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I just came across this very preoccupying article, which attests that many people in Poland – and in other former Eastern European countries – are worried about the current situation in Ukraine.
I’m nevertheless particularly troubled by 2 specific excerpts:
“Poland is a member of NATO, but the defense alliance rejected requests from Warsaw to establish a substantial permanent presence on Polish soil. That has shaken Poles’ faith in NATO’s resolve, officials in Warsaw say.”
And:
“”Let’s be honest, at war we would likely be cannon fodder,” Przybyl said in an interview. But he said it was his duty to serve if war does break out.”
Despite the fact that Poland is left hanging dry by NATO, Poles are still ready to serve as “cannon fodder” and defend their homeland and values.
In the event that Poland was invaded and attacked, would we let it suffer the same fate as it endured in September 1939?
Let’s hope the answer is a resounding no.
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On December 10th 2015, Burger King France revealed its new limited edition burgers: The Xtra Long Chili Cheese and the Long Chicken Bacon & Cheese.
As you can guess, these burgers are special because they are so…. long. So Burger King asked their agency, Buzzman, to come up with a special idea to promote them on social media.
Also Read: Burger King Makes You Cheat On The Whopper
It wasn’t the first time Buzzman had worked with Burger King France. They had already created the tallest ever burger on Instagram to celebrate the return of the iconic brand in France, back in July 2014.
This time however, to promote the new “long” burgers, Buzzman decided that they were so long, they could not possibly fit on one social media platform.
If you like our stories, there is an easy way to stay updated:
Follow @wersm
So, the new burgers have been introduced to the world, using every single platform where Burger King France is active: From Facebook to Twitter, From Instagram to Vine and YouTube before coming back to Facebook. It’s an amazing idea that will take you on a trip through the brand’s social presence, making sure it gets the publicity the new burgers deserve, and earn a few new followers across platforms.
It all starts on Facebook:
Now you can click or copy the links you will find in the post, or follow the journey by scrolling down.
Going to Twitter:
… toujours pas assez de place… Et 140 caractères ne suffiront pas.
On continue : pic.twitter.com/vTTKuP0XAi
— Burger King France (@BurgerKingFR) December 11, 2015
Then Instagram:
Vine…
On to YouTube:
And ending with a long Facebook Carousel:
What do you want now? A burger, right?
…
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After Kanye West kicked off the season premiere of SNL last weekend with a rather horrible & controversial performance, the NBC show is sticking with another hip-hop act this week. Crazy Rich Asians star Awkwafina will serve as the host, while Travi$ Scott will hit the stage to perform one of his Astroworld cuts as the evening’s musical guest.
But before things go down this weekend, SNL is sharing a new promo clip starring both La Flame and Awkwafina. Standing alongside Saturday Night Live‘s own Cecily Strong, Travis appears to be tired as fuck during the filming but eventually starts to ad-lib some raps that Cecily lays downs. However overall, it’s a rather awkward promo clip from Travis, who looks to be sleeping and/or nodding off throughout most the clip.
Travis Scott’s SNL debut will serve as a nice warm up for his upcoming “Astroworld: Wish You Were Here” Tour which kicks off next month in Baltimore. If interested, fan can peep tour dates right here.
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Matilda The Musical Orpheum Theatre Review – I want to give this production the biggest hug in the world! Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical was brilliant and just a whole lot of fun; I was thoroughly amazed from beginning to end. With just enough mature content to keep the attention of the adult theatergoers, but unobtrusive to the kids, this is definitely a musical for the entire family.
All of the children involved in this production were absolutely adorable. The evening I attended, Matilda was played by Gabrielle Gutierrez; she was breathtaking, and I look forward to seeing her in many more musicals and blockbuster hits to come. She took that stage so effortlessly and did so with grace, plan on her stealing your heart as well. By the way, Matilda is the smallest leading lady on Broadway, and Gabrielle reprises her role, which she originated in the First National Tour.
The set design was fascinating, it was always moving from front to back or side to side with amazing depth and dimension. Rob Howell did a stellar job and should probably win another Tony Award as he did in 2013. Oh…the swings, you’ll love the swings! Along with the set designs, Paul Kieve added unbelievable illusions that will have you highly impressed and guessing how they accomplished such magic on stage. The chalkboard still has me scratching my head. Peter Darling was in charge of Choreography, and once the cast performed “School Song” in the first act, it was perceptible they had gotten an expert on board.
All of the supporting characters were memorable and had very strong roles. Miss Trunchbull (Dan Chameroy) was evil and hilarious and could belt out a few good notes. Who cannot forget the chubby little cake-eater Bruce? Soren Thayne Miller did a marvelous job (for his first National Tour Debut) eating the entire cake and finishing it off, as well as the first act with the rest children for “Bruce.” He comes out and does another number as if he was a superstar. There was an incomparable sweetness between the characters that you will get throughout the show and in a way; it kind of overshadowed how awful the parents were to Matilda.
The brilliance is apparent when Matilda is narrating her tragic story in every other scene throughout the musical, with every line in perfect sync to the actors in the story she discloses to Mrs. Phelps (Keisha T. Fraser). As Matilda takes front stage, the story was the far back of the stage, portrayed perfectly as a backdrop; as if in a movie or in your imagination while reading a book. There are so many attributes to mention, and they are so well done in this production, that it would be a spoiler to tell you them all. There are many must-sees in life, this is one of them, and you only have a short time to do so.
You still have a chance to see Matilda The Musical at the Orpheum Theatre until April 2nd. Purchase tickets here.
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Teacher Fired Over School's No Zero Policy
posted by Chuck/Kelly -
A teacher in Port St. Lucie, Florida says she was fired for refusing to give students partial cred for work they they didn't turn in.
Mrs. Tirado has been teaching for more than 17 years, however, she just began teaching at West Gate K-8 School this year. She was an eighth-grade social studies teacher.
Mrs. Tirado didn't get a chance to say goodbye to her students, so she left a note for them on the white board in her classroom. She took a picture of the note and shared it to Facebook. Comments started pouring in supporting her and her post has been shared more than 1,000 times.
She then made another post to social media saying that she took the fight because the policy is ridiculous.
She has since been offered another job.
Photo: Facebook
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Hacking on Déjà Dup
Getting Set Up
The easiest way is to use JHBuild. Once setup, run:
jhbuild -m gnome-world build deja-dup
Getting Source Directly
Alternatively, you can directly get the trunk and build from there:
git clone cd deja-dup make
Things to Do
There is a list of tasks to take on.
Testing Changes
Run ./tests/shell-local to get a shell that points to your built executables and uses a temporary gsettings location so you don't mess with your user's settings.
Once in that shell, you can run commands like deja-dup --backup or deja-dup to test your changes.
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Defiance bar
The Defiance bar, also known as a break bar, is a mechanic used by some enemies that restrict the use of control effects against them. Throughout Central Tyria, it is most often (though not exclusively) found on champion or higher ranked enemies, but is commonly found on creatures of all ranks throughout the Heart of Maguuma.
An enemy's Defiance bar may be locked, completely preventing control effects from working, or unlocked, allowing control effects to reduce the Defiance bar in the same way that damage reduces their health bar. Enemies may also have different mechanics related to the Defiance bar. Traits, skills, and sigils that apply effects when interrupting an attack will activate when used during an enemy attack.[1] Interrupts will only trigger effects and do not prevent the enemy's attack from being completed (unless the bar is broken as a result of the interrupt). There is a 3-second cooldown after every interrupt to prevent activating multiple effects during the same attack animation. This cooldown is not shared between players.
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Appearance[edit]
The Defiance bar appears directly below the enemy's health bar when targeted. The appearance of the bar corresponds to its behavior:
- A gray, segmented bar, known as a "locked" defiance bar, indicates that the enemy is currently completely immune to any crowd control.
- A teal bar indicates that the enemy is immune to the intended effects of crowd control skills (including soft control conditions such as blinded or chilled); instead, these conditions will deplete part of the bar. The amount depleted depends on the effect applied to the enemy. In most cases, the defiance bar will slowly regenerate over time if no crowd control conditions are being applied. Once fully depleted, the enemy's defiance has been broken and a special effect will occur (see Behavior below) while the bar begins to recharge.
- An ochre bar indicates that the enemy's defiance was recently broken; they are completely immune to any crowd control and the Defiance bar is recharging. Crowd control skills will not reduce the bar or affect the rate at which it recharges. Once the bar has fully recharged, it will turn teal again. The broken state is accompanied by temporary conditions (such as stun), changes in enemy behavior, or both.
Behavior[edit]
When players break an enemy's defiance by fully depleting the Defiance bar, one or more of the following will happen:
- Interrupts or stops their current action (most common effect)
- Applies Stun, causing them to stagger for a few seconds
- Applies Knockdown
- Applies Exposed, causing them to take 50% additional damage for 5 seconds
- Other effects See below.
Hovering over the Defiance bar with your mouse will display the effect that happens when the bar is depleted.
Recharge[edit]
When the bar gets damaged, it will slowly recharge over time. Soft control effects can slow down or stop this regeneration.
When the bar is broken it may sometimes turn ochre and begin to recharge. During this time, it cannot be affected by crowd control. Once the bar is full again, it will change back to teal and can once again be reduced by players. Certain enemies will not have this and will instead have their bar locked until the next time they attempt a powerful attack.
Because the bar slowly recharges over time, crowd control must be steadily applied to keep reducing it; alternatively, players can coordinate their efforts to all apply crowd control at the same time, rapidly reducing the bar to zero.
Window time[edit]
In some case the defiance bar is only unlocked for a short period of time, challenging players to coordinate and break the bar as quickly as possible within a short period of time. Failing to do so will most often cause a devastating attack to be released or other unfortunate events.
Many powerful enemies, particularly those found in Heart of Maguuma, have a locked bar most of the time; however when they are about to launch a strong attack or perform an action that highly empowers them, the segmented bar will unlock and turn teal for a short time, becoming locked again after launching their attack. Players can stun the boss and prevent the attack from launching by using crowd control skills to fully deplete the bar before the attack begins.
- Examples
- White Mantle Cleric - Their defiance bar appears when they start channeling a skill that will heal all nearby White Mantle by a large amount. Breaking it will interrupt their channel.
- World boss event Slay the Shatterer - The Shatterer's defiance bar will appear as it prepares to use its Shard Storm attack. Breaking The Shatterer's defiance before it can launch the attack will interrupt and stun the Shatterer and make it vulnerable to attack for a short period. (See also: No-Fly Zone achievement)
- Defeat Vinetooth Prime - Vinetooth Prime will occasionally get up on its hind legs and walk away, revealing its defiance bar. Breaking it will cause it to get knocked down and make it take more damage from attacks. It is difficult to complete the event in time without breaking its bar at least once.
- Vale Guardian - After 66% health, the Vale Guardian will raise its hand in the air and release balls of energy, dealing large amounts of damage. Breaking its bar will interrupt this attack.
- Special mention: Defeat Three-Toed Tootsie - While Three-Toed Tootsie does not have a defiance bar of her own, occasionally it will show "Tootsie will abscond in: X:XX" in the event assistant. Players will need to use a hard control skill on her before the timer runs out, else Tootsie will run away and the event will reset.
Permanent break[edit]
Rather than recharging, some enemies that start with a Defiance bar will lose it permanently once it has been broken. These enemies often have powerful attacks or boons that will be lost for the remainder of the fight once their Defiance bar has been broken.
- Examples
- During the Dragon's Stand meta-event, Legendary Axemaster Hareth receives reduced damage as long as his bar has not been broken. Once broken, the bar locks rather than entering recharge state and his damage reduction is lost for that encounter.
Dynamic scaling[edit]
Event scaling affects the Defiance bar strength. As more players join the event it will become harder for any one player to break the bar. However, if distributed between all players, each player will be responsible for a reduced amount. This also causes the bar to recharge more slowly which means it takes more time until the Defiance bar becomes vulnerable again.
The following table shows an example of an enemy with a base strength of 600. Note: Scaling is not the same for all enemies and not all defiance bars scale.
Control effects[edit]
Soft control effects[edit]
Soft control effects are categorized as effects that hinder an enemy's movement or skill usage. They are mostly non-damaging conditions and are affected by condition duration. As such, they deal damage over time to the Defiance bar. Additionally, these effects will apply to the foe for the purposes of triggering traits but not apply their debuff effect. Fears and taunts are inherently hard control effects, however they act as soft control effects with regards to the defiance bar.
Hard control effects[edit]
Hard control effects are effects that can directly interrupt skill usage or displace an enemy. As such, they deal direct damage to the Defiance bar. The damage inflicted is solely based on the duration of the effect. Effect type or tooltip distance does not affect the damage they deal. These effects still trigger traits that apply immediately on interrupted/disabled foes (such as Lightning Rod), but will not apply their control effect so traits like Ancient Seeds will not trigger on following attacks. Damage dealt is based on following formula:
Defiance bar damage = 100 * effect duration
All effects deal a minimum of 100 damage. Traits and sigils that increase the duration of these effects will also cause them to do more damage to the bar.
Skill details[edit]
- 1 Sigils and traits that increase the duration of stuns and dazes will also increase the damage to the defiance bar.
- 2 Distance does not affect damage to the defiance bar.
- 3 Duration was reduced in the May 3, 2016 game update however the damage done to the defiance bar remained the same.
Mob-specific defiance bars[edit]
Fractal-specific defiance bars[edit]
Raid-specific defiance bars[edit]
Notes[edit]
- Defiance bar replaced the Unshakable effect on October 23, 2015 when Heart of Thorns was released.
- Some enemies in the game, especially in older content like dungeons or the personal story, still have the Unshakable trait. Example: Bria in Hellion Forest remains Unshakable, instead of having a Defiance bar.
- Some even have latent traits of both mechanics, making the defiance bar malfunction in a multitude of ways. Example: A champion enemy may be susceptible to some control effects as if they were normal ranked, completely immune to others, and the rest causes defiance bar damage as intended.
- Initially, some skills and traits were designed to grant a Defiance bar to players. This was removed between the second and third beta weekend events of Heart of Thorns, although players still gain a defiance bar when transformed into an Enchanted Armor during the Battle in Tarir.
- The Defiance bar recharges and applies condition damage ticks to itself every 0.24 seconds. This slightly affects the actual effect of conditions. For example, a 1-second fear may tick a total of 4 or 5 times causing 96 or 120 defiance bar damage.
- The Defiance bar starts ticking when any control effect is applied. For example, starting with a 1-second fear always results in 96 defiance bar damage.
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15th Pennsylvania Cavalry
The 15th Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry,.
Until the last three months of the war the 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry was an independent unit reporting directly to the headquarters of the Army of the Cumberland, performing escort, scouting, courier and other details for the commanding general. Composed of hand-picked men most of whom were qualified to receive commissions, it became the favorite unit of both Generals William S. Rosecrans and George H. Thomas.
Contents
- 1 History
- 2 Casualties
- 3 Commanders
- 4 See also
- 5 References
- 6 External links
History[edit]
The regiment of 1100 men in ten companies was raised by officers of the Anderson Troop in July and August 1862 from more than 3,000 applicants representing 30 Pennsylvania counties. The average age of the recruits was 20 and all had been required to submit letters of recommendation from upstanding citizens of their local communities. After the first 200 men reported to "Camp Alabama" at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, six companies (B through G) were mustered into United States service by a captain of the regular 1st Cavalry on August 22. Anderson Troop was to have become Company A, but the consolidation never took place and Company A was raised from recruits in October 1862. The Anderson Cavalry, as the regiment was immediately known, was authorized to wear a distinctive dragoon-style shell jacket with orange trimming instead of cavalry yellow.
Antietam campaign[edit]
Partially organized, without any commissioned officers except their prospective colonel Capt. William J. Palmer, and equipped only with sabers, half of the 900 soldiers then in camp were sent to help the Army of the Potomac resist the Confederate Invasion of Maryland. Approximately 400 men, provided horses and carbines, were scattered as pickets, skirmished with Confederates near Hagerstown and participated in the Battle of Antietam, where one trooper was killed. Palmer was captured after the battle while scouting for General George B. McClellan behind the lines.
Army of the Cumberland[edit]
The 15th returned to Camp Alabama for drilling by non-commissioned regulars stationed there. On November 7, 1862, it left Carlisle by railroad for the Department of the Cumberland under its lieutenant colonel, William Spencer, traveling over a period of three days to Louisville, Kentucky, via Indianapolis, Indiana. There it drilled and was mounted and equipped on November 22. Only 12 of 36 company officers had yet been appointed, all by Department Commanding General William Rosecrans upon their arrival in Louisville, and only two-thirds of the non-commissioned officers had been named, so that widespread discontent with the lack of leadership spread through the regiment when it was sent on December 8 to Nashville, Tennessee.
Making its march mounted and in inclement weather, when it reached Bowling Green, Kentucky, it was sent on an all-night march to Glasgow, Kentucky, where Confederate General John Hunt Morgan was reported camped with part of his regiment, but when the Anderson Cavalry charged into the town at dawn Morgan had left an hour before. The 15th remained in Bowling Green until December 21, reaching Nashville and the Army of the Cumberland late on the afternoon of December 24. Lt-Col. Spencer, who had been Palmer's first lieutenant in the Anderson Troop and had previously served 15 years as a sergeant in the regulars, became too ill to take to saddle and command of the still partially organized regiment devolved to the senior major (and former first sergeant), Adolph G. Rosengarten.
Stones River campaign[edit]
Mutiny at Nashville[edit]
The regiment was ordered to march with the army on December 26, 1862, towards the Confederate Army of Tennessee at Murfreesboro, but all but 300 of the enlisted men refused to leave camp. On December 28, Rosecrans took 23 more men from the Anderson Troop previously recommended for commissions and made them temporary officers to address the complaints of the disgruntled soldiers regarding lack of leadership. 200 troopers still refused a new order to march the next day, however.
Rosecrans then ordered a show of force be made by the division of Gen. James D. Morgan, part of the garrison at Nashville, to compel obedience. 100 of the men in camp moved to the front of their own volition before a show of force could be made. Rather than apply duress with the insubordinate soldiers, Morgan used a promise that they would meet with Rosecrans to induce the remainder to leave camp under the command of the lieutenant colonel of the 10th Illinois Volunteers. That evening however, after encountering a brigade of Wheeler's Confederate cavalry and a battery of artillery blocking the road at La Vergne, they returned to their original camp in Nashville. On December 31 those in camp were ordered to perform wagon train escort duty but again refused.
415 soldiers were arrested and confined for insubordination. They submitted a list of grievances as cause, alleging a failure to appoint a sufficient number of company officers (which was true; seven companies had no captain and four had no officers at all), being improperly mustered into federal service (or not at all), inadequate equipment and weapons, and enlistment inducements they claimed had not been honored. On January 19, 1863, Rosecrans offered to release from confinement those immediately willing to be restored to duty. 208 confined in the city workhouse still refused, but the others were returned to the ranks. Those returning to duty did so with recalcitrance and four were returned to confinement when they refused to perform picket duty.
Battle of Stones River[edit]
The 300 troopers who had marched with the army scouted the advance of the Union right wing, determining that the Confederate army was concentrating on Murfreesboro. It twice encountered Confederate forces, skirmishing with dismounted Texas cavalry units at Nolensville on December 27. In the second engagement, on December 29 at Wilkinson's Cross Roads west of Murfreesboro, its skirmishers were ambushed by Confederate pickets of the 10th South Carolina Infantry, leading to an impetuous mounted charge with carbines by the battalion under Rosengarten. However two regiments of Confederates concealed in a corn field were drawn up in line of battle behind a fence paralleling the pike. Stopped by the fence and receiving aimed volleys of musket fire at point-blank range, the regiment quickly lost 11 men killed, 50 wounded and 9 missing. Rosengarten was killed and Major Frank B. Ward, another former sergeant in the Anderson Troop, was mortally wounded, dying on January 11, 1863. Ward was barely 20 at the time he was wounded.
Under the command of a captain, the survivors of the regiment deployed with Stanley's cavalry on the right of the Union position, taking part without loss in two mounted saber charges late on the first day of the Battle of Stones River that drove a brigade of Confederate cavalry from the field, with troopers of the Anderson Cavalry capturing the colors of the 3rd Alabama Cavalry. On New Year's Day it escorted the army's supply wagons back to Nashville, repulsing several attempts by the Confederate cavalry of Gen. Joseph Wheeler to destroy the train. Privates John Tweedale (Company B) and John Gregory Bourke (Company D, and just 16 years old), both of whom became officers in the regular army after the war, were later honored for gallantry at Stones River, two of the six troopers of the Anderson Cavalry who eventually received the Medal of Honor. In the week after it arrived in Nashville, total casualties of the 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry were 14 dead, 10 wounded, and 57 captured, many of whom had been wounded on December 29 and were in a hospital captured early on the first day of battle at Stones River.
Subsequent campaigning[edit]
1863 reorganization[edit]
Colonel Palmer was exchanged in January 1863 and resumed command of the now dismounted regiment on February 7. It moved it into a new camp at Murfreesboro, Camp Garesché, named for Rosecrans' chief of staff killed at Stones River, where Palmer assembled his command and promised it a complete reorganization by the end of the month. Nine of the 12 company officers originally appointed by Rosecrans resigned February 27 and were not re-appointed. The regiment was expanded to 12 companies with the old companies broken up and the men redistributed. Palmer chose permanent officers to fill all vacancies, the majority of whom came from the enlisted ranks of the Anderson Troop and had been serving as temporary officers since December 28.
A new lieutenant colonel from outside the regiment, Charles B. Lamborn, arrived on March 7 to replace Spencer, who resigned in poor health on February 6. A few days later new equipment was issued and 200 horses received. Mounted drill resumed and by April the regiment was again conducting scouting operations for the Army of the Cumberland east of Murfreesboro. The remaining 212 confined men were returned to duty with charges against them suspended on condition of good behavior henceforth. A final organizational crisis occurred on May 8, 1863, when 13 officers appointed on March 1 resigned as a group because their commissions from Pennsylvania Governor A. G. Curtin had not yet been acted upon. Palmer accepted the resignations and promoted replacements from the ranks of the regiment.
Department of the Cumberland[edit]
For the remainder of the war, the 15th Pennsylvania remained in the Department of the Cumberland, with Companies B, H, and K tasked as escort for department headquarters. The remaining nine companies scouted, conducted periodic raids, and frequently engaged in skirmishes under Palmer. The regiment performed with distinction during the Tullahoma Campaign and at the Battle of Chickamauga, and then participated in the Chattanooga, Knoxville and Nashville Campaigns. At Chattanooga the Andersons were initially camped at Cameron Hill, but the loss of their wagons to Wheeler's cavalry while foraging for fodder on October 2 resulted in the 15th Pennsylvania moving to the Sequatchie Valley, where corn, cattle and pigs were plentiful. Camping near Dunlap in October and Pikeville for the remainder of the winter, the Andersons performed picket duties and gathered forage, particularly beef for the army and corn for its horses and mules.
The relief of Knoxville began a 70-day winter campaign in upper East Tennessee for Palmer, Lamborn and 175 men of the 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry, reinforced by a detachment of the 10th Ohio Cavalry and attached to the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Ohio. On December 10 near Gatlingburg they surprised a similarly-sized force of Confederate cavalry, many of whom were Cherokee, in its camp and forced them back over the mountains into North Carolina. Two weeks later on Christmas Eve the 15th Pennsylvania suffered a sharp reverse near Dandridge when the battalion was trapped momentarily in a fenced pocket during a skirmish. Ten troopers were captured and confined in Andersonville Prison, where half of them perished. Five days later, on nearly the same ground, the 15th Pennsylvania made two mounted charges during the Battle of Mossy Creek, contributing to the Union victory. The scouts made by the Anderson Cavalry were generally conducted at night and the regiment became known among the local, largely Unionist communities as "Palmer's Owls."
Winter campaigning proved destructive of the regiment's horses, and when it went into camp at Rossville, Georgia, in March 1864, its remaining mounts were taken for Sherman's Atlanta Campaign. The 15th Pennsylvania was sent back to Nashville by foot and train for remount, arriving May 8, and was out of field service for three months, finally receiving new horses in July. The regiment also received and drilled new recruits and marched on August 1 for Chattanooga, where it arrived two weeks later. There it guarded the railroad lines between Chattanooga and Atlanta while also scouting for movements of Hood's defeated army.
On September 13 while at Calhoun, Georgia, it received new orders to return to East Tennessee to locate and intercept the enemy cavalry brigade of John S. Williams. Unable to do so, the campaign ended in mid-October and the 15th Pennsylvania returned to Camp Lingle (named for 1st Lt. Harvey S. Lingle of Company G, killed at Mossy Creek) at Wauhatchie Station, where it camped until December 20. Between December 28, 1864, and March 2, 1865, the 15th Pennsylvania was encamped at Huntsville, Alabama. In the immediate aftermath of the Battle of Nashville, it pursued the supply trains of Hood's army, catching and destroying all his pontoons near Russellville, Alabama, on December 31, and more than 300 wagons that day and the first day of 1865, penetrating into Mississippi as far as Fulton.
Concluding operations[edit]
In mid-March 1865 the 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry was assigned to the 1st Brigade, Cavalry Division, District of East Tennessee, and moved back to Chattanooga. Col. Palmer was breveted a brigadier general to command the brigade. The brigade set out on March 21 as the vanguard of a division-sized raiding force under Major General George Stoneman sent into North Carolina and southwest Virginia to destroy as much railroad as they could to interrupt the flow of supplies to the beleaguered Army of Northern Virginia. The 15th Pennsylvania split at Jacksonville, Virginia, on April 5, most accompanying Stoneman's force towards Salem, North Carolina, but a battalion of 230 under Major William Wagner was sent north to make a demonstration at Lynchburg, a key rail center, to give the impression that it was the vanguard of a much larger force threatening Lee's line of retreat. In four days Wagner's battalion destroyed numerous bridges and reached the outskirts of Lynchburg on the morning of April 8 before turning south to rejoin the main body of Stoneman's force at Salisbury, North Carolina. Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House, 20 miles to the east, the day after the demonstration. The regiment subsequently captured General Braxton Bragg and his staff and pursued Confederate President Jefferson Davis through Georgia.
The 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, numbering 627 officers and men, was mustered out at Nashville, Tennessee, on June 21, 1865. 162 recruits just received were held in service as "Company A, Anderson Cavalry" at department headquarters until mustered out on July 18.
Casualties[edit]
Total losses during the war:
- Killed and mortally wounded: 3 officers, 22 enlisted men
- Died of disease: 0 officers, 103 enlisted men
- Total casualties: 3 officers, 125 enlisted men
Commanders[edit]
- Colonel William Jackson Palmer
- Lieutenant-Colonel Charles M. Betts
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- History of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry: which was recruited and known as the Anderson Cavalry in the Rebellion of 1861-1865, Google Books
- 15th Regiment, Pennsylvania Cavalry (160th Volunteers), Battle Unit Details, National Park Service
- "List of the field and staff officers and members of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry (or more familiarly known as the "Anderson Cavalry"), who went to the front and were engaged in the battle of Murfreesborough." Accessed 3/5th/2015.
- Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiments, History, Service and Muster Rolls. Accessed 3/5th/2015
External links[edit]
- 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment (160th Volunteers), Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories, Tufts University
- The Arrest of the 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry
- Pennsylvania in the Civil War (Archived 2009-05-02)
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Colt M1902
The Model 1902 is a semi-automatic pistol developed by famous American firearms designer John Browning and produced by the Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company in the early 20th century. The Model 1902 was not a new design, but rather an incremental improvement upon the nearly identical M1900, and would transition from the 1900 into three distinct but related pistols with the same action and cartridge, the 1902 Sporting Model, the 1902 Military model, and the 1903 Pocket Hammer model. The 1902 Sporting model was so similar to the 1900 that it continued the serial number range, while the 1902 Military Model featured a different serial range as did the 1903 Pocket Hammer model. The 1902 Military Model featured a square and lengthened grip frame with an additional round in the magazine, while the 1903 Pocket Hammer featured a shortened barrel and slide but retained the Sporting model grip frame. The Colt M1905 .45 ACP pistol would be derived from the same lineage, also with a different serial number range.
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Development[edit]
In the late 19th century the militaries of many countries, including the United States, were evaluating or in the process of adopting a state of the art semi-automatic service pistol to replace the revolvers in use at the time which were perceived to be outdated. American gun designer John M. Browning wished to join contemporaries such as Hugo Borchardt and Georg Luger in designing a marketable semi-automatic pistol. Browning partnered with the Colt's Manufacturing Company which was hoping to capitalize on the interest in service pistol modernization by procuring large and profitable government military contracts. Their first collaboration produced the Model 1900; it interested the U.S. military enough to lead to the purchase of a few hundred Model 1900 pistols for testing, evaluation and limited field trial issue, however, the limitations of the design prevented its service-wide adoption. The Model of 1902 was basically the same pistol with some improvements meant to address these deficiencies.[1]
The Mauser C96, 1900 Luger, and Colt 1902's had some occasion to be compared to each other in the field. The Mauser tended to be considered the most developed (or mature) in terms of mechanism, featuring a reliable action protected from the elements, manual safety, and a hold open indicating the last shot had been fired and easily convertible to carbine form, however the pistol had reached its developmental peak. The Luger, like the Colt, in 1902–1907, was not yet refined, although it was not only beautifully made, but it was ergonomically classic. The Colt was ergonomically the opposite, having poor balance and a crude grip, it also lacked safety mechanisms (the abandoned and unpopular sight safety was exchanged for no safety at all), and was considered more open to the elements. The Colt 1902 sporting model, used in 1904 Swedish tests (lost out to the FN Browning 1903 9MM), was also found to be not quite sufficiently reliable but the Swedes also mentioned the ergonomic drawbacks. The value of the Colt, however, was that its .38 ACP cartridge was considered superior to both German pistol's cartridges and a step in the right direction (the Swedes mentioned this virtue). The Colt 1902 had room to develop, while the Mauser was already mature and not subject to improvement. The Luger on the other hand would be developed at about the same pace as the Colt 1902, the competition peaking in 1907 when .45 ACP Colt 1905's and 45 ACP Lugers faced off, although in the end both pistols showed insufficient promise in the heavier caliber, and as the United States was committed to the .45 ACP, the basic 1902 design stayed terminally rooted to the .38 ACP and the Luger had a tad more stretch and would find the greatness with the 9 mm parabellum cartridge that would never come to the Colt 1900/1902/1905 series. However the Colt pistols helped sell the semi-automatic pistol concept in the United States and would contribute to the development of the Colt 1911.
Design details[edit]
The M1902 was a short recoil operated pistol derived from the Model of 1900 by the simplification of its internal mechanism and a reduction in the number of internal parts. Browning and Colt also adopted the suggestion of the U.S. Military to add a slide stop to the design. The problematic pivoting rear sight safety of the M1900 which swung back and down to physically block the arc of the pistol's hammer was also removed. Another shortcoming in the M1900 design was brought out by trials held by the British military, who discovered that the pistol had a tendency to fire when dropped. In the M1902, the firing pin's length was reduced to be less than that of the slot it moved in, decreasing the likelihood of such an occurrence unless the firing pin was actually struck by the hammer.[1]
The Model of 1902 was chambered for the same .38 ACP cartridge as was the earlier M1900 pistol. The M1902 pistol for the most part also shared the same hard black rubber grips which were standard on the Model 1900, however, custom grips were also available, especially on presentation versions.[2] The vast majority of Model 1902 pistols were produced with a highly polished, deep and lustrous Colt Royal blued finish, but rarely nickel and silver plated models are encountered, as well as various custom finishes. On some early production Model 1902s the trigger, pins, and grip screws were set off with a fire or nitre blued finish, giving those parts a beautiful cobalt blue hue. The hammer of 1902 pistols usually had a case hardened finish. Earlier production pistols featured either milled straight line or cross-cut checkered slide serrations on the forward end of the slide, which were deleted in later years of production.[2] Although the M1902 was originally intended for the military market, Colt was progressive enough to recognize that commercial merchandizing of the pistol also offered potential revenue and introduced a sporting version of the pistol with a few minor changes.[3] Neither the Military or Sporting versions of the pistol had a manual safety.[4]
The Colt 1902's featured three distinctive hammers for the 1902 sporting model. Two, referred to by Colt as the "high" spur hammer and a rounded hammer, referred to by Colt as the "stub" hammer, were carryovers from 1900 production. Eventually, by 1904, at or just beyond serial 7184, the supply of "high" spur hammers was exhausted and the "stub" hammer became the norm for the sporting model. The 1902 Military Model, started production with "stub" hammers only. The third hammer, which did not see use until late 1907 or early 1908,was a lower profile spur hammer and replaced the stub hammer only in the very last of the sporting models but took position as the sole 1902 Military model hammer from about 1908-09, just prior to that being phased into production alongside the stub hammers.
Due to hand polishing of Colt Automatics through the 1905 Model .45, the depth of any pistol's markings might vary on the same pistol as well as the weight; pistols might vary as much as an ounce when compared. The 1902 Militaries were slightly heavier than the sporting models due to the extended square frame and lanyard loop.
Variants[edit]
Offered between 1902–1928, the Military Model 1902 differed from the sporting version in that the grip handle was a bit longer and square-shaped so as to house one additional round of ammunition in the magazine. The Military model featured the mechanical slide stop and had a lanyard loop on the heel of the grip, it was also slightly heavier.[3] Military models produced prior to 1908 had rounded hammers, while post-1908 models had spur hammers.[2] Colt presented one of these pistols to then-President Theodore Roosevelt.[2] Overall, approximately 18,068 total units of the Military Model 1902 version were produced.[2]
Available from 1902 to 1907, the Sporting Model 1902 variant was slightly lighter and smaller than the military version, with a more rounded grip frame.[3] In 6 years of production a total of approximately 6927 Sporting versions were manufactured.[2] In the period of 1902–1907 the Sporting Models still outsold the military models, 6,927 to 5,500 and when production of the Sporting Model ended in 1907, sales were still steady. Perhaps unexpectedly, with the end of Sporting model production, the Military Model sales actually began to decline until 1913, with the continued sales of the Model 1905 .45 ACP probably cutting significantly into sales improvement, and then the Colt 1911 .45 ACP came on in 1912 to directly eliminate the Model 1905, the Model 1905 not being able to hold a candle to the more modern pistol. Perhaps this contributed to a jump in sales, as demand for the Colt 1911 outstripped supply, and many pistols still went south to the Mexican Army in small lots or individually, and the excitement of World War I on the horizon probably also spurred a re-interest. However, the number sold only averaged about 1,100 units per year and after 1915, sales dropped steadily with only a trickle being sold, the Military Model's sales did more fading away than ending in 1928.
The 1902 Colt sporting Model was considered by Colt to be a continuation of its 1900 model. Serials picked up at the end of Colt 1900 Model production with serial 4275 in 1902 and continuing into 1907 with 10999. A final offering of the 1902 sporting model was made in 1907 with a special serial run of 191 pistols, 30000–30190.
Through approximately serial number 7184 in 1905, the even serial numbered 1902 sporting models featured the "high" spur hammer of the 1900 Model. Apparently Colt was using up the remaining Model 1900 hammers in Sporting Models while still utilizing the stub hammers with the odd numbered pistols. After the supply of the high Model 1900 hammers was exhausted in 1904, all the sporting models thereafter used rounded hammers until the end of regular production. At the cessation of production of the sporting model, the last 191, presumably non production line pistols utilizing spare parts and specially numbered 30000–30190. Certain deductions can be made giving approximate numbers of the three hammer variations of the sporting model: 1,450 "high" spur hammer pistols made between 1902 and 1904, 5483 round "stub" hammer models shipped up into early 1908. Any "extra" sporting models put together from part stocks and shipped after that period probably had low spur hammers.
The slide serrations on the 1902 sporting model initially continued the sixteen milled plunge serrations on each side as featured in the model 1900. The 1902 Sporting Models looked very much like the Model 1900, however all vestiges of the 1900 sight safety had disappeared. At approximately serial 8000 around April 1905, these serrations were changed to a more modern look of twenty instantly discernible cut serrations as they did not plunge into the slide but cut down to the bottom. The position of the cuts was relatively short lived as the cut serrations were moved to the back of the frame. Certain deductions for the 1902 sporting model can be made: Front milled plunge serrations, number made about 3,725 (1,444 high spur hammer/2,281 stub hammer) (approx); front cut serrations, only about 500? made (all round hammer); rear cut serrations 3,002 made (2,811 stub hammer/191 low spur hammer).
The last sporting model did not see delivery by Colt until 1912. However, its basic design with a shorter barrel survived long after with the continued production of the Colt 1903 Pocket Hammer Model, a relative more closely related to the 1902 Sporting Model than the 1902 Military model. The number of Colt 1902 sporting models delivered to Mexico does not appear to have been great, the 1902 Military proving more popular.
In 1901, the military, in evaluating its test Model 1900 Colts, suggested a longer grip with an additional round in the magazine and a lanyard loop. This brought about the Model 1902 Military model which although inspired by military suggestions, was nonetheless primarily a commercial pistol. It eclipsed the sporting model in sales by about three to one. However, if one considers the production of the 1903 Pocket Hammer models as being just short barreled 1902 Sporting Models, which they basically were, then the 1902 Military comes in second-best.
The 1902 "Military" model was introduced with a new style of front serration, a densely checkered area on the front of the slide immediately discernible from the 1902 Sporting Model's plunge serrations. A longer, squarer grip with a lanyard loop also made it distinctive, and of course the magazine was longer than the sporting model's as it carried an extra round. Less distinctive, but significant, was the addition of a slide stop on the right side of the frame. The 1902 Military Model offered a bit more panache with all these bells and whistles, the 1902 Sporting Model being more plain.
Unlike the sporting model, the 1902 Military committed to the use of the stub hammers. Serial numbers started oddly, the first 300 pistols being numbered 15001–15200, then working backward to 15000–14900, and continuing backwards from 1903 into 1907 serials 14899–11000. In 1907 there commenced a serial run of 15201–15999, then production serials stabilized, in late 1907, starting at 30,200 and continuing to the production end in 1928 at 43,266. Yearly production peaked in 1907 at 1,400, and by 1917, large production numbers were pretty much done, but minimal production continued.
Use of the stub hammers ended approximately in late 1907, and there was a phasing in of lower spur hammers by until around 33000 where the spur hammers take over completely. The front checkered slides reputedly end around serial 11000 in 1906, where the slides then featured the more familiar vertical cut serrations on the rear of the slide. This leads to a deduction that the 1902 Military's with front checkered slides were produced 1902–1906 and numbered about 4,000, all with stub hammers; 1902 military's with rear cut serrations and stub hammers were produced 1906-1908ish and numbered approximately 2,000 (guesstimate); and rear cut serrations and low spur hammers being manufactured starting in 1907 number about between perhaps 11,000–12,000.
Deployment[edit]
The Model 1902 was never adopted by the U.S. or any other world military organization, probably due to reservations regarding the design's robustness as well as its developmental nature. The largest military purchase (still commercially serialed but military marked) known to date were of 1902 Military Models, 800 pistols in 1908 to Mexico (Mexican Crest on top of slide-rear slide serrations but still round hammers—pearl grips) However, other unmarked 1902 Militaries were purchased in smaller lots, perhaps adding up to several thousand pistols if not more to Mexico alone. The second largest purchase was 500 marked pistols purchased in 1906 through the London Agency (in the 11000 serial range) by the Chilean Navy (round hammer, checkered front slide, slide marked). Sporting Models show occasional purchases also by individuals associated with various governments, but only in single or smaller lots. At least one American observer in Mexico in 1913 mentioned them as the standard pistol of the regular Mexican Army. The US government purchased 200 1902 Militaries (serials 15000–15201) in 1902 for service evaluation of type (round hammer, checkered front slide). The Mexican marked pistols undoubtedly saw service during the Mexican revolution along with other privately acquired Military, Sporting Model, and 1903 Pocket Hammer Colts. The U.S. Army's unsatisfactory experiences several years earlier with .38-caliber pistols used against Moro tribesmen during the Philippine–American War may also have been a factor against larger acceptance of the "large frame" automatics. Events of this conflict called into question the effectiveness of earlier pistols in the 1902's class, ultimately leading to the 1904 Thompson-LaGarde Tests which concluded that for military use, ".38"-caliber cartridges of the time were inadequate and recommended the adoption of a pistol cartridge of at least .45 (11.43 mm) caliber. Colt and Browning responded to these criticisms with the introduction of the Colt Model 1905 pistol chambered in a new .452 in cartridge Browning designed—the .45 ACP.[1] Whether or not the .45 ACP was overkill, European countries, with the exception of England who also had experience with fanatical opposition in the empire, opted for generally lighter calibers.
One can only speculate on the type of commercial customer (excluding the military users) that would have purchased the Colt 1902 Sporting and Military Models: perhaps wealthier hunters, fishermen, and adventurers who visited remote areas of the wilderness; businesses, especially those with Latin American offices and projects in remote areas such as mining interests in the US as they had significant and occasional labor unrest (often with very good cause) in the early 20th century; the more modern leaning police of the era who might have evaluated the pistols (no known significant police sales); perhaps shopkeepers who preferred the flat pistol for the counter shelf plus the imposing long barrel and superior rate of fire over robber's revolvers; perhaps those who just liked the look and selected the pistol for personal defense or the home; and of course the casual owners and shooters who liked the novelty.
Prior to 1905, they were clearly "modern" holster pistols and the public and military already understood the value of about 1.5 seconds of seven/eight shot firepower. By 1906, however, unlike the Europeans (except the French and English) who were "sold" on automatics and had been buying them since the turn of the 20th century in a near frenzy, the North American customers were still waiting, perhaps taking their cue from the military, for more robust and powerful automatic pistols. The Colt 1905 .45 ACP, which was really being developed by Colt with military contracts in mind, supplied the most impatient and significantly supplemented Colt 1902 sales while setting the table for US government adoption of the Model 1911. Competition in Europe was overwhelming except in England. Although mainland European sales are noted, the admittedly excellent and safer Mauser M1896's and Lugers took the lion's share of the large frame automatic market. Steyr and others were at least regionally strong.
It is highly possible that the Military Model might have seen increased foreign sales during World War I had not Colt been concentrating on the 1911 (over 80,000 commercial 1911s were delivered to foreign countries during the war, 50,000 to Tzarist Russia alone). These sales might have otherwise gone to the 1902 Military Model.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Velleux, David. "Background Information on the United States Pistol Caliber .45 M1911" 1911A1 .45 ACP Pistol Site
- ^ a b c d e f Colt Pistols – Colt Automatic Pistol Home Page – 11 years of Service to Colt Firearms Collectors Archived January 17, 2006, at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b c Jeff Lesemann. "History and Development of the M1911/M1911Al Pistol" 1911A1 .45 ACP Pistol Site
- ^ Ty Moore. "Image Gallery – Colt Model 1902" US GI small arms and Model 1911 site
Bibliography[edit]
- Miller, David (2006). The History of Browning Firearms. Guilford, DE. ISBN 978-1-59228-910-3.
Goddard, William, The Government Models, 1988,1998, Andrew Mobray Publishers, Lincoln, RI, ISBN 0-917218-24-8
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Jēran
Jera (also Jeran, Jeraz) is the conventional name of the j-rune ᛃ of the Elder Futhark, from a reconstructed Common Germanic stem *jēra-[1] meaning "harvest, (good) year".
The corresponding letter of the Gothic alphabet is Gothic 𐌾, named jēr, also expressing /j/. The Elder Futhark rune gives rise to the Anglo-Frisian runes ᛄ /j/, named gēr /jeːr/, and ᛡ /io/, named ior, and to the Younger Futhark ár rune ᛅ, which stood for /a/ as the /j/ phoneme had disappeared in Old Norse.
Note that ᛆ also can be a variation of dotted Isaz used for /e/; e.g. in Dalecarlian runes.
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Name[edit]", all from a PIE stem *yer-o-.
Elder Futhark[edit].
As the only rune of the Elder Futhark which was not connected, its evolution was the most thorough transformation of all runes, and it was to have numerous graphical variants.[2]andinavian (as ᛅ ár) traditions.
Gothic jer[edit].
Anglo-Saxon runes[edit]
The rune in the Anglo-Saxon futhorc is continued as ᛄ Gēr and ᛡ Ior, the latter a bind rune of Gyfu and Is (compare also ᛠ Ear). Gēr is almost always written ᛡ epigraphically and on artifacts, while the ᛄ form of Gēr appears only once epigraphically (on the Brandon Pin)[3], but commonly in manuscripts (as does a separate symbol for Ior).
Younger Futhark [edit]
During the 7th and 8th centuries, the initial j in *jara was lost in Old.[citation needed] now came to be used for the /h/ phoneme.[4]
Gallehus horns[edit]
The development of the Jēran rune from the earliest open form was not known before the discovery of the Kylver Stone.[5]
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References[edit]
-, Raymond I. (2005). Runes. The British Museum Press ISBN 0-7141-8065-3
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List of stations in London fare zone 4
Fare zone 4 is an outer zone of Transport for London's zonal fare system used for calculating the price of tickets for travel on the London Underground, London Overground, Docklands Light Railway[1] and, since 2007, on National Rail services.[2] It was created on 22 May 1983 and extends from approximately 6.75 to 10 miles (11 to 16 km) from Piccadilly Circus.[3]
List of stations[edit]
The following stations are within zone 4:
Changes[edit]
- January 2000: Beckton, Cyprus, Gallions Reach and Beckton Park (DLR) from Zone 4 to Zone 3
- January 2004: Crystal Palace from Zone 4 to Zone 3/4 boundary[4]
- January 2007: Roding Valley, Chigwell, Grange Hill, Hainault, Fairlop and Barkingside from Zone 5 to Zone 4.
See also[edit].
- ^ Monopolies and Mergers Commission (1991). "London Underground Limited: A report on passenger and other services supplied by the company" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 January 2012.
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- ^ South Central Trains (December 2003). "Crystal Palace Jumps Into Zone 3". Association of Train Operating Companies.
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Yes it's legal!
We checked this out extensively during the development process.
Since the user is not amending the content of the host site in any way (iQueue was built deliberately so that is not possible) they are only considered to be using the content for (under International Copyright Law) "Review or Editorial purposes"
Basically, the legalities are exactly the same as if you were sending the host link directly.
And since the Hosts are effectively getting free traffic driven to their site, it is unlikely that they would object (on ethical not legal grounds) - No one has yet - But should that situation arise, we would contact you and ask you to remove or update the link in question.
The only warning is DO NOT claim:
- That the site is yours
- That the site contains any material produced by you
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ROSNEFT CAN OFFER $100 BLN
Rosneft Chairman of the Management Board Igor Sechin gave a keynote speech at the opening of the Fourth Eurasian Forum "Innovations and International Integration" in Verona (Italy), which is one of the key forums for developing a dialog in the Eurasian space.
Igor Sechin expressed an opinion that it is "Big Eurasia" that historically has been the center of the world civilization, and global economic growth is concentrated in the territory of this macro-continent.
Chairman of Rosneft Management Board said that despite the negative marco-environment and the pressure of sanctions on Russia, the economy of the country has been stable, and the power sector has demonstrated certain growth: both in terms of hydrocarbon production, and export supplies.
In contrast, European power industry is experiencing difficulties, according to Igor Sechin. «Presently, the European refining margin has grown due to feedstock cost decrease. But, generally, this industry has long been facing hard times». The issue of ensuring economic viability is becoming critical, and in this context, potential expansion of cooperation with Russia is fundamental, Igor Sechin believes. «With long-term contracts for supply of crude of certain quality, refineries will be able to define their strategies for demand-based modernization in a more accurate and efficient way", the Leader of Rosneft said. - The refineries that have stable supplies of crude of the quality which best fits their refining capacities, will get competitive advantages.».
According to Igor Sechin, the energy dialog is one of the most promising mechanisms for building Europe - Russia - Asia inter-civilization bridge . «Eurasia remains the world's largest producer and consumer of oil. 59% of the world's oil reserves (142 bln. t) and 60% of world's refining capacities are located there, the Head of Rosneft noted. World's two largest oil producers - Russia and Saudi Arabia – are also situated in the Eurasian continent. Even though, production in the region does not cover the demand of Eurasia which accounts for 65% of the world's oil consumption. The shortage is about 100 mm t of oil per year. This gap will be increasing to reach 500 mm t by 2030. Thus, oil producers of Eurasia have certain competitive advantage due to their geographic positions in respect to the most receptive oil markets».
Sechin stressed that significant re-distribution of energy consumption in favor of the Asian part of the continent is currently going on. «The share of Europe in global primary energy consumption declined from 34% in 1990 tо 19% in 2015, pointed out the Head of Rosneft». - At the same time the share of Asia increased from 31% tо 50%».
Consequently, the geography of activity of Rosneft and Russia, as a whole, changes in the direction of the APR countries: «I would like to stress that European companies started to lose their historical advantage in respect of import deliveries for the needs of Rosneft. In particular, following the 2015 procurement procedures, the volume of European contracts is 9 times less than the volume of deliveries over the same period under the past contracts», stated the Chairman of Rosneft Management Board».
Nevertheless, in the opinion of Igor Sechin, the natural historical synergy of the European and Russian civilizations offers hope for resumption of the full-scale dialog in the near future. In our view, Rosneft alone can offer European partners to participate in the projects for the amount of about $100 bln., the Head of Rosneft said.
«The scale of Rosneft investment program assumes one of the world's largest anchor orders for engineering industry and chemical industry products, in the first place – about 4.6 bln. euro annually, pointed out Igor Sechin. – Аnd Rosneft aggregate demand for materials in 2016-2018 will amount to € 15.9 bln.».
Sechin named the partnership between Rosneft, Pirelli and ChemChina as one of the examples of integral cooperation in Eurasian space, «Italian Pirelli demonstrated a model approach to risk minimization and the use of synergy potential of Eurasian cooperation. What happened is actually a large-scale launch of European tire technologies at the largest APR markets with the use of resource potential of Russia and financial capability of China».
In conclusion Igor Sechin said that «energy as as well as food production, due to their strategic importance for any economy, and for the quality of life of mankind, basically should not be subject to made-up interference, pressure and manipulations of any type. We all should seek to ensure that flows of energy resources and respective flows of capital and technologies do not become bargaining chips».
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I wedding. I have known a lot of young married couples, and more often than not they have done really well. However, the older I get, the younger 18 seems to me.
So, that leads me to the question: What is a good age for marriage? Or, perhaps, it isn’t about age but more about stage of life which is a little harder to quantify. Here are some things to think about:
- Can the couple be responsible for their own well-being?
- Are they mature enough to get advice on marriage issues?
- What are their future plans (kids\work)?
Sound off with a friend or in the comments below.
- Fireside Topic articles are interesting topics to get men talking. Find a few friends and throw a question out there and see what develops. Read more here. -
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Ten-key data entry, also tenkey or 10-key, uses the numerical keypad on a computer keyboard, a calculator or a 10-key pad to enter numeric data into computer systems and databases. The name comes from the 10 keys -- 0 to 9 -- that you use to enter data. This skill is used in many jobs where you input financial, coding or number-based information. Most data entry jobs require a minimum 10-key speed and level of accuracy.
The Numeric Keyboard
Ten-key data entry uses number keys rather than the letters of the alphabet. It may be computer-based, using the number pad at the side of a regular keyboard. Or, you can use a stand-alone 10-key pad connected to a computer by USB, or a calculator. If you are left-handed, you may find it easier to use a stand-alone device that you can position to suit you, or a left-handed keyboard.
Ten-Key Techniques
Experienced ten-key data operators touch type, meaning they don't look at the keyboard or pad while entering data. Your main focus is the 0 to 9 keys. Your thumb sits on the 0, your baby finger on the Enter key, and your three middle fingers on the 4, 5 and 6 keys. These keys are the "Home" row. Some keyboards and pads have a raised dot on the number 5 as a position check.
Jobs
Ten-key data entry jobs are commonly found in hospitals, accounting firms and operations, accounts, sales and marketing, and logistics departments. Responsibilities involve entering large volumes of financial information, reference numbers or inventory codes. Some data is sensitive. Operators can sometimes work from home or remotely, although many jobs are office-based. You don't necessarily need a qualification to get a job, but you may be tested to prove minimum speed and accuracy rates. Some jobs also require experience in a market sector.
Speed and Accuracy
Ten-key data entry job descriptions specify a minimum rate. This works on keys per minute, strokes per minute or keys per hour. You also need to be accurate. According to the Typing Institute of America, a proficient operator has 4,000 to 5,999 keystrokes per hour with an accuracy rate of 94 percent. A "Master" enters 12,000+ kph with 98 percent accuracy.
Skills
You can take classes to learn the basics of 10-key typing, either as part of a general typing course or as a stand-alone program, but speed and accuracy come down to practice. You can take free tests online to help you get up to speed, and some websites issue certificates to show your results. These are not usually formal qualifications and may not hold any weight with employers.
Health Issues
Ten-key data entry uses one hand and the same motions on a repetitive basis. Some people find that this causes strain; others suffer from conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome that may be linked to the work they do. If you are doing a data-entry job, it may be worth using ergonomic aids, such as wrist pads or rests, to support your hand and to take regular breaks from typing.
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References
- Typing Insitute of America: Typing Standards
- Tenkeytutor.com: Ten Key Basics
- West Delaware County Community Schools: Numeric Keyboarding Skills
- MedlinePlus: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- O*NetOnline: Summary Report for: 43-9021.00 -- Data Entry Keyers
- Accountemps: Data Entry Clerk -- Accounting Department
- AppleOne: Data Entry Operator
- Office Team: Data Entry Clerk
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Surely you’re familiar with how exceptional coconut oil is, especially when you’re using it on your skin! It makes it soft and rejuvenated, plus it’s totally natural so it’s a great choice when you’re trying to ditch the toxic chemicals found in most products. If you’re looking for some creative ideas on how to use coconut oil in your beauty routine, here are some impeccable options!
1. Coconut Oil and Coffee Body Scrub
Having a solid morning routine in place can help our bodies wake up much faster and make sure we’re feeling sharp all throughout the day. The first order of business is usually coffee, followed by some skin pampering. Pair the two together in this body scrub by Mad in Crafts!
2. Two-Ingredient Coconut Oil Face Cream
The best beauty products are always the ones that are the simplest. The less ingredients your beauty products have, the better they are for your skin! This moisturizer only calls for two ingredients, one of them obviously being coconut oil and the other one you can find out at One Crazy Mom!
3. Coconut Oil and Peppermint Lip Balm
Coconut oil doesn’t just do wonders for your skin, it also does wonders for your lips! Lips are very sensitive to cold weather so it’s best you make this coconut oil lip balm by The Seasoned Mom before the winter’s end! Your lips will be protected and infused with a fresh scent of peppermint!
4. Coconut Oil and Himalayan Salt Scrub
There’s a big hype surrounding pink Himalayan salt and if you definitely want to be among those who swear by it, you shouldn’t pass up this scrub by The Salt Mystery! In the kitchen, mixing oil and salt isn’t always the healthiest idea, but in the beauty department it may just show up as a total winner!
5. Coconut Oil Lotion
Not only do store bought lotions contain numerous questionable ingredients, they also come in plastic packaging that definitely isn’t good for the environment. If you are willing to step up and be more eco-conscious, you can start with this homemade coconut oil lotion by Little House Living.
6. Coconut Oil Melts
Certain types of skin can get super dry, especially after showering, so applying coconut oil is a great solution! Instead of having to keep the entire jar of coconut oil next to the shower all the time, you can make these adorable heart-shaped melts by following Roxy James‘ tutorial!
7. Coconut Oil and Blueberries Face Scrub
Blueberries are easily one of the coolest fruits out there as they seem to make everything better – from pancakes to face scrubs! Give your skin some much needed attention by setting pampering time aside for this coconut oil and blueberry scrub by Style Tips 101!
8. Coconut Oil Whipped Body Butter
Maybe the texture of a solid coconut oil isn’t right for you and you want it to be a bit more fluffy and soft. Easy peasy – simply whip up the coconut oil, as shown by Lulus! This way you get a healthy body butter with a creamy consistency that you will love!
9. Coconut Oil Shampoo Bars
Wait, shampoo bars? Yep, it’s 2018 and it’s time we all start implementing some changes in our beauty routine! Shampoo bars are very practical and fun to use, so if you want your hair to look extra shiny, find out at Mommy Potamus how these coconut oil shampoo bars are made!
10. Coconut Oil and Citrus Bath Melts
Using coconut oil in your bathing routine is a great idea because it’s going to moisturize your skin and make it even more nourished, but you also want to make sure it has a refreshing smell – which is where the citruses come in! These bath melts by Paleo Hacks are downright genius!
11. Coconut Oil Eyeliner
Makeup is one of those things that we usually doubt that we can make ourselves, but it’s actually simpler than you might think. Let’s start with this coconut oil eyeliner by Delicious of DIY that is made of only two ingredients and will give you a charming dark look!
12. Coconut Oil and Green Tea Moisturizer
The benefits of green tea are endless and the beauty industry is definitely crazy about it! Instead of spending way too much money on popular green tea products, make this coconut oil and green tea moisturizer in the comfort of your home, following Hello Glow‘s how-to!
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George Brett Pine Tar Incident to Nettles' autobiography, Balls, Nettles claims that he actually informed Martin of the pine tar rule, as Nettles had previously undergone the same scrutiny with his own bat while with the Twins..".
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Le Mellotron: Anders with Hugo Mendez
First broadcast date: 11 October 2018
Weekly show with Le Mellotron, a Parisian radio station located in a bar in the bohemian Republique district.
For this week’s show, Anders and Lekin are joined by DJ and Sofrito label cofounder Hugo Mendez who will be presenting his show Nouvelle Ambiance.
In his show, Hugo delves into the historical and contemporary routes of rhythm, from Latin gems on different continents to African communities throughout Europe and plenty of Caribbean grooves and Carnival sounds in between.
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So many articles have been written on how to become a popular blogger. Yet this is timely, as the individual to be discussed today is one of the influential bloggers you know.
Ryan Biddulph is a great buddy. One of the blogging fathers I cherish, a pro blogger, and an author with a great passion who help folks, whether with writing or blogging.
His blog Blogging From Paradise has been featured on Richard Branson’s Virgin Blog, Forbes, Fox News, Entrepreneur, Positively Positive, Life Hack, John Chow Dot Com, Neil Patel Dot Com, World Writers Hub and more.
He’s one of the prolific writers that have self-published 126 bite-sized eBooks on Amazon and still counting.
Today it appears like he became a popular blogger out of thin air. Like a traditional evil practice is involved; visiting a native doctor for some magical powers 🙂
Here is the truth; the buzz about his popularity and people loving his craft.
Ryan didn’t visit any native doctor. He is the native doctor that prepares his own charms. His use of stories alone hypnotizes people to become ideology gods of their own kingdom: whether you are a blogger, writer, traveler or someone who fell in love with his/her life.
Today is about Ryan, Blogging Native Doctor, and Writing Witch.
If you’ve read till now, I believe you are Ryan’s fan or will become an avid reader of his blog after now.
Recently, I talked about the Southpaw Film and the connection with writers. Also, I listed a good number of films every writer should watch. However, remember who today is about?
Let’s hit it hard!
The blogosphere is a country – one that has both the good and bad citizens living in it. Some bloggers feel comfortable right now and others don’t. Some are happy with the engagement on their blog and others care about the income they make off their blog. Others about the shares and comments and the traffic it brings.
Blogging to some is a hubby and others a business and lifestyle. Whether it is side-gig or full-time business for you, you rock and I congratulate you for being a blogger.
I will be taking you on a journey; a journey of self-discovery and reigniting the passion to blog. It is okay if you haven’t made a dime blogging. Even if you are not a blogger or a newbie you can keep reading.
But before you go ahead as a beginner, here are mistakes newbie bloggers make when asking questions, I’ll like you to read. You’ll need to review these questions so you don’t make the same mistake and fall a victim.
Welcome to the hood. Take a deep breath and relax.
While it is good to focus on your purpose, you need to be able to sit and look at your works and what you’ve achieved.
There is never enough time to write everything, however, there is always time to write important things. This is one of the things I like about Ryan.
What is that one thing? He finds time to write the important things even in the midst of the many travels he does and engaging with folks all over the world.
In few minutes I share with you the proven steps and no-secrets of Ryan Biddulph on becoming a popular blogger who people love.
How to Become a Popular Blogger Like Ryan Biddulph
1. Ryan Is A Seducer
Some folks reading this now may be amazed at how “Ryan of all people” is a seducer. I fell for his love the first time we met. We met at his blog and he served me some refreshing dinner that day which softened my heart to stay with him till date.
Ryan seduces people with words, using the storytelling strategy. If he’s seduced you before or you already fell for his love you can attest to this. As a person who has mastered the way to communicate his words using stories, it’s now a lifestyle for him.
To become a popular blogger like Ryan or more of his kind you need to learn the art of seduction. Using sensory words to leverage the mind and hearts of people is not an option here.
It is a skill you have to master. You need to study to show thyself approved of your craft. Ryan has studied and found what works for him. Blogging is like blood to him that keep people alive.
What is working for you? Have you discovered it yet? When you do, use that as an edge to seduce people to fall in love with you and what you do.
2. Time Management Practice
Everybody has 24 hours to himself or herself. What differentiates you and the next person is from your use of time. Time management is life management. This is one of the skills Ryan’s learned over the years.
Staying at the top or becoming an influential writer doesn’t come easy. You need to master the hooks and crannies of time management. Time management requires time, your strength and resources to enhance the proper use of it.
What you spend time doing determines how well you live your life – whether to make money, teach others or have fun with family. Whatever you do should have a direct or indirect influence on what your calling on earth is.
Do you have the ability to concentrate single-mindedly on the best things? Before you start anything do you ask yourself this: what is the most valuable use of my time right now?
Study yourself, friend. Watch your life and choose to do the right things at the right time. If you choose to do the right things at the right time, you tend to meet and maximize the right opportunities right.
Ryan is not an exception to this. He is not perfect when it comes to time management. Rather, he is an expert in managing his life.
The question to you is this: what are you an expert in? How well do you manage your time even as a blogger? Do you want to become a popular blogger?
What strategic plans have you made for it?
3. Popular is the Name, Service Is the Pain
Becoming a popular blogger begins with not trying to be popular. Not all those who became popular before they died left a legacy. People who die living a life of purpose live forever. Even at the graveyard they are honoured and remain popular.
Popularity is in serving. It is a race that rewards those that pays the prize. If you ran no race, expect no grace to become popular.
Popularity means “popping regularly with clarity”, “releasing endlessly to others”, “leading others to greatness”, “taking the responsibility to serve”.
What help do you render to others? Who you epp?
Ryan is always at the service of his followers. He doesn’t hoard knowledge from his people. Freely he gives, freely he receives. The mentions he gets today, the backlinks his blog receives, the sales from his eBooks and the always publishing guest posts – all these have contributed to the success of him becoming a popular blogger.
Becoming a popular blogger doesn’t happen by chance, it is something that comes off thru intentional practice. His popularity is the feedback to the activities he engages in:
- sharing blog posts with other bloggers
- answering people’s questions on Quora
- commenting on the posts of other bloggers
- replying to the comments of others in and off his blog
e.t.c.
Popularity is about others; it is not about you. Think about others, not always you.
4. Engaging with Top Bloggers
Pro bloggers are humans; they are busy people. To take the cap off their head you need to be close to them. Closeness is about engaging with their works, their ministry allowing them to notice you exist.
Ryan shared some tips for landing interviews on top blogs. To engage with other bloggers, you need to remove the fear of blogging, develop the sense of urgency and set your priorities right.
No matter where you are on your blogging journey there are new things to learn. Engaging with top bloggers begins by developing the quality of being unstoppable; building the reputation of someone that does things fast.
Summary
If you want to showcase your brand’s personality and reputation, storytelling is the best and most effective way. Writing a blog post is damn hard work. However, you need to know your objective, polish your writing skills, and, most importantly, you need to understand your reader’s mind and interests.
Once you start caring about your readers, you’ll start winning their hearts. Try understanding their concerns, and answering their queries. Figure out how exactly your opinion can help them.
Keep trying and your traffic will start increasing over time. More readers will start engaging with your blog posts. Your comments and social shares will improve.
Your Turn
In a world where consumers are bombarded by advertising, how can you cut through the noise to deliver your brand message in a meaningful manner
Thanks Prince! Loving these tips my friend.
You are welcome, Ryan.
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GOLDSTEIN: Horwath fails the test of leadership
It’s time to judge NDP leader Andrea Horwath by the standards we expect of the next premier of Ontario, rather than as the perennial third-place finisher in provincial elections.
By that standard, Horwath failed miserably on Friday.
That happened after the Progressive Conservatives made two serious allegations against Scarborough-Agincourt NDP candidate Tasleem Riaz.
First, that Riaz posted a neo-Nazi meme with an “inspirational” quote from Adolf Hitler on her Facebook page on Oct. 18, 2013.
It showed a picture of Hitler standing in a car giving the Nazi salute to passing troops.
NDP candidate Taleem Riaz’s Facebook post from 2013. (Supplied)
The accompanying text reads: “The Ruler said about Rule If you don’t like a Rule … Just Follow it .. Reach on the Top .. and Change the Rule — Adolf Hitler.”
Second, the PCs said in an April 15, 2011 posting on Facebook, Riaz described Canadian forces in Afghanistan as, “slaughtering … innocent Men, Women and Children”, and that voting for federal Conservatives or Liberals would result in, “our ballots turned in to bullets against our Muslim brothers and sisters in Afghanistan and Labia.”
In responding to these allegations in a written statement, Riaz only addressed the Hitler meme, saying:
“I am horrified that an inappropriate meme was on my Facebook page. I don’t recall sharing it in 2013 — and at no point in my life would I have done so intentionally.
“I am an interfaith advocate, and I have devoted my life to interfaith religious tolerance and freedom. I work closely with the Jewish, Hindu, Christian, Sikh and Muslim communities in my neighbourhood. In every way, I find Hitler, the hate he spewed and the genocide he committed to be abhorrent.”
“I live and work, day-to-day, to advocate for all people to love and respect others of all faiths. I can’t understand how this happened, and I’m devastated that it has.”
That raises more questions than it answers.
Riaz confirms the image appeared on her Facebook page but implies it was an accident while offering no explanation for how it happened. Is she claiming she was hacked? We don’t know.
As PC MPP Gila Martow said: “You don’t push this kind of thing by accident. You don’t openly push Nazi images on social media by mistake.”
When Horwath was asked about the PC allegation against Riaz regarding the Hitler meme, other than saying, “That’s not something that I would support,” and she’s asked her team “to look into” it, she repeatedly defended Riaz.
NDP candidate Taleem Riaz’s Facebook post from 2011. (Supplied)
“I’ve know Tasleem for some time now,” Horwath said. “This woman is an activist in the interfaith community. She’s for over a decade an activist on interfaith issues. So I find it pretty unbelievable that she would be in any way implicated in anything at all that’s anti-Semitic.”
Horwath said the same thing four times without addressing the issue — how did a pro-Nazi meme unintentionally get on Riaz’s Facebook page?
Of Riaz’s 2011 posting that Canadian troops were slaughtering innocent men, women and children, Horwath’s response was even more casual.
“I don’t know the reference you’re particularly speaking about. But what I can tell you is this: There are many people who … are committed anti-war activists, for example, who are concerned about international issues and that’s not only New Democrats, that’s people all around the world.”
So, no big deal, apparently.
Horwath attacked the PCs for raising the issue, saying they “live in a little bit of a glass house” and “this is coming from a party whose leader is accused of cheating in nomination meetings, cheating in the democratic process.”
In fact, PC leader Doug Ford will be judged by what he’s done, including keeping London West candidate Andrew Lawton on his team after Lawton apologized for past homophobic, misogynistic and Islamophobic statements, just as Horwath will be judged on her response regarding Riaz.
Unless Horwath comes up with a reasonable explanation regarding Riaz’s postings, Warren Kinsella, who ran the Liberals’ war room in the 2003, 2007 and 2011 Ontario elections, has the right idea.
As he tweeted Friday, “An #ONDP candidate who approvingly quotes Hitler? Fire her now.”
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MACON, Ga. -- Thursday marked 10 years since the last time anyone reported seeing or talking to Tara Grinstead.
She was a 30-year-old history teacher and former beauty queen, raised in Hawkinsville and living in Ocilla at the time of her disappearance.
Ocilla is located in Irwin County about 100 miles southeast of Macon.
11Alive's sister station, 13WMAZ, was there in the days after Grinstead went missing. They returned to find so much, yet so little changed over a decade.
"Every year when the weather changes to cool, it just reminds us of Tara," Wendy McFarland, a fellow teacher at Irwin County High School, said. "Because it was those cool mornings and nights that we were out looking for her."
Images of late October 2005 play like a worn out movie in McFarland's memory, and as many times as she watches it, it never ends. McFarland was one of the last people to talk to Tara Grinstead. They spoke on the phone around 10 p.m. the night of Saturday, October 22, 2005.
"She had just come in from her pageant and was on her way to the barbecue," McFarland said. "Then, we never heard from her again."
Grinstead lived alone, so it wasn't until Monday morning when she didn't show up at school that friends raised red flags.
"We knew something was wrong immediately," McFarland said. "She was not the kind of teacher that would not show up without alerting somebody."
Ocilla Police Chief Billy Hancock recalled the same date.
"That morning, I was in my office when I received a telephone call from Tara's neighbor," he said.
Hancock drove the couple of blocks from his office to Grinstead's home. He found her car parked in the carport, the dog in the backyard and nothing out of place, except Tara.
"Everything looked normal," Hancock said. "I expected a car to pull-up anytime, and her say, 'What are you guys doing at my house?' That didn't happen."
Within a couple of hours, Hancock called in reinforcements.
"I realized this thing might really be really bad," Gary Rothwell said, who, at the time, was the Special Agent in Charge of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation office in Perry.
Rothwell didn't like the sound of the circumstances. He quickly dispatched six investigators to Ocilla, including himself.
"We treated it as if she had been abducted from the beginning," he said.
The police, hundreds of searchers and national media poured into Ocilla within 24 hours. They set-up a command post, tip lines and scoured the landscape on foot looking for traces of Tara.
Rothwell said they interviewed friends of Grinstead, family and co-workers. More than 200 people, in all, were interviewed. He says they never calling any of them a suspect or even a person of interest. Still, they can't clear anyone from her disappearance.
It was after three years that."
He said his agents constantly review the case file, which is now the largest file in the GBI's nearly 80-year history.
"You can only have hope in this kind of case," Ricketson said.
He says now that hope lies in technological advances. A private lab recently retested evidence from the glove, further separating trace amounts of DNA.
"They were able to give us something we didn't have ten years ago," he said.
He said he isn't ready to say exactly what they found, but calls it reason to keep searching. Although after ten years, Rothwell, who is now retired from the GBI and works the case as a private investigator, said it's much more a search for evidence in a crime than a missing person.
"I think about Tara virtually everyday, and I certainly think about her when October comes around," he said. "I can tell you the dates and the times of the occurrences that happened that weekend, and those are things that are burned in my memory. I don't think I'll ever forget them."
McFarland said it is a pain that never leaves her either.
"I believe the truth shall set you free, and I pray one day we will get that," she said.
But for now, time stands still. Grinstead's friends, family and the town are still held captive by the unknown.
"Ten years, 10 days, 10 months, it's all the same," McFarland said. "That hole doesn't get bigger or smaller. It just remains the hole."
It's a void only the peace of justice can fill. And they pray one day, October will roll in to Ocilla, not with the chill of unanswered questions, but the warmth of Tara Grinstead's memories.
If you have information on the disappearance of Tara Grinstead, you can call the GBI Tipline at 1-800-597-8477 or the GBI's Perry Office at 478-987-4545.
GBI Tips: Submit Online Tips Here
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We have a 2000 ML320. Our problems started when driving 55 mph (mostly uphill) the car would lose power and go down to 40 mph. We would quickly pull the car over and it would sit there sputtering and shaking. We would then shut off the key and then turn it back on and all would be back to normal. We have several occurances of this. Finally, one day while at the drive-thru at the bank while waiting for the teller (car is idling) I realized the car had died (all dashbord lights on.) The car would not restart for about 45minutes. We then took it in to have the codes read. They found a error code for the MAF (Mass Airflow Sensor.) We had it cleaned, but that did not fix the problem. We then bought a new MAF and installed it. But that still did not fix the problem. The car will run for about 4-5 miles and then I will feel no pressure on the gas throttle and I then know that the car has quit running. I quickly pull it over and the dashboard will light up with all the warning lights. The car will not restart for about 45 minutes. Now the car will run for about 1 mile and died and will again not restart for 45 minutes. We bought a code reader at Checkers and it has a code of P0300, which said "Iginition, Mis-fire". We do not have a manual and do not know what exactly this code means. Can anyone help us?
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Johnie Walker Blue Label launches luxury Alfred Dunhill trunk
The pioneering spirit of John Walker and Alfred Dunhill during their journeys from Britain to the four corners of the world inspired JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL Limited Edition Collection designed by Alfred Dunhill.
Bolstering the bullish sentiment of growth of luxury offerings are indicators showing that the global luxury market is set to reach nearly $400 billion by 2017, with the luxury alcohol category driving the growth in most top markets. BLUE LABEL. signature blue colour packaging with dunhill’s signature ‘Chassis’ design and gunmetal finish made famous in their leather goods.
At the pinnacle of the Collection, the Limited Edition Travellers’ Trunk designed by Alfred Dunhill, perfectly celebrates a journey shared. Based on dunhill’s classic vintage car trunk, the modern design features the signature JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL blue colouring, leather straps and handles with Sam Brown stud finish, offset by the contours of a map carved into the elegant birch wood. It contains everything needed to enjoy JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL during a journey shared including a limited edition bottle of JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL BLUE LABEL success. We celebrate a history of successful collaborations that have produced sought-after gifts such as the JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL by Porsche Design Studio collection,” said James Thompson, Managing Director, GLOBAL RESERVE, DIAGEO. “This year, we strengthen our offering with the JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL Limited Edition Collection designed by Alfred Dunhill. JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL collaboration with Alfred Dunhill presents the most coveted gifts for toasting extraordinary achievements, perfect for this gifting season.”
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Here are previews of this weeks comics from Action Lab: Danger Zone
THE HARCOURT LEGACY #3
Writer(s): Brendan Cahill
Artist Name(s): Jason Federhenn (Art), Josh Burcham (Colors)
Cover Artist(s): Jason Federhenn and Josh Burcham (Cover A), Jen Bartel (Cover B)
Edwina’s attempt to control Edward’s legacy leaves Violet with a difficult decision to make. But even with the help of some unlikely allies, can she find the strength to do the right thing—or even figure out what the right thing is?
The conclusion of the three-issue occult family drama!
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Miss Vietnam San Diego™ | San Diego, CA
This year, we are proud to be a sponsor for the San Diego Tet Festival, which is also known as the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. The Tet Festival has been managed by the Vietnamese American Youth Alliance and the Vietnamese Federation of San Diego for years and they work very hard to keep it going.
"Tet" is one of the most important holiday in Vietnam because it is the celebration of a new moon on the first day of the Vietnamese calendar. The Tet celebration is usually three days because the new moon transition usually takes three days to complete. To celebrate Tet, many people would prepare by cooking special holiday foods and cleaning the house. There are also a lot of customs that are practiced during that time of the year, such as ancestral worshipping, wishing New Year's greetings, giving lucky money to children and elderly people, and visiting a special guest's home on the first day.
Another fun fact about the Vietnamese Lunar New Year is that each year is represented by a different zodiac sign. There are a total of 12 zodiac signs and this year is the Horse!
We would like to introduce to you the contestants for the Miss Vietnam of San Diego for 2014.
Each of these ladies are beautiful, talented, and unique in their own way and it was our pleasure to have work with them.
Come out to the San Diego Tet Festival and enjoy part of the culture and celebration. It will be held on January 31st through February 2nd at the Mira Mesa Community Park.
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An exceptional maintenance free mountain home at Qualla Village in Connestee Falls.A Premier Western NC Gated Community, offering over 2000sf. An inviting entry with leaded glass front door with side lights & Transom window across top. Vaulted ceiling, great room, wide plank wood-floors, gas log rock fireplace with french doors exiting to large rear covered deck. Open eat in kitchen with newer appliances, custom cabinets with deep storage drawers.Pantry,solid surface countertops. Large master with Walk in closet,upscale bath with H/H sinks,large shower with frameless glass door. Laundry on main.Ideal lower level kitchenette with two guest rooms, full bath and separate morning porch. Community includes private dock on Lake Ticoa with fishing boat, canoe and paddle boat.COME SEE WHY WE LOVE LIVING WHERE WE PLAY.
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Does not include service & handling fees, if applicable.
Bessie Award winner, Caleb Teicher, hailed by The New Yorker as “one of the brightest lights in tap today” is joined by artists Gaby Cook and Nathan Bugh of Wild Rhythm and Lisa La Touche’s Tap Phonics.
Put on your seat belts because you’re going for a ride!
$15 in advance / $25, 2-hours prior to performance
Program is subject to change.
Caleb Teicher is a critically-acclaimed dancer, choreographer, director and teacher based in New York City ….” — Gia Kourlas, The New York Times.” — The New Yorker.
Caleb Teicher & Company (CT&Co), founded in 2015 by acclaimed dancer/ choreographer Caleb Teicher, … The Joyce Theater, Works & Process @ Guggenheim Bilbao, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival’s Inside/Out Series, Gibney Dance, Queens College, Paris Jazz Roots, The Yard on Martha’s Vineyard, LaMaMa E.T.C., Fire Island Dance Festival, PS21 Chatham).
Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Lisa La Touch’s credits include original cast member of Shuffle Along on Broadway, choreographed by Savion Glover and directed by George C. Wolfe …
Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Lisa La Touch’s credits include original cast member of Shuffle Along on Broadway, choreographed by Savion Glover and directed by George C. Wolfe. She performed live with the cast at the 70th Annual TONY Awards, as well as on the ‘Maya & Marty’ show on NBC. Along with the ensemble she was recipient of the Fred and Adele Astaire Award for “Outstanding Ensemble in a Broadway show” and the A.C.C.A. Actor’s Equity Award for “Outstanding Broadway Chorus”. On Television, Ms. La Touche recently appeared as principal stage dancer on episode 6 of Amazon's Original TV series ‘Z: The Beginning of Everything’ starring Christina Ricci with choreography by John Carrafa. Some of her previous overall performance highlights include touring with Savion Glover in his production of Stepz, performing in both New York's Off-Broadway and the North American touring casts of Stomp. She was in the original ensemble of Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards Sophisticated Ladies performing weekly at The Cotton Club in Harlem and as a member of Jason Samuel Smith's company A.C.G.I. Lisa La Touche has performed, choreographed and taught worldwide on various independent projects and was also a faculty member in the School of Jacob's Pillow under the direction of her mentor Dianne Walker. She is currently guest faculty at Broadway Dance Center and artist in residence at the American Tap Dance Foundation. She.
Artistically directed by Lisa La Touche, Tap Phonics includes NYC-based dancers Luke Hickey, Leo Manzari, and Demi Remick …
Artistically directed by Lisa La Touche, Tap Phonics includes NYC-based dancers Luke Hickey, Leo Manzari, and Demi Remick. The company was founded in 2011 as part of singer-songwriter Maya Azucena’s “Dance For Brooklyn.” Critically-acclaimed throughout New York, Toronto and Vancouver, Tap Phonics creates work that pays homage to the roots of Tap Dance - Jazz music - where its influence on today’s urban contemporary culture is recognized. Tap Phonics’ recent performance of Fragile was described by NYC’s Financial Times as the dancers having “transferred Kendrick Lamar’s machine gun delivery for Tech N9ne’s semi-rapped semi-sung Fragile to the feet.” Please visit lisalatouche.com for further info.
Wild Rhythm Dance Company presents a selection of their debut program, created for Jacob Pillow’s Inside/Out Series …
Wild Rhythm Dance Company presents a selection of their debut program, created for Jacob Pillow’s Inside/Out Series. Rooted in the language of Lindy Hop, their work reflects the tenacity and jubilance native to the genre.
Drawing entirely on the recordings of from both live and studio recordings of Duke Ellington and his Orchestra, the program reflects the ever-changing relationship between the soloist and ensemble. The work expresses the full emotional palette of swing music, from subtle nuance to wild athleticism.
Wild Rhythm is led by artistic director Gaby Cook, who’s stage credits include Swing Time: Revolution in Rhythm with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. She is accompanied by her artistic collaborator Nathan Bugh, who’s stage credits include performance with the New York Pops Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. Together, they tour internationally to share their perspective on Lindy Hop. They are joined by the extraordinary founding cast of Wild Rhythm.
Special Thanks: Caleb Teicher, Heather Flock, Morgan Lee Kestner
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. Not doing so can hurt your search engine ranking and overall traffic. There’s no upside to putting it off for later.
In this article, we’ll explore five different things you can do to make sure your website is fully optimized for mobile users. Let’s get right to it!
1. Use Third Party Tools to Check if Your Site is Mobile-Friendly
The first step to fixing any problem is to make sure there actually is one. In this case, that means testing your site to see how it scores when it comes to responsiveness.
There are plenty of tools that can help you with this, but we suggest that you start with the following:
- Responsinator. This tool enables you to check how your site looks across a broad range of mobile displays.
- mobiReady. Same as the above, but you also get custom technical recommendations and an overall score.
- Google’s Mobile Website Speed Testing Tool. This tool scores your sites for various metrics related to mobile browsing and provides you with an in-depth report of things to improve.
If your site doesn’t look or score well according to those tools, and you want to learn more about Google’s perspective on mobile websites, we recommend taking a quick look at Google’s guide to mobile friendly websites.
2. Optimize Your WordPress Website With Plugins
If your site didn’t fare very well during the tests we ran in the last step, it’s time to fix some things. WordPress CMS users are at an advantage here since the platform’s plugin system makes it pretty easy to improve the experience of mobile device users.
Most modern WordPress themes are designed to cater to mobile viewers right out of the box. If you’re running an older theme, we recommend either switching to a modern theme or trying out a plugin solution or two.
The Mobile Smart plugin enables you to bypass the hassle of switching your entire site over to a different theme by allowing you to set up a new theme only for mobile users. Any Mobile Theme Switcher also performs the same function, so you can pick your favorite of the two options.
On the other hand, if your site looks okay on smaller devices but your mega menu fails to impress, we recommend the ShiftNav plugin. This tool replaces clunky non-responsive navigation bars with modern responsive menus designed for smaller resolutions.
3. Hire Someone to Make Your Site Responsive
So far we’ve only talked about DIY options, but they aren’t the only solutions available. If you’re too busy to take on a time-consuming project such as overhauling your website, you can always outsource the work.
There are a lot of things you need to take into consideration before hiring a freelancer for a big project, and we’ve discussed How to Outsource Web Development and Design Work before. If you’re considering finding a freelancer for the first time, you may save yourself a headache or two by taking a look at that article.
If you’re already familiar with the process of working with freelancers, you may want to consider a dedicated platform to hire freelancers.
Codeable.io is arguably the best place to find WordPress developers. They screen every applicant to make sure they’re real WordPress pros before letting them join the platform. Their rates tend to be higher than other portals, but as a client you get access to top level talent and don’t have to worry about getting scammed.
Toptal uses a similar screening system to make sure they hire only the best, and they take on any kind of web development or design work. If you aren’t looking exclusively for WordPress talent, this is the right place for you.
4. Measure Mobile Traffic Using Google Analytics
Once you’ve optimized your site for mobile traffic, it’s important to keep an eye on how effectively you are meeting the needs of mobile users. The best way to do this is to watch the numbers – that’s where Google Analytics comes in.
Google Analytics enables you to measure mobile traffic via the Reporting tab, under Audience > Mobile > Overview. Here you’ll find a graph showing the number of mobile sessions over time and a table which includes specific metrics such as the percentage of new users, and bounce rate.
One simple way to gauge whether your site is mobile friendly is to compare the bounce rate between desktop and mobile sessions. Theoretically, if the mobile experience is as good as the desktop experience, your bounce rates should be roughly similar (as they are in the example seen above). If your mobile bounce rate is way above the desktop baseline, you still have work to do on this score.
Fortunately for you, we’ve already shown you how to improve your bounce rate in five simple steps.
5. Use Cross-Device Tracking
Cross-device tracking is a bit more advanced than everything we’ve covered so far, but it still warrants a mention. When we talk about cross-device tracking, we’re referring to the ability to track users across sessions as they use different devices.
It sounds like a lot of work, but this method enables websites to track and target users when they switch from desktop to mobile devices. Not all sites use or need cross-device tracking, but if you’ve ever spent time on a platform that shapes your experience according to your individual interests and on-site browsing behavior, cross-device tracking is likely in play.
Websites can employ cross-device tracking on a small scale to check if visitor behavior changes when they are using different devices. And this is a tactic which you can use to improve your website’s mobile performance.
As we mentioned earlier, this is an advanced technique, but if you’re interested in trying it out for yourself, you can set up cross-device tracking with Google Analytics.
Conclusion
Making sure that your website is ready for mobile traffic can be time-consuming, but the rewards are well worth the effort. Depending on the changes you implement, your search engine rankings might improve, which could lead to an increase in traffic.
If that sounds like something that you might be interested in (and who wouldn’t be?), just put the five steps we discussed earlier into action:
- Check Google’s Mobile Website Speed Testing Tool to see how your site scores on mobile friendliness.
- If you’re using WordPress, check out the Mobile Smart and ShiftNav plugins.
- If you aren’t the DIY sort, hire a professional to make your website responsive, using either Codeable.io or Toptal.
- Use Google Analytics to measure your mobile traffic and bounce rate.
- Consider using cross-device tracking to analyze visitor behavior.
Do you have any suggestions your fellow readers can implement to make sure their sites are mobile friendly? Share them with us in the comments section below!
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Fully Licensed & Bonded
Comfort Inn and Suites Sombrero offers 43 guestrooms. Televisions come with cable/satellite channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes and hair dryers.In addition to an outdoor pool, Comfort Inn and Suites Sombrero provides a spa tub and a sauna. Comfort Inn and Suites Sombrero offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site at the motel where guests can unwind with a drink.High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. LocationThe Comfort Inn & Suites. Distance5 kms to city centre10 kms to the nearest airport (adelaide international airport)-1 km to the nearest fair site (?)
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Asbestos
Asbestos is a general name for a variety of minerals that have been widely used in buildings and equipment for their fireproofing and insulating properties. However, they are now recognised as hazardous, notably if fibres are inhaled.
The university has obligations under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 to take active steps to identify, record and manage any asbestos that is or may be present. This process is the responsibility of the AU Estates Development Department, to whom any enquiries concerning AU Asbestos Policy should be directed.
The HS&E Department are available to provide toolbox talks on asbestos awareness if required. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Further Guidances
- Managing and working with asbestos Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Managing Asbestos in Buildings: A Brief Guide (Health and Safety Executive)
- Asbestos Essentials (Health and Safety Executive)
- Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (new controls from April 2012, HSE site)
- HSE Asbestos Health and Safety Information
- L143 Work with Materials Containing Asbestos: Control of Asbestos Regulations (.pdf)
- L127 The Management of Asbestos in Non-Domestic Premises: Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations (.pdf)
- Asbestos: Employees Guide (.pdf)
- Inspection Pack for Duty to Manage Asbestos in Premises (.pdf)
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Product: Palladio Awning
Queen's Park Primary School wanted to create a shaded area in their playground. To meet the school’s requirements we installed a 6.6m x 3.6m electric commercial awning, they chose the structure’s fabric to be Perugia RAL 3888 with white framework.
Commercial Awning Installed in Westminster:
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Size: 6.6m x 3.6m
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Installation Date: August 2012
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Herman Cain is not the first conservative candidate for president to alarm the elites.
Monthly Archives For October 2011
Soft-Core Academic Analysis
Here’s the thing about academic research: At its best, it reaffirms the obvious but at a much greater cost than casual observation entails.
Bullying the First Amendment
When New Jersey passed the strictest anti-bullying law in the country, no one thought to protect teachers.
Litigation-Free Recession?
It seems that law school is not the recession-proof profession that budding barristers thought it was. Indeed, they may become barristas first.
Ivory Tower Occupation
There is an odd sort of ying-yang going on between the Occupy Wall Street protests and institutions of higher learning.
AIA DINNER: CRAZY U
Accuracy in Academia will feature veteran journalist and the author of Crazy U, Andrew Ferguson, at the next AIA Author’s Night on October 26, 2011.
Academic Measures Media Bias
Accuracy in Media actually found a conservative media critic at UCLA.
More Hope & Change
Amid all the depressing news about the failures of business schools, particularly the more well-known ones, there is a ray of hope.
Hope & Change in Harrisburg
On the face of it, opening a new university in this day and age would seem to be akin to selling refrigerators to Eskimos.
Penses on public schools
University professors need not be performance-oriented once they have gained tenure.
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Northeastern University professor Shahid Alam has aroused controversy by likening the 9/11 killers to the Founding Fathers.
Recent Articles.
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Academia’s Leftward Tilt Documented
When Reed Irvine started Accuracy in Academia 20 years ago to document the leftward tilt in higher education, critics charged that we were way off base. Recent studies show that we are on to something.
AIA Campus Report on College Bias
On our last Campus Report radio broadcast, guests fresh from the college scene offered examples of how acute the political bias is on American college campuses today.
David Deming Fights Back
After months of persecution by the administration of the University of Oklahoma, geophysicist David Deming answered back with more than a letter-to-the-editor or inter-office memo. He has sued OU officials in federal court.
Democracy Codes
Stefan Braun’s analysis of speech codes in Democracy Off Balance: Freedom of Expression and Hate Propaganda in Canada, is not relevant only to the situation in the author’s country.
Recent Articles.
Media Bias at Georgetown
Apparently it’s a how-to course.
Old Reforms, New Issue
The Chronicle of Higher Education offered up more than a dozen reforms to shake up higher education.
Not Ready For College
in Bayside, N. Y.
Annapolis Prof Disses Academy
Academics have always had a hard time accepting the service academies even when they work for them.
Academic Ponders Free Enterprise
When academics turn their attention to America’s free enterprise system, they prove definitively that they never worked in it.
Media Illiteracy Explained
But not in the way you think.
Elementary Role Play Pitfalls
“There are so many ways a role play about racism can go wrong in a room full of 6-, 7-, and 8-year-olds.”—elementary school teacher Katharine Johnson
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December is more like just an entire 30 day Christmas celebration, so when it comes time for the Christmas movie marathon (whether it's tv or netflix) make sure everyone knows how long you've been training for this moment with this funny christmas movie shirt! And when you watch them in the off season, that's just more awesome Christmas marathon training!
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We ask the Seatlle Police Department and anyone involved in the Kurt Cobain "suicide" case and re-examine anything still avalible. Because of the hasty conclusion that it was a suicide is why i have written this petittion if you want the Seattle Police to look back at the case and study the evidence that has been found and is still availible then sign this petition!!!!!
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Thursday 28 March 2013: The National Art School is today announcing a partnership with advertising company Saatchi & Saatchi Australia to support the achievements of over 100 students completing their Bachelor of Fine Art in 2013.
The Saatchi & Saatchi, National Art School Graduate Exhibition will showcase the artworks of over 100 emerging artists produced in their graduating year. The show supported by Saatchi & Saatchi will attract thousands of visitors to see over 1,000 works of arts created by a new generation of artists.
The National Art School has educated more artists than any other institution in Australia. The 2013 graduates will join the list of the National Art School alumni that reads like a veritable who’s who of Australian artists and includes luminaries such as Sydney Ball, Charles Blackman OBE, John Coburn AM, Sophie Cape, Elisabeth Cummings OAM, Sir William Dobell OBE, Ken Done AM, Max Dupain OBE, Bert Flugelman AM, James Gleeson AM AO, Fiona Hall, Norman Hetherington OAM, Robert Klippel AO, Colin Lanceley AO, Guy Maestri, Reg Mombassa, Susan Norrie OAM, Margaret Olley AC AO, John Olsen AO OBE, John Passmore, Leslie Rice, Martin Sharp, Wendy Sharpe, Jeffrey Smart AO, Tim Storrier AM, Ken Unsworth AM and Guy Warren OAM amongst many more.
“We are thrilled to have gained the sponsorship of Saatchi & Saatchi in support of the National Art School and especially our graduates. This exceptional sponsorship demonstrates their understanding of the importance of fostering creative talent and giving new and emerging artists extended opportunities to be seen by a broader audience. Having the support of such a renowned and successful agency as Saatchi & Saatchi to champion emerging artistic talent and support the marketing efforts of the National Art School is incredibly important to us. We are extremely delighted to be working with Saatchi & Saatchi and look forward to our new and exciting partnership.” Professor Anita Taylor, Director, National Art School.
Saatchi & Saatchi CEO, Michael Rebelo commented: “Emerging creativity in our country needs the support of companies like ourselves, so we’re excited and committed to helping the National Art School and its talented students fulfil their inherent creative ambition.”
The National Art School 2013 partnership with Saatchi & Saatchi will support the School and its mission to ensure that students continue to have access to world leading educators and practitioners, helping them reach their full potential.
The Saatchi & Saatchi National Art School Graduate Exhibition will be open to the public from Thursday 28 November through to Saturday 8 December 2013 in the NAS Gallery and the studios of the National Art School at the historic Darlinghurst campus.
Graduate Exhibition 2013
28 November - 8 December
National Art School Gallery
Forbes Street Darlinghurst
Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm
Celebrates Bachelor of Fine Art graduates’ achievements in the disciplines of Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking and Sculpture
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For further information, or to arrange media interviews please contact:
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We regularly point out that it pays to buy the big five Canadian banks. They remain buys for long-term price gains as well as high and rising dividends.
All five earned more in the year to October 31, 2014. Bank of Montreal (TSX—BMO; NYSE–BMO), or BMO, earned $6.41 a share. Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX—BNS; NYSE—BNS), or Scotiabank, earned $5.71 a share. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX—CM; NYSE—CM), or CIBC, earned $8.95 a share. Royal Bank of Canada (TSX—RY; NYSE—RY), or Royal, earned $6.14 a share. And Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX—TD; NYSE—TD), or TD, earned $4.28 a share.
All of the big five are expected to earn more money this year and next. BMO is expected to earn $6.93 a share this year and $7.43 a share next year. Scotiabank is expected to earn $5.80 a share this year and $6.26 a share next year. CIBC is expected to earn $9.35 a share this year and $9.92 a share next year. Royal is expected to earn $6.53 a share this year and $7.02 a share next year. And TD is expected to earn $4.55 a share this year and $4.92 a share next year.
As we often note, in the long run it’s company earnings and their direction that set stock prices. So rising earnings per share bode well for the shares of the big five banks. In addition, growing earnings per share give the banks the means to keep raising your dividends. They already pay attractive dividends.
The big five banks are also well diversified. They operate across Canada and, except for CIBC, abroad. The oil bust hurts Alberta’s economy, of course. But it’s likely to help Ontario’s economy. It keeps more money in consumers’ pockets and a lower loonie helps exports. The banks are also diversified across many businesses—the banking, brokerage, trust company and insurance industries.
In short, the big five banks remain buys for long-term share price gains as well as high and rising dividends.
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DigitalAssistant Stealing Your Title? | Huffington Post Says Breitbart’s Okay | More Yesterday’s NewsBy Rachel Kaufman|March 25, 2011ShareBy Rachel Kaufman|March 25, 2011ShareDealing with an usurping (whether intentionally or not) assistant….the HuffPo says asking Andrew Breitbart to blog was a good decision…and more….my assistant is using my title on LinkedIn (via Ask a Manager)Huffington Post Stands By Breitbart Blogging (via FishbowlLA)Ask Anything – Photographer Rep Fees, Relationships and Responsibilities (via A Photo Editor)NPR says its staff didn’t get raises last fiscal year (via Poynter. » Romenesko) Share copy Adweek Adweek
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Robots for the Blind
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I'm doing a science project on making a guide dog robot for the blind, but need some ideas. What would the blind like in a guide dog robot? Thank you.
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Traff both new and existing UK and overseas customers – it is what they want!. So big thanks to the engineering team, they’ve have done a fantastic job. Not only does the 645 ‘detect & reject’ well, its super quick WiFi AGD Touch-setup means config demonstrations take literally seconds: name-device, define-zone, click-to-configure; the UK manufacturing team are going to be busy, so thanks to them up front!”
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I wrote in a few months ago: Mom fell in her ALF after a male nurse walked in; had surgery; recovered minimally in a rehab and returned to the same ALF still unable to walk and confined to wheelchair; ALF insisted they could meet her needs if we increase level of care from Level 2 to Level 4. Well, two weeks after returning to the ALF, she has developed a pressure sore on her heel! Yesterday when I visited her, I noticed a gauze bandage on her right foot that was new; she was complaining of pain; spoke with nurse, who said she had a sore on her heel they were watching; well, when the nurse took off the bandage, I was aghast to find this pressure sore the size of a quarter with redness and swelling, and the bottom of her foot black!! The nurse said, "I think we'd better send her to the emergency room; she might have cellulitis and need IV antibiotics...." This was at 2pm yesterday; she went to the ED, and I spent most of the night with her until they admitted her at midnight! Well, I am pissed! The ED doc and nurse said this was neglect on the part of the ALF. She did not have a sore on her foot two weeks ago or ever!! She is wheelchair bound after falling and breaking her hip. PT is not going well because of her high anxiety level (which they have addressed); obesity; and mild dementia from ruptured brain aneurysm 20 years ago...bottom line, the ALF did not do ANYTHING TO PREVENT THE DECUBITUS ULCER FROM FORMING...despite the fact that 45% of people who have hip fractures and are immobile afterwards develop pressure sores on the heel because they are wheelchair or bed bound. I am pissed! I do not want to send her back to this ALF. I am worried that she will not get good care anywhere. I have been reading about the "corporate greed" of assisted living facility movement; "heads to the beds" mentality of the corporate execs who are only focused on profitability; cutting costs by maintaining low staff/resident ratios; resulting in low quality of care. I want to know what increase in services my mother had when she went to Level 4!!! She was upset last week when I visited her; told me that she needed to go to the bathroom, and she had to wait a long time for someone to come; she ended up pooping in her brief; and when two staff people came in, one made comments about the smell and held her nose. I understand this is tough work, but damn it, the staff should act more professionally in the presence of my mother. It made her feel terrible, and she said, "I think I need to go to another facility...they don't like me here." I am feeling so angry that I am ready for heads to roll. I am going to contact an Ombudman on Monday morning, then a personal injury attorney who specializes in elder care. I am royally pissed about this!! Please give me your advice or share your experience. Thank
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Your mom needs a good 24/7 nursing home, she is beyond what ALF's are capable of providing. Get the best lawyer in town.
I don't know what the regs in Maryland are regarding what ALS can provide but it sounds as though your mom might be a "two person assist" for transfers and that is best done in a nh. This might ultimately be the reason she had to wait so long.
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Delta Air Lines Flight DL6207 connects Minneapolis to Chicago, taking off from Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
The flight took off on Thursday, Jun 8th, 2017 DL6207 flight has been delayed, canceled or overbooked within the last three years. Claim Compensation Now >
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A thermometer whose bulb is covered with a piece of watersoaked cloth. It is a type of temperature measurement that reflects the physical properties of a system with a mixture of a gas and a vapor, usually air and water vapor.
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– Range: 0-50 kN
– Accuracy: 0.5 kN
– Jack stroke: 76 mm
– Jack Capacity: 67 kN
– Temperature range: 0-50C
– Dimension (Instrument): 180 x 205 x 475mm
– Dimension (Carry Case): 250 x 300 x 525mm
– Weight (Instrument): 14kg
– Weight (Carry case): 6.5 kg
Portable Hydraulic Point Load Tester
The Model 6600 Portable Hydraulic Point Load Tester is a portable machine suitable for use in the field or laboratory to determine the point load strength index of rocks specimens. Based on a two-column loading frame, the instrument uses a hand operated hydraulic jack for load Application, and a pressure-gauged readout for load monitoring.
Features include peak load function, protective Perspex safety screen, platen separation indicator and smooth retracting system. Readout range 0 – 50kN, core size up to 75mm diameter.
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– Compact, aluminium construction, including robust carry case for transportation
– Direct load measurement in kN
– Adjustable platen separation scale
– Hardened stainless steel ball set into the platen points to provide a true 5mm, point radius
– Safety screen for operator
– Hold down holes in base plate allow fixing to bench or anchor plates
– Open design, facilitating cleaning of instrument
– Easy and simple reading unit via analogue pressure gauge
– The pressure gauge has peak load needle to measure the maximum load during test
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Avoid a DWAI or DUI in Colorado (5 Things You Need to Know about DUI)
To avoid a DWAI or a DUI in Colorado, you should know at least these five things.
I. DUI in Colorado
II. Penalties
III.The Costs
IV. Sobriety Tests
V. Avoid Arrest
I. DUI in Colorado
It’s illegal to drive under the influence. It’s called DUI in Colorado. That’s driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher It’s also illegal to drive while ability is impaired (DWAI). That’s driving with a BAC of 0.05% or more. For drivers under age 21, including adults 18 through 20, it’s illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.02%
The law for drivers under 21 is called zero tolerance. But that doesn’t prohibit driving with some alcohol in the body. Colorado permits the BAC to be under 0.02% for a very good reason. It wants to reduce the possibility of convicting innocent young drivers.
The logic is this. First, “breathalyzers” or alcohol breath testers aren’t reliable. They don’t really measure it. (That requires analyzing a sample of actual blood.) Instead, they only estimate BAC.
Another reason is that everyone of every age produces alcohol naturally in their bodies. And they do so 24/7. Obviously, that includes all young drivers. A third reason is that many medications and foods contain alcohol. Even baked products such as bread do.
So not insisting on zero BAC is sound public policy.
II. Penalties
The exact penalties imposed for DUI in Colorado vary. Many factors cause these differences. They include such things as
- Driver’s Age.
- Type of license.
- Estimated BAC.
- The impairing substance(s)
- Any prior DWIs.
- Consequences of the DUI, if any (property damage, injuries, etc.)
- Any minors in the vehicle.
- Skill of driver’s attorney.
- Characteristics of driver (demeanor in court, race, socio-economic status, etc.)
- Beliefs and personality of judge hearing the case. That’s just the luck of the draw.
Nevertheless, Colorado provides good guidelines.
Driver Age 21 or Older
The penalty for a first DWAI offense is up to 180 days of imprisonment. Eight points are added to the driving record. The fine is $200 to $500. There’s up to 48 hours of community service.
For a first DUI conviction, the penalty is up to one year imprisonment. The driving license suspension is for nine months. There’s a required alcohol education course. The fine is $600 to $1,000. And there’s up to 96 hours of community service.
Driver Under 21
If a driver under 21 has a DWAI or DUI, the penalty is a license suspension for three months. In addition, four points are added to the driving record.
Penalties increase greatly for repeated offenses. Depending on the circumstances and the judge, some offenders have to have ignition interlock devices on their vehicles. These prevent the engine from starting if there’s alcohol on the driver’s breath. Learn more about ignition interlock devices.
Also, drivers under 21 convicted for having alcohol in their vehicle have their licenses revoked. They need not have consumed any aalcohol to be penalized.
III. The Costs
Legal Defense
Getting charged with a DWAI or a DUI in Colorado is very expensive. It is elsewhere. And this is true even if you’re innocent. Of course, it’s even more expensive if a judge or jury convicts you.
The cost of a legal DWAI or DUI defense is very hard to estimate. That’s because the complexity of cases varies widely. And more complex cases take more of a lawyer’s time. That means more money.
It’s wise to select an experienced lawyer who specializes in DWAI and DUI defense. The knowledge and experience of such a lawyer is invaluable. In fact, such a lawyer may take less time.
Its obvious that simply asking lawyers how much they charge per hour isn’t helpful. It’s like asking a builder how much it costs to build a house.AI or DUI can easily be tens of thousands of dollars.
In addition, there are non-money costs as well. They may include pain and suffering, feelings of guilt, embarrassment, driving license suspension, loss of friendships, and many others.
Knowing the high costs of a DWAI or DUI time a driver uses the right, the state revokes the license for one year. It punishes a second use with a two-year revocation. And if a driver uses the Constitutional right a third time, the state punishes the driver with a license revocation for three years.. You won’t like what you learn. But knowledge is power. Also, learn What to Do If You Are Pulled Over.
V. Avoid Arrest
Obviously, one way to avoid a DWAIAI or DUI in Colorado?
This website strongly opposes impaired driving. But it also supports the U.S. Constitution and the rights it grants both the innocent and the guilty.
The Colorado Bar (lawyer) Association offers a free lawyer referral service. Also, Martingale-Hubbell.
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Nurses and their Patients. Contents include: Part I THEORY - The nature of the unconscious Developing relationships The experience of illness and loss Passing on the blame Part II CASE STUDIES - A personal experience Visiting time The bubble bath Sadie s baby Pre-operative anxiety: understanding why? Joe s story Thoughts on the impact of a suicide PART III THE WIDER CONTEXT: RESEARCH AND SUPERVISION - Reviewing the evidence base for psychodynamic principles in nursing Fevered love Using Winnicott (1960) to create a model for clinical supervisio
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Application Procedures for International Students
How to Apply
International students must apply directly to Algoma U. If you have any questions about the application process, please email [email protected] or phone (705) 949-2301 ext. 4338.
Admission Requirements
Please visit our international admission requirements listed by country for more specific information.
All applicants from Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Nigeria, the United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, Zambia, or Zimbabwe who do not currently live in Canada must apply through the Canadian University Application Centre (CUAC)*. The CUAC is Algoma University’s exclusive partner in these countries and provides free counselling services including admission information, application assistance and visa application assistance. For more information on your local office, please visit or contact them directly at [email protected].
*Applications submitted without CUAC assistance will NOT be processed and will be forwarded back to the CUAC. Submitting your application through the CUAC ensures the quality of your applications and results in a faster processing time.
Checklist for Application
- Complete the Algoma U application.
- Send all official transcripts (secondary and post-secondary school, if applicable). Digital copies can be emailed to [email protected]. Hard copies are required to be mailed to the postal address below.
- Pay your non-refundable $100.00 CDN application fee on the application portal. For other payment options, click here.
- Send proof of English Language Proficiency (if applicable). For accepted test results, please click here.
Please send hard copies of documents to:
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What happens when you put a bunch of talented artists in a room? Game on! Seriously. The game is Dots and the company recently closed a $10 million Series A round from investors from Tencent, Greycroft, Northzone, Crunchfund, and Alphaworks.
Dots is a casual game about connecting: you have a minute to connect colored dots and see how well you score. As you play, you also earn “dots” which is the game’s currency for advanced powers. You can earn these by playing or via in-app-purchases.
The company spun out of betaworks and both their currently available games – Dots and TwoDots are available as free downloads for iPhone, iPad, and Android.
Cofounder and CEO Paul Murphy talks about why player – and investors – keep coming back for more.
Tell us about your product.
We make unique games with thoughtful design.
How is it different?
Our games take inspiration from the arts.
What market you are targeting and how big is it?
Mobile gaming nearly $30B / year annual market, and growing a % of the overall $100B / year gaming market.
How did being part of betaworks help launch the company?
Couldn’t have happened without betaworks. You need a platform and runway to experiment when building and launching a game. Once you have traction, it’s easier to raise money, but you need to have the environment that gives you a chance to get some of that traction.
What’s your business model?
Our games are free-to-play.
What was the funding process like?
Fairly straightforward, easier than it’s been before for other companies. We knew the investors well and it was more just a matter of when we pulled the trigger on the investment.
What are the biggest challenges that you faced while raising capital?
The private markets are heavily influenced by public markets, so the ups and downs of the larger game studios impacts private-market sentiment. It turns out just fine for us, but many of the larger studios are struggling to scale their revenues and that ultimately certainly plays a role in sector-confidence for private markets.
What factors about your business led your investors to write the check?
I hope they view it like pouring gas on a fire. We’re cash-flow positive, the investment allows us to scale a business that’s already doing well.
What are the milestones you plan to achieve in the next six months?
We are a creativity-focused game studio. We’ll generate profit and grow revenues, but success will be measured for us by the quality of the games we product.
What advice can you offer companies in New York that do not have a fresh injection of capital in the bank?
Capital is not the hard part. Yes, it’s hard and time-consuming to raise money. But the hard part is forming and growing a business. Focus on that, and if your business shows signs of life, investment will find you.
Where do you see the company going now over the near term?
We’ll continue to scale the TwoDots franchise. It’s done incredibly well yet we know it can do even more. You’ll see us enter new platforms like Facebook and new markets like China, while continuing to improve the game. After that, it’s all about new games which we’re already working on.
What’s your favorite bar to go and connect over a drink?
We have a soft spot for the Brass Monkey. Real beer, great spot, cool staff. But betaworks just got a beer tap and they’re just downstairs, so you’ll probably see us hanging out there more often!
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The right recipe for startup success requires an equal mix of: (i) a good strategy or idea; (ii) powered by.
CASE STUDY #1
In the first example, the client engaged us to help them set a go-to market strategy only, helping them to productize their business and build a sales and marketing plan around growing their customer base. This client believed that once they had the blueprint from the “architect,” that they could fill the role of “general contractor” and build out the “house”, as an analogy. When I told the CEO, the success will come from the execution, and that the team didn’t have the background to properly execute the plan, their quote was “sometimes a batter needs to get up to the plate, and take a swing on their own, without their coach.
THE RESULTS
A year later, the company in the first case study failed to gain traction with clients. Their immediate instinct was the plan must have been flawed, and they basically unwound the entire plan back to where they started. And, in that rewind, they no longer clearly communicated what the actual strength of their business was, and even worse, repositioned the company in an even more competitive space. Overall, revenues stayed largely flat, and the rocket ship never took off.
As for the second company, they built up $25MM sales pipeline in their first year (a good portion of that converted into sales, understanding they had a long lead time product). The message resonated with the new target clients in new target markets and the company has teed itself up for 3x THISwind and turbulence along the way. The devil is always in the details, and an experienced execution team could be the difference between a strike out and a home run, with exactly the same idea at the plate.
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Prior to stepping into a management role last year, I had little experience managing other people. I’ve never taken a management class and I hadn’t done it in the workplace before. Fast forward a year or so later, and I’ve learned a lot along the way.
Try as I did for a while to learn from the daily goings-on about the office and apply it to my management, I reluctantly accepted Kris’ recommendation to pick up a book called The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace by Gary Chapman, who’s somewhat famous for his first book, The 5 Love Languages.
The premise is simple: most people speak different languages in the workplace—even if they don’t realize it. What one person appreciates in their feedback is likely not the same thing as what another person wants to hear. Different people want to be acknowledged in different ways. The same premise is true in Love Languages; you and your partner or spouse may think you’re communicating the same language, but chances are, both of you have different wants and needs in every conversation.
With that, I had another revelation: I think the same thing applies to companies publishing content. Even if you think you’re speaking the same language as your customers, ask yourself: is the language you’re speaking truly aligned with your clients’ needs? Here are a few potential languages to gauge your level of success:
- Those who speak strategy, like a CEO, care about the ins and outs of your product or service and want to know how it will impact their business long-term. Many strategic thinkers are decision-makers in an organization and want specific problems to solve specific needs.
When targeting those who speak strategy, don’t be afraid of going in-depth, offering clear examples, and talking about the abstract benefits of your offering. Second only perhaps to researchers, strategic thinkers don’t mind processing lots of information and drawing their own conclusions.
- Research speakers want the dirty details: hard facts, case studies, blogs, and more. Remember, though, researchers probably aren’t primary decision makers. What they are is decision-influencers, even if at a very basic level. These folks will want information that they can give to a decision maker in a clear, concise way.
With researchers, it’s important to be very clear. Unlike strategic thinkers, they probably don’t have the time (or desire) to parse out a ton of information and make their own conclusions. Instead, it’s their job to find information and pass it along. If your content isn’t easy to boil down and then pass on, you’re missing the boat with research speakers.
- People whose primary communication point is function care most about how well a product works. Can you demo your product or service to show it has value? Do you have testimonials from other clients who can attest to how easy you are to work with? What supporting material do you have that talks about how and why your product or service works?
Make sure you can boil down your offering into an easy to understand set of guidelines. If you don’t talk specifically about what you do or how you do it, good luck getting through to a functional thinker.
- Some, like many small business owners and executives, care most about one aspect of your product or service: how it will affect their bottom line. Will it grow their business or save them money? Do you have proof?
White papers, case studies, and quick facts are great for folks whose minds go straight to ROI. You can talk strategy or high-level concepts all you want, but if you don’t tie it back to real business benefits, you’re going to have a hard time winning over anyone whose language is Return on Investment.
- People who ‘speak’ photos vastly prefer infographics and other quickly digestible content to long text descriptions and white papers. While all text won’t be completely lost on them, you’re still taking a chance by not giving them enough visual content.
Those who speak photos probably don’t have a lot of time to digest content otherwise, so giving it to them in as quick to read of a format as possible is important.
Want real evidence that brands don’t often correctly speak the languages of their customers? How about Kitewheel’s study, which found that while 73% of consumers said that loyalty programs should be for brands to show appreciation for their loyal customers, 66% of marketers think that loyalty programs are for consumers to show their commitment to their businesses. That’s a fundamental disconnect, and also a strong sign that marketers aren’t speaking the same language as their customers.
Once you study and understand the language your customers speak, no matter what business you’re in, you’ll be able to develop true empathy and give your customers what they really need. While that’s another big step in the process, it all starts with knowing what your customers want and how they want it.
If you speak English and the person you’re speaking with speaks Japanese, yelling your message louder isn’t going to help them understand. You and your customers may both be speaking English, but chances are they see and understand your product differently than you sell and market it. You wouldn’t solve any other language gap by yelling your message and hoping the other party understands—so why would you do it in your marketing?
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The Brains
The Brains are a Canadian psychobilly band formed in 2003.
Key members include: Rene D La Muerte - guitar/ vocals, Colin The Dead - bass and Phil The Beast - drums.
© 2001 - 2018 AllGigs Limited, company number: 05113554. Registered office: 3 Silverdale Drive, London, SE9 4DH, England
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EMF
Indie-pop band from Gloucestershire whose heyday was the '90s.
Members have included Ian Dench and Derry Brownson and hits include "Unbelievable", "I Believe", "Children" and "I'm a Believer", as well as the "Schubert Dip" debut album.
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Cornucopia
made with cheese
uncooked
provolone, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
provolone, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
provolone, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
provolone, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
provolone, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
swiss cheese (lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard are available)
swiss cheese (lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard are available)
swiss cheese (lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard are available
with homemade dressing are provolone cheese
provolone, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
italian carnavale "mixed italian cured meats
cheese ravioli (dozen per box)
only the freshest bunches gets used. try with superior's porcini mushroom sauce, or just a great dipping quality extra virgin olive with grated cheese
we use 100% white breast meat in these raviolis. try with porcini sauce or marinated for a wonderful new taste in ravioli
very flavorful, excellent with superior's marinara a dipping quality extra virgin olive oil, or especially porcini or vodka marinara sauce
made with 100% beef, try with tangy diablo, vodka marinara, porcini mushroom, or just our great marinara, a real lip - smacker
fresh chopped basil makes this a classic. try with pesto sauce, or diablo sauce
butternut squash and our secret spices. mix with marinara or dipping quality extra. virgin olive oil with browned garlic and grated cheese
spinach pasta with chopped spinach in filling, try with porcini mushroom sauce or (vodka) marinara. you could also use alfredo or carb
a delightful blend of goat cheese, ricotta and herbs, very nice with sun dried tomato pesto and vodka marinara
a savory delight. they are served best under porcini sauce (developed just for these ravioli)
we use fresh crabmeat in our wonderful ravioli, the vodka marinara was developed especially for these ravioli
great tasting lobster meat makes this superior classic fantastic in vodka sauce
fresh shrimp is used in this dish which is marvelous with our port wine marinara
a terrific start to a great dinner
add chicken, vegetables, meat or our meatballs plus one of our crab, diablo or clam sauce and you're on your way
a full-flavored pasta, it should be served with a full - bodied sauce such as porcini, vodka, or alfredo, clam sauce also goes very well with it
one of our most popular pastas, try this with a white or red clam sauce or even the crab and you have a wonderful seafood meal
full of flavor and aroma, this pasta is sure to please your family. try the pasta with marinara, vodka, or our wonderful porcini sauce
spicy pasta to add some-zing-to your day. try this with diablo meat sauce and our meatballs for a wonderful meal
this pasta has wheat flour and egg whites
wonderful blends of ricotta, mozzarella and romano combined with our fresh pasta make this as good as your mother used to make
our wholesome spinach pasta combined with a lavish layer of spinach adds a new twist to an old favorite
italian style a full layer of vegetables adds great flavor
hearty beef with a special blend of cheeses makes this lasagna a contender for best-ever
flavorful and hearty; a very popular entree; truly one of our best!
superior classic
good and fresh enough to call your own
hearty beef, seasoned to perfection
our classic blends of fresh basil, romano cheese and crushed pine nuts
while wine and balsamic vinegar make this pesto as good as any you've tasted
our own version of a mildly spicy meat sauce
blends of marinara, cream and vodka
our version of the classic
we use whole, live crab to create this great on linguini
a creamy blend with real porcini
plenty of clams make this sauce perfect
a perfect blend of plum tomatoes and port wine; beautiful with any kind of seafood
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Exercise benefits
Exercise is good for more than just muscle tone. It promotes healthy skin and hair, boosts energy and the immune system. Exercise also relieves stress, helps with depression and promotes sound sleep. A little bit goes a long way to keep your body, mind and emotions healthier. It also has a greater impact if you choose exercises that you like to do versus ones are seem like a chore.
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Panic! At The Disco’s new single, “Death Of A Bachelor,“ is finally here and it’s more enchantingly galvanizing than we ever could’ve imagined. Just as frontman Brendon Urie claimed while speaking with Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz, the track is a poignant mix of Frank Sinatra and Beyonce, while still painting Panic!’s ever-evolving motif. Listen below and be sure to let us know what you think.
Read more: Brendon Urie is so done with “I Write Sins Not Tragedies”
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Gujarat State Forest Development Corporation Ltd (GSFDC), Vadodara published notification for recruitment for below mention posts on contract bases. You can view official advertisement by following link.
Total no of Posts: 02
Name of Posts:
- Project In-charge: 01 post
- Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.Pharma (Ayurveda) with special paper in Rasashastra & Bhaisajya kalpana (or)
- Ayurveda (Medicine) (M.D. (Ayurveda) with special paper in Pharmaceutical Sciences Rasashastra & Bhaisajya kalpana.
- Computer Operator: 01 post
- Commerce Graduate from a recognized university.
Last date for submission application:25/06/2015
Important links:
- View official advertisement here(Project In Charge)
- View official advertisement here(Computer Operator)
- View more details here
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Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of Providence, is urging state lawmakers to defeat civil union legislation in Rhode Island. The Providence Journal reports:
In a statement, Tobin said: "I encourage members of the General Assembly to vote against the civil unions legislation currently being considered. It is an unpopular and last minute attempt at a compromise that satisfies no one and accomplishes little.
"The civil unions legislation itself is objectionable since it serves as a gateway to same-sex marriage, thus guaranteeing that this divisive debate will continue in our State well into the future.
. The Diocese of Providence urges the consideration of 'reciprocal benefits legislation' that will be helpful to Rhode Islanders without reference to marriage and without compromising the traditional understanding of marriage and family in our society."
I don't think you are naive. So how could you even begin to claim that it would be possible to ''ram through'' legislation to legalize gay marriage with a rubber stamp approval because there are more important (economic) issues that everyone is dealing with? Many serious economic issues seldom get front page or lead-off news coverage on TV (only the absolute worst news on employment or foreclosures make it), but anything to do with gay marriages involves front and center coverage. There is no chance that anything related to gay marriage could be ''sneaked through'' any legislature in the country. Michael, if you are to be at all credible, you have to discuss reality, rather than simply trying to create unnecessary ''fears'' through hyperbole.
You say it's not possible to determine the impact on the culture and so they shouldn't pass laws to legalize gay marriage (and if they don't, will there ever be enough evidence to silence your fears?). There begins to be reliable evidence, but you choose to dimiss the experiences in the half dozen of so western European countries that now have up to 20 years of experience with legalized gay marriage. None of the chicken-little fears you express have occurred in any of those countries. In the US, the experience with gay marriage is only 6 years - in Massachusetts. Interestingly enough, Massachusetts also has the lowest divorce rate in the nation. And after the first year of so after gay marriage was legalized and about 6500 gay marriages were performed, reflecting ''pent up'' demand, the numbers of gay marriages performed there each year has dropped below 1000/year. In 2009, there were about 36,700 new marriages in Massachusetts, of which fewer than 1000 were gay couples. How does this harm families and heterosexual couples? They are barely a blip in the stats.
Massachusetts has an adult (older than 18) population of about 5.2 million people, of whom slightly more than half are currently married (2.6 million roughly). Six years after gay marriages were legalized in Massachusetts, a cumulative total of about 10,000 gay marriages have taken place there - the biggest number in the first year, and a percentage to people from other states. Your ''fears'' (of what? Not really clear) seem to be unfounded, based on this early data from the US instead of Scandinavia and the Netherlands.
While the rates of marriage have stayed fairly steady or trended slightly upward in Massachusetts, marriages peformed in the Catholic church in the Boston diocese and other areas (NH also) have dropped by about 40% in a decade. People are still getting married at the same rate, but not in the Catholic church. It does not seem that gay marriage in Massachusetts is contributing to divorces, or to any other kind of situation that is disruptive to family life. However, it is clear that the Catholic church is having a problem keeping its young people when they marry.
Does that concern you at all?
Instead of relying on ''christian'' blogs for your information, you should make use of the wonders of the internet to get factual information - the data I gave here are from the US Govt, the CDC, Bureau of National Vital Statistics. Every state provides similar data. It's all there, so fact check, fact check, fact check. Then if you want to argue your point of view, your opinions at least won't be dismissed as not evenknowing the basic facts of the situation.."
I doubt if there can be any intelligent discussion in blogs such as this as long as we keep being dragged back to the cave in this way.
The best answer is parody:
"I have sympathy for individuals who indentify as Jews (although, frankly, I think we should be researching how to convert them and prevent others from getting this taint), but the slow destruction of civilized society is a big price to pay to pacify a very small group of people who are have the choice of modifying their behavior and participating in the Christian worship as is but refuse to."
"I have sympathy for individuals who identify as black (although, frankly, I think we should be researching how to change their color and prevent others from getting this pigmentation), but the slow destruction of civilized society is a big price to pay to pacify a very small group of people who are have the choice of modifying their black habits and participating in White society as is but refuse to."
"I have sympathy for individuals who indentify as Irish (although, frankly, I think we should be researching how to educate them out of it and prevent others from agitating for home rule), but the slow destruction of our Empire is a big price to pay to pacify a very small group of people who are have the choice of modifying their behavior and participating in British life as is but refuse to."
Ah, yes, attack the messenger, then follow-up with silly parodies that are completely distinguishable from the intitail statement. Characterizing my position as "from the cave" is just rhetoric designed to make the uneducated/uniformed feel ridiculous, along with unsubstantiated arguments of the inevitablity of SSM.
We are male-female by anatomy; homosexual/heterosexual by our behavior. Homosexuality as a class is just a political tool for homosexuals to make inaccurate comparisons to actual classes of people. Race and nationality are not behavioral; these are immutable characteristics. If Jewish people were demanding to be called Christians, I could tweek your first analogy to make some sense. Overall, your posts fail.
We are homosexual/heterosexual by virtue of our affectional orientation. Whether we behave in a manner coincident with that orientation or not doesn't change the fact of the orientation.
I do hope for their sake that you never have a child who turns out to be a lesbian or a gay male.
Homosexuality is not a class, it is a behavior. We are males and females by anatomy and gays and straights by behavior. The Church has recognized this for thousands of years; and even in mainstream society, the term "homosexual" is a relatively new term coined in the late 19th century. There is no reason for society to assign special benefits for people who choose to engage in a behavior that offers no benefit to society (cf. heterosexual sex which perpetuates the society)
Civil unions offer special rights to those who participate in homosexual behavior and are merely a springboard to change the definition of marriage to accomodate those who label themselves homosexuals.
Instead of reciprocal benefits, etc, let's take the French approach. It is my understanding that all marriages are licensed by the state and then if someone chooses a church ceremony then that is over and above the state-granted license. Let's go for a full separation of church and state and let the church marry those folks it considers appropriate and then in the meantime, let the rest of us have equal access to all civil rights from social security to healthcare.
No religious organization should have any say whatsoever over who is eligible for taxpayer provided, taxpayer funded SECULAR benefits.
Doing what the French do is never a good idea..
No one ever asks what your orientation is when you apply for a marriage license. THAT would be discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. No, all you need for a marriage license, you or anyone, is a partner with the appropriate anatomy such that the two of you might create a baby together.
It is so funny that we celebrate all the diversity that God created on so many levels and yet when it comes to sexuality, there is only one way God ever thought to do things. Sorry but God created diversity there too...at least in my humble opinion. I know we can disagree on that and that is cool but as it becomes more and more clear that God hardwired some people just a bit differently than others, we need to ecknowledge that difference and find ways to accept it and its ramifications.
I can no more be heterosexual than I can be blond or blue-eyed. I could choose to participate in a sham marriage-something that would really threaten the sanctity of marriage- or live honestly and work to create a society where all people are welcomed, valued and treated equally. The fact that I am precluded from receiving a wholely secular benefit like my partner's social security should he pre-decease me is unequal treatment and a right that I do not yet have but with trust in God's providence, I will have someday.
Peace.
Matrimony is marriage but not all marriage is Matrimony. It's all about semantics.....
First I am uncomfortable having separate secular marriages for everyone then if you want you can have a a religious marriage. This drives religion out of the public square and tends to isolate us. But what is the difference between marriage, civil unions and Matrimony?
There should be three types of ''Marriage'' that have no legal differences and afford the same legal rights:
1. There are civil union ''marriages'' and because it's not recognized by the Church it should be the secular, legal equivalent for homosexual couples.
2. Non Matrimony Marriages reserved for non Catholic (I prefer the term Reformed Churches) for heterosexual couples with the same legal rights as civil unions but recognized by the Reformed Churches as their religious marriage.
3. Matrimonial Marriage recognized by the Roman Catholic Church and those like minded Reformed Churches that are sacramental in nature.
All three recognized the the State and all three have secured rights and privileges. (We already have two types of marriages, secular ie on the Vegas Strip, on the beach, in Walmart etc and Matrimonial marriage in a Roman Catholic Church).
And MOST importantly, the religious marriages do count as marriages by the State, in other words, no need for two ceremonies, one secular and one religious.
Just my two cents...
"Marriage is a religious insitution, not a secular one; the government has no right or precedent to intervine in this issue."
I assume then that you believe the legal secular situations of insurance, power-of-attorney, probate and the myriad other benefits heterosexual married couples enjoy ought to be discarded as well?
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Let the Churches set the moral guidelines for their faithful with NO interfernce from the state. By the same token, let consenting adults enter into any legal secular contracts that they wish with NO interference from religious institutions.
You can't have it both ways: You can't complain about the state interfering in the churches when the churches won't keep out of the state.
We see what happens when marriage is devalued by a government through the enactment of no-fault divorce laws: A 40% out-of-wedlock birthrate, countless other children orphaned through divorce, increased child poverty, single mothers relying on government support, criminal activity of fatherless children, etc... These tragedies are then perpetuated by the lack of both a mother and father to serve as gender/marriage role models for children.
I wasn't paying attention when no-fault divorce came about, but I wonder how hard the Church fought to prevent the rescinding of fault-based divorce or whether it sat back and viewed it as a secular issue that would have no impact on Catholics. Whatever the case, we see how what appears purely secularist in nature finds its way into religion and the destructive power it can have on that religion.
So, I think what we are seeing now from conservative society is a fool-me-twice recognition that what seems to be an innocuous societal change for the protection/rights of individuals can have incredibly destructive impact not only on society and taxpayers, but on religion, as well. Catholic adoption agencies being forced out of gay-marriage states is just one of the first examples of attacks on the Church resulting from a very short history of legalized SSM. Teaching of homosexuality in public schools and a perception by society that marriage is no longer an institution for the raising of children are but two of the detrimental impacts on society that SSM is likely to cause..
Wow. California finally just repealed its infamous 1950 law that directed research into the causes and cure of homosexuality and which thereby empowered Dr Mengele-wannabees who lobotomized, castrated and tortured gay folk at state mental hospitals in the 1950s and 1960s. No serious gay chastity group promotes a cure, only self-management techniques.
"and prevent others from getting this orientation"
Wow 2. I know there are those who would happily abort a fetus if they discovered it had propensities to be gay, and I would not be surprised if there will be those who might regulate their pregnancies to minimize the "risk" (right now, for avoiding gay male children, that might mean avoiding a series of pregnancies with Y chromosomes, for example), but it's not something one "catches."
How will giving gay couples who currently live together the legal rights of a married couple damage heterosexual marriage and families?
How would changing the legal status of committed gay couples who share a home and their lives as two singles (from cohabiting couple to married couple) cause the ''destruction of civilized society''?
Well, I guess there is abortion or "eliminating" them once they are born.
As I see it, the issue is not the destruction of heterosexual marriage, but the destruction of the practice of men and women committing to stay together and take responsibility for the nurturing and upbringing of the children that they do or might create, and the deprivation of a mom and a dad to children.
Legalizing SSM will be the first time in the history of civilization that marriage will be expressly defined as a non-procreative institution. Whereas for all of history where marriage was impliedly a procreative institution because it had consisted of only male-female couples, by including same sex couples the implicit procreative aspect of the institution is erased.
In one good-intentioned act, the still-accepted practice of getting married before having children will be considered silly, and a legal document can be pointed to which says as much. Since homosexual couples can get married and they can never procreate, the argument would go, how could marriage possibly have anything to do with procreation? Or more important, why should anyone get married before having children? Or for that matter, why ever get married? Why not - as a growing percentage of the population does - just have children out of wedlock and avoid the commitment and sacrifice of marriage?
Traditional families are the basis of civilized society, independent, self-sustaining economic units, independent of government financial support. Marriage is the institution wherein traditional families are formed; where couples commit to one another to raise their children and where children have the moms and dads. Take the procreative element away, and the basis for marriage goes away. A return to the ideal of traditional marriage is still possible through government incentive and religious teaching; SSM takes us in the other direction and tips us to the point of no return.
You are making a lot of assumptons - many would say they are "leaps". Do you have any evidence to support any of your claims? Do you see that there are many trends underway in the world that might seem to support your fears (many children without a male and female parent in the home, for example), that have no relationship to gay marriage? For example, in several major cities in the Republic of Ireland, the majority of first born children are born to single mothers. This in a country that has been profoundly influenced by RCC teaching for most of its history, and still is. Gay marriage is not legal in Ireland. Yet these birth trends are real. Gay marriage was legalized in some Scandinavian countries some time ago. These countries are pretty well known for their liberal attitudes towards sexuallity, and cohabitation was accepted there long before many other countries. Interestingly enough, after gay marriage was legalized, the rate of heterosexual marriages increased. In Sweden, ~ 75% of children under 16 live with their birth parents (whether or not legally married) - a much higher percentage than in the US.
Anyway, if indeed acceptance of gay marriage represents a "point of no return", then after gay marriage is accepted I assume you will turn to other subjects and discourage anyone from thinking that a return is possible. Right?
Are his deductions really ''common sense''? If there are no data to support them, then the deductions may actually be false. So far, the data that are available do not support his deductions. There are less than 20 years of data available in countries that first legalized gay marriage or gay civil unions, but enough to see that predictions that gay marriage will end the world-as-we-know-it in those countries seem to have about as much validity as did Mr. Campings ''common sense'' deductions on the timing of the end of the world, based on a detailed and thorough reading of scripture.
Have attitudes towards marriage, cohabitation, and out of wedlock births changed in recent decades? Yes - that's pretty obvious, and also supported by the data. Is this ''good'' or ''bad'' or a bit of both? Probably a bit of both. Did legalizing gay marriage or civil unions cause the evolution in marriage patterns that have occurred over the last thirty years? Once again it seems that the answer to that is ''no,'' if one looks at the available statistical evidence. In the countries where it has been legal for some time, gay marriage/civil unions most likely have had no impact on ''straight marriage'' -which is exactly what a dispassionate analysis of it might lead one to conclude - the ''common sense'' deduction. It is interesting to note that marriage rates (among heterosexuals) have actually risen in countries that legalized gay marriage in the early 1990s - but this is most likely the continuation of a trend that started before gay marriage was legalized in those countries, the rise in heterosexual marriage rates was most likely not ''caused'' by the legalization of gay marriage. (Statistical data series on marriage/divorce/births etc are available from the OECD, UN, and national agencies).
The amount of time, money, effort and anxious hand-wringing devoted to this issue seem to be misplaced, and if strengthening heterosexual marriages is the real concern, these efforts should be devoted to defining the real issues, looking at the real causes, identifying which changes have been negative for families and society, and then trying to figure out how to mitigate the factors that cause the harmful effects.
I am not the one making the ''dire'' predictions - that is Michael Brooks (and others have also when the subject has come up). But nobody ever explains how legalizing gay marriage or civil unions will cause the destruction of hetero marriage and family. So, what is the real issue? Granting ''civil union'' status to ensure certain legal rights should be a no-brainer. Calling it ''marriage'' upsets people more, but I'm not sure why. I have been trying to analyze myself- my rational mind sees no intelligent and defensible argument against gay ''marriage'' in a pluralistic society - but my emotional mind does hesitate a bit to call it marriage. I suspect that this reaction is partly due to my age and how and when I grew up - I am in my early 60s. Homosexuality was barely whispered about when I was young, through my early adult years even. When it first became an ''issue'' I had to really wrestle with my own preconceived notions and prejudices. As more and more people came ''out of the closet'' - including people I knew, with whom I worked or had gone to school with - I realized that they are just like everyone else - some are not nice people (but would be that way if they were hetero - ''niceness'' being unrelated to their sexuality), most are good people, seeking the same things in life that most of do - love, companionship, personal and job satisfaction, family, a chance to contribute to the wider community, etc. I also eventually realized that homosexuality is not chosen, it's given. Most people in the US have white skin, but some have brown skin or black skin. Some people have blue eyes, and some brown. Some are short and some tall, but most are in between. Some are homosexual and most are heterosexual. Etc. I think that preconceived judgments and prejudices collectively are part of the resistance to using the word ''marriage.''
I also tend to think practically. Where should we put our resources of time, talent, treasure, both individually and as a culture. If legalizing gay marriage, whether called ''marriage'' or ''civil unions'' will not impact society negatively (and there is no evidence that it will, nor any logical reason that it would anyway), is this battle worth the time and money and effort? Are there not more serious problems? For example, the marriage ''divide'' in this country is growing - the number of people cohabiting and not marrying even after they have children together is growing. On a purely economic and practical level, this is not the best idea for most. This trend seems to be much stronger in a specific demographic - basically among those who are both young and less educated. Divorce rates when couples in this demographic marry are also much higher than in the cohort that both marries at a later age, and before having children, and has completed more education (which understandably tend to go together). So, maybe those who are concerned about stresses on families and harm to the children of less committed and potentially less stable couples/parents should take some of their concern and energy and even money to where it might truly make a difference and leave gay couples who want to legalize their union in peace. The causes of the trend to higher choices of having children without marriage are not completely clear - certain things are known about characteristics such as age, education, and income, but this still does not explain why these couples are avoiding marriage. Perhaps some effort should be put into finding out why.
Your comment about Sweden and the fact that a high percentage of children live with their biological parents until their mid/late teens, is intriguing, as I know that there is a lot of cohabitation and out-of-wedlock births in Sweden. I wonder how much of that has to do with the fact that a lot of the financial burden that comes with children in the US are in great part paid via the government. In any event, I think the differences between the US and countries where SSM is legal are so great (e.g., population, cultural homogenicity, government structure, militaries) that these are probably not good models for comparison.
Many of my issues with SSM are about the children: 1. Will more children, as a result of SSM, experience the loss of one or both parents (either because of the devaluation of marriage or because of increased surrogatehood for gays); 2. Will children be denied the tutelage of their parents because demands made by homosexuals emboldened by SSM will force the teaching of immoral and dangerous sexual behaviors); 3. Will sexually confused/immature children, as a result of SSM and teaching about homosexuality and SSM in schools, develop a homosexual orientation? 4. Will Christian children be drawn away from their faith as the government strongarms Christian organizations to bend to the demands of homosexuals? (And these are just off the top of my head)
I think in issues of massive social change such as this, the onus should be on those who are demanding the change to prove that it will cause no harm. The states where SSM is already legal are our laboratories, and judging from what I'm reading on other blogs, the conservative Christians with kids in public schools in thos states aren't very happy.
Christian blogs are hardly a reliable source of information! They start out with an inherent bias, and they generally present purely anecdotal and subjective information/opinions without supporting objective data.
Your first concern makes no logical sense. Heterosexuals are just that, and having a colleague at work who is gay, for example, be allowed to marry will not nor induce a heterosexual who is happily married to get a divorce and abandon his/her children. People have to be rational about this rather than be gripped by paranoia. The second concern - how will children be ''denied'' the tutelage of their parents? Nobody is going to go into people's homes and tell them what to teach their kids. There have been battles with public school systems about sex education for decades - maybe forever. I well remember them when I was a kid - in the 1950s! Most systems allow parents to opt out their kids anyway. But it would probably be better for parents to let the kids take the classes and then go over the material with them at home and explain what their families personal values are regarding the subject matter. 3) There is no scientific evidence that teens who are heterosexual will become homosexual nor vice versa. 4) I'm not sure how govt will ''strong-arm'' Christian organizations into supporting same-sex marriage. Christian organizations still have choices - if that changes, I will oppose it. But for now, the Christian organization can choose to, for example, treat all employees equally in terms of health benefits. In Washington DC, the Catholic church chose to cut off all spousal health benefits after the city legalized gay marriage. This was not an ideal solution in terms of either indiividual or societal welfare (since it meant all spouses without other health coverage through their own employment would now have no health coverage at all), but the church had the choice to do this and they did.
Once again, it seems to be a misdierection of time, effort and money to even worry about this. At one time in history, American society would be forever ruined by giving women the vote. Then it would be ruined by giving black Americans the vote. Then it would be ruined by letting black children and white children go to the same schools. Etc, etc. There are real problems facing families in our society - concentrate on those!
I suppose that if I didn't have young children my perception might be different. My wife and kids are everything to me, and I and my wife are everything to my kids. These are the big problems facing society from my perspective.
I think it's ironic that one of the new mantras of the homosexual activists is that the legislatures should be focussing on economic issues as these are "the big problems;" meanwhile, I don't recall seeing nearly as much aggressive action on the homosexual marriage front as I have in the past 3 years. And each time an SSM action gets shot down, the SSM-ers complain that the legislatures have more important things to worry about. If we have bigger issues to worry about, then the status quo on social issues is the appropriate approach, not pass anything that is proposed without deliberation.
Social issues are important. What if pedophiles were lobbying their legislatures for better access to children; should they just pass those bills too?
No-fault divorce has orphaned a lot of children in this country and placed a lot of women and kids on the government dole. Perhaps the homosexual activists should back off a bit until the big problems in the country are solved. There's too much that is unknown about homosexual marriage to rush it through the states; it's a huge social experiment and now is not the time for social experiments.
Yes, social issues are important, but it's also important to discern where efforts are best placed. My husband and I raised three children, all young adults now. It wasn't easy, and it isn't easy now. The movement for gay rights has been around for more than 40 years - the push for gay marriage is simply the logical continuation of it. Gays had to fight very hard against discrimination, and they still do. But, there are a lot of things that would worry me a lot more if I were raising my kids today than the gay rights movement.
No fault divorce was a blessing in many ways - it converged with a time in our history that women, for the first time for most, had access to jobs that enabled them to support themselves and their children if necessary. Discrimination didn't disappear overnight - I can still remember some very upsetting experiences that I had in the workplace in the 70s. It was a long hard battle for women, and it isn't over yet. But, mostly. When no fault divorce was first legalized, there was a big upsurge in divorces due to pent-up ''demand'' - until then, people were unable to get a divorce without proving ''cause'' such as adultery. Many were totally miserable, many women were abused, both physically and emotionally, and these terrors were often hidden by the woman because of cultural disapproval of her, and for the sake of her children. It is better today for most women than it was before the divorce laws were relaxed. If you look at the statistics you will see that the divorce rate hit a peak around the end of the 1970s, and then started dropping, eventually leveling off. The trend to later marriages seems to be helping the divorce rate; in the event of divorce, it also helps in maintaining a decent economic life for those raising children after divorce. Later marriages usually go along with more education, which goes along with better jobs.
If you are truly concerned about children and families and women, you would be putting your efforts into pushing for legislation that improves educational and job opportunities for all, but especially for those who are disadvantaged. They suffer the most from all of the social ills that hurt children, and create cycles of poverty and family dysfunction if not interrupted.
Your comparison seeking to equate attempts to legalize gay marriage with pedophiles seeking to legalize pedophilia is a strawman argument. Homosexual relationships involve two consenting adults. Pedophilia involves the exploitation of children by adults. It will never be legalized and comparing the one to the other is a misguided attempt to divert the discussion from the real issues.
We'll have to agree to disagree on whether now is the time to ram homosexual "marriage" through the courts or legislatures. I think it's a huge issue, and if the gays have felt discriminated against for -wait for it - all of the history of the civilized world, they can wait a few years more until the smoke clears on all of the other issues facing this country. This bombardment of legislatures/courts with this nonsense is a ploy to sneak it through when no one's looking. And, of course, Canada is just across the border, which franky, seems to suit them on other counts, as well.
I wasn't comparing homosexuality to pedophilia, I was using pedophilia as an example of something that would never be legalized (although, I'm sure your aware of those groups that want to lower the age of consent to 13 or even lower), but under the "we have bigger problems" approach to legislation, anything but economic issues should just be rubber stamped.
Maybe we'll get a post on no-faul divorce at some point; I understand there is a conservative push for repeal.?
We already see how the Church is going to deal with it. It's digging in its heals on the issue, as well as reverting to pre-1960s church traditions, such as the Latin mass. What revelations have there been about homosexual acts that would cause the church to change its position?
Well-funded pro-marriage (heterosexual marriage, for those that think there are other kinds) organizations have only recently started challenging the radical homosexual activists, and its results have been impressive, instrumental in booting the pro-ssm judges in Iowa, shutting down SSM in Blue Rhode Island and Maryland, looking strong in New York, and pushing a constitutional amendment vote in Minnesota in a short period of time. Polls are deceiving; they always are. So to suggest that SSM is inevitable is, at best, wishful thinking.
While aggressively pushing ("ramming") SSM legislation and court battles, homosexual activists are simultaneously encouraging the "we have more important things to worry about" message to discourage dissent from a public that is suffering through a difficult economic period. We all have limited time to contact our congressial reps, and so the suggestion that our focus should only be on economic issues can act as a powerful diversion that permits legislation to be "sneaked through" in the sense that the anti-SSM public doesn't pay attention to social issues and legislators are not contacted by their anti-SSM constituents. While you are correct that media covergage of SSM is always highlighted, it's always presented to try and persuade that SSM is inevitable, a done deal, and that resistance is futile. Those are just more attempts to dissuade anti-SSMers from acting: polls that suggest that Americans overwhelmingly favor SSM, celebrities coming out, homosexual suicides, and the like. In any event, the ruse is failing, as recent anti-SSM victories show.
Aside from the cultural differences between the US and foreign nations which makes comparisons difficult, 20 years is not a long enough time to see the long-term detrimental effects of SSM on marriage on a society. Perceptions about marriage and male-female relationships are established pretty early in life, at the age of, say, 5 and even younger. With people marrying later in life, it is only about now that we are starting to see the first generation of people who were born into a SSM society reaching the age of marriage. Up until this point, adults of marrying age had already had a preconceived notion of what marriage is/should be prior to the legalization of SSM; that is, the legalization of SSM would have had little effect on those peoples' marital decisions.
6 years in the US? Please. I'm sure the day after SSM was legalized in Massachusetts, there was some clown who published a story about how nothing had changed since SSM was legalized. The children, the children, the children....this is where the impact of SSM will be realized: when the kids grow up, after they have been indoctrinated into homosexuality as normal, when those who have been brought up in an SSM, secular world attain influential positions in the government.
Societies don't crash, they slowly deteriorate.
You choose to ignore the reality that all the available science so far indicates that homosexuality is not a chosen sexual preference, any more than is heterosexuality. And given the depth of discrimination and homophobia in society (such as often seen even on this board), it is unlikely that anyone would ''choose'' a sexuality that willl lead to discrimination and even hatred at times in their lives. You also choose to ignore the available sociological evidence. There is no evidence that there is a higher rate of homosexuality in children born in the last 20 years in Scandanivia and the Netherlands than in earlier decades, and according to your proposition, 20 years should be enough to provide some evidence of a change in those born into a society that accepts same sex marriage.
No discussion is possible with those who simply refuse to look at facts.
My point was that children who grow up in a society with SSM are going to have a different perspective on marriage from those who grew up when SSM was not legal or became legal during their lifetime, not necessarily on whether they are going to marry a boy or a girl, but on such things as whether marriage is important or not, whether it's necessary for procreation, whether the government should support it, whether it is purely a religious institution, whether religion should be forced to perform SSM ceremonies, etc.... So, until those children enter adulthood and start making decisions about marriage -as regular citizens and as leaders of our society - we can't really know what impact SSM is going to have on our society.
The science on homosexuality is unsettled at best, I'll leave it at that because I know you know that.
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Since the inception of this blog, and the three or four different versions of it that have existed, I have only taken short breaks to attend The Masters. This year, I'm probably going to attend The Masters, but, before that, I'm going to take an extended break. From now until the end of the month or so, I'm not going to blog. I'm going to concentrate, and think, and come up with brilliant ideas. I'm going to put the full weight of my considerable talents to thinking, which I haven't done in years. Oh, that's not as bad as it sounds. For long stretches of my life, I have subsisted on snap decisions and bald-faced rage, without any thinking being done at all. Thinking is overrated. Doing is underrated.
Now would be a good time to point out that my blogs are like beacons of hope in a world possessed by mediocrity and fear. I have a few things that I like to call The Best of the Blog. If you have stomach that, you can run with billy goats and feast on anything, sir. You can trip through Celebrity Disaster and then find yourself on a sports tangent with Talking Smack About Sports. I am a Gentleman Bounty Hunter, you know, and I do like my Safe For Work Hotties.
When I come back, I hope I'm not rusty and boring. If so, I'll probably demand more of myself. I may search for scapegoats and look for a dingbat to take the fall, but I won't tolerate boring. Not here or anywhere else.
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WESSEX League Division One leaders Andover New Street have another massive game in the title race as they entertain third placed Christchurch on Saturday.
Street will be minus the suspended Callum Sweeney, but other wise manager John Smith is looking forward to the clash and said: "It is another big game for us and the title race is really tight at the moment."
On Tuesday night, New Street are in League Cup action with a trip to Premier outfit AFC Portchester.
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HTC Desire To Receive Android 2.2 on June 23rd?
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Here is the text regarding the phone call from the original post:
Robert: "No im sorry not at the moment"
Me: This is not on! i can only install a few apps!...
Robert: "Can i put you on hold for a couple of sec's"
Me: Yeah noprobs.....
Robert: "I have had a chat with my superviser and she said theres nothing you can do.... But you never heard this from me.... A new update is coming the 23rd of june and you will be able to put some apps on to the micro sd card."
Me: ok ill have to wait then, thanks for ya help.
Robert: "ok is there anythink else i can help you with?"
Me: nope have a good day cheers
Robert: "thank you have a good day"
Unwired View takes a step back to look at just how much weight this rumor has by saying:
Jsut in case this still has you excited, keep in mind Phandroid's words that you should "take it with more than a grain of salt and do not hold your breath for one second." If it does turn out though, I told you so.
Other Sources: Phandroid, Unwired View
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New Delhi [India], December 6 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Wang Yi will visit India on December 11 to review global and regional issues of mutual interest as well as discuss trilateral activities.
During the visit, Lavrov and his team will take part in the 15th RIC (Russia, India, China) foreign ministerial meeting in the national capital along with External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj.
The meeting is expected to review global and regional issues of mutual interest as well as discuss trilateral exchanges and activities. Also, a joint communique is expected to be released following the meeting.
Lavrov and Wang Yi are also expected to call on President Ram Nath Kovind and have bilateral meetings along with Swaraj.
During the visit, Lavrov will deliver a public lecture at Vivekanand International Foundation on the subject 'Global Affairs and new vistas of Russia-India cooperation'.
Further, Wang Yi would also be gracing an India-China Cultural evening being organized at Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra. (ANI)
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After Azmi, Kolkata's Shahi Imam advises girls to wear decent clothes to avoid rape | Updated: Jan 18, 2017 08:48 IST Kolkata (West Bengal)[India], Jan. 18 (ANI): In what can spark a fresh controversy, Shahi Imam of Tipu Sultan Masjid in Kolkata, Syed Mohammad Nurur R Barkati has said that girls should avoid wearing short clothes if they want to protect themselves from getting raped or murdered. Asserting that boys get excited on seeing girls in short dresses, he added that girls should dress up decently to save themselves from the lust of men. "Girls these days wear too short dresses and very revealing shirts. We are not stopping them from wearing dresses but, they should avoid wearing short clothes to save themselves from the lust of men," Barkati told ANI. He also said that short dresses result into rape and murder. Earlier on January 13, he had dictated dress code for women, saying Hindu or Muslim, Indian women should veil themselves, ascribing to 'Hindustani culture'. Barkati's remark comes days after Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi drew huge flak for his obnoxious statement on girls' dressing style. Azmi had said that nudity has become a new fashion in India, adding that women need to be cautious and should take care of their own security.(ANI)
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Today, I have some aA News You Can Use for this happy Friday.
aA News You Can Use
1. Around Here.
Life has been FULL of all the stuff we like to document.
- Eric has been away.
- Luke had a tooth extracted ready for braces.
- Ella needed to see the optometrist for new contact lenses.
- Back to school on a High School level – So much for me to learn as I never went through this school system.
- Numerous conversations with teachers and counselors, as we try to figure out the best course of action, to ensure success and happiness for Luke at school.
- Paperwork. Many a school syllabus.
It’s been an emotional roller-coaster kind of week leaving me wondering if I have some wonder woman sort of super powers 🙂
2. New DigitalART
Thank goodness for ArtPLAY.
There is always some of that happening around here.
It’s where I find peace and quiet in the cracks of life.
A new AnnaRelease is currently in progress and will be available on MONDAY.
It will definitely be worth the wait.
3. aA Special Event
Monday marks the start of a double-whammy event.
Oscraps and aA Design events WILL coincide for MASSIVE creative FUN.
Check back HERE on Monday for all the pertinent DETAILS.
4. Offers Extended.
Both the Travel Template Album No. 3 and ArtsyFlowers workshops have been SO popular…
I am extending the SPECIAL OFFERS for each product through SUNDAY at Midnight EDT.
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Have a GREAT weekend and ‘SEE’ YOU Monday!
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I am sad that your flowere class doesn’t include photoshop elements. I understand why, but sad not to be able to participate.
Hi Terri,
This class was originally intended for, and is conducted in Photoshop.
It uses the Warp tool which I didn’t think was available in PSE.
I have a student who enrolled in the class, not realizing this, who has been using the Filter> Distort> Liquify> Warp Tool.
There are no additional instructions for Photoshop Elements but you would just switch out the Warp tool in Photoshop for that in Photoshop Elements.
I had a little play last weekend and it’s actually a pretty good alternative for Elements users.
I think the process might take a little longer, but the upside is you have a bit more control, how you warp the flower.
I wish I had the same control in Photoshop, but it has given me some ideas to try for modifying this technique
This is what my Element user taking the class has to say:
“This class was so awesome and fun because of the unending possibilities.
As I went through the videos and practiced with Anna, I could hardly wait to get started making some of my own artsy flowers.
Since I use Photoshop Elements, I had to come up with a work-around for the warping tool that was the key in Photoshop to make the magic happen.
I used the Filter Distort>Liquify> Warp Tool. It worked but took a lot more time to complete. I had to do a little warping and then go back to the flower to see how it looked and kept repeating the process until I got it where I wanted it.”
I now have several Elements users in class, and have decided it’s probably best, if I let you decide what you think?
I’m telling Elements users to purchase the course, and if within 30 days you think it’s a complete waste of money for you, I would be happy to refund you, no questions asked.
I hope this helps,
Anna
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'Morning Joe' says new chief of staff must 'sideline' Steve Bannon
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"I hate to keep going back to one of my themes over the past six months, but it so important that Steve Bannon is sidelined. It's so important that general Kelly sidelines Steve Bannon, who plays to Donald Trump's worst instincts," Scarborough said.
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District at Washington
230 T C Jester Blvd, Houston, TX 77007
All
1 Bedroom
2 Bedrooms
Expenses
Recurring
One-Time
About District at Washington
The District at Washington is ideally located in Houston Heights just two blocks from Washington Ave . The community features exclusive amenities including a resort-style pool and fitness center. The thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans feature upgraded finishes, appliances, and fixtures.
Apartment Amenities
Unique Features
- •ADA Accessible
- •Air Conditioner
- •Balcony/Patio
- •BBQ/Picnic Area
- •Carpeting
- •Ceiling Fan
- •Computer Nook / Desk Area Available
- •Courtyard
- •Dishwasher
- •Disposal
- •Dog park
- •Double Vanity Bathrooms Available
- •Electronic Thermostat
- •Free Weights
- •Full-Size Washer and Dryer
- •Hardwood Floors
- •High Ceilings
- •Kitchen Islands Available
- •Large Closets
- •Large Courtyards
- •Media Room
- •Microwave
- •Package Receiving
- •Patio/Balcony
- •Private Balcony Available
- •Refrigerator
- •Washer/Dryer
- •Window Coverings
Pet Policy
Dogs Allowed Pets must be at least six months old. We do not allow Pit Bulls or any mix combination of this breed. Based on our community’s location, there may be other breed restrictions that we follow in accordance with laws and local ordinances.
- •$200 Deposit
- •$15 Monthly Pet Rent
- •$200 Fee
- •70 lb Weight Limit
- •2 Pet Limit
Cats Allowed Pets must be at least six months old. No exotic animals are permitted.
- •$200 Deposit
- •$15 Monthly Pet Rent
- •$200 Fee
- •2 Pet Limit
Parking
Garage
Assigned Parking.
Property Information
- •Built in 2014
- •396 Units/4 Stories
Lease Length
- None
Services
- •Package Service
Interior
- •Business Center
- •Clubhouse
Outdoor Space
- •Gated
- •Sundeck
Fitness & Recreation
- •Fitness Center
- •Fitness Programs
- •Free Weights
- •Pool
Features
- •High Speed Internet Access
- •Smoke Free
Amenities & Expenses
- Package Service
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Gated
- Sundeck
- Fitness Center
- Fitness Programs
- Free Weights
- Pool
- ADA Accessible
- Air Conditioner
- Balcony/Patio
- BBQ/Picnic Area
- Carpeting
- Ceiling Fan
- Computer Nook / Desk Area Available
- Courtyard
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dog park
- Double Vanity Bathrooms Available
- Electronic Thermostat
- Free Weights
- Full-Size Washer and Dryer
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Kitchen Islands Available
- Large Closets
- Large Courtyards
- Media Room
- Microwave
- Package Receiving
- Patio/Balcony
- Private Balcony Available
- Refrigerator
- Washer/Dryer
Office Hours
Apartment Reviews at District at Washington
It's a great... (Verified Renter)
It's a great community. I don't like the apartment as much as I liked the one where I previously lived, but I would recommend this community.
District at Washington
Apartments are okay. Pros: high ceilings, stainless steel appliances, open concept, great location, plenty of amenities. Cons: rent is high, some of the finishes are low end, median age is 25-30 so there is a LOT of loud parties, racing through the parking garage, and empty beer cans left in hallways, at the pool, stairwells and parking garage. I won't be renewing my lease.
District at Washington
District at Washington is located close to Memorial Park, I-10, and the convenience of several restaurants on Washington Ave. Also within walking distance are dry cleaners, CVS, and a few fun bars. Location is perfect for 30s professional and those who work downtown. The apartments are 1 and 2 bedroom. All have faux hardwood floors in main areas, tile floor bathrooms , and carpeted bedrooms. Vaulted ceilings. Black kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Granite countertops in bathroom and kitchen. Altogether a very modern motif. The amenities include a beautiful pool with a gorgeous outdoor space. Golf putting area. Outdoor grills. Inside the community areas are well decorated and there are computers as well as tvs and a pool table. Games too. Workout room is fabulous! Garage parking as well as side street parking are available. Plenty of space. Gated and secure with night patrol. District at Washington is very pet friendly and for a minimum charge. Gated dog runs on both sides of the building. The biggest negative about living at District at Washington is the age of the renters. Most are very young and not very respectful of having to share common space. Not as respectful as older more mature folks. Overall the apartments get a 4 star rating. New, beautiful grounds and pool, and maintenance has been great.
I do have... (Verified Renter)
I do have many concerns regarding the excessive speed in which people are driving in the garage. residents are speeding up and down ramps, cutting corners very closely and have seen several accidents barley avoided. In addition, the front entry gate for the resident parking has been in the up position 90% of the time since we have moved in which has only been 1 month to date. Having only two elevators in the apartment complex does make access points a bit harder to access.
You guys are... (Verified Renter)
You guys are great! Honestly, my only issues have been with upper management and their lack of professionalism in emails. Everyone working in the lobby and package room and maintenance staff has been wonderful!
I do have... (Verified Renter)
I do have a few safety concerns with last month's break ins but other than that I feel that it is a good place to live.
The leasing people... (Verified Renter)
The leasing people were very friendly and spent time showing us multiple options that we asked for, without pressuring us to choose one or the other on the spot.
I have lived... (Verified Renter)
I have lived here for about 3 years and the outside gate probably only worked for 1. Doors and security should be fixed in a timely manner.
I would recommend... (Verified Renter)
I would recommend it because I like the building, common areas, the location and also the efficiency of the maintenance personnel. I would not recommend it because there are issues I reported when I moved in that have not been taken care of. It appears that nobody went through the form we submitted.
In addition to... (Verified Renter)
In addition to the pool and the garage gate, the train crossing and upcoming street renovations would make me hesitate to 100% recommend this apartment to a friend
The amenities and... (Verified Renter)
The amenities and DAW community have been great and we tell everyone that we meet that as well. It is easy to tell that this complex is run well, unlike many of the surrounding complexes. It made it easy to pick the District above the many other options.
Price. You guys... (Verified Renter)
Price. You guys were trying to raise our rent way too much. Rent in the area was going down year by year and you guys tried to get us to pay wayyyyy more than the apartment was worth.
I would recommend... (Verified Renter)
I would recommend this community because so far the staff have been very welcoming and helpful. The amenities are first class and my apartment is very nice looking. I would not recommend it due to the noise caused by some of the residents and the messes left in the halls.
Great location. Some... (Verified Renter)
Great location. Some of the residents seem to be more disrespectful lately. Not following pet and trash rules - leaving messes. There seemed to be an uptick in bad behavior in the last few months - People leaving trash and beer cans in the halls, breaking of exit signs, angry arguments in the hallways. In general, I would recommend. I had a good stay, but am glad to be elsewhere with recent experiences
Every weekend the... (Verified Renter)
Every weekend the pool gets trashed- beer cans, refuse everywhere. It's like college spring break every weekend. I am a quiet person that does not enjoy the noise or the careless people who treat the complex like a frat house. I don't get to enjoy the pool except after the party leaves, and it's filthy. The management does nothing to control this. The second item is the key fob. On many occassions it doesnt work, was programmed wrong, or some other issue and I can't get in to my own apartment. The only thing good about this apartment are the maintenance folks, who do a great job and are very friendly and kind. The interior of my apartment is starting to show results of cheap construction - leaks, foundation settlement, glue seeping up from vinyl floor, mold. Definitely not renewing the lease.
Maintenance usually does... (Verified Renter)
Maintenance usually does a great job here, but this time, the mold I asked for them to help me with was not touched.
So my maintenance... (Verified Renter)
So my maintenance request was in regard to mold growth by the vent in my apt which was cleaned up. However, the are small spots of "growth" on my walls in the living room. i have never lived in an apartment where this kind of growth spots happen and it is unnerving. The longer i live here, the more problems i come across and at this point i would not recommend the community.
I have recommended... (Verified Renter)
I have recommended several friends as soon as i started living here, but that momentum has decreased with each disappointment by staff, failed maintenance request, or flooding issue.
Ceilings are very... (Verified Renter)
Ceilings are very thin. Can hear loud footsteps easily, everyday.
Beautiful apartments, great... (Verified Renter)
Beautiful apartments, great gym, friendly staff, great location
I know some... (Verified Renter)
I know some places can have problems with maintenance request but here it was done quickly and efficiently
Maintenance would be... (Verified Renter)
Maintenance would be a definite pro.
The apartment complex... (Verified Renter)
The apartment complex has great amenities. I truly appreciate what the complex has done to enforce visitor parking. If you want to live in the Washington area, I think this is a great complex especially if you are new to Houston.
They .respond to... (Verified Renter)
They .respond to problems right away
Great people. Great... (Verified Renter)
Great people. Great events. Very attentive and friendly staff.
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Schools
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- Nearby
- Property Identified
Public Elementary School
Memorial Elementary School
Grades PK-5
501 Students
(713) 867-5150
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
710 Students
(713) 802-4700
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,351 Students
(713) 522-5960
Private Elementary & Middle School
St Theresa Catholic School
Grades PK-8
290 Students
(713) 864-4536
Private High School
Grades 9-12
590 Students
(713) 864-6348
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Neighborhood - Washington Ave-Memorial Park
Washington Ave-Memorial Park.
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The Ring Mouse: The One Mouse to Rule All Mice
What would happen if you combined a ring with a mouse? That's not something that you would usually ask yourself, but in the field of input devices, engineers and designers are always trying to come up with new ways of interacting with computers. The Ring Mouse is one of the latest creations. It's a small mouse that you put on your index finger.
Once you have the Ring Mouse on your finger, you can control the cursor by using a small trackball. This setup works like a normal mouse. Right and left clicks are available, as well as a scroll button. That's a lot of features in a small package. It's reported that it takes a while to get used to it, but it's a great way to use your computer and laptop. For now, a corded version is available, but there are plans to create a cordless version. Now that would be really nifty.
Needless to say that something cordless like this would also make a great way to control your media PC. A lot of people find having a mouse and keyboard in the living room annoying. That's where this product comes in. It's extremely small and discreet, making it very useful. The Ring Mouse is an optical mouse. It's made by Urban Factory. Strangely enough, the USB connector is bigger than the actual mouse, making your realize how small this little gizmo actually is. [via TrendsNow]
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Cardinal Health Earnings Rise
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DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) _ Cardinal Health Inc. on Tuesday reported a 17 percent increase in fourth-quarter earnings, citing continued strong sales in its wholesale drug distribution and automated medication supply businesses.
The Dublin, Ohio-based company, the nation’s largest wholesaler of drugs and hospital supplies, said earnings were $296.3 million, or 64 cents a share, for the quarter that ended June 30 compared with $253.3 million, or 55 cents a share, last year. Revenue increased 15 percent to a record $11.8 billion from $10.3 billion.
Cardinal Health stock was up 5 percent, or $2.78, to $54.81 in early trading on Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange.
``Cardinal Health’s balance sheet is stronger than at any time in our history,″ said Robert Walter, chairman and chief executive.
Excluding special charges of $70.4 million, primarily related to its acquisition of Bindley Western Industries of Indianapolis last year, the company made 74 cents a share, a penny better than the estimate from analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call.
For the year, earnings jumped 23 percent to $1.1 billion, or $2.30 cents a share, compared with $857.4 million, or $1.88 a share, in 2001.
Sales for the year increased 15 percent to $44.4 billion from $38.7 billion.
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Christopher Gallaga: Food service is my passion
I am the new Executive Chef and Food Service Director from Taher for the Lake Havasu Unified School District. I have been in my job now a full month and thought this an opportune time to introduce myself.
I am an American chef and entrepreneur who lived in Hong Kong for the past 25 years. My last project there was to spend several years planning, implementing and developing a bespoke foodservice department for the prestigious Hong Kong Academy, an independent K-12 school. My mission was to create an attractive and wholesome food service that the entire community (students, faculty, staff and parents) engaged in.
I succeeded in recreating some of the warm, nutritious, friendliness of my family and home, around the school meal tables.
As my time overseas grew long, my attention has increasingly been drawn to my family home, Arizona. Early this year I became aware of the need for a school food service director in Lake Havasu City.
In meeting with Taher, and exploring the city online I came to see this as a very happy match: A diverse, vibrant community on the lake; a dynamic, independent, foodservice leader sincerely implementing culinary-driven concepts; and a chef who has become ever more passionate about transforming school meals.
Like you, my life is exciting, storied and complex. I won’t go into more detail here, but encourage you to visit my personal webpage at your leisure, to learn more about me.
Taher, Inc. is a contract food service management company providing K-12 school lunch management, campus dining, senior dining, business dining and catering, summer camp dining, and vending and office coffee services to clients in a growing nationwide footprint.
Since its founding in 1981 by President and CEO Bruce Taher, the company has focused on serving fresh foods expertly prepared by a team of chefs, supported by a group of seasoned veterans, and delivered at a reasonable price.
Taher serves over 34 million meals per year, and employs / supervises over 2,600 employees.
You may know that the LHUSD Food Service Director, Pat Gray, passed unexpectedly in late 2017.
With the emergency of her passing, the burden of her work fell temporarily to many individuals. I want to especially thank two key people in this transition: From the district office, our liaison, Anne Taffe; and from Taher LHUSD, Donna Brown.
They have done an exemplary job. Through their passion, diligence and support, the schools have maintained a very reputable food service operation during a difficult time.
I now formally relieve them of their share of my work.
While I have no doubt they will guide and assist me as I develop the forward path to nourishing the minds of our future, you can now contact me directly for all food service related matters, be they comments, suggestions, troubles, or requests for expanded catering services. I am here to help.
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Depot Days steams back into Amboy
AMBOY – Depot Day returns this weekend, bringing loads of family fun – and cash, courtesy of the event’s ever-popular six-figure raffle. Among the highlights:
Carnival, 6 to 10 p.m. today, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Armbands are $20 each day. Also live music and garage sales throughout the weekend.
Saturday, kids can meet PJ Masks, Catboy, Spider-man, and Cinderella from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pankhurst Memorial Library. Free face painting, 2 to 4 p.m. in the Depot parking lot; parade at 3 p.m.
Sunday, it’s the Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 50-50 raffle winner will be announced at 3 p.m. Last year’s winner walked away with $110,885.
Go to depotdays.com for more information or a full schedule.
The last straw is
this weekend
MOUNT MORRIS – The third annual U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition wraps up with a grand finale weekend downtown.
The Barb City Stompers will bring swing jazz to the bandshell from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Saturday’s events include blacksmith demos, mechanical bull riding, round bale races, square dancing in the street, and food. The night wraps up with Lyle Grobe & the Rhythm Ramblers at the bandshell.
On Sunday, the village will celebrate the Illinois Bicentennial with historical hay wagon tours on Sunday.
Go to EncoreMtMorris.com, or find “Encore Mt. Morris” on Facebook for more information.
Farm fun for
the family
STERLING – The 12th annual Farm Heritage Festival will be held at East Jordan Church, 22027 Polo Road, on Saturday.
The day beings with a farm breakfast, from 7 to 9 a.m. – scrambled eggs, pancakes, and biscuits and gravy. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for ages 5 to 13, and free those under 5. Live farm demonstrations run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and feature a threshing machine, a stationary baler, wagon lifts and elevators, an ensilage cutter, a blacksmith demo and more.
An activity center will let all ages try their hand at powering hand-cranked items such as a corn sheller or a rope maker, and for the kids: A bounce house and farm animal zoo.
Admission and parking are free.For information call Steve Venhuizen at 815-946-2513.
State 4-H dog show
at Granny Rose
DIXON – The state 4-H Dog Show, featuring more than 120 dogs and their owners from throughout Illinois, runs from 9 a.m. until 3 or 4 p.m. Saturday at the Granny Rose Animal Shelter’s K-9 Enrichment Center
The dogs’ ability to obey, and their owners’ ability to show them off, will be the focus of the show.
The day begins at 9 a.m. with Obedience Beginner Novice 1, for new handlers and inexperienced dogs; Beginner Novice 2, for experienced handlers with inexperienced dogs or experienced dogs with inexperienced handlers; and prenovice competitions. Upper-level obedience and showmanship classes begin at 1 p.m. and will run until 3 or 4 p.m.
Concessions will be sold. Admission is free to spectators.
Go to shawurl.com/39zv or call 815-288-7387 for more information.
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Indonesia pulls out of Singapore show amid row
SINGAPORE (AP) — neighboring countries, and offense. Backtracking on the decision was unlikely in this election year in Indonesia, the paper said.
Tensions between wealthy, small Singapore and its giant and still developing neighbor Indonesia occasionally flare over issues such as haze from burning plantations on Sumatra and allegations that Indonesian corruption suspects use the country’s banking system to keep ill-gotten gains.
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Woman convicted in Connecticut ‘Cinderella’ case
NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut woman charged with mistreating her adopted daughter in a case that one lawyer compared to the fairy tale “Cinderella,” has been found guilty.
The Day reports that 40-year-old Lillian Mateo-Rolon, of Norwich, was convicted by a jury Monday of cruelty to persons and risk of injury to a minor.
The now 18-year-old victim testified that Mateo-Colon made her do the family’s chores, including the laundry, struck her with a spatula, broom stick and belt buckle, and withheld food. The family’s pastor says the girl often wore tattered clothing, while her parents’ biological children had new shoes and outfits.
Mateo-Rolon’s attorney called the victim, adopted as a toddler, a habitual liar who “presented herself as a Cinderella” when she was really Pinocchio.
Mateo-Rolon faces sentencing on Dec. 14.
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U.S. Wins Two Early Curling Matches
KARUIZAWA, Japan (AP) _ The United States won’t get swept in curling’s debut as an Olympic medal sport.
The American women and men both were 0-2 in the eight-team round robin competition until winning matches today. The women beat Germany 8-5 and the men rebounded from an 11-3 loss to Canada to defeat Norway 7-6.
The top four teams in each tournament qualify for the semifinals.
The women’s team hasn’t played as poorly as its 1-2 record would indicate, narrowly losing to perennial world champion Canada 7-6 in the first round.
``We are very happy having won and we hope there are more good games for us,″ U.S. skip _ or captain _ Lisa Schoeneberg said. ``After three games, it’s good to know we’ve won at least one. It gives you more confidence.″
The U.S. men were in danger of losing their third in a row until scoring a deuce in the eighth end _ or inning _ and the winning score in the 10th and final end against Norway.
Until then, Canada captain George Karrys sounded disappointed with his rival’s performance, saying his country needs the United States to do well to bring more exposure to a sport whose popularity is centered in Canada.
Curling is nationally televised in Canada, but is almost invisible in the U.S. outside of Minnesota and upper Wisconsin.
``Curling will be big in the U.S. if they could medal,″ Karrys said. ``As long as they are doing well, the dollars will start to build and people will become more aware of the sport.″
In other women’s games, Sweden remained the only unbeaten team (3-0) by beating Denmark 5-4, Canada defeated Japan 7-4 and Britain was a 6-4 winner over Norway.
Canada and Switzerland each are 3-0 in men’s play. In the first of today’s two rounds, Japan beat Sweden 6-5, Switzerland defeated Britain 10-4 and Norway bested Germany 7-5. In the second round, Switzerland beat Japan 5-3, Canada routed Britain 10-3 and Sweden edged Germany 7-6.
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The ‘personality of Sedgwick County’ retires at 91
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — If you sit at the reception desk at the Sedgwick County Courthouse long enough, you might end up saving somebody’s job — or maybe somebody’s life.
And Eula West sat at that desk for a very long time — since 1969.
Do the math and that’s 49 years, but who’s counting?
At age 91, West finally called it a career.
“I’ve been here longer than most everybody’s been born,” she said, as she sat at her reception desk one last time before her Wednesday afternoon retirement reception.
The Wichita Eagle reports that West was the first face you’d see when you walked into the courthouse and the last you’d see when you left.
And she nearly always had a smile, whether she was bantering with the county government poohbahs, helping a lost felon find the right courtroom, or selling bootleg peanut brittle under the counter at Christmastime.
A stroke last year took the sight from one of her eyes, but they still sparkle when she tells a story.
Like the time one of the sheriff’s lieutenants, Harold “Goodie” Goodman, came to her desk and told her to get out of her chair. He then sat down and told her to get her scissors.
“What am I going to do with scissors?” she said. “He said, ‘You’re going to give me a haircut.’
“I said ‘Goodie, do you think I’m a beautician? I’m not no beautician.’ And he says, ’Well, you are now. Get your scissors and hurry up because I got to get back to my office before Johnny comes in — that was Johnny Darr the sheriff he worked for.
“He said, ‘Johnny said if I didn’t have this haircut off of my ears, today, he was going to fire me.’ I said, ‘Oh brother. OK, sit down.’”
West then went to work with her office scissors and gave him a rough approximation of a bowl cut. It didn’t make the cover of GQ, but it did get the hair off Goodman’s ears and saved his job.
As she spoke last week, she fingered a scar on the back of her finger, a souvenir of helping a man who had an angina attack in the hallway.
West said she saw the man leaning against the wall and sliding down. He patted his pants pocket, where she found a bottle of nitroglycerine tablets. She took a pill out of the bottle and placed it under his tongue.
But as she did that, he bit down hard on her finger, and she lost a strip of skin pulling it out.
“I never did know who he was,” she said. “He came back later in the week and told me, ‘Thanks for saving my life.’ I guess it was worth losing all the meat on that finger getting it out of his mouth.”
And then there was the peanut brittle incident of 2016.
About 20 years earlier, West had brought some peanut brittle a friend made for Christmas to the courthouse. She shared it with co-workers and just about everybody agreed it was the best peanut brittle they’d ever had. So they asked where they could buy some.
A cottage industry was born.
So for the next 20 years, West sold the peanut brittle under the counter at the courthouse and her friend made a few bucks around Christmastime.
Until a feature story in the Wichita Eagle on the holiday tradition brought some unwanted attention from management. Turned out it was a violation of county rules for employees to sell snacks unless it was for charity.
But with zero complaints and lots of county employees siding with West, management buckled. They determined that her friend had donated enough money to the youth group at her church to cover the income from the peanut brittle sales, so they declared it a charitable activity and called off any disciplinary action.
It seemed like West would be at the front desk forever.
But she was sitting at home last Oct. 30 sipping a cup of soup when she noticed some spots in her vision. Figuring it was just eye strain, she went to bed.
But when she woke up she couldn’t see anything out of her right eye. So she went her eye doctor, who told her, ‘I hate to tell you, you’ve had a massive stroke and it’s put out that eye.’”
The stroke also affected her right foot. After months of “therapy, therapy, therapy,” she gets around all right with a cane.
She held out hope she’d be able to return to work, but finally had to admit she isn’t up to it anymore.
She said she still feels blessed. Since her incident, three of her church friends have also had strokes. One can’t see at all and another can’t speak.
“I don’t know what a stroke does to you, but it zaps you,” she said.
Even at 91, she’s planning an active retirement. She frequently visits “them older folks” at the Wichita Masonic Home.
“It lifts me, gives me a joy to know that I can affect them,” West said. “I’m not going to just sit down. No.”
At a Sept. 12 commission meeting, officials were effusive in their praise of West, who’s served through the tenures of 28 county commissioners.
“Eula, you clearly have had an impact on so many lives,” said Commissioner David Unruh. “You are consistently optimistic, and energetic and encouraging, and those are the things that we need around here a lot.”
“Eula, you’re obviously an institution and a legend and nobody wants to see you go,” added Commissioner Michael O’Donnell. “We all love you and anybody’s who’s been through the courthouse in the last 50 years loves you too.”
“I call you the personality of Sedgwick County,” said Commissioner Jim Howell.
In leaving, West left the commission her cherished — and useful — collection of county employee directories, every year back to 1969.
And she said she’s still ready to serve the county, if now in an unofficial capacity.
“I will be coming around to see what they’re doing,” she said. “If anybody needs any help for a few minutes, I’ll help them.”
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Man flees after robbing New Stanton bank
State police at Greensburg are searching for a man who fled Tuesday afternoon after robbing the First Commonwealth Bank in New Stanton.
The man entered the bank at 802 S. Center Ave. around 2 p.m. and threatened a teller, who complied by giving him an undisclosed amount of money, Trooper Steve Limani said.
The robber -- wearing all black -- fled south toward RIDC Westmoreland, the industrial park at the site of the former Sony assembly plant in East Huntingdon, Limani said.
Police declined to reveal the nature of the robber’s threat to the teller.
No customers were in the bank at the time of the robbery, said Kris Levan, a spokeswoman for First Commonealth Bank of Indiana.
“We are abundantly relieved that no one was hurt,” Levan said. “The employees were evacuated quickly.”
The New Stanton branch and automated teller machine will remain closed until the bank is notified that it is safe to use again, Levan said.
The New Stanton fire department blocked off South Center Avenue in both directions during the police investigation.
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Free saplings will be distributed at ‘Celebration of Trees’ event in Bradford Woods
The Bradford Woods Conservancy is playing host to a new event to help promote the feature for which the local environmental advocacy group and the borough take their namesakes -- trees.
The conservancy’s first “A Celebration of Trees” is scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30 at the Bradford Woods Community Church.
The event will begin with a free lunch at 12:15 p.m. followed by a series of discussions about how to address the borough’s aging trees and the lack of replacement saplings and young trees.
To begin addressing the problem, 100 saplings will be distributed to residents along with posts and fencing to protect them after they have been planted.
Participants can select a sapling from among the following varieties: Red Bud, Black Gum, Sweet Bay Magnolia, Birch and Eastern Red Cedar.
To reserve a sapling, send an email with the tree of your choice to Judith Kasten at: [email protected].
A program on trees and their importance in green infrastructure is scheduled from 1:30 to 2 p.m. A tree planting demonstration and dedication will be conducted from 2 to 2:30 p.m.
The free saplings will be distributed between 2:30 and 3 p.m.
The church is located at 4836 Wexford Run Road.
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Chicago Bears WR White impresses with TD catch
CHICAGO — Most Bears starters got the day off Saturday in the 27-20 victory over the Chiefs, but that didn’t include WR Kevin White, the seventh overall pick in the 2015 draft who has missed 43 of 48 games because of injuries.
So White took advantage of the opportunity by producing a 29-yard TD reception, utilizing a double move that left 10-year veteran CB Orlando Scandrick looking foolish and feeling salty.
Asked his impressions of No. 11 (White), Scandrick said: “Zero. It was more about what I did than what he did. Nameless. Faceless. That could’ve been No. 90. If I didn’t have my eyes right, he was gonna be wide open.”
Getting beaten like a rented mule will do that to a DB.
White’s critics contend that he needed something noteworthy in the Bears’ penultimate preseason game to assure his spot on the final 53-man roster, but that’s probably being melodramatic.
After surgeries for shin splints, a fractured lower leg (along with a severely sprained ankle) and finally a fractured shoulder blade, White may have lost a little speed from the 4.35 40 he ran at the Combine. But at 6-foot-3 and a ripped 216 pounds, he’s still bigger, faster and more physical than most other wide receivers and most defensive backs he’ll face.
So I don’t believe he needed to drop that double move on Scandrick and haul in an easy TD late in the first quarter to make the team. But it was still a confidence builder for White, who had just two preseason catches for 15 yards before Saturday, when he also had a four-yard reception.
“It felt good,” he said of the TD. “When you practice things all week, and they turn out like that in the game, it’s real good. Once I gave him the move at the top and he fell for it, I knew it was over. (But) I’m kind of over it already; ready for all these things that I want to happen (when) it’s the real thing.”
Since shortly after he became the Bears’ head coach in January, Matt Nagy has advocated for White, and he saw Saturday’s result as a well-deserved reward.
“For Kevin, he’s put in so much work,” Nagy said. “And you guys (the media) have known him for longer than myself, so you know his background – you know what he’s been through. I root for underdogs. I love underdogs.”
The guess here is that the Bears keep six wide receivers: Allen Robinson, Taylor Gabriel, Anthony Miller, White, Josh Bellamy and rookie seventh-rounder Javon Wims.
The Bears might not be able to stash Wims on the practice squad after his excellent outing Saturday, including a 54-yard catch-and-run on a crossing route that set up his seven-yard TD reception two plays later. On the score, Wims extended to make the catch at the back of the end zone and did a deft job of getting both feet just barely in bounds.
“The ball was the best part,” Wims said, giving most of the credit to Daniel. “He threw up a great ball and gave me an opportunity, and I just went up and made the play for him.”
Daniel disagreed.
“The throw was the worst part,” he said. “Are you kidding me? I almost threw it out of bounds. He just ran a great route. The catch was definitely the best part.”
Wims added a 44-yard reception from Tyler Bray midway through the fourth quarter and finished with a game-best 114 yards on four catches.
Wims is a bit of an underdog himself. He played more basketball than football in high school. After receiving zero scholarship offers for football, Wims made stops at Division-III Belhaven University in Jackson, Miss., and Hinds Community College in Raymond, Miss. But last year he was Georgia’s leading receiver with 45 catches for 720 yards and seven touchdowns. And yet, he wasn’t drafted until the seventh round. He said the sum of his experiences allows him to play with an edge.
“I’ve always had an edge, since I was in high school,” he said. “Didn’t have any offers coming out of high school so just from there, always being counted out, I just use that. I just tell myself, every opportunity, whether it’s blocking, or it’s on special teams, ‘Just go out there and go 110 and try and make a play.’ ”
The 6-foot-4, 215-pound Wims leads the Bears with 15 preseason catches, and his 227 yards are more than double the next teammate.
“He’s in a good spot,” Nagy said. “He’s a young kid that’s trying to hammer down the details of this offense. He’s got really natural hands. He’s a nice-sized kid. He has good confidence. We’re trying to get him to a point where he has really great confidence, really great hands and really great route running. That’s a depth position, and he’s growing.”
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Cubs force NL Central tiebreaker game, beat Cardinals 10 game for the NL Central title by beating the St. Louis Cardinals 10-5 on Sunday.
“We know what’s at stake. Obviously we needed to win today, by all means,” Rizzo said, “and tomorrow is the same thing.”
Shortly after Milwaukee completed an 11-0 victory over Detroit, Jorge De La Rosa worked a hitless ninth inning to move the Cubs back into a tie with the Brewers at 95-67. Yairo Munoz walked with two out, but Pena’s harmless fly to right closed it out.
Next up, game No. 163..
“It’s interesting that baseball is such a perfect game in some ways that it takes 162 to not decide anything,” Cubs manager Joe Maddon said..
“Three straight years of coming up short,” said first baseman Matt Carpenter, who finished with a career-high 36 homers. “We as an organization, as a total group, top to bottom, everybody in this clubhouse, all the staff, we have to find a way to get better, to compete if we want to play in October.”.
“Just the overall approach today, two outs, a lot of two-out rallies ... just kept things going and kept the line moving,” Rizzo said, “and we usually have good success when we do that.”
The Cubs broke it open with four more in the fifth. Kris Bryant roped a two-run double into the left-field corner. Two batters later, Willson Contreras hit a drive to left for his first homer since Aug. 1.
“We just couldn’t stop them,” Shildt said.. Munoz finished with three RBIs.
CENTURY CLUB
Rizzo became the first lefty batter in franchise history with four seasons with at least 100 RBIs.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Cardinals: Wisdom was visited by a trainer and Shildt after he was hit by a pitch in the third. The trainer examined Wisdom’s left wrist for a short time, but he stayed in the game. ... Wong (left knee) is expected to undergo an MRI in the near future, general manager Michael Girsch said.
UP NEXT
Jose Quintana (13-11, 4.09 ERA) will start the tiebreaker for Chicago. Quintana is 6-2 with a 1.60 ERA in 10 career starts against Milwaukee. The Brewers did not announce a starter.
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About 6 percent of Kansas faculty in Lawrence take buyout
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — More than 60 of the University of Kansas’ tenured or tenure-track faculty on the Lawrence campus are taking an early retirement buyout.
The Lawrence Journal-World reports that’s about 6 percent of the 1,000 faculty members in Lawrence. They will leave between May 31, 2019, and May 31, 2020.
Interim provost and executive vice chancellor Carl Lejuez says the buyout program is designed to help the university with $20 million in budget cuts. The deadline to sign up was Oct. 5
The faculty members will receive their annual base salary for a year. Lejuez estimated those retiring were earning an average of about $100,000. They will not receive their standard benefits package.
Lejuez says some of those retiring are associate professors, but some faculty in leadership positions are also taking the buyout.
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West German Television Shows Film of Sakharov
BONN, West Germany (AP) _ Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov was shown on West German television Monday night in a film made by Soviet secret police that was obatined by the Hamburg newspaper Bild.
The ZDF television network showed portions of the video film in its evening news broadcast.
Bild published some photographs from the film on Monday, and said it had received the video cassette from ″Kremlin circles.″
It said Soviet KGB agents used hidden cameras to make the film of Sakharov from December to early February.
The clips on ZDF showed Sakharov visiting a doctor’s office and an auto mechanic’s shop, discussing disarmament with a man who Bild said was a KGB agent, and talking on the telephone, reportedly to his wife in the United States.
Sakharov could be heard saying ″Lusinka 3/8″ which Bild and ZDF said is his nickname for his wife, Yelena Bonner who was allowed by Soviet authorities to go to America last December for medical treatment. She is living with relatives in Newton, Mass.
According to Bild, Sakharov ended the conversation with ″Love and kisses, goodbye my love.″ The newspaper said the other voice could not be heard on the tape.
Some of the scenes showed Sakharov smiling, and he appeared to be in good health.
Sakharov, a physicist who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1975 for his human rights activities, was banished to internal exile in the closed city of Gorky in January 1980 after he publicly criticized the Soviet military intervention in Afghanistan. He had helped develop the Soviets’ nuclear weapons, and officials say he cannot leave the country because he knows state secrets.
ZDF followed the film with a commentary saying Soviet leaders were seeking to use Sakharov to support their policies. ″It is clearer than ever that the Kremlin is misusing Sakharov as a political instrument,″ the commentator said.
Bild, a mass-circulation tabloid, has received four films of Sakharov from the Soviets since August 1984, a spokeswoman for the paper said. She said the latest one was 15 minutes long.
The portions carried by ZDF opened with scenes of children playing in the snow in the streets of Gorky, about 250 miles east of Moscow.
Sakharov was then shown walking to the local post office, wearing a traditional Russian fur hat, to purportedly telephone his wife.
A clock in the post office gave the date and time as Jan. 14, 1986, 7:11 p.m.
In the telephone conversation, with a German translation dubbed over Sakharov’s voice, he said he was feeling well ″for the most part.
″Only my back hurts a bit. And I have a little cold every now and then.″ In the other scenes, Sakharov discussed disarmament with an unseen partner that Bild said was a KGB man.
During the scene, Sakharov praised Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev’s arms limitation proposals as ″good and fair,″ but he said he did not know if they could be realized because of ″horrible mistrust″ between the superpowers.
He also said he did not think the U.S. ″Star Wars″ space-defense research project would work because it was ″impossible″ to build a fail-safe defense against nuclear missiles.
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Tokyo Stocks Edge Up
TOKYO (AP) _ The dollar hit a seven-year high today against the yen, while Tokyo stocks ended higher.
The dollar bought 137.68 yen in late afternoon, up 0.54 yen from late Monday in Tokyo. During the day, the dollar traded between 137.05 and 137.73 yen _ its highest level since August 1991.
U.S. financial markets were closed Monday for the Memorial Day holiday.
With the yield on bonds hitting all-time lows, Japan’s mutual fund managers have been dumping yen for dollars in search of higher returns in red hot U.S. markets.
Purchases of U.S. assets by Japanese investors, who already own $873 billion worth of overseas stocks and bonds, have picked up recently even in the face of warnings of an imminent correction on Wall Street, traders said.
``There is a lot of buying demand from (Japanese) trust funds,″ said Takeshi Chujo, a currency dealer at the Tokyo branch of Banque Paribas.
Part of the reason for the shift is growing pressure on fund managers here to improve returns. Financial deregulation has opened the doors to U.S. and other foreign asset managers, who took in more money than Japanese-run funds in April for the first month ever, the Nihon Keizai business daily reported Monday.
Foreign investors have also fled Japan amid disappointment with Tokyo’s efforts to revive its economy. While the yen rallied briefly last month when Japan announced a $121 billion stimulus package that included temporary tax cuts, the optimism quickly faded as the government failed to make those cuts permanent.
Nor do the world’s central bankers appear too worried about the yen’s slide. The latest issue of U.S. News and World Report magazine touched off a wave of dollar buying Monday when it quoted U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin as saying he is willing to let the yen weaken further, even as far as 150 to the dollar.
Rubin later said U.S. support for the yen was unchanged, and Tokyo trading rooms were buzzing today with talk of possible intervention by Japan’s central bank to prop up its currency. But traders said that even if central banks intervened, that wouldn’t change the fundamental cause of the yen’s weakness: Japan’s weak economy.
``Intervention remains a strong possibility,″ said Kazuteru Hasegawa, head of foreign exchange sales at Bank of America in Tokyo. ``And it would drive the dollar down. But two or three days later, we’d be back here again.″
On the Tokyo Stock Exchange, share prices ended higher, led by blue-chip exporters such as Sony Corp., TDK Corp. and Sega Enterprises Ltd.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 101.70 points, or 0.64 percent, closing at 15,884.82. On Monday, the average slipped 18.53 points, or 0.12 percent.
Sony and other exporters gained as the rising dollar is expected to boost earnings by making their products cheaper overseas.
Trading was sparse, with an estimated 280 million shares changing hands on the first section, down from 292 million Monday and well below Friday’s 410 million. Advancing issues outnumbered decliners 3-to-2.
The broader Tokyo Stock Price Index of all issues listed on the first section was up 5.51 points, or 0.45 percent, to 1,232.22. It had slipped 3.48 points, or 0.28 percent, the previous day.
Meanwhile, the yield on the benchmark No. 182 10-year Japanese government bond rose to 1.225 percent from Monday’s 1.215 percent, driving its price down to 111.91 yen from 111.99 yen.
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Rethinking the way we source our food: a tour through the first eco settlement hub in Poland
In the summer of 2017, there was a wind of new agrarian revolution coming from the direction of a small village near the city of Łódź in central Poland. Here, over 400 people from all over Poland are building a sustainable settlement hub called Osada Twórców. I spoke to Jędrzej Cyganik, one of its core members.
Greenhouse building workshop. Photo by Osada Twórców.
BY JUSTYNA ANNA KRAKOWIAK
For a long time industrialized agriculture, seemed to some the only solution to feed an ever increasing global population. After the World War II many farmers followed the path of Green Revolution and the governments created policies supporting use of fertilizers and monocropping with hope of creating more food stability and eradicating malnutrition. But industrialized agriculture hasn't eliminated hunger and starvation and some of the scientists and farmers associations now argue that the ecological damage arising from such farming practices has worsened food security in many parts of the world. A recent article by the UCSUSA, lists the various, often hidden, costs associated with industrialized farming, which end up being picked up by taxpayers, rural communities, farmers, other business sectors, and future generations.
From living and travelling in different parts of Europe, I’ve observed a surge in initiatives that focus on alternative farming methods such as permaculture, or promote the idea of foraging for herbs and mushrooms directly from the wilderness. For example, after visiting eco farms, eco villages and urban gardening projects in Scandinavia, Germany and France, I felt that the sustainable living movement is slowly transforming from something that was seen as a mere hippie ideology, to a topic that is steadily gaining public recognition and acceptance. While on my visits home to Poland and from discussions on social media, I got to know that eco farms have recently started mushrooming in various parts of the Polish countryside. Groups of people have started coming together, to grow their own food and to go back to a more sustainable village life. Most of these collectives are considerably small scale and usually run by a small group of friends.
In the summer of 2017, there was a wind of new agrarian revolution coming from the direction of a small village near the city of Łódź in central Poland. I spoke to Jędrzej Cyganik, one of the core members of this sustainable settlement hub Osada Twórców (The Creators Settlement). Osada Twórców is a model of eco village that is currently being built by over 400 people from all over Poland. Jędrzej is a member of the Cohabitat network that established the settlement and helps share ideas on sustainable living. He is also the founder of the food sovereignty forum Nyéléni Poland a national organization established on the principles of the International Declaration of Nyéléni from 2007.
Bird view of Osada Twórców. Photo by Osada Twórców.
I wanted to hear Jedrzej’s views on if and how, Polish people are changing their eating habits and what he sees as the future of organic farming in the country.
As a member of the 'Cohabitat' network, can you tell me a bit about the core ideas and activities of the network?
‘Cohabitat has been active for around eight years and its core concept is to find lifestyle models that allow humans to thrive without destroying the planet. We strive to find ways where people can fulfill their needs, while not only limiting the damage they cause to the environment, but also by becoming beneficial to the ecosystem and help it regenerate. The main topics we work with are natural building, food cultivation and sustainable energy. Cohabitat started by translating and publishing scientific books in Polish on these topics and getting together a network of passionate individuals, to propagate a more natural way of living.’
How was the concept of Osada Twórców (The Creators Settlement) born?
Dinner time with local food. Photo by Osada Twórców.
‘After seven years of promotional work, popularizing sustainable ways of living and running workshops, the team of Cohabitat decided that it was time to take these ideas to the next level. The aim of Cohabitat was always to work out the full life ecosystems such as sustainable housing, renewable energy sources, permaculture cultivation and community building, and since a year we are running a live trial of chosen models at Osada Twórców. The place came to life after seven years of preparation and learning, but also after building a sizeable community interested in the same ideas and lifestyle. Other than the trend of middle class families, who are buying houses in the countryside as a place to get out of the city and relax, members in the Cohabitat network were more interested in moving to the rural areas to grow their own food and rebuild the social structure of villages that is under threat due to urbanization and individualism. They see cooperation within the community and raising the future generation together as a key social activities within the village.’
Carpentry Workshop. Photo by Osada Twórców.
How many people are involved in co-creating the settlement?
‘Our core management team consists of up to 10 people, but this number varies depending on the season. During this summer we had around 400 people visiting the settlement, to participate in the permaculture and natural building workshops and in the same time co-create our garden and new houses built by natural methods. Now all of them are members of the ‘Gromada Twórców’ (The Creators Troop) and financially support development of the project by monthly contribution. Every member of The Creators Troop can visit the settlement at any time to spend time closer to nature, experience this way of living and learn more about sustainable cultivation and construction. Many of them still live in the cities, but would like to grow their own food and live in a village community in the future. They treat the time spent in Osada Twórców as inspiration and motivation to take the next steps and sometimes to verify if this lifestyle is really what they want. After looking at the number of people who decided to participate in the first workshop season and co-create the settlement our team felt that it was the ideal moment for this project to start as it seemed that many people were just waiting to get involved in this kind of community.’
Is “Osada Twórców” the first project of its kind in Poland?
Dinner time with local food. Photo by Osada Twórców.
‘The eco village movement is spreading in Poland, but Osada Twórców is the first project that is structured and organized on this scale. It is also unique in the scale of social and financial support it receives from The Creators Troop.’
In the summer you could see the accumulation of the creative community energy in Osada Tworcow. And also last year Polish representation joined the International Food Sovereignty Forum associated with Nyéléni Declaration and established local Nyéléni group.
Is the fact that Nyéléni Poland came to life a sign that Polish people are searching for alternative solutions of producing and distributing food?
‘In the last decade we observed a lot of activity related to agroecology in Poland. Ecological farming became more popular since we entered the EU. The CSA (Community-supported agriculture) collectives are more and more visible in Polish cities since 2010. The establishment of Nyéléni Poland seems like a natural step where independent local initiatives with similar values come together to support each other and promote the rules of production and consumption that allows for balance in the environment.
Leisure time. Photo by Osada Twórców.
Nyéléni Poland came to life after the Food Sovereignty Forum that was held in Romania in October of 2016, where around 20 representatives of Polish small scale farmers, CSAs and NGOs related to farming met during this international event and decided on setting up a national network that unites people from different places in Poland who work on specific avenues of food production. Currently we are in the phase where we have established our rules and mission for a new culture and lifestyle that is based on the long term visions of human coexistence with nature and have begun planning the deployment of such ideas. Nyéléni underscores the same vision as represented in Cohabitat’s slogan “We build culture for the next 1000 years” as we strive to find the way of living that will allow us and the ecosystem to survive the next millennium.’
Bonfire night after sauna. Photo by Osada Twórców.
What are CSA collectives?
‘Community-supported agriculture is a model of food distribution that is based on connecting a group of people (often living in cities), with local small-scale farmers. The collectives establish long term relationships with farmers and fund the overall food production cost. This way, the group supports the financial security of the farmer in the case of natural disasters or crops failure. When the crops are ready, they are delivered to all the collective members on a weekly basis.’
Is the network created by Nyéléni Poland opening new possibilities for farmers and CSA collectives?
The early autumn harvest at Osada Twórców. Photo by Osada Twórców.
‘The network is still in its infancy and in principle it’s a meta organization and a communication platform, but we do not want to just talk. We are organizing the first Food Sovereignty Forum in Poland at the end of January and the main activity will be group work where topics like Education, Public Policy, Agroecology and Village-City Cooperation will be discussed. We want people to establish close relations within their workgroup and come up with a concrete action plan for themselves and the organizations they are involved in. The forum is meant to be the meeting that initiates the work and then later in the year the group will work on deployment of their plan. There will be around 120 participants, so the ideas created within the workgroups will be also consulted in the wider audience.’
Do you observe any changes in food choices made by Pols who are not directly associated with eco movements?
‘Judging by the increasing choice in ecological products available in the market, and by how often the topic of organic produce appears in the Polish media, I believe that Poles seem to be more aware of what lands on their plates and how it got there. Under the remit of ecological living, food production is certainly one of the subjects that affects individuals the most in their daily life, because of the direct connection our diet has on our well being. Sickness or health concerns are the factors that gets most people interested to know more about food production. Starting from there, they might get inspired to make larger lifestyle adjustments. Personally, it was the desire to eat healthier that led me to a CSA collective meeting in Krakow many years ago.’
Cohabitat wants to build culture for the next 1000 years, but what is the vision for the upcoming 20 years?
Beginning of permaculture garden and orchard. Photo by Osada Twórców.
‘In the current settlement, we would like to set up a garden that will allow us to be fully self-sufficient and to also start cultivating plants like hemp, that can be used for constructing natural buildings.
‘The general plan is that the Osada Twórców will not become a permanent living space, but an eco settlement model, mainly because it is co-created by hundreds of people and we would like it to be a place of meetings, workshops and experiments. We want it to function as central hub, where people have the possibility to try a different lifestyle and meet others who are potentially looking to start a new settlement. In about 3 years, we are planning to build another settlement, that will offer permanent living spaces for the first group of people from The Creators Troop, who would like to live together. I hope that in the next 20 years there will be at least one settlement of this kind in every province of Poland, as what we are building now is fully open source and hopefully, will serve as a model that can be replicated, scaled and modified based on local environment.’
The Creators Troop during last summer's workshops. Photo by Osada Twórców.
JUSTYNA ANNA KRAKOWIAK generally talks a lot and this time tried to condense her thoughts and words into her first article for AWE. She was famous among her friends in Copenhagen for throwing midnight dinner parties, then travelled and lived in Asia to learn that even fermented shrimps can be eatable and now challenged herself to try every type of Dutch cheese.
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Williamsburg bridge plaza, NYC
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The "Gotham City Light" series, is an impressionist digital photographic artwork revisiting the city's iconic figures, outlining the unique light, colors and structures, New York City offers the advised visitor. An endless display of awkward vertical matches, sparkling colors and textures, submerge the senses such as NYC's tangled restless life itself.
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WILLIAMSBURG BRIDGE PLAZA (2017)
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