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A specific description of why USA is ripe for "soft dictatorship." How Hillary can make it happen.
Chuck Slate, the author,was born in Connecticut. He and his wife Marilyn were married in December 1950. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in the year 2000. The plans were to spend it in Australia and New Zealand. They returned from that trip just before publishing of his second book. They renewed their marriage vows in front of the Captain of the cruise ship. Marilyn and Chuck have four birth children, three boys (including twins) and a girl. Chuck joined IBM in August 1956. The family moved several times because of Chuck's job. They have lived in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and Virginia. Marilyn and Chuck also spent six months in England on temporary assignment.
Chuck has retired from three different discipines and has held jobs that range from dairy farming and electronic design to operating his own business. Since he last retired in 1991, Chuck has volunteered for a number of non-profit organizations. Chuck and Marilyn provided a home for foster children from 1992-2001, sometimes taking more than one at a time. The number of foster care placements during their fostering career was sixty.
Chuck's first published book was entitled "There Are No Bad Kids". He published a second book entitled "Never Underestimate the Arrogance or Stupidity of Government". He recently published his autobiography entitled "High On Life". These books are available through Barnes and Noble and Amazon.
Chuck would be happy to hear from you. He can be reached on the internet at [email protected]. | 2019-04-24T16:16:24 | https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hillary-americas-first-dictator-chuck-slate/1115395174 |
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Here is a micro business idea that can create income and help the environment in the process.
While much of the world’s population is distracted by the negativity of this terrible presidential campaign, a serious issue is being battled in the Senate over renewable energy.
Autumn is here and the entrance to our home is growing quite beautiful.
No matter who becomes president, environmental change will be pretty much beyond their control.
The NYTimes article Next “Renewable Energy: Burning Forests, if Senators Get Their Way” tells how the Senate has strongly supported benefits of burning trees for electricity. The arguments for using biomass are that burning biomass is a zero-carbon event because the carbon dioxide from burning trees is absorbed when the trees grow back and recapture all the carbon released when they were burned.
The counter argument is that burning trees to generate electricity generates more carbon per unit of power than using coal and that it takes many decades for seedlings to grow into trees and recapture all the carbon emitted. Those against burning biomass argue that this make carbon build up worse off for 40 to 50 years and the world simply does not have that kind of time.
The arguments go on and on and sadly if you are like me, there is no way of knowing which side of the argument is.
There is one thing we can do, one way or the other… plant trees.
The total amount of carbon on the planet is constant, but it moves around and changes form with relative ease. Burning of fossil fuels, which have stored huge amounts of carbon below the earth’s surface for millennia, converts the carbon to carbon dioxide (CO2). In the atmosphere, CO2 absorbs and emits infrared radiation, contributing to planetary warming. The current level of CO2 is thought to be the highest in 20 million years, and scientists are working on solutions to capture and safely contain atmospheric carbon. One approach, “terrestrial sequestration”, involves the simple planting of trees. A tree absorbs carbon during photosynthesis and stores it in the wood for the life of the tree. The massive trunk of an ancient oak or redwood represents many tons of sequestered carbon.
Tree nurseries are excellent ways to produce extra income as well.
Help the environment. Grow trees and earn at the same time. They are a perfect ‘shoestring startup’ business for those who have a passion for the environment and trees. You can start in your backyard. With a few hundred dollars and a thousand square feet of space you can generate $10,000 to $50,000 of sales in two to five years.
Become a Pruppie! Learn seven Pruppie business ideas in my latest report “Live Anywhere-Earn Everywhere”. See details of Pruppie and the report below. | 2019-04-20T16:30:47 | https://www.garyascott.com/tag/carbond-storing |
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San Diego, CA - January 2011 TDK-Lambda Americas has unveiled its latest addition to its line of AC-DC Medical, ITE (Information Technology Equipment), and Industrial power supplies. The new single-output CSS500 series are 360W to 500W supplies that accept a wide AC input range, have a low profile of less than 1U, and are ideal for applications in medical/dental, industrial automation, business, gaming, point-of-sale and instrumentation equipment, to name a few.
These new power factor corrected power supplies feature a universal 90-264Vac, 47-63Hz input, enabling them to be used anywhere in the world. Plus, these supplies feature a low leakage current of less than 300µA at 264Vac, 63Hz, which is important for many medical and dental applications. In addition, the CSS500 is designed to withstand 4kVac, input-to-output. The series are available with a wide selection of output voltage including: 12V, 24V, 30V, 36V, 48V, 54V, or 57Vdc and have a power-saving operating efficiency of up to 92%.
With convection cooling (no fans required) these supplies provide up to 360-watts of output power. For higher power applications, with forced air cooling of 30CFM or 3.1 m/s, the output power increases to 500-watts. The forced air cooling can be provided by either the user or via an optional fan/cover assembly. The convection cooled version has a U-channel chassis that measures 4.7"W x 8.0"L x 1.5"H. Two optional fan/cover configurations are available; one with the fan mounted on the end of the chassis, and the other with the fan mounted on top of the metal cover. The optional fans are temperature-controlled and will automatically change speed as the output power and temperature varies.
The operating temperature range is from 0°C to +70°C, and the output is floating so it can be used as either a positive or negative polarity. Remote On/Off connections are provided to allow for remote control of the supply. Other standard features include active-current-share (up to 4 units), internal ORing FET (for fault-tolerant apps), DC Good signal, plus overvoltage, overcurrent and overtemperature protections. In addition, a Fan-Fail signal is provided when the optional fan/cover is ordered.
The CSS500 series have global medical safety agency approvals per UL/IEC60601-1 as well as ITE and general purpose safety agency approvals per UL/EN60950-1, are CE Marked, meet the conducted and radiated EMI requirements of EN55011-B, EN55022-B and FCC Class B (which are much tougher to meet than Class A), and they are RoHS compliant. | 2019-04-25T12:10:06 | https://us.tdk-lambda.com/lp/news/2011_release2.htm |
(Word by Word) Allah alternates the night and the day. Indeed, in that surely is a lesson for those who have vision.
Muhammad Asad It is God who causes night and day to alternate: in this [too], behold, there is surely a lesson for all who have eyes to see!
M. M. Pickthall Allah causeth the revolution of the day and the night. Lo! herein is indeed a lesson for those who see.
Yusuf Ali (Saudi Rev. 1985) It is Allah Who alternates the Night and the Day: verily in these things is an instructive example for those who have vision!
Yusuf Ali (Orig. 1938) It is God Who alternates the Night and the Day: verily in these things is an instructive example for those who have vision!
Shakir Allah turns over the night and the day; most surely there is a lesson in this for those who have sight.
Wahiduddin Khan God alternates the night and the daytruly, in this there is a lesson for men of insight.
Dr. Laleh Bakhtiar God turns around and around the nighttime and the daytime. Truly, in this is a lesson for those imbued with insight.
T.B.Irving God alternates night and daylight; in that there lies a lesson for those possessing insight.
The Clear Quran, Dr. Mustafa Khattab Allah alternates the day and night. Surely in this is a lesson for people of insight.
Safi Kaskas God revolves night and day. In [all] this is a lesson for those who are insightful.
Abdul Hye Allah causes to alternate the night and the Day. Truly, there is indeed a lesson in this for those who have insight.
The Study Quran God alternates the night and the day. Truly in that is a lesson for those possessed of sight.
[The Monotheist Group] (2011 Edition) God rotates the night and the day. In that is a lesson for those who have insight.
Abdul Majid Daryabadi Allah turneth the night and the day over and over; verily therein is a lesson for men of insight.
Ahmed Ali It is God who alternates night and day. There is surely a lesson in this for men of sight.
Aisha Bewley Allah revolves night and day. There is surely a lesson in that for people with inner sight.
Ali Ünal God turns about the night and the day. Surely in that is a lesson for those who have the power of seeing.
Ali Quli Qara'i Allah alternates the night and the day. There is indeed a moral in that for those who have insight.
Hamid S. Aziz Allah alternates the night and the day. Verily, in all these things is a lesson to those endowed with vision.
Muhammad Mahmoud Ghali Allah turns about (i.e., alternates) the night and the day-time. Surely in that is indeed a lesson for the ones endowed with beholdings.
Muhammad Sarwar God alternates the night and the day. In this there is a lesson for the people of understanding.
Muhammad Taqi Usmani Allah alternates the night and the day. Surely, in that there is a lesson for those who have eyes to see.
Syed Vickar Ahamed It is Allah Who causes the night and the day to succeed (to search and to overtake) each other: Surely, in these things, there is a teaching for those who can see (and search).
Umm Muhammad (Sahih International) Allah alternates the night and the day. Indeed in that is a lesson for those who have vision.
Farook Malik Allah alternates the night and the day; there is indeed a lesson in it for those who possess insight.
Dr. Munir Munshey Allah alternates the night and the day. Surely, there is a lesson in this for those with insight.
Dr. Kamal Omar Allah interchanges the night and the day. Truly, in these is indeed a lesson for the possessors of the sights.
Talal A. Itani (new translation) God alternates the night and the day. In that is a lesson for those who have insight.
Maududi He alternates the day and the night: there is indeed a lesson in it for those who have observing eyes.
Ali Bakhtiari Nejad God alternates the night and the day. Indeed there is a lesson in that for those who have insight.
A.L. Bilal Muhammad et al (2018) It is God Who alternates the night and the day, indeed in these things are an instructive similitude for those who have vision.
[The Monotheist Group] (2013 Edition) God rotates the night and the day. In that is a lesson for those who have insight.
Mohammad Shafi Allah rotates the night and the day. Therein, certainly indeed, there is food for thought for those with insight.
Faridul Haque Allah alternates the day and the night; indeed in this is a lesson for those who can perceive.
Hasan Al-Fatih Qaribullah Allah turns about the night and the day (to succeed one another); surely, in this there is a lesson for those who have eyes.
Maulana Muhammad Ali Allah causes the night and the day to succeed one another. Surely there is a lesson in this for those who have sight.
Muhammad Ahmed - Samira God turns the night and the daytime, that truly in that (is) an example/warning (E) to (those) of the eye sights/knowledge.
Sher Ali ALLAH alternates the night and the day. Therein, surely, is a lesson for those who have eyes.
Rashad Khalifa GOD controls the night and day. This should be a lesson for those who possess eyes.
Ahmed Raza Khan (Barelvi) Allah turns about the night and the day. Undoubtedly in, it is a lesson for those who have eyes.
Amatul Rahman Omar Allah sets the cycle of the night and the day. Surely, in this (law of retardation and acceleration working in this phenomenon of nature) is indeed a lesson (about the spiritual evolution of a human being) for those possessed of understanding.
Dr. Mohammad Tahir-ul-Qadri (And) Allah turns about the night and the day (over each other). Surely, there is (great) guidance in it for those who have reason and insight.
Muhsin Khan & Muhammad al-Hilali Allah causes the night and the day to succeed each other (i.e. if the day is gone, the night comes, and if the night is gone, the day comes, and so on). Truly, in these things is indeed a lesson for those who have insight.
Arthur John Arberry God turns about the day and the night; surely in that is a lesson for those who have eyes.
Edward Henry Palmer God interchanges the night and the day; verily, in that is a lesson to those endowed with sight.
George Sale God shifteth the night, and the day: Verily herein is an instruction unto those who have sight.
John Medows Rodwell God causeth the day and the night to take their turn. Verily in this is teaching for men of insight.
N J Dawood (2014) God makes the night succeed the day: surely in this there is a lesson for the clear-sighted.
Sayyid Qutb It is God who causes night and day to alternate. In this too there is surely a lesson for all who have eyes to see.
Ahmed Hulusi Allah transforms the night and day into one another (the alternation between intrinsic and extrinsic observation)! Indeed, there is wisdom in this for those with insight.
Sayyed Abbas Sadr-Ameli Allah alternates the night and the day; verily there is a lesson in this for those with sight.
Al-muntakhab fi tafsir al-Qur'an al-Karim Allah is He Who causes the day and the night to succeed one another or occur in alternation. This is indeed an instructive example, a great incitement and a lesson to those of intellect who open their minds' eyes and lift to Allah their inward sight.
Mir Aneesuddin Did you not consider that (it is) Allah (Who) causes the driving of the clouds then the unification between them, then He makes them a heap, so you see the rain coming out of the spaces in between them, and He causes (the rain) to be sent down from the sky, from the mountainous volumes therein of coolness , then He causes it to fall on whom He wills and turns it away from whom He wills, the flash of His lightning almost takes away the sights. | 2019-04-21T06:22:17 | https://www.islamawakened.com/quran/24/44/ |
September 29, 2006 Subaru Europe President Hiroyuki Ikeda dropped an unexpected announcement in his Paris motor show speech when he mentioned that the company was working on a SubaruBoxer Turbo Diesel and that development is nearly complete. The horizontally opposed engine layout made famous by Volkswagen has long been favoured by Subaru and has been the mainstay of its fleet for more than three decades with its latest effort winning first place in the 2.5-liter class of the International Engine of the Year Awards. Though it’s logical that the company would develop the world’s first horizontally opposed diesel engine, there are many technical difficulties to overcome, so it was by no means regarded as a given. Anyway, we have the drawings in high res and we suspect it’ll be a beauty.
The superb rotational balance of the horizontally-opposed engine allows low vibration because the pistons counteract each other to cancel it out. Moreover, with its firmly supported crankshaft, the crankcase construction is strong enough to resist huge combustion pressure. The horizontally-opposed engine’s character is proving an excellent match for a diesel engine.
Ikeda said he anticipated unveiling the Subaru Boxer Turbo Diesel engine next year at Geneva Motor Show. | 2019-04-24T04:40:55 | https://newatlas.com/go/6235/ |
“All my problems started the day I became a Hardacker,” our daughter told our counselor. We laughed when we heard the comment.
Our daughter is adopted and we have an open adoption with her birth-parents. We met them prior to her birth through an adoption agency and hit it off right away. They said we were like older versions of themselves. Over the years that connection has turned us all into family and friends, and we value their presence in our lives as much as the daughter they entrusted to us when they were teenagers.
We all went into this adoption process with plans to give her the best experience possible. My husband John and I read books on adoption, raising adopted children, and open adoption. We understood that adopted kids struggle with identity because so much is unknown of their early life, and sometimes this leads them to make up stories telling themselves their lives would have been better if they hadn’t been adopted.
We wanted an open adoption to answer those questions and give her an understanding of who she is and where she came from. Sam, her birth-father, was adopted and had lived that struggle with identity. He knew he wanted an open adoption so he could be present to answer her questions and assure her of his love.
One particularly non-traditional thing Sam wanted involved her birth certificate. He had discovered his original birth certificate as a teenager, and it recorded a different name than his own. He wanted his daughter’s first birth certificate, the one with the names of her biological parents, to have the same name as her second birth certificate, the one that would have our names as parents.
And so, apparently, all her problems started the day she was born.
We laugh because we know that under the angst of our hormonal teenager is a girl trying to understand her identity as an adopted child. And she is loved unconditionally by not just one but two sets of parents who have been laying the groundwork to give her the smoothest transition possible through this stage of her life since the moment she was born.
I won’t lie to you though; I had secretly hoped our open adoption would allow us to skip this stage. I know it was naïve. I knew it was naïve when I hoped it at her birth, but we all desire that our children never struggle or have to experience pain. And so, on that day I first held her, 24-hours-old, knowing it was already too late to protect her from difficult experiences, I hoped and prayed that we would be enough. We hoped that the choices we had made and the relationship we were developing with her birth-parents, Sam and Lauren, would be enough to overcome struggles and identity issues that come with being adopted.
It wasn’t enough, of course. When she was four-years-old and telling me she wanted to go to her “real home” with Sam and Lauren because she had already figured out that kids live with the people who give birth to them, we knew it wasn’t enough.
I wish open adoption was the secret to helping adopted children smoothly transition through life without those feelings of abandonment, without questions about their identity, without struggle. I wish there was a secret at all. Not all adopted kids struggle as much as my daughter, some struggle more, some less. Eventually though, no matter what their story, every one of them has to sit down and ask themselves who they are in light of their adoption story.
For my daughter her adoption story has gotten mixed up with teenage hormones, anxiety, social media bullying, cultural ideologies, and life circumstances. All the stuff any child her age struggles with these days no matter what their family looks like. And it would be easy to just address the obvious issues and not remember that she looks at all of life through the lens of adoption and as a result all her problems really started the day she became a Hardacker.
But as we all, parents, birth-parents and child, go forward, I am confident she will eventually discover all the answers were also there the day she became a Hardacker.
Melanie lives in Minnesota where she spends half the year wondering what compelled her ancestors to settle the frozen tundra and half the year basking in its perfection. She is married to her high school sweetheart and they have two children, a son off the payroll and, a junior high daughter whose hair color changes monthly. She has been having a writing identity crisis for a couple years and doesn’t know where you can find her at the moment but she used to hang out at https://hometoworkblog.wordpress.com/ and occasionally returns for visits.
This entry was posted in Community, Family, Fear, Hope and tagged Abortion Foster Care Adoption, adoption, family, open adoption, parenting, parenting anxiety. Bookmark the permalink. | 2019-04-23T22:36:17 | http://mudroomblog.com/open-adoption/ |
Warning – This Post IS Long-Winded!
Would a “Squeeee”!! be appropriate? Oh yeah, I think so! Here is a finished Swallowtail shawl – unblocked to be sure – I need some blocking pins – but done nonetheless. Here is a detail picture of the lace borders and purled Russian bind-off.
I could not put this down. That is saying alot for me, I may be brave one day and show a picture of how extreme my Knitter’s ADD is. There are rarely less than 4 projects going at one time. This one though, was such a joy in every way and other than one latenight tinking session (how does one make TWO of the same mistake in one row?) it was one of the quickest things I’ve ever made. I have also finished one of my Conwys (KOTR knitalong), number two is on the needles already and I cast on the Gentleman’s Railway Sock (Vintage knitalong) in the vain hope to have some of the socks done. I am an enthusiastic, if overextended knitalonger!
Along that line I joined The Green Sock Knitalong, and totally forgot until I received a Flikr group update, my bad! I did have some gorgeous merino/alpaca blend in mostly greens in the stash, so I’ve cast on a to-be-decided pattern. I think I will downsize from the recommended 2.75mm needles though, feels like knitting with rolling pins!
Hoping to finish Argosy tonight – thank you for all the kind comments.
Les, I had one of those one-piece “bubble” jumpers in Intermediate school – they WERE horrifying! I didn’t care for the colour of the Knitty sample, but went back, scrolled down and there was a Silk Garden version, voila! I loved it.
Suzie, go for it! This is a perfect lace project. Small, simple and fun. I will cheer you on if you decide to go for it :).
Tola, not much difference so far, I’ve had pretty good luck with photos all along, touch wood!
I am going to “flash” (not the kind that Jayne has been doing – I need to decide how brave I am before doing that). No, I am going to “Flash My Dave Stash” because I am a member in good standing of “Shut Up And Knit Your Cabin Cove“.
OK, That’s a very small stash, I know. And the picture on the right is a bit of a cheat ’cause it is already knit (one of my free patterns), but I will be buying more, as soon as The Cove is restocked.
Have I raved about The Loopy Ewe yet? I received this little parcel in the mail today, along with some pretty yarn snips, a nifty little needle inventory booklet and a handwritten note. The shipping is incredibly fast to Canada – I think this was about four days and Sheri is a treasure!
I know I SAID that I hate bamboo needles but… I read the opinion of a knitting acquaintance who said she doesn’t care for the type that I have used previously, but she does like the Crystal Palace ones and whoops! Look what fell into my basket. I bought these because they are short (6″) and short is hard to find but ideal for my small hands, and I do like the nearly weighless feel. So we’ll see.
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I like the color you’ve used for the Swallowtail Shawl. Can’t wait to see it blocked! You’ve got a nice sock yarn stash!
The swallowtail is going to be even more amazing when you get to block it! Did you used the yarn called for in the pattern? I really need to get back to mine sometime soon….
I want to see more Swallowtail. I might have to make it again!
The Swallowtail is utterly beautiful! I know about the frogging and tinking. I found a big screw-up in my Highland Triangle one night when i sat down to work on it, and spent my knitting time un-knitting 4 inches.
BTW, Staples is a very good place to get blocking pins, 100 in a package, I think, much better value than the craft stores with their stingy 20-25 pin packages. Look for them with the binder clips and so forth.
I can’t wait to see your Swallowtail blocked! I felt the same way about it. I loved knitting it, and couldn’t put it down.
Oooh, the Swallowtail turned out lovely. I can’t wait to see it blocked. Is it in the Misti Alpaca?
Thanks for the recomendation of Loopy Ewe. There are so many choices these days (and so many wonderful things that I can’t get in Ottawa!) that it’s nice to know which online retailers are speedy and nice to deal with. | 2019-04-25T21:44:30 | https://pointeshoespunkrockandpurl.com/2007/01/30/warning-this-post-is-long-winded/ |
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Business plan that i committed in one of the Wishcasting Wednesday.
I love Tony Buzan's Mind Mapping concept.
I don't like the conventional format of Business Plan, all about the BORING words.
Instead, I try to structure my business plan based on Buzan's way, feel that it's more structure, easily generate, visualize, and classify. | 2019-04-22T18:00:33 | http://mescrap.blogspot.com/2009/11/mind-business-plan.html |
What Is Durable Medical Equipment And Why Do You Need It?
Lift Chairs & Recliners: What’s The Difference?
Our lift chairs are undoubtedly the most loved piece of furniture in our homes, and so when something goes wrong and they stop working at their best you can really miss them a lot. Because there are quite a few parts to a lift chair, there are many issues you can find with them, but thankfully there’s usually an easy fix to the problem.
When your lift chair or lift chair mechanism suddenly stops working or something doesn’t feel right, your first step might be to call for help from a local technician. Although there are situations when you definitely should call in the experts, most of the time you can learn how to fix hydraulic chair yourself and with a few simple tools at home.
As is the case with most appliances, many of the problems with them can be traced back to the power supply. If you find that your lift chair isn’t reclining or lifting as it usually does, the easiest first place to check is the power. Sometimes you just need a simple adjustment of the cord and other times there may be an actual issue with the cord itself as it’s damaged or frayed.
If you do find that there’s an issue with the electrical cord, this is an ideal time to contact an electrician as it can be dangerous to try and rectify this for yourself. However, make sure you check that the cord is actually plugged into the power supply before you make this call and potentially embarrass yourself.
When you own a lift chair, you expect it to do as you ask when you command it to go up or down, so when it doesn’t listen to your commands you know there’s a problem. Whether your chair won’t get up or it won’t go down when you press the button, this is usually due to a defective hand control or switch, and not due to the motor as many would believe.
The best way to fix this problem is by replacing the switch or hand control yourself, provided you can find the correct parts that the manufacturer recommends. Ensure that the chair is completely turned off and disconnected from the power supply before you attempt this though, and follow the instructions that come with the spare part.
You may find that after some time the recliner will go back when the seat is empty but when someone is sitting in it then it no longer reclines. This is usually due to the gears in the motor as after some time they can begin to strip away. Take some time to listen closely to the chair as it reclines or attempts to, and if you hear grinding then it means you’ll need to replace the gears.
If your chair has been getting a bit of a workout, you might find that after a few goes of up and down it no longer works. Many people think they’ve blown out the motor, but usually, it’s because you’ve overheated it with too much use. The simple solution to this is to leave it to rest for 15 minutes so that the motor can cool down and then try again.
Not all of the problems with a lift chair are due to electrical faults or mechanics, and one of the most common reasons that people use to upgrade their chairs is because the leather or fabric upholstery is coming away.
Hiring a professional upholsterer to redo the chairs is usually a lot cheaper than purchasing an entirely new one, and you then have the option to cover it in the material of your choosing. Although leather is a popular choice for chairs, some find that PU synthetic leather is actually more beneficial as it won’t overheat and cause you to stick to the lift chair.
There’s nothing worse than a wobbly chair and it can completely ruin a relaxing time when you’re rocking side to side or backward and forward without any idea why.
There’s usually a simple solution to this, so you’ll need to have someone check underneath the lift chair to see if it still has the leveling guide underneath. These are easy enough to replace if it’s gone missing, or you can easily make your own out of a durable rubber.
The best place to look for lift chair parts is through an authorized dealer of the brand your chair was purchased from, as this guarantees that you’ll get something that’s a perfect fit. However, if you can’t find the exact brand or model, you can contact a local supply store who sells lift chairs, medical supply centers or even a hardware store to see if they have the parts.
It might sound easy enough to fix your lift chair on your own, but for those who don’t feel very mechanically savvy, there’s no shame in calling a professional for help. Usually, though, these are simple problems that can be fixed at home and with minimal cost, so you don’t need to outlay hundreds of dollars just to get your favorite chair back in working order.
With any appliance, though, you should be careful when attempting to fix things for yourself as there are very real risks and hazards to consider. When working with anything that has an electrical component, it’s most important to ensure this is disconnected from the wall completely before even looking at it, so that you can be the safest recliner chair repair handyman possible. | 2019-04-22T06:33:26 | https://liftwithstyle.com/repair-lift-chair/ |
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Believing in our dreams is very crucial if we only dream without having faith that we shall achieve then possibility of achieving them will be narrower. Roosevelt, who was once American first lady, too believes that dreaming without believing in the dreams is void. All the great people once had dreams that they will one day achieve what they have now, and because of their hope and faith, they now possess.
Walt Disney the famous cartoonist quoted that it takes courage to follow our dreams. Pursuing dreams is not an easy task, along with the way one will meet several barriers, but courage conquers all. At some point in life, people feel like giving up, just because the journey has become harder. Those give up will not realize their dreams, but those who pursue with the courage to the end are the ones who will see the beauty of their dreams.
We only dream dreams of greatness and not downfalls. Therefore believing in our dreams will unlock the gates of greatness and prosperity. Therefore we should not give up on our dreams. Believing that behind the gates of our dreams is greatness, should be a drive that pushes us to move forward.
We believe that God is the creator and the provider of everything under the sun. God teachings tell us that work without faith is death, likewise as we work hard to achieve our dream we should always put our trust in the Almighty God.
Dream Quotes rebuke laziness and also upholds hard work with faith. | 2019-04-19T14:24:41 | http://www.quotesfrenzy.com/dream-quotes-and-sayings/ |
Certificate (health, birth, death) 90 16 8 1. The Integrity Management Committee (IMC) continues to visit health facilities though at a minimal rate due to the unavailability of funds. These visits informed the workers about the PNB reports and possible actions that may be taken against them.
2. DMOs will be requested to conduct preliminary investigations, take administrative actions and communicate with the IMC at head office.
1. The display of MoHS Service Charter in all health facilities.
2. PCMH has established a team of monitors that conduct patient survey. The ACC to do a follow up on the outcome of the survey. | 2019-04-20T10:14:37 | https://www.anticorruption.gov.sl/blog/pay-no-bribe-mda-response-2/post/health-and-sanitation-response-11 |
Made with finely ground pigments, Chinese Watercolors are extraordinarily smooth when used both full strength or thinned with water. Unlike most Western or Japanese watercolors, they feature a stronger, almost glue-like binder that enables them to stand up to many painting techniques and allow finished pieces to withstand wet mounting. They easily mix with other inks and are water-soluble, non-toxic and offer superior fade-resistance.
12ml (0.4 oz) tubes. Contains 1 each of the following colors: Burnt Sienna, Scarlet, Gamboge Yellow, Chinese White, Vermilion, Cinnabar, Rouge, Carmine Red, Light Green, Light Blue, Phthalo Blue and Indigo.
This Big Eye Beading Needle is ideal for stinging origami cranes. Each needle measures 4.5" long, which is an ideal length for stringing cranes folded from 6"x6" squares of origami. Made of stainless steel. 4 needles per pack.
BrushPen Kaimei - Long metal shaft with natural hair brush. Refillable. | 2019-04-22T02:41:13 | https://paper-tree.com/collections/art-supply/products/chinese-watercolor-set |
The Entry & Foyers project will transform the way the outside of the Opera House connects with the inside.
Jørn Utzon described the journey across the Opera House Forecourt and up the Monumental Steps as one of moving 'from the ordinary to the extraordinary'.
The newly paved and vehicle-free Forecourt, enabled by the loading dock that opened in 2015 and redirected 1000 heavy-vehicle movements a week underground, has helped realise this vision.
The Entry & Foyers project will continue the experience all the way under the Monumental Steps, turning the 3000 square-metre area that has become the Opera House's second front door into a vibrant, welcoming, car-free entrance and meeting place.
Utzon imagined this space as another foyer, where 'the soffit of the podium', would 'form the first impression of the building,' defined by the 'marked sculptural effect' of the beams.
Accessibility upgrades to make the space safer and more accessible for people with limited mobility.
Upgrading an existing back-of-house passage and lift to connect to the Concert Hall southern foyers. This work will be completed in conjunction with the main Concert Hall works to be commenced in 2020.
This will create a lighter space and remove trip hazards, providing a seamless and safer experience for visitors as they cross from the forecourt to the entry under the steps.
Replacing existing temporary security infrastructure with permanent bollards.
These works are due for completion in 2019. | 2019-04-24T15:12:21 | https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/our-story/Renewal/entry-foyers.html |
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Geneticand Molecular Epidemiology Group, Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), CIBERONC, ISCIII, Madrid, Spain.
Netherlands Cancer Registry (NCR), Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization (IKNL), Utrecht, Netherlands.
Belgian Cancer Registry (BCR), Brussels, Belgium.
Registry Department, The Cancer Registry of Norway (CRN), Oslo, Norway.
Danish Pancreatic Cancer Database (DPCD), Odense, Denmark.
Danish Pancreatic Cancer Group, HPB Section, Department of Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.
Epidemiology and Cancer Registry, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Clinical Cancer Registry, DKFZ and NCT, Heidelberg, Germany.
Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany.
Estonian Cancer Registry, National Institute for Health Development, Tallinn, Estonia.
Pancreatic Cancer Registry of Reggio Emilia Province, Unit of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy AUSL-RE, Local Health Authority-IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
Department of Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany.
Departments of Epidemiology, Portuguese Oncology Institute of Porto (IPOP), Porto, Portugal.
Institute for Translational Medicine, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.
Department of Oncology, St. Istvan and St. Laszlo Hospital and Out-Patient Department, Budapest, Hungary.
Department of Surgical Oncology, Jules Bordet Institute (IJB), Brussels, Belgium.
Biometrics Department, The Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI), Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Analytical Epidemiology and Health Impact Unit, Department of Preventive and Predictive Medicine, Fondazione IRCCS, Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori (INT), Milan, Italy.
Hepato-Biliary Surgery Unit, Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori (INT), and University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Epithelial Carcinogenesis Group, Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), CIBERONC, Madrid, Spain.
Department de Ciencies Experimentals i de la, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain.
Department of Oncology, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, IRYCIS, Alcala University, CIBERONC, Madrid, Spain.
Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Exocrine Pancreas Research Unit and Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Campus de la UAB, Barcelona, Spain.
CIBEREHD and CIBERESP, Madrid, Spain.
Dutch Pancreatic Cancer Group, Academic Medical Centre Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Resection can potentially cure resectable pancreatic cancer (PaC) and significantly prolong survival in some patients. This large-scale international study aimed to investigate variations in resection for PaC in Europe and USA and determinants for its utilisation.
Data from six European population-based cancer registries and the US Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program database during 2003-2016 were analysed. Age-standardised resection rates for overall and stage I-II PaCs were computed. Associations between resection and demographic and clinical parameters were assessed using multivariable logistic regression models.
A total of 153 698 records were analysed. In population-based registries in 2012-2014, resection rates ranged from 13.2% (Estonia) to 21.2% (Slovenia) overall and from 34.8% (Norway) to 68.7% (Denmark) for stage I-II tumours, with great international variations. During 2003-2014, resection rates only increased in USA, the Netherlands and Denmark. Resection was significantly less frequently performed with more advanced tumour stage (ORs for stage III and IV versus stage I-II tumours: 0.05-0.18 and 0.01-0.06 across countries) and increasing age (ORs for patients 70-79 and ≥80 versus those <60 years: 0.37-0.63 and 0.03-0.16 across countries). Patients with advanced-stage tumours (stage III-IV: 63.8%-81.2%) and at older ages (≥70 years: 52.6%-59.5%) receiving less frequently resection comprised the majority of diagnosed cases. Patient performance status, tumour location and size were also associated with resection application.
Rates of PaC resection remain low in Europe and USA with great international variations. Further studies are warranted to explore reasons for these variations. | 2019-04-25T14:09:24 | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29158237 |
Why Is Alaska So Cold?
A. Well, I guess probably because of our location – you know, east of the sun and west of the moon! At least that is how I felt about our location the first several years in Alaska in the early 70’s. Seemed like we were so very far from everything familiar, even though I loved Alaska from Day One!
I’m sure the scientific explanation is the tilt of planet earth, as we wobble our way around the sun. Did you know we ‘wobble’? It is the angle of the sun’s rays which determine climate, or, in other words, hot and cold. We are in the northern latitudes and those are the colder areas.
The variations of cold within the state are determined also by the position of the different mountain ranges. For instance, the extreme cold of the arctic is kept, somewhat, up there by the Brooks Range of mountains which stretchs across the state above the arctic circle. The other mountain ranges, also somewhat control movement of hot and cold air.
How cold does it get here? Well, in my area, 15 or 20 below a few times in the winter is cold. 360 miles north where some of my kids live, 40 and 50 below are not uncommon. It is so wierd that when it has been 50 below for a few days, for instance, and then warms up to zero, you will feel so ‘warm’ that you will actually go out to feed the chickens or bring in wood, in your shirt sleeves! We have experienced this many times. So I guess you could say, cold is ‘relative’. The coldest recorded I think was 80 degrees below zero at Prospect Creek Camp in 1971. At the other end of the scale, 100 degrees above zero was recorded at Ft. Yukon in 1915. Seventy above is definitely my favorite! -Bonnie J. | 2019-04-20T10:15:19 | https://alaskaanswers.com/alaska/why-is-alaska-so-cold/ |
SACRAMENTO, CA – MARCH 16, 2018 – TrinityTG, a California-based IT consulting company delivering end-to-end solutions to the state and local government markets, announced its partnership with PTP, a national professional services firm.
Trinity Technology Group’s (TrinityTG) solution experience in Health and Human Services, Justice and Public Safety, Natural Resources, and Government Operations solutions combined with PTP’s national footprint, creates public sector expansion for both firms.
PTP provides organizations with solutions that drive revenue and improve customer and citizen experience. The company has worked extensively with the largest public and commercial entities to develop and support citizen and customer-facing solutions.
This strategic partnership brings together TrinityTG’s capabilities in building software solutions and providing maintenance and support with PTP’s national reach – employing consultants in over half of all states in the US. The partnership will provide public sector solutions and initially focus on the health and human services market. Both firms are based in Sacramento, CA.
“By combining TrinityTG’s proven delivery capability with PTP’s national reach, we can deliver unparalleled value to the public sector market with agility, speed, and customized solutions that meet unique requirements,” said John Podlipnik, founder and president of PTP.
“PTP’s vast experience in managing and delivering large solutions increases the value TrinityTG can bring to our California and Texas clients and immediately expands our geographic reach,” states Randy Duart, CEO of TrinityTG.
TrinityTG has successfully implemented numerous, turnkey solutions for its customers, including implementation of end-to-end system integration, custom software solutions, COTS products, business process analyses, business intelligence and data analytics projects, enterprise technical architecture planning services, and maintenance and operations support.
PTP is a Customer Experience (CX) professional services firm focused on helping organizations deliver strategic customer experience solutions that drive revenue. We provide strategy, implementation, and support services across the most common Contact Center, CRM, and Security technology platforms to both public sector and commercial markets.
To learn more about PTP, visit https://www.ptpinc.com.
TrinityTG is a California-certified small business established since 1999 as an IT services provider for state and local government. TrinityTG is known for delivering solutions that provide significant business value to its clients. TrinityTG is a full service firm offering depth and breadth of experience from business analysts, developers, project managers, solution architects, and specialists. TrinityTG has the background and talent to fully utilize emerging technologies and devices, and the resources to meet the needs of our current and future clients.
For more information, please visit us online at www.trinitytg.com. | 2019-04-20T20:28:06 | https://www.ptpinc.com/resources/ptp-partners-trinitytg-creating-public-sector-expansion-firms/ |
School “reformers” have, for decades, promoted the idea of extending the number of school days per year, from the current norm of 180 days to 190 or 200. Yet for all their talk, there has been extremely little evidence that two or four additional weeks of school would help children succeed in life.
The principal reason for this lack of evidence is that very few public schools have adopted a longer year. Miami-Dade County conducted an expensive three year experiment, but the program was deemed a failure. And whatever might be said about KIPP and other charter schools, there are too many factors in play to single out the number of school days as the cause for any effect.
In type and number of schools involved, Washington, D.C.’s current extended school year program is fairly unique. After a small trial run, D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) launched a program in 2016-17 for eleven elementary and middle schools to employ a 200-day school year, from mid-August to mid-July. Two high schools were added for the 2017-18 school year.
Let us first understand who DCPS is experimenting upon.
The overall student population of DCPS is 62 percent Black, 20 percent Latino, and 14 percent White. But the children in the extended year schools are 83 percent Black, 15 percent Latino, and one-half of one percent White. And while there are a good number of middle and upper-middle class public schools in the city, all of the extended year schools are dominated by children in poverty.
Since this large-scale experiment has been running for only a year and a half, there’s not a lot of data available. However, DCPS conducts its official student census every October, so we are able to compare audited enrollment in these schools from before implementation of the extended year (SY 2015-16) through the current year (SY 2017-18).
Clearly, parents—especially African Americans—voted with their feet and fled the experiment. And the program is only in its second year!
Why is the extended school year so unpopular?
First, nobody asked for this. Bringing a disruptive program into a neighborhood school is unlikely to work without community support. Like so many education “reform” inventions, this was imposed from above.
Second, the content offered in the 20 additional days is not tailored to meet community needs. Instead of giving these children enrichment programs that might mirror the wider learning experiences that more affluent children get during the summer, the schools offer more of the same drudgery. It’s like the expression “the beatings will continue until morale improves.” If children are not successfully learning in 1200 school hours, it’s irrational to think that doing the same thing for another 133 hours will help them.
Third, the shortened summer break interferes with other important experiences. Older students can’t qualify for summer jobs. Children can’t participate in summer camps and enrichment programs. And it keeps families from spending the time they want with aunts, uncles and cousins who—quite commonly for African Americans in D.C.—live hundreds of miles away.
The reality is that children in poverty face tremendous challenges outside of their studies, such as health problems, housing and food insecurity, safety in their neighborhoods and sometimes in their homes, the lack of outlets for recreation, the need to look after other family members, difficulty with English, difficulty with immigration status, and a lack of opportunities to experience things that more affluent children take for granted. Students in poverty can’t do their best inside the classroom if their basic needs aren’t met outside the classroom.
To give these children a fair chance at competing with students from higher income families, they need programs and services that provide what they’re missing. Part of that can be offered through afterschool and summer enrichment programs. But unless the programs are customized to the children’s needs and participation is voluntary, they are never going to work.
Real learning is a matter engagement, not time. | 2019-04-24T20:21:55 | https://ourfuture.org/20180214/black-families-flee-extended-school-year |
Construct your own version of Ancient Rome by matching tiles with today's AppBump featured app, Cradle of Rome. This is the first time Cradle of Rome has ever been offered for free, so make sure to take advantage of this opportunity while you can!
We also have a physics-based arcade game that has you swinging across levels, and an entertainment app that allows you to take a visual tour of Reddit.
Piyo Blocks 2 ($0.99 → Free, 20.5 MB): A fantastic match-three game. In the main Piyo Mode, you're required to capture a target number of Piyos by matching them in order to move on to the next level. But if that mode doesn't suit your fancy, don't worry, there are five other single-player modes to try out. Piyo Blocks 2 includes an online multiplayer mode as well, along with achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.
Piyo Blocks 2 is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 101 ratings.
AboutTime - time tracker ($0.99 → Free, 5.1 MB): Keep track of where your day goes with this productivity app. To log an event, just drag your finger from one point in time to another. The app will automatically calculate and log your hours, and then allow you to choose the task and project your time was dedicated to. It also allows you to export your time and share it via email.
AboutTime - time tracker is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 10 ratings.
Hanger ($0.99 → Free, 21.9 MB): Swing your way through a variety of challenging levels in this arcade game. On-screen buttons allow you to swing your character from side to side and fling and detach your rope. All you have to do is try to make your way across each of the more than 30 levels without losing too many limbs. Collect jewels along the way to work your way up the leaderboards. The game also includes an endless mode, a catchy soundtrack, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.
Hanger is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 399 ratings.
Scrollit - Reddit pics viewer ($0.99 → Free, 305.5 KB): Take a visual tour of Reddit with this simple entertainment app. Just pick a subreddit, and Scrollit will grab all of the images and present them to you in a scrolling list. Tap on an image to view it in full screen and read its description. You can also swipe from left to right to reveal the menu and edit your favorites.
Scrollit - Reddit pics viewer is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 8 ratings.
Jack and the Beanstalk by Mindshapes ($0.99 → Free, 85.2 MB): This interactive storybook tells a re-interpreted version of Jack and the Beanstalk. You're child can follow along with the professional narration as words are highlighted, or they can read the story all by themselves. Each page of the book includes interactive items that will not only keep your child engrossed, but also allow them to progress the story.
Jack and the Beanstalk by Mindshapes is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 233 ratings.
Word of the Rings ($0.99 → Free, 45.8 MB): A word puzzle game that has you trying to spell words by rotating rings. Each ring contains a set of letters, and you must spin them by tapping and dragging in order to create words that match the category. As you progress through the game, more and more rings are added, making it rather difficult to find each puzzle's solution. The game includes 15 categories with loads of levels in each.
Word of the Rings is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 48 ratings.
Loop Twister ($2.99 → Free, 120.5 MB): Mix and twist loops with this music app. It includes 96 fresh sounding loops and quality DSP effects, allowing you to craft your own unique sound. You're also able to import your own loops for playing, processing, and mixing with the built-in sounds. The app includes a 16-step programmable sequencer, pattern manager, WAV recorder, tempo range from 60 to 240 BPM, and the ability to export loops.
Loop Twister is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 35 ratings.
Cradle of Rome ($1.99 → Free, 32.9 MB): Construct your own version of Ancient Rome in this fantastic matching game. Swipe to swap adjacent tiles to match three or more. You must smash all of the blue squares by matching the tiles above them to complete each level. Utilize bonus power-ups to complete levels even faster and make your way to the top of the leaderboards. The supplies earned from completing levels can be used to construct historical epochs. The game includes 100 levels, 20 structures to build, eight power-ups, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.
Cradle of Rome is available for free today only (02/10). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 258 ratings. | 2019-04-20T01:12:03 | https://appadvice.com/appnn/2013/02/todays-apps-gone-free-cradle-of-rome-hanger-scrollit-and-more |
Citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, that balances levels of serotonin in the brain and heals major depression associated with mood disorders.
Citalopram belongs to a class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This medication is used to treat major depression associated with mood disorders. It is also applied in the treatment of body dysmorphic disorder and anxiety.
Take Celexa by mouth with a glass of water, with or without food. Avoid cutting, crushing or chewing this medicine.
Consult your doctor concerning a proper dose for you.
Before taking Citalopram tell your doctor or chemist if you are allergic to it; or if you have other allergies.
Celexa should not be used by pregnant/nursing women or children as well as by the patients having demonstrated a reaction of hypersensitivity to Citalopram.
Store your medicines at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store them in the bathroom. Keep all drugs away from children and pets. | 2019-04-24T18:37:47 | http://medshop365.net/categories/Depression/Celexa |
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule requires that covered entities conduct a risk assessment of their healthcare organization. A risk assessment helps your organization ensure it is compliant with HIPAA’s administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. A risk assessment also helps reveal areas where your organization’s protected health information (PHI) could be at risk.
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Results are captured in an easily understandable findings matrix with prioritized risk remediation recommendations. Plus, get a safeguard roadmap to see you through the mitigation process and help ensure your conformance with the standards and safeguards. You will also be provided with a custom risk reduction table that captures the ongoing mitigated risk environment.
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It is extremely important to understand that a Meaningful Use #15 Security Risk Analysis is limited in scope and not designed to attain full HIPAA compliance. A HIPAA compliance risk assessment is designed to attain full HIPAA conformance for your organization once remediation has been completed. | 2019-04-24T18:01:55 | https://www.edgemed.com/hipaa-risk-assessment |
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Since we have been covering more RC drag racing lately, we have been getting questions about how to get started in the drag racing scene. Many questions are “where did you get the King Squid?” and “how do I get one?” Well, those are the questions I am going to answer here. It’s going to be a pretty short project, since RC dragsters are really pretty simple.
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Here on the right you can see 2, 2 cell packs wired in series. This gives you a total of 14.8v I believe. Wow! It’s pretty simple to wire up the packs in series. You can see here, that you just take the Positive from one pack, and the Negative from the other pack, and pump each of those into a single connector that goes to the speed control. Then take the remaining 2 wires, and connect them together. Note the special connectors, on the 2 wires that go get put together. These make it very easy to connect, and disconnect the packs. They are a little easier to see two pictures above.
You don’t have to take my word for it, but 60+ mph in under 2 seconds is pretty dang fast! It’s going to take some time, some practice, and a long, flat space to get used to pulling the trigger on this thing. Like I mentioned above, I’m still running the 3 cell pack, till I get used to controlling the thing. Take your time, get used to the feel. You’ll be much happier in the long run.
Your almost ready to go. You are going to need to set up the gearing. The dragsters are very simple. You want lots of speed. I recommend going with a 96 tooth spur gear. The HPI one or Team Associated ones fit great. For the pinion (the small gear on the motor) anything from a 11 to 15 tooth Team Associated (RC-18T size) gear will be great. The more teeth, the faster it will go. For the mesh setup, I have gone with the old standard. Stick a piece of paper between the gears, push them together, tighten, and spin. Once the paper comes out, your gears should spin pretty smooth. If not, do NOT try and run the motor, you are going to have issues. You want these to spin very freely.
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For a total of about $430, (And a radio) You have one awesome dragster!
If you have any questions, or if I missed something obvious (me? never!) feel free to talk about it in the On Road Forum. I’ll start a thread there about this project write up incase anyone wants to comment or ask questions.
Here are links to all the companies I mentioned in this project. Make sure to tell them Big Squid RC sent ya when you order!
Good luck, and have fun! If you see me anywhere out racing, feel free to stop by, say hi, and check out the King Squid! | 2019-04-23T03:53:30 | https://www.bigsquidrc.com/project-king-squid-build-an-rc-dragster/ |
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Mexico: While not as popular as in the rest of North America, PB is still fairly easy to find in Mexico, especially in big-box stores like Walmart, where Peter Pan and Great Value can be found at a decent price.
China: IF a store has it, it’s often found in the sauce aisle near the mayonnaise. Since neither mayo nor PB are popular, they can be hard to spot—and smaller stores don’t care it at all. It’s hard to find western brands, but Chinese peanut butter is decent (if a bit dry).
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Japan: Right where it should be, near the breads and jellies. You can even get the giant tubs at Costco in Japan!
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Malaysia: Finally, another country that appreciates PB! Malaysia is one of few SE Asian countries that actually offers variety, often located near the sauces and seasonings.
Philippines: Boasting world-famous peanut spreads that rival American brands, the Philippines are a Peanut-Butter Oasis. Thinner than what North Americans are accustomed to, Filipino PB is a bit grainy and just as sweet.
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Vietnam: Vietnam carries store-brand and local peanut butters which will often be found near the soups & seasonings, and while delicious they are often quite oily and runny.
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Brazil: Similar to Argentina, PB seems to be a near-impossible find.
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He added that Israel has deliberately stepped up its attacks against Palestinian journalists, in order to silence them from reporting about Israeli human rights violations in the West Bank. | 2019-04-25T06:37:53 | http://english.pnn.ps/2016/01/28/pm-hamdallah-holds-israel-responsible-for-the-safety-of-al-qiq/ |
Don't buy expensive bottles of organic pest control spray. Make your own!!!
You can use just soap and water. You can add the Neem oil with just soap and water. You can do soap, essential oil, and water. The point is, you don't have to use all the ingredients at the same time, but you do require an emulsifier. If you are using soap and not agsil16h to emulsify than make sure you are using enough soap to emulsify the oil. Shake every minute or so while spraying and use right away.
Pro Tip: Switch it up and don't let the bugs get used to what you're doing. This is KEY to winning the war.
2. Agsil16H (Potassium Silicate) 1.5 Grams of Agsil16H per Ounce of Neem to Emulsify.
6. Neem Cake: Soak (with or without a bag) 1 cup in 1 gallon water for 24 hours and strain. Use soap or emulsifier at 1 ounce per gallon then spray! Also, Top dress with dry neem cake at 1 teaspoon per gallon of soil for container plants to prevent house flies and mites from developing in the soils surface.
Use all sprays right away!
Spray in the early morning or late evening. Spray more often when it's hot out and when it's raining. Spray less in the winter, maybe once every 5-10 days as preventative measure.
Insects lay eggs on the underside of the leaves. Hence it is important to spray on the underside of the leaves as well.
Each acre of land can be sprayed with 15 gallons of ready to use solution.
Pro Tip: You can use garlic and Cayenne pepper too. Get creative and test the new recipes on 1 plant in a small area first.
Please post any questions in the comments area, and I will answer them personally.
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Let's Do It for ME!: IIMEC8 DVD now ready for delivery!
IIMEC8 DVD now ready for delivery!
The 2013 Invest in ME conference DVD set is now to ready for distribution. They are sold at the lowest possible price: UK: £14, Europe: £15, Outside Europe: £16, all including p&p/shipping. To order and see details of the speakers and their presentations, click here.
"Am going to order a number of copies of the DVD when it goes out, and can only recommend that people do likewise, so we can start rolling out the education that came out of yesterday's conference where Invest in ME had pulled together so much vital research under one roof. Fantastic. For me it was a huge big chunk of blue sky!! Keep positive all my friends and just hug the organisers of this event for what they achieved yesterday".
"Ross came back effervescing with enthusiasm and praise for the conference and the speakers. He also kept dipping into the journal and reading me sections. I need to have a look but I have a suspicion that that may well find its way into local medical hands. Thank you IiME." You can read the online version of the 2013 conference edition by clicking here.
Invest in ME replied: "Thank you to everyone who came and supported this conference. It was a very uplifting day in many ways. Also the biomedical research meeting was excellent, and the pre-conference dinner event. The charity is also appreciative of all the positive comments from the speakers - some of them first time to the conference - and their comments of support for IiME. Also wonderful support from Norway and Sweden - many patients and carers coming here in large numbers. Thank you again to all those supporting the same objectives - more high-quality biomedical research into ME, more education about the real situation with ME and more awareness of the need for more funding of bomedical research". A meeting of the European ME Alliance was held the following day and so there are many positive outcomes in the pipeline.
The IIMEC8 conference and Biomedical Research into ME Collaborative meeting (BRMEC) were the most successful yet. Mainstreaming ME Research was the theme and title of the conference - Infection, Immunity and ME - reflecting our view that ME research is finally accepted as part of proper science and deserving of consideration for careers in research and for funding.
There was a great sense of optimism about the future of ME research. New researchers are learning about ME and becoming interested in this area of medicine. The data is pointing clearly to immune system dysfunction and the detective work is well underway to help solve at least some of the mysteries in this very complex illness.
Many of the body's systems are involved and there is a great deal of work for researchers from many different areas in different countries.
The situation of severely ill bedbound ME patients was also discussed by some of the presenters at the 2013 IiME conference. Some extemporaneous notes on severe ME from the conference, and after, are available here. Doctors simply do not know what to do with these patients so there is an urgent need for education.
great efforts over the years. I would like to add my thanks to all these people, and in particular to both Invest in ME and the Alison Hunter Memorial Foundation. I must also thank ANZMES for giving me the opportunity to attend such a wonderful event."
Click here to read Dr. Vallings full report in pdf.
Click here to read Mark Berry's report on Phoenix Rising.
Click here to order the order 2013 conference DVD.
Click here to read the Journal of IiME 2013 conference edition online.
Click here to subscribe to the Invest in ME newsletter.
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Content marketing is all about creating, sharing as well as promoting high-quality content. It is important to be vocal about the brand and give all useful information.
First and essential rule of content marketing club is not to talk about content marketing per se. You need to work your content out for it to succeed.
Did you not catch the first time? Spread the word!! The greatest piece of content with no promotion does nothing for your brand.
It is essential for you to publish long and short form as well as good quality content on your blog regularly that will satisfy the search criteria. The greatest piece of content with no promotions will do nothing for your particular brand.
The third rule of Content Marketing Club is: If someone yells 'stop' or tries to tap out... the fight is NOT over.
Content marketing will not bring instant success and is not a quick fix, it needs time, efforts and patience. It is important to post your content on regular basis and keep your content alive and keep plugging away.
If you want your content to be valuable, it should be better than the top search results when you search with your intended headline. You need to decide how you can do your job better by checking more information and better sources.
It is important to follow one strategy at a time. Content writing needs a statistic approach and should be properly managed as well as supported by properly structured content strategy and well thought-out. You need to keep your short as well as long-term goals in your mind.
You will have to prepare yourself and make the quality of your content better than your other opponents. You need to figure out different strategies on how to engage your audience with your particular content.
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What do you think is the X-factor that can spark a new life to your content marketing campaign?
I think maybe you should hire Mr. Pitt and be done with it. Warrior Forum sure has went all in on "content curation", eh?
The first rule of content marketing is use your own content.
Not steal other peoples and post it on forums where no one is interested.
Yes, a lot of people who are new steal other people's content right off the bat.
I had articles stolen and then people would post their own link at the bottom of the article telling others that they have written the article themselves.
I have had videos on YOUTUBE stolen too where they took my video, posted it on their channel and then posted their own link. (yes, I was the one appearing on the video).
Posting content that is helpful, original, useful, and worth the time to read.
You have given a great example of what you shouldn't do.
Welcome to the club. I have found tens of thousands of instances of my images being copped without my permission. People try to sell them, use them in ads etc. etc. etc.
After almost 20 years in the business I don't think I have seen the overall respect level for copyrights and IP ownership any lower than what it is now.
doing everything you say one should not. copy, paste and post useless stuff that no one wants to read. way to go! | 2019-04-25T11:51:22 | https://www.warriorforum.com/main-internet-marketing-discussion-forum/1205313-8-rules-content-marketing-club-taking-lead-tyler-durden.html |
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We hear a scrape behind us, and my guide’s pale eyes flick past my shoulder. His hand is a gold-brown blur as it flies to the hilt of a scim slung across his back.
A simple movement full of menace. A reminder that he is not just my guide. He is Elias Veturius, heir to one of the Empire’s finest families. He is a former Mask—an elite soldier of the Martial Empire. And he is my ally—the only person who can help me save my brother, Darin, from a notorious Martial prison.
In one step, Elias is beside me. In another, he is in front, moving with unnatural grace for someone so big. Together, we peer down the tunnel we just passed through. My pulse thuds in my ears. Any elation I felt at destroying Blackcliff Academy or rescuing Elias from execution vanishes. The Empire hunts us. If it catches us, we die.
I pull a dagger from my belt and try to hear beyond the clicking of tunnel tarantulas and my own breathing. The prickling sense of being watched fades—replaced by something worse: the smell of pitch and flame; the rise and fall of voices drawing near.
I slide into the crypt, suppressing a shudder at the loud crrrk of a resident tarantula. A scim that Darin forged hangs across my back, and its hilt clanks loudly against the stone. Stop fidgeting, Laia—no matter what’s crawling around in here.
Elias ducks into the crypt after me, his height forcing him into a half crouch. In the tight space, our arms brush, and he draws a sharp breath. But when I look up, his face is angled toward the tunnel.
Even in the dim light, the gray of his eyes and the sharp lines of his jaw are striking. I feel a jolt low in my stomach—I’m not used to his face. Only an hour ago, as we escaped the destruction I wrought at Blackcliff, his features were hidden by a silver mask.
He tilts his head, listening as the soldiers close in. They walk quickly, their voices echoing off the walls of the catacombs like the clipped calls of raptor birds.
The soldiers enter our tunnel, and one pokes his lantern into the crypt across from ours. “Bleeding hells.” He recoils quickly at the sight of whatever lurks within.
Our crypt is next. My belly twists, my hand shakes on my dagger.
Beside me, Elias releases another blade from its sheath. His shoulders are relaxed, his hands loose around the knives. But when I catch sight of his face—brows furrowed, jaw tight—my heart clenches. He meets my gaze, and for a breath, I see his anguish. He does not wish to deliver death to these men.
But if they see us, they will alert the other guards down here, and we’ll be neck-deep in Empire soldiers. I squeeze Elias’s forearm. He slides his hood over his head and pulls a black kerchief up to hide his face.
The soldier approaches, his footsteps heavy. I can smell him—sweat and iron and dirt. Elias’s grip on his knives tightens. His body is coiled like a wildcat waiting to strike. I clamp a hand onto my armlet—a gift from my mother. Beneath my fingers, the armlet’s familiar pattern is a balm.
Suddenly, further down the tunnel, a thud echoes. The soldiers spin, draw steel, and hurry to investigate. In seconds, the light from their lantern fades, the sound of their footsteps fainter and fainter.
We emerge from the crypt, and a tremor rumbles through the tunnels, shaking dust loose and sending bones and skulls clattering to the ground. I stumble, and Elias grabs my shoulder, backing me into the wall and flattening himself beside me. The crypt remains intact, but the ceiling of the tunnel cracks ominously.
We cut through the catacombs with new urgency. With every step I expect to hear another patrol, to see torches in the distance.
When Elias stops, it is so sudden that I barrel into his broad back. We’ve entered a circular burial chamber with a low, domed ceiling. Two tunnels branch out ahead of us. Torches flicker in one, almost too far away to make out. Crypts pock the chamber walls, each guarded by a stone statue of an armored man. Beneath their helmets, skulls glare out at us. I shiver, stepping closer to Elias.
But he does not look at the crypts, or the tunnels, or the distant torches.
He stares at the little girl in the center of the chamber.
She wears tattered clothing and her hand is pressed to a leaking wound in her side. Her fine features mark her as a Scholar, but when I try to see her eyes, she drops her head, dark hair falling into her face. Poor thing. Tears mark a path down her dirt-streaked cheeks.
She lets out a tiny sob. “Help me,” she whispers.
“Let me see that cut. I can bandage it.” Elias drops to one knee so he’s at her level, the way my grandfather did with his youngest patients. She shies away from him and looks toward me.
I step forward, my instincts urging caution. The girl watches. “Can you tell me your name, little one?” I ask.
“Help me,” she repeats. Something about the way she avoids my eyes makes my skin prickle. But then, she’s been ill-treated—likely by the Empire— and now she faces a Martial who is armed to the roots of his hair. She must be terrified.
The girl inches back, and I glance at the torch-lit tunnel. Torches mean we’re in Empire territory. It’s only a matter of time before soldiers happen by.
“We can’t just leave her.” His guilt is plain as day. The deaths of his friends days ago in the Third Trial weigh on him; he doesn’t wish to cause another. And we will, if we leave the girl here alone to die of her wounds.
Elias’s eyebrows shoot up. I cannot blame him. It is not what I expected either.
She glances at my neck, my ears, my wrists. With that look, she gives herself away.
I stare at the tar-black orbs where her eyes should be, and scrabble for my dagger. But Elias is already in front of me, scims glimmering in his hands.
“Back away,” he snarls at the girl, every inch a Mask.
At my clear disgust, her lips curl in a sneer that looks obscene on her otherwise sweet face. She growls—the guttural sound I heard earlier. This is what I sensed watching us. This is the presence I felt in the tunnels.
“What are you?” I whisper.
She whips her arms out, her hands gleaming with a strange viridescence. Elias flies toward her, but she evades him and fastens her fingers on my wrist. I scream, and my arm glows for less than a second before she is flung backward, howling, clutching her hand as if it is on fire. Elias pulls me to my feet from the dirt where I am sprawled, pitching a dagger at the girl at the same time. She dodges it, still shrieking.
Elias swings at her, sliding one of his scims across her neck. He’s not fast enough.
Elias reels back, shock etched into his eyes. Light flickers in the tunnel. Three torches bob swiftly toward us.
Who in the skies is he? I don’t ask, only bring up my dagger in response.
Her words die as Elias’s scim rips through her heart. “Efrit, efrit of the cave,” he says. Her body slides off the weapon and lands with a solid thump, like a boulder falling. “Likes the dark but fears the blade.
No such luck. I hear a shout and the thunder of bootsteps behind us.
Three auxes and four legionnaires, fifteen yards behind us. As I race ahead, I whip my head around to gauge their progress. Make that six auxes, five legionnaires, and twelve yards.
More of the Empire’s soldiers will pour into the catacombs with every second that passes. By now, a runner has carried the message to neighboring patrols, and the drums will spread the alert throughout Serra: Elias Veturius spotted in the tunnels. All squads respond. The soldiers don’t need to be sure of my identity; they will hunt us down regardless.
I take a sharp left down a side tunnel, pulling Laia with me, my mind careening from thought to thought. Shake them off quickly, while you still can. Otherwise . . .
No, the Mask within hisses. Stop and kill them. Only eleven of them. Easy. Could do it with your eyes closed.
I should have killed the efrit in the burial chamber straightaway. Helene would scoff if she knew I’d tried to help the creature instead of recognizing it for what it was.
Helene. I’d bet my blades she’s in an interrogation room by now. Marcus—or Emperor Marcus, as he’s now called—ordered her to execute me. She failed. Worse, she was my closest confidante for fourteen years. Neither of those sins will come without cost—not now that Marcus possesses absolute power.
She will suffer at his hands. Because of me. I hear the efrit again. Reaper walking!
Memories of the Third Trial jolt through my head. Tristas dying upon Dex’s sword. Demetrius falling. Leander falling.
A shout from ahead returns me to myself. The field of battle is my temple. My grandfather’s old mantra comes back to me when I need it most. The swordpoint is my priest. The dance of death is my prayer. The killing blow is my release.
Beside me, Laia pants, her body dragging. She is slowing me down. You could leave her, an insidious voice whispers. You’d move faster on your own. I crush the voice. Besides the obvious fact that I promised to help her in exchange for my freedom, I know that she’ll do anything to get to Kauf Prison—to her brother—including trying to make her way there alone.
In which case, she’d die.
“Faster, Laia,” I say. “They’re too close.” She surges forward. Walls of skulls, bones, crypts, and spiderwebs fade away on either side of us. We’re far south of where we should be. We’ve long since passed the escape tunnel in which I hid weeks’ worth of supplies.
The catacombs rumble and shake, knocking both of us down. The stench of fire and death filters through a sewer grate directly above us. Moments later, an explosion rips through the air. I don’t bother considering what it could be. All that matters is that the soldiers behind us have slowed, as wary of the unstable tunnels as we are. I use the opportunity to put another few dozen yards between us. I cut right into a side tunnel and then retreat into the deep shadow of a half-crumbled alcove.
“Will they find us, do you think?” Laia whispers.
Light flares from the direction we were headed, and I hear the staccato clomp of boots. Two soldiers turn into the tunnel, their torches illuminating us clearly. They halt for a second, bewildered, perhaps, by the presence of Laia, by my lack of a mask. Then they spot my armor and scims, and one of them releases a piercing whistle that will draw in every soldier who can hear it.
My body takes over. Before either of the soldiers can unsheathe their swords, I’ve impaled throwing knives into the soft flesh of their throats. They drop silently, their torches sputtering on the damp catacomb floor.
I lunge back to the alcove, pulling her with me and loosening my scims in their scabbards. I have four throwing knives left. Not enough.
The last word leaves my lips as the soldiers who were following us come into view from the tunnel to our left. Five yards away. Four. In my mind, the knives have already flown, already found their marks. I burst from the alcove and let them loose. The first four legionnaires go down quietly, one after the other, as easy as scything grain. The fifth drops with a sweep of my scim. Warm blood sprays, and I feel my bile rising. Don’t think. Don’t dwell. Just clear the way.
Six auxes appear behind the first five. One jumps onto my back, and I dispatch him with an elbow to his face. A moment later, another soldier rushes me. When he gets a knee to the teeth, he howls and claws at his broken nose and bloody mouth. Spin, kick, sidestep, strike.
Behind me, Laia screams. An aux hauls her out of the alcove by her neck and holds a knife to her throat. His leer turns into a howl. Laia’s shoved a dagger into his side. She yanks it out, and he staggers away.
I turn on the last three soldiers. They flee.
In seconds, I collect my knives. Laia’s whole body shakes as she takes in the carnage around us: Seven dead. Three injured, moaning and trying to rise.
When she looks at me, her eyes grow round in shock at my bloodied scims and armor. Shame floods me, so potent that I wish I could sink into the ground. She sees me now, down to the wretched truth at my core. Murderer! Death himself!
“Laia—” I begin, but a low groan rolls down the tunnel, and the ground trembles. Through the sewer grates I hear screams, shouts, and the deafening reverberation of an enormous explosion.
I don’t get to ask how she happens to know this fascinating tidbit, because at that moment, telltale silver flashes from the tunnel to our left.
“Skies, Elias!” Laia’s voice is choked, her eyes wide. One of the Masks approaching is enormous, older than me by a dozen years and unfamiliar. The other is a small, almost diminutive figure. The calmness of her masked face belies the chilling rage that emanates from her.
Boots thunder from our right as whistles draw even more soldiers. Trapped.
Laia dives straight into my stomach, a graceless, desperate leap so unexpected that I topple back into one of the wall crypts. I punch straight through the thick cobwebbing over the crypt and land on my back atop a stone coffin. Laia’s half on top of me, half wedged between the coffin and the crypt wall.
BOOM. The ceiling of the tunnel we were just standing in collapses all at once, a thunderous rumble intensified by the roar of explosions from the city. I flip Laia under me, my arms on either side of her head to shield her from the blast. But it is the crypt that saves us. We cough from the wave of dust unleashed by the explosions, and I’m keenly aware that if not for Laia’s quick thinking, we’d both be dead.
The rumbling stops, and sunlight cuts through the dust. Screams echo from the city. Carefully, I lift myself away from Laia and turn toward the crypt entrance, which is half-blocked by chunks of rock. I peer out into what’s left of the tunnel. Which isn’t much. The cave-in is complete—not a Mask to be seen.
I scramble out of the crypt, half dragging, half carrying a still-coughing Laia over the debris. Dust and blood—not hers, I affirm—streak her face, and she paws at her canteen. I put it to her lips. After a few swallows, she pulls herself standing.
Rocks obstruct the tunnel to our left, but a mailed hand shoves them away. The Commandant’s gray eyes and blonde hair flash through the dust.
“Come on.” I pull up my collar to hide the Blackcliff diamond tattoo on the back of my neck. We clamber out of the ruined catacombs and into the cacophonous streets of Serra.
No one appears to have noticed the collapse of the street into the crypts—everyone is too busy staring at a column of fire rising into the hot blue sky: the governor’s mansion, lit up like a Barbarian funeral pyre. Around its blackening gates and in the immense square in front of it, dozens of Martial soldiers are locked in a pitched battle with hundreds of rebels dressed in black—Scholar Resistance fighters.
“This way!” I angle away from the governor’s mansion, knocking down two approaching rebel fighters as I go, and aim for the next street over. But fire rages there, spreading rapidly, and bodies litter the ground. I grab Laia’s hand and race toward another side street, only to find that it is as brutalized as the first.
Above the clang of weapons, the screams, and the roar of flames, Serra’s drum towers beat frenziedly, demanding backup troops in the Illustrian Quarter, the Foreign Quarter, the Weapons Quarter. Another tower reports my location near the governor’s mansion, ordering all available troops to join the hunt.
Just past the mansion, a pale blonde head emerges from the debris of the collapsed tunnel. Damn it. We stand near the middle of the square, beside an ash-coated fountain of a rearing horse. I back Laia against it and duck, desperately searching for an escape route before the Commandant or one of the Martials spots us. But it seems as if every building and every street adjoining the square is aflame.
Look harder! Any second now, the Commandant will dive into the fray in the square, using her terrifying skill to tear a path through the battle so she can find us.
I look back at her as she shakes the dust off her armor, unmoved by the chaos. Her serenity raises the hair on the back of my neck. Her school is destroyed, her son and foe escaped, the city an absolute disaster. And yet she is remarkably calm about it all.
“There!” Laia grabs my arm and points to an alley hidden behind an overturned vendor’s cart. We crouch down and race toward it, and I thank the skies for the tumult that keeps Scholars and Martials alike from noticing us.
In minutes, we reach the alley, and as we’re about to plunge into it, I chance a look back—once, just to make sure she hasn’t seen us.
I search the chaos—through a knot of Resistance fighters descending on a pair of legionnaires, past a Mask fighting off ten rebels at once, to the rubble of the tunnel, where my mother stands. An old Scholar slave trying to escape the havoc makes the mistake of crossing her path. She plunges her scim into his heart with a casual brutality. When she yanks the blade out, she doesn’t look at the slave. Instead, she stares at me. As if we are connected, as if she knows my every thought, her gaze slices across the square.
A Torch Against the Night (Ember in the Ashes Series #2) 4.7 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. 37 reviews.
A dark book, full of layers, some still waiting to be peeled back. At first I rolled my eyes with helenes pov. Then after a few sections I realized I looked forward to her parts. I'm excited about Harper, seems like he will be a good character partnered with helene. I can't believe I have to wait TWO YEARS for the next book! I hope not too many others die, but I know its necessary for character development. I hate ( and like) what happened with elias in the begining, but I know it will complicate everything in a horrible, complex way.
Better than the first book! Character development was enjoyable and logical. Story was well writtenand condusive to inspiring one to turn to the next page. I can't wait for the next books to come out!
This sequel wad so worth the wait. I was so pleased with this book. The journeys these characters go on is amazing. The beginning was a little slow but once the story got going i could not put it down. I know the author announced books 3 and 4 will be coming but now i am sad i have to wait so long for them! I love Laia and Elias together. They make such a great team. And the chapters from Helene's point of view really help you understand her more than the first book. Please keep writing because I need more stories of the Empire and of Laia and Elias!
Fantastic. Wonderfully dark, even more so than the first in the series, An Ember in the Ashes. The characters' journeys are quite unique and very surprising - several twists that I didn't see coming. With the trials and Blackcliff out of the picture the reader is taken on a road trip unlike any other - it gives the author plenty of room to world build. As an added bonus we get Helene's first person perspective, and it was certainly worth the wait. The book sticks with you - themes and experiences that I had to dissect and contemplate long after the final page. It's certainly the hallmark of good fiction. I haven't read anything quite like this. Incredible job - I cannot wait for the next one.
4.5 stars This was so so so much better that the first one. I was definitely hesitant to even read it since I struggled with Ember, but pretty much right off the bat I was struggling between wanting to devour it and savor it. The first part of the book is a slow burn. There is some build up and some planning and then all of a sudden, a page gets turned and it's like a roller coaster. At one point, the tension was so heavy, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. Excellent characters and an interesting story filled with heartbreak, action, and more feels than you could shake a stick at. I certainly hope we get at least one more book. Edit: 7/15/16: Sabaa told me she has two more books in her head and is waiting to see if they'll be able to come out and play.
I love Laia and Elias unwavering determination. They never give up!
Sabaa Tahir's sequel to the amazing “An Ember in the Ashes”, "A Torch Against the Night" tells the story of Laia and Elias’ continued escape from Blackcliff Academy in Serra where the evil elite soldiers (Masks) are trained for the Martial Empire. Laia, a Scholar and former Scholar revolutionary informant as a voluntary slave to the supremely evil Blackcliff Commandant, is determined to save her brother, Darin, from the worst prison in the Empire, Kauf. Elias, former Mask in Training and former Aspirant in the Emperor Trials, gave Laia his oath to help save Darin when she rescued Elias from his execution for failing the Emperor Trials. As they cross the empire, they have to stay hidden from those tracking them: Elias’ evil mother, the Blackcliff Commandant; Helene, Elias’ best friend from Blackcliff and the new Blood Shrike (lead executioner to the new Emperor); and all of the previously mythical horrors recently unleashed by the Nightbringer, who wants to destroy all Scholars. Helene, who was extensively tortured for Elias’ escape, is ordered to hunt Elias down while fearing the new Emperor’s designs on her family if she fails. The future of the Martial Empire and its enemies are at stake. "A Torch Against the Night" is the incredible five star sequel to the amazing book, “An Ember in the Ashes”. The worldbuilding from the first book grows to include the Tribes. I like how Tahir portrays the strengths of each character while simultaneously showing how they cope with their previous or ongoing traumas. I like Laia’s quiet inner strength and Elias’ determination, like a legendary soldier committed to his just cause. Notwithstanding Helene’s position, it is easy to feel moved by her desire to serve her Empire, despite its transgressions (especially against her). The incorporation of the mythical horrors of the Scholar Empire helps this story transcend a typical 4 star series and become a series worth re-reading countless times. My opinion is solely my own, but I do want to thank Goodreads, Penguin Teen, and Sabaa Tahir for a copy of this awesome book.
This is a must-read! So much action, so many plot twists, and just the right dash of romance. Loved it and already can't wait to read book 3, A Reaper at the Gates.
This book was fantastic. The series is growing much more complex and interesting as it goes along and I LOVE it when series do this!
Great storyline that keeps you reading- refreshingly unpredictable!
An outstanding second edition to this series. This book was action packed and very fast paced. My heart was left aching, and I cannot wait for the third installment to be released!
Read it in one day between watching grandkids soccer and baking cookies! Laia and Elias's story makes my heart ache!
Must read series... can't wait for more!
In this second installment in the series . Amazing isn't the only word i would use to describe this outrageously incredible book. It is definetly a must read!!!!!!
Laia and Elias are on the run from the Empire. They are hunted by old enemies and old friends, but Laia is determined to rescue her brother, and Elias is determined to keep his promise to help her. This sequel picks up right where An Ember in the Ashes left off, and the pace doesn’t slow. We learn more about the characters we already know, and meet a few new ones along the way. Deciding who to trust is key. Once again, Tahir pulls you into her world and doesn’t let you go. Rich characters, detailed plot, and adventure on every page. This second novel more than lives up to the first, and I sincerely hope there is a third in the works. Tahir is an amazing storyteller. As with the first, this YA is definitely more suited for mature young adults: detailed, brutal violence; mild swearing; and a mild, cut-away love scene. | 2019-04-22T02:46:17 | https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-torch-against-the-night-sabaa-tahir/1122653618?ean=9781101998885 |
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At Tuesday night over the Mekong River in LuangPrabang city’s north, some 220 km north of Lao capital Vientiane, tankers were busily carrying concrete for the casting of No. 21 pier foundation of the bridge.
Tang Gaoyun, division secretary of the Communist Party of China working committee with the China Railway No.8 Engineering Group (CREC-8), responsible for the construction of the third section of the China-Laos Railway and the construction of the two cross-Mekong River railway bridges, told Xinhua on Wednesday that after building the No.21 pier foundation of the LuangPrabang railway bridge, his CREC-8 division has planted a major milestone along the China-Laos Railway, which means the completion of the main and the most difficult work of the two cross-Mekong River bridges’ construction.
As one of the key projects of the China-Laos Railway, the LuangPrabang cross-Mekong River super major bridge is 1458.9 meters long, with 34 spans. And the construction of No.21 pier is the most complicated and risky, due to its proximity to the main shipping lane in the middle of Mekong with deep water and strong current around.
The China-Laos railway crosses Mekong River twice on north of LuangPrabang, with the LuangPrabang bridge and Ban Ladhan bridge under construction. | 2019-04-24T16:42:20 | http://jclao.com/chinese-constructors-complete-foundations-of-mekong-river-rail-bridges/ |
This Cream Top with Lace Sleeves is adorable! The Cream color and feminine lace detail make this cute top a must have!
Model is 5'7, 32 B bust, size 0/2 pants, size small top and is wearing a size small.
Really like this shirt. Perfect for summer! Light weight and comfortable.
Love this top! Casual but flirty! Great fit! | 2019-04-21T14:02:50 | https://savedbythedress.com/products/cream-top-with-lace-sleeves-14?variant=16009410117722 |
I read this book over the days I spent commuting to and from work.
April/May is a time in Europe and Australia (and elsewhere?) when we are remembering our war dead. In the Netherlands it was a couple of days ago when the liberation of the country by predominantly Canadian forces at the end of World War 2 was celebrated. In Australia, April 25th is ANZAC Day, when we remember the ill-fated invasion of Turkey at Gallipoli (Gelibolu) by allied forces in The Great War. ANZAC Day is an opportunity for us to remember all the people who have been affected by war up to the present day, it is usually quite sobering and these days I cannot attend a service or march through the city without sobbing loudly.
I think of my Dutch family’s wartime history, the childhood my Father and Uncle had that was ruled by fear and hunger. My Opa and another Uncle taken to work as slaves in Austria. The disappearance of yet another Uncle for three years and the heartache my Oma must have had, thinking and worrying about him- sobering indeed- and this is just one family. Lately however, my thoughts have turned towards my Welsh Grandfather and his experiences as a Gunner on the Western Front in France in The Great War. My Mother says he made his wartime service sound like a lot of fun, but I think somehow that being gassed twice and serving for the duration was anything but, his was a generation of men who did not talk much about the bad times.
Some of my questions have been answered by this book. We Will Remember Them is a collection of anecdotes and thoughts from men and women, mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers about their experiences in the First World War, The Great War, The War to end all Wars (unfortunately not).
As I wrote before, I read it commuting and often found myself crying, smiling, sniffing and anything in between. I experienced so many emotions reading people’s thoughts that I was often exhausted after a ten minute train trip.
I don’t have much to say really, I recommend this to anyone who has had a family member who has fought in a war, or an interest in twentieth century history. There are no holds barred in the descriptions of the dead and maimed; but there is also outrage at the treatment of these ex-servicemen and women and/or their families after the end of hostilities and the loss of a generation of young men who never married the young women they left behind, the families they never had, the opportunities missed. There is also comment on the Versailles Treaty which contributed so much toward the rise of Nazism in Germany and ultimately, the Second World War.
This book includes all opinions. Some men found life in the army (and fighting) a wonderful, empowering time, a time of cameraderie not equalled since; others were left embittered at lost opportunities and a lifetime of hardship due to injury, or lack of education, or the changed world.
One thing was constant however, that War changed everyone.
The eloquence of the old soldiers and thier families talking about the horrors they lived through during and afterwards, makes me wonder what has happened to the vernacular where the lowest common denominator rules and nowadays we abbreviate, OMG, LOL, LMAO etc etc- are we any better off…really? | 2019-04-19T17:13:12 | https://jennquick.wordpress.com/category/history/ |
Clear aligners are the future of orthodontics, but digital orthodontics evolves so rapidly that it is hard to keep pace. This book approaches clear aligner treatment from a diagnosis and treatment-planning perspective, discussing time-tested orthodontic principles like biomechanics and anchorage and demonstrating how to apply them to orthodontic cases using these appliances. Each chapter explains how to use clear aligners to treat a given malocclusion and teaches clinicians how to program a suitable treatment plan using available software, how to design the digital tooth movements to match the treatment goals, and finally how execute the treatment clinically and finish the case well. This clinical handbook will prepare orthodontists and dental students to exceed patient expectations with the most esthetic orthodontic appliance currently available.
Sandra Tai, BDS, MS, has been an Invisalign certified orthodontist since 2000 and is currently an Invisalign Top 1%/Diamond Provider who has teated over 1,500 cases with Invisalign. As an editorial board member for the Journal of Aligner Orthodontics and a member of Align Tech Faculty in North America, she is involved in several clinical research projects and FDA clinical trials with clear aligners. Dr Tai is currently a clinical assistant professor in Orthodontics as well as the coordinator for the Invisalign program at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. She also maintains a busy international lecture schedule, speaking to orthodontists all over the world about clear aligners and their potential. Dr Tai is a Fellow of the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia and a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists, Canada, as well as a member of several professional organizations. She is also the founding member and past president of the Orthodontics Ties Seminars Study Club in Vancouver and the Vancouver Invisalign Study Club, where she mentors and trains dentists in the Invisalign system. She received her graduate training in Orthodontics at the University of Minnesota. | 2019-04-26T03:37:20 | http://www.quintessenz.cz/cizojazycne-knihy/clear-aligner-technique/ |
The Sydney 43 ELEKTRA sailing upwind with Black Titanium main and jib. The black film ads durability of the lamination.
UK Sailmakers pioneered loadpath sails with the Tape-Drive® construction method three decades ago. In loadpath sails the aerodynamic loads are transferred from the sail’s cloth (usually a mylar film or skin) and seams to bundles of high strength yarns that run continuously between the corners of the sail.
Titanium® sails are made with a grid of continuous carbon loadpath yarns running unbroken between the three corners of the sail; those yarns are laminated between two layers of 3D-shaped film. In the Titanium construction process, the yarns are laid dry–without glue–to reduce weight and to prevent the carbon yarns from becoming brittle.
Furthermore, not coating the yarns with glue makes for lighter, more flexible, and more durable sails (by 15-30%), which makes happier foredeck teams and happier owners who are not replacing their misshaped and broken sails as often.
The outer mylar films are the epidermis of the Titanium sail that protect and hold all the layers together. Shiny and weatherproof on the outside, the black or grey PET skins are tacky on the inside from the copolymer coating; this holds the yarns and films in place until the final lamination has been completed.
The PET film is a key element to this sandwich: at only 1.3 micrometers thick, this material is incredibly tough; PET is most familiar for its use in plastic bottles and in some paper currencies; try tearing either of these apart. Sunlight and heat up to 50°C/120°F does nothing to PET, not even making it shrink like many similar materials.
The film-yarn-film layers are placed onto a variable geometry thermoform in which the sail is UV and heat bonded into one piece at 1 bar pressure under vacuum. The copolymer melts around the carbon fibers resulting in a whole that becomes substantially stronger than the sum of its parts.
An Open 50 with offshore racing Titanium sails that have double-sided taffeta.
While very strong, Titanium can be made more durable with the addition of a finely woven polyester taffeta layer laminated to both sides of the sail. The taffeta layers can add some strength to the sail, but the main benefit is to give the sail protection from abrasion, which is a great benefit for offshore racing. For Titanium sails, taffeta is only available in grey. | 2019-04-19T11:27:03 | http://www.uksailmakers.de/segel/racing-segel-ubersicht/titanium/ |
Paid parking is available throughout the town centre and in most of the surrounding streets, varying in hourly rates from €1.30 to €2.50 depending on the area. Parking vouchers can be purchased from GTT authorised retailers (tobacconists, newsagents, cafés)and at ticket machines.
The main pedestrian areas in the centre are Via Garibaldi, Via Lagrange and Via Carlo Alberto, the shopping streets. A limited traffic area (ZTL) has also been put in place; from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 10.30am, only cars with permits can pass through (residents, disabled, coaches, etc.). Within the ZTL some streets are for use solely by public transport also in the afternoons, evenings and on public holidays. | 2019-04-26T08:46:36 | https://www.turismotorino.org/en/your-trip/getting-around-town/car |
Italy has so much to offer - From the popular cities of Rome, Florence, and Venice to the isolated and secluded Tuscan hill towns and Cinque Terre. Also, the ancient city of Pompeii and picturesque Portofino!
This unique city was built on mud banks of a lagoon over one thousand years ago. | 2019-04-23T11:58:04 | http://destinationsgallery.com/shop/category.aspx?catid=5 |
Fukawa grew up overseas and has ample experience playing junior golf. She has also played the West Coast Mini-Tour for 3 yrs and upon returning to Tokyo, she taught at the Nicklaus Golf Academy. She is fluent in both English and Japanese and enjoys teaching golfers of all levels. She also continues to support disabled golf and volunteers to help their events.
"It is an exceptional feeling to be able to teach this life-changing game of golf." | 2019-04-26T08:46:38 | https://www.restoregolf.com/instructor |
Beginning Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 7 am, Bechtel Blvd. (from Bienville Blvd. to the railroad tracks) will be closed to thru traffic until Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. barring any unforeseen circumstances. The purpose of this road closure is to make necessary drainage repairs. | 2019-04-19T12:31:29 | http://ci.ocean-springs.ms.us/blog/NEWS---Road-Closure-Bechtel-Drive- |
IRS certified volunteers help prepare both federal and state tax returns free of charge. Volunteers will help you access the tax credits you are eligible for. This service is provided by the AARP and is available free to tax payers with low to moderate income, with special attention to those 60 years of age and older. Call United Way 2-1-1 or 319-739-4211 to schedule an appointment. | 2019-04-21T20:45:13 | https://www.hiawathapubliclibrary.org/tax-forms.html |
R.E.B.T or Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy to give it its full name, is a modern effective therapy system that was originally thought up by Albert Ellis during the 1950’s.
R.E.B.T is sometimes referred too as “rational emotive therapy” or simpler still, as “rational therapy”.
R.E.B.T, is a type of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), that is focused on helping clients change irrational beliefs, and is one of a very few therapies in psychology that has evidence in support of its effectiveness.
R.E.B.T is known as the rational therapy, because at its core, this most modern of therapies is all about understanding how we make sense of our emotions.
Everything we feel and everything we do, involves emotions, so Ellis developed this action orientated approach to psychotherapy, which produces results by helping clients manage they’re emotions, they’re cognitions and they’re behaviours.
This most wonderful and modern of therapies, teaches us that it’s not events, or things that upset and disturb us, but rather how we view these events, or things. In essence, how a person thinks, influences their feelings.
When a person believes illogical and irrational beliefs about themselves, others, and the world, psychological problems and mental distress will often be the result.
The goal of REBT is to help people alter these negative thinking patterns and irrational, illogical beliefs, in order to overcome any resulting psychological problems.
I have created this course, in such a way that everybody can benefit from this amazing therapy approach. No special knowledge of psychology or therapy is needed, as the course is wrote for beginners.
An open mind and a willingness to rethink the way in which you view yourself, others and the world is all that is required for you to gain maximum benefit of the REBT model.
REBT can be effective for a long list of disorders and issues, with a good body of evidence supporting its effectiveness for each one.
As you can see, REBT is a versatile approach, helping people with a wide range of psychological and life issues.
Included in the course, you’ll find a number of resources to help you apply the principles of REBT easily and effectively.
Welcome To REBT, Let's Get Started!
9. What Do I Need To Benefit From This Course?
10. What Can REBT Treat?
11. Why Do I Need It?
12. Can REBT Be Used For Self-Help Or Self-Management?
13. How Does REBT Differ From Other Therapies?
14. What Are The Similarities With CBT?
15. How Does REBT Differ From CBT?
16. What Is The ABCDE Model?
17. The "A" Of The ABCDE Model Stands For "Activating Event"
18. The "B" Of The ABCDE Model Stands For "Belief System"
19. The "C" Of The ABCDE Model Stands For "Consequences"
20. The "D" Of The ABCDE Model Stands For "Disputing"
21. The "E" Of The ABCDE Model Stands For "Effect"
22. The "Three Basic Musts"
29. Case Studies & Examples: The "Three Basic Musts"
31. Emotional & Behavioural Consequences Of The "Three Basic Musts"
This course is suitable for beginners and contains everything you need to get started in applying REBT to your life!
Included in the course, you’ll find a number of resources to help you apply the principles of REBT easily and effectively. You're expected to go through the attached pdf file for your class project.
I am a Psychotherapist, Counsellor, and Therapeutic Life Coach.
I run a very successful practice in Harley Street, London which is recognised the world over as a centre of medical excellence. | 2019-04-19T10:34:15 | https://www.skillshare.com/classes/REBT-%E2%80%93-The-Modern-Effective-Therapy-System-PART-TWO/1473893133?category=lifestyle |
How much money have you spent trying to make money on the internet? I’m guessing you have spent thousands of dollars or at least hundreds hunting down online success.
Furthermore, how many times have you probably bought the right product that would lead you down that path.
Just pause for a moment then be honest with yourself, really look at your situation did they work.
Of course not, most do not!
Well, I will be brutally honest with you here, you were destined to fail right from the start. You see, you can buy all the money making Books, training videos, home study courses, software tools, etc., and you will still fail.
Information Products, they are the axis the internet turns on, billions of people every week use the internet seeking it, that’s right it’s the information age, and you need to embrace it for you and your family now, or you will get left behind!
So how will Information fulfill my dreams exactly on the internet?
By selling Information Products, they are key to your success!
You know it’s a fact that information products create most of the internet successful businesses, and entrepreneurs, in fact, one that came to my attention grossed a staggering $100 000 000 over twelve years to date, selling information products!
Of course you most likely are not going to achieve that level of success, lets keep it real, but it just goes to show the power and profit of these types of products, and the guy was only a travel agent struggling to earn a living for himself and his family.
I can relate to that too, believe me at one time! You know information products have the edge, so Here’s the 5 Key Reasons why You Should start an information product’s business online!
1 It’s an extremely low cost business to start up!
2 When a sale is made from your website, it practically made by selling fresh air, this is because they are downloaded automatically in a digital format!
3 You don’t hold any stock that you bought in that won’t sell!
4 You don’t have to go out all the time venturing down to the post office!
5 You can use a middleman for a small fee to handle all the transactions smoothly even putting your proceeds into your bank account, this is what I meant by autopilot!
As you can see, these 5 key reasons alone make it an easy decision why you should start an information product’s business online to be a success! | 2019-04-20T01:00:03 | http://productquiandye.us/5-key-reasons-why-you-should-start-an-information-products-business-online.html |
You’re invited to a unique Information Technology (IT) professional development mixer. Come learn from one of the newest IT companies to select Halifax as home. Listen to stories from the heart of the world’s financial sector about how IT is responding to the recent global financial crisis.
Don’t miss this chance to hear from an international expert and chat with your colleagues from the local IT sector while enjoying award winning beer produced in Halifax by Garrison Brewing. You’ll even get a tour of the micro brewing facility.
You’ll be hosted by The Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) and Citco Technology Management Services Inc. You’ll also learn about the CIPS scholarship fund as Citco makes a contribution to the fund on behalf of all IT professionals in our region.
The evening promises to be educational and fun. Food and refreshments (including Garrison Ale) will be provided. Attendance is limited so please register by emailing [email protected]. | 2019-04-23T14:06:50 | https://members-digitalnovascotia.wildapricot.org/event-164790 |
Everything is Borrowed was published by New Door Books on May 9, 2018.
Listen to Nathaniel Popkin on the Life Elsewhere radio program from NPR talking about Everything is Borrowed (click the May 13, 2018 episode).
Listen to Nathaniel Popkin on the Give and Take podcast talking about Everything is Borrowed.
Listen to Nathaniel Popkin on Yale Radio’s Museum of Nonvisible Art talking about Everything is Borrowed.
“As Nicholas Moskowitz peels back the layered history of his neighborhood, releasing anarchists and holy men, immigrants and philosophers, and his own lost love, he discovers that we cannot build a meaningful future until we learn to honor the past. Both poignant and cerebral, Everything is Borrowed is an evocative meditation on the bond between a man and the places that formed him.
Previous Previous book: Who Will Speak for America? | 2019-04-26T08:40:16 | http://nathanielpopkin.net/book/everything-is-borrowed/ |
To see and be visible is essential while in big outdoors, at work and in many everyday circumstances. That is why Military 1st online store provides all camping, hiking and trekking enthusiasts along with law enforcement and army forces personnel with a broad range of lighting equipment and accessories from such renowned light specialists as First Tactical, Highlander and Inova. Browse through our extensive selection of lighting equipment such as flashlights, tactical torches and camping lamps to suit your needs and throw light on any situation. | 2019-04-21T20:53:33 | https://www.military1st.ie/camping-survival/lamps-torches |
One of the more powerful features in SharePoint 2013 is the preview that you see when hovering over a search result. For Office documents, you not only see a preview, but you can actually navigate through the Word file, Excel spreadsheet, or PowerPoint presentation using embedded controls and links.
Unfortunately, the out of the box preview for PDF files is not as exciting, and provides only a rudimentary view of the file. While there are several approaches to modifying the PDF hover panel, some require programming knowledge beyond what a typical SharePoint user may have. An excellent blog post for creating a PDF preview quickly with minimal programming experience can be found here. That blog shows how the PDF preview can be accomplished in SharePoint Server 2013 by using an iFrame to display the content in a PDF reader. The solution works just like Office document previews, which open in an iFrame containing the Office Web Apps.
PDF Viewer: This solution requires that a PDF viewer exists on your local machine. The instructions were developed using the latest version Foxit Reader, a powerful and free PDF viewer available here. I really like Foxit, but if your system already has Adobe Reader or another PDF viewer installed, I encourage you try it before changing your viewer.
Content: You will need several PDF files that contain searchable text. Make a note of what search terms you might use to return these documents in search results.
SharePoint Online: You will need to log into an Office 365 Enterprise tenant. If you do not have a tenant, first navigate to the Microsoft Office 365 Enterprise Preview site, click Try it, and follow the instructions.
Once the tenant has been created, log in using the credentials sent to you.
Start at the top level site (for example, https://TenantName.sharepoint.com).
Upload several PDF files to the Shared Documents library of the top-level site.
Navigate to the default search center (for example, .
Conduct a search, using a query that will return one or more of the PDF files you uploaded previously. Note: it may take 5-10 minutes for the search crawler to index the new files; repeat the search until you see PDF results.
Display the out of the box PDF preview by hovering over a result. Note the hover panel displays very little information.
In the search center site, at the upper right, click the gear icon and select Site Settings.
Under Web Designer Galleries, click Master pages and page layouts.
In the Master Page Gallery, click Display Templates, and in the page that opens, click Search.
Scroll until you find the file Item_PDF.html.
Using the context menu, download a copy of the file to a convenient location on your local computer.
Open Item_PDF.html in a suitable HTML editor, or in Notepad.
Save the file as PDF_Default.html.
Upload the modified display template HTML file to the Search display templates library, accepting the default settings in the windows that are displayed.
Result types are a convenient way to configure how search results are displayed. Here, we create a simple result type that uses the new PDF display templates we just created.
Return to the search center page.
Click the gear icon and select Site Settings.
Under Search, click Result Types (Note: do not click Search Result Types under Site Collection Administration).
Name the result type PDF with Preview.
Next to Conditions, in the Which source should results match? drop-down menu, ensure that All Sources is selected.
In the What types of content should match? drop-down menu, select PDF.
In the What should these results look like? drop-down menu, select PDF Hover Panel Advanced.
You will see the new result type in the list. Note that this new result type will take priority over the out of the box result type for PDF files.
Navigate back to the default search center (for example, ).
Repeat the search that returns PDF results.
Hover over one of the results. Note the rich preview that appears.
Click anywhere in the preview. Scroll up and down through the document.
While in the preview, right-click and note you have access to all the PDF reader options and settings.
In this tutorial, you learned how to create a rich PDF preview in SharePoint Online Search by making minor modifications to the default PDF display template and by using the modified template in a result type.
As stated previously, the above solution was created and tested in Internet Explorer 9 using Foxit Reader. Your experience may differ if you use other environments because other browsers and PDF viewers may handle iFrames and PDF viewing differently than Internet Explorer. For example, Chrome has its own default viewer which must be disabled before Foxit Reader or another viewer will work. Since browsers and viewers are updated frequently, I encourage you to experiment!
Works great how do I get it working in my Libraries?
I have followed the article a couple of times however cannot get this to work for me.
I do have IE 10 and we are running the Wave 15 version so not sure if this is the reason.
Thanks for the article! straight forward! | 2019-04-19T14:54:05 | https://3sharp.com/blog/rich-pdf-preview-in-office-365-sharepoint-online-search/ |
The following Trading Policies and Procedures form part of and are included in the Application and Agreement that has been made with the Barter Business Exchange, Inc. By signing the Barter Business Exchange, Inc. Client Application and Agreement, Client agrees to abide by these Trading Policies and Procedures. The purpose of the following trade rules and regulations is to facilitate trading among Clients by promoting a system of good business practices and understanding of the guidelines set forth for all barter exchanges by the National Association of Trade Exchanges (NATE) and the International Reciprocal Trade Association (IRTA).
NATURE OF THE PARTIES: The "Barter Business Exchange, Inc." hereafter referred to as "BBE", is a trade company that acts as a clearinghouse and third party record keeper of trade transactions among its Clients, which are businesses that contract with BBE to organize and facilitate barter of their goods and/or services with other Clients. "Client" is a business that has contracted with BBE to exchange its goods and/or services with other Clients and wishes to subscribe to BBE's record keeping and barter services. "Barter Broker" is the BBE employee whose function it is to assist Clients in the sale and purchase of goods and services.
NATURE OF BARTER DOLLARS: A "Trade" is a barter purchase or sale of goods and/or services whereby payment is made in barter dollars posted to Client's account pursuant to these Trading Policies and Procedures. A "Barter Dollar" is an accounting unit used to record the value of trades. Ownership of barter dollars denotes the right to receive goods and services available within the BBE trade network. Barter dollars may be used only in the manner and for the purpose set forth in these Trading Policies and Procedures. One barter dollar is equal to one dollar in U.S. currency. Barter dollars will not be considered legal tender, securities, or commodities. Barter dollars may not be redeemed for cash. BBE disclaims responsibility for the negotiability of barter dollars.
DEFINITION OF A CLIENT IN GOOD STANDING: A Client who conducts trades in accordance with these Policies and Procedures, is current in any monies owed to BBE, and has a valid Barter Card, is considered a "Client in Good Standing." Only Clients in Good Standing are entitled to the services of BBE. When a Client has by his or her conduct or misconduct displayed to BBE the inability to meet the standards set in Client's own industry relative to the quality of goods or services, or has been charged with the commission of a crime involving fraud or moral turpitude, or otherwise exhibits to BBE that the Client's reputation in the business community has been diminished, then for the protection of the remaining Clients, BBE reserves the right to restrict the use of Client's barter dollars to purchases only and shall restrict the rights of said Client to sell or advertise Client's goods or services for sale until such time as Client can exhibit to BBE that the standards expected in Client's own industry can be met. Expired debit cards shall remove a Client from being a Client in Good Standing.
$100 REFERRAL BONUS: A referral bonus of one hundred ($100.00) barter dollars will be given to each Client who introduces and refers a new BBE Client. To qualify for the referral bonus, Clients must provide BBE with the following information about the potential Client: company name, owner's name, location, and phone number. Referral bonus is paid to Client when the new Client's Application and Agreement has been accepted and approved by a BBE Officer.
BARTER CARDS: "Barter Cards" are printed plastic cards issued for identification purposes only. Client must have a barter card in order to make a purchase. Barter cards issued to Client's account shall remain the property of BBE and must be returned upon demand. Client is solely responsible for all charges made on barter cards issued to Client's account. BBE is not responsible for use of barter cards by unauthorized persons. The individual signing the Barter Business Exchange, Inc. Trading Policies and Procedures as well as any individual using a barter card personally guarantee any transaction as well as any cash service fees that may have occurred as a result of such transaction. Barter cards are issued to all authorized barter cardholders listed on the Client Application and Agreement free of charge. All requests for additional barter cards must be in writing and signed for by the Client. Additional barter cards for new authorized barter cardholders are free of charge. Clients will be charged a ten ($10.00) dollar cash fee for each replacement barter card.
USE OF TRADE CERTIFICATES (DEBIT CARDS, GIFT CERTIFICATES and SCRIP): The following rules govern the use of Debit Cards, Gift Certificates, and Scrip. Once Trade Certificates are purchased, they cannot and will not be replaced if lost, stolen, or damaged. Trade Certificates should be used as soon as possible after they are purchased, and must be used before their expiration date. All tips, gratuities, and sales taxes must be paid in cash at the point of purchase by the buying client. BBE reserves the right to refuse to sell Trade Certificates to clients who have previously refused to pay the proper taxes and gratuities or have created other problems at restaurants or other selling establishments. BBE is not responsible if a business refuses to accept Trade Certificates and BBE will not make restitution for any cash charges that Client may incur. BBE will not extend expiration dates and/or buy back Trade Certificates that are expired. All disputes concerning the use of a Trade Certificates are between the Client and the business issuing the Trade Certificate, and BBE bears no liability in the event the issuing business refuses to honor the Trade Certificate or ceases to operate the business.
HOUSE ACCOUNTS: "House Accounts" have prearranged the payment of their cash transaction fees with BBE. On the front of the Client's barter card, it will state that the Client has a "PRE-PAID DEBIT CARD”. The trade procedure for both the Selling Client and the Buying Client is the same as a normal trade account. These accounts are used for BBE employees, Client sub-accounts, Clients who are closing their account with BBE, and members of other barter exchanges who are spending within the BBE trade network. BBE reserves the right to deny the sale of a Pre-Paid Debit Card to any person for any reason.
BARTER DOLLAR LOANS: Clients who have a negative barter balance (barter purchases and/or barter fees exceed barter sales) will be charged a monthly barter finance charge of one and a half (1.5%) percent (eighteen [18%] annually). Purchases by Clients must be limited to the amount of barter dollars in the Buying Client's account. Clients wishing to apply for a barter dollar loan may submit an application for approval. Clients grant to BBE the right and power to make barter dollar loans to any Client on terms and conditions consistent with Client's credit worthiness and ability to repay. BBE is under no obligation to extend credit at any time. Clients will be required to compensate BBE in cash on demand for any deficit amount in their barter dollar account resulting from purchases made without sufficient barter dollar balances or without prior barter dollar loan arrangements.
RIGHTS OF BBE AND ITS SHAREHOLDERS: Client recognizes and grants to BBE the right and power to: 1.) Regulate and control the number of outstanding barter dollars with the trade network; 2.) Borrow barter dollars and spend them within the trade network. Such borrowing will be sufficiently collateralized by specifically pledged assets of the system pursuant to the guidelines established and imposed by the International Reciprocal Trade Association.
BROKERAGE FUNCTION: BBE serves in a brokerage capacity by organizing and facilitating trades among Clients. Responsibility for the conduct of a trade is exclusively that of the two Clients participating in the trade. THE DUTY TO INSPECT GOODS AND SERVICES FOR QUALITY AND QUANTITY RESTS UPON THE BUYING CLIENT. Trades are entered into on a voluntary basis between the Clients. BBE assumes no responsibility for the quality, timely delivery, warranty or service being traded. Clients should exercise the same diligence entering into trades as normal cash transactions. Client does hereby indemnify and hold BBE harmless with respect to any claim, debt, or liability whatsoever, arising out of any trade exchange transaction wherein Client is a buyer or a seller.
TRADE DISPUTES: BBE is functioning in a brokerage capacity and as a third party record keeper. BBE is to be held harmless on any liability question arising between Clients. Trade disputes are only between the Buying Client and the Selling Client and shall be settled by the parties themselves. Clients may wish to submit a "Complaint Form" to BBE. A copy of this Complaint Form will be kept in each Client's file and a copy will be mailed to each Client. If BBE receives more than two (2) complaints on a given Client for either poor performance or attempting to charge in excess of Client's normal retail prices, BBE reserves the right to terminate Client's account.
AVAILABILITY OF GOODS AND SERVICES: BBE shall continue to solicit new businesses having goods and services to satisfy the needs of all Clients. BBE is committed to provide only those goods or services actually available in the trade network. Because of high Client demand and short supply, certain goods and services are available on a limited basis only. Requests for these goods and services will be placed on a "Waiting List." Buying Clients are responsible for contacting their Barter Broker if they wish to be placed on the waiting list. Clients with negative barter balances (purchases exceed sales) and/or past due cash fees will be removed from all waiting lists. BBE is not responsible if a Client cannot find specific products or services to buy from the other Clients.
COMMITMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: is only responsible for commitments and representations made in writing by authorized BBE Officers. Barter brokers, agents, or employees of BBE have no right to bind BBE to any obligations or representations whatsoever without such written authorization.
Client's account must have a positive barter balance.
Client must give written notice to the BBE Trade Department. On Hold status cancels contractual commitments by BBE regarding exclusive territories or other applicable agreements.
Clients who charge other BBE Clients cash for their products and services who have not notified the BBE Trade Department in writing that their account is “On Hold” prior to sale will be charged a twenty-five (25%) percent cash transaction fee on the total amount of the cash sale.
TAXES: Selling Client shall charge the Buying Client the appropriate sales and excise taxes in cash and collect and record these on the BBE 3-part form at the time of sale. Under no circumstances will BBE be responsible to pay any sales, excise, use or other tax on behalf on any Client. Clients are advised that transactions involving barter dollars are generally treated as taxable events for federal, state, and local tax purposes. The declaration and reporting of all applicable local, state, and federal taxes resulting from trades rest solely with the Client. BBE is required by federal law to obtain the correct Taxpayer Identification Number of Client (who is required by law to provide such number) and to report all trade sales of Client to IRS on Form 1099B. Failure to provide the correct Taxpayer Identification Number may result in the imposition of backup withholding of twenty (20%) percent of the gross proceeds of each sale transaction, under federal law. Client agrees to hold BBE harmless for any actions BBE takes to comply with federal tax laws. Clients should seek professional tax advice.
TIPS AND GRATUITIES: All tips and gratuities shall be paid in cash to the Selling Client at the time of purchase by the Buying Client.
CASH TRANSACTION FEES: Client agrees to pay a twelve and one-half (12.5%) percent cash transaction fee based on the gross value of each purchase as agreed to on the Client Application and Agreement. Cash transaction fees are only charged to Clients when they purchase goods and/or services within the trade network. Selling Clients do not pay a cash transaction fee. An additional two and one-half (2.5%) percent cash transaction fee will be charged on all inter-exchange purchases (purchases made from other barter exchanges). If Client’s cash fees are sixty (60) days past due from issuance of statement, Client grants BBE, at that time, the right to permanently increase the twelve and one-half (12.5%) percent cash transaction fee on all purchases to a fifteen (15%) percent cash transaction fee on all future purchases. BBE may, at its option, require advance payment of Client transactions fees.
WORK-IN-PROGRESS TRADE DEPOSITS: The following procedures apply to trades involving special orders, construction jobs, service work, or long term leases and other work-in-progress transactions.
If the written estimate is more than five hundred ($500.00) barter dollars, Selling Client should obtain a work-in-progress deposit/down-payment in barter dollars in the same non-refundable manner as a cash transaction. This is done with a 3-part form and work-in-progress authorization number. Selling Client must obtain a work-in-progress authorization number from the BBE Trade Department BEFORE THEY START THE TRADE. BBE will only issue a work-in-progress authorization number for the barter amount in the Buying Client's account. BBE will not issue work-in-progress authorization numbers for Buying Clients who are not in good standing. Work-in-progress deposits and down payments are considered normal trades. Clients are required to follow applicable policies and procedures.
Buying Client (Buyer) should contact his or her assigned Barter Broker to discuss all desired purchases. The Barter Broker will give the Buyer a list of available Selling Clients (Sellers) in the BBE network to fulfill the Buyer’s needs. If a Seller is "On Hold", the Buyer may ask to be placed on a waiting list. If the Buyer needs to purchase products and services that are not available, the Buyer should contact his or her Barter Broker to request that BBE recruit new members who do sell the desired products and services.
It is the Buyer's responsibility to contact the Seller. Buyers must identify themselves as members of the Barter Business Exchange when they contact the Sellers.
The Buyer must present his or her barter card at the time of purchase. However, if the Buyer is paying with gift certificates or scrip, it is not necessary to present a barter card.
If the trade involves special orders, construction jobs, service work, or long-term leases and other work-in-progress trades, Buyer should ALWAYS get a written estimate from the Seller before authorizing work to begin.
Buyer purchases the Seller's goods and services at the Seller's prevailing retail prices for 100% trade. However, all taxes and gratuities must be paid in cash by the Buyer to the Seller.
At the time of purchase, Buyer must sign a completed 3-part form.
The Buyer's account will be debited for the amount of the purchase when the authorization number is issued by the BBE Trade Department. Special Travel Procedures—a twenty ($20.00) dollar cash booking fee will be charged for all travel requests outside of North Carolina. Client must complete and sign a Travel Request Form to travel within the BBE network. Once a reservation has been confirmed, it CANNOT be cancelled for ANY reason.
Client must have a valid, current barter card and be a Client in Good Standing in order to make a purchase. Client is solely responsible for all charges made on barter card(s) issued to Client's account. BBE is not responsible for use of barter cards by unauthorized persons.
At the time of purchase, the Buyer must present his or her barter card. However, if the Buyer is paying with gift certificates or scrip, it is not necessary to present a barter card.
Sellers will provide their goods and services at their prevailing retail prices for 100% trade to Buyers in good standing. Seller will provide all materials and labor on trade.
Seller must collect all taxes and gratuities in cash from the Buyer.
If Seller fails to call BBE for an authorization number at the time of sale.
Seller must complete a 3-part form for each transaction. Each 3-part form must contain the following information: Seller's company name, Seller's account number, Buyer's company name, Buyer's account number, Buyer's signature, description of the goods and services traded, date of purchase, an authorization number or a work-in-progress authorization number, total barter dollars charged, taxes paid in cash, and gratuities paid in cash.
In order to receive credit for the trade, the Seller must mail the top copy of the completed 3-part form to BBE.
If the signed 3-part form is not submitted to the BBE Office within 30 days of issuance of statement, BBE has the right to reverse the trade, in which event; it will be the responsibility of the Seller to collect from the Buyer.
Failure to follow these procedures will place responsibility for the transaction on the Seller and not on BBE.
RECORD KEEPING AND ERRORS: All active Clients will receive a monthly statement of account online in the BBE Marketplace. Client's monthly account statement will be considered accurate as printed unless the BBE accounting department is given written notice of any discrepancies within thirty (30) days of issuance of statement. All copies of statements requested within sixty (60) days of issuance will be sent free of charge. All requests after sixty (60) days of issuance will be subject to a one ($1.00) dollar barter charge per statement. IRS audit of Client's account is subject to a twenty-five ($25.00) dollar cash charge per hour with a one (1) hour minimum. A cash administrative fee of fifty ($50.00) dollars cash for each trade transaction will be charged to any business or individual who provides BBE with an incorrect Taxpayer Identification Name and/or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and/or fails to submit any taxpayer number information.
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES: An administrative fee of fifteen ($15) dollars cash and fifteen ($15) dollars barter will be charged to Client's account each month. The monthly administrative fee is due upon receipt of the BBE monthly account statement. Clients who request materials to be sent via certified mail will be charged seven ($7.00) dollars cash.
JOINT AND SEPARATE LIABILITY: When the Client's Application and Agreement is accepted by a BBE Officer and an account is opened for Client in BBE trade network, the Client and individual signing for the Client hereby assume joint and separate responsibility for all purchases and fees as outlined on the Client's Application and Agreement and in these Trading Policies and Procedures.
LATE PAYMENTS—FEES THIRTY (30) DAYS PAST DUE: BBE accounts will be deemed past due if not paid within thirty (30) days of date on statement. All fees and charges, including cash transaction fees, administrative fees, and other charges to Clients by BBE are compensation for services rendered in processing Client into the exchange system, operating the clearing house and brokerage functions, administering these Policies and Procedures, maintaining records, and facilitating Client's use of the exchange system. Client agrees to pay BBE the full amount of such fees within fifteen (15) days of issuance of the monthly statement; otherwise BBE shall charge Client a cash penalty on the outstanding cash balance at the rate of two (2%) percent per month on the unpaid balance, OR a ten ($10.00) dollar cash late charge, whichever charge is greater.
LATE PAYMENTS ~ FEES SIXTY (60) DAYS PAST DUE: If cash fees are sixty (60) days past due from issuance of statement, Client grants BBE, at that time, the right to permanently suspend any loan agreements established between Client and BBE. If cash fees are sixty (60) days past due from issuance of statement, Client grants BBE, at that time, the right to permanently increase twelve and one-half (12.5%) percent cash transaction fee on all purchases to a fifteen (15%) percent cash transaction fee on all future purchases.
LATE PAYMENTS ~ FEES NINETY (90) DAYS PAST DUE: Any account continuing in a delinquent status for three (3) consecutive months may be closed without notice by BBE. Barter dollars in the account will be forfeited and placed by BBE in its general operating account unless outstanding fees are paid. At any time in the future, the Client may reestablish the account and reclaim the barter dollars by: (1) Paying all cash fees owed on the outstanding balance, AND (2) Paying a processing fee of one hundred ($100.00) dollars cash.
RETURNED CHECKS: Any Client that has a check returned to BBE by the bank will be charged a thirty ($30.00) dollar cash penalty.
DIRECT TRADES: Direct trades between Clients to avoid cash transaction fees are prohibited, and if consummated are subject to standard cash transaction fees payable upon demand. Such trades WILL RESULT IN THE TERMINATION OF TRADING PRIVILEGES FOR BOTH CLIENTS INVOLVED. BBE reserves the right to publicly announce such terminations to the existing Clients.
OVERPRICING: Clients will sell their goods and services at their prevailing retail prices for 100% trade credit. Selling Clients are not obligated to honor sale prices and may charge their prevailing retail prices. BBE reserves the right to inquire into complaints of overpricing. Violations may result in termination of Client's account. Buying Client is responsible for reporting all incidents of overpricing to the BBE Office.
BBE has received more than two (2) complaints on a given Client for either poor performance or attempting to charge in excess of Client's normal retail prices.
Client commits fraud against BBE or other Clients.
Client is trading directly with other Clients without paying cash transaction fees to BBE.
Client is not following the Trading Policies and Procedures.
A client is not a Client in Good Standing as defined in paragraph 3 hereinabove.
The filing of any proceedings or petition by Client under Federal or State law seeking protection from its creditors or any assignment made by Client, whether formal or informal, for the benefit of Creditors.
The appointment of a Receiver or Trustee with respect to Client's business affairs or the filing of any involuntary proceeding against Client by its creditors.
Client's loss or suspension of any license held by it which is necessary for Client's business operation.
Owes outstanding cash fees due to BBE which are more than thirty (30) days past due. The trading privileges of the Client shall be reinstated immediately upon payment of such past due fees.
Client ceases to be a Client in Good Standing. Client shall be given notice of such suspension. The trading privileges of the Client shall be reinstated immediately upon Client’s cure of the reasons for such suspension unless due to the nature thereof, BBE decides to terminate the Client for cause in accordance with the above Section 30.
If Client has a positive barter account balance (sales exceed purchases) and is a Client in Good Standing, Client may stay active and spend the balance until purchases equal sales. Until barter dollars are spent, monthly administrative fees will be charged to Client's account. If the Client has a positive barter account balance (sales exceed purchases) and the Client’s Application and Agreement has been terminated by BBE, Client will be required to pay the twelve and one-half (12.5%) percent cash transaction fee or the fifteen (15%) percent cash transaction fee on the remaining barter dollar balance prior to spending the remaining barter dollars and will be issued a “Debit Card”. Further, such barter dollars shall be spent within ninety (90) days of notice to terminate the relationship with BBE. All barter dollars that are not spent within ninety (90) days from the date on the termination letter will be forfeited and placed by BBE in its general operating account.
Barter cards must be returned immediately upon termination.
In the event BBE incurs any costs or expenses to collect any sum due BBE from Client, then BBE shall be reimbursed by client for any such costs or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees. In the event BBE is the prevailing party in any other controversy or proceeding involving Client, then BBE shall be entitled to the recovery of its costs, expenses and reasonable attorneys' fees in addition to such other remedies being sought therein.
If a BBE member shall go out of business, any debt owed to BBE shall be repaid from the BBE Member Loan Fund directly to BBE and will become immediately due to BBE in cash. This payment constitutes a sale to the Client. BBE is required by law to report all barter income to the Internal Revenue Service on a 1099B. Client will then be sent to an attorney or collection agency. All barter and cash debts, including debts paid by the BBE Member Loan Fund, will become immediately due to BBE in cash.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS LISTINGS: Clients having more than one (1) business may be listed under an additional trade categories in the Barter Business Exchange Marketplace at no additional charge so long as only one account statement is required. Client having more than one business that requires separate account statements may open separate accounts for each business at no additional charge. Client will be charged a monthly administrative fee for each business having a separate account.
ADVERTISING AND THE BBE MARKETPLACE: Unless otherwise stipulated between the parties of this Agreement, Client authorizes BBE to notify and advertise to other Clients and potential Clients the availability of Client's good and/or services. Applicant authorizes BBE to send broadcast fax and email advertisements to their business.
SECURITY INTEREST: Client grants BBE a security interest in all barter dollars credited and to be credited to Client's account for the amount of all unpaid cash fees. In the event of the insolvency or bankruptcy of Client, all cash fees shall be due and payable in full. Upon the filing of positions under Chapter 7, 11, or 13 of the Bankruptcy Code or an Assignment for Benefit of Creditors, no trade shall be allowed until all cash fees due BBE have been paid in full. Should the Petition under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code be lifted by or against Client, or should the plan lifted pursuant to either Chapter 11 or 13 not provide for the full payment of all cash fees due BBE, BBE shall have the option, in lieu of filing as a creditor, of treating the barter dollar balance equal in value to the amount of cash fees owing and terminate the account, provided, however, that at such time as BBE does receive all of its cash in full, and in the event of discharge, pursuant to Chapter 7 notice is received from the Trustee that the barter dollars have been abandoned, BBE shall re-credit the barter dollars to the Client's account.
ASSIGNMENT OF ACCOUNT: A Client's account is not assignable or transferable without BBE's express prior written consent. Barter dollars may not be advertised for sale without BBE's express written consent. In the event of bankruptcy or insolvency of a Client where assets of the Company will be sold, BBE has the first right of refusal to bid on barter dollars to be liquidated.
FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS: Clients shall abide by applicable federal, state, or local laws, or regulations appropriate to any trade, and BBE shall not be responsible for any failure on the part of Clients to comply. Client agrees to hold BBE harmless for any action BBE takes to comply with applicable laws or regulations.
WARRANTY: The sole and exclusive warranty made by the Selling Client is that it has title to such products free and clear from any lien or encumbrance. Other than set forth above, goods and services are sold "As Is, Where Is", with respect to any goods or services purchased by the Buying Client through BBE. Buying Client recognizes that such items are produced and provided by others and not by BBE or its affiliates. BBE makes no warranty either expressed or implied, by operation of law or otherwise and disclaims all liability as to the fitness, quality, delivery date, merchant ability, prices or any term of the trade transaction, and the Buying Client shall look solely to the manufacturer, distributor or retailer of such merchandise for any warranty. Buying Client acknowledges that any trade transaction in which it participates shall be on a voluntary basis.
AMENDMENT OF TRADING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: BBE may at its sole discretion change the Trading Policies and Procedures of these Agreements from time to time, by giving Client thirty (30) days prior written notice. Failure to give BBE written notice of objection thereto within such thirty (30) day period shall be deemed to constitute acceptance by Clients. By using the Barter Business Exchange Website and Marketplace, you agree to accept these changes, whether or not you have reviewed them. Also, purchases or sales after thirty (30) day notice period shall constitute Client’s acceptance of such amended Barter Business Exchange Trading Policies and Procedures and shall be subject to the provisions thereof without exception .All changes to this agreement must be in writing and signed by an officer of BBE. The Client Agreement and these Barter Business Exchange, Inc. Trading Policies and Procedures constitute the entire agreement between the Client and BBE and replace all prior agreements, if any, whether oral or written, between Client and BBE or any predecessor of BBE. Neither Client nor BBE have relied upon any representation or promise, which is not contained in the Barter Business Exchange, Inc. Trading Policies and Procedures.
DISSOLUTION: In the event that the BBE trade network terminates or otherwise ceases to do business, all Clients in a negative trade position will pay amounts they owe in cash (one barter dollar being equal to one dollar in cash in U.S. currency) into a fund. The fund, less expenses, will be distributed pro rata to all Clients who are in a positive barter dollar position. Thus all Clients in a positive position will receive cash for their barter dollars to the extent that the funds permit. BBE shall not be liable to any Clients for cash or barter dollars beyond the distribution of such funds as aforesaid.
ENFORCEMENT OF TRADING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Each and every term and provision combined in these Trading Policies and Procedures is severable from every other term and provision therein. If any such term or provision should be judged invalid, illegal, or unenforceable it shall not affect the validity, legality, or enforceability of the remainder of any other term or provision of the Trading Policies and Procedures. The remainder shall remain valid, legal, enforceable, and in full force and effect. In the event that legal action must be taken by BBE against a Client to enforce any provision of these Trading Policies and Procedures, BBE shall be entitled to recover attorney fees, costs, and simple interest at the rate of eighteen (18%) percent per year from the date of default until payment, and Client agrees to court venue chosen by BBE attorney.
GUARANTOR PROVISION: The Client affirms that s/he is the owner / officer / agent of the member business entity and acknowledges that the establishment of Client’s account is conditioned upon the personal guarantee by the Client for the payment of debt incurred hereunder and the Client hereby personally and unconditionally guarantees payment of any and all debt incurred by his/her said business entity. All BBE members will be required to sign a personal guarantee for any debt which is currently, or may in the future become, due. The personal guarantee guarantees that any and all debt incurred by Client’s business shall be paid in a prompt and timely fashion. The personal guarantee is in addition to the contractual relationship between BBE and Client. For all accounts that are not paid-in-full within thirty (30) days following the termination date, a one and one-half (1 1/2%) percent monthly service charge will be added to the account. In the event that attorneys’ fees are incurred for collection with or without suit, the Client agrees to pay such fees plus court costs. If the client is a corporation, a LLC, or other business entity, the person executing the Client Agreement, to induce the granting of credit to the Client, and in consideration therefore, does hereby guarantee personally payment of all amounts owed to BBE, and hereby waives any requirement on the part of BBE to proceed with its claim against the business entity, either first or concurrently, as a condition precedent to bringing any action against such individual on the basis of this guaranty. The Client and individual signing the Client Agreement hereby assume joint and separate responsibility for all purchases and fees as outlined in the Barter Business Exchange, Inc. Trading Policies and Procedures.
CLIENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND WARRANTY: Client acknowledges that he or she has read the current effective Trading Policies and Procedures, that such Policies and Procedures are made a part of the Client Application and Agreement, and that the Trading Policies and Procedures may be changed by BBE from time to time in accordance with the provisions of these Rules. Client warrants that it provided all information to BBE in good faith and that such information is accurate to the best of its knowledge.
NAME AND TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CHANGES: In the event that Client changes his or her legal name, company name, and/or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), applicant is required to inform BBE within ten (10) days. At that time, Client must complete a new Client Application and Agreement and Form W-9. BBE reserves the right at its sole discretion to suspend the trading privileges of any Client who has had a name or number change until BBE receives the new signed Client Application and Agreement and Form W-9. Once the paperwork is received, all barter and cash debts and/or credits will be transferred into the new account.
ALL TRADES MUST BE IN BARTER DOLLARS: The barter dollar must be accepted for the total value of the transaction. Any exception to this policy, such as by way of example a trade transaction involving a cash component, must be approved in advance by BBE, without exception.
BASIS FOR COMMISSIONS: On all transactions engaged in by Client through BBE, or for which BBE referred Client to a potential trading partner, the commission due BBE shall be based upon the full value of the transaction, regardless if the transactions is paid for by cash, cash/ trade blend, credit card, check, direct trade, or through another barter company in which Client is a member.
WAIVER: BBE, in its sole discretion, may from time to time waive any provision of the Barter Business Exchange, Inc. Trading Policies and Procedures for any Client as it deems warranted in its sole discretion. Any such waiver, to be effective, must be in writing and executed by an authorized officer of BBE. It is understood that any such waiver shall be strictly limited to the specific terms of the written waiver document. Except as provided for by the foregoing, any failure of BBE to insist upon strict compliance with any particular term or provision of the Barter Business Exchange, Inc. Trading Policies and Procedures, or any delay or omission on the part of BBE to enforce any such term or provision, shall not constitute a waiver with respect to any such term or provision.
BBE is unable to contact Client at the most recently updated contact information furnished by Client. BBE may, at its sole discretion, close the abandoned account, placing any positive trade dollar balance in the BBE General Operating Account.
Website or the online BBE Marketplace for any reason whatsoever.
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Two New Trailers for The Day of the Doctor are Here!!!
With ony a couple of weeks until the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who, the BBC has released two new trailers for the much anticipated anniversary special.
The Day of the Doctor stars Matt Smith and David Tennant as The Doctor. Along with them are their companions Clara and Rose played by Jenna Coleman and Billie Piper and also includes John Hurt as another version of The Doctor that the 11th seems very afraid of.
Check out the trailers now!
The Day of the Doctor will be released all over the world on The BBC on Saturday, November 23rd and will be in theaters for one night only around the world on November 25th! This special marks the first time that Smith and Tennant have shared the screen together since Tennants final episode in 2010. Whovians around the world are waiting on the edge of their seat for this event and I know that I for one cannot wait!
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In August 1908, three unknown riders arrived in Cheyenne, Wyoming, their hats adorned with wildflowers, to compete in the world's greatest rodeo. Steer-roping virtuoso Ikua Purdy and his cousins Jack Low and Archie Ka'au'a had travelled 4,200 miles from Hawaii, of all places, to test themselves against the toughest riders in the West. Dismissed by whites, who considered themselves the only true cowboys, the native Hawaiians would astonish the country, returning home champions--and American legends.
An unforgettable human drama set against the rough-knuckled frontier, David Wolman and Julian Smith's Aloha Rodeo unspools the fascinating and little-known true story of the Hawaiian cowboys, or paniolo, whose 1908 adventure upended the conventional history of the American West.
What few understood when the three paniolo rode into Cheyenne is that the Hawaiians were no underdogs. They were the product of a deeply engrained cattle culture that was twice as old as that of the Great Plains, for Hawaiians had been chasing cattle over the islands' rugged volcanic slopes and through thick tropical forests since the late 1700s.
Tracing the life story of Purdy and his cousins, Wolman and Smith delve into the dual histories of ranching and cowboys in the islands, and the meteoric rise and sudden fall of Cheyenne, "Holy City of the Cow." At the turn of the twentieth century, larger-than-life personalities like "Buffalo Bill" Cody and Theodore Roosevelt capitalized on a national obsession with the Wild West and helped transform Cheyenne's annual Frontier Days celebration into an unparalleled rodeo spectacle, the "Daddy of 'em All."
The hopes of all Hawaii rode on the three riders' shoulders during those dusty days in August 1908. The U.S. had forcibly annexed the islands just a decade earlier. The young Hawaiians brought the pride of a people struggling to preserve their cultural identity and anxious about their future under the rule of overlords an ocean away. In Cheyenne, they didn't just astound the locals; they also overturned simplistic thinking about cattle country, the binary narrative of "cowboys versus Indians," and the very concept of the Wild West. Blending sport and history, while exploring questions of identity, imperialism, and race, Aloha Rodeo spotlights an overlooked and riveting chapter in the saga of the American West. | 2019-04-19T18:17:13 | https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Aloha-Rodeo/David-Wolman/9780062836007?id=7542278799091 |
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JanSport is bringing the Bonfire Sessions back to SXSW for a night of incredible live music, free beer, s'mores and more. Join us and noisey at Cheer Up Charlies on Wednesday, March 14 featuring performances by Shame, Joey Purp, Smino, Tierra Whack and more.
RSVP HERE and continue to follow @jansport and #BonfireSessions for updates and the latest news. | 2019-04-24T22:57:45 | https://www.jansport.com/blogs/JanSport-Bonfire-Sessions-Austin-20181.html |
It is important to understand what lost respect means.
but rather the adults did something that ended up losing the respect of the kids.
If we look at it from this perspective then we can make our efforts towards re-earning what was lost.
it is because they want to BE respected!
They don’t want to be treated with disrespect.
This attitude totally ignores the experience of the young person who is in pain.
Only pain leads to disrespect.
we should be focussing on healing the pain that has caused the situation in the first place.
of seeing, listening – deep listening and accepting (dealing with the cause!).
If we’re really serious about regaining respect then we must be patient and persistent.
It cannot be an overnight job. Once a person loses respect, trust and feeling safe with you, it takes time to repair.
who has judged you and has made you feel less than worthy.
What would it take for that person to regain your trust, for you to believe that they are sincere, even after all they have done?
This is how we must approach bringing our disenchanted youth back into the fold.
We must show them that we really are worthy of their respect.
that we have been disrespectful to our kids and figure out how to be more respectful.
If we can admit it to them so much the better.
When they begin to see us treating them differently they will respond.
Really they’ll have no choice!
Make these changes even a little more each day.
-Can we honour them for who they are rather than trying to impose upon them our values and ideas of who they should be?
-Can we give them the freedom to make their own choices, even if we don’t agree with them.
AND support them through whatever the consequences of those choices are?
-Can we celebrate them equally in their successes and their failures?
-Can we demonstrate unconditional love and acceptance so they can begin feeling safe to be themselves around us?
The problem is… how many adults are willing to go in this direction?
How many can see the disrespectful teen as injured rather than rude?
Can feel the pain of the youth before their own indignation?
Can see the problems of youth being as serious as their own?
such as stricter discipline to “keep them in line”?
When more of us see them this way more healing will occur.
The healing will bring self-respect and then respect for others will naturally arise. | 2019-04-22T15:11:25 | https://www.meaningfulideas.com/re-connecting-to-the-disrespectful-teen/ |
In video production, lighting is primarily used for obtaining proper exposure. However, it can also be used to help enhance story elements.
Often lighting is used as a visual clue to inform the viewer that they should feel a particular way about a scene or character. Soft, even light works great for a natural and more flattering look, but if your character is a rugged individual, or the villain of your movie, soft lighting won’t help their tough-guy persona. In fact, it will lessen the appearance of any shadows and facial lines that can accentuate a menacing scowl or mischievous smirk. For lights that add to your character’s unpolished demeanor consider lighting placement and intensity.
In order to step away from the more glamorous effect of soft and even lighting, try using smaller light sources to light your subject. The harsher light will create more shadows and highlights, emphasizing facial creases and pits. This style can hint to the audience that the individual is a force to be reckoned with.
Placement of your lights can also add depth to your character. By placing your key and fill lights further from the center of your subject’s face (away from the camera), and by raising the position of the key, you’ll be able to create more shadows. Try experimenting with the position of the key and fill light until you find the desired look.
Whether your subject is the glamorous or rugged type, putting them in the the right light will tell your audience more about the their character. Learning how to emphasize your subject’s facial features with the proper light will help you create a great story with convincing characters. | 2019-04-26T13:52:36 | http://schoolvideonews.com/Lighting/Use-Lighting-to-Enhance-Story-Elements |
Peoples Conference Chairman Sajad Gani Lone on Wednesday reiterated that Omar Abdullah met with top BJP leadership to discuss modalities of government formation after 2014 Assembly results were announced.
“It is a simple question, why should BJP be worried about news in the media that Omar Abdullah was discussing government formation with them and issue a denial. It is Omar Abdullah’s sweet wish who he wants to ally with. But given that he fought the whole campaign projecting himself as the sole warrior against the BJP, the utterances of Omar Abdullah unambiguously suggest that aligning with the BJP is a political sin.
The reality as it stares in our faces is that Omar Abdullah is no warrior and instead acting like a spurned lover. He was in love with the BJP sin and aspired to be the “sinner” and was spurned. It is the sinlessness of Omar Abdullah of not being able to commit the sin that troubles Mr. Abdullah rather than the sinfulness of having committed the sin.
The people of Kashmir deserve to be enlightened that this person who has been sermonizing us about the ills of BJP had no qualms aligning with it in 2014? He had no qualms in 1999 and will have no qualms aligning with it even at a future date”, he added. This meeting is a reality and in the context of aligning with BJP, Mr. Omar Abdullah is a repeat offender.
with him, Sajad said that even letters of support from members who did not belong to the BJP-NC duo had been collected. | 2019-04-19T10:54:00 | https://www.kashmirpen.com/reiterate-that-omar-met-bjp-leadership-sajad-lone/ |
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The First Year Experience (formerly Freshman Orientation) is a course administered through a collaboration between the Division of Student Development and the Office of Academic Affairs. Its primary purpose is to guide and support incoming students in their efforts to make a successful transition from their high school experience to their new college environment.The course topics are carefully crafted to address specific adjustment needs as well as to provide freshmen with new knowledge and information that will help them succeed academically and personally in their first year. These topics also provide a foundation for a successful and timely journey to the bachelor degree.
Freshmen must earn a “P or “Pass” grade in each semester. (Fall and Spring EDU 151 – 152. The completion of the course is an academic requirement for graduation.
Successful transition will be realized when freshmen assume the personal responsibility for their learning and development, demonstrating and applying specific academic and life skills in their first year--Agency. To support such knowledge and skill acquisition, freshmen will be required to begin to develop Acuity— by achieving a clear understanding of how to navigate the Morehouse and AUC environments, access specified college resource tools, such as tutorials, academic advisors, career placement staff, registration and learning support, etc. And above all, each student must be clear about expectations--both his expectations of the Morehouse College experience and, in turn, what Morehouse College expects of each student.
During this semester, each student will better understand the importance of developing, articulating and demonstrating Integrity—inside the classroom and in the world. Cheating on a test, plagiarizing an essay or research paper robs a student of this trait. Academic honesty is one of the most immediate ways that the student can demonstrate integrity whether it is in taking an exam or writing a paper. Beyond that, students will be encouraged to demonstrate this sense of honesty and honor in every situation he encounters.
The 21st Century man of Morehouse is Consequential, that is, he strives to have a positive impact whether through community service or contributing his talents and intellect to edify and uplift others.
The First Year Experience is also about creating “ties more brotherly” by working together to accomplish some of your assignments as well as creating online and real time learning communities that can continue beyond this semester. Brotherhood in this sense is ‘a friendship unlike any other’ built upon mutual respect and love for the beloved Morehouse Community and the World House that Dr. Martin Luther King described. | 2019-04-23T16:08:10 | https://www.morehouse.edu/academics/fye/ |
When one considers the types of materials used for masks, costumes and halloween decorations it is difficult to associate halloween with eco friendliness. One also has to consider what tends to be chucked on bonfires and the noise pollution which has shattered the nerves of many family pets over the years.
Be creative and make your own halloween costumes by reusing old materials from around the house. Get the kids involved in the design process and save some money in the process. If you are time restricted charity shops can be a good place to pick up a halloween costume.
Ask yourself do those cheap plastic black and orange decorations really look good? Think of it they all end up going to landfill! If you are buying them make sure to store them away and so you can use them again next year instead of buying more. Ideally though you should use natural products such as pumpkins to create your seasonal decor but don’t throw the inside of the Pumkin after you have hollowed it out. Instead make some delicious homemade pumkin soup or google pumkin recipes to make something you havn’t tried before. Pumpkin pie anyone?
When the trick or treaters come calling hand them out some organic or natural treats. Halloween is a celebration of harvest season after all. If sending the trick or treaters out from your home make sure they are accompanied by a reuseable bag to carry the goodies. Creating your own trick or treat bag out of old pillow cases lying around the house could also be an innovative approach.
It is important when out and about on dark halloween winter evenings that you are appropiately dressed and lighted. When it comes to lighting there are many solar, shake and wind-up solutions that will never require replacement batteries. Consider a Wind Up Flashlight, a Shake Flashlight or perhaps the Solar Powered Baglight.
Keep safe and enjoy the ocassion.
Just bought a radfan and can not believe the output from system ,fans very silent.Also bought some ecobulbs and house looks bright at last. | 2019-04-22T01:03:34 | https://purchase.ie/green-halloween |
Every time something is discovered in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, the whispers begin. Is it the queen? Has she finally been found? They're asking about Nefertiti, the legendary beauty who was married to one of ancient Egypt's strangest pharaohs. Her burial site has never been found, and its location is one of the enduring mysteries in Egyptology.
The buzz is now as loud as ever, as scans of King Tut’s tomb indicate there may be hidden chambers behind sections of walls. Questions have inevitably arisen about possible links to Nefertiti, and whether archaeologists will peek behind the walls to find room after room filled with the dazzling grave goods of the long-lost queen.
It's exciting, of course, to speculate about a treasure that could eclipse the wondrous things that came to light when Tut's tomb was found in 1922. But in the world of archaeology, it's information, not gold, that's priceless. And experts are now hoping for something beyond the bling.
The now iconic bust of an elegant, beautiful Nefertiti was discovered in 1912. It lay in a royal sculptor's workshop at the archaeological site of Amarna, the ruins of the capital city built by Nefertiti's husband, Akhenaten.
The list of ancient Egyptian kings, as we know it today, is a work in progress—a compilation made by modern scholars and based on found fragments. Nefertiti’s tomb could hold clues that will help Egyptologists understand a royal succession that's still unclear.
Early in the 14th century B.C., at the height of the 18th dynasty, a powerful pharaoh named Amenhotep III ruled Egypt for more than four decades. When he died, his son and heir, Amenhotep IV, took the throne. But something caused the new pharaoh to break with tradition in ways that were shocking.
He smashed the temples and statues of a popular god named Amun and began to worship a god named Aten, represented by a sun disk. He moved his capital to a new location in the western desert, a place called Akhetaten, meaning "Horizon of the Aten." He changed his name from Amenhotep, or "Amun is Pleased," to Akhenaten, "He Who is of Service to Aten." And he revolutionized the country's art, launching a realistic style that depicted him with a flabby beer belly rather than the usual idealized six-pack abs of a young and virile pharaoh.
Nefertiti—"The Beautiful One Has Come"—was Akhenaten's principal wife. She's most famously known from a stunning painted limestone bust that was found in a sculptor's workshop in the ruins of Akhetaten in 1912.
There's no record of Nefertiti and Akhenaten producing a son. But they had six daughters, and we know their names: Meritaten, Meketaten, Ankhesenpaaten, Neferneferuaten Tasherit, Neferneferure, and Setepenre. Like every pharaoh, Akhenaten had more than one wife. One of the minor consorts may have been the mother of the future King Tut, whose original name was Tutankhaten—"Living Image of the Aten."
Did Nefertiti Rule as a King?
When Akhenaten died, Tut didn't become king immediately. Someone else, a shadowy figure named Smenkhkare, seems to have ruled for about two years.
Could that have been Nefertiti taking on a new identity? Possibly. Nefertiti certainly played the expected roles of elegant royal wife and devoted mother. But some experts believe that she became her husband's co-ruler during the latter part of his reign. When he died, she somehow managed to stay on the throne, ruling with all the attributes of a male pharaoh. And she took a new name—Smenkhkare.
We don't know much about the roles of women in ancient Egyptian society. As far as we can tell, most were anonymous wives and mothers. At the upper levels of society, some performed duties at temples. But the royals played by different rules entirely. If Nefertiti did take the throne and rule as a man, it would have been unusual, yes, and unexpected, surely, but not unprecedented.
If Nefertiti was Smenkhkare, it would make sense for her to be buried in the Valley of the Kings, the great royal cemetery of the 18th and 19th dynasties. She was a pharaoh, after all.
Why Would She Be Buried With Tut (Or Vice Versa)?
When Smenkhkare—whoever he or she was—passed on, King Tut rose to the throne. By then Egypt's spiritual life was taking a 180-degree turn, as the faithful rejected Aten and returned to the traditional god Amun.
Tut's name was now a liability, since it was linked to the heresy of Akhenaten's regime. It had to change, and fast. And so he became Tutankhamun—"Living Image of Amun."
Tut was only eight years old or so. But in time he married one of Nefertiti's daughters—possibly his half sister. She too had a name problem. At the start of her life, she was Ankhesenpaaten—"She Lives Through Aten." And so she too made a switch, to Ankhesenamun—"She Lives Through Amun."
When King Tut died, after ruling for only a decade, there apparently was no place to put him. Royal tombs often had long passages and numerous chambers, and cutting all those spaces into the limestone cliffs of the Valley of the Kings was a laborious process. Maybe Tut's final resting place had barely been pecked at. Or perhaps it hadn't even been started.
It's possible that the teenage pharaoh was placed in a tomb that had been started for someone else and was only partly finished. In that case, the void that appears in the recent scan may lead to the rough, working edge of construction.
On the other hand, Tut may have been buried in the tomb of a royal who died before him, someone of his same stature. And if that royal is Nefertiti, it means he was laid to rest with someone who was both his stepmother and mother-in-law.
From today's perspective, it seems a strange twist of fate. But who knows? In their convoluted, inbred family, Nefertiti and Tut may have adored each other like mother and son and would have been perfectly fine with the idea of spending eternity together, separated by only a wall. | 2019-04-24T08:53:46 | https://www.nationalgeographic.com.au/history/could-queen-nefertitis-tomb-reveal-secrets-from-egypts-shadowy-past.aspx |
At this year’s CES 2019, Lenovo has introduced to the public on their latest models from the ThinkPad lineup in the form of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon and ThinkPad X1 Yoga.
Coming in at 14.95mm thin and starting at 1.08kg, it features a 14-inch display. The Lenovo ThinkPad Carbon comes with a Dolby Atmos Speaker System, where it features two top-firing tweeters and two down-firing woofers to deliver a more realistic and immersive sound worthy of a premium laptop.
There’s also four far-field microphones to help you with your conferencing collaboration experience and with the system being digital assistant ready, you can utilize voice commands by using Cortana in Windows 10 or Alexa.
According to the company, you can work continuously with its 15-hours of battery life. The laptop also offers LTE-A Wireless WAN and CAT 16 LTE, offering gigabit speeds where supported.
There’s a selection of displays available, including 500 nit, 10 bit, 4K Dolby Vision panel, or a new brighter 400 nit FHD display.
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon will be available later in the year in June, with an expected starting price of US$1709 (roughly RM7032).
In addition to the Carbon, Lenovo has also introduced the new ThinkPad X1 Yoga. The laptop is thinner and lighter (1.35kg) with a smaller footprint thanks to narrower bezels and is contructed in a precision-machined aluminum chassis.
Other than that, it comes with a premium keyboard, display options, Dolby Atmos Speaker System, far-field mics, and of course a long battery life.
It also supports all docking solutions, such as the ThinkPad Mechanical Dock. Additionally, tyou can the ThinkPad Pen Pro to offer multi-mode pen input.
Similar to the X1 Carbon, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga will be made available in June 2019. As for the price, the expected starting price is US$1929 (around RM7937).
Pokdepinion: These laptops most certainly looks for those professionals who travel a lot. I don’t see myself being able to afford them. | 2019-04-22T16:12:53 | https://pokde.net/gadget/laptop/ces2019-lenovo-reveals-latest-thinkpad-x1-carbon-and-thinkpad-x1-yoga/ |
What happened to Paulson Road project?
The in basket: Greg Salo writes, “I travel about two or three times a week on Paulson Road near Brownsville (in Central Kitsap).
He saw a short article in the Kitsap Sun saying it finally would start Jan. 9, but it didn’t and now those signs giving specific dates have been turned away from the view of drivers, he said.
“Now it is Sunday, 29 January, and Paulson Road is still open.
The out basket: The county announced a delay around the first of last month. Doug Bear, spokesman for Kitsap County Public Works says, “We are waiting on materials. The work could start as early as 2/13 but may be delayed again until 2/20. We’ll post updated information on The Road Report as soon as we get confirmation on the delivery of the materials.” The Road Report is found on the county’s Web site under Public Works. | 2019-04-24T06:13:59 | http://pugetsoundblogs.com/roadwarrior/tag/paulson/ |
The Human Rights Institute builds the capacity of the BHRH Lawyers’ Network membership through an annual continuing legal education program focused on human rights in the United States. Past trainings have focused on The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination; The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; the human rights to housing in the United States; advocating for human rights in state courts; ethics and domestic human rights lawyering; and engaging with U.N. human rights mechanisms. The CLE trainings are open to all.
The Symposium, Advancing Racial Justice and Human Rights: Rights Based Strategies for the Current Era, aimed to develop U.S. lawyers’ understanding of opportunities and challenges in implementing human rights principles of non-discrimination, equality, and participation. It was also a space to evaluate lessons learned from the successes achieved by the domestic human rights movement over the past two decades, and to chart a path forward at a time when human rights standards are permeating movement building, litigation, and policy advocacy to address individual and structural racism and discrimination.
The 2017 Bringing Human Rights Home Lawyers’ Network annual CLE brought together more than 100 U.S. lawyers, law students, academics, and other international human rights experts to discuss strategies for localizing human rights in the U.S. The 2017 symposium/CLE program explored the relevance and challenges of state and local implementation of human rights, specific strategies for effective and creative implementation, including the women's rights treaty, the role of state courts, and advocacy for the right to water and sanitation in local campaigns.
The 2016 Bringing Human Rights Home Lawyers’ Network annual CLE brought together more than 100 U.S. lawyers, law students, academics, and other international human rights experts to discuss approaches to advancing U.S. social justice advocacy through engagement with UN human rights experts. Panelists explored the opportunities that the special procedures offer to raise the profile of U.S. human rights concerns and advance advocacy efforts to address them. The 2016 symposium/CLE program used examples involving advocacy with the UN special procedures on U.S-related issues including the right to water, criminalization of homelessness, solitary confinement, access to reproductive healthcare, and discriminatory policing practices, among others.
The 2015 Bringing Human Rights Home Lawyers’ Network annual CLE brought together practitioners and experts to discuss advocacy strategies for engaging with the Inter-American Human Rights System in the United States. Panelists explored the doctrinal and structural framework of the IACHR and examined case studies on a range of issues, including detention, economic and social rights, and women’s rights. The 2015 symposium/CLE program used examples from the U.S. and the Americas to demonstrate how human rights advocates might improve the efficacy of the Inter-American Human Rights System, and deepen the impact of their advocacy.
The 2014 Bringing Human Rights Home Lawyers’ Network annual CLE on domestic human rights focused on the 20th anniversary of U.S. ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD). The full day symposium brought together over 100 lawyers and advocates to discuss the history of the treaty and explore strategies for engaging with the U.S. government and the CERD Committee around the treaty body's August 2014 review of U.S. compliance.
Bringing Economic & Social Rights Home: The Right to Adequate Housing in the U.S.
U.S. lawyers are increasingly engaging international human rights law and strategies in their domestic social justice advocacy efforts. A strength of the human rights framework is its ability to address the intersection of economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights. Yet pursuit of economic and social rights presents special challenges in the U.S. legal context. This symposium explores strategies for advancing economic and social rights advocacy in the U.S., focusing in particular on the right to housing. Participants will examine legal developments pertaining to the right to housing and related rights, both internationally and in the U.S. And, drawing on international human rights, participants will explore promising approaches to establishing the right to housing in U.S. courts and through other advocacy efforts.
The United States ratified the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) in 1992. As the U.S. government and civil society prepare for the fourth periodic review of the United States’ compliance with its obligations under the covenant, this program will examine the history and impact of U.S. ratification and engagement with the U.N. Human Rights Committee, which monitors its compliance with the covenant, and will look ahead at the possibilities for ensuring U.S. accountability for its human rights commitments.
This program explored strategies for U.S. lawyers to effectively engage with UN human rights mechanisms as a means of furthering domestic social justice advocacy efforts. Participants received a grounding in the international human rights system and mechanisms as well as an understanding of strategies for engagement with civil society and government and challenges of local implementation and follow-up.
This training explored whether and how adoption of a human rights framework in the domestic advocacy setting shapes a lawyer’s ethical responsibilities.
This training explored the use of transnational standards in developing state law jurisprudence to protect economic and social rights such as health and housing, as well as non-litigation human rights legal strategies in advocating for economic justice.
Please see below for copies of the PowerPoint presentations used at conference.
When advocacy in civil and human rights cases is unsuccessful in U.S. courts, lawyers sometimes turn to the Washington, D.C. based Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) as an alternate forum to air their clients’ grievances. This CLE training focused on how this tribunal affects U.S.-based advocacy.
Over the past few terms, the Supreme Court and other U.S. courts have shown a growing interest in comparative foreign law arguments. This all day CLE program was designed for domestic public interest lawyers considering when and how to incorporate foreign sources into domestic litigation and advocacy. The program provided an overview of the Supreme Court’s use of foreign law, considered the controversy and debate around the use of such sources arguments, and examined case studies of legal strategies using foreign sources. The session concluded with a skill-building session on how to conduct foreign law research.
Experts on the use of foreign legal sources led the sessions, providing insight into judicial attitudes towards such sources and strategic considerations in their use in different U.S. forums. Click here to view the conference agenda. | 2019-04-18T17:43:46 | https://www.law.columbia.edu/human-rights-institute/continuing-legal-education |
A collaboration between scholars at the University of Bristol, University of Lincoln, the Institut d'Asie Orientale, and the TGE-Adonis, this project aims to locate, archive, and disseminate photographs from the substantial holdings of images of modern China held mostly in private hands overseas. These are often of even greater historic interest than might ordinarily be the case, as the destruction of materials inside China in war and revolution in the twentieth century, and especially during the 1966-69 Cultural Revolution, means that there is a relative dearth today of accessible photographic records in China itself. Turmoil in China, and emigration from the country, also led to the development of a large Chinese diaspora. Moreover, thousands of foreigners lived and worked in China between the 1840s and the 1950s, and many thousands more visited for longer or shorter periods. Chinese emigrants, foreign expatriates and visitors alike took, bought or otherwise acquired photographs. Many of these are in libraries and collections in the West, and in addition our research in modern Chinese history has led us to many interesting private collections. Images from private and public collections are available here. An exhibition of this material took place in London, Bath, and Durham in 2007-2008. A further exhibition took place at the Grant Bradley Gallery, Bristol, from 17th January to 21st February 2009. For more details click here. Collaborators in Spain are holding an exhibition of photographs from the collection in Pamplona which opened in November 2009. This link also leads to an order form for the companion volume to the exhibition, Picturing China 1870-1959: Photographs from British Collections (Chinese Maritime Customs Project Occasional Papers No.1, 2007, ISSN: 1755-6643). The project was also the subject of a supplement to the winter 2008 (No.46) International Institute of Asian Studies Newsletter. This can be accessed at the IIAS site, or as an Adobe Acrobat file of the entire supplement here (warning, this is a large file, 3.24mb).
The photographs archived here come from the collections of a Chinese diplomat, foreign businessmen, staff of the administrations in the Chinese treaty ports, missionaries, and officials of the Chinese Maritime Customs Service. They shed light on political events such as the 1925 May Thirtieth incident, on working and social life, on treaty port architecture, commercial history, the history of dress and fashion, and of course the history of photography in China. They were taken by talented amateur photographers, by foreign snap-shotters, professional studio photographers, and others. These images were taken, acquired or bought by those living or visiting China.
These digital copies of the images are made available here for educational, reference and research purposes. As well as a variety of modestly sized collections, this project has worked with a number of larger bodies of material including photographs related to the Chinese Maritime Customs Service, diplomat Foo Ping-sheung (Fu Bingchang), holdings relating to the Shanghai Municipal Police, the G. Warren Swire collection, and the J.C. Oswald collection (SOAS). | 2019-04-19T09:02:48 | http://www.vcea.net/Projects/China_Historical_Photographs_en.php |
Across the entire Cheap IWC Replica family, the rotors have been made slimmer, while the bridges are more open and inset with a solid gold “Probus Scafusia” medallion. This way, even more details of the movement with its two barrels can be seen. The improved Pellaton winding system with the practically wear-free components made of black and white ceramic is also clearly visible.Thanks to this elegant solution, the engineers were able to dispense with a corrector, which would have compromised the .IWC Replica Watches Annual Calendar’s purist design. | 2019-04-25T13:06:55 | http://www.ukwatchesreplica.org.uk/replica-portugieser-annual-calendar-watches/ |
FocusOne Health serve both local health professionals and and the broader Riverland, Limestone Coast, and Murray Mallee communities.
If you work in a clinic or in an allied health field and want to know what FocusOne can do for you, please visit our “For Health Professionals” page. You may also want to consider applying for membership.
If you are a community member in one of our regions, please visit our community page. If you’re looking to find a specific health-related service consider visiting our service directories for the Riverland and the Limestone Coast.
And, finally, if you have any questions – please don’t hesitate to contact us! | 2019-04-22T18:29:29 | https://focusonehealth.com.au/focusone-health-and-you/ |
$1500 ish from me for authentic JMar artwork isn't too expensive in my opinion.
Thought they would be more popuular than they are.
Congrats on those amazing collections Scooter & Fozthebear, thanks for sharing.
"Win if you can, lose if you must, but always cheat!"
1) When you put those 3 WCW belts together, you realize that they make sense together thematically (and if you add the US, Light-Heavy, and TV belts, and then you'll definitely see what I mean). Dunno if it was accidental on Reggie & Dave's part, or if it was their plan all along, but they just *work* when they're put together.
2) Winged Eagle has been put on blue leather, *Big* Eagle has been put on blue leather, and we've seen a recent WWE WHC replica releather onto blue leather, which makes me wonder...I know I can't afford this for my replica, but if somebody with an Undisputed put theirs ALSO onto blue leather...? | 2019-04-19T06:21:41 | http://www.belttalk.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=2182&p=16230 |
Petro Sea Logistics, a joint venture between Belgian Sea-Invests and Côte d’Ivoire's Petroci, has added a Grove GMK6400 all-terrain crane to its fleet. The crane will be going straight to work at an oil field in the Port of Abijan.
Petro Sea Logistics turned to Grove's African dealer Paterson Simons for the purchase. Formerly a buyer of strictly rough-terrain cranes, Petro Sea Logistics opted for an all-terrain GMK6400, which features a best-in-class 400 t capacity, as well as a 60 m boom. Its optional removable outrigger box, self-rigging auxiliary hoist and self-rigging MegaWingLift (which can boost its capacity by nearly 70 per cent) have made the crane one of the most successful in Grove’s history.
Pasico Ghana, a subsidiary in the Paterson Simons network, worked with Grove to provide Petro Sea Logistics with quick, localised support for the GMK6400, as well as extensive training and warranty options. The crane is scheduled to immediately begin oil field operations at the Port of Abidjan. | 2019-04-21T10:44:19 | http://www.africanreview.com/construction-a-mining/machinery/joint-venture-in-africa-adds-grove-crane-to-its-fleet |
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Guy Debord’s writing is at times difficult, tortuous and repetitive. So I find it helpful that he also wrote easily understood, succinct (if by necessity simplified) slogans. The name of his 1968 book, The Society of the Spectacle, is one such example: inherent in the title is a notion of a world in which the story, the representation of a thing, and the entertainment value of that representation has displaced the actual thing.
If Debord’s message is that the reality we enjoyed has been created, Crimp shows us how it is made, and then turns the camera on us, so we watch ourselves watching. In The Treatment, the young lady’s treatment at the hand of a violent young man is sacrificed by the manipulative film executives – her is tale twisted, warped and joined with other stories whilst the girl herself is discarded. Neither truth, nor the person are important: the narrative is. As an audience member, this is unsettling: are we culpable in this warping of a young woman’s life?
Crimp employs a similar technique in Face to the Wall, where the narrative is repeated, re-drafted and improved, with careful regard to the words chosen - “An aerosol - that’s right - that’s good - of blood, which he hadn’t foreseen”- but with the content, the meaning and implications of these words almost discarded.
Debord writes The Society of the Spectacle in the lead up to the Paris Riots of 1968. Crimp writes Fewer Emergencies barricaded in a hotel room in Zurich in 2004, with anti-globalisation riots as a backdrop. In both instances, not only does the violence seep into the writing, but the concerns of the rioters (both specific economic concerns and a generalised disaffection and desire for violent change) are explicit in the texts.
These texts pre-date a world where a man can stream the murder of his daughter to his estranged wife on Facebook Live, or where Daesh’s brutal snuff movies are ‘most viewed’ on YouTube. But both speak of the attraction of horror, a return to the braying mobs of the public execution, where justice is subsidiary to entertainment. Crimp makes us watch. This is what we always do anyway. This is why traffic moves slowly around car crashes.
He makes us watch, and then he shows us ourselves, the middle classes, the theatregoing classes, watching. Applauding. | 2019-04-26T03:57:14 | http://www.grr-architects.com/the-spectacle-of-society |
Breakfast Hash is a dish we love to make in large batches for our family to reheat all week. One thing we love is how filling it is, if you’re like us and have teenagers then they will love it. The savory sausage has just the right amount of heat too. Along with the kale and red peppers that adds such a brightness to the overall dish. Breakfast Hash is a one pan wonder that can be prepared using a large cast iron pan. Let’s admit the fewer dishes we have to do the better!
Start out by preheating your cast iron pan, really any large sauté pan will work. Next add ground pork, make sure you don’t confuse this for another sausage that has added ingredients. The only ingredient you should see on the package is pork. You will add your own spices, most likely with ingredients you have in your pantry. This Breakfast Hash has the right amount of heat from the red pepper flakes that you will love.
Once again don’t premix the ingredients, we’re all about ease in the kitchen. Simple place the spices on top of your meat and then mix it all up with your spatula. It will all incorporate just fine. Making sure to get a good caramelization will evoke a ton of flavor to this dish.
Adding red peppers and purple onion adds great color and texture to the dish.
Now once everything is cooked to this point, simple push the contents to one side of the pan to cook your potatoes. This is a great was to use your left over baked potatoes! Our grandma was famous for taking her left over potatoes and using them for breakfast. NEVER waste anything was her motto, this is how we learned to use what we have to create a new meal. It’s a skill everyone should try and develop!
The last few minutes is where we like to add 2 cups of chopped kale. The earthy flavor of the kale along with the sweet heat of the pork sausage is an amazing combination profile. We hope you enjoy this dish as much as our family!
Place ground pork in a preheated cast iron skillet. Add a tablespoon of avocado oil.
Add the spices on top of the raw ground pork.
Simply mix all the ingredients using your spatula and cook until the pork is no longer pink.
Next add the red peppers and purple onion.
Now simple push all the contents to one side of the pan to cook your potatoes. This is a great way to not dirty another dish yet get the potatoes nice and crispy.
Sauté with 1 tablespoon of avocado oil until the whole dish starts to caramelize.
The last few minutes add chopped kale.
One of our favorite things to do is to take the Breakfast Hash and place a sunny side egg on top. The perfect cooked egg where the yolk just spreads over the whole dish when broken into is a winner.
The great thing about this recipe is you can switch out ingredients you have on hand like sweet potatoes, zucchini, brussel sprouts. Really just about any vegetable that you like or is starting to go bad in your fridge! | 2019-04-22T12:59:04 | https://www.whole-sisters.com/breakfast-hash/ |
Influenza or the flu is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract caused by one of three strains of influenza virus – A, B, or C. Symptoms include fever, chills, body aches, headache, fatigue, dry cough, sore throat and congestion.
Pandemic influenza is a global outbreak of influenza to which people have little or no immunity and for which there is no vaccine. The infection spreads easily, causes serious disease and can spread world wide very quickly. Symptoms can include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting as well as normal flu symptoms.
1. A new influenza virus needs to be introduced to which humans have little or no immunity.
2. The new virus must be able to replicate in humans and cause disease.
3. The new virus must be able to efficiently transmit itself from one human to another.
There are about 3 pandemics each century. The three pandemics in the 20th century occurred in 1918-19, 1957-58, and 1968-69.
1968-69 34,000+ deaths in U.S.
1957-58 70,000+ deaths in U.S.
1918-19 675,000+ deaths in U.S.
The number of deaths depended more on the virulence of the virus than on treatments available. More Americans died of the flu in 1918-19 than died in WWI. In fact, more Americans died of the 1918 flu than died in all the wars in the 20th century.
There are some facts about vaccines that should be understood when discussing pandemic influenza.
• Vaccines are virus specific. They are only effective against one form of one virus.
• They protect but are not 100% effective.
• They do not cure influenza.
• Yearly flu vaccines are developed based on informed predictions of which flu strain will be most predominant that year.
• A pandemic virus is unknown until it infects and it will take at least six months to develop a vaccine against it.
Why should I be concerned about pandemic flu?
• There is no sure way to stop a pandemic from occurring.
• We cannot predict when the next flu pandemic will occur BUT the longest period between pandemics has been 42 years. The last one occurred in 1969.
• We cannot prepare a vaccine until the flu begins infecting people.
• We cannot prevent the spread of influenza without very exacting measures; it is very contagious.
• We cannot cure influenza.
• We cannot cure viral pneumonia, a possible secondary infection to flu.
• Bacterial pneumonia, another possible secondary infection, has a 20-30% death rate even with antibiotics.
• Flu symptoms may be more severe during a pandemic and the flu may have more complications.
• Even healthy people are at increased risk for serious complications during a flu pandemic.
• The number of deaths could be high.
• We know little more than they did in 1918 about how to cure the flu or how to prevent it. We only know how to lessen the impact IF those measures are implemented.
How will a pandemic affect me?
• 50% of the population could become infected.
• Work absenteeism is expected to be about 40% which could result in disruption of normal utilities, banking, businesses, etc.
• A pandemic could last 12 to 24 months.
• Communities could be affected by several waves lasting 3 to 8 weeks each.
• Vaccines and antiviral drugs will be in short supply and vaccines will not be available until at least the second wave of flu.
• Available healthcare will be limited because of high demand.
• You will probably be on your own or have limited assistance.
The current (2007) concern of health officials is the H5N1 avian influenza. It is a particularly virulent virus in birds, causing widespread death in flocks in a short period of time. It spreads from wild birds to domestic birds and can be transmitted to mammals. It has spread to humans who have had close contact with infected domesticated birds. It has met 2 of the 3 prerequisites for a pandemic to occur. Currently, it has not spread from human to human but that is the fear because it continues to evolve. If that were to happen, we would have a pandemic. Officials are trying to keep the virus from spreading by trying to eliminate it from chicken populations through mass slaughter and vaccines. The H5N1 appears to have similarities to the virus which caused the 1918-19 pandemic, so we can look to that pandemic to learn how to treat and prepare for the next pandemic. | 2019-04-26T00:17:16 | http://simplyprepared.com/pandemic_influenza.htm |
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Art Canvas Print: Join Mr Ernest Hemingway Mustard and his rabble of friends with this wonderful canvas print by British artist, Sam Toft. Mr Mustard is seen walking carefully through a pretty woodland which is blossoming with bluebells as his little dog Doris takes the lead. Following closely behind are three inquisitive sheep as well as Mr Mustard’s cat called Stripes. This afternoon walk is sure to brighten up your walls with its tranquil tones and homely feel as Toft creates another lovely art piece based on the daily life of Mr Ernest Hemingway Mustard and his nearest and dearest.
High quality, framed Tiptoe Through The Bluebells, Sam Toft canvas print with a bespoke frame by our custom framing service. | 2019-04-21T02:43:07 | https://www.popartuk.com/art/sam-toft/tiptoe-through-the-bluebells-wdc43038-canvas-print.asp |
SBS today launched SBS CQ: Cultural Intelligence an online resource to be followed by a televised forum to advance the debate about diversity in Australia.
SBS CQ will bring together media commentators, experts and influencers to debate media and diversity for a forum to be broadcast on December 22. Hosted by World News Australia’s Anton Enus, the forum will discuss whether the media is friend or foe in the nation’s discussions about diversity.
The website – www.sbs.com.au/cq - which goes live today will be home to exclusive web-only content and will become a permanent hub for views, news and research about diversity.
“SBS will use its expertise as a broadcaster and thought leader on diversity to provide new perspectives on long-standing debates about multiculturalism,” SBS Managing Director Michael Ebeid said.
Participants include former Immigration Minister the Hon Amanda Vanstone, former Network 10 and 9 news directors and Daily Telegraph journalist Joe Hildebrand who will share the floor with community advocates and refugees including the Liberal candidate for Cabramatta Dai Le, Bahati Masudi from SBS’s Go Back To Where You Came From and Pino Migliorino from multicultural peak body FECCA as well as commentators and researchers including Julie Posetti, Ien Ang, Tanveer Ahmed, Ghassan Hage and Andrew Markus. The forum will be broadcast on SBS TWO on Thursday, 22 December at 8.30pm.
SBS CQ online hub features exclusive interviews with key thinkers and commentators as well as resources including SBS’s research into Australian attitudes towards immigration, refugees and asylum seekers. | 2019-04-24T09:03:32 | https://www.sbs.com.au/aboutus/news-media-releases/view/id/649/h/SBS-CQ-Cultural-Intelligence |
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The debt ceiling crisis barely was averted Tuesday when President Barack Obama and other top Democrats were ready to change the subject.
Obama offered little praise for the $2.1 trillion deficit package during a press conference at the Rose Garden, instead vowing to fight for “new jobs, higher wages and faster economic growth” in the coming months – an agenda he has tried to resurrect at least a half-dozen times in the past two years.
Democrats on Capitol Hill are backing up Obama, hoping to take up various proposals dropped from the debt ceiling compromise or sidetracked by the winding debate, such as approving trade deals, extending the payroll tax cut and unemployment insurance, and allocating funding for new highway infrastructure and a clean energy program.
And those super wonderful ideas?
Surface Transportation Funding: Didn’t we already try fixing potholes and painting bridges with the Stimulus?
New Job Tax Credit: They’ve tried to bribe companies to hire with the Stimulus, too. How’d that work out?
Free Trade Deals: This is simply thrown in there as a sop to Obama’s talking point on this subject. No one can really explain how this will help, just that it will.
Aid to State and Local Governments: So, the federal government is supposed to continue prop up the state and local governments with money they don’t have to do…what, exactly? Again, we tried this with the stimulus, and now the states are in even worse shape.
Liberals really have no new, or worthwhile, ideas. Someone gives a speech and says “we need jobs.” A prarie dog pops its head up and chirps “high speed rail.” Another says “paint bridges.” Another says “spend money.” Amazingly, none of the political wonks ever think to ask successful liberals like Richard Branson, Steve Jobs, or Peter Lewis (Progressive Insurance) how to create jobs. | 2019-04-19T09:41:51 | https://rightwingnews.com/democrats/bad-news-democrats-will-focus-on-jobs-again/ |
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Asking people to take individual responsibility for their health care expenses is not a tax. Asking them to do so via a particular method, in this case the purchase of an insurance policy rather than, say, just paying expenses as they go, is a tax.
Even if Obama were right in #2, he would still be wrong given the rules embedded in this bill. Young, healthy people will be forced to subsidize the old and those with pre-existing conditions by the rules imposed on insurance companies. These rules effectively make it impossible to charge full cost to the old and sick, so that the young and the healthy will have to pay more. Because the young and the healthy will not see values in policies at the prices they will be paying (given these transfers), they won't value the policy with is EXACTLY why the law has to force them to buy it. Which is why it is a tax.
First, knowledge about supply, demand, individual preferences and resource availability is scattered -- much of it never articulated -- throughout society. It is not concentrated in a database where a group of planners can access it.
Second, this "data" is dynamic: It changes without notice. No matter how honorable the central planners' intentions, they will fail because they cannot know the needs and wishes of 300 million different people. And if they somehow did know their needs, they wouldn't know them tomorrow.
Moore declares capitalism evil, but he's never clear about what "capitalism" means. Considering how much time he spends documenting the cozy relationship between business and government, I thought he might mean "state capitalism."
But then he uses the term "free market" as a synonym for what he doesn't like.
What does the free market have to do with businesses manipulating government and strong-arming Congress for bailouts? Moore properly condemns both.
A libertarian student at GWU pushes Michael Moore on this issue, captured on video.
visits the National Archives to see if the Constitution establishes capitalism as the country's economic system. Seeing the words "people," "union," and "welfare" in the document, he says, "Sounds like that other ism."
The reason is because free-market capitalism is not a system. It is the un-system. It is the lack of a system. It is the chaotic, anarchic, bottom-up actions of 300 million people acting to direct their lives as they see fit and improve their own financial well-being. The fact that it works without top-down coordination, that the right number of pencils get manufactured each year without a pencil czar, is a testament to the power of a few simple tools, particularly price, in signaling to individuals where they might best employ their own time and capital.
Anyone want to bet that things like homeopathy will get included in the government's "must cover" rules under the new health proposal?
must pay a thousand dollars before the insurance company starts paying. | 2019-04-20T10:22:20 | http://coyoteblog.com/coyote_blog/tag/john-stoessel |
Includes 3 side orders and 2 pita breads.
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I was wondering why people waste time..
I was wondering why people can’t endure..
I was wondering why some women feel best being degraded..
I was wondering why kids are raising kids..
I was wondering if yall tired of jail..
I was wondering why reality TV is teaching the youth..
I was wondering what happened to queens..
I was wondering why people love being cool..
I was wondering why people won’t say how they feel.. | 2019-04-18T19:27:56 | https://youngloudproud.com/2017/12/07/i-was-wondering/ |
Ranking the NBA's new head coaches: Who is facing the most pressure?
From dynasty do demolition: Anything is possible for Billy Donovan and the Thunder.
Seven NBA teams will open the 2015-16 season with new head coaches, but the state of the profession was relatively stable this summer thanks in part to a number of guillotine candidates managing to hang onto their jobs. Toronto’s Dwane Casey, Cleveland’s David Blatt, and Washington’s Randy Wittman all survived despite rumors and rumblings at various points of last season, while Byron Scott returns to the Lakers’ bench despite posting the worst single-season winning percentage in the franchise’s illustrious 67-year history.
All told, coaching turnover decreased for the second straight season: there were 14 new coaches entering the 2013-14 season and nine new coaches entering last season. What’s more, there were zero true repeat offenders. The Timberwolves are the only team opening 2015-16 with a new coach for the second straight season, and they’re only doing so because of the terrible circumstances surrounding Flip Saunders’ battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. At this time last year, by comparison, five teams were trotting out new coaches for the second straight season.
Seven coaching changes is still a lot, however, and pink slips were handed out by contenders and also-rans alike. In truth, there weren’t that many surprises, in part because the highest-profile firings—Scott Brooks in Okahoma City, Tom Thibodeau in Chicago, and Monty Williams in New Orleans—were at least somewhat anticipated.
Let’s welcome the new coaches in the only manner that seems appropriate: ranking them by who faces the most pressure this season. The following factors weighed in these rankings: external expectations, the talent and experience of the roster, the team’s recent success (or lack thereof), their level of experience, the organization’s front-office and ownership dynamics, and market size.
Few NBA coaches have a sweeter setup than what Skiles will enjoy in Orlando. For starters, he’s a proven turn-around artist being asked to execute a turn-around. He took over rebuilding situations at his three previous stops—Phoenix, Chicago and Milwaukee—and he eventually coaxed meaningful improvement out of all three teams. This job is right in his wheelhouse, and it helps that he’s taking over from a first-time coach in Jacque Vaughn who never really distinguished himself or managed to instill a perceptible team identity.
Roundtable: Which NBA star is under the most pressure this season?
Even better, the Magic’s failure to win more than 25 games in each of the last three seasons has plunged expectations about as low as they can go. But, wait, there’s more: Orlando has been collecting young talent for three years now, including first-round guys like Victor Oladipo, Nikola Vucevic, Tobias Harris, Aaron Gordon, and Elfrid Payton, so Skiles isn’t inheriting an empty cupboard. Improvement from this developing core is expected, if not guaranteed, as they gain experience. Orlando ranked 25th or worse on both sides of the ball last season, and it’s hard to imagine Skiles will let that happen again.
There are other tie-loosening factors at play. Skiles happens to be a popular former Magic player who spent five seasons in Orlando during the early-1990s, he’s working under an unproven GM in Rob Hennigan, and he doesn’t have any imminent, franchise-changing free-agency decisions looming over him. The national media has understandably ignored this franchise since Dwight Howard left, so Skiles is free to take his time getting the ship righted. If the Magic beat expectations and make a surprising run at a low playoff seed, Skiles might even find himself in the Coach of the Year conversation.
As with Skiles in Orlando, the easiest way to make a good first impression as an NBA coach is to take over from a rookie who fell flat on his face. The Brian Shaw era in Denver was one of the most underrated disasters in recent memory: He couldn’t settle on lineups and rotations, he called out and clashed publicly with his players on multiple occasions, he failed to get consistency from a fairly talented and expensive roster, he admitted to struggling to connect with his younger players and, in perhaps his lowest moment, he tried rapping his pre-game scouting reports. As the kids say: Bruh.
To be clear, Michael Malone had his own share of drama during his 106-game tenure in Sacramento. But Malone showed real progress in Year One, before he was abruptly canned by wild-card owner Vivek Ranadive, and he succeeded in connecting with his All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins, which was his top order of business. The miffed (and, in some cases, outraged) reaction to his firing, and Sacramento’s retched play under his interim successor Tyrone Corbin, made his tenure look better than his 39-67 record might initially suggest.
Two full years of directionless weirdness from the Nuggets’ front office has unintentionally set up Malone nicely this season. Denver doesn’t have a single 2016 All-Star candidate on its roster and it plans to start teenager Emmanuel Mudiay at point guard after dumping Ty Lawson and his off-court issues to the Rockets. Those two factors alone guarantee that expectations are nonexistent in the loaded West.
Indeed, Malone’s season will be deemed a success if Denver improves its bottom-five defense, if Mudiay shows the potential to be a foundational player, and if the front office gains clarity on which members of its mish-mashed roster are keepers (hint: not JJ Hickson). That’s a pretty low bar, all things considered, and Malone should be up to the task. The only real hurdle will be balancing minutes between the younger members of his roster and his roster’s numerous veterans, as competing interests exist up and down the roster.
The bulk of the pressure facing Sam Mitchell was unavoidable. It just boils down to timing: Mitchell was named interim coach, in place of Saunders, less than a month before Minnesota opened training camp. That’s not an ideal situation for any coach, let alone one who hasn’t held a head job since 2009 and is being asked to take over a 16-win roster with no timetable on how his job status might change going forward. Best wishes to Saunders for a full recovery, and major kudos to Mitchell for stepping up to the plate in the Timberwolves’ moment of need.
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Once the games begin, Mitchell will begin facing the heightened expectations and scrutiny that comes with two very promising No. 1 overall selections: Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns. Both players have the potential to be perennial All-Stars, and any stagnation or stumbling in their developmental arcs will lead to second-guessing. This is a legitimately tall order: Mitchell must maximize the talents of two players who aren’t yet of legal drinking age with little in the way of preparation time.
Further complicating matters is a roster that’s equal parts youth movement, retirement home and hospital ward. Ultra-vets Kevin Garnett, Tayshaun Prince and Andre Miller are all the definition of known quantities, but any on-court success they achieve this season will necessarily come at the expense of Minnesota’s prospects. Meanwhile, Ricky Rubio, Kevin Martin and Nikola Pekovic have proven to be valuable rotation players when healthy and progress-killers when sidelined with injuries. Add it all up, and Mitchell will be juggling all season long.
Lastly, there’s an element of impatience in Minnesota that doesn’t quite exist in Orlando or Denver, as the Timberwolves haven’t made the playoffs since 2004. The extraordinary circumstances surrounding this job and Mitchell’s history as a long-time player with the Timberwolves may help ease some of that burden on that front, but many fans will nevertheless expect significant progress over a dismal 2014-15 season. Again, kudos to Mitchell for leaping into this fray.
Of the seven coaches on this list, Alvin Gentry is the trickiest one to gauge because there are two sets of competing factors at play when it comes to the expectation game for the Pelicans.
On the inflationary side, there is the very real demand for progress. Monty Williams, Gentry’s predecessor, was fired at arguably the highest point of his tenure. Williams had spent the previous four seasons building up a new core following the departure of Chris Paul, and he had succeeded in landing New Orleans in the playoffs thanks to a dramatic victory over the Spurs in a win-or-die season finale. Parting with Williams sent a clear message: his best wasn’t good enough, and Gentry inherits that burden.
Fueling expectations even further is the nonstop, warranted hype around Anthony Davis. Last season saw Davis progress from star to MVP candidate, as he led the league in Player Efficiency Rating at age 21 and landed at No. 3 on SI.com’s Top 100 Players of 2016 list. A talent like this puts his coach in “no excuses” territory far more quickly than you might think. For comparison’s sake, LeBron James made the Finals at age 22, while Kevin Durant went to the West finals at age 22 and the Finals at age 23. As crazy as it sounds, a first-round exit for Davis, even at age 22 and even in the West, might be viewed as a disappointment this season. That fate would be doubly disappointing for Gentry when compared to the ring he won as a Warriors assistant last season.
Now, let’s talk deflation before the hype train hits 100 miles per hour. Above all else, there’s the injury factor. Gentry’s been dealt a pretty crummy hand: Jrue Holiday, Eric Gordon, Ryan Anderson, Omer Asik and Alex Ajinca are all either injured, injury-prone or recovering from a serious injury. That’s roughly half his rotation; no team can be expected to thrive with so many questionable links in the chain.
The Pelicans’ lack of success historically and the fact that they’re not the Saints both play to Gentry’s advantage. The franchise hasn’t won a playoff series since 2008 and should get some time to build up. That’s especially true now that Davis signed a five-year rookie extension this summer. With that signature, all Pelicans’ plans became multi-year plans.
On balance, Gentry will need to show progress this season, both with the potency of the Pelicans’ attack, which is his specialty, and in molding Davis’s path to greatness. The health of his club will determine how far it goes, and it may well end up being the chief explanation if they flat-line in the postseason. This season, Gentry should enjoy the benefit of perspective, which is more than can be said for the three remaining names on this list.
Remarkably, there was some doubt as to whether Karl would survive the summer. The current Kings regime isn’t exactly known for its grace under fire, and Karl courted tension with All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins with some questionable comments in the media. Cooler heads ultimately prevailed, but only after an awkward encounter between player and coach at Las Vegas Summer League and yet another round of Cousins trade rumors.
Karl is in a unique position, even for an NBA coach: outsiders expect, and in some cases are rooting for, an utter catastrophe. Chaos is a distinct possibility. There are so many potential potholes looming: Cousins’ volatility, Rajon Rondo’s unpredictability, owner Vivek Ranadive’s impatience, GM Vlade Divac’s inexperience, a whole host of lineup questions, and a drab team culture that hasn’t produced a winning squad since 2006. In that light, it might be tempting to see Karl as a success if the Kings are merely bad but not embarrassing or overtly dysfunctional.
But it’s just not that simple. Ranadive has proven that he isn’t willing to settle for bad. Cousins is clearly sick of being bad. And Karl, a former Coach of the Year with 26 years of NBA experience, isn’t used to be being bad. If the Kings are bad again, they won’t be going quietly into the night. There will be blood in one form or another.
Perhaps that’s one reason Karl came out and said his team has the potential to go .500, which amounts to a high bar for this organization. The stakes are high, the margin for error is slim, and 41 wins would represent significant upward momentum that would ease a lot of tension and buy everyone involved a little time. Divac made enough short-term moves this summer to make 41 wins a reality, but a lot of things will need to break right to actually make it happen. That said, Sacramento hasn’t been known as a place where a lot of things break right in recent years, so Karl enters 2015-16 with about as much pressure as any coach that’s likely headed to the lottery will ever face.
When Fred Hoiberg decided to make the jump from Iowa State to the Bulls, he was forced to make a series of trade-offs. In exchange for getting to coach one of the NBA’s biggest and most successful brands, he has to deal with the scrutiny that comes with playing in one of the country’s largest markets and work under a management regime that clashed with his predecessor. In exchange for getting to coach one of the East’s deepest and most talented rosters, he has to find a way to keep everyone happy while implementing an entirely new system. In exchange for inheriting a squad that made the playoffs five straight years, he has to win—big and immediately—lest he be compared unfavorably to Tom Thibodeau.
The pressure is coming at Hoiberg from all sides: from above, from the fan base, from his accomplished roster of players, and from comparisons to the recent past. And that’s before you even consider the negative energy that seems to build over the team whenever Derrick Rose opens his mouth, or the injuries already sustained by Rose and Mike Dunleavy Jr., or the likelihood that Rose will miss time for one reason or another this season, or the brewing rumors of discord between Rose and Jimmy Butler. Opening night is still weeks away and, if it wasn’t for Derek Fisher and Matt Barnes, the Bulls would have already lapped the field when it comes to unnecessary distractions and potentially damaging noise.
It says a lot about Hoiberg’s confidence and competitive nature that he welcomed all of these headaches when he could have kept on enjoying the good life as “The Mayor” of Ames. In a best-case scenario, his higher-paced, free-flowing system helps Chicago finally get past LeBron James in the playoffs, and Hoiberg gets a congratulatory Steve Kerr-like treatment from the media. In a worst-case scenario, injuries strike yet again and the Bulls realize, too late, that Thibodeau’s single-mindedness was indeed the key to overcoming mid-season adversity.
The rational view here should be one that emphasizes patience during the transition, particularly because many of Chicago’s key pieces—Rose, Joakim Noah, and Paul Gasol in particular—are questionable fits in a more wide-open style. Unfortunately, “rational” and “patience” are luxuries that a team that has been stuck as a quasi-contender for a half-decade simply can’t afford. Fair or not, Hoiberg will need to hit the ground running and show real results right out of the gate.
“Hey, coach, I’m really glad you could meet with us today. We’d love for you to consider joining the Thunder. There’s really only one catch, and I hope it’s not too big of a deal. If something doesn’t go quite right, whether it just takes you awhile to to the NBA, or whether it’s an injury to one of our three stars who all underwent surgery last season, or whether our young supporting pieces fail to deliver in the postseason, or whether our tough conference competition simply outplays us, there’s a chance—a small chance!—that Kevin Durant decides not to re-sign with us next summer.
“Now, if Kevin doesn’t re-sign, then there’s a chance—again, a small chance!—that we’ll either need to trade Russell Westbrook or prepare for him to leave in 2017. Now, if Kevin and Russell both leave—this is only a hypothetical!—then there’s a chance Serge Ibaka leaves too. Then we might—might!—be rebuilding around Enes Kanter. At that point, there’s a chance—a small chance!—that we would be dealing with a disillusioned fan base that can’t wrap its head around the fact that we never won a title and made just one Finals appearance with eight years of Durant and Westbrook together. Plus that whole James Harden thing, but we actively avoid mentioning that.
Hopefully, that’s not quite how Thunder GM Sam Presti’s recruiting pitch to Billy Donovan went this summer. Whether Donovan chooses to publicly acknowledge this nightmare scenario or not, there’s no getting around the immense stakes facing Oklahoma City this season. A title run could re-open a championship window that extends for the next five years, or more. Another injury-plagued season like last year might lead Durant to seek out greener pastures and bring down the entire house of cards.
One could argue that Donovan, who arrives from the University of Florida, will face more pressure this season than any NBA coach in the last five or 10 years. Erik Spoelstra might have been axed if the Heat had stumbled in the 2011 playoffs, but the “Big Three” era would have continued on without him. David Blatt might have gotten the quick pull if he had cost the Cavaliers their second-round series against the Bulls with his terrible timeout call, but James wasn’t going to leave Cleveland after one try.
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