him many creative opportunities outside of school. She saw him as disruptive, as he would finish his work early and want to get up out of his seat. He hated being done early…and she would never have “extra” things for him to do. At the time, the teacher was the only person who referred students for testing. I contacted my older son’s gifted teacher & asked how to override the first grade teacher. Long-story-short…I emailed my request for testing to the guidance counselor and principal. It didn’t occur until the summer…but he surpassed the older one’s scores and started in 2nd grade. Three years later, he writes complete chapter stories (on his own, no prompts or “ideas” needed). I cringe at how his first-grade teacher stifled him and disregarded our concerns. The First Tee of San Joaquin will begin its Summer Tour for boys and girls ages 5-17 on June 15th. Children will learn sportsmanship, respect and other core values while learning the fundamentals of golf. The nine-week sessions are held every Saturday morning in Stockton & Copperopolis and Wednesdays in Lodi. Equipment will be provided. The cost is $60 and includes a logo golf cap. Visit www.TheFirstTeeSanJoaquin.org or call 209-915-8300 for more information. Moore Tire Center provides Interior & Exterior Lighting Repair services to Silver Lake, KS, Topeka, KS, Manhattan, KS, and other surrounding areas. Why Should You Have Interior & Exterior Lighting Repair Services Performed at Moore Tire Center? We proudly service the Interior & Exterior Lighting Repair needs of customers in Silver Lake, KS, Topeka, KS, Manhattan, KS, and surrounding areas. It IS OK To Have Different Tastes In The Ukulele World. Hang on though, I love music (and spend far more than is probably healthy on my record collection), how can I possibly not enjoy these performers? I mean, they are musicians, right? I like music, therefore I must like them? Right? Wrong. And I know I don't need to explain why that is. Some readers may be big fans of them, and that is cool. But I think any right minded fan of music in its many forms would recognise that we

—THEN I would say identification will allow your gifted student to enjoy school more. Unfortunately, these school programs are few and far between and with the current state of our education budget as a nation and class sizes increasing, I don’t see much hope ahead for this type of gifted program. SO what can you do to encourage your bright or gifted child? Encourage your child to think outside the box AND the book. Create lots of opportunities for your child to explore his/her areas of interest. Free up your child’s time so that he/she has lots of opportunities to create and invent new games/projects/ideas. Get your child a journal so that he/she can record his/her thoughts, ideas, and dreams. Provide an area in your home that is your child’s work space. Fill the area with paper, pencils, markers, crayons, wood, nails, glue, clay, wire—anything your child can use to create models, sculptures, figures, and drawings of his/her ideas. AND never stop encouraging creative play. Never squash an idea with an adult’s version of what will work or not work. All great inventions and inventors experience failure and learn from it. So whether your child is gifted or just bright—encourage creativity and learning through hands-on projects. You never know what they will invent. This entry was posted in education, parenting styles by Veronica. Bookmark the permalink. Teachers have no idea how powerful they are sometimes. I wish all teachers could have the professional training necessary to identify gifted children with the correct set of criteria in mind. I am glad that you had the determination to move past the teacher and seek help from the guidance counselor/principal. Good job Mommy! Oh, this blog strikes home. My youngest son is gifted. We saw many of the qualities listed in the right column and recognized them early, as my oldest is also in gifted classes. We approached his first grade teacher and asked that he be tested, as he was quite “bored” in his regular classroom…despite giving him many creative opportunities outside of school. She saw him as disruptive, as he would finish his work early and want to get up out of his seat. He hated being done early…and she would never have “extra” things for him to do. At the time, the teacher was the only person who referred students for testing. I contacted my older son’s gifted teacher & asked how to override the first grade teacher. Long-story-short…I emailed my request for testing to the guidance counselor and principal. It didn’t occur until the summer…but he surpassed the older one’s scores and started in 2nd grade. Three years later, he writes complete chapter stories (on his own, no prompts or “ideas” needed). I cringe at how his first-grade teacher stifled him and disregarded our concerns. The First Tee of San Joaquin will begin its Summer Tour for boys and girls ages 5-17 on June 15th. Children will learn sportsmanship, respect and other core values while learning the fundamentals of golf. The nine-week sessions are held every Saturday morning in Stockton & Copperopolis and Wednesdays in Lodi. Equipment will be provided. The cost is $60 and includes a logo golf cap. Visit www.TheFirstTeeSanJoaquin.org or call 209-915-8300 for more information. Moore Tire Center provides Interior & Exterior Lighting Repair services to Silver Lake, KS, Topeka, KS, Manhattan, KS, and other surrounding areas. Why Should You Have Interior & Exterior Lighting Repair Services Performed at Moore Tire Center? We proudly service the Interior & Exterior Lighting Repair needs of customers in Silver Lake, KS, Topeka, KS, Manhattan, KS, and surrounding areas. It IS OK To Have Different Tastes In The Ukulele World. Hang on though, I love music (and spend far more than is probably healthy on my record collection), how can I possibly not enjoy these performers? I mean, they are musicians, right? I like music, therefore I must like them? Right? Wrong. And I know I don't need to explain why that is. Some readers may be big fans of them, and that is cool. But I think any right minded fan of music in its many forms would recognise that we

don't all like the same things. You see, it's perfectly OK to like different things in music. I like to think I have a pretty broad taste in music and am as happy listening to The Beatles as I am to Charlie Parker, as happy with Neil Young as I am with Mozart. But I do have many eclectic choices too and when growing up would find myself shocked when I had to retort, 'What? You mean you don't like Frank Zappa / Tom Waits / Nick Cave' . But as I say, I was young, and enthusiasm is a powerful thing. But you soon realise that music is a broad church and there really is something for everyone and not everyone likes EVERYTHING. Instruments too may have their fans, and it would be right to say that my music collection is heavy on guitar based instrumentation, but I also like piano, keyboards and lots of electronic music too. I also have a fondness for the traditional and have been known to go weak at the knee at the sound of an autoharp... But again, tastes differ. Which got me thinking of another oddity in the ukulele world. The assumption with some that 'because he / she / they are playing a ukulele you MUST like them because you play one too.'... Excuse me? I adore the playing of Jimi Hendrix on an electric guitar and Richard Thompson (on a guitar of any variety) but should it therefore follow that no matter who records a piece of music on one of those instruments should automatically get my affections? Of course not. So what gives with the ukulele then? I decided that in penning this blog post that it was probably best to keep off individual names, ( I don't have time for all the angry email it would generate, even if that would serve to prove the point) but here's the thing. Just because a performer plays a ukulele, it doesn't follow that I automatically adore them just because I write about the instrument. Like any instrument or genre, I have my preferred tastes. It's hard to pin down, but music that moves me, speaks to me, or damn well just makes me tap my foot can do it. And personal tastes (and you all have them) mean that some things don't flick that switch for me. Yet I never fail to be surprised by the reaction I get if, on public social media, I would 'dare' to say 'actually, no, he / she / they are not by cup of tea'... I've seen it all - a genuine reaction of confusion at best, and horror at worst that other ukulele players genuinely don't understand WHY I may not like performer X... I am sure it's not just me, but it still doesn't half amaze me how many there are who get confused in the first place. This slots in to a bigger observation about the ukulele I suppose, and something that spawns the endless MEMES that circulate along the lines of the 'keep calm, play your ukulele' or 'So then she said, why do you need more than one ukulele?' variety. I understand the passion, certainly. But I don't understand the 'obsession'. There is a difference. I love the instrument, but not at disregard to my own tastes and love for other forms of art. To do so would be obsession. Surely we all like a bit of variety, and a world in which we all had exactly the same record collections would be a dull world indeed. I mean, you would NEVER get tickets for any band because surely EVERYONE would be trying to get them. Every album would share the number one spot. And so on and so on. And dare I say it, but, I don't think it's particularly good for the image of the instrument. The ukulele already gets pigeonholed as something of a joke or toy instrument, and having people get rabidly obsessed with it no matter what hardly helps in my book. Yet why do we have so many players / clubs / bands who all kind of dress the same and play what is essentially the same song book? A desire to be part of a community for sure, and I am not disrespecting that, but can we not be part of a community with some individuality? The professional acts certainly differ, and that is one of the things I like so much about the Grand Northern Ukulele Festival I recently reported on. VARIETY. There was, naturally, a LOT of ukulele music that weekend, but the

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8, Testudo tentorius verroxii Smith, 1839, Testudo trimeni Boulenger, 1886, Testudo verreauxii Boulenger, 1889, Testudo verroxii bergeri Mertens, 1955, Testudo verroxii Smith, 1839, Chersinella tentoria hexensis Hewitt, 1933, Psammobates tentorius Fritz & Bininda-Emonds, 2007, Psammobates tentorius tentorius (Bell, 1828), Psammobates tentorius trimeni (Boulenger, 1886), Testudo geometrica nigriventris Gray, 1855, endemic Notes References South African animal biodiversity lists Стратфорд-апон-Ейвон () — місто в графстві Ворикшир у Великій Британії, розташований на річці Ейвон. Стратфорд-на-Ейвоні знаходиться за 35 км від найбільшого міста графства і другого за величиною міста країни Бірмінгема та за 13 км від адміністративного центру графства Ворика. Населення міста 2001 року становило 23 676 осіб. Місто є Батьківщиною Вільяма Шекспіра. Історія Стратфорд був заснований 1196 року єпископом Вустера на своїх землях. Назва походить від староанглійського слова strǣt (street, ) і ford (). Того ж року Річард I хартією дарував Стратфорду право щотижня проводити ярмарки. Надалі Стратфорд розвивався як торгове місто. У XV столітті багатий купець Г'ю Клоптон, який народився в околицях Стратфорда і став Лордом-мером Лондона, провів масштабні роботи з доброустрою міста: замінив дерев'яний міст через Ейвон на кам'яний, який стоїть досі, вимостив дороги, перебудував місцеву церкву, створив систему громадського піклування. Починаючи з середини XIX століття протягом приблизно ста років на чолі міста стояла сім'я Флаверів. Багатство сім'ї принесла пивоварня, заснована Едвардом Фордгем Флавером 1832 року. Представники чотирьох поколінь родини ставали мерами міста, а пивоварня була одним з найбільших підприємств. Чарльз Едвард Флавер профінансував будівництво Королівського Шекспірівського театру і як мер особисто відкрив його, а його нащадок мер Арчибальд Флавер організував його реконструкцію після пожежі 1926 року. Останні роки життя в Стратфорді-апон-Ейвоні провела Марія Кореллі. Вона витратила багато сил і грошей на відновлення історичного вигляду міста, як він виглядав за часів Шекспіра; в будинку Кореллі в Стратфорді зараз знаходиться Шекспірівський інститут. Театри 1769 року прославлений англійський актор Девід Гаррік вирішив провести в Стратфорді фестиваль, присвячений Шекспіру. Він побудував дерев'яну будівлю, яка простояла недовго і була змита під час затяжної зливи. На початку XIX століття поряд з Шекспірівським маєтком був побудований маленький театр під назвою The Royal Shakespeare Rooms, але до 1860 він був покинутий. 1864 року, до трь

8, Testudo tentorius verroxii Smith, 1839, Testudo trimeni Boulenger, 1886, Testudo verreauxii Boulenger, 1889, Testudo verroxii bergeri Mertens, 1955, Testudo verroxii Smith, 1839, Chersinella tentoria hexensis Hewitt, 1933, Psammobates tentorius Fritz & Bininda-Emonds, 2007, Psammobates tentorius tentorius (Bell, 1828), Psammobates tentorius trimeni (Boulenger, 1886), Testudo geometrica nigriventris Gray, 1855, endemic Notes References South African animal biodiversity lists Стратфорд-апон-Ейвон () — місто в графстві Ворикшир у Великій Британії, розташований на річці Ейвон. Стратфорд-на-Ейвоні знаходиться за 35 км від найбільшого міста графства і другого за величиною міста країни Бірмінгема та за 13 км від адміністративного центру графства Ворика. Населення міста 2001 року становило 23 676 осіб. Місто є Батьківщиною Вільяма Шекспіра. Історія Стратфорд був заснований 1196 року єпископом Вустера на своїх землях. Назва походить від староанглійського слова strǣt (street, ) і ford (). Того ж року Річард I хартією дарував Стратфорду право щотижня проводити ярмарки. Надалі Стратфорд розвивався як торгове місто. У XV столітті багатий купець Г'ю Клоптон, який народився в околицях Стратфорда і став Лордом-мером Лондона, провів масштабні роботи з доброустрою міста: замінив дерев'яний міст через Ейвон на кам'яний, який стоїть досі, вимостив дороги, перебудував місцеву церкву, створив систему громадського піклування. Починаючи з середини XIX століття протягом приблизно ста років на чолі міста стояла сім'я Флаверів. Багатство сім'ї принесла пивоварня, заснована Едвардом Фордгем Флавером 1832 року. Представники чотирьох поколінь родини ставали мерами міста, а пивоварня була одним з найбільших підприємств. Чарльз Едвард Флавер профінансував будівництво Королівського Шекспірівського театру і як мер особисто відкрив його, а його нащадок мер Арчибальд Флавер організував його реконструкцію після пожежі 1926 року. Останні роки життя в Стратфорді-апон-Ейвоні провела Марія Кореллі. Вона витратила багато сил і грошей на відновлення історичного вигляду міста, як він виглядав за часів Шекспіра; в будинку Кореллі в Стратфорді зараз знаходиться Шекспірівський інститут. Театри 1769 року прославлений англійський актор Девід Гаррік вирішив провести в Стратфорді фестиваль, присвячений Шекспіру. Він побудував дерев'яну будівлю, яка простояла недовго і була змита під час затяжної зливи. На початку XIX століття поряд з Шекспірівським маєтком був побудований маленький театр під назвою The Royal Shakespeare Rooms, але до 1860 він був покинутий. 1864 року, до трь

охсотліття з дня народження Шекспіра, місцевий пивовар Чарльз Едвард Флавер побудував ще одну дерев'яну будівлю театру, яку було розібрано через три місяці. Приблизно через десять років він подарував муніципалітету кілька акрів землі для зведення театру. 1879 року був побудований Королівський Шекспірівський театр. Театр згорів 1926 року, і для нього на тому ж місці за проєктом архітекторки Елізабет Скотт зведено нову будівлю, яка існує донині. На відкритті театру 1932 року був присутній Принц Вельський Едуард. Крім Королівського театру в Стратфорді діють ще два театри: Swan Theatre і Waterside Theatre. Примітки Міста графства Ворикшир Населені пункти, засновані 1196 Wolfgang Hans Zacharias (* 28. Oktober 1941 in Gauting; † 26. April 2018) war ein deutscher Kunst- und Kulturpädagoge. Leben Wolfgang Zacharias stammte aus der Regensburger Künstler- und Malerfamilie Zacharias. Er war der Sohn des Grafikers und Pädagogen Alfred Zacharias und seiner Ehefrau Irmgard, Enkel des Hoffotografen Rudolf Zacharias und Neffe des Kunstmalers Günther Zacharias (1913–1943). Sein Bruder ist der Künstler und Hochschullehrer Thomas Zacharias, seine Schwester Veronika Zacharias ist Kunstmalerin. Zacharias studierte in München, Stuttgart und Paris und machte den Doktortitel in Philosophie. Er war Mitbegründer der Initiativen KEKS und Pädaktion, außerdem Vorstand der Pädagogischen Aktion SPIELkultur e.V., stellvertretender Vorsitzender der Landesvereinigung kulturelle Bildung Bayern e.V., Vorstand des Bundesverbands Jugendkunstschulen und kulturpädagogische Einrichtungen (BJKE Unna), Mitglied im Sprecherrat der Landesgruppe Bayern der Kulturpolitischen Gesellschaft e.V. und seit 2005 Honorar-Professor an der Hochschule Merseburg für Kulturpädagogik/ Spielpädagogik und arbeitete hier in der Lehre (BA Kultur- und Medienpädagogik, MA Angewandte Medien- und Kulturwissenschaft). Von 1983 bis 2006 war er im Kulturreferat der Landeshauptstadt München beschäftigt. Werke (Auswahl) zusammen mit Gerd Grüneisl: Die Kinderstadt: eine Schule des Lebens. Handbuch für Spiel, Kultur, Umwelt, Reinbek bei Hamburg, Rowohlt, 1989 zusammen mit Hildegard Bockhorst und Vanessa-Isabelle Reinwand (Hrsg.): Handbuch Kulturelle Bildung (Kulturelle Bildung, Band 30), kopaed verlag, München 2012, ISBN 978-3-86736-330-3. Vermessungen – im Lauf der Zeit und in subjektiver Verantwortung, Hamburg University Press, 2006 Kulturpädagogik, Opladen, Leske und Budrich, 2001 Kultur und Bildung, Kunst und Leben, Essen Klartext-Verl., 2001 Interaktiv – Medienökologie zwischen Sinnenreich und Cyberspace, München : KoPäd-Verlag, 2000 Gelebter Raum, München : Pädagogische Aktion, 1989 Sinnenreich, Essen, Klartext-Verlag, 1994 Weblinks Einzelnachweise Kunstpädagoge Pädagoge (20. Jahrhundert) Pädagoge (21. Jahrhundert) Herausgeber Sachbuchautor Träger des Bundesverdienstkreuzes am Bande Deutscher Geboren 1941 Gestorben 2018 Mann Nové Město () je

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The Docks” starring the face of Gaultier’s latest campaign, Jarrod Scott, Jean Paul Gaultier emerged from the backstage area to answer questions and thank his shocked fans for attending. Though the press swarmed Gaultier at the end of the lecture, the designer turned to embrace Segura through the crowd. Gaultier’s exhibit will remain open in Brooklyn until the end of February 2014. A must see. JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Sidewalk to Catwalk comes to New York selects Brigitte Segura, written by Emily Tantuccio. Photos: Emily Tantuccio for FashionDailyMag CIC Raps UGC For Not... CIC Raps UGC For Not Disclosing Course Details Sought As Genuine Academic Queries [Read Order] Arunima Bhattacharya 13 Oct 2016 7:01 AM GMT The CIC held that the UGC being an academic regulatory has statutory duty to inform/educate the people about the courses/degrees and their validity. It was agreed by the CIC that any conclusion without reading the enactments of the RTI and UGC together would lead to undue denial that amounts to abdication of UGC’s duty to inform, which was prescribed by two statutes that being its... The CIC held that the UGC being an academic regulatory has statutory duty to inform/educate the people about the courses/degrees and their validity. It was agreed by the CIC that any conclusion without reading the enactments of the RTI and UGC together would lead to undue denial that amounts to abdication of UGC’s duty to inform, which was prescribed by two statutes that being its basic function. The Central Information Commission (CIC) in Ram Kishan Sharma v. PIO, UGC, has directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to make available information sought by a petitioner regarding a course offered by IGNOU, as it refused to do so under the garb of section 2 (f) of the RTI Act, 2005. Central Information Commissioner Prof M Sridhar Acharyulu (Madabhushi Sridhar) said he was surprised by how public authority UGC refused to clarify the doubt of the petitioner by taking shelter under technical interpretation of right, according to section 2(f) of RTI Act and iterated that the RTI Act must be read with the UGC Act. Ram Kishan Sharma had sought for the following directions: (a) details and list of appropriate education programmes of comparable quality specified or approved by the UGC for the purpose of career advancement scheme etc, and (b) whether training programme for ‘script development for preparing audio video tapes’ conducted by IGNOU, New Delhi, is specified or approved by the UGC as appropriate continuing education programme of comparable quality as mentioned in career advancement scheme of the UGC. Under Secretary and PIO Mr. Satish Kumar stated that the information couldn’t be provided and shielded this response under section 2(f) RTI Act. After not getting relief from either the PIO of First Appellate Authority, Ram Kishan Sharma approached the Commission. The CIC observed that the clarification sought could be done by UGC or IGNOU, but they did not write to each other on this question. Section 12 of UGC Act read with RTI Act 2005 clarifies that the UGC has a duty to collect and provide information to the citizens seeking it. The CIC reminded that the UGC emblem contains a motto sentence in Sanskrit, “jnaan vijnaan vimukthaye (Knowledge liberates)’, thus imposing a duty to provide at least information, if not the ‘knowledge’. It observed that ‘information’ in the form of ‘clarification’ also liberates those asking for information under RTI Act from certain doubts. The CIC held that the UGC being an academic regulatory has statutory duty to inform/educate the people about the courses/degrees and their validity. It was agreed by the CIC that any conclusion without reading the enactments of the RTI Act and UGC Act together would lead to undue denial that amounts to abdication of the UGC’s duty to inform, which was prescribed by two statutes that being its basic function. Such lapses were considered as

The Docks” starring the face of Gaultier’s latest campaign, Jarrod Scott, Jean Paul Gaultier emerged from the backstage area to answer questions and thank his shocked fans for attending. Though the press swarmed Gaultier at the end of the lecture, the designer turned to embrace Segura through the crowd. Gaultier’s exhibit will remain open in Brooklyn until the end of February 2014. A must see. JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Sidewalk to Catwalk comes to New York selects Brigitte Segura, written by Emily Tantuccio. Photos: Emily Tantuccio for FashionDailyMag CIC Raps UGC For Not... CIC Raps UGC For Not Disclosing Course Details Sought As Genuine Academic Queries [Read Order] Arunima Bhattacharya 13 Oct 2016 7:01 AM GMT The CIC held that the UGC being an academic regulatory has statutory duty to inform/educate the people about the courses/degrees and their validity. It was agreed by the CIC that any conclusion without reading the enactments of the RTI and UGC together would lead to undue denial that amounts to abdication of UGC’s duty to inform, which was prescribed by two statutes that being its... The CIC held that the UGC being an academic regulatory has statutory duty to inform/educate the people about the courses/degrees and their validity. It was agreed by the CIC that any conclusion without reading the enactments of the RTI and UGC together would lead to undue denial that amounts to abdication of UGC’s duty to inform, which was prescribed by two statutes that being its basic function. The Central Information Commission (CIC) in Ram Kishan Sharma v. PIO, UGC, has directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to make available information sought by a petitioner regarding a course offered by IGNOU, as it refused to do so under the garb of section 2 (f) of the RTI Act, 2005. Central Information Commissioner Prof M Sridhar Acharyulu (Madabhushi Sridhar) said he was surprised by how public authority UGC refused to clarify the doubt of the petitioner by taking shelter under technical interpretation of right, according to section 2(f) of RTI Act and iterated that the RTI Act must be read with the UGC Act. Ram Kishan Sharma had sought for the following directions: (a) details and list of appropriate education programmes of comparable quality specified or approved by the UGC for the purpose of career advancement scheme etc, and (b) whether training programme for ‘script development for preparing audio video tapes’ conducted by IGNOU, New Delhi, is specified or approved by the UGC as appropriate continuing education programme of comparable quality as mentioned in career advancement scheme of the UGC. Under Secretary and PIO Mr. Satish Kumar stated that the information couldn’t be provided and shielded this response under section 2(f) RTI Act. After not getting relief from either the PIO of First Appellate Authority, Ram Kishan Sharma approached the Commission. The CIC observed that the clarification sought could be done by UGC or IGNOU, but they did not write to each other on this question. Section 12 of UGC Act read with RTI Act 2005 clarifies that the UGC has a duty to collect and provide information to the citizens seeking it. The CIC reminded that the UGC emblem contains a motto sentence in Sanskrit, “jnaan vijnaan vimukthaye (Knowledge liberates)’, thus imposing a duty to provide at least information, if not the ‘knowledge’. It observed that ‘information’ in the form of ‘clarification’ also liberates those asking for information under RTI Act from certain doubts. The CIC held that the UGC being an academic regulatory has statutory duty to inform/educate the people about the courses/degrees and their validity. It was agreed by the CIC that any conclusion without reading the enactments of the RTI Act and UGC Act together would lead to undue denial that amounts to abdication of the UGC’s duty to inform, which was prescribed by two statutes that being its basic function. Such lapses were considered as

a policy-deficit in public authority exposed by such RTI applications. The RTI Act mandates the UGC under section 4(1)(c)&(d) to voluntarily disclose such aspects of their educational policy to the people affected, including interested parties such as Ram Kishan Sharma in this case. Further reflecting on the duties of the UGC and its efficiency in handling these, the Commission said: “…the UGC has to understand the doubts of such students or parents and recognize the need for clarification arising out of such RTI applications and prepare the FAQs accordingly. The increase in the number of RTI applications seeking such clarifications reflects on the public authority leading to an inference that the UGC is not properly communicating to the people about the validity of courses and degrees.” The Commissioner also warned that refusal to provide the clarifications would compel the Commission to initiate penal proceedings and also direct the public authority to pay compensation because appellant’s RTI request was a necessity arising out of non-performance of its duty under section 4(1)(c) & (d) of the RTI Act. It was noted that public authorities generally plead that section 4 is not directly enforceable by the Commission. However, the Commission emphasised upon the fact that information sought in this appeal was supposed to be voluntarily disclosed under Section 4 of RTI Act. The CIC iterated that a citizen’s RTI request necessitates enforcement of right by the Commission. Thus, the UGC or any public authority could not have refused to give clarifications, if it is part of their duty. Under such circumstances, the Commission held that the Section 4(1)(b),(C) and (d) will become enforceable and it has every authority to initiate penal proceedings under Section 20, as the information was disclosable under these three sub clauses of Section 4 in this RTI application. The CIC said that dutifully, the policy of the UGC must include providing clarifications for such genuine academic doubts. The CIC pointed out that although technically section 2(f) is held true, sheltering such doubts of petitioners under this section will leave the student community in confusion regarding validity of a course. The Commission said not informing the validity of a course amounts to abdication of their duty to inform, as that duty was prescribed by the statute and that is their basic function. The Commission issued the following direction after hearing the case: The Commission directs the respondent authority not to refuse to give clarifications. The information sought not is not prohibited by any exemption and refusal to respond to these would attract penal proceedings under section 20. PIO Mr. Satish Kumar was issued a show-cause as to why penalty should not be imposed against him for refusing to inform and abdication of responsibility both under the UGC Act and the RTI Act Directed the UGC to explain why it should not be ordered to pay compensation/costs to Ram Kishan Sharma, within 21 days from date of receipt of this order. The PIO was directed to file a compliance report complying with the directions in this order within 30 days from date of receipt of this order. Thus, with these directions, the second appeal was disposed of accordingly. Read the order here. This article has been made possible because of financial support from Independent and Public-Spirited Media Foundation. Raise Your Voice in Cheer! Tickets Now on Sale for the Finding Neverland Tour in Boston May 6th, 2017 | By Broadway.com Staff What a show! What a night! How the world's delight! Tickets are now on sale for the national tour of Finding Neverland in Boston. The Broadway.com Audience Choice Award-winning musical will open on August 8 at the Boston Opera House and close on August 20. Finding Neverland follows playwright J.M. Barrie as he summons the courage to become the writer—and the man—he yearns to be. Barrie finds the inspiration he’s been missing when he meets the beautiful widow Sylvia and her four young sons: Jack, George, Michael and Peter. Delighted by the boys’ hilarious escapades, Barrie conjures the magical world of Neverland and writes a play unlike any the high-society London theatergoers have ever seen. It’s a tremendous risk, but as Barrie himself has discovered—when you believe, you

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was created. From 2003, Fabien Gaglio & Co allegedly planned and operated money laundering layering structure of off-shore companies with the help of accomplices, with bank accounts mostly in Switzerland, UK and Hong Kong. This money laundering mechanism was partially related to a network of famous international money launderers serving also organized crime, corruption, fraud and tax evasion, in particular in East Europe and Italy. From 2003 and 2009 the money laundering schema laundered about 500 Mio EUR around the world. Geographically, the network of off-shore companies operated on the California-Italy-Russia-Hong Kong and France axis, mostly involving the film and sport industry, the art industry and the pyramidal marketing industry. In Russia, for example, the structures are related to the Azimut Bank in Moscow which lost its bank license in 2015 due to severe irregularities and money laundering and subsequently terminated its activities because of bankruptcy. By coincidence, of course, the bankruptcy of the Azimut bank happened at the same of bankruptcy's day of the Hottinger & Co. Bank. In Italy, as second example, many structures were related to a trustee based in Lugano, Filippo Dollfus de Volckersberg, well known by the prosecutor in Milano. Dollfus offered his cleaning services to the Italian nomenclature (in part related to Mediaset). He was convicted in 2016 in Milano for a scheme of money laundering moving about 800 Mio EUR. Additional investigations show other accomplices of the schema residing in Italy, some of them in the film industry.... Office of Professional Conduct Office of the Ombudsperson ADB Supporting Region's Development Needs Through Strategy 2030: ADB President News Release | 3 May 2019 Read time: 3 mins NADI, FIJI (3 May 2019) — Responding to the changing needs of Asia and the Pacific will be at the center of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) actions to implement Strategy 2030, said ADB President Mr. Takehiko Nakao in his opening address today at the 52nd Annual Meeting of ADB’s Board of Governors. ADB is preparing seven operational plans as well as action plans for private sector operations and knowledge management to advance implementation of Strategy 2030. ADB’s new lending and grant operations in 2018 grew to a record $21.6 billion compared to $13.9 billion in 2013, an increase of 55%. Speaking to an audience of ADB member government officials, academics, business leaders, and civil society representatives, Mr. Nakao said going forward, ADB will intensify its focus on quality and innovation in its operations, while maintaining moderate volume growth. Mr. Nakao highlighted six areas that ADB considers essential to the strategy’s success. First, he said a key priority for ADB will be to continue addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities across Asia and the Pacific. “We will strengthen our support to the poorest and most vulnerable countries in the region, including those in fragile and conflict-affected situations and many small island developing states,” said Mr. Nakao. ADB is supporting this year’s G20 initiative of universal health coverage. Second, ADB is accelerating progress in gender equality and will develop a strong pipeline of projects that integrate gender equality designs into a range of operations, including transport, energy, and urban infrastructure. ADB is also supporting a transformative gender agenda such as promoting women’s land title ownership, which is a basis for women’s economic empowerment. Third, climate mitigation and adaptation efforts across the Pacific will be an important focus for ADB. Countries most vulnerable to climate change, including in the Pacific, will receive a wide range of ADB assistance. Mr. Nakao called attention to ADB’s increase in disaster contingent financing in the Pacific, thereby allowing countries to access financial resources immediately in the wake of a disaster, based on predetermined criteria. Fourth is ADB’s continued support for regional cooperation and integration. Building on ADB-led subregional cooperation platforms, ADB will further enhance regional connectivity, promote regional public goods, help strengthen cooperation in financial

was created. From 2003, Fabien Gaglio & Co allegedly planned and operated money laundering layering structure of off-shore companies with the help of accomplices, with bank accounts mostly in Switzerland, UK and Hong Kong. This money laundering mechanism was partially related to a network of famous international money launderers serving also organized crime, corruption, fraud and tax evasion, in particular in East Europe and Italy. From 2003 and 2009 the money laundering schema laundered about 500 Mio EUR around the world. Geographically, the network of off-shore companies operated on the California-Italy-Russia-Hong Kong and France axis, mostly involving the film and sport industry, the art industry and the pyramidal marketing industry. In Russia, for example, the structures are related to the Azimut Bank in Moscow which lost its bank license in 2015 due to severe irregularities and money laundering and subsequently terminated its activities because of bankruptcy. By coincidence, of course, the bankruptcy of the Azimut bank happened at the same of bankruptcy's day of the Hottinger & Co. Bank. In Italy, as second example, many structures were related to a trustee based in Lugano, Filippo Dollfus de Volckersberg, well known by the prosecutor in Milano. Dollfus offered his cleaning services to the Italian nomenclature (in part related to Mediaset). He was convicted in 2016 in Milano for a scheme of money laundering moving about 800 Mio EUR. Additional investigations show other accomplices of the schema residing in Italy, some of them in the film industry.... Office of Professional Conduct Office of the Ombudsperson ADB Supporting Region's Development Needs Through Strategy 2030: ADB President News Release | 3 May 2019 Read time: 3 mins NADI, FIJI (3 May 2019) — Responding to the changing needs of Asia and the Pacific will be at the center of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) actions to implement Strategy 2030, said ADB President Mr. Takehiko Nakao in his opening address today at the 52nd Annual Meeting of ADB’s Board of Governors. ADB is preparing seven operational plans as well as action plans for private sector operations and knowledge management to advance implementation of Strategy 2030. ADB’s new lending and grant operations in 2018 grew to a record $21.6 billion compared to $13.9 billion in 2013, an increase of 55%. Speaking to an audience of ADB member government officials, academics, business leaders, and civil society representatives, Mr. Nakao said going forward, ADB will intensify its focus on quality and innovation in its operations, while maintaining moderate volume growth. Mr. Nakao highlighted six areas that ADB considers essential to the strategy’s success. First, he said a key priority for ADB will be to continue addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities across Asia and the Pacific. “We will strengthen our support to the poorest and most vulnerable countries in the region, including those in fragile and conflict-affected situations and many small island developing states,” said Mr. Nakao. ADB is supporting this year’s G20 initiative of universal health coverage. Second, ADB is accelerating progress in gender equality and will develop a strong pipeline of projects that integrate gender equality designs into a range of operations, including transport, energy, and urban infrastructure. ADB is also supporting a transformative gender agenda such as promoting women’s land title ownership, which is a basis for women’s economic empowerment. Third, climate mitigation and adaptation efforts across the Pacific will be an important focus for ADB. Countries most vulnerable to climate change, including in the Pacific, will receive a wide range of ADB assistance. Mr. Nakao called attention to ADB’s increase in disaster contingent financing in the Pacific, thereby allowing countries to access financial resources immediately in the wake of a disaster, based on predetermined criteria. Fourth is ADB’s continued support for regional cooperation and integration. Building on ADB-led subregional cooperation platforms, ADB will further enhance regional connectivity, promote regional public goods, help strengthen cooperation in financial

sector and macroprudential policies, and encourage knowledge sharing, including in such areas as education and agriculture. Fifth, Mr. Nakao said ADB will continue to expand its private sector lending, equity investments, and guarantees to reach one third of total operations in number by 2024. This will bring ADB into new markets and broaden its business reach to education, health, and agribusiness. ADB is bringing its private sector operations closer to clients by outposting more staff to resident missions. ADB will open an office in Singapore by the end of this year to facilitate engagement with private sponsors and financiers. Finally, ADB will use concessional resources effectively and will develop a detailed proposal for the next Asian Development Fund replenishment: ADF 13. ADB is also seeking strong donor support for its trust funds and actively mobilizing concessional resources from bilateral and multilateral partners such as the Green Climate Fund and Global Environment Facility. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. In 2018, it made commitments of new loans and grants amounting to $21.6 billion. Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region. Davis, Robert ADB administration and governance Speech: Moving Together as One Wave for the Future of Asia and the Pacific — Takehiko Nakao Speech: Opening Address at the 52nd ADB Annual Meeting – Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama News: ADB Releases Annual Report, Financial Results for 2018 Strategy 2030: Achieving a Prosperous, Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Asia and the Pacific Fiji 2019: 52nd Annual Meeting of ADB's Board of Governors News from Country Offices | 13 January 2022 News from Country Offices | 28 December 2021 Subscriber Services Subscribe to ADB's Newsletters, Alerts and RSS feeds. Follow ADB: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. It assists its members and partners by providing loans, technical assistance, grants, and equity investments to promote social and economic development. 6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City 1550, Metro Manila, Philippines Browse ADB.org Other ADB Sites Asia Regional Integration Center Asian Bonds Online ADB Knowledge Events © 2022 Asian Development Bank. ADB Contacts Es tut uns sehr leid. Diese Seite ist in der von Ihnen bevorzugten Sprache noch nicht verfügbar. Wir zeigen Ihnen stattdessen die Originalfassung. eso0323 — Organisatorische Pressemitteilung President Elect of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) The General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), meeting in Sydney (Australia), has appointed the ESO Director General, Dr. Catherine Cesarsky, as President Elect for a three-year period (2003-2006). The IAU is the world's foremost organisation for astronomy, uniting almost 9000 professional scientists on all continents. The IAU General Assembly also elected Prof. Ron Ekers (Australia) as President (2003 - 2006). Dr. Cesarsky will then become President of the IAU in 2006, when the General Assembly next meets in Prague (The Czech Republic). Dr. Cesarsky is the first woman scientist to receive this high distinction. "The election of Catherine Cesarsky as President-Elect of the IAU is an important recognition for a scientist who has made impressive contributions to various areas of modern astrophysics, from cosmic rays to the interstellar medium and cosmology", commented the outgoing IAU President, Prof. Franco Pacini. "It is also an honour and an important accolade for the European astronomical community in general and ESO in particular." Dr. Cesarsky, who assumed the

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arians to play a role in protecting children. Mme France Gélinas: I'm pleased to rise today in support of this bill, a bill that protects the children of Ontario. Child protection is a very serious matter; it is serious to everybody in this House and it is serious to everybody in this province. It's probably serious to everybody in this country and all over the world. It is horrific that one can find images on the Internet and elsewhere of children being abused. In my previous work, I've had the opportunity to work with families and children who have been abused. I've seen the devastation to those children's and families' lives. I've also worked with the abusers, to try to turn their lives around. It makes for a lot of misery and a lot of hardship. Anything that will work toward preventing those horrific crimes from happening is something that I will support. This bill is looking at ways to stop the abuse that is coming from the Internet. It is a bill that can proactively prevent children from being abused, and I don't think there's anybody in this room who does not understand that this is a bill worth supporting. Il me fait plaisir aujourd'hui de parler en faveur du projet de loi 37, la loi pour protéger les enfants. J'ai eu l'expérience dans ma vie antérieure de travailler avec des enfants et des familles qui ont vécu la violence et qui ont vécu l'abus, et les effets terribles que cela a eu sur ces familles-làet sur ces enfants-là. J'ai également eu l'expérience de travailler avec les « abuseurs ». Puis ça non plus, ce n'ètait pas plus gai. C'est le genre de projet de loi qui était mis de l'avant par le membre de Etobicokeâ€"Lakeshore et qui parle de la promotion de la prévention de ces actes, surtout lorsqu'ils sont distribués sur Internet. C'est le genre de loi proactive qui va protéger les enfants et qui demande l'appui de tous les membres de cette Chambre. The Acting Speaker (Mr. Jim Wilson): Further debate? Seeing none, Ms. Broten has moved third reading of Bill 37. Be it resolved that the bill do now pass and be entitled as in the motion. Third reading agreed to. The Acting Speaker (Mr. Jim Wilson): Orders of the day. Hon. Kathleen O. Wynne: Speaker, I believe we have unanimous consent to call the remaining orders in the following order: M124, M111, M98. The Acting Speaker (Mr. Jim Wilson): Do we have unanimous consent to call the orders in that order? Agreed. The honourable minister. Hon. Kathleen O. Wynne: I call M124, An Act to amend the Smoke-Free Ontario Act with respect to cigarillos. The Acting Speaker (Mr. Jim Wilson): The Deputy Clerk reminds me that the unanimous consent was to do M111, M124 and M98 in that order. So, would you like to call M111, Minister of Education? Mr. Peter Kormos: On a point of order, Speaker: With respect, if it hasn't already been sought and obtained, consent to varying the order as indicated in the earlier motion agreed to. The Acting Speaker (Mr. Jim Wilson): Okay. Do I have unanimous consent to vary the order? Agreed. The honourable minister has calledâ€"oh, whatever you want. Hon. Kathleen O. Wynne: I'd like to call M124, An Act to amend the Smoke-Free Ontario Act with respect to cigarillos. UN ONTARIO SANS FUMÉE Mme Gélinas, on behalf of Mr. Levac, moved third reading of the following bill: Mme France G

arians to play a role in protecting children. Mme France Gélinas: I'm pleased to rise today in support of this bill, a bill that protects the children of Ontario. Child protection is a very serious matter; it is serious to everybody in this House and it is serious to everybody in this province. It's probably serious to everybody in this country and all over the world. It is horrific that one can find images on the Internet and elsewhere of children being abused. In my previous work, I've had the opportunity to work with families and children who have been abused. I've seen the devastation to those children's and families' lives. I've also worked with the abusers, to try to turn their lives around. It makes for a lot of misery and a lot of hardship. Anything that will work toward preventing those horrific crimes from happening is something that I will support. This bill is looking at ways to stop the abuse that is coming from the Internet. It is a bill that can proactively prevent children from being abused, and I don't think there's anybody in this room who does not understand that this is a bill worth supporting. Il me fait plaisir aujourd'hui de parler en faveur du projet de loi 37, la loi pour protéger les enfants. J'ai eu l'expérience dans ma vie antérieure de travailler avec des enfants et des familles qui ont vécu la violence et qui ont vécu l'abus, et les effets terribles que cela a eu sur ces familles-làet sur ces enfants-là. J'ai également eu l'expérience de travailler avec les « abuseurs ». Puis ça non plus, ce n'ètait pas plus gai. C'est le genre de projet de loi qui était mis de l'avant par le membre de Etobicokeâ€"Lakeshore et qui parle de la promotion de la prévention de ces actes, surtout lorsqu'ils sont distribués sur Internet. C'est le genre de loi proactive qui va protéger les enfants et qui demande l'appui de tous les membres de cette Chambre. The Acting Speaker (Mr. Jim Wilson): Further debate? Seeing none, Ms. Broten has moved third reading of Bill 37. Be it resolved that the bill do now pass and be entitled as in the motion. Third reading agreed to. The Acting Speaker (Mr. Jim Wilson): Orders of the day. Hon. Kathleen O. Wynne: Speaker, I believe we have unanimous consent to call the remaining orders in the following order: M124, M111, M98. The Acting Speaker (Mr. Jim Wilson): Do we have unanimous consent to call the orders in that order? Agreed. The honourable minister. Hon. Kathleen O. Wynne: I call M124, An Act to amend the Smoke-Free Ontario Act with respect to cigarillos. The Acting Speaker (Mr. Jim Wilson): The Deputy Clerk reminds me that the unanimous consent was to do M111, M124 and M98 in that order. So, would you like to call M111, Minister of Education? Mr. Peter Kormos: On a point of order, Speaker: With respect, if it hasn't already been sought and obtained, consent to varying the order as indicated in the earlier motion agreed to. The Acting Speaker (Mr. Jim Wilson): Okay. Do I have unanimous consent to vary the order? Agreed. The honourable minister has calledâ€"oh, whatever you want. Hon. Kathleen O. Wynne: I'd like to call M124, An Act to amend the Smoke-Free Ontario Act with respect to cigarillos. UN ONTARIO SANS FUMÉE Mme Gélinas, on behalf of Mr. Levac, moved third reading of the following bill: Mme France G

élinas: It is an honour to rise before this House today to speak on Bill 124, which will ban the sale of flavoured and individually sold cigarillos that are targeted at children. I'm ecstatic, as an MPP, that MPPs from all sides of this Legislature have come together in support of my very first private member's bill. Applause. Mme France Gélinas: Thank you. It is a bill that will help to protect the health of our children. I send a special thank you to Dave Levac, the member from Brant, who has co-sponsored this bill with me. I also want to thank the many groups who have supported this bill. They include the Ontario Campaign for Action on Tobacco, the Ontario Lung Association, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, the Ontario Medical Association, the Non-Smokers' Rights Association, and the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario. I came to Queen's Park to make a difference in the lives and the health of Ontarians. After being here for over a year now, I feel that I have been able to create some positive change, and this is something that means a lot to me and certainly brings me a great sense of fulfillment. I know that private members' bills very rarely become law in Ontario, but the passage of Bill 124 today in the Legislature I guess shows that with hard work and perseverance, this kind of job can be done. I look forward to working with the Ministry of Health Promotion to ensure that Bill 124 is implemented because, as I tried to do in committee this morning but wasn't quite successfulâ€"the government did not agree to a proclamation date, which was in the bill, as is usually the case, especially the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, which came with dates on it. Rest assured, I will continue to hold the ministry's feet to the fire and make sure that we do get a proclamation. That said, for me, today is a day of celebration. Together, we are calling for immediate action on cigarillos and sending a clear message that new regulations must close the gap in Ontario anti-smoking policies. Together, today, we will help prevent a new generation of young people from becoming smokers, a new generation of young people that could have filled up the ranks of the 60,000 Ontarians a year who die because they became addicted to tobacco products. We are protecting the health of children, and this is something we should all be proud of and celebrate. For that, I'm really proud and I thank everybody. J'aimerais remercier les gens qui ont parlé en appui et qui nous ont aidé àmettre de l'avant le projet de loi 124, un projet de loi qui va empêcher la vente de cigarillos àl'unité et les différentes saveurs. C'est mon premier projet de loi et il me fait extrêmement plaisir qu'il va aller de l'avant pour devenir loi. J'aimerais remercier tous ceux qui y ont travaillé. Thank you. Merci. The Acting Speaker (Mr. Jim Wilson): Merci. Further debate? Mr. Dave Levac: I have to start with a thank you to the member from Nickel Belt, not only for her determination to see this bill through and her first introduction of a private member's bill, but also to her and her staff for their co-operation, their goodwill and their trust. Far too often in this place we have lost that capacity to look each other in the eye and say, "We're going to make this work." So it was an honour to work with her, and the other organizations, on the importance of this particular piece of legislation. We need to point out that this was all based on a loophole. Just because there was a loophole in our first attempt to make us smoke-free, somebody found that loophole and they went from selling 50,000 units in Canada in 2001 to selling 80 million units in 2006. You cannot tell me that this wasn't about getting kids hooked. So I want to thank the member. I appreciate her passion and I want to tell her that the government understands the importance of this bill. The

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Ministers ordered the expropriation of most of the land. Five years afterwards a government representative informed locals the town now belonged to the State. Locals were now squatters in their own town. Some people started to leave and many of those who stayed for a bit longer had to rent their own houses. How awful that must have been! The town was actually never flooded, but people couldn’t work on the land anymore. Getting there became a difficult task. Water surrounded the town and flooded all access roads but one. Even today, the only way to get there is via a pot-holed road from Zarza de Granadilla or Abadía. The last families left in 1964 and for some years Granadilla was a target for looters. They even stole the main altarpiece from the local church. Some people moved to Alagón del Río, a new town built to take in people from Granadilla. Others moved to bigger towns and cities. In 1980 they declared Granadilla a Historical-Artistic Ensemble. Soon afterwards they included it in a list of ghost towns to be restored. Since then, many student groups have come here to take part in educational activities. They also help restore buildings and take care of vegetable gardens. Some 15-20 houses around the main street and the square have been restored. Granadilla has recovered part of its lost charm with a touch of colour. Main highlights Castle and city walls. The current castle was built 1473 on what they think it was an Arab tower. It deteriorated badly after people left and at the end of the seventies it underwent its restoration process. Although small in size, the tower offers incredible views over Gabriel y Galán reservoir. It also gives you a good idea of how big the town was. The entire town is within the city walls, which allow you to have a nice circular walk back to the castle. Church. Built in the 16th century, it is the only building in town that wasn’t expropriated, due to the bishop’s opposition. Main street (calle Mayor). The town had two main gates connected by this street via the main square. Most of the houses here have been renovated and they are occupied by builders and gardeners. Plaza Mayor. The main street leads to the square, where you can find some interesting buildings. The picture below shows the former local bar (the house with the columns) and the biggest house in town called Casa de las Conchas (House of the Shells). Things you can do during your trip: Water activities. In the Gabriel y Galán reservoir you can swim, fish and practice water sports, such as kayaking. Birdwatching. It’s part of a bird protection area, so you may want to bring binoculars if you like birdwatching. Visit other nearby towns. Granadilla is a 40-minute drive from Plasencia and a 35-minute drive from Hervás. Plasencia is the biggest city in the area and a good place for a cultural city break and to enjoy tapas and nightlife. Hervás is a picturesque town with one of the best-preserved Jewish quarters in Spain. Opening times. (Winter) Tue-Sun from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00. (Summer) Tue-Sun from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 17:00 to 19:00. Mondays closed. How to get there. Granadilla is only accessible by road (CC-168) from Abadía or Zarza de Granadilla. The road is a single carriageway at times and a single-track road at others. We arrived to Granadilla from Hervás (via Abadía) and stayed the night in Ahigal. Distance: 292 km from Madrid, 116 km from Cáceres and 41 km from Plasencia. Granadilla on a map Puebla de Alcocer, or the Spanish castle with the best views of Siberia 10 things you’ll experience in rural Extremadura The incredible little house with the rock inside A castle, a cemetery and ‘jamón’: visiting Montánchez, in Extremadura Quirky place names in Extremadura translated into English Garganta la Olla, the perfect

Ministers ordered the expropriation of most of the land. Five years afterwards a government representative informed locals the town now belonged to the State. Locals were now squatters in their own town. Some people started to leave and many of those who stayed for a bit longer had to rent their own houses. How awful that must have been! The town was actually never flooded, but people couldn’t work on the land anymore. Getting there became a difficult task. Water surrounded the town and flooded all access roads but one. Even today, the only way to get there is via a pot-holed road from Zarza de Granadilla or Abadía. The last families left in 1964 and for some years Granadilla was a target for looters. They even stole the main altarpiece from the local church. Some people moved to Alagón del Río, a new town built to take in people from Granadilla. Others moved to bigger towns and cities. In 1980 they declared Granadilla a Historical-Artistic Ensemble. Soon afterwards they included it in a list of ghost towns to be restored. Since then, many student groups have come here to take part in educational activities. They also help restore buildings and take care of vegetable gardens. Some 15-20 houses around the main street and the square have been restored. Granadilla has recovered part of its lost charm with a touch of colour. Main highlights Castle and city walls. The current castle was built 1473 on what they think it was an Arab tower. It deteriorated badly after people left and at the end of the seventies it underwent its restoration process. Although small in size, the tower offers incredible views over Gabriel y Galán reservoir. It also gives you a good idea of how big the town was. The entire town is within the city walls, which allow you to have a nice circular walk back to the castle. Church. Built in the 16th century, it is the only building in town that wasn’t expropriated, due to the bishop’s opposition. Main street (calle Mayor). The town had two main gates connected by this street via the main square. Most of the houses here have been renovated and they are occupied by builders and gardeners. Plaza Mayor. The main street leads to the square, where you can find some interesting buildings. The picture below shows the former local bar (the house with the columns) and the biggest house in town called Casa de las Conchas (House of the Shells). Things you can do during your trip: Water activities. In the Gabriel y Galán reservoir you can swim, fish and practice water sports, such as kayaking. Birdwatching. It’s part of a bird protection area, so you may want to bring binoculars if you like birdwatching. Visit other nearby towns. Granadilla is a 40-minute drive from Plasencia and a 35-minute drive from Hervás. Plasencia is the biggest city in the area and a good place for a cultural city break and to enjoy tapas and nightlife. Hervás is a picturesque town with one of the best-preserved Jewish quarters in Spain. Opening times. (Winter) Tue-Sun from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00. (Summer) Tue-Sun from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 17:00 to 19:00. Mondays closed. How to get there. Granadilla is only accessible by road (CC-168) from Abadía or Zarza de Granadilla. The road is a single carriageway at times and a single-track road at others. We arrived to Granadilla from Hervás (via Abadía) and stayed the night in Ahigal. Distance: 292 km from Madrid, 116 km from Cáceres and 41 km from Plasencia. Granadilla on a map Puebla de Alcocer, or the Spanish castle with the best views of Siberia 10 things you’ll experience in rural Extremadura The incredible little house with the rock inside A castle, a cemetery and ‘jamón’: visiting Montánchez, in Extremadura Quirky place names in Extremadura translated into English Garganta la Olla, the perfect

Spanish rural getaway destination Lauren Pisoni on 11/09/2019 at 7:22 pm This is the most inciteful piece of information that I have been able to find about this village. Do you have any other history or information you could share about this village? My family roots go back to this village. My great grandparents left behind loved ones in 1914 for America. I have letters my great grandmother wrote to loved ones back “home” and all letters have a symbol on top of the stationary. Do you happen to know how to find records of my long lost relatives, or how to find a final resting place for this village? It is hard to find any information on this village and its history. By any chance, do you know of (or one that use to exist) of a street called Alamo? One document shows that is the street they lived on. Irene Corchado Resmella on 16/09/2019 at 11:25 am Hello Lauren, Thank you for your comment. I think your best option would be to contact the nearest Civil Registry Office (Registro Civil) to their place of birth, as they may have details on where your relatives were born and lived and other information you may need to keep researching. The church must also have some kind of record of those born in the area. As the village was flooded, I am not sure where any records are now kept. A good starting point would be to contact local authorities in Zarza de Granadilla, perphaps. I am afraid I cannot be of much more help here. Good luck with your research and thanks for stopping by the blog. Autonomous shuttle on public roads. Source: Keolis Twitter Digital Transformation Technology City of Toronto closer to launching driverless shuttles on public roads Meagan Simpson @megesimpson Published: December 11th, 2018 Imagine a shuttle bus that gets you to that transit stop that’s just too far away to walk to – now imagine that shuttle has no driver. Well, that’s exactly what the City of Toronto is working on, autonomous shuttles to solve that “last mile” problem. The City of Toronto is teaming up with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and Metrolinx to pilot an autonomous shuttle program, set to run on public roads, hoping to have it go live as soon as September 2020. Ryan Lanyon, chair for the automated vehicles working group at the City of Toronto “This is really a once in a generation, maybe once in a century chance to help shape our transportation system,” Ryan Lanyon, chair for the automated vehicles working group at the City of Toronto told ITBusiness.ca. “We’re looking at places where there is not existing transit service, where it can fill a small gap, a local gap, what we call the first or last mile from a rapid transit station.” The idea is to use these driverless shuttles to solve an unmet need in the existing transit infrastructure, Lanyon explains. Still in the early, exploratory stage, we don’t have all the answers to how and where exactly the pilot program will run, but we are getting closer. The City of Toronto, TTC and Metrolinx put out a public request for information, which closes Dec. 12th. It calls on those in the tech industry working on automated shuttles to share information on potential suppliers, related software, and solution providers so the City can have a better understanding of what’s available on the market, and what some limitations might be. Lanyon explains that once that process is finished the City hopes to have a plan in place in the coming year that will outline exactly how the pilot will operate. This autonomous shuttle project was first announced in July and its part of the city’s three year Transportation Services Automated Vehicle Work Plan that is investigating the role autonomous vehicles will play in the transportation system. Lanyon says it was identified early on that automation needs to be transit-centric or at least have a transit focus. The project received $365,000 in funding from Transport Canada as part of the federal government’s $2.6 million program to help regions across the country prepare for changes surrounding automated vehicles. How will it work? While there isn’t an exact plan for what Toronto’s autonomous shuttles will look like just yet, there are similar projects that already exist that

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phrase, anyway. We know, at most, what we want best. It’s fine to discuss that and disagree — even in public — as long as we acknowledge it’s primarily about us and our desires. The evidence we have is problematic. I try to understand data I have about Armitage in good faith. But: Richard Armitage gets asked a question; he thinks about the actual answer; he negotiates in his mind what he can / should / must say; he tries to communicate the result of that negotiation to the interviewer; the interviewer writes about his answer; the interview is edited; I read it and you read it; you read what I’m saying about it. What a game of telephone. Humans misunderstand as much as we understand — sometimes accidentally (failure to consider certain perspectives may exist — hence my encouragement to would-be analysts to turn their perspectives inside out), sometimes on purpose (refusal to acknowledge that the world could differ from our perceptions). We have no choice but to reason via approximation, but while there are better or worse approximations of any evidence, all of them are inexact, including those we make about ourselves. (Think how often you’ve thought, “I can’t express exactly how I’m feeling” or made a statement that’s imprecise, but appropriate to a situation.) Certain of his behaviors and speech patterns look particularly recognizable to me — and some of those make up a big part of my attraction to him, frankly — but this recognition pertains to my frameworks, not about his behavior. Richard Armitage has some choices available to him about publicity but not all potential options. He can possibly say no to a particular venue but not determine which offers will be made to him. I would love to see him interviewed in the New York Review of Books about his reading habits, for instance, but that’s not likely. Mr. Armitage chooses from among options he has, whether these are offered or he works to make them available. Since his minor role in Captain America: The First Avenger garnered him two lengthy interviews in The Scotsman and the Daily Telegraph, there’s no reason to think that his options are not likely to continue to expand and improve. Right now, the publicity machine for The Hobbit makes most of Richard Armitage’s decisions about interviews, not Richard Armitage himself, and barring the announcement of a new major role for him with its own promotion apparatus, that will likely continue to be the case for quite a while. His past ongoing presence on British television meant that he had to be visible to remind potential audience members to tune in. The PR team for The Hobbit obviously has a different strategy. I expect Richard Armitage to continue to fulfill his contractual obligations in this regard, particular as regards any information embargoes that may be in force (see message of May 29, 2011). Deer in the flashbulbs? Richard Armitage leaves the Old Vic Theatre, London, England, after the 24 Hour Plays Celebrity Gala, November 21, 2010. Screencap from this cell phone video. The place where Pinup started on this theme had to do with materials that appeared on Richard Armitage Confessions about Armitage being crowded out by other actors and or not getting something he deserves from his work The Hobbit, or being less lucky than other actors with his publicity team. And that issue — the statements we make about Armitage’s retiring nature — has interested me for a long time. I imagine that most of this discussion has emerged in response to the “drought dynamic” we’re experiencing and from which some fans have been suffering intensely. In the place of data, our imaginations naturally jump in — unsurprisingly — to fill in the blanks. What’s interesting to me is that this particular discussion fills this particular blank — that in a situation where little to no publicity is appearing, one response is to discuss the possibility that Armitage is being accidentally or purposefully damaged by himself or others. Of course, that conclusion is one reading of the evidence. The explanations that emerge to explain Armitage’s apparent reticence tend to follow relatively predictable patterns or tropes (topoi) that we use to describe Mr. Armitage. All of these tropes have evidential arguments available both for and against them, and because the evidence for them is so broad, they can be made to serve many purposes. We encounter a few of them quite regularly.

phrase, anyway. We know, at most, what we want best. It’s fine to discuss that and disagree — even in public — as long as we acknowledge it’s primarily about us and our desires. The evidence we have is problematic. I try to understand data I have about Armitage in good faith. But: Richard Armitage gets asked a question; he thinks about the actual answer; he negotiates in his mind what he can / should / must say; he tries to communicate the result of that negotiation to the interviewer; the interviewer writes about his answer; the interview is edited; I read it and you read it; you read what I’m saying about it. What a game of telephone. Humans misunderstand as much as we understand — sometimes accidentally (failure to consider certain perspectives may exist — hence my encouragement to would-be analysts to turn their perspectives inside out), sometimes on purpose (refusal to acknowledge that the world could differ from our perceptions). We have no choice but to reason via approximation, but while there are better or worse approximations of any evidence, all of them are inexact, including those we make about ourselves. (Think how often you’ve thought, “I can’t express exactly how I’m feeling” or made a statement that’s imprecise, but appropriate to a situation.) Certain of his behaviors and speech patterns look particularly recognizable to me — and some of those make up a big part of my attraction to him, frankly — but this recognition pertains to my frameworks, not about his behavior. Richard Armitage has some choices available to him about publicity but not all potential options. He can possibly say no to a particular venue but not determine which offers will be made to him. I would love to see him interviewed in the New York Review of Books about his reading habits, for instance, but that’s not likely. Mr. Armitage chooses from among options he has, whether these are offered or he works to make them available. Since his minor role in Captain America: The First Avenger garnered him two lengthy interviews in The Scotsman and the Daily Telegraph, there’s no reason to think that his options are not likely to continue to expand and improve. Right now, the publicity machine for The Hobbit makes most of Richard Armitage’s decisions about interviews, not Richard Armitage himself, and barring the announcement of a new major role for him with its own promotion apparatus, that will likely continue to be the case for quite a while. His past ongoing presence on British television meant that he had to be visible to remind potential audience members to tune in. The PR team for The Hobbit obviously has a different strategy. I expect Richard Armitage to continue to fulfill his contractual obligations in this regard, particular as regards any information embargoes that may be in force (see message of May 29, 2011). Deer in the flashbulbs? Richard Armitage leaves the Old Vic Theatre, London, England, after the 24 Hour Plays Celebrity Gala, November 21, 2010. Screencap from this cell phone video. The place where Pinup started on this theme had to do with materials that appeared on Richard Armitage Confessions about Armitage being crowded out by other actors and or not getting something he deserves from his work The Hobbit, or being less lucky than other actors with his publicity team. And that issue — the statements we make about Armitage’s retiring nature — has interested me for a long time. I imagine that most of this discussion has emerged in response to the “drought dynamic” we’re experiencing and from which some fans have been suffering intensely. In the place of data, our imaginations naturally jump in — unsurprisingly — to fill in the blanks. What’s interesting to me is that this particular discussion fills this particular blank — that in a situation where little to no publicity is appearing, one response is to discuss the possibility that Armitage is being accidentally or purposefully damaged by himself or others. Of course, that conclusion is one reading of the evidence. The explanations that emerge to explain Armitage’s apparent reticence tend to follow relatively predictable patterns or tropes (topoi) that we use to describe Mr. Armitage. All of these tropes have evidential arguments available both for and against them, and because the evidence for them is so broad, they can be made to serve many purposes. We encounter a few of them quite regularly.

The boundaries between them are not entirely clear, and they are not mutually exclusive, but they are all fascinating. In what I say below, while I link to evidentiary justifications for the tropes, I’m not linking to examples of the tropes as they appear among fans, because the point of this piece is emphatically not anything that might appear to be personal criticism, and I’m just as guilty of filling in the blanks following my own tastes and worries as anyone else. In short, if you recognize your own attitudes in some of what I write: I am not throwing stones. Rather, I want to explore the tropes and talk about why they appeal or don’t appeal and what that says about all of us as fans involved in the fascinating but futile project of trying to figure out who Mr. Armitage really is. Richard Armitage, publicity photo, 2009. Source: Русскоязычный Cайт Pичардa Армитиджa “I want to be [let] alone Armitage” One possible explanation is that Mr. Armitage is actively staying out of publicity or avoiding public appearances for reasons of personality. This hypothesis relies on the assumption that Armitage is almost painfully personally shy or (in extreme readings) would prefer, in the best of all possible worlds, never to have to encounter fans or publicists. The latter reading relies heavily on evidence like newspaper reports that note his ambivalence about fan adoration, as well as, I assume, on an early message in which he mentioned liking Keane’s “Hamburg Song,” with its chorus, “I don’t want to be adored” (July 24, 2006). A variant reading that I occasionally encounter is the sentiment that at the beginning of his career he liked his fans, but has changed his mind about them either out of bad experiences referenced in his messages (e.g., 29 April 2007; 22 April 2008) or simply out of greater awareness that he can’t have an open level of involvement with us (or out of frustration with the press coverage and the career problems it generates — see below). Never having met him, I have no context for judging his personal behaviors, but it seems to me rational to conclude on the basis of statements made by interviewers in the press and reports of fan encounters that while it is sensible to preserve a space between oneself and fans, and while he is perhaps innately modest (or was socialized to be), mild-mannered, and / or introverted, he is not abnormally aversive of other humans, including fans who appear in appropriate venues and behave themselves. If we look at this report of a fan encounter last weekend, while Armitage was not shoving himself in people’s faces, there’s no indication that he was running away from attention, either, or consciously avoiding fans. He was there to aid in a fund-raising effort and did what was asked of him without exhibiting noticeable personal tics that indicated fear or distaste for the people around him. He regularly poses for pictures with fans and we see them and he never looks uncomfortable (or if he is, he hides it successfully for the purposes of the picture). Consequently, I admit that I’ve never been convinced that Richard Armitage is actually or consciously hiding from the limelight. “Bloody Internet!” Richard Armitage as Lucas North in Spooks 8.2. Source: RichardArmitageNet.com “Press-Hater Armitage” Another possibility is that Armitage actively avoids publicity because of distaste he feels for the press and / or reading opinions about himself. This position is supported by a statement about how he stopped reading his press because a single negative comment would stay with him. A frequent corollary of this position that emerges occasionally in discussions among fans (although he has never made this request, despite occasional comments on the honesty of his fans in evaluating his work) is that we shouldn’t say anything that risks offending him anywhere where he could read it, because it would hurt him. We also have speculated more than once that he hates answering certain questions over and over again (“the circus”; “the pants”), although his demeanor doesn’t strongly indicate impatience on his part (apart from one interview in which the impression of frustration was as much created by the reporter’s editorializing as it could be extrapolated from his own statements).

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in 1981, by the United Nations General Assembly, the International Day of Peace was to coincide with its opening session. The first Peace Day was observed on September 21st, 1982. In 1982 the Soviet Union was increasing its troop presence in Afghanistan and facing fierce fighting throughout the provinces. Thirty years later Afghanistan is still at war. The opponents have changed, and the weaponry has changed. The War on Terror, Armored Humvees, IED’s, suicide bombers, night raids, smart bombs, and drones have all entered the American lexicon. The constant through all these years is the suffering of the non-combatants. Just this week, a van was blown up by an IED in southern Helmand province, killing 9 women and 3 children. No group has claimed responsibility for the blast. A drone strike before dawn in Laghman Province killed 8 women gathering firewood and injured 8 more. I spoke with a father of six children in ParwanSa refugee camp. He has been an Internally Displaced Person for 11 years, living in a small mud-brick enclosure with a plastic, canvas, and cardboard roof. I asked if the government had offered any assistance for the coming winter. He said the government has done nothing; he could only count on God to take care of his family. Oct 7th will mark the 11th anniversary of America’s war in Afghanistan. 11 years and $550 billion dollars later, peace is still elusive. The war has pushed the Taliban out of power, but the current government is full of the very same warlords that were carving up Afghanistan prior to the Taliban’s rise. These “representatives” have very little backing among the people, mainly because they have continued to line their pockets while their constituents suffer. The call for peace may fill their speeches, but to work for peace distracts from their income. The International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) as well as the Afghan Army and Afghan Police force, often employing strong-arm tactics, struggle to bring a semblance of security to the countryside. Security in Kabul is tentative as well, with suicide bombings and armed attacks on the rise. On Sept 18th, a woman rammed a car full of explosives into a van containing 9 foreign workers, killing herself, all 9 foreigners, their Afghan translator, as well as passerby. While temporary security may be imposed with an iron fist, peace cannot be forced. On Sept 19th, an Afghan holiday in the remembrance of the death of Burhanuddin Rabbani, a warlord turned “peace envoy” who was killed by a suicide bomber in his home, President Hamid Karzai called on Afghans to pursue peace. A generation that has known nothing but war has little faith in government calls for peace while the very same government loots the country. The government led peace initiative seems to have died with Rabbani a year ago. A partial list of American military involvement since 1982 includes Lebanon, Grenada, Chad, Libya, Honduras, Bolivia, Columbia, Peru, Philippines, Panama, Iraq, Kuwait, Somalia, Bosnia, Macedonia, Haiti, Serbia, Afghanistan (currently, America’s longest war), Sudan, Iraq (again, after years of crippling sanctions that killed half a million children), and Libya (again). This is not an exhaustive list, it doesn’t include covert attacks, special operations, or America’s special relationship with Israel, which has rained down horror on Lebanon, the West Bank and Gaza. Israeli drones continue to kill people in Gaza on a nearly weekly basis. American drones are currently killing people in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia. Syria and Iran loom on the horizon, with American threats of intervention and war ramping up. Death is a top American export. On the anniversary of Sept 11th, a hate filled Anti-Islam movie trailer was a catalyst sparking widespread protests and attacks across the world, leading to 30 deaths. On Sept 19th a French satirical newspaper, under the guise of “free speech” released vulgar cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad (Peace be Upon Him) adding fuel to an already

in 1981, by the United Nations General Assembly, the International Day of Peace was to coincide with its opening session. The first Peace Day was observed on September 21st, 1982. In 1982 the Soviet Union was increasing its troop presence in Afghanistan and facing fierce fighting throughout the provinces. Thirty years later Afghanistan is still at war. The opponents have changed, and the weaponry has changed. The War on Terror, Armored Humvees, IED’s, suicide bombers, night raids, smart bombs, and drones have all entered the American lexicon. The constant through all these years is the suffering of the non-combatants. Just this week, a van was blown up by an IED in southern Helmand province, killing 9 women and 3 children. No group has claimed responsibility for the blast. A drone strike before dawn in Laghman Province killed 8 women gathering firewood and injured 8 more. I spoke with a father of six children in ParwanSa refugee camp. He has been an Internally Displaced Person for 11 years, living in a small mud-brick enclosure with a plastic, canvas, and cardboard roof. I asked if the government had offered any assistance for the coming winter. He said the government has done nothing; he could only count on God to take care of his family. Oct 7th will mark the 11th anniversary of America’s war in Afghanistan. 11 years and $550 billion dollars later, peace is still elusive. The war has pushed the Taliban out of power, but the current government is full of the very same warlords that were carving up Afghanistan prior to the Taliban’s rise. These “representatives” have very little backing among the people, mainly because they have continued to line their pockets while their constituents suffer. The call for peace may fill their speeches, but to work for peace distracts from their income. The International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) as well as the Afghan Army and Afghan Police force, often employing strong-arm tactics, struggle to bring a semblance of security to the countryside. Security in Kabul is tentative as well, with suicide bombings and armed attacks on the rise. On Sept 18th, a woman rammed a car full of explosives into a van containing 9 foreign workers, killing herself, all 9 foreigners, their Afghan translator, as well as passerby. While temporary security may be imposed with an iron fist, peace cannot be forced. On Sept 19th, an Afghan holiday in the remembrance of the death of Burhanuddin Rabbani, a warlord turned “peace envoy” who was killed by a suicide bomber in his home, President Hamid Karzai called on Afghans to pursue peace. A generation that has known nothing but war has little faith in government calls for peace while the very same government loots the country. The government led peace initiative seems to have died with Rabbani a year ago. A partial list of American military involvement since 1982 includes Lebanon, Grenada, Chad, Libya, Honduras, Bolivia, Columbia, Peru, Philippines, Panama, Iraq, Kuwait, Somalia, Bosnia, Macedonia, Haiti, Serbia, Afghanistan (currently, America’s longest war), Sudan, Iraq (again, after years of crippling sanctions that killed half a million children), and Libya (again). This is not an exhaustive list, it doesn’t include covert attacks, special operations, or America’s special relationship with Israel, which has rained down horror on Lebanon, the West Bank and Gaza. Israeli drones continue to kill people in Gaza on a nearly weekly basis. American drones are currently killing people in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia. Syria and Iran loom on the horizon, with American threats of intervention and war ramping up. Death is a top American export. On the anniversary of Sept 11th, a hate filled Anti-Islam movie trailer was a catalyst sparking widespread protests and attacks across the world, leading to 30 deaths. On Sept 19th a French satirical newspaper, under the guise of “free speech” released vulgar cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad (Peace be Upon Him) adding fuel to an already

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existing Inga I and II facilities to Angola’s Cabinda province, a spokeswoman for Angola’s Energy Ministry said in a WhatsApp message. She said she wasn’t aware of the letter. Angola’s government spokesman was unavailable for comment. Advocacy groups have questioned the Inga III project, saying most of the electricity generated by the dam won’t benefit ordinary Congolese. South Africa in 2013 committed to purchasing 2 500 megawatts and late last year indicated it might double that amount. Inga III is part of a long-delayed plan known as Grand Inga that’s eventually intended to harness as much as 40 000 megawatts of power, almost double the amount generated by China’s Three Gorges dam, currently the world’s biggest. The Angolan letter was addressed to the Agency for the Development and Promotion of the Grand Inga Project, or ADPI, which falls under Congo’s presidency. The head of communications for ADPI, Patrick Kabuya, declined to comment. © 2019 Bloomberg L.P. To comment, you must be registered and logged in. MORE Africa Kenya aims to halve its budget shortfall in four years 20 January 2020 / David Herbling, Bloomberg Britain’s CDC adds $400m of investments in Africa push 20 January 2020 / Karin Strohecker, Reuters Zimbabwe electricity woes worsen as flood takes out plant 20 January 2020 / Ray Ndlovu, Bloomberg How politics and poverty affect electricity provision in Zimbabwe 19 January 2020 / Ellen Fungisai Chipango Locust plague devastates crops in Horn of Africa 17 January 2020 / Giulia Paravicini, Reuters Stories For Kids Learning Kitchen HOME SIGN UP Authors Short Stories Long Stories Funny Stories Love Stories Stories For Kids Poems Essays Nonfictions Plays Folktales Fairy Tales Fables Learning Kitchen Free Classified Website Without Registration Free Classified Website Daniel Company Please consider making a donation of $1,$5,$100 or whatever you can to protect and sustain Fullonlinebooks. USD EUR GBP CAD AUD JPY ZAR CHF HomeShort StoriesThe Tragedy At Three Forks Famous Authors (View All Authors) Alfred Castner King Francis Thompson Rex Beach Alfred Henry Lewis George Barr Mccutcheon Robert W. Service Talbot Baines Reed Edward Payson Roe John S. Adams William Cullen Bryant Arthur C. Benson Post by :John_Cabral Category :Short Stories Author :Paul Laurence Dunbar Date :April 2011 Read :2347 Click below to download : The Tragedy At Three Forks (Format : PDF) The Tragedy At Three Forks It was a drizzly, disagreeable April night. The wind was howling in a particularly dismal and malignant way along the valleys and hollows of that part of Central Kentucky in which the rural settlement of Three Forks is situated. It had been "trying to rain" all day in a half-hearted sort of manner, and now the drops were flying about in a cold spray. The night was one of dense, inky blackness, occasionally relieved by flashes of lightning. It was hardly a night on which a girl should be out. And yet one was out, scudding before the storm, with clenched teeth and wild eyes, wrapped head and shoulders in a great blanket shawl, and looking, as she sped along like a restless, dark ghost. For her, the night and the storm had no terrors; passion had driven out fear. There was determination in her every movement, and purpose was apparent in the concentration of energy with which she set her foot down. She drew the shawl closer about her head with a convulsive grip, and muttered with a half sob, "'Tain't the first time, 'tain't the first time she's tried to take me down in comp'ny, but--" and the sob gave way to the dry, sharp note

existing Inga I and II facilities to Angola’s Cabinda province, a spokeswoman for Angola’s Energy Ministry said in a WhatsApp message. She said she wasn’t aware of the letter. Angola’s government spokesman was unavailable for comment. Advocacy groups have questioned the Inga III project, saying most of the electricity generated by the dam won’t benefit ordinary Congolese. South Africa in 2013 committed to purchasing 2 500 megawatts and late last year indicated it might double that amount. Inga III is part of a long-delayed plan known as Grand Inga that’s eventually intended to harness as much as 40 000 megawatts of power, almost double the amount generated by China’s Three Gorges dam, currently the world’s biggest. The Angolan letter was addressed to the Agency for the Development and Promotion of the Grand Inga Project, or ADPI, which falls under Congo’s presidency. The head of communications for ADPI, Patrick Kabuya, declined to comment. © 2019 Bloomberg L.P. To comment, you must be registered and logged in. MORE Africa Kenya aims to halve its budget shortfall in four years 20 January 2020 / David Herbling, Bloomberg Britain’s CDC adds $400m of investments in Africa push 20 January 2020 / Karin Strohecker, Reuters Zimbabwe electricity woes worsen as flood takes out plant 20 January 2020 / Ray Ndlovu, Bloomberg How politics and poverty affect electricity provision in Zimbabwe 19 January 2020 / Ellen Fungisai Chipango Locust plague devastates crops in Horn of Africa 17 January 2020 / Giulia Paravicini, Reuters Stories For Kids Learning Kitchen HOME SIGN UP Authors Short Stories Long Stories Funny Stories Love Stories Stories For Kids Poems Essays Nonfictions Plays Folktales Fairy Tales Fables Learning Kitchen Free Classified Website Without Registration Free Classified Website Daniel Company Please consider making a donation of $1,$5,$100 or whatever you can to protect and sustain Fullonlinebooks. USD EUR GBP CAD AUD JPY ZAR CHF HomeShort StoriesThe Tragedy At Three Forks Famous Authors (View All Authors) Alfred Castner King Francis Thompson Rex Beach Alfred Henry Lewis George Barr Mccutcheon Robert W. Service Talbot Baines Reed Edward Payson Roe John S. Adams William Cullen Bryant Arthur C. Benson Post by :John_Cabral Category :Short Stories Author :Paul Laurence Dunbar Date :April 2011 Read :2347 Click below to download : The Tragedy At Three Forks (Format : PDF) The Tragedy At Three Forks It was a drizzly, disagreeable April night. The wind was howling in a particularly dismal and malignant way along the valleys and hollows of that part of Central Kentucky in which the rural settlement of Three Forks is situated. It had been "trying to rain" all day in a half-hearted sort of manner, and now the drops were flying about in a cold spray. The night was one of dense, inky blackness, occasionally relieved by flashes of lightning. It was hardly a night on which a girl should be out. And yet one was out, scudding before the storm, with clenched teeth and wild eyes, wrapped head and shoulders in a great blanket shawl, and looking, as she sped along like a restless, dark ghost. For her, the night and the storm had no terrors; passion had driven out fear. There was determination in her every movement, and purpose was apparent in the concentration of energy with which she set her foot down. She drew the shawl closer about her head with a convulsive grip, and muttered with a half sob, "'Tain't the first time, 'tain't the first time she's tried to take me down in comp'ny, but--" and the sob gave way to the dry, sharp note

in her voice, "I'll fix her, if it kills me. She thinks I ain't her ekals, does she? 'Cause her pap's got money, an' has good crops on his lan', an' my pap ain't never had no luck, but I'll show 'er, I'll show 'er that good luck can't allus last. Pleg-take 'er, she's jealous, 'cause I'm better lookin' than she is, an' pearter in every way, so she tries to make me little in the eyes of people. Well, you'll find out what it is to be pore--to have nothin', Seliny Williams, if you live." The black night hid a gleam in the girl's eyes, and her shawl hid a bundle of something light, which she clutched very tightly, and which smelled of kerosene. The dark outline of a house and its outbuildings loomed into view through the dense gloom; and the increased caution with which the girl proceeded, together with the sudden breathless intentness of her conduct, indicated that it was with this house and its occupants she was concerned. The house was cellarless, but it was raised at the four corners on heavy blocks, leaving a space between the ground and the floor, the sides of which were partly closed by banks of ashes and earth which were thrown up against the weather-boarding. It was but a few minutes' work to scrape away a portion of this earth, and push under the pack of shavings into which the mysterious bundle resolved itself. A match was lighted, sheltered, until it blazed, and then dropped among them. It took only a short walk and a shorter time to drop a handful of burning shavings into the hay at the barn. Then the girl turned and sped away, muttering: "I reckon I've fixed you, Seliny Williams, mebbe, next time you meet me out at a dance, you won't snub me; mebbe next time, you'll be ez pore ez I am, an'll be willin' to dance crost from even ole 'Lias Hunster's gal." The constantly falling drizzle might have dampened the shavings and put out the fire, had not the wind fanned the sparks into too rapid a flame, which caught eagerly at shingle, board and joist until house and barn were wrapped in flames. The whinnying of the horses first woke Isaac Williams, and he sprang from bed at sight of the furious light which surrounded his house. He got his family up and out of the house, each seizing what he could of wearing apparel as he fled before the flames. Nothing else could be saved, for the fire had gained terrible headway, and its fierceness precluded all possibility of fighting it. The neighbors attracted by the lurid glare came from far and near, but the fire had done its work, and their efforts availed nothing. House, barn, stock, all, were a mass of ashes and charred cinders. Isaac Williams, who had a day before, been accounted one of the solidest farmers in the region, went out that night with his family--homeless. Kindly neighbors took them in, and by morning the news had spread throughout all the country-side. Incendiarism was the only cause that could be assigned, and many were the speculations as to who the guilty party could be. Of course, Isaac Williams had enemies. But who among them was mean, ay, daring enough to perpetrate such a deed as this? Conjecture was rife, but futile, until old 'Lias Hunster, who though he hated Williams, was shocked at the deed, voiced the popular sentiment by saying, "Look a here, folks, I tell you that's the work o' niggers, I kin see their hand in it." "Niggers, o' course," exclaimed every one else. "Why didn't we think of it before? It's jest like 'em." Public opinion ran high and fermented until Saturday afternoon when the county paper brought the whole matter to a climax by coming out in a sulphurous account of the affair, under the scarehead: A TERRIBLE OUTRAGE! MOST DASTARDLY DEED EVER COMMITTED IN THE HISTORY OF BARLOW COUNTY. A HIGHLY RESPECTED, UNOFFEND

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In Kebbi State, respondents of the simple citizens’ evaluation scorecards indicated that most of the MDGs may not be actualized with the present pace of development in the state. One major highlight of the campaign this year was the anti-poverty march procession to the Government House with clear MDGs demands boldly written in both Hausa and English. The rally procession, led by our Kebbi campaign partner, Mindset Community Development Action Initiative, demanded to be addressed by the governor. In Zamfara State, our partner, Millennium Development Centre Gusau, organized a one-day awareness raising programme for the physically challenge on their role in holding government accountable for their promise to achieve the MDGs. The event was meant to be a platform for increasing the awareness of the MDGs among the disabled community while also providing a unique opportunity for increased advocacy on the need for more inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities in key policy making process in the country. The crux of the event was the drafting of a communiqué by the participants on key issues affecting people with disabilities and the attainment of the MDGs by 2015. Our campaign partner in Kaduna, Prime Initiative, collaborated with Civil Society’s Coalition on Education for All CSACEFA to organize a one-day event on Civil Society’s advocacy for the MDGs. A major highlight of the event was the commitment obtained from the government representatives and other stakeholders who attended the event by signing on the MDGs campaign ball. In Sokoto the campaign team led by Community Centre for Development Sokoto paid an advocacy visit to the Sultan’s Palace to further garner support for the MDGs by enlisting the sultan’s ownership of the campaign. PADEAP will continue to support citizen’s voices from the grassroots as they continue to call on government and other stakeholders (local and international) to expedite action towards achieving the MDGs; holding them to the promises the have made to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger by 2015. We will continue to mobilize the people to remind their leaders that the minutes are counting! More in this category: « Peace Education Sport For Change And Development - ‘Wasanni Don Wayar Dakai’ » New PADEAP research launched in Uganda The following study presents a situational analysis of… Pan African Media Imperalism in Africa PADEAP Nigeria Projects Peace Education The practice of peace education is diverse, yet… PADEAP Uganda Projects Citizenship Programme In Partnership with Global Pan African Movement, the… Copyright PADEAP 2011 Designed & Developed by 260 Web | www.260web.com I Took the NFL's Cognitive Exam and Here's What I Learned Finally, definitive proof that I'm smarter than a linebacker! By Ari Notis May 23, 2018 By Ari Notis Everyone has experience with standardized testing. Even though, in recent years, some 800 U.S. colleges have stricken the SAT admission requirement, there's still the PSAT, the ACT, the GRE, the LSAT, the GMAT, and the MCAT. For those who've engaged with the American education system at any degree, the chances of experiencing at least one of these exams are close to 100 percent. And that's just education. If you venture into less-rigorously defined fields—like psychology or romance—you'll come across standardized exams like the Myers-Briggs Exam or the Five Love Languages quiz. And then, of course, you know the big one: the IQ test, which purports to define just how smart you actually are (generally online, in the form dubiously credible questionnaires; you'll need a professional to administer if you want to take it for real). But lately, a new type of standardized exam has received some buzz: the Wonderlic Test. Invented in 1936 by psychologist Eldon F. Wonderlic, the test is commonly known as a cognitive "sorting hat" for the NFL Draft. But it's also used by the United States Armed Forces as a screener. And large-scale staffing agencies, like Criteria Corp., use it is

In Kebbi State, respondents of the simple citizens’ evaluation scorecards indicated that most of the MDGs may not be actualized with the present pace of development in the state. One major highlight of the campaign this year was the anti-poverty march procession to the Government House with clear MDGs demands boldly written in both Hausa and English. The rally procession, led by our Kebbi campaign partner, Mindset Community Development Action Initiative, demanded to be addressed by the governor. In Zamfara State, our partner, Millennium Development Centre Gusau, organized a one-day awareness raising programme for the physically challenge on their role in holding government accountable for their promise to achieve the MDGs. The event was meant to be a platform for increasing the awareness of the MDGs among the disabled community while also providing a unique opportunity for increased advocacy on the need for more inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities in key policy making process in the country. The crux of the event was the drafting of a communiqué by the participants on key issues affecting people with disabilities and the attainment of the MDGs by 2015. Our campaign partner in Kaduna, Prime Initiative, collaborated with Civil Society’s Coalition on Education for All CSACEFA to organize a one-day event on Civil Society’s advocacy for the MDGs. A major highlight of the event was the commitment obtained from the government representatives and other stakeholders who attended the event by signing on the MDGs campaign ball. In Sokoto the campaign team led by Community Centre for Development Sokoto paid an advocacy visit to the Sultan’s Palace to further garner support for the MDGs by enlisting the sultan’s ownership of the campaign. PADEAP will continue to support citizen’s voices from the grassroots as they continue to call on government and other stakeholders (local and international) to expedite action towards achieving the MDGs; holding them to the promises the have made to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger by 2015. We will continue to mobilize the people to remind their leaders that the minutes are counting! More in this category: « Peace Education Sport For Change And Development - ‘Wasanni Don Wayar Dakai’ » New PADEAP research launched in Uganda The following study presents a situational analysis of… Pan African Media Imperalism in Africa PADEAP Nigeria Projects Peace Education The practice of peace education is diverse, yet… PADEAP Uganda Projects Citizenship Programme In Partnership with Global Pan African Movement, the… Copyright PADEAP 2011 Designed & Developed by 260 Web | www.260web.com I Took the NFL's Cognitive Exam and Here's What I Learned Finally, definitive proof that I'm smarter than a linebacker! By Ari Notis May 23, 2018 By Ari Notis Everyone has experience with standardized testing. Even though, in recent years, some 800 U.S. colleges have stricken the SAT admission requirement, there's still the PSAT, the ACT, the GRE, the LSAT, the GMAT, and the MCAT. For those who've engaged with the American education system at any degree, the chances of experiencing at least one of these exams are close to 100 percent. And that's just education. If you venture into less-rigorously defined fields—like psychology or romance—you'll come across standardized exams like the Myers-Briggs Exam or the Five Love Languages quiz. And then, of course, you know the big one: the IQ test, which purports to define just how smart you actually are (generally online, in the form dubiously credible questionnaires; you'll need a professional to administer if you want to take it for real). But lately, a new type of standardized exam has received some buzz: the Wonderlic Test. Invented in 1936 by psychologist Eldon F. Wonderlic, the test is commonly known as a cognitive "sorting hat" for the NFL Draft. But it's also used by the United States Armed Forces as a screener. And large-scale staffing agencies, like Criteria Corp., use it is

a pre-employment filter, too. On top of all that, the American Psychological Association has given the Wonderlic Test a stamp of approval as an effective and legitimate means of measuring cognitive ability. In other words, it's kind of a big deal. Perhaps to get a deeper understanding of what the test is like, perhaps to find out if it's a total farce or not, or perhaps just to subject me to some serious public embarrassment (the most likely motivation), my boss had the brilliant idea to have me take the test and report back what, exactly, it's like. Here's what I learned. And for more instances of where my higher-ups have asked me to take brain-wracking tests, check out what happened when I took the same cognitive test that the president "aced." There's a short test and a long test. When undergoing a sample Wonderlic Test, you're given two options: a short test, and a long test. The short test requires you to answer 15 questions in three minutes and thirty-six seconds. The long test requires you to answer 50 questions in twelve minutes. Good thing I've memorized the 13 Tips For A Sharper Brain. It's not exactly consistent. At this point, I had no idea what type of test I was getting myself into. So I decided to warm up by taking the short test a few times. My scores were as follows, with percentiles shown parenthetically. (The test kindly informs you how you stack up against others.) Attempt 1: 10/15 (95th) Attempt 3: 9/15 (86th) My boss tapped my shoulder during a math question on that last one… Yes, there's a lot of math. If you're anything like me—horrible at math and numbers-related stuff—you're not going to like this test. The test asks you do tackle some on-the-fly arithmetic, like: Janine's shoes cost $44.50, her pants cost $20.80, and her t-shirt cost $14.95. What is the total of her purchases? Or this doozy of a problem: A 5-foot-tall woman is standing near a flag pole [that] casts a shadow of 21 feet on level ground. If the woman's shadow is three feet long, how tall is the flag pole? (Enter numerical value only.) Questions like this might be difficult for any math-deficient individual. It's an entirely other (way more difficult) story with the added pressure of a timer. But there are also non-math number questions. And yes, they're painfully easy. For instance: Which number represents the smallest amount? And questions based on "logic." We're putting logic in quotes because of this question: The eighth month of the year is: And this question: Assume the first two statements are true. All soccer players wear cleats. John is a soccer player. Does John wear cleats? As you can see, it's not exactly the LSAT. The test is randomized. Now's probably a good time to mention that you won't ever take the same Wonderlic Test twice. There are hundreds—or even thousands (the exact number is not reported)—of various questions. But each test has, at most, 50 questions. So when you take the test, you're taking an algorithmically-curated selection of different types of questions. In fact, during my four attempts, only one question popped up twice: Unscramble the letters to form a word: M A A A R G N Oh, how fun. An anagram anagram. Yes, there's word- and letter-play. Like pattern-themed puzzles: What is the next letter in this sequence? N P O Q P R Q And fill-in-the-blank ones: Choose the word that correctly completes the following sentence: Although we would like a bigger office for our company someday, our current one is _____, and we are happy with it. You have to pay to see a detailed report of which questions you got right and wrong. No thanks! I'll take my 38 out of 50 (98th), pretend that it wasn't a fluke, and refuse to look into it any more than I need to. I bet you're curious to know how football players do. As I mentioned

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ising African communities. The issue became the subject of public debate in 1982, when a baby, Bobo Traoré, died as a result of the procedure. Since 2000, the number of cases of FGM has gradually fallen, especially those carried out in France (Andro & Lesclingand, 2007). However, under-18s from practising communities remain at risk, particularly teenage girls—especially those travelling to parents’ country of origin (CNCDH, 2013, §17). According to a study by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), France is the top country of asylum for FGM-affected women and girls (Schirrmesiter, 2013). Between 2008 and 2011, over 20% of female asylum-seekers in France came from FGM-practising countries. The most recent figures available indicate that countries in which FGM is most prevalent accounted for the highest number of individuals seeking asylum in 2012 (OFPRA, 2014, p. 53). Almost 4,000 girls benefitted from protective status in France against the risks of FGM by end-2014 (OFPRA, 2014, p. 35). In the 1980s, it was estimated that 80% of mothers from FGM-practising countries had been mutilated, with a further 70% of girls mutilated or at risk (CNCDH, 2013, §15). By 2004, the number of mutilated adult women residing in France was estimated at 53,000 (Andro & Lesclingand, 2009, p. 2-3).1)Based on an average of 42,000 women born in an FGM-risk country arriving in France after the age of 15, and 61,000 women born in Europe to families from FGM-risk countries of origin A 2007-09 Excision et Handicap (ExH) survey estimated that 11% of girls whose came parents from FGM-practising countries had been subjected to the procedure, of which 3% were born in France and 45% in a country with a high prevalence of FGM, mainly countries of West Africa, especially Mali, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Guinea-Conakry and Mauritania (Andro & Lesclingand, 2009). A further three girls in ten were deemed to be at risk of excision.2)Survey of girls up to the age of 15 and not mutilated at the time of the survey, based on the stated intentions of the father and mother Data collected by France’s Maternal and Child Protection Centres indicate that the problem of FGM is not limited to the departments of the Greater Paris Region, which are most affected, but extends to other areas—in particular the regions of Normandy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, PACA, Nord–Pas-de-Calais-Picardie, Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine, Centre-Poitou-Charente, Pays-de-la-Loire, Languedoc-Roussillon-Midi-Pyrénées and, to a lesser extent, Brittany and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (Gillette-Faye, 1998 and 2016). Neither national surveys on violence against women (ENVEFF, 2000) nor administrative and legal statistics (reporting, filing of complaints, etc.) collect data on FGM, resulting in a lack of up-to-date figures. However, the ongoing VIRAGE survey of violence against women does cover FGM, and is expected to contribute to a much fuller picture of the situation in France. Main affected populations There is general agreement among anthropologists, ethnologists and sociologists that between the 1980s and 2000, FGM in France mainly concerned the Soninke community. However, many other FGM-practising communities now live in France, reflecting the fact that FGM is practised in many regions of the world ((Gillette-Faye, 2016, p. 3

ising African communities. The issue became the subject of public debate in 1982, when a baby, Bobo Traoré, died as a result of the procedure. Since 2000, the number of cases of FGM has gradually fallen, especially those carried out in France (Andro & Lesclingand, 2007). However, under-18s from practising communities remain at risk, particularly teenage girls—especially those travelling to parents’ country of origin (CNCDH, 2013, §17). According to a study by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), France is the top country of asylum for FGM-affected women and girls (Schirrmesiter, 2013). Between 2008 and 2011, over 20% of female asylum-seekers in France came from FGM-practising countries. The most recent figures available indicate that countries in which FGM is most prevalent accounted for the highest number of individuals seeking asylum in 2012 (OFPRA, 2014, p. 53). Almost 4,000 girls benefitted from protective status in France against the risks of FGM by end-2014 (OFPRA, 2014, p. 35). In the 1980s, it was estimated that 80% of mothers from FGM-practising countries had been mutilated, with a further 70% of girls mutilated or at risk (CNCDH, 2013, §15). By 2004, the number of mutilated adult women residing in France was estimated at 53,000 (Andro & Lesclingand, 2009, p. 2-3).1)Based on an average of 42,000 women born in an FGM-risk country arriving in France after the age of 15, and 61,000 women born in Europe to families from FGM-risk countries of origin A 2007-09 Excision et Handicap (ExH) survey estimated that 11% of girls whose came parents from FGM-practising countries had been subjected to the procedure, of which 3% were born in France and 45% in a country with a high prevalence of FGM, mainly countries of West Africa, especially Mali, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Guinea-Conakry and Mauritania (Andro & Lesclingand, 2009). A further three girls in ten were deemed to be at risk of excision.2)Survey of girls up to the age of 15 and not mutilated at the time of the survey, based on the stated intentions of the father and mother Data collected by France’s Maternal and Child Protection Centres indicate that the problem of FGM is not limited to the departments of the Greater Paris Region, which are most affected, but extends to other areas—in particular the regions of Normandy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, PACA, Nord–Pas-de-Calais-Picardie, Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine, Centre-Poitou-Charente, Pays-de-la-Loire, Languedoc-Roussillon-Midi-Pyrénées and, to a lesser extent, Brittany and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (Gillette-Faye, 1998 and 2016). Neither national surveys on violence against women (ENVEFF, 2000) nor administrative and legal statistics (reporting, filing of complaints, etc.) collect data on FGM, resulting in a lack of up-to-date figures. However, the ongoing VIRAGE survey of violence against women does cover FGM, and is expected to contribute to a much fuller picture of the situation in France. Main affected populations There is general agreement among anthropologists, ethnologists and sociologists that between the 1980s and 2000, FGM in France mainly concerned the Soninke community. However, many other FGM-practising communities now live in France, reflecting the fact that FGM is practised in many regions of the world ((Gillette-Faye, 2016, p. 3

). Title 38. VETERANS’ BENEFITS Part II. GENERAL BENEFITS Chapter 19. INSURANCE Subchapter I. NATIONAL SERVICE LIFE INSURANCE Section 1912. Total disability waiver 38 U.S. Code § 1912. Total disability waiver Upon application by the insured and under such regulations as the Secretary may promulgate, payment of premiums on insurance may be waived during the continuous total disability of the insured, which continues or has continued for six or more consecutive months, if such disability began (1) after the date of the insured’s application for insurance, (2) while the insurance was in force under premium-paying conditions, and (3) before the insured’s sixty-fifth birthday. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, in any case in which the total disability of the insured commenced on or after the insured’s sixtieth birthday but before the insured’s sixty-fifth birthday, the Secretary shall not grant waiver of any premium becoming due prior to January 1, 1965. The Secretary, upon any application made after August 1, 1947, shall not grant waiver of any premium becoming due more than one year before the receipt by the Secretary of application for the same, except as provided in this section. Any premiums paid for months during which waiver is effective shall be refunded. The Secretary shall provide by regulations for examination or reexamination of an insured claiming benefits under this section, and may deny benefits for failure to cooperate. If it is found that an insured is no longer totally disabled, the waiver of premiums shall cease as of the date of such finding and the policy of insurance may be continued by payment of premiums as provided in said policy. In any case in which the Secretary finds that the insured’s failure to make timely application for waiver of premiums or the insured’s failure to submit satisfactory evidence of the existence or continuance of total disability was due to circumstances beyond the insured’s control, the Secretary may grant waiver or continuance of waiver of premiums. If the insured dies without filing application for waiver, the beneficiary, within one year after the death of the insured, or, if the beneficiary is insane or a minor, within one year after removal of such legal disability, may file application for waiver with evidence of the insured’s right to waiver under this section. Premium rates shall be calculated without charge for the cost of waiver of premiums provided in this section and no deduction from benefits otherwise payable shall be made on account thereof. In any case in which an insured has been denied or would have been denied premium waiver under section 602(n) of the National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940 or this section solely because the insured became totally disabled between the date of valid application for insurance and the subsequent effective date thereof, and in which it is shown that (1) the total disability was incurred in line of duty between October 8, 1940, and July 31, 1946, inclusive, or June 27, 1950, and April 30, 1951, inclusive, and (2) the insured remained continuously so totally disabled to the date of death or June 8, 1960, whichever is earlier, the Secretary may grant waiver of premiums from the beginning of and during the continuous total disability of such insured. Application for waiver of premiums under this subsection must be filed by the insured or, in the event of the insured’s death, by the beneficiary within two years after June 8, 1960, except that if the insured or the beneficiary be insane or a minor within the two-year period, application for such waiver may be filed within two years after removal of such legal disability, or if an insane insured shall die before the removal of the disability, application may be filed by the beneficiary within two years after the insured’s death. No insurance shall be placed in force under this subsection in any case in which there was an award of benefits under the Servicemen’s Ind

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ClassFatherhood/ Twitter - www.twitter.com/aleclace Website - www.FirstClassFatherhood #60 Zack Bush Episode 60 Zack Bush is a Best Selling Children's Book author of Made For Me. He's also a First Class Father and Miami Night Club Owner. He joins me on today's episode to talk about fatherhood and his journey to becoming a Best Selling author. Buy the Book: Made For Me - https://www.amazon.com/Made-Me-Zack-Bush/dp/1945547693 Connect with Zack Bush - https://twitter.com/ZackBush Thank you for making First Class Fatherhood a #1 RANKED Podcast on Apple Podcasts Charts for Kids & Family! Every Day is Father’s Day First Class Fatherhood makes an excellent Free Gift for any Father Figure! Support - First Class Fatherhood - Please find this Episode as well as all the Best Podcasts from First Class Fatherhood Apple Podcast App - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-class-fatherhood/id1356567877 Podcasts for Android - anchor.fm/alec-lace OverCast - overcast.fm/itunes1356567877 Facebook - www.facebook.com/FirstClassFatherhood/ Twitter - www.twitter.com/aleclace Website - www.FirstClassFatherhood #59 Taking Kids to the Ballgame Episode 59 Taking Kids to the Ballgame is an awesome experiance but it can be a costly one. In this episode I talk about how I do it while saving some green. Thank you for making First Class Fatherhood a #1 RANKED Podcast on Apple Podcasts Charts for Kids & Family! Every Day is Father’s Day First Class Fatherhood makes an excellent Free Gift for any Father Figure! Support - First Class Fatherhood - Please find this Episode as well as all the Best Podcasts from First Class Fatherhood Apple Podcast App - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-class-fatherhood/id1356567877 Podcasts for Android - anchor.fm/alec-lace OverCast - overcast.fm/itunes1356567877 Facebook - www.facebook.com/FirstClassFatherhood/ Twitter - www.twitter.com/aleclace Website - www.FirstClassFatherhood.com Email - [email protected] You may not always fly first class, but you’re always a First Class Father #58 Miscarriage Episode 58 Miscarriage is the topic of the day. It can have a major impact on marriage and shake your faith to the core. It's a difficult subject to talk about so I'm talking about it. Unfortunately my wife and I have had far to much experience with it. Thank you for making First Class Fatherhood a #1 RANKED Podcast on Apple Podcasts Charts for Kids & Family! Every Day is Father’s Day First Class Fatherhood makes an excellent Free Father’s Day Gift for any Father Figure! Support - First Class Fatherhood - Please find this Episode as well as all the Best Podcasts from First Class Fatherhood Apple Podcast App - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-class-fatherhood/id1356567877 Podcasts for Android - anchor.fm/alec-lace OverCast - overcast.fm/itunes1356567877 Facebook - www.facebook.com/FirstClassFatherhood/ Twitter - www.twitter.com/aleclace Website - www.FirstClassFatherhood.com Email - [email protected] You may not always fly first class, but you’re always a First Class Father #56 Hugo Torres Episode 56 Hugo Torres is a First Class Father, fellow podcaster of Hugo's Posts and a well know Blogger. He shares his experiances and offers advice on all things fatherhood. Find him: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/hugotorres ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hugos-posts/id1370605295 His Blog: http://sangabrielvalley.blogspot.com Instagram: instagram.com/hugot

ClassFatherhood/ Twitter - www.twitter.com/aleclace Website - www.FirstClassFatherhood #60 Zack Bush Episode 60 Zack Bush is a Best Selling Children's Book author of Made For Me. He's also a First Class Father and Miami Night Club Owner. He joins me on today's episode to talk about fatherhood and his journey to becoming a Best Selling author. Buy the Book: Made For Me - https://www.amazon.com/Made-Me-Zack-Bush/dp/1945547693 Connect with Zack Bush - https://twitter.com/ZackBush Thank you for making First Class Fatherhood a #1 RANKED Podcast on Apple Podcasts Charts for Kids & Family! Every Day is Father’s Day First Class Fatherhood makes an excellent Free Gift for any Father Figure! Support - First Class Fatherhood - Please find this Episode as well as all the Best Podcasts from First Class Fatherhood Apple Podcast App - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-class-fatherhood/id1356567877 Podcasts for Android - anchor.fm/alec-lace OverCast - overcast.fm/itunes1356567877 Facebook - www.facebook.com/FirstClassFatherhood/ Twitter - www.twitter.com/aleclace Website - www.FirstClassFatherhood #59 Taking Kids to the Ballgame Episode 59 Taking Kids to the Ballgame is an awesome experiance but it can be a costly one. In this episode I talk about how I do it while saving some green. Thank you for making First Class Fatherhood a #1 RANKED Podcast on Apple Podcasts Charts for Kids & Family! Every Day is Father’s Day First Class Fatherhood makes an excellent Free Gift for any Father Figure! Support - First Class Fatherhood - Please find this Episode as well as all the Best Podcasts from First Class Fatherhood Apple Podcast App - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-class-fatherhood/id1356567877 Podcasts for Android - anchor.fm/alec-lace OverCast - overcast.fm/itunes1356567877 Facebook - www.facebook.com/FirstClassFatherhood/ Twitter - www.twitter.com/aleclace Website - www.FirstClassFatherhood.com Email - [email protected] You may not always fly first class, but you’re always a First Class Father #58 Miscarriage Episode 58 Miscarriage is the topic of the day. It can have a major impact on marriage and shake your faith to the core. It's a difficult subject to talk about so I'm talking about it. Unfortunately my wife and I have had far to much experience with it. Thank you for making First Class Fatherhood a #1 RANKED Podcast on Apple Podcasts Charts for Kids & Family! Every Day is Father’s Day First Class Fatherhood makes an excellent Free Father’s Day Gift for any Father Figure! Support - First Class Fatherhood - Please find this Episode as well as all the Best Podcasts from First Class Fatherhood Apple Podcast App - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-class-fatherhood/id1356567877 Podcasts for Android - anchor.fm/alec-lace OverCast - overcast.fm/itunes1356567877 Facebook - www.facebook.com/FirstClassFatherhood/ Twitter - www.twitter.com/aleclace Website - www.FirstClassFatherhood.com Email - [email protected] You may not always fly first class, but you’re always a First Class Father #56 Hugo Torres Episode 56 Hugo Torres is a First Class Father, fellow podcaster of Hugo's Posts and a well know Blogger. He shares his experiances and offers advice on all things fatherhood. Find him: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/hugotorres ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hugos-posts/id1370605295 His Blog: http://sangabrielvalley.blogspot.com Instagram: instagram.com/hugot

orres Twitter: https://twitter.com/hugosposts #55 Kevin Madsen Episode 55 Kevin Madsen the host of The Hey Dad Podcast stops by for an awesome conversation about fatherhood. He also shares the details of the Hey Dad Experiance desisigned to help Dads find new and creative activites to enjoy with your children. You may find out more details on HeyDad.com Eventide of the Bear By: Cherise Sinclair The Wild Hunt Legacy: Book 3 With grateful thanks to my wonderful critique partners, Monette Michaels, Fiona Archer, and Bianca Sommerland. A huge thank you to Marian Shulman who took the time to beta read the rough version and weeded out numerous inconsistencies. *mwah!* A big shout-out to Ekatarina Sayanova and her team at Red Quill Editing who tucked me into their tight schedule and did a marvelous job. To my News & Discussion crew on Facebook (AKA the Shadowkittens), I’m sending big squishy hugs. The “inspiring” pictures and suggestions along with your enthusiasm and generosity have kept me returning to the keyboard day after day. Three years before Pine Knoll, Mt. Hood Territory – full moon What if no one wants to mate with me? Arms wrapped around herself, Emma Cavanaugh stood on the sidewalk and watched shifters stream into the three-story house for the full moon Gathering. She’d be joining them since she was an adult now and ready for her first Gathering. Finally. Most females went into their first heat before twenty-two, and she’d worried something was wrong with her, although bear shifters tended to be delayed. No matter. She was here now. Her need had driven her right to the door of the Gathering. C’mon, bear. Time to move. Feeling as if she walked on brittle ice, she made it almost to the door. Then a group of shifters passed her. Males. Their heady scent raised tingles across her skin. She froze. The masculine voices vibrated all the way to her core. How amazing was that? Would any of those males want her? Worry flattened her bubbly excitement. What if they didn’t? What if she stood against the wall all night, alone and unwanted like at the dance she’d sneaked out to attend when she was thirteen? As she tried to get her feet to move, blonde CeeCee and her giggly friend, Marnie, shoved her to one side. “Way to block the trail, big griz,” Marnie said, deliberately loud. “It’s because her hips take up the entire sidewalk,” CeeCee said. “Lovely clothes, Emma, just like my grandmum would wear.” Like swipes from sharp claws, their words hurt. As her mother had taught, Emma bit back what she wanted to say. Sure, she was a bear shifter, larger than wolf and panther females, but she wasn’t that big, and she certainly wasn’t a grizzly. As they walked away, she made a mental note to throw away the flowery skirt and loose blouse. She tried to shrug off the feeling of being of being hated. After the years at the Pine Knoll School, she should be accustomed to insults from her age mates. No one had wanted to be friends with Emma, even if her mother had permitted it. Priscilla Cavanaugh had been self-centered, obsessed with power and status, and possessed no love for anyone, even her daughter. Every Daonain in the territory had hated Priscilla and had extended their dislike to her daughter, Emma. Her mother had died two months ago, but the animosity toward the Cavanaugh name seemed unending. Maybe someone more vivacious and charming could have changed their minds. Emma’d hoped becoming a bard would lend her some confidence or persuasiveness. Even a bit of courage wouldn’t have gone unappreciated. But no. Apparently, the talent to sing and entertain an audience didn’t translate into day-to-day eloquence. Even worse, no one in town wanted to hear her sing. Emma’s shoulders drooped. Maybe this evening would be different. Because, after mating, people regarded each other differently. Didn’t

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Prevention Seminar, and it was fantastic to see some of our North Walian members as well as plenty of new faces. The seminar focused on issues and solutions related to the equality, diversity and human rights aspects of preventing and tackling homelessness. We wanted to consider the ways in which recognising and responding to diverse people’s needs is central to the culture of organisations working in the context of relatively new homelessness duties, welfare reform, under-supply of social housing and increasing poverty. The seminar certainly started on a powerful and emotional note as Melissa, who has been supported by the Wallich, told us her difficult and emotional story of abuse, discrimination and trauma. Melissa also talked about regaining courage thanks to the person centred, open and rights focused nature of the support she received from the Wallich. Starting on such a personal story focused everyone’s minds that homelessness isn’t a statistic, and the story behind every case is human, unique and complex. The Wallich CEO, Lindsay Cordery-Bruce, was also on hand to talk about the importance of rights, self-definition and the application of existential world view theory in the Wallich’s culture, which takes the understanding of diversity into a new level, far wider than the focus on the needs of people based on their protected characteristics. This opening presentation finished with an activity where volunteers were asked to pick up as many pieces of power and influence (Smarties) as they could from the floor. Each volunteer was given barriers such as being in prison (not being allowed to take part), childcare responsibilities (holding an armful of stuffed toys) or knowing someone on the inside (being given the Smarties before anyone else has started). This was great fun, but reinforced the important and serious message that having the same opportunities did not guarantee equal access and results. Hugh Russell, of Llamau and Ending Youth Homelessness Cymru campaign, spoke about the stark research showing how LGBTQ+ young people are more at risk of homelessness. Hugh considered what still needs to happen for agencies to be equipped to understand and respond to the specific situations LGBTQ+ young people may be facing. Research showed that the support offered was very inconsistent with some agencies not understanding the basic equality premise of offering additional or different support to those that might need it. End Youth Homelessness Cymru are embarking on their own research to get behind these figures to find out the specific causes and what could be done to improve the lives of the young people in similar situations in Wales in the future. Hafod Housing gave a very detailed and frank account of how they’ve improved their services in order to make tenancies more sustainable and the way they’ve used data over the last 10 years or so. They became aware their tenant profiling was not up to scratch and embarked on a mission to collect as much data as possible, but importantly, planned to use it constructively to change the way they work. They learnt to be much more adaptable to tenant’s needs and revise the way they offered services. As a result of this work they decided to recruit Neighbourhood Coaches with a remit to know and understand 200 tenants each in order to build trust and give a human face to their work. Mark Pearce talked about the huge strides taken by Gofal working on site at a challenging estate in Risca. Mark works in that community to support the tenants of 84 flats across a range of needs. He has taken a personal interest in every tenant, supporting people’s mental health needs and building a reputation as a trustworthy and fair individual that can not only help with crisis situations, but empower people to make better informed decisions. His presentation continued the theme we had seen so far of taking a person centred and rights based approach. The needs of each individual are unique and Mark approaches each tenant in this way. All of this personal support has led to an improved sense of community, better chances for employment and less interventions by council workers and the police. Wanjiku Ngotho-Mbugua from BAWSO talked about how she supports BAME people across North Wales and many issues she deals with put people at a higher risk of homelessness, including domestic abuse, modern day slavery and trafficking. Wanjiku showed that homelessness in BAME communities was proportionately higher than the population as a whole. According to Wanjiku, it was easy to overlook the needs of BAME communities in North Wales due

Prevention Seminar, and it was fantastic to see some of our North Walian members as well as plenty of new faces. The seminar focused on issues and solutions related to the equality, diversity and human rights aspects of preventing and tackling homelessness. We wanted to consider the ways in which recognising and responding to diverse people’s needs is central to the culture of organisations working in the context of relatively new homelessness duties, welfare reform, under-supply of social housing and increasing poverty. The seminar certainly started on a powerful and emotional note as Melissa, who has been supported by the Wallich, told us her difficult and emotional story of abuse, discrimination and trauma. Melissa also talked about regaining courage thanks to the person centred, open and rights focused nature of the support she received from the Wallich. Starting on such a personal story focused everyone’s minds that homelessness isn’t a statistic, and the story behind every case is human, unique and complex. The Wallich CEO, Lindsay Cordery-Bruce, was also on hand to talk about the importance of rights, self-definition and the application of existential world view theory in the Wallich’s culture, which takes the understanding of diversity into a new level, far wider than the focus on the needs of people based on their protected characteristics. This opening presentation finished with an activity where volunteers were asked to pick up as many pieces of power and influence (Smarties) as they could from the floor. Each volunteer was given barriers such as being in prison (not being allowed to take part), childcare responsibilities (holding an armful of stuffed toys) or knowing someone on the inside (being given the Smarties before anyone else has started). This was great fun, but reinforced the important and serious message that having the same opportunities did not guarantee equal access and results. Hugh Russell, of Llamau and Ending Youth Homelessness Cymru campaign, spoke about the stark research showing how LGBTQ+ young people are more at risk of homelessness. Hugh considered what still needs to happen for agencies to be equipped to understand and respond to the specific situations LGBTQ+ young people may be facing. Research showed that the support offered was very inconsistent with some agencies not understanding the basic equality premise of offering additional or different support to those that might need it. End Youth Homelessness Cymru are embarking on their own research to get behind these figures to find out the specific causes and what could be done to improve the lives of the young people in similar situations in Wales in the future. Hafod Housing gave a very detailed and frank account of how they’ve improved their services in order to make tenancies more sustainable and the way they’ve used data over the last 10 years or so. They became aware their tenant profiling was not up to scratch and embarked on a mission to collect as much data as possible, but importantly, planned to use it constructively to change the way they work. They learnt to be much more adaptable to tenant’s needs and revise the way they offered services. As a result of this work they decided to recruit Neighbourhood Coaches with a remit to know and understand 200 tenants each in order to build trust and give a human face to their work. Mark Pearce talked about the huge strides taken by Gofal working on site at a challenging estate in Risca. Mark works in that community to support the tenants of 84 flats across a range of needs. He has taken a personal interest in every tenant, supporting people’s mental health needs and building a reputation as a trustworthy and fair individual that can not only help with crisis situations, but empower people to make better informed decisions. His presentation continued the theme we had seen so far of taking a person centred and rights based approach. The needs of each individual are unique and Mark approaches each tenant in this way. All of this personal support has led to an improved sense of community, better chances for employment and less interventions by council workers and the police. Wanjiku Ngotho-Mbugua from BAWSO talked about how she supports BAME people across North Wales and many issues she deals with put people at a higher risk of homelessness, including domestic abuse, modern day slavery and trafficking. Wanjiku showed that homelessness in BAME communities was proportionately higher than the population as a whole. According to Wanjiku, it was easy to overlook the needs of BAME communities in North Wales due

to the relatively low population, however these needs are often more pronounced due to the isolation that BAME communities in rural areas can experience. Her recommendations echoed Hugh Russell earlier in the day and included a better understanding from support providers of specific issues and increased recognition of ‘hidden homelessness’. To discuss the private rented sector (PRS), Nazia Azad-Warren, Open Doors Project, and Judith Jenkins, Conwy Borough Council, gave separate but complementing presentations with case studies. Nazia talked about some of the ways discrimination could happen and what forms it takes in the PRS, including a video of a now infamous clip of a 1,000 home landlord who tried to refuse to let to Asian families. Judith followed this by looking at the landlord’s point of view, and their perception of risk in relation to homelessness. She emphasised the regulations and bureaucracy that landlords had to deal with, the majority of them being ‘accidental’ landlords, i.e. people that own 1 or 2 properties and had not planned to become a landlord. Approaching landlords as potential allies rather than problems can help give tenants a better experience, as demonstrated by a case study provided by Judith. Finally Tai Pawb Director, Alicja Zalesinska talked about the importance of better collection and use of equality data, reflecting on the recent Wales Audit Office and Welsh Government reports on homelessness. This led to a discussion on equality monitoring generally, an issue that had been mentioned a few times in the day. Alicja explained the rationale behind collection and explored potential uses The group discussions that followed addressed challenges and potential solutions with a commitment from Tai Pawb to to continue working with local authorities on this issue. We were very glad to meet our North Wales members, as well as those who also made the long journey to Abergele from the South and are looking forward to furthering our work on rights-based approaches to equality, supporting tenancy sustainability and equality data. The Nexus Fan Filters are designed to keep your PC and PC components clean and minimize the chances of fan noise and even fan failure. The fan filter package comes with a fan filter cover, fan filter and inhalation bracket. Lifetime Extender: A case fan blowing cool air inside a computer case, can also blow in dust and dirt. When this happens the fan can gather dust on its blades and get out of balance. This will eventually cause noise and the fan can even break down faster. A fan filter is a simple and efficient solution to keep your fans and computer case clean. Fans will remain clean and silent and you will extend the lifetime of the fans. Dense Filter: The Fan Filter material is dense and efficiently keeps dust out. The filter is very easy to remove and clean. Clean your filters regularly to make sure airflow will not be obstructed. Multiple Sizes: The Fan Filter is available in three different sizes, for most common fans. 1. To relinquish possession or control of (something) to another because of demand or compulsion: surrendered the city to the enemy. See Synonyms at relinquish. 2. To give up in favor of another, especially voluntarily: surrendered her chair to her grandmother. 3. To give up or abandon: surrender all hope. 4. To give over or resign (oneself) to something, as to an emotion: surrendered himself to grief. 5. Law To effectuate a surrender of. To submit to the power of another, especially after resisting; give up. 1. The act or an instance of surrendering: The general demanded the unconditional surrender of the fort. 2. Law The yielding of the possession of an estate to a party with a reversion or remainder interest in the estate, or of a lease to a landlord, prior to the term's expiration. (Ho Chi Minh City, May 2, 2018) - Vietjet continues its Asian expansion program with the launch of two new international routes: Hanoi – Taichung (Taiwan) and Danang – Daegu (South Korea). Tickets have started selling for the two routes which will meet the traveling demand of both locals and tourists and contribute to regional trade and integration promotion. The Hanoi – Taichung route will be operated with 5 return flights per week on every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from June 22, 2018 with around two and a half hours

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al spine. Epigastric tooth separated from rostral teeth by long interval. Suprahepatic spine present. Haliporoides cristatus Kensley, Tranter & Griffin, 1987 (Fig. 7c). Rostrum high, arched behind first rostral tooth, up-turned, with 7–11 (usually 10) dorsal teeth plus epigastric, 3 ventral teeth. Yellowish with white stripe on upper surface of uropods. cl. 34 mm. Qld, NSW, to 35.5°S; 250–629 m depth. Haliporoides sibogae de Man, 1907 (Fig. 7d, e). Rostrum slender, almost straight, with 6–8 dorsal teeth plus epigastric, 1–2 ventral teeth. Uniformly pink to red. cl. 50 mm. Indo-West Pacific, WA, NT, Qld, NSW, Vic., Tas.; 100–900 m, but all Australian records from deeper than 350 m depth. This species is more common than H. cristata and is fished commercially off eastern Australia (Davie, 2002). Dall (1999) was unconvinced of the taxonomic differences of Kensley et al.’s (1987) subspecies, H. sibogae australiensis. Hymenopenaeus Smith, 1882 Hymenopenaeus is a genus of about a dozen small deepwater shrimps. Six occur in Australia. Diagnosis. Dorsal and ventral antennular flagellum cylindrical. Outer ramus of uropod with distolateral spine. Epigastric and first rostral teeth separated from remaining ones by long interval. Suprahepatic spine absent. Hymenopenaeus halli Bruce, 1966 (Fig. 7f). Pereopod 1 basis and merus each with spine on lower margin; scaphocerite as long as peduncle. White-yellowish. cl. 23 mm. Indo-West Pacific, Qld, NSW, to 34°S; 450–1000 m depth. Hymenopenaeus propinquus (de Man, 1907) (Fig. 7g). Pereopod 1 basis and merus without spine on lower margin; scaphocerite longer than peduncle. White-yellowish. cl. 27 mm. Indo-West Pacific, WA, NT, Qld, NSW, to 34°S; 450–1200 m depth. Solenocera Lucas, 1849 Species of Solenocera are probably benthic on muddy sediments of the continental shelf and slope. The respiratory tube fashioned from the modified antennules suggest the shrimps bury themselves in the mud with the abdomen flexed upwards. Solenocera is the largest genus in the family, with more than 30 species of which 20 or so live in the Indo-West Pacific. Only one reaches southern Australia. Diagnosis. Dorsal and ventral antennular flagella flattened. Lateral ramus of uropod lacking distolateral spine. Solenocera faxoni de Man, 1907 (Fig. 7h). Pterygostomial spine absent. Rostrum reaching to middle of cornea. Postrostral carina not extending posterior to cervical groove. Hepatic carina ending in sharp elevated spine. Abdominal somite 3 without carina. cl. 27 mm. Indonesia to Japan, WA, NT, Qld, NSW; 200–400 m depth, uncommon. References Dall, W. 1999. Australian species of Solenoceridae (Penaeoidea: Decapoda). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 43: 553–587. Davie, P.J.F. 2002. Crustacea: Malacostraca: Phyllocarida, Hoplocarida, Eucarida (Part 1). In: Wells, A., & Houston, W.W.K.

al spine. Epigastric tooth separated from rostral teeth by long interval. Suprahepatic spine present. Haliporoides cristatus Kensley, Tranter & Griffin, 1987 (Fig. 7c). Rostrum high, arched behind first rostral tooth, up-turned, with 7–11 (usually 10) dorsal teeth plus epigastric, 3 ventral teeth. Yellowish with white stripe on upper surface of uropods. cl. 34 mm. Qld, NSW, to 35.5°S; 250–629 m depth. Haliporoides sibogae de Man, 1907 (Fig. 7d, e). Rostrum slender, almost straight, with 6–8 dorsal teeth plus epigastric, 1–2 ventral teeth. Uniformly pink to red. cl. 50 mm. Indo-West Pacific, WA, NT, Qld, NSW, Vic., Tas.; 100–900 m, but all Australian records from deeper than 350 m depth. This species is more common than H. cristata and is fished commercially off eastern Australia (Davie, 2002). Dall (1999) was unconvinced of the taxonomic differences of Kensley et al.’s (1987) subspecies, H. sibogae australiensis. Hymenopenaeus Smith, 1882 Hymenopenaeus is a genus of about a dozen small deepwater shrimps. Six occur in Australia. Diagnosis. Dorsal and ventral antennular flagellum cylindrical. Outer ramus of uropod with distolateral spine. Epigastric and first rostral teeth separated from remaining ones by long interval. Suprahepatic spine absent. Hymenopenaeus halli Bruce, 1966 (Fig. 7f). Pereopod 1 basis and merus each with spine on lower margin; scaphocerite as long as peduncle. White-yellowish. cl. 23 mm. Indo-West Pacific, Qld, NSW, to 34°S; 450–1000 m depth. Hymenopenaeus propinquus (de Man, 1907) (Fig. 7g). Pereopod 1 basis and merus without spine on lower margin; scaphocerite longer than peduncle. White-yellowish. cl. 27 mm. Indo-West Pacific, WA, NT, Qld, NSW, to 34°S; 450–1200 m depth. Solenocera Lucas, 1849 Species of Solenocera are probably benthic on muddy sediments of the continental shelf and slope. The respiratory tube fashioned from the modified antennules suggest the shrimps bury themselves in the mud with the abdomen flexed upwards. Solenocera is the largest genus in the family, with more than 30 species of which 20 or so live in the Indo-West Pacific. Only one reaches southern Australia. Diagnosis. Dorsal and ventral antennular flagella flattened. Lateral ramus of uropod lacking distolateral spine. Solenocera faxoni de Man, 1907 (Fig. 7h). Pterygostomial spine absent. Rostrum reaching to middle of cornea. Postrostral carina not extending posterior to cervical groove. Hepatic carina ending in sharp elevated spine. Abdominal somite 3 without carina. cl. 27 mm. Indonesia to Japan, WA, NT, Qld, NSW; 200–400 m depth, uncommon. References Dall, W. 1999. Australian species of Solenoceridae (Penaeoidea: Decapoda). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 43: 553–587. Davie, P.J.F. 2002. Crustacea: Malacostraca: Phyllocarida, Hoplocarida, Eucarida (Part 1). In: Wells, A., & Houston, W.W.K.

(eds), Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Vol. 19.3A CSIRO Publishing: Melbourne. xii, 551 pp. Kensley, B., Tranter, H.A., & Griffin, D.J.G. 1987. Deepwater decapod Crustacea from eastern Australia (Penaeidea and Caridea). Records of the Australian Museum 39: 263–331. Pérez Farfante, I., & Kensley, B. 1997. Penaeoid and sergestoid shrimps and prawns of the world. Keys and diagnoses for the families and genera. Mémoires du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris 175: 1–233. Superfamily Sergestoidea Dana, 1852 There are two families: Luciferidae and Sergestidae. Luciferidae De Haan, 1849 These tiny prawns appear in plankton and benthic samples from soft sediments, sometimes in large numbers. Their elongate shape, long neck, and dominant eyes make them immediately recognisable. Lucifer is the only genus, with only seven species worldwide. Three have been recorded from Australia, L. penicillifer in tropical regions in addition to the two below. Because they lack so many basic dendrobranchiate features, like gills, their relationships to other families and even their inclusion in Dendrobranchiata itself have been questioned (Burkenroad, 1983; Pérez Farfante & Kensley, 1997). The presence of a petasma in males is the only feature tying luciferids to dendrobranchiates but euphausiaceans possess this feature too. Loss of pereopods 4 and 5 is shared with some sergestids but is a dubious synapomorphy. Diagnosis. Carapace extremely laterally compressed, elongated anterior to pereopods and mandibles. Chelae on pereopods lacking or imperfect. Pereopods 4 and 5 absent, gills absent. Abdominal somite 6 of male with 2 ventral processes. Telson of male with strong ventral process. Lucifer Thompson, 1829 Some authors have spelled the genus name, Leucifer, but the confusion was sorted out by Bowman & Holthuis (1968). Hansen (1919) and Petit (1973) illustrated and compared the species. Diagnosis. With the characters of the family. Key to southern Australian species of Lucifer Male abdominal somite 6 with blunt first ventral spine and larger hooked second . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucifer typus — Male abdominal somite 6 with sharp first ventral spine and larger sharp second . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucifer hanseni Lucifer hanseni Nobili, 1905 (Fig. 7i). First ventral process on abdominal somite 6 short, thick, closer to second larger triangular spine than to anterior margin of somite. 9 mm. Indo-West Pacific, NSW, Vic., Tas., SA; marine bays and shelf. Dakin & Colefax (1940) discussed the identity of specimens from NSW and noted some differences from typical specimens from the Red Sea. Hale’s (1927) record of L. affinis is probably a misidentification. Lucifer typus Milne Edwards, 1837 (Fig. 7j). First ventral process on abdominal somite 6 short, blunt, at one-third along somite; second process larger and hooked. Atlantic, Indo-Pacific, Qld, NSW; more offshore than previous species (Dakin & Colefax, 1940). References Bowman, T.E., & Holthuis, L

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Entities = new Dictionary<Guid,object>(); } public EntityCacheUnique(string name, string defaultFilePath, Type entityType) { _name = name; _defaultFilePath = defaultFilePath; _entityType = entityType; _entities = new Dictionary<Guid,object>(); _addedEntities = new Dictionary<Guid,object>(); _deletedEntities = new Dictionary<Guid,object>(); } #endregion //Constructors #region Fields protected string _name; protected string _defaultFilePath; protected Dictionary<Guid, object> _entities; protected Dictionary<Guid, object> _addedEntities; protected Dictionary<Guid, object> _deletedEntities; protected Type _entityType; #endregion //Fields #region Properties public string Name { get { return _name; } } public string DefaultFilePath { get { return _defaultFilePath; } } public Dictionary<Guid, object> AddedEntities { get { return _addedEntities; } } public Dictionary<Guid, object> DeletedEntities { get { return _deletedEntities; } } public int Count { get { return _entities.Count; } } #endregion //Properties #region Indexers public object this[Guid entityId] { get { if (!_entities.ContainsKey(entityId)) { return null; } return _entities[entityId]; } } #endregion //Indexers #region Methods private void ValidateEntityType(object e) { if (e.GetType() != _entityType) { throw new ArgumentException(string.Format( "Expected entity of type {0} and received entity of type.", _entityType.FullName, e.GetType().FullName)); } } public virtual void OverrideFromList(IList entities) { Dictionary<Guid, object> result = new Dictionary<Guid, object>(); foreach (object e in entities) { ValidateEntityType(e); Guid entityId; while (true) { entityId = Guid.NewGuid(); if (_entities.ContainsKey(entityId)) { continue; } break; } result.Add(entityId, e); } Clear(); _entities = null; _entities = result; } public virtual void Add(object e) { ValidateEntityType(e); Guid entityId; while (true) { entityId = Guid.NewGuid(); if (_entities.ContainsKey(entityId)) { continue; } break; } _entities.Add(entityId, e); _addedEntities.Add(entityId, e); } public virtual void Delete(Guid entityId) { if (!_entities.ContainsKey(entityId)) { throw new NullReferenceException(string.Format( "Could not find entity with ID {0} in this collection to be deleted.", entityId.ToString())); } object e = _entities[entityId]; _entities.Remove(entityId); if (_addedEntities.ContainsKey(entityId)) { _addedEntities.Remove(entityId); } else { _deletedEntities.Add(entityId, e); } } public virtual bool Exists(Guid entityId) { return _entities.ContainsKey(entityId); } public virtual void Clear() { _entities.Clear(); _addedEntities.Clear();

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movement. The app runs on all Android phones and tablets. For whom and when? For advanced ALS, MS, Duchenne and other muscle diseases or stroke. These patients are usually no longer able to speak and move and use eye control systems. But it doesn't always work, on the outside for example. Normally, letter boards are used. But they are very slow and are only used very rarely and so those affected are doomed to silence. With the app it's over! Currently the app is available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Czech, Russian and Ukrainian. Further languages are possible, please just send a message. Help to ensure that the app can continue to be offered free of charge. All donations collected above the costs will be donated to TDI! Translation into other languages, in the footer at the bottom select the desired language! Created with Mozello - the world's easiest to use website builder. Airbnb rejected promotional bid offering lodging at Great Wall of China A Beijing cultural bureau said it had not approved Airbnb's plan to allow competition winners to spend a night on the Great Wall of China. Photo from SCMP By Laurie Chan Airbnb has been forced to cancel a promotion that offered competition winners the chance to spend a night on Great Wall of China after an official heritage body said it had not approved the plan. "We understand and respect the opinions put forth by the Cultural Commission," the room-booking app provider said on Weibo, China's Twitter-like service, on Tuesday. The statement, in Chinese, came in response to comments from the Beijing Yanqing Cultural Commission, which said on Monday night that it did not support the project as it "is not in line with the Great Wall's heritage conservation values". The government bureau, which is responsible for the popular Badaling section of the wall, said on Weibo it had never approved any plans for the project from any organisation. The Airbnb statement said it had been in talks with "relevant parties" over several months before launching the promotion. "We have made the decision to not move forward with this event," it said in a separate statement in English on Tuesday, adding that it had apologised to those who had already entered the competition. This file picture taken on May 4, 2013 shows tourists visiting the Great wall in Beijing. Home rental website Airbnb on August 7, 2018 scrapped a contest offering a chance to spend the night at a section of the Great Wall of China after an online backlash from people worried it could damage the site. AFP-Yonhap Despite its comments, the page promoting the competition was still available on the company's English and Chinese websites on Wednesday. Beijing Badaling Tourism Company, Airbnb's local partner on the project, said, meanwhile, that the two companies were "still working together", but did not elaborate. The cultural commission declined to comment on the issue. China introduced a law in 2006 to protect the 2,600-year old Great Wall, part of which prohibits the building of any structures on it that are not part of an official conservation effort. Airbnb's plan to convert a watchtower into a bedroom upset many people online. "The Great Wall is a historic relic … how can they let it be turned into a common guest house?" a person wrote on Weibo. The company said last week that "protecting historical and cultural relics was the original intention of our activity". One of the modern seven wonders of the world and a Unesco World Heritage Site, the Great Wall of China stretches about 21,000km (13,000 miles) from Liaoning province in China's northeast to Gansu province in the northwest. Venezuela struggles with shortage of toilet paper Fabiola Sanchez and Karl Ritter, Associated Press CARACAS, VENEZUELA — Venezuelans scrambled to stock up on toilet paper Thursday as fears of a bathroom emergency spread despite the socialist government’s promise to import 50 million rolls. After years of economic dysfunction, the country has gotten used to shortages of medicines and basic food items like milk and sugar but the scarcity of bathroom tissue has caused unusual alarm. “Even at my

movement. The app runs on all Android phones and tablets. For whom and when? For advanced ALS, MS, Duchenne and other muscle diseases or stroke. These patients are usually no longer able to speak and move and use eye control systems. But it doesn't always work, on the outside for example. Normally, letter boards are used. But they are very slow and are only used very rarely and so those affected are doomed to silence. With the app it's over! Currently the app is available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Czech, Russian and Ukrainian. Further languages are possible, please just send a message. Help to ensure that the app can continue to be offered free of charge. All donations collected above the costs will be donated to TDI! Translation into other languages, in the footer at the bottom select the desired language! Created with Mozello - the world's easiest to use website builder. Airbnb rejected promotional bid offering lodging at Great Wall of China A Beijing cultural bureau said it had not approved Airbnb's plan to allow competition winners to spend a night on the Great Wall of China. Photo from SCMP By Laurie Chan Airbnb has been forced to cancel a promotion that offered competition winners the chance to spend a night on Great Wall of China after an official heritage body said it had not approved the plan. "We understand and respect the opinions put forth by the Cultural Commission," the room-booking app provider said on Weibo, China's Twitter-like service, on Tuesday. The statement, in Chinese, came in response to comments from the Beijing Yanqing Cultural Commission, which said on Monday night that it did not support the project as it "is not in line with the Great Wall's heritage conservation values". The government bureau, which is responsible for the popular Badaling section of the wall, said on Weibo it had never approved any plans for the project from any organisation. The Airbnb statement said it had been in talks with "relevant parties" over several months before launching the promotion. "We have made the decision to not move forward with this event," it said in a separate statement in English on Tuesday, adding that it had apologised to those who had already entered the competition. This file picture taken on May 4, 2013 shows tourists visiting the Great wall in Beijing. Home rental website Airbnb on August 7, 2018 scrapped a contest offering a chance to spend the night at a section of the Great Wall of China after an online backlash from people worried it could damage the site. AFP-Yonhap Despite its comments, the page promoting the competition was still available on the company's English and Chinese websites on Wednesday. Beijing Badaling Tourism Company, Airbnb's local partner on the project, said, meanwhile, that the two companies were "still working together", but did not elaborate. The cultural commission declined to comment on the issue. China introduced a law in 2006 to protect the 2,600-year old Great Wall, part of which prohibits the building of any structures on it that are not part of an official conservation effort. Airbnb's plan to convert a watchtower into a bedroom upset many people online. "The Great Wall is a historic relic … how can they let it be turned into a common guest house?" a person wrote on Weibo. The company said last week that "protecting historical and cultural relics was the original intention of our activity". One of the modern seven wonders of the world and a Unesco World Heritage Site, the Great Wall of China stretches about 21,000km (13,000 miles) from Liaoning province in China's northeast to Gansu province in the northwest. Venezuela struggles with shortage of toilet paper Fabiola Sanchez and Karl Ritter, Associated Press CARACAS, VENEZUELA — Venezuelans scrambled to stock up on toilet paper Thursday as fears of a bathroom emergency spread despite the socialist government’s promise to import 50 million rolls. After years of economic dysfunction, the country has gotten used to shortages of medicines and basic food items like milk and sugar but the scarcity of bathroom tissue has caused unusual alarm. “Even at my

age, I’ve never seen this,” said 70-year-old Maria Rojas. She said she had been looking for toilet paper for two weeks when she finally found it at a supermarket in downtown Caracas. Thousands of rolls flew off the store’s shelves as consumers streamed in and loaded up shopping carts Thursday morning. “I bought it because it’s hard to find,” said Maria Perez, walking out with several rolls of paper. “Here there’s a shortage of everything — butter, sugar, flour,” she said. But the latest shortage is particularly worrisome “because there always used to be toilet paper.” Economists say Venezuela’s shortages of some consumer products stem from price controls meant to make basic goods available to the poorest parts of society and the government’s controls on foreign currency. President Nicolas Maduro, who was selected by the dying Hugo Chavez to carry on his “Bolivarian revolution,” claims that anti-government forces, including the private sector, are causing the shortages in an effort to destabilize the country. The government this week announced it would import 760,000 tons of food and 50 million rolls of toilet paper. Commerce Minister Alejandro Fleming said “excessive demand” for tissue had built up due to a “media campaign that has been generated to disrupt the country.” He said monthly consumption of toilet paper was normally 125 million rolls, but current demand “leads us to think that 40 million more are required.” “We will bring in 50 million to show those groups that they won’t make us bow down,” he said. That was little comfort to consumers struggling to find bathroom supplies. Several supermarkets in the capital on Wednesday and Thursday were out of toilet paper. Those that received fresh batches quickly filled up with shoppers as the word spread. “I’ve been looking for it for two weeks,” Cristina Ramos said at a store on Wednesday. “I was told that they had some here and now I’m in line.” Finance Minister Nelson Merentes said the government was also addressing the lack of foreign currency, which has resulted in the suspension of foreign supplies of raw materials, equipment and spare parts to Venezuelan companies, disrupting their production. “We are making progress … we have to work very hard,” Merentes said Wednesday. Many factories operate at half capacity because the currency controls make it hard for them to pay for imported parts and materials. Business leaders say some companies verge on bankruptcy because they cannot extend lines of credit with foreign suppliers. Merentes said the government had met the U.S. dollar requests of some 1,500 small- and medium-sized companies facing supply problems, and was reviewing requests from a similar number of larger companies. Chavez imposed currency controls a decade ago trying to stem capital flight as his government expropriated large land parcels and dozens of businesses. Patience is wearing thin among consumers who face shortages and long lines at supermarkets and pharmacies. Last month, Venezuela’s scarcity index reached its highest level since 2009, while the 12-month inflation rate has risen to nearly 30 percent. Shoppers often spend several days looking for basic items, and stock up when they find them. 5 things to know for May 30: Mueller, Israel, John McCain, Danube wreck, Notre Dame After two years of silence, the world finally got to hear the voice of Robert Mueller. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on the disappointment of some Twitter users who heard the result. Updated: May 30, 2019 1:40 PM Posted By: By AJ Willingham, CNN Here's one way to update your morning commute: Ferrari has rolled out its first-ever hybrid plug-in car (yes, it's a beauty). And here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door. (You can also get "5 Things You Need to Know Today" delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up here.) 1. Robert Mueller At long last, we have heard from the man behind the Mueller report. Special counsel Robert Mueller made a rare public appearance yesterday to issue a statement on the findings of his report and to announce the closing of the special coun

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pping in the UK? They banned these weapons years ago. Why are so many brits killed with hammers each year? I'd rather be shot. Why did the murder rates not drop during the time of the Clinton assault weapons ban? Why were German tourists targeted and killed in Florida while leaving the airport? Because the criminals knew they were unarmed and that many of the local folks had weapons. Why would I want to carry a 10 round clip in my gun if I knew that the criminal likely has a thirty round clip in his gun? ( the gun that is already illegal for a criminal to have or use) Why does PM act like he has PMS all the time? Simply Logical This will explain poor poor Mr. Morgan's rhetorical request for an answer to why having high capacity magazines are necessary...regardless of the type of weapon it's in. http://gunnuts.net/2013/01/11/who-needs-more-than-10-rounds/ Richard J Actually it is not up to the goverment or talkshow hosts which rights are allowed and to what extent. Morgan was trying to make the case for tyrany. somessound Saville a good friend Piers? Where are you on him? Take your righteous behind across the pond and get out of our faces!! Did anyone notice when the topic is gun-control, his show receives 3-digit, sometimes 4-digit number of comments? (compared to less than 50 comments on other topics.) No wonder he wants to sensationalize the gun issue so he can make us keep watching and capitalize on it. I think Morgan is ‘purposely’ being antagonistic to the pro-gun perspective (so he may look like a heroic crusader to Lefties so they will cheer and watch his show), and ‘deliberately’ aggravating pro-gun people (so they will want to retort, thus makes them watch his show as well). He is more interested in gaining attention to himself than making our streets safer. He is not interested in a deep, meaningful debate. His aim is to put up a vitriolic fight to pique the viewers’ bellicose side just like a WWE wrestling match would do. Morgan was a Tabloid editor, remember? Or he cares about the safety of people walking the streets innocently in America Why doesn't anyone ask Piers to have Obama on his program to discuss 'Fast and Furious'? Obama approved and allowed Semi Automatic weapons to be sold/given to Mexican drug lords. Americans and Mexicans have been slaughtered as a result. Why are we not demanding these traitors pay for their crime? As many have pointed out, Morgan doesn’t even make the efforts to get the facts straight, so he gives us the misleadingly incomplete data about the violent crime rate in his home country. His show is a waste of our time. If we stop watching it, it’ll eventually be canceled. I am utterly puzzled by CNN’s decision of placing someone like Morgan after legendary Larry King. I’d much rather want another hour of Anderson Cooper 360 (in my opinion, he is a fine journalist with a true journalistic mind), I’d even watch whole extra hour of Cooper’s RidicuList instead of Morgan’s show. So, my conclusion is, I should simply change the channel and watch something else that’s worthwhile. I shouldn’t be contributing to Morgan’s show’s ratings anymore. Dan Hoelck Here's a concept that I don't think many people have considered, and something that might help Piers understand the "gun culture" in America. Ignoring the fact that our country was born by rebellion, the US has a very unique history. As our borders expanded across this massive continent, many pioneers established remote communities in frontier states with very little infrastructure, and self-dependence was essential to survival. Unable to rely on Federal (or even state) government for protection, many Americans lived and died relying on themselves, their families, and their communities for everything from food to fire control to personal security. After "Manifest Destiny" was realized, and as the 20th century ushered in a massive migration from isolated agrarian communities to interconnected, industrialized cities, our need for self-reliance diminished. With FDR's New Deal, every American gained unprecedented support from the Federal government, and the dynamic

pping in the UK? They banned these weapons years ago. Why are so many brits killed with hammers each year? I'd rather be shot. Why did the murder rates not drop during the time of the Clinton assault weapons ban? Why were German tourists targeted and killed in Florida while leaving the airport? Because the criminals knew they were unarmed and that many of the local folks had weapons. Why would I want to carry a 10 round clip in my gun if I knew that the criminal likely has a thirty round clip in his gun? ( the gun that is already illegal for a criminal to have or use) Why does PM act like he has PMS all the time? Simply Logical This will explain poor poor Mr. Morgan's rhetorical request for an answer to why having high capacity magazines are necessary...regardless of the type of weapon it's in. http://gunnuts.net/2013/01/11/who-needs-more-than-10-rounds/ Richard J Actually it is not up to the goverment or talkshow hosts which rights are allowed and to what extent. Morgan was trying to make the case for tyrany. somessound Saville a good friend Piers? Where are you on him? Take your righteous behind across the pond and get out of our faces!! Did anyone notice when the topic is gun-control, his show receives 3-digit, sometimes 4-digit number of comments? (compared to less than 50 comments on other topics.) No wonder he wants to sensationalize the gun issue so he can make us keep watching and capitalize on it. I think Morgan is ‘purposely’ being antagonistic to the pro-gun perspective (so he may look like a heroic crusader to Lefties so they will cheer and watch his show), and ‘deliberately’ aggravating pro-gun people (so they will want to retort, thus makes them watch his show as well). He is more interested in gaining attention to himself than making our streets safer. He is not interested in a deep, meaningful debate. His aim is to put up a vitriolic fight to pique the viewers’ bellicose side just like a WWE wrestling match would do. Morgan was a Tabloid editor, remember? Or he cares about the safety of people walking the streets innocently in America Why doesn't anyone ask Piers to have Obama on his program to discuss 'Fast and Furious'? Obama approved and allowed Semi Automatic weapons to be sold/given to Mexican drug lords. Americans and Mexicans have been slaughtered as a result. Why are we not demanding these traitors pay for their crime? As many have pointed out, Morgan doesn’t even make the efforts to get the facts straight, so he gives us the misleadingly incomplete data about the violent crime rate in his home country. His show is a waste of our time. If we stop watching it, it’ll eventually be canceled. I am utterly puzzled by CNN’s decision of placing someone like Morgan after legendary Larry King. I’d much rather want another hour of Anderson Cooper 360 (in my opinion, he is a fine journalist with a true journalistic mind), I’d even watch whole extra hour of Cooper’s RidicuList instead of Morgan’s show. So, my conclusion is, I should simply change the channel and watch something else that’s worthwhile. I shouldn’t be contributing to Morgan’s show’s ratings anymore. Dan Hoelck Here's a concept that I don't think many people have considered, and something that might help Piers understand the "gun culture" in America. Ignoring the fact that our country was born by rebellion, the US has a very unique history. As our borders expanded across this massive continent, many pioneers established remote communities in frontier states with very little infrastructure, and self-dependence was essential to survival. Unable to rely on Federal (or even state) government for protection, many Americans lived and died relying on themselves, their families, and their communities for everything from food to fire control to personal security. After "Manifest Destiny" was realized, and as the 20th century ushered in a massive migration from isolated agrarian communities to interconnected, industrialized cities, our need for self-reliance diminished. With FDR's New Deal, every American gained unprecedented support from the Federal government, and the dynamic

began to change. These days, it's almost impossible to imagine living in a town with a volunteer fire department, or a location remote enough that any outmatched sheriff would actually need to rely on his posse comitatus powers to defend his county from a dangerous gang of marauders. For people like myself – born in a large city long after the establishment of the Interstate Highway System, Medicare, and even the Federal Emergency Management Agency – our sprawling infrastructure and support system has relegated self-reliance to a form of weekend entertainment. But the pioneering spirit that inspired dreams of the simple self-sufficiency of the frontier – even in restless 19th century urbanites like Henry Thoreau – remains a part of American culture even today. This cultural element is unique to large, young nations. Canada, Mexico, and Australia are countries with a deep and (relatively) recent frontier history. The British Isles, on the other hand, while home to many avid explorers and colonists, has nevertheless been "tamed" for the better part of a millennium. Britain's seen war, it's seen internal strife and its own share of lawlessness, but any frontiers are long forgotten. While the government of the United States has been a reliable safety net for its citizens for the last hundred years, the monarchy of England has been responsible for its citizens' well-being for hundreds of years. Dependence on the crown for safety is deeply established in British culture. Of course with the modern federal government, the average US citizen is as dependent on government as the average British citizen. But that cultural desire to be at least capable of self-sufficiency – even in matters of personal defense – is something that still exists in many Americans. And guns are an important part of that. It's a cultural element, and like most aspects of foreign culture, it can be difficult to understand for someone who wasn't raised in the culture. Which is why I don't blame Piers – born a subject and citizen of the United Kingdom – for finding this particular concept "absurd". Piers asked why "military-style assault weapons" were so important, and while I agree with Shapiro that an a armed populace acts as a deterrent to overly zealous dictators, I think that more importantly, there's the need for personal defense. An AK-47 or an AR-15 is certainly overkill in any typical home-intrusion. A shotgun or even a powerful handgun is enough to hold an attacker at bay until the police can arrive (or to neutralize the attacker, in the unfortunate event that the gun is not a deterrent.) And certainly, Shapiro's worst-case scenario is unlikely (although not unprecedented). But that doesn't mean that there aren't completely plausible scenarios in which a semi-automatic rifle with a 30-round magazine is absolutely the appropriate defensive weapon. Consider, for example, a natural disaster that not only destroys the communication, water, and power grid, but also renders many roads impassible. Consider that because of this disaster, water and food can no longer be delivered to local stores – and that current stocks have either been depleted or looted by people trapped in the area. Most people do not keep more than a few days' food and water at their homes, and when thirst and hunger set in, people become desperate. A disaster of this scale would not only overwhelm local law enforcement, but federal first response teams as well. Looting staples is one thing, but there's also a criminal element in any city that will take advantage of such widespread chaos. Perhaps there are rumors that a gang of criminals has been ransacking a nearby neighborhood, wantonly burglarizing stores and houses – even killing and raping the defenseless. Now consider that this group – overcome by whatever base, tribal instinct drives this type of atrocity – is armed. Shotguns, pistols, even a few "military-style assault weapons". At this point, your pistol or shotgun isn't as intimidating as it would have been against one home invader. Hopefully, you've got neighbors that are good people. Hopefully you can share resources and take turns with a makeshift neighborhood watch. Maybe a group of you keep an eye out while your families eat and rest inside a house that you can defend – just in case

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Doug Loss says: Perhaps not her herself, but any works she actually gets published will probably be able to be called “Penny Dreadfuls” quite accurately. Like Damien, she’s got progressively more loopy over the past two or three years. I remember an article she wrote about hairstyles entitled “Why The Patriarchy fears scissors”. She tops my list of leftists most likely to flip out and reappear on the far right. O_o mate, I hope not. Frankly, that title makes me think that she will one day end up arrested for assault. What was remarkable about that very silly article was the amount of vitriol she got from other feminists. I thought they’d have praised her for it; what with their love for snipping off balls as much as hair. What, pray tell, were the other feminists angry about? Flaming idiocy? Anybody want to make any bets, that regardless of how good her book actually is, the Twitter feminist lady gets nominated for the Campbell? She’s sure to, given that glowing endorsement. “One of these days in your travels, a guy is going to show you a brand-new deck of cards on which the seal is not yet broken. Then this guy is going to offer to bet you that he can make the jack of spades jump out of this brand-new deck of cards and squirt cider in your ear. But, son, do not accept this bet, because as sure as you stand there, you’re going to wind up with an ear full of cider.” I’d take that bet before this one. True campaigners of any sort will hate the coat-tail riders seeking fame at the expense of others’ efforts. They were complaining she had young caucasian short-hair privilege, or something. Of course you don’t. She writes left-wing political screeds, not science fiction. It’s just she’s announced she’s going to start writing science fiction left-wing political screeds. Damien thinks it’s an ‘amazing time[s] for science fiction and fantasy storytelling’ because we have the privilege of having a far-far-far-left feminist political commentator grace us with her work, “a short story about a fallen angel who ‘fucks’ mortals and seems to enjoy it.” She’s a political screed journalist, writing non-fiction message fic. She’s now making a foray into fiction. Anyone want to place bets on whether this too will be message fic? I’m not going to take your money; she’s admitted that’s why she writes. (See http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/feminism/2015/12/utopia-now-why-there-s-never-been-more-urgent-time-dream-better-world) One last utterly awesome quote from her (though I doubt she’d agree as to why I think it’s awesome): “Most leftists do have an idea of the sort of world they would prefer to see. Many of us have several. It’s just very hard to get us to talk about it, for the simple, human reason that we’re worried we’ll be laughed at. ” There’s good reason we’re laughing at you, Laurie. It has got to kind of suck for the liberal yet actual professional authors who just lumped in there with her. 😀 Because as we see yet again, the quality of your work never matters, just that you say the right things. China Mieville may be a godless heathen communist but the dude can certainly write well. Yet in the eyes of the Damiens of the world he is equally as worthy a writer as Twitter feminist’s debut story. Same reason why GRRM broadly pronounces that award winners MUST SERVE THEIR TIME IN FANDOM HARUMPF HARUMPF while ignoring people like Zahn, Anderson, and Stackpole, but giving debut novel Ancillary Pronoun all the awards. “Hey, I didn’t get a Harumph outta that guy!” “Give GRRM a Harumph!” “Harumph!” “Watch it or you’ll end up an extra in Game of Thrones” *OMMMMMINOUS THUNDER* Even worse. You’ll be a

Doug Loss says: Perhaps not her herself, but any works she actually gets published will probably be able to be called “Penny Dreadfuls” quite accurately. Like Damien, she’s got progressively more loopy over the past two or three years. I remember an article she wrote about hairstyles entitled “Why The Patriarchy fears scissors”. She tops my list of leftists most likely to flip out and reappear on the far right. O_o mate, I hope not. Frankly, that title makes me think that she will one day end up arrested for assault. What was remarkable about that very silly article was the amount of vitriol she got from other feminists. I thought they’d have praised her for it; what with their love for snipping off balls as much as hair. What, pray tell, were the other feminists angry about? Flaming idiocy? Anybody want to make any bets, that regardless of how good her book actually is, the Twitter feminist lady gets nominated for the Campbell? She’s sure to, given that glowing endorsement. “One of these days in your travels, a guy is going to show you a brand-new deck of cards on which the seal is not yet broken. Then this guy is going to offer to bet you that he can make the jack of spades jump out of this brand-new deck of cards and squirt cider in your ear. But, son, do not accept this bet, because as sure as you stand there, you’re going to wind up with an ear full of cider.” I’d take that bet before this one. True campaigners of any sort will hate the coat-tail riders seeking fame at the expense of others’ efforts. They were complaining she had young caucasian short-hair privilege, or something. Of course you don’t. She writes left-wing political screeds, not science fiction. It’s just she’s announced she’s going to start writing science fiction left-wing political screeds. Damien thinks it’s an ‘amazing time[s] for science fiction and fantasy storytelling’ because we have the privilege of having a far-far-far-left feminist political commentator grace us with her work, “a short story about a fallen angel who ‘fucks’ mortals and seems to enjoy it.” She’s a political screed journalist, writing non-fiction message fic. She’s now making a foray into fiction. Anyone want to place bets on whether this too will be message fic? I’m not going to take your money; she’s admitted that’s why she writes. (See http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/feminism/2015/12/utopia-now-why-there-s-never-been-more-urgent-time-dream-better-world) One last utterly awesome quote from her (though I doubt she’d agree as to why I think it’s awesome): “Most leftists do have an idea of the sort of world they would prefer to see. Many of us have several. It’s just very hard to get us to talk about it, for the simple, human reason that we’re worried we’ll be laughed at. ” There’s good reason we’re laughing at you, Laurie. It has got to kind of suck for the liberal yet actual professional authors who just lumped in there with her. 😀 Because as we see yet again, the quality of your work never matters, just that you say the right things. China Mieville may be a godless heathen communist but the dude can certainly write well. Yet in the eyes of the Damiens of the world he is equally as worthy a writer as Twitter feminist’s debut story. Same reason why GRRM broadly pronounces that award winners MUST SERVE THEIR TIME IN FANDOM HARUMPF HARUMPF while ignoring people like Zahn, Anderson, and Stackpole, but giving debut novel Ancillary Pronoun all the awards. “Hey, I didn’t get a Harumph outta that guy!” “Give GRRM a Harumph!” “Harumph!” “Watch it or you’ll end up an extra in Game of Thrones” *OMMMMMINOUS THUNDER* Even worse. You’ll be a

virtuous main character. And lol. For GRRM it’s punishment. For Larry it’s a raffle. Any given character in GoT has what? A 70% chance of being raped? And I don’t red shirt people I don’t like. I raffle them off for charity and raise money for things like kidney transplants (and the next raffle looks like it will be to help pay for someone’s spinal surgery). Bugmaster says: FWIW, I’m a godless heathen communist (by this blog’s standards, at least), but I feel the same way about China Mieville as Penny Arcade does. This. This is so true. One of my favorite sci-fi writers, Claire North, is mentioned in the same row. She describes herself as a feminist, so when she wrote a book about a dude re-living his life over and over during the 20th century, an interviewer asked her why she didn’t write it from a woman’s perspective. Her answer? Because the story she wanted to write required a person able to move freely during the early 20th century in any culture, and a female lead would’ve realistically had so much difficulties with that, that she would’ve been forced to write about feminism a lot. And in her own words: that would’ve made the story she wanted to tell in this particular case a lot less good. It pains me to see her getting lumped in with the same people that do not understand that even if you think your politics are good, good politics do not automatically equal good storytelling. Or, in a lot of genres, any politics at all. And that’s coming from a guy with a degree in political theory, so it’s not as if I never enjoy reading about it. But it just doesn’t fit in everywhere, at any time and context. Zavier_Desine says: First, Happy Birthday. I always tell my daughter to be the best she can, and if the haters, come out to ignore because she must be doing something right. PavePusher says: In the comments at the Guardian, I keep asking how much government money he’s received for not finishing a novel. It keeps getting deleted…. torin3 says: I was wondering what the violation of community standards was. I guess it is making the blogger look like an idiot. Though it isn’t enforced very well, as they’d have to take down 1/2 the comments if they did enforce it. Not to mention removing Damien’s column…… Book says: psst! Jack! Please to embiggen those images? They’re too small to see! JackWylder says: Looks fine to me on PC, IPhone, and iPad- what are you using? Looks fixed now! I’m sorry I didn’t check back here earlier. I’m always forgetting to check that little notification box too. Excellent work on the blog, Jack. Sorry for the OT comment. gbm says: Speaking of the Guardian: http://the-digital-reader.com/2016/08/22/guardian-please-hire-someone-knows-ip-copyrights-trademarks/ Looks like they have more than one village idiot. Happy belated Birthday. Oh, and Happy Birthday! (We just celebrated a bday in the family too. Hope you had the best cake) masgramondou says: Damien: It’s the same frustrating paradigm that British MP Michael Gove hit upon when he said that people were sick of experts, or what Donald Trump plays upon when he rails against “professional politicians”. Larry: I don’t know what the fuck lame ass comparison Damien is trying to draw here. Me: I’m not sure what the Trump one is about but the Michael Gove comparison is deliciously ironic. Let me explain. In the Brexit campaign there were many many “experts” who were happy to predict all sorts of doom and gloom if the Brexit vote should pass. Most of their predictions were laughably dire that they were completely ignored by anyone who wasn’t a credulous moron like Damien. In the last few days of before the vote Gove, who was one of the leaders of the Leave campaign, was in an interview where he

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over the person who gets wiped out, game over, insert more tokens, when they’re wrong. There are also multiple sides to room for error. Can you survive your assets declining by 30%? On a spreadsheet, maybe yes -- in terms of actually paying your bills and staying cash-flow positive. But what about mentally? It is easy to underestimate what a 30% decline does to your psyche. Your confidence may become shot at the very moment opportunity is at its highest. You -- or your spouse -- may decide it’s time for a new plan, or new career. I know several investors who quit after losses because they were exhausted. Physically exhausted. Spreadsheets can model the historic frequency of big declines. But they cannot model the feeling of coming home, looking at your kids, and wondering if you’ve made a huge mistake that will impact their lives. 14. A tendency to be influenced by the actions of other people who are playing a different financial game than you are. Cisco stock went up three-fold in 1999. Why? Probably not because people actually thought the company was worth $600 billion. Burton Malkiel once pointed out that Cisco’s implied growth rate at that valuation meant it would become larger than the entire U.S. economy within 20 years. Its stock price was going up because short-term traders thought it would keep going up. And they were right, for a long time. That was the game they were playing -- “this stock is trading for $60 and I think it’ll be worth $65 before tomorrow.” But if you were a long-term investor in 1999, $60 was the only price available to buy. So you may have looked around and said to yourself, “Wow, maybe others know something I don’t.” And you went along with it. You even felt smart about it. But then the traders stopped playing their game, and you -- and your game -- was annihilated. What you don’t realize is that the traders moving the marginal price are playing a totally different game than you are. And if you start taking cues from people playing a different game than you are, you are bound to be fooled and eventually become lost, since different games have different rules and different goals. Few things matter more with money than understanding your own time horizon and not being persuaded by the actions and behaviors of people playing different games. This goes beyond investing. How you save, how you spend, what your business strategy is, how you think about money, when you retire, and how you think about risk may all be influenced by the actions and behaviors of people who are playing different games than you are. Personal finance is deeply personal, and one of the hardest parts is learning from others while realizing that their goals and actions might be miles removed from what’s relevant to your own life. 15. An attachment to financial entertainment due to the fact that money is emotional, and emotions are revved up by argument, extreme views, flashing lights, and threats to your wellbeing. If the average America’s blood pressure went up by 3%, my guess is a few newspapers would cover it on page 16, nothing would change, and we’d move on. But if the stock market falls 3%, well, no need to guess how we might respond. This is from 2015: “President Barack Obama has been briefed on Monday’s choppy global market movement.” Why does financial news of seemingly low importance overwhelm news that is objectively more important? Because finance is entertaining in a way other things -- orthodontics, gardening, marine biology -- are not. Money has competition, rules, upsets, wins, losses, heroes, villains, teams, and fans that makes it tantalizingly close to a sporting event. But it’s even an addiction level up from that, because money is like a sporting event where you’re both the fan and the player, with outcomes affecting you both emotionally and directly. Which is dangerous. It helps, I’ve found, when making money decisions to constantly remind yourself that the purpose of investing is to maximize returns, not minimize boredom. Boring is perfectly fine. Boring is good. If you want to frame this as a strategy, remind yourself: opportunity lives where others aren’t, and others tend to stay away from what’s boring. 16. Opt

over the person who gets wiped out, game over, insert more tokens, when they’re wrong. There are also multiple sides to room for error. Can you survive your assets declining by 30%? On a spreadsheet, maybe yes -- in terms of actually paying your bills and staying cash-flow positive. But what about mentally? It is easy to underestimate what a 30% decline does to your psyche. Your confidence may become shot at the very moment opportunity is at its highest. You -- or your spouse -- may decide it’s time for a new plan, or new career. I know several investors who quit after losses because they were exhausted. Physically exhausted. Spreadsheets can model the historic frequency of big declines. But they cannot model the feeling of coming home, looking at your kids, and wondering if you’ve made a huge mistake that will impact their lives. 14. A tendency to be influenced by the actions of other people who are playing a different financial game than you are. Cisco stock went up three-fold in 1999. Why? Probably not because people actually thought the company was worth $600 billion. Burton Malkiel once pointed out that Cisco’s implied growth rate at that valuation meant it would become larger than the entire U.S. economy within 20 years. Its stock price was going up because short-term traders thought it would keep going up. And they were right, for a long time. That was the game they were playing -- “this stock is trading for $60 and I think it’ll be worth $65 before tomorrow.” But if you were a long-term investor in 1999, $60 was the only price available to buy. So you may have looked around and said to yourself, “Wow, maybe others know something I don’t.” And you went along with it. You even felt smart about it. But then the traders stopped playing their game, and you -- and your game -- was annihilated. What you don’t realize is that the traders moving the marginal price are playing a totally different game than you are. And if you start taking cues from people playing a different game than you are, you are bound to be fooled and eventually become lost, since different games have different rules and different goals. Few things matter more with money than understanding your own time horizon and not being persuaded by the actions and behaviors of people playing different games. This goes beyond investing. How you save, how you spend, what your business strategy is, how you think about money, when you retire, and how you think about risk may all be influenced by the actions and behaviors of people who are playing different games than you are. Personal finance is deeply personal, and one of the hardest parts is learning from others while realizing that their goals and actions might be miles removed from what’s relevant to your own life. 15. An attachment to financial entertainment due to the fact that money is emotional, and emotions are revved up by argument, extreme views, flashing lights, and threats to your wellbeing. If the average America’s blood pressure went up by 3%, my guess is a few newspapers would cover it on page 16, nothing would change, and we’d move on. But if the stock market falls 3%, well, no need to guess how we might respond. This is from 2015: “President Barack Obama has been briefed on Monday’s choppy global market movement.” Why does financial news of seemingly low importance overwhelm news that is objectively more important? Because finance is entertaining in a way other things -- orthodontics, gardening, marine biology -- are not. Money has competition, rules, upsets, wins, losses, heroes, villains, teams, and fans that makes it tantalizingly close to a sporting event. But it’s even an addiction level up from that, because money is like a sporting event where you’re both the fan and the player, with outcomes affecting you both emotionally and directly. Which is dangerous. It helps, I’ve found, when making money decisions to constantly remind yourself that the purpose of investing is to maximize returns, not minimize boredom. Boring is perfectly fine. Boring is good. If you want to frame this as a strategy, remind yourself: opportunity lives where others aren’t, and others tend to stay away from what’s boring. 16. Opt

imism bias in risk-taking, or “Russian Roulette should statistically work” syndrome: An over attachment to favorable odds when the downside is unacceptable in any circumstance. Nassim Taleb says, “You can be risk loving and yet completely averse to ruin.” The idea is that you have to take risk to get ahead, but no risk that could wipe you out is ever worth taking. The odds are in your favor when playing Russian Roulette. But the downside is never worth the potential upside. The odds of something can be in your favor -- real estate prices go up most years, and most years you’ll get a paycheck every other week -- but if something has 95% odds of being right, then 5% odds of being wrong means you will almost certainly experience the downside at some point in your life. And if the cost of the downside is ruin, the upside the other 95% of the time likely isn’t worth the risk, no matter how appealing it looks. Leverage is the devil here. It pushes routine risks into something capable of producing ruin. The danger is that rational optimism most of the time masks the odds of ruin some of the time in a way that lets us systematically underestimate risk. Housing prices fell 30% last decade. A few companies defaulted on their debt. This is capitalism -- it happens. But those with leverage had a double wipeout: Not only were they left broke, but being wiped out erased every opportunity to get back in the game at the very moment opportunity was ripe. A homeowner wiped out in 2009 had no chance of taking advantage of cheap mortgage rates in 2010. Lehman Brothers had no chance of investing in cheap debt in 2009. My own money is barbelled. I take risks with one portion and am a terrified turtle with the other. This is not inconsistent, but the psychology of money would lead you to believe that it is. I just want to ensure I can remain standing long enough for my risks to pay off. Again, you have to survive to succeed. A key point here is that few things in money are as valuable as options. The ability to do what you want, when you want, with who you want, and why you want, has infinite ROI. 17. A preference for skills in a field where skills don’t matter if they aren’t matched with the right behavior. This is where Grace and Richard come back in. There is a hierarchy of investor needs, and each topic here has to be mastered before the one above it matters: Richard was very skilled at the top of this pyramid, but he failed the bottom blocks, so none of it mattered. Grace mastered the bottom blocks so well that the top blocks were hardly necessary. 18. Denial of inconsistencies between how you think the world should work and how the world actually works, driven by a desire to form a clean narrative of cause and effect despite the inherent complexities of everything involving money. Someone once described Donald Trump as “Unable to distinguish between what happened and what he thinks should have happened.” Politics aside, I think everyone does this. There are three parts to this: You see a lot of information in the world. You can’t process all of it. So you have to filter. You only filter in the information that meshes with the way you think the world should work. Since everyone wants to explain what they see and how the world works with clean narratives, inconsistencies between what we think should happen and what actually happens are buried. An example. Higher taxes should slow economic growth -- that’s a common sense narrative. But the correlation between tax rates and growth rates is hard to spot. So, if you hold onto the narrative between taxes and growth, you say there must be something wrong with the data. And you may be right! But if you come across someone else pushing aside data to back up their narrative -- say, arguing that hedge funds have to generate alpha, otherwise no one would invest in them -- you spot what you consider a bias. There are a thousand other examples. Everyone just believes what they want to believe, even when the evidence shows something else. Stories over statistics. Accepting that everything involving money is driven by illogical emotions and has more moving parts than anyone can grasp is a good start to remembering that history is the study of things happening that people didn’t think would or could happen.

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this here, and they ranked supreme. Taco supreme. That’s the bar. So let’s see how these Red Banders stack up. Interesting. My first impression was…”where’s the licorice flavor”? But then it crept up. Even more interesting is that the fruit flavor really came on at the end, while at the same time not being overly sweet. These aren’t what I expected-I expected mediocre, or great. And they’re actually…pretty darn good. I like that the lemon, orange and cherry (or is it raspberry? This one was difficult to discern) ring out so clearly at the finish of the candy. These are yummy. My colleague ate a few-he doesn’t like licorice, but he liked these. That should tell you all you need to know. If you’re looking for an amazing licorice experience, keep looking. But if you’re looking for an interesting tinge of licorice to cut the sweetness of a standard fruit gummy, these might be right up your alley. Enough to spend an ungodly amount of 2 bags, with the link below? No one knows but you, friend. Look inwardly. Mitchell Leitman on October 23, 2018 at 3:57 pm the local Dutch grocery store here in Ottawa ON has them for $2.50 per 100g, I think, Susie on September 14, 2018 at 11:16 am Bloody hell, they are really expensive at your side of the pond, hehe.. Glad you like them! Buddha Cancer About Buddha Cancer Hospital Achievement & Certificate Order Medicine Empanelments We at Buddha try to give the latest and best available treatment to our cancer patients through “Precision Oncology” with TARGETED DRUGS by doing Genetic Tests(NGS) and Immunotherapy. Make an Appointment HERE Dr Arvind had more than 12 years experience in the field of Medical Oncology including DM from the Prestigious n Premier institute AIIMS New Delhi Treated more than 15000+ Cancer patients in last 6 Years…….Thanks you all for keeping TRUST in us n Team BCC promise to serve you in better ways in days to come Buddha Cancer Centre provides latest protocol based Cancer treatment. The centre also actively participates in education, research and clinical trials across both specialties of oncology and palliative care. Satisfied Patient Qualified Doctor About Buddha Cancer Centre Buddha Cancer Centre has been started by Dr Arvind Kumar, DM, MD – (Medical Oncology, AIIMS, Delhi) to serve his native people with evidence-based practice and a diagnosis and management that is on par with any Cancer centre in India. Dr Arvind Kumar has been trained at AIIMS, New Delhi and during his training period at AIIMS, he had decided to return to Bihar and serve cancer patients in Bihar. He is the first person who pursued DM in Medical Oncology in Bihar. Dr Arvind decided to has returned to his native state after getting a DM degree in Medical Oncology and became the first person in Bihar to become an oncologist. He is the first cancer specialist doctor in Patna. The inspiration and vision to open a Cancer Hospital in Patna came from the suffering of Bihar Cancer patients at AIIMS, New Delhi. During his training phase, he noticed that approximately 35 - 40% of Cancer patients at AIIMS were from Bihar, though this figure might seem unimaginable this was the hard fact. Then, He decided to open a cancer specialist hospital and provide better facilities to the patients with an experienced team of cancer specialists in Patna. Poor patients and their attendants had to sleep on the pavement for months to get treatment. This was not only physically traumatic but also economically as the earning members had to leave home for their patient treatment. That’s why he decides to open a cancer treatment centre in Bihar, Patna. We are at Buddha Cancer Centre have decided to offer world-class diagnosis and treatment planning as per the proper research that even the poorest people can afford. The institution was established in 2013 with

this here, and they ranked supreme. Taco supreme. That’s the bar. So let’s see how these Red Banders stack up. Interesting. My first impression was…”where’s the licorice flavor”? But then it crept up. Even more interesting is that the fruit flavor really came on at the end, while at the same time not being overly sweet. These aren’t what I expected-I expected mediocre, or great. And they’re actually…pretty darn good. I like that the lemon, orange and cherry (or is it raspberry? This one was difficult to discern) ring out so clearly at the finish of the candy. These are yummy. My colleague ate a few-he doesn’t like licorice, but he liked these. That should tell you all you need to know. If you’re looking for an amazing licorice experience, keep looking. But if you’re looking for an interesting tinge of licorice to cut the sweetness of a standard fruit gummy, these might be right up your alley. Enough to spend an ungodly amount of 2 bags, with the link below? No one knows but you, friend. Look inwardly. Mitchell Leitman on October 23, 2018 at 3:57 pm the local Dutch grocery store here in Ottawa ON has them for $2.50 per 100g, I think, Susie on September 14, 2018 at 11:16 am Bloody hell, they are really expensive at your side of the pond, hehe.. Glad you like them! Buddha Cancer About Buddha Cancer Hospital Achievement & Certificate Order Medicine Empanelments We at Buddha try to give the latest and best available treatment to our cancer patients through “Precision Oncology” with TARGETED DRUGS by doing Genetic Tests(NGS) and Immunotherapy. Make an Appointment HERE Dr Arvind had more than 12 years experience in the field of Medical Oncology including DM from the Prestigious n Premier institute AIIMS New Delhi Treated more than 15000+ Cancer patients in last 6 Years…….Thanks you all for keeping TRUST in us n Team BCC promise to serve you in better ways in days to come Buddha Cancer Centre provides latest protocol based Cancer treatment. The centre also actively participates in education, research and clinical trials across both specialties of oncology and palliative care. Satisfied Patient Qualified Doctor About Buddha Cancer Centre Buddha Cancer Centre has been started by Dr Arvind Kumar, DM, MD – (Medical Oncology, AIIMS, Delhi) to serve his native people with evidence-based practice and a diagnosis and management that is on par with any Cancer centre in India. Dr Arvind Kumar has been trained at AIIMS, New Delhi and during his training period at AIIMS, he had decided to return to Bihar and serve cancer patients in Bihar. He is the first person who pursued DM in Medical Oncology in Bihar. Dr Arvind decided to has returned to his native state after getting a DM degree in Medical Oncology and became the first person in Bihar to become an oncologist. He is the first cancer specialist doctor in Patna. The inspiration and vision to open a Cancer Hospital in Patna came from the suffering of Bihar Cancer patients at AIIMS, New Delhi. During his training phase, he noticed that approximately 35 - 40% of Cancer patients at AIIMS were from Bihar, though this figure might seem unimaginable this was the hard fact. Then, He decided to open a cancer specialist hospital and provide better facilities to the patients with an experienced team of cancer specialists in Patna. Poor patients and their attendants had to sleep on the pavement for months to get treatment. This was not only physically traumatic but also economically as the earning members had to leave home for their patient treatment. That’s why he decides to open a cancer treatment centre in Bihar, Patna. We are at Buddha Cancer Centre have decided to offer world-class diagnosis and treatment planning as per the proper research that even the poorest people can afford. The institution was established in 2013 with

the mission to provide comprehensive care to cure cancer patients. Buddha Cancer Centre having more than 60 beds only for Cancer patients. The goal was to provide state of an art cure and care at an affordable cost. Patients from Bihar, Jharkhand, Nepal, Assam and Kolkata have access to multidisciplinary care at this centre. Apart from Dr. Arvind Kumar and Dr. Brajesh Kumar Choudhary we have visiting Haematologist Dr. Reyaz Ahmed from Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi. Expert and Renowned Onco-surgeon Dr. Tanveer Abdul Majeed from Fortis Raheja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai, Dr. Rahul Kumar Choudhary from HCG -EKO Cancer Centre, Kolkata and Dr. Deepak Jha from Artemis Hospital Gurgaon routinely perform all complex Onco-Surgery at Buddha Cancer Centre, Patna, Bihar. We have Pain & Palliative clinically for extremely ill patient. We routinely adopt some poor patient and give them treatment free of cost. Our entire cancer patients get medicine at discount rates. We have performed some of the procedures first time in Bihar & Jharkhand like Microwave Ablation for treatment of Liver Cancer patients. Approximately 1500 new cancer patients are treated from Bihar and neighbouring state each year. This organisation also runs various welfare projects for patients who are socially & economically vulnerable of our society “Cancer Care and Cure Public Charitable Trust”. The Centre provides latest protocol based Cancer treatment. The centre also actively participates in education, research and clinical trials across both specialties of oncology and palliative care. Our Well Experienced Doctors These are our best consultants DM -(Medical Oncology, AIIMS, Delhi) MD (Medicine - PMCH, Patna) Consultant Hemato-Oncologist/Onc.. Dr. Arvind Kumar Md., DM. (Clinical Heamotology - CMC Vellore) Consltant, Department of Hemato-Oncology & Bone Marro.. Dr. Rayaz Ahmed Sr. Consultant, Breast & Head-Neck Oncology Consultant Surgical Oncologist at FORTIS Hospital, Delh.. Dr. Deepak Jha DNB (Surgical Oncology) MS (General Surgery) Fellowship in HPB (Tokyo, Japan) Consultant in Surgi.. Dr. Rahul Kumar Choudhary DNB (Surg. Oncology), MS (G.Surg.), DNB (G.Surg.) MRCSEd (UK), MRCPS (Glasgow), MNAMS, FAIS, FICS, C.. Dr. Tanveer Abdul Majeed MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology),R.G.Kar Medical college & Hosptial,Kolkata. Ex. Senior Resident AIIMS .. Dr. Neelu Yadav Patients Story Story at Buddha Cancer Centre सूरज नाम का एक बच्चा जो ब्लड कैंसर से पीड़ित था जब बुद्धा कैंसर सेंटर में 2 साल पहले इलाज करने के लिए आया था उस समय बहुत ही बच्चा का हालत गंभीर था हमने बीमारी की, उपचार का खर्च और लंबे समय तक अस्पताल में रहने के बारे में बताया। कुल अवधि उपचार 2 साल का था जिसमें से प्र

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too, which contained among its ingredients meth-amphetamine. The dossier – which is the subject of a new documentary Hitler’s Hidden Drug Habit – goes on to claim that the Fuhrer became addicted to drugs after seeking the medical advice of Berlin-based Dr Morell in 1936. He was initially prescribed a drug called Mutaflor in order to relieve the pain of his stomach cramps. He was then prescribed Brom-Nervacit, a barbiturate, Eukodal, a morphine-based sedative, bulls’ semen to boost his testosterone, stimulants Coramine and Cardiazol, and Pervitin, an ‘alertness pill’ made with crystal meth-amphetamine. His reliance on medication became costly, and by the end of 1943, Hitler was dependant on a mentally debilitating cocktail of uppers and downers. “Morell was a quack and a fraud and a snake oil salesman,” Bill Panagopoulos, an American collector who discovered the dossier, said. “He should not have been practising medicine anywhere outside a veterinary clinic.” “Some [of the drugs] were innocuous, some not so innocuous, some poisonous. Did he develop a dependence on any of these drugs? Which of these drugs, if any, were addictive? And did he become addicted to them? I’d be interested to know what the combination of these medications would do to someone who’s otherwise in good health.” http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/hitler-was-a-regular-user-of-crystal-meth-american-military-intelligence-dossier-reveals-9789711.html Commons: 7 March 2007 Written Statements Modernising Medical Careers Volume 457: debated on Wednesday 7 March 2007 The Secretary of State for Health (Ms Patricia Hewitt) Following discussion with the medical Royal Colleges and the British Medical Association, I should like to set out the Department of Health's plan for an immediate review of the first round of the new national recruitment and selection process for doctors in postgraduate training. As part of the Modernising Medical Careers (MMC) reforms of postgraduate medical training, new specialty training programmes will be introduced in August 2007. To support this, a new national recruitment and selection process was introduced this year, facilitated by the on-line Medical Training Application Service (MTAS). This process sets out national recruitment and selection criteria, documentation and standards—replacing the countless local appointment processes that had previously been in place. The new arrangements were developed with the help of stakeholders, including the medical Royal Colleges and trainee doctors. We will continue to work with them to ensure that trainee doctors are properly supported and fairly treated, and that the NHS is able to train and recruit the best doctors for the future. Doctors have been applying for their preferred specialist training programme since 22 January 2007. The first round of interviews began last week. A large number of jobs will not be filled in the first round and we have stressed to those interviewing in round one that they should not appoint unless they are absolutely satisfied with the calibre of candidates. While the Department believes this will deliver a fair and transparent appointments process, it is clear that there have been a number of problems with MTAS, and that the process as a whole has created a high degree of insecurity amongst applicants and, indeed, more widely in the profession. Although it needs to be recognised that we are only part way through the first stage of a two stage process, the Department accepts that further action is required to establish greater confidence in the system. The Department proposes, therefore, to initiate immediately an independent review of the first round of the 2007 process to ensure that appropriate lessons are learned and to take remedial action to ensure the second round of the process which begins on 28 April 2007 runs effectively. The terms of reference are to: understand what has worked and not worked to date; identify and promote good practice; recommend action to remedy any weaknesses, taking account of legal and operational constraints;

too, which contained among its ingredients meth-amphetamine. The dossier – which is the subject of a new documentary Hitler’s Hidden Drug Habit – goes on to claim that the Fuhrer became addicted to drugs after seeking the medical advice of Berlin-based Dr Morell in 1936. He was initially prescribed a drug called Mutaflor in order to relieve the pain of his stomach cramps. He was then prescribed Brom-Nervacit, a barbiturate, Eukodal, a morphine-based sedative, bulls’ semen to boost his testosterone, stimulants Coramine and Cardiazol, and Pervitin, an ‘alertness pill’ made with crystal meth-amphetamine. His reliance on medication became costly, and by the end of 1943, Hitler was dependant on a mentally debilitating cocktail of uppers and downers. “Morell was a quack and a fraud and a snake oil salesman,” Bill Panagopoulos, an American collector who discovered the dossier, said. “He should not have been practising medicine anywhere outside a veterinary clinic.” “Some [of the drugs] were innocuous, some not so innocuous, some poisonous. Did he develop a dependence on any of these drugs? Which of these drugs, if any, were addictive? And did he become addicted to them? I’d be interested to know what the combination of these medications would do to someone who’s otherwise in good health.” http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/hitler-was-a-regular-user-of-crystal-meth-american-military-intelligence-dossier-reveals-9789711.html Commons: 7 March 2007 Written Statements Modernising Medical Careers Volume 457: debated on Wednesday 7 March 2007 The Secretary of State for Health (Ms Patricia Hewitt) Following discussion with the medical Royal Colleges and the British Medical Association, I should like to set out the Department of Health's plan for an immediate review of the first round of the new national recruitment and selection process for doctors in postgraduate training. As part of the Modernising Medical Careers (MMC) reforms of postgraduate medical training, new specialty training programmes will be introduced in August 2007. To support this, a new national recruitment and selection process was introduced this year, facilitated by the on-line Medical Training Application Service (MTAS). This process sets out national recruitment and selection criteria, documentation and standards—replacing the countless local appointment processes that had previously been in place. The new arrangements were developed with the help of stakeholders, including the medical Royal Colleges and trainee doctors. We will continue to work with them to ensure that trainee doctors are properly supported and fairly treated, and that the NHS is able to train and recruit the best doctors for the future. Doctors have been applying for their preferred specialist training programme since 22 January 2007. The first round of interviews began last week. A large number of jobs will not be filled in the first round and we have stressed to those interviewing in round one that they should not appoint unless they are absolutely satisfied with the calibre of candidates. While the Department believes this will deliver a fair and transparent appointments process, it is clear that there have been a number of problems with MTAS, and that the process as a whole has created a high degree of insecurity amongst applicants and, indeed, more widely in the profession. Although it needs to be recognised that we are only part way through the first stage of a two stage process, the Department accepts that further action is required to establish greater confidence in the system. The Department proposes, therefore, to initiate immediately an independent review of the first round of the 2007 process to ensure that appropriate lessons are learned and to take remedial action to ensure the second round of the process which begins on 28 April 2007 runs effectively. The terms of reference are to: understand what has worked and not worked to date; identify and promote good practice; recommend action to remedy any weaknesses, taking account of legal and operational constraints;

identify specifically what further action or guidance is required: immediately (or before completion of round one); before commencement of round two; before any subsequent rounds. develop improved arrangements for the support and care of candidates. The review will be led by Professor Neil Douglas, vice-president of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges. It will take evidence widely, including from the British Medical Association (and the Junior Doctors Committee) and from a sample of junior doctors and consultants engaged in the process. The review will be completed by the end of March, and the findings published as soon as possible in order for lessons to be learned and changes to be made ahead of the second round. In the meantime, round one will continue as planned. CONTACT TÜRKÇE ISTANBUL CHRONOLOGY ISTANBUL BIBLIOGRAPHY List the results on the search page » ABOUT PROJECT PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROJECT TEAM FORWARD PREFACE A PRAYER FOR RAIN AGAINST DROUGHT Kemalettin Kuzucu Author Name: Kemalettin Kuzucu Article Title: "A PRAYER FOR RAIN AGAINST DROUGHT" Full Title Collection: A History of Istanbul Link: https://istanbultarihi.ist/495-a-prayer-for-rain-against-drought Visit date: 17.01.2021 Kemalettin Kuzucu, "A PRAYER FOR RAIN AGAINST DROUGHT", A History of Istanbul, https://istanbultarihi.ist/495-a-prayer-for-rain-against-drought (17.01.2021). At times extreme weather, or more precisely extreme heat, damaged vegetation and caused drought, which resulted in a dramatic decline of natural and plant resources, famine and scarcity. Such periods were mostly followed by epidemics and death. Famine and scarcity affected financial and political life. However, drought was not as extensive and disruptive in Istanbul as it was in Anatolia. The primary trouble caused by lack of rain was the shortage of fresh water. As a result of the lack of rain in the winter and spring of 1765-1766, there was a water shortage during the following summer. As a solution, the government decided that the water from the hamams (Turkish baths), fountains and selsebils (a fountain with a tap) in the mansions and villas of top-level administrators and wealthy people would be transferred to çeşmes (drinking fountains) and hamams throughout the city, as those administrators and wealthy people moved to their waterside residences in Eyüp and Bosphorus to spend the summer. The government also decided that the water from the çeşmes on the streets would never be cut off to the people so as not to lack drinking water. Furthermore, visitors from the country would not be allowed into Istanbul.1 In a similar case of drought in 1870, water to the hamams, excluding those of Eyüp, Balat, Beyazıt and Ayasoyfa, was cut off temporarily on the order of Sultan Abdülaziz.2 One of the primary measures the government took against drought was praying for rain. The origin of the ritual goes back a long way. People organized religious ceremonies and prayed to God for rain in Ancient Greece and Rome and also former tribes of Asia Minor, Indians, Japanese, Chinese and many other primitive societies. This act of worship was performed by praying to the gods who controlled the weather such as rain, or to the gods of fertility and abundance.3 In Islam, the prayer for rain, which was initiated by the Prophet Mohammed and practiced by Muslims as a sunnah, was carried out collectively. Most of the time, people would go to the plain of Okmeydanı to pray and shed tears. Fasting to discipline the self was sometimes practiced within this context. Only Muslims took part in the ceremony. Preventing non-Muslims attending the ceremony was based on the belief that their prayers would not be answered. Moreover, Muslims worried that their presence would cause even more trouble because they were on the wrong path.4 In his diary dated April 28,

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of the history. Originally the group moved there from South West Africa, so in reality they weren’t necessarily San people, but more like the Damara lineage.’ Way back, in the early 1900’s, some of the people living near the fountain lived through a period of drought. The only way to feed the group, was to steal some cattle – which was exactly what they did. Unfortunately they were caught and, well, severely reprimanded. In the end they were tied to some rocks with rieme – strips of animal hide, like thongs. The next day, when the rest of the group came looking for the thieves, they only found the thongs. Ever since then, the group was known as the ‘people that were tied by thongs’ – Riemvasmakers. For once, Gertruida wasn’t one hundred percent right. The Riemvasmakers were a diverse group – a minor rainbow nation, comprised of Khomani, Nama, Xhosa, Coloured and Herero people, as well as the Damaras. Although they called themselves Riemvasmakers as a collective term, the individual groups retained their cultures and oral histories. Oupa’s group was a minority. The Khomani once lived in scattered groups in the Northern Cape, South West Africa and Bechuanaland Protectorate. Quite a number of them settled in the Mier area, where their culture was preserved to some degree. Oupa knew all this, of course. During little CJ’s sojourn amongst Oupa’s people, he heard the stories of the hardships the tribe had lived through. Their escape from German oppression in South West Africa to the Northern Cape was followed by more disruption when the Kalahari Gemsbokpark was established in 1935. ‘It’s the story of Africa,’ Geel translated. ‘People moved, settled, were displaced. Maybe it’s the story of the world, as well. The Vikings and the Romans and the Israelites – I cannot think of a single nation that wasn’t – at some stage or other – involved in a territorial dispute. My father says it was hard to move this way and that. For a while he was angry. But then he had to make a very important decision: was his life in the hands of the past, or of the future? If he chose to allow the past to dominate his future, his future was doomed. Because nobody can change the past, the past is cast in stone. The future, however, is yours to change at will – be it for good or evil’ CJ Jnr listened and learned. The village took good care of him and took time to teach the boy about nature. Trips to a nearby waterhole became classrooms of the veld. Reading spoor, understanding the habits of birds and other animals and learning about the very delicate balance between nature and human behavior were only a few things CJ gained in the months he spent in the Kalahari. It changed his life forever. Meanwhile, Francina was forced to work as a gardener in the prison grounds. While her sentence included the dreaded term of ‘hard labour‘ then head of the prison, Konrad Geldenhuys, took pity on the kind-hearted prisoner. It was also known that CJ Snr was MIA in North Africa. Francina also knew what had happened to her son. The bush telegraph of messengers, delivery men, cleaners and other workers associated with the prison and the warders, brought weekly updates about the boy in the Kalahari. Francina’s anger still burned white-hot, though. She would never forgive the government for the death of her husband. When at last she received news that CJ Snr was alive and being treated in England, she was overcome by emotion. A few days later, a letter arrived at the prison. It broke her heart. This entry was posted in adventure, Biography, border war, faith, grief, History, Kalahari, Life, rainbow nation, short story, Uncategorized and tagged books, faith, family, life, lifestyle, music, politics, truth, writing on July 31, 2020 by Amos van der Merwe. ‘Nobody, especially the colonial power of England, ever managed to subdue the Afrikaners, you know.’ Gertruida – who knows everything – frowns. ‘Not the English, especially, after the way they treated women and children during the Anglo-Boer War. South Africans have a very long memory

of the history. Originally the group moved there from South West Africa, so in reality they weren’t necessarily San people, but more like the Damara lineage.’ Way back, in the early 1900’s, some of the people living near the fountain lived through a period of drought. The only way to feed the group, was to steal some cattle – which was exactly what they did. Unfortunately they were caught and, well, severely reprimanded. In the end they were tied to some rocks with rieme – strips of animal hide, like thongs. The next day, when the rest of the group came looking for the thieves, they only found the thongs. Ever since then, the group was known as the ‘people that were tied by thongs’ – Riemvasmakers. For once, Gertruida wasn’t one hundred percent right. The Riemvasmakers were a diverse group – a minor rainbow nation, comprised of Khomani, Nama, Xhosa, Coloured and Herero people, as well as the Damaras. Although they called themselves Riemvasmakers as a collective term, the individual groups retained their cultures and oral histories. Oupa’s group was a minority. The Khomani once lived in scattered groups in the Northern Cape, South West Africa and Bechuanaland Protectorate. Quite a number of them settled in the Mier area, where their culture was preserved to some degree. Oupa knew all this, of course. During little CJ’s sojourn amongst Oupa’s people, he heard the stories of the hardships the tribe had lived through. Their escape from German oppression in South West Africa to the Northern Cape was followed by more disruption when the Kalahari Gemsbokpark was established in 1935. ‘It’s the story of Africa,’ Geel translated. ‘People moved, settled, were displaced. Maybe it’s the story of the world, as well. The Vikings and the Romans and the Israelites – I cannot think of a single nation that wasn’t – at some stage or other – involved in a territorial dispute. My father says it was hard to move this way and that. For a while he was angry. But then he had to make a very important decision: was his life in the hands of the past, or of the future? If he chose to allow the past to dominate his future, his future was doomed. Because nobody can change the past, the past is cast in stone. The future, however, is yours to change at will – be it for good or evil’ CJ Jnr listened and learned. The village took good care of him and took time to teach the boy about nature. Trips to a nearby waterhole became classrooms of the veld. Reading spoor, understanding the habits of birds and other animals and learning about the very delicate balance between nature and human behavior were only a few things CJ gained in the months he spent in the Kalahari. It changed his life forever. Meanwhile, Francina was forced to work as a gardener in the prison grounds. While her sentence included the dreaded term of ‘hard labour‘ then head of the prison, Konrad Geldenhuys, took pity on the kind-hearted prisoner. It was also known that CJ Snr was MIA in North Africa. Francina also knew what had happened to her son. The bush telegraph of messengers, delivery men, cleaners and other workers associated with the prison and the warders, brought weekly updates about the boy in the Kalahari. Francina’s anger still burned white-hot, though. She would never forgive the government for the death of her husband. When at last she received news that CJ Snr was alive and being treated in England, she was overcome by emotion. A few days later, a letter arrived at the prison. It broke her heart. This entry was posted in adventure, Biography, border war, faith, grief, History, Kalahari, Life, rainbow nation, short story, Uncategorized and tagged books, faith, family, life, lifestyle, music, politics, truth, writing on July 31, 2020 by Amos van der Merwe. ‘Nobody, especially the colonial power of England, ever managed to subdue the Afrikaners, you know.’ Gertruida – who knows everything – frowns. ‘Not the English, especially, after the way they treated women and children during the Anglo-Boer War. South Africans have a very long memory

, understand – all of us – and we nourish and care for our personal grudges with great compassion. ‘So, during WW II, many Afrikaners objected to fighting for England. They formed the Ossewabrandwag and a paramilitary force called the Stormjaers and made their objections very clear. ‘Well, initially, Francina didn’t care much for these groups. She concentrated on her work at the hospital and cared for CJ Jnr. But then CJ, the father of her son, disappeared in the Sahara conflict. The last she had heard of him, was a postcard from a place she never had heard of – El-Alemein. And then she heard about the big fight there on the radio…and CJ disappeared. Now, if you really, really wanted to upset an Afrikaner woman, you disrupt the harmony in her house. You want trouble, you do that. It was bad enough that CJ was sent to North Africa, but fearing him to be dead made her mad.’ For a while – the first two months after CJ’s disappearance – Francina went about her daily tasks in a fog of automated actions. She nursed without passion. At night she put little CJ Jnr to bed without a bedtime story or a prayer. She hardly slept, fearing somebody would come with news and she’s miss the knock on the door. The matron at the hospital called her in, sympathised, but told her to stay at home. Patients were complaining she said. Francina just nodded, and like the automation she had become, went home to sit in front of the radio. It is there she heard the news bulletin. ‘Prime Minister Smuts once again urged the Ossewabrandwag and their leader, Mister Johannes van Rensburg, the erstwhile Secretary of Justice, to refrain from any anti-government actions. He called on the movement to stop dividing the country along pro- and anti-colonial lines. Smuts also reiterated that the full force of the state would be directed against the Stormjaers, which again cut the telephone lines between Johannesburg and Cape Town last night.’ Joining these forces would not bring CJ back, that much Francina knew. The objective in her mind then was to hurt the hand that snatched her husband from her side. ‘It was quite easy to slot in with the Ossewabrandwag. The secret organisation wasn’t such a big secret amongst the Afrikaners. Somebody knew somebody else who had a contact and soon Francina was visited by a man and a woman. They talked. They listened. And they approved her joining the fight against the English. Francina’s anger suited the Ossewabrandwag well. They needed trustworthy footsoldiers. After the top echelons were consulted, Francina was inducted in the Stormjaers with the oath: ‘If I retreat, shoot me. If I die, avenge me. If I advance, follow me’. ‘Her first mission was to observe the blowing up of a power line outside Boksburg. This was to have been her initiation and the start of more serious missions. To dynamite a pylon in the middle of the veld, under the cover of complete darkness, should have been an easy mission.’ Gertruida snorts. ‘But, the best laid plans of mice and men…’ The police were waiting for them they were all caught. The next day a very brief appearance in court resulted in a verdict of guilty. Francina and her comrades were sentenced to six months in prison, with hard labour. It could have been worse. Had they blown up that pylon, they might have been hanged for treason. ‘But what about the boy, little CJ?’ Precilla wipes away a tear. “What about the poor little boy?” This entry was posted in adventure, faith, grief, History, Life, politics, rainbow nation, short story, South Africa, terrorism, Uncategorized and tagged inspiration, life, reflections, relationships, truth, writing on July 29, 2020 by Amos van der Merwe. Wind and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge Gertruida will tell you – because she knows everything – that all winds are not necessarily sad. There are, for instance, Happy Winds which are completely different to the Dismal variety. Happy Winds are frivolous and naughty. They get into papers and hair

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KM reach KweKwe, 213.5 KM Pass the Mosque on your right, 213.7 KM turn right up 1st Avenue, becoming School Avenue, 214.2 KM turn right on gravel road at T junction, 214.4 KM follow gravel road bearing left to National Mining museum sign on the left. From Bulawayo take the A5 towards KweKwe through Gweru, 226 KM reach KweKwe, 226.7 KM turn left up 1st Avenue, becoming School Avenue, following directions above GPS reference: 18⁰55′30.31″S 29⁰48′03.22″E Within the grounds of the National Mining Museum stands a relic of the boom gold mining days called the Paper House; a wood and reinforced cardboard structure, made from papier-mâché and wire mesh, in striking green and white paint. This prefabricated two-bedroom dwelling built on wooden stilts in 1894, was home to the first mine manager of the Globe and Phoenix Gold Mine, Mr H.A Piper, and is the only surviving building of its type. The structure, still in fairly good condition, was proclaimed an historic building and National Monument in 1975. Most of the domestic furniture in the Paper House is original and typical of the early days in the twentieth century. The house was manufactured in Britain, shipped to KweKwe (formerly Que Que) from Port Elizabeth and brought north by ox-wagon, despite the 1893 Matabele War and the rinderpest epidemic. Cecil John Rhodes allegedly slept here. The Paper House was built on wooden stilts for protection against the white ants and damp and also has a wrap-around verandah that was a prerequisite for any self-respecting colonial house. The corrugated iron roof shimmering in the heat has withstood over a century of the country’s afternoon summer thunderstorms. When it was built every other building at the mine was either a tin shack, hot by day and cold by night, or made like an African hut out of pole and dhaka (mud) with a thatch roof. In 1902, the Phoenix House, with its extensive gardens, was built for the manager and the Paper House then became the mine manager’s office. Diana Polisensky (www.oncecalledhome.com) has written a book called Whitewashed Jacarandas about her father’s life as a doctor on the Globe and Phoenix Mine in the colonial era. For her father the wail of the mine hooter, signalling the start of the morning shift at 7am, would also be the start of his day as he walked past the Paper House to conduct the sick parade at the native hospital. Some of the old icons of those early years, the Phoenix House, and the mine doctor’s house are still there but most remarkably, the prefabricated Paper House still stands as a reminder of the tenacity of the pioneers to get the mine underway. Some of the relics at the National Mining Museum remind us that mining in Zimbabwe dates back to the pre-colonial era. Dolly holes have long been associated with ancient or pre-colonial gold mining and there are dolly holes situated within a few miles of the Globe and Phoenix Mine. The Globe and Phoenix Mine discovery by Europeans was typical of many in Zimbabwe. In 1894, two prospectors, E.T. Pearson and J. Schakala equipped with little more than donkeys, blankets, prospecting pans and some supplies arrived in the district between the Kwekwe and Sebakwe Rivers. In exchange for blankets local Africans showed them some “ancient workings.” Pearson pegged the Phoenix reefs which extended in a double line for about 122 metres and followed the quartz down for 38 metres. Indications are that these miners were recovering over 28 grammes (one ounce) per tonne. Schakala pegged the Globe reefs where the ancient workings were over 200 metres long, but no deeper than 20 metres; the combined output at these sites from pre-colonial mining being estimated at over 1.4 tonnes (50,0

KM reach KweKwe, 213.5 KM Pass the Mosque on your right, 213.7 KM turn right up 1st Avenue, becoming School Avenue, 214.2 KM turn right on gravel road at T junction, 214.4 KM follow gravel road bearing left to National Mining museum sign on the left. From Bulawayo take the A5 towards KweKwe through Gweru, 226 KM reach KweKwe, 226.7 KM turn left up 1st Avenue, becoming School Avenue, following directions above GPS reference: 18⁰55′30.31″S 29⁰48′03.22″E Within the grounds of the National Mining Museum stands a relic of the boom gold mining days called the Paper House; a wood and reinforced cardboard structure, made from papier-mâché and wire mesh, in striking green and white paint. This prefabricated two-bedroom dwelling built on wooden stilts in 1894, was home to the first mine manager of the Globe and Phoenix Gold Mine, Mr H.A Piper, and is the only surviving building of its type. The structure, still in fairly good condition, was proclaimed an historic building and National Monument in 1975. Most of the domestic furniture in the Paper House is original and typical of the early days in the twentieth century. The house was manufactured in Britain, shipped to KweKwe (formerly Que Que) from Port Elizabeth and brought north by ox-wagon, despite the 1893 Matabele War and the rinderpest epidemic. Cecil John Rhodes allegedly slept here. The Paper House was built on wooden stilts for protection against the white ants and damp and also has a wrap-around verandah that was a prerequisite for any self-respecting colonial house. The corrugated iron roof shimmering in the heat has withstood over a century of the country’s afternoon summer thunderstorms. When it was built every other building at the mine was either a tin shack, hot by day and cold by night, or made like an African hut out of pole and dhaka (mud) with a thatch roof. In 1902, the Phoenix House, with its extensive gardens, was built for the manager and the Paper House then became the mine manager’s office. Diana Polisensky (www.oncecalledhome.com) has written a book called Whitewashed Jacarandas about her father’s life as a doctor on the Globe and Phoenix Mine in the colonial era. For her father the wail of the mine hooter, signalling the start of the morning shift at 7am, would also be the start of his day as he walked past the Paper House to conduct the sick parade at the native hospital. Some of the old icons of those early years, the Phoenix House, and the mine doctor’s house are still there but most remarkably, the prefabricated Paper House still stands as a reminder of the tenacity of the pioneers to get the mine underway. Some of the relics at the National Mining Museum remind us that mining in Zimbabwe dates back to the pre-colonial era. Dolly holes have long been associated with ancient or pre-colonial gold mining and there are dolly holes situated within a few miles of the Globe and Phoenix Mine. The Globe and Phoenix Mine discovery by Europeans was typical of many in Zimbabwe. In 1894, two prospectors, E.T. Pearson and J. Schakala equipped with little more than donkeys, blankets, prospecting pans and some supplies arrived in the district between the Kwekwe and Sebakwe Rivers. In exchange for blankets local Africans showed them some “ancient workings.” Pearson pegged the Phoenix reefs which extended in a double line for about 122 metres and followed the quartz down for 38 metres. Indications are that these miners were recovering over 28 grammes (one ounce) per tonne. Schakala pegged the Globe reefs where the ancient workings were over 200 metres long, but no deeper than 20 metres; the combined output at these sites from pre-colonial mining being estimated at over 1.4 tonnes (50,0

00 ounces) of gold. Both men registered their claims in Bulawayo in May 1894, but as they had no capital there was no possibility of either of them exploiting their finds. They planned to sell to the highest bidder and legend has it that Schakala initially tried to sell his claim for a case of whisky! In September 1894 both claims were bought by Lionel Phillips who later wrote: “I met a prospector named Pearson who told me of a very large old working he had pegged. This country was very little known. We travelled on horseback with pack donkeys. We examined the old workings and were able to go down over 100 feet in one part and found the reef as it had been left by the ancients. In many parts you could see the reef at from 30 to 50 feet in depth. This was the Phoenix reef. About 500 yards distant was the Globe reef which had been pegged by Schakala. No work had been done on either of the properties by the prospectors. I returned to my camp at Gwelo with Pearson and Schakala and eventually bought both the Globe and Phoenix reefs for the Phillips Exploration Syndicate.” The Globe was bought for £300 cash and 500 on £1 shares, the Phoenix for £600, the cash paid in gold sovereigns at Shepherds Beer Hall in Gwelo (now Gweru) where many business transactions took place in those days. So favourable was the 1895 consultant’s report that Lionel Phillips left immediately for England to float the Globe and Phoenix Company which was incorporated on 18 October 1896 with a capital of £175,000 in £1 shares. By 1898, after delays due to the Matabele Uprising / Umvukela and an outbreak of rinderpest which killed all the oxen used to pull the ox-wagons and the need for the construction of an eight kilometre pipeline for water from the Sebakwe River the erection of the gold processing plant began. The forty stamp mill produced the first gold in August 1900, although the outbreak of the Anglo Boer War prevented the cyanide plant from being delivered. By 1935 the Globe and Phoenix mine had produced nearly an ounce of gold for every ton milled and was described as the highest grade mine in the world and included amongst its Directors the Governor of the Bank of England. The National Mining Museum also has a display of a Mashona iron smelting furnace and explanation of how it was used for smelting and forging and the useful iron tools, such as hoes and spears that were produced. Most of the mining equipment now on display relates to the post 1900 era and includes hand operated stamp mills, as well as belt-driven models powered by steam and later electricity, plus all the associated equipment required in mines such as pumps, compressors, crushers and rock-drills. Mining, both legal and illegal, has been and will continue to be a major contributor to the national economy. Early miners and prospectors in the 1890’s initially lived in their tents, or on their ox-wagons until they had African builders put up thatched pole and dhaka huts for them. These soon gave way to sun-dried (Kimberley) or kiln-fired brick walls built with grass thatched roofs. Roofs remained thatched until corrugated iron sheets, tools and nails could be brought into the country by ox-wagon from South Africa, or from Beira. Once regular supplies of materials were available, some buildings were built with corrugated iron on a timber frame for both roof and walls as these were light and portable and could be moved to a new location. Corrugated iron walls was used more for shops, churches and government buildings than for domestic homes as they were hot in summer and cold in winter. For an example, see the prefabricated barracks at the Morris Depot under the Harare – Avenues article. These prefabricated buildings could be ordered from merchants catalogues and were not only in corrugated iron. At least two examples of other “Paper Houses” are known to have existed…a double storey house was built in 1894 from prefabricated wire-woven compressed

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care services. Scoliosis was also discussed, with delegates approving the proposal for an awareness campaign of the importance of screening for the disease at an appropriate age, as well as including the bracing to be included in Medicare. Finally on the health topic, our members passed a motion seeking an instantly recognisable symbol for Automated External Defibrillator (AED) machines, as well as promotion of the symbol. We thank the members and branches for their hard work in bringing these important topics to become policy of the CWA of NSW. It is through this tireless work of forming timely, current, grassroots policy that we are able to present ourselves to the government and politicians as a relevant and credible organisation. I am delighted and very proud to be elected as the next President of the CWA of NSW , I thank the members for their support and belief in me. I look forward to working with our members and the community in progressing the issues on not only health, but also regional education, agriculture and environment, and social issues for the bush. Michigan's Most Vital Prep Sports Moment Posted Monday, April 30, 2018 By Ron Pesch Did you ever hear the one about an Ypsilanti lawyer, two girls from Ann Arbor – one 18 and one 17 – and a judge from Detroit? Well, pull up a chair. You might never look at a tennis ball, a pair of track cleats, or a softball in the same manner after this one. Now this story goes back a bit. We’re talking 45, um, make that 46 years ago. It was handed down to me, so now I’m handing it down to you. The girls, Cindy and Emily, had met at a tennis club when they were 11 or 12. Both were pretty good players who had done well at tennis tournaments before heading off to Huron High School. But there was concern that the girls wouldn’t have the chance to play truly competitive tennis while in high school. You see, like most public schools of the time, Huron had only one varsity tennis team, and that was filled with boys. Contact was made with a friend and fellow tennis player to help guide things along when it came time to talk to the school board about the girls joining that team. The conversation between that tennis friend – Larry the Lawyer – and the school board went pretty well. The board decided to let the girls play on the boys tennis team provided they could pass the tryouts. Well, as you’ve probably surmised, the girls did all right. With the blessing of Coach Jerry, it was decided Cindy and Emily would play No. 2 doubles for the River Rats. But as we all know, such decisions aren’t always met with cupcakes being served and happiness. People don’t always like change. And that was pretty much the case here. State officials didn’t much care for the idea. You see, when it came to interscholastic athletics, according to state rules established in 1967, girls couldn’t play on boys teams. Still, the Huron tennis team made the 60-mile trip up to Lansing on a Wednesday in April for a match with Lansing Harry Hill High School. Coach Jerry met with Hill’s coach, they shook hands, then Coach Jerry turned in his line-up card, to make things orderly and official. Since there were girls names on the lineup card, not a single ball was served that day. Folks figured this was going to be the case. So the players and the bus turned around and headed back to Ann Arbor. Hill claimed a forfeited match because of that rule. That set wheels in motion. Larry the Lawyer declared that this was a clear case of discrimination and a violation of Cindy and Emily’s right to equal protection under the 14th Amendment. With that, a lawsuit quickly was filed. Now, they say that this was one of the first, if not the first lawsuits about such things. And you must remember this all happened back in early 1972, before the arrival of Title IX. Turns out, Larry and the girls won their case. In Federal District Court, Judge Keith listened to what was said and issued a preliminary injunction allowing the girls to play. A little later in the week, Emily and Cindy won their first varsity doubles match hosted in Battle Creek, much to the dismay of their male opponents. The next month, the

care services. Scoliosis was also discussed, with delegates approving the proposal for an awareness campaign of the importance of screening for the disease at an appropriate age, as well as including the bracing to be included in Medicare. Finally on the health topic, our members passed a motion seeking an instantly recognisable symbol for Automated External Defibrillator (AED) machines, as well as promotion of the symbol. We thank the members and branches for their hard work in bringing these important topics to become policy of the CWA of NSW. It is through this tireless work of forming timely, current, grassroots policy that we are able to present ourselves to the government and politicians as a relevant and credible organisation. I am delighted and very proud to be elected as the next President of the CWA of NSW , I thank the members for their support and belief in me. I look forward to working with our members and the community in progressing the issues on not only health, but also regional education, agriculture and environment, and social issues for the bush. Michigan's Most Vital Prep Sports Moment Posted Monday, April 30, 2018 By Ron Pesch Did you ever hear the one about an Ypsilanti lawyer, two girls from Ann Arbor – one 18 and one 17 – and a judge from Detroit? Well, pull up a chair. You might never look at a tennis ball, a pair of track cleats, or a softball in the same manner after this one. Now this story goes back a bit. We’re talking 45, um, make that 46 years ago. It was handed down to me, so now I’m handing it down to you. The girls, Cindy and Emily, had met at a tennis club when they were 11 or 12. Both were pretty good players who had done well at tennis tournaments before heading off to Huron High School. But there was concern that the girls wouldn’t have the chance to play truly competitive tennis while in high school. You see, like most public schools of the time, Huron had only one varsity tennis team, and that was filled with boys. Contact was made with a friend and fellow tennis player to help guide things along when it came time to talk to the school board about the girls joining that team. The conversation between that tennis friend – Larry the Lawyer – and the school board went pretty well. The board decided to let the girls play on the boys tennis team provided they could pass the tryouts. Well, as you’ve probably surmised, the girls did all right. With the blessing of Coach Jerry, it was decided Cindy and Emily would play No. 2 doubles for the River Rats. But as we all know, such decisions aren’t always met with cupcakes being served and happiness. People don’t always like change. And that was pretty much the case here. State officials didn’t much care for the idea. You see, when it came to interscholastic athletics, according to state rules established in 1967, girls couldn’t play on boys teams. Still, the Huron tennis team made the 60-mile trip up to Lansing on a Wednesday in April for a match with Lansing Harry Hill High School. Coach Jerry met with Hill’s coach, they shook hands, then Coach Jerry turned in his line-up card, to make things orderly and official. Since there were girls names on the lineup card, not a single ball was served that day. Folks figured this was going to be the case. So the players and the bus turned around and headed back to Ann Arbor. Hill claimed a forfeited match because of that rule. That set wheels in motion. Larry the Lawyer declared that this was a clear case of discrimination and a violation of Cindy and Emily’s right to equal protection under the 14th Amendment. With that, a lawsuit quickly was filed. Now, they say that this was one of the first, if not the first lawsuits about such things. And you must remember this all happened back in early 1972, before the arrival of Title IX. Turns out, Larry and the girls won their case. In Federal District Court, Judge Keith listened to what was said and issued a preliminary injunction allowing the girls to play. A little later in the week, Emily and Cindy won their first varsity doubles match hosted in Battle Creek, much to the dismay of their male opponents. The next month, the

Michigan Legislature adopted a bill allowing girls to compete on male teams, but only in non-contact sports. In late May, the doubles team of Emily and Cindy defeated a doubles team from Harry Hill, 6-3, 6-1. Of course, as with many of these rulings, there was an appeal. And, as these things usually do, it took a while to move this along. But come January 1973, the U.S. Circuit Court down in Cincinnati agreed with Judge Keith and upheld the preliminary injunction. They, too, thought that girls should be able to participate in varsity interscholastic sports. The Circuit Court did narrow Judge Keith’s decision a bit, inserting the word “NON-CONTACT” into the ruling. Suddenly, it was officially OK for girls to play alongside the boys in sports like tennis, swimming, archery, golf, bowling, fencing, badminton, gymnastics, skiing, and track and field. Now just because there’s a law, it doesn’t mean everyone’s abiding by it. It would take several more years and the threat or the filing of additional lawsuits against school districts and organizations to truly see things change. Today, we don’t think twice when we take a seat at a girls softball game, track meet or tennis match. But a short time ago, such things simply did not exist for our daughters. The actions of two girls from Ann Arbor, an Ypsilanti lawyer and a judge from Detroit altered the athletic world – for the better. Lawrence Sperling’s lawsuit to support Cindy Morris’ and Emily Barrett’s quest to play high school sports was certainly a highlight of his career as an attorney. Lawrence and his wife Doris had sons who were outstanding tennis players. Michael and Gene were high-ranking players at Ann Arbor Pioneer during the 1970s. Gene played four years of tennis at the University of Minnesota and would later serve as Director of the National Economic Council and Assistant to the President for Economic Policy under Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. In 2012, he would write about his father and the landmark case for the White House. Judge Damon Keith had been appointed to the bench of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan by President Lyndon Baines Johnson, in 1967. It was some four and a half years later that the Morris-Barrett complaint landed on his docket. A graduate of Detroit Northwestern High School, he is the father of three daughters. Keith would later be appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Court in Cincinnati by President Jimmy Carter in 1977. In 1995, he became the Senior Judge of that court. His amazing story was later told in a documentary “Walk With Me: The Trials of Damon J. Keith.” According to media reports, Coach Jerry Shull had been trying to get girls eligible for the previous two seasons, but felt the ultimate solution was to have high schools around the state form all-girls varsity teams. He again served as varsity tennis coach in 1973 (of a team that featured 10 females) before stepping aside in 1974. Emily Barrett was a multi-sport athlete at Huron High School, competing with the Girls Athletic Club in swimming, field hockey and volleyball as well as tennis during this era of transition. During her senior year, the courts finalized their decision and she again played tennis for Huron. She’d move on to Denison University in Granville, Ohio, after graduation, where she played tennis and field hockey. A year older than Barrett, Cindy Morris had graduated from Ann Arbor Huron High School by the time the case was finalized. She headed off to the University of Michigan and then transferred to Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, where she played No 1. singles and doubles and twice participated in the National Collegiate Women’s Tournament. She later earned her Master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. As Cindy Morris, a sports journalist for the Cincinnati Enquirer, she recalled the words of Judge Keith for an article she was writing in late summer of 1978. “Indeed, no male could have matched (the) soprano cries of joy when Judge Keith said, yes, go out and run and play and

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center|23–9 |Dricus du Plessis |TKO (corner stoppage) |UFC 285 | |align=center|2 |align=center|4:59 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |- |Loss |align=center|23–8 |Jared Cannonier |KO (elbows) |UFC 271 | |align=center|2 |align=center|4:29 |Houston, Texas, United States | |- |Win |align=center|23–7 |Darren Till |Submission (rear-naked choke) |UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till | |align=center|3 |align=center|2:13 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |Win |align=center|22–7 |Kevin Holland |Decision (unanimous) |UFC on ESPN: Brunson vs. Holland | |align=center|5 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |Win |align=center|21–7 |Edmen Shahbazyan |TKO (punches) |UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan | |align=center|3 |align=center|0:26 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |Win |align=center|20–7 |Ian Heinisch |Decision (unanimous) |UFC 241 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Anaheim, California, United States | |- |Win |align=center|19–7 |Elias Theodorou |Decision (unanimous) |UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | |- |Loss |align=center|18–7 |Israel Adesanya |TKO (knees and punches) |UFC 230 | |align=center|1 |align=center|4:51 |New York City, New York, United States | |- |Loss |align=center|18–6 |Ronaldo Souza |KO (head kick and punches) |UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 | |align=center|1 |align=center|3:50 |Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | |- |Win |align=center|18–5 |Lyoto Machida |KO (punches) |UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida | |align=center|1 |align=center|2:30 |São Paulo, Brazil | |- |Win |align=center|17–5 |Dan Kelly |KO (punch) |UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:16 |Auckland, New Zealand | |- |Loss |align=center|16–5 |Anderson Silva |Decision (unanimous) |UFC 208 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Brooklyn, New York, United States | |- | Loss | align=center|16–4 | Robert Whittaker | TKO (head kick and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 4:07 | Melbourne, Australia | |- | Win | align=center|16–3 | Uriah Hall | TKO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs.

center|23–9 |Dricus du Plessis |TKO (corner stoppage) |UFC 285 | |align=center|2 |align=center|4:59 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |- |Loss |align=center|23–8 |Jared Cannonier |KO (elbows) |UFC 271 | |align=center|2 |align=center|4:29 |Houston, Texas, United States | |- |Win |align=center|23–7 |Darren Till |Submission (rear-naked choke) |UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till | |align=center|3 |align=center|2:13 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |Win |align=center|22–7 |Kevin Holland |Decision (unanimous) |UFC on ESPN: Brunson vs. Holland | |align=center|5 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |Win |align=center|21–7 |Edmen Shahbazyan |TKO (punches) |UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan | |align=center|3 |align=center|0:26 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |Win |align=center|20–7 |Ian Heinisch |Decision (unanimous) |UFC 241 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Anaheim, California, United States | |- |Win |align=center|19–7 |Elias Theodorou |Decision (unanimous) |UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | |- |Loss |align=center|18–7 |Israel Adesanya |TKO (knees and punches) |UFC 230 | |align=center|1 |align=center|4:51 |New York City, New York, United States | |- |Loss |align=center|18–6 |Ronaldo Souza |KO (head kick and punches) |UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 | |align=center|1 |align=center|3:50 |Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | |- |Win |align=center|18–5 |Lyoto Machida |KO (punches) |UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida | |align=center|1 |align=center|2:30 |São Paulo, Brazil | |- |Win |align=center|17–5 |Dan Kelly |KO (punch) |UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:16 |Auckland, New Zealand | |- |Loss |align=center|16–5 |Anderson Silva |Decision (unanimous) |UFC 208 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Brooklyn, New York, United States | |- | Loss | align=center|16–4 | Robert Whittaker | TKO (head kick and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 4:07 | Melbourne, Australia | |- | Win | align=center|16–3 | Uriah Hall | TKO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs.

Johnson | | align=center|1 | align=center|1:41 | Hidalgo, Texas, United States | |- | Win | align=center|15–3 | Roan Carneiro | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy | | align=center|1 | align=center|2:38 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | |- | Win | align=center| 14–3 | Sam Alvey | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:19 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | |- | Win | align="center" | 13–3 | Ed Herman | TKO (punches) | UFC 183 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:36 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- | Win | align="center" | 12–3 | Lorenz Larkin | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 177 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States | |- | Loss | align="center" | 11–3 | Yoel Romero | TKO (punches and elbows) | UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 3:23 | Duluth, Georgia, United States | |- | Win | align="center" | 11–2 | Brian Houston | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC: Fight for the Troops 3 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:48 | Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States | |- | Win | align="center" | 10–2 | Chris Leben | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 155 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- | Loss | align="center" | 9–2 | Ronaldo Souza | KO (punches) | Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:41 | San Diego, California, United States | |- | Loss | align=center| 9–1 | Kendall Grove | Decision (split) | ShoFight 20 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Springfield, Missouri, United States | |- | Win | align=center| 9–0 | Nate James | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- | Win | align=center| 8–0 | Lumumba Sayers | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 4:33 | Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States | |- | Win | align=center| 7–0 | Jeremy Hamilton | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Kent, Washington, United States | |- | Win | align=center| 6–0 | Danny Babcock | KO (punch) | World Extreme Fighting

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of the White Mountain National Forest. He enjoys spending time in Key West and Paris. Please get in touch with E.J. at [email protected]. Sign up here to receive all the best content from Richardcyoung.com each week. Latest posts by E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy (see all) Iran Shot Down Flight 752, But There May Be More to the Story - January 17, 2020 Henninger: Trump’s Support from Minorities the Sleeper Issue of 2020 - January 16, 2020 VIDEO: President Trump Holds Massive Rally in Milwaukee Dwarfing Democratic Debate - January 15, 2020 Dick Young’s Must Reads TAC’s Robert W. Merry Unveils Presidential War Lies Hillsdale College: What College Is Meant to Be Can Ginger Combat Heart Disease and Improve Circulation? Rich Grandchild, Poor Grandchild VIDEO: Tulsi Gabbard to Clinton: “Your Foreign Policy has Devastated Entire Countries” Gold/Silver Coins No Longer Allowed in Safe Deposit Boxes What Do You Know About Rho-Kinase? Will Democrats Demand Busing of Whites from Suburbs to the Inner City? Boom—Your Life Changes Conflict Between Democratic Sovereignty and Transnational Progressivism (Globalism) Youngresearch.com Should You Take the Dividend Blood Oath? These Stocks Just Crossed an Ominous Threshold: Your Neighbor Probably Owns Them Is the Fed Boosting Risk? An Insider Says Yes You’ll Love This if You’re Dreaming of an Active Retirement Life Could Gold Rally to Record High in Response to Stimulus? What You Need to Know about the Secure Act and Your RMD You Want to Hire Who as Your Financial Advisor? See the Truth About Who You Really Are as an Investor Is This the Last Dance for Glamour Stocks? Ginnie Mae (GNMA) Bond Yields Why People Hate the Press Iran Shot Down Flight 752, But There May Be More to the Story The Creepiness of Pelosi’s Impeachment Signing Ceremony VIDEO: Mojo Boogie – Sonny Landreth, South of I-10 DNC/CNN Terrified Sanders Can’t Beat Trump Democratic Candidates Looked Just as Bored as Viewers Copyright © 2020 | Terms & Conditions | About Us | Dick Young | Archives Tag Archives: OJ Simpson OJ Simpson gets parole: Why are white people still mad? Yesterday former NFL running back OJ Simpson was given parole. Simpson played college football at the University of Southern California and professional football for the Buffalo Bills(1969-77). After retiring from football he became an actor. He appeared in television shows like Roots,Fire Power and films like Naked Gun. Back in 1995 Simpson was on trail for a double murder. He was on trial for the murders of his ex wife Nicole Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Simpson was found not guilty and the media has been obsessed with Simpson ever since. Most whites feel he’s guilty. Even many blacks think he’s guilty. But many black people across the country were happy at the verdict. Mainly because many of us wanted to see if a rich black man could get a fair trial like rich white men get all the time. It’s been over twenty years and white folks are still mad. Simpson’s first wife was black. What if he was on trial for killing his black wife and her black friend? Do you think if he was found not guilty…whites would be upset? I highly doubt it. The truth is white people are upset because they believe that a black man got away with killing two white people. What about all the lynchings of black men and women in the south? Some reports say there were over 4,000 murders of innocent black people from 1877-1950. And that’s a conservative estimate. I’m sure it’s much higher than that. What about

of the White Mountain National Forest. He enjoys spending time in Key West and Paris. Please get in touch with E.J. at [email protected]. Sign up here to receive all the best content from Richardcyoung.com each week. Latest posts by E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy (see all) Iran Shot Down Flight 752, But There May Be More to the Story - January 17, 2020 Henninger: Trump’s Support from Minorities the Sleeper Issue of 2020 - January 16, 2020 VIDEO: President Trump Holds Massive Rally in Milwaukee Dwarfing Democratic Debate - January 15, 2020 Dick Young’s Must Reads TAC’s Robert W. Merry Unveils Presidential War Lies Hillsdale College: What College Is Meant to Be Can Ginger Combat Heart Disease and Improve Circulation? Rich Grandchild, Poor Grandchild VIDEO: Tulsi Gabbard to Clinton: “Your Foreign Policy has Devastated Entire Countries” Gold/Silver Coins No Longer Allowed in Safe Deposit Boxes What Do You Know About Rho-Kinase? Will Democrats Demand Busing of Whites from Suburbs to the Inner City? Boom—Your Life Changes Conflict Between Democratic Sovereignty and Transnational Progressivism (Globalism) Youngresearch.com Should You Take the Dividend Blood Oath? These Stocks Just Crossed an Ominous Threshold: Your Neighbor Probably Owns Them Is the Fed Boosting Risk? An Insider Says Yes You’ll Love This if You’re Dreaming of an Active Retirement Life Could Gold Rally to Record High in Response to Stimulus? What You Need to Know about the Secure Act and Your RMD You Want to Hire Who as Your Financial Advisor? See the Truth About Who You Really Are as an Investor Is This the Last Dance for Glamour Stocks? Ginnie Mae (GNMA) Bond Yields Why People Hate the Press Iran Shot Down Flight 752, But There May Be More to the Story The Creepiness of Pelosi’s Impeachment Signing Ceremony VIDEO: Mojo Boogie – Sonny Landreth, South of I-10 DNC/CNN Terrified Sanders Can’t Beat Trump Democratic Candidates Looked Just as Bored as Viewers Copyright © 2020 | Terms & Conditions | About Us | Dick Young | Archives Tag Archives: OJ Simpson OJ Simpson gets parole: Why are white people still mad? Yesterday former NFL running back OJ Simpson was given parole. Simpson played college football at the University of Southern California and professional football for the Buffalo Bills(1969-77). After retiring from football he became an actor. He appeared in television shows like Roots,Fire Power and films like Naked Gun. Back in 1995 Simpson was on trail for a double murder. He was on trial for the murders of his ex wife Nicole Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Simpson was found not guilty and the media has been obsessed with Simpson ever since. Most whites feel he’s guilty. Even many blacks think he’s guilty. But many black people across the country were happy at the verdict. Mainly because many of us wanted to see if a rich black man could get a fair trial like rich white men get all the time. It’s been over twenty years and white folks are still mad. Simpson’s first wife was black. What if he was on trial for killing his black wife and her black friend? Do you think if he was found not guilty…whites would be upset? I highly doubt it. The truth is white people are upset because they believe that a black man got away with killing two white people. What about all the lynchings of black men and women in the south? Some reports say there were over 4,000 murders of innocent black people from 1877-1950. And that’s a conservative estimate. I’m sure it’s much higher than that. What about

this horrific image(above) right here? That burned a black man alive! No trial needed at all. These monsters killed black men,women and children. If there was an accusation against a black man they would just beat him to death. Or just pummel him/her and then hang them! I want you to look at the pictures of these white men and women. Did they go to prison for murder? Was there a trial for murdering innocent black people? HELL NO!! These demonic bastards have killed millions of black people. And you want us to be concerned about OJ? Are you serious? Two white people don’t equate to millions of dead Africans. Black lives do NOT matter in a system of white supremacy. I’m not making any excuses for OJ Simpson. He’s a sellout coon that chases after white women. And he hasn’t done much for the black community. He lived his life wanting acceptance from whites. He got his wake up call after this trial. This issue is bigger than OJ Simpson. My ancestors were murdered in the Maafa. And we have gotten no reparations or even an apology from these sick bastards. So I really don’t give a damn if Simpson gets parole. I also think he was set up in that robbery attempt. This was white folks revenge for him getting off in 1995. White folks teach black people to forgive. But they want retribution and revenge when they feel someone did them wrong. Such damn hypocrites! Posted in Battling White Supremacy. Tagged Arrested, Black people, Buffalo Bills, Buffoon, Chasing white women, College football, Coonery, Coons, Double murder, European culture, Europeans, Ex wife, Fair trial, Great video, Guilty, Hypocrite, Injustice, Killed, Killing Black people, Maafa, Murder, Naked Gun, Nicole Simpson, OJ Simpson, Orenthal Simpson, Parole, Race Relations, Racial hatred, Racial Injustice, Racial politics, Racial tension, Racism, Racist culture, Racist System, Reparations, Retribution, Revenge, Robert Kardashian, Ron Goldman, Roots, Sellout, Set free, Still Mad, Still upset, The Juice, USC, White folks, White Men, White people, White Power, White racism, White women R. Kelly: Sexual Predator or Scapegoat? I anticipate that this post will be unpopular. I acknowledge the contention that my assertions will certainly prompt and welcome the scathing comments in the section below. With that being said, I still very must feel that my perspective is worthy of articulation and exposure to those that care to listen. Singer and R&B legend R.Kelly made headlines this week for allegedly assembling a sex cult consisting of underaged girls. These allegations bear a disturbing connection to R. Kelly’s previous trouble with the law, portraying Kelly as a an OJ-like figure–a haughty recidivist who finagled through the loopholes of the American legal system. I feel obliged to state that I have no respect for R. Kelly as a man. I do however, respect his talent. I perceive the ‘Pied Piper’ as an enslaved black who used America’s need to hyper sexualize the black man as a means to foment his career. While Kelly defiantly made family friendly songs like “Step in The Name of Love” and inspirational songs like “I Believe I Can Fly” and “The World’s Greatest” most of Kelly’s hits are sexualized slow jams to which I’m sure proved background music to the conception of many post millennials. His sexualized image fueled a career spanning over two decades with a plethora of adoring black female fans. These fans remained loyal to Kelly even after a video surfaced of the singer issuing a golden shower to a then-fifteen year old girl. The charges were eventually dropped and buried in the past of a musician who was still able to maintain his mogul stature despite dramatic changes in the music industry. While my argument is not to pardon R. Kelly from blame, it is that he is not the primary cause of the hyper-sexualized black female body that faces violation without consequence. R. Kelly was relieved of any legal responsibility in previous allegations of sexually viol

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. Knowing that your professor is an industry influencer and has extensive teaching experience in the field of is a clear sign that a program delivers high quality education. The campus MBA program with the largest total full- and part-time faculty is the Indiana University, Bloomington/Indianapolis. The program has 318 faculty, 300 of which are full time and 66.3% of whom have a doctorate degree. The University of Hawaii at Hilo has the smallest faculty, with 17 full- and part-time professors, 12 of which of are employed full-time. All of University of Hawaii-Hilo’s faculty have doctorate degrees. Consider these numbers in conjunction with faculty/student ratios to see whether a program’s faculty is strong but spread thin across a large student body, or whether it’s small but still sufficient to give you the personalized attention you need. Whether you attend class on campus or online, you’ll still want to know that the MBA program you chose has the breadth of faculty needed to teach all aspects of business, from economics to marketing to strategy. If you are interested in learning more about faculty strength for online MBA programs, see our online MBA programs ranked by faculty strength. The median home value in Concord, MA is $645,000. This is higher than the county median home value of $454,300. The national median home value is $185,800. The average price of homes sold in Concord, MA is $645,000. Approximately 71.78% of Concord homes are owned, compared to 20.98% rented, while 7.25% are vacant. Concord real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Concord real estate agent to arrange a tour today! Learn more about Concord Real Estate. This spacious and bright home sits on one of Concords most sought-after cul-de-sacs. Find the best of both worlds right here - a private 1.7 acre lot with close proximity to town center. The comfortable, single level floor plan offers a spacious living room with fireplace, updated kitchen and dining room. The focal point of this home is the dramatic family room, complete with vaulted ceilings, a cozy gas stove and wall-to-wall windows showcasing beautiful views of the back yard. Three bedrooms and two baths complete one side of the house. A newly reimagined master suite is located in its own wing offering both privacy and luxury, overlooking the tree-filled yard. A true haven from the hustle and bustle of everyday life! A two-car garage is connected by an open breezeway leading into the adorable mudroom. Dont miss this peaceful retreat, just minutes from vibrant Concord Center! This home has everything for todays discerning buyer. Elegant Estate located in one of Concord's most exclusive cul-de-sac neighborhoods. Entertain in style in this captivating brick-front Georgian Colonial that offers a dramatic foyer, custom chef's kitchen, luxurious master suite, spacious fireplaced living room and so much more. Its generous floor plan offers a high level of detail and style. Banks of gorgeous windows embrace a 360 garden landscape. On 1.99 glorious acres with long driveway, beautiful landscaped island to the front, lush lawns and woodland for privacy. Perfectly balanced in size and scale, offering all the formal and casual spaces sought after. Five luxurious bedrooms, one with fireplace accompanied by three family bathrooms (two en-suite) and expansive master bath, awaits on the second floor. Meticulous care, tasteful updates, large deck and sunroom provide a home that is a joy to come home to. And neighborhood sidewalks are perfect for walking and jogging. Cathedral ceilings and towering windows with wooded views will capture your desire to relax and rejuvenate with nature and explore and appreciate a more modern way of living. As you travel down the long driveway, the tone is set with this tranquil and peaceful property where a scenic pond and a nicely positioned custom contemporary home await you. This

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News Leave a comment 16 Views Young man was making a ‘video selfie’ when the attack took place; Russia attacked Ukraine’s capital again on Monday, 10, after months without bombing the region. Playback/Twitter/@nexta Woman was recording a video when a missile exploded near her An apparently frightened woman who was recording a “selfie video” on Monday morning managed to capture the exact moment she was almost hit by a Russian missile in Kievcapital of Ukraine. In the video shared by the Belarusian broadcaster Nexta, it is possible to follow the records. British news service LBC reported that the blast occurred near the intersection of a local university. The woman has not been identified and there is also no information about her condition after she stops recording. The attack carried out against Kiev and other Ukrainian cities is the largest on record in months. Since March, when Vladimir PutinPresident of Russia, withdrew his troops from the region, they had no attacks, but, in a televised speech, the Russian leader informed that the attack is in response to the destruction of the bridge that connects the Crimea The Russia. Putin also made a threat to Ukraine. “In the event that attempts to commit terrorist attacks on our territory continue, Russia’s response will be firm and, given its scale, will be matched with the level of threats to the Russian Federation,” said the head of state. Since the beginning of September, the troops of Volodymyr Zelensky it has had the upper hand in the war approaching its eighth month and has managed to recover more than 2,500 m² of territory, including regions Putin annexed in late September. A girl was recording a video message in #Kyiv and was hit by an explosive wave. pic.twitter.com/LJIX5iDmWK — NEXTA (@nexta_tv) October 10, 2022 Previous Nubank releases BRL 5,000 through the app Next Elon Musk reveals strained relationship with son who has changed gender James Landale and William McLennan BBC News January 30, 2023 Credit, Getty Images photo caption, … Davao logs 16% hike in first 5 days of biz renewal Philippine News Agency•January 10, 2023 REGISTRATION FLOW. Two Dabawenyos check the business permit registration flow on Tuesday (Jan. 10, 2023) on a giant tarpaulin installed outside the Toril District Hall in Davao City. The one-stop shop is a streamlined processing service that aims to save taxpayers’ time and money by simplifying the business permit application process. (PNA photo by Robinson Niñal Jr.) DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Business Bureau (CBB) noted on Tuesday a 16 percent increase in the first five days of the business renewal application here. In a radio interview, CBB head Maribel Paguican said they have seen the notable result from Jan. 3-6, and Jan. 9, wherein 13,806 applications have been generated compared to last year's five-day operation with 11,912. “That means we have an increase of 1,894 applications," she said, adding that 19 percent or 2,648 of the 13,806 business renewals have been paid. Paguican called on business owners to use the online filing system, describing it as the safest way to renew their business permits in adherence to the no-contact policy of the law. "This is also to prevent people from being scammed. Since money is scarce, they might fall victim to these fixers," she said. She also urged business owners to pay their taxes online using Paymaya and GCash through the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) portal. Paguican said online processing and payments will not only decongest the CBB’s processing centers but will also speed up the process for the applicants. She added though that those who are unable to access the bureau’s online platform may go to the nearest CBB one-stop shop. The one-stop shop is a streamlined processing service aimed to save taxpayers’ time and money by simplifying the business permit application process and removing unnecessary steps to the assessment process. “We gave some relaxation to our requirements

News Leave a comment 16 Views Young man was making a ‘video selfie’ when the attack took place; Russia attacked Ukraine’s capital again on Monday, 10, after months without bombing the region. Playback/Twitter/@nexta Woman was recording a video when a missile exploded near her An apparently frightened woman who was recording a “selfie video” on Monday morning managed to capture the exact moment she was almost hit by a Russian missile in Kievcapital of Ukraine. In the video shared by the Belarusian broadcaster Nexta, it is possible to follow the records. British news service LBC reported that the blast occurred near the intersection of a local university. The woman has not been identified and there is also no information about her condition after she stops recording. The attack carried out against Kiev and other Ukrainian cities is the largest on record in months. Since March, when Vladimir PutinPresident of Russia, withdrew his troops from the region, they had no attacks, but, in a televised speech, the Russian leader informed that the attack is in response to the destruction of the bridge that connects the Crimea The Russia. Putin also made a threat to Ukraine. “In the event that attempts to commit terrorist attacks on our territory continue, Russia’s response will be firm and, given its scale, will be matched with the level of threats to the Russian Federation,” said the head of state. Since the beginning of September, the troops of Volodymyr Zelensky it has had the upper hand in the war approaching its eighth month and has managed to recover more than 2,500 m² of territory, including regions Putin annexed in late September. A girl was recording a video message in #Kyiv and was hit by an explosive wave. pic.twitter.com/LJIX5iDmWK — NEXTA (@nexta_tv) October 10, 2022 Previous Nubank releases BRL 5,000 through the app Next Elon Musk reveals strained relationship with son who has changed gender James Landale and William McLennan BBC News January 30, 2023 Credit, Getty Images photo caption, … Davao logs 16% hike in first 5 days of biz renewal Philippine News Agency•January 10, 2023 REGISTRATION FLOW. Two Dabawenyos check the business permit registration flow on Tuesday (Jan. 10, 2023) on a giant tarpaulin installed outside the Toril District Hall in Davao City. The one-stop shop is a streamlined processing service that aims to save taxpayers’ time and money by simplifying the business permit application process. (PNA photo by Robinson Niñal Jr.) DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Business Bureau (CBB) noted on Tuesday a 16 percent increase in the first five days of the business renewal application here. In a radio interview, CBB head Maribel Paguican said they have seen the notable result from Jan. 3-6, and Jan. 9, wherein 13,806 applications have been generated compared to last year's five-day operation with 11,912. “That means we have an increase of 1,894 applications," she said, adding that 19 percent or 2,648 of the 13,806 business renewals have been paid. Paguican called on business owners to use the online filing system, describing it as the safest way to renew their business permits in adherence to the no-contact policy of the law. "This is also to prevent people from being scammed. Since money is scarce, they might fall victim to these fixers," she said. She also urged business owners to pay their taxes online using Paymaya and GCash through the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) portal. Paguican said online processing and payments will not only decongest the CBB’s processing centers but will also speed up the process for the applicants. She added though that those who are unable to access the bureau’s online platform may go to the nearest CBB one-stop shop. The one-stop shop is a streamlined processing service aimed to save taxpayers’ time and money by simplifying the business permit application process and removing unnecessary steps to the assessment process. “We gave some relaxation to our requirements

like the barangay clearance as this is no longer vital because it is incorporated in our one-time assessment and payment. No need to go to other locations,” Paguican said. To help business owners avoid surcharges on top of their permit application or renewal fees, Paguican said the CBB has extended its processing hours before the cut-off on Jan. 31. The CBB will also be operating on Jan. 29 (Sunday) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., she added. (PNA) Canada to buy U.S.-built surface-to-air missiles for Ukraine Since February, Canada has committed more than C$1 billion in military assistance to Ukraine. Trudeau and Biden also "discussed their shared commitment to the defense of North America, including ... Anita Anand says Canada will send tanks to Ukraine — and that the move is more than symbolic Defence Minister Anita Anand told a news conference the Canadian Forces may increase its contribution in the months ahead, and contended that supplying just four out of Canada’s fleet of 82 battle ... $2.5 billion more U.S. military aid headed to Ukraine, but no tanks The U.S. will send more military aid to Ukraine, but won't send tanks. Instead, it is urging Germany to allow its Leopard 2 ... The Startling Statistic That Shows Why Russia Is Struggling in Ukraine War On December 21, President Joe Biden announced a further $1.85 billion in aid, including, for the first time, advanced Patriot air defense missile systems. Tass noted that Ukraine was benefiting ... Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Improving Airfields Anticipating Western Fighters Ukraine's Air Force spokesman says work is underway to upgrade airfields for Western fighter jets even though none have been promised yet. German industry to pay 40% more for energy than pre-crisis - study says German industry is set to pay about 40% more for energy in 2023 than in 2021, before the energy crisis triggered by Russia's ... 11hon MSN TotalEnergies to book $1.1 billion payout to EU solidarity scheme in Q4 French oil major TotalEnergies said on Tuesday it would book a $1.1 billion payout to the EU solidarity scheme for 2022 in ... Numbers drawn for new Mega Millions $1.1 billion jackpot The Mega Millions jackpot rose again – to a whopping $1.35 billion – as Tuesday night came and went without a winner. The winning numbers for the latest drawing were: 7, 13, 14, 15 ... The 8 best states to win the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot After weeks without a winner, the Mega Millions jackpot is now $1.35 billion — the second largest in the lottery's 27-year history and the fourth-largest ever in the U.S. But depending on where ... CNBC19d Mega Millions jackpot soars to estimated $1.35 billion after no one wins $1.1 billion grand prize No winning tickets were sold for Tuesday night's $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot, so the pot of gold for the game's Friday night drawing will be at least an estimated $1.35 billion, Mega ... Semiconductors: The Key to Unlocking Today’s Global Economy There are certain food resources, necessary to feed a growing global population. There are certain monetary resources that ... UPDATE 1-Canada to buy U.S.-built surface-to-air missiles for Ukraine "This is the first Canadian donation of an air defense system to Ukraine," Defense Minister ... Lockheed Martin Corp on Monday in a C$19 billion project to replace its aging fleet of fighter aircraft. Chapter 10 - Bubbles of Light 276 – “Sweetie” by Brock Heasley on September 16th, 2010 A SURPRISE VISITOR! Yeah, you all tried to guess who it was going to be and no one got it right. But I set you up for failure. I’m mean like that. Today’s strip kicks Bubbles of Light into high gear

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like me, a little jazz goes a long way. Don't get me wrong, I love this time of year, largely because of the way live, buttery jazz melts over every nook and cranny of the city as if a concrete English muffin . . . I've really got to start eating before I write. Anyway, as the local guru for all things music - in theory anyway - I would be remiss if I didn't point weary hep-cats and kittens in the direction of some alternative aural pleasure. Here they are, in no particular order. If you've enjoyed Jazz Fest's bluesy fare, perhaps one of the myriad Big Joe Burrell tributes, you're probably hungry for more - and maybe some smoked pig. You should swing by Big Fatty's BBQ this Friday or Saturday night and check out local blues guitarist John Lackard. Despite central Vermont roots, the dude's as authentic as the pulled pork smoking in Fatty's kitchen. If you're digging the Southern thing but need something mellow to unwind, Appalachian songstress Iris Dement might be your jug of moonshine. Drawing on traditional influences to create a beguiling blend of folk, blues and even rock, Dement has become one of the most revered songwriters of this, or any, era. She'll transport you to a simpler time this Friday at the Higher Ground Ballroom, playing a seated show with local blues legend and Jazz Fest stalwart Paul Asbell. The following day, she'll lend her tantalizing voice to the Roots on the River Festival in Bellows Falls. Actually, you might as well just camp out at Higher Ground all week. Its calendar is positively overflowing with incredible music. Also on Friday night, Vermont-bred but Brooklyn-based progressive indie-rockers The Urgency invade the Showcase Lounge before lacing up their skate shoes for the Vans Warped Tour. The band was also recently tapped as a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Even with copious hallucinogens, I'm not sure Lennon would have written a scorcher like "Fingertips" - or how he'd feel about a songwriting contest bearing his name - but it's quite an honor, and a rockin' tune. Continuing on a theme, the Higher Ground Ballroom will rock like it's 1989 on Sunday night as alt godfathers Dinosaur Jr. and Lou Barlow do the ever-popular reunion tour thing in support of Dino Jr.'s new album Beyond. If you grew up listening to alt-rock in the late 1980s or early 1990s and haven't heard it, go to Pure Pop and buy it now. Come back and read the rest of this column when you're done. If Little New Jers - um, I mean, Williston Road isn't your style, you could take a drive to the Good Times Café in Hinesburg this Thursday to check out legendary folk troubadour David Olney. The prolific songwriter's work has been covered by a plethora of artists including Emmylou Harris, Del McCoury and Slaid Cleaves. His newest record, One Tough Town, is a rollicking affair borrowing from the vintage rockabilly, gritty blues and lonesome country sounds of a bygone era. While you're at Pure Pop . . . New York rapper Mr. Cheeks is a busy man. In addition to a successful solo career after founding the iconic and tragically short-lived hip-hop group The Lost Boys, he is also a producer for the porn website OnionBooty.com . . . or so I'm told. I've never actually been to the site . . . er, let's move on. The MC/booty-maven has somehow found the time to fit li'l ol' Burlington into his busy schedule - in between laying down dis tracks about 50 Cent and, you know, doing other stuff. Is it getting hot in here? Local hip-hop hell-raisers VT Union, S.I.N. & Lee, GTD (Burnt MD) and A-Dog will join Cheeks this Tuesday at Club Metronome. I'm guessing milk and cookies

like me, a little jazz goes a long way. Don't get me wrong, I love this time of year, largely because of the way live, buttery jazz melts over every nook and cranny of the city as if a concrete English muffin . . . I've really got to start eating before I write. Anyway, as the local guru for all things music - in theory anyway - I would be remiss if I didn't point weary hep-cats and kittens in the direction of some alternative aural pleasure. Here they are, in no particular order. If you've enjoyed Jazz Fest's bluesy fare, perhaps one of the myriad Big Joe Burrell tributes, you're probably hungry for more - and maybe some smoked pig. You should swing by Big Fatty's BBQ this Friday or Saturday night and check out local blues guitarist John Lackard. Despite central Vermont roots, the dude's as authentic as the pulled pork smoking in Fatty's kitchen. If you're digging the Southern thing but need something mellow to unwind, Appalachian songstress Iris Dement might be your jug of moonshine. Drawing on traditional influences to create a beguiling blend of folk, blues and even rock, Dement has become one of the most revered songwriters of this, or any, era. She'll transport you to a simpler time this Friday at the Higher Ground Ballroom, playing a seated show with local blues legend and Jazz Fest stalwart Paul Asbell. The following day, she'll lend her tantalizing voice to the Roots on the River Festival in Bellows Falls. Actually, you might as well just camp out at Higher Ground all week. Its calendar is positively overflowing with incredible music. Also on Friday night, Vermont-bred but Brooklyn-based progressive indie-rockers The Urgency invade the Showcase Lounge before lacing up their skate shoes for the Vans Warped Tour. The band was also recently tapped as a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Even with copious hallucinogens, I'm not sure Lennon would have written a scorcher like "Fingertips" - or how he'd feel about a songwriting contest bearing his name - but it's quite an honor, and a rockin' tune. Continuing on a theme, the Higher Ground Ballroom will rock like it's 1989 on Sunday night as alt godfathers Dinosaur Jr. and Lou Barlow do the ever-popular reunion tour thing in support of Dino Jr.'s new album Beyond. If you grew up listening to alt-rock in the late 1980s or early 1990s and haven't heard it, go to Pure Pop and buy it now. Come back and read the rest of this column when you're done. If Little New Jers - um, I mean, Williston Road isn't your style, you could take a drive to the Good Times Café in Hinesburg this Thursday to check out legendary folk troubadour David Olney. The prolific songwriter's work has been covered by a plethora of artists including Emmylou Harris, Del McCoury and Slaid Cleaves. His newest record, One Tough Town, is a rollicking affair borrowing from the vintage rockabilly, gritty blues and lonesome country sounds of a bygone era. While you're at Pure Pop . . . New York rapper Mr. Cheeks is a busy man. In addition to a successful solo career after founding the iconic and tragically short-lived hip-hop group The Lost Boys, he is also a producer for the porn website OnionBooty.com . . . or so I'm told. I've never actually been to the site . . . er, let's move on. The MC/booty-maven has somehow found the time to fit li'l ol' Burlington into his busy schedule - in between laying down dis tracks about 50 Cent and, you know, doing other stuff. Is it getting hot in here? Local hip-hop hell-raisers VT Union, S.I.N. & Lee, GTD (Burnt MD) and A-Dog will join Cheeks this Tuesday at Club Metronome. I'm guessing milk and cookies

will be provided. Oh, and porn. Lots of porn. HEY ASSHOLE! Yeah, you with the stolen banjo. Do you see anyone else with a stolen banjo around here? Well then I must be talkin' to you, you inbred, thieving sack of donkey shit. That's just one of the many lines you could use - free of charge - if you encounter the pile of excrement that broke into Gordon Stone's van last week in Norwalk, Connecticut, and stole his prized 1977 Stelling Bellflower banjo. In fact, it was probably a whole crew of lowlifes, since they also made off with a Fender Twin Head (circa 1972), an Easy Rider pack seat (with effects boxes, cables, sitar bar, etc.), and a 12-inch Weber speaker in a cream-colored Tolex-covered cabinet with an Oxblood Grill Cover and the word "Magnatone" across the front. Anyone with information regarding the incident can contact Stone at [email protected], and has my permission to kick the perpetrators square in the nuts. Last week, I ran a blurb about the Walt Whitman birthday celebration at Club Metronome. The show featured the poetic stylings of several local bands including Cccome?, Swale and Activists/Dictators. Note the "s" at the end of the word "Activists," because apparently I didn't. The following day I received this email from someone in the band: "Casey and Dan, you fucks. Activists is PLURAL. Activists/Dictators are all about EQUAL relationships between opposing forces. If the Activists part of the name were SINGULAR it would be an ADJECTIVE describing the Dictators and there would be no need for the /. Seriously, you're good people but you NEVER get it right. Please come and rock out with us at the shows but don't write about us anymore. Love/Hate, Yin/Yang, Life/Death, Create/Destroy, T." Well, "T.," my face is red. I goofed. I would have responded personally but, curiously, the return address was blocked and I couldn't. I know it's unusual to respond to an email publicly, but as a writer, I understand how some typos cut deeper than others and I couldn't stand the thought of not offering my sincerest apologies and taking full credit for the mistake. Casey Rea had nothing to do with it - he's far too busy planning his evil escape. So, "T." - who is certainly not Tom Lawson - I promise never to write about Activists/ Dictators again. However, can I still write about ¡The Pant!? Speaking of Music, soundbites Joshua Collier Launches Socially Distant Opera, Online and Outdoors Learning to Fly Program Offers Free Music Lessons to Vermont Youth Composer Matthew Evan Taylor Reacts to Police Violence With New Album Trippy and Drippy: Music by Phish, Dinner by Hen of the Wood Music News + Views music soundbites Colorado’s Unemployment System Is Updating This Week — But First It Has To Go Offline. Here’s What To Do With Your Benefits Hart Van Denbburg/CPR News Reflected sunlight on storefronts, some of them boarded up during the coronavirus pandemic, on 15th at Platte Street in Denver, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. Colorado's unemployment benefits system will be offline for several days this week as the state makes the leap to a new software system. The upgrade may solve some of the frustrations that came with an old, glitchy system. But the transition came with some headaches. Last week, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment sent an email telling unemployment recipients to file their requests for benefits earlier than usual this week. But the message also went to people for whom it didn't apply. Colorado Will Leap To New Unemployment System In January, As Thousands Wait For Help Here's what you need to know: The MyUI unemployment system, including the website and the phone-based claims system, will be offline starting around noon on Tuesday, Jan. 5. An upgraded system

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me see. It was just approved -- where is it? Where is it? Yeah. The European Union just approved cricket powder, as a component of flower-based foods. CAROL: Amazing. Amazing. Sounds tasty. Looking very forward to that. GLENN: Yeah. I unfortunately have a deep allergy to crickets. I can't have anything with crickets in it. It's too bad. CAROL: We're all going to develop cricket allergies, as part of our crisis. GLENN: Yes, and I want to play this clip. This is from the World Economic Forum, last week. Listen. VOICE: What is a polycrisis? And how and when could it happen? VOICE: We're actually in the midst of one at the moment. We have energy crisis and food crisis. And they're all happening at the same time. It's the set of concurrent cascading risks that happen at the same time. So that's where we are today. That's 2023. What we're seeing though, that in the two-year time frame. And the ten-year time frame, we're at the risk of more of these polycrises unfolding. Two years out, there's still a concern on the experts that we surveyed, that the cost of living will be number one. But at the same time, a big risk of natural disasters. Ten years out, it's all -- GLENN: It's all natural disasters. Nothing else, but natural disasters. She doesn't seem to find any irony in the fact that we're in an energy crisis and a food crisis and a trust crisis. When all of those come directly from the policies of the World Economic Forum. CAROL: Yeah. First of all, I have to say it sounds more regal, if you say it with sort of a British accent. Polycrisis sounds much more terrifying. So I think we should do that. But it is. It's so ironic that they're sitting here, and they're talking about the inflation. They're talking about the energy issues. They're talking about the mistrust and disinformation that came from the policies, that stemmed from global governments, and the World Economic Forum. I mean, they are the ones that shut down, and said, we need to have this wonderful Great Reset. They're the ones. The central banks around the world. That printed trillions of dollars. They're the ones that moved away from traditional energy. Because of the push from the World Economic Forum. So they've caused these crisis. All of them. Except for this global climate emergency, that clearly no one is paying attention to. So we now have to add into our polycrisis or have Al Gore go on an unhinged rant, to make it extra special. GLENN: Can you give direct correlation to our inflation from ESG? CAROL: 100 percent. If you think about what inflation looks like. A large percentage of that was gas. Some of that was shipping costs, related to the cost of gas. And then, you know, fossil fuels have 6,000 derivative products, that all thing up in price, because of the cost. And the cost went up because we didn't have enough supply. And we didn't have enough supply because of ESG policies. ESG policies directed capital away from investments in fossil fuel, to the extent that Saudi Arabia, and OPEC, says that we're underinvested by, like, $12.1 trillion over the next coming decades. So by doing that, by ensuring that companies, who make the investments in drilling and processing, for fossil fuels. Couldn't do that. They are directly attributable, to the increase in prices. As well as, you know, the obvious direct correlation to the increased energy prices. GLENN: So here is something that you're hearing. And you're just hearing the setup, right now. That the Republicans are going to be so dangerous on this debt ceiling. And we are just going to default on all of our debts. And we will have no credibility. We have no credibility now. But we're not going to default on our debts. But they are talking about the debt ceiling. Why should the average person care about this

me see. It was just approved -- where is it? Where is it? Yeah. The European Union just approved cricket powder, as a component of flower-based foods. CAROL: Amazing. Amazing. Sounds tasty. Looking very forward to that. GLENN: Yeah. I unfortunately have a deep allergy to crickets. I can't have anything with crickets in it. It's too bad. CAROL: We're all going to develop cricket allergies, as part of our crisis. GLENN: Yes, and I want to play this clip. This is from the World Economic Forum, last week. Listen. VOICE: What is a polycrisis? And how and when could it happen? VOICE: We're actually in the midst of one at the moment. We have energy crisis and food crisis. And they're all happening at the same time. It's the set of concurrent cascading risks that happen at the same time. So that's where we are today. That's 2023. What we're seeing though, that in the two-year time frame. And the ten-year time frame, we're at the risk of more of these polycrises unfolding. Two years out, there's still a concern on the experts that we surveyed, that the cost of living will be number one. But at the same time, a big risk of natural disasters. Ten years out, it's all -- GLENN: It's all natural disasters. Nothing else, but natural disasters. She doesn't seem to find any irony in the fact that we're in an energy crisis and a food crisis and a trust crisis. When all of those come directly from the policies of the World Economic Forum. CAROL: Yeah. First of all, I have to say it sounds more regal, if you say it with sort of a British accent. Polycrisis sounds much more terrifying. So I think we should do that. But it is. It's so ironic that they're sitting here, and they're talking about the inflation. They're talking about the energy issues. They're talking about the mistrust and disinformation that came from the policies, that stemmed from global governments, and the World Economic Forum. I mean, they are the ones that shut down, and said, we need to have this wonderful Great Reset. They're the ones. The central banks around the world. That printed trillions of dollars. They're the ones that moved away from traditional energy. Because of the push from the World Economic Forum. So they've caused these crisis. All of them. Except for this global climate emergency, that clearly no one is paying attention to. So we now have to add into our polycrisis or have Al Gore go on an unhinged rant, to make it extra special. GLENN: Can you give direct correlation to our inflation from ESG? CAROL: 100 percent. If you think about what inflation looks like. A large percentage of that was gas. Some of that was shipping costs, related to the cost of gas. And then, you know, fossil fuels have 6,000 derivative products, that all thing up in price, because of the cost. And the cost went up because we didn't have enough supply. And we didn't have enough supply because of ESG policies. ESG policies directed capital away from investments in fossil fuel, to the extent that Saudi Arabia, and OPEC, says that we're underinvested by, like, $12.1 trillion over the next coming decades. So by doing that, by ensuring that companies, who make the investments in drilling and processing, for fossil fuels. Couldn't do that. They are directly attributable, to the increase in prices. As well as, you know, the obvious direct correlation to the increased energy prices. GLENN: So here is something that you're hearing. And you're just hearing the setup, right now. That the Republicans are going to be so dangerous on this debt ceiling. And we are just going to default on all of our debts. And we will have no credibility. We have no credibility now. But we're not going to default on our debts. But they are talking about the debt ceiling. Why should the average person care about this

? CAROL: So the reality is, we shouldn't care about the debt ceiling. We should care about spending. I mean, the debt ceiling is just saying, we cannot finance our overspending with debt anymore. But they don't do that at the same time that they pass the bill. They do it after the fact. So they've already spent the money. And you have to pay for it. Short-term, we're not going to default on -- on our debt. It's just stupid. We have plenty of assets, that we could lease or we could sell if we got into a pickle, or things that could be reconfigured around. But in the medium to long-term, the spending is unsustainable. And so if you overspend, and you have a deficit, there are only so many ways to find it. And we're probably not selling off all our assets at this point in time. So that means, we're going to finance it with debt. And it's just going to become by and large, and bigger. To the point, that it becomes unsustainable, from a tax standpoint. From a money printing and erosion of your wealth and value standpoint. And so that's really the area that -- this whole debt thing is kind of the sideshow at the circus. We need to be focusing on the main act. And that is the spending. And I said this before, Glenn. If we just rolled back, like, five years. If we went back to 2018 spending, which, you know, two years before the pandemic. Or even the year before the pandemic, we would be running a surplus, we would be paying down debt. Or 2018, we would be about breaking even. So it's not like we would have to change that much, to get this under control. And they refused to do it. GLENN: Okay. There was a call last week, for a windfall tax on food companies. I've never heard anything more dangerous and stupid than that. CAROL: So there's a legendary investor named Charlie Munger. He's Warren Buffett's partner in Brookshire Hathaway, one of the best. And he has this famous saying that says, show me the incentive, and I will show you the outcome. The reality is that taxes influence behavior. And if you don't want something, you tax it. That's what you do. Right? GLENN: Right. A tax on SUVs. CAROL: Right. A tax on Sim products. Alcohol. We don't want them. We tax those things. By the way, the things we want. We get tax credits. GLENN: Marriage, kids. All of it. Yeah. CAROL: So here's what you're saying. We're going to tax food. And it's saying, we do not want you to produce food. Who says that, other than utterly nefarious, and crazy people, who want people to starve. It is utter insanity. And the fact that people are like, oh, yeah. That makes a lot of sense. We should definitely put a tax on food! It's -- I mean -- GLENN: First of all, that -- that does not hurt anybody at Davos. But it hurts the very poorest among us, in the world. And I'm not even talking about America. I mean the poor of the poor. And they're already in a food shortage. These people are so anti-human, they do want people to starve. They also, you know, said that they are raising, I think it's $3 trillion, privately, and with the help of governments. To buy farmland. To buy up 30 percent of the land eventually, 50 percent, on the entire planet. CAROL: Yeah. GLENN: And they're talking about 30 percent by the end of this decade. And they're going to do it with fundraising. I mean, the guy who was talking about it, was -- was John Kerry. I mean, it's insanity. They -- when will people understand, they mean you will own nothing. CAROL: Perhaps when they read my next book, which you have been instrumental in helping shape. Which iron

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convenient and affordable document shredding services in Merced, CA, provided by Iron Mountain®. Shred your items to help protect yourself and your business from identity theft. Get easier checkout and flexible billing for your small business. Learn about opening a house account at The UPS Store on 3144 G Street. The UPS Store in Merced, CA is here to help individuals and small businesses by offering a wide range of products and services. We are locally owned and operated and conveniently located at 3144 G Street. While we're your local packing and shipping experts, we do much more. The UPS Store is your local print shop in 95340, providing professional printing services to market your small business or to help you complete your personal project or presentation. We offer secure mailbox and package acceptance services, document shredding, office and mailing supplies, faxing, scanning and more. Everything for your small business, even shipping. We've got you covered. The UPS Store Merced in Merced, CA offers the following products and services. This privacy notice ("Notice") describes the practices related to information collected by the individual The UPS Store entity Danene Villa, Matias Villa (referred to in this Notice as "Franchisee", "our", and "we") from visitors to this website ("Website"). This Notice only applies to information collected on our Website(s). This Notice does not describe the information collection practices of The UPS Store, Inc., United Parcel Service, Inc. ("UPS"), or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates, or any other The UPS Store franchisee. To the extent required by applicable law, California residents may ask us to provide them with (i) a list of certain categories of personal information that we have disclosed to third parties for their direct marketing purposes during the immediately preceding calendar year, and (ii) the identity of those third parties. To make this request, California residents may contact us as at [email protected]. Welcome to the website of The UPS Store Danene Villa, Matias Villa, a The UPS Store center location independently owned and operated by Danene Villa, Matias Villa. This Website is provided by, or on behalf of Danene Villa, Matias Villa. This Website may be accessed from various locations both within and outside the United States of America (“USA”). Access to and use of the Website, including functionality and features and products and services available through the Website, may be inappropriate, prohibited or restricted in certain jurisdictions outside of the USA. In addition, certain functionality and features and products and services available through the Website may not be available in jurisdictions outside the USA. We make no representations or warranties that the Website is appropriate or available for use outside of the USA. If you access or use the Website from outside the USA, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for complying with the laws and regulations of the territory from which you access and use the Website. This is a general audience website and users of all ages are welcome to browse the Website. However, if you are under the age of legal majority to form a legally binding agreement under applicable law, you should not use any of the products or services offered on the Website, download any Materials or Software, or provide any information about yourself through the Website. The Website Privacy Notice for The UPS Store center Danene Villa, Matias Villa posted on this Website governs the use and disclosure of personal information collected from or provided by you at the Website. Our Grants Committee recently received a progress report on our Step Up programme - a joint initiative between the Walcot Foundation and Trust for London. Low pay in London is growing and is a major contributor to poverty in the capital. The London Poverty Profile shows that in 2013 there were 640,000 low paid jobs in London, an increase on the 2007 figure of 420,000. LSE findings show that in 2013 23% of London workers earned less that the Living Wage. Despite all this, there has been little focus to date on programmes to help people to escape low pay. The Step Up programme is funding pilot schemes. The aim is to discover the best ways of helping this large number of our fellow citizens move into better paid work. © 2016 International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Background The aim of this study was to identify whether the addition of cognitive impairment, depression, or both, to the assessment of physical frailty provides better outcome prediction in

patients with advanced heart failure referred for heart transplantation (HT). Methods Beginning in March 2013, all patients with advanced heart failure referred to our Transplant Unit have undergone a physical frailty assessment using the Fried frailty phenotype. Cognition was assessed with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment and depression with the Depression in Medical Illness questionnaire. We assessed the value of 4 composite frailty measures: physical frailty (PF ≥ 3 of 5 = frailty), “cognitive frailty” (CogF ≥ 3 of 6 = frail), “depressive frailty” (DepF ≥ 3 of 6 = frail), and “cognitive-depressive frailty” (ComF ≥ 3 of 7 = frail) in predicting outcomes. Results Frailty was assessed in 156 patients (109 men, 47 women), aged 53 ± 13 years, and with a left ventricular ejection fraction of 27% ± 14%. Inclusion of cognitive impairment or depression in the definition of frailty increased the proportion classified as frail from 33% using PF to 42% using ComF. During follow-up, 28 patients died before ventricular assist device implantation or HT. Frailty was associated with significantly lower ventricular assist device- and HT-free survival, with CogF best capturing early mortality: 12-month survival for non-frail and frail cohorts was 81% ± 5% vs 58% ± 10% (p < 0.02) using PF and 85% ± 5% vs 56% ± 9% (p < 0.002) using CogF. Combining the Depression in Medical Illness score with PF or CogF did not strengthen the relationship between frailty and mortality. Conclusions The addition of cognitive impairment to the assessment of PF strengthened its capacity to identify advanced heart failure patients referred for HT who are at high risk of early death. In 1996, the founders Svitoch, Yaroslav and Olga Mikhalets, moved to the United States from the Ukraine. Just six short years later they opened up a European Deli and Bakery. Over the years, our business has continued to stay true to our family run roots. Early on, the three sons of Yaroslav and Olga helped out in the bakery as they grew up. In 2016, sons Slav and Ben really dived into the business and shook things up, remodeling the store and (Giving it a new name Sweet Touch cafe & bakery) while revamping the menu. Both Slav and Ben have a passion for coffee, crepes, and pastries of all kinds. Our goal is to be the best bakery in Vancouver, Washington, which is why we have dedicated ourselves to providing delightful desserts that are made with high-quality ingredients. We are the café to turn to when you just want to sit down with a relaxing cup of artisan coffee and a fresh, hand-made pastry, but we are also so much more. Since opening the bakery and café section of our shop, we have focused on providing customers with orders to suit their every need. Whether you want one cake or fifty, place your order with us and we will make it happen. Our family is able to handle all of your catering needs, whether you have a big party or simply want to bring a box of pastries to the office. Learn more about our bakery and café by contacting us. We proudly serve customers in Vancouver, Washington. Mix and Chic: Home tour- A playful and whimsical Paris apartment! Home tour- A playful and whimsical Paris apartment! This 3-bedroom, early 20th-century Paris apartment belongs to an architect and his interior architect wife that they share with their 3 young children. They renovated their home to mimic the feeling of "houses within the house" by incorporating a "greenhouse kitchen", an artificial tree and an entry that resembles a street setting. The results? An absolutely fun, playful and uniquely whimsical home! Let's check out this fabulous abode, shall we? Such a jaw-dropping home, I am swooning over so many

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ans claimed Youngkin has “great ideas” (hahahahah) on energy. Now Kiggans just flat-out LIED that we’re in a recession. Absolutely FALSE. Kiggans also says she supports Youngkin’s [horrendous] energy plan. Kiggans has zero idea for dealing with inflation, just flippantly says we need to “lower gas prices.” Yeah, how exactly?!? She has no clue, and doesn’t understand that oil is a world market, fungible commodity, etc. She even mentions the Keystone Pipeline, which is a standard right-wing talking point that’s complete bulls***. Rep. Luria says Kiggans keeps mentioning gas prices, but has heard ZERO recommendations from Kiggans about how to do so? Rep. Luria points out that Kiggans will vote for Kevin McCarthy, that Republicans voted to massively explode the deficit/debt under Trump, etc. Rep. Luria also noted that the Inflation Reduction Act will LOWER the deficit. Luria says Kiggans is lying to the voters in the district and the people in the room about Social Security. Kiggans also keeps throwing out the bullshit Republican talking point about “wasteful spending.” So what’s “wasteful” exactly? Social Security? Medicare? The US military? What exactly? Kiggans also bashing the military, claiming it’s “weak,” which is utterly absurd, given that our military is BY FAR the strongest in human history. Rep. Luria responds that she’s gotten $62 BILLION added to the defense budget, that this is the largest defense budget we’ve ever had, and that she very much has gotten the job done! Luria also notes that she hasn’t heard Kiggans recommend anything, other than just complain. Kiggans responds by yet again bashing the military as “weakened.” Luria says we need to keep up with and exceed China’s naval construction. Rep. Luria says there’s not a single small business owner who doesn’t say thank you for the support they got during the COVID pandemic with the Payroll Protection Program, etc., and that this work has kept so many businesses open in the district. Kiggans, of course, continues to bash everything and claim Luria supports Biden’s policies (which, by the way, have been working) “99% of the time.” Kiggans is also irresponsibly attacking measures to help people during the COVID pandemic. On a scale of 1-10, Rep. Luria rates the U.S. economy at “about a 6,” while Kiggans laughably rates it a 1 or lower. That’s completely insane and ignorant, by the way, given that we’re at FULL EMPLOYMENT(!) and 10 million jobs created since President Biden took office. Rep. Luria says when she’s campaigning, she says she voters talk about prices having gone up, but that gas prices are high “because Vladimir Putin made them high”; that the Inflation Reduction Act is a huge investment in making the US energy independent. She also stressed her support for the bipartisan infrastructure package, and that Kiggans is not providing ANY solutions to the things she’s complaining about. Luria noted that Kiggans keeps reciting the same, false talking points. Kiggans, not surprisingly, attacks the Inflation Reduction Act, the Biden administration’s economic record (which has unemployment at a 50-year low!), etc. but of course offers ZERO of her own ideas. Kiggans throws out the widely debunked claim about IRS agents. Jen Kiggans Previous articleVideo: On “Morning Joe,” Intelligence Committee Chairman Sen. Mark Warner Discusses National Security Challenges Next articleThursday News: “After war, after Putin, what’s next for Russia?”; “Trump Aide Was Seen on Security Footage Moving Boxes at Mar-a-Lago”; “Jan. 6 hearing promises ‘surprising’ details before election”; The “Addled Eight” “Big Lie”-Promoting Rs on the Ballot This Fall in VA Wednesday News: “Oceans were the hottest ever recorded in 2022”; “House GOP sets its top priority: Covering up for Donald

ans claimed Youngkin has “great ideas” (hahahahah) on energy. Now Kiggans just flat-out LIED that we’re in a recession. Absolutely FALSE. Kiggans also says she supports Youngkin’s [horrendous] energy plan. Kiggans has zero idea for dealing with inflation, just flippantly says we need to “lower gas prices.” Yeah, how exactly?!? She has no clue, and doesn’t understand that oil is a world market, fungible commodity, etc. She even mentions the Keystone Pipeline, which is a standard right-wing talking point that’s complete bulls***. Rep. Luria says Kiggans keeps mentioning gas prices, but has heard ZERO recommendations from Kiggans about how to do so? Rep. Luria points out that Kiggans will vote for Kevin McCarthy, that Republicans voted to massively explode the deficit/debt under Trump, etc. Rep. Luria also noted that the Inflation Reduction Act will LOWER the deficit. Luria says Kiggans is lying to the voters in the district and the people in the room about Social Security. Kiggans also keeps throwing out the bullshit Republican talking point about “wasteful spending.” So what’s “wasteful” exactly? Social Security? Medicare? The US military? What exactly? Kiggans also bashing the military, claiming it’s “weak,” which is utterly absurd, given that our military is BY FAR the strongest in human history. Rep. Luria responds that she’s gotten $62 BILLION added to the defense budget, that this is the largest defense budget we’ve ever had, and that she very much has gotten the job done! Luria also notes that she hasn’t heard Kiggans recommend anything, other than just complain. Kiggans responds by yet again bashing the military as “weakened.” Luria says we need to keep up with and exceed China’s naval construction. Rep. Luria says there’s not a single small business owner who doesn’t say thank you for the support they got during the COVID pandemic with the Payroll Protection Program, etc., and that this work has kept so many businesses open in the district. Kiggans, of course, continues to bash everything and claim Luria supports Biden’s policies (which, by the way, have been working) “99% of the time.” Kiggans is also irresponsibly attacking measures to help people during the COVID pandemic. On a scale of 1-10, Rep. Luria rates the U.S. economy at “about a 6,” while Kiggans laughably rates it a 1 or lower. That’s completely insane and ignorant, by the way, given that we’re at FULL EMPLOYMENT(!) and 10 million jobs created since President Biden took office. Rep. Luria says when she’s campaigning, she says she voters talk about prices having gone up, but that gas prices are high “because Vladimir Putin made them high”; that the Inflation Reduction Act is a huge investment in making the US energy independent. She also stressed her support for the bipartisan infrastructure package, and that Kiggans is not providing ANY solutions to the things she’s complaining about. Luria noted that Kiggans keeps reciting the same, false talking points. Kiggans, not surprisingly, attacks the Inflation Reduction Act, the Biden administration’s economic record (which has unemployment at a 50-year low!), etc. but of course offers ZERO of her own ideas. Kiggans throws out the widely debunked claim about IRS agents. Jen Kiggans Previous articleVideo: On “Morning Joe,” Intelligence Committee Chairman Sen. Mark Warner Discusses National Security Challenges Next articleThursday News: “After war, after Putin, what’s next for Russia?”; “Trump Aide Was Seen on Security Footage Moving Boxes at Mar-a-Lago”; “Jan. 6 hearing promises ‘surprising’ details before election”; The “Addled Eight” “Big Lie”-Promoting Rs on the Ballot This Fall in VA Wednesday News: “Oceans were the hottest ever recorded in 2022”; “House GOP sets its top priority: Covering up for Donald

Trump’s crime spree”; Aaron... Video: Former Rep. Elaine Luria Says “I don’t think there will be any governing possible with Kevin McCarthy as Speaker” On Her Last Day in the House, Thanks and Gratitude to Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA02) For Her Tremendous Service to Her District, State and... VA House Republicans Uphold MAGA Values Yet Again: Making Our Democracy Less Safe (VA House Dems Leader @DonScott757: “This is the MAGA playbook at its finest.") https://bluevirginia.us/2023/02/va-house-republicans-uphold-maga-values-yet-again-making-our-democracy-less-safe Sen. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine Join Colleagues in Bipartisan Measure to Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment https://bluevirginia.us/2023/02/sen-mark-warner-and-tim-kaine-join-colleagues-in-bipartisan-measure-to-ratify-the-equal-rights-amendment VA House Republicans Uphold MAGA Values Yet Again: Making Our Democracy... Sen. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine Join Colleagues in Bipartisan Measure... Sheetz shuts down controversial ‘smile policy’ after wife was forced to quit due to missing teeth Tom Girardi, ‘Real Housewives’ Husband and Lawyer Barred from Licensing Charged with Stealing $15M in Client Funds – Orange County Register Home/Sports/Potential impact on extended NFL playoffs: Jets, Commanders, Saints back in mix Potential impact on extended NFL playoffs: Jets, Commanders, Saints back in mix The NFL is still trying to figure out how to proceed after Damar Hamlin’s on-field cardiac arrest led to the postponement of Monday night’s Bills-Bengals game, a matchup between two AFC heavyweights that is having serious playoff implications. Troy Vincent, the NFL’s executive vice president of football operations, said in a conference call Wednesday that the game won’t be played this week, but “everything else is being considered.” These include resuming play next week after the regular season wraps up this weekend and delaying the start of the playoffs, eliminating the idle week before the Super Bowl to have extra time for that game, or eliminating the game altogether as a no Contest. ProFootballTalk discussed a concept for expanding the AFC and NFC playoff fields from seven to eight teams to alleviate the challenge of determining a top seed in the AFC should Bills-Bengals not be played. The addition of an eighth playoff team in each conference was not discussed, NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith said during a conference call Thursday, but that would require additional negotiations to ensure the eighth-team players and the teams that received one , a goodbye by being the No. 1 seed, they got some extra pay. If the NFL were to expand the playoffs for this season, three teams not currently in the playoffs (the Jets in the AFC, the Commanders and Saints in the NFC) would have another postseason shot. Here’s a closer look at how things might break out. Current playoff teams As Week 18 begins, there are 11 NFL teams that have already secured a playoff berth in the seven-team postseason format. That would remain so even if the NFL expanded the field to eight teams in each conference: Fixed division Earned a spot in the playoffs There are eight other teams in the current postseason format battling for three remaining playoff spots: the Jaguars, Patriots, Dolphins, Steelers, and Titans for two AFC spots, and the Seahawks, Lions, and Packers for one NFC spot. New eligible teams in 8-team playoff format If the NFL postseason format were expanded to eight teams from each conference, three teams previously eliminated in the seven-team format would have a chance to earn a playoff spot this weekend: Commanders (7-8-1) Saints (7-9) That would mean there would now be a total of 11 teams battling for five unclaimed play

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A: Let $(x_n)_{n \geq 1} \subseteq K$. Since $K$ is bounded, so is this sequence. By Bolzano-Weierstraß, there exists a convergent (in the whole space) subsequence $(x_{n_j})_{j \geq 1}$. Since $K$ is closed, this subsequence converges in $K$. Q: error: invalid arch-independent ELF magic I had a Ubuntu guest OS(18.04) running on Windows 7. I upgraded my host OS to Windows 10. After installing the same Virtual Box software my Ubuntu OS didn't boot. it shows: error: invalid arch-independent ELF magic. Entering rescue mode... grub rescue> Q: Navigation Drawer does not cover an activity I am writing an organiser app and I am stuck at this problem. Navigation drawer stacks itself with the listview in activity 1 . There is no exception and the app is working, but the listview elements and navigation drawer elements are clicked at the same time. Here is the activity layout <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <RelativeLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" xmlns:app="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res-auto" xmlns:tools="http://schemas.android.com/tools" android:layout_width="match_parent" android:layout_height="match_parent" tools:context=".EventActivity"> <androidx.drawerlayout.widget.DrawerLayout android:id="@+id/my_drawer_layout" android:layout_width="match_parent" android:layout_height="match_parent" tools:context=".MainActivity" tools:ignore="HardcodedText"> <com.google.android.material.navigation.NavigationView android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="match_parent" android:layout_gravity="start" app:menu="@menu/navigation_menu" /> </androidx.drawerlayout.widget.DrawerLayout> <ListView android:layout_width="match_parent" android:layout_height="match_parent" android:id="@+id/list"/> <com.google.android.material.floatingactionbutton.FloatingActionButton android:id="@+id/fab" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" android:layout_margin="20dp" android:layout_alignParentEnd="true" android:layout_alignParentBottom="true" /> </RelativeLayout> A: DrawerLayout should be the parent of your layout. Here`s my example: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <androidx.drawerlayout.widget.DrawerLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" xmlns:app="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res-auto" xmlns:tools="http://schemas.android.com/tools" android:id="@+id/mDrawer" android:layout_width="match_parent" android:layout_height="match_parent" android:fitsSystemWindows="false" tools:openDrawer="end"> <androidx.constraintlayout.widget.ConstraintLayout android:layout_width="match_parent" android:layout_height="match_parent" > //my code </androidx.constraintlayout.widget.ConstraintLayout> <com.google.android.material.navigation.NavigationView android:id="@+id/navrapoarte" android:layout_width="match_parent" android:layout_height="match_parent" android:layout_gravity="start" > //my code <androidx.constraintlayout.widget.ConstraintLayout android:layout_width="match_parent" android:layout_height="match_parent" android:minHeight="200dp" android:orientation="vertical"> </androidx.constraintlayout.widget.ConstraintLayout> </com.google.android.material.navigation.NavigationView> </androidx.drawerlayout.widget.Drawer

A: Let $(x_n)_{n \geq 1} \subseteq K$. Since $K$ is bounded, so is this sequence. By Bolzano-Weierstraß, there exists a convergent (in the whole space) subsequence $(x_{n_j})_{j \geq 1}$. Since $K$ is closed, this subsequence converges in $K$. Q: error: invalid arch-independent ELF magic I had a Ubuntu guest OS(18.04) running on Windows 7. I upgraded my host OS to Windows 10. After installing the same Virtual Box software my Ubuntu OS didn't boot. it shows: error: invalid arch-independent ELF magic. Entering rescue mode... grub rescue> Q: Navigation Drawer does not cover an activity I am writing an organiser app and I am stuck at this problem. Navigation drawer stacks itself with the listview in activity 1 . There is no exception and the app is working, but the listview elements and navigation drawer elements are clicked at the same time. Here is the activity layout <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <RelativeLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" xmlns:app="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res-auto" xmlns:tools="http://schemas.android.com/tools" android:layout_width="match_parent" android:layout_height="match_parent" tools:context=".EventActivity"> <androidx.drawerlayout.widget.DrawerLayout android:id="@+id/my_drawer_layout" android:layout_width="match_parent" android:layout_height="match_parent" tools:context=".MainActivity" tools:ignore="HardcodedText"> <com.google.android.material.navigation.NavigationView android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="match_parent" android:layout_gravity="start" app:menu="@menu/navigation_menu" /> </androidx.drawerlayout.widget.DrawerLayout> <ListView android:layout_width="match_parent" android:layout_height="match_parent" android:id="@+id/list"/> <com.google.android.material.floatingactionbutton.FloatingActionButton android:id="@+id/fab" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" android:layout_margin="20dp" android:layout_alignParentEnd="true" android:layout_alignParentBottom="true" /> </RelativeLayout> A: DrawerLayout should be the parent of your layout. Here`s my example: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <androidx.drawerlayout.widget.DrawerLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" xmlns:app="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res-auto" xmlns:tools="http://schemas.android.com/tools" android:id="@+id/mDrawer" android:layout_width="match_parent" android:layout_height="match_parent" android:fitsSystemWindows="false" tools:openDrawer="end"> <androidx.constraintlayout.widget.ConstraintLayout android:layout_width="match_parent" android:layout_height="match_parent" > //my code </androidx.constraintlayout.widget.ConstraintLayout> <com.google.android.material.navigation.NavigationView android:id="@+id/navrapoarte" android:layout_width="match_parent" android:layout_height="match_parent" android:layout_gravity="start" > //my code <androidx.constraintlayout.widget.ConstraintLayout android:layout_width="match_parent" android:layout_height="match_parent" android:minHeight="200dp" android:orientation="vertical"> </androidx.constraintlayout.widget.ConstraintLayout> </com.google.android.material.navigation.NavigationView> </androidx.drawerlayout.widget.Drawer

Layout> Q: Click “Accept Cookies” popup with Selenium in Python I've been trying to scrape some information of this E-commerce website with selenium. However when I access the website I need to accept cookies to continue. This only happens when the bot accesses the website, not when I do it manually. When I try to find the corresponding element either by xpath, as I find it when I inspect the page manually I always get this error message: selenium.common.exceptions.StaleElementReferenceException: Message: stale element reference: element is not attached to the page document My code is mentined below. import time import pandas pip install selenium from selenium import webdriver from selenium.webdriver.support.ui import WebDriverWait from selenium.webdriver.support import expected_conditions as EC from selenium.webdriver.common.by import By from selenium.common.exceptions import TimeoutException from bs4 import BeautifulSoup #pip install beautifulsoup4 PATH = "/Users/Ziye/Desktop/Python/chromedriver" delay = 15 driver = webdriver.Chrome(PATH) driver.implicitly_wait(10) driver.get("https://en.zalando.de/women/?q=michael+michael+kors+taschen") driver.find_element_by_xpath('//*[@id="uc-btn-accept-banner"]').click() This is the HTML corresponding to the button "That's ok". The XPATH is as above. <button aria-label="" id="uc-btn-accept-banner" class="uc-btn uc-btn-primary"> That’s OK <span id="uc-optin-timer-display"></span> </button> Does anyone know where my mistake lies? A: You should add explicit wait for this button: from selenium import webdriver from selenium.webdriver.common.by import By from selenium.webdriver.support import expected_conditions as EC from selenium.webdriver.support.wait import WebDriverWait driver = webdriver.Chrome(executable_path='/snap/bin/chromium.chromedriver') driver.implicitly_wait(10) driver.get("https://en.zalando.de/women/?q=michael+michael+kors+taschen") wait = WebDriverWait(driver, 15) wait.until(EC.element_to_be_clickable((By.XPATH, '//*[@id="uc-btn-accept-banner"]'))) driver.find_element_by_xpath('//*[@id="uc-btn-accept-banner"]').click() Your locator is correct. As css selector, you can use .uc-btn-footer-container .uc-btn.uc-btn-primary Q: Inverse process of :keys destructuring: construct map from sequence The more I write in Clojure, the more I come across the following sort of pattern: (defn mapkeys [foo bar baz] {:foo foo, :bar bar, :baz baz}) In a certain sense, this looks like the inverse process that a destructuring like (let [{:keys [foo bar baz]}] ... ) would achieve. Is there a "built-in" way in Clojure to achieve something similar to the above mapkeys (mapping name to keyword=>value) - perhaps for an arbitrary length list of names? A: No such thing is built in, because it doesn't need to be. Unlike destructuring, which is fairly involved, constructing maps is very simple in Clojure, and so fancy ways of doing it are left for ordinary libraries. For example, I long ago wrote flatland.useful.map/keyed, which mirrors the three modes of map destructuring: (let [transforms {:keys keyword :strs str :syms identity}] (defmacro keyed "Create a map in which, for each symbol S in vars, (keyword S) is a key mapping to the value of S in the current scope. If passed an optional :strs or :syms first argument, use strings or symbols as the keys instead." ([vars] `(keyed :keys ~vars)) ([key-type vars] (let [transform (comp (partial list `quote) (transforms key-

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abiding”. PAY ATTENTION: Download our mobile app to enjoy the latest news updates Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the Nigerian high commissioner to Ghana, Ambassador Michael Abikoye, protested the inhuman treatment of Nigerians by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) with the deportation of 723 Nigerians between 2018 and 2019. Abikoye said this at a meeting between him and the comptroller-general of GIS, Kwame Takyi, in Ghana. The high commissioner said that 723 Nigerians were deported on alleged illegal stay, cybercrime and prostitution between the January 2018 and January 2019. NAIJ.com (naija.ng) upgrades to Legit.ng We keep evolving to serve our readers better Mass deportation: Tales of woes from Libya - Legit TV Source: Legit.ng Nigeria Vs GhanaImmigration News Here are the 11 Nigerian players 'starting' against Seychelles Rational and irrational processes in decision making: An economic perspective An economic perspective Maria Liana Lacatus Keywords: Decision; rational decision; decision making process; bounded rationality The paper presents important issues of decision making processes with an emphasis on rational and irrational components of these processes. After a short introduction outlining the need for a deeper understanding of rational and non-rational factors that affect the decisions people make, the rationality of people decisions in daily life is questioned and the role of non-rational factors such as intuition are analyzed. The economic understanding of the decision making process is presented and principles of rational decision-making are explained. Different methods used and recommended by economists in order to make decisions are presented and applied in different life situations in order to demonstrate their value in daily life. Special emphasis is put on factors such as imperfect information, illusion of control, or risk aversion that may affect the rationality of the decision making processes. In the final section of the paper the concept of bounded rationality is introduced and explained along with new theories in economics that are challenging the classic economic perspective on the decision making process Caceda at al. (2014). Toward an understanding of decision making in severe mental illness. The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences. 26:3. (pp. 196-213). Retrieved from https://neuro.psychiatryonline.org/doi/abs/10.1176/appi.neuropsych.12110268 Gigerenzer, Gerd. Brighton, Henry. (2009). Homo heuristicus: Why biased minds make better inferences. Topics in Cognitive Science 1 (pp.107–143). Retrieved from https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.1756-8765.2008.01006.x Gigerenzer, Gerd. (2001). Rethinking rationality. In Gigerenzer, Gerd. Selten, Reinhard (Eds.) Bounded rationality: The adaptive toolbox. London: MIT Press (pp. 1-12). Retrieved from https://books.google.ro/books?hl=en&lr=&id=dVMq5UoYS3YC&oi=fnd&pg=PR9&ots=p02l-GGKV_&sig=0F3WNg2ERpdC7Rx86bFW5cU1NA0&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false Kahneman, Daniel. (2002). Maps of bounded bationality: A Perspective on intuitive judgment and choice. Prize Lecture, December 8, 2002, Retrieved from https://www.nobelprize.org/uploads/2018/06/kahnemann-lecture.pdf Lobozzo Aman, Jodi. (2012, December 5). How to deal with anxiety-style decision and indecision [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/anxiety-schmanxiety/201

abiding”. PAY ATTENTION: Download our mobile app to enjoy the latest news updates Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the Nigerian high commissioner to Ghana, Ambassador Michael Abikoye, protested the inhuman treatment of Nigerians by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) with the deportation of 723 Nigerians between 2018 and 2019. Abikoye said this at a meeting between him and the comptroller-general of GIS, Kwame Takyi, in Ghana. The high commissioner said that 723 Nigerians were deported on alleged illegal stay, cybercrime and prostitution between the January 2018 and January 2019. NAIJ.com (naija.ng) upgrades to Legit.ng We keep evolving to serve our readers better Mass deportation: Tales of woes from Libya - Legit TV Source: Legit.ng Nigeria Vs GhanaImmigration News Here are the 11 Nigerian players 'starting' against Seychelles Rational and irrational processes in decision making: An economic perspective An economic perspective Maria Liana Lacatus Keywords: Decision; rational decision; decision making process; bounded rationality The paper presents important issues of decision making processes with an emphasis on rational and irrational components of these processes. After a short introduction outlining the need for a deeper understanding of rational and non-rational factors that affect the decisions people make, the rationality of people decisions in daily life is questioned and the role of non-rational factors such as intuition are analyzed. The economic understanding of the decision making process is presented and principles of rational decision-making are explained. Different methods used and recommended by economists in order to make decisions are presented and applied in different life situations in order to demonstrate their value in daily life. Special emphasis is put on factors such as imperfect information, illusion of control, or risk aversion that may affect the rationality of the decision making processes. In the final section of the paper the concept of bounded rationality is introduced and explained along with new theories in economics that are challenging the classic economic perspective on the decision making process Caceda at al. (2014). Toward an understanding of decision making in severe mental illness. The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences. 26:3. (pp. 196-213). Retrieved from https://neuro.psychiatryonline.org/doi/abs/10.1176/appi.neuropsych.12110268 Gigerenzer, Gerd. Brighton, Henry. (2009). Homo heuristicus: Why biased minds make better inferences. Topics in Cognitive Science 1 (pp.107–143). Retrieved from https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.1756-8765.2008.01006.x Gigerenzer, Gerd. (2001). Rethinking rationality. In Gigerenzer, Gerd. Selten, Reinhard (Eds.) Bounded rationality: The adaptive toolbox. London: MIT Press (pp. 1-12). Retrieved from https://books.google.ro/books?hl=en&lr=&id=dVMq5UoYS3YC&oi=fnd&pg=PR9&ots=p02l-GGKV_&sig=0F3WNg2ERpdC7Rx86bFW5cU1NA0&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false Kahneman, Daniel. (2002). Maps of bounded bationality: A Perspective on intuitive judgment and choice. Prize Lecture, December 8, 2002, Retrieved from https://www.nobelprize.org/uploads/2018/06/kahnemann-lecture.pdf Lobozzo Aman, Jodi. (2012, December 5). How to deal with anxiety-style decision and indecision [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/anxiety-schmanxiety/201

2/12/decisions-made-or-not-made-anxiety-style Mercier, Hugo; Sperber, Dan. (2011). Why do humans reason? Arguments for an argumentative theory. Behavioural and Brain Sciences, 34 (pp. 57 –111). doi: 10.1017/S0140525X10000968. Retrieved from https://www.dan.sperber.fr/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/MercierSperberWhydohumansreason.pdf Sadler-Smith, Eugen. (2007). Incorporating intuition into HRD: Conceptual framework and practical suggestions for individual and organisational learning. Refereed Paper. Retrieved from https://www.ufhrd.co.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/507-incorporating-intuition-into-hrd_sadler-smith. Selten, Reinhard. (2001). What is bounded rationality? In Gigerenzer, Gerd & Reihhard Selten, Reinhard (Eds.) Bounded rationality: The adaptive toolbox (pp. 13-36). London, UK: MIT Press. Retrieved from https://books.google.ro/books?hl=en&lr=&id=dVMq5UoYS3YC&oi=fnd&pg=PR9&ots=p02l-GGKV_&sig=0F3WNg2ERpdC7Rx86bFW5cU1NA0&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false Simon, Herbert A. (1993). Decision making: Rational, nonrational, and irrational. In Educational Administration Quarterly, 29:3 (pp. 392-411). Retrieved from http://digitalcollections.library.cmu.edu/awweb/awarchive?type=file&item=34170 Simon, Herbert A. (1972). Theories of bounded rationality. In B.C. McGuire & Ron Radner (Eds). Decision and organization: A volume in honour of Jacob Marschak (pp. 161-176). North-Holland Publishing House, Retrieved from http://innovbfa.viabloga.com/files/Herbert_Simon___theories_of_bounded_rationality___1972.pdf Tracy, Natasha. (2014, May 6). Unimportant decisions and bipolar depression [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/breakingbipolar/2014/05/unimportant-decisions-and-bipolar-depression Lacatus, M. L. (2019). Rational and irrational processes in decision making: An economic perspective. Mental Health: Global Challenges Journal, 1(1), 51-57. https://doi.org/10.32437/mhgcj.v1i1.21 PETER F. HEERING MODERN CLASSICS COMPETITION 2017 – Pressrelease 200 YEARS OF HEERING GLOBAL CELEBRATION BEGINS THE PETER F. HEERING CLASSICS QUALIFICATION ROUND STARTS APRIL 18; BARTENDERS AROUND THE GLOBE TO CREATE A CLASSIC WITH A TWIST HIGHLIGHTING A REMARKABLE 200 YEARS OF HEERING April –– 2017 (Stockholm, Sweden) — CHERRY HEERING’s role in cocktail history continues 200 years later. CHERRY HEERING is about to shake up the next modern classic as celebrations begins for the Bicentennial of CHERRY HEERING, a feat achieved by only a handful of consumer brands worldwide and rare in the spirits world. The Peter F. Heering Classics 200th Anniversary Edition is here! CHERRY HEERING is celebrating the

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s, or pong, or pogs, or anything else in the last many generations? I hate fads. Hola Hoops, 1959 Davy Crocket Hats, Fess Parker, 1950’s Beatle Boots, 1966 Thomas Malthus This is Idiocracies coming out party…. Facebook and Twitter were rumblings…. but finally — we are collectively… here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2MfsMmki5U wuzzy Current national attention span is 70 characters (1/2 a tweet) Green Rock Short attention spans arise in boring lives. Everyone is incredibly bored. Endless controls over everyone, the traffic, lines, bad food, and regulated movements create boredom. night-train I reject your suggestion that our collective attention spans are shortening. What were we talking about again? Oh well. I’ll find something shiny to play with. nhz A recent article compared Pokemon Go players to nature photographers: they both try to find and collect strange creatures, although the Pokemon ones are virtual and generate more web traffic along the way. But there are some similarities which is interesting culturally, even more so with activities like bird watching or geotagging that have evolved into some kind of strange group activity that is far removed from how it was in the days before the web … Here in Netherlands you still have to watch out for Pokemon players who are walking or biking with their eyes glued to the smartphone and totally oblivious to what is going on in the real world around them (a good analogy to the current economy? Has Super Mario Draghi been buying shares of Nintendo lately to distract the public from the real e-con-omy, or does he leave that to his BOJ counterpart? They need to make a game where there is a super Mario Draghi. It takes place in a place, which prints money. The printing presses are up stares. Super Mario must collect paper, carry it over obstacles an hindernesses and then return with baskets of printed bills. The points accumulate with each basket of freshly printed money brought to the shipping dock. From there you grad more paper and make your way back up stairs to the printing press. ) I think you have a winner there :) Good opportunity to practice a fender bounce. I don’t imagine a driver would be liable for such idiocy as people mindlessly wandering around playing a stupid game. You would be doing the world a favour and protecting the gene pool as far as I’m concerned. Oh well, at least investors and developers in this crap are ‘losing’. Chip Javert Didn’t realize you actually had to buy “virtual” things inside Pokémon Go to continue playing. When will we begin hearing interesting stories about huge phone bills? Assuming Bernie Madoff reads about this, he’ll be kicking himself for doing a Ponzi scheme instead of inventing Pokémon Go. Fleecing sheep as they stagger down the sidewalk, sloshing their Starbucks is about as sweet as it gets… It was a summertime fad for people on vacation….summer is ending, going back to school or work, fad over. “or work” and don’t so many wish that were the case. Intosh I was thinking the same. Back to school and work. And Winter is coming! :) Will likely deal a significant blow to traffic as well. This is happening a bit sooner than I thought. Never underestimate how short the lemmings and the mainstream media echo chamber’s attention span is. Perhaps soon, I’ll have the last laugh right in the face of those of my entourage who argued that this was the beginning of the “augmented reality” revolution. So gullible… WTFrogg Can I go back to playing Candy Crush Soda now ??? LOL OutLookingIn Simply a reality based comment, complements of a useless resource wasting fantasy, on the prevalent shallowness running wild in the state of today’s society. Pokémon Go is analogous to the markets. People chasing phantoms for no reason. Art imitating finance. Finance imitating Art roddy6667 Another Fad Of The Week for the crowd with the attention span of a fer

s, or pong, or pogs, or anything else in the last many generations? I hate fads. Hola Hoops, 1959 Davy Crocket Hats, Fess Parker, 1950’s Beatle Boots, 1966 Thomas Malthus This is Idiocracies coming out party…. Facebook and Twitter were rumblings…. but finally — we are collectively… here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2MfsMmki5U wuzzy Current national attention span is 70 characters (1/2 a tweet) Green Rock Short attention spans arise in boring lives. Everyone is incredibly bored. Endless controls over everyone, the traffic, lines, bad food, and regulated movements create boredom. night-train I reject your suggestion that our collective attention spans are shortening. What were we talking about again? Oh well. I’ll find something shiny to play with. nhz A recent article compared Pokemon Go players to nature photographers: they both try to find and collect strange creatures, although the Pokemon ones are virtual and generate more web traffic along the way. But there are some similarities which is interesting culturally, even more so with activities like bird watching or geotagging that have evolved into some kind of strange group activity that is far removed from how it was in the days before the web … Here in Netherlands you still have to watch out for Pokemon players who are walking or biking with their eyes glued to the smartphone and totally oblivious to what is going on in the real world around them (a good analogy to the current economy? Has Super Mario Draghi been buying shares of Nintendo lately to distract the public from the real e-con-omy, or does he leave that to his BOJ counterpart? They need to make a game where there is a super Mario Draghi. It takes place in a place, which prints money. The printing presses are up stares. Super Mario must collect paper, carry it over obstacles an hindernesses and then return with baskets of printed bills. The points accumulate with each basket of freshly printed money brought to the shipping dock. From there you grad more paper and make your way back up stairs to the printing press. ) I think you have a winner there :) Good opportunity to practice a fender bounce. I don’t imagine a driver would be liable for such idiocy as people mindlessly wandering around playing a stupid game. You would be doing the world a favour and protecting the gene pool as far as I’m concerned. Oh well, at least investors and developers in this crap are ‘losing’. Chip Javert Didn’t realize you actually had to buy “virtual” things inside Pokémon Go to continue playing. When will we begin hearing interesting stories about huge phone bills? Assuming Bernie Madoff reads about this, he’ll be kicking himself for doing a Ponzi scheme instead of inventing Pokémon Go. Fleecing sheep as they stagger down the sidewalk, sloshing their Starbucks is about as sweet as it gets… It was a summertime fad for people on vacation….summer is ending, going back to school or work, fad over. “or work” and don’t so many wish that were the case. Intosh I was thinking the same. Back to school and work. And Winter is coming! :) Will likely deal a significant blow to traffic as well. This is happening a bit sooner than I thought. Never underestimate how short the lemmings and the mainstream media echo chamber’s attention span is. Perhaps soon, I’ll have the last laugh right in the face of those of my entourage who argued that this was the beginning of the “augmented reality” revolution. So gullible… WTFrogg Can I go back to playing Candy Crush Soda now ??? LOL OutLookingIn Simply a reality based comment, complements of a useless resource wasting fantasy, on the prevalent shallowness running wild in the state of today’s society. Pokémon Go is analogous to the markets. People chasing phantoms for no reason. Art imitating finance. Finance imitating Art roddy6667 Another Fad Of The Week for the crowd with the attention span of a fer

ret on crack. But wait the game is set to launch in Thailand in September also the Philippines so there will obviously be other Asian countries yet to launch this silly game. The end is not in sight yet or rather the end is in sight. Might be a good thing as I’m surprised only 1 person died (in SF by gunshot and not mowed down by car). There were way too many people mostly teenagers roaming around the park and in my hood. Guess it’s a good thing to get people out of home and walk around but staring at screens while walking… Well…if Pokemon has died…might it have taken a few players with it?? I seem to remember some young fellow who was murdered at an S.F. waterfront park, what…week before last?? ……Pokemon gone wrong? I have read reports of various players having injured themselves, due to not paying attention to ANYTHING but the little screen in front of their nose……. It seems’Idiocracy’ has evolved sooner than expected !!! This happened just a couple of blocks down the street from us. It’s a popular spot near the water. Lots of people go there. My understanding is that the police has not said that there was a connection to Pokemon Go, other than that the guy happened to be playing when he was shot. My understanding is that this could have happened to anyone who happened to be there. No suspect yet. I guess my point, Wolf, would be that were it not for the continuation of distractions associated with internet based electronic apps & googahs, the public might have better situational awareness of what’s happening around them…….. whether it be criminals intent on mayhem, or the cliff in front of your screen! TeeJay Bravo, Polecat… and were it not for said distractions, the public (especially youngsters) could probably speak intelligently and in complete sentences, as we did years (decades?) ago. Is it morally acceptable to shoot someone who is obstructing a walking path playing pokemon – or otherwise has head down and face buried in a smartphone… I am leaning towards yes. CrazyCooter I know I will get flamed for this, but as far as the media goes – replace Pokemon Go with Hillary Clinton. Much of the post could still stand! Cooter It’s also interesting to think about the timing of the release–and surge of interest–in the game: during the summer, when the target audience (generation who had grown up on the card game) were on hiatus from university. Yes, they all have summer jobs to help pay for college costs, but they also do have more time to devote to such games. Hence the absurdity of the share spike (which did not take such time / availability of young players into account). And yeah, I know that millennials are a target market for entertainment apps, but the ones that are successful are those (unlike Pokemon Go) that enable millennials to multitask (another form of “augmented reality”): listen to music, chat, watch video, etc., all while (supposedly) studying. As someone who doesn’t understand what it is all about let alone how to pronounce Pokemon Go, (i have read about it but the explanation goes over my head, probably because playing games of this nature doesn’t interest me) surely this craze is no different to a song that reaches no,1 in the charts only to slip down again when something else comes along. The only difference as I can see is that it is possible to buy shares in the company that makes the app, which makes it a thrilling ride for those that got in when the share price was lower. Not sure I trust the reports of Sensor Tower, SurveyMonkey, and Apptopia. Seriously surveymonkey is an authority now ? Think that through for a moment. You’re going to see dropoff in users of course. It’s not going away and if features get added (1 to 1 combat) it’s another reason for them to flood in. Millions of users is nothing to laugh about. Millions of dopes you mean! It’s no wonder society is in the mess it’s in…when this is the kind of stuff people fixate on, rather then the greedy power players grifting us to death! JerryBear I read through the entire 11 volume series of Will and Ariel Durant’s The Story of Civilization in about 4 years while I

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www.generationonline.org/p/fpbifo1.htm. 6. José Luis Brea, La era postmedia. Acción comunicativa, prácticas (post)artísticas y dispositivos neomediales, Consorcio Salamanca, Salamanca 2002. 7. Rosalind Krauss, A Voyage in the North Sea. Art in the Age of the Post-Medium Condition, Thames & Hudson, London 1999. 8. Neue Galerie Graz am Landesmuseum Joanneum, November 15 2005 -January 15 2006; Centro Cultural Conde Duque, Madrid, February 7 -April 16 2006. 9. Peter Weibel, “The Post-media Condition”, in AAVV, Postmedia Condition, cat., Centro Cultural Conde Duque, Madrid 2006, p. 98. 10. Cfr. Lev Manovich, “Post-Media Aesthetics”, sd (2000 - ), online at www.manovich.net/DOCS/Post_media_aesthetics1.doc. 12. Nicolas Bourriaud, Relational Aesthetics, Les Presse du Reel, Paris 1998, p. 67. 13. Nicolas Bourriaud, Postproduction. Culture as Screenplay: How Art Reprograms the World, Lukas & Sternberg, New York 2002, p. 13. 14. Ibidem, p. 19. 15. Nicolas Bourriaud, “Altermodern Manifesto”, 2009, online at www.tate.org.uk/britain/exhibitions/altermodern/manifesto.shtm. 16. Nicolas Bourriaud, The Radicant, Sternberg Press, New York 2009, pp. 53 - 54. 17. Ibidem, p. 138. 18. Cf. www.newmuseum.org/paulchan 19. Paul Chan, “The Unthinkable Community”, in Eflux Journal, Issue 16, May 2010, online at www.e-flux.com/journal/view/144. 20. In Nicolas Bourriaud, The Radicant, cit., pp. 130 - 131. 21. And how he also asserts in The Radicant: “home computing has gradually spread to all modes of thought and production. At the moment, however, its most innovative artistic applications stem from artists whose practice is quite distant from digital art of any kind - no doubt while waiting for something better to come along.” Ibidem, p. 133. 22. About digital natives, cf. Don Tapscott, Grown Up Digital, McGraw-Hill eBooks 2009; John Palfrey, Urs Gasser, Born Digital. Understanding the First Generation of Digital Natives, Basic Books, New York 2008. 23. Tom Sherman, “Vernacular Video”, in Geert Lovink, Sabine Niederer (eds.), Video Vortex Reader. Responses to Youtube, Institute of Networked Cultures, Amsterdam 2008, p. 161. 24. Cfr. Marisa Olson, “Lost Not Found: The Circulation of Images in Digital Visual Culture”, in Words Without Pictures, 18 September 2008, online at http://wordswithoutpictures.org/main.html?id=276. 25. Cfr. Olia Lialina, Dragan Espenschied (eds.), Digital Folklore, Merz and Solitude, Stuttgart 2009. 26. Christiane Paul, “Introduction”, in C. Paul (ed.), New Media in the White Cube and Beyond, University of California Press 2008, p. 5. Domenico Quaranta is an art critic and curator. His previous publications include Gamescenes. Art in the Age of Videogames (2006, co-edited with Matteo Bittanti) and Media, New Media, Postmedia (2010). He curated various shows, including Holy Fire. Art of the Digital Age (2008, with

www.generationonline.org/p/fpbifo1.htm. 6. José Luis Brea, La era postmedia. Acción comunicativa, prácticas (post)artísticas y dispositivos neomediales, Consorcio Salamanca, Salamanca 2002. 7. Rosalind Krauss, A Voyage in the North Sea. Art in the Age of the Post-Medium Condition, Thames & Hudson, London 1999. 8. Neue Galerie Graz am Landesmuseum Joanneum, November 15 2005 -January 15 2006; Centro Cultural Conde Duque, Madrid, February 7 -April 16 2006. 9. Peter Weibel, “The Post-media Condition”, in AAVV, Postmedia Condition, cat., Centro Cultural Conde Duque, Madrid 2006, p. 98. 10. Cfr. Lev Manovich, “Post-Media Aesthetics”, sd (2000 - ), online at www.manovich.net/DOCS/Post_media_aesthetics1.doc. 12. Nicolas Bourriaud, Relational Aesthetics, Les Presse du Reel, Paris 1998, p. 67. 13. Nicolas Bourriaud, Postproduction. Culture as Screenplay: How Art Reprograms the World, Lukas & Sternberg, New York 2002, p. 13. 14. Ibidem, p. 19. 15. Nicolas Bourriaud, “Altermodern Manifesto”, 2009, online at www.tate.org.uk/britain/exhibitions/altermodern/manifesto.shtm. 16. Nicolas Bourriaud, The Radicant, Sternberg Press, New York 2009, pp. 53 - 54. 17. Ibidem, p. 138. 18. Cf. www.newmuseum.org/paulchan 19. Paul Chan, “The Unthinkable Community”, in Eflux Journal, Issue 16, May 2010, online at www.e-flux.com/journal/view/144. 20. In Nicolas Bourriaud, The Radicant, cit., pp. 130 - 131. 21. And how he also asserts in The Radicant: “home computing has gradually spread to all modes of thought and production. At the moment, however, its most innovative artistic applications stem from artists whose practice is quite distant from digital art of any kind - no doubt while waiting for something better to come along.” Ibidem, p. 133. 22. About digital natives, cf. Don Tapscott, Grown Up Digital, McGraw-Hill eBooks 2009; John Palfrey, Urs Gasser, Born Digital. Understanding the First Generation of Digital Natives, Basic Books, New York 2008. 23. Tom Sherman, “Vernacular Video”, in Geert Lovink, Sabine Niederer (eds.), Video Vortex Reader. Responses to Youtube, Institute of Networked Cultures, Amsterdam 2008, p. 161. 24. Cfr. Marisa Olson, “Lost Not Found: The Circulation of Images in Digital Visual Culture”, in Words Without Pictures, 18 September 2008, online at http://wordswithoutpictures.org/main.html?id=276. 25. Cfr. Olia Lialina, Dragan Espenschied (eds.), Digital Folklore, Merz and Solitude, Stuttgart 2009. 26. Christiane Paul, “Introduction”, in C. Paul (ed.), New Media in the White Cube and Beyond, University of California Press 2008, p. 5. Domenico Quaranta is an art critic and curator. His previous publications include Gamescenes. Art in the Age of Videogames (2006, co-edited with Matteo Bittanti) and Media, New Media, Postmedia (2010). He curated various shows, including Holy Fire. Art of the Digital Age (2008, with

Yves Bernard) and Playlist. Playing Games, Music, Art (2009 - 2010). He is the founding Director of the MINI Museum of XXI Century Arts. Translation by Anna Rosemary Carruthers Tags: bio corporate curation digital electronic art network social media theory Writers Initiative GARRETT LYNCH | Wed, Jan 12th, 2011 6:02 p.m. This is of course a discussion that has been occuring in a number of publications and conferences already but its good to see it raised again in what clearly looks like a thought provoking publication. Constant proding and poking at new media art like this is very beneficial to help raise the quality of work and move us beyond what are still the initial stages of this new art 'form' (and here I used the word form in the absence of a better word so think of its definition without the implication of physicality). I'm still working through the article however I do find several problems with the opening statement by Domenico. >the label “New Media Art” does not identify an art genre or an art movement, >and cannot be viewed - as it usually is - as a simple medium-based definition This is certain true, there are no central figures who know each other, it hasn't sprung up within a certain location or around a certain school of thought and classifying it as a medium is problematic because in many ways it has emerged from earlier multi media art. >According to Manovich, Duchamp Land (the contemporary art world) requires art >objects that are “oriented towards the 'content'”, “complicated” and that share >an “ironic, self-referential, and often literally destructive attitude towards its >material”; This starting premise is however problematic due to a combination of summerisation and quotation. Duchamp of course is the key figure leading into much of contemporary art and none more so than conceptual art. The use of the word "objects" here so poses the first problem as Duchamp was for a large part of career trying to underline the art worlds reliance on the tangible, the physical, the object that quicky becomes a commodity and sign of afluence for its owner. Is it true to state that new media art is not “oriented towards the 'content'”, “complicated” and that it then shares an “ironic, self-referential, and often literally destructive attitude towards its material”? I don't find this correct and can think of many examples that clearly do. In the next paragraph the use of the example of "net.art" and the word "complex" undermines this statement. Net.art was/is self-referential, ironic and played with its own form and the world in which it was embedded, that of the net, its cultures and producers (i.e. programmers, web designers). This is in fact part of its problem, that unless you were a creative practitioner (coming traditionally from the sciences and design worlds, and not the art world) employing computers you could not be the audience for this type of work as you were'nt embedded in its culture. This of course isn't an issue for the net.artists themslves but of course they don't write the histories, curate the exhibitions and up until recently run the art departments/schools at universities. When the art historians, curators and art lecturers can't enter into a dialogue with the work this of course marginalises it and allows little room for it to mature. >on the other hand, Turing Land (the New Media Art world) is oriented “towards >new, state-of-the-art computer technology,” and produces artworks that are >“simple and usually lacking irony” and that “take technology which they use >always seriously.” Both art worlds have changed a lot over the last decade, but >the distinction is still valid to a point. Orientated “towards new, state-of-the-art computer technology,”, yes unfortunatly this is true of much of the poorer quality work that gets produced by people with no background in art, they can't contextualise the work in a history of art so focus on the immediate, the technology and what has to be learned in order to create the work. These people are routinely spit out from media and design courses where students are challenged to think about new type of forms, media and audiences. The vast majority of this work

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as possible when offered and by following the ‘hands, face, space, fresh air’ guidance at all times. Case rates have fallen across all age groups. The lowest case rates continue to be in those aged 70 to 79, with a rate of 7.2 per 100,000 population. The number of acute respiratory infection incidents (suspected outbreaks) in England was 97 in week 15, compared to 92 in the previous week. Seroprevalence data indicates that around 60.5% of the population have antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 from either infection or vaccination, compared to 15.8% from infection alone. Dr Yvonne Doyle, Medical Director at Public Health England said: Our actions are helping to reduce the spread of the virus with case rates falling in every age group. It is essential we all continue following the guidance to ensure this continues. We are moving in the right direction, let’s keep going. The simple ways you can help to keep the virus under control remain the same, practise ‘hands, face, space, fresh air’, get free rapid tests delivered to your home, do not mix with others if unwell and get the vaccine as soon as you are offered. Case rates per 100,000 have fallen across all regions and remain highest in Yorkshire and the Humber, at 57.4. The number of acute respiratory infection incidents (suspected outbreaks) in England was 92 in week 14, compared to 140 in the previous week. Seroprevalence data indicates that around 53.7% of the population have antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 from either infection or vaccination, compared to 15% from infection alone. In the 70 to 84 years age group, around 97.7% had antibodies from either infection or vaccination compared to 4.8% from infection alone. Our efforts over many months have helped to suppress the virus, but I want to stress how even more vital it is to follow guidance as we go back to doing the things we have missed for so long. Many countries, including those on our doorstep, are facing another dangerous wave. Following guidance continues to be a matter of high protection for us all. About half of us do not yet have protective antibodies from either recent infection or vaccination, so when you are offered the vaccine, do not delay. It has already saved more than 10,000 lives. Hospital admission rates for COVID-19 have fallen across all regions. It is encouraging that the data continues to go in the right direction, but we know how quickly the virus can spread. We have come a long way since the start of the year, and the terrible peak we saw during the winter, largely thanks to the country’s grit and determination. Whatever your plans next week, please remember to follow the rules and take up your vaccine when offered one. Let’s not blow it now. Surveillance indicators suggest that at a national level COVID-19 activity remained stable across week 12 of 2021. Overall case rates decreased slightly, however slight increases were seen in case rates in the 10 to 19 year age group in the past 3 weeks, mostly among children of younger secondary age. This is likely to reflect the impact of schools reopening which occurred in week 10 and the mass testing programme in secondary schools. Case rates are highest in those aged 10 to 19, with a case rate of 109.8 per 100,000 population. The lowest case rates continue to be in those aged 70 to 79, with a rate of 10.7 per 100,000 population. Case rates per 100,000 have fallen across all regions and remain highest in Yorkshire and the Humber, at 109.1. The hospital admission rate for COVID-19 has fallen and was 2.70 per 100,000 in week 12, compared to 3.58 per 100,000 in the previous week. Hospital admission rates for COVID-19 are now highest in the West Midlands, with a rate of 4.04. This long weekend many of

us will be out and about, seeing friends and family for the first time in months. Case rates are still high in certain places. Whatever you are doing, I urge you to continue the good practise of washing your hands, wearing a face covering where needed, keeping your distance and staying outside when mixing with others. Advice to shield has now relaxed. You can mix outside with 5 others or in 2 households, keep to these guidelines, they are there to protect us and you could be saving someone’s life by reducing transmission. Case rates have increased across those aged 5 to 19 and have fallen in all other age groups. Case rates are now highest in those aged 10 to 19, with a case rate of 100.7 per 100,000 population. Case rates per 100,000 have fallen across all regions except Yorkshire and the Humber, where they continue to be highest at 110.4. Hospital admission rates for COVID-19 continue to be highest in Yorkshire and the Humber, with a rate of 5.04. Case rates have plateaued in most parts of the country, and in younger age groups infections have begun to rise once again. We must not drop our guard now after so much effort by so many. We need only look to Europe to see how easy it is for things to take a turn for the worse. From Monday, people are able to meet outside in private gardens in groups of 6 from multiple households or an unlimited number from 2 households. We are all looking forward to being able to see loved ones. However, please remember that this virus spreads through contact. So continue to keep your distance, wash your hands more thoroughly and regularly than usual and stay outside. Surveillance indicators suggest that at a national level COVID-19 activity continued to decrease across the majority of indicators in week 10 of 2021. Case rates have increased across the younger age groups in those aged between 0 and 19 and fallen in those aged 20 and above. Case rates continue to be highest in those aged 30 to 39; they have fallen in week 10 to 82.7 per 100,000 population. The lowest case rate was in those aged 70 to 79, with a rate of 16.5 per 100,000 population. Case rates per 100,000 have fallen across all regions except Yorkshire and the Humber where they continue to be highest at 107.9 Case rates per 100,000 are lowest in the South West with a rate of 30.3. Hospital admission rates for COVID-19 are now highest in Yorkshire and the Humber with a rate of 6.64. The highest hospital admission rates continue to be those aged 85 and above The very last thing we want is for people to become complacent as rates of COVID fall. This virus is very much still here and with it the risk of serious illness and death. We have been here before and we do not want rates to go up again, which we are seeing in some areas of the country. Dropping our guard now could lead to another dangerous wave. The vaccine does not give you a pass; even if you have had it, you must continue to follow all the guidelines. Please continue to play your part by reducing unnecessary contact, washing your hands, keeping your distance and covering your nose and mouth. Surveillance indicators suggest that COVID-19 activity decreased nationally in week 9 of 2021, from 1 to 7 March. Case rates have decreased across all age groups, with the highest rate 88.9 per 100,000 population seen in those aged 30 to 39. Case rates per 100,000 have fallen across all regions – they are now highest in Yorkshire and the Humber, with a rate of 97.6. The number of acute respiratory infection incidents (suspected outbreaks) in England was 311 in week 9, compared to 431 in the previous week. The hospital admission rate for COVID-19 has fallen and was 5.95 per 100,000 in week 9, compared to 8.33 per 100,000 in the previous week. Hospital admission rates for COVID-19 continue

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15 pounds. Their coats are soft and feel much like cashmere. Ragdolls have four different types of coat patterns: van, bicolor, mitted, and pointed. Each of these patterns come in six different colors: blue, chocolate, lilac, red, cream, and seal. Pointed ragdoll cats have siamese type markings with dark ears, legs, and tails with a creamy colored body. Mitted ragdoll cats look like pointed ragdolls except they have mittens and boots are soft, fluffy white, and so are their chins. Bicolor ragdoll cats have white legs, a white underbelly, a white chest and an upside down V marking on their face are white. Only the tail, ears, and the outer part of their masks show darker markings. Vans ragdoll cats have crystal white bodies that contrast with their point markings and blue eyes. Only the top of the maks, ears, and tail, and sometimes some spots on the body show darker markings. Ragdoll cats are gentle cats which are careful not to scratch people and they are good with children, older people, and with dogs. They usually will not scratch or bite even when frightened or in pain. They are usually not jumpers. They like to stay on the floor. They do not speak very often and when they do speak they have a soft voice. They are people oriented cats that will often greet you when you get home from work. They will follow you around, sleep with you, and generally keep you company wherever you go in the house (even the bathroom!) Ragdolls love attention. Ragdoll cats are calmer cats compared to some. They are less likely to be knocking stuff off your table or knocking a cup out of your hand than some other cats! Ragdolls need little help when it comes to grooming. They groom and bath themselves. They rarely shed, have hairballs, or need any grooming at all unless they are a show cat. While Ragdolls do not normally need to be combed they actually do enjoy it! Ragdolls are one of the most popular cat breeds in the world. They are a friendly calm breed of cat. If you are on the look out for a new cat then a ragdoll is definitely a great choice! An increase in domestic demand for feed grains has been fuelled by higher demand for ethanol, according to this month's Feed Outlook Report from USDA Economic Research Service. Feed grain supplies for 2009/10 remain unchanged this month at 399.6 million metric tons. Total use of the four feed grains is projected 1.4 million tons higher at 351.1 million this month. This increase is the result of increased corn used for ethanol, and increased sorghum exports, which are partially offset by decreases in corn exports and sweetener use. Feed grain exports for 2009/10 are forecast at 54.8 million tons, down 1 million this month and down 3.6 million from last year. The increase in domestic use lowers ending stocks 1.4 million tons this month to 48.4 million. In 2008/09, ending stocks for the four feed grains totaled 47.0 million tons. Feed and residual use for the four feed grains plus wheat converted to a September- August marketing year is unchanged this month. Grain-consuming animal units are 92.4 million this month, unchanged from last month, based on the 30 January Cattle report. Feed and residual use per animal unit is also unchanged this month at 1.65 tons. The 2009/10 sorghum supply forecast is unchanged this month. FSI and feed and residual use is also unchanged this month. Forecast sorghum exports are increased 10 million bushels to 150 million in 2009/10. Projected ending stocks are lowered to 48 million bushels, down 10 million from last month. First quarter 2009/10 sorghum exports were 46.2 million bushels, up from 44.2 million in first quarter 2008/09. Exports were 18 per cent of total use in first quarter 2009/10

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("Processing "+fn+" <img id=busy src='imgs/busy.gif'>"); //if(url) editorSource = "// Remote retrieved <"+url+">\n"+editorSource; putSourceInEditor(editorSource,fn); gProcessor.setJsCad(source,fn); } else if(fn.match(/\.scad$/i)) { status("Converting "+fn+" <img id=busy src='imgs/busy.gif'>"); editorSource = source; //if(url) editorSource = "// Remote retrieved <"+url+">\n"+editorSource; if(!editorSource.match(/^\/\/!OpenSCAD/i)) { editorSource = "//!OpenSCAD\n"+editorSource; } source = openscadOpenJscadParser.parse(editorSource); if(0) { source = "// OpenJSCAD.org: scad importer (openscad-openjscad-translator) '"+fn+"'\n\n"+source; } //gEditor.getSession().setMode("ace/mode/scad"); putSourceInEditor(editorSource,fn); gProcessor.setJsCad(source,fn); } else if(fn.match(/\.(stl|obj|amf|gcode)$/i)) { status("Converting "+fn+" <img id=busy src='imgs/busy.gif'>"); if(!fn.match(/\.amf/)) { // import STL/OBJ/AMF via Worker() (async computation) as it takes quite some time // RANT: the whole Blob() & Worker() is anything but a clean concept, mess over mess: // for example, to pass a DOM variable to worker via postMessage may create a circular reference // as the data is serialized, e.g. you cannot pass document and in the Worker access document.window. // Dear Google / JavaScript developers: don't make JS unuseable with this mess! var blobURL = new Blob([document.querySelector('#conversionWorker').textContent]); // -- the messy part coming here: //var url = window.URL; url = url.replace(/#.*$/,''); url = url.createObjectURL(blobURL); var worker = new Worker(window.webkitURL!==undefined?window.webkitURL.createObjectURL(blobURL):window.URL.createObjectURL(blobURL)); //var worker = new Worker(window.URL.createObjectURL(blobURL)); worker.onmessage = function(e) { // worker finished var data = e.data; //echo("worker end:",data.source,data.filename); if(e.url) data.source = "// Remote retrieve <"+e.url+">\n"+data.source; putSourceInEditor(data.source,data.filename); gProcessor.setJsCad(data.source,data.filename); }; var u = document.location.href; u = u.replace(/#.*$/,''); u = u.replace(/\?.*$/,''); worker.postMessage({me: me, version: version, url: u, remote: url, source: source, filename: fn }); // start worker asyncComputation = true; } else { // async (disabled) status("Converting "+fn+" <img id=busy src='imgs/busy.gif'>"); fn.match(/\.(stl|obj|amf|gcode)$/i); var type = RegExp.$1; if(type=='obj') { editorSource = source = parseOBJ(source,fn); } else if(type=='amf') { editorSource = source = parseAMF(source,fn); } else if(type=='gcode') { editorSource = source = parseGCode(source,fn); } else { editorSource = source = parseSTL(source,fn); } //if(url) editorSource = source

("Processing "+fn+" <img id=busy src='imgs/busy.gif'>"); //if(url) editorSource = "// Remote retrieved <"+url+">\n"+editorSource; putSourceInEditor(editorSource,fn); gProcessor.setJsCad(source,fn); } else if(fn.match(/\.scad$/i)) { status("Converting "+fn+" <img id=busy src='imgs/busy.gif'>"); editorSource = source; //if(url) editorSource = "// Remote retrieved <"+url+">\n"+editorSource; if(!editorSource.match(/^\/\/!OpenSCAD/i)) { editorSource = "//!OpenSCAD\n"+editorSource; } source = openscadOpenJscadParser.parse(editorSource); if(0) { source = "// OpenJSCAD.org: scad importer (openscad-openjscad-translator) '"+fn+"'\n\n"+source; } //gEditor.getSession().setMode("ace/mode/scad"); putSourceInEditor(editorSource,fn); gProcessor.setJsCad(source,fn); } else if(fn.match(/\.(stl|obj|amf|gcode)$/i)) { status("Converting "+fn+" <img id=busy src='imgs/busy.gif'>"); if(!fn.match(/\.amf/)) { // import STL/OBJ/AMF via Worker() (async computation) as it takes quite some time // RANT: the whole Blob() & Worker() is anything but a clean concept, mess over mess: // for example, to pass a DOM variable to worker via postMessage may create a circular reference // as the data is serialized, e.g. you cannot pass document and in the Worker access document.window. // Dear Google / JavaScript developers: don't make JS unuseable with this mess! var blobURL = new Blob([document.querySelector('#conversionWorker').textContent]); // -- the messy part coming here: //var url = window.URL; url = url.replace(/#.*$/,''); url = url.createObjectURL(blobURL); var worker = new Worker(window.webkitURL!==undefined?window.webkitURL.createObjectURL(blobURL):window.URL.createObjectURL(blobURL)); //var worker = new Worker(window.URL.createObjectURL(blobURL)); worker.onmessage = function(e) { // worker finished var data = e.data; //echo("worker end:",data.source,data.filename); if(e.url) data.source = "// Remote retrieve <"+e.url+">\n"+data.source; putSourceInEditor(data.source,data.filename); gProcessor.setJsCad(data.source,data.filename); }; var u = document.location.href; u = u.replace(/#.*$/,''); u = u.replace(/\?.*$/,''); worker.postMessage({me: me, version: version, url: u, remote: url, source: source, filename: fn }); // start worker asyncComputation = true; } else { // async (disabled) status("Converting "+fn+" <img id=busy src='imgs/busy.gif'>"); fn.match(/\.(stl|obj|amf|gcode)$/i); var type = RegExp.$1; if(type=='obj') { editorSource = source = parseOBJ(source,fn); } else if(type=='amf') { editorSource = source = parseAMF(source,fn); } else if(type=='gcode') { editorSource = source = parseGCode(source,fn); } else { editorSource = source = parseSTL(source,fn); } //if(url) editorSource = source

= "// Remote retrieved <"+url+">\n"+editorSource; putSourceInEditor(source,fn); } if(!asyncComputation) { gProcessor.setJsCad(source,fn); } } } xhr.send(); } } function putSourceInEditor(src,fn) { gEditor.setValue(src); gEditor.clearSelection(); gEditor.navigateFileStart(); previousFilename = fn; previousScript = src; gPreviousModificationTime = ""; } // ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- // Drag'n'Drop Functionality // from old OpenJsCad processfile.html by Joost Nieuwenhuijse, // with changes by Rene K. Mueller // History: // 2013/04/02: massively upgraded to support multiple-files (chrome & firefox) and entire directory drag'n'drop (chrome only) // Show all exceptions to the user: OpenJsCad.AlertUserOfUncaughtExceptions(); function setupDragDrop() { // Check for the various File API support. if (window.File && window.FileReader && window.FileList) { // Great success! All the File APIs are supported. } else { throw new Error("Error: Your browser does not fully support the HTML File API"); } var dropZone = document.getElementById('filedropzone'); //var dropZone = document.getElementById('viewerContext'); dropZone.addEventListener('dragover', function(evt) { evt.stopPropagation(); evt.preventDefault(); evt.dataTransfer.dropEffect = 'copy'; }, false); dropZone.addEventListener('drop', handleFileSelect, false); } function handleFileSelect(evt) { evt.stopPropagation(); evt.preventDefault(); gMemFs = []; gMainFile = null; if(!evt.dataTransfer) throw new Error("Not a datatransfer (1)"); if(!evt.dataTransfer.files) throw new Error("Not a datatransfer (2)"); if(evt.dataTransfer.items&&evt.dataTransfer.items.length) { // full directories, let's try var items = evt.dataTransfer.items; gCurrentFiles = []; gMemFsCount = 0; gMemFsTotal = 0; gMemFsChanged = 0; gRootFs = []; for(var i=0; i<items.length; i++) { //var item = items[i];//.webkitGetAsEntry(); //walkFileTree({file:items[i]}); walkFileTree(items[i].webkitGetAsEntry()); gRootFs.push(items[i].webkitGetAsEntry()); } } if(browser=='firefox'||me=='web-offline') { // -- fallback, walkFileTree won't work with file:// if(evt.dataTransfer.files.length>0) { gCurrentFiles = []; // -- be aware: gCurrentFiles = evt.dataTransfer.files won't work, as rewriting file will mess up the array for(var i=0; i<evt.dataTransfer.files.length; i++) { gCurrentFiles.push(evt.dataTransfer.files[i]); // -- need to transfer the single elements } loadLocalFiles(); } else { throw new Error("Please drop a single jscad, scad, stl file, or multiple jscad files"); } } } function walkFileTree(item,path) { // this is the core of the drag'n'drop: // 1) walk the tree // 2) read the files (readFileAsync) // 3) re-render if there was a change (via readFileAsync) path = path||""; //console.log("item=",item); if(item.is

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string to data (not user / external input) */ strcat(data, "*.*"); CWE78_OS_Command_Injection__char_environment_w32spawnl_53b_goodG2BSink(data); } void CWE78_OS_Command_Injection__char_environment_w32spawnl_53_good() { goodG2B(); } #endif /* OMITGOOD */ /* Below is the main(). It is only used when building this testcase on * its own for testing or for building a binary to use in testing binary * analysis tools. It is not used when compiling all the testcases as one * application, which is how source code analysis tools are tested. */ #ifdef INCLUDEMAIN int main(int argc, char * argv[]) { /* seed randomness */ srand( (unsigned)time(NULL) ); #ifndef OMITGOOD printLine("Calling good()..."); CWE78_OS_Command_Injection__char_environment_w32spawnl_53_good(); printLine("Finished good()"); #endif /* OMITGOOD */ #ifndef OMITBAD printLine("Calling bad()..."); CWE78_OS_Command_Injection__char_environment_w32spawnl_53_bad(); printLine("Finished bad()"); #endif /* OMITBAD */ return 0; } #endif static void *STACK_CAPACITY_KEY = &STACK_CAPACITY_KEY; @implementation NSMutableOrderedSet(CodePilot) +(instancetype)uniqueStackWithMaxCount:(NSUInteger)maxCount { id stack = [[self alloc] initWithCapacity:maxCount]; // WARNING: This will not be copied along with copying the underlying array -- Quick and very dirty objc_setAssociatedObject(stack, STACK_CAPACITY_KEY, @(maxCount?:UINT_MAX), OBJC_ASSOCIATION_COPY); return stack; } -(void)push:(id)object { if (!object) {return;} [self removeObject:object]; [self insertObject:object atIndex:0]; [self _trim]; } -(void)pushMany:(NSArray *)array { if (!array.count) { return; } [self removeObjectsInArray:array]; [self insertObjects:array atIndexes:[NSIndexSet indexSetWithIndexesInRange:NSMakeRange(0, array.count)]]; [self _trim]; } -(void)appendMany:(NSArray*)array { if (!array.count) { return; } [self addObjectsFromArray:array]; [self _trim]; } -(id)pop { id obj = nil; if (self.count) { obj = [self objectAtIndex:0]; [self removeObjectAtIndex:0]; } return obj; } -(void)_trim { NSNumber *maxCount = objc_getAssociatedObject(self, STACK_CAPACITY_KEY); if (maxCount && self.count > maxCount.unsignedIntegerValue) { [self removeObjectsInRange:NSMakeRange(maxCount.unsignedIntegerValue, self.count-maxCount.unsignedIntegerValue)]; } } @end FROM gekkie/mongodb-mms-agent-base:0.2 MAINTAINER Kingsquare <[email protected]> #### # Install Agent itself RUN curl -sSL https://mms.mongodb.com/download/agent/backup/mongodb-mms-backup-agent_3.3.0.261-1_amd64.deb -o mms.deb && \ dpkg -i mms.deb && \ rm mms.deb USER mongodb-mms-agent CMD ["mongodb-mms-backup-agent", "-c", "/etc/mongodb-mms/backup-

string to data (not user / external input) */ strcat(data, "*.*"); CWE78_OS_Command_Injection__char_environment_w32spawnl_53b_goodG2BSink(data); } void CWE78_OS_Command_Injection__char_environment_w32spawnl_53_good() { goodG2B(); } #endif /* OMITGOOD */ /* Below is the main(). It is only used when building this testcase on * its own for testing or for building a binary to use in testing binary * analysis tools. It is not used when compiling all the testcases as one * application, which is how source code analysis tools are tested. */ #ifdef INCLUDEMAIN int main(int argc, char * argv[]) { /* seed randomness */ srand( (unsigned)time(NULL) ); #ifndef OMITGOOD printLine("Calling good()..."); CWE78_OS_Command_Injection__char_environment_w32spawnl_53_good(); printLine("Finished good()"); #endif /* OMITGOOD */ #ifndef OMITBAD printLine("Calling bad()..."); CWE78_OS_Command_Injection__char_environment_w32spawnl_53_bad(); printLine("Finished bad()"); #endif /* OMITBAD */ return 0; } #endif static void *STACK_CAPACITY_KEY = &STACK_CAPACITY_KEY; @implementation NSMutableOrderedSet(CodePilot) +(instancetype)uniqueStackWithMaxCount:(NSUInteger)maxCount { id stack = [[self alloc] initWithCapacity:maxCount]; // WARNING: This will not be copied along with copying the underlying array -- Quick and very dirty objc_setAssociatedObject(stack, STACK_CAPACITY_KEY, @(maxCount?:UINT_MAX), OBJC_ASSOCIATION_COPY); return stack; } -(void)push:(id)object { if (!object) {return;} [self removeObject:object]; [self insertObject:object atIndex:0]; [self _trim]; } -(void)pushMany:(NSArray *)array { if (!array.count) { return; } [self removeObjectsInArray:array]; [self insertObjects:array atIndexes:[NSIndexSet indexSetWithIndexesInRange:NSMakeRange(0, array.count)]]; [self _trim]; } -(void)appendMany:(NSArray*)array { if (!array.count) { return; } [self addObjectsFromArray:array]; [self _trim]; } -(id)pop { id obj = nil; if (self.count) { obj = [self objectAtIndex:0]; [self removeObjectAtIndex:0]; } return obj; } -(void)_trim { NSNumber *maxCount = objc_getAssociatedObject(self, STACK_CAPACITY_KEY); if (maxCount && self.count > maxCount.unsignedIntegerValue) { [self removeObjectsInRange:NSMakeRange(maxCount.unsignedIntegerValue, self.count-maxCount.unsignedIntegerValue)]; } } @end FROM gekkie/mongodb-mms-agent-base:0.2 MAINTAINER Kingsquare <[email protected]> #### # Install Agent itself RUN curl -sSL https://mms.mongodb.com/download/agent/backup/mongodb-mms-backup-agent_3.3.0.261-1_amd64.deb -o mms.deb && \ dpkg -i mms.deb && \ rm mms.deb USER mongodb-mms-agent CMD ["mongodb-mms-backup-agent", "-c", "/etc/mongodb-mms/backup-

agent.config"] // Copyright (c) Tunnel Vision Laboratories, LLC. All Rights Reserved. // Licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE in the project root for license information. #nullable disable namespace StyleCop.Analyzers.ReadabilityRules { using System; using System.Collections.Immutable; using Microsoft.CodeAnalysis; using Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.CSharp; using Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.CSharp.Syntax; using Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.Diagnostics; /// <summary> /// The C# code contains a region. /// </summary> /// <remarks> /// <para>A violation of this rule occurs whenever a region is placed anywhere within the code. In many editors, /// including Visual Studio, the region will appear collapsed by default, hiding the code within the region. It is /// generally a bad practice to hide code, as this can lead to bad decisions as the code is maintained over /// time.</para> /// </remarks> [DiagnosticAnalyzer(LanguageNames.CSharp)] internal class SA1124DoNotUseRegions : DiagnosticAnalyzer { /// <summary> /// The ID for diagnostics produced by the <see cref="SA1124DoNotUseRegions"/> analyzer. /// </summary> public const string DiagnosticId = "SA1124"; private const string HelpLink = "https://github.com/DotNetAnalyzers/StyleCopAnalyzers/blob/master/documentation/SA1124.md"; private static readonly LocalizableString Title = new LocalizableResourceString(nameof(ReadabilityResources.SA1124Title), ReadabilityResources.ResourceManager, typeof(ReadabilityResources)); private static readonly LocalizableString MessageFormat = new LocalizableResourceString(nameof(ReadabilityResources.SA1124MessageFormat), ReadabilityResources.ResourceManager, typeof(ReadabilityResources)); private static readonly LocalizableString Description = new LocalizableResourceString(nameof(ReadabilityResources.SA1124Description), ReadabilityResources.ResourceManager, typeof(ReadabilityResources)); private static readonly DiagnosticDescriptor Descriptor = new DiagnosticDescriptor(DiagnosticId, Title, MessageFormat, AnalyzerCategory.ReadabilityRules, DiagnosticSeverity.Warning, AnalyzerConstants.EnabledByDefault, Description, HelpLink); private static readonly Action<SyntaxNodeAnalysisContext> RegionDirectiveTriviaAction = HandleRegionDirectiveTrivia; /// <inheritdoc/> public override ImmutableArray<DiagnosticDescriptor> SupportedDiagnostics { get; } = ImmutableArray.Create(Descriptor); /// <inheritdoc/> public override void Initialize(AnalysisContext context) { context.ConfigureGeneratedCodeAnalysis(GeneratedCodeAnalysisFlags.None); context.EnableConcurrentExecution(); context.RegisterSyntaxNodeAction(RegionDirectiveTriviaAction, SyntaxKind.RegionDirectiveTrivia); } private static void HandleRegionDirectiveTrivia(SyntaxNodeAnalysisContext context) { RegionDirectiveTriviaSyntax regionSyntax = (RegionDirectiveTriviaSyntax)context.Node; // regions that are completely inside a body are handled by SA1123. if (!SA1123DoNotPlaceRegionsWithinElements.IsCompletelyContainedInBody(regionSyntax)) { // Regions should not be used. context.ReportDiagnostic(Diagnostic.Create(Descriptor, regionSyntax.GetLocation())); } } } } <?php namespace iLubenets\DIArchitectBundle\Controller; use iLubenets\DIArchitectBundle\DependencyInjection\Configuration; use Symfony\Bundle\FrameworkBundle\Controller\Controller; use Symfony\Component\HttpFoundation\Response; class DefaultController extends Controller { public function diAction($bundle_name) { $pathToJson = $this->container->getParameter(Configuration::BUNDLE.'.path_to_save_json'); $pathToJson = str_replace('web/', '', $path

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been exposed to cosmic rays? How are cubesat electronics protected against the effects of radiation in LEO? How much radiation are astronauts on the ISS exposed to? Tag Archives: Globalism Does the Draconians’ False (Light) Matrix Leverage off the Ancient Atlantis Tamarian? Posted on May 6, 2018 by Ozzie Thinker Doubtlessly many visitors here are now aware that I conduct live “light DNA” sessions via Skype. These are dedicated to pinpointing deep historic, likely extra-terrestrial origins of those that seek my advice. Established clients connect using a variety of mediums other than Skype. Some liaise with me regularly; others less frequently. One client in particular has presented many dream sequences (for me to decode). Responses are part of the continuous improvement effort and are not a feature of paid consultancy. She (the client) is invariably taken aback (and perhaps sometimes a little disappointed) by my interpretations. That is because prognoses are always pragmatic and down to Earth, as they should be. Needless to say, the causal effect rather underwhelms exquisite Sephardic (invariably dream influencing culprits) cultural fantasy that commonly obsessively overstates medieval traditions, complete with wizards, dragons, shining knights, maidens in distress and other lesser known trappings of that bygone era. Even so I am occasionally delivered news items so critical, it would be remiss of me not to expand the discovery tour with vigour and dedication for my universal audience. One such titbit was received near the throes of completion of my last expansive writing project, or I thought it was complete at the time. The information was in fact so potent; it not only radically changed the structure of what I had planned to deliver prior (adding three extra weeks to the production cycle), but became the inspiration for this article too. It is fortunate that my interpretive skills are usually impeccable; because invariably messages from the other side are so distorted, either through general cultural incompatibility or a lack of empathetic resonance (I will discuss “empathy” separately later), that lesser mortals might sanely classify findings as “gobbledegook”. Perhaps my sources of feedback are unique to me, perhaps they are everywhere. All I can say is, I have some way (that I honestly cannot fathom) of interpreting “time” in raw state. Data, as served, is (how can I describe this?) “fixed” and, thus, extraordinarily hard to negotiate within the faculties of standardised perception. In effect, my route takes me to “the summary” of “everything”. That’s past, present and future combined as an unwieldy clump. This light vacuum (clump) is called many things, but I prefer to use the term “inherence” in cordial discussions. It could be said that it is there but not there at the same time. My client (that delivered the message) understood she had been given her sensational truth by “Pleiadians”. This is remotely important and I will elaborate on reasons at the correct juncture. As presented, her terminology did not make any contextual sense to me or, at least, I instinctively felt that was the case then. The word she offered me was “tamaras”. Any keen eye will observe the tell-tale Anunaki “S” gives away a likely Sephardic signature rather than denoting the “plural” form or some other exotic declension. Upon first glance it seems like the vaguely recognisable (though unknown to humans) Atlantis motto tamarian. Dissimilar to English, all syllables or parts that build Atlantis words mean something individually. Group values are expansions or contextual extensions of individual meanings. If I take the English word “mailing” as the example, it can be broken in two to reveal a “verb stem” mail complimenting the “suffix” ing. Beyond telling the receiver what type of verb is being used, “ing” has no individual meaning. Thus, there are no conceptual similarities in Atlantean grammar because if “ing” was present it would need to individually mean something. Tamaras can be broken into ta-ma-ra-s and each part naturally refers to something. My client’s interpretation of correct translation is vague, so I must return to the drawing board and approach the determination to comprehend as a detective

been exposed to cosmic rays? How are cubesat electronics protected against the effects of radiation in LEO? How much radiation are astronauts on the ISS exposed to? Tag Archives: Globalism Does the Draconians’ False (Light) Matrix Leverage off the Ancient Atlantis Tamarian? Posted on May 6, 2018 by Ozzie Thinker Doubtlessly many visitors here are now aware that I conduct live “light DNA” sessions via Skype. These are dedicated to pinpointing deep historic, likely extra-terrestrial origins of those that seek my advice. Established clients connect using a variety of mediums other than Skype. Some liaise with me regularly; others less frequently. One client in particular has presented many dream sequences (for me to decode). Responses are part of the continuous improvement effort and are not a feature of paid consultancy. She (the client) is invariably taken aback (and perhaps sometimes a little disappointed) by my interpretations. That is because prognoses are always pragmatic and down to Earth, as they should be. Needless to say, the causal effect rather underwhelms exquisite Sephardic (invariably dream influencing culprits) cultural fantasy that commonly obsessively overstates medieval traditions, complete with wizards, dragons, shining knights, maidens in distress and other lesser known trappings of that bygone era. Even so I am occasionally delivered news items so critical, it would be remiss of me not to expand the discovery tour with vigour and dedication for my universal audience. One such titbit was received near the throes of completion of my last expansive writing project, or I thought it was complete at the time. The information was in fact so potent; it not only radically changed the structure of what I had planned to deliver prior (adding three extra weeks to the production cycle), but became the inspiration for this article too. It is fortunate that my interpretive skills are usually impeccable; because invariably messages from the other side are so distorted, either through general cultural incompatibility or a lack of empathetic resonance (I will discuss “empathy” separately later), that lesser mortals might sanely classify findings as “gobbledegook”. Perhaps my sources of feedback are unique to me, perhaps they are everywhere. All I can say is, I have some way (that I honestly cannot fathom) of interpreting “time” in raw state. Data, as served, is (how can I describe this?) “fixed” and, thus, extraordinarily hard to negotiate within the faculties of standardised perception. In effect, my route takes me to “the summary” of “everything”. That’s past, present and future combined as an unwieldy clump. This light vacuum (clump) is called many things, but I prefer to use the term “inherence” in cordial discussions. It could be said that it is there but not there at the same time. My client (that delivered the message) understood she had been given her sensational truth by “Pleiadians”. This is remotely important and I will elaborate on reasons at the correct juncture. As presented, her terminology did not make any contextual sense to me or, at least, I instinctively felt that was the case then. The word she offered me was “tamaras”. Any keen eye will observe the tell-tale Anunaki “S” gives away a likely Sephardic signature rather than denoting the “plural” form or some other exotic declension. Upon first glance it seems like the vaguely recognisable (though unknown to humans) Atlantis motto tamarian. Dissimilar to English, all syllables or parts that build Atlantis words mean something individually. Group values are expansions or contextual extensions of individual meanings. If I take the English word “mailing” as the example, it can be broken in two to reveal a “verb stem” mail complimenting the “suffix” ing. Beyond telling the receiver what type of verb is being used, “ing” has no individual meaning. Thus, there are no conceptual similarities in Atlantean grammar because if “ing” was present it would need to individually mean something. Tamaras can be broken into ta-ma-ra-s and each part naturally refers to something. My client’s interpretation of correct translation is vague, so I must return to the drawing board and approach the determination to comprehend as a detective

hunts for clues from unknown “sources” to piece together a formal picture of evidential truth. My limited knowledge of ancient scripts (such as Sanskrit) is enough to glean sibylic meanings might vary so greatly, depending on how they were pronounced, a cornucopia of possibilities might thwart my efforts. Nevertheless, the honest sleuth would be able to configure an appropriate logical connection between all pieces of grouped words (such as tamaras) even from a haystack of options. “Ta” [in this instance] would need to contextually “fit” with all the other parts of tamaras to be the correct translation version of the varied possibilities. My last writing project made a cameo out of a hypothetical Pharisee engineered plot implicating the utopian objective of controlling humanity under the banner of “Zionism”. Some symmetry may be gleaned from Sirian articulation of “justice”, so there will likely be several crossovers here. Indeed, the biblical “tower of Babel” metaphor amply demonstrates the whims of those that devote themselves to developing the interests of Zionism. Sirians at least gave the unclean “options”. Though banishment from the citadel was to precede a harsh life in the wilderness for years on end, it was better than the “living death” offered today. Our Sirian-reptilian partnership has proven to be a dangerous one. It brought down Atlantis so who would dare think otherwise? The modern “living death” condition was highlighted in my last article. Its powerful message should be contemplated deeply (it is that which is “between the lines” that shines): “Unlike hypotheticals monstrously resurrected to become living satires by our kangaroo courts, I make no prejudgement here” Societies have evolved into an epitome of preconceptions under synthetic regulations. To judge “on merit” is to honour. Unconditional prejudgement is a symptom of frivolous cowardice. Those devoid of any integrity choose this path. If presumptions are to be made, they must be done with fair basis to be of honourable intent, for perpetual reasoned logic blazes the avenues leading towards righteousness. Therefore we have to take care we are able to isolate preconceptions. Interpretive issues, particularly when overzealously trying to stress desired results, can easily escalate into the manufacture of falsehoods. It should be duly noted that old “basis” can and will distort new balance sheets. For instance, prior to even thinking of how to address this article, I had in mind the bare faced assumption that the Draco had somehow “defiled” that which is possibly the greatest of all ancient Atlantis legacies. As the Draco is generally given a very negative press (something I will muse over later), it is understandable that I might occasionally (albeit inadvertently) lose grip of sound intellectual discipline. I initially erred but, given my foolish subservience to popular distortion, what’s particularly annoying in this case is the answer was right under my very nose if I had bothered to inspect the detail carefully right at the start. I had not merely been offered a solitary bland Atlantis motto, but two very different scintillating connotations that begged for my dedicated interpretation. After applying myself, the result was better than I could have possibly dreamt of in my wildest imagination. I had been presented the cause of all wars. “Tamaras” and “tamarian” may well look similar, but conceptual meanings are so radically different they are almost opposites. For comprehension, we must first evaluate the true relevance of the pioneering work of the great Pharaoh Akhenaten. Naturally, the real legacy of Akhenaten is so important that past evil forces have obscured anything of note from view. Censored fragments have been constructed in such a way as to distort original messages into irrelevance. Only those with access to the Akashic Records might discern fact from hapless fiction. One unlikely truth has stood the test of time though. To the Pharisees’ dismay, historians’ consensus often favours Akhenaten’s invention of a uniform omnipresent God. Evidence of that discovery can be found in all common religious philosophies concerning the “oneness of existence”. But die-hard Pharisees still bluster ignorantly about the power of their YHWH creature (and

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alf of all others similarly situated v. Welch Foods Inc., a Cooperative, Case No. 5:12-cv-06449 (N.D. Calif., December 20, 2012) is brought on behalf of those who purchased the Defendant's products unlawfully labeled with "No Sugar Added" or bearing improper nutrient content or health claims, or false representations that the products are "all natural" and, thus, free from artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. This case is about a company that flouts federal and California laws, which require truthful, accurate information on the labels of packaged foods, and sells misbranded food to unsuspecting consumers, the Plaintiffs contend. They assert that the Defendant's false and misleading labeling practices are designed to increase sales and justify the premium prices of their products at issue. Ms. Park is a resident of Los Gatos, California, while Ms. Otto is a resident of San Jose, California. The Plaintiffs have purchased the Defendant's misbranded food products in California. Welch is a foreign corporation headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts. Welch is the food processing and marketing arm of the National Grape Cooperative Association, and is a leading producer of foods and beverages. Ben F. Pierce Gore, Esq. PRATT & ASSOCIATES 1871 The Alameda, Suite 425 E-mail: [email protected] Courthouse News Service reports that Zynga stiffed workers for overtime, a class action claims in Federal Court. According to an article posted by Zoe Tillman at The Blog of Legal Times, The Legal Aid Society of D.C. announced on Jan. 15 that it had received a $40,000 award in the form of leftover funds from a class action settlement. The underlying case involved claims against a company that acquired consumer debt and then pursued legal action against the debtors. The company was accused of purchasing the debt with insufficient proof that the debt was valid and in some cases where there was evidence that the time-limit on the debt had expired, according to Legal Aid. The company settled with plaintiffs, agreeing to pay each eligible resident $1,500 and not to pursue any debts purportedly owed by class members. The award given to Legal Aid, known as a cy pres award, came from settlement funds that went unclaimed or couldn't be distributed to class members. The class action was handled by the Friedman Law Offices and the nonprofit Legal Counsel for the Elderly. According to Legal Aid, the organization was presented with the award on January 10. "The receipt of the award is critical to our ability to continue the important work of our consumer unit -- which focuses on combating abusive debt collection practices as well as helping families avoid unnecessary foreclosures," Legal Aid Society Executive Director Eric Angel said in a statement. Cy pres awards have come under fire in the past, with critics contending that they can benefit lawyers and charities to the detriment of class members. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce was part of an advocacy effort last year to convince Congress to get rid of such awards. Class Action Reporter is a daily newsletter, co-published by Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, USA, and Beard Group, Inc., Washington, D.C., USA. Noemi Irene A. Adala, Joy A. Agravante, Ivy B. Magdadaro, Julie Anne L. Toledo, Christopher Patalinghug, Frauline Abangan and Peter A. Chapman, Editors. Information contained herein is obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed. The CAR subscription rate is $775 for six months delivered via e-mail. Additional e-mail subscriptions for members of the same firm for the term of the initial subscription or balance thereof are $25 each. For subscription information, contact Peter

alf of all others similarly situated v. Welch Foods Inc., a Cooperative, Case No. 5:12-cv-06449 (N.D. Calif., December 20, 2012) is brought on behalf of those who purchased the Defendant's products unlawfully labeled with "No Sugar Added" or bearing improper nutrient content or health claims, or false representations that the products are "all natural" and, thus, free from artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. This case is about a company that flouts federal and California laws, which require truthful, accurate information on the labels of packaged foods, and sells misbranded food to unsuspecting consumers, the Plaintiffs contend. They assert that the Defendant's false and misleading labeling practices are designed to increase sales and justify the premium prices of their products at issue. Ms. Park is a resident of Los Gatos, California, while Ms. Otto is a resident of San Jose, California. The Plaintiffs have purchased the Defendant's misbranded food products in California. Welch is a foreign corporation headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts. Welch is the food processing and marketing arm of the National Grape Cooperative Association, and is a leading producer of foods and beverages. Ben F. Pierce Gore, Esq. PRATT & ASSOCIATES 1871 The Alameda, Suite 425 E-mail: [email protected] Courthouse News Service reports that Zynga stiffed workers for overtime, a class action claims in Federal Court. According to an article posted by Zoe Tillman at The Blog of Legal Times, The Legal Aid Society of D.C. announced on Jan. 15 that it had received a $40,000 award in the form of leftover funds from a class action settlement. The underlying case involved claims against a company that acquired consumer debt and then pursued legal action against the debtors. The company was accused of purchasing the debt with insufficient proof that the debt was valid and in some cases where there was evidence that the time-limit on the debt had expired, according to Legal Aid. The company settled with plaintiffs, agreeing to pay each eligible resident $1,500 and not to pursue any debts purportedly owed by class members. The award given to Legal Aid, known as a cy pres award, came from settlement funds that went unclaimed or couldn't be distributed to class members. The class action was handled by the Friedman Law Offices and the nonprofit Legal Counsel for the Elderly. According to Legal Aid, the organization was presented with the award on January 10. "The receipt of the award is critical to our ability to continue the important work of our consumer unit -- which focuses on combating abusive debt collection practices as well as helping families avoid unnecessary foreclosures," Legal Aid Society Executive Director Eric Angel said in a statement. Cy pres awards have come under fire in the past, with critics contending that they can benefit lawyers and charities to the detriment of class members. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce was part of an advocacy effort last year to convince Congress to get rid of such awards. Class Action Reporter is a daily newsletter, co-published by Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, USA, and Beard Group, Inc., Washington, D.C., USA. Noemi Irene A. Adala, Joy A. Agravante, Ivy B. Magdadaro, Julie Anne L. Toledo, Christopher Patalinghug, Frauline Abangan and Peter A. Chapman, Editors. Information contained herein is obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed. The CAR subscription rate is $775 for six months delivered via e-mail. Additional e-mail subscriptions for members of the same firm for the term of the initial subscription or balance thereof are $25 each. For subscription information, contact Peter

A. Chapman at 215-945-7000 or Nina Novak at 202-241-8200. InfoQ Homepage Articles Interview about Wallaby.js and Quokka.js JavaScript Productivity Tools Safe and Sane: Deployment and Launch with Reduced Risks (FEB 11th Webinar) - Save Your Seat Jul 29, 2020 10 min read Dylan Schiemann Simon McEnlly Wallaby.js provides distraction-free JavaScript Testing within popular IDEs Quokka.js supports rapid JavaScript prototyping within your IDE Wallaby provides a variety of features including time-travel debugging Both Quokka and Wallaby augment the developer experience as code gets authored, prior to running an application through various CI processes The new Wallaby Test Story Viewer allows viewing all code executed by Wallaby in a single logical start to finish view rather than using a debugger to jump from file to file, function to function. Wallaby.js and Quokka.js are JavaScript/TypeScript productivity tools that provide additional capabilities within IDEs such as VS Code, WebStorm, Sublime, or Atom. Quokka.js provides additional runtime value introspection information within context in an IDE, while Wallaby.js provides distraction free testing by providing test results within the IDE. Wallaby.js is a commercial product while Quokka.js is available in both a free and paid version. A trial is available for the paid version of both products. Today we’re joined by Simon McEnlly, COO at Wallaby. InfoQ: Thanks for joining us, Simon. Before we get into the real details, I have to ask about the project names. You and your team are based on the Gold Coast, Australia, so for the non-Australians reading along, what do Wallaby and Quokka mean and how did your team come up with these names for your products? McEnlly: Thanks for having me with you today. Wallaby and Quokka are actually the names of two animals that are native to Australia. Coming up with internal project names is relatively simple in comparison to external product names. We knew we had to pick something that was unique and memorable. We also wanted something that embodied a little bit about who we are, so we decided to name our products after animals that are native to Australia. At the end of May, we released a third product, Dingo, which is named after a Canine that is native to Australia. Dingo is an open-source extension for VS Code that allows you to download, install and open git repos and the source code for npm packages from the comfort of your editor. InfoQ: What came first, Wallaby or Quokka? McEnlly: Wallaby came first. The first version of Wallaby was released at the beginning of 2015. After getting Wallaby to the point where we were happy with the base feature set, we saw the opportunity to re-use a lot of the same concepts (and even some of our source code) to create a stand-alone in-editor playground for JavaScript developers. We released the first version of Quokka in April 2017. InfoQ: When and how did your team begin working on the problem of better JavaScript developer productivity? McEnlly: As a company, our leadership team all have a history of creating developer productivity tools prior to Wallaby. The earliest foray into the JavaScript space started in 2013. Our founder and CEO, Artem Govorov, was doing a lot of front-end development work (he and I were actually working at the same company at the time). Artem saw first-hand the lack of developer productivity tooling and started working on a hobby project, Spy.js (a tool for debugging, tracing, and profiling JavaScript). Spy.js was later acquired by JetBrains and Artem worked as a part of the WebStorm team to integrate it with their editors before leaving JetBrains to start Wallaby. InfoQ: Clearly your projects work well with a variety of JavaScript frameworks and testing frameworks. What would need to happen for other web and testing frameworks to work out of the box with Wallaby and Quokka? McEnlly: Besides adding new features to our products, we’re constantly adding support for new versions of the existing technologies that we support. We’re very careful about supporting additional frameworks because after the initial integration/implementation, we know that supporting a new technology will take a lot of effort over time and we

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1.2) The Governor in Council may, by order, delete from Schedule I.1 the name of any division or branch of the federal public administration that has been changed and shall thereupon add the new name of the division or branch to that Schedule. (1.3) The Governor in Council may, by order, delete from Schedule I.1 the name of any division or branch of the federal public administration that has ceased to exist, become part of another department or otherwise ceased to be a separate division or branch of the federal public administration and the reference to the appropriate Minister. Marginal note:Alteration of Schedule II or III (2) The Governor in Council may, by order, (a) delete from Schedule II the name of any corporation that has been changed and shall, by the same order, add the new name of the corporation to that Schedule; and (b) delete from Part I or II of Schedule III the name of any parent Crown corporation that has been changed and shall, by the same order, add the new name of the corporation to that Part. (3) The Governor in Council may, by order, delete from Part I or II of Schedule III the name of any parent Crown corporation that should appear in the other Part and shall, by the same order, add the name of that corporation to the other Part. Marginal note:Restriction (4) The name of a parent Crown corporation shall not be added to Schedule III, if the Governor in Council is satisfied that the corporation meets the criteria described in paragraph (1)(a.1). (5) The name of a parent Crown corporation shall not be added to Part II of Schedule III, unless the Governor in Council is satisfied that (a) the corporation (i) operates in a competitive environment, (ii) is not ordinarily dependent on appropriations for operating purposes, and (iii) ordinarily earns a return on equity; and (b) there is a reasonable expectation that the corporation will pay dividends. Marginal note:Deletion from Schedule II or III (a) delete from Schedule II the name of any corporation that has been dissolved or otherwise has ceased to be a corporation described in paragraph (1)(a.1); and (b) delete from Part I or II of Schedule III the name of any corporation that has been dissolved or otherwise has ceased to be a parent Crown corporation. Marginal note:Addition to Schedule IV or V (7) The Governor in Council may, by order, add to Schedule IV or V the name of any portion of the federal public administration (a) to which Part I of the Canada Labour Code does not apply; and (b) in respect of which a minister of the Crown, the Treasury Board or the Governor in Council is authorized to establish or approve terms and conditions of employment. Marginal note:Transfers between Schedules IV and V (8) The Governor in Council may, by order, delete the name of any portion of the federal public administration named in Schedule IV or V, in which case the Governor in Council must add the name of that portion to the other one of those two schedules, but the Governor in Council need not do so if that portion (a) no longer has any employees; or (b) is a corporation that has been excluded from the operation of Part I of the Canada Labour Code . Marginal note:Application of Canada Labour Code (9) The exclusion of a corporation from the operation of Part I of the Canada Labour Code ceases to have effect if the corporation’s name is deleted from Schedule IV or V without a corresponding addition to the other one of those two schedules. Marginal note:Schedule VI (10) The Governor in Council may, by order, (a) add to Part I of Schedule VI the name of any department named in Schedule I; (b) add to Part II or III of Schedule VI the name of any department and a reference to the accounting officer for the department; (c) amend Part II or III of Schedule VI by replacing a reference to the accounting officer for a department with a new reference; (d) move from Part II to Part III of Schedule VI, or from Part III to Part II of that Schedule, the name of a department and the reference to its accounting officer; (e) amend Part I, II or III of Schedule VI by replacing the former name of a department with the new name; and (f) delete the name of a department and the reference to its

1.2) The Governor in Council may, by order, delete from Schedule I.1 the name of any division or branch of the federal public administration that has been changed and shall thereupon add the new name of the division or branch to that Schedule. (1.3) The Governor in Council may, by order, delete from Schedule I.1 the name of any division or branch of the federal public administration that has ceased to exist, become part of another department or otherwise ceased to be a separate division or branch of the federal public administration and the reference to the appropriate Minister. Marginal note:Alteration of Schedule II or III (2) The Governor in Council may, by order, (a) delete from Schedule II the name of any corporation that has been changed and shall, by the same order, add the new name of the corporation to that Schedule; and (b) delete from Part I or II of Schedule III the name of any parent Crown corporation that has been changed and shall, by the same order, add the new name of the corporation to that Part. (3) The Governor in Council may, by order, delete from Part I or II of Schedule III the name of any parent Crown corporation that should appear in the other Part and shall, by the same order, add the name of that corporation to the other Part. Marginal note:Restriction (4) The name of a parent Crown corporation shall not be added to Schedule III, if the Governor in Council is satisfied that the corporation meets the criteria described in paragraph (1)(a.1). (5) The name of a parent Crown corporation shall not be added to Part II of Schedule III, unless the Governor in Council is satisfied that (a) the corporation (i) operates in a competitive environment, (ii) is not ordinarily dependent on appropriations for operating purposes, and (iii) ordinarily earns a return on equity; and (b) there is a reasonable expectation that the corporation will pay dividends. Marginal note:Deletion from Schedule II or III (a) delete from Schedule II the name of any corporation that has been dissolved or otherwise has ceased to be a corporation described in paragraph (1)(a.1); and (b) delete from Part I or II of Schedule III the name of any corporation that has been dissolved or otherwise has ceased to be a parent Crown corporation. Marginal note:Addition to Schedule IV or V (7) The Governor in Council may, by order, add to Schedule IV or V the name of any portion of the federal public administration (a) to which Part I of the Canada Labour Code does not apply; and (b) in respect of which a minister of the Crown, the Treasury Board or the Governor in Council is authorized to establish or approve terms and conditions of employment. Marginal note:Transfers between Schedules IV and V (8) The Governor in Council may, by order, delete the name of any portion of the federal public administration named in Schedule IV or V, in which case the Governor in Council must add the name of that portion to the other one of those two schedules, but the Governor in Council need not do so if that portion (a) no longer has any employees; or (b) is a corporation that has been excluded from the operation of Part I of the Canada Labour Code . Marginal note:Application of Canada Labour Code (9) The exclusion of a corporation from the operation of Part I of the Canada Labour Code ceases to have effect if the corporation’s name is deleted from Schedule IV or V without a corresponding addition to the other one of those two schedules. Marginal note:Schedule VI (10) The Governor in Council may, by order, (a) add to Part I of Schedule VI the name of any department named in Schedule I; (b) add to Part II or III of Schedule VI the name of any department and a reference to the accounting officer for the department; (c) amend Part II or III of Schedule VI by replacing a reference to the accounting officer for a department with a new reference; (d) move from Part II to Part III of Schedule VI, or from Part III to Part II of that Schedule, the name of a department and the reference to its accounting officer; (e) amend Part I, II or III of Schedule VI by replacing the former name of a department with the new name; and (f) delete the name of a department and the reference to its

accounting officer from Part I, II or III of Schedule VI, where the department has ceased to exist or become part of another department. 1991, c. 24, s. 1 1992, c. 1, s. 70 2003, c. 22, ss. 3, 224(E) 2006, c. 9, s. 257 Marginal note:Tabling order 4 (1) Every order made pursuant to subsection 3(3) that deletes the name of a corporation from Part I of Schedule III and adds it to Part II of that Schedule shall be laid before each House of Parliament within the first fifteen days on which that House is sitting after the order is made. Marginal note:Reference to committee (2) An order laid before a House of Parliament pursuant to subsection (1) stands referred to such committee of that House as may be designated or established by that House for the purpose. Marginal note:Delay (3) An order laid before a House of Parliament pursuant to subsection (1) shall come into force on the thirty-first sitting day after the order has been laid before both Houses of Parliament or on such later day as is specified in the order. Definition of sitting day (4) In this section, sitting day means a day on which either House of Parliament is sitting. 1999, c. 31, s. 100(F) PART IOrganization Treasury Board Marginal note:Treasury Board 5 (1) There is hereby established a committee of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada called the Treasury Board over which the President of the Treasury Board appointed by Commission under the Great Seal shall preside. Marginal note:Composition of committee (2) The Treasury Board shall, in addition to the President of the Treasury Board, consist of the Minister and four other members of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada to be nominated from time to time by the Governor in Council. Marginal note:Alternate members (3) The Governor in Council may nominate such additional members of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada as he sees fit to be alternates to serve in the place of members of the Treasury Board. Marginal note:Rules and procedures (4) Subject to this Act and any directions of the Governor in Council, the Treasury Board may determine its own rules and procedures. Public Officers Marginal note:Duties of President 6 (1) The President of the Treasury Board holds office during pleasure and presides over meetings of the Treasury Board. Marginal note:Secretary of the Treasury Board (2) The Governor in Council may appoint an officer called the Secretary of the Treasury Board to hold office during pleasure, which officer ranks as and has the powers of a deputy head of a department. Marginal note:President of the Public Service Human Resources Management Agency of Canada (2.1) The Governor in Council may appoint an officer called the President of the Public Service Human Resources Management Agency of Canada to hold office during pleasure, which officer ranks as and has the powers of a deputy head of a department. Marginal note:Comptroller General of Canada (3) The Governor in Council may appoint an officer called the Comptroller General of Canada to hold office during pleasure, which officer ranks as and has the powers of a deputy head of a department. Marginal note:Delegation (4) The Treasury Board may delegate to the President of the Treasury Board, to the Secretary of the Treasury Board, to the Comptroller General of Canada or to the deputy head or chief executive officer of any portion of the federal public administration any of the powers or functions it is authorized to exercise under any Act of Parliament or by any order made by the Governor in Council. It may make the delegation subject to any terms and conditions that it considers appropriate. Marginal note:Delegation to President of Agency (4.1) The Treasury Board may, subject to any terms and conditions that it considers appropriate, delegate to the President of the Public Service Human Resources Management Agency of Canada (a) any of the powers or functions in relation to human resources management, official languages, employment equity, and values and ethics that it is authorized to exercise under any Act of Parliament or by any order made by the Governor in Council; or (b) any of the powers

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. Will there there be any problem with banks that could incur in a performance penalty? A: I guess you meant: __shared__ int snums[512]; Will there be any bank conflict and performance penalty? Assuming at some point your code does something like: int a = snums[2*threadIdx.x]; // this would access every even location the above line of code would generate an access pattern with 2-way bank conflicts. 2-way bank conflicts means the above line of code takes approximately twice as long to execute as the optimal no-bank-conflict line of code (depicted below). If we were to focus only on the above line of code, the obvious approach to eliminating the bank conflict would be to re-order the storage pattern in shared memory so that all of the data items previously stored at snums[0], snums[2], snums[4] ... are now stored at snums[0], snums[1], snums[2] ... thus effectively moving the "even" items to the beginning of the array and the "odd" items to the end of the array. That would allow an access like so: int a = snums[threadIdx.x]; // no bank conflicts However you have stated that a calculation neighborhood is important: Function f(x) acts on the local neighborhood of the given number x,... So this sort of reorganization might require some special indexing arithmetic. On newer architectures, shared memory bank conflicts don't occur when threads access the same location but do occur if they access locations in the same bank (that are not the same location). The bank is simply the lowest order bits of the 32-bit index address: snums[0] : bank 0 snums[1] : bank 1 snums[2] : bank 2 ... snums[32] : bank 0 snums[33] : bank 1 ... (the above assumes 32-bit bank mode) This answer may also be of interest Q: A nomenclature issue in Complex Analysis, what is difference between between writing "f(z)" and "f"? As stated in the subject, this is just a curiosity about the nomenclature that is used in some Complex Analysis textbooks (particularly in problem statements). I would think that writing "f(z)" would be the most general method of indicating f is a function in the complex plane. Does simply writing "f" mean the same thing as "f(z)" or am I missing out on something serious here? Thanks! A: Technically, the function is $f$, not $f(z)$; here, $f(z)$ is the value of the function $f$ at some complex number $z$. So $f$ is the function (which is not a complex number), and $f(z)$ is a value of that function (which is a complex number). However, writing $f(z)$ rather than $f$ usually (but not always!) causes no confusion. In my own opinion, you should write $f$ to be correct. Question: Why do many mathematicians write "$f(z)$" rather than simply "$f$" if the latter is more correct? Here's my opinion. Every time one introduces a function $f$, he/she must mention three items: the domain of $f$; the codomain of $f$; the value of $f$ for each $z$ in its domain. Now, mathematicians usually avoid giving all this info by simply stating $f(z)$ for every $z$ in the domain of $f$, and they assume the reader understands that the domain of $f$ is taken to be "the set of all $z$ for which $f(z)$ makes sense." (They also assume the reader will understand that the codomain is some large set. For complex-valued $f$, it's usually all of $\mathbb{C}$.) So after giving $f(z)$, all three items are known. No harm done. A: The function $f$ takes $x$ to $f(x)$. When one writes $$f(x)=3x$$ they are not describing the function $3x$ but rather the function that takes an input and outputs three times said input. It is often easiest to describe a function using notation like $f(x)$, For example, a function that takes an input and squares it can be understood through the expression $$f(x) = x

. Will there there be any problem with banks that could incur in a performance penalty? A: I guess you meant: __shared__ int snums[512]; Will there be any bank conflict and performance penalty? Assuming at some point your code does something like: int a = snums[2*threadIdx.x]; // this would access every even location the above line of code would generate an access pattern with 2-way bank conflicts. 2-way bank conflicts means the above line of code takes approximately twice as long to execute as the optimal no-bank-conflict line of code (depicted below). If we were to focus only on the above line of code, the obvious approach to eliminating the bank conflict would be to re-order the storage pattern in shared memory so that all of the data items previously stored at snums[0], snums[2], snums[4] ... are now stored at snums[0], snums[1], snums[2] ... thus effectively moving the "even" items to the beginning of the array and the "odd" items to the end of the array. That would allow an access like so: int a = snums[threadIdx.x]; // no bank conflicts However you have stated that a calculation neighborhood is important: Function f(x) acts on the local neighborhood of the given number x,... So this sort of reorganization might require some special indexing arithmetic. On newer architectures, shared memory bank conflicts don't occur when threads access the same location but do occur if they access locations in the same bank (that are not the same location). The bank is simply the lowest order bits of the 32-bit index address: snums[0] : bank 0 snums[1] : bank 1 snums[2] : bank 2 ... snums[32] : bank 0 snums[33] : bank 1 ... (the above assumes 32-bit bank mode) This answer may also be of interest Q: A nomenclature issue in Complex Analysis, what is difference between between writing "f(z)" and "f"? As stated in the subject, this is just a curiosity about the nomenclature that is used in some Complex Analysis textbooks (particularly in problem statements). I would think that writing "f(z)" would be the most general method of indicating f is a function in the complex plane. Does simply writing "f" mean the same thing as "f(z)" or am I missing out on something serious here? Thanks! A: Technically, the function is $f$, not $f(z)$; here, $f(z)$ is the value of the function $f$ at some complex number $z$. So $f$ is the function (which is not a complex number), and $f(z)$ is a value of that function (which is a complex number). However, writing $f(z)$ rather than $f$ usually (but not always!) causes no confusion. In my own opinion, you should write $f$ to be correct. Question: Why do many mathematicians write "$f(z)$" rather than simply "$f$" if the latter is more correct? Here's my opinion. Every time one introduces a function $f$, he/she must mention three items: the domain of $f$; the codomain of $f$; the value of $f$ for each $z$ in its domain. Now, mathematicians usually avoid giving all this info by simply stating $f(z)$ for every $z$ in the domain of $f$, and they assume the reader understands that the domain of $f$ is taken to be "the set of all $z$ for which $f(z)$ makes sense." (They also assume the reader will understand that the codomain is some large set. For complex-valued $f$, it's usually all of $\mathbb{C}$.) So after giving $f(z)$, all three items are known. No harm done. A: The function $f$ takes $x$ to $f(x)$. When one writes $$f(x)=3x$$ they are not describing the function $3x$ but rather the function that takes an input and outputs three times said input. It is often easiest to describe a function using notation like $f(x)$, For example, a function that takes an input and squares it can be understood through the expression $$f(x) = x

^2$$ while an alternative is less intuitive: $f$ is a function that squares its input. A: You have two conflicting traditions of writing functions here: * *the old-fashioned way, where the letter used for the argument shows what the domain of the function is, e.g. $f(n)$, $g(k)$ are probably functions on the integers, $f(x)$, $g(y)$ probably takes real numbers, and $f(z)$, $g(w) $ complex numbers, $f(A)$ is often a function on sets? (The disadvantages of this notation are best underlined by the fact that I had to use the word "probably" here: any notational convention is bound to be broken by some idiot who thinks he knows better, and $k$ is not always an integer, for example), *the newer tradition of more formalised function notation, where functions are very definitively separate objects from their values taken on points: $f: A \to B$ is a thing that you give an input from the set $A$ and it returns a unique output from the set $B$. Then the notation $f(z)$ means "the value that $f$ gives you when you feed it $z$". The point is really that complex analysis is such an old-fashioned subject (there are perfectly useable textbooks on it written in the 1890s and 1920s) that to a certain extent it has remained traditionally immune to the new formalism of notation. Hence in complex analysis $f(z)$ is a function $\mathbb{C} \supseteq D \to \mathbb{C}$ of a complex variable $z$. This is also rather similar to the abstract algebra tradition of using $X$ as an "indeterminant": not a specific value in the original algebraic object, but an extra symbol that we may give a value later if we so choose, but not immediately. (Personal anecdote: I know a logician who, due to his unusual route into Mathematics, took his first complex analysis course aged sixtysomething and was very surprised that every function was called $f$ and written as $f(z)$, even when considered as a function and not a specific value.) (Real analysis probably has not experienced the same ossification since it's much more mainstream, has a pile of more recent work to tie directly into it, and was one of the main topics that the more rigorous mathematicians got hold of to spread their ideology: witness the horrors of the entirely symbolic definition of the limit.) A: To quote my answer this question: There is a technical difference between $f$ and $f(x)$ that I want to elaborate on. $f$ is a function. $f(x)$ is a function evaluated at an indeterminate (this might be the wrong word for it, but my brain is on the fritz) point, $x$. Thus the sentence "$f(x)$ is differentiable" is technically incorrect because $f(x)$ is the value of $f$ at $x$ and is therefore a number and not a function. In contrast, "$f$ is differentiable" is correct (of course, its only correct when it is in fact true). For another example, "$f$ is given by $x^2+1$" is also wrong. $f$ is given by $\{(x,y)\in S:x^2+1=y\}$, or however your underlying foundation specifies functions. It is $f(x)$ that is given by $x^2+1$. In practice, this difference rarely is relevant and the vast majority of people are content to wave their hands and ignore it. Instead, they use $f(x)$ to refer to both the function and the function evaluated at the indeterminate point. Ironically, the main place that people attend to this difference is done incorrectly. People write $f\in\mathbb{Z}[x]$ thinking that that's preferred to $f(x)$, but $f$ is not an element of $\mathbb{Z}[x]$ because that's not a set of functions - it's a ring of numbers. It happens to be that these numbers have a particular correspondence to functions from $\mathbb{Z}$ to $\mathbb{Z}$ and that $\mathbb{Z}[x]$ is isomorphic to an interesting subset of that set of functions, but they are distinct structures

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import org.junit.BeforeClass; import org.junit.Rule; import org.junit.Test; import org.junit.rules.ExpectedException; import org.junit.runner.RunWith; import org.junit.runners.JUnit4; /** * A test of {@link org.apache.beam.sdk.io.kudu.KuduIO} on an independent Kudu instance. * * <p>This test requires a running instance of Kudu. Pass in connection information using * PipelineOptions: * * <pre> * ./gradlew integrationTest -p sdks/java/io/kudu -DintegrationTestPipelineOptions='[ * "--kuduMasterAddresses=127.0.0.1", * "--kuduTable=beam-integration-test", * "--numberOfRecords=100000" ]' * --tests org.apache.beam.sdk.io.kudu.KuduIOIT * -DintegrationTestRunner=direct * </pre> * * <p>To start a Kudu server in docker you can use the following: * * <pre> * docker pull usuresearch/apache-kudu docker run -d --rm --name apache-kudu -p 7051:7051 \ * -p 7050:7050 -p 8051:8051 -p 8050:8050 usuresearch/apache-kudu ``` * </pre> * * <p>See <a href="https://hub.docker.com/r/usuresearch/apache-kudu/">for information about this * image</a>. * * <p>Once running you may need to visit <a href="http://localhost:8051/masters">the masters * list</a> and copy the host (e.g. <code>host: "e94929167e2a"</code>) adding it to your <code> * etc/hosts</code> file pointing to localhost e.g.: * * <pre> * 127.0.0.1 localhost e94929167e2a * </pre> */ @RunWith(JUnit4.class) public class KuduIOIT { /** KuduIOIT options. */ public interface KuduPipelineOptions extends IOTestPipelineOptions { @Description("Kudu master addresses (comma separated address list)") @Default.String("127.0.0.1:7051") String getKuduMasterAddresses(); void setKuduMasterAddresses(String masterAddresses); @Description("Kudu table") @Default.String("beam-integration-test") String getKuduTable(); void setKuduTable(String name); } private static KuduPipelineOptions options; private static KuduClient client; private static KuduTable kuduTable; @Rule public final TestPipeline writePipeline = TestPipeline.create(); @Rule public TestPipeline readPipeline = TestPipeline.create(); @Rule public ExpectedException thrown = ExpectedException.none(); @BeforeClass public static void setUp() throws KuduException { PipelineOptionsFactory.register(KuduPipelineOptions.class); options = TestPipeline.testingPipelineOptions().as(KuduPipelineOptions.class); // synchronous operations client = new AsyncKuduClient.AsyncKuduClientBuilder(options.getKuduMasterAddresses()) .build() .syncClient(); if (client.tableExists(options.getKuduTable())) { client.deleteTable(options.getKuduTable()); } kuduTable = client.createTable(options.getKuduTable(), KuduTestUtils.SCHEMA, createTableOptions()); } @AfterClass public static void tearDown() throws Exception {

import org.junit.BeforeClass; import org.junit.Rule; import org.junit.Test; import org.junit.rules.ExpectedException; import org.junit.runner.RunWith; import org.junit.runners.JUnit4; /** * A test of {@link org.apache.beam.sdk.io.kudu.KuduIO} on an independent Kudu instance. * * <p>This test requires a running instance of Kudu. Pass in connection information using * PipelineOptions: * * <pre> * ./gradlew integrationTest -p sdks/java/io/kudu -DintegrationTestPipelineOptions='[ * "--kuduMasterAddresses=127.0.0.1", * "--kuduTable=beam-integration-test", * "--numberOfRecords=100000" ]' * --tests org.apache.beam.sdk.io.kudu.KuduIOIT * -DintegrationTestRunner=direct * </pre> * * <p>To start a Kudu server in docker you can use the following: * * <pre> * docker pull usuresearch/apache-kudu docker run -d --rm --name apache-kudu -p 7051:7051 \ * -p 7050:7050 -p 8051:8051 -p 8050:8050 usuresearch/apache-kudu ``` * </pre> * * <p>See <a href="https://hub.docker.com/r/usuresearch/apache-kudu/">for information about this * image</a>. * * <p>Once running you may need to visit <a href="http://localhost:8051/masters">the masters * list</a> and copy the host (e.g. <code>host: "e94929167e2a"</code>) adding it to your <code> * etc/hosts</code> file pointing to localhost e.g.: * * <pre> * 127.0.0.1 localhost e94929167e2a * </pre> */ @RunWith(JUnit4.class) public class KuduIOIT { /** KuduIOIT options. */ public interface KuduPipelineOptions extends IOTestPipelineOptions { @Description("Kudu master addresses (comma separated address list)") @Default.String("127.0.0.1:7051") String getKuduMasterAddresses(); void setKuduMasterAddresses(String masterAddresses); @Description("Kudu table") @Default.String("beam-integration-test") String getKuduTable(); void setKuduTable(String name); } private static KuduPipelineOptions options; private static KuduClient client; private static KuduTable kuduTable; @Rule public final TestPipeline writePipeline = TestPipeline.create(); @Rule public TestPipeline readPipeline = TestPipeline.create(); @Rule public ExpectedException thrown = ExpectedException.none(); @BeforeClass public static void setUp() throws KuduException { PipelineOptionsFactory.register(KuduPipelineOptions.class); options = TestPipeline.testingPipelineOptions().as(KuduPipelineOptions.class); // synchronous operations client = new AsyncKuduClient.AsyncKuduClientBuilder(options.getKuduMasterAddresses()) .build() .syncClient(); if (client.tableExists(options.getKuduTable())) { client.deleteTable(options.getKuduTable()); } kuduTable = client.createTable(options.getKuduTable(), KuduTestUtils.SCHEMA, createTableOptions()); } @AfterClass public static void tearDown() throws Exception {

try { if (client.tableExists(options.getKuduTable())) { client.deleteTable(options.getKuduTable()); } } finally { client.close(); } } @Test public void testWriteThenRead() throws Exception { runWrite(); runReadAll(); readPipeline = TestPipeline.create(); runReadProjectedColumns(); readPipeline = TestPipeline.create(); runReadWithPredicates(); } private void runReadAll() { // Lambdas erase too much type information so specify the coder PCollection<String> output = readPipeline.apply( KuduIO.<String>read() .withMasterAddresses(options.getKuduMasterAddresses()) .withTable(options.getKuduTable()) .withParseFn( (SerializableFunction<RowResult, String>) input -> input.getString(COL_NAME)) .withCoder(StringUtf8Coder.of())); PAssert.thatSingleton(output.apply("Count", Count.globally())) .isEqualTo((long) options.getNumberOfRecords()); readPipeline.run().waitUntilFinish(); } private void runReadWithPredicates() { PCollection<String> output = readPipeline.apply( "Read with predicates", KuduIO.<String>read() .withMasterAddresses(options.getKuduMasterAddresses()) .withTable(options.getKuduTable()) .withParseFn( (SerializableFunction<RowResult, String>) input -> input.getString(COL_NAME)) .withPredicates( Arrays.asList( KuduPredicate.newComparisonPredicate( SCHEMA.getColumn(COL_ID), KuduPredicate.ComparisonOp.GREATER_EQUAL, 2), KuduPredicate.newComparisonPredicate( SCHEMA.getColumn(COL_ID), KuduPredicate.ComparisonOp.LESS, 7))) .withCoder(StringUtf8Coder.of())); output.apply(Count.globally()); PAssert.thatSingleton(output.apply("Count", Count.globally())).isEqualTo((long) 5); readPipeline.run().waitUntilFinish(); } /** * Tests that the projected columns are passed down to the Kudu scanner by attempting to read the * {@value KuduTestUtils#COL_NAME} in the parse function when it is omitted. */ private void runReadProjectedColumns() { thrown.expect(IllegalArgumentException.class); readPipeline .apply( "Read with projected columns", KuduIO.<String>read() .withMasterAddresses(options.getKuduMasterAddresses()) .withTable(options.getKuduTable()) .withParseFn( (SerializableFunction<RowResult, String>) input -> input.getString(COL_NAME)) .withProjectedColumns(Collections.singletonList(COL_ID))) // COL_NAME excluded .setCoder(StringUtf8Coder.of()); readPipeline.run().waitUntilFinish(); } private void runWrite() throws Exception { writePipeline .apply("Generate sequence", GenerateSequence.from(0).to(options.getNumberOfRecords())) .apply( "Write records to Kudu", KuduIO.write() .withMasterAddresses(options.getKuduMasterAddresses()) .withTable(options.getKuduTable()) .withFormatFn(new GenerateUpsert())); writePipeline.run().waitUntilFinish(); assertThat( "Wrong number of records in table", rowCount(kuduTable), equalTo(options.getNumberOfRecords())); } } namespace settings {

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, and Taste of Home, along with other publications, and is a contributor to All Things Considered. In this heartwarming and feel-good novel filled with echoes of Dorothea Benton Frank, Debbie Macomber and Elizabeth Berg, two women separated by a generation but equally scarred by war find hope, meaning – and each other – through a garden of heirloom flowers. Iris Maynard lost her husband in World War II, her daughter to loneliness and, finally, her reason to live. Walled off from the world for decades behind a towering fence surrounding her home and gardens, the former botanist has built a new family...of flowers. Iris propagates her own daylilies and roses while tending to an heirloom garden filled with starts – and memories – of her own mother, grandmother, husband and daughter. When Abby Peterson moves to Grand Haven, Michigan, with her family – a husband traumatized during his service in the Iraq War and a young daughter searching for stability – they find themselves next door to Iris, and are slowly drawn into her reclusive neighbour's life where, united by loss and a love of flowers, Iris and Abby slowly unearth their secrets to each other. Eventually, the two teach one another that the earth grounds us all, gardens are a grand healer, and as flowers bloom so do our hopes and dreams. The Summer Villa Title: The Summer Villa Author: Melissa Hill Publication Information: MIRA. 2020. 384 pages. Book Source: I received this book through NetGalley and the Harlequin Trade Publishing's 2020 Spring Reads blog tour free of cost in exchange for an honest review. Opening Sentence: "It was just a little white lie." Favorite Quote: "I'm saying it because there comes a time when you need to decide if what you want from life is more important than the trappings you'd forfeit for that freedom." Then & now. Now and then. Back and forth. Now is the launch of a wellness retreat/resort on the beautiful Amalfi coast. Then is almost a decade prior when three young women meet because they are staying in the same villa for a vacation in Italy for a few weeks. The setting of the Amalfi coast is simply beautiful. It is the stuff of dreams, which is perfect for a reading escape. "They say that when Judgement day comes, the people of Amalfi will have no change in life, for they are already living in paradise..." The idea of lounging poolside in a beautiful villa with vistas of the coast and the ocean ... need I say more? Then. Kim is escaping her family's expectations. She is a trust fund baby; she has had all her material needs and wants met, but love has been sorely lacking in her family. At her mother and sister's behest, Colette is taking a well deserved breaking from the responsibilities of an ill parent and a family business. Annie is there because of the generosity of a virtual stranger who wants to set her on a new path in life. The three meet accidentally but form an immediate bond. Now. Kim has created a successful business, with help from a mentor and ideas that may not be her own. The central idea: "La dolce vita: good food, good drinks, good people. Because life is meant to be lived, and lived well". Kim's business dreams are culminating in the opening of Villa Dolce Vita as a retreat. She invites her friends to the launch. Colette has married, but her dreams of becoming a mother remain unfulfilled. Annie is a single mother and fighting to keep her business alive. The story goes back and forth between "then" and "now" slowly displaying both the bonds between these women and also the differences. Both then and now, each woman struggles with her own issues and insecurities. Relationships - and men - are involved. It takes a while to settle into the story because the story not only goes back and forth in time but also back and forth between the perspectives of the three women. It takes a few chapters to create a picture of each woman's story. Of the two, I much prefer the story of the now. The story of "then" is about young women, parties, physical appearances, and romances. Each young woman has other life concerns, but the story reverts back to these matters. The story of "now" is about the

, and Taste of Home, along with other publications, and is a contributor to All Things Considered. In this heartwarming and feel-good novel filled with echoes of Dorothea Benton Frank, Debbie Macomber and Elizabeth Berg, two women separated by a generation but equally scarred by war find hope, meaning – and each other – through a garden of heirloom flowers. Iris Maynard lost her husband in World War II, her daughter to loneliness and, finally, her reason to live. Walled off from the world for decades behind a towering fence surrounding her home and gardens, the former botanist has built a new family...of flowers. Iris propagates her own daylilies and roses while tending to an heirloom garden filled with starts – and memories – of her own mother, grandmother, husband and daughter. When Abby Peterson moves to Grand Haven, Michigan, with her family – a husband traumatized during his service in the Iraq War and a young daughter searching for stability – they find themselves next door to Iris, and are slowly drawn into her reclusive neighbour's life where, united by loss and a love of flowers, Iris and Abby slowly unearth their secrets to each other. Eventually, the two teach one another that the earth grounds us all, gardens are a grand healer, and as flowers bloom so do our hopes and dreams. The Summer Villa Title: The Summer Villa Author: Melissa Hill Publication Information: MIRA. 2020. 384 pages. Book Source: I received this book through NetGalley and the Harlequin Trade Publishing's 2020 Spring Reads blog tour free of cost in exchange for an honest review. Opening Sentence: "It was just a little white lie." Favorite Quote: "I'm saying it because there comes a time when you need to decide if what you want from life is more important than the trappings you'd forfeit for that freedom." Then & now. Now and then. Back and forth. Now is the launch of a wellness retreat/resort on the beautiful Amalfi coast. Then is almost a decade prior when three young women meet because they are staying in the same villa for a vacation in Italy for a few weeks. The setting of the Amalfi coast is simply beautiful. It is the stuff of dreams, which is perfect for a reading escape. "They say that when Judgement day comes, the people of Amalfi will have no change in life, for they are already living in paradise..." The idea of lounging poolside in a beautiful villa with vistas of the coast and the ocean ... need I say more? Then. Kim is escaping her family's expectations. She is a trust fund baby; she has had all her material needs and wants met, but love has been sorely lacking in her family. At her mother and sister's behest, Colette is taking a well deserved breaking from the responsibilities of an ill parent and a family business. Annie is there because of the generosity of a virtual stranger who wants to set her on a new path in life. The three meet accidentally but form an immediate bond. Now. Kim has created a successful business, with help from a mentor and ideas that may not be her own. The central idea: "La dolce vita: good food, good drinks, good people. Because life is meant to be lived, and lived well". Kim's business dreams are culminating in the opening of Villa Dolce Vita as a retreat. She invites her friends to the launch. Colette has married, but her dreams of becoming a mother remain unfulfilled. Annie is a single mother and fighting to keep her business alive. The story goes back and forth between "then" and "now" slowly displaying both the bonds between these women and also the differences. Both then and now, each woman struggles with her own issues and insecurities. Relationships - and men - are involved. It takes a while to settle into the story because the story not only goes back and forth in time but also back and forth between the perspectives of the three women. It takes a few chapters to create a picture of each woman's story. Of the two, I much prefer the story of the now. The story of "then" is about young women, parties, physical appearances, and romances. Each young woman has other life concerns, but the story reverts back to these matters. The story of "now" is about the

ethics of business, about communication and trust in marriage, about trust, about illness, about infertility, and about decisions to be made. It offers more substance. Gradually, of course, the two story threads wind together. Some of how that happens is completely as I might predict, but, much to my delight, some of it is unexpected. The ending comes back to the expected, but the unexpected in what is a summer beach read makes it more memorable. Publisher: MIRA Books MELISSA HILL lives in south Dublin with her husband and daughter. A USA TODAY and international #1 bestseller, she is the author of 13 novels, including The Gift of a Charm and A Gift From Tiffany's. The Gift of a Charm was a USA TODAY bestseller. Hailed "the queen of the big plot twist," she combines all the warmth and humor of contemporary women's fiction with plots that keep readers guessing from page to page. Melissa also cowrites forensic thrillers with her husband, Kevin, under the pseudonym Casey Hill, featuring crime scene investigator Reilly Steel. For more information, visit www.caseyhillbooks.com. When a little white lie becomes the story of your life, what if the truth comes out? For three woman, it's a life-changing trip: one finds the man of her dreams, another discovers inspiration amidst Italian food and culture, while a chance encounter with a handsome local ushers in the ultimate life change for the third. But most importantly, it's the beginning of a deep and lasting friendship between all three. Now years later, Kim Weston - entrepreneur and owner of internationally successful Italian food and lifestyle business, The Sweet Life - has bought and restored the tumble-down villa to its former glory -- and plans to reopen Villa Dolce Vita as a wellness/cultural retreat - a fitting honor to the root of her business inspiration. To celebrate the villa's grand opening, she and her Italian business partners are throwing a huge three-day party; flying a group of family, business and media contacts to the Amalfi Coast to join in the celebrations. And most importantly, the (still) close friends who started the journey with her. But in the run up to the planned weekend in Italy, it becomes clear that not everyone is happy about the party, nor are they on board with such ambitious plans for the location. And, as Villa Dolce Vita's grand relaunch draws closer, old memories and past secrets come to light, and the three old friends are forced to question if anything that happened on that first fateful trip to the villa is at all what it seemed. The Secrets of Love Story Bridge Title: The Secrets of Love Story Bridge Author: Phaedra Patrick Opening Sentence: "As he did often over the past three years, Mitchell Fisher wrote a letter he would never send." Favorite Quote: "... there's no such thing as perfection, just two people trying to make the most of their time together." In an English town with a river running through it, there are many bridges. Some are old and steeped in history. Some are modern and new. Mitchell Fisher was once a designer and builder of bridges. Now, he works on the bridge maintenance crew. His specific job is to cut off the padlocks people attach to the bridge as a symbol of their love. The history of love locks dates back over a hundred years. In the past two decades, the locks have started appearing on bridges all around the world. It seems a sweet gesture. However, the locks have actually become a problem for the cities. Each individual lock may be fine, but collectively, locks add substantial weight to the bridge. The weight can be enough to impact the bridge structurally. In fact, the love locks are said to have been one of the contributing factors to a bridge collapse in Paris. Mitchell relishes the act of removing the locks for his own love story is mired in guilt and grief. He is a single father to nine-year-old Poppy. Poppy's mother Anita has passed away. A love lost is at the heart of Mitchell's grief. The fact that he was not there and the fact that his high-pressure job as an architect often kept him from his family is at the heart of his guilt. The guilt exacerbates the grief and vice versa. It is a cycle in which he is caught.

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testimony on repealing the law allowing same-sex marriage in the Granite State, according to New Hampshire Freedom to Marry. In a statement on Friday, the organization announced that the House Judiciary Committee scheduled a hearing later this month on two bills that would repeal the marriage law. One is sponsored by State Rep. Leo Pepino (R) and the other is sponsored by Rep. David Bates (R). Mo Baxley, executive director of New Hampshire Freedom to Marry, said the New Hampshire General Court should focus on economic issues affecting the state instead of the marriage for same-sex couples: “The New Hampshire House of Representatives is now moving forward with a hearing to repeal marriage for loving, committed couples. They have decided that taking away the freedom to marry is more important right now than dealing with the state’s budget crisis and economic situation, the worst since the Great Depression. Voters overwhelmingly say their number one concern is the economy. Yet lawmakers like Reps. Bates and Pepino would rather pursue a fringe agenda that hurts New Hampshire families.” The House Judiciary Committee couldn’t immediately be reached to confirm that the hearing would take place on Feb. 17. Gov. John Lynch (D) signed the law granting same-sex couples the right to marry in 2009. He’s expected to veto a repeal measure should it come to his desk, but Republicans in the General Court took a supermajority of the seats in the 2010 election and could overturn his veto. Related Topics:Mo BaxleyNew HampshireNew Hampshire Freedom to Marrysame-sex marriage Gray names gay physician head of D.C. AIDS office LGBT activists protest National Prayer Breakfast FUND LGBTQ JOURNALISM SIGN UP FOR E-BLAST Top 10 national news stories of 2022 Top 10 international stories of 2022 Embattled N.Y. congressman stepped down from committees on Tuesday Congressman George Santos (R-N.Y.) (Screen shot via YouTube) Republican U.S. Rep. George Santos (N.Y.) faces yet another law enforcement probe, this time over allegations the congressman ran a GoFundMe scam in 2016 by crowdsourcing for a U.S. Navy veteran and his cancer-stricken service dog before absconding with the money. Politico reported on Wednesday that the veteran, Richard Osthoff, furbished text messages to FBI agents who were working on behalf of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, which is reportedly conducting a parallel investigation into Santos’ campaign finances. The news comes a day after Santos resigned from his two committee assignments following a meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Monday. Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) announced on Twitter Wednesday that he filed a complaint against Santos with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission “for violating federal securities law.” Torres wrote that his GOP colleague “illegally operated as a broker without a license, raising funds from unsuspecting investors for Harbor City Capitol, a 17 million dollar Ponzi scheme.” NEW: I just asked the SEC to investigate George Santos for violating federal securities law. Mr. Santos illegally operated as a broker without a license, raising funds from unsuspecting investors for Harbor City Capitol, a 17 million dollar Ponzi Scheme. pic.twitter.com/2z4YpqhOvm — Ritchie Torres (@RitchieTorres) February 1, 2023 Last month, Torres and fellow U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) filed an FEC complaint against Santos over his alleged violations of campaign finance laws. And over the weekend, the Justice Department reportedly asked the FEC to yield to federal prosecutors — likely a sign that the campaign finance issues are the subject of a criminal probe. Santos reportedly faces investigations by the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office and the office of New York Attorney General Letit

testimony on repealing the law allowing same-sex marriage in the Granite State, according to New Hampshire Freedom to Marry. In a statement on Friday, the organization announced that the House Judiciary Committee scheduled a hearing later this month on two bills that would repeal the marriage law. One is sponsored by State Rep. Leo Pepino (R) and the other is sponsored by Rep. David Bates (R). Mo Baxley, executive director of New Hampshire Freedom to Marry, said the New Hampshire General Court should focus on economic issues affecting the state instead of the marriage for same-sex couples: “The New Hampshire House of Representatives is now moving forward with a hearing to repeal marriage for loving, committed couples. They have decided that taking away the freedom to marry is more important right now than dealing with the state’s budget crisis and economic situation, the worst since the Great Depression. Voters overwhelmingly say their number one concern is the economy. Yet lawmakers like Reps. Bates and Pepino would rather pursue a fringe agenda that hurts New Hampshire families.” The House Judiciary Committee couldn’t immediately be reached to confirm that the hearing would take place on Feb. 17. Gov. John Lynch (D) signed the law granting same-sex couples the right to marry in 2009. He’s expected to veto a repeal measure should it come to his desk, but Republicans in the General Court took a supermajority of the seats in the 2010 election and could overturn his veto. Related Topics:Mo BaxleyNew HampshireNew Hampshire Freedom to Marrysame-sex marriage Gray names gay physician head of D.C. AIDS office LGBT activists protest National Prayer Breakfast FUND LGBTQ JOURNALISM SIGN UP FOR E-BLAST Top 10 national news stories of 2022 Top 10 international stories of 2022 Embattled N.Y. congressman stepped down from committees on Tuesday Congressman George Santos (R-N.Y.) (Screen shot via YouTube) Republican U.S. Rep. George Santos (N.Y.) faces yet another law enforcement probe, this time over allegations the congressman ran a GoFundMe scam in 2016 by crowdsourcing for a U.S. Navy veteran and his cancer-stricken service dog before absconding with the money. Politico reported on Wednesday that the veteran, Richard Osthoff, furbished text messages to FBI agents who were working on behalf of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, which is reportedly conducting a parallel investigation into Santos’ campaign finances. The news comes a day after Santos resigned from his two committee assignments following a meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Monday. Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) announced on Twitter Wednesday that he filed a complaint against Santos with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission “for violating federal securities law.” Torres wrote that his GOP colleague “illegally operated as a broker without a license, raising funds from unsuspecting investors for Harbor City Capitol, a 17 million dollar Ponzi scheme.” NEW: I just asked the SEC to investigate George Santos for violating federal securities law. Mr. Santos illegally operated as a broker without a license, raising funds from unsuspecting investors for Harbor City Capitol, a 17 million dollar Ponzi Scheme. pic.twitter.com/2z4YpqhOvm — Ritchie Torres (@RitchieTorres) February 1, 2023 Last month, Torres and fellow U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) filed an FEC complaint against Santos over his alleged violations of campaign finance laws. And over the weekend, the Justice Department reportedly asked the FEC to yield to federal prosecutors — likely a sign that the campaign finance issues are the subject of a criminal probe. Santos reportedly faces investigations by the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office and the office of New York Attorney General Letit

ia James. He has been embroiled in controversy since his arrival to Washington following revelations that nearly every part of his biography and identity were complete fabrications. Former president’s anti-trans proposals range from healthcare to education President Donald Trump (Washington Blade file photo by Lee Whitman) Former President Donald Trump promised to weaponize the might of the federal government against transgender Americans if voters send him back to the White House next year. He detailed the plans in a video shared on the platform Rumble, which is popular among conservative and far-right users. Some would restore policies enacted during his administration by executive orders that were overturned by President Joe Biden, while other proposals were more extreme or would face an unclear path to implementation because they would require acts of Congress. Trump began by inveighing against guideline-directed medical care for the treatment of gender dysphoria in minors — practices that are approved by every major mainstream American and international scientific and medical institution with relevant clinical expertise. “I will sign a new executive order instructing every federal agency to cease all programs that promote the concept of sex and gender transition at any age,” Trump said, promising also to urge Congress to ban certain procedures for minors nationwide. “I will declare that any hospital or healthcare provider that participates in the chemical or physical mutilation of minor youth will no longer meet federal health and safety standards for Medicaid and Medicare and will be terminated from the program immediately,” the former president said, referring again to healthcare interventions whose safety and efficacy has been demonstrated in hundreds of peer reviewed studies in scientific and medical journals. Trump also said he would create a private right of action allowing for lawsuits against doctors and healthcare providers for administering or facilitating access to treatments for trans and gender non-conforming youth. Democrats should be studying Nicola Sturgeon and the forceful response she’s given to the UK’s efforts to hold back trans rights. Dismissing this fight as a distraction will only get you so far–take it head on, put your values up front, and don’t hesitate. https://t.co/ZC9W2uKgIT — Gillian Branstetter (@GBBranstetter) February 1, 2023 “The Department of Justice will investigate big pharma and the big hospital networks to determine whether they have deliberately covered up horrific long term side effects of sex transitions in order to get rich at the expense of vulnerable patients,” Trump said. The former president then looked beyond healthcare, promising to erase trans people from schools and refuse to recognize them by the U.S. government. “My Department of Education will inform states and school districts that if any teacher or school official suggests to a child that they could be trapped in the wrong body, they will be faced with severe consequences including potential civil rights violations for sex discrimination and the elimination of federal funding,” Trump said. As part of credentialing for America’s teachers, messages promoting “the nuclear family” and child-rearing by “mothers and fathers” would be required, Trump said, adding that he would ask Congress to “pass a bill establishing that the only genders recognized by the United States government are male and female and they are assigned at birth.” “The bill will also make clear,” Trump said, “that Title IX prohibits men from participating in women’s sports and we will protect the rights of parents from being forced to allow their minor child to assume a gender which is new and an identity without the parents’ consent.” Trump concluded his message with the false assertion that gender dysphoria “was never heard of in all of human history” until “the radical left invented it just a few years ago.” Embattled gay Republican under pressure to resign Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) Screen shot via YouTube) Republican Rep. George Santos (N.Y.) told House GOP colleagues on Tuesday that he will step down from his two committee assignments pending the resolution of investigations and possible law enforcement activity over his alleged financial crimes and violations of campaign finance laws. Santos, who was appointed to the House Small Business and Science, Space and Technology Committees, neither of which are considered high profile, announced his recusal during a closed-door session following his meeting on Monday with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). Today’s news marks the first sign that the many scandals with which Santos has been envelop

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to an LPGA tournament, Knopp said there are now 20 such events associated with the LPGA. The Women’s PGA no longer is just a ripple in a pond that barely gets noticed. Other LPGA major championships are watching, knowing they’ll have to step up to keep up. A rising tide lifts all boats, right? All in all, it’s a terrific recipe. The golf. The venues. The three-way collaboration between the PGA of America, LPGA and a sponsor that really gets it, and is truly invested. Again, the golf was great. Sensational, in fact. But it’s just a small piece of the overall picture at the KPMG Women’s PGA. That’s saying something. “Once you launch it and it works, everybody sees the value in it,” said Seth Waugh, the PGA’s CEO, who sat on an old stone porch behind Aronimink’s clubhouse on Saturday afternoon, taking in the scene. Waugh knows what it takes to build something, having been the lead force (along with current PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan) in creating what originally was the Deutsche Bank Championship, a PGA Tour event outside Boston that’s now an every-other-year playoff tournament. “KPMG has seen the value, seen the purpose,” Waugh said. “Hopefully for them it’s economic in the sense of brand. For us, it’s the right thing to do.” Sign up to receive the Morning Read newsletter, along with Where To Golf Next and The Equipment Insider. News & OpinionLPGA TourSei Young Kim Jeff Babineau Babineau is an experienced and authoritative competition writer who has watched and interviewed the great players, been to the world’s breathtaking golf courses, and waxed about all things golf for three decades. He covered golf at the Orlando Sentinel before leaving in 1998 for Golfweek magazine, where he spent 19 years as editor, deputy editor and columnist. Email: [email protected]; Twitter: @JeffBabz62 See stories by Jeff Babineau Rory McIlroy posts target number in Abu Dhabi Justin Thomas will train to be ‘better person’ Jack Nicklaus, golf’s greatest champion, turns 81 Brooks Koepka returns to PGA Tour healthy yet hungry Annika Sorenstam returns to LPGA … sort of Back surgery sidelines Tiger Woods again 2021 American Express: Betting odds, favorites, sleeper picks Chris Kirk hits ‘reset button’ on golf and life Short-hitting Kevin Na comes up big at Sony Open Justin Thomas pays price for slur By submitting your email address you are giving us permission to send you daily emails. 12700 Sunrise Valley Dr, Suite 300, Reston, Virginia 20191 Copyright © 2021, Morning Read, a division of Buffalo Groupe, LLC. All rights reserved. Home » The origins of human beings according to ancient Sumerian texts Ancient CivilisationsExterrestrial TheoryOffbeat by Alien UFO Sightings July 24, 2017 by Alien UFO Sightings July 24, 2017 0 comment THE ASSERTION, first recorded and transmitted by the Sumerians, that “Man” was created by the Nefilim, appears at first sight to clash both with the theory of evolution and with the Judeo-Christian tenets based on the Bible. But in fact, the information contained in the Sumerian texts – and only that information – can affirm both the validity of the theory of evolution and the truth of the biblical tale – and show that there really is no conflict at all between the two. In the epic “When the gods as men,” in other specific texts, and in passing references, the Sumerians described Man as both a deliberate creature of the gods and a link in the evolutionary chain that began with the celestial events described in the “Epic of Creation.” Holding firm to the belief that the creation of Man was preceded by an era during which only the Nefilim were upon Earth, the Sumerian texts recorded instance after instance (for example, the incident between Enlil and Ninlil)

to an LPGA tournament, Knopp said there are now 20 such events associated with the LPGA. The Women’s PGA no longer is just a ripple in a pond that barely gets noticed. Other LPGA major championships are watching, knowing they’ll have to step up to keep up. A rising tide lifts all boats, right? All in all, it’s a terrific recipe. The golf. The venues. The three-way collaboration between the PGA of America, LPGA and a sponsor that really gets it, and is truly invested. Again, the golf was great. Sensational, in fact. But it’s just a small piece of the overall picture at the KPMG Women’s PGA. That’s saying something. “Once you launch it and it works, everybody sees the value in it,” said Seth Waugh, the PGA’s CEO, who sat on an old stone porch behind Aronimink’s clubhouse on Saturday afternoon, taking in the scene. Waugh knows what it takes to build something, having been the lead force (along with current PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan) in creating what originally was the Deutsche Bank Championship, a PGA Tour event outside Boston that’s now an every-other-year playoff tournament. “KPMG has seen the value, seen the purpose,” Waugh said. “Hopefully for them it’s economic in the sense of brand. For us, it’s the right thing to do.” Sign up to receive the Morning Read newsletter, along with Where To Golf Next and The Equipment Insider. News & OpinionLPGA TourSei Young Kim Jeff Babineau Babineau is an experienced and authoritative competition writer who has watched and interviewed the great players, been to the world’s breathtaking golf courses, and waxed about all things golf for three decades. He covered golf at the Orlando Sentinel before leaving in 1998 for Golfweek magazine, where he spent 19 years as editor, deputy editor and columnist. Email: [email protected]; Twitter: @JeffBabz62 See stories by Jeff Babineau Rory McIlroy posts target number in Abu Dhabi Justin Thomas will train to be ‘better person’ Jack Nicklaus, golf’s greatest champion, turns 81 Brooks Koepka returns to PGA Tour healthy yet hungry Annika Sorenstam returns to LPGA … sort of Back surgery sidelines Tiger Woods again 2021 American Express: Betting odds, favorites, sleeper picks Chris Kirk hits ‘reset button’ on golf and life Short-hitting Kevin Na comes up big at Sony Open Justin Thomas pays price for slur By submitting your email address you are giving us permission to send you daily emails. 12700 Sunrise Valley Dr, Suite 300, Reston, Virginia 20191 Copyright © 2021, Morning Read, a division of Buffalo Groupe, LLC. All rights reserved. Home » The origins of human beings according to ancient Sumerian texts Ancient CivilisationsExterrestrial TheoryOffbeat by Alien UFO Sightings July 24, 2017 by Alien UFO Sightings July 24, 2017 0 comment THE ASSERTION, first recorded and transmitted by the Sumerians, that “Man” was created by the Nefilim, appears at first sight to clash both with the theory of evolution and with the Judeo-Christian tenets based on the Bible. But in fact, the information contained in the Sumerian texts – and only that information – can affirm both the validity of the theory of evolution and the truth of the biblical tale – and show that there really is no conflict at all between the two. In the epic “When the gods as men,” in other specific texts, and in passing references, the Sumerians described Man as both a deliberate creature of the gods and a link in the evolutionary chain that began with the celestial events described in the “Epic of Creation.” Holding firm to the belief that the creation of Man was preceded by an era during which only the Nefilim were upon Earth, the Sumerian texts recorded instance after instance (for example, the incident between Enlil and Ninlil)

of events that had taken place “when Man had not yet been created, when Nippur was inhabited by the gods alone.” At the same time, the texts also described the creation of Earth and the development of plant and animal life upon it, in terms that conform to the current evolutionary theories. The Sumerian texts state that when the Nefilim first came to Earth, the arts of grain cultivation, fruit planting, and cattle raising had not yet extended to Earth. The biblical account likewise places the creation of Man in the sixth “day” or phase of the evolutionary process. The Book of Genesis, too, asserts that at an earlier evolutionary stage: No plant of the cleared field was yet on Earth, No herb that is planted had yet been grown… . And Man was not yet there to work the soil. All the Sumerian texts assert that the gods created Man to do their work. Putting the explanation in words uttered by Marduk, the Creation epic reports the decision: I will produce a lowly Primitive; “Man” shall be his name. I will create a Primitive Worker; He will be charged with the service of the gods, that they might have their ease. The very terms by which the Sumerians and Akkadians called “Man” bespoke his status and purpose: He was a lulu (“primitive”), a lulu amelu (“primitive worker”), an awihim (“laborer”). That Man was created to be a servant of the gods did not strike the ancient peoples as a peculiar idea at all. In biblical times, the deity was “Lord,” “Sovereign,” “King,” “Ruler,” “Master.” The term that is commonly translated as “worship” was in fact avod (“work”). Ancient and biblical Man did not “worship” his god; he worked for him. No sooner had the biblical Deity, like the gods in Sumerian accounts, created Man, than he planted a garden and assigned Man to work there: And the Lord God took the “Man” and placed him in the garden of Eden to till it and to tend it. Later on, the Bible describes the Deity “strolling in the garden in the breeze of the day,” now that the new being was there to tend the Garden of Eden. How far is this version from the Sumerian texts that describe how the gods clamored for workers so that they could rest and relax? In the Sumerian versions, the decision to create Man was adopted by the gods in their Assembly. Significantly, the Book of Genesis – purportedly exalting the achievements of a sole Deity – uses the plural Elohim (literally, “deities”) to denote “God,” and reports an astonishing remark: And Elohim said: “Let us make Man in our image, after our likeness.” Whom did the sole but plural Deity address, and who were the “us” in whose plural image and plural likeness Man was to be made? The Book of Genesis does not provide the answer. Then, when Adam and Eve ate of the fruit of the Tree of Knowing, Elohim issued a warning to the same unnamed colleagues: “Behold, Man has become as one of us, to know good and evil.” Since the biblical story of Creation, like the other tales of beginnings in Genesis, stems from Sumerian origins, the answer is obvious. Condensing the many gods into a single Supreme Deity, the biblical tale is but an edited version of the Sumerian reports of the discussions in the Assembly of the Gods. The Old Testament took pains to make clear that Man was neither a god nor from the heavens. “The Heavens are the Heavens of the Lord, unto Mankind Earth He hath given.” The new being was called “the Adam” because he was created of the adama, the Earth’s soil. He was, in other words, “the Earthling.” Lacking only certain “knowing” and a divine span of life, the Adam was in all other respects created in the image (selem) and likeness (dmut) of his Creator(s). The use of both terms in the text was meant to leave no doubt that Man was similar to the God(s) both physically and emotionally, externally and internally. In all ancient pictorial depict

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grows en mass in mudflats, sand and gravel. It has a very inconspicuous flower. Selliera radicans, collected 20 Feb 2012, Hue te Taka Peninsula (Moa Point). New Zealand. Field Collection, 2011. Te Papa. SP090307. Scarlet pimpernel, Anagallis arvensis, collected 29 Sep 2011, South Coast, Hue te Taka Peninsula (Moa Point), North end. New Zealand. Field Collection, 2011. Te Papa. SP090329. A common naturalised plant in New Zealand. Another highlight from this collecting site is the fact we were able to collect terrestrial and marine plants in the same area. The first blog about this project provides more detail about the area and project objectives. I hope you enjoy exploring Wellington’s South Coast via the internet. Thank you to all the Te Papa staff who took part and made this project possible. 24 photos found in the category 'All' . sorting: 'publish order/descending order'. This gallery has 24 photos in total. Gallery was launched 2006-09-09. Combined page views in this gallery is 826977. Easy link to this gallery is http://www.dlpgraphics.ca/gallery_ee2/list.php?exhibition=87. Photo gallery code generated by Exhibit Engine 2.04. All rights reserved. All unauthorized usage forbidden. Even if you're not in a traditional sales position, you're in sales. So argues Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others. Whatever your business, you may be spending a great deal of your time and effort convincing, cajoling and influencing people to buy your ideas. It follows that we could all benefit from becoming better at this "non-sales selling," as Pink puts it. Today, more organisations are adopting Agile development and the trend is expected to continue. Agile development streamlines process overhead and improves predictability through better risk management. Some popular Agile flavours today include Scrum and XP. Although these flavours describe in details the steps in Agile development, they do not elaborate on how to manage the requirements. This Business Analysis for Agile Practitioners course has been designed to introduce participants to the entire Agile development process, with a focus on requirements. Through this course, participants will also be equipped with knowledge and skills to effectively perform business analysis in Agile projects. Participants will learn how to write and validate user stories. They will also be engaged in hands-on sessions to help facilitate and enhance the learning process. We are deeply committed to Hong Kong, where the Company was founded in 1946. We continue to make substantial investments to develop Hong Kong's aviation industry and enhance Hong Kong's position as a regional transportation hub. In addition to our fleet of aircraft, these investments include catering, aircraft maintenance and ground handling companies, as well as our corporate headquarters at Hong Kong International Airport. Sucralose is the main ingredient in the artificial sweetener Splenda. Unlike sugar, your body does not metabolize sucralose and so eating it does not affect blood glucose levels. If you are using the diabetic exchange diet plan, up to 8 tsp. of Splenda Granulated counts as a free food. Like sugar, Splenda tastes sweet but flavorless and is stable when heated. This versatility makes Splenda a useful sugar replacement for cooking and baking. Choosing Splenda Granulated is the key to successful sugar conversions in recipes. Add Splenda Granulated as a one-to-one replacement in recipes where sugar is only a sweetener. If the recipe calls for 1 cup of sugar, use 1 cup of Splenda Granulated. This includes recipes for pie fillings, custards, puddings, cheesecake or meat marinades. Increase the height of cakes and quick breads by adding 1/2 cup of non-fat dry milk powder and 1/2 tsp. of baking soda for every 1 cup of Splenda Granulated used. Use 1 cup of Splenda for every 1 cup of sugar in the recipe. Keep the brown sugar in

grows en mass in mudflats, sand and gravel. It has a very inconspicuous flower. Selliera radicans, collected 20 Feb 2012, Hue te Taka Peninsula (Moa Point). New Zealand. Field Collection, 2011. Te Papa. SP090307. Scarlet pimpernel, Anagallis arvensis, collected 29 Sep 2011, South Coast, Hue te Taka Peninsula (Moa Point), North end. New Zealand. Field Collection, 2011. Te Papa. SP090329. A common naturalised plant in New Zealand. Another highlight from this collecting site is the fact we were able to collect terrestrial and marine plants in the same area. The first blog about this project provides more detail about the area and project objectives. I hope you enjoy exploring Wellington’s South Coast via the internet. Thank you to all the Te Papa staff who took part and made this project possible. 24 photos found in the category 'All' . sorting: 'publish order/descending order'. This gallery has 24 photos in total. Gallery was launched 2006-09-09. Combined page views in this gallery is 826977. Easy link to this gallery is http://www.dlpgraphics.ca/gallery_ee2/list.php?exhibition=87. Photo gallery code generated by Exhibit Engine 2.04. All rights reserved. All unauthorized usage forbidden. Even if you're not in a traditional sales position, you're in sales. So argues Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others. Whatever your business, you may be spending a great deal of your time and effort convincing, cajoling and influencing people to buy your ideas. It follows that we could all benefit from becoming better at this "non-sales selling," as Pink puts it. Today, more organisations are adopting Agile development and the trend is expected to continue. Agile development streamlines process overhead and improves predictability through better risk management. Some popular Agile flavours today include Scrum and XP. Although these flavours describe in details the steps in Agile development, they do not elaborate on how to manage the requirements. This Business Analysis for Agile Practitioners course has been designed to introduce participants to the entire Agile development process, with a focus on requirements. Through this course, participants will also be equipped with knowledge and skills to effectively perform business analysis in Agile projects. Participants will learn how to write and validate user stories. They will also be engaged in hands-on sessions to help facilitate and enhance the learning process. We are deeply committed to Hong Kong, where the Company was founded in 1946. We continue to make substantial investments to develop Hong Kong's aviation industry and enhance Hong Kong's position as a regional transportation hub. In addition to our fleet of aircraft, these investments include catering, aircraft maintenance and ground handling companies, as well as our corporate headquarters at Hong Kong International Airport. Sucralose is the main ingredient in the artificial sweetener Splenda. Unlike sugar, your body does not metabolize sucralose and so eating it does not affect blood glucose levels. If you are using the diabetic exchange diet plan, up to 8 tsp. of Splenda Granulated counts as a free food. Like sugar, Splenda tastes sweet but flavorless and is stable when heated. This versatility makes Splenda a useful sugar replacement for cooking and baking. Choosing Splenda Granulated is the key to successful sugar conversions in recipes. Add Splenda Granulated as a one-to-one replacement in recipes where sugar is only a sweetener. If the recipe calls for 1 cup of sugar, use 1 cup of Splenda Granulated. This includes recipes for pie fillings, custards, puddings, cheesecake or meat marinades. Increase the height of cakes and quick breads by adding 1/2 cup of non-fat dry milk powder and 1/2 tsp. of baking soda for every 1 cup of Splenda Granulated used. Use 1 cup of Splenda for every 1 cup of sugar in the recipe. Keep the brown sugar in

your recipe and only replace the white sugar with Splenda Granulated. Brown sugar gives chewy cookies texture and crunch. Flatten cookies before baking, as they will not spread the way cookies baked with sugar would. Activate yeast in breads by keeping a minimum of 2 tbsp. of sugar in your recipe. Without some sugar, the yeast will not bubble and your bread will not rise. Brown your baking by spraying the top of the dough with cooking spray. Splenda will not caramelize like sugar and so will not brown like sugar when baked. Check your cakes seven to 10 minutes earlier than the baking time stated in the recipe. Check other baking three to five minutes earlier. Foods will bake more quickly when cooked with Splenda. Splenda creamed with butter may separate when you add eggs. This is expected; just continue as usual with the recipe. If you find your muffins dry, add 1 or 2 tbsp. of honey or molasses. Splenda Granulated does not have the preservative properties of sugar. When baking with Splenda, wrap and freeze any food that you want to last. Ideally eat all baking within 24 hours. Do not rely on Splenda to act as a preservative in canned foods. Use proper canning techniques and refrigerate any opened cans to avoid spoiling. How do I Make a Sugar Free Diabetic Birthday Cake? How Many Calories are in 1 Cup of Splenda Brand Sugar for Baking? On December 19–21, 2014 in Kyiv Wikimedia Central and Eastern Europe Meeting 2014 was held. It was the third annual conference of activists of Wikimedia movement from Central-Eastern Europe. In this conference 70 wikimedians from regional chapters and Wikimedia communities took part. Those who edit Wikipedia, Wikisources, Wikinews, Wikimedia Commons and other projects of Wikimedia Foundation from more than 20 countries gathered to exchange their experience. Thus this conference appeared to be the biggest compared to the both previous meetings in Serbia (2012) and in Slovakia (2013). Wixel pinout and peripherals diagram. Wixel programmable USB wireless module enabling wireless communication between a PC and robot. Wixel programmable USB wireless module. Together, the USB Adapter A to Mini-B and a Pololu Wixel wireless module can make a compact USB dongle. So far, we’ve implemented a very simple web page served by the BeagleBone Black (BBB) and setup a development environment. But to build a sophisticated web-based administration application, we need build a framework to support our future work. Our end goal is a Single Page Application (SPA) built using AngularJS. In this post, we’re going prepare for the Angular-izing of our work by adding node.js plumbing on the BBB to allow an infrastructure to server up web components. As we did in the last post, we’ll use the “Install New npm Packages” tool to add a new module called serve-static. serve-static allows us to serve files from our node.js server on the BBB. Though it works from the root of where our node.js server is running, we can add directory support based on how we decide to organize our code. From Visual Studio 2013 (VS2013), select the npm element in the Solution Explorer tree, then select the “Install New npm Packages …” option. Once the dialog comes up, search for “serve-static” and install. Since serve-static also needs the finalhandler module, also install it. Now, let’s modify our HTML file and code to begin using benefits of the serve-static module. We’ll first rename our client.html to be a more generalized name: index.html. Similarly, we’ll rename our server.js file to be a more generalized name: app.js. We are now ready to full integrate serve-static into our app.js code. Most of the code here is boilerplate from the serve-static module’s npm page. We essentially define our modules (lines 3-8), setup default files for index (line 10-11) and then fire up the server in lines 13-21). With it working on the PC, we’re ready to test this infrastructure on our BBB – we’ll fire up our trusty WinSCP and transfer

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and perhaps more of one–as Yemen is for the United States before Obama’s term is over. Since its beginning in 2005, the Prayer Shawl Ministry at Christ Memorial Presbyterian Church has been busy knitting and crocheting shawls for those in need of comfort and solace. Over 1000 shawls have been completed, blessed, and sent on to bring comfort to those in physical or spiritual need or to celebrate a happy occasion such as a marriage or birth. In addition to knitting shawls, the Prayer Shawl Ministry members also knit blocks for Warm Up America, an organization located in North Carolina that makes blankets for those in need. We have also begun knitting Pocket Prayer Cloths. which are made to carry in your pocket, purse or even in your car. Everyone is welcome to take one to keep with them to remind them that our Good Lord is always with us. God Bless. Most of the work is done at home, however, the group meets in community every Thursday in the church’s committee room from around 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Working together is important because it provides an opportunity to share and to learn from each other. Sometimes the company of others helps to make progress on a project. Beginners and experienced knitters, as well as those who crochet, are welcome to join in this ministry. Calling All Knitters and Crocheters!! You are welcome to knit or crochet the prayer shawls at home. We use either size 11 or 13 needles, 57 stitches. The pattern is knit 3, pearl 3. We slip the first stitch on each row and that counts for #1 of knit. It is 60 inches long. Easy Guitar Chords For Beginners - let me show you 4 super easy chords on guitar to get you started on the instrument today - with a full free video lesson! Easy Christmas music for guitar. Solo guitar arrangements of Christmas songs that are easy to play and a fun way to impress family and friends this holiday season. Dec 04, 2016 · Play 5 EASY Christmas Songs on Guitar! SUBSCRIBE: http: //goo. gl/nDtSmJ Chords + lyrics for ALL SONGS: Get the. Easy Christmas Songs – Guitar Chords, Tabs, and Lyrics by Matt Warnock / Friday, 28 August 2015 / Published in Beginner, Jazz Guitar Chords, Jazz Guitar Lessons Christmas songs are not only fun to sing with friends and. Oct 13, 2016 · Learn how to play 5 popular Christmas songs with only 3 easy chords. Silent Night, Jingle Bells, Joy to the World, Little Drummer Boy, and The First Noel. Top 35 Easy Christmas Guitar Songs. December 9, 2015 By Klaus Crow Leave a Comment. Christmas time, I love it. I am a sucker for romance, christmas lights and feel good songs. Top 30 Easy Guitars Songs For Beginners Learn The Guitar Fingerboard in 16 Days 10 Best Acoustic Guitar Under 200 Dollars 16 Legendary Fingerpicking. If you are a beginner guitar player or you just need some inspiration for easy guitar songs you’ve come to the right place. I’ve put together a list of 30 easy guitar songs that are great to strum along with and a lot of fun to play. Hopefully, this list of easy guitar songs has given you some ideas as to where to start in learning some of the best guitar-based songs I know of. Remember to try giving the Guitar Pro tab a shot if you need to get a better idea. Guitar tabs for beginners need to strike the right balance between simplicity and musicality; they have to be easy to play but sound good too. It can be difficult to find tabs that match that criteria so we put together this list to make things easier for you. Lesson Info. Play 13 classic holiday songs with just three chords. Single-note melody solos are also included. Use of a capo is recommended to adjust the pitch of each song to best suit your singing voice, and suggested capo settings are included. There is no 'danger' in beginners attempting songs that are 'too hard' other than frustration at

and perhaps more of one–as Yemen is for the United States before Obama’s term is over. Since its beginning in 2005, the Prayer Shawl Ministry at Christ Memorial Presbyterian Church has been busy knitting and crocheting shawls for those in need of comfort and solace. Over 1000 shawls have been completed, blessed, and sent on to bring comfort to those in physical or spiritual need or to celebrate a happy occasion such as a marriage or birth. In addition to knitting shawls, the Prayer Shawl Ministry members also knit blocks for Warm Up America, an organization located in North Carolina that makes blankets for those in need. We have also begun knitting Pocket Prayer Cloths. which are made to carry in your pocket, purse or even in your car. Everyone is welcome to take one to keep with them to remind them that our Good Lord is always with us. God Bless. Most of the work is done at home, however, the group meets in community every Thursday in the church’s committee room from around 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Working together is important because it provides an opportunity to share and to learn from each other. Sometimes the company of others helps to make progress on a project. Beginners and experienced knitters, as well as those who crochet, are welcome to join in this ministry. Calling All Knitters and Crocheters!! You are welcome to knit or crochet the prayer shawls at home. We use either size 11 or 13 needles, 57 stitches. The pattern is knit 3, pearl 3. We slip the first stitch on each row and that counts for #1 of knit. It is 60 inches long. Easy Guitar Chords For Beginners - let me show you 4 super easy chords on guitar to get you started on the instrument today - with a full free video lesson! Easy Christmas music for guitar. Solo guitar arrangements of Christmas songs that are easy to play and a fun way to impress family and friends this holiday season. Dec 04, 2016 · Play 5 EASY Christmas Songs on Guitar! SUBSCRIBE: http: //goo. gl/nDtSmJ Chords + lyrics for ALL SONGS: Get the. Easy Christmas Songs – Guitar Chords, Tabs, and Lyrics by Matt Warnock / Friday, 28 August 2015 / Published in Beginner, Jazz Guitar Chords, Jazz Guitar Lessons Christmas songs are not only fun to sing with friends and. Oct 13, 2016 · Learn how to play 5 popular Christmas songs with only 3 easy chords. Silent Night, Jingle Bells, Joy to the World, Little Drummer Boy, and The First Noel. Top 35 Easy Christmas Guitar Songs. December 9, 2015 By Klaus Crow Leave a Comment. Christmas time, I love it. I am a sucker for romance, christmas lights and feel good songs. Top 30 Easy Guitars Songs For Beginners Learn The Guitar Fingerboard in 16 Days 10 Best Acoustic Guitar Under 200 Dollars 16 Legendary Fingerpicking. If you are a beginner guitar player or you just need some inspiration for easy guitar songs you’ve come to the right place. I’ve put together a list of 30 easy guitar songs that are great to strum along with and a lot of fun to play. Hopefully, this list of easy guitar songs has given you some ideas as to where to start in learning some of the best guitar-based songs I know of. Remember to try giving the Guitar Pro tab a shot if you need to get a better idea. Guitar tabs for beginners need to strike the right balance between simplicity and musicality; they have to be easy to play but sound good too. It can be difficult to find tabs that match that criteria so we put together this list to make things easier for you. Lesson Info. Play 13 classic holiday songs with just three chords. Single-note melody solos are also included. Use of a capo is recommended to adjust the pitch of each song to best suit your singing voice, and suggested capo settings are included. There is no 'danger' in beginners attempting songs that are 'too hard' other than frustration at

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war with Jordan, he adds, “was a policy that could be implemented, from the perspective of Ben-Gurion, Dayan and others.” Indeed, much of the testimony the historian found from a variety of sources support that view, including that of Dayan, who said at one point: “I hope that in the coming years there will perhaps be another opportunity to effect a transfer of these Arabs from the Land of Israel.” According to Raz, “the conditions on the eve of the Sinai Campaign enabled them to progress toward realization of the plan.” Based on the vast array of materials Raz compiled, a small portion of which are detailed here, he declares: “The fact that Shadmi ordered implementation of parts of the plan [i.e., Operation Mole] – up to the expulsion order itself – is not, according to my analysis, in doubt. But it’s clear that the order for this arrived from on high.” Shadmi, says Raz, “understood that he was being used as a main character in a performance intended to cover for those truly responsible: Ben-Gurion, Moshe Dayan and Tzvi Tzur.” At present Raz is waiting for the decision of the military appeals court as to whether he will be allowed to examine all the classified documents relating to the affair of the massacre at Kafr Qasem, and more generally those relating to Operation Mole. For its part, the army claims that declassifying these documents will impair the security of the state, its relations with foreign entities, and also the privacy and well-being of various individuals. As for Shadmi himself, he raised four children with his wife, Pnina, a math teacher who died in 2013; there are also grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Their son, Col. (res.) Yiftah Shadmi, served as a fighter pilot in the air force. Shadmi’s memoir was eventually self-published, unlike his personal diary. Leafing through them, one finds these comments about death: “Consciously, I force myself not to be afraid [of it], and have also begun to believe that there is nothing to fear. For at the very worst, one could be killed. Indeed, it’s a pity to give up on life, but the awareness that one fell for the sake of the homeland is the reward and the atonement for the life one gives up. In one sense, I have no desire to die before I fulfill my obligation, to do the maximum in my power for the country and the nation. I want there to be no distinction between the benefit that I can bring during my lifetime, and that which I can bring in sacrificing myself upon the altar of defense.” Continue reading at https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium.MAGAZINE-general-s-confession-links-massacre-to-israel-s-secret-plan-to-expel-arabs-1.6550421 Tagged 1956, Adama Dieng, Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, David Ben-Gurion, Ethnic Cleansing, Fatou Bensouda, Gaza Genocide, Genocide, ICC, International Criminal Court Prosecutor, Israel, Israel Genocide, Israeli Genocide, Issachar Shadmi, Issachar “Yiska” Shadmi, Kafar Kassem, Kafr Qasim, Kafr Qassem, Kfar Kassem, Kufur Kassem, massacre, Moshe Dayan, Palestine Genocide, Palestinian Genocide, Tzvi Tzur, UN Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide The Largest Bottles Of Champagne Are Called? February 1, 2018, 1:37pm EDT Rehoboams Imperials Melchizedeks In Ancient Persia, Which Of These Was Used As An Important Agricultural Timekeeping Device? Answer: Melchizedeks If you live the same kind of low-glamour pedestrian life we lead, then we will absolutely forgive you for not knowing that champagne came in anything but “the bottle” size. There is, however, a long history of wineries bottling champagne in ever bigger and more dramatically sized bottles. These bottles have been, historically, named after Biblical kings and figures.

war with Jordan, he adds, “was a policy that could be implemented, from the perspective of Ben-Gurion, Dayan and others.” Indeed, much of the testimony the historian found from a variety of sources support that view, including that of Dayan, who said at one point: “I hope that in the coming years there will perhaps be another opportunity to effect a transfer of these Arabs from the Land of Israel.” According to Raz, “the conditions on the eve of the Sinai Campaign enabled them to progress toward realization of the plan.” Based on the vast array of materials Raz compiled, a small portion of which are detailed here, he declares: “The fact that Shadmi ordered implementation of parts of the plan [i.e., Operation Mole] – up to the expulsion order itself – is not, according to my analysis, in doubt. But it’s clear that the order for this arrived from on high.” Shadmi, says Raz, “understood that he was being used as a main character in a performance intended to cover for those truly responsible: Ben-Gurion, Moshe Dayan and Tzvi Tzur.” At present Raz is waiting for the decision of the military appeals court as to whether he will be allowed to examine all the classified documents relating to the affair of the massacre at Kafr Qasem, and more generally those relating to Operation Mole. For its part, the army claims that declassifying these documents will impair the security of the state, its relations with foreign entities, and also the privacy and well-being of various individuals. As for Shadmi himself, he raised four children with his wife, Pnina, a math teacher who died in 2013; there are also grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Their son, Col. (res.) Yiftah Shadmi, served as a fighter pilot in the air force. Shadmi’s memoir was eventually self-published, unlike his personal diary. Leafing through them, one finds these comments about death: “Consciously, I force myself not to be afraid [of it], and have also begun to believe that there is nothing to fear. For at the very worst, one could be killed. Indeed, it’s a pity to give up on life, but the awareness that one fell for the sake of the homeland is the reward and the atonement for the life one gives up. In one sense, I have no desire to die before I fulfill my obligation, to do the maximum in my power for the country and the nation. I want there to be no distinction between the benefit that I can bring during my lifetime, and that which I can bring in sacrificing myself upon the altar of defense.” Continue reading at https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium.MAGAZINE-general-s-confession-links-massacre-to-israel-s-secret-plan-to-expel-arabs-1.6550421 Tagged 1956, Adama Dieng, Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, David Ben-Gurion, Ethnic Cleansing, Fatou Bensouda, Gaza Genocide, Genocide, ICC, International Criminal Court Prosecutor, Israel, Israel Genocide, Israeli Genocide, Issachar Shadmi, Issachar “Yiska” Shadmi, Kafar Kassem, Kafr Qasim, Kafr Qassem, Kfar Kassem, Kufur Kassem, massacre, Moshe Dayan, Palestine Genocide, Palestinian Genocide, Tzvi Tzur, UN Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide The Largest Bottles Of Champagne Are Called? February 1, 2018, 1:37pm EDT Rehoboams Imperials Melchizedeks In Ancient Persia, Which Of These Was Used As An Important Agricultural Timekeeping Device? Answer: Melchizedeks If you live the same kind of low-glamour pedestrian life we lead, then we will absolutely forgive you for not knowing that champagne came in anything but “the bottle” size. There is, however, a long history of wineries bottling champagne in ever bigger and more dramatically sized bottles. These bottles have been, historically, named after Biblical kings and figures.

To start our journey into the land of fabulously sized and incredibly expensive bottles of champagne, we’ll begin with the regular old bottle we’re all familiar with as a frame of reference. The most common sized bottle of champagne is 750 ml (0.75 L) and is formally called a “Standard”—though outside of the industry, people simply call it a “bottle of champagne” as the size is so ubiquitous. Some restaurants carry “Magnum” size bottles, which are 1.5 L and equivalent to two standard bottles. Beyond the Magnum bottle, we begin our adventure into the land of Biblical names. A Jeroboam is 3.0 L (4 bottles) and is named after the first king of the Northern Kingdom. A Methuselah is 6.0 L (8 bottles) and named after the oldest man in the Bible. A Balthazar is 12 L (16 bottles) and named after one of the three wise men who presented gifts at Jesus’ nativity. The naming scheme continues all the way up to the largest bottle produced, the Melchizedek, King of Salem, whose name is attached to a 30 L bottle which contains the equivalent of a staggering 40 standard size bottles. Now, if you’re contemplating such volumes of champagne and asking yourself if it’s worth getting your hands on such a monstrous bottle, we’re here to tell you, definitively: no. Aside from the bragging rights purchasing such a bottle brings, the product itself tends to be noticeably inferior to a smaller bottle. The reason for this is that most wineries are not sufficiently outfitted to carry out secondary fermentation of the champagne in the larger bottles. Once you get beyond the Magnum size, it becomes increasingly difficult and expensive to riddle the bottles. Riddling is a traditional process in which the bottles are stored neck down at a 45 degree angle and gently and routinely agitated, with the angle being gradually increased during the process. With that in mind, to fill the larger bottles, the wineries are forced to mix the contents of smaller bottles into a larger bottle, a process that exposes the champagne to open air (which can cause oxidation of the wine) and reduces the carbonation and pressure levels in the resulting mixture. Now that you know there are giant bottles of champagne out there that cost more than a small car, you also know that popping the cork on a regular old standard bottle is just as solid of an (albeit less dramatic) experience. Image by Walter Nissen/Wikimedia. Home / Film / Blu-ray Review: Never Let Me Go (2010) A provocative and touching film. Blu-ray Review: Never Let Me Go (2010) Cinema Sentries February 4, 2011 Comments Off on Blu-ray Review: Never Let Me Go (2010) 64 Views Written by Senora Bicho I wasn’t sure what I was expecting when I started Never Let Me Go, I had heard good things about it and was anxious to see it but as it turns out I had no idea what it was about. While the story features some fantastical ideas, the film addresses real life issues that warrant contemplation and reflection. Kathy (Carey Mulligan), Ruth (Keira Knightly), and Tommy (Andrew Garfield) are best friends while growing up at an English boarding school. It is quickly apparent that it is not an ordinary school: the students wear wrist bands for tracking, their teachers are called “guardians,” and they are told terrible stories about what has happened to students who have attempted to leave the school grounds. A new guardian starts at the school, who after becoming emotionally connected to the children, informs them that they are genetically engineered clones whose sole purpose is to donate vital organs. They will never have jobs, travel or experience normal life. Once these creatures reach the age of 18, they are moved from the boarding school into the cottages to prepare for their first donation. They also learn that in addition to being donors, they have the opportunity to volunteer to be carers. Carers are responsible for the well-being of the donors they are assigned to until they complete. Once they reach a certain age, they must start donating themselves. Kathy, having once loved Tommy,

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't knowledge Yesterday I was asked by a colleague in another local authority what software I had used to make our website accessible. The question threw me for a second. Since I no longer think of web development in terms of tools, it hadn't consciously occured to me that others in the business still do. I started to list the software tools I do use - HomeSite, TopStyle, Bullet Proof FTP, Firefox, CSE Validator Pro and so on. But of course software doesn't make websites accessible - at the stage we're at as an industry it's pretty much down to knowledge, research and understanding. So I explained that it wasn't really the software I had used that was important so much as the time I had invested in learning what makes an site accessible, through the GAWDs mailing list, AccessifyForum and many websites. The more I thought about it the more I realised what a steep learning curve I'd been on in the past 12 months, and just how much time I'd dedicated to re-learning the fundamentals of the job of a web developer. Lists like css-discuss and Evolt's thelist, sites like ALA and QuirksMode, books by Zeldman, Meyer and Clark - I've read them all over the past 2 years or so, tried to learn from them and apply what I've learned. How do you get that across to someone who's looking for a magic software bullet to achieve a worthy aim, without scaring them off? When it comes down to it tools can only be used to apply the knowledge you have using the skills you've developed (or if you're lucky were born with), and the production of just about anything of quality relies on all the presence of all three. Comment on Tools aren't skills aren't knowledge (2) GC Accessibility Award @ 9:02 AM As reported previously, ClacksWeb was shortlisted for the Accessibility prize at the Good Communication Awards. On Monday I was lucky enough to be at the Bafta building in London to hear the site announced as the winner, and to receive the award from Garry Richardson, of BBC Sports Report fame. The first eight awards were presented by Phil Woolas, Minister for Local Government, but he had to dash off to another place, so Garry stepped into the breach for the later awards, including ours. Can't say I was gutted. ;O) How much an award means depends on a lot of things, such as the number, breadth and quality of entries, and one of the most important factors is the authority of the judges. It was great then to see that the judging panel were all people in the industry I respected - Patrick Lauke , Derek Featherstone , Richard Conyard and Donna Smilie - and it made it a bit more special to know that the judges knew what they were talking about. After breakfast at the fantastic Patisserie Valerie on Piccadilly we also got to do a bit of shopping, hitting Fortnum & Mason , Hamleys and Molton Brown . I don't miss living in London, but it would be nice if I could have chocolates from F&M's more than once a year! Shaw Trust Report Overview On Wednesday last week I received the audit report on ClacksWeb from the Shaw Trust Web Accreditation Service. Some of you may be aware that by Friday I had completed the necessary remedial work, and the site was accredited and given the Trust's "accessible plus" award. This was partly due to me having already addressed some of the issues in the report both from the user testing I observed, and from feedback I'd received from the Trust during the audit process. That notwithstanding I thought it would be useful to provide an overview of the report itself, and at a later date some of the more interesting and esoteric audit findings. Our 56 page written report consists of 5 sections: Background & methodology Technical audit A nicely written couple of pages which were perfect for me to copy to my management, this section provided a high-level overview of the findings together with the remedial action required before accreditation could be awarded. In our case the site didn't require a full repeat audit, but in some cases this is needed to ensure the audit report has been understood and the issues addressed adequately. This section provides an introduction to the report, an explanation of what web accessibility is, and why it's important, and information about adaptive technologies. It also

't knowledge Yesterday I was asked by a colleague in another local authority what software I had used to make our website accessible. The question threw me for a second. Since I no longer think of web development in terms of tools, it hadn't consciously occured to me that others in the business still do. I started to list the software tools I do use - HomeSite, TopStyle, Bullet Proof FTP, Firefox, CSE Validator Pro and so on. But of course software doesn't make websites accessible - at the stage we're at as an industry it's pretty much down to knowledge, research and understanding. So I explained that it wasn't really the software I had used that was important so much as the time I had invested in learning what makes an site accessible, through the GAWDs mailing list, AccessifyForum and many websites. The more I thought about it the more I realised what a steep learning curve I'd been on in the past 12 months, and just how much time I'd dedicated to re-learning the fundamentals of the job of a web developer. Lists like css-discuss and Evolt's thelist, sites like ALA and QuirksMode, books by Zeldman, Meyer and Clark - I've read them all over the past 2 years or so, tried to learn from them and apply what I've learned. How do you get that across to someone who's looking for a magic software bullet to achieve a worthy aim, without scaring them off? When it comes down to it tools can only be used to apply the knowledge you have using the skills you've developed (or if you're lucky were born with), and the production of just about anything of quality relies on all the presence of all three. Comment on Tools aren't skills aren't knowledge (2) GC Accessibility Award @ 9:02 AM As reported previously, ClacksWeb was shortlisted for the Accessibility prize at the Good Communication Awards. On Monday I was lucky enough to be at the Bafta building in London to hear the site announced as the winner, and to receive the award from Garry Richardson, of BBC Sports Report fame. The first eight awards were presented by Phil Woolas, Minister for Local Government, but he had to dash off to another place, so Garry stepped into the breach for the later awards, including ours. Can't say I was gutted. ;O) How much an award means depends on a lot of things, such as the number, breadth and quality of entries, and one of the most important factors is the authority of the judges. It was great then to see that the judging panel were all people in the industry I respected - Patrick Lauke , Derek Featherstone , Richard Conyard and Donna Smilie - and it made it a bit more special to know that the judges knew what they were talking about. After breakfast at the fantastic Patisserie Valerie on Piccadilly we also got to do a bit of shopping, hitting Fortnum & Mason , Hamleys and Molton Brown . I don't miss living in London, but it would be nice if I could have chocolates from F&M's more than once a year! Shaw Trust Report Overview On Wednesday last week I received the audit report on ClacksWeb from the Shaw Trust Web Accreditation Service. Some of you may be aware that by Friday I had completed the necessary remedial work, and the site was accredited and given the Trust's "accessible plus" award. This was partly due to me having already addressed some of the issues in the report both from the user testing I observed, and from feedback I'd received from the Trust during the audit process. That notwithstanding I thought it would be useful to provide an overview of the report itself, and at a later date some of the more interesting and esoteric audit findings. Our 56 page written report consists of 5 sections: Background & methodology Technical audit A nicely written couple of pages which were perfect for me to copy to my management, this section provided a high-level overview of the findings together with the remedial action required before accreditation could be awarded. In our case the site didn't require a full repeat audit, but in some cases this is needed to ensure the audit report has been understood and the issues addressed adequately. This section provides an introduction to the report, an explanation of what web accessibility is, and why it's important, and information about adaptive technologies. It also

provides an overview of the Trust's testing methodology, describing what user testing is carried out and why, and brief details of the technical audit process. Into the meat of the report, covering tests performed by each group of users (low vision, blind, mobility impaired, dyslexic & deaf), problems encountered together with URLs, screen shots and comments from testers. A summary of the users overall impressions is given at the end of the section. Having observed one of the days of user testing myself, I had already addressed some of the issues in this section, but reading it through with the full range of tester experiences listed reminded me of the value it added. The contents of the technical audit are based on automated tests, carried out using InFocus , but extensively interpreted and moderated by human checks. It's worth stressing that these results are a long, long way from the raw automated testing results produced by services such as SiteMorse - it brings home how little of the WCAG can be tested by software alone. Instead of covering each WCAG checkpoint in turn, the technical audit is broken into functional areas such as 'tables', 'images', 'site map' and so forth, and within each of these areas a good deal of narrative is provided explaining the relevant issues as they relate to the site in question. Where action is required this is clearly stated, together with URLs of offending pages, or where necessary broader guidance, for example for the handling of PDFs. This section surprised me - I was expecting a dry, less useful summary of the technical shortcomings of the site, but it proved to be much more than that. I received the report by email, and was intrigued to see a zip file attached as well as the report document itself. It contained the 900+ HTML files generated during the InFocus automated testing, along with a screen shot of the options used when the software was run. The last section of the written report provides information about these InFocus files, pointing out false positives and issues to be address not covered elsewhere. At first it was a bit of a slog nailing down individual problems from all those files, but once I'd understood the structure of the reports, using the extended search functions in HomeSite made it a breeze to get a quick list of pages which were effected by a particular problem. All in all the report is impressive - it provides information for those in the organisation who need a summary but don't need to know the technical nitty-gritty. It provides softer, humanised user testing feedback which reminds you that the work we do is for people, not validators and automated accessibility testing software, and finally it provides expert technical advice which if followed and understood can only elevate the accessibility of the site in question. And above all it's usable - not a tome filled with technical references and jargon, but a practical, real-world guide to improving the audited site. What is an Enrolled Agent? Tax Preparation Portal Enrolled agents (EAs) are America’s Tax Experts. EAs are the only federally licensed tax practitioners who specialize in taxation and also have unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS. What does the term “enrolled agent” mean? “Enrolled” means to be licensed to practice by the federal government, and “agent” means authorized to appear in the place of the taxpayer at the IRS. Only enrolled agents, attorneys, and CPAs have unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS. How does one become an enrolled agent? The license is earned in one of two ways, by passing a comprehensive examination which covers all aspects of the tax code, or having worked at the IRS for five years in a position which regularly interpreted and applied the tax code and its regulations. All candidates are subjected to a rigorous background check conducted by the IRS. Privilege and the enrolled agent The IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 allow federally authorized practitioners (those bound by the Department of Treasury’s Circular 230 regulations) a limited client privilege. This privilege allows confidentiality between the taxpayer and the enrolled agent under certain conditions. The privilege applies to situations in which the taxpayer is being represented in cases involving audits and collection matters. It is not applicable to the preparation and filing of a tax return. This privilege does not apply to state tax matters, although a number of states have an accountant-client privilege

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difficulty in complying with this requirement: the representee restores an equivalent sum. But, where he has obtained a benefit other than money, he may for some reason be unable to restore it; and this inability will sometimes bar his right to rescind. **9–106** **Changes made by misrepresentee**. Where a contract of sale has been induced by a misrepresentation of the seller, the buyer may lose the right to rescind if he has so changed the subject-matter that he can no longer restore what he obtained under the contract, e.g. the buyer of an animal who has slaughtered it cannot rescind on returning the corpse.539 Similarly, the purchaser of a business cannot get back his purchase-money after carrying on the business for four months and disposing of some of its assets,540 or after changing a partnership into a limited company;541 nor can the purchaser of a mine rescind after he has worked it out.542 On the same principle a person cannot rescind after he has disposed of the subject-matter of the contract unless, perhaps, he has been able to get back that subject-matter or its substantial equivalent.543 **9–107** **Other deterioration or decline in value**. In the cases discussed above, deterioration or decline in value barred the right to rescind because it was due to the acts of the representee. Where it is due to other causes, different rules apply. The right to rescind is clearly not barred where the subject-matter deteriorates precisely because it lacks a quality that it was represented to possess. Thus a person who is induced to enter into a partnership by a misrepresentation as to its solvency can still rescind after the bankruptcy of the firm.544 The position is the same where the deterioration or decline in value is not related to the misrepresentation but is due to some external cause. In _Armstrong v Jackson_ 545 a broker purported to buy shares for a client, but in fact sold his own shares to the client. Five years later, when the shares had fallen in value from nearly £3 to 5s., it was held that the client could rescind on account of the broker's breach of duty.546 He still had the identical shares and was able to return them, together with the dividends he had received. McCardie J said: "It is only... where the (claimant) has sustained loss by the inferiority of the subject-matter or a substantial fall in its value that he will desire to exert his power of rescission... If mere deterioration of the subject-matter negatived the right to rescind, the doctrine of rescission would become a vain thing".547 Similarly, a contractual right to reject is not lost simply because the subject-matter deteriorates without the fault of the party claiming to reject.548 It is submitted that these rules also apply where the buyer is induced to buy by a misrepresentation which has been incorporated in the contract.549 **9–108** **Changes made by misrepresentor**. Where the misrepresentation is that of the seller, the question is whether the buyer (i.e. misrepresent _ee)_ can rescind even though he cannot restore the subject-matter in its original state. A sale may also be induced by a misrepresentation on the part of the buyer, e.g. as to his solvency or as to the value of the subject-matter. The question then arises whether the seller's right to rescind is affected by some dealing with the subject-matter by the buyer (who in such a case is the misrepresent _or)_. Obviously, the right may be so affected in a practical sense where the buyer consumes the property or so alters it that the seller has no interest in getting it back. As a matter of law, however, a buyer who is guilty of fraud cannot rely on his own dealings550 with the subject-matter as a bar to the seller's right to rescind. In _Spence v Crawford_ 551 A was induced by the fraud of B to enter into a contract by which: (i) A sold to B shares in a company; and (ii) B undertook to relieve A of his liability under a guarantee

difficulty in complying with this requirement: the representee restores an equivalent sum. But, where he has obtained a benefit other than money, he may for some reason be unable to restore it; and this inability will sometimes bar his right to rescind. **9–106** **Changes made by misrepresentee**. Where a contract of sale has been induced by a misrepresentation of the seller, the buyer may lose the right to rescind if he has so changed the subject-matter that he can no longer restore what he obtained under the contract, e.g. the buyer of an animal who has slaughtered it cannot rescind on returning the corpse.539 Similarly, the purchaser of a business cannot get back his purchase-money after carrying on the business for four months and disposing of some of its assets,540 or after changing a partnership into a limited company;541 nor can the purchaser of a mine rescind after he has worked it out.542 On the same principle a person cannot rescind after he has disposed of the subject-matter of the contract unless, perhaps, he has been able to get back that subject-matter or its substantial equivalent.543 **9–107** **Other deterioration or decline in value**. In the cases discussed above, deterioration or decline in value barred the right to rescind because it was due to the acts of the representee. Where it is due to other causes, different rules apply. The right to rescind is clearly not barred where the subject-matter deteriorates precisely because it lacks a quality that it was represented to possess. Thus a person who is induced to enter into a partnership by a misrepresentation as to its solvency can still rescind after the bankruptcy of the firm.544 The position is the same where the deterioration or decline in value is not related to the misrepresentation but is due to some external cause. In _Armstrong v Jackson_ 545 a broker purported to buy shares for a client, but in fact sold his own shares to the client. Five years later, when the shares had fallen in value from nearly £3 to 5s., it was held that the client could rescind on account of the broker's breach of duty.546 He still had the identical shares and was able to return them, together with the dividends he had received. McCardie J said: "It is only... where the (claimant) has sustained loss by the inferiority of the subject-matter or a substantial fall in its value that he will desire to exert his power of rescission... If mere deterioration of the subject-matter negatived the right to rescind, the doctrine of rescission would become a vain thing".547 Similarly, a contractual right to reject is not lost simply because the subject-matter deteriorates without the fault of the party claiming to reject.548 It is submitted that these rules also apply where the buyer is induced to buy by a misrepresentation which has been incorporated in the contract.549 **9–108** **Changes made by misrepresentor**. Where the misrepresentation is that of the seller, the question is whether the buyer (i.e. misrepresent _ee)_ can rescind even though he cannot restore the subject-matter in its original state. A sale may also be induced by a misrepresentation on the part of the buyer, e.g. as to his solvency or as to the value of the subject-matter. The question then arises whether the seller's right to rescind is affected by some dealing with the subject-matter by the buyer (who in such a case is the misrepresent _or)_. Obviously, the right may be so affected in a practical sense where the buyer consumes the property or so alters it that the seller has no interest in getting it back. As a matter of law, however, a buyer who is guilty of fraud cannot rely on his own dealings550 with the subject-matter as a bar to the seller's right to rescind. In _Spence v Crawford_ 551 A was induced by the fraud of B to enter into a contract by which: (i) A sold to B shares in a company; and (ii) B undertook to relieve A of his liability under a guarantee

of the company's bank overdraft, and to procure the release of securities deposited by A with the bank. A duly transferred the shares, while B relieved A of his liability to the bank and freed the securities by giving his own personal guarantee to the bank. The constitution of the company was later altered and some of the shares in it were sold. It was held that this dealing with the shares did not bar A's right to rescind. The question whether it would have had this effect if B's misrepresentation had been innocent was left open.552 **9–109** **Benefit to misrepresentee**. The mere fact that the misrepresentee has received a benefit under the contract does not bar his right to rescind, if the misrepresentor has not been put to any expense in conferring that benefit. Thus in _Spence v Crawford_ the fact that B had relieved A of his liability to the bank and freed his securities did not bar A's right to rescind. B was not put to any expense _by merely giving_ the guarantee to the bank, nor was he ever asked to pay anything under it, as the company prospered. We shall see that B did suffer some loss as a result of giving his guarantee, but this did not bar A's claim to rescind as he was able to make allowance for it.553 Conversely, if no benefit has been received by the representee, the right to rescind is not lost _merely_ because the representor has acted on the contract to his prejudice. In _Mackenzie v Royal Bank of Canada_ 554 a wife was induced by misrepresentation to deposit share certificates with a bank as security for the overdraft of a company controlled by her husband. She was able to rescind although the bank had, after the deposit, advanced further money to the company, for she had received no benefit from this payment. It is sometimes said that the object of rescission is to restore the parties to the situation in which they would have been if the contract had never been made,555 but in the light of _Mackenzie's_ case such statements are not quite accurate. The essential point is that the representee should not be unjustly enriched at the representor's expense;556 that the representor should not be prejudiced is a secondary consideration.557 **9–110** **Precise restitution impossible**. The general rule requiring restoration of what had been obtained under the contract was very strictly applied at common law where a person sought the return of his money on termination for breach,558 but a more flexible rule was developed by equity in cases of misrepresentation.559 A representee who is able to make substantial, though not precise, restitution can rescind if he returns the subject-matter of the contract in its altered state, accounts for any profits derived from it and makes allowance for deterioration caused by his dealing with it. Thus a person who has gone into possession under a contract to buy, or take a lease of, land can rescind560 on terms of paying rent for the period of his occupation.561 The court can also set off benefits received by one party against those received by the other.562 Similarly, in _Erlanger v New Sombrero Phosphate Co_ 563 a company bought and worked a phosphate mine, but did not so work it out as to make restitution utterly impossible. It was held that the company could rescind the sale for breach of fiduciary duty by one of its promoters on terms of returning the mine and accounting for the profits of working it. Lord Blackburn said that equity could "take account of profits and make allowance for deterioration.564 And I think the practice has always been for a court of equity to give this relief whenever, by the exercise of its powers, it can do what is practically just, though it cannot restore the parties precisely to the state they were in before the contract".565 These powers of adjustment are normally exercised where the misrepresentee is a buyer who claims back his money. They may also be available in the converse case where the misrepresentee is a seller who claims back his property, as in _Spence v Crawford_.566 The fraudulent buyer in that case had performed his contractual undertaking to

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, it changed quite a bit. I'll end there, except to say that unlike several readers I enjoyed this book very much, as I have also enjoyed a number of novels written by Beryl Bainbridge in the past. It's not an easy book to read for sure, but certainly well worth the time it took me to read it twice. I suppose it all depends on expectations, but as I am so fond of saying, going into a novel with no expectations is what I do and it generally works out well. fiction from Britain Labels: 1970s, 2017, UK fiction, Virago Modern Classics so is this: Runaway Horses, by Yukio Mishiima an October random read: Brighton Rock, by Graham G... I LOVED this book: Days Without End, by Sebastian... Daughters of Decadence: Women Writers of the Fin-d... Nations of Sanity NEWS/ARTICLES > Unite AND Divide Where the Desert meets the Grassland The Desert and the Grasslands There is an important reason why the focus of this movement is on the common ground of basic sanity. A few reasons in fact. It is partly because we may well need majority support to facilitate our freedom so we need to keep the agreement as agreeable as possible, while still representing genuine change. Rallying people under a banner of relatively simple logic and basic “common” sense would seem a more achievable aim than looking to unite a majority under other ideals. Also, the changes that need to be made are interlinked to the basic agreements of what is logical, moral and basically sane. Demanding agreements on higher specifics contradicts the very spirit of the basic agreement and these higher specifics are deemed an area where debate and discussion may still be required, with it remaining possible that no definite correct answer can be found, or at least collectively agreed upon. The ultimate reason for attempting to unite people under the basic ethos of sanity is driven both by a recognition that society is ultimately ruled by insanity and criminality and that, while it is likely impossible to unite even a majority, let alone everyone, under any agreement too soaked in personal preferences and higher ideals, it is at least theoretically possible to unite a large population of people under the ethos of simple, but honest and consistent, logic and “common” sense. A basic sense of simple sanity should be able to unite a majority, and if it doesn’t we are in big trouble. Awareness in various forms and of various description appears to be increasing and many movements are developing to the point that they claim to recognise the injustices of the current system, as well as proposing alternatives in many cases. Sadly specific plans of actions do not so commonly accompany such movements and while many groups appear to oppose the same general insanities at first look, after closer inspection it is revealed that many are at conflict with each other over identifying the specific solutions, and even many of the causes involved in so much of the criminality in modern society. It is here where the need to prioritise the fight for sanity is demonstrated. We don’t need to agree on every single specific course of action if we can agree on the basic principles. There is always room for debate and always need for humility in such debates to allow us to find the optimum solutions to various problems we face, collectively and individually. As long as we have the basics right we can sort out the finer details later. While we scrutinise the grey lets at least agree on the black and white of it all. While we squabble over ideals, lets at least unite on basic morality. To use the title metaphor, let’s at least agree on what is clearly the desert and what is clearly the grasslands, even if there is a grey area in between, where the desert meets the grasslands, that is harder to define. Just as we can agree on the obvious logic, the obvious morality even, of certain situations and scenarios we can also agree what is a desert and what is grasslands. But as you travel from one to the other it is harder to define the exact point that one becomes the other. To continue this metaphor, the debate over finer details and finer individual ideals and ideas are much like the potential debate over the exact point that the dessert becomes the grasslands (and vice versa). But in both cases the debate over the finer details is pointless if the basics cannot be agreed upon. We can argue about the

, it changed quite a bit. I'll end there, except to say that unlike several readers I enjoyed this book very much, as I have also enjoyed a number of novels written by Beryl Bainbridge in the past. It's not an easy book to read for sure, but certainly well worth the time it took me to read it twice. I suppose it all depends on expectations, but as I am so fond of saying, going into a novel with no expectations is what I do and it generally works out well. fiction from Britain Labels: 1970s, 2017, UK fiction, Virago Modern Classics so is this: Runaway Horses, by Yukio Mishiima an October random read: Brighton Rock, by Graham G... I LOVED this book: Days Without End, by Sebastian... Daughters of Decadence: Women Writers of the Fin-d... Nations of Sanity NEWS/ARTICLES > Unite AND Divide Where the Desert meets the Grassland The Desert and the Grasslands There is an important reason why the focus of this movement is on the common ground of basic sanity. A few reasons in fact. It is partly because we may well need majority support to facilitate our freedom so we need to keep the agreement as agreeable as possible, while still representing genuine change. Rallying people under a banner of relatively simple logic and basic “common” sense would seem a more achievable aim than looking to unite a majority under other ideals. Also, the changes that need to be made are interlinked to the basic agreements of what is logical, moral and basically sane. Demanding agreements on higher specifics contradicts the very spirit of the basic agreement and these higher specifics are deemed an area where debate and discussion may still be required, with it remaining possible that no definite correct answer can be found, or at least collectively agreed upon. The ultimate reason for attempting to unite people under the basic ethos of sanity is driven both by a recognition that society is ultimately ruled by insanity and criminality and that, while it is likely impossible to unite even a majority, let alone everyone, under any agreement too soaked in personal preferences and higher ideals, it is at least theoretically possible to unite a large population of people under the ethos of simple, but honest and consistent, logic and “common” sense. A basic sense of simple sanity should be able to unite a majority, and if it doesn’t we are in big trouble. Awareness in various forms and of various description appears to be increasing and many movements are developing to the point that they claim to recognise the injustices of the current system, as well as proposing alternatives in many cases. Sadly specific plans of actions do not so commonly accompany such movements and while many groups appear to oppose the same general insanities at first look, after closer inspection it is revealed that many are at conflict with each other over identifying the specific solutions, and even many of the causes involved in so much of the criminality in modern society. It is here where the need to prioritise the fight for sanity is demonstrated. We don’t need to agree on every single specific course of action if we can agree on the basic principles. There is always room for debate and always need for humility in such debates to allow us to find the optimum solutions to various problems we face, collectively and individually. As long as we have the basics right we can sort out the finer details later. While we scrutinise the grey lets at least agree on the black and white of it all. While we squabble over ideals, lets at least unite on basic morality. To use the title metaphor, let’s at least agree on what is clearly the desert and what is clearly the grasslands, even if there is a grey area in between, where the desert meets the grasslands, that is harder to define. Just as we can agree on the obvious logic, the obvious morality even, of certain situations and scenarios we can also agree what is a desert and what is grasslands. But as you travel from one to the other it is harder to define the exact point that one becomes the other. To continue this metaphor, the debate over finer details and finer individual ideals and ideas are much like the potential debate over the exact point that the dessert becomes the grasslands (and vice versa). But in both cases the debate over the finer details is pointless if the basics cannot be agreed upon. We can argue about the

exact point that the desert becomes the grasslands, but when we are surrounded by only sand and sky we (at least most of us) can agree our location is a desert, and only the delusional and the dishonest will try to say otherwise. When it is just grass that we can see beneath the sky, as far as the eye can see, then we can agree that we are in the grasslands, and once again all sane people should be able to agree on that. As the one gradually becomes the other there can and will be disagreement over the exact position of the line, or even over whether there is an exact line, between what is desert and what is grassland. When does the desert become the grassland, and vice versa? This “no mans land” of ambiguity, where both characteristics of desert and grassland exist and debate remains over the defining transition, is perfectly acceptable. With ratios of grass to sand gradually favouring one over the other differing definitions of where the line between them should be drawn is inevitable. We can debate and discuss our definitions and reasoning for drawing the line in various places, or put the case forward that this land of ambiguity should simply remain the designated grey area as it is neither desert of grassland but something entirely different from both and worthy of its own definition (though the point of transition would still be debatable). But if we cannot agree when we are in the middle of the desert, with only sand and sky visible in all directions, that we are indeed in the desert then there is little point in debating the moment of transition. If we cannot even agree on the basic definition of the desert, or the grassland, then we have very little hope as a species of agreeing finer details. When luscious grasslands is all we can see and there is not so much as a hint of sand, then we should all be able to logically agree we are in the grasslands. We must acknowledge and accept that reasonable people can still disagree on the finer details with in the “grey areas”, where the desert meets the grasslands, as long as they are united on the basics. Before we squander too much time debating the finer details in the areas of ambiguity, let us first unite in the areas where we can all agree. Let us define the desert, let us define the grasslands and come together on those definitions. Then, and only then, the debate over the finer details can be pursued on a foundation of the basic definitions that we all agree on. This is how we will end the insanity, by addressing the insanity first. There may be many areas that are not ideal according to various definitions but we should be able to identify, or at least recognise when it is identified for us, the obvious insanity and the obvious criminality. We don’t all need to come up with the perfect society, in fact such a thing is a futile pursuit as definitions of perfection will not likely be reconciled among the diverse population of human beings. But if we hope to end the insanity and criminality of the current system, and strive for a better world, then we need to unite on a common ground, under a simple agreement, and put an immediate end to the criminality we can all agree is wrong. The inability to separate the reasonable philosophical differences, that we will inevitably have, from the outright insanities we tolerate, not just among us but as imposing forces on us, is possibly the greatest reason why we have failed to rise up as a united people against the obvious evil of this world. This is why this movement is asking first and foremost for us to set aside the petty squabbles and the nuanced differences and just come together on a common ground that preaches a simple and basic sense of decency and logic. This is why the Non Aggression Principle, as defined by the Nations of Sanity, is essential for this common ground to be built upon. In a free and sane society we can differ on idealistic morality and leave that to personal choice, but we need to unite on the basic morality of the Non Aggression Principle and accept that no act can be deemed criminal if it does not cause harm or loss, or threat, to another. In addition to this, no entity, individual, government, corporation or organisation of any kind has the right to violate your freedom. As a consequence of this, the initiation of force is and must always be seen as a criminal act, a violation of the Non Aggression Principle and the Sanity Agreement, and will be treated as an act of aggression against all free people

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fanu - BBC Radio 3 Composer of the Week Love Music Too From Figaro to cabaret: I chat to Elena Langer abo... Monteverdi in Madrid Rossini's La Gazza Ladra from La Scala, Milan Maxim Vengerov in Oxford Music is one: Korean, Japanese and Western musicia... Kenneth Leighton: The Complete Organ Works La Seine Musicale launches A first Strauss and a new Mascagni: Opera Holland ... A wonderful 90th birthday present: John Joubert's ... Leeds Lieder - a weekend of song Manchester's newest concert hall opens A beautifully fluid accout of Duruflé's Requiem to... Lucrezia Borgia's Daughter: Princess, nun and musi... Context matters: My encounter with David Curtis, a... Tallis discoveries and Tenebrae for Holy Saturday ... Virgin and Child: Owen Rees and Contrapunctus cont... Out of the choir stalls: Handel's Messiah from the... Together again: Bach to Baby and London Mozart Pla... Bach-reinvented: the Little Baroque Company at Cha... A truly moving and inspiring opera - Parsifal Nicholas Daniel & Britten Sinfonia premiere Brian ... Thoughtful St Matthew Passion: Ian Bostridge and A... Commitment to the word: Bach's St John Passion at ... All Male Mikado Kitty Whately and Joseph Middleton in English song... Do not underestimate 'Facade': launching a new rec... Raising money for dementia: David Curtis of OOTS Tallinn Spring: Obscure Avenues - listening in the... Dementia, disaffected youth and Amelia Earhart: ET... Hindemith's Die Harmonie der Welt in Linz Tallinn Spring: Contemporary classics & world prem... Tallinn Spring: From Lepo Sumera to Liisa Hirsch, ... A 55 year history: I talk to Kyung Wha Chung about... Tallinn Spring: Vox Clamantis at the Estonian Musi... Canzoni Italiane: Italian elegance and Handelian e... Social action through music: Sistema Europe Youth ... A strong shortlist - the Royal Philharmonic Societ... From my beloved country: new South African piano m... La Gioconda makes a rare appearance Rossini, Janacek, Benjamin and more: Covent Garden... Reconstructing Bach Final of the 2017, London Handel Singing Competiti... Monteverdi Madrigals: volume 3 Venezia Eaton Square Concerts celebrates 10 years. The real thing: Italian tenor Ivan Magrì at Rosenb... Mozart Matinée Reviving a rarity: Delius' A Village Romeo & Julie... Svyati and beyond: Kian Soltani, Hugo Ticciati & V... More than music in Surrey garden: Music at Woodhou... So what exactly is Harmoniemusik? My encounter wit... “Coming from my first album, I still didn’t feel accepted by Nashville,” rising country star Kane Brown told Apple Music shortly before the release of his second LP, Experiment. “So, for this album, it was like a second chance.” In a genre sometimes criticized as conservative, Brown stood out from the beginning. Yes, he looked different—heavily tattooed, rocking diamond earrings, mixed-race in a predominantly white scene—but his career was just as novel by Nashville standards: The Georgia native gained fans and record label interest by posting performance videos on Facebook, rather than emerging fully formed via the usual industry machine. “People have a picture of what they think country should look like,” Brown said. “They look at my tattoos and my style that I wear, my clothes, and my earrings, and it’s always, ‘Oh, Waylon and Cash are rolling in their graves right now. Just put a cowboy hat on. Where’s your belt buckles?’ And I’m like, ‘It’s not me. Why be something that I’m not?’” But Brown’s image and career path have obscured the fact that when it comes to his actual music, he isn’t

fanu - BBC Radio 3 Composer of the Week Love Music Too From Figaro to cabaret: I chat to Elena Langer abo... Monteverdi in Madrid Rossini's La Gazza Ladra from La Scala, Milan Maxim Vengerov in Oxford Music is one: Korean, Japanese and Western musicia... Kenneth Leighton: The Complete Organ Works La Seine Musicale launches A first Strauss and a new Mascagni: Opera Holland ... A wonderful 90th birthday present: John Joubert's ... Leeds Lieder - a weekend of song Manchester's newest concert hall opens A beautifully fluid accout of Duruflé's Requiem to... Lucrezia Borgia's Daughter: Princess, nun and musi... Context matters: My encounter with David Curtis, a... Tallis discoveries and Tenebrae for Holy Saturday ... Virgin and Child: Owen Rees and Contrapunctus cont... Out of the choir stalls: Handel's Messiah from the... Together again: Bach to Baby and London Mozart Pla... Bach-reinvented: the Little Baroque Company at Cha... A truly moving and inspiring opera - Parsifal Nicholas Daniel & Britten Sinfonia premiere Brian ... Thoughtful St Matthew Passion: Ian Bostridge and A... Commitment to the word: Bach's St John Passion at ... All Male Mikado Kitty Whately and Joseph Middleton in English song... Do not underestimate 'Facade': launching a new rec... Raising money for dementia: David Curtis of OOTS Tallinn Spring: Obscure Avenues - listening in the... Dementia, disaffected youth and Amelia Earhart: ET... Hindemith's Die Harmonie der Welt in Linz Tallinn Spring: Contemporary classics & world prem... Tallinn Spring: From Lepo Sumera to Liisa Hirsch, ... A 55 year history: I talk to Kyung Wha Chung about... Tallinn Spring: Vox Clamantis at the Estonian Musi... Canzoni Italiane: Italian elegance and Handelian e... Social action through music: Sistema Europe Youth ... A strong shortlist - the Royal Philharmonic Societ... From my beloved country: new South African piano m... La Gioconda makes a rare appearance Rossini, Janacek, Benjamin and more: Covent Garden... Reconstructing Bach Final of the 2017, London Handel Singing Competiti... Monteverdi Madrigals: volume 3 Venezia Eaton Square Concerts celebrates 10 years. The real thing: Italian tenor Ivan Magrì at Rosenb... Mozart Matinée Reviving a rarity: Delius' A Village Romeo & Julie... Svyati and beyond: Kian Soltani, Hugo Ticciati & V... More than music in Surrey garden: Music at Woodhou... So what exactly is Harmoniemusik? My encounter wit... “Coming from my first album, I still didn’t feel accepted by Nashville,” rising country star Kane Brown told Apple Music shortly before the release of his second LP, Experiment. “So, for this album, it was like a second chance.” In a genre sometimes criticized as conservative, Brown stood out from the beginning. Yes, he looked different—heavily tattooed, rocking diamond earrings, mixed-race in a predominantly white scene—but his career was just as novel by Nashville standards: The Georgia native gained fans and record label interest by posting performance videos on Facebook, rather than emerging fully formed via the usual industry machine. “People have a picture of what they think country should look like,” Brown said. “They look at my tattoos and my style that I wear, my clothes, and my earrings, and it’s always, ‘Oh, Waylon and Cash are rolling in their graves right now. Just put a cowboy hat on. Where’s your belt buckles?’ And I’m like, ‘It’s not me. Why be something that I’m not?’” But Brown’s image and career path have obscured the fact that when it comes to his actual music, he isn’t

throwing out modern-day country conventions—he’s honing them. He has a warm, deep voice in the classic Nashville mold, and he and his skilled band favor a clean blend of country and classic rock, with banjos sitting comfortably alongside electric guitar and heavy drums; album opener “Baby Come Back to Me” even borrows the high-school bleachers backbeat from Queen’s “We Will Rock You.” Like his self-tltled freshman album, there are nods to hip-hop and R&B—see the trap hi-hats on “American Bad Dream” or the Mint Condition-esque band hits on “Weekend”—but these songs are undeniably country. Brown may have started out as a Nashville outsider, but he’s making himself right at home. Experiment Kane Brown Lose It It Ain't You It's Me Short Skirt Weather My Where I Come From American Bad Dream Lost in the Middle of Nowhere (feat. Becky G) Kane Brown & Becky G. ℗ 2018 Sony Music Entertainment. All rights reserved. More By Kane Brown Kane Brown (Deluxe Edition) Chapter 1 - EP Closer - EP Don't Go City on Me - Single Urge to merge It seems like just minutes since we were detailing the last iPod/iTunes killer service, and yet here we are with another one. Or, rather, three failed services hoping to pool their - uh - expertise to beat the heck out of iTunes and iPod. Unless it's already been defeated by GBox, in which case, they'll take on that and Zune. The three partners are MTV and Real, who are merging MTV's unloved Urge and Real's solid-but-sidelined Rhapsody in a deal Verizon Wireless. VW is co-owned by Vodaphone, whose expensive Vodaphone Live content delivery flopped like a sky-diving whale back before we even knew there was an iPod to kill. The hope is that heavy promotion by MTV will drive take-up, but why MTV's muscle should be able to drive sales to this new venture when it couldn't persuade people to feel the Urge isn't clear. Although since MTV doesn't actually carry much music, it's probably not the best platform to try and connect with music lovers on. If they were selling drawings of dwarves setting fire to themselves, they'd be counting the bucks. Meanwhile, UK mobile phone companies will be casting a nervous eye at the FT's reports of a deal to bring the iPhone to Europe. In the UK, it's definitely going to be on the O2 network. More from No Rock on apple, ipod, itunes, mtv, o2, real networks, rhapsody, urge, vodaphone karlt said... Oooh! A subscription service? For music? That's a brilliant idea, and in no way, shape or form a complete disaster. Home Elder Law Gainesville Elder Law Attorney Shannon Miller in the News Gainesville Elder Law Attorney Shannon Miller in the News Gainesville elder law attorney Shannon Miller is making headlines as she and other lawyers across Florida work to develop a bill that is the first of its kind. House Bill 409 proposes to create a “presumption of exploitation” to help prosecute individuals who take advantage of elderly or disabled adults. Currently, it is extremely difficult to prove elderly exploitation. “Before this year, we had no prosecutions in Alachua County on elder exploitation cases. You have to prove deception and intimidation,” Miller told The Gainesville Sun in an article on February 22. The new bill, however, will make it much easier to prosecute such cases. The presumption of exploitation would apply when someone is not a family member, has known the victim for less than two years, and a transfer of assets has occurred. No other state has such a presumption in place, making House Bill 409 the first of its kind. “This legislation that is pending is literally groundbreaking,” Miller said. Shannon Miller holds elderly law close to her heart. In an interview with GTN News, she recalls an instance where a 94 year old woman was taken advantage of by her minister. “That case really struck a nerve

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the degree of drug resistance (Fig. 3B; Supplementary Fig. S1A and S1B). Different gene dosage of the T790M allele also affects the drug response and protein modification profile accordingly (Supplementary Fig. S3). T790M allele dosage and in vivo xenograft animal model. A, the drug response of representative PC9BR clones is shown as assessed by MTT assay. B, the T790M level was semiquantified using a T790M-specific molecular beacon real-time probe. The gDNA from PC9 parental cells (negative control), H1975 cells (positive control for the presence of EGFR T790M), and representative PC9BR clones including #1, #6, and #10 was extracted and used as template in the molecular beacon real-time detection system. C, BIBW2992-resistant PC9 clone xenograft tumor model in vivo. A total of 1 × 106 cells were injected subcutaneously into nude mice with randomization. Treatment with afatinib (35 mg/kg orally daily for 4 weeks) was initiated once the tumors achieved a volume of 50 mm3. Bar, SE. Recapitulation of a resistance phenotype seen in a xenograft animal model To conclusively determine whether cells obtained from the in vitro selection process also phenocopy the resistance traits in animal model studies, we transplanted representative BIBW2992-resistant clones into nude mice. These BIBW2992-resistant PC9 tumor-bearing mice received an oral maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of afatinib. Consistent with in vitro and biochemical profiles, BIBW2992-resistant clones showed a robust resistance phenotype in vivo compared with parental PC9 cells (Fig. 3C). It is of note that in contrast to the results from the in vitro cell culture data, the low T790M-containing clone #1 also displayed a similar degree of in vivo resistance to afatinib administration at its MTD. Case report of a lung cancer patient treated with afatinib To assess the clinical impacts of these in vitro and animal model studies, we analyzed the lung cancer samples of a patient who had been treated with afatinib. The patient was a 44-year-old female who had never smoked and who had received a diagnosis of stage IIIA lung adenocarcinoma (Fig. 4A, clinical information available in Supplementary Fig. S4). EGFR sequencing of the resected tumor sample revealed L747_P753 del. 17 mutation in exon 19. This patient, not previously treated with gefitinib or erlotinib, was enrolled in a phase II study with afatinib at a 40-mg dose. Upon starting the drug administration, cancer nodules of the patient responded well to the treatment (Fig. 4B). Eventually, however, she developed a recurrent metastatic nodule that initially responded to afatinib. Wedge resection of the resistant pulmonary nodule revealed the presence of T790M mutation in the EGFR-TK domain, which was not present in the pretreatment tumor tissue (Fig. 4C). The presented clinical case suggests that prolonged afatinib treatment can eventually lead to the emergence of acquired resistance, and the mechanism of resistance observed in clinics also involves the emergence of the EGFR T790M mutation, as predicted from the model system studies. Tumor recurrence associated with the emergence of T790M mutation. A, a patient with lung adenocarcinoma who had an EGFR exon 19 deletion mutation was treated with afatinib. B, initially, the 2 nodules responded to the afatinib treatment. C, a recurrent metastatic nodule was detected after prolonged afatinib treatment. Analysis of the recurrent nodule showed the presence of T790M mutation, which was not present in the original lung cancer specimen. The lack of a reliable model system to predict the clinical response of gefitinib- or erlotinib-naive EGFR mutant lung cancers under continuous challenges with irre

the degree of drug resistance (Fig. 3B; Supplementary Fig. S1A and S1B). Different gene dosage of the T790M allele also affects the drug response and protein modification profile accordingly (Supplementary Fig. S3). T790M allele dosage and in vivo xenograft animal model. A, the drug response of representative PC9BR clones is shown as assessed by MTT assay. B, the T790M level was semiquantified using a T790M-specific molecular beacon real-time probe. The gDNA from PC9 parental cells (negative control), H1975 cells (positive control for the presence of EGFR T790M), and representative PC9BR clones including #1, #6, and #10 was extracted and used as template in the molecular beacon real-time detection system. C, BIBW2992-resistant PC9 clone xenograft tumor model in vivo. A total of 1 × 106 cells were injected subcutaneously into nude mice with randomization. Treatment with afatinib (35 mg/kg orally daily for 4 weeks) was initiated once the tumors achieved a volume of 50 mm3. Bar, SE. Recapitulation of a resistance phenotype seen in a xenograft animal model To conclusively determine whether cells obtained from the in vitro selection process also phenocopy the resistance traits in animal model studies, we transplanted representative BIBW2992-resistant clones into nude mice. These BIBW2992-resistant PC9 tumor-bearing mice received an oral maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of afatinib. Consistent with in vitro and biochemical profiles, BIBW2992-resistant clones showed a robust resistance phenotype in vivo compared with parental PC9 cells (Fig. 3C). It is of note that in contrast to the results from the in vitro cell culture data, the low T790M-containing clone #1 also displayed a similar degree of in vivo resistance to afatinib administration at its MTD. Case report of a lung cancer patient treated with afatinib To assess the clinical impacts of these in vitro and animal model studies, we analyzed the lung cancer samples of a patient who had been treated with afatinib. The patient was a 44-year-old female who had never smoked and who had received a diagnosis of stage IIIA lung adenocarcinoma (Fig. 4A, clinical information available in Supplementary Fig. S4). EGFR sequencing of the resected tumor sample revealed L747_P753 del. 17 mutation in exon 19. This patient, not previously treated with gefitinib or erlotinib, was enrolled in a phase II study with afatinib at a 40-mg dose. Upon starting the drug administration, cancer nodules of the patient responded well to the treatment (Fig. 4B). Eventually, however, she developed a recurrent metastatic nodule that initially responded to afatinib. Wedge resection of the resistant pulmonary nodule revealed the presence of T790M mutation in the EGFR-TK domain, which was not present in the pretreatment tumor tissue (Fig. 4C). The presented clinical case suggests that prolonged afatinib treatment can eventually lead to the emergence of acquired resistance, and the mechanism of resistance observed in clinics also involves the emergence of the EGFR T790M mutation, as predicted from the model system studies. Tumor recurrence associated with the emergence of T790M mutation. A, a patient with lung adenocarcinoma who had an EGFR exon 19 deletion mutation was treated with afatinib. B, initially, the 2 nodules responded to the afatinib treatment. C, a recurrent metastatic nodule was detected after prolonged afatinib treatment. Analysis of the recurrent nodule showed the presence of T790M mutation, which was not present in the original lung cancer specimen. The lack of a reliable model system to predict the clinical response of gefitinib- or erlotinib-naive EGFR mutant lung cancers under continuous challenges with irre

versible EGFR-TKIs, including afatinib, prompted the current study with the goal of making relevant predictions in ongoing clinical trials. To establish the in vitro model of acquired resistance to first-line usage of afatinib, we used NSCLC cells possessing an EGFR-TK domain activating mutation. EGFR-activating mutant NSCLC cells cultured under the stress of continuous presence of afatinib in culture medium eventually produced several clones that were resistant to irreversible EGFR-TKIs. Unexpectedly, analysis of clones dependent on EGFR signaling contained the same genetic signature (T790M) that was shared by clones resistant to gefitinib or erlotinib. The siRNA-mediated EGFR depletion culminated in rapid cell death of these clones, strongly suggesting that this altered sequence signature in the EGFR-TK domain is likely responsible for mediating resistance to the irreversible EGFR-TKIs. This finding raises the concern that the first-line usage of currently available irreversible EGFR-TKIs may not be mechanistically distinct or qualitatively superior in preventing cancer cells from acquiring a resistance phenotype. Thus, in contrast to transgenesis-based animal model studies (16) where animals might be able to tolerate higher doses, clinical usage of this drug might not be as effective as anticipated. On the other hand, it should also be noted that a similar transgenic animal model failed to validate the monotherapeutic efficacy of afatinib against EGFR L858R/T790M mutation (29). The primary reason why this drug is less effective in controlling T790M mutant EGFR in cancer signaling seems to be related to the nondiscriminatory action of this compound toward active conformation of wild-type EGFR and that of mutation (12). Indeed, the recent screening of T790M mutation-specific small-molecule-based inhibitors suggests that oncogenic mutant-tailored drug design may overcome a part of the problem related to insufficient discriminatory power, and consequently, less efficient action of molecular target therapies (30) and clinical trials with mutant-specific inhibitors are under development. Previous studies using HKI-272, another irreversible EGFR-TKI, have shown that EGFR-dependent lung cancers become resistant to HKI-272 in similar manners (31). Although this study is one of the first studies providing insightful evidence to support the potential limitations of currently available irreversible EGFR-TKIs; the context of the study was highly artificial in that they used a mutagen, ethyl methane sulfonate, to induce resistance to EGFR-TKIs (31). In contrast, the BIBW2992-resistant clones obtained in the current study arose under the natural stress of afatinib, thus mimicking a more physiologically relevant context. In addition, HKI-272 was tailored to fit into the inactive conformation of EGFR-TK (19). Because activating EGFR-mutant oncogenic variants, including L858R and exon 19 small in-frame deletions, assume constitutively active kinase conformations (19, 20), it is anticipated that HKI-272 will not function as an effective inhibitor against primary activating mutant EGFRs. Consistent with the results obtained from structural studies (19, 20), the IC50 values of inactive confirmation fitting drugs (e.g., HKI-272) and active conformation fitting drugs (e.g., BIBW2992) vary widely between the 2 drugs in EGFR-dependent PC9 cells (HKI-272 IC50 = 96 nmol/L; afatinib IC50 = 0.7 nmol/L; refs. 30,32). Thus, the rationale for using the inactive conformation-fitting EGFR-TKIs to patients with EGFR-mutant lung cancer is subject to scientific controversy, and this is in line with the decrease in activity seen in clinical trials with HKI-272 [personal communications,

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that moved away from the gates were ignored, but those that extended far passed it's boundaries were noted. It was a little premature to make any deductions based solely on their chakra imprint, so she simply waited. Hanafubki had already made her presence known as she stood just a handful of meters to Caelia's right, perched firm on top of a nearby roof as brazen as ever. "You catching all of this?" She whispered into her radio. @sanguis lore. Post by lore. on Aug 21, 2015 20:18:08 GMT -8 "Yeah, every last bit of it." He responded back to Caelia through the mic, his tone dry and lacking of any true emotion. Similar to his cousin, Masaki too had found an establishment that had embraced the impact (right wall missing) of several explosions created by the opposing force; himself crouching behind a wall with a broken window above it— blending in the murky shadows. The building was only a handful of meters across (the right) from Caelia's own, which would prove useful in the near future. However, the main focus at hand belonged to the attackers that remained unseen for the time-being; their whereabouts and numbers unknown to the fifteen year old that relied on the Byakugan to relay any information to him. And though his eyes were not gifted to see the unseen; logic proved to be quite useful in this scenario. Whoever attacked the wall possessed explosions of frightening power and carried a beast with them of some sort, one that could release such a devastating roar. Though this information may seem minuscule, it provided just the needed detail needed for a scenario like this. For now, all he could do was wait for Caelia to tell him everything via radio. last seen Mar 7, 2016 8:44:05 GMT -8 ● @barrybarry riberiooooo Post by riberiooooo on Aug 21, 2015 21:32:04 GMT -8 An overgrown tree splattered onto the roof that possessed a lone Shinobi. That Shinobi would find themselves accompanied by a Kuro-Shiro who emerged from one of the branches that writhed on top of the roof, twisting and turning through the tiles as if it were some wooden snake. As the Kuro-Shiro slowly emerged, a grotesque sound could be heard, a squelching sound, as if compost was being groped or stirred. Veni took a few steps, lightly. He stood besides Fubuki and stared off into the distance alongside her, gazing into the fires, the destruction, those who were fleeing. The heat brushed against Veni, against his yellow eyes which had become mesmerized by the twirling flames and embers, dancing with the sparks in the air and the ash on the ground. A light sigh left his mouth. "Someone's got to step up and make a decision. Do we fight or surrender?" Veni's tone was sombre but slowly escalated to spiteful as he proceeded, "I mean, I dont want to see my fellow Shinobi die in the name of some false religion that no one ever even believed in. No one here is strong enough to combat a fully prepared squad and a kage. Our kage's gone, probably dead. Her sister the same fate. Maybe there's something to surrendering. But I wanted to consult you first Fubuki, you seem to not have your head up your ass like half the people in this village. What do we do?" Even though he'd only had a brief encounter with her through a mission Veni already knew what kind of person Fubuki was, someone he could trust, someone who had a valuable opinion. Last Edit: Aug 22, 2015 0:27:34 GMT -8 by riberiooooo Post by Naitome on Aug 21, 2015 21:53:42 GMT -8 A bubble opened in the cover of sweltering air, was a scorch mark and a warning. The mist abated, in places. From the sound of many things exciting themselves into fire, the hidden village's decimated wall twisted out of sight and met all they once protected with man-sized ash. Lions? N

that moved away from the gates were ignored, but those that extended far passed it's boundaries were noted. It was a little premature to make any deductions based solely on their chakra imprint, so she simply waited. Hanafubki had already made her presence known as she stood just a handful of meters to Caelia's right, perched firm on top of a nearby roof as brazen as ever. "You catching all of this?" She whispered into her radio. @sanguis lore. Post by lore. on Aug 21, 2015 20:18:08 GMT -8 "Yeah, every last bit of it." He responded back to Caelia through the mic, his tone dry and lacking of any true emotion. Similar to his cousin, Masaki too had found an establishment that had embraced the impact (right wall missing) of several explosions created by the opposing force; himself crouching behind a wall with a broken window above it— blending in the murky shadows. The building was only a handful of meters across (the right) from Caelia's own, which would prove useful in the near future. However, the main focus at hand belonged to the attackers that remained unseen for the time-being; their whereabouts and numbers unknown to the fifteen year old that relied on the Byakugan to relay any information to him. And though his eyes were not gifted to see the unseen; logic proved to be quite useful in this scenario. Whoever attacked the wall possessed explosions of frightening power and carried a beast with them of some sort, one that could release such a devastating roar. Though this information may seem minuscule, it provided just the needed detail needed for a scenario like this. For now, all he could do was wait for Caelia to tell him everything via radio. last seen Mar 7, 2016 8:44:05 GMT -8 ● @barrybarry riberiooooo Post by riberiooooo on Aug 21, 2015 21:32:04 GMT -8 An overgrown tree splattered onto the roof that possessed a lone Shinobi. That Shinobi would find themselves accompanied by a Kuro-Shiro who emerged from one of the branches that writhed on top of the roof, twisting and turning through the tiles as if it were some wooden snake. As the Kuro-Shiro slowly emerged, a grotesque sound could be heard, a squelching sound, as if compost was being groped or stirred. Veni took a few steps, lightly. He stood besides Fubuki and stared off into the distance alongside her, gazing into the fires, the destruction, those who were fleeing. The heat brushed against Veni, against his yellow eyes which had become mesmerized by the twirling flames and embers, dancing with the sparks in the air and the ash on the ground. A light sigh left his mouth. "Someone's got to step up and make a decision. Do we fight or surrender?" Veni's tone was sombre but slowly escalated to spiteful as he proceeded, "I mean, I dont want to see my fellow Shinobi die in the name of some false religion that no one ever even believed in. No one here is strong enough to combat a fully prepared squad and a kage. Our kage's gone, probably dead. Her sister the same fate. Maybe there's something to surrendering. But I wanted to consult you first Fubuki, you seem to not have your head up your ass like half the people in this village. What do we do?" Even though he'd only had a brief encounter with her through a mission Veni already knew what kind of person Fubuki was, someone he could trust, someone who had a valuable opinion. Last Edit: Aug 22, 2015 0:27:34 GMT -8 by riberiooooo Post by Naitome on Aug 21, 2015 21:53:42 GMT -8 A bubble opened in the cover of sweltering air, was a scorch mark and a warning. The mist abated, in places. From the sound of many things exciting themselves into fire, the hidden village's decimated wall twisted out of sight and met all they once protected with man-sized ash. Lions? N

aitome sighed quietly, a question for the collapsed storeroom ceiling of a flower-shop, as his feet silently dropped down atop it. He'd stopped seeing fleeing citizens once he'd begun moving towards the Tidal Wall, but the alleys, the fragmented byways intersecting Kirigakure like channels, even the shingles made quick shrapnel chopping the gloom; all showed him that the casualties were not solely composed of people who perished. His home. His home was being destroyed. His memories would be forever soiled with the char. He'd been near enough this attack to watch a once opaque pocket of fog clear, though actual flame licked a sickening black swirl towards the clouds much closer to Kirigakure's borders than he stood. He was a blur of steps then, with easy, careless precision, slipping through a maze of ruined bivouac stone before coming up behind a living structure bearing a single passenger. On its roof, the silhouette of a girl. His eyes flickered, mere neurotic twitching, scanning for others, subverting the wreckage. Only a shinobi would look out, towards whatever caused this, with defiance in their stance. If she'd made it, and he'd made it...he danced rapidly, a pelvic thrusting, then scratched his ankles. A shape squiggled into view next to the girl-shade, a prickly one. Giant Lions?! He hoped against hope, close to whispering. He swore he'd heard an animal. He thought of other animals he knew, listed them in his head, used his fingers to keep track. In a movement obscured by smoke and near-tangible tension he moved up and over, an unwavering dot in the darkness of the half-standing temple arch next to the girl -no, the shinobi- and her lived in perch. Screams dulled behind him. Only five meters to the right of her she would no doubt be aware of his presence, and Naitome shifted the katana and scythe chained at his back, absorbing the scene without speaking. He hadn't cared about all the other Kiri-nin nearby, but he assumed there had to be more coming. What if they heard the lions too? a silent infinity, solemn star Plot Page @haru Kirigakure Village Gates | The Tidal Walls Aug 22, 2015 4:37:45 GMT -8 Post by Haru on Aug 22, 2015 4:37:45 GMT -8 Smoke trailed from ominous flames lining the horizon. The scent of charred stone and a chorus of dreadful shrieking filled the air. My figure was a blur, cries of panic and an eerie, calamitous roar inciting my alarm. A sudden disturbance in the ordinary comings-and-goings had sent the village’s vanguard into a state of terror. I could make out an unbearable fear on the faces of a fleeing citizenry as I continued forward, a single thread weaving through the living and non-living with sightless resolve. I wasn’t sure of the commotion’s source, though with all of the rumors that had been floating about recently, I was certainly inclined toward a particular suspicion. As I advanced, the distant, billowing conflagration would fill my imagination with flashes from a not-too-distant past. I was incensed with a sudden anger, as repressed events made themselves plain before my consciousness. Identical cries of terror, a temple burning, my previous home, and family, within flames, and I myself incapacitated, though nonetheless too weak to come to their aid regardless. The obscure, shadowy events that had set the course for my arrival within a new home. Eyeing the fiery horizon once more, and the fleeing masses, I wondered if today would mark a reshowing. I would alter my visage (x) via adornment moments before converging upon the scene, veiling my eyes in the case of violence. Moving closer to the sight, however, I was halted by a small assembage of shinobi who, having witnessed the destruction of our gates themselves, had already arrived near the spectacle's source, and were seemingly waiting for the dust to clear. Falling in line, I

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to the destruction of Western civilization. Virtually all terrorism worldwide is carried out by Muslims. Yonathan Melaku is found near the Pentagon, carrying “explosives” and written material referencing al Qaeda, and yet every single news organization, save one, blatantly ignores the fact that Melaku is a Muslim. How is that fact not relevant to the strory? If Melaku had been a Christian, you can bet your ass that it would be first paragraph, front page news. When does news journalism become agenda driven, politically correct propaganda and deliberately biased misinformation? Perhaps the bigger question is why the news organizations engage in this deception by omission, what drives it, is it coordinated and, if so, by who or what and on what level and for what purpose? /willfully ignoring and whitewashing the very real existential threat of Islamic terrorism does not make it go away, it only makes it harder for us to defend ourselves Filed under: Blog Entry | Tagged: ABC News, Al Qaeda, American, American Citizen, Ammonium Nitrate, Answer, AP, Arlington National Cemetery, Associated Press, Backpack, Car, Carrying, CBS, Checked, Chemical, Citizen, Closed, Contained, Cops, Correct Concentration, Detained, Ethiopia, Explosive Materials, Explosives, Fertilizers, FNC, Found, Fox News Channel, Franconia, Islam, Islamic, Islamic Terrorism, Items, Jihad, Jihadi, Lance Corporal, Mainstream Media, Marine Reserves, MSM, Mujahid Defeated Croatian Forces, Muslim, Naturalized, Naturalized American Citizen, News Organization, No Suspicious Items, Notebook, Obvious, Obvious Question, Park Police, Pentagon, Phrase, Plot, Police, Question, Raises, Religion, Reports, Search, Suspect, Suspicious, Suspicious Items, Taliban, Taliban Rules, Terror, Terror Scare, Terrorism, Terrorist Act, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Park Police, Unanswered, Unknown Quantity, Vehicle, Wandering, Washington Post, Whitewash, Whitewashing, Widely Used, Yonathan Melaku | 1 Comment » All He Wanted For Christmas Was Jihad Anyone see what the problem is here? Antonio Martinez was a normal, peaceful young adult . . . until he converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Hussain. Then he suddenly became a hate filled jihadi monster, obsessed with killing infidels, in other words, a typical, devout Muslim. Man charged in bomb plot appeared to drift into Islamic extremism Not so long ago, the young man accused of plotting to blow up a military recruiting station in Catonsville had a mundane job: selling children’s clothes at Columbia Mall. When he was hired as a sales associate about a year ago, Antonio Martinez was polite, hardworking — and a newly baptized Christian, a former co-worker recalled Wednesday. He seemed like a typical young adult working a typical retail job. Then one day he surprised co-workers by declaring that he had converted to Islam. “Within a few weeks he has a floor mat down in the back room praying to Mecca, telling us he’s going to a mosque and converting to Islam,” the former colleague said. She insisted on anonymity because she is not authorized by her employer to speak publicly and because she fears for her family’s safety. The sudden change of faith is among the many mysteries surrounding Martinez, 21, who is also known as Muhammad Hussain. He was charged Wednesday with attempting to detonate what he thought was a vehicle bomb at the Armed Forces Career Center in the 5400 block of Baltimore National Pike. For reasons that remain shrouded, federal authorities say Martinez not only embraced Islam recently but grabbed hold of a radical interpretation of the religion — one that exalts violence against adherents of other faiths as a righteous path to glory. Baltimore man accused of plotting to blow up military recruiting station in Md. Baltimore man arrested in foiled terrorism plot In plan to attack recruiting center, echoes of Christmas tree bombing plot A terror suspect in our

to the destruction of Western civilization. Virtually all terrorism worldwide is carried out by Muslims. Yonathan Melaku is found near the Pentagon, carrying “explosives” and written material referencing al Qaeda, and yet every single news organization, save one, blatantly ignores the fact that Melaku is a Muslim. How is that fact not relevant to the strory? If Melaku had been a Christian, you can bet your ass that it would be first paragraph, front page news. When does news journalism become agenda driven, politically correct propaganda and deliberately biased misinformation? Perhaps the bigger question is why the news organizations engage in this deception by omission, what drives it, is it coordinated and, if so, by who or what and on what level and for what purpose? /willfully ignoring and whitewashing the very real existential threat of Islamic terrorism does not make it go away, it only makes it harder for us to defend ourselves Filed under: Blog Entry | Tagged: ABC News, Al Qaeda, American, American Citizen, Ammonium Nitrate, Answer, AP, Arlington National Cemetery, Associated Press, Backpack, Car, Carrying, CBS, Checked, Chemical, Citizen, Closed, Contained, Cops, Correct Concentration, Detained, Ethiopia, Explosive Materials, Explosives, Fertilizers, FNC, Found, Fox News Channel, Franconia, Islam, Islamic, Islamic Terrorism, Items, Jihad, Jihadi, Lance Corporal, Mainstream Media, Marine Reserves, MSM, Mujahid Defeated Croatian Forces, Muslim, Naturalized, Naturalized American Citizen, News Organization, No Suspicious Items, Notebook, Obvious, Obvious Question, Park Police, Pentagon, Phrase, Plot, Police, Question, Raises, Religion, Reports, Search, Suspect, Suspicious, Suspicious Items, Taliban, Taliban Rules, Terror, Terror Scare, Terrorism, Terrorist Act, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Park Police, Unanswered, Unknown Quantity, Vehicle, Wandering, Washington Post, Whitewash, Whitewashing, Widely Used, Yonathan Melaku | 1 Comment » All He Wanted For Christmas Was Jihad Anyone see what the problem is here? Antonio Martinez was a normal, peaceful young adult . . . until he converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Hussain. Then he suddenly became a hate filled jihadi monster, obsessed with killing infidels, in other words, a typical, devout Muslim. Man charged in bomb plot appeared to drift into Islamic extremism Not so long ago, the young man accused of plotting to blow up a military recruiting station in Catonsville had a mundane job: selling children’s clothes at Columbia Mall. When he was hired as a sales associate about a year ago, Antonio Martinez was polite, hardworking — and a newly baptized Christian, a former co-worker recalled Wednesday. He seemed like a typical young adult working a typical retail job. Then one day he surprised co-workers by declaring that he had converted to Islam. “Within a few weeks he has a floor mat down in the back room praying to Mecca, telling us he’s going to a mosque and converting to Islam,” the former colleague said. She insisted on anonymity because she is not authorized by her employer to speak publicly and because she fears for her family’s safety. The sudden change of faith is among the many mysteries surrounding Martinez, 21, who is also known as Muhammad Hussain. He was charged Wednesday with attempting to detonate what he thought was a vehicle bomb at the Armed Forces Career Center in the 5400 block of Baltimore National Pike. For reasons that remain shrouded, federal authorities say Martinez not only embraced Islam recently but grabbed hold of a radical interpretation of the religion — one that exalts violence against adherents of other faiths as a righteous path to glory. Baltimore man accused of plotting to blow up military recruiting station in Md. Baltimore man arrested in foiled terrorism plot In plan to attack recruiting center, echoes of Christmas tree bombing plot A terror suspect in our

midst Authorities say Md. man obsessed with jihad arrested in plot to bomb recruiting center Baltimore Plot Shows More Terror Home Grown Man arrested in Maryland terror plot Man arrested after allegedly trying to blow up military recruiting center Man arrested for alleged Baltimore bomb plot Catonsville residents react to plot with shock, resignation Why is it that all the miscreants that get caught trying to blow up their fellow Americans turn out to be Muslims? Nevermind, that was a rhetorical question, Islam is a bloody, murderous, misogynistic religion, stuck in the 7th century, that commands its adherents to kill. /good on the FBI though, it’s almost uncanny how they keep catching these Islamic murderbots Filed under: Blog Entry | Tagged: Anonymity, Antonio Martinez, Armed Forces Career Center, Baltimore National Pike, Blow Up, Catonsville, Change Of Faith, Children's Clothes, Co-Workers, Columbia Mall, Converted To Islam, Converting To Islam, Employer, FBI, Fear, Federal Authorities, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Floor Mat, Former Colleague, Hardworking, Islam, Jihad, Jihadi, Mecca, Military Recruiting Station, Mosque, Muhammad Hussain, Mundane Job, Muslim, Newly Baptized Christian, Plotting, Polite, Radical Interpretation, Religion, Retail Job, Righteous Path To Glory, Safety, Surprised, Terrorism, Terrorist, Typical Young Adult, VBIED, Vehicle Bomb, Violence | Leave a comment » remaking moby-dick an international multimodal storytelling performance Join the Project Remaking Moby in Print Charter Chapter Contributors Author Archives: Patricia Melville, Moby Dick, whales, whiteness Image All visible objects, man, You’re reading Moby-Dick again, or for the first time, aren’t you? We certainly hope so. Melville, Moby Dick, whales the brutality of whaleness What a fascinating article we’ve just discovered in the Times: “When whales attack: the horrific truth about Moby-Dick.” Just one snippet: “The sperm whale is no mean adversary. It is the largest predator that ever lived, and although modern sperm whales grow to only 65ft, Melville and his fellow whalers recorded whales 80 or even 100ft long. (Scientists think intensive hunting in the 19th century reduced the number of very large bull sperm whales, thereby affecting the overall size of the population, genetically. Hunting has also reduced the world population from 1.6 million to fewer than 360,000.) Armed with a lower jaw studded with 42 teeth, it’s a formidable opponent if driven to defend itself. Its tail, as broad as a house, could dash a flimsy whaleboat to smithereens, and often did. The sperm whale is also the only cetacean that can swallow a human being, and, again, has done so, albeit by accident, in the melee of a hunt. (It’s not a nice way to go: its gastric juices are so acidic that sailors cut out of whales have been bleached white by the process.)” Go read the rest! Melville, Moby Dick, remade, whiteness Image chapter 42. the whiteness of the whale. Melville, Moby Dick, whales, whiteness Remaking Moby-Dick is setting sail once more We are Remaking Moby-Dick, again, and you are invited to be a contributor to this international multimodal experimental storytelling project. The project engages artists, writers, painters, photographers, musicians, sailors, schoolchildren and all manner of others, who are outside and in-between these designations, to contribute to our on-going narrative inspired by Melville’s materially eccentric and unwieldy text. For information and inspiration about our first remaking, please look through our site (and, if you are interested in seeing the print translation of the project, please see it at Scribd and/or order from Amazon).

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Europe and showed Europeans how to fly. (Follow this link to a movie of that event.) The Wright brothers' place as two of history's greatest inventors was assured. Like Gutenberg before them, Wilbur and Orville Wright forever changed life, as human beings had known it. No longer did people live in a two-dimensional world. No longer did men fight battles only on land and on sea. Following in the Wright Brothers' footsteps, Charles A. Lindbergh undertook a risky mission in May of 1927. In his small plane - called the "Spirit of St. Louis" - Lindbergh successfully attempted the world's first transatlantic flight. Leaving Roosevelt Field (in Long Island, New York) at 7:52 AM on the 20th of May, 1927, "Lucky Lindy" touched-down at Le Bourget Field (in Paris) at 11:22 PM the next evening. A crowd of approximately 30,000 people was on hand to greet him. The age of aviation - featuring flights between continents - had arrived 17½ years after the first powered flight at Kitty Hawk. Five years to the day after Lindbergh's transatlantic journey, Amelia Earhart became the first female pilot to fly solo across the ocean. She left Harbour Grace, Newfoundland at dusk (on May 20, 1932) and landed at Culmore, Northern Ireland the next day. She later explained the problems she experienced en route, including very bad weather and mechanical troubles. Bad weather, accompanied by pilot error, caused many other famous crashes within the first half-century of regular flights. One such disaster - referred to as "The Day the Music Died" - occurred on February 3, 1959. With a pilot who was not licensed to fly in instrument conditions at the yoke of a 1949 Beechcraft Bonanza, Model 35 (commonly referred to as a "V-Tail"), three "rock-n-roll" stars - Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. ("The Big Bopper") Richardson - died when their plane crashed soon-after takeoff. Although the crash killed everyone onboard, the fully fueled plane did not burn. The Coroner's Report on the Crash - and the four individual Death Certificates - indicate that all four men died of massive trauma. In 2007, Dr. Bill Bass examined Richardson's exhumed body. He found the Bopper was remarkably well-preserved and that he had sustained at least 200 bone fractures, "from the top of his head to the bottom of his feet." Fifty years later, another plane crashed soon after takeoff. This time, however, brilliant flying by Captain Sullenberger, and his first officer, saved everyone on board when the plane (operating as US Airways Flight 1549) landed in the Hudson River (on January 15, 2009). Original Release: Nov 01, 2002 Updated Last Revision: Apr 10, 2018 Bos, Carole "FLYER 3 and OTHER FAMOUS FLIGHTS" AwesomeStories.com. Nov 01, 2002. Jan 20, 2020. <http://www.awesomestories.com/asset/view/129118>. Orville Wright's Telegram from Kitty Hawk Wright's Family Home in Dayton, Ohio Mr. Wright's Diary Page About Orville's Telegram Orville Wright's Diary Notes Orville Wright's Diary Notes, Page 2 Flyer 3 - Display Flyer 3 - The Controls Flyer 3 - Rear View Chain and Sprocket Used on Flyer 3 Flyer - Photo Performing Figure Eights Wright Brothers - First Flight in Europe Wright's 1909 Military Flyer Wright Brothers - Their Flying Machine Charles Lindbergh - Highlights of First Transatlantic Flight Amelia Earhart - First Female Transatlantic Flight The Day the Music Died - Crash Scene Exhumation - The

Europe and showed Europeans how to fly. (Follow this link to a movie of that event.) The Wright brothers' place as two of history's greatest inventors was assured. Like Gutenberg before them, Wilbur and Orville Wright forever changed life, as human beings had known it. No longer did people live in a two-dimensional world. No longer did men fight battles only on land and on sea. Following in the Wright Brothers' footsteps, Charles A. Lindbergh undertook a risky mission in May of 1927. In his small plane - called the "Spirit of St. Louis" - Lindbergh successfully attempted the world's first transatlantic flight. Leaving Roosevelt Field (in Long Island, New York) at 7:52 AM on the 20th of May, 1927, "Lucky Lindy" touched-down at Le Bourget Field (in Paris) at 11:22 PM the next evening. A crowd of approximately 30,000 people was on hand to greet him. The age of aviation - featuring flights between continents - had arrived 17½ years after the first powered flight at Kitty Hawk. Five years to the day after Lindbergh's transatlantic journey, Amelia Earhart became the first female pilot to fly solo across the ocean. She left Harbour Grace, Newfoundland at dusk (on May 20, 1932) and landed at Culmore, Northern Ireland the next day. She later explained the problems she experienced en route, including very bad weather and mechanical troubles. Bad weather, accompanied by pilot error, caused many other famous crashes within the first half-century of regular flights. One such disaster - referred to as "The Day the Music Died" - occurred on February 3, 1959. With a pilot who was not licensed to fly in instrument conditions at the yoke of a 1949 Beechcraft Bonanza, Model 35 (commonly referred to as a "V-Tail"), three "rock-n-roll" stars - Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. ("The Big Bopper") Richardson - died when their plane crashed soon-after takeoff. Although the crash killed everyone onboard, the fully fueled plane did not burn. The Coroner's Report on the Crash - and the four individual Death Certificates - indicate that all four men died of massive trauma. In 2007, Dr. Bill Bass examined Richardson's exhumed body. He found the Bopper was remarkably well-preserved and that he had sustained at least 200 bone fractures, "from the top of his head to the bottom of his feet." Fifty years later, another plane crashed soon after takeoff. This time, however, brilliant flying by Captain Sullenberger, and his first officer, saved everyone on board when the plane (operating as US Airways Flight 1549) landed in the Hudson River (on January 15, 2009). Original Release: Nov 01, 2002 Updated Last Revision: Apr 10, 2018 Bos, Carole "FLYER 3 and OTHER FAMOUS FLIGHTS" AwesomeStories.com. Nov 01, 2002. Jan 20, 2020. <http://www.awesomestories.com/asset/view/129118>. Orville Wright's Telegram from Kitty Hawk Wright's Family Home in Dayton, Ohio Mr. Wright's Diary Page About Orville's Telegram Orville Wright's Diary Notes Orville Wright's Diary Notes, Page 2 Flyer 3 - Display Flyer 3 - The Controls Flyer 3 - Rear View Chain and Sprocket Used on Flyer 3 Flyer - Photo Performing Figure Eights Wright Brothers - First Flight in Europe Wright's 1909 Military Flyer Wright Brothers - Their Flying Machine Charles Lindbergh - Highlights of First Transatlantic Flight Amelia Earhart - First Female Transatlantic Flight The Day the Music Died - Crash Scene Exhumation - The

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en tant que chef d'œuvre du génie créateur humain et remarquable synthèse de l'expertise européenne de cette époque. Il s'agit aussi d'un ensemble innovateur qui a inspiré bien d'autres projets un peu partout dans le monde. تُعتبر قناة بونكتيسيلت، الواقعة في شمال ـ شرق مقاطعة ويلز والبالغ طولها 18 كيلو متر، إنجازاً فذّاً من إنجازات الهندسة المدنية للثورة الصناعية، اُستكمِل بناؤها في بداية القرن التاسع عشر (1805). ونظراً للمنطقة الجغرافية الوعرة التي اختيرت لإنشاء هذه القناة، فقد تتطلب ذلك إيجاد حلول مهمة وجريئة في مجال الهندسة المدنية، خاصة وأن هذا العمل تم دون استخدام الكوابح. وتمثل القنطرة إنجازاً نموذجياً رائعاً وبناية معمارية معدنية ضخمة، قام بتصميمها المهندس المدني الشهير توماس تيلفورد. أما استخدام المعدن المسبوك والحديد المزخرف في بناء القناة، فقد أتاح إنشاء قناطر خفيفة وضخمة، مما يعطي شعوراً عاماً بروعتها وجمالها. وتم تسجيل هذا الممتلك باعتباره يمثل إحدى روائع العقل البشري المبدع، وكخلاصة جامعة رائعة للخبرات التي سبق اكتسابها في أوروبا. وفضلاً عن ذلك، فقد تم التسليم بأن هذا الممتلك يمثل مجمعاً تجديدياً مهّد السبيل لتنفيذ العديد من المشروعات المماثلة في جميع أنحاء العالم. El canal de Pontcysyllte, que surca el nordeste del País de Gales a lo largo de 18 kilómetros, es una auténtica proeza de la ingeniería civil de la época de la Revolución Industrial. Su construcción, que se remonta a principios del siglo XIX, exigió superar importantes obstáculos geográficos y realizar importantes y audaces trabajos de ingeniería, ya que fue construido en un solo tramo sin exclusa alguna. El puente-canal, diseñado por el célebre ingeniero Thomas Telford, es una obra precursora tanto por la tecnología utilizada como por su monumental arquitectura metálica. El recurso simultá

en tant que chef d'œuvre du génie créateur humain et remarquable synthèse de l'expertise européenne de cette époque. Il s'agit aussi d'un ensemble innovateur qui a inspiré bien d'autres projets un peu partout dans le monde. تُعتبر قناة بونكتيسيلت، الواقعة في شمال ـ شرق مقاطعة ويلز والبالغ طولها 18 كيلو متر، إنجازاً فذّاً من إنجازات الهندسة المدنية للثورة الصناعية، اُستكمِل بناؤها في بداية القرن التاسع عشر (1805). ونظراً للمنطقة الجغرافية الوعرة التي اختيرت لإنشاء هذه القناة، فقد تتطلب ذلك إيجاد حلول مهمة وجريئة في مجال الهندسة المدنية، خاصة وأن هذا العمل تم دون استخدام الكوابح. وتمثل القنطرة إنجازاً نموذجياً رائعاً وبناية معمارية معدنية ضخمة، قام بتصميمها المهندس المدني الشهير توماس تيلفورد. أما استخدام المعدن المسبوك والحديد المزخرف في بناء القناة، فقد أتاح إنشاء قناطر خفيفة وضخمة، مما يعطي شعوراً عاماً بروعتها وجمالها. وتم تسجيل هذا الممتلك باعتباره يمثل إحدى روائع العقل البشري المبدع، وكخلاصة جامعة رائعة للخبرات التي سبق اكتسابها في أوروبا. وفضلاً عن ذلك، فقد تم التسليم بأن هذا الممتلك يمثل مجمعاً تجديدياً مهّد السبيل لتنفيذ العديد من المشروعات المماثلة في جميع أنحاء العالم. El canal de Pontcysyllte, que surca el nordeste del País de Gales a lo largo de 18 kilómetros, es una auténtica proeza de la ingeniería civil de la época de la Revolución Industrial. Su construcción, que se remonta a principios del siglo XIX, exigió superar importantes obstáculos geográficos y realizar importantes y audaces trabajos de ingeniería, ya que fue construido en un solo tramo sin exclusa alguna. El puente-canal, diseñado por el célebre ingeniero Thomas Telford, es una obra precursora tanto por la tecnología utilizada como por su monumental arquitectura metálica. El recurso simultá

neo al hierro colado y forjado permitió la construcción de arcos ligeros y resistentes a la vez, que dan al puente-canal un aspecto imponente y elegante a la vez. El sitio se ha inscrito en la Lista del Patrimonio Mundial en su calidad de obra maestra del ingenio creativo humano, así como de síntesis notable de los conocimientos técnicos de la Europa de su tiempo. Con su inscripción se reconoce también su carácter de conjunto innovador que inspiró muchos otros proyectos de ingeniería en el mundo entero. Het 18 kilometer lange Pontcysyllte-aquaduct en kanaal liggen in het noordoosten van Wales. Ze zijn het resultaat van de civiele techniek tijdens de Industriële Revolutie, voltooid in de vroege 19e eeuw. De bouw van het kanaal vereiste ingrijpende, baanbrekende civieltechnische oplossingen, vooral omdat gebouwd werd zonder sluizen te gebruiken. Het aquaduct is een vernieuwend meesterwerk van techniek en monumentale metalen architectuur, ontworpen door de beroemde ingenieur Thomas Telford. Het gebruik van zowel giet- als smeedijzer maakte de constructie van lichte en sterke bogen mogelijk, waardoor een groots, maar elegant geheel ontstond. Het aquaduct en kanaal van Pontcysyllte gelden als inspiratie voor veel projecten over de hele wereld. The Pontcysyllte Canal is a remarkable example of the construction of a human-engineered waterway in a difficult geographical environment, at the end of the 18th century and the start of the 19th century. It required extensive and boldly conceived civil engineering works. The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is a pioneering masterpiece of engineering and monumental architecture by the famous civil engineer Thomas Telford. It was constructed using metal arches supported by tall, slender masonry piers. The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal are early and outstanding examples of the innovations brought about by the Industrial Revolution in Britain, where they made decisive development in transport capacities possible. They bear witness to very substantial international interchanges and influences in the fields of inland waterways, civil engineering, land-use planning, and the application of iron in structural design. Criterion (i): The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is a highly innovative monumental civil engineering structure, made using metal arches supported by high, slender masonry piers. It is the first great masterpiece of the civil engineer Thomas Telford and formed the basis of his outstanding international reputation. It bears witness to the production capacities of the British ironmaking industry, which were unique at that time. Criterion (ii): The intensive construction of canals in Great Britain, from the second half of the 18th century onwards, and that of the Pontcysyllte Canal in particular in a difficult region, bear witness to considerable technical interchanges and decisive progress in the design and construction of artificial waterways. Criterion (iv): The Pontcysyllte Canal and its civil engineering structures bear witness to a crucial stage in the development of heavy cargo transport in order to further the Industrial Revolution. They are outstanding representatives of its new technical and monumental possibilities. The integrity of the waterway has been maintained in hydraulic and civil-engineering structures that have remained in their original form. However, the historic embankments, made of rubble, have raised significant problems of stability and waterproofing, particularly in the second half of the 20th century. The repairs have involved the use of technical solutions that are different from the simple initial backfills, both for structural resistance and waterproofing: concrete, steel pilings, geotextiles, etc. From the point of view of integrity, these works have made it possible to maintain the hydraulic operation of the waterway and to conserve its overall morphological characteristics. The integrity of the landscapes and the buffer zone of the property contributes to the expression of the value of the property. The property has all the elements of integrity necessary for the expression of its value, as a major historic canal of the Industrial Revolution. The few structural changes that have been made to the two large aqueducts have remained secondary, contributing to maintaining the property in use. Changes in materials have remained restricted over the history of the property

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and enforcement related to forced labour will be improved and migration management, including recruitment practices, strengthened. Victims of forced labour will be provided with improved access to remedy, support and protective services. In addition, awareness and understanding of forced labour will be enhanced among workers, employers and the government, young people and the general public. A review will take place in 2023 to take stock of progress on NAPFL implementation. The launch of the NAPFL follows a two-year development process undertaken by MOHR and the ILO’s US Department of Labour-funded project “From Protocol to Practice: A Bridge to Global Action on Forced Labour” in close collaboration with the Malaysian Employers Federation and Malaysian Trade Union Congress. This saw consultations held in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak involving government, workers, employers, civil society, academia and young people. “Developing this action plan has been a huge undertaking. The process in itself has strengthened cooperation among different stakeholders. It has contributed to increased knowledge and awareness about the issues and the approaches to deal with them,” said Ms Asada-Miyakawa. Malaysia is in the process of ratifying the 2014 Protocol to ILO’s Forced Labour Convention, 1930. This requires member States to take effective measures to prevent forced labour, protect victims and ensure their access to justice. Malaysia ratified the Forced Labour Convention in 1957. In addition, the government had approved for Malaysia to become a Pathfinder country under the SDG Alliance 8.7, to accelerate efforts to eradicate forced labour. Tags: forced labour Regions and countries covered: Malaysia Project code: MYS/16/50/USA ILO welcomes Malaysia’s National Action Plan on Forced Labour Receive ILO news Sign up to get updates from ILO Asia Pacific delivered to your inbox. © 1996-2022 International Labour Organization (ILO) | Copyright and permissions | Privacy policy | Fraud alert | Disclaimer Actor #99 details Amanda Plummer Amanda Michael Plummer is an American actress. Plummer was born in New York City, New York, the daughter of actors Tammy Grimes and Christopher Plummer. Plummer attended Middlebury College in Vermont and acting classes at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York. Early in life, her interest was in riding and tending to horses on the East Coast and in Ireland. Plummer began appearing in small to mid size roles in television and films in the early 1980s. Her first successes came from her stage work. She made her Broadway debut as Josephine in the 1981 revival of A Taste of Honey. She won a Tony Award nomination and Theatre World Award for her portrayal. The following year, she won a Tony Award for Featured Actress and a Drama Desk Award for her portrayal of Sister Agnes in the play Agnes of God. Following her successes on the stage, Plummer began appearing in major roles on television and in film. One of her most recognized appearances was on L.A. Law as Alice Hackett, a developmentally disabled girlfriend of Benny Stulwitz, played by Larry Drake, for which she received an Emmy Award nomination. Two other well-known roles were Yolanda (a.k.a. "Honey Bunny") in Pulp Fiction and Rose in So I Married An Axe Murderer. Her film roles have been described as "spooky, kooky, half-mad characters." Pulp Fiction 1994 Quentin Tarantino Yolanda ("Honey Bunny") Show details Royal Canin Case such company is Royal Canin. The company has been under attack lately for the use of controversial ingredients in their The Royal Tenenbaums Analysis to be a New Wave director decades after the movement ended. Many aspects of The Royal Tenenbaums, namely characters and themes, hark back to many of Francois Truffaut’s work and the similarities are at the same time obvious and discrete. Both directors’ work is very autobiographical and many of the manifestations of each man’s similar experiences liken each other on screen as well. One theme that is present in The Royal Tenenbaums, as well as Anderson’s other work, is that of grown-ups who seem to Dominance In Battle Royal behind

and enforcement related to forced labour will be improved and migration management, including recruitment practices, strengthened. Victims of forced labour will be provided with improved access to remedy, support and protective services. In addition, awareness and understanding of forced labour will be enhanced among workers, employers and the government, young people and the general public. A review will take place in 2023 to take stock of progress on NAPFL implementation. The launch of the NAPFL follows a two-year development process undertaken by MOHR and the ILO’s US Department of Labour-funded project “From Protocol to Practice: A Bridge to Global Action on Forced Labour” in close collaboration with the Malaysian Employers Federation and Malaysian Trade Union Congress. This saw consultations held in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak involving government, workers, employers, civil society, academia and young people. “Developing this action plan has been a huge undertaking. The process in itself has strengthened cooperation among different stakeholders. It has contributed to increased knowledge and awareness about the issues and the approaches to deal with them,” said Ms Asada-Miyakawa. Malaysia is in the process of ratifying the 2014 Protocol to ILO’s Forced Labour Convention, 1930. This requires member States to take effective measures to prevent forced labour, protect victims and ensure their access to justice. Malaysia ratified the Forced Labour Convention in 1957. In addition, the government had approved for Malaysia to become a Pathfinder country under the SDG Alliance 8.7, to accelerate efforts to eradicate forced labour. Tags: forced labour Regions and countries covered: Malaysia Project code: MYS/16/50/USA ILO welcomes Malaysia’s National Action Plan on Forced Labour Receive ILO news Sign up to get updates from ILO Asia Pacific delivered to your inbox. © 1996-2022 International Labour Organization (ILO) | Copyright and permissions | Privacy policy | Fraud alert | Disclaimer Actor #99 details Amanda Plummer Amanda Michael Plummer is an American actress. Plummer was born in New York City, New York, the daughter of actors Tammy Grimes and Christopher Plummer. Plummer attended Middlebury College in Vermont and acting classes at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York. Early in life, her interest was in riding and tending to horses on the East Coast and in Ireland. Plummer began appearing in small to mid size roles in television and films in the early 1980s. Her first successes came from her stage work. She made her Broadway debut as Josephine in the 1981 revival of A Taste of Honey. She won a Tony Award nomination and Theatre World Award for her portrayal. The following year, she won a Tony Award for Featured Actress and a Drama Desk Award for her portrayal of Sister Agnes in the play Agnes of God. Following her successes on the stage, Plummer began appearing in major roles on television and in film. One of her most recognized appearances was on L.A. Law as Alice Hackett, a developmentally disabled girlfriend of Benny Stulwitz, played by Larry Drake, for which she received an Emmy Award nomination. Two other well-known roles were Yolanda (a.k.a. "Honey Bunny") in Pulp Fiction and Rose in So I Married An Axe Murderer. Her film roles have been described as "spooky, kooky, half-mad characters." Pulp Fiction 1994 Quentin Tarantino Yolanda ("Honey Bunny") Show details Royal Canin Case such company is Royal Canin. The company has been under attack lately for the use of controversial ingredients in their The Royal Tenenbaums Analysis to be a New Wave director decades after the movement ended. Many aspects of The Royal Tenenbaums, namely characters and themes, hark back to many of Francois Truffaut’s work and the similarities are at the same time obvious and discrete. Both directors’ work is very autobiographical and many of the manifestations of each man’s similar experiences liken each other on screen as well. One theme that is present in The Royal Tenenbaums, as well as Anderson’s other work, is that of grown-ups who seem to Dominance In Battle Royal behind

social actions are strange and powerful ones. In his work “Marxism and Literature”, the British writer Raymond Williams recognized and explained this; in his “Battle Royal” section of the book Invisible Man, author Ralph Ellison demonstrated an implicit understanding of the same facts of life. The events of “Battle Royal” speak to these principles of social dominance that Williams writes about in an elegant, but ruthlessly honest manner, displaying what the ruling society must accomplish to In Battle Royal Thesis properties of a thesis statement is the subject, focus, claim, and the "So What?" factor. While I could pinpoint my subject and claim, I had a hard time with making my focus clear and understandable. In Paper 1, my starting thesis statement was "In Battle Royal, the narrator's status as an educated black man serves as a form of wealth; as a result, his wealth is sparking a need for more segregation and silence of the black man in an unequal and racist economy." This thesis statement was not a strong statement Theme Of Battle Royal through in the Story; Battle Royal Immigrants and many people regardless of their race and cultural identity are viewed as black people or brown people, who are different from the white men and white women. During the year 1940, when the country was under the British, many people did not have the right to fight for their freedom and was working as slave under the British. The African Americans went through the most struggles for their rights. In the short story “Battle Royal” by Ralph Ellison informs The Persian Royal Road This Persian Royal Road went from Susa, which was in north Persia to the Mediterranean Sea in Asia Minor (Silk Road) Ancient History Encyclopedia). The Persian Royal Road offered various postal stations where merchants can not only send letters by horse, but trade a diverse group of ideas between each other (Silk Road) Ancient History Encyclopedia) “Castle On A Cloud” In the far off distance, almost on the southwestern tip of Germany, stands a grand romantic looking castle called, Hohenschwangua, This elegant and royal castle has all the makings of any young girls vision of a fairy tales happy ending. It is a thing of legends and glory, and of battles well fought. The castle stands tall and proud on the edge of a jagged cliff, it looks to be part of the clouds drifting by. This castle seems magical; that should you blink, the image will vanish The Contrast by Royal Tyler The contrast was written by Royal Tyler. Royall Tyler (1757–1826) “was born in Boston, studied law at Harvard, and then served in the army before writing The Contrast” ( n.d. Web. 20 Oct. 2013). He was American jurist and playwright who wrote The Contrast in 1787. The setting of the play is in “New York and its upper-class society”. It is an American play inspired by Richard Sheridan’s “The School for Scandal”, he was so inspired by this show that he wrote his own play “The contrast in three weeks” The Royal Palace at Forres The Royal Palace at Forres Banquo, alone on stage, declares that everything the witches predicted for Macbeth have come true, and that might mean what they predicted about Banquo fathering a line of kings will also come true. The newly crowned Macbeth and his train enter. In front of the others, Macbeth requests Banquo’s company at this evening’s feast. In passing, he confirms that Banquo will go horseback riding with his son in the afternoon. Macbeth bids everyone depart, except a servant Racism And Sexism In 'Battle Royal' The story “Battle Royal” is placed in an era when there was many issues in America. The issues of racism and sexism are the few that are show in this story. This story gives a real life account of the discrimination that was happening during this time through the eyes of the narrator. The story shows the true character of the people in the story and their intentions. The narrator is also battling internal and external battles throughout the story. There are uses of symbolism in the story that show Page1…567891011…50 Safer Made Analysis of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act This past week the US House of Representatives passed (403-12), the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety

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including forms, reports, popups, stored procedures and O4W. "What we have done is built intelligence into the connector so that programmers that have been doing work, not just in OpenInsight, but any flavor of MultiValue, can now use that same knowledge base that they have, and go against data that used to be fairly difficult for them to get at," Mike Ruane, president and CEO of Revelation Software, tells 5 Minute Briefing. Revelation Software has announced the availability of a new release of OpenInsight (OI) Development Suite, which continues Revelation's commitment to extend OpenInsight by embracing new technologies as well as providing seamless integration with external databases. ISUG and eLearnIT Announce First e-Course Offering for Sybase ASE DBAs The International Sybase User Group (ISUG) has announced the immediate availability of its latest course offering in conjunction with online training specialist eLearnIT LLC. The new course is entitled "ASE Performance & Tuning with MDA Tables" and has been planned to offer a pragmatic combination of both practical and theory-based skills for Sybase DBAs. With today's data center management demands becoming increasing time critical as well as mission critical, this course compehensively provides DBAs with the skills they will need to perform effectively when troubleshooting problem queries and bottlenecks within Sybase ASE. SAP Completes Tender Offer for Shares of Sybase SAP AG has announced the completion of the cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Sybase, Inc., by Sheffield Acquisition Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SAP, which expired at 9:00 p.m., New York City time on Monday, July 26, 2010. American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, the depositary for the tender offer, has indicated that, as of the expiration of the tender offer 80,929,717 shares of common stock of Sybase had been tendered into and not properly withdrawn from the tender offer (including 9,293,901 shares of common stock tendered pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures). These shares represent approximately 92.1% of Sybase's outstanding shares of common stock, or 91.8% on a fully diluted basis. All Sybase shares that were validly tendered into the offer and not properly withdrawn have been accepted for payment. Sybase Reports Record Second Quarter Results Sybase has reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. Total revenue for the second quarter of 2010 grew 9% to $302.0 million, compared to $278.0 million in the second quarter of 2009. License revenue grew 6% to $100.1 million, compared to $94.1 million in the second quarter of 2009, services revenue grew 5% to $147.2 million, and messaging revenue grew 24% to $54.8 million in the second quarter of 2010. Sybase Unveils SQL Anywhere 12 Sybase has announced the availability of its SQL Anywhere 12 database and synchronization solution. A core component of the Sybase Mobility Platform, SQL Anywhere is optimized for mission-critical database applications running outside traditional data center environments requiring little or no onsite IT support. According to Chris Kleisath, senior director of engineering, SQL Anywhere 12 represents a major platform release, providing many key new enhancements for performance and scalability such as support for storage and synchronization of spatial data, support for iPhone devices, and new self-management features. Confio Software Offers Free Response-Time Database Performance Tool Confio Software, which offers Ignite 8 performance analysis software, has unveiled IgniteFree, which the company describes as the only free response-time database performance analysis tool. IgniteFree is carved from Ignite 8's primary feature set and gives DBAs a point-in-time view of bottlenecks in their database. IgniteFree for Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase and DB2/LUW can be downloaded from Confio at no cost. "We have taken the core feature of Ignite - which is the response time monitoring - and we have packaged it in a free version so that you get all the response time information for real time

including forms, reports, popups, stored procedures and O4W. "What we have done is built intelligence into the connector so that programmers that have been doing work, not just in OpenInsight, but any flavor of MultiValue, can now use that same knowledge base that they have, and go against data that used to be fairly difficult for them to get at," Mike Ruane, president and CEO of Revelation Software, tells 5 Minute Briefing. Revelation Software has announced the availability of a new release of OpenInsight (OI) Development Suite, which continues Revelation's commitment to extend OpenInsight by embracing new technologies as well as providing seamless integration with external databases. ISUG and eLearnIT Announce First e-Course Offering for Sybase ASE DBAs The International Sybase User Group (ISUG) has announced the immediate availability of its latest course offering in conjunction with online training specialist eLearnIT LLC. The new course is entitled "ASE Performance & Tuning with MDA Tables" and has been planned to offer a pragmatic combination of both practical and theory-based skills for Sybase DBAs. With today's data center management demands becoming increasing time critical as well as mission critical, this course compehensively provides DBAs with the skills they will need to perform effectively when troubleshooting problem queries and bottlenecks within Sybase ASE. SAP Completes Tender Offer for Shares of Sybase SAP AG has announced the completion of the cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Sybase, Inc., by Sheffield Acquisition Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SAP, which expired at 9:00 p.m., New York City time on Monday, July 26, 2010. American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, the depositary for the tender offer, has indicated that, as of the expiration of the tender offer 80,929,717 shares of common stock of Sybase had been tendered into and not properly withdrawn from the tender offer (including 9,293,901 shares of common stock tendered pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures). These shares represent approximately 92.1% of Sybase's outstanding shares of common stock, or 91.8% on a fully diluted basis. All Sybase shares that were validly tendered into the offer and not properly withdrawn have been accepted for payment. Sybase Reports Record Second Quarter Results Sybase has reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. Total revenue for the second quarter of 2010 grew 9% to $302.0 million, compared to $278.0 million in the second quarter of 2009. License revenue grew 6% to $100.1 million, compared to $94.1 million in the second quarter of 2009, services revenue grew 5% to $147.2 million, and messaging revenue grew 24% to $54.8 million in the second quarter of 2010. Sybase Unveils SQL Anywhere 12 Sybase has announced the availability of its SQL Anywhere 12 database and synchronization solution. A core component of the Sybase Mobility Platform, SQL Anywhere is optimized for mission-critical database applications running outside traditional data center environments requiring little or no onsite IT support. According to Chris Kleisath, senior director of engineering, SQL Anywhere 12 represents a major platform release, providing many key new enhancements for performance and scalability such as support for storage and synchronization of spatial data, support for iPhone devices, and new self-management features. Confio Software Offers Free Response-Time Database Performance Tool Confio Software, which offers Ignite 8 performance analysis software, has unveiled IgniteFree, which the company describes as the only free response-time database performance analysis tool. IgniteFree is carved from Ignite 8's primary feature set and gives DBAs a point-in-time view of bottlenecks in their database. IgniteFree for Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase and DB2/LUW can be downloaded from Confio at no cost. "We have taken the core feature of Ignite - which is the response time monitoring - and we have packaged it in a free version so that you get all the response time information for real time

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,NorthGermanUnion=0,NorthMacedonia=0,Norway=0,Oldenburg=0,Oman=0,OrangeFreeState=0,Pakistan=0,Palau=0, Panama=0,PapalStates=0,PapuaNewGuinea=0,Paraguay=0,Peru=0,Philippines=0,PiedmontSardinia=0,Poland=0,Portugal=0,Qatar=0,RepublicofGenoa=0,RepublicofKorea=0,SouthKorea=0,RepublicoftheCongo=0,Romania=0,Russia=0,Rwanda=0,SaintKittsandNevis=0,SaintLucia=0,SaintVincentandtheGrenadines=0,Samoa=0, SanMarino=0,SaoTomeandPrincipe=0,SaudiArabia=0,SchaumburgLippe=0,Senegal=0,Serbia=0,Seychelles=0,SierraLeone=0,Singapore=0,Slovakia=0,Slovenia=0,SolomonIslands=0,Somalia=0,SouthAfrica=0,SouthSudan=0,Spain=0,SriLanka=0,Sudan=0,Suriname=0,Sweden=0,Switzerland=0,Syria=0,Tajikistan=0,Tanzania=0,Texas=0,Thailand=0, TimorLeste=0,Togo=0,Tonga=0,TrinidadandTobago=0,Tunisia=0,Turkey=0,Turkmenistan=0,Tuvalu=0,TwoSicilies=0,Uganda=0,Ukraine=0,UnionofSovietSocialistRepublics=0,UnitedArabEmirates=0,UnitedKingdom=0,Uruguay=0,Uzbekistan=0,Vanuatu=0,Venezuela=0,Vietnam=0,Wurttemberg=0,Yemen=0,Zambia=0,Zimbabwe=0; char * s []= {"Thailand","ab"}; int lencountry = sizeof(countrylist)/sizeof(countrylist[0]); int lenprovince = sizeof(s)/sizeof(s[0]); for(int i = 0; i < lencountry; ++i) { for(int j=0; j<lenprovince; j++) { if(!strcmp(countrylist[i], s[j])) { //I think I need to show do int++ here but I don't know how to do it //maybe know the location of countrylist[i] and make the program know //where to add 1 to int } } } } but this is just what I think and try to do but my skill is not enough, If you can tell me how to do it please tell me and if you have the skills to make it done please show me how. Thank you very much to every person that helps me. A: You should definitely not use single variables for each country. Instead use an array. This can be done in multiple flavors: * *Use a VLA matching your list of names: ... int lencountry = sizeof(countrylist)/sizeof(countrylist[0]); int countrycounts[lencountry]; // VLA cannot be initialized for (int i = 0; i<lencountry; i++) { countrycounts[i] = 0; } Then you can simply increment the corresponding index in that array: if(!strcmp(countrylist[i], s[j])) { countrycounts[i]++; } *Use a struct and store counter together with names. typedef struct { const char *name; int count; } country_t; country_t countrylist[] = { { .name = "Laotian / Lao"}, { .name = "

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active, as its inspection department doesn’t have enough staff. By 31 March 2019, the service should make sure it has allocated enough resources to a risk-based inspection programme. This allocation must be informed by local risk and enable the service to fulfil its statutory obligations relating to technical fire safety. All fire and rescue services should assess fire risks in buildings and, where necessary, require building owners to comply with fire safety legislation. Each service decides how many assessments it does each year. But it must have a locally determined, risk-based inspection programme for enforcing the legislation. We found that the service’s protection team does not have sufficient resources to conduct the risk-based inspection programme. There was a drop in the number of staff who were competent to carry out protection activities (fire safety short audit, fire safety audit, serve an enforcement notice and service a prohibition notice) from 12 (FTE) as at 31 March 2017 to 9.5 (FTE) as at 31 March 2018. The service responds to fire safety concerns and complaints as well as post-fire incident audits. But through lack of capacity it has failed to meet the statutory building regulation consultation deadlines. And it has failed to meet the requirements of its risk-based inspection programme. The service acknowledges this and has recorded it on its corporate risk register. The service has assessed those premises that have a sleeping risk, for example, hotels, as being the highest risk. But the service is not managing this risk with enough speed or priority. Protection activity operates on a reactive rather than proactive basis. Those premises that the service has identified as high risk are not audited within the timescale it has set. Data provided by the service shows that there are 9,317 premises categorised as high risk (according to the service’s own definition). Of these, 115 were audited in the 12 months to 31 March 2018. Fire and rescue services must be consulted for building regulations approval. Services must return building regulation consultations within 28 days. But the protection department has a three-month backlog of consultations. So, the service cannot effectively consult on these matters in line with its responsibility. Crews can get advice from the protection team should they discover fire safety issues while at an incident or visiting commercial premises. Currently, operational crews have limited fire safety training and do not conduct fire safety audits. In future, operational crews will conduct low-level audits as part of the wider fire safety inspection programme. The protection department has an effective quality assurance process to ensure protection officers’ audits are consistent. Each officer conducts an internal peer review as part of the assurance process. The protection manager then does a further quality assurance review, if needed, and gives feedback. Avon FRS is experienced in taking enforcement action against those who fail to comply with the fire safety regulations. The service has had some successful prosecutions. The service works well with other organisations to share information on risk and take joint action when appropriate. They have done some joint training with approved inspectors to establish a greater understanding of each other’s role. This has led to better information sharing and effective working relationships. The service has a good enforcement model. Before taking any action, it checks the potential case will pass the legal and public interest test. The service publishes outcomes from fire safety prosecutions on its website. We found evidence of effective joint working with other organisations to understand risk and to share risk information. The service trains local authority approved inspectors on certain technical aspects of fire engineering. For example, the importance of travel distance and building engineering. The service has an appetite to work with organisations and has some involvement with local organisations and agencies, for example, local housing associations. The service is involved in a primary authority scheme for a student letting agency. However, the protection team does not have enough staff or resources to collaborate effectively with such organisations, and the service does not fully benefit from such schemes. The service has an unwanted fire signal policy which defines how it will reduce unwanted fire signals, but it doesn’t follow industry best practice. Avon FRS responds to a higher-than-average proportion of false alarms from unwanted fire signals. In the 12 months to 31 March 2018, 47 percent of incidents attended by Avon FRS were false alarms compared with 40 percent across England as a whole

active, as its inspection department doesn’t have enough staff. By 31 March 2019, the service should make sure it has allocated enough resources to a risk-based inspection programme. This allocation must be informed by local risk and enable the service to fulfil its statutory obligations relating to technical fire safety. All fire and rescue services should assess fire risks in buildings and, where necessary, require building owners to comply with fire safety legislation. Each service decides how many assessments it does each year. But it must have a locally determined, risk-based inspection programme for enforcing the legislation. We found that the service’s protection team does not have sufficient resources to conduct the risk-based inspection programme. There was a drop in the number of staff who were competent to carry out protection activities (fire safety short audit, fire safety audit, serve an enforcement notice and service a prohibition notice) from 12 (FTE) as at 31 March 2017 to 9.5 (FTE) as at 31 March 2018. The service responds to fire safety concerns and complaints as well as post-fire incident audits. But through lack of capacity it has failed to meet the statutory building regulation consultation deadlines. And it has failed to meet the requirements of its risk-based inspection programme. The service acknowledges this and has recorded it on its corporate risk register. The service has assessed those premises that have a sleeping risk, for example, hotels, as being the highest risk. But the service is not managing this risk with enough speed or priority. Protection activity operates on a reactive rather than proactive basis. Those premises that the service has identified as high risk are not audited within the timescale it has set. Data provided by the service shows that there are 9,317 premises categorised as high risk (according to the service’s own definition). Of these, 115 were audited in the 12 months to 31 March 2018. Fire and rescue services must be consulted for building regulations approval. Services must return building regulation consultations within 28 days. But the protection department has a three-month backlog of consultations. So, the service cannot effectively consult on these matters in line with its responsibility. Crews can get advice from the protection team should they discover fire safety issues while at an incident or visiting commercial premises. Currently, operational crews have limited fire safety training and do not conduct fire safety audits. In future, operational crews will conduct low-level audits as part of the wider fire safety inspection programme. The protection department has an effective quality assurance process to ensure protection officers’ audits are consistent. Each officer conducts an internal peer review as part of the assurance process. The protection manager then does a further quality assurance review, if needed, and gives feedback. Avon FRS is experienced in taking enforcement action against those who fail to comply with the fire safety regulations. The service has had some successful prosecutions. The service works well with other organisations to share information on risk and take joint action when appropriate. They have done some joint training with approved inspectors to establish a greater understanding of each other’s role. This has led to better information sharing and effective working relationships. The service has a good enforcement model. Before taking any action, it checks the potential case will pass the legal and public interest test. The service publishes outcomes from fire safety prosecutions on its website. We found evidence of effective joint working with other organisations to understand risk and to share risk information. The service trains local authority approved inspectors on certain technical aspects of fire engineering. For example, the importance of travel distance and building engineering. The service has an appetite to work with organisations and has some involvement with local organisations and agencies, for example, local housing associations. The service is involved in a primary authority scheme for a student letting agency. However, the protection team does not have enough staff or resources to collaborate effectively with such organisations, and the service does not fully benefit from such schemes. The service has an unwanted fire signal policy which defines how it will reduce unwanted fire signals, but it doesn’t follow industry best practice. Avon FRS responds to a higher-than-average proportion of false alarms from unwanted fire signals. In the 12 months to 31 March 2018, 47 percent of incidents attended by Avon FRS were false alarms compared with 40 percent across England as a whole

. It does limited work with other organisations to reduce this burden. The service does have a plan to reduce the number of unwanted fire signals it attends, but it has yet to implement it. We would expect the service to work with building owners and managers to reduce this activity. In assessing this question, we identified a cause of concern. We then asked the service to provide an action plan detailing its response to this concern. We revisited the service three months later to assess its progress. In our second revisit, in autumn 2019, we monitored progress against this cause of concern. Read the revisit findings letter Read the second revisit findings letter Avon Fire and Rescue Service revisit 2018/19 Avon Fire and Rescue Service second revisit 2018/19 How effective is the FRS at responding to fires and other emergencies? The service should ensure it understands what it needs to do to adopt national operational guidance, including joint and national learning. It should then put in place a plan to do so. The service should ensure its staff can access risk information competently. The service should ensure it has an effective system for staff to use learning and debriefs to improve operational response and incident command. Managing assets and resources The service has based its response standard on population densities. Bristol, Bath and Weston-super-Mare have a higher population and so have higher response standards. These are classified as category one areas. The rest of the service area is either category two or three. The service has other response standards for when the incident is in a building where the initial call type is a fire. In a category one area, the first fire engine should arrive within eight minutes in 85 percent of incidents. The other categories and areas require a fire engine within ten minutes in 90 percent of incidents (category two) and 15 minutes in 95 percent of incidents (category three). For life-threatening special-service calls, for example road traffic collisions, the response standard is that a fire engine should get there in 15 minutes in 95 percent of incidents. In the 12 months to 31 March 2018 all three performance targets were met: category one incidents, the first fire engine arrived within eight minutes at 91 percent of incidents; category two, within ten minutes at 98 percent of incidents; and category three, within 15 minutes at 97 percent of incidents. However, in April and May 2018 the service did not meet its performance standards in categories two and three. A team in the service headquarters manages annual leave, training and short-term postings for operational staff. This ensures that wholetime fire engines are consistently crewed in accordance with the service’s crewing policy. Control room staff have the capability to resolve any short-term crewing deficiencies to ensure enough fire engines are always available. All operational staff follow a maintenance of competence programme to ensure they maintain the skills needed to perform their role. The service centrally monitors competence levels and produces a monthly report. On-call and wholetime staff are positive about the training they receive. This includes the practical sessions at the Avonmouth training facility. National operational guidance is a programme that intends to provide a standard set of operational guidance for FRSs across the UK. The service has introduced a process to manage the implementation of national operational guidance over the next two years. But it does not indicate in what order it will introduce this guidance. We saw limited evidence that the service had implemented any national operational guidance to date. The incident command national operational guidance has some common phrases. The term ‘operational discretion’ may be used when managing incidents. The understanding of this term among incident commanders in Avon FRS is inconsistent. On occasions it was confused with the term ‘critical decision’, which is a specific phrase used within Avon. Staff gave conflicting examples of each and could not describe the differences between the two terms. This has the potential to cause confusion across the service and when operating with other fire and rescue services. Control room staff have the appropriate training and skills to perform their role. They have ready access to guidance notes and aide-memoires on the mobilising system when handling emergency calls. During our visits, we saw staff handling calls and mobilising the appropriate resources efficiently and effectively. Control room staff add risk information into the mobilising system, for example, oxygen stored at domestic premises. Crews responding to incidents can access this information

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access point to receive and view important notices in their YesNM account. HSD customers are able to opt-in for e-notices by logging in or creating an account at the YesNM portal. New York – Governor Kathy Hochul announced $10.25 million in federal funding to bolster harm reduction and expand addiction services for underserved New Yorkers. Administered by the NY State Office of Addiction Services and Supports, $5.75 million is earmarked to support the development of mobile medication units, and $4.5 million is being awarded to help 15 providers establish street outreach units for engaging populations that have difficulty accessing care. Oklahoma – A task force created by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt recommended that the state extend Medicaid postpartum coverage to 12 months from 60 days and increase the Medicaid eligibility income limit for pregnant woman to 205% of poverty. The current limit is 138%. Both policy changes will require CMS approval and would extend coverage to 2,500 women in the state. Oregon – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through CMS, approved the Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) state plan amendment (SPA) to offer Medicaid community-based mobile crisis intervention services for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises. This first-in-the-nation SPA was made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act, which became available to states in April 2022. For more on this new option for states to invest in equitable, comprehensive and integrated crisis services, see this SHVS brief. West Virginia – Governor Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) announced that due to the critical need for home healthcare workers, DHHR’s Medicaid program will designate additional federal funds to increase rates for Home and Community-Based Service (HCBS) providers. The increase in funding will help recruit and retain the workforce providing HCBS through programs including the Aged and Disabled Waiver, the Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Waiver, and the Children with Serious Emotional Disorders Waiver. Pending CMS approval, DHHR’s Bureau for Medical Services expects the funds to be available in October 2022. Previous Previous post: September 12 Update Next Next post: September 26 Update Sinclair Broadcast Group Employee Loyalty Shines in 2021 By Arina Smith | March 1, 2021 | Technology If you get a job at Sinclair Broadcast Group, and you do your job well, facts show that you will be supremely rewarded for your efforts. A leader in media and telecommunications, Sinclair Broadcast Group is the corporate media conglomerate based out of Hunt Valley, Maryland. Sinclair currently operates or both owns and operates 190 local television stations in 89 markets across the US. Sinclair is the second-largest provider in the US and now broadcasts to 70% of all American households. The media pioneer has been an intricate part of the rollout of the NEXTGEN TV across many American big and mid-sized markets. Sinclair Broadcasting is also known for its ownership of 21 regional sports networks that they recently acquired from FOX. The broadcast company most recently saw the coverage as they announced their strategic partnership with Bally’s Corp to utilize their gaming technology to bring a new wave of interactive gamification to sports viewing and media directly into the homes of their subscribers. With all of this exciting news, Sinclair Broadcast Group has announced a list of exciting promotions for the new year. As of December 29, 2020, the media giant has promoted the following people. Promotions at Sinclair Broadcast Group: Among those who were promoted include Paul Nesterovsky, Ethan Haire, Dan Gallagher, Derek Nance, Mike Reed, and Andrew Scholl. Paul Nesterovsky, the former Vice President of the tax department, is now the department's Senior Vice President. Ethan Haire will now serve as the Vice President of the Associate General Counsel, making the move from Director and Associate position. Dan Gallagher is now the company's Operations Controller. As well, Derek Nance will now operate as Sinclair's Corpor

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Indians were capable of paying back in their own terms. Ferguson says that it was from 1857 the Indian soldiers were not given the cavalry rifles for fear of getting shot back by their own Indian soldiers! The slave trade in which the British had no qualms, they indulged to their full and in all some 30 million slaves were shipped across the Atlantic after 1850, says Ferguson. What is really galling is Ferguson’s history thesis. After all any historian, more so a professional historian must have his own thesis, rather the counter thesis, if not an alternate thesis. He says in the very beginning: “It has long been fashionable to decry the British Empire as a relic of imperial repression, and while it is not my intention to excuse its worst excesses, it is important for a good-looking historian to take a contrary position”. Silly! What is a good-looking historian? To get a job at one of the many obscure tenured professorial chairs in a place like Harvard, he means? So, what is his contrary position? He says: “So, I contend that it (British Empire) was also a considerable force for good”. What good?” Every iconoclast needs a neologism; mine is Anglobalisation”. The thesis is that the Empire produced the world free market for the first time. Other empire builders were plain pirates, while the Brists were a different breed. They did exploit the resources and built up their home country, they built the huge country houses, the Nabobs of the Clive type of booty and Ferguson doesn’t say a word about how the others, more so the Indians of this generation, see the sort of plundering the Britts indulge as their second nature. Not only in India they did this repeatedly in other colonies, why even in the European pillages like moving the entire Agean marbles from the Greek polis! Clive and his men are very good examples of almost indulging in day-time robbery, they, the Britis did this repeatedly not just in Bengal, also elsewhere, in Delhi and in the South at Tipu’s Palace at Srirangapattinam and very many places. Ferguson, given his job, has done much research and collected some rare facts and statistics and it is a new addition to the understanding of what wealth the Brits accumulated for themselves and also what good and harm they brought to us, yes, some times unintended. They brought in modern education, taught the new knowledge in the English language. This was a gain. But what the Brits also did is to ignore what they didn’t understand and know. They didn’t understand the hidden treasures of our ancient civilisation and culture, our languages and literatures and art. They didn’t discover our arts, our music and our manufacturing. In 1750, Indians enjoyed a similar standard of living as that enjoyed by the British! They knew the Dacca muslin and traded in the Indian chintz and yet they sought to destroy it by imposing their own crude manufactures. Because of the industrialised ventures, they could sell cheap and drove out the rare and ancient art of Indian weaving, a cottage industry at all times. And the economics of trade and scale changed. Ferguson writes not like a genuine scholar and researcher in the historic past. His very language gives his intentions away. Though his style is a bit breezy and what he has to say makes for compelling reading. Yes, the Britts practiced violence (Punjab massacre) cheating (Jagat Seths was tricked into by Clive) rule of law has to be seen with penal colonies like Anadamans (today’s Guantanamo Bay) etc. He intends to create controversy, catch the headlines and says many things that are atrocious and far-fetched. His very basis thesis construction is itself flawed. Either he does this deliberately or he is really a shallow person. Either way, to say, as he does, that the British Empire made the modern world is to lay claim to too much of what others have also contributed. It is also false to predict as he dares to predicts that the British empire now gone but now the American empire is on its way! These are all questionable theses, at any rate and needs much more systematic thinking and argument. Ferguson, in our view, hasn’t done his home work in any serious manner and the result is a TV

Indians were capable of paying back in their own terms. Ferguson says that it was from 1857 the Indian soldiers were not given the cavalry rifles for fear of getting shot back by their own Indian soldiers! The slave trade in which the British had no qualms, they indulged to their full and in all some 30 million slaves were shipped across the Atlantic after 1850, says Ferguson. What is really galling is Ferguson’s history thesis. After all any historian, more so a professional historian must have his own thesis, rather the counter thesis, if not an alternate thesis. He says in the very beginning: “It has long been fashionable to decry the British Empire as a relic of imperial repression, and while it is not my intention to excuse its worst excesses, it is important for a good-looking historian to take a contrary position”. Silly! What is a good-looking historian? To get a job at one of the many obscure tenured professorial chairs in a place like Harvard, he means? So, what is his contrary position? He says: “So, I contend that it (British Empire) was also a considerable force for good”. What good?” Every iconoclast needs a neologism; mine is Anglobalisation”. The thesis is that the Empire produced the world free market for the first time. Other empire builders were plain pirates, while the Brists were a different breed. They did exploit the resources and built up their home country, they built the huge country houses, the Nabobs of the Clive type of booty and Ferguson doesn’t say a word about how the others, more so the Indians of this generation, see the sort of plundering the Britts indulge as their second nature. Not only in India they did this repeatedly in other colonies, why even in the European pillages like moving the entire Agean marbles from the Greek polis! Clive and his men are very good examples of almost indulging in day-time robbery, they, the Britis did this repeatedly not just in Bengal, also elsewhere, in Delhi and in the South at Tipu’s Palace at Srirangapattinam and very many places. Ferguson, given his job, has done much research and collected some rare facts and statistics and it is a new addition to the understanding of what wealth the Brits accumulated for themselves and also what good and harm they brought to us, yes, some times unintended. They brought in modern education, taught the new knowledge in the English language. This was a gain. But what the Brits also did is to ignore what they didn’t understand and know. They didn’t understand the hidden treasures of our ancient civilisation and culture, our languages and literatures and art. They didn’t discover our arts, our music and our manufacturing. In 1750, Indians enjoyed a similar standard of living as that enjoyed by the British! They knew the Dacca muslin and traded in the Indian chintz and yet they sought to destroy it by imposing their own crude manufactures. Because of the industrialised ventures, they could sell cheap and drove out the rare and ancient art of Indian weaving, a cottage industry at all times. And the economics of trade and scale changed. Ferguson writes not like a genuine scholar and researcher in the historic past. His very language gives his intentions away. Though his style is a bit breezy and what he has to say makes for compelling reading. Yes, the Britts practiced violence (Punjab massacre) cheating (Jagat Seths was tricked into by Clive) rule of law has to be seen with penal colonies like Anadamans (today’s Guantanamo Bay) etc. He intends to create controversy, catch the headlines and says many things that are atrocious and far-fetched. His very basis thesis construction is itself flawed. Either he does this deliberately or he is really a shallow person. Either way, to say, as he does, that the British Empire made the modern world is to lay claim to too much of what others have also contributed. It is also false to predict as he dares to predicts that the British empire now gone but now the American empire is on its way! These are all questionable theses, at any rate and needs much more systematic thinking and argument. Ferguson, in our view, hasn’t done his home work in any serious manner and the result is a TV

channel presentation and may be the TV presentation calls for such a colourful and yet highly untruthful remarks and generalisations. The British legacy has many aspects. Some positive and some highly negative and had created permanent impact on the Indian psyche. We can take all of Ferguson’s claims, yes, the British rule brought about unity of the Indian states and the peoples. This, Ferguson doesn’t seem to remember at all. What he is interested is the cliché, law and order and giving civilisation to Indians. This also sounds ludicurous. This he might say for the new colonies like Australia or Canada. Not for ancient civilisations like India. That is why, now when the India and the new generation Indians have come of age and succeeded remarkably well in the software industry, every other visiting and other Britisher looks to ,say, the average Bangaloreans, more poor than other visiting Europeans. What a change in the span of one generation! Even the work culture of the average Briton today, as from our own experiences in the outsourcing industry dealings, is bad and their terms of doing business is much below par than, say, the average American’s work culture. Ferguson, please take note! The one damning thought for me is the state of the Indian psyche and the damage done to it by the 300 years of the British rule. Dr.Manmohan Singh himself can be taken as the symbol of this syndrome, I would call as the Indian mind’s burdened past and the continuing present weight of a slavery psyche. We take pride, I mean; the Indians take pride in our English education. Today, the very poor want English medium education. Nothing wrong. This has come about from the past slavery of Indians. Indians who went to Oxbridge education came back not as freemen but as slaves fully conditioned by the British assumptions. Our ICS brigade is the first trained slave trade that the British successfully implemented after what they learnt from their own crude first wave of African slave trade! So, they Brits didn’t have any remorse but they became hardened to the core and when they trained the ICS cadre they injected the false notion into the humble Indian unsuspected minds and the psyche that the ICS Indians are superiors and their own brotheren back in India, the very same stock, the very same caste and social status as inferiors! Thus was born the flawed notion that the ICS is the most respectable status to which Indians can aspire. That is why even the first ICS came from the Tagore family, from nowhere down the social scale. So, the slave trade in India had a different connotation. Then came the barristers, the humble clerks. They all started or taught to think they were a class apart and they were superior to their own native brotheren. So, the remaining mainsprings of innate belief systems became weakened and I am now more concerned with this persisting syndrome of a slavish mindset of the Indians. We have to become a bit hard-nosed realists. Our nationalist awakening came to us rather in a circuitous way, the European Enlightenment didn’t come to us, the British establishment and the missionaries saw to it the intellectual currents of mainstream European thought didn’t touch the Indian shores. What little came and that came to be called the Bengal Renaissance. But nationalism as such came after much longer. First world war, break up of Ottoman empire and then events thereafter came to make Indians feel they are one nation, one people. Otherwise, the Indians were severely divided, suppressed by the petty rent collectors, maharajas or zamindars and the Brists didn’t care. But the decline of Brits didn’t reverse our mindset’s syndrome. That was exhibited when Dr.Manmohan Singh went to receive a hon. degree from Oxford. Dr.Singh cant be personally faulted. Because he was the incumbent Prime Minister of a country that had much to understand and overcome the disabilities of the colonial hang-ups, the educated Indians of the new generation got annoyed with Dr.Singh’s historically expounded and expounded by such historians like Ferguson himself, to become a symbol of those persisting disabilities. A Prime Minister exemplifying the colonial disabilities of mind and belief system? Yes, that is what I want to convey here. So, given this burden of the average Indians to hold on to the colonial hang-ups, how much weight or cred

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3 thematic tracks: a clinical track, a prevention track, and a health systems track. Candidates can only apply for one track. So if this sounds enticing to you and if you are under 40 years of age (born after 1 January 1973); a researcher, a decision maker, or a practitioner involved in HIV/AIDS in Africa; and can spend full three weeks in Cape Town from 25 November till 13 December 2013, you are warmly invited to apply. In this week’s guest editorial, EV 2010 (and 2012) Anar Ulikpan zooms in on Mongolia, a country increasingly nicknamed as ‘Minegolia’. What are the implications of the mining boom for the people in Mongolia? The movement demanding that public interest institutions divest their holdings from fossil fuels is on a serious roll, Naomi Klein argues in this Guardian op-ed. “Chapters have opened up in more than 100 US cities and states as well as on more than 300 campuses, where students are holding protests, debates and sit-ins to pressure their (…) to rid their endowments of oil, gas and coal holdings.” Now the movement is also crossing the ocean. In this article, she focuses on a couple of American green groups – that are not exactly ‘clean’ either, unfortunately. The global health community should jump on the bandwagon and pay attention too to this divestment movement. In this – for climate change – crucial decade, we need to ask the questions that need to be asked – for example at the upcoming World Health Assembly? The Lancet and The Lancet Respiratory Medicine present a Series on tobacco control that will be presented at the 2013 American Thoracic Society conference in May. The Lancet authors discuss tobacco control and the public health measures needed in Asia, Europe, and the USA. A discussion of current approaches to smoking cessation is presented in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine alongside a Comment on the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (see below). This editorial gives a brief overview of the (often lacking) political will in settings as diverse as the EU, the UK (also part of the EU, at least for nowJ) , Asia (including China) and Australia. For the research articles in the series, see here. The Series papers published in The Lancet centre on three different global regions, as mentioned. Munzer lists a number of current threats to the Framework Convention and offers ways forward (one of them being that the tobacco epidemic needs to be tackled by whole governments, not just by health departments). “Engagement of the whole of government in tobacco control, use of the expertise and resources of all potential donor countries (including those that have signed, but not ratified, the convention), recognition of tobacco as a uniquely lethal product and its exclusion from international trade and intellectual property rights agreements, and the incorporation of tobacco control into mutual assistance programmes will accelerate implementation of the WHO FCTC and bring us closer to a world free from premature death, disease, hunger, and poverty,” Munzer argues. A very nice piece. The 66th World Health Assembly is coming up (20-28 May). You find the main documents (including the provisional agenda, the proposed programme budget, …) here. The documents for the 133rd Executive Board meeting (29-30 May) are there too. To get a bit in the mood, Richard Horton tweeted just today: “ “WHO is the Vatican of our religion”, says one global health leader, off the record. Her metaphor is alarmingly accurate.” (which probably also implies that Margaret Chan is our pope – at least as far as female empowerment is concerned, WHO is far ahead of the real Vatican!). Speaking of our pope, Margaret Chan is no fan of tobacco companies, as you know. But increasingly she’s also being asked about her relationship to the alcohol companies. Her letter in BMJ is part of a number of letters reacting to previous BMJ articles on the alcohol industry. It gives WHO’s official reaction to the articles. Other letters are from the Global Alcohol Producers group (Mark Leverton) and from Evelyn Gillan, a Scottish lady (who dwells on the meaning of ‘partnership workings’ for the alco

3 thematic tracks: a clinical track, a prevention track, and a health systems track. Candidates can only apply for one track. So if this sounds enticing to you and if you are under 40 years of age (born after 1 January 1973); a researcher, a decision maker, or a practitioner involved in HIV/AIDS in Africa; and can spend full three weeks in Cape Town from 25 November till 13 December 2013, you are warmly invited to apply. In this week’s guest editorial, EV 2010 (and 2012) Anar Ulikpan zooms in on Mongolia, a country increasingly nicknamed as ‘Minegolia’. What are the implications of the mining boom for the people in Mongolia? The movement demanding that public interest institutions divest their holdings from fossil fuels is on a serious roll, Naomi Klein argues in this Guardian op-ed. “Chapters have opened up in more than 100 US cities and states as well as on more than 300 campuses, where students are holding protests, debates and sit-ins to pressure their (…) to rid their endowments of oil, gas and coal holdings.” Now the movement is also crossing the ocean. In this article, she focuses on a couple of American green groups – that are not exactly ‘clean’ either, unfortunately. The global health community should jump on the bandwagon and pay attention too to this divestment movement. In this – for climate change – crucial decade, we need to ask the questions that need to be asked – for example at the upcoming World Health Assembly? The Lancet and The Lancet Respiratory Medicine present a Series on tobacco control that will be presented at the 2013 American Thoracic Society conference in May. The Lancet authors discuss tobacco control and the public health measures needed in Asia, Europe, and the USA. A discussion of current approaches to smoking cessation is presented in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine alongside a Comment on the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (see below). This editorial gives a brief overview of the (often lacking) political will in settings as diverse as the EU, the UK (also part of the EU, at least for nowJ) , Asia (including China) and Australia. For the research articles in the series, see here. The Series papers published in The Lancet centre on three different global regions, as mentioned. Munzer lists a number of current threats to the Framework Convention and offers ways forward (one of them being that the tobacco epidemic needs to be tackled by whole governments, not just by health departments). “Engagement of the whole of government in tobacco control, use of the expertise and resources of all potential donor countries (including those that have signed, but not ratified, the convention), recognition of tobacco as a uniquely lethal product and its exclusion from international trade and intellectual property rights agreements, and the incorporation of tobacco control into mutual assistance programmes will accelerate implementation of the WHO FCTC and bring us closer to a world free from premature death, disease, hunger, and poverty,” Munzer argues. A very nice piece. The 66th World Health Assembly is coming up (20-28 May). You find the main documents (including the provisional agenda, the proposed programme budget, …) here. The documents for the 133rd Executive Board meeting (29-30 May) are there too. To get a bit in the mood, Richard Horton tweeted just today: “ “WHO is the Vatican of our religion”, says one global health leader, off the record. Her metaphor is alarmingly accurate.” (which probably also implies that Margaret Chan is our pope – at least as far as female empowerment is concerned, WHO is far ahead of the real Vatican!). Speaking of our pope, Margaret Chan is no fan of tobacco companies, as you know. But increasingly she’s also being asked about her relationship to the alcohol companies. Her letter in BMJ is part of a number of letters reacting to previous BMJ articles on the alcohol industry. It gives WHO’s official reaction to the articles. Other letters are from the Global Alcohol Producers group (Mark Leverton) and from Evelyn Gillan, a Scottish lady (who dwells on the meaning of ‘partnership workings’ for the alco

hol industry). No doubt the relationship with the alcohol industry and other companies will be an item at the WHA. For a few other blog posts on the Africa Health Forum, see the blog Health Financing in Africa (Arjanne Rietsema) and UHC forward. The People’s Health Movement reacted to Charles Kenny’s recent piece in BMJ on the post-2015 development agenda. Chan emphasizes the importance of early child development. “The evidence is compelling to expand the child survival agenda to encompass child development. Promoting healthy child development is an investment in a country’s future workforce and capacity to thrive economically and as a society. By ensuring that all children have the best first chance in life, we can help individuals and their communities to realise their maximum potential, thereby expanding equality and opportunity for all. As world leaders are preparing the post-2015 development agenda, the time is right to recognise that investment in early child development is essential, not only for good health but also for sustainable development.” WHO is making a renewed commitment to early child development as an area of work critical to a life course approach to human development, and has developed an intervention—WHO/UNICEF Care for Child Development—to support young children’s development through the health sector. 11. Science Speaks – Legislators to Shah: Really? Cuts to TB, HIV efforts aren’t a problem? This blog post sketches another recent testimony, USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah’s testimony discussing U.S. foreign assistance priorities in the FY 2014 federal budget before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Shah and members of Congress discussed funding for TB, PEPFAR and the GF. (see also a Global Post article on this testimony). Read also this Science Speaks article on the increasing reaction to Obama’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2014 among physicians, scientists and global health advocates in the US. The Obama administration’s cuts in PEPFAR and TB funding are the main target. Meanwhile, the decision whether to reauthorize PEPFAR rests with Congress (see this short KFF report). Procurement costs for HIV, TB and malaria commodities have either come down or remained stable over the past seven years, according to an analysis conducted by Frank Wafula, Ambrose Agweyu and Kate Macintyre at Aidspan. The findings of the analysis are described in a working paper (see here ) published on April 29, 2013 on the Aidspan website. In other GF news, France’s Foreign Ministry is undertaking an evaluation of its contribution to the GF. David Garmaise reports on Aidspan. Horton reports on the very polite refusal from the Vatican the Lancet received when it asked for an interview with the new pope. Meanwhile, the pope is making all the right noises about exploitation of labour in Bangladesh. The May issue of the WHO Bulletin features an editorial examining policy coherence for improved medical innovation and access, a plea for globally consistent coding systems for medical products of human origin (MPHO) and much more. The incoming director of the Wellcome Trust (a global charitable foundation), Jeremy Farrar, has been officially appointed and will take office in October, replacing Mark Walport. Becky McCall reports. As we already reported last week in the IHP newsletter, the US Supreme Court is considering whether to uphold a controversial anti-prostitution provision that health groups argue is detrimental to their HIV/AIDS prevention work. Sharmila Devi gives the background info. The PLOS Medicine Editors reflect on the critical need for access to high quality health information across the globe and a recent analysis that suggests that governments have a legal responsibility to ensure access to health information for their citizens and health workers. 19. CSIS – The Last, Best Chance for Global Polio Eradication? The authors examine the 4 objectives of the GPEI plan. Although Abu Dhabi was encouraging, the endgame won’t be easy, they say. For an overview of the commitments made at the Abu Dhabi summit, especially by Middle East institutions and individuals, see this FT article. The High-Level Task Force for the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) drafted “Policy Re

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Ruth Henriquez November 13, 2014 at 8:20 am - Reply Mona Miller raises some very good points about breeders and their impact on Monarch Butterflies. The Spring 2014 issue (Volume 22: no. 1) of American Butterflies (published by the North American Butterfly Association) has a lengthy column on the butterfly house industry and the genetic and other dangers involved in large-scale breeding. This article is posted at http://www.conservationandsociety.org/article.asp?issn=0972-4923;year=2012;volume=10;issue=3;spage=285;epage=303;aulast=Boppr%E9 Aside from Mona’s concerns, I think another issue is that raising butterflies might be superseding much needed lobbying for habitat restoration. We need to work towards conditions that will allow all butterfly species to survive without human intervention. Any law protecting butterflies should allow for ordinary citizens (not breeders!) to raise them (although I do think enforcement will be difficult in the event it becomes illegal); but really the law, and we citizens, need to go to the root of the problem, which is habitat. I sometimes wonder if the time I spend raising butterflies would be better spent advocating for more wildlife-friendly landscaping in my community. Paul Cherubini November 13, 2014 at 9:48 am - Reply Mona didn’t identify any known case history examples of adverse impacts of releasing commercially farmed monarchs on the wild monarch populations. Example: releases are most concentrated in the city / suburbs of Los Angeles because of the very high population of humans and the mild year round climate. Yet no study has shown that the monarch cluster sites in Los Angeles such as this one http://www.learner.org/jnorth/sightings/query_result.html?record_id=1415238892 have more diseased monarchs nowadays than they did in the mid-1990’s before the release industry existed. Ruth Henriquez November 13, 2014 at 10:27 am - Reply The article I cited above discusses this in depth. In addition to the danger of pathogens being spread, there is also the issue of the multiple genetic sub-groups in butterfly (including Monarch) species. There is a great deal of local genetic differentiation, such that scientists now speak of “evolutionary significant units” rather than species, since the term “species” is too broad to describe genetic variations in these groups. These sub-groups can have different habitat needs, different behaviors, etc. What happens when you start randomly mixing them is not known. Obviously more work needs to be done, but to have humans unwittingly manipulating and then mixing genetic strains without knowing the outcome seems not constructive to me. Paul Cherubini November 13, 2014 at 10:52 am - Reply Commercially farmed monarchs don’t harbor pathogens that don’t already exist widely in the wild. So releases can’t spread novel pathogens to the wild. Monarchs in the USA are migratory, hence do not have locally adapted populations. Bruce Walsh, a University of Arizona population geneticist, explains it this way: “by the nature of their long-range migrations, Monarchs have a very unstructured population and therefore little chance for local adaptation. One of the (incorrect) concerns often raised is that releases may introduce deleterious alleles into natural populations. While there is no evidence of this, even if this were true, classic results on migration-selection balance imply that any such alleles are quickly removed from the population with little effect. “ Ruth Henriquez November 13, 2014 at 1:47 pm In regards to OE and other pathogens, the column states that “the impact of many pathogens is more acute for insects bred or flown in crowded conditions, or otherwise under stress.” Re genetics: “There is considerable risk of genetic mixing among those butterflies bred for ceremonial releases (see below), of which the monarch butterfly is a prime example. Monarchs are also used frequently in butterfly houses.

Ruth Henriquez November 13, 2014 at 8:20 am - Reply Mona Miller raises some very good points about breeders and their impact on Monarch Butterflies. The Spring 2014 issue (Volume 22: no. 1) of American Butterflies (published by the North American Butterfly Association) has a lengthy column on the butterfly house industry and the genetic and other dangers involved in large-scale breeding. This article is posted at http://www.conservationandsociety.org/article.asp?issn=0972-4923;year=2012;volume=10;issue=3;spage=285;epage=303;aulast=Boppr%E9 Aside from Mona’s concerns, I think another issue is that raising butterflies might be superseding much needed lobbying for habitat restoration. We need to work towards conditions that will allow all butterfly species to survive without human intervention. Any law protecting butterflies should allow for ordinary citizens (not breeders!) to raise them (although I do think enforcement will be difficult in the event it becomes illegal); but really the law, and we citizens, need to go to the root of the problem, which is habitat. I sometimes wonder if the time I spend raising butterflies would be better spent advocating for more wildlife-friendly landscaping in my community. Paul Cherubini November 13, 2014 at 9:48 am - Reply Mona didn’t identify any known case history examples of adverse impacts of releasing commercially farmed monarchs on the wild monarch populations. Example: releases are most concentrated in the city / suburbs of Los Angeles because of the very high population of humans and the mild year round climate. Yet no study has shown that the monarch cluster sites in Los Angeles such as this one http://www.learner.org/jnorth/sightings/query_result.html?record_id=1415238892 have more diseased monarchs nowadays than they did in the mid-1990’s before the release industry existed. Ruth Henriquez November 13, 2014 at 10:27 am - Reply The article I cited above discusses this in depth. In addition to the danger of pathogens being spread, there is also the issue of the multiple genetic sub-groups in butterfly (including Monarch) species. There is a great deal of local genetic differentiation, such that scientists now speak of “evolutionary significant units” rather than species, since the term “species” is too broad to describe genetic variations in these groups. These sub-groups can have different habitat needs, different behaviors, etc. What happens when you start randomly mixing them is not known. Obviously more work needs to be done, but to have humans unwittingly manipulating and then mixing genetic strains without knowing the outcome seems not constructive to me. Paul Cherubini November 13, 2014 at 10:52 am - Reply Commercially farmed monarchs don’t harbor pathogens that don’t already exist widely in the wild. So releases can’t spread novel pathogens to the wild. Monarchs in the USA are migratory, hence do not have locally adapted populations. Bruce Walsh, a University of Arizona population geneticist, explains it this way: “by the nature of their long-range migrations, Monarchs have a very unstructured population and therefore little chance for local adaptation. One of the (incorrect) concerns often raised is that releases may introduce deleterious alleles into natural populations. While there is no evidence of this, even if this were true, classic results on migration-selection balance imply that any such alleles are quickly removed from the population with little effect. “ Ruth Henriquez November 13, 2014 at 1:47 pm In regards to OE and other pathogens, the column states that “the impact of many pathogens is more acute for insects bred or flown in crowded conditions, or otherwise under stress.” Re genetics: “There is considerable risk of genetic mixing among those butterflies bred for ceremonial releases (see below), of which the monarch butterfly is a prime example. Monarchs are also used frequently in butterfly houses.

It is not widely appreciated that this species is divisible into several subspecies (Brower et al. 2007). Most houses use stock of the North American migratory monarch, which forms a major subpopulation of the nominate subspecies, Danaus plexippus plexippus. South of Mexico, monarch populations are not known to exhibit long-distance migratory behaviour, and most are considered to belong to various distinct subspecies. Accidental release, for example, of Costa Rican monarchs supplied to a butterfly house in eastern Canada could have unknown consequences were they to hybridise with the local migratory population. Recent research has demonstrated that the migratory ability of this butterfly is fine-tuned by a system under direct genetic control (Reppert et al. 2010). In Costa Rica, the Pacific and Atlantic coast populations of several Morpho species will almost certainly become mixed, due to butterfly farmers who mass-rear M. peleides at a rate of many hundreds per week. The threat this represents is unknown, but it seems likely that mixing has already occurred through exchange of breeding stock. 12 “ Paul Cherubini November 13, 2014 at 2:08 pm The worst case scenario for OE parasite transmission from commercially farmed monarchs to the wild monarchs is Los Angeles, because that’s the geographical region where releases are most concentrated. Yet no researcher has determined that there has been an increase in OE parasite spore levels in the wild monarchs at the Los Angeles monarch cluster sites during the past 20 years during which releases became popular in Los Angeles. With regard to genetics, five separate studies have determined that all USA and Canadian monarchs are genetically indistinguishable from one another. Costa Rican monarchs are genetically different, but Costa Rican monarchs cannot be legally shipped to the USA and Canada for release. If they did accidentally escape and pass on deleterious alleles to the wild Canadian monarchs those alleles would be quickly removed with little effect as Bruce Walsh explained. I will concede that according to the evidence you present, commercial breeding of monarchs may be done safely. A lot of that has to do with how breeders regulate themselves. I am under the impression that the Endangered Species Act was written to disallow this because people don’t always do the right thing. Although I’m not anti-commercial breeding, I’m also not a supporter of it; it’s about serving human need–and commerce–rather than serving the species. To really serve the species, we need to adjust how we manage our land so that non-human species can survive in the natural way–without human assistance. That way we can eventually leave well enough alone and stop having to interfere with them. In other words, it should be first and foremost about their needs, not ours. The core of the disagreement here I think is contained within Monica’s admonishment to “keep the federal government out of our yards.” I get it, although I really don’t think the feds are going to come and monitor my butterfly meadow once the law goes through. (And if they did, I think they’d like what they find.) It’s Monica’s blog, and if she’s against the feds and the manner in which they want to help wildlife, that’s her right to say. However, I’m not convinced that the scientists who work for the government (and I’ve known a few) are clueless about how to help species. It seems counterintuitive to me, and a little disturbing, that advocates for a species would leave it completely to the good will of individuals to help that species survive. john barr November 13, 2014 at 10:48 am - Reply Ruth, This is a very comprehensive and informative article. Dense, even enjoyable if disturbing reading. Thank you for the link. Ruth Henriquez November 13, 2014 at 1:41 pm - Reply Yes, dense. I have not read it word for word; I plan to do so soon. I’m happy you found it helpful. Ruth, great post. We need everything–local education and appreciation events, school curricula, individual dedication in one’s home and garden space and local public areas…and VERY IMPORTANTLY, spreading the word TODAY to get letters of support to the

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its Cancer Control in Sub-Saharan Africa: Investment Needed COVID-19 Guidance for Surgeons What Will Healthcare Look Like in 20 Years? Wireless Medicine News & Perspectives PA Profession in 2022: Name Change, Licensing, Exam Updates Rheumatology Workforce Shortage Demands Multipronged Approach Higher PTSD, BPD in Transgender vs Cisgender Psych Patients Few Transgender Teens Discontinue Hormones in Young Adulthood Doctors Need Help to Advise on Family Planning in Transgender Men Broken Barnet Cry Freedom: at last - victory for disabled residents, wrongly deprived of their travel passes: 'sorry', say Barnet Council, & Capita ... On 3rd May, Mrs Angry wrote to Davina Fiore, the Monitoring Officer of the London Borough of Barnet - or the 'Assurance Director', as she is now known - to ask her about the authority's new 'renewal' scheme for Freedom Passes, run by the council's private contractors, Capita. As a result of this process, free travel passes, it had emerged, had been withdrawn from many disabled and vulnerable residents, some of whom had only discovered that their passes had been cancelled in the most distressing circumstances, when unable to board a bus, or enter a tube station. Dear Ms Fiore I should like to ask you to confirm, in your capacity as Monitoring Officer, that the current exercise being conducted by Capita, on behalf of the London Borough of Barnet, to 'renew' Freedom Passes for disabled residents is lawful, and indeed that the authority took steps to ensure that it is lawful, and does not discriminate either in principle, or practice, against residents with disabilities. If legal advice was taken, please tell me when that was. If not, please explain why not. Please explain why residents contacting the team responsible for issuing and 'renewing' these passes are being told, quite wrongly, that the eligibility criteria have been changed by London Councils, when the eligibility criteria are statutory, and remain so? Please explain why disabled residents have had to suffer the indignity and distress of finding themselves stranded and unable to use their passes because they have been wrongly revoked by the authority? Please tell me how disabled residents who have wrongly had their passes revoked will be compensated by the authority for their financial loss, and the distress caused to them, and how many residents have been affected, and lost their passes since this process began. Finally please tell me if Capita would be eligible for any form of gainshare payment as a result of delivering savings from this exercise, or extra costs as a result of processing this 'renewal' scheme. I look forward to your earliest response. Ms Fiore immediately responded - unusual for a senior officer in this borough, which was suspicious in itself - and agreed to investigate the matter. This wasn't the first request for information: on 27th April Mrs Angry had submitted several questions via FOI to the council, and also written to the Tory councillor who is responsible for 'Adults and Safeguarding', ie Sachin Rajput, who agreed to look into the scheme, and then confirmed that it had been 'suspended', pending enquiries. All very well: except that it then became clear that 'suspension' meant only that no further passes would be withdrawn, for the time being, but that those who had already lost their passes were still being subjected to the new criteria of eligibility, apparently made up by Capita, on behalf of the authority, criteria that appeared to be created in defiance of the statutory definition that protects the right of those with disabilities to travel free of charge on public transport. One resident, nineteen year old Jenny Fairclough, who attends Oak Lodge School, the borough's special school for secondary pupils, and whose disabilities include autism, as well as other health problems, had had her pass removed, and now her mother was told she must still go through the appeal system with 'proof' of her daughter's needs as defined by the new scheme, rather than the statutory criteria. Mrs Angry pointed out to Cllr Rajput that the so called suspension was not what it seemed, and he then told a senior officer called Jamie Blake, who is

its Cancer Control in Sub-Saharan Africa: Investment Needed COVID-19 Guidance for Surgeons What Will Healthcare Look Like in 20 Years? Wireless Medicine News & Perspectives PA Profession in 2022: Name Change, Licensing, Exam Updates Rheumatology Workforce Shortage Demands Multipronged Approach Higher PTSD, BPD in Transgender vs Cisgender Psych Patients Few Transgender Teens Discontinue Hormones in Young Adulthood Doctors Need Help to Advise on Family Planning in Transgender Men Broken Barnet Cry Freedom: at last - victory for disabled residents, wrongly deprived of their travel passes: 'sorry', say Barnet Council, & Capita ... On 3rd May, Mrs Angry wrote to Davina Fiore, the Monitoring Officer of the London Borough of Barnet - or the 'Assurance Director', as she is now known - to ask her about the authority's new 'renewal' scheme for Freedom Passes, run by the council's private contractors, Capita. As a result of this process, free travel passes, it had emerged, had been withdrawn from many disabled and vulnerable residents, some of whom had only discovered that their passes had been cancelled in the most distressing circumstances, when unable to board a bus, or enter a tube station. Dear Ms Fiore I should like to ask you to confirm, in your capacity as Monitoring Officer, that the current exercise being conducted by Capita, on behalf of the London Borough of Barnet, to 'renew' Freedom Passes for disabled residents is lawful, and indeed that the authority took steps to ensure that it is lawful, and does not discriminate either in principle, or practice, against residents with disabilities. If legal advice was taken, please tell me when that was. If not, please explain why not. Please explain why residents contacting the team responsible for issuing and 'renewing' these passes are being told, quite wrongly, that the eligibility criteria have been changed by London Councils, when the eligibility criteria are statutory, and remain so? Please explain why disabled residents have had to suffer the indignity and distress of finding themselves stranded and unable to use their passes because they have been wrongly revoked by the authority? Please tell me how disabled residents who have wrongly had their passes revoked will be compensated by the authority for their financial loss, and the distress caused to them, and how many residents have been affected, and lost their passes since this process began. Finally please tell me if Capita would be eligible for any form of gainshare payment as a result of delivering savings from this exercise, or extra costs as a result of processing this 'renewal' scheme. I look forward to your earliest response. Ms Fiore immediately responded - unusual for a senior officer in this borough, which was suspicious in itself - and agreed to investigate the matter. This wasn't the first request for information: on 27th April Mrs Angry had submitted several questions via FOI to the council, and also written to the Tory councillor who is responsible for 'Adults and Safeguarding', ie Sachin Rajput, who agreed to look into the scheme, and then confirmed that it had been 'suspended', pending enquiries. All very well: except that it then became clear that 'suspension' meant only that no further passes would be withdrawn, for the time being, but that those who had already lost their passes were still being subjected to the new criteria of eligibility, apparently made up by Capita, on behalf of the authority, criteria that appeared to be created in defiance of the statutory definition that protects the right of those with disabilities to travel free of charge on public transport. One resident, nineteen year old Jenny Fairclough, who attends Oak Lodge School, the borough's special school for secondary pupils, and whose disabilities include autism, as well as other health problems, had had her pass removed, and now her mother was told she must still go through the appeal system with 'proof' of her daughter's needs as defined by the new scheme, rather than the statutory criteria. Mrs Angry pointed out to Cllr Rajput that the so called suspension was not what it seemed, and he then told a senior officer called Jamie Blake, who is

the commissioning director responsible for this scheme, to explain why not. Why Cllr Rajput did not know what was going on, and why it took all week for an officer to respond to the Tory member, is not clear. Mr Blake was apparently reluctant to respond, and despite reminders to him from Cllr Rajput, and for the rest of the week, no reply was forthcoming. A pretty extraordinary state of affairs, you might think, but then that is how things are, in this borough, with policy driven not by elected representatives, but the senior management team, the members of which, as Mrs Angry perhaps rather tactlessly suggested to Cllr Rajput, seem to think that councillors are accountable to them, rather than the other way round. A rather dramatic - and rare - demonstration of a reversion to the proper balance of power was seen, if only temporarily, of course, at the beginning of this week, when Tory Leader Richard Cornelius remembered that he was, in fact, Leader, and he and the Chief Executive came to a 'mutual agreement' that he should leave his post, after the election cockup which meant many residents were unable to vote for the first few hours of polling day. Not until the last moment on the last day of the week, however, did a reply to Mrs Angry's questions arrive in her inbox: a response from enquiries made to both the Monitoring Officer and Cllr Rajput, and although formally signed by Jamie Blake, forwarded in the name of another officer, from the 'Contract Performance Commissioning Group'. What this statement amounts to, quite simply, is a staggering admission from Barnet Council: that Capita, on their behalf, has been subjecting a large number of vulnerable and disabled residents of this borough to the most distressing, unnecessary, and probably unlawful process, a spurious process, ostensibly in renewal of their travel passes but clearly intended to remove those passes from as many people as possible, so as to make 'savings' from the budget allocated to such provision. This is not the end of the matter, of course: Mrs Angry has submitted a series of further questions to Tuesday's Policy and Resources Committee in pursuit of more information about the curious background to all this. But here at least is the first flag of surrender, from Barnet, and Capita: Mrs Angry's comments in red: council responses in blue ... Dear Ms Musgrove, Re: Withdrawal of Freedom Pass I am in receipt of your email dated 3 May 2016 that was sent to Ms Davina Fiore, Assurance Director, regarding the withdrawal of Freedom Passes. In response to your questions, please find my responses below: Q. If legal advice was taken, please tell me when that was. In relation to the renewals process London Councils’ advice was to conduct retrospective eligibility checks and that if the authority was minded not to do this, they should seek their own legal advice. As the decision was taken to conduct the checks it was not considered necessary to seek legal advice at that stage. None of this response makes any sense. Why would London Councils give Barnet/Capita advice about a renewal process that was unnecessary in the first place, as passes are valid until 2020? Retrospective eligibility checks: really? If so, why? Had Barnet given out passes without any proof of disability? But then it says, 'if the authority was minded not to do this, they should seek their own legal advice' ... clearly the authority was minded to do this, and did it, inventing its own criteria. So where was the legal advice? The last sentence is a clever bit of misuse of syntax, subverting the real meaning, which is, of course, we decided to conduct the checks, but ignored the bit about legal advice. Q. Please explain why residents contacting the team responsible for issuing and 'renewing' these passes are being told, quite wrongly, that the eligibility criteria have been changed by London Councils, when the eligibility criteria are statutory, and remain so? The criteria has not changed; we follow the criteria set out by the Department for Transport and London Councils. Rubbish. The criteria are statutory, and set out by an act of Parliament, and the criteria that Barnet/Capita invented, ie being known to a certain council team, and seen by them once a month, and also known, in other cases to a unit

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INDIVIDUALS WITH DISORDERED EATING Individuals with disordered eating may be affected by the pandemic and quarantine differently than those without disordered eating. Phillopou et al. (5) evaluated how the pandemic affected eating and exercise behaviors in those with established eating disorders and in the general population. There were 5,469 total participants in their study, with 180 of them who self-reported having a history of disordered eating. They all completed a questionnaire that asked about eating and exercise patterns since the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey began on April 1, 2020. The researchers reported that individuals who identified as having disordered eating demonstrated greater restrictions on eating and increased purging, binge eating, and exercise patterns. Similar patterns occurred in the general population; however, they reported participating in less exercise than before the pandemic. Phillopou et al. (5) stated that the pandemic may affect those with disordered eating more than those in the general population; however, it is important that health care professionals emphasize the importance of healthy eating and being physically active during the pandemic. There are several reasons that the quarantine as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic may lead to worsened disordered eating. Rodgers et al. (6) state that interruptions to daily routines can have a domino effect. For example, lower physical activity may lead to feelings of increased body weight, leading to a negative effect on eating, sleeping, and exercising. In addition, decreased social interactions can result in less social support, which can lead to poor coping abilities. Furthermore, fear of contracting COVID-19 might lead to more restrictive diets that may be thought to improve immunity. Finally, exposure to media might increase anxiety and result in worsened disordered eating. WHAT ADVICE CAN WE PROVIDE TO PEOPLE? First, it is important to recognize that anyone can be affected by COVID-19, the elderly, underrepresented groups, and individuals who have chronic medical conditions are at the highest risk of contracting the disease (7). Consuming diets that are energy dense and not nutrient dense can lead to obesity, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes mellitus, increasing the risk for contracting the coronavirus. Those with chronic disease also have a greater risk of having severe symptoms and long-term consequences of the virus (7). Therefore, it is important that healthier foods and physical activity are incorporated into our lives, during the pandemic and beyond. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected each of us. There are many ways people can improve their overall eating during the quarantine. First, purchasing more healthy foods overall will simply lead to a decrease in consuming more energy-dense foods. Cutting up fruits and/or vegetables, and having it readily available for a snack or a side dish to a meal, is another way to increase healthy eating. Purchasing frozen fruits and vegetables also is helpful for a couple of reasons. First, it decreases the number of times a person has to go out shopping, and second, it will decrease food waste. Moreover, while it is still important to have comfort foods available, it is important that they do not become the mainstay of our diets. There are many ways people can improve their overall eating during the quarantine. First, purchasing more healthy foods overall will simply lead to a decrease in consuming more energy-dense foods. Cutting up fruits and/or vegetables, and having it readily available for a snack or a side dish to a meal, is another way to increase healthy eating. Purchasing frozen fruits and vegetables also is helpful for a couple of reasons. First, it decreases the number of times a person has to go out shopping, and second, it will decrease food waste. 1. World Health Organization. Naming the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the virus that causes it. [cited 2020 September 27]. Available from: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/technical-guidance/naming-the-coronavirus-disease-(covid-2019)-and-the-virus-that-causes-it. 2. Di

INDIVIDUALS WITH DISORDERED EATING Individuals with disordered eating may be affected by the pandemic and quarantine differently than those without disordered eating. Phillopou et al. (5) evaluated how the pandemic affected eating and exercise behaviors in those with established eating disorders and in the general population. There were 5,469 total participants in their study, with 180 of them who self-reported having a history of disordered eating. They all completed a questionnaire that asked about eating and exercise patterns since the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey began on April 1, 2020. The researchers reported that individuals who identified as having disordered eating demonstrated greater restrictions on eating and increased purging, binge eating, and exercise patterns. Similar patterns occurred in the general population; however, they reported participating in less exercise than before the pandemic. Phillopou et al. (5) stated that the pandemic may affect those with disordered eating more than those in the general population; however, it is important that health care professionals emphasize the importance of healthy eating and being physically active during the pandemic. There are several reasons that the quarantine as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic may lead to worsened disordered eating. Rodgers et al. (6) state that interruptions to daily routines can have a domino effect. For example, lower physical activity may lead to feelings of increased body weight, leading to a negative effect on eating, sleeping, and exercising. In addition, decreased social interactions can result in less social support, which can lead to poor coping abilities. Furthermore, fear of contracting COVID-19 might lead to more restrictive diets that may be thought to improve immunity. Finally, exposure to media might increase anxiety and result in worsened disordered eating. WHAT ADVICE CAN WE PROVIDE TO PEOPLE? First, it is important to recognize that anyone can be affected by COVID-19, the elderly, underrepresented groups, and individuals who have chronic medical conditions are at the highest risk of contracting the disease (7). Consuming diets that are energy dense and not nutrient dense can lead to obesity, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes mellitus, increasing the risk for contracting the coronavirus. Those with chronic disease also have a greater risk of having severe symptoms and long-term consequences of the virus (7). Therefore, it is important that healthier foods and physical activity are incorporated into our lives, during the pandemic and beyond. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected each of us. There are many ways people can improve their overall eating during the quarantine. First, purchasing more healthy foods overall will simply lead to a decrease in consuming more energy-dense foods. Cutting up fruits and/or vegetables, and having it readily available for a snack or a side dish to a meal, is another way to increase healthy eating. Purchasing frozen fruits and vegetables also is helpful for a couple of reasons. First, it decreases the number of times a person has to go out shopping, and second, it will decrease food waste. Moreover, while it is still important to have comfort foods available, it is important that they do not become the mainstay of our diets. There are many ways people can improve their overall eating during the quarantine. First, purchasing more healthy foods overall will simply lead to a decrease in consuming more energy-dense foods. Cutting up fruits and/or vegetables, and having it readily available for a snack or a side dish to a meal, is another way to increase healthy eating. Purchasing frozen fruits and vegetables also is helpful for a couple of reasons. First, it decreases the number of times a person has to go out shopping, and second, it will decrease food waste. 1. World Health Organization. Naming the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the virus that causes it. [cited 2020 September 27]. Available from: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/technical-guidance/naming-the-coronavirus-disease-(covid-2019)-and-the-virus-that-causes-it. 2. Di

Renzo L, Gualtieri P, Pivari F, et al. Eating habits and lifestyle changes during COVID-19 lockdown: an Italian survey. J Transl Med. 2020;18(1):229. 3. Sánchez-Sánchez E, Ramírez-Vargas G, Avellaneda-López Y, et al. Eating habits and physical activity of the Spanish population during the COVID-19 pandemic period. Nutrients. 2020;12(9):E2826. 4. Ammar A, Brach M, Trabelsi K, et al. Effects of COVID-19 home confinement on eating behaviour and physical activity: results of the ECLB-COVID19 international online survey. Nutrients. 2020;12(6):1583. 5. Phillipou A, Meyer D, Neill E, et al. Eating and exercise behaviors in eating disorders and the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia: initial results from the COLLATE project. Int J Eat Disord. 2020;53(7):1158–65. 6. Rodgers RF, Lombardo C, Cerolini S, et al. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on eating disorder risk and symptoms. Int J Eat Disord. 2020;53(7):1166–70. 7. Butler MJ, Barrientos RM. The impact of nutrition on COVID-19 susceptibility and long-term consequences. Brain Behav Immun. 2020;87:53–4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html World Health Organization https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 Copyright © 2021 by American College of Sports Medicine. ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal25(1):46-48, January/February 2021. Articles in PubMed by Stella Lucia Volpe, Ph.D., RDN, FACSM, ACSM-CEP Articles in Google Scholar by Stella Lucia Volpe, Ph.D., RDN, FACSM, ACSM-CEP Other articles in this journal by Stella Lucia Volpe, Ph.D., RDN, FACSM, ACSM-CEP twitter.com/HFJonline Exercise to Support Optimal Immune Function Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2021 Salaries of Exercise Science Professionals in the United States Fitness Trends From Around the Globe SHAREABLE RESOURCE: 10 Tips for Health/Fitness Professionals Who Want to Become Better Learners American College of Sports Medicne Five fascinating Mississippi-related Wikipedia pages that'll send you down a rabbit hole Published 8:34 am Tuesday, November 7, 2017 By Alex McDaniel We all love a good Wikipedia rabbit hole. Whether you can’t sleep or are stuck doing something mind-numbingly boring or simply want to learn some weird/quirky/fascinating stuff about Mississippi, check out these pages. 1. Naomi Sims Many know the late Naomi Sims was considered to be the first African-American supermodel, but you might not know Sims—who died of breast cancer in 2009 at age 61—was born in Oxford. She overcame years of hardship and carved out her own modeling breakthrough by demanding a seat at the table. 2. The Disappearance of Bobby Dunbar When a 4-year-old Louisiana boy named Bobby Dunbar disappeared in August 1912, his family pursued a months-long search to find him. Investigators discovered a boy in Mississippi who matched Dunbar’s description despite the boy’s mother, Julia Anderson, and caretaker, William Walters, insisting he wasn’t the missing child. The Dunbars claimed the boy as theirs and he lived the rest of his life as Bobby Dunbar. Anderson, unable to

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a door when I went to unlock the safe the whole door of the safe just fell right on the floor. I stood there in shock only to realize we had been robbed. I still have a few items from Grants like the stainless cream pitcher from the resturant that my husband and I still use every day. That has been 35 years. I will always have my love of W T Grants as that is where I met my husband. He and his dad came in everyday for coffee and on our next wedding anniversay it will be 35 years going strong and still drinking coffee. I live right around the corner from the old Grants in Racine, WI the store is now a Dollar Store but when the light hits the building just right you can still see the name W T Grants written on the bricks. I remember WT Grant, Woolworth, and SS Krege all next to each other in Middletown, CT circa 1954 Carl Bellini says: I worked for WTGrant’s for 23 years. I started as a stockboy while going to college in the Somerville,Mass store. I was fortunate enough to work my way up to Vice President but I was named VP in May1974 , I moved my family to Atlanta in July. Bankruptcy was declared in Sept and in Dec we closed over 300 stores from Florida to California.What a roller coaster ride. But other than this, the memories were all good. Grants was like a big family. Most people never left the company. We had mostly long term employees , so we knew each other really well. I am 77 now so many of my friends are no longer with us. But to those that are, I wish them a very happy holiday season. Ron Letch says: Carl. It was graet to find this blog and to read your entry. I still miss the company and all of my Grant family. Mary H. MacDonald says: I also worked at W.T. Grants in Davis Sq., Somerville, Ma. During the summer of 1964 or 1965 and again for a short term in 1966. Met so many people and even though I am from Canada and haven,t been in contact With those great folks since. I have the names of some of them and would love to connect. I am 67 now —went back to Davis Sq. years ago but Grants was no longer there:(:( It was good to see your note. I published “Grant Memories” (a news letter) for over 20 years after Grants went out. It was a way to keep people advised about their old friends. Missed those “Grant Memories” Connie. Ray Snyder says: We all miss you and your notes about WTG.Do you know who the Oper. Mger was in the Ypsilanti MI store was in 1974 or 1975. I was the store mger before I become DM in Chicago in about that time, and I would like to contact him. My email is [email protected]. I know the MM mger was Tony Would you happen to have copies of those “grant memories” I worked for Grants from 1970 to 1975 in Mcallen Texas. They were the best years.Started in the candy department and worked my way up to a department manager. I can still smell the popcorn and candy section. We also had the soda fountain where I made some of my best friends. Hi Carl. Would you have a list of employees from the San Jose Ca store by any chance? Or how i could get one from 1971-1972? Wes Tredo says: Carl; great to hear your blog. Those were the days. I remember you had a car stolen I believe out of the Boston airport. I miss all the great people, be well. Wes Tredo larry donohue says: Carl this is Larry Donohue i do rememrer you my districk office was in Canton Oh.hope you are well so many gone now . most reporting on Grants fall are not complet. Hi Larry see you as DM District 40 out of 183! Please join us on the W. T. Grant Co. Facebook page. Sandra Nichols Starinsky says: I worked at Grants

a door when I went to unlock the safe the whole door of the safe just fell right on the floor. I stood there in shock only to realize we had been robbed. I still have a few items from Grants like the stainless cream pitcher from the resturant that my husband and I still use every day. That has been 35 years. I will always have my love of W T Grants as that is where I met my husband. He and his dad came in everyday for coffee and on our next wedding anniversay it will be 35 years going strong and still drinking coffee. I live right around the corner from the old Grants in Racine, WI the store is now a Dollar Store but when the light hits the building just right you can still see the name W T Grants written on the bricks. I remember WT Grant, Woolworth, and SS Krege all next to each other in Middletown, CT circa 1954 Carl Bellini says: I worked for WTGrant’s for 23 years. I started as a stockboy while going to college in the Somerville,Mass store. I was fortunate enough to work my way up to Vice President but I was named VP in May1974 , I moved my family to Atlanta in July. Bankruptcy was declared in Sept and in Dec we closed over 300 stores from Florida to California.What a roller coaster ride. But other than this, the memories were all good. Grants was like a big family. Most people never left the company. We had mostly long term employees , so we knew each other really well. I am 77 now so many of my friends are no longer with us. But to those that are, I wish them a very happy holiday season. Ron Letch says: Carl. It was graet to find this blog and to read your entry. I still miss the company and all of my Grant family. Mary H. MacDonald says: I also worked at W.T. Grants in Davis Sq., Somerville, Ma. During the summer of 1964 or 1965 and again for a short term in 1966. Met so many people and even though I am from Canada and haven,t been in contact With those great folks since. I have the names of some of them and would love to connect. I am 67 now —went back to Davis Sq. years ago but Grants was no longer there:(:( It was good to see your note. I published “Grant Memories” (a news letter) for over 20 years after Grants went out. It was a way to keep people advised about their old friends. Missed those “Grant Memories” Connie. Ray Snyder says: We all miss you and your notes about WTG.Do you know who the Oper. Mger was in the Ypsilanti MI store was in 1974 or 1975. I was the store mger before I become DM in Chicago in about that time, and I would like to contact him. My email is [email protected]. I know the MM mger was Tony Would you happen to have copies of those “grant memories” I worked for Grants from 1970 to 1975 in Mcallen Texas. They were the best years.Started in the candy department and worked my way up to a department manager. I can still smell the popcorn and candy section. We also had the soda fountain where I made some of my best friends. Hi Carl. Would you have a list of employees from the San Jose Ca store by any chance? Or how i could get one from 1971-1972? Wes Tredo says: Carl; great to hear your blog. Those were the days. I remember you had a car stolen I believe out of the Boston airport. I miss all the great people, be well. Wes Tredo larry donohue says: Carl this is Larry Donohue i do rememrer you my districk office was in Canton Oh.hope you are well so many gone now . most reporting on Grants fall are not complet. Hi Larry see you as DM District 40 out of 183! Please join us on the W. T. Grant Co. Facebook page. Sandra Nichols Starinsky says: I worked at Grants

when I was 16 until I was 18. It was the best job I ever had. This was in the 50’s and I made friends that I still have all these years. This was in Buffalo N.Y. John Ryan started Grants on Niagara Falls Blvd.Tonawanda Ny 1970 Jack Kivate was mng.He went on to run a chang Grants owned in Fld. I have something that I believe is very unique. While looking in the attic I found 2 pairs of W.T. Grant’s Size 7 Women’s Waterproof Fashion Boots in their original boxes. What’s amazing about these are that they have NEVER been used. One pair is black and the other is dark brown. They both have perfect high heels. I worked in the Oak Lawn, Il. store. Started when I was 16 and stayed till they closed 5 years later. I worked with a lot of great people. I was the DM for that store, my store mger was Ray something, Did you work for him. I remember we couls not keep My email is [email protected] MVFlyer says: I remember the Grant’s in East Patchogue, NY (on the south shore of Long Island). We used to go there for much of our stuff. For some weird reason, I recall the acronym DIFIWFTA (dessert is free if we fail to ask) on pins on the waitress uniforms in the Bradford House restaurant. And I loved their iced tea, which on LI at the time was only available in the spring and summer. do you remember the steer inn on sunrise hwy. ? it’s funny I just came across a WT GRANT’S MANU FROM BRADFORD HOUSE BREAKFAST SPECIAL 89 CENTS Wow, this is great. Here I am sitting and going through some old stuff I have and I came across a shoe horn/brush set that my brother and his wife bought me for Christmas around 1968 or 1969, not sure which year. I know they bought it at W T Grants store on main street in downtown Johnstown, Pa. because that was on the box the set came in. Boy, I wish I had kept that box. I do remember the good times at the store. My brothers and sisters would spend hours in there, more around Christmas time. Loved the smell of peanuts and hot dogs. The store had everything you could think of. I miss the good days of shopping downtown at Grants and all the other stores too. Jenny Myers says: I don’t remember Grant’s but my father in law was the manager of the Newark, OH store for several years. After it closed he opened a small market close to home. That has been in business for 34 years. My husband now runs the store. We have W.T. Grant grocery carts. My dad was assistant manager at the WTGrant Co in Newark, Ohio, then Manager of the Grant’s store in Health Ohio in the 60’s-70’s until they closed. I started there when I was 15 working for 85cents/hr when I was in high school I can remember them selling birds and spider monkeys. Once someone opened the cage doors and they all got out and we had to catch them all. The lunchenette was wonderful. good ole fashioned milkshakes and the grilled hotdogs. We had a “toyland” on the 2nd floor every year at Christmas time. You could go up there and watch the annual lighting of the Courthouse from the windows which was the begining of the Christmas season. I used to go to work with my dad on some Saturdays and follow him around. They had one of them old “open” elevators which was like a big crate..It was fun to ride. Everyone that worked there was like one big family. It’s just not them same anymore. It was a very sad day when they closed the doors for the last time. I still look for and find items with “Grants” on them at flea markets. When I was working there in high school seems like I always had a “layaway”..bought my 45’s and albums there. Still have some of my albums. My dad(he’s82) still visits with some of his coworkers. We had a “

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for outdoor chores around the yard, camp, or dock with the Mallard III Slip-On Shoes from RedHead®. This convenient shoe features a flexible, naturally insulating, 4-way stretch neoprene upper with hand-lasted rubber overlay that offers durable protection from the elements. Description:Enter-to-Win the following prizes to take your adventuring to the next level: Lightweight and collapsible, these easy-to-carry foam decoys combine incredible feather detail with the most realistic head you will find on any foam decoy. Versatile combo design lets you mount the jake decoy and hen decoy side by side on individual stakes for a standard presentation or both on the taller stake for a realistic mating pose. Active Jake decoy, Laying Hen decoy, and 2 durable metal stakes. Realistic design moves in slight wind. Just in time for turkey season! At NAB, Autocue will debut a prompter designed specifically for DSLRs and will also demo its new iAutocue app. The new DSLR prompter mounts to a standard set of 15mm rails in front of the DSLR. There is also an optional bar at the top of the hood to accommodate further accessories like on-camera lights, microphones and magic arms. The company is offering two variants of the DSLR prompter – a universal tablet mount (iPad, iPad Mini and other tablets) and an 8″ monitor – with prices starting from $799. The products are already shipping to customers. The company is also releasing a new prompting app, iAutocue. iAutocue enables operators to use an iPad to prompt scripts. The app also iAutocue allows users to generate video output from the iPad to a (or multiple) traditional teleprompter monitor. This can turned the iPad into a prompt edit workstation, preview monitor or a scroll control. The iAutocue app also contains a new feature called ‘rehearsal mode’. This allows presenters to video themselves from the iPad camera whilst reading the script from the app, then immediately watch the recording back on the iPad. Recently, I became a registered organ donor. I didn’t take this step to receive anything and I have not given anything to anyone yet, but I’m already filled with a sense of satisfaction and inner happiness. I like to help people, either by giving advice, teaching, training, or by writing inspirational articles. However, the biggest way I can help anyone is to give the gift of life to someone who needs it – by becoming an organ donor. Organ donation to me is the biggest and greatest charity. In fact, this charity requires the least of your efforts. You do not have to give any money to anyone, nor do you have to spend your precious time. All you have to do is register yourself. To make it more accessible and easy, you can do that online by visiting the national donor registry website, filling in the information asked, and submitting it by clicking a button. Among all your web surfing activities, I’m sure this will be your most useful and helpful one if you chose to go this way to donate your organs! However, I know you would want more information about organ donation and the reasons why should you become an organ donor. I can say this because I felt the same way, thus went ahead and researched all about organ donation before signing up for it. I will be more than glad to share the information with you, if it helps you. According to Wikipedia, organ donation is the donation of biological tissue or an organ of the human body, from a living or dead person to a living recipient in need of a transplantation. The Cleveland Clinic defines organ donation as the process of surgically removing an organ or tissue from one person (the organ donor) and placing it into another person (the recipient). In simple words, organ donation takes healthy organs and tissues from one person for transplantation into another. Most of the vital organs of a human body can be donated. These are the heart, liver, kidneys, intestines, lungs, and pancreas. However, these organ transplants are done only in cases of “brain death” of the patients. Brain Death — Brain death occurs when the brain is totally and irreversibly non-functional. Brain death is caused when there is not

for outdoor chores around the yard, camp, or dock with the Mallard III Slip-On Shoes from RedHead®. This convenient shoe features a flexible, naturally insulating, 4-way stretch neoprene upper with hand-lasted rubber overlay that offers durable protection from the elements. Description:Enter-to-Win the following prizes to take your adventuring to the next level: Lightweight and collapsible, these easy-to-carry foam decoys combine incredible feather detail with the most realistic head you will find on any foam decoy. Versatile combo design lets you mount the jake decoy and hen decoy side by side on individual stakes for a standard presentation or both on the taller stake for a realistic mating pose. Active Jake decoy, Laying Hen decoy, and 2 durable metal stakes. Realistic design moves in slight wind. Just in time for turkey season! At NAB, Autocue will debut a prompter designed specifically for DSLRs and will also demo its new iAutocue app. The new DSLR prompter mounts to a standard set of 15mm rails in front of the DSLR. There is also an optional bar at the top of the hood to accommodate further accessories like on-camera lights, microphones and magic arms. The company is offering two variants of the DSLR prompter – a universal tablet mount (iPad, iPad Mini and other tablets) and an 8″ monitor – with prices starting from $799. The products are already shipping to customers. The company is also releasing a new prompting app, iAutocue. iAutocue enables operators to use an iPad to prompt scripts. The app also iAutocue allows users to generate video output from the iPad to a (or multiple) traditional teleprompter monitor. This can turned the iPad into a prompt edit workstation, preview monitor or a scroll control. The iAutocue app also contains a new feature called ‘rehearsal mode’. This allows presenters to video themselves from the iPad camera whilst reading the script from the app, then immediately watch the recording back on the iPad. Recently, I became a registered organ donor. I didn’t take this step to receive anything and I have not given anything to anyone yet, but I’m already filled with a sense of satisfaction and inner happiness. I like to help people, either by giving advice, teaching, training, or by writing inspirational articles. However, the biggest way I can help anyone is to give the gift of life to someone who needs it – by becoming an organ donor. Organ donation to me is the biggest and greatest charity. In fact, this charity requires the least of your efforts. You do not have to give any money to anyone, nor do you have to spend your precious time. All you have to do is register yourself. To make it more accessible and easy, you can do that online by visiting the national donor registry website, filling in the information asked, and submitting it by clicking a button. Among all your web surfing activities, I’m sure this will be your most useful and helpful one if you chose to go this way to donate your organs! However, I know you would want more information about organ donation and the reasons why should you become an organ donor. I can say this because I felt the same way, thus went ahead and researched all about organ donation before signing up for it. I will be more than glad to share the information with you, if it helps you. According to Wikipedia, organ donation is the donation of biological tissue or an organ of the human body, from a living or dead person to a living recipient in need of a transplantation. The Cleveland Clinic defines organ donation as the process of surgically removing an organ or tissue from one person (the organ donor) and placing it into another person (the recipient). In simple words, organ donation takes healthy organs and tissues from one person for transplantation into another. Most of the vital organs of a human body can be donated. These are the heart, liver, kidneys, intestines, lungs, and pancreas. However, these organ transplants are done only in cases of “brain death” of the patients. Brain Death — Brain death occurs when the brain is totally and irreversibly non-functional. Brain death is caused when there is not

enough blood supply of oxygen, which causes the brain cells to die. In cases of natural death, other organs and tissues can be donated like the corneas, heart valves and veins, skin, bones and tendons, and bone marrow etc. There are some organs and tissues that can also be donated while the donor is alive. These include one kidney, one lobe of liver, one lung in part or full, and part of the pancreas and the intestines. Among tissues, living donors can donate blood, blood stem cells, certain bones after knee and hip replacements, bone marrow, skin, and amnion and umbilical cord blood after childbirth. The willing living donors should be fit, completely healthy, and in the age range of 18 to 60 years. However, in case of natural or brain death, even children can be organ donors after the consent of the parents and family members. In all the cases, the donors are screened for conditions and diseases like HIV, cancer, diabetes, kidney or heart disease etc. The organ transplant process becomes easier if the donor and recipient’s blood and tissue types match. There are countries where people are required to “opt in” or register themselves as organ donors, whereas there are also countries that by default consider the brain dead patients as organ donors. Among such countries that have presumed consent system, some do have an “opt out” facility for those who do not wish to donate their body organs after death. In the United States, even the non-residents can donate or receive organs, without the citizenship being a hurdle. This is in spite of the deceased having signed to be an organ donor. Family refusal is the biggest hurdle and problem to organ donation even after its pledged by the dead while living. That is why it is necessary that people who register for organ donation should let their loved ones know of their decision and request the family member to honor their wish in case of a tragedy. There are many reasons for you to become an organ donor but I will mention seven reasonable points that you should consider. From all of the below mentioned reasons, this ONE is a good and solid reason for you to sign up. Do you need any more convincing? It is not only to one person, but you can give the gift of life to up to eight people! These may be your known ones or even unknown people, who are waiting in need for transplantation of some body organ or tissue. This is not all. The American National Institute of Health verifies this fact of organ donation. The world needs people like you to help other people even after leaving this world. Your death may fill your family members with grief, but it can give life to someone and bring happiness to another family. This is one strong reason why you should sign up for organ donation. The U.S. Government Information on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation website reports many donor families saying that knowing other lives have been saved, helps them cope with their tragic loss. It is a major reason why I chose to register for organ donation because I want my family to feel good and proud that I continued to help others even after I was gone. I’ve one more personal reason. Believe me, after signing up for organ donation, I already feel assured and content. I feel that my life would not be futile and my death would be an extension of life, as it would be of use to someone. Moreover, I’d be gifting life to others. This makes me be less worried about death and more connected to life. No doubt, organ donation is the biggest act of giving! Even if you have not participated in any act of charity earlier, you can do so after your death. Nevertheless, how much will it cost you? The entire organ harvesting and transplantation expenses are borne by the recipients, and they probably have their insurance to take care of that. If there isn’t much for people to remember after you are gone, they will surely remember you for your act of organ donation. Remember, you have the power to save lives. Imagine! You can make people see, breathe, walk, feel, smile, enjoy and enhance their quality of life. You can do all this by just signing up in your country’s national registry for organ donation. If you are convinced and willing to be an organ donor

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steal the silver.” This view was later shared by Sigmund Freud, who believed that religion was necessary to keep the masses from acting on their sexual and aggressive impulses. Enjoyed reading this? READ MORE! REGISTER TODAY Vital Works Reconsidered "Catholicism's Intellectual Prizefighter!" - Karl Keating Strengthen the Catholic cause. SUPPORT NOR TODAY The Ideology at the Root of Our Moral Disorder In the sociological imagination, it is man who creates God. Once he frees himself from God, anything is possible, or at least appears to be. Has Science Made God Superfluous? A review of The Grand Design Atheism Cloaked in Religion A review of Through the Narrow Gate: A Memoir of Spiritual Discovery, The Spiral Staircase: My Climb Out of Darkness, The Bible: A Biography, The Case for God, and Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life Get daily insights © 2021 New Oxford Review. All Rights Reserved. Donation Designation (For donations of $50 or more) I would like my name to be published in the Annual Roster of Members. I would like to remain anonymous in the Annual Roster of Members. I would like my membership to be made in memory of I would like my membership to be made in honor of Memorial/Honorarium Name I do not require acknowledgment of this donation. This donation is for the Scholarship Fund. Yes, I would like to subscribe to the Daily News emails. Other/Comments Submitting Donation... About Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) Role of SLPI in RTI History of RTI in Sri Lanka What is “Right to information”? Benefits of RTI Media & RTI Learn About RTI Duties of Ministers and Public Authorities Procedure to obtain Information Information Officers & Designated Officers Grounds on which Information can be Denied The Right to Information Commission Present RTI Commissioners Youth & RTI Attention Internet Users! December 30, 2020 Right to Information Commission December 11, 2020 Control prices and Complaints December 9, 2020 Is it possible to appeal against the decision of the Information Officer? December 4, 2020 Information Officer and Designated Officer November 27, 2020 How state vehicles were used during the election By admin In August 12, 2020 Although the misuse of state property has been in discussion for some time, no government in power has been able to intervene in the matter so far. With the ascendance of the new government, the discussion about state property has resumed. Specific information regarding the use of state property could be obtained through the Right to Information Act. Using state property for election propaganda is an offense. The Election Commission informed all candidates both of the opposition and the ruling party not to use state property in any of the campaign activities. However, it is common knowledge that state property belonging to different ministries were used in several campaign activities. Election monitoring organizations have also informed the Election Commission about this matter. Vehicles belonging to the Ministries and Departments of Public Corporations were the most commonly used state property during the election season. In order to figure out if vehicles were used during the last Parliamentary Elections, 63 RTI applications were lodged to different state ministries. It is interesting to note that only 43 state institutions responded with information while 20 state ministries did not respond. Two government organizations did not provide any information although a response to the request was made. Information that was revealed regarding the use of state vehicles during the election period is as follows; The Ministry of Irrigation and Rural Development had not handed over its vehicles Even after the announcement of the election, the vehicles belonging to the State Ministry of Irrigation and Rural Development had not been handed over to the Minister of State in charge of that Ministry and it was confirmed through election monitoring organizations that those vehicles have been used for electioneering activities. The minister had handed over some of the vehicles before the election which is listed below; PC 3572 – Toyota Double Cab Vehicle KF 1927 – Toyota Prado Jeep Vehicle PG 0470 – Toyota Double Cab Vehicle KK 049

steal the silver.” This view was later shared by Sigmund Freud, who believed that religion was necessary to keep the masses from acting on their sexual and aggressive impulses. Enjoyed reading this? READ MORE! REGISTER TODAY Vital Works Reconsidered "Catholicism's Intellectual Prizefighter!" - Karl Keating Strengthen the Catholic cause. SUPPORT NOR TODAY The Ideology at the Root of Our Moral Disorder In the sociological imagination, it is man who creates God. Once he frees himself from God, anything is possible, or at least appears to be. Has Science Made God Superfluous? A review of The Grand Design Atheism Cloaked in Religion A review of Through the Narrow Gate: A Memoir of Spiritual Discovery, The Spiral Staircase: My Climb Out of Darkness, The Bible: A Biography, The Case for God, and Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life Get daily insights © 2021 New Oxford Review. All Rights Reserved. Donation Designation (For donations of $50 or more) I would like my name to be published in the Annual Roster of Members. I would like to remain anonymous in the Annual Roster of Members. I would like my membership to be made in memory of I would like my membership to be made in honor of Memorial/Honorarium Name I do not require acknowledgment of this donation. This donation is for the Scholarship Fund. Yes, I would like to subscribe to the Daily News emails. Other/Comments Submitting Donation... About Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) Role of SLPI in RTI History of RTI in Sri Lanka What is “Right to information”? Benefits of RTI Media & RTI Learn About RTI Duties of Ministers and Public Authorities Procedure to obtain Information Information Officers & Designated Officers Grounds on which Information can be Denied The Right to Information Commission Present RTI Commissioners Youth & RTI Attention Internet Users! December 30, 2020 Right to Information Commission December 11, 2020 Control prices and Complaints December 9, 2020 Is it possible to appeal against the decision of the Information Officer? December 4, 2020 Information Officer and Designated Officer November 27, 2020 How state vehicles were used during the election By admin In August 12, 2020 Although the misuse of state property has been in discussion for some time, no government in power has been able to intervene in the matter so far. With the ascendance of the new government, the discussion about state property has resumed. Specific information regarding the use of state property could be obtained through the Right to Information Act. Using state property for election propaganda is an offense. The Election Commission informed all candidates both of the opposition and the ruling party not to use state property in any of the campaign activities. However, it is common knowledge that state property belonging to different ministries were used in several campaign activities. Election monitoring organizations have also informed the Election Commission about this matter. Vehicles belonging to the Ministries and Departments of Public Corporations were the most commonly used state property during the election season. In order to figure out if vehicles were used during the last Parliamentary Elections, 63 RTI applications were lodged to different state ministries. It is interesting to note that only 43 state institutions responded with information while 20 state ministries did not respond. Two government organizations did not provide any information although a response to the request was made. Information that was revealed regarding the use of state vehicles during the election period is as follows; The Ministry of Irrigation and Rural Development had not handed over its vehicles Even after the announcement of the election, the vehicles belonging to the State Ministry of Irrigation and Rural Development had not been handed over to the Minister of State in charge of that Ministry and it was confirmed through election monitoring organizations that those vehicles have been used for electioneering activities. The minister had handed over some of the vehicles before the election which is listed below; PC 3572 – Toyota Double Cab Vehicle KF 1927 – Toyota Prado Jeep Vehicle PG 0470 – Toyota Double Cab Vehicle KK 049

1 – Toyota Corolla 141 Vehicle The vehicles which have not been returned are mentioned below; PC 2692 – Toyota Double Cab PH 0855 – Mitsubishi Double Cab All these vehicles have been reserved for the activities of the State Ministry of Irrigation and Rural Development. The Minister in office was Roshan Ranasinghe. He is currently representing the Polonnaruwa District securing a seat in Parliament. The vehicles under the Ministry of Industrial Exports and Investment Promotion have not been handed over The Ministry of Industrial Exports and Investment Promotion stated that four of the vehicles reserved for the Minister had not been handed over during the election and that those vehicles were in the respective ministers’ person. Thereby, KU 5861 – Toyota V8 PH 4344 – Toyota Hilux KU 6279 – Land Rover – Discovery 4 KY 7021 – Land Rover Defender, were the vehicles that had not been returned. Mr. Keheliya Rambukwella was the former minister of Industrial Exports and Investment Promotion. He is elected to the Parliament representing Kandy District. The vehicles under the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation have not been handed over The Right to Information request revealed that 4 vehicles of state property belonging to the ministry had not been returned during the election period. CAQ 1043 – Jeep PH 0668 – Double Cab KY 5543 – Car, are the vehicles which have not been returned. Mr. Arundika Fernando was the former Minister of Tourism and Aviation. He has been elected to the parliament again this tenure representing the Puttalam District. The Center for Electoral Violence (CMEV) jointly investigated whether government-owned vehicles were used for electioneering and found that these vehicles were used for electioneering. Appeals have been made to the institutions that did not provide information that has passed the required period of 14 days. However, this information proves that Sri Lanka has so far been unable to prevent the misuse of state resources. The time has come for the people to come forward to expose information on state resources being misused in this manner. Attention Internet Users! 2020! It has been a year that has sticked people globally with the Internet. Sri Lanka is also no exception… If a request for information is made to the Public Authority and the Information Officer refuses to provide the information… Control prices and Complaints Governments set a fixed price for essential food items such as rice, sugar and flour used for the food needs… Is it possible to appeal against the decision of the Information Officer? If the Information Officer of the relevant public authority refuses to provide any information requested by you under the Right… ESPN · ESPN Deportes Preview: Portland, Seattle set for massive Cascadia clash PORTLAND TIMBERS vs SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC JELD-WEN FIELD, Portland, Ore. June 24, 2012 (WEEK 16, MLS Game #145) 2 p.m. PT (ESPN/Deportes; GolTV) One of the marquee rivalries in all of Major League Soccer takes center stage on ESPN as the Portland Timbers play host to their Cascadia Cup arch-rivals, Seattle Sounders FC. The Timbers are coming off a 1-0 loss at the LA Galaxy last weekend that ended a four-game unbeaten run. Sounders FC are in the midst of a club record six-game winless streak, coming back for a 1-1 home draw with Sporting Kansas City at midweek. REFEREE: Ricardo Salazar. SAR (bench): Peter Manikowski; JAR (opposite): Mike Kampmeinert; 4th: Jasen Anno MLS Career: 153 games; FC/gm: 27.0; Y/gm: 3.5; R: 42; pens: 57 PORTLAND TIMBERS - OUT: DF Eric Brunner (concussion); DF Rodney Wallace (R ankle sprain); PROBABLE: FW Danny Mwanga (L quadriceps contusion) SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC - OUT: FW Babayele Sodade (R kne

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take some time to step back from it. I'm the singer, songwriter, guitar player, producer. I do all the backing vocals and all the extra instruments. It's just about putting everything into it and making it great. You can't really worry about what people are going to say ... a lot of people have a musical agenda or a stylistic agenda. 'I like emo.' Well, we're not emo. 'OK fine.' We're not metal. We're not hardcore. It's just Helmet." Reception The NewReview gave the album a 3.5 out of 5 and stated "...Helmet still rock, but really haven't been able to recapture the magic of their first three releases. I do have to say that I found Seeing Eye Dog to be better than Aftertaste, Size Matters and Monochrome combined. This album probably won't open any new doors for the band. But just like that old dog that you’ve grown up with, even with all their faults, it sure is nice to still have them by your side." Pitchfork included Seeing Eye Dog's cover on their "The Worst Album Covers of 2010" list. Album variations. Seeing Eye Dog was released in five different formats. Every separate edition of the album included a bonus live album recorded on July 8, 2006, in San Francisco at The Warped Tour. The available formats included: Digital Only (New album plus 1 live album) Two-disc CD (New album plus 1 bonus live album) + digital download Limited Edition Double 180g Vinyl (New album plus 1 live album) + digital download Limited Edition Deluxe (New album and 1 live album on two-disc CD, new album and 1 live album on double 180g Vinyl, custom HELMET USB key with four more live albums, signed package + digital of new album + 1 live album) Super Deluxe: Same as Deluxe but includes gold laminate/tour access component Track listing All songs written by Page Hamilton, except where noted. Bonus live disc track listing Recorded Live in San Francisco at the Warped Tour July 8, 2006 "FBLA" - 3:41 "See You Dead" - 3:34 "Milquetoast" - 4:54 "Swallowing Everything" - 3:54 "Birth Defect" - 3:12 (Mistakenly listed as "Role Model" on the cd) "On Your Way Down" - 3:54 "Unsung" - 3:53 "Ironhead" - 3:11 "Tic" - 4:56 Personnel Page Hamilton - guitar, vocals Dan Beeman - guitar Chris Traynor - bass on album, guitar on bonus live disc Kyle Stevenson - drums Jeremy Chatelain - bass on bonus live disc Mike Jost - drums on bonus live disc References Helmet (band) albums 2010 albums Sthenoteuthis pteropus är en bläckfiskart som först beskrevs av Japetus Steenstrup 1855. Sthenoteuthis pteropus ingår i släktet Sthenoteuthis och familjen Ommastrephidae. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life. Källor Externa länkar Bläckfiskar pteropus Виллем Блойс ван Треслонг (; 1529, Брилле — 17 июля 1594, Лейден) — адмирал, один из лидеров голландского освободительного движения, командовавший силами морских гёзов. Вместе с Виллемом II де ла Марком 1 апреля 1572 года взял город Брилле (в котором родился), что способствовало возобновлению борьбы Нидерландов за независимость от Испании. Биография Происхождение Виллем Блойс ван Треслонг происходил из семейства ван Треслонг — одного из самых влиятельных семейств Фландрии, Эно и Голландии. Его отец Яспер Блойс ван Тресло

take some time to step back from it. I'm the singer, songwriter, guitar player, producer. I do all the backing vocals and all the extra instruments. It's just about putting everything into it and making it great. You can't really worry about what people are going to say ... a lot of people have a musical agenda or a stylistic agenda. 'I like emo.' Well, we're not emo. 'OK fine.' We're not metal. We're not hardcore. It's just Helmet." Reception The NewReview gave the album a 3.5 out of 5 and stated "...Helmet still rock, but really haven't been able to recapture the magic of their first three releases. I do have to say that I found Seeing Eye Dog to be better than Aftertaste, Size Matters and Monochrome combined. This album probably won't open any new doors for the band. But just like that old dog that you’ve grown up with, even with all their faults, it sure is nice to still have them by your side." Pitchfork included Seeing Eye Dog's cover on their "The Worst Album Covers of 2010" list. Album variations. Seeing Eye Dog was released in five different formats. Every separate edition of the album included a bonus live album recorded on July 8, 2006, in San Francisco at The Warped Tour. The available formats included: Digital Only (New album plus 1 live album) Two-disc CD (New album plus 1 bonus live album) + digital download Limited Edition Double 180g Vinyl (New album plus 1 live album) + digital download Limited Edition Deluxe (New album and 1 live album on two-disc CD, new album and 1 live album on double 180g Vinyl, custom HELMET USB key with four more live albums, signed package + digital of new album + 1 live album) Super Deluxe: Same as Deluxe but includes gold laminate/tour access component Track listing All songs written by Page Hamilton, except where noted. Bonus live disc track listing Recorded Live in San Francisco at the Warped Tour July 8, 2006 "FBLA" - 3:41 "See You Dead" - 3:34 "Milquetoast" - 4:54 "Swallowing Everything" - 3:54 "Birth Defect" - 3:12 (Mistakenly listed as "Role Model" on the cd) "On Your Way Down" - 3:54 "Unsung" - 3:53 "Ironhead" - 3:11 "Tic" - 4:56 Personnel Page Hamilton - guitar, vocals Dan Beeman - guitar Chris Traynor - bass on album, guitar on bonus live disc Kyle Stevenson - drums Jeremy Chatelain - bass on bonus live disc Mike Jost - drums on bonus live disc References Helmet (band) albums 2010 albums Sthenoteuthis pteropus är en bläckfiskart som först beskrevs av Japetus Steenstrup 1855. Sthenoteuthis pteropus ingår i släktet Sthenoteuthis och familjen Ommastrephidae. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life. Källor Externa länkar Bläckfiskar pteropus Виллем Блойс ван Треслонг (; 1529, Брилле — 17 июля 1594, Лейден) — адмирал, один из лидеров голландского освободительного движения, командовавший силами морских гёзов. Вместе с Виллемом II де ла Марком 1 апреля 1572 года взял город Брилле (в котором родился), что способствовало возобновлению борьбы Нидерландов за независимость от Испании. Биография Происхождение Виллем Блойс ван Треслонг происходил из семейства ван Треслонг — одного из самых влиятельных семейств Фландрии, Эно и Голландии. Его отец Яспер Блойс ван Тресло

нг () был бальи . Мать — Катерина Ум ван Вейгарден (). Деятельность Военная карьера ван Треслонга начиналась в составе испанского флота. Однако, как многие другие представители дворянства, он был в числе тех, кто отправился ко двору Маргариты Пармской в 1567 году с требованиями урегулировать кризис, что разрастался в стране на религиозной почве. В конечном итоге их требования не были выполнены, и Виллем Блойс, оставив испанскую службу, присоединился к отрядам гёзов. В 1568 он сражался против испанских войск в рядах повстанцев в битве при Гейлигерлее, которая завершилась победой последних. Граф Эдцард II сеньор Эмдена по требованию своего сюзерена арестовал корабли морских гёзов. Со временем он снял арест и вернул им их транспорт, чему не в последнюю очередь способствовал тот факт, что повстанцы тратили в его городе награбленное. Однако, чтобы не впасть в опалу к своему сюзерену граф Эдцер приказал взять под стражу одного из самых известных капитанов гёзов, которым оказался — Виллем Блойс ван Треслонг. Его арест длился 14 дней, после чего он был освобожден под залог и обещание не покидать территорию города. Едва выйдя на свободу ван Треслонг сбежал на небольшом корабле и присоединился к гёзам. В дальнейшем Виллем Блойс поступил под командование Виллема II де ла Марка. Последний вернулся из германских земель после изгнания, привезя с собой каперское разрешение от Вильгельма I Оранского. Занимаясь грабежом судов, часть захваченных ценностей они были вынуждены пересылать принцу Оранскому, финансируя таким образом его дипломатическую и мобилизационную деятельность. Флот гёзов базировался в английских портах, но в марте 1572 года королева Елизавета I отказала им в этой поддержке, и эскадра из 22 судов покинула гавань Дувра, причём даже не успев запастись всем необходимым для плавания. Чтобы исправить это положение, было решено произвести высадку в Энкхёйзене и запастись необходимым провиантом. Однако реализации этого плана помешал встречный ветер, который заставил де ла Марка повернуть корабли на юг, и, таким образом, 1 апреля флот оказался в прибрежных водах Брилле. Защитники города при виде эскадры бежали, и морские гёзы заняли его без боя. Именно Виллем Блойс ван Треслонг настоял на том, чтобы не сниматься с якоря и отправляться в дальнейшее плавание, а оставаться в этом городе и тем самым организовать бастион для борьбы с силами герцога Фернандо Альбы. В 1573 году ван Треслонг был произведен в адмиралы Голландии с последующим назначением на должность адмирала Зеландии в 1576 году. Убийство Вильгельма I Оранского в 1584 году лишило ван Треслонга могучего покровителя. В 1585 году он находился в Мидделбурге, где разрабатывал план по снятию испанской осады Антверпена. Разногласия с членами Ад

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21:34 — or 9:34 PM. We can’t undo the past — but Kenneth Dillon certainly can be awarded his attorneys fees. Now consider the next day, when Ivins again is tending to animals in the B3 (as scheduled to do under the protocol). Rather than making a deadly powdered anthrax, he is writing Mara. Saturday, September 15 – Ivins works alone in lab B-3 from 8:05 p.m. to 11:59 p.m., 2 hours and 15 minutes. At 8:26 PM — from the B3 — he writes Mara: “Thanks for the picture. It made me smile in an otherwise dismal week. I am incredibly sad and angry at what happened, now that it has sunk in. Sad for all of the victims, their families, their friends. And angry. Very angry. Angry at those who did this, who support them, who coddle them, and who excuse them. On top of that, this week seems to have been a very trying week for [the name Pat is redacted]. I don’t ask [the name Pat is redacted] what the problem is or problems are, but if you ever get a chance to email [her] to give your support, please do. I’m sure [she] would appreciate it, although I wish there were more I could do. Guess not. Have a good weekend, I’m going to forward the picture. Okay, FBI FOIA head Dave Hardy. This email was withheld. It turns out that now that it has been produced, we see that it was written at the precise time that the FBI in an affidavit in support of a search and in its Amerithrax Investigative Summary, the FBI theorizes that Ivins was making the deadly anthrax. Um. There’s a problem. You should not spin a dead guy’s responsibility for murder like that. It’s just really rude and unfair. Immoral even. The FBI should have disclosed that it had documentary evidence that Ivins was writing emails from within the B3 when it speculated he was weaponizing anthracis. Ooh. Look above. The FBI did not produce any emails from September 15 in response to Scott Shane’s 2001 FOIA. I guess it would have made it hard to spin its Ivins Theory. Because Scott would have noticed. On Wednesday, September 19, 2001, at 3:42 PM, Bruce Ivins wrote another very long email to Mara Linscott. He writes “I worked out today at the fitness center fro the first time in months. Felt good. Hope I can keep it up. I really need to put on some muscle and get some endurance…” That’s about all. If you ever get a chance to come down to Frederick, let us know. It would be fun to go to lunch.” The FBI claimed that it had not confirmed that Ivins went to his addictions counseling section on Tuesday, September 18, the date of mailing. Yet it had a very long copy of his September 21, 2001 10:30 AM email to Mara Linscott stating: “Things are still on edge here. I thought that it was just me that was really down after the events of last week, but when I went to my group session, it turns out that they ALL were severely affected even more than me.” Note: The Bacteriology Division picnic that had been planned the week after 9/11 was cancelled. Mara wrote him a very long email on September 26, 2001, discussing the difficulty he was having with Pat. (He was soliciting her advice). Ah, to be an older man apparently sweet on, while just friends with, a younger woman. :On Wed, September 26, 2001 at 9:46 PM, in another very long email to Mara, he talks about having to clean the B4: “Then we learned that B-4 is going to be deconned. Many of the people who worked there aren’t doing anything, or have done a miserable job, so B-3 people are going to have to go over and clean it. It is an absolutely filthy mess.” [inappropriate redaction of sentence

21:34 — or 9:34 PM. We can’t undo the past — but Kenneth Dillon certainly can be awarded his attorneys fees. Now consider the next day, when Ivins again is tending to animals in the B3 (as scheduled to do under the protocol). Rather than making a deadly powdered anthrax, he is writing Mara. Saturday, September 15 – Ivins works alone in lab B-3 from 8:05 p.m. to 11:59 p.m., 2 hours and 15 minutes. At 8:26 PM — from the B3 — he writes Mara: “Thanks for the picture. It made me smile in an otherwise dismal week. I am incredibly sad and angry at what happened, now that it has sunk in. Sad for all of the victims, their families, their friends. And angry. Very angry. Angry at those who did this, who support them, who coddle them, and who excuse them. On top of that, this week seems to have been a very trying week for [the name Pat is redacted]. I don’t ask [the name Pat is redacted] what the problem is or problems are, but if you ever get a chance to email [her] to give your support, please do. I’m sure [she] would appreciate it, although I wish there were more I could do. Guess not. Have a good weekend, I’m going to forward the picture. Okay, FBI FOIA head Dave Hardy. This email was withheld. It turns out that now that it has been produced, we see that it was written at the precise time that the FBI in an affidavit in support of a search and in its Amerithrax Investigative Summary, the FBI theorizes that Ivins was making the deadly anthrax. Um. There’s a problem. You should not spin a dead guy’s responsibility for murder like that. It’s just really rude and unfair. Immoral even. The FBI should have disclosed that it had documentary evidence that Ivins was writing emails from within the B3 when it speculated he was weaponizing anthracis. Ooh. Look above. The FBI did not produce any emails from September 15 in response to Scott Shane’s 2001 FOIA. I guess it would have made it hard to spin its Ivins Theory. Because Scott would have noticed. On Wednesday, September 19, 2001, at 3:42 PM, Bruce Ivins wrote another very long email to Mara Linscott. He writes “I worked out today at the fitness center fro the first time in months. Felt good. Hope I can keep it up. I really need to put on some muscle and get some endurance…” That’s about all. If you ever get a chance to come down to Frederick, let us know. It would be fun to go to lunch.” The FBI claimed that it had not confirmed that Ivins went to his addictions counseling section on Tuesday, September 18, the date of mailing. Yet it had a very long copy of his September 21, 2001 10:30 AM email to Mara Linscott stating: “Things are still on edge here. I thought that it was just me that was really down after the events of last week, but when I went to my group session, it turns out that they ALL were severely affected even more than me.” Note: The Bacteriology Division picnic that had been planned the week after 9/11 was cancelled. Mara wrote him a very long email on September 26, 2001, discussing the difficulty he was having with Pat. (He was soliciting her advice). Ah, to be an older man apparently sweet on, while just friends with, a younger woman. :On Wed, September 26, 2001 at 9:46 PM, in another very long email to Mara, he talks about having to clean the B4: “Then we learned that B-4 is going to be deconned. Many of the people who worked there aren’t doing anything, or have done a miserable job, so B-3 people are going to have to go over and clean it. It is an absolutely filthy mess.” [inappropriate redaction of sentence

] The fermentor room looks as if an earthquake hit it. I don’t look forward to it at all. Plus, a lot of animal experiments are upon us, as well as continuing reports, official requests for information, etc.” Um, it really is extremely outrageous that the FBI withheld this email for 10 years. Working late — and allegedly having no reason to be in the lab — was the cornerstone of the FBI’s Ivins Theory. AUSA Lieber should be called to testify in a hearing why such emails were withheld. On Tuesday, October 2, 2001, at 3:56 p.m., Bruce Ivins wrote a very long, news email to someone (I assume Mara): “Most of the week was spent on cleaning B4, getting ready for the Decon coming up, hopefully this week. Some of us pitched in and worked hard, some people waited until the last minute, then walked in and said, “OK, what do I have to do?” For the past 7 days I’ve been more janitor than scientist but the work had to be done. It actually looks good now.” [sentence inappropriately redacted] I went out and bought a box of Spic and Span to help clean the floors. I also had to use some hydrochloric acid ________ to get some of the rust stains from a leaky ice machine. Yesterday during cleaning, [inappropriate redaction] hit a valve in the fermentor room and filled it up with steam. It was exciting while everyone was running around trying to figure out where the steam shutoff was located. They finally found it in the next room. I’m basically done with my custodial duties as of today, but there are still a lot of things going on.” [inappropriate redaction of things going on] Rabbits that were immunized 6 weeks ago with rPA vaccine with or without formaldehyde will be challenged sub with spores today. I get a bleed for my yellow fever titer at SIP this morning. I have a meeting to go to on “Alternative Vaccine Delivery” and inoculate some flasks of L&D medium with spores. Tonight [long, outrageous redaction given the importance of how Ivins spent his time] Friday a few of us walked up to the Greek festival at the corner of 7th and Fairview. They were serving platters with various combinations of dishes. The food was quite tasty, the beer good, but the win (red but sweet) was dreadful. After I got it, ___________warned me that it would be awful, and it was. Oh, well, the rest was good. I had a vegetarian wrap on pita bread, some orzo (sp?), green beans and tomatoes, and a small Greek salad. I wish we had a Greek buffet here in Frederick. Saturday I had a bunch of errands to run. There is a housewarming party coming up this Saturday ______________ about half-way between Frederick __________. I bought _______________ a gift certificate from Home Depot – I know it’s a drab gift; I also considered one from Bed, Bath and Beyond. I also bought food to make the chocolate cake with peanut butter icing, Saturday night, and ___ went to a party [grossly inappropriate redaction] Sunday we had mass [grossly inappropriate redaction given the importance of what Ivins was doing, not doing.] We had a great meal there, with roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, green beans corn, bread and butter, broccoli, mint tea and and peanut butter pie and pumpkin pie for dessert. Then [inappropriate redaction] I went out and cut some wood. [inappropriate redaction] *** [discussion of chain saws] Any way, it was enjoyable work. The three of us worked for about 3 hours with 2 saws and cut up quite a bit. Then we took it back to his house to be stacked. [long passage inappropriately redacted] “Speaking of Red Cross Disaster training, I’m more and more looking forward to it. I think one of the reasons will be that I’ll get to meet a lot of people, work with them for a long time, and hopefully

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the Office of Early Childhood Education, told SchoolBook. There has been a great deal of discussion about expanding opportunities for young children to attend school, with some suggesting that the United States adopt a plan to make pre-kindergarten available to all students, particularly those from low-income families. Giving these students access to a quality, personalized learning experience early in life could help reduce the startling achievement gap between kindergartners in the United States. According to The Economist, research has shown that children from households on welfare know 525 words by age three, while their peers from higher-income families know more than 1,100. Students who begin school at a younger age are also less likely to commit crimes and end up in prison as adults. Currently, most American students begin kindergarten at the age of 5 or 6, according to Education News, but policy is fragmented throughout the United States. While some states require full-day kindergarten, others leave the decision up to individual school districts. "The striking variation demonstrates that at a pivotal time for cognitive and social/emotional development, children are not receiving fair and equitable early education opportunities," the Education Commission of the States report said. "Yet, all children are held to the same rigorous expectations throughout their educational careers, starting in kindergarten." According to the report, 35 states do not require children to attend kindergarten, which could mean they are missing out on valuable instruction, particularly as many schools move toward the use of blended learning programs. Although there is currently no definitive proof that earlier kindergarten will close the achievement gap between students in the United States, what is clear is that beginning school at a young age has many academic, as well as social, benefits. The secret for staying married for 60 years? Don’t give up say Aspen’s Jerry and Judy Gerbaz Local | September 1, 2018 Scott Condon Jerry and Judy Gerbaz stand in a fabulous garden of their midvalley home, which they built in 1962. Jerry's grandfather bought a ranch in the area in 1897. Scott Condon/The Aspen Times Being in the excavation business in Aspen for 36 years had its perks. One property owner gave this old mining ore car to Jerry just to get it off his land. The gardens and yard of Jerry and Judy Gerbaz have a great assortment of mining, ranching and railroad artifacts. The Gerbaz collection includes this tool for pulling railroad spikes. Judy and Jerry Gerbaz celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this summer. They were married June 14, 1958, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Aspen. Jerry and Judy Gerbaz aren’t quite sure what drew them separately to a Carbondale High School football game in fall 1955, but they agree fate smiled on them that day. At the time, Judy Slaughter was a 15-year-old student who had moved to the Roaring Fork Valley with her mom a couple of years earlier. They first lived in Glenwood Springs, then at a second-story apartment in Aspen’s Wheeler Opera House that her mom got through working at the Hotel Jerome. Jerry was an 18-year-old ranching kid, a third-generation midvalley native who graduated in the Basalt High School class of 1955. Jerry said Carbondale always had the best sports teams, so he figures he was just checking out the game even though Basalt and Carbondale kids didn’t get along so well. “A bit of it is good, old-fashioned luck. And a good argument every once in a while doesn’t hurt.” — Jerry Gerbaz on long-term marriage “Everybody knew everybody,” Jerry said of the small valley. Judy recalled starting to attend Carbondale’s games with friends just for something to do. She knew who Jerry was. “I think my best friend had a crush on him,” she said. But Jerry was interested in Judy and they started dating over the next couple of years. “We’d go to dances quite a bit,” Jerry said. The Sopris Six were a hot draw at dances at the American Legion and the International Order of Odd Fellows, both

the Office of Early Childhood Education, told SchoolBook. There has been a great deal of discussion about expanding opportunities for young children to attend school, with some suggesting that the United States adopt a plan to make pre-kindergarten available to all students, particularly those from low-income families. Giving these students access to a quality, personalized learning experience early in life could help reduce the startling achievement gap between kindergartners in the United States. According to The Economist, research has shown that children from households on welfare know 525 words by age three, while their peers from higher-income families know more than 1,100. Students who begin school at a younger age are also less likely to commit crimes and end up in prison as adults. Currently, most American students begin kindergarten at the age of 5 or 6, according to Education News, but policy is fragmented throughout the United States. While some states require full-day kindergarten, others leave the decision up to individual school districts. "The striking variation demonstrates that at a pivotal time for cognitive and social/emotional development, children are not receiving fair and equitable early education opportunities," the Education Commission of the States report said. "Yet, all children are held to the same rigorous expectations throughout their educational careers, starting in kindergarten." According to the report, 35 states do not require children to attend kindergarten, which could mean they are missing out on valuable instruction, particularly as many schools move toward the use of blended learning programs. Although there is currently no definitive proof that earlier kindergarten will close the achievement gap between students in the United States, what is clear is that beginning school at a young age has many academic, as well as social, benefits. The secret for staying married for 60 years? Don’t give up say Aspen’s Jerry and Judy Gerbaz Local | September 1, 2018 Scott Condon Jerry and Judy Gerbaz stand in a fabulous garden of their midvalley home, which they built in 1962. Jerry's grandfather bought a ranch in the area in 1897. Scott Condon/The Aspen Times Being in the excavation business in Aspen for 36 years had its perks. One property owner gave this old mining ore car to Jerry just to get it off his land. The gardens and yard of Jerry and Judy Gerbaz have a great assortment of mining, ranching and railroad artifacts. The Gerbaz collection includes this tool for pulling railroad spikes. Judy and Jerry Gerbaz celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this summer. They were married June 14, 1958, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Aspen. Jerry and Judy Gerbaz aren’t quite sure what drew them separately to a Carbondale High School football game in fall 1955, but they agree fate smiled on them that day. At the time, Judy Slaughter was a 15-year-old student who had moved to the Roaring Fork Valley with her mom a couple of years earlier. They first lived in Glenwood Springs, then at a second-story apartment in Aspen’s Wheeler Opera House that her mom got through working at the Hotel Jerome. Jerry was an 18-year-old ranching kid, a third-generation midvalley native who graduated in the Basalt High School class of 1955. Jerry said Carbondale always had the best sports teams, so he figures he was just checking out the game even though Basalt and Carbondale kids didn’t get along so well. “A bit of it is good, old-fashioned luck. And a good argument every once in a while doesn’t hurt.” — Jerry Gerbaz on long-term marriage “Everybody knew everybody,” Jerry said of the small valley. Judy recalled starting to attend Carbondale’s games with friends just for something to do. She knew who Jerry was. “I think my best friend had a crush on him,” she said. But Jerry was interested in Judy and they started dating over the next couple of years. “We’d go to dances quite a bit,” Jerry said. The Sopris Six were a hot draw at dances at the American Legion and the International Order of Odd Fellows, both

on Second Street in Basalt, now Homestead Drive. The Farmers’ Union held a popular picnic every summer. Potato Days in Carbondale and Strawberry Day in Glenwood Springs were events not to be missed. When asked if he made a romantic marriage proposal, Jerry replied, “Judy says I never really did” ask for her hand. Instead, she said, he just started referring all the time to when they would be married, so she finally asked him if he was going to propose. Jerry’s parents and Judy’s mom had to sign their consent because of the kids’ young age. “There were quite a few who said it would not last,” Jerry said with a chuckle. They got married June 14, 1958, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Aspen. The Gerbazes celebrated their 60th anniversary this summer with 138 members of their family and friends. The newlyweds moved to Cortez to seek greater opportunity. “In 1958, the valley was still sort of a poor valley,” Jerry said. He trained as an electrician, but the draw of the Roaring Fork Valley was too strong. They returned from Cortez after 1½ years. The Gerbaz roots went deep as one the families who migrated to the valley from Aosta, Italy. Jerry’s grandfather, Jeremy, was visiting his sister in the valley in 1892 when he saw property he wanted on the east end of Snowmass Canyon. He was able to buy it five years later and start his ranch. Jerry’s father, Mike, was born in 1909 in a house that still stands today on the north side of Highway 82 and has recently been remodeled as part of a nursery property. Jerry was born on the south side of the highway in a house that also is still a residence. The general area was known as Watson, which had a stockyard, post office, grocery store and even a dance hall in the vicinity of what is now called Watson Divide Road. When the ailing Colorado Midland Railroad pulled up its track in the valley in 1921, Jerry’s oldest uncle rechristened the area as Gerbazdale. The name has stuck ever since. Jerry said the ranches were busy, but the valley overall was a quiet place. “We could play on Highway 82 and not even think about it,” he said. While their house was in the Aspen School District, his parents paid tuition for him to attend school in Basalt, where he had cousins and friends. His graduating class had four boys and five girls. After returning from Cortez, Jerry took a leap with his brother-in-law, Dick Stutzman. They bought a small excavation business in 1960 from Jim Hayes, who decided to pursue his calling as a silversmith. They started with one excavator and a dump truck. The Marolt family let them operate out of a small piece of ground at the entrance to Aspen. Aspen wasn’t booming at the time; not anywhere close to today’s standards. Gerbaz and Stutzman worked on Lift 3 on Aspen Mountain during winters. “Everybody worked on the hill,” Jerry said. It wasn’t until 1968 that Gerbaz and Stutzman could rely on their business year-round. Ironically, their construction activity picked up as growth-control measures were enacted by Pitkin County. Stutzman-Gerbaz Excavating moved to Gerbazdale, where one of Dick’s sons continues to operate. Business started booming in the Gerbaz household right after they got married. Mike was born in 1959. Greg was born in 1960 and Jeff was born in 1961. Jerry and Judy built their home in Gerbazdale in 1962. It’s tucked in a quiet little enclave in the trees above Highway 82. “We rested in 1963,” Jerry quipped. Gina was born in 1964. Jerry retired from the successful excavation business in 1996, four years after Dick exited. “You bet we saw a lot of changes. We were part of them,” Jerry said, in response to a question about how he has witnessed the valley change from a sleepy ranching area to a booming tourism, cultural and second-

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6/24/2019 Brooklyn Bazaar – Brooklyn, NY w/ Planning For Burial 6/25/2019 Boot & Saddle – Philadelphia, PA w/ Planning For Burial 6/26/2019 Ottobar – Baltimore, MD 6/27/2019 Club Café – Pittsburgh, PA 6/28/2019 Northside Yacht Club – Cincinnati, OH 6/29/2019 Metro – Chicago, IL w/ Young Widows ← Images from the Pit: A Photography Exhibit from the Photopits and Moshpits Photographer Interview: Reid Haithcock → Matt started NefariousRealm.com in 2006 as a way to better promote the concerts he was organizing. He is a former artist manager, aspiring photographer, and beer nerd. Instagram: @bananamasher | Website darcy has 196 posts and counting.See all posts by darcy INTRCPTR (members of Pelican, 5ive) Releases ‘II’ December 19, 2018 Matt Darcy Comments Off on INTRCPTR (members of Pelican, 5ive) Releases ‘II’ UNSANE Issues Track Listing and Art for 8th Studio Album, ‘Sterilize’ June 29, 2017 Matt Darcy Comments Off on UNSANE Issues Track Listing and Art for 8th Studio Album, ‘Sterilize’ Gallery: UNSANE @ Great Scott – Boston, MA January 4, 2018 Matt Darcy Comments Off on Gallery: UNSANE @ Great Scott – Boston, MA DYSRHYTHMIA Announces Seventh Album, ‘The Veil Of Control’ June 22, 2016 Matt Darcy Comments Off on DYSRHYTHMIA Announces Seventh Album, ‘The Veil Of Control’ The MELVINS Kick Off 10-Week Tour; New Album Out Now April 25, 2018 Matt Darcy Comments Off on The MELVINS Kick Off 10-Week Tour; New Album Out Now Stream: Japan’s DEFILED Returns with Fifth Full-Lenth July 8, 2016 Matt Darcy Comments Off on Stream: Japan’s DEFILED Returns with Fifth Full-Lenth ACH vs. Laredo Kid In Opening Round Of Opera Cup Tournament Set For 12/2 MLW Fusion Robert DeFelice Major League Wrestling continues the opening round action of the Opera Cup Tournament this Wednesday when Laredo Kid goes one-on-one with ACH. From MLW: Related Article Kurt Angle Details The Circumstances Surrounding His Match With Brock Lesnar At WWE WrestleMania XIX AAA’s Laredo Kid vs. ACH set for Wednesday The opening round of the Opera Cup continues with a big inter-promotional showdown. New York — Major League Wrestling today announced AAA World Cruiserweight Champion Laredo Kid vs. ACH in the opening round of the Opera Cup for this Wednesday December 2 at 7pm ET on MLW’s flagship weekly series, FUSION, available on YouTube, Fubo Sports, Pluto TV. Learn more about where to watch. “When we touted The Restart, we promised big inter-promotional bouts, and this is definitely one of them,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer. “This opening round fight could be not just fight of the night but fight of the entire tournament! I want to also thank AAA and Dorian Roldan for sending a representative to participate in the Opera Cup.” Featuring 4 opening round bouts, the league has teamed up with international organizations to bring the best wrestlers from around the world to compete in the 2020 Opera Cup. The winner of this bout will advance to the semi-finals where he will fight Tom Lawlor, who defeated New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Rocky Romero to move on in the tournament Held annually for nearly 50 years at various turn-of-the-century opera house locations from New York City to Boston, the Professional Wrestling Opera House

6/24/2019 Brooklyn Bazaar – Brooklyn, NY w/ Planning For Burial 6/25/2019 Boot & Saddle – Philadelphia, PA w/ Planning For Burial 6/26/2019 Ottobar – Baltimore, MD 6/27/2019 Club Café – Pittsburgh, PA 6/28/2019 Northside Yacht Club – Cincinnati, OH 6/29/2019 Metro – Chicago, IL w/ Young Widows ← Images from the Pit: A Photography Exhibit from the Photopits and Moshpits Photographer Interview: Reid Haithcock → Matt started NefariousRealm.com in 2006 as a way to better promote the concerts he was organizing. He is a former artist manager, aspiring photographer, and beer nerd. Instagram: @bananamasher | Website darcy has 196 posts and counting.See all posts by darcy INTRCPTR (members of Pelican, 5ive) Releases ‘II’ December 19, 2018 Matt Darcy Comments Off on INTRCPTR (members of Pelican, 5ive) Releases ‘II’ UNSANE Issues Track Listing and Art for 8th Studio Album, ‘Sterilize’ June 29, 2017 Matt Darcy Comments Off on UNSANE Issues Track Listing and Art for 8th Studio Album, ‘Sterilize’ Gallery: UNSANE @ Great Scott – Boston, MA January 4, 2018 Matt Darcy Comments Off on Gallery: UNSANE @ Great Scott – Boston, MA DYSRHYTHMIA Announces Seventh Album, ‘The Veil Of Control’ June 22, 2016 Matt Darcy Comments Off on DYSRHYTHMIA Announces Seventh Album, ‘The Veil Of Control’ The MELVINS Kick Off 10-Week Tour; New Album Out Now April 25, 2018 Matt Darcy Comments Off on The MELVINS Kick Off 10-Week Tour; New Album Out Now Stream: Japan’s DEFILED Returns with Fifth Full-Lenth July 8, 2016 Matt Darcy Comments Off on Stream: Japan’s DEFILED Returns with Fifth Full-Lenth ACH vs. Laredo Kid In Opening Round Of Opera Cup Tournament Set For 12/2 MLW Fusion Robert DeFelice Major League Wrestling continues the opening round action of the Opera Cup Tournament this Wednesday when Laredo Kid goes one-on-one with ACH. From MLW: Related Article Kurt Angle Details The Circumstances Surrounding His Match With Brock Lesnar At WWE WrestleMania XIX AAA’s Laredo Kid vs. ACH set for Wednesday The opening round of the Opera Cup continues with a big inter-promotional showdown. New York — Major League Wrestling today announced AAA World Cruiserweight Champion Laredo Kid vs. ACH in the opening round of the Opera Cup for this Wednesday December 2 at 7pm ET on MLW’s flagship weekly series, FUSION, available on YouTube, Fubo Sports, Pluto TV. Learn more about where to watch. “When we touted The Restart, we promised big inter-promotional bouts, and this is definitely one of them,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer. “This opening round fight could be not just fight of the night but fight of the entire tournament! I want to also thank AAA and Dorian Roldan for sending a representative to participate in the Opera Cup.” Featuring 4 opening round bouts, the league has teamed up with international organizations to bring the best wrestlers from around the world to compete in the 2020 Opera Cup. The winner of this bout will advance to the semi-finals where he will fight Tom Lawlor, who defeated New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Rocky Romero to move on in the tournament Held annually for nearly 50 years at various turn-of-the-century opera house locations from New York City to Boston, the Professional Wrestling Opera House

Cup was a grueling multi-day tournament. In 2019 it was revived with MLW now the home and host for future Opera Cup tournaments. Could Mexico’s Laredo Kid or ACH be the next to be immortalized by having their name added along the likes of Muldoon, Hart, and Hackenschmidt? MLW invites you to join us as we celebrate the sport’s oldest tournament as it returns this Wednesday on MLW FUSION at 7pm ET on YouTube, Fubo Sports and Pluto TV. Fans can also watch nationwide on cable and dish via beIN SPORTS on Saturday nights at 10pm ET and on-demand anytime, anywhere on DAZN. Fightful will have coverage of MLW Fusion this upcoming Wednesday, December 2. Learn more about the other men that advanced in the Opera Cup Tournament at this link. At CES 2021, TOTO Offers CLEANOVATION as Key Strategy for New Normal Way of Life and Highlights Entry into Wellness Sector MORROW, Ga., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — TOTO, the world’s largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $5.47 billion in annual sales, announced today that at CES 2021, the company will introduce visitors to the future the company envisions, which uses cutting-edge technology to achieve a new kind of clean. As TOTO will demonstrate, its technological innovations make people’s daily lives cleaner and healthier. A clean, comfortable lifestyle is vital today as consumers navigate the New Normal Way of Life resulting from the COVID-19 global pandemic. TOTO will also showcase its entry into the Wellness sector and highlight its new WELLNESS TOILET. To see all the innovative ways that TOTO supports people throughout their New Normal Way of Life, please visit the TOTO portal at CES 2021. TOTO’s new AI-enabled WELLNESS TOILET uses multiple cutting-edge sensing technologies to support consumers’ wellness. “In 2020, people’s lives and values shifted dramatically due to the devastating realities of the COVID-19 global pandemic,” said Shinya Tamura, CEO of TOTO USA. “As the global leader in innovation and technological advancement in the residential bathroom and public restroom, TOTO has enabled consumers to live successfully in each era. At CES 2021, we will showcase the future of a clean, comfortable lifestyle in the age of COVID-19 with products and cutting-edge technologies that will enable consumers to navigate our New Normal Way of Life successfully.” CLEANOVATION: Pioneering Cleanliness Technologies that Enrich the New Normal Way of Life CLEANOVATION, which combines the words “clean” and “innovation,” enables TOTO to articulate its commitment to the kind of refreshing cleanliness that promotes peace of mind, beauty, and wellness through its technological innovations that enrich people’s New Normal Way of Life as they protect the planet. As the company articulates, “TOTO Innovation brings a new world of clean to life, enriching every moment of every day.” WASHLET: The COVID-19 global pandemic heightened the importance of personal cleansing with water, and people across the U.S. shifted their daily ritual from wiping to washing with WASHLET. Far superior to the paper alternative, Americans experienced a new kind of clean that left them more refreshed, rejuvenated, and confident than they had ever felt after a bathroom break. WASHLET uses pure, clean water – and myriad technological innovations – to make its users cleaner and more refreshed than they have ever felt. When the cleansing cycle is activated, a streamlined wand with AIR-IN WONDER-WAVE technology extends from beneath the seat to provide a soothing warm flow of aerated water for complete cleansing. Because the water is drawn directly from the home’s fresh water supply, WASHLET delivers warm, aerated water that is always clean and pure. Once the cleansing cycle is completed, users may engage the drying cycle, which uses warm air to gently dry the area, protecting the environment by reducing

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salt was then bagged. Seddon’s 26. The Salt heaps had to be dug out, the salt, if left would form into a solid block again. Seddon’s.jpg The Salt heaps had to be dug out, the salt, if left would form into a solid block again. Seddon’s. 27. Packing Table Salt. Not all salt was bagged, dairy salt destined for households was packed in containers. Murgatroyd’s.JPG Packing Table Salt. Not all salt was bagged, dairy salt destined for households was packed in containers. Murgatroyd’s. Philip Shales © The working week was Monday to Saturday morning, the men worked 12 hour shifts in very hot conditions. Every Monday the pans had to be de-scaled as the build up of salt would retain heat and damage the iron plates. A jigger lifted the pan so that the pan and flues could be checked and repaired if necessary. At the weekend the fires were allowed to die out, the resulting salt crystals were called ‘weekend salt’. Maintenance The working week was Monday to Saturday morning, the men worked 12 hour shifts in very hot conditions. Every Monday the pans had to be de-scaled as the build up of salt would retain heat and damage the iron plates. A jigger lifted the pan so that the pan and flues could be checked and repaired if necessary. At the weekend the fires were allowed to die out, the resulting salt crystals were called ‘weekend salt’. Each Monday morning the lump pans were de-scaled and the flues checked, ready for the week’s firing. 1963 murgatroyds. George Twigg © Saad Hariri’s company Saudi Oger defaulter of Pakistani employees Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s company Saudi Oger owes more than 127 million Saudi riyals to the Pakistani workers, it was revealed to the Senate Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development yesterday. The committee was informed that civil court proceedings will take time and the Pakistani mission continues to pursue the matter. The mission has already requested the authorities for early decision of the pending cases and release of salaries to the workers. As many as 10,356 Pakistani workers were left without jobs when a number of companies in Saudi Arabia were closed for different reasons, While 6,100 returned to Pakistan, 3,520 were transferred to other employers in Saudi Arabia. Over 10,000 Pakistani workers were rendered jobless after companies closed down in Saudi Arabia for different reasons, Senate body told. hariri defaulter of pakistanis pakistani workers of saudi oger Saad Hariri’s company Saudi Oger defaulter Hafiz Saeed says that the blasphemer Junaid Jamshed is unpardonable LHC orders recovery of Nasir Shirazi by Monday PM Nawaz to address nation on Panama leaks commission Shia Muslims celebrating the birth anniversaries of infallible Imams Dozens of Shia azadars injured in ASWJ attack on Ashura procession in Sialkot The Dark Tower: Found! The Ultimate Black Obelisk That Nature Has Made (in Sao Tome) Maybe you've read Stephen King's huge fantasy epic "The Dark Tower", or perhaps the Tower of Mordor from "The Lord of the Rings" more readily comes to mind? In any case, you'll be surprised to find the fantastic huge black tower actually exists... on a small island near Africa. More precisely, on the São Tomé island in the Gulf of Guinea. It's called Pico Cão Grande, or the Great Dog peak. (image credit: Inna Moody) This is one of the highest needle-shaped "volcanic plug" peaks on Earth (300 m), perhaps even more impressive than the Devils Tower in Wyoming (386 m), as it rises above the landscape in an equally unexpected and even bluntly obscene way. It is however more difficult to photograph than Devils Tower: its top is often hidden by clouds or precipitation, not to mention that it's harder to get to the tiny country of São Tomé and Principe (though I'm sure it's worth the effort

salt was then bagged. Seddon’s 26. The Salt heaps had to be dug out, the salt, if left would form into a solid block again. Seddon’s.jpg The Salt heaps had to be dug out, the salt, if left would form into a solid block again. Seddon’s. 27. Packing Table Salt. Not all salt was bagged, dairy salt destined for households was packed in containers. Murgatroyd’s.JPG Packing Table Salt. Not all salt was bagged, dairy salt destined for households was packed in containers. Murgatroyd’s. Philip Shales © The working week was Monday to Saturday morning, the men worked 12 hour shifts in very hot conditions. Every Monday the pans had to be de-scaled as the build up of salt would retain heat and damage the iron plates. A jigger lifted the pan so that the pan and flues could be checked and repaired if necessary. At the weekend the fires were allowed to die out, the resulting salt crystals were called ‘weekend salt’. Maintenance The working week was Monday to Saturday morning, the men worked 12 hour shifts in very hot conditions. Every Monday the pans had to be de-scaled as the build up of salt would retain heat and damage the iron plates. A jigger lifted the pan so that the pan and flues could be checked and repaired if necessary. At the weekend the fires were allowed to die out, the resulting salt crystals were called ‘weekend salt’. Each Monday morning the lump pans were de-scaled and the flues checked, ready for the week’s firing. 1963 murgatroyds. George Twigg © Saad Hariri’s company Saudi Oger defaulter of Pakistani employees Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s company Saudi Oger owes more than 127 million Saudi riyals to the Pakistani workers, it was revealed to the Senate Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development yesterday. The committee was informed that civil court proceedings will take time and the Pakistani mission continues to pursue the matter. The mission has already requested the authorities for early decision of the pending cases and release of salaries to the workers. As many as 10,356 Pakistani workers were left without jobs when a number of companies in Saudi Arabia were closed for different reasons, While 6,100 returned to Pakistan, 3,520 were transferred to other employers in Saudi Arabia. Over 10,000 Pakistani workers were rendered jobless after companies closed down in Saudi Arabia for different reasons, Senate body told. hariri defaulter of pakistanis pakistani workers of saudi oger Saad Hariri’s company Saudi Oger defaulter Hafiz Saeed says that the blasphemer Junaid Jamshed is unpardonable LHC orders recovery of Nasir Shirazi by Monday PM Nawaz to address nation on Panama leaks commission Shia Muslims celebrating the birth anniversaries of infallible Imams Dozens of Shia azadars injured in ASWJ attack on Ashura procession in Sialkot The Dark Tower: Found! The Ultimate Black Obelisk That Nature Has Made (in Sao Tome) Maybe you've read Stephen King's huge fantasy epic "The Dark Tower", or perhaps the Tower of Mordor from "The Lord of the Rings" more readily comes to mind? In any case, you'll be surprised to find the fantastic huge black tower actually exists... on a small island near Africa. More precisely, on the São Tomé island in the Gulf of Guinea. It's called Pico Cão Grande, or the Great Dog peak. (image credit: Inna Moody) This is one of the highest needle-shaped "volcanic plug" peaks on Earth (300 m), perhaps even more impressive than the Devils Tower in Wyoming (386 m), as it rises above the landscape in an equally unexpected and even bluntly obscene way. It is however more difficult to photograph than Devils Tower: its top is often hidden by clouds or precipitation, not to mention that it's harder to get to the tiny country of São Tomé and Principe (though I'm sure it's worth the effort

). The heavy mist and humidity over the surrounding jungle (the rainfall varies between 4500 mm to 5000 mm per year) adds to the mystery and the foreboding feeling of the Great Dog Peak, as its rocky presence rises and darkly glistens in the murk. (image credit: Antonio Martins & Jose Bazelga, via) It looks like a giant finger that simply should not be there: (images via 1, 2, 3) Fearsome black snakes live on this peak, and approaches to it are filled with impenetrable giant ferns and lianas: "Dramatic" is not enough to describe it. "Overwhelming", "Foreboding", "Serene" - a Tower Shrouded in the Mist Among the animals who live in the nearby jungles and come to "pay respect to the tower" are the Leatherback Sea Turtle and the The São Tomé Giant Treefrog, Hyperolius thomensis, endangered and rarely seen frog species: (images via 1, D. Lin, California Academy of Sciences, 2) Vertical climbing of this peak is complicated by the thick mist that lingers around it. The rock is as slippery as oil on marble: The Dark Tower, err... no, the Great Dog is located within Obo National Park, if you fancy visiting this location and bringing back the One Ring to Rule Them All. But hurry. Big monsters tend to find such towers and climb them to their doom. Here is a (bear)? trying to scale the Devil's Tower in Wyoming: (a poster based on the image painted by Herbert A. Collins in 1936, via) CONTINUE TO "ANGEL FALLS: THE WORLD'S LARGEST WATERFALL"! -> Check out the rest of our "WEIRD NATURE" category -> The bear image with Devils Tower is actually from the Native American story that explains why the outside is so roughly textured. maptravel said... There lived the Indians and their tribes were connected with the Indians lived there, their tribes were connected with nature so closely that the instincts lent form of sacrifice and cannibalism. And yet, it's great Mets. Anderson Baptista said... It reminds me of "Itabira" here in Brazil, although this one has some mountains around. You can google it for the images. I wasn't able to post a link here. Dwijayasblog said... ..Unbelieveable.. Devils tower is pretty incredible. The native american tale of how the great butte grew from the ground is something worth reading. http://www.aaanativearts.com/article471.html jps said... An hybrid eclipse will ocurre this year at November 3rd crossing the Atlantic and Equatorial Africa. The totality main spot is predicted to plain ocean nearby the portuguese ex-colony. Gabon will be more lucky for total views as well other equatorial countries like Congo and Uganda: "...the track just misses Sao Tome and Principe and intercepts the coast of Gabon north of Port-Gentil in the Wonga Wongue Reserve (13:51 UT) where the central line duration is 1 minute 7 seconds" http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/OH/OHfigures/OH2013-Fig05.pdf Not by no means as impressive as the one ocurred in 1919 in the same area: "This eclipse was photographed from the expedition of Sir Arthur Eddington to the island of Principe (off the west coast of Africa). Positions of star images within the field near the sun were used to verify Albert Einstein's prediction of the bending of light around the sun from his general theory of relativity" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_eclipse_of_May_29,_1919 Even the bear can be linked to the Dark Tower series. A giant bionic bear named Shardik guards one of the beams linked to The Dark Tower iteslf. The Unders | ‘Flash Gordon’ Proves It Takes a Cult to Make a Classic Posted on 5 Sep 2019 5 Sep 2019 by WriteOnGeek The year was 1980. Butterfly

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Beer on SKAI TV Vergina Weiss: the Greek beer from Thrace with the greatest international distinctions Following the silver medal at the International Brewing Awards in London in 2013, the major international awards for Vergina Weiss and Macedonia's Thrace Brewery continue, with the Bronze European Beer Star Award 2014. Vergina Weiss was selected as one of the three best beers of its highly demanding category among hundreds of excellent entrants of small and large breweries from all over the world, and indeed in Weiss's birthplace by judges who were mostly Germans. "It is a… more What Dimitris Politopoulos has gone through to invest 10 million euros in Greece and make Greek beer "The odyssey of a small Greek beer". With this title, the chemical engineer Dimitris Politopoulos became the headline of the New York Times, who instead of a journey to success met the hell called the Greek market and legislation. They all started in the middle m90s, when Greece did not have one, 100% genuine Greek beer. At that time Greece did not have the luxury of having its own beer (Fix brewery was bankrupt in 1983). Instead, it had 3,500 different wines and 500 ouzo brands. All this, when Bulgaria had 18 of its own… more The significant distinction for Vergina Beer, Macedonia’s Thrace Brewery and Greece at the International Brewing Awards 2013 In the world's largest and oldest international beer competition, the International Brewing Awards (www.brewingawards.org), which are held every two years since 1886 in Great Britain, the Greek beer Vergina Weiss of Macedonia's Thrace Brewery SA won the silver medal in the Speciality Wheat Beer category for 2013. The award/presentation was held in London on April 26, at Guildhall (www.guildhall.cityoflondon.gov.uk) in London, and it is worth noting that this year's contest attracted nearly 1,000 entries from 70 countries - a significant increase from their respective organization… more Vergina Beer on SBC TV The President of the Republic of Greece awarded the Tuvunu of “Vergina” Among the winners from the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food, scientists, researchers, farmers, representatives of Cooperatives and entrepreneurs that have been distinguished for their successful innovative business activity in the agri sector, are also included local producers from Thrace and Drama. The winners of YPAAT, accompanied by the Minister Mr. Athanasios Tsaftaris, met with the President of the Republic, Mr. Karolos Papoulias, who, since he congratulated them for their work, subsequently rewarded them for this. After presenting Mrs. Katsikoudi Theodora… more Vergina presents the first Greek Malting plant "The Odyssey of a Greek Beer", as reported by NYT, finds her "Ithaca" in Komotini. Macedonia’s Thrace Brewery is drinking in the health of the new malting plant. The well-known brewery that produces the beer "Vergina" will now produce malt from its own malting plant in Komotini, which was completed a few weeks ago. This is a venture that started last February and essentially solves the hands of Dimitris Politopoulos' business by making it autonomous and allowing it to grow faster in sales across borders and beyond. The… more Vergina Beer on ENA CHANNEL TV Vergina Beer on BBC Speech by the Founder and Managing Director of Macedonia's Thrace Brewery Speech by the Founder and Managing Director of the Macedonia’s Thrace Brewery and creator of Greek beer Vergina Mr. Dimitris Politopoulos during the students’ award ceremony of the DOSA Department, after a business competition. What’s Broken in Greece? Ask an Entrepreneur KOMOTINI, Greece DEMETRI POLITOPOULOS says he has suffered countless indignities in his 12-year battle to build a microbrewery and wrest a sliver of the

Beer on SKAI TV Vergina Weiss: the Greek beer from Thrace with the greatest international distinctions Following the silver medal at the International Brewing Awards in London in 2013, the major international awards for Vergina Weiss and Macedonia's Thrace Brewery continue, with the Bronze European Beer Star Award 2014. Vergina Weiss was selected as one of the three best beers of its highly demanding category among hundreds of excellent entrants of small and large breweries from all over the world, and indeed in Weiss's birthplace by judges who were mostly Germans. "It is a… more What Dimitris Politopoulos has gone through to invest 10 million euros in Greece and make Greek beer "The odyssey of a small Greek beer". With this title, the chemical engineer Dimitris Politopoulos became the headline of the New York Times, who instead of a journey to success met the hell called the Greek market and legislation. They all started in the middle m90s, when Greece did not have one, 100% genuine Greek beer. At that time Greece did not have the luxury of having its own beer (Fix brewery was bankrupt in 1983). Instead, it had 3,500 different wines and 500 ouzo brands. All this, when Bulgaria had 18 of its own… more The significant distinction for Vergina Beer, Macedonia’s Thrace Brewery and Greece at the International Brewing Awards 2013 In the world's largest and oldest international beer competition, the International Brewing Awards (www.brewingawards.org), which are held every two years since 1886 in Great Britain, the Greek beer Vergina Weiss of Macedonia's Thrace Brewery SA won the silver medal in the Speciality Wheat Beer category for 2013. The award/presentation was held in London on April 26, at Guildhall (www.guildhall.cityoflondon.gov.uk) in London, and it is worth noting that this year's contest attracted nearly 1,000 entries from 70 countries - a significant increase from their respective organization… more Vergina Beer on SBC TV The President of the Republic of Greece awarded the Tuvunu of “Vergina” Among the winners from the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food, scientists, researchers, farmers, representatives of Cooperatives and entrepreneurs that have been distinguished for their successful innovative business activity in the agri sector, are also included local producers from Thrace and Drama. The winners of YPAAT, accompanied by the Minister Mr. Athanasios Tsaftaris, met with the President of the Republic, Mr. Karolos Papoulias, who, since he congratulated them for their work, subsequently rewarded them for this. After presenting Mrs. Katsikoudi Theodora… more Vergina presents the first Greek Malting plant "The Odyssey of a Greek Beer", as reported by NYT, finds her "Ithaca" in Komotini. Macedonia’s Thrace Brewery is drinking in the health of the new malting plant. The well-known brewery that produces the beer "Vergina" will now produce malt from its own malting plant in Komotini, which was completed a few weeks ago. This is a venture that started last February and essentially solves the hands of Dimitris Politopoulos' business by making it autonomous and allowing it to grow faster in sales across borders and beyond. The… more Vergina Beer on ENA CHANNEL TV Vergina Beer on BBC Speech by the Founder and Managing Director of Macedonia's Thrace Brewery Speech by the Founder and Managing Director of the Macedonia’s Thrace Brewery and creator of Greek beer Vergina Mr. Dimitris Politopoulos during the students’ award ceremony of the DOSA Department, after a business competition. What’s Broken in Greece? Ask an Entrepreneur KOMOTINI, Greece DEMETRI POLITOPOULOS says he has suffered countless indignities in his 12-year battle to build a microbrewery and wrest a sliver of the

Greek beer market from the Dutch colossus, Heineken. His tires have been slashed and his products vandalized by unknown parties, he says, and his brewery has received threatening phone calls. And he says he has had to endure regular taunts — you left Manhattan to start up a beer factory in northern Greece? — not to mention the pain of losing 5.3 million euros. What Dimitris Politopoulos of “Vergina” said at the Herald Tribune Conference At the conference "Greece - The Emergence from the Crisis?" on Thursday, 16 June, spoke Mr. Dimitris Politopoulos, managing director of Macedonian Thrace Brewery SA. (Vergina Beer) who is based in the Industrial Area of Komotini, invited by the organizers of the "International Herald Tribune" and "Kathimerini" newspapers. During the conference, most of the urgent issues related to the stabilization of the Greek economy were introduced and discussed, such as the crucial issue of fiscal debt, the privatization program, the… more Vergina: A Beer "speaking" Greek By Nikos V. Tsitsas The founder of Macedonian Thrace Brewery, Dimitris Politopoulos, has been counting 11 years in the Greek beer market. At the age of 46, he feels that his dream of having his own beer production in Greece has been partially implemented, despite the adversity and the war of the market's strong, choking local producers, he says. Dimitris Politopoulos was born in Papagos, Athens and when he finished high school he went to the USA. He completed his studies at the… more Stunned! Google Predicted 8 years before in Back To The Future 3! Desc: Back to the Future 3 had WAY more in it than I thought I guess Category: Educational, Religious Tags: conspiracy, Back to the Future, The Shining, Im not crazy Youre crazy! Submitted: dementomstie Rio and the River Otter LASER MASTER Western slum tourists visit a North Korean pizza joint Deformed Baby Hedgehog Vanilla Mood - Like a Rolling Stone Kirk Cameron's Mercy Rule - Official Trailer Superman, The Devil's Replacement for Jesus Christ God is doing a new thang FULL HD VIDEO: Indiana Westfield High School Stage Collapses Caught on Tape Multiple Injured! Examples of why Russians use dash cams Hugo Gorilla - 2015-10-14 It's funny how the devil put all these hidden messages in the least watched and least liked Back to the Future movie. I guess Lord Baphomet in the marketing department screwed that up. Two Jar Slave - 2015-10-14 I liked Back to the Future III! I think it has a bad rap because it strays so far from the first movie, but that doesn't make it a bad flick in its own right. Pound-for-pound, I think I enjoy it more than the second one, even though (or because?) it doesn't have as many crazy ideas. Plus its incarnation of Biff is my favourite in the series. So, yeah, I guess I'm with Lord Baphomet on this one. Raggamuffin - 2015-10-14 I always thought that people got so excited by all the future stuff in the second one that it was really jarring for audiences to deal with a whole movie in the old west. Personally I don't even think of them as 3 separate movies anymore. If I'm going to watch one of them, I watch them all in order as a three part series. I really wanted to see Back to the Future with dinosaurs. I was very upset that it never continued. infinite zest - 2015-10-15 I like the series with the context of Zimeciks' trajectory as a director. Forest Gump was chronologically all over the place but that was cool for nostalgia and whatnot, Castaway wasn't set anywhere, Flight was very grounded in the present, and World Trade Center Tightrope Movie just looks cool. Back

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30~GHz core size. \subsection{Jet width measurements} In Figure~\ref{fig:jetwidth}, we show the radial profile of the M87 jet width as a function of (de-projected) distance along jet \citep[assuming a jet inclination angle $i=15^{\circ}$;][]{biretta1999, perlman2011}. Here we investigated the jet width profile in the following two procedures: (1) measurements of $W_{\rm j}(r)$; for the region where the jet is clearly resolved into a two-humped shape at each frequency, we made transverse slices of the jet every 0.01$\sim$0.5~mas distance along the jet, and each of the two-humped structure was fitted by a double-Gaussian function. We then defined the separation between the outer sides of the half-maximum points of the two Gaussains as jet width. When the jet at a frequency becomes single-humped toward the upstream region, we measured the jet width using higher frequency images because the jet is clearly resolved again into a two-humped shape at higher resolutions. By using the images between 2 and 43~GHz, such a measurement was repeated over a distance of $\sim$10$^{5}$~$R_{\rm s}$ down to $\sim$100~$R_{\rm s}$ along the jet. This process is basically the same as that used in AN12, but we exclude measurements for the single-humped region. We aligned radial positions of $W_{\rm j}(r)$ profiles between different frequencies by adding the amount of core shift measured in H11 (described below). This amount and the associated position error at each frequency provide only tiny fractions of the distance where $W_{\rm j}(r)$ was measured at each frequency (a level of $10^{-1\sim-2}$ at 43~GHz to $10^{-3}$ at 2~GHz), so horizontal error bars for $W_{\rm j}(r)$ are removed in Figure~\ref{fig:jetwidth}. At 86~GHz, we could not perform reliable measurements of the jet width because the edge-brightened jet was only marginally imaged at a level of (2--3)$\sigma$. (2) measurements of $W_{\rm c}(r)$; closer to the central engine, we further constructed a radial distribution of $W_{\rm c}$. Because our previous astrometric study H11 measured locations of the cores as 41, 69, 109, 188, 295 and 674~$\mu$as at 43, 23.8, 15, 8.4, 5 and 2~GHz from the convergence point of the core shift (in R.A. direction or P.A$=270^{\circ}$), we can set their de-projected distances along the jet (P.A.$=290^{\circ}$) as 24, 40, 63, 108, 170 and 388~$R_{\rm s}$ for $i=15^{\circ}$, respectively. For 86/230~GHz cores, we can also set their de-projected positions as 12 and 5~$R_{\rm s}$ by assuming the same asymptotic relation ($r_{\rm c}\propto\nu^{-0.94}$; H11) for the upstream of the 43~GHz core. Here we assume that the central engine is located at the convergence point of the core shift specified in H11. We confirmed that the edge-brightened region is well-expressed as a parabolic structure of $W_{\rm j}(r)\propto r^{0.56\pm0.03}$ (solid line in Figure~3). This is in good agreement with their finding $r^{0.58\pm0.02}$ in AN12. For the region around $\sim$100~$R_{\rm s}$, where the independent measurements of $W_{\rm j}$ and $W_{\rm c}$ are overlapped each other, $W_{\rm c}$ at 5 and 8,4~GHz smoothly connect with $W_{\rm j}$ at 43~G

30~GHz core size. \subsection{Jet width measurements} In Figure~\ref{fig:jetwidth}, we show the radial profile of the M87 jet width as a function of (de-projected) distance along jet \citep[assuming a jet inclination angle $i=15^{\circ}$;][]{biretta1999, perlman2011}. Here we investigated the jet width profile in the following two procedures: (1) measurements of $W_{\rm j}(r)$; for the region where the jet is clearly resolved into a two-humped shape at each frequency, we made transverse slices of the jet every 0.01$\sim$0.5~mas distance along the jet, and each of the two-humped structure was fitted by a double-Gaussian function. We then defined the separation between the outer sides of the half-maximum points of the two Gaussains as jet width. When the jet at a frequency becomes single-humped toward the upstream region, we measured the jet width using higher frequency images because the jet is clearly resolved again into a two-humped shape at higher resolutions. By using the images between 2 and 43~GHz, such a measurement was repeated over a distance of $\sim$10$^{5}$~$R_{\rm s}$ down to $\sim$100~$R_{\rm s}$ along the jet. This process is basically the same as that used in AN12, but we exclude measurements for the single-humped region. We aligned radial positions of $W_{\rm j}(r)$ profiles between different frequencies by adding the amount of core shift measured in H11 (described below). This amount and the associated position error at each frequency provide only tiny fractions of the distance where $W_{\rm j}(r)$ was measured at each frequency (a level of $10^{-1\sim-2}$ at 43~GHz to $10^{-3}$ at 2~GHz), so horizontal error bars for $W_{\rm j}(r)$ are removed in Figure~\ref{fig:jetwidth}. At 86~GHz, we could not perform reliable measurements of the jet width because the edge-brightened jet was only marginally imaged at a level of (2--3)$\sigma$. (2) measurements of $W_{\rm c}(r)$; closer to the central engine, we further constructed a radial distribution of $W_{\rm c}$. Because our previous astrometric study H11 measured locations of the cores as 41, 69, 109, 188, 295 and 674~$\mu$as at 43, 23.8, 15, 8.4, 5 and 2~GHz from the convergence point of the core shift (in R.A. direction or P.A$=270^{\circ}$), we can set their de-projected distances along the jet (P.A.$=290^{\circ}$) as 24, 40, 63, 108, 170 and 388~$R_{\rm s}$ for $i=15^{\circ}$, respectively. For 86/230~GHz cores, we can also set their de-projected positions as 12 and 5~$R_{\rm s}$ by assuming the same asymptotic relation ($r_{\rm c}\propto\nu^{-0.94}$; H11) for the upstream of the 43~GHz core. Here we assume that the central engine is located at the convergence point of the core shift specified in H11. We confirmed that the edge-brightened region is well-expressed as a parabolic structure of $W_{\rm j}(r)\propto r^{0.56\pm0.03}$ (solid line in Figure~3). This is in good agreement with their finding $r^{0.58\pm0.02}$ in AN12. For the region around $\sim$100~$R_{\rm s}$, where the independent measurements of $W_{\rm j}$ and $W_{\rm c}$ are overlapped each other, $W_{\rm c}$ at 5 and 8,4~GHz smoothly connect with $W_{\rm j}$ at 43~G

Hz. The combination of the core size ($W_{\rm c}\propto \nu^{\xi}$ where $\xi=-0.71\pm0.05$) and core position ($r\propto \nu^{\alpha}$ where $\alpha={-0.94\pm0.09}$; H11) yields a radial dependence of $W_{\rm c}$ as $W_{\rm c}(r) \propto r^{\frac{\xi}{\alpha}} = r^{0.76\pm0.13}$ (dotted line in Figure~3), which is slightly steeper than that of the outer jet $W_{\rm j}(r)$, although the uncertainty is still large. In the present result, it is still difficult to distinguish whether $W_{\rm c}$ at 5, 8.4, 15 and 23.8~GHz are on the solid line or the dashed line due to their position uncertainties in addition to those of sizes. On the other hand, $W_{\rm c}$ at 43 and 86~GHz tends to be below the solid line. At 230~GHz, the exact profile cannot be discriminated again because the data is totally dominated by its position uncertainty. We note that the two methods used for $W_{\rm j}(r)$ (a double-Gaussain fit on each slice image) and $W_{\rm c}(r)$ (based on a single two-dimensional elliptical Gaussian model on each 2-D image) are different from each other. Nevertheless, the observed consistencies of the values between the two methods were confirmed in the overlapped region, indicating that $W_{\rm c}$ is actually a good tracer for the width of the innermost jet region. \section{Discussion} Probing the collimation profile of the M87 jet is crucial to understand the formation processes of relativistic jets. Although the actual energetics of the M87 jet is still under debate~\citep[e.g.,][]{abdo2009}, here we focus on the framework of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) jets, because it is widely explored as the most successful scenario for jet production. \subsection{$r\gtrsim100~R_{\rm s}$ Region} Theoretically, the shape of a magnetized jet is determined by the detailed force balance across the poloidal field lines. This is described as the trans-field equation, which was originally derived by \citet{okamoto1975} for steady, axisymmetric, rotating magnetized flow in a gravitational field without external pressure. Later, it is invoked that magnetic hoop stresses associated with toroidal field lines play a major role to realize a global collimation of a magnetized jet~\citep[]{bp1982, heyvaerts1989, sakurai1985, chiueh1991}. Here we observationally confirmed that the M87 jet is well characterized as a parabolic collimation profile between $\sim$100 and $\sim$10$^{5}~R_{\rm s}$. This is consistent with the prior work by AN12, where they also found a transition into a conical shape above $\sim$$10^{6}~R_{\rm s}$. Regarding formation of a parabolic shape, recent theoretical studies indicate the importance of external pressure support at the jet boundary. \citet{okamoto1999} analytically showed that hoop stresses alone would not realize global collimation, and numerical studies also come along this line~\citep[e.g.,][]{nakamura2006, komissarov2007, komissarov2009, toma2013}. \citet{komissarov2009} shows that when the external gas pressure follows $p_{\rm ext}\propto r^{-a}$ where $a \lesssim 2$, the jet maintains parabolic as $W_{\rm j}\propto r^{a/4}$, whereas for $a > 2$ the jet eventually becomes conical due to insufficient external support. If the observed radio emission of M87 traces the exterior edge of a magnetized jet, the measured width profile suggests $a \sim2$. As a source of such confinement medium, AN12 pro

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the world’s honor killings come from around southeast Asia – not “the United States and Europe” mentioned above – in Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and the Palestinian territories, as well as people who come from those regions but now live in other countries, including the United Kingdom. Labels: anti-Israel propaganda, honor killing, Palestinian narrative Israel's Major Wars and the Legal Aspects of Coming into Possession of the Territories - by Eli. E Hertz International law makes a clear distinction between defensive wars and wars of aggression. All of Israel’s wars with its Arab neighbors were in self-defence. Eli. E Hertz.. Mythsandfacts.org.. About six months before the War of Independence in 1948, Palestinian Arabs launched a series of riots, pillaging, and bloodletting, then came the invasion of seven Arab armies from neighboring states attempting to prevent the establishment of a Jewish state in accordance with the UN’s 1947 recommendation to Partition Palestine, a plan the Arabs rejected. The Jewish state not only survived, it came into possession of territories – land from which its adversaries launched their first attempt to destroy the newly created State of Israel. In the first critical weeks after the British left the region and Israel declared its independence, the combined Arab armies of Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Trans-Jordan, Iraq, and contingents from Saudi Arabia and Yemen,2 aimed at a small Jewish militia with three tanks and five artillery pieces. Israel had no air force, and until arms were rushed in from abroad and a regular army could be organized, it relied on the only strength it had: 70 years of social solidarity inspired by the Zionist endeavor. Israel’s citizens understood that defeat meant the end of their Jewish state before it could even get off the ground. In the first critical weeks of battle, and against all odds, Israel prevailed on several fronts. The metaphor of Israel having her back to the sea reflected the image crafted by Arab political and religious leaders’ rhetoric and incitement. Already in 1948 several car bombs had killed Jews, and massacres of Jewish civilians underscored Arab determination to wipe out the Jews and their state. There were over 6,000 Israelis killed and over 15,000 wounded as a result of that war, in a population of 600,000. One percent of the Jewish population was gone. In American terms, the equivalent is 3 million American civilians and soldiers killed over an 18-month period. Posted by Yosef Hartuv at 11:48:00 AM 0 comments Labels: disputed territories, International Law, Rules of War What the HBO series ‘Our Boys’ doesn’t want us to know - by Jonathan S. Tobin The series is, as one ecstatic writer for the Israeli newspaper Haaretz wrote, “an unashamedly liberal show that could have been ripped from the pages of Haaretz,” which is to say that it adopts the tone of hostility to the Jewish state that is the keynote to the vast majority of articles published there (it also sometimes runs opinions columns from me). It embodies the politics of Israel’s liberal Ashkenazi elites and considers the only suitable topic for discussion an examination of Israel’s alleged sins. The brutal murder of Muhammad Abu Khdeir by three extremist Jews is a story that deserves to be told. The same can be said for the account of the swift and efficient manner in which his murderers were tracked down by Israel’s security services, and ultimately convicted and given harsh sentences. The exclusive focus on that bestial crime—the 16-year-old Palestinian Arab resident of the Jerusalem neighborhood of Shuafat was kidnapped, beaten unconscious and then burned to death while still alive in June 2014—is the point of the HBO series “Our Boys,” produced by the Keshet Media Group that runs Israel’s Channel 12. The show has understandably raised the hackles of many Israelis; however, the problem with “Our Boys” isn’t that it airs some of Israel’s dirty laundry. If that were the only substantive criticism to be made of the show, then the furor over it—it was

the world’s honor killings come from around southeast Asia – not “the United States and Europe” mentioned above – in Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and the Palestinian territories, as well as people who come from those regions but now live in other countries, including the United Kingdom. Labels: anti-Israel propaganda, honor killing, Palestinian narrative Israel's Major Wars and the Legal Aspects of Coming into Possession of the Territories - by Eli. E Hertz International law makes a clear distinction between defensive wars and wars of aggression. All of Israel’s wars with its Arab neighbors were in self-defence. Eli. E Hertz.. Mythsandfacts.org.. About six months before the War of Independence in 1948, Palestinian Arabs launched a series of riots, pillaging, and bloodletting, then came the invasion of seven Arab armies from neighboring states attempting to prevent the establishment of a Jewish state in accordance with the UN’s 1947 recommendation to Partition Palestine, a plan the Arabs rejected. The Jewish state not only survived, it came into possession of territories – land from which its adversaries launched their first attempt to destroy the newly created State of Israel. In the first critical weeks after the British left the region and Israel declared its independence, the combined Arab armies of Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Trans-Jordan, Iraq, and contingents from Saudi Arabia and Yemen,2 aimed at a small Jewish militia with three tanks and five artillery pieces. Israel had no air force, and until arms were rushed in from abroad and a regular army could be organized, it relied on the only strength it had: 70 years of social solidarity inspired by the Zionist endeavor. Israel’s citizens understood that defeat meant the end of their Jewish state before it could even get off the ground. In the first critical weeks of battle, and against all odds, Israel prevailed on several fronts. The metaphor of Israel having her back to the sea reflected the image crafted by Arab political and religious leaders’ rhetoric and incitement. Already in 1948 several car bombs had killed Jews, and massacres of Jewish civilians underscored Arab determination to wipe out the Jews and their state. There were over 6,000 Israelis killed and over 15,000 wounded as a result of that war, in a population of 600,000. One percent of the Jewish population was gone. In American terms, the equivalent is 3 million American civilians and soldiers killed over an 18-month period. Posted by Yosef Hartuv at 11:48:00 AM 0 comments Labels: disputed territories, International Law, Rules of War What the HBO series ‘Our Boys’ doesn’t want us to know - by Jonathan S. Tobin The series is, as one ecstatic writer for the Israeli newspaper Haaretz wrote, “an unashamedly liberal show that could have been ripped from the pages of Haaretz,” which is to say that it adopts the tone of hostility to the Jewish state that is the keynote to the vast majority of articles published there (it also sometimes runs opinions columns from me). It embodies the politics of Israel’s liberal Ashkenazi elites and considers the only suitable topic for discussion an examination of Israel’s alleged sins. The brutal murder of Muhammad Abu Khdeir by three extremist Jews is a story that deserves to be told. The same can be said for the account of the swift and efficient manner in which his murderers were tracked down by Israel’s security services, and ultimately convicted and given harsh sentences. The exclusive focus on that bestial crime—the 16-year-old Palestinian Arab resident of the Jerusalem neighborhood of Shuafat was kidnapped, beaten unconscious and then burned to death while still alive in June 2014—is the point of the HBO series “Our Boys,” produced by the Keshet Media Group that runs Israel’s Channel 12. The show has understandably raised the hackles of many Israelis; however, the problem with “Our Boys” isn’t that it airs some of Israel’s dirty laundry. If that were the only substantive criticism to be made of the show, then the furor over it—it was

denounced by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “anti-Semitic”—wouldn’t be justified. Documenting the transgressions of a few Jews, as well as the diligent efforts of their compatriots to catch and punish them, is no insult to the Jewish people. Viewed merely as an entry in the “true crime” genre or as a police procedural, it could be judged favorably as a well-acted and meticulously produced document of the incident, even if the glacial pace of the miniseries is problematic. And, indeed, that is the frame of reference for most of the critical reception from American TV critics of the show that debuted last month and, as of this writing, is halfway through its 10-episode run on the cable-television network. Others will see it as yet another example of Israel’s flourishing television industry that has produced Netflix hits like “Fauda” and “Shtisel,” as well as providing the inspiration for shows like “Homeland.” But many of those who usually take special pride in seeing Israeli TV shows get such wide exposure aren’t cheering “Our Boys.” The anger that the show has generated isn’t so much rooted in the fact that it depicts Jewish murderers or that their victim was a Palestinian Arab. It is the context out of which this one deplorable incident was pulled, and the painfully obvious political motivations of its producers and writers that is at question. And on that score, the artistic merit of “Our Boys”—and its avowed goal of examining the sources of hate crimes—cannot justify the manipulative agenda that it serves. Labels: anti-Israel fantasy, anti-Israel narrative, media distortion Addressing Israel’s New Existential Challenge - by Maj. Gen. (res.) Gershon Hacohen The creation of an Iranian military/terrorist axis along Israel’s northern and southern borders, comprising Syria, Hezbollah, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad, lays the groundwork for the long-term multi-frontal attrition of the Jewish state. Maj. Gen. (res.) Gershon Hacohen.. BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,277.. Link: https://besacenter.org/perspectives-papers/israel-existential-challenge/ The Arab upheavals of the past decade, especially the Syrian civil war, have given Israel a much-needed strategic respite, leading many Israeli security experts to the conviction that the Jewish state no longer faces an existential threat. But as this war draws to a close, a new existential challenge is rapidly emerging along Israel’s northern and southern borders: a military-terrorist axis led by Iran and comprising its Syrian, Hezbollah, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad proxies/allies. ​​ For the first time since the conclusion of the 1979 Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty, Israel faces the realistic likelihood of a simultaneous multi-frontal conflagration – Lebanon, Syria, and the Gaza Strip (as well as the possibility of terror attacks originating from the West Bank). This old-new existential challenge includes three main operational components: Full-scale threat of unprecedented proportions from advanced precision rockets and missiles. This massive arsenal is organized in offensive operational outlines that have already been set up to target strategic and infrastructure sites deep inside Israel, such as air force bases, military headquarters, power stations, airports, and population centers. This threat sees Israel flanked on all sides – from Lebanon, Syria, and the Gaza Strip, as well as, more recently, a Shiite militia base in Iraq. A new terrorist front on the Golan Heights comprising Iran’s Quds Force, Hezbollah, and Shiite militias. Clear and present danger to Israel’s towns and villages along the Lebanese and Gaza borders from commando forces well-trained for ground incursions into Israel. Many in the Israeli military/security establishment downplay these threats. In the recent words of former PM Ehud Barak: “The external threats are many and evolving, and must not be underestimated; but I assert with all due responsibility – and not just as a political position… [that] none of them

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and as you wander through your grief, emotions will come and go. It’s been nearly 11 years since my father died (I was 18 when it happened), so I think I can safely say I’ve been through it all; the shock, the sadness, the anger, the guilt, and, eventually, the acceptance. Where are the obituaries in Alameda County? Oakland, Alameda County, Newspaper Record Collection, 1985-2011 from FamilySearch; includes obituaries, birth and wedding announcements and anniversaries Alameda County: Genealogy Data Records for Eastern Alameda County includes cemetery records and obituaries indexes; from the Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society Where can I find Marin County California obituaries? Marin County Genealogical Society Indexes includes Coroner’s Inquest Records Index, 1941-1967; Wills Index, 1856-1908; and Probate Records Index, 1850-1940 Mariposa County Databases includes some early obituaries Who are the people that died in California? Esteves, Manuel A. August 6, 1942 – April 5, 2020 Manuel Antonio Esteves, 77, of Ceres, California passed away on April 5th at his home. He was… Richard Stephen Day May 1, 1947 – Apr 10, 2020 Richard (Steve) Day went to be with the lord on April 10th surrounded by his family under the care… Florence Cutter, 74, died 04-13-2020. When did Kevin wedegaertner pass away from CCI? California Correctional Institution (CCI) reported that retired maintenance mechanic Kevin Wedegaertner passed away March 18, 2021. California Institution for Men (CIM) announced the passing of retired Correctional Lt. Mark Hargrove. Where is the Odd Fellows Cemetery in California? Odd Fellows Cemetery San Francisco Registry, 1865-1906 A PDF that lists burials from the Odd Fellows memorial cemetery in San Francisco that were reinterred at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Colma, San Mateo County, California. San Joaquin County… San Mateo County… How to search for an obituary in California? Select a city or town in California from the alphabetized list below. Through our advanced obituary search, you may search our database of obituaries by name, location, date of death and keywords. We are constantly trying to improve our data and make the search for obituaries as easy as possible. We encourage your input. Where can I find obituaries for Alameda County? Alameda County: Genealogy Data Records for Eastern Alameda County includes cemetery records and obituaries indexes; from the Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society Amador County Historic Cemeteries burial indexes from the Amador County Cemetery Board Anaheim – see Orange County below Bakersfield – see Kern County below What did Carson Daly’s stepfather die of? Carson Daly confirmed that his stepfather has passed away. Just hours after responding to a tweet telling fans that his father’s health was in peril, Daly posted a photo to his Instagram sharing the news of Richard Caruso’s death on Tuesday, October 24. He captioned the heartfelt photo: “Pops passed away today with absolute dignity & pride. What happens to your house when your husband dies? When someone dies owning property, that property gets a stepped up basis to the value at the date of their death. If your husband owned half the house at his death, then his half would get the stepped up basis. If you resided in a community property state, it is possible that both halves got a stepped up basis, depending on the laws of your state. Where can I find live news in Los Angeles? L.A.’s Very Own, KTLA is Southern California’s source for Los Angeles-area breaking news, streaming live video, traffic and weather in L.A., Orange and Ventura counties, plus the Inland Empire and beyond. Los Angeles news and live video from Southern California Skip to content Who are some famous people from Southern California? Southern California is also home to a

and as you wander through your grief, emotions will come and go. It’s been nearly 11 years since my father died (I was 18 when it happened), so I think I can safely say I’ve been through it all; the shock, the sadness, the anger, the guilt, and, eventually, the acceptance. Where are the obituaries in Alameda County? Oakland, Alameda County, Newspaper Record Collection, 1985-2011 from FamilySearch; includes obituaries, birth and wedding announcements and anniversaries Alameda County: Genealogy Data Records for Eastern Alameda County includes cemetery records and obituaries indexes; from the Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society Where can I find Marin County California obituaries? Marin County Genealogical Society Indexes includes Coroner’s Inquest Records Index, 1941-1967; Wills Index, 1856-1908; and Probate Records Index, 1850-1940 Mariposa County Databases includes some early obituaries Who are the people that died in California? Esteves, Manuel A. August 6, 1942 – April 5, 2020 Manuel Antonio Esteves, 77, of Ceres, California passed away on April 5th at his home. He was… Richard Stephen Day May 1, 1947 – Apr 10, 2020 Richard (Steve) Day went to be with the lord on April 10th surrounded by his family under the care… Florence Cutter, 74, died 04-13-2020. When did Kevin wedegaertner pass away from CCI? California Correctional Institution (CCI) reported that retired maintenance mechanic Kevin Wedegaertner passed away March 18, 2021. California Institution for Men (CIM) announced the passing of retired Correctional Lt. Mark Hargrove. Where is the Odd Fellows Cemetery in California? Odd Fellows Cemetery San Francisco Registry, 1865-1906 A PDF that lists burials from the Odd Fellows memorial cemetery in San Francisco that were reinterred at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Colma, San Mateo County, California. San Joaquin County… San Mateo County… How to search for an obituary in California? Select a city or town in California from the alphabetized list below. Through our advanced obituary search, you may search our database of obituaries by name, location, date of death and keywords. We are constantly trying to improve our data and make the search for obituaries as easy as possible. We encourage your input. Where can I find obituaries for Alameda County? Alameda County: Genealogy Data Records for Eastern Alameda County includes cemetery records and obituaries indexes; from the Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society Amador County Historic Cemeteries burial indexes from the Amador County Cemetery Board Anaheim – see Orange County below Bakersfield – see Kern County below What did Carson Daly’s stepfather die of? Carson Daly confirmed that his stepfather has passed away. Just hours after responding to a tweet telling fans that his father’s health was in peril, Daly posted a photo to his Instagram sharing the news of Richard Caruso’s death on Tuesday, October 24. He captioned the heartfelt photo: “Pops passed away today with absolute dignity & pride. What happens to your house when your husband dies? When someone dies owning property, that property gets a stepped up basis to the value at the date of their death. If your husband owned half the house at his death, then his half would get the stepped up basis. If you resided in a community property state, it is possible that both halves got a stepped up basis, depending on the laws of your state. Where can I find live news in Los Angeles? L.A.’s Very Own, KTLA is Southern California’s source for Los Angeles-area breaking news, streaming live video, traffic and weather in L.A., Orange and Ventura counties, plus the Inland Empire and beyond. Los Angeles news and live video from Southern California Skip to content Who are some famous people from Southern California? Southern California is also home to a

large homegrown surf and skateboard culture. Companies such as Vans, Volcom, Quiksilver, No Fear, RVCA, and Body Glove are all headquartered here. Skateboarder Tony Hawk; surfers Rob Machado, Tim Curran, Bobby Martinez, Pat O’Connell, Dane Reynolds, and Chris Ward live in southern California. Where did Amanda Gorman live in Los Angeles? Amanda Gorman was born on 7th March 1998 to Joan Wicks in Los Angeles, California. Wicks raised Amanda alongside her twin sister, Gabrielle, and another sibling. Amanda told The New York Times that living at the intersection of all Los Angeles communities made her feel like an outsider as she didn’t know what to identify with. Where was the home attack in Los Angeles? The man threw a large concrete paver through the front window of a home in the 500 block of Five Oaks Drive, stepped inside and began choking the woman and punching her in the face, said Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Lt. Barry Hall. Who is the news source for Los Angeles? Los Angeles and Southern California News – ABC7 KABC Los Angeles’ source for breaking news and live streaming video online. Covering Los Angeles, Orange County and all of the greater Southern California area. Los Angeles’ source for breaking news and live streaming video online. When did my mother leave me the House? Three years ago, my mother died suddenly, and I inherited her home and all its contents. The day after she died, one of my brothers threatened to sue me for his share of the inheritance. What did my mother do after she died? A lawyer friend told me to ignore their threats and to tell them I would honor her will. My mother’s lawyer, who drew up the will, agreed with that advice. After her death, I moved into her home and slowly began fixing it; so many things needed work. What happens to step up basis after death of husband? If wife was owner of part of the property as anything other than community property, then only the portion that husband owned would get the stepped up basis. If wife owned the entire property at the time of husband’s death then none of the property would get the stepped up basis, and there would be the gain you state. What happens to the surviving spouse in California? Community Property California is a community property state. What this means, barring a written agreement to the contrary, is that the surviving spouse automatically owns half of what either spouse earned during the marriage. Upon one spouse’s death, the surviving spouse is entitled to decedent’s one-half of the community property. Who is the omitted spouse in California law? If a person makes a Will and then marries a person not provided for in the Will, the surviving spouse is called an omitted spouse. Under California law, if a decedent fails to provide in a testamentary instrument for the decedent’s surviving spouse married after the Will was made, the omitted spouse shall receive a share in the decedent’s estate. Previous Article What does an MLA cover page look like? Next Article Why is it important to use both primary and secondary sources in your research papers? Lehigh Valley Marketplace | Get Real About a Gut Check - Lehigh Valley Marketplace Even though colon cancer is still a leading cause of death in the U.S., there’s some good news to report. Noel Martins, MD, section chief of the gastroenterology division at St. Luke’s University Health Network, brought us up to date. We’ve heard that colon cancer is the third most common form of the disease, and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Is that true? Partly. It’s still the third-most common form, but it’s now the third-most common cause of cancer deaths. So we’re making progress! Just how common is colon cancer? Could you give us some figures? About 130,000 people will be diagnosed this year, and 50,000 will die from colon cancer. It’s actually one of the few cancers where the rates are going down. How do those figures break down? More men than women, or more prevalent in a certain age group? According to current data, men tend to develop polyps and colon cancer more often than women, but not by much. It seems African-American men and Ashkenazi Jews are at greater risk than the general population, but the reason for that hasn

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me into his office. "The students tell me they are enjoying your class," he said, "and they seem to be learning something too. You have been successful so far and I'd like to thank you. But there's a problem — several students suspect that you speak Japanese." "But I never said a word —" "You probably reacted when you heard them speaking Japanese. Maybe you nodded your head, raised your eyebrows or otherwise showed you understood. Please be more careful in the future. The students won't learn any English if they know you speak their language." Why tamper with success, I thought to myself, but knew better than to argue. ### **3** "A home of one's own." The phrase did not have the mystical overtones for me that it seemed to have for just about everybody else I knew. The way I saw it, owning a home was not only a mundane achievement — millions, after all, had succeeded in doing it — but an insidious drain on one's personal freedom. Under the rule of the despotic Mortgage, homeowners devoted long hours to jobs that gave them little pleasure, and spent what little time they had left plugging leaks or fixing patios, whistling cheerlessly as they went along. I could never figure out what all the fuss was about. The Japanese, I was disappointed to learn, were just as captivated by the American dream as the Americans, even if they were far less likely to achieve it. They had even coined a word, _maihomismu_ , for their collective passion. Couples who couldn't afford standard mortgage payments were sometimes granted mortgages of forty, fifty or sixty years, with the understanding that the payment schedule would eventually be passed down to their children, in whose _maihomismu_ the parents and loan officers presumably had absolute confidence. For all my rejection of the dream, I was itching to put down some sorts of roots in Tokyo. Esther House, with its assortment of cackles and yelling matches and beds creaking under the strain of hurried sex, was becoming more and more of a prison to me. It was a travesty of the kind of life I had come here to live. I knew I had to get out, but I seemed to have exhausted the possibilities. Miki and I had tacitly reached the conclusion that we were not destined to be roommates, and my solo efforts were getting me nowhere. "We'll call you if anything comes up," the rental agents always told me, but nothing ever did. On Susan's advice, I placed a want ad for a Japanese roommate in the Japan Times. I got a single response, from a twenty-nine-year-old office worker called Eiko, and we arranged to meet at the McDonald's in West Ikebukuro. She was a tiny woman, pleasant enough if a bit gushing (I _love_ English, I _love_ foreigners. I _love_ Western food), and she seemed excited about the idea of having a gaijin roommate. We flip-flopped from English to Japanese without any awkwardness, and by the time our McChicken burgers were eaten, concluded that we were compatible enough to be roommates. But the next time we talked on the phone she was much more reserved. "Is anything wrong?" I asked her. "Well," she said, "there's one small request I have, if we're going to live together. You might think it's strange, but I'd like us to have separate phone lines." That meant an extra ¥80,000 deposit. "Why? Do you get a lot of phone calls?" "It's not that." She paused to clear her throat. "You see, my mother — well, ah, she's just not used to foreigners. She doesn't know how to behave with them. It's not that she has anything _against_ you, or against me living with you. But I know she'd get flustered if she called me and, ah, you answered instead. I hope you understand ..." "And what if she wants to visit you?" I asked. "Would you expect me to keep out of sight?" "No problem," she said right away. "I would arrange for her to come when I knew you weren't going to be in. I hope you understand ..." I did and I didn't

me into his office. "The students tell me they are enjoying your class," he said, "and they seem to be learning something too. You have been successful so far and I'd like to thank you. But there's a problem — several students suspect that you speak Japanese." "But I never said a word —" "You probably reacted when you heard them speaking Japanese. Maybe you nodded your head, raised your eyebrows or otherwise showed you understood. Please be more careful in the future. The students won't learn any English if they know you speak their language." Why tamper with success, I thought to myself, but knew better than to argue. ### **3** "A home of one's own." The phrase did not have the mystical overtones for me that it seemed to have for just about everybody else I knew. The way I saw it, owning a home was not only a mundane achievement — millions, after all, had succeeded in doing it — but an insidious drain on one's personal freedom. Under the rule of the despotic Mortgage, homeowners devoted long hours to jobs that gave them little pleasure, and spent what little time they had left plugging leaks or fixing patios, whistling cheerlessly as they went along. I could never figure out what all the fuss was about. The Japanese, I was disappointed to learn, were just as captivated by the American dream as the Americans, even if they were far less likely to achieve it. They had even coined a word, _maihomismu_ , for their collective passion. Couples who couldn't afford standard mortgage payments were sometimes granted mortgages of forty, fifty or sixty years, with the understanding that the payment schedule would eventually be passed down to their children, in whose _maihomismu_ the parents and loan officers presumably had absolute confidence. For all my rejection of the dream, I was itching to put down some sorts of roots in Tokyo. Esther House, with its assortment of cackles and yelling matches and beds creaking under the strain of hurried sex, was becoming more and more of a prison to me. It was a travesty of the kind of life I had come here to live. I knew I had to get out, but I seemed to have exhausted the possibilities. Miki and I had tacitly reached the conclusion that we were not destined to be roommates, and my solo efforts were getting me nowhere. "We'll call you if anything comes up," the rental agents always told me, but nothing ever did. On Susan's advice, I placed a want ad for a Japanese roommate in the Japan Times. I got a single response, from a twenty-nine-year-old office worker called Eiko, and we arranged to meet at the McDonald's in West Ikebukuro. She was a tiny woman, pleasant enough if a bit gushing (I _love_ English, I _love_ foreigners. I _love_ Western food), and she seemed excited about the idea of having a gaijin roommate. We flip-flopped from English to Japanese without any awkwardness, and by the time our McChicken burgers were eaten, concluded that we were compatible enough to be roommates. But the next time we talked on the phone she was much more reserved. "Is anything wrong?" I asked her. "Well," she said, "there's one small request I have, if we're going to live together. You might think it's strange, but I'd like us to have separate phone lines." That meant an extra ¥80,000 deposit. "Why? Do you get a lot of phone calls?" "It's not that." She paused to clear her throat. "You see, my mother — well, ah, she's just not used to foreigners. She doesn't know how to behave with them. It's not that she has anything _against_ you, or against me living with you. But I know she'd get flustered if she called me and, ah, you answered instead. I hope you understand ..." "And what if she wants to visit you?" I asked. "Would you expect me to keep out of sight?" "No problem," she said right away. "I would arrange for her to come when I knew you weren't going to be in. I hope you understand ..." I did and I didn't

. In the end I decided that I simply wasn't comfortable with such an arrangement. We said our goodbyes, and once again I cursed the housing gods for having placed a red herring in my path. And then, just a few days later, I got a phone message from a rental agent whom I'd gone to see several weeks before. "Come and see me right away," was all she said. I rushed over to the agency, a cluttered four-mat room that called itself Happiness Real Estate, and listened to the details. A one-room apartment had become available, less than five minutes' walk from the Nishiogi train station. The building was four years old, clean and quiet, and each apartment had its own heater and air-conditioner. Best of all, the owners had no objections to renting to foreigners. "They even rented to a black man once," the agent offered. The two-storey whitewashed building was on a narrow side-street off Shin Midori. Its name of Cosmos (in keeping with the celestial theme that prevailed among Tokyo's newer apartment buildings) was especially charming in a building of such modest proportions. The agent introduced me to the landlords, a retired couple with kindly faces, and we all shuffled up the iron staircase leading to the vacant unit. I fell in love with it immediately — with its translucent sliding doors, its tiny verandah overlooking treetops and rooftops, even its _wan-unitto_ bathroom which was not much larger than a telephone booth. "I'll take it," I said right away, hardly giving a thought to the fact that I would soon be parting with the equivalent of about $4,000, two-thirds of it non-refundable, for the privilege of moving in. There was one problem. Before I could sign the lease, I needed to find a guarantor. By law, every tenant had to get either an employer, a relative or a personal friend to sign a document stating that they would take financial responsibility for the tenant in case the rent didn't get paid. The guarantor had to file the document in the town hall as well as cosign the lease. It was quite a big favour to ask of a friend, but I had no choice. I decided on Teruko, since she lived close by and time was of the essence — if the lease wasn't signed within forty-eight hours, the landlords had the right to rent to someone else. A lot had changed since I'd last seen Teruko. Her husband had finally expired, which theoretically made her a wealthy woman. But things had gotten complicated. While we sat on the floor drinking tea from her grease-rimmed cups, she filled me in on the details. "My husband's family — I've never gotten along with them, as I think I may have told you — anyway, they're trying to cheat me out of my inheritance. Apparently my husband told them that he and I had been living apart for the past several years. Not in different houses, but _apart_ , if you know what I mean. Not sleeping together. Now they're claiming that I wasn't really a wife to him, so why should I inherit all his houses and restaurants? They've all ganged up against me, and I have to hire all these _royaahs_ ..." Even though she was speaking Japanese, she said "inheritance" and "lawyer" in English, as she always did when talking to me. This wasn't a good time to bring up the guarantor question, but I had to move fast. I cautiously put the request to her, stressing that it was only a formality since I would never actually need her financial assistance. "But what if you get sick?" she asked. "What if you're in an accident? As your guarantor I'd be responsible, you know. The landlords would call me. I still don't know how much money I'll get from my husband's inheritance — maybe nothing, if my greedy in-laws get their way." I told her that if anything happened to me, she could call my brother in Canada and he'd take care of it. "And how do I know that the owners of your building are honest people?" she pressed. "Maybe there are hidden costs you don't know about. Maybe the previous tenants left the

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hair becoming a mess as her movements gained momentum. Dana’s hip was resting between her legs and she became aware of the subtle humping as Helen’s excitement mounted. Dana sucked a stiff nipple into her mouth and gently chewed on it, using her lips to cushion her teeth. Her eyes never left the sexy teacher’s face as Helen’s body tensed. A long hiss escaped her lips and then a bark of pleasure. Her body came unglued, thrashing wildly as her orgasm ripped through her. Dana waited for Helen’s movements to subside, before she regretfully abandoned her lover’s breasts and kissed her chin. Helen was panting, and a light sheen of sweat now covered her body. Dana slid down, kissing her navel and stopping only when she was snuggled in between the teacher’s long legs. The crotch of her knickers was damp and Dana could smell her delicate musk. The aroma was beyond description and she felt her mouth watering as her hands slipped under the waistband and began to tug the knickers down. Helen moved her legs to help and Dana held the fragile garment a moment before letting it drop to the carpet. Helen’s bush was as red as the hair on her head and very thick. The curls were tight and luxuriant causing Dana to moan when her fingers played through them. Helen’s skin was pale, almost transparent, allowing Dana to see the tiny veins underneath in the rosy firelight. Her mound was trim and the outer lips very thin. These gaped open, revealing the pink inner folds and her erect clit. Her whole mound glistened, almost like it was covered in olive oil. Dana lowered her head, pressing her lips tightly to the succulent flesh and felt the outer lips part for her chin. She began to carefully lick and nuzzle, causing Helen to gasp. The flavor that filled the small girl’s mouth was beyond words to describe. At once sweet, tart and salty, but warm and slick. She lost herself, voraciously trying to collect every drop for herself. She felt the professor’s thighs tighten on the sides of her head, while her hips began to undulate. Dana’s arms were wrapped under her legs and her hands were locked just above her lover’s pubic triangle. She tightened her hands and struggled to match her head’s motions with Helen’s wildly bucking hips. “Oh…Oh…Oh…” the professor chanted. The exclamations were followed by a series of incoherent syllables as the tenseness built in her body. Her pussy became wetter and the nectar thicker. Dana found Helen’s clit and sucked it into her mouth. She sucked hard and her lover screamed as her body went into a paroxysm. Dana stayed there, licking and sucking until all the motions ceased and she felt the tension drain from Helen’s body. She finally raised her head and wiped the residual juices from her chin and cheeks. Helen was staring at her, the big green eyes dancing. “No way with women my ass,” she finally whispered. Dana beamed, the praise feeling almost as good as making her lover cum had. She crawled up, until they were face to face and kissed her. When Helen’s long legs wrapped around her waist, she felt strange; a good kind of strange, but slightly disconcerting. It was natural, as natural as anything she had ever experienced. She almost regretted not listening to Roz and bringing her strap on. When the kiss broke Helen brushed the hair from her eyes and smiled. “That was incredible, now I think it’s your turn.” “No, I’m fine, really,” Dana replied. “I’m going to feel very guilty if you don’t let me make you feel good too.” “I’ve never felt better in my life. Honest.” “Well, I’ll let you off tonight under one condition.” “What’s that?” Dana asked with a smile. “Next time, you cum too.” Helen replied. They kissed and cuddled and fell asleep in each other’s arms. “How’d it go?” Roz asked, as D

hair becoming a mess as her movements gained momentum. Dana’s hip was resting between her legs and she became aware of the subtle humping as Helen’s excitement mounted. Dana sucked a stiff nipple into her mouth and gently chewed on it, using her lips to cushion her teeth. Her eyes never left the sexy teacher’s face as Helen’s body tensed. A long hiss escaped her lips and then a bark of pleasure. Her body came unglued, thrashing wildly as her orgasm ripped through her. Dana waited for Helen’s movements to subside, before she regretfully abandoned her lover’s breasts and kissed her chin. Helen was panting, and a light sheen of sweat now covered her body. Dana slid down, kissing her navel and stopping only when she was snuggled in between the teacher’s long legs. The crotch of her knickers was damp and Dana could smell her delicate musk. The aroma was beyond description and she felt her mouth watering as her hands slipped under the waistband and began to tug the knickers down. Helen moved her legs to help and Dana held the fragile garment a moment before letting it drop to the carpet. Helen’s bush was as red as the hair on her head and very thick. The curls were tight and luxuriant causing Dana to moan when her fingers played through them. Helen’s skin was pale, almost transparent, allowing Dana to see the tiny veins underneath in the rosy firelight. Her mound was trim and the outer lips very thin. These gaped open, revealing the pink inner folds and her erect clit. Her whole mound glistened, almost like it was covered in olive oil. Dana lowered her head, pressing her lips tightly to the succulent flesh and felt the outer lips part for her chin. She began to carefully lick and nuzzle, causing Helen to gasp. The flavor that filled the small girl’s mouth was beyond words to describe. At once sweet, tart and salty, but warm and slick. She lost herself, voraciously trying to collect every drop for herself. She felt the professor’s thighs tighten on the sides of her head, while her hips began to undulate. Dana’s arms were wrapped under her legs and her hands were locked just above her lover’s pubic triangle. She tightened her hands and struggled to match her head’s motions with Helen’s wildly bucking hips. “Oh…Oh…Oh…” the professor chanted. The exclamations were followed by a series of incoherent syllables as the tenseness built in her body. Her pussy became wetter and the nectar thicker. Dana found Helen’s clit and sucked it into her mouth. She sucked hard and her lover screamed as her body went into a paroxysm. Dana stayed there, licking and sucking until all the motions ceased and she felt the tension drain from Helen’s body. She finally raised her head and wiped the residual juices from her chin and cheeks. Helen was staring at her, the big green eyes dancing. “No way with women my ass,” she finally whispered. Dana beamed, the praise feeling almost as good as making her lover cum had. She crawled up, until they were face to face and kissed her. When Helen’s long legs wrapped around her waist, she felt strange; a good kind of strange, but slightly disconcerting. It was natural, as natural as anything she had ever experienced. She almost regretted not listening to Roz and bringing her strap on. When the kiss broke Helen brushed the hair from her eyes and smiled. “That was incredible, now I think it’s your turn.” “No, I’m fine, really,” Dana replied. “I’m going to feel very guilty if you don’t let me make you feel good too.” “I’ve never felt better in my life. Honest.” “Well, I’ll let you off tonight under one condition.” “What’s that?” Dana asked with a smile. “Next time, you cum too.” Helen replied. They kissed and cuddled and fell asleep in each other’s arms. “How’d it go?” Roz asked, as D

ana sat down and sweetened her coffee. “We’re going down to Centerville tomorrow evening for dinner and a movie,” Dana replied. “Try the Four Seasons on Main street.” “You been down there?” “Hell, girl,” Roz snorted, “it’s where all the Professors want to go for a date. You know the drill, discreet, away from prying eyes, that kinda happy horseshit.” “Hmmm?” Dana responded, she had been staring at the photograph in her hand, only half listening. Rather than reply, Roz snatched the picture from her hands and deftly eluded Dana’s attempt to recapture it. The black girl looked at it and laughed, before tossing it back. “At least you’re making sense now. Any butch would be drooling over that one,” she said with a knowing smile. Dana smiled too, glancing at the photo again. The model was a tall woman, in a red chair. Her black bullet bra was pulled beneath her large breasts. Her satin knickers were pulled half way down her long legs. The black garter belt framed her pussy and pubic triangle. Dana was fully convinced she put her grandmother to shame. back alive center dana dana found dana grabbed dana lowered dana replied found picture satin knickers smiled tentatively Leave a Reply* Marked items are required Ebony in Ivory Categories of stories Vaše erotické povídky No part may be reproduced in any form without explicit written permission. The Holidays Were Not Kind to Blockbuster As Performance Was "Well Below Expectations" Robert Wilonsky | Film and TV | Robert Wilonsky | January 20, 2010 | 5:43pm Shortly before the end of the year, Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes told me that the Dallas-based videotailer is a "football team that's rebuilding. At first, the press is all over you. They're gonna hammer you, tell you you're dead, you'll never be as good as you were. Meanwhile, you're slowly building positions with strong players, and in three years you've got a winning team." If that's the case, consider this the latest injury report. Shortly after the closing bell today, Keyes reported that holiday sales were way off -- meaning, 2009's expected net loss will be steeper than previously thought (the figure will likely come in close to $193 million). Said Keyes in a statement: "During the fourth quarter we redirected our efforts to restore top line performance, especially for the month of December as we tried to leverage the holiday season. We increased inventory levels to support a higher in stock availability and invested in advertising to drive traffic in stores and online. In spite of these efforts, our performance during the holidays was well below expectations." The holiday dip was especially significant because Blockbuster usually gets 30 percent of its annual revenue during the fourth quarter. In related news, the stock remains affordable. Google Pixel Buds review These don’t quite live up to the ‘Pixel’ name By Cameron Faulkner 26 January 2018 The Pixel Buds are a compelling set of wireless headphones that mostly succeed in executing their ambitions. While the sound and battery performance earn top marks, it’s knocked down by finicky usability and the fact that its best features are reserved for those wealthy enough to afford Google’s expensive smartphones. Impressive sound Pixel-exclusive features are cool Very cumbersome to pair with multiple devices Occasional Google Assistant blunders Lacks customizable gestures Google Pixel Buds deals Google Pixel Buds (White) Google Store EMEA Google Pixel Buds In-Ear True... argos.co.uk The stylish and comfortable Google Pixel Buds are among the better wireless headphones that I’ve used. But even so, they fall a little shorter from hitting the mark than most of the best wireless headphones available today due to some limitations that might limit the appeal for some. For example, Google Assistant, one of the Pixel Buds’ marquee features works only with phones running Android Marshmallow or higher. Fast pair

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