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, who is at the helm of growing the sport’s diversity. At Trout Unlimited, she’s the Vice Chair for the Women and Diversity Initiative. Kutzer also co-leads the East-based chapter of Braided, a women’s fly fishing club that debuted last year in Southwest Colorado with a mission to build an inclusive angler community and to increase conservation. Changing the ‘Boy’s Club’ “Fly fisherwomen have always existed, though the sport is historically male-dominated,” said Kutzer, who is also a fly fish instructor and Graphic Designer for Orvis. A February fishing trip to the Walloomsac River, Bennington, VT Abbie Mahurin When Geri Meyer, Owner of Athena & Artemis Women’s Fly Shop and Co-owner Driftless Angler Fly Shop, started fly fishing she didn’t see women in advertisements, social media didn’t exist, and dial-up internet prevented web surfing. “Had there been women advertising product, or more pictures and articles about female guides, the sport may have felt more inclusive. At the time, the sport was intimidating, and I felt like a pariah, which kept me out of fly shops and fishing clubs,” Meyer said. Groups such as Trout Unlimited, International Women Fly Fishers, and United Women On The Fly now help women connect with other anglers and make the sport feel more accessible, she explained. Becky Leinweber has co-owned Angler’s Covey since the mid ‘90s, and she agrees. Leinweber teaching an Angler’s Covey Women’s Fly Fishing Camp. At last year’s Orvis Guide Rendezvous, Leinweber learned about the Costa SLAM Film event package—three documentary films spotlighting women in fly fishing—at the Women's Leadership Summit. She was confident that hosting the film series at Angler’s Covey would be a strong avenue to welcome more women to the sport, a long-time focus of hers. A decade ago, she co-founded the Pikes Peak Women Anglers, a social fishing group for females of all skill levels to connect. Most recently, Leinweber joined the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance as a co-director. “It’s great to have films showing women anglers enjoying the sport, which removes the barrier and makes the viewer think they can do it, too,” Leinweber said. “When a brand such as Orvis is involved in social impact, retailers also see the benefits of combining business and important issues like conservation. For instance, we had female fishing guides on staff, but until recently, didn’t have women reflected on sales floor. We’ve made that a priority for the same reason women in film are important.” Now, 5 out of 30 of the guides at Angler’s Covey are women, and three of those females also work on the sales floor. Another fishing industry challenge: Women are more likely than men to drop out of fishing be it saltwater, freshwater or fly, according to the Special Report on Fishing. “One important aspect of female retention in fly fishing is having products that are designed to fit a woman’s body. It’s really hard to want to invest time, energy and money into a sport when you are physically uncomfortable participating,” said Meyer. Motivated by conservation Also, according to the report, 42 percent of adult fishing participants were very motivated by conservation—a level of involvement that also has room for improvement. “Selfishly, diversity in the sport will increase the number of people protecting threatened water and aquatic species. It’s imperative that everyone in this sport becomes stewards of our natural resources,” said Meyer and pointed out the benefits of participant crossover between anglers and other outdoor sports and recreation: “An increase in actual demographics equals an increase in voices, advocacy, votes, dollars spent, and working bodies.” Orvis launched 50/50 On The Water at the International Fly Tackle Dealer Show (IFTD), Orlando, FL, July 2017. Kami Swingle The 50/50 campaign challenges retailers to get involved in at least one of four ways this year: host a women’s-focused educational event,

, who is at the helm of growing the sport’s diversity. At Trout Unlimited, she’s the Vice Chair for the Women and Diversity Initiative. Kutzer also co-leads the East-based chapter of Braided, a women’s fly fishing club that debuted last year in Southwest Colorado with a mission to build an inclusive angler community and to increase conservation. Changing the ‘Boy’s Club’ “Fly fisherwomen have always existed, though the sport is historically male-dominated,” said Kutzer, who is also a fly fish instructor and Graphic Designer for Orvis. A February fishing trip to the Walloomsac River, Bennington, VT Abbie Mahurin When Geri Meyer, Owner of Athena & Artemis Women’s Fly Shop and Co-owner Driftless Angler Fly Shop, started fly fishing she didn’t see women in advertisements, social media didn’t exist, and dial-up internet prevented web surfing. “Had there been women advertising product, or more pictures and articles about female guides, the sport may have felt more inclusive. At the time, the sport was intimidating, and I felt like a pariah, which kept me out of fly shops and fishing clubs,” Meyer said. Groups such as Trout Unlimited, International Women Fly Fishers, and United Women On The Fly now help women connect with other anglers and make the sport feel more accessible, she explained. Becky Leinweber has co-owned Angler’s Covey since the mid ‘90s, and she agrees. Leinweber teaching an Angler’s Covey Women’s Fly Fishing Camp. At last year’s Orvis Guide Rendezvous, Leinweber learned about the Costa SLAM Film event package—three documentary films spotlighting women in fly fishing—at the Women's Leadership Summit. She was confident that hosting the film series at Angler’s Covey would be a strong avenue to welcome more women to the sport, a long-time focus of hers. A decade ago, she co-founded the Pikes Peak Women Anglers, a social fishing group for females of all skill levels to connect. Most recently, Leinweber joined the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance as a co-director. “It’s great to have films showing women anglers enjoying the sport, which removes the barrier and makes the viewer think they can do it, too,” Leinweber said. “When a brand such as Orvis is involved in social impact, retailers also see the benefits of combining business and important issues like conservation. For instance, we had female fishing guides on staff, but until recently, didn’t have women reflected on sales floor. We’ve made that a priority for the same reason women in film are important.” Now, 5 out of 30 of the guides at Angler’s Covey are women, and three of those females also work on the sales floor. Another fishing industry challenge: Women are more likely than men to drop out of fishing be it saltwater, freshwater or fly, according to the Special Report on Fishing. “One important aspect of female retention in fly fishing is having products that are designed to fit a woman’s body. It’s really hard to want to invest time, energy and money into a sport when you are physically uncomfortable participating,” said Meyer. Motivated by conservation Also, according to the report, 42 percent of adult fishing participants were very motivated by conservation—a level of involvement that also has room for improvement. “Selfishly, diversity in the sport will increase the number of people protecting threatened water and aquatic species. It’s imperative that everyone in this sport becomes stewards of our natural resources,” said Meyer and pointed out the benefits of participant crossover between anglers and other outdoor sports and recreation: “An increase in actual demographics equals an increase in voices, advocacy, votes, dollars spent, and working bodies.” Orvis launched 50/50 On The Water at the International Fly Tackle Dealer Show (IFTD), Orlando, FL, July 2017. Kami Swingle The 50/50 campaign challenges retailers to get involved in at least one of four ways this year: host a women’s-focused educational event,

design women’s specific classes, mentor female guides and retail associates, or host a women’s fishing trip. At print, 21 Orvis retail stores and 19 Orvis-endorsed dealers are signed-on to host 2018 women's clinics, events, and trips in a commitment to 50/50. “Now the challenge becomes how to we continue to diversify beyond gender? It becomes an issue of visual identification and inclusion,” said Meyer. The 2018 Orvis Guide Rendezvous will offer a two-hour course on how to run women’s-focused events. Morgan Tilton is a Colorado-based outdoor and adventure journalist. #BlackGirlMagic: Marketing to millennial women of color Black Americans now spend $48 billion a year on travel and are among the fastest growing segments in the U.S., according to Mandala Research. And the strongest influencer of that trend is black millennial women. #BlackGirlMagic—a social media movement cultivated by black women ...read more By Morgan Tilton Camber Outdoors wants equity for all, not just women Known for empowering women, Camber Outdoors is broadening its mission to welcome everyone to the leadership table and achieve equity for all—not just females. Today, the organization announced a shift in its mission from, “Equality for all women in the outdoors, from the ...read more By Amelia Arvesen This C-level, African American, female executive landed in the outdoor industry almost by accident. But now she’s home. Victoria Payne describes herself in 2006 as a non-athletic, African American single mom who was trying to climb the corporate ladder as a number cruncher in corporate America. Her closet was filled with colorful silk tops, pant suits, and pumps. She sat in a cubicle and she was ...read more Sponsored Story Jennifer Pharr Davis never stops For endurance pursuits, a well-designed pair of socks is on par with an ultralight tent and chafe-free pack. Endurance hiker and author Jennifer Pharr Davis agrees: In 2011, she set the fastest known time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail (AT) and was recognized as National ...read more A new outdoorsy camp for people of color A 2016 survey conducted by the National Park Service found that less than 20 percent of park visitors were non-white. For many reasons, including economic and safety issues, the outdoors can be intimidating, particularly for people of color. Chevon Powell, founder of Golden ...read more By Emily Hopcian REI spearheads effort to get more women in the outdoor workplace and leadership roles Throughout the next month, SNEWS will recap its coverage of Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2015 with select stories from the O.R. Daily we published at the show Jan. 20 – 24. It’s an opportunity for you to catch up on stories you might have missed in O.R.D., and for us to update ...read more By Courtney Holden and David Clucas LifeStraw's Alison Hill is saving the world one drop at a time Surrounded by a 4-foot wall of water, the taxi driver struggled to steer the cab. Liquid seeped into the vehicle. The car’s solo passenger—Allison Hill, Managing Director of LifeStraw—sat idle on the flooded road for 27 consecutive hours. Despite the unexpected cyclone and ...read more Coalition Snow is run by women through and through In light that it’s 2016—nearly a century following women’s suffrage, the U.S. Constitution’s 19th Amendment, and 80 years since the country’s first ski resort opened in Sun Valley, Idaho—the slice of women that are in leadership positions in the industry is shockingly delayed. ...read more Kicking single-use plastic by the thousands I grip the rail, jostle in my seat, and squint my eyes as the air whips my hair around. The ocean’s teal-toned abyss in front of our saltwater flat boat is eerily vacant—at least, above the water. We

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we’re thinking: First Round: On-campus games either Wednesday-Friday-Sunday or Thursday-Saturday-Monday. Yes, this is even more than the usual tournament weekends. That’s a good thing. Second Round: Same schedule as above, but in regional cities, just like the first two rounds are now. Knockout round: Now it’s just the Sweet Sixteen as usual. Four cities, four teams per city. Final Four and National Championship are just as lovely as they are now. If you’re lost, stick with me. It will make sense in action. Oh, and we aren’t making any special rules about teams from the same conference being in the same group. Let’s get nuts. First reactions to this draw: GROUP OF DEATH ALERT: Remember how UMBC and Loyola-Chicago were the darlings of March and thrilled fans across the nation? They are stuck not only in the same group, but in a group with North Carolina and Kentucky! Only two of those teams will even advance to our second draw. While that may be less fun in a basketball sense, that draw result is already 400 million times more exciting than whatever the hell happened with Greg Gumbel and Ernie Johnson this year. Group 4 look familiar? Three of those teams were in the same pod of the NCAA Tournament, playing in Pittsburgh. Radford lost to Villanova, Alabama beat Virginia Tech and Villanova beat the Tide to reach the Sweet Sixteen. Those three teams breathe a sigh of relief drawing Xavier here instead. Marquee games are everywhere. For those of you thinking this first round lost meaning with this format, can I interest you in some of the games that will happen here? Carolina-Kentucky, Michigan-West Virginia, and Ohio State-Duke (at Cameron) are worth the price of admission, with fun stylistic and rivarly situations happening in Kansas-Butler, Xavier-Alabama, Purdue-Creighton, Cincinnati-Miami, Tennessee-Florida, Texas Tech-Texas, Gonzaga-Clemson, Houston-Wichita State- and Michigan State-Marshall. Possible Cinderellas pop up all over. Penn no longer needs to beat mighty Kansas, instead tasked with three super inconsistent teams. Bucknell, Iona, Murray State, and St. Bonaventure have to like their draw here more than in real life. Now, here’s where we get wild. When I pitched this idea to some people, they assumed that this is where the experiment stopped. That’s no fun! We need to Google the phrase “college basketball simulator”, find one that seems effective, and then play out this tournament! So, that’s exactly what I did. Here’s how the first round of group play happened (with teams in green advancing): Every team that went 2-1 or better advanced, with one exception. Nevada, in Group 13, won twice in narrow fashion, but lost to Syracuse. The Orange and Auburn also won twice, finishing with a better point differential. For this to happen in just one of 16 groups is pretty satisfying, especially since we’re comparing to soccer, which features draws and a point system. I can already imagine Dickie V and Jay Bilas screaming about how unfair this system is to Nevada, but hey, they should have beaten Penn by more than six points. Upsets still exist! Even with the safety of group play, the top two teams in every group did not cakewalk to the next round. Two teams in the top pot failed to reach the next round: Gonzaga and Duke. Five more teams from the second pot failed to advance. Only one team from our bottom feeders survived, with Cal State Fullerton earning a trip to the next round by beating Duke (at Duke!) in what would go down as an all-time great tourney win. The sim isn’t truly chaotic like March Madness, but it’s worth trusting. Bad teams struggled and the best teams generally did just fine. VIllanova was undefeated with the best point differential. I think this round went well enough to sim some more. Now that we’re down to 32 teams, our tournament begins to look more like the actual World Cup. We’ll randomly take two teams who won their first group and two who finished second to create eight new groups. The top two from each of those will be placed in a pre-seeded bracket

we’re thinking: First Round: On-campus games either Wednesday-Friday-Sunday or Thursday-Saturday-Monday. Yes, this is even more than the usual tournament weekends. That’s a good thing. Second Round: Same schedule as above, but in regional cities, just like the first two rounds are now. Knockout round: Now it’s just the Sweet Sixteen as usual. Four cities, four teams per city. Final Four and National Championship are just as lovely as they are now. If you’re lost, stick with me. It will make sense in action. Oh, and we aren’t making any special rules about teams from the same conference being in the same group. Let’s get nuts. First reactions to this draw: GROUP OF DEATH ALERT: Remember how UMBC and Loyola-Chicago were the darlings of March and thrilled fans across the nation? They are stuck not only in the same group, but in a group with North Carolina and Kentucky! Only two of those teams will even advance to our second draw. While that may be less fun in a basketball sense, that draw result is already 400 million times more exciting than whatever the hell happened with Greg Gumbel and Ernie Johnson this year. Group 4 look familiar? Three of those teams were in the same pod of the NCAA Tournament, playing in Pittsburgh. Radford lost to Villanova, Alabama beat Virginia Tech and Villanova beat the Tide to reach the Sweet Sixteen. Those three teams breathe a sigh of relief drawing Xavier here instead. Marquee games are everywhere. For those of you thinking this first round lost meaning with this format, can I interest you in some of the games that will happen here? Carolina-Kentucky, Michigan-West Virginia, and Ohio State-Duke (at Cameron) are worth the price of admission, with fun stylistic and rivarly situations happening in Kansas-Butler, Xavier-Alabama, Purdue-Creighton, Cincinnati-Miami, Tennessee-Florida, Texas Tech-Texas, Gonzaga-Clemson, Houston-Wichita State- and Michigan State-Marshall. Possible Cinderellas pop up all over. Penn no longer needs to beat mighty Kansas, instead tasked with three super inconsistent teams. Bucknell, Iona, Murray State, and St. Bonaventure have to like their draw here more than in real life. Now, here’s where we get wild. When I pitched this idea to some people, they assumed that this is where the experiment stopped. That’s no fun! We need to Google the phrase “college basketball simulator”, find one that seems effective, and then play out this tournament! So, that’s exactly what I did. Here’s how the first round of group play happened (with teams in green advancing): Every team that went 2-1 or better advanced, with one exception. Nevada, in Group 13, won twice in narrow fashion, but lost to Syracuse. The Orange and Auburn also won twice, finishing with a better point differential. For this to happen in just one of 16 groups is pretty satisfying, especially since we’re comparing to soccer, which features draws and a point system. I can already imagine Dickie V and Jay Bilas screaming about how unfair this system is to Nevada, but hey, they should have beaten Penn by more than six points. Upsets still exist! Even with the safety of group play, the top two teams in every group did not cakewalk to the next round. Two teams in the top pot failed to reach the next round: Gonzaga and Duke. Five more teams from the second pot failed to advance. Only one team from our bottom feeders survived, with Cal State Fullerton earning a trip to the next round by beating Duke (at Duke!) in what would go down as an all-time great tourney win. The sim isn’t truly chaotic like March Madness, but it’s worth trusting. Bad teams struggled and the best teams generally did just fine. VIllanova was undefeated with the best point differential. I think this round went well enough to sim some more. Now that we’re down to 32 teams, our tournament begins to look more like the actual World Cup. We’ll randomly take two teams who won their first group and two who finished second to create eight new groups. The top two from each of those will be placed in a pre-seeded bracket

. Here’s how that draw shook out: GROUP OF DEATH ALERT: Thanks to a first round loss by Virginia (sounds familiar!) and Kansas, those top teams were drawn from our second pot in this draw. That led to a stacked group alongside Wichita State and Texas Tech. Those four teams were initially among the top 16 original seeds, but just two will reach the knockout round. Fun! Softer groups appear to lead to easy advances. The top team in Group 7 is Florida, who was a 3-seed in real life (as was Houston). Over in Group 3, just one team reached the Sweet Sixteen in reality. Meanwhile, Alabama and Texas luck into each other, rather than one of the more stacked pools. Sim time! Gasp! Villanova is out! Faced with a tough pool, the Wildcats will not be our fictional champions. They managed to beat Butler, their Big East foe and one of the few teams to knock them off this season. It was the rest of the pool that proved too difficult. Purdue, armed with a healthy Isaac Haas, and Kentucky nipped Villanova to send them home. If you’re looking for parallels to the World Cup, Villanova is our Germany. Or maybe Duke was. I don’t know. Only one group was decided by tiebreaker! That’s pretty encouraging. Just 2 out of 24 total groups needed to be settled by point differential. In terms of fairness, that’s a good sign. This time, rather than three teams tied at 2-1 fighting for two spots, we had three teams at the bottom of a group tied at 1-2. Alabama moves on by just one point, but beat Texas, the team they nearly tied, head-to-head (but lost to Ohio State, who Texas beat, and so on, in a circle). There are worst things than getting Collin Sexton into the Sweet Sixteen. We’ll live with it. The sim went far different than the actual tournament. Obviously this is just a thought experiment, but it is interesting to see than just four teams from the real Sweet Sixteen are still alive here (Kansas, Texas A&M. Purdue, Kentucky). That speaks to the unpredictability of not just bracket play, but this format as well. Michigan State should join the SEC. Sparty made quick work of its Southern foes, with an undefeated second round. Let’s simulate the next weekend of play. Ok, things are getting weird. We lost all of our true Cinderella stories, with the entire Elite Eight coming from the top two original pots and power conferences. I started to worry than maybe the simulator was a little too favorable to the top teams. But then Seton Hall made the Final Four, so I stopped worrying about that. Some of these games are making me salivate. UNC and Kansas? Virginia and Arizona? Florida beats Xavier by 1? Creighton over Alabama by just a bucket? These look, feel, and sound like real tournament games. That’s all we can ask for. Time for the Final Four: Wait, what? No, like, uh, what. What happened? I understood Arizona making a run, since the computer doesn’t know the team was embroiled in scandal and drama. I got why great teams like UNC and Michigan State were advancing. I do not understand how or why the simulator loved Seton Hall. It really, really loved them. The Pirates went 9-1 this Fictional March and cut down the nets as National Champions. I couldn’t be fake happier for these fake computer generated players. In conclusion, the World Cup format might not be as wild as a single elimination bracket, but it isn’t far off. This formatting change gave us more games, more basketball, more drama, and more random silliness. I can’t say it’s an improvement, especially in the one regard we expected it to be: choosing a worthy champion. Yet we still got chaos and madness, and that’s good enough for me. Shane McNichol is the founder, editor, and senior writer at PalestraBack.com. He has also contributed to ESPN.com, Rush The Court, SALTMoney.org, Larry Brown Sports, and USA Today Sports Weekly. Follow him on Twitter @OnTheShaneTrain. Don't play hero ball, pass the rock: Tags: college basketball, college hoops, March Madness, World Cup Shane McNichol is

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currently the editor-at-large of France-Amérique. He splits his time between France and the United States, where he used to teach economics. He has written many books about America, including Made in USA: Regards sur la civilisation américaine, The Conservative Revolution in America, and In Praise of Giving: Understanding the American Heart. Art Deco: Two Decades of Transatlantic Collaboration Jérôme Kagan Does France Have an Equivalent of the U.S. Supreme Court? Yanick Lahens: In the Belly of Port-au-Prince Sophie Joubert Beauford Delaney’s Metamorphosis into Freedom Tracy Kendrick Sempé and Le Petit Nicolas Frédéric Jousset, the Businessman Bringing Culture to the People Jean-Gabriel Fredet Francocide, from Fantasy to Reality Dominique Mataillet Susan Sontag: How Paris Shaped an American Luminary Ben Libman Mon Chou Chou, a Taste of France in San Antonio Benoît Georges There’s a Cheese War Going On in France Anthony Bulger About Us | Where to Find Us | Careers | Partnerships | Advertise with Us | Media Kit | Current Issue | Articles | Education | La Boutique | Subscribe | Contact Us | TV5MONDE Guide Discover the best of France-Amérique every week in our newsletter. © 2022 France-Amérique The best of French culture Published in a bilingual format, France-Amérique Magazine is intended for anyone interested in French culture and Franco-American friendship. WRITING WITH LIGHT... JOYCE TENNESON'S LIFE IN PHOTOGRAPHY The word photography comes from the Greek language, meaning "writing with light". In her magnificent career working in the medium, photographer and author JOYCE TENNESON has mastered the art of capturing that signature illumination her wide array of subjects beam. Most recently, her camera lens has been engaged in a dialogue with flowers, and the result of her creative immersion is her newly released book RADIANT BEINGS The Magical Essence of Flowers. The Coudert Institute is delighted to welcome Joyce to our 2022 season as part of our Speaker Series in which she will share her expansive body of work in JOYCE TENNESON: A Life in Photography, at 11:30 AM on Thursday February at The Sailfish Club of Florida. I have never seen flowers as mere decorations; they have always seemed like distinct personalities with a secret life of their own. Much of the work represented in the pages of RADIANT BEINGS was produced during the pandemic as Tenneson submerged herself in her Rockport, Maine studio surrounded by a cacophony of flowers and vines keeping them close for extended periods of time in order to intimately witness their life cycles. "Flowers have always been a symbol for life - welcoming new births and accompanying the departed. I never knew what each day would bring," shared the artist. "I just trusted and launched myself into the great unknown hoping that I would be energized by what was revealed." As with her iconic portraits, the soul stirring images in the new book provoke an intense emotional response. RADIANT BEINGS represents the third in a trilogy of books on the life cycle of flowers. JOYCE TENNESON is the author of 17 books, including the bestseller, WISE WOMEN. A seasonal resident of the Palm Beach area, her work has appeared on the covers for magazines such as: Time, Life, Newsweek, Premier, Esquire and The New York Times Magazine. Internationally lauded as one of the leading photographers of her generation, Tenneson's work has been published in books and major magazines, and exhibited in museums, galleries and private collections worldwide. In 2018 she was awarded a LUCIE for Achievement in Portraiture. This past October, her accomplishments were further recognized as she was inducted into the International Photography Hall of Fame. She acts as the midpoint of a compass that tries to link the flower, tree, or person with a viewer who wants a deeper and more meaningful understanding of her subject matter. Of

currently the editor-at-large of France-Amérique. He splits his time between France and the United States, where he used to teach economics. He has written many books about America, including Made in USA: Regards sur la civilisation américaine, The Conservative Revolution in America, and In Praise of Giving: Understanding the American Heart. Art Deco: Two Decades of Transatlantic Collaboration Jérôme Kagan Does France Have an Equivalent of the U.S. Supreme Court? Yanick Lahens: In the Belly of Port-au-Prince Sophie Joubert Beauford Delaney’s Metamorphosis into Freedom Tracy Kendrick Sempé and Le Petit Nicolas Frédéric Jousset, the Businessman Bringing Culture to the People Jean-Gabriel Fredet Francocide, from Fantasy to Reality Dominique Mataillet Susan Sontag: How Paris Shaped an American Luminary Ben Libman Mon Chou Chou, a Taste of France in San Antonio Benoît Georges There’s a Cheese War Going On in France Anthony Bulger About Us | Where to Find Us | Careers | Partnerships | Advertise with Us | Media Kit | Current Issue | Articles | Education | La Boutique | Subscribe | Contact Us | TV5MONDE Guide Discover the best of France-Amérique every week in our newsletter. © 2022 France-Amérique The best of French culture Published in a bilingual format, France-Amérique Magazine is intended for anyone interested in French culture and Franco-American friendship. WRITING WITH LIGHT... JOYCE TENNESON'S LIFE IN PHOTOGRAPHY The word photography comes from the Greek language, meaning "writing with light". In her magnificent career working in the medium, photographer and author JOYCE TENNESON has mastered the art of capturing that signature illumination her wide array of subjects beam. Most recently, her camera lens has been engaged in a dialogue with flowers, and the result of her creative immersion is her newly released book RADIANT BEINGS The Magical Essence of Flowers. The Coudert Institute is delighted to welcome Joyce to our 2022 season as part of our Speaker Series in which she will share her expansive body of work in JOYCE TENNESON: A Life in Photography, at 11:30 AM on Thursday February at The Sailfish Club of Florida. I have never seen flowers as mere decorations; they have always seemed like distinct personalities with a secret life of their own. Much of the work represented in the pages of RADIANT BEINGS was produced during the pandemic as Tenneson submerged herself in her Rockport, Maine studio surrounded by a cacophony of flowers and vines keeping them close for extended periods of time in order to intimately witness their life cycles. "Flowers have always been a symbol for life - welcoming new births and accompanying the departed. I never knew what each day would bring," shared the artist. "I just trusted and launched myself into the great unknown hoping that I would be energized by what was revealed." As with her iconic portraits, the soul stirring images in the new book provoke an intense emotional response. RADIANT BEINGS represents the third in a trilogy of books on the life cycle of flowers. JOYCE TENNESON is the author of 17 books, including the bestseller, WISE WOMEN. A seasonal resident of the Palm Beach area, her work has appeared on the covers for magazines such as: Time, Life, Newsweek, Premier, Esquire and The New York Times Magazine. Internationally lauded as one of the leading photographers of her generation, Tenneson's work has been published in books and major magazines, and exhibited in museums, galleries and private collections worldwide. In 2018 she was awarded a LUCIE for Achievement in Portraiture. This past October, her accomplishments were further recognized as she was inducted into the International Photography Hall of Fame. She acts as the midpoint of a compass that tries to link the flower, tree, or person with a viewer who wants a deeper and more meaningful understanding of her subject matter. Of

her artistry, Holden Jay Luntz of Worth Avenue's HOLDEN LUNTZ GALLERY, observes, "Joyce Tenneson transcends the normal definition of what makes for a memorable portrait. She is committed to searching beyond the merely visual and fathoming the soul or essence of whoever or whatever she chooses to place in front of her lens." HOLDEN LUNTZ exhibits select works from Tenneson's decades long career. "If photography is merely a record of visual verisimilitude it doesn’t engage the viewer in the fullest matter. For Tenneson the eyes are the gatekeeper to the soul. Metaphorically, she acts as the midpoint of a compass that tries to link the flower, tree, or person with a viewer who wants a deeper and more meaningful understanding of her subject matter. Joyce Tenneson creates images that make a lasting impression and have a depth and a richness beyond the two dimensionality of the photographic image." The Institute is honored to welcome Joyce for this very special public appearance in which she will share stories and images from her remarkable career as an artist. For more information, and to purchase tickets, please click HERE. 10,000 NOTES... Join us in the Garden in Celebration of Beethoven's 250th Birthday "I would rather write 10,000 notes than a single letter of the alphabet." In March 1778, at the age of seven, Ludwig van Beethoven performed in public for the first time. He was billed as a piano-playing “wunderkind”. Considered one of the greatest musical geniuses who ever lived, Beethoven began losing his hearing in his mid-20s, after already building a solid reputation as a musician and composer. This deterioration of his hearing would continue until he became completely deaf. While many are aware of Beethoven's struggle with deafness , many don’t realize the extraordinary challenge it presented to the composer. "Imagine directing an orchestra you can’t hear. Or, playing a soundless piano for a staring audience?" queries Donato Cabrera, Music Director of the California Symphony, in his essay titled, The Whole Story of Beethoven's Deafness. How Beethoven navigated this deafness is one of the great stories of humanity, not just of classical music. Just how was Beethoven able to continue composing despite the loss of his hearing? For this, his incredible grasp of composition is often credited. Music is a language, with rules. It is the process of putting sounds and tones in an order and combining them to create a unified composition. Beethoven's great command of this language of music is what enabled him to sit at his desk and organize its components (or compose) without actually hearing it. "Beethoven was a master of the language of music, which is about the creation of sound, not about listening," further notes Mr. Cabrera in his essay. On December 16 of 2020, the world honored the brilliant pianist and composer Ludwig van Beethoven on the occasion of his 250th birthday. This Sunday afternoon, December 5, at 3 PM, the Coudert Institute will (belatedly) join in this milestone celebration by presenting OLIVER HERBERT, cello and XIAOHUI YANG, piano as they present for us the COMPLETE CELLO SONATAS. Tickets are now available through this link. Cellist OLIVER HERBERT is quickly building a reputation as an artist with a distinct voice and individual style. Performing a wide range of repertoire, Oliver’s recent solo and recital appearances include debuts with the San Francisco Symphony, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Warsaw Philharmonic, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony SoundBox, Union College Concert Series, and the Dame Myra Hess Recital Series in Chicago, among others. Oliver has worked with renowned conductors such as Michael Tilson Thomas, Juanjo Mena, and Yannick Nézet-Séguin. As a chamber musician, Oliver has performed with some of the leading musicians of our time including Shmuel Ashkenasi, Franklin Cohen, Pamela Frank, Miriam Fried, Clive Greensmith, Nobuko Imai, Meng-Chieh Liu, David Shifrin, and Peter Wiley. In addition, Oliver frequently

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Bay Global Justice & Anti-Capitalism Police State & Prisons Protester injured by Police projectile at Occupy Oakland march at city hall 10.25.11 by Jay Finneburgh (jfinneburgh [at] dslextreme.com) Tue, Oct 25, 2011 10:31PM this poor guy was right behind me when he was hit in the head with a police projectile. he went down hard and did not get up. the bright light in the second shot is from a flash-bang grenade that went off a few feet from us. he was eventually taken to highland hospital. original image (1280x856) this poor guy was right behind me when he was hit in the head with a police projectile. he went down hard and did not get up. the bright light in the second shot is from a flash-bang grenade that went off a few feet from us. he looks like he might be a veteran. he was eventually taken to highland hospital. by Jay Finneburgh original image (856x1280) §he is a vet and IVAW member by aaron hinde (aaron.hinde [at] gmail.com) Wed, Oct 26, 2011 1:10AM he is a veteran and a member of iraq veterans against the war. He is in the hospital and stable but he has serious injuries, we will see how he is doing in the morning when he wakes up. §Need info about this incident by Adele (Yesyesready [at] gmail.com) I'm at highland with Scott now. If ppl saw him get hit, know who brought him in to the hospital or know how to get in touch w his roommate or family, pls msg me. §Update: "skull fracture and swelling of the brain" by via Guardian Wed, Oct 26, 2011 11:47AM I've just spoken to Keith Shannon, roommate of Scott Olsen, the Iraq veteran who is in hospital after apparently having been hit in the head by a police projectile. Shannon said doctors told him Olsen has a "skull fracture and swelling of the brain". A neurosurgeon will assess Olsen later today to determine whether he needs surgery, Shannon said. Olsen, 24, was in 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, before leaving the military last year. He had been opposed to the Iraq war even before his first tour to the country, Shannon said. Shannon and Olsen met in November or December 2005, and share an apartment in Daly City, south of San Francisco. "It's really hard," Shannon said. "I really wish I had gone out with him instead of staying home last night." Shannon, who is also 24, said he had seen the video footage showing Olsen lying on the floor as a police officer throws an explosive device near him. "It's terrible to go over to Iraq twice and come back injured, and then get injured by the police that are supposed to be protecting us," he said. Shannon said Olsen was hit in the head by a tear gas canister or smoke canister shot by a police officer. He said Olsen had a curved scar on his forehead consistent with a canister Protesters who had accompanied Olsen to Highland hospital got in touch with Shannon through Facebook, after Olsen said he lived with someone called "Keith". Shannon said he was told Olsen was unable to say his surname. Olsen's parents, who live in Wisnconsin, have been told he is in hospital and were "probably going to fly out", Shannon said. Both Olsen and Shannon are members of Iraq Veterans Against the War and Veterans for Peace, Shannon said. He added that Olsen had been opposed to the war in Iraq before his tours of duty. Olsen served in Iraq in 2006 and 2007. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/blog/2011/... Listed below are the latest comments about this post. These comments are submitted anonymously by website visitors. Wound moved?? JLowDown

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ama will still be touting his Iranian Nuclear Deal as the mushroom clouds detonate over Israel and Washington, calling for a ‘deeper understanding’ of the ‘peaceful nature of Islam’. “The US calculations about the Islamic Republic and the Iranian nation are fully incorrect,” Iranian Deputy Chief of Staff Brig-Gen Massoud Jazayeri was quoted by the Fars News Agency as saying. “The White House should know that defense capacities and missile power, specially at the present juncture where plots and threats are galore, is among the Iranian nation’s red lines and a backup for the country’s national security and we don’t allow anyone to violate it,” Jazzayeri said. USA: Obama declares Iran’s sanctions lifted after compliant nuclear deal Nearly everything Obama says in the video is a complete and total lie. Iran only verbally complied to gain access to their $150 billion in assets that were frozen. Now that they have them, all bets are off as you see in their statement today. Jazzayeri accused US President Barack Obama of making vows and breaking them by saying removal of sanctions on Iran would be conditioned on the Islamic Republic halting its ballistic missile program. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) test-fired two ballistic missiles last month that it said were designed to be able to hit Israel, defying a threat of new sanctions from the United States. The launches followed the test-firing of several missiles as part of a major military exercise that the IRGC says is intended to “show Iran’s deterrent power and… ability to confront any threat”. The IRGC fired two Qadr missiles from northern Iran which hit targets in the southeast of the country 1,400 kms (870 miles) away, Iranian agencies said. The nearest point in Iran is around 1,000 km from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. “The reason we designed our missiles with a range of 2000 km is to be able to hit our enemy the Zionist regime from a safe distance,” Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh was quoted as saying by the ISNA agency. Three months ago, Washington imposed sanctions against businesses and individuals linked to Iran’s missile program over a test of the medium-range Emad missile carried out in October 2015. The IRGC, a powerful force that reports directly to the supreme leader, is deeply suspicious of the United States and its allies. It maintains dozens of short and medium-range ballistic missiles, the largest stock in the Middle East. Washington fears those missiles could be used to carry a nuclear warhead at some point in the future, even after Iran implemented a nuclear deal with world powers in January that imposes strict limits and checks on its disputed nuclear program. Iran’s missile program is subject to UN Security Council resolution 2231 that calls on the Islamic Republic not to develop missiles designed to be capable of carrying nuclear warheads. Iran says its missiles are solely a conventional deterrent. source iranntebresolution 2231UN Security Council Texarkana woman named “Angel in Adoption” by Congress Angela Coston seeks state-wide change for foster care system Gift of Love: For the Sake of One By Erika Bazaldua | March 6, 2019 at 12:24 PM CST - Updated March 6 at 11:51 PM TYLER, TX (KLTV) - A mission based out of Texarkana is serving the community one child at a time. The woman at the center of it all said her sights are set on transforming of the foster care system in the surrounding states. “As a woman of faith I see that this is all God-moving and God opening these doors to take care of his children,” said Executive Director of For the Sake of One, Angela Coston. Amidst the pain and heartache often associated with the foster care system, Coston is providing hope and a sense of peace for the community at large. “We started as a church ministry in 2014,” Coston said. “The goal is always reunification. That's our goal, just to heal families in whatever way, whether it's through adoption or through foster care or through kids being reunified.” Coston described

ama will still be touting his Iranian Nuclear Deal as the mushroom clouds detonate over Israel and Washington, calling for a ‘deeper understanding’ of the ‘peaceful nature of Islam’. “The US calculations about the Islamic Republic and the Iranian nation are fully incorrect,” Iranian Deputy Chief of Staff Brig-Gen Massoud Jazayeri was quoted by the Fars News Agency as saying. “The White House should know that defense capacities and missile power, specially at the present juncture where plots and threats are galore, is among the Iranian nation’s red lines and a backup for the country’s national security and we don’t allow anyone to violate it,” Jazzayeri said. USA: Obama declares Iran’s sanctions lifted after compliant nuclear deal Nearly everything Obama says in the video is a complete and total lie. Iran only verbally complied to gain access to their $150 billion in assets that were frozen. Now that they have them, all bets are off as you see in their statement today. Jazzayeri accused US President Barack Obama of making vows and breaking them by saying removal of sanctions on Iran would be conditioned on the Islamic Republic halting its ballistic missile program. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) test-fired two ballistic missiles last month that it said were designed to be able to hit Israel, defying a threat of new sanctions from the United States. The launches followed the test-firing of several missiles as part of a major military exercise that the IRGC says is intended to “show Iran’s deterrent power and… ability to confront any threat”. The IRGC fired two Qadr missiles from northern Iran which hit targets in the southeast of the country 1,400 kms (870 miles) away, Iranian agencies said. The nearest point in Iran is around 1,000 km from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. “The reason we designed our missiles with a range of 2000 km is to be able to hit our enemy the Zionist regime from a safe distance,” Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh was quoted as saying by the ISNA agency. Three months ago, Washington imposed sanctions against businesses and individuals linked to Iran’s missile program over a test of the medium-range Emad missile carried out in October 2015. The IRGC, a powerful force that reports directly to the supreme leader, is deeply suspicious of the United States and its allies. It maintains dozens of short and medium-range ballistic missiles, the largest stock in the Middle East. Washington fears those missiles could be used to carry a nuclear warhead at some point in the future, even after Iran implemented a nuclear deal with world powers in January that imposes strict limits and checks on its disputed nuclear program. Iran’s missile program is subject to UN Security Council resolution 2231 that calls on the Islamic Republic not to develop missiles designed to be capable of carrying nuclear warheads. Iran says its missiles are solely a conventional deterrent. source iranntebresolution 2231UN Security Council Texarkana woman named “Angel in Adoption” by Congress Angela Coston seeks state-wide change for foster care system Gift of Love: For the Sake of One By Erika Bazaldua | March 6, 2019 at 12:24 PM CST - Updated March 6 at 11:51 PM TYLER, TX (KLTV) - A mission based out of Texarkana is serving the community one child at a time. The woman at the center of it all said her sights are set on transforming of the foster care system in the surrounding states. “As a woman of faith I see that this is all God-moving and God opening these doors to take care of his children,” said Executive Director of For the Sake of One, Angela Coston. Amidst the pain and heartache often associated with the foster care system, Coston is providing hope and a sense of peace for the community at large. “We started as a church ministry in 2014,” Coston said. “The goal is always reunification. That's our goal, just to heal families in whatever way, whether it's through adoption or through foster care or through kids being reunified.” Coston described

the mission as “wrapping their arms around everyone involved.” “My husband and I were foster parents and saw that there needed to be supported, so we created a ministry,” said Coston. It was in February of 2017 that Coston said she was called by God to quit her teaching job and, “take a leap of faith and start a non-profit and do that full time.” Angela Coston smiling next to her husband, and two of her sons sons. According to their Facebook page, “at any given time there are over 200-300 kids in foster care in Miller, Bowie, and Cass Counties.” It is through social media Coston said she is able to bring awareness to a larger audience. When it comes to resources for these families, Coston said they are positioned in somewhat of a no man’s land. “That's kind of where our name is from, For the Sake of One,” said Coston. “I know that there are thousands of kids in Foster care and I can't save them all. But we can make a difference for one.” For the Sake of One works to assist their community through five areas: Maintaining a resource room for current foster families. “Adopting” new case workers. Mentorship for the biological parents. Recruit new foster families. Support current foster families. “Five percentage of case workers, will the quit within the first year,” said Coston. “I think it's 75% likelihood of finding a permanent place within a year if [a child] just has one case worker, but if they have two or more, that drops to 14 %, and if they have 3 or more, it drops to 4%.” Coston said she had a shift in perspective on parents who have children removed from their care after having a biological child of her own. “I thought of the biological parents as just kind of the evil person, who, how could you ever do that?” Coston said. “I have two biological children and one adopted child. After my first biological child, I realized what I had going on with me was postpartum depression. I had a whole support system that wrapped around me so that I could tell me husband, I need a break. I need you to take the children so that I don’t do something I regret. It hit home to me how much of a support system I have and how little of a support system a lot of the parents have who are having their children removed.” Only a year and a half into Coston’s mission, she was called to the national stage. “In September of 2018 I was able to go to Washington DC and get this congressional pin,” Coston said as she pointed to the silver Congressional pin on her chest. Coston wearing the sliver Congressional pin she earned after being nominated as an "Angel in Adoption" honoree. That national honor was made possible by Texas Representative John Ratcliffe who nominated Coston as an “Angel in Adoption.” “It's insane! Not anything that would have been on my radar at all,” Coston said. “One of the big things I took away from that is I feel like I have a voice. So I've been talking to representatives in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana now to try to encourage them to try to create change to make the foster care community better.” Coston said she isn’t of the opinion that making big change is going to be easy. “It's not something that happens overnight, but that mindset needs to be changed,” said Coston. “I actually just wrote a blog about this last night. In second Samuel seven, David's talking about ‘why me? God why did you bless me with all of these things? You know who I am. You know what I've really done.’ And I kind of feel the same way. God could have called anyone to do this. All I did was say and have fallen in obedience.” For more information on how you can donate, volunteer, or learn more about fostering children through For the Sake of One, click here. Copyright 2019 KLTV. All rights reserved. Erika Bazaldua A DFW native, Erika Bazaldua anchors Good Morning East Texas. Erika earned a B.S. in Mass Media at Stephen F. Austin State University in December 2014. About Mykonos

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easier. Parish councillors have got around 300 names in support of the project already, but feel they need more support if their petition is going to be taken seriously. They will be heading to the Crowthorne Carnival at the Morgan Recreation Ground in Wellington Road on Saturday to try to gain support. The area of the road is part of Crowthorne, but is governed by Wokingham Borough Council, which the campaigners will deliver their petition to. They have the support of Councillor Pauline Helliar-Symons, who represents the area on the borough council. They also have the support of Bracknell MP Dr Phillip Lee, who has told them he is ready to help “if and when they need him”. The parish council had come up with a proposal for a crossing, but the borough council said it was concerned about access to the nearby base of Johnson & Johnson. The borough council thought it would lead to staff there having problems getting out of the site. However, the parish council has since identified another spot for the crossing. Chairman Cllr Phil Metcalf said: “It’s not a high enough percentage of people living here so we’re going to be out and about at Crowthorne Carnival this weekend. “It’s not so much a dangerous road – it’s a 40mph limit, but people do speed down there.” Phillip Lee Rendering of Duke Campus in the Research Triangle Park The Duke University School of Medicine is expanding into a newly-leased research center in the Research Triangle Park (RTP). The 273,000 square foot facility in the Parmer RTP research and development campus, formerly home to pharmaceutical maker GlaxoSmithKline, is currently being renovated to accommodate School of Medicine faculty, staff and labs as soon as January 2021. The expansion into RTP was precipitated by a surge in new federal research grants to fund vaccine development. In 2019, the Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI) received a large Collaborative Influenza Vaccine Innovation Centers (CIVICs) federal contract from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to develop, manufacture and test in humans more durable, longer-lasting vaccines against influenza. Additional grants are funding vaccine development for HIV and most recently for COVID-19. Researchers working on the Duke CIVICs initiative as well as scientists in the Departments of Surgery, Immunology, Pediatrics, and Medicine, will occupy the new facility. The center is projected to reach full capacity in 2022, said Thomas Denny, associate dean for Duke RTP Administration and chief operating officer for DHVI. Denny said that while School of Medicine leadership considered several options for the much-needed space, the decision to lease the space in RTP was driven by the opportunity to move in quickly and support ongoing and rapidly evolving vaccine development research. The location, just 10 minutes from the main Duke campus in Durham, is also a plus as many of the researchers will be frequently traveling between the campuses. Greg Sempowski, PhD, one of the initial CIVICs investigators who will occupy the new Duke laboratory space in RTP, believes that the purpose-built lab space for the CIVICs team will “accelerate the iterative process of developing the next generation of influenza vaccines through pre-clinical and clinical investigation.” Sempowski is a professor in medicine and director of Duke’s Regional Biocontainment Laboratory. Nicholas Heaton, PhD, assistant professor of molecular genetics and microbiology, will also move a portion of his lab to the new space. “Our group is excited by the opportunities that will be afforded by the high concentration of researchers with common scientific goals as well as the unique entrepreneurial atmosphere of RTP,” said Heaton. “My goal is that the people on the team at this center will become highly interactive, communicating and cross talking with each other,” said Denny. “Not only will we go there to set out on the work that we’re currently funded for, but this will also create an environment for seeding many new projects going forward.” “An additional hope I have is that being out there will make it easier for us to network with individuals in the biotechnology industry

easier. Parish councillors have got around 300 names in support of the project already, but feel they need more support if their petition is going to be taken seriously. They will be heading to the Crowthorne Carnival at the Morgan Recreation Ground in Wellington Road on Saturday to try to gain support. The area of the road is part of Crowthorne, but is governed by Wokingham Borough Council, which the campaigners will deliver their petition to. They have the support of Councillor Pauline Helliar-Symons, who represents the area on the borough council. They also have the support of Bracknell MP Dr Phillip Lee, who has told them he is ready to help “if and when they need him”. The parish council had come up with a proposal for a crossing, but the borough council said it was concerned about access to the nearby base of Johnson & Johnson. The borough council thought it would lead to staff there having problems getting out of the site. However, the parish council has since identified another spot for the crossing. Chairman Cllr Phil Metcalf said: “It’s not a high enough percentage of people living here so we’re going to be out and about at Crowthorne Carnival this weekend. “It’s not so much a dangerous road – it’s a 40mph limit, but people do speed down there.” Phillip Lee Rendering of Duke Campus in the Research Triangle Park The Duke University School of Medicine is expanding into a newly-leased research center in the Research Triangle Park (RTP). The 273,000 square foot facility in the Parmer RTP research and development campus, formerly home to pharmaceutical maker GlaxoSmithKline, is currently being renovated to accommodate School of Medicine faculty, staff and labs as soon as January 2021. The expansion into RTP was precipitated by a surge in new federal research grants to fund vaccine development. In 2019, the Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI) received a large Collaborative Influenza Vaccine Innovation Centers (CIVICs) federal contract from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to develop, manufacture and test in humans more durable, longer-lasting vaccines against influenza. Additional grants are funding vaccine development for HIV and most recently for COVID-19. Researchers working on the Duke CIVICs initiative as well as scientists in the Departments of Surgery, Immunology, Pediatrics, and Medicine, will occupy the new facility. The center is projected to reach full capacity in 2022, said Thomas Denny, associate dean for Duke RTP Administration and chief operating officer for DHVI. Denny said that while School of Medicine leadership considered several options for the much-needed space, the decision to lease the space in RTP was driven by the opportunity to move in quickly and support ongoing and rapidly evolving vaccine development research. The location, just 10 minutes from the main Duke campus in Durham, is also a plus as many of the researchers will be frequently traveling between the campuses. Greg Sempowski, PhD, one of the initial CIVICs investigators who will occupy the new Duke laboratory space in RTP, believes that the purpose-built lab space for the CIVICs team will “accelerate the iterative process of developing the next generation of influenza vaccines through pre-clinical and clinical investigation.” Sempowski is a professor in medicine and director of Duke’s Regional Biocontainment Laboratory. Nicholas Heaton, PhD, assistant professor of molecular genetics and microbiology, will also move a portion of his lab to the new space. “Our group is excited by the opportunities that will be afforded by the high concentration of researchers with common scientific goals as well as the unique entrepreneurial atmosphere of RTP,” said Heaton. “My goal is that the people on the team at this center will become highly interactive, communicating and cross talking with each other,” said Denny. “Not only will we go there to set out on the work that we’re currently funded for, but this will also create an environment for seeding many new projects going forward.” “An additional hope I have is that being out there will make it easier for us to network with individuals in the biotechnology industry

, creating new partnerships in the public-private arena,” he added. This article originally appeared on the Duke University School of Medicine blog. RCW: Faces in the Crowd 4.19 Each week in Rock Chalk Weekly, the top Kansas Jayhawk performances are recognized as Faces in the Crowd. Get to know last week’s stars, including information on their latest accomplishments and a link to their full bio. SHARON LOKEDI Junior | Eldoret, Kenya Junior Sharon Lokedi moved into No. 7 on the Kansas women’s indoor all-time performers list with her career-best time of 4:45.84 in the mile at the Mark Colligan Memorial meet Saturday in Lincoln, Nebraska. Lokedi shaved 11 seconds off her previous-best time to record the fastest mile in the Big 12 this season and the 17th-fastest in the NCAA in 2018. BRIANNA OSORIO Junior | Las Vegas, Nevada Junior guard Brianna Osorio led all scorers in Wednesday’s 68-56 loss to Texas Tech. Osorio netted a career-best 28 points, her first 20-point game of the season and the most scored by a Jayhawk in a single game this season. After scoring 14 points at TCU Saturday, Osorio averaged 21 points for the week, including 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists and steals. She shot 16-for-32 (.500) from the field and 8-for-9 on free throws. BRYCE HOPPEL Sophomore | Midland, Texas Sophomore Bryce Hoppel picked up two victories at the Mark Colligan Memorial meet Saturday in Lincoln, Nebraska, crossing the line first in both the 800-meter and mile runs. Hoppel notched a personal record in the mile, clocking in at 4:09.95 for the win. The Midland, Texas native later went on to win the 800 meters with a time of 1:52.13 to become the only Jayhawk to win two events on the day. MALIK NEWMAN Redshirt Sophomore | Jackson, Mississippi For the second-straight week, redshirt sophomore Malik Newman guided the then No. 10 Jayhawks to a pair of Big 12 victories, as Kansas won 71-66 at No. 6 West Virginia last Monday and earned a 70-67 home win over Baylor Saturday. Newman averaged a team-best 16.5 points per game and added 6.5 rebounds per contest, which ranked second on the squad. He shot 9-for-20 (.450) from the floor, including 4-for-8 (.500) on threes. He was also 11-for-13 (.846) at the charity stripe and added a pair of assists and steals. FIFA Soccer 2002 (PlayStation 2) review "Soccer is a big bloody game, undoubtedly the biggest our world has today. Although some people may argue that the on-field action is comparatively tame when measured against the hustle and bustle of basketball or hockey (or even the actions of its own spectators), there’s no doubting that this is a sport with widespread appeal. " Soccer is a big bloody game, undoubtedly the biggest our world has today. Although some people may argue that the on-field action is comparatively tame when measured against the hustle and bustle of basketball or hockey (or even the actions of its own spectators), there’s no doubting that this is a sport with widespread appeal. When looking at the general public, there are usually two variations of soccer fans... Type A: “Crikey gee, Soccer is a jolly sport. Do you remember the time when Brixton used the 10-1-0 formation against Prixton in 1974? What a smashing occasion!” Type B: “Hot damn, Soccer is boring. I remember falling asleep five minutes into the final of the World Cup and putting my head through the coffee table. What a smashing occasion!” And along comes FIFA 2

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ciousness that each of us is. Experience Is Primary It is important to keep in mind that all of this idea of a group psyche is built upon a perspective, a paradigm, in which subjectivity is primary: Experience or Mind being the only reality. Such speculation as engaged in here is not even conceivable within the dominant materialistic paradigm. Nevertheless, these possibilities have long . . . far longer than this upstart of “objective materialism” has been around . . . have long been the common currency of our species, and have been so in the vast majority of human cultures that ever existed. Shared Experience: Morphic Resonances and COEX Systems But, getting back to the subject, people having rape fantasies, both men and women, where apparently there has been no sexual abuse, is becoming ever more common. Is it that in some way when we are violated as children, psychologically and emotionally, that it’s part of a gestalt or resonance—Stanislav Grof[1] would say a COEX system; Rupert Sheldrake[2] would say a morphogenetic field or morphic resonance—that includes actual physical violations from a collective pool of pain? Also we should consider all the current stories of people being sexually abused; there seems to be an epidemic of people claiming to have been sexually molested as infants by their parents. No doubt much of this is true. The evidence is there to confirm it. But is it also possible that people in processing their stuff, or coming close to their repressed feelings, are at times tapping into transpersonal resonances that are only similar in quality to the corresponding real-life trauma? This is a possibility we should consider; for I know it to be the only plausible one in my own case, in the case of the panelist mentioned at the outset , and in the cases of several others whom I know personally or whose cases have appeared in print.[3] UFOs: Is That Gaia Calling? Another item related to this pattern is the current UFO abduction experiences—the incidence of which is also increasing.[4] One interesting explanation for such experiences of being abducted and then examined, probed, and sampled—which corresponds to this collective pool of pain theory—is derived from the idea that in fact the Earth herself (Gaia) has consciousness and is therefore part of a collective consciousness to which we also belong. This idea of an earth hologram is propounded by Goddess theorists and by others as well. Joseph Chilton Pearce claims we have primary access to such an Earth hologram as children and lose it later through our normative indoctrination into society. The brain as a hologram is representative of the Earth. So long as this is undifferentiated, the personality, or consciousness within that brain, receiving its perceptions from that brain, is literally an undifferentiated part of the hologram effect. It is part and parcel of the world system, which, because it radiates out from the child, places him at the center of thought, with the world a body extending from him. The clarification of the hologram (to use that model) is a period of breathless wonder and excitement for the child because he is discovering his larger self. . . . [5] The primary process is the function through which we are conscious of the Earth as a thinking globe, the flow of life, the general field of awareness, and almost surely, even larger ecologies of thought. The primary process is also past, current, and potential possibility and experience. Other cultures have maintained a much greater openness to the primary process than Western culture has. . . . [6] Nevertheless, the potential for access to this “primary process” always exists, since it is repressed but continues to exist in the unconscious. With these things in mind, is it possible that UFO abductees may be inadvertently stumbling into primary Earth process and picking up on the feelings of Earth herself as she is being poked, violated, measured, and having things inserted into her in this modern, high-tech, resource-exploiting era. If so, one has to wonder whether some of the feelings of the Earth herself might not be being expressed or be trying to be integrated by her through these people. Is it possible that these people have become unwitting channels for Mother Earth’s pain—to help to express and integrate it—as she is systematically being defoliated, polluted, violated, and destroyed? This may sound farfetch

ciousness that each of us is. Experience Is Primary It is important to keep in mind that all of this idea of a group psyche is built upon a perspective, a paradigm, in which subjectivity is primary: Experience or Mind being the only reality. Such speculation as engaged in here is not even conceivable within the dominant materialistic paradigm. Nevertheless, these possibilities have long . . . far longer than this upstart of “objective materialism” has been around . . . have long been the common currency of our species, and have been so in the vast majority of human cultures that ever existed. Shared Experience: Morphic Resonances and COEX Systems But, getting back to the subject, people having rape fantasies, both men and women, where apparently there has been no sexual abuse, is becoming ever more common. Is it that in some way when we are violated as children, psychologically and emotionally, that it’s part of a gestalt or resonance—Stanislav Grof[1] would say a COEX system; Rupert Sheldrake[2] would say a morphogenetic field or morphic resonance—that includes actual physical violations from a collective pool of pain? Also we should consider all the current stories of people being sexually abused; there seems to be an epidemic of people claiming to have been sexually molested as infants by their parents. No doubt much of this is true. The evidence is there to confirm it. But is it also possible that people in processing their stuff, or coming close to their repressed feelings, are at times tapping into transpersonal resonances that are only similar in quality to the corresponding real-life trauma? This is a possibility we should consider; for I know it to be the only plausible one in my own case, in the case of the panelist mentioned at the outset , and in the cases of several others whom I know personally or whose cases have appeared in print.[3] UFOs: Is That Gaia Calling? Another item related to this pattern is the current UFO abduction experiences—the incidence of which is also increasing.[4] One interesting explanation for such experiences of being abducted and then examined, probed, and sampled—which corresponds to this collective pool of pain theory—is derived from the idea that in fact the Earth herself (Gaia) has consciousness and is therefore part of a collective consciousness to which we also belong. This idea of an earth hologram is propounded by Goddess theorists and by others as well. Joseph Chilton Pearce claims we have primary access to such an Earth hologram as children and lose it later through our normative indoctrination into society. The brain as a hologram is representative of the Earth. So long as this is undifferentiated, the personality, or consciousness within that brain, receiving its perceptions from that brain, is literally an undifferentiated part of the hologram effect. It is part and parcel of the world system, which, because it radiates out from the child, places him at the center of thought, with the world a body extending from him. The clarification of the hologram (to use that model) is a period of breathless wonder and excitement for the child because he is discovering his larger self. . . . [5] The primary process is the function through which we are conscious of the Earth as a thinking globe, the flow of life, the general field of awareness, and almost surely, even larger ecologies of thought. The primary process is also past, current, and potential possibility and experience. Other cultures have maintained a much greater openness to the primary process than Western culture has. . . . [6] Nevertheless, the potential for access to this “primary process” always exists, since it is repressed but continues to exist in the unconscious. With these things in mind, is it possible that UFO abductees may be inadvertently stumbling into primary Earth process and picking up on the feelings of Earth herself as she is being poked, violated, measured, and having things inserted into her in this modern, high-tech, resource-exploiting era. If so, one has to wonder whether some of the feelings of the Earth herself might not be being expressed or be trying to be integrated by her through these people. Is it possible that these people have become unwitting channels for Mother Earth’s pain—to help to express and integrate it—as she is systematically being defoliated, polluted, violated, and destroyed? This may sound farfetch

ed, but then, considering our actions in the face of global disaster . . . well, so are the times! Furthermore, I helped facilitate at least one inner journeyer whose experience was exactly this. Her interpretation of the powerful experience my wife and I both witnessed was that she was feeling and releasing pain and distress of all women throughout history and then Mother Earth herself. What gave extra credibility to her experience for me was that I observed what looked like her experiencing the pain of women in birth. Yet, like the rape reliving that was not of this life, this woman had never given birth herself … not in this life, anyway. Volcano-Jumping for Bliss and Profit Anyway, I offer these speculations in the hope of stimulating renewed appreciation of the roles as journeyers and shamans — as they have reemerged in their modern form in the deep experiential growth modalities such as Holotropic Breathwork and Primal Therapy, both of which I have substantial experience with. It may just be that what we do on our “inner” forays into consciousness has significance in the “outer” world — in these incredibly delicate and precipitous times—far beyond what we normally think. Indeed we may be volunteering for an ancient role, and in these days, perhaps, a very much needed one. Like Joe in the Tom Hanks movie, “Joe Versus the Volcano,” we may find ourselves “jumping into the volcano to save the community.” But also like Joe, and my experience attests to this, I believe we will find that the Universe provides, not death, but rather bears up and rewards with renewed life those who voluntarily sacrifice themselves this way. Continue with For Earth’s Sake, Get Real Already: “Sure It’s Hard! But Always Are We Here Helping You,” Part One Return to Why We Scapegoat … Why We Insist on Saviors: Reflections on a Collective Shadow and Of Sacrifices—Human, Animal, and Cucumber Related Book: Go to Primal Renaissance: The Emerging Millennial Return by Michael D. Adzema. Related Article: Go to “Nature As Alive: Morphic Resonance and Collective Memory“ by Rupert Sheldrake, Ph.d. Related Article: Go to “Sathya Sai Baba, Avatar“ by Mary Lynn Adzema. Related Article: Go to “The UFO Abduction Phenomenon’s Challenge to Consensus Reality” by John E. Mack, M.D. 60s, America, Anthropology, awareness, Birth, brain, Centaur, channel, child, children, Christ, Christianity, climate, COEX system, collective consciousness, collective pool of pain, community, compassion, Consciousness, cosmos, culture, current-events, death, die, disaster, divinity, Earth, ecology, Environment, evil, experience, feelings, Frodo, gaia, generation, gestalt, globe, God, goddess, good, group mind, group psyche, growth modalities, hologram, holotropic breathwork, human-rights, humanity, humans, hunger games, inner journey, interconnection, Jesus Christ, Joe Versus the Volcano, Joseph Chilton Pearce, karma, life, Lord of the Rings, materialism, materialistic paradigm, morphic resonance, morphogenetic field, Mother Earth, Nature, objective materialism, occupy everything, occupy wall street, ows, pain, paradigm, perinatal, personality, planet, Politics, pollution, prenatal, primal therapy, primary process, psyche, Psychology, rape, reality, Religion, repression, reward, role, Rupert Sheldrake, sacrifice, sacrificial lamb, sacrificial lambs, Samwise, science, sexual abuse, Shaman, shared experience, sins, sixties, society, speculation, Stanislav Grof, suffering, thought, Tom Hanks, transpersonal, trauma, ufo, UFO abductees, UFO abuduction, unconscious, universe, volcano, volunteer, Western culture, worl, wounded deer, wounded healer Posted by sillymickel in activism, authenticity, being yourself, Culture, Generations, globalrevolution, History, individualism, life, meaning, nonconform, occupywallstreet, philosophy, Politics, psychology, spirituality on September

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omega=0$), with $v_0$ the steady state velocity, such that $\tau = r_0/v_0$. The shape deformations of the cells can be tracked by computing the aspect ratio $h$, defined in terms of the following shape tensor \cite{Ziebert2012} \begin{align} I^{ij}&= \int (x^i - R^i)(x^j - R^j) \df{x}\df{y} \end{align} where $\bm{R} = \avg{\bm{x} \rho(\bm{x})}$ is the center of mass position of the cell. The aspect ratio is then given as $h = \sqrt{\lambda_1/\lambda_2}$, where $\lambda_1$ and $\lambda_2$ are the eigenvalues of $I$ ($\lambda_1\ge \lambda_2$). A cell in the circular (static) state will have an aspect ratio of $h=1$, whereas the fan-like crawling cells in the absence of stretching will present an aspect ratio closer to $h=2$. \begin{figure}[ht!] \centering \includegraphics[width=0.9\textwidth]{frequencies} \caption{\label{f:frequencies}Relevant time/frequency scales for the cell $\rho$, polarization $\bm{p}$, and adhesion $A$ dynamics for the default choice of parameter values given in Table~\ref{t:params}. The stretching frequency range is chosen to probe the role of the adhesion dynamics on the cell response.} \end{figure} To understand the reorientation dynamics, we need to consider the interplay between the dynamics of the shape deformations, the actin dynamics, and the adhesion dynamics, as well as their characteristic time-scales, and how they compare to the time-scale over which the substrate is being deformed. For this we first define the characteristic length scales in the system, the cell size $r_0 = 15$ and the interface thickness $\zeta = D_\rho^{1/2} = 1$. The characteristic time or frequency of the shape deformations is determined by the stiffness of the interface as $\omega_{D_\rho} = D_\rho r_0^{-2} \simeq 4\cdot 10^{-3}$, as well as the time governing the retraction/expansion of the two phases $\omega_\delta = 1$. The frequency associated to the propulsion of the cell by the actin network is $\omega_\alpha = \alpha \zeta^{-3} \simeq 4$. The time-scales for the actin dynamics include the diffusion time-scale ($D_p$), the depolymerization rate ($\tau_1$), the polymerization rate ($\beta$), and the asymmetry driving term ($\gamma$). They in turn yield the following characteristic frequencies, $\omega_{D_p} = D_p r_0^{-2} \simeq 9\cdot 10^{-4}$, $\omega_{\tau_1} \simeq \tau_1^{-1} = 10^{-1}$, $\omega_\beta = \beta \epsilon^{-1/2} \simeq 3 \cdot 10^{-1}$, and $\omega_\gamma = \gamma \zeta^{-1} \simeq 5\cdot 10^{-1}$. Finally, the frequencies associated to the adhesion dynamics are $\omega_{D_A} = D_A r_0^{-2} \simeq 4\cdot 10^{-3}$, $\omega_{a_0} = a_0 \zeta^2 = 10^{-2}$, $\omega_{a_{\text{nl}}} = a_{\text{nl}} r_0^{-2} \simeq 7\cdot 10^{-3}$, $\omega_s = s r_0^{-4} \simeq 2\cdot 10^{-5}$, and $\omega_{d} = d = 1$. Where it should be noted that the relevant length scale for the linear attachment rate for the adhesions ($a_0$) is the characteristic size of the region over which the $\bm{p}$ field is non-zero. Analysis of the simulations shows that this is strongly peaked near the leading edge, as the polymerization rate is proportional to $\grad\rho$. For simplicity we have assumed that this is given by the

omega=0$), with $v_0$ the steady state velocity, such that $\tau = r_0/v_0$. The shape deformations of the cells can be tracked by computing the aspect ratio $h$, defined in terms of the following shape tensor \cite{Ziebert2012} \begin{align} I^{ij}&= \int (x^i - R^i)(x^j - R^j) \df{x}\df{y} \end{align} where $\bm{R} = \avg{\bm{x} \rho(\bm{x})}$ is the center of mass position of the cell. The aspect ratio is then given as $h = \sqrt{\lambda_1/\lambda_2}$, where $\lambda_1$ and $\lambda_2$ are the eigenvalues of $I$ ($\lambda_1\ge \lambda_2$). A cell in the circular (static) state will have an aspect ratio of $h=1$, whereas the fan-like crawling cells in the absence of stretching will present an aspect ratio closer to $h=2$. \begin{figure}[ht!] \centering \includegraphics[width=0.9\textwidth]{frequencies} \caption{\label{f:frequencies}Relevant time/frequency scales for the cell $\rho$, polarization $\bm{p}$, and adhesion $A$ dynamics for the default choice of parameter values given in Table~\ref{t:params}. The stretching frequency range is chosen to probe the role of the adhesion dynamics on the cell response.} \end{figure} To understand the reorientation dynamics, we need to consider the interplay between the dynamics of the shape deformations, the actin dynamics, and the adhesion dynamics, as well as their characteristic time-scales, and how they compare to the time-scale over which the substrate is being deformed. For this we first define the characteristic length scales in the system, the cell size $r_0 = 15$ and the interface thickness $\zeta = D_\rho^{1/2} = 1$. The characteristic time or frequency of the shape deformations is determined by the stiffness of the interface as $\omega_{D_\rho} = D_\rho r_0^{-2} \simeq 4\cdot 10^{-3}$, as well as the time governing the retraction/expansion of the two phases $\omega_\delta = 1$. The frequency associated to the propulsion of the cell by the actin network is $\omega_\alpha = \alpha \zeta^{-3} \simeq 4$. The time-scales for the actin dynamics include the diffusion time-scale ($D_p$), the depolymerization rate ($\tau_1$), the polymerization rate ($\beta$), and the asymmetry driving term ($\gamma$). They in turn yield the following characteristic frequencies, $\omega_{D_p} = D_p r_0^{-2} \simeq 9\cdot 10^{-4}$, $\omega_{\tau_1} \simeq \tau_1^{-1} = 10^{-1}$, $\omega_\beta = \beta \epsilon^{-1/2} \simeq 3 \cdot 10^{-1}$, and $\omega_\gamma = \gamma \zeta^{-1} \simeq 5\cdot 10^{-1}$. Finally, the frequencies associated to the adhesion dynamics are $\omega_{D_A} = D_A r_0^{-2} \simeq 4\cdot 10^{-3}$, $\omega_{a_0} = a_0 \zeta^2 = 10^{-2}$, $\omega_{a_{\text{nl}}} = a_{\text{nl}} r_0^{-2} \simeq 7\cdot 10^{-3}$, $\omega_s = s r_0^{-4} \simeq 2\cdot 10^{-5}$, and $\omega_{d} = d = 1$. Where it should be noted that the relevant length scale for the linear attachment rate for the adhesions ($a_0$) is the characteristic size of the region over which the $\bm{p}$ field is non-zero. Analysis of the simulations shows that this is strongly peaked near the leading edge, as the polymerization rate is proportional to $\grad\rho$. For simplicity we have assumed that this is given by the

interface width $\zeta$, but this is just a lower bound, the real value should be slightly higher $\simeq 2\sim 4\zeta$. In contrast, the relevant length-scale for the non-linear growth and saturation rates is the cell size $r_0$. To summarize, using the default parameter values given in Table~\ref{t:params}, we can identify the following frequency regimes governing the shape ($\rho$), actin ($\bm{p}$), and adhesion ($A$) dynamics \begin{align*} \omega_{D_\rho} &\ll \omega_\delta < \omega_\alpha\\ \omega_{D_p} \ll \omega_\gamma &< \omega_{\tau_1} < \omega_\beta \\ \omega_s \ll \omega_{D_A} &< \omega_{a_{\text{nl}}} < \omega_{a_0} \ll \omega_d \end{align*} An illustration of the different characteristic frequencies is given in Fig.~\ref{f:frequencies}. Here, since we are interested in studying how the adhesion dynamics affect the reorientation, we will focus on stretching frequencies within the range $10^{-4} < \omega < 10^{-1}$, such that $\omega_{D_p} < \omega < \omega_{a_0}$. \section{Results} \label{s:res} \subsection{Passive alignment} \begin{figure}[ht!] \centering \includegraphics[width=0.35\textwidth]{orientation_adhesion_decay0.4_d0} \caption{\label{f:passive} (color online) Orientation $\theta$ as a function of time $t$ for different initial polarization directions $\theta_0$, and various frequencies, in the absence of any specific cell-substrate coupling ($d=0$). Default parameters given in Table~\ref{t:params} were used. Note that $\theta=0$ ($\theta=\pi/2$) corresponds to parallel (perpendicular) alignment.} \end{figure} Let us start by considering the simple case of a cell that is being passively advected by the substrate, in the absence of any direct coupling, i.e., $d=0$. The results for this case are summarized in Fig.~\ref{f:passive}, which shows the orientation as a function of time, for various stretching frequencies $\omega$. First, in the absence of stretching, for $\omega=0$, the orientation of the cell is time-independent, as expected, since we have not included any source of stochasticity in the model. For non-zero frequencies, the orientation shows a clear time-variation, since it is being constantly deformed and rotated by the substrate. However, there are several distinct frequency regimes, depending on how the stretching frequency compares to the characteristic frequencies of the system, giving rise to qualitatively different realignment dynamics. At very low frequencies, $\omega \lesssim 10^{-4}$, the orientation oscillates around the initial value, but there is no stretch-induced alignment. In this case, the deformation is so slow that the cell (together with the actin network and adhesion sites) can completely follow the imposed strain. As the frequency is increased further, such that it becomes comparable to the frequency for the diffusion of orientational order $\omega_{D_p}$, we begin to see an alignment either parallel or perpendicular to the stretching direction. In this case, the actin network is not able to rearrange fast enough to adapt to the changing shape of the cell. However, this alignment is extremely slow, with a time-scale of the order of $t/\tau\simeq 10^{4}$. In addition, there seems to be no preference between parallel or perpendicular directions, with the final orientation depending on the initial orientation: cells that were aligned closer to the parallel or perpendicular directions will favor those orientations. Upon increasing the frequency of oscillation to $\omega \simeq 5\cdot 10^{-3}$, the qualitative behavior remains unchanged, but the reorientation time-scale is reduced by roughly an order of magnitude. At these frequencies, the substrate is stretching faster than the cell can relax, since $\omega > \omega_{D_\rho}$, so

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All in all, a peaceful pleasant day in a super popular national park. Close up of valley after passing Queen’s Laundry Looking across valley after passing Queen’s Laundry Mountain bluebird on stump View across the meadow once I rejoined the trail Thermal features after bison meadows Orange stream coming from thermal features, after bison meadows Okay, how did those rocks get up there, anyway? A splurge, but worth it- comfy, quiet room in Canyon Lodge (Moran Lodge building). The rooms in the new lodges aren’t huge or elaborate, but a lot of sustainability elements and relaxing. And I didn’t have to camp in the torrential downpour, for once. Tags: bison, Canyon Lodge, day hiking, wildlife habitat, wildlife watching, Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone, I love you but you drive me crazy Filed under: Wildlife watching, Yellowstone National Park — 2 Comments I have returned to Yellowstone National Park a half dozen times. I’ve backpacked, hiked, taken classes and certification training at the park. I’m a member of Yellowstone Association and a monthly donor to the Yellowstone Park Foundation. But after my trip to the solitude and freedom of American Prairie Reserve, my visit to Yellowstone made me feel like the child of an unpredictable and inconsistent parent. Yellowstone is having a rough year during the centennial celebration of the National Parks. Record numbers of visitors arrived at the park. One hundred years after the military got poaching and illegal mining and logging under control, the 22nd death in a hot spring occurred. Some decided to ignore the many signs around hot springs: six people caught on video off trail, four Canadians strolling on Grand Prismatic Spring, and tourists who bundled up a baby bison in the back of their car to bring it to warmth, leading to its being put down. And YNP has a controversial image as wildlife stewards. The park was under fire again after they announced a huge cull of bison under a controversial agreement with Montana to ostensibly reduce potential of brucellosis transmission to cattle (which has never happened, and oh yeah, elk carry brucellosis too, but let’s not talk about that). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed delisting grizzly bears in the Yellowstone ecosystem, likely under pressure to show success of the Endangered Species act, and coincident to applications for trophy hunts by Wyoming and Montana. YNP had to tiptoe around that during public comment periods in 2016. So you can hardly blame YNP rangers and the Park for being worn thin. When I drove into the park, a grizzly kill site at Dunraven Pass had created an obstinate parking lot of vehicles on the road with people running toward the site saying, “It’s just like you see on TV!” The crowd was blocking a fuel tanker truck trying to mount the hill and pass. But after politely stopping for a bison herd that stepped into the road (one hoof was on the yellow line, but no bison in my lane), I found a ranger screaming up the hill, honking his horn furiously to send a young calf out of his way and waving at me to continue. It was complete ranger road rage, and this after we passed several temporary flags warning us to be patient with extensive delays for wildlife on the roadways. YNP, try to understand the natural temptation to reach out and touch nature. Yellowstone is sending mixed and soft messages that don’t speak clearly or directly to tourists. “Wildlife are dangerous and unpredictable” blames wildlife for being- well, wild. How about, “You can get yourself killed by wildlife”? That puts blame where blame belongs. How about being specific about how to drive around a bison herd? I wasn’t sure whether moving on would send the animal into the car it was passing or start a stampede. And the YNP ommunications folks want your pictures for social media, which encourages you to take more interesting and unique pictures, that just get you into trouble. This effort to get people to avoid taking selfies with wildlife is- well, just dumb. Do you think people really will skip the picture with the live bison to get a selfie with a giant stuffed toy? And why give

All in all, a peaceful pleasant day in a super popular national park. Close up of valley after passing Queen’s Laundry Looking across valley after passing Queen’s Laundry Mountain bluebird on stump View across the meadow once I rejoined the trail Thermal features after bison meadows Orange stream coming from thermal features, after bison meadows Okay, how did those rocks get up there, anyway? A splurge, but worth it- comfy, quiet room in Canyon Lodge (Moran Lodge building). The rooms in the new lodges aren’t huge or elaborate, but a lot of sustainability elements and relaxing. And I didn’t have to camp in the torrential downpour, for once. Tags: bison, Canyon Lodge, day hiking, wildlife habitat, wildlife watching, Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone, I love you but you drive me crazy Filed under: Wildlife watching, Yellowstone National Park — 2 Comments I have returned to Yellowstone National Park a half dozen times. I’ve backpacked, hiked, taken classes and certification training at the park. I’m a member of Yellowstone Association and a monthly donor to the Yellowstone Park Foundation. But after my trip to the solitude and freedom of American Prairie Reserve, my visit to Yellowstone made me feel like the child of an unpredictable and inconsistent parent. Yellowstone is having a rough year during the centennial celebration of the National Parks. Record numbers of visitors arrived at the park. One hundred years after the military got poaching and illegal mining and logging under control, the 22nd death in a hot spring occurred. Some decided to ignore the many signs around hot springs: six people caught on video off trail, four Canadians strolling on Grand Prismatic Spring, and tourists who bundled up a baby bison in the back of their car to bring it to warmth, leading to its being put down. And YNP has a controversial image as wildlife stewards. The park was under fire again after they announced a huge cull of bison under a controversial agreement with Montana to ostensibly reduce potential of brucellosis transmission to cattle (which has never happened, and oh yeah, elk carry brucellosis too, but let’s not talk about that). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed delisting grizzly bears in the Yellowstone ecosystem, likely under pressure to show success of the Endangered Species act, and coincident to applications for trophy hunts by Wyoming and Montana. YNP had to tiptoe around that during public comment periods in 2016. So you can hardly blame YNP rangers and the Park for being worn thin. When I drove into the park, a grizzly kill site at Dunraven Pass had created an obstinate parking lot of vehicles on the road with people running toward the site saying, “It’s just like you see on TV!” The crowd was blocking a fuel tanker truck trying to mount the hill and pass. But after politely stopping for a bison herd that stepped into the road (one hoof was on the yellow line, but no bison in my lane), I found a ranger screaming up the hill, honking his horn furiously to send a young calf out of his way and waving at me to continue. It was complete ranger road rage, and this after we passed several temporary flags warning us to be patient with extensive delays for wildlife on the roadways. YNP, try to understand the natural temptation to reach out and touch nature. Yellowstone is sending mixed and soft messages that don’t speak clearly or directly to tourists. “Wildlife are dangerous and unpredictable” blames wildlife for being- well, wild. How about, “You can get yourself killed by wildlife”? That puts blame where blame belongs. How about being specific about how to drive around a bison herd? I wasn’t sure whether moving on would send the animal into the car it was passing or start a stampede. And the YNP ommunications folks want your pictures for social media, which encourages you to take more interesting and unique pictures, that just get you into trouble. This effort to get people to avoid taking selfies with wildlife is- well, just dumb. Do you think people really will skip the picture with the live bison to get a selfie with a giant stuffed toy? And why give

it a name that flies in the face of trying to convince people wildlife are wild? Even the tour operators aren’t following rules. I saw a Yellowstone yellow bus tour stop and let people out to chase this grizzly for a picture. (Note to Ranger: I snapped his photo with my Canon HS60-XS superzoom from a pullout down the road and decided to change my hiking destination from a nearby nature trail). I sat at the Canyon Village Fountain Grill counter eating a salad and listening to four women talk about how that ranger shouldn’t have been yelling at one of them. “I was sensible,” she said. “I knew what I was doing.” A few minutes later I realized that her tour bus had stopped to watch a grizzly sow and cubs, and she had separated from the line of people out of their cars on the road to come up behind them for pictures, effectively hemming them in. No, not sensible, but remember, she was on a tour. Tour operators may have to sacrifice a tip to keep their customers in line- I saw it happen in Costa Rica, so it can happen here. Yellowstone, you need to be a better, more consistent parent with clear rules, and stop blaming the “kids” for- well, being kids. Understand the temptation to reach a hand out of a car and feel a bison passing by with your fingertips- no, not smart, but these magnetic creatures suddenly feel within reach and touch. Don’t worry, Ranger- this picture was taken from the safety of a car in a pullout at a great distance with a small superzoom camera. And you need to be willing to call out deliberately ugly or dangerous behavior. There are great photographers, but legions of amateur long-lens photographers who bait and harrass animals for photos. There are people who throw food and objects at animals and feel entitled to camp anywhere they want. The Park Service might want to consider some good old-fashioned shaming for punishment, not just standing nobly silent or saying obliquely that rules don’t allow you to step off the boardwalk onto the thin crust of a boiling hot spring. And prioritize safety, not natural wonder. Your Web is organized to require someone bedazzled by images of thermal features and wildlife to click on a section called “Safety”. Do you really expect people to do this? Maybe recharacterize the whole park as the Serengeti of the U.S. with boiling acidic cauldrons waiting to eat you alive. Yes, there will be people who step into the cauldron or reach out to pet the wild animal, but it won’t be the majority who are now encouraged to “Marvel. Explore. Discover”. I know we visitor people make honest but dumb mistakes or can be stupid (okay, the baby bison incident was beyond the pale). Sometimes we’re just bedazzled and tempted by the marvel of nature that we increasingly only know in electronic form. It’s happening all over the world, and will only going to get worse as we are more isolated in cities, and tempted to sin by more new technology (drones are already a problem and virtual reality is next). You’re going to have to sit down as “parents” of the park and have a tough love conversation about what you need to do to protect people, wildlife, cultural resources, and the environment. Maybe it’s not communications that will fix the problem. Maybe it’s confining people to ranger-led tours and shuttles. I would pay for it, and go with you. But honking and yelling at people who are trying to do the right thing, and soft-balling risk while asking people for cool images- well, you’re kinda asking for what’s happening. So what exactly am I supposed to do when I’m pulled over safely in my car with the windows up and the bison decides to start shoving it out of the way? Tags: managing tourists, wildlife tours, wildlife watching, Yellowstone National Park They are not our pets The hummingbird was not going to wait for me to hang the feeder. On a cold morning in Western Washington, with uncommon snow on the ground, the male Anna’s wanted his sugar water, and now. As I walked toward the post, feeder dangling from a cord, he darted straight for the yellow plastic flower and buried his bill as I stood there feeling like I was being mugged by a creature we

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sworthiae, one Eubacterium and in two cases Bacteroides and Eubacterium were isolated together. The [table] shows the various bacteria isolated form 17 patients, possible portal of entry, predisposing factors, complications, and outcome. Four patients died out of 93. Overall, mortality rate 4.3%, but mortality amongst cases of anaerobic bacteraemia is 23.5%. Anaerobic bacteraemia is gradually decreasing over the past few years because of empirical treatment with antibiotics, surgical prophylaxis with antibiotics against anaerobes and decreased utilization of blood cultures by surgeons[7]. History of dental extraction, cleaning of teeth or presence of very poor dental repair is the commonest predisposing factor for subacute bacterial endocarditis caused by viridans and microaerophilic streptococci[8]. The commonest predisposing factor for anaerobic endocarditis is any underlying cardiac lesion which ultimately might lead to congestive heart failure (CHF)[8]. Our study shows that 7 out of 17 patients (43%) had cardiac lesions. Three developed CHF and one arrhythmia. In congenital heart disease, commonest cardiac malformation is ventricular septal defect, Tetralogy of Fallot and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)[9]. We encountered two cases of Tetralogy of Fallot and one case of PDA. Ten patients (57%) did not have any cardiac lesion. Previous surgery, diabetes mellitus and renal infections were other important predisposing factors in our study, as has been reported by other workers also[1],[2]. Other factors in our study were cholecystitis, appendicitis, COLD and chronic debilitation. Isolation of Bacteroides fragilis and anaerobic streptococci from blood cultures is well documented and some of them are only a part of mixed infections[1],[2],[3],[10],[11]. In five out of 17 cases (29.4%), we isolated mixture of aerobes and anaerobes. An interesting finding in our study is that anaerobic streptococci were isolated from blood culture of six patients who had an underlying cardiac lesion, whereas Bacteroides were isolated from patients with other predisposing factors. SBE due to Eubacterium is also reported[12]. We isolated three Eubacterium, one along with Staphylococcus and two along with Bacteroides. From a case of appendicitis, we isolated Bilophila wadsworthiae in pure culture, as identified by Summanan et al[13]. Isolation of this anaerobe in association with appendicitis and peritonitis has already been reported[13]. Thirty percent anaerobes are detected during first 18 hours of incubation of blood culture. We isolated five anaerobes - four Bacteroides sp. and one Eubacterium sp. on third subculture (i.e. on seventh day). The remaining 12 (70.6%) were isolated on first subculture (i.e. within 18-24 hours). 6 Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron was isolated in pure culture from a male patient suffering from renal infection, who later developed a perinephric abscess. The other seven Bacteroides were B. fragilis. Reasons for negative blood cultures of patients with infective endocarditis are use of antibiotics in aetiologically undefined febrile illness, right sided endocarditis, prolonged duration of SBE ("bacteria-free" state), presence of renal disease and errors in techniques of obtaining and culturing blood[8]. Anaerobes are normal inhabitants of oropharynx. So in six out of 17 cases (35.3%) the portal of entry was oropharynx, followed by gastrointestinal tract in four, genitourinary tract in three, skin in two and lungs in two cases. Felner and Dowell[1] has reported oropharynx as the portal of entry for anaerobes in one-third cases. Amoxycillin-clavulanic acid

sworthiae, one Eubacterium and in two cases Bacteroides and Eubacterium were isolated together. The [table] shows the various bacteria isolated form 17 patients, possible portal of entry, predisposing factors, complications, and outcome. Four patients died out of 93. Overall, mortality rate 4.3%, but mortality amongst cases of anaerobic bacteraemia is 23.5%. Anaerobic bacteraemia is gradually decreasing over the past few years because of empirical treatment with antibiotics, surgical prophylaxis with antibiotics against anaerobes and decreased utilization of blood cultures by surgeons[7]. History of dental extraction, cleaning of teeth or presence of very poor dental repair is the commonest predisposing factor for subacute bacterial endocarditis caused by viridans and microaerophilic streptococci[8]. The commonest predisposing factor for anaerobic endocarditis is any underlying cardiac lesion which ultimately might lead to congestive heart failure (CHF)[8]. Our study shows that 7 out of 17 patients (43%) had cardiac lesions. Three developed CHF and one arrhythmia. In congenital heart disease, commonest cardiac malformation is ventricular septal defect, Tetralogy of Fallot and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)[9]. We encountered two cases of Tetralogy of Fallot and one case of PDA. Ten patients (57%) did not have any cardiac lesion. Previous surgery, diabetes mellitus and renal infections were other important predisposing factors in our study, as has been reported by other workers also[1],[2]. Other factors in our study were cholecystitis, appendicitis, COLD and chronic debilitation. Isolation of Bacteroides fragilis and anaerobic streptococci from blood cultures is well documented and some of them are only a part of mixed infections[1],[2],[3],[10],[11]. In five out of 17 cases (29.4%), we isolated mixture of aerobes and anaerobes. An interesting finding in our study is that anaerobic streptococci were isolated from blood culture of six patients who had an underlying cardiac lesion, whereas Bacteroides were isolated from patients with other predisposing factors. SBE due to Eubacterium is also reported[12]. We isolated three Eubacterium, one along with Staphylococcus and two along with Bacteroides. From a case of appendicitis, we isolated Bilophila wadsworthiae in pure culture, as identified by Summanan et al[13]. Isolation of this anaerobe in association with appendicitis and peritonitis has already been reported[13]. Thirty percent anaerobes are detected during first 18 hours of incubation of blood culture. We isolated five anaerobes - four Bacteroides sp. and one Eubacterium sp. on third subculture (i.e. on seventh day). The remaining 12 (70.6%) were isolated on first subculture (i.e. within 18-24 hours). 6 Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron was isolated in pure culture from a male patient suffering from renal infection, who later developed a perinephric abscess. The other seven Bacteroides were B. fragilis. Reasons for negative blood cultures of patients with infective endocarditis are use of antibiotics in aetiologically undefined febrile illness, right sided endocarditis, prolonged duration of SBE ("bacteria-free" state), presence of renal disease and errors in techniques of obtaining and culturing blood[8]. Anaerobes are normal inhabitants of oropharynx. So in six out of 17 cases (35.3%) the portal of entry was oropharynx, followed by gastrointestinal tract in four, genitourinary tract in three, skin in two and lungs in two cases. Felner and Dowell[1] has reported oropharynx as the portal of entry for anaerobes in one-third cases. Amoxycillin-clavulanic acid

combination and amikacin for 28-42 days form the mainstay of treatment, metronidazole added to it if anaerobes are suspected. Clindamycin plus an aminoglycoside well be very effective in the treatment of endocarditis and intraabdominal sepsis, as clindamycin is very effective against Bacteroides sp., anaerobic streptococci, Staphylococci and facultative Streptococci (except S. fecalis). The success rate of clindamycin in intraabdominal sepsis ranges from 75-100%, with average of 86.2%[14]. Prophylaxis for genitourinary or gastrointestinal manipulations or surgery remain empiric to prevent blood stream invasion by enterococci. Antibiotics are started an hour before operation and continued for two to three days. Prophylaxis is only indicated at time of delivery in pregnant women with cardiac disorders, initiated at onset of labour and continued through second post partum day[15]. Mortality due to anaerobic endocarditis has been reported to be 21-41%[1],[2]. Mortality due to anaerobic bacteraemia in our study is 23.5%, whereas overall mortality rate is 4.3%. Four patients died due to cerebral embolism, pulmonary embolism, perforative peritonitis and pelvic inflammatory disease along with peritonitis. In all the four cases B. fragilis were isolated. Frequency of bacteriologically proved cases of infective endocarditis has been decreased since the advent of effective antibiotic treatment[8]. But anaerobic endocarditis still persists, as shown in our study. If only aerobic culture is done, it might apparently be negative, as in 12 of our cases, only anaerobic bacteria were isolated. Thus, from our study it is suggested that both aerobic and anaerobic blood cultures are advisable for all cases of SBE. The technical assistance of Ms. Madhuri Kuwalekar is acknowledged. 1. Felner JM and Dowell VR. Anaerobic bacterial endocarditis. New Engl J Med 1970; 283:1188-1192. 2. Nastro LJ and Finegold SM. Endocarditis due to anaerobic gram negative bacilli. Am J Med 1973; 54:482-496. 3. Pankey GA. Subacute bacterial endocarditis at the University of Minnesota Hospital, 1939 through 1959. Ann Intern Med 1961; 55:550-561. 4. More RH. Bacterial endocarditis due to Clostridium welchii. American J Pathol 1943; 19:413-420. 5. Baron EJ, Pterson LR, Finegold SM. Convertional and rapid microbiological methods for identification of bacteria and fungi. In Bailey and Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology, 9th edn., St. Louis: The C.V. Mosby Co.; 1994, pp 97-122. 6. Baron EJ, Peterson LR, Finegold SM. Processing clinical specimens for anaerobic bacteria: Isolation, identification procedures. In Bailey and Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology, 9th edn. St. Louis: The C.V. Mosby Co.; 1994, pp 474-503. 7. Winchester PD, Todd JK, Roe MH. Bacteraemia in Hospitalized children. Am J Dis Child 1977; 131:753-758. 8. Lerner PI, Weinstein L, Infective endocarditis in the antibiotic era. New Engl J Med. 1966; 274:199-206, 259-266 and 323-331. 9. Vogler

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a time of 3:04.10. Junior Amber Edwards’s time of 9 seconds was good for her to place second in the 60-meter hurdles. Senior Katherine Pitman took first place in the pole vault at 4.10 meters. Pitman says that going into next weekend she wants to be on the podium as a team. And as for her personal goals, she wants to jump her best. Finishing third with a time of 15:08.67 in the 5,000-meter was junior Jesse Capellaro and fellow teammate junior Tim Chappell placed sixth with a time of 15:21.21. Sophomore Derek Howes with a time of 1:05.56 placed second in the 500-meter dash. The 4×800-meter relay team of freshmen Patrick Robertson, Forest Stewart and sophomores Logan Winningham and Daniel Hart finished with a time of 8:01.21 to take third. Junior Seth Abbott placed second in the heptathlon with 4,720 points. Senior Larry Cass came in fifth in the weight throw at 15.87 meters. The Bombers will compete in the NCAA Championships at 1 p.m. and 10 a.m. March 10–11, respectively in Naperville, Illinois. Atlantic Restoration & Remodeling Group LLC is a leader in fire damage repair throughout Cheshire CT. Our fully licensed and insured team of professional contractors respond immediately to requests, 24/7. We begin the restoration process by securing the property from further damage, by tarping the roof and/or boarding up windows and doors. Next, we complete a detailed list of damages and estimate for repairs. We work alongside the insurance company adjuster to quickly and efficiently restore homes and businesses that have been damaged by fire, smoke and soot. From small kitchen fires, to puffback claims and large commercial building fires, Atlantic Restoration can handle the project. We manage the fire damage property claim from initial structural securing, demolition to rebuilding the structure to its’ original state. We also bill the insurance company directly. “A friend for life” is how Ronald Bloxham describes North Norfolk health volunteer Richard Fry. Mr Bloxham was referred to Voluntary Norfolk’s volunteer service by his GP practice as he lived alone and also needed support to use his laptop. Meanwhile, Mr Fry applied to become a volunteer with the charity following the death of his grandparents. He wanted to form a connection with an older person again and also give something back to the community. Since their introduction, Mr Bloxham said they had become “great friends”, and that Mr Fry had helped him settle into residential care. Identifier 88690791 This number locates the particular value within the data table; it is like an accession number in a conventional library. Value 20,244 This is the data value itself. GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Vision of Britain | Context for data value | The meaning of 20,244, A Vision of Britain through Time. BRISTOL, Vt. (WCAX) Four members of the Masons, Lodge 47 in Bristol, were recognized Sunday for their years of service. Bill James, Roger Layn, Charlie Weisenback and Robert Fuller have served a combined 255 years. Outsiders don’t usually get to see what goes on inside, but WCAX News was invited to the ceremony. The Masons are the largest and oldest fraternal organization in the world. They’re known for secret rituals and centuries of traditions. © by Brick Masons. Visit BrickMasonStore and buy all the Masonic Regalia & Accesories you need! Some situations require more than a traditional counseling format to be adequately resolved. Intensive counseling consists of extended periods of time to focus at a more concentrated and deeper level than traditional counseling may achieve. The time period for intensive counseling may range from two hours per session to a thirty hour week-long intensive format. Our high-speed rotary vacuum packer is a space saving machine designed for large volume throughput. It is a world first in automated vacuum packaging, combining clockwise motion with an inline, same

a time of 3:04.10. Junior Amber Edwards’s time of 9 seconds was good for her to place second in the 60-meter hurdles. Senior Katherine Pitman took first place in the pole vault at 4.10 meters. Pitman says that going into next weekend she wants to be on the podium as a team. And as for her personal goals, she wants to jump her best. Finishing third with a time of 15:08.67 in the 5,000-meter was junior Jesse Capellaro and fellow teammate junior Tim Chappell placed sixth with a time of 15:21.21. Sophomore Derek Howes with a time of 1:05.56 placed second in the 500-meter dash. The 4×800-meter relay team of freshmen Patrick Robertson, Forest Stewart and sophomores Logan Winningham and Daniel Hart finished with a time of 8:01.21 to take third. Junior Seth Abbott placed second in the heptathlon with 4,720 points. Senior Larry Cass came in fifth in the weight throw at 15.87 meters. The Bombers will compete in the NCAA Championships at 1 p.m. and 10 a.m. March 10–11, respectively in Naperville, Illinois. Atlantic Restoration & Remodeling Group LLC is a leader in fire damage repair throughout Cheshire CT. Our fully licensed and insured team of professional contractors respond immediately to requests, 24/7. We begin the restoration process by securing the property from further damage, by tarping the roof and/or boarding up windows and doors. Next, we complete a detailed list of damages and estimate for repairs. We work alongside the insurance company adjuster to quickly and efficiently restore homes and businesses that have been damaged by fire, smoke and soot. From small kitchen fires, to puffback claims and large commercial building fires, Atlantic Restoration can handle the project. We manage the fire damage property claim from initial structural securing, demolition to rebuilding the structure to its’ original state. We also bill the insurance company directly. “A friend for life” is how Ronald Bloxham describes North Norfolk health volunteer Richard Fry. Mr Bloxham was referred to Voluntary Norfolk’s volunteer service by his GP practice as he lived alone and also needed support to use his laptop. Meanwhile, Mr Fry applied to become a volunteer with the charity following the death of his grandparents. He wanted to form a connection with an older person again and also give something back to the community. Since their introduction, Mr Bloxham said they had become “great friends”, and that Mr Fry had helped him settle into residential care. Identifier 88690791 This number locates the particular value within the data table; it is like an accession number in a conventional library. Value 20,244 This is the data value itself. GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Vision of Britain | Context for data value | The meaning of 20,244, A Vision of Britain through Time. BRISTOL, Vt. (WCAX) Four members of the Masons, Lodge 47 in Bristol, were recognized Sunday for their years of service. Bill James, Roger Layn, Charlie Weisenback and Robert Fuller have served a combined 255 years. Outsiders don’t usually get to see what goes on inside, but WCAX News was invited to the ceremony. The Masons are the largest and oldest fraternal organization in the world. They’re known for secret rituals and centuries of traditions. © by Brick Masons. Visit BrickMasonStore and buy all the Masonic Regalia & Accesories you need! Some situations require more than a traditional counseling format to be adequately resolved. Intensive counseling consists of extended periods of time to focus at a more concentrated and deeper level than traditional counseling may achieve. The time period for intensive counseling may range from two hours per session to a thirty hour week-long intensive format. Our high-speed rotary vacuum packer is a space saving machine designed for large volume throughput. It is a world first in automated vacuum packaging, combining clockwise motion with an inline, same

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The Tesla World Light (2017) A brilliant inventor who was more motivated by curiosity and benevolence than profit, Nikolai Tesla has become almost a mythical figure in recent years. After decades of relative obscurity, he’s now been immortalized in comics, films, songs, board games, and just about anything that nods even slightly towards steampunk. It’s not hard to see why. Some highly questionable beliefs aside, he comes across as a sympathetic, romantic figure, the anti-capitalist antithesis of greedy, manipulative men like Thomas Edison. The most grandiose of his unmade inventions, which allegedly included a method of producing free, wireless electricity for the whole world, make for perfect sci-fi fodder. Even his less benevolent side, like the powerful death ray he claimed to have created, fit in with the idea of a genius who has been repeatedly taken advantage of. His life leaves plenty of room for artistic license, and plenty of artists have indulged in exactly that. Matthew Rankin’s The Tesla World Light doesn’t stretch the Serbian inventor’s story into fiction, but it does make it mythic, in a grandly tragic sort of way. Based on letters Tesla wrote to JP Morgan after the banker stopped funding his free energy project–along with other strange-but-true details like Tesla’s love affair with a pigeon–the film documents the inventor’s descent into despair and madness in beautifully abstracted terms. The film bristles with energy throughout, from the crackling backgrounds in its early scenes to the pulsing LEDs and spinning sparklers that paint the modernist patterns that become increasingly prominent throughout the film. The less obviously representational it gets, the more emotionally immediate it becomes, culminating in a frenzied climax that’s thrilling and depressing all at once. In the two years since its release, The Tesla World Light has racked up at least 10 major animation awards and made its way around dozens of festivals, and if anything, it feels even more relevant now than when it first came out. A visionary scientist whose world-changing invention is thwarted by short-sighted rent-seekers, Tesla’s tale feels like an inflection point, the moment the west ultimately chose between utopia and profit. By rendering it in such a wonderfully anachronistic way, Rankin’s film makes it timeless: more than one man’s story, it is the modern age in miniature, equal parts brilliance, madness and despair. The Tesla World Light Dir: Matthew Rankin Syn: New York, 1905. Visionary inventor Nikola Tesla makes one final appeal to J.P. Morgan, his erstwhile benefactor. Inspired by real events, this electrifying short is a spectacular burst of image and sound that draws as much from the tradition of avant-garde cinema as it does from animated documentary. « Monday Short: Quart Avant Poing’s La Grenouillére – Danse Exquise (2017) Monday Short: Laura Goncalves’ Three Weeks in December (2013) » How to Withdraw PayPal Funds to Nigeria Bank Account Wike Gives Solution To Nigeria’s Security Issues UI cancels 2019/20 academic session, announces Feb 20 resumption date Home Sports Suspect in shooting of Tottenham player Serge Aurier’s brother, Christopher, hands himself... Suspect in shooting of Tottenham player Serge Aurier’s brother, Christopher, hands himself into French police A suspect in the shooting of Tottenham footballer Serge Aurier’s brother has handed himself into French police. Christopher Aurier, the younger brother of the Spurs and Ivory Coast defender, was shot dead on Monday morning in an alleged ‘love dispute’. A man has turned him into police over the murder of Christopher (right) in Toulouse A man turned himself into police in Toulouse, where the incident occurred, on Tuesday evening. The suspect cannot be named because of French privacy laws. French outlet L’Equipe reports he is being held after admitting to the murder of the 26-year-old. Christopher was reportedly shot in the stomach before the shooter fled the scene. French outlet La Depeche reports

The Tesla World Light (2017) A brilliant inventor who was more motivated by curiosity and benevolence than profit, Nikolai Tesla has become almost a mythical figure in recent years. After decades of relative obscurity, he’s now been immortalized in comics, films, songs, board games, and just about anything that nods even slightly towards steampunk. It’s not hard to see why. Some highly questionable beliefs aside, he comes across as a sympathetic, romantic figure, the anti-capitalist antithesis of greedy, manipulative men like Thomas Edison. The most grandiose of his unmade inventions, which allegedly included a method of producing free, wireless electricity for the whole world, make for perfect sci-fi fodder. Even his less benevolent side, like the powerful death ray he claimed to have created, fit in with the idea of a genius who has been repeatedly taken advantage of. His life leaves plenty of room for artistic license, and plenty of artists have indulged in exactly that. Matthew Rankin’s The Tesla World Light doesn’t stretch the Serbian inventor’s story into fiction, but it does make it mythic, in a grandly tragic sort of way. Based on letters Tesla wrote to JP Morgan after the banker stopped funding his free energy project–along with other strange-but-true details like Tesla’s love affair with a pigeon–the film documents the inventor’s descent into despair and madness in beautifully abstracted terms. The film bristles with energy throughout, from the crackling backgrounds in its early scenes to the pulsing LEDs and spinning sparklers that paint the modernist patterns that become increasingly prominent throughout the film. The less obviously representational it gets, the more emotionally immediate it becomes, culminating in a frenzied climax that’s thrilling and depressing all at once. In the two years since its release, The Tesla World Light has racked up at least 10 major animation awards and made its way around dozens of festivals, and if anything, it feels even more relevant now than when it first came out. A visionary scientist whose world-changing invention is thwarted by short-sighted rent-seekers, Tesla’s tale feels like an inflection point, the moment the west ultimately chose between utopia and profit. By rendering it in such a wonderfully anachronistic way, Rankin’s film makes it timeless: more than one man’s story, it is the modern age in miniature, equal parts brilliance, madness and despair. The Tesla World Light Dir: Matthew Rankin Syn: New York, 1905. Visionary inventor Nikola Tesla makes one final appeal to J.P. Morgan, his erstwhile benefactor. Inspired by real events, this electrifying short is a spectacular burst of image and sound that draws as much from the tradition of avant-garde cinema as it does from animated documentary. « Monday Short: Quart Avant Poing’s La Grenouillére – Danse Exquise (2017) Monday Short: Laura Goncalves’ Three Weeks in December (2013) » How to Withdraw PayPal Funds to Nigeria Bank Account Wike Gives Solution To Nigeria’s Security Issues UI cancels 2019/20 academic session, announces Feb 20 resumption date Home Sports Suspect in shooting of Tottenham player Serge Aurier’s brother, Christopher, hands himself... Suspect in shooting of Tottenham player Serge Aurier’s brother, Christopher, hands himself into French police A suspect in the shooting of Tottenham footballer Serge Aurier’s brother has handed himself into French police. Christopher Aurier, the younger brother of the Spurs and Ivory Coast defender, was shot dead on Monday morning in an alleged ‘love dispute’. A man has turned him into police over the murder of Christopher (right) in Toulouse A man turned himself into police in Toulouse, where the incident occurred, on Tuesday evening. The suspect cannot be named because of French privacy laws. French outlet L’Equipe reports he is being held after admitting to the murder of the 26-year-old. Christopher was reportedly shot in the stomach before the shooter fled the scene. French outlet La Depeche reports

that the incident may have arisen due to a ‘love dispute’. He was pronounced dead at Toulouse University Hospital on Monday after the shooting happened outside a nightclub in the early hours of the morning. Meanwhile, French newspaper Sud Ouest quoted a police source who said the suspect handed himself in at around 6pm on Tuesday at the central police station in Toulouse and admitted to the murder. Police have also been quoted as saying Christopher – who played for fifth division amateur side Toulouse Rodeo – was ‘unfavourably known to the judiciary.’ Christopher had a trial at Brentford in 2011 but the Bees didn’t take him on Tottenham face Newcastle in the Premier League tonight and will let Aurier decide whether or not he plays. The Ivory Coast international has started 23 of Spurs’ 25 Premier League matches since Jose Mourinho took charge. But Mourinho is putting no pressure on the full-back to make himself available and insists the priority is to ensure the player gets all the support he needs. Mourinho said: “In this moment, what myself and other people in the club spoke with him is just about supporting a person who has a tragic family moment. “Apart from that, it’s just him, his feelings, his way of reacting. Every person is different. Sometimes with similar feelings, people react in a different way. So we’re going to respect 100 per cent Serge’s decisions. “No pressure from us. This afternoon, before or after training, we’ll have a better idea of what he wants to do.” Previous articleCOVID-19 Vaccine Is Tested And Safe, Says Russian Military – Newspot Next articleBREAKING: EFCC jails ex-Executive Director, Captain Bala for 7 years Coronavirus has drastically altered India’s growth outlook: RBI The Reserve Bank of India said in its Monetary Policy Report that the growth outlook for 2020-21 was “looking up” before the coronavirus pandemic, but had been sharply altered by it. The outlook for India’s economic recovery has been sharply altered by the coronavirus outbreak, the central bank said in its Monetary Policy Report, underlining the pandemic’s deepening impact on South Asia’s engine of growth. “Prior to the outbreak of Covid-19, the outlook for growth for 2020-21 was looking up,” the Reserve Bank of India said. “The Covid-19 pandemic has drastically altered this outlook. The global economy is expected to slump into recession in 2020, as post-Covid projections indicate.” India’s economy expanded at its slowest pace in more than six years in the last three months of 2019 and was projected to clock in full-year growth of 5% which would be the lowest in over a decade. Any benefit seen in the terms of trade from a prolonged downturn in the price of international crude is also unlikely to offset the economic drag from the coronavirus-induced lockdown of the country and loss of external demand, the central bank said. The RBI, as it did in its policy statement last month, reiterated that conditions remained highly uncertain and said it is refraining from providing any projections on GDP growth. Describing the present environment as “highly fluid”, the central bank said that it is assessing the “the intensity, spread and duration of Covid-19.” India has reported over 5,000 active coronavirus cases and 166 deaths as of Thursday morning. The RBI in an emergency move late last month cut its key lending rate by a bigger-than-hoped 75 basis points and announced several measures to inject rupee and dollar liquidity in the domestic markets. Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and LifestyleArt/Design Thieves Snatch $9M Van Gogh Painting From Dutch Museum Shut Down Due To Coronavirus Art/Design, feature, featured, Hip Hop Art and Design | Urban Arts, Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, International Music Videos and News, News Exclusives Even though most of everyone around the world has been ordered to stay home due to the rapid spread

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sizes are used to predict the development effort and the hardware memory size needed for the ECUs and to estimate the ECU execution times. The data is then used to control price/performance for the supply of ECUs and their embedded software. Other automotive manufacturers are known to be implementing these processes. Automated COSMIC sizing from static and from executing Java code has been achieved with some manual input “seeding” of the code, with high accuracy. The ISO-standard COSMIC method has met all its design goals and is being used around the world for measuring a functional size, i.e., work-output, for most types of software. Measured sizes have been shown to correlate well with development effort for several types of software. The derived size/effort relationships are being used for effort estimation with, in some known cases of real-time software, great commercial benefits. The method has been recommended by the U.S. Government Accountability Office for use in software cost estimation. The method’s fundamental design principles are valid for all time. The method definition [2] is mature and has been frozen for the foreseeable future. Automatic COSMIC size measurement is already happening. As a further consequence of the universality of the method’s underlying concepts, measured sizes should be easily understood and therefore acceptable to the software community whose performance is measured. Measuring and understanding the productivity of software activities is a multifaceted topic. The COSMIC method provides a solid basis for the many needs of work-output measurement, a key component of productivity measurement. Here are the key ideas from this chapter: It's important for productivity measurement and estimating to have a measure for work output that can be compared across different contexts. COSMIC function points are such a measure. All COSMIC documentation, including the references below, is available for free download from www.cosmic-sizing.org . For an introduction to the method go to https://cosmic-sizing.org/publications/introduction-to-the-cosmic-method-of-measuring-software-2/ . “The COSMIC Functional Size Measurement Method, Version 4.0.2, Measurement Manual (The COSMIC Implementation Guide for ISO/IEC 19761: 2017),” which contains the Glossary of Terms. “Glossary of Terms for Non-Functional Requirements and Project Requirements used in software project performance measurement, benchmarking and estimating,” Version 1.0, September 2015, published by COSMIC and IFPUG. “Measurement of software size: advances made by the COSMIC community,” Charles Symons, Alain Abran, Christof Ebert, Frank Vogelezang, International Workshop on Software Measurement, Berlin 2016. “Experience of using COSMIC sizing in Agile projects,” Charles Symons, Alain Abran, Onur Demirors. November 2017. https://cosmic-sizing.org/publications/experience-using-cosmic-sizing-agile-projects/ An NFR for a system response time may give rise partly to the need for specific hardware or use of a particular programming language (i.e., technical NFRs) and partly for requirements for specific software functionality. The latter can be taken into account in the measure of functional size. Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if you modified the licensed material. You do not have permission under this license to share adapted material derived from this chapter or parts of it. The images or other third party material in this chapter are included in the chapter's Creative Commons license, unless indicated otherwise in a credit line to the material. If material is not included in the chapter's Creative Commons license and your intended use is not permitted by statutory regulation or exceeds the permitted use, you will need to obtain permission directly from the copyright holder. 1.Common Software Measurement International Consortium (COSMIC)ReigateUK Symons C. (2019) The COS

sizes are used to predict the development effort and the hardware memory size needed for the ECUs and to estimate the ECU execution times. The data is then used to control price/performance for the supply of ECUs and their embedded software. Other automotive manufacturers are known to be implementing these processes. Automated COSMIC sizing from static and from executing Java code has been achieved with some manual input “seeding” of the code, with high accuracy. The ISO-standard COSMIC method has met all its design goals and is being used around the world for measuring a functional size, i.e., work-output, for most types of software. Measured sizes have been shown to correlate well with development effort for several types of software. The derived size/effort relationships are being used for effort estimation with, in some known cases of real-time software, great commercial benefits. The method has been recommended by the U.S. Government Accountability Office for use in software cost estimation. The method’s fundamental design principles are valid for all time. The method definition [2] is mature and has been frozen for the foreseeable future. Automatic COSMIC size measurement is already happening. As a further consequence of the universality of the method’s underlying concepts, measured sizes should be easily understood and therefore acceptable to the software community whose performance is measured. Measuring and understanding the productivity of software activities is a multifaceted topic. The COSMIC method provides a solid basis for the many needs of work-output measurement, a key component of productivity measurement. Here are the key ideas from this chapter: It's important for productivity measurement and estimating to have a measure for work output that can be compared across different contexts. COSMIC function points are such a measure. All COSMIC documentation, including the references below, is available for free download from www.cosmic-sizing.org . For an introduction to the method go to https://cosmic-sizing.org/publications/introduction-to-the-cosmic-method-of-measuring-software-2/ . “The COSMIC Functional Size Measurement Method, Version 4.0.2, Measurement Manual (The COSMIC Implementation Guide for ISO/IEC 19761: 2017),” which contains the Glossary of Terms. “Glossary of Terms for Non-Functional Requirements and Project Requirements used in software project performance measurement, benchmarking and estimating,” Version 1.0, September 2015, published by COSMIC and IFPUG. “Measurement of software size: advances made by the COSMIC community,” Charles Symons, Alain Abran, Christof Ebert, Frank Vogelezang, International Workshop on Software Measurement, Berlin 2016. “Experience of using COSMIC sizing in Agile projects,” Charles Symons, Alain Abran, Onur Demirors. November 2017. https://cosmic-sizing.org/publications/experience-using-cosmic-sizing-agile-projects/ An NFR for a system response time may give rise partly to the need for specific hardware or use of a particular programming language (i.e., technical NFRs) and partly for requirements for specific software functionality. The latter can be taken into account in the measure of functional size. Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if you modified the licensed material. You do not have permission under this license to share adapted material derived from this chapter or parts of it. The images or other third party material in this chapter are included in the chapter's Creative Commons license, unless indicated otherwise in a credit line to the material. If material is not included in the chapter's Creative Commons license and your intended use is not permitted by statutory regulation or exceeds the permitted use, you will need to obtain permission directly from the copyright holder. 1.Common Software Measurement International Consortium (COSMIC)ReigateUK Symons C. (2019) The COS

MIC Method for Measuring the Work-Output Component of Productivity. In: Sadowski C., Zimmermann T. (eds) Rethinking Productivity in Software Engineering. Apress, Berkeley, CA Publisher Name Apress, Berkeley, CA eBook Packages Professional and Applied Computing JoAnne: Woohoo! 200! What should we do to commemorate this historic event? I know! We'll have the universe release a bazillion new shows all at once! SakiVI: I seem to just be watching Chinese shows except for a new Korean daily, Love to the End, where I'm cheering the Wretched on, and Let Me Introduce Her with Dad, and, oddly enough, Mum, because she fell in love with the walk-in closet in the big house. Update: she wants us to stop watching when she is around. Not enough closet space. Why do you all watch in a closet? Panda: Stressed! I need a Jennifer in my life. Everybody pigpile on Panda and give her hugs right now. It's not Jennifer but it will have to do. Trotwood: I'm feeling cranky and stressed that there are so many shows coming out all at once, and upset with myself that there is this bounty in which I'm really not all that interested. I want to watch Life, but I do not have access to subs (and don't tell me about Netflix). I didn't watch much. Instead I read translations of novels. You ever read something and ask yourself why am I still reading this even at chapter 208? Going to try to catch up with Let Me Introduce Her. When we're done hugging Panda we hug Trot, okay? kakashi: Trying to ignore my to do list, but am kind of failing. Panic has set in. It's why I'm going to the mountains to forget soon. Also, we're being burnt alive. No rain in sight. Everything is dying. Fine just everybody hug everybody. Investigation Couple (Finale) It took me a little bit to get into this show - it felt awkward, somehow, and the unprofessional behavior of the prosecutors really set my teeth on edge, and the writer's development of Baek Beom, the examiner...very slow. BUT. somewhere in there, I was interested in the cases, and I became interested in Baek Beom and his tragic past. As twists were revealed and more details came to light about all the characters, I became invested. It was never something I felt like I had to watch *this minute* but I always remained interested in what came next and in the end, I liked the story. I even didn't mind that they didn't really catch the bad guy of the last few weeks, because we know they really DID...he's just on the run. They know the truth, and with an ending that showed them working to prove that truth, we know that somewhere there's a universe where they will eventually catch him and make him pay, and that it will because they listened to the stories of the dead and took them seriously. There's something comforting in that, I think. Are You Human Too? Fine, fine, fine. Shitty Shin had a shitty childhood and was a nice guy until pretty recently when he found out just HOW shitty it really was. Do we really have to redeem him? Can't we just leave him be Shitty and keep RoboShin for ourselves? And what? Now 'Playing Dementia' Grandpa really HAS dementia? Who here laughed their asses off when he startled himself by getting confused for real? I'm completely invested in Robot Shin. Shitty Shin is so shitty that I can't imagine what they are going to do to try to redeem him now. I'd rather they spend some time trying to Ye Na's story arc because she seems to be the most worthy of redemption of all the people on "the other side." I find it funny how no one believes Young Hoon when he says he doesn't want any more power. Why would he with these people as the models of power. Have you completely missed out on the homoerotic subtext of his relationship with Shitty Shin? Let's Eat 3 A cameo from our Fluffy Puppy Kim Min Kyu, but once again he

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Chart Show: No Joke, She's Back! Brandi Carlile lands a fourth track from her latest release on the chart with "Sugartooth", and J.S. Ondara continues to climb after he popped in the studios for a session with The Local Show. Sir Elton John through Mark Wheat's eyes and ears Mark Wheat reviews Sir Elton's final tour. Theft of the Dial: Paul Banks of Interpol Mark Wheat welcomes Interpol frontman Paul Banks into the studio to play songs that inspire him. Something that may not be readily evident to Interpol fans is Banks's deep love of hip hop, which is reflected in his playlist. The Chart Show: Don't "Doubt", Local Acts Reign Minnesota's Hippo Campus, J.S. Ondara, and Cloud Cult snag the top three spots on the chart. The Chart Show: #1 at MicroShow! Sharon Van Etten tops the chart ahead of her upcoming First Avenue & MicroShow performances. The Greatest Love Songs of all-time for Valentine's Day Every year Mark Wheat hosts your Valentine's Day evening soundtrack with requests and dedications for the greatest love songs of all-time. The Chart Show: A bike? In this weather? The songs at the very top and bottom of our chart are strangely connected by...bicycles?! Extra strange during a time when no one in Minnesota should be out riding in this wind chill. ‹ PreviousNext › World Cup final umpire admits to crucial mistake Kumar Dharmasena has admitted he made a mistake in the World Cup final, giving Ben Stokes 6 runs instead of 5 for a deflected overthrow. Photo: Getty Images Cricket World Cup final umpire Kumar Dharmasena has admitted to making a "judgmental error" in giving England six overthrows in the final over of their controversial and thrilling finish against the Black Caps. Under Law 19.8, pertaining to an "overthrow or wilful act of fielder", England's Ben Stokes should only have been credited for five runs when Martin Guptill's throw deflected off his bat and to the boundary on the third-to-last ball of their innings against New Zealand at Lord's. Stokes was attempting to complete a second run when Guptill's attempted runout took a remarkably cruel deflection, rolling away for another four runs to hugely increase England's chances of winning. Umpires Dharmasena and Marais Erasmus deliberated on the issue, ruling that Stokes would receive six runs, which left England requiring just three runs from two balls. Now, Dharmasena has admitted the blunder but has defended his decision. "It's easy for people to comment after seeing TV replays," Dharmasena told the Sunday Times. "I agree that there was a judgmental error when I see it on TV replays now. But we did not have the luxury of TV replays at the ground and I will never regret the decision I made. Beside the ICC praised me for the decision I made at that time." Former top umpire Simon Taufel was the first to point out that an error had been made, noting that Stokes shouldn't have been attributed with having completed the second run. "There was a judgment error on the overthrow," Taufel told Australian media. "The act of the overthrow starts when the fielder releases the ball. It becomes an overthrow from the instant of the throw. "They did not cross on their second run, at the instant of the throw. So given that scenario, five runs should have been the correct allocation of runs, and Ben Stokes should have been at the non-striker's end for the next delivery." Jimmy Neesham and Martin Guptill console one another after their heartbreaking World Cup final 'loss'. Photo: Getty Images TV replays showed that Stokes and non-striker Adil Rashid hadn't crossed for the second run when Guptill's throw was released, and Dharmasena said there were too many events happening for he and Erasmus to monitor everything. "One must understand that there were too many things on our plate," Dharmasena said. "We had to watch the batsmen complete the first run, the ball being fielded, how it was handled by the

Chart Show: No Joke, She's Back! Brandi Carlile lands a fourth track from her latest release on the chart with "Sugartooth", and J.S. Ondara continues to climb after he popped in the studios for a session with The Local Show. Sir Elton John through Mark Wheat's eyes and ears Mark Wheat reviews Sir Elton's final tour. Theft of the Dial: Paul Banks of Interpol Mark Wheat welcomes Interpol frontman Paul Banks into the studio to play songs that inspire him. Something that may not be readily evident to Interpol fans is Banks's deep love of hip hop, which is reflected in his playlist. The Chart Show: Don't "Doubt", Local Acts Reign Minnesota's Hippo Campus, J.S. Ondara, and Cloud Cult snag the top three spots on the chart. The Chart Show: #1 at MicroShow! Sharon Van Etten tops the chart ahead of her upcoming First Avenue & MicroShow performances. The Greatest Love Songs of all-time for Valentine's Day Every year Mark Wheat hosts your Valentine's Day evening soundtrack with requests and dedications for the greatest love songs of all-time. The Chart Show: A bike? In this weather? The songs at the very top and bottom of our chart are strangely connected by...bicycles?! Extra strange during a time when no one in Minnesota should be out riding in this wind chill. ‹ PreviousNext › World Cup final umpire admits to crucial mistake Kumar Dharmasena has admitted he made a mistake in the World Cup final, giving Ben Stokes 6 runs instead of 5 for a deflected overthrow. Photo: Getty Images Cricket World Cup final umpire Kumar Dharmasena has admitted to making a "judgmental error" in giving England six overthrows in the final over of their controversial and thrilling finish against the Black Caps. Under Law 19.8, pertaining to an "overthrow or wilful act of fielder", England's Ben Stokes should only have been credited for five runs when Martin Guptill's throw deflected off his bat and to the boundary on the third-to-last ball of their innings against New Zealand at Lord's. Stokes was attempting to complete a second run when Guptill's attempted runout took a remarkably cruel deflection, rolling away for another four runs to hugely increase England's chances of winning. Umpires Dharmasena and Marais Erasmus deliberated on the issue, ruling that Stokes would receive six runs, which left England requiring just three runs from two balls. Now, Dharmasena has admitted the blunder but has defended his decision. "It's easy for people to comment after seeing TV replays," Dharmasena told the Sunday Times. "I agree that there was a judgmental error when I see it on TV replays now. But we did not have the luxury of TV replays at the ground and I will never regret the decision I made. Beside the ICC praised me for the decision I made at that time." Former top umpire Simon Taufel was the first to point out that an error had been made, noting that Stokes shouldn't have been attributed with having completed the second run. "There was a judgment error on the overthrow," Taufel told Australian media. "The act of the overthrow starts when the fielder releases the ball. It becomes an overthrow from the instant of the throw. "They did not cross on their second run, at the instant of the throw. So given that scenario, five runs should have been the correct allocation of runs, and Ben Stokes should have been at the non-striker's end for the next delivery." Jimmy Neesham and Martin Guptill console one another after their heartbreaking World Cup final 'loss'. Photo: Getty Images TV replays showed that Stokes and non-striker Adil Rashid hadn't crossed for the second run when Guptill's throw was released, and Dharmasena said there were too many events happening for he and Erasmus to monitor everything. "One must understand that there were too many things on our plate," Dharmasena said. "We had to watch the batsmen complete the first run, the ball being fielded, how it was handled by the

fielder and whether the batsmen completed the second run. And where the throw would come from - the striker's end or non-striker's end. In this case, we were all happy that the batsmen had completed the second run because the ball ricocheted off Stokes' bat at the time of him completing the second run. So, we assumed that they had crossed each other at the time of fielder releasing the ball." The decision increased England's chances of victory, as Rashid would have been on strike needing four from two balls, but the Black Caps were unaware that a mistake had been made when quizzed on the issue the day after the final. "I actually wasn't aware of the finer rule at that point in time, obviously you trust in the umpires and what they do. I guess you throw that in the mix of a few hundred other things that may have been different," said captain Kane Williamson. When informed of the finer details of the ruling, neither Black Caps coach Gary Stead or batting coach Craig McMillan were aware that England were erroneously given an extra run. "The umpires are there to rule and they're human as well, like players, sometimes errors are made," rationalised Stead. "That's just the human nature of sport, and why we care so much about it as well." "I didn't know that rule, to be perfectly honest," added McMillan. "I've played a lot of games of cricket, watched a lot of cricket and overthrows have always been added to what's been run, as opposed to the point of the throw coming in." A First-Timer Watches Doctor Who: “The Vampires of Venice” How does a free trip to Venice with your betrothed sound? Romantic? Relaxing? Culturally enriching? I’d say all of the above, but after watching “The Vampires of Venice” I’d be sure to read the fine print on that offer. Some people might be a bit dismayed by the idea that Venice, circa 1580, is a city lorded over by alien bloodsuckers. Other people, however, would be totally jazzed about it. Similarly, some people might find having your romantic rival show up at your bachelor party to be a bit of a bummer. Others think that swapping places with a professional bikini-wearer and jumping out a cake in her place is an excellent way to make an introduction. What some people may view as a benevolent ruler protecting them from a terrifying plague… …others could see as the leader of an exiled alien fish race disguising themselves as a Venetian vampire. One person’s simple ultraviolet light is another person’s rabbit hole of insecurity. The point is, this episode is all about perception: Amy’s perception of the Doctor, his of her, Rory (poor Rory) and his perception of his fiancee’s relationship with a Time Lord, etc. There’s even that cool perception-altering device the fish lady Signora Calvierri wears to make her look human (to her own peril, eventually). She’s been using the thing to build up a following of “Sisters of the Water”—young women of childbearing age destined for her canal-dwelling alien sons, the so-called “10,000 husbands” she has hungrily waiting in the water to make babies and replenish the fish-faced race (snacking on unlucky humans as they bide their time). Then there’s the Doctor’s oft-relied-upon psychic papers—identification props that display whatever information he wants them to. They play a big role in the episode, getting Amy, Rory and the Doctor into the city and having a hand in revealing the true identity of Signora Calvierri and her sons. (There’s an especially great moment where he goes to produce the papers and instead pulls out a library card—belonging to the First Doctor.) Perceptions are changed during the show, too. The way Amy views Rory is altered when he, armed with only a broom and a snappy ‘yer mom’ joke, bravely steps up to fight a fanged vampire fish. There’s also the idea of a lack of perception. Has the

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bring more people in. Those of us who are structurally powerful in various ways have a responsibility to make sure that people from all backgrounds, all career stages, and all kinds of institutions are actively included and feel safe and welcome to participate. Justice demands it. That’s enough for me, but if you need a bonus, consider that including people with personal experience seeing well-intentioned systems fail might actually produce a better outcome. * The tenured and professor parts I looked up. White and male I inferred from social presentation. Tags diversity, replication Florida: A Free State This has not been a coincidence. It has been a direct result of specific policies which rejected the “advice” of statist, leftist political scientism which insisted on a monolithic approach to the problem Leading up to and during the American Civil War, states were classified as either “free” or “slave”. That most horrific, but inevitable and necessary armed conflict, settled the issue of slavery and unified the “house divided” that so eloquently Abraham Lincoln described in his speech in 1858. Today, we also see fundamental differences in the quantity and quality of freedom enjoyed by citizens of America, which are determined by the state in which they live. The “house divided”, is now witnessed, not necessarily because of geography. It is attributable to the political party in power, but even more so, it is sewed up by ideology. The Made in China virus has laid out the setting which has crystalized this great divide among the United States. Liberty is abundant in some places, yet a rationed commodity in others. Florida is a free state. Florida reject statism Under the stewardship of Ronald Dion DeSantis (Ron DeSantis), Florida’s 46th governor, the Sunshine State has faired much better than most big states during the coronavirus pandemic in all measurable categories. This has not been a coincidence. It has been a direct result of specific policies which rejected the “advice” of statist, leftist political scientism, which insisted on a monolithic approach to the problem. DeSantis, with the support of the Republican-dominated state legislature, was able to put into play a comprehensive plan to deal with the pandemic, yet assuring that the overall well-being of Floridians was addressed, including that most seminal of civic concerns, the people’s freedom. “Every Floridian has the right to earn a living. Florida is open, and we’ve got your back”, tweeted DeSantis recently. This statement is bold and revolutionary! While the left has had a socialist frenzy castigating society’s willingness to work and be virtuous in places such as New York, New Jersey, Michigan and California, Florida’s chief executive has called the people’s desire to be industrious and economically self-reliant, a “right”. Every Floridian has the right to earn a living. Florida is open, and we’ve got your back. pic.twitter.com/Y6WNAhu5qr — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) January 31, 2021 A way to measure the success of a political system is how people vote with their feet. When 20% of the Cuban and Venezuelan population have left their respect countries for exile, this tells you things are not working well there. What is the common denominator? Socialism and the lack of freedom. There is a parallel in principle here between the exodus of Americans from authoritative blue, left-wing states to freedom-focused places like Florida. The stampede of New Yorkers fleeing permanently to the Sunshine State has much more to do with the social-political climate, than the sub-tropical weather. A few days ago, during an interview on Fox News “Primetime” with journalist Maria Baritromo, DeSantis made the case, supported by empirical evidence, for the alternate and better course in dealing with a pathogenic pandemic. The approach implemented in Florida has been almost the same identical pragmatic trajectory espoused by President Donald Trump and has been like that carried out in the Nordic countries of Finland, Norway and Denmark, where they had partial, targeted lockdowns and Sweden, where there was no lockdown at all. It is no coincidence that just as the overall death and infectious rates for the four Nordic countries cited fare much better than their dra

bring more people in. Those of us who are structurally powerful in various ways have a responsibility to make sure that people from all backgrounds, all career stages, and all kinds of institutions are actively included and feel safe and welcome to participate. Justice demands it. That’s enough for me, but if you need a bonus, consider that including people with personal experience seeing well-intentioned systems fail might actually produce a better outcome. * The tenured and professor parts I looked up. White and male I inferred from social presentation. Tags diversity, replication Florida: A Free State This has not been a coincidence. It has been a direct result of specific policies which rejected the “advice” of statist, leftist political scientism which insisted on a monolithic approach to the problem Leading up to and during the American Civil War, states were classified as either “free” or “slave”. That most horrific, but inevitable and necessary armed conflict, settled the issue of slavery and unified the “house divided” that so eloquently Abraham Lincoln described in his speech in 1858. Today, we also see fundamental differences in the quantity and quality of freedom enjoyed by citizens of America, which are determined by the state in which they live. The “house divided”, is now witnessed, not necessarily because of geography. It is attributable to the political party in power, but even more so, it is sewed up by ideology. The Made in China virus has laid out the setting which has crystalized this great divide among the United States. Liberty is abundant in some places, yet a rationed commodity in others. Florida is a free state. Florida reject statism Under the stewardship of Ronald Dion DeSantis (Ron DeSantis), Florida’s 46th governor, the Sunshine State has faired much better than most big states during the coronavirus pandemic in all measurable categories. This has not been a coincidence. It has been a direct result of specific policies which rejected the “advice” of statist, leftist political scientism, which insisted on a monolithic approach to the problem. DeSantis, with the support of the Republican-dominated state legislature, was able to put into play a comprehensive plan to deal with the pandemic, yet assuring that the overall well-being of Floridians was addressed, including that most seminal of civic concerns, the people’s freedom. “Every Floridian has the right to earn a living. Florida is open, and we’ve got your back”, tweeted DeSantis recently. This statement is bold and revolutionary! While the left has had a socialist frenzy castigating society’s willingness to work and be virtuous in places such as New York, New Jersey, Michigan and California, Florida’s chief executive has called the people’s desire to be industrious and economically self-reliant, a “right”. Every Floridian has the right to earn a living. Florida is open, and we’ve got your back. pic.twitter.com/Y6WNAhu5qr — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) January 31, 2021 A way to measure the success of a political system is how people vote with their feet. When 20% of the Cuban and Venezuelan population have left their respect countries for exile, this tells you things are not working well there. What is the common denominator? Socialism and the lack of freedom. There is a parallel in principle here between the exodus of Americans from authoritative blue, left-wing states to freedom-focused places like Florida. The stampede of New Yorkers fleeing permanently to the Sunshine State has much more to do with the social-political climate, than the sub-tropical weather. A few days ago, during an interview on Fox News “Primetime” with journalist Maria Baritromo, DeSantis made the case, supported by empirical evidence, for the alternate and better course in dealing with a pathogenic pandemic. The approach implemented in Florida has been almost the same identical pragmatic trajectory espoused by President Donald Trump and has been like that carried out in the Nordic countries of Finland, Norway and Denmark, where they had partial, targeted lockdowns and Sweden, where there was no lockdown at all. It is no coincidence that just as the overall death and infectious rates for the four Nordic countries cited fare much better than their dra

conian lockdown neighbors like Italy, Germany, Great Britain and France, the Sunshine State has outperformed the lockdown zealots like New York, New Jersey, Michigan, and California (just to name a few). Key to the overarching success achieved by Florida, Finland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, has been the primacy placed on freedom in the panoramic sense of the social compact. For this, undoubtedly, political leadership deserves credit. During the cited Fox interview, DeSantis responsibly said “lockdowns don’t work”. Embracing a wide strategy to deal with all ills consequential in a pandemic, something blue, authoritarian states refused to do, Florida insisted schools accept students, and that the economy remain open, thus empowering normalcy as an priority pillar. The results of Florida’s successful route are visible in many ways, as the governor highlighted to Baritromo. Home sales were up 24% in 2020, state revenues exceeded the projected amount by over $330 million, and it has the 26th lowest coronavirus mortality rate per capita in the nation, despite having the second highest senior population. This last fact is attributable directly to DeSantis’ state directed policies in dealing with seniors during the pandemic and contrasts greatly with those ordered by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on this very issue. DeSantis prohibited hospitals from discharging COVID-19 patients and sending them to nursing homes. Cuomo, the darling of the elite left, did the exact opposite. New York seniors paid dearly for his negligence. The Florida governor has shepherded an accurately based, science-backed focused strategy. Ample evidence proves that the Communist Chinese virus strikes the elderly and frail in disproportionate numbers. Therefore DeSantis, from the outset, protected them and now, with the vaccine rollout, has prioritized them to be priority recipients in the “Seniors First” initiative. Consequently, Florida has already vaccinated over one million seniors statewide. Freedom, a fundamental factor in a democracy, needs the rule of law as a safeguard and as an enforcer of justice. The Communist riots carried out by Black Lives Matter and Antifa in over 140 cities during the 2020 spring and summer, witnessed a despicable tolerance for lawlessness and, ironically, a simultaneous call by leftist politicians to defund the police . DeSantis displayed the complete opposite position. Florida has not been hospitable to the widespread vandalism, arson and looting that has plagued blue cities and states. This display of “zero tolerance” towards delinquent conduct, has afforded Florida citizens a level of security to enjoy their freedom. During the next legislative session in March, DeSantis has already announced his interest in signing antiriot legislation into law to make sure that Floridians remain free from these subversive elements. The conservatism practiced by the Harvard-graduated attorney, Iraq war veteran, former House member and now Florida’s governor, has placed DeSantis in the comfortable position of being in the top list as a 2024 Republican presidential contender. Florida, a free state, could become a successful contagion agent for America. The country certainly would be better off for it. If you have any doubts, visit Florida. Julio M Shiling, political scientist, writer, director of Patria de Martí and The Cuban American Voice, lecturer and media commentator. A native of Cuba, he currently lives in the United States. Twitter: @JulioMShiling // Julio es politólogo, escritor, director de Patria de Martí y The Cuban American Voice. Conferenciante y comentarista en los medios. Natural de Cuba, vive actualmente en EE UU. Biden Resumes Diplomacy with Palestinian National Authority Puerto Ricans in Florida to Start Receiving Election Materials in Spanish Hispanics Oppose Joe Biden’s ‘Open Borders’ Policy According to the most recent Economist/YouGov poll, only 21 % of Hispanics approve of Biden's handling of immigration. Court Rejects Biden’s Appeal Against Trump-Era ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy The "Remain in Mexico" policy, whose official

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onMobil's credit rating from AAA to AA+ on expectations of continuing low oil prices. That leaves only Microsoft and Johnson & Johnson with AAA ratings from S&P. (CNBC) Intel will cut 784 jobs, or 4% of their Oregon workforce, at its facilities in Hillsboro and Aloha. Intel has 19,500 workers in Oregon. (Portland Business Journal) Chipotle had its first quarterly loss in history, The chain reported a net loss of $26.4 million. Same-same store sales plummeted almost 30% on those food safety concern issues they have been battling through. (CNBC) AT&T lost television subscribers and signed up fewer-than-expected monthly wireless customers in the first quarter. Profits rose by over 16% to $3.80 billion.Total sales rose 24.4% to $40.53 billion. (Reuters) S&P 500 is down 1 and the NASDAQ is down 40. MSCI International Index is down 0.40%. Oil is up 99 cents at $44.94 a barrel. These prices are new highs for the year. (Bloomberg) This Bull is No Record Since March 9, 2009, the S&P 500 has gone more than 1,790 trading day without, a bear market, a decline of 20% percent or more, making it the second-longest bull market in history. It trails on the 3,100 trading day streak from Dec. 4, 1987, to March 24, 2000 (CNBC) New single-family home sales fell 1.5% in March to an annual rate of 511,000 units. The decline was concentrated in the West region down 23.6%. The West has seen a sharp increase in home prices amid tight inventories. New housing inventory is less than half of what it was at the height of housing bubble. (Commerce Department) The maker of Post-it notes, tape and medical supplies, 3M, reported a 2.2% fall in first quarter sales mostly due to slow growth in emerging markets and China. The strong dollar was also a head wind. Profits rose to $1.28 billion, up almost 7%. (Reuters) Procter & Gamble, maker of Head and Shoulders Shampoo and Crest Toothpaste, reported sales declined for the seventh quarter in a row. But the company did cut its cost of goods sold by 11% and was able to raise prices by an average of 1%. Profits fell 7%, mostly due to the strong dollar. (Reuters) S&P 500 is up 6 and the NASDAQ is up 12. MSCI International Index is flat. Oil is up 54 cents at $43.18 a barrel. Gold is down $6 at $1235 a Troy ounce. Oil and Gas Prices Up U.S. stocks have been to the upside in three of the past four weeks. But are near the flat line this morning as we have another big week of earnings. More than 170 S&P 500 companies release quarterly results this week. (CNBC) Costco is raising prices. At least to be a member. An analyst predicts Costco may be planning to increase membership prices next year. It is anticipated the company will increase the annual fee for its Gold Star Membership to $60 from $55, and raise its Executive Membership price to $120 from $110. Historically Costco has increased membership fees every five to six years. The last increase was in November 2011. Costco membership increased 6% in 2015 to more than 81 million memberships. (CNNMoney) Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores is coming to Oregon. It will open three restaurants in the Portland. All three locations will open in 2017. The three Portland restaurants will be the first on the West Coast. The closest location is currently in Boise. (OregonLive) S&P 500 is down 6 and the NASDAQ is down 41. MSCI

onMobil's credit rating from AAA to AA+ on expectations of continuing low oil prices. That leaves only Microsoft and Johnson & Johnson with AAA ratings from S&P. (CNBC) Intel will cut 784 jobs, or 4% of their Oregon workforce, at its facilities in Hillsboro and Aloha. Intel has 19,500 workers in Oregon. (Portland Business Journal) Chipotle had its first quarterly loss in history, The chain reported a net loss of $26.4 million. Same-same store sales plummeted almost 30% on those food safety concern issues they have been battling through. (CNBC) AT&T lost television subscribers and signed up fewer-than-expected monthly wireless customers in the first quarter. Profits rose by over 16% to $3.80 billion.Total sales rose 24.4% to $40.53 billion. (Reuters) S&P 500 is down 1 and the NASDAQ is down 40. MSCI International Index is down 0.40%. Oil is up 99 cents at $44.94 a barrel. These prices are new highs for the year. (Bloomberg) This Bull is No Record Since March 9, 2009, the S&P 500 has gone more than 1,790 trading day without, a bear market, a decline of 20% percent or more, making it the second-longest bull market in history. It trails on the 3,100 trading day streak from Dec. 4, 1987, to March 24, 2000 (CNBC) New single-family home sales fell 1.5% in March to an annual rate of 511,000 units. The decline was concentrated in the West region down 23.6%. The West has seen a sharp increase in home prices amid tight inventories. New housing inventory is less than half of what it was at the height of housing bubble. (Commerce Department) The maker of Post-it notes, tape and medical supplies, 3M, reported a 2.2% fall in first quarter sales mostly due to slow growth in emerging markets and China. The strong dollar was also a head wind. Profits rose to $1.28 billion, up almost 7%. (Reuters) Procter & Gamble, maker of Head and Shoulders Shampoo and Crest Toothpaste, reported sales declined for the seventh quarter in a row. But the company did cut its cost of goods sold by 11% and was able to raise prices by an average of 1%. Profits fell 7%, mostly due to the strong dollar. (Reuters) S&P 500 is up 6 and the NASDAQ is up 12. MSCI International Index is flat. Oil is up 54 cents at $43.18 a barrel. Gold is down $6 at $1235 a Troy ounce. Oil and Gas Prices Up U.S. stocks have been to the upside in three of the past four weeks. But are near the flat line this morning as we have another big week of earnings. More than 170 S&P 500 companies release quarterly results this week. (CNBC) Costco is raising prices. At least to be a member. An analyst predicts Costco may be planning to increase membership prices next year. It is anticipated the company will increase the annual fee for its Gold Star Membership to $60 from $55, and raise its Executive Membership price to $120 from $110. Historically Costco has increased membership fees every five to six years. The last increase was in November 2011. Costco membership increased 6% in 2015 to more than 81 million memberships. (CNNMoney) Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores is coming to Oregon. It will open three restaurants in the Portland. All three locations will open in 2017. The three Portland restaurants will be the first on the West Coast. The closest location is currently in Boise. (OregonLive) S&P 500 is down 6 and the NASDAQ is down 41. MSCI

International Index is flat. Oil is down 41 cents at $43.32 a barrel. Black gold was up more than 8% last week, the third straight week of gains. Gas prices have risen by 8 cents over the past three weeks to $2.18 per gallon. (Reuters) Another Health Insurance Provider Bites the Dust As we look into the future the Leading Economic Index rose 0.2% in March to 123.4. That is the first increase in three months. The index is a barometer of economic health 6-12 months in the future. (CNBC) U.S. regulators will require the nation's large banks to hold back executives' bonus pay for four years. It will also require a seven year "claw back" period if past executive action hurt the business. (NASDAQ) LifeWise Health Plans has decided to exit the state of Oregon and stop offering health insurance policies. LifeWise Oregon will support existing customers through 2016. The decision impacts all their health insurance products. (Press Release) Caterpillar reported quarterly profits of $271 million. The heavy equipment company posted sales of $9.46 billion. Caterpillar expects full-year earnings to be $3.70 per share, with revenue in the range of $40 billion to $42 billion. All those numbers met expectations. Caterpillar stock is up 16% this year. (AP) Join us this weekend for Financial Focus Radio when Tyler and I spread the Good News of wealth building. S&P 500 is down 1 and the NASDAQ is down 40. MSCI International Index is up 0.07%. Shortage of Homes For Sale I will have to learn some new people on our currency, but till 2020. The Treasury Department announced it will keep Alexander Hamilton on the $10 bill and replace President Andrew Jackson with Harriet Tubman on the $20. There will also be some changes to the $5 bill that will now depict civil rights era leaders. (Politico) The National Association of Realtors says existing home sales climbed 5.1% to an annual rate of 5.33 million units in March. Sales remain constrained by a shortage of homes available for sale. At March's sales pace, it would take 4.5 months to clear the stock of houses on the market. A six-month supply is viewed as a healthy. The median house price increased 5.7% percent from a year ago. Mattel reported a loss of $73 million in the first quarter. The toy maker had sales of $869.4 billion. The strong dollar, which reduces the value of sales generated outside the U.S., weighed on Mattel’s results. Mattel is trying to overcome the loss of licenses for Walt Disney Princess and Frozen products to rival Hasbro in 2016. Mattel shares are up 22% in 2016. (AP) Oil is up 5 cents at $44.25 a barrel. Strong Dollar Impacts Profits The rally continues as the Dow and S&P 500 closed yesterday at highs for the year. U.S. housing starts hit a one-year low in March. New starts decreased 8.8% to an annual pace of 1.09 million units. Single-family starts fell in all four US geographic regions last month. Starts for multi-family units declined 7.9%. New building permits dropped 7.7%, the lowest level since March last year. Permits for single-family homes decreased 1.2% in March. Multi-family building permits crashed 18.6%. (CNBC) Cabela's stock gained 6.36% yesterday on reports Bass Pro Shop and Goldman Sachs were teaming up to buy the firm. (Reuters). Coca-Cola's first-quarter sales fell 4% to $10.28 billion mostly due to the impacts of the strong dollar. The world's largest beverage maker had a profit of $1.48 billion down over 5% from last year. (AP) Oregons largest employer, Intel, will cut up to 12,000 jobs globally

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the Jewish nation, unaffiliated, was working behind the scenes to move the political situation toward securing Palestine as the possession of the Jews. He collaborated, that is conspired, with US Jewish agents that included Ben Hecht the playwright and Meyer Lansky of the Jewish Mafia. These men conspired to move armaments to Palestine in violation of US laws. Had Roosevelt lived, the establishment of Israel would have been a given but his successor Harry Truman required some cozening or threats, that is manipulation, so that by 1948 the Jews achieved their goal and Israel was a fact. WWII had been a success. Thus, by using their criminal underground and political above ground agents the Jews acted as a unit world wide. Back to 1940 and the elimination of the dissidents. As I said, by 1940 he Jews actually considered themselves as the real founding fathers, the real Americans of the US. The dissidents had been successfully portrayed as Fascists if in not outright Nazis and hence un-American; Immigrants had displaced natives in their own homeland and really with their own consent no less than the Jews would oust the Palestinians from their homeland. The problem was how to dispose of those natives. It was easy enough to get the Roosevelt government to indict them, but it was necessary to get public opinion to condemn them. All enemies must be hated and quite frankly Ford and Lindbergh were still great American heroes but they did run with the so-called Isolationist crowd. Therefore the Nativist or Isolationist crowd had to be slandered as a whole. The American public had to be persuaded to see the Nativists, today called Conservatives, as the Jews saw them. The Jews were, of course, absolutely convinced of their own virtue so that Nativists were ipso-facto anti-Semites. The idea then was to make it virtuous to hate Nativists. Hatred had to be created and it had to legal. The Roosevelt administration had begun with a hate campaign against their predecessors, against the Old Guard of the Gilded Age, against Wall Street. A hate campaign against Roosevelt’s opponents, that is Nativists and Isolationists was an easy step. And the man to lead it was available. He was a Jewish writer by the name of Gustavus Myers. Continued in Part 2b-10 Posted in Adolf Hitler, America, Anti Defamation League, B'nai B'rith, Balfour Declaration, Bernard Baruch, Bolsheviks, Civilization, Communists, Essays, FDR, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Genocide, Henry Ford, International Jew, Jews, Liberals, R.E. Prindle, Religion, The Plot Against America, Uncategorized, War Industries Board, WIB, World War I, World War II, Writing, WWI | Leave a Comment » Eugenics and Dysgenics Pt. 2b-8 Continuation of Pt. 2b-7 The Jewish war against Germany should not be construed as directed solely at Hitler and the NSDAP; it was a war against the historic people of united Germany and it may be said to have begun when Joseph Oppenheimer, the Jud Suss, attempted the takeover of the Southern German State of Wurttemberg. The complete destruction of Germany and the genocide of the German people was the goal. This would be proven by the Morgenthau Plan for a conquered Germany in 1945. Bernard Baruch, probably even before the end of WWI, was a proponent of perpetual wartime preparedness, thus advocating a military State like the much despised Prussians. No sooner had Roosevelt been inaugurated (his first inauguration being the last held on March 5th) in March than the NRA was rushed through Congress. The NRA which was headed by Baruch’s WIB lieutenant and long time business associate Hugh Johnson was merely a replicate of Baruch’s War Industry Board adapted for the non-shooting war against the Depression. In addition under Felix Frankfurter the Jews immediately headed toward agriculture creating the AAA- Agricultural Adjustment Act and putting it firmly under their control. Sapiro triumphed. The Jews had control of the currency through the Federal Reserve, commerce and industry though he NRA and the food supply through the AAA. Who now needed

the Jewish nation, unaffiliated, was working behind the scenes to move the political situation toward securing Palestine as the possession of the Jews. He collaborated, that is conspired, with US Jewish agents that included Ben Hecht the playwright and Meyer Lansky of the Jewish Mafia. These men conspired to move armaments to Palestine in violation of US laws. Had Roosevelt lived, the establishment of Israel would have been a given but his successor Harry Truman required some cozening or threats, that is manipulation, so that by 1948 the Jews achieved their goal and Israel was a fact. WWII had been a success. Thus, by using their criminal underground and political above ground agents the Jews acted as a unit world wide. Back to 1940 and the elimination of the dissidents. As I said, by 1940 he Jews actually considered themselves as the real founding fathers, the real Americans of the US. The dissidents had been successfully portrayed as Fascists if in not outright Nazis and hence un-American; Immigrants had displaced natives in their own homeland and really with their own consent no less than the Jews would oust the Palestinians from their homeland. The problem was how to dispose of those natives. It was easy enough to get the Roosevelt government to indict them, but it was necessary to get public opinion to condemn them. All enemies must be hated and quite frankly Ford and Lindbergh were still great American heroes but they did run with the so-called Isolationist crowd. Therefore the Nativist or Isolationist crowd had to be slandered as a whole. The American public had to be persuaded to see the Nativists, today called Conservatives, as the Jews saw them. The Jews were, of course, absolutely convinced of their own virtue so that Nativists were ipso-facto anti-Semites. The idea then was to make it virtuous to hate Nativists. Hatred had to be created and it had to legal. The Roosevelt administration had begun with a hate campaign against their predecessors, against the Old Guard of the Gilded Age, against Wall Street. A hate campaign against Roosevelt’s opponents, that is Nativists and Isolationists was an easy step. And the man to lead it was available. He was a Jewish writer by the name of Gustavus Myers. Continued in Part 2b-10 Posted in Adolf Hitler, America, Anti Defamation League, B'nai B'rith, Balfour Declaration, Bernard Baruch, Bolsheviks, Civilization, Communists, Essays, FDR, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Genocide, Henry Ford, International Jew, Jews, Liberals, R.E. Prindle, Religion, The Plot Against America, Uncategorized, War Industries Board, WIB, World War I, World War II, Writing, WWI | Leave a Comment » Eugenics and Dysgenics Pt. 2b-8 Continuation of Pt. 2b-7 The Jewish war against Germany should not be construed as directed solely at Hitler and the NSDAP; it was a war against the historic people of united Germany and it may be said to have begun when Joseph Oppenheimer, the Jud Suss, attempted the takeover of the Southern German State of Wurttemberg. The complete destruction of Germany and the genocide of the German people was the goal. This would be proven by the Morgenthau Plan for a conquered Germany in 1945. Bernard Baruch, probably even before the end of WWI, was a proponent of perpetual wartime preparedness, thus advocating a military State like the much despised Prussians. No sooner had Roosevelt been inaugurated (his first inauguration being the last held on March 5th) in March than the NRA was rushed through Congress. The NRA which was headed by Baruch’s WIB lieutenant and long time business associate Hugh Johnson was merely a replicate of Baruch’s War Industry Board adapted for the non-shooting war against the Depression. In addition under Felix Frankfurter the Jews immediately headed toward agriculture creating the AAA- Agricultural Adjustment Act and putting it firmly under their control. Sapiro triumphed. The Jews had control of the currency through the Federal Reserve, commerce and industry though he NRA and the food supply through the AAA. Who now needed

Sapiro’s co-ops? Baruch had been preaching preparedness for a new war since the WIB had been disbanded. He had wanted many of the totalitarian aspects of the WIB imposed on the American population fulltime. That is that he wanted them to be the words of the government. This in itself is a replica of theocratic Judaism. It is no wonder then that the NRA ‘mobilized’ the people of the US for their war on the Depression of FDR. The NRA was mobilized for ‘total war.’ The population was not willing to accept such nonsense. However, the WIB in the Great War touched on all the mores of the US. It called for a selfless, charitable contribution for the welfare of the US, the world and, indeed, civilization; it was ‘the war to end all wars. By full cooperation the citizen was made to feel valuable, performing an important function, confirming his opinion of himself as virtuous. The difference in 1933 was that the situation was not the same. Virtue was well paying in 1917-18, in 1933 the average man and women could see no benefit in a war on the depression for their individual selves, there were still no jobs, the bills were still unpaid. The sacrifices were sterile. A little over a year later the Supreme Court struck down the NRA as unconstitutional and the socialist tactic had failed. That, however, was not the end of the affair. FDR was shocked, dismayed, resentful at being thwarted. A few more setbacks and he grumbled at ‘the nine old men’ of the Supreme Court. The reason wasn’t that his plans violated the mores of the citizens of the US and were therefore unacceptable it was because the justices were old, wed to the past. What the court needed was new blood. Partisan New Dealers. In a frenzy then FDR moved to increase the nine old men with three or six New Dealers. Now he was messing with a deeply held more and he was slapped down hard. The rejection, along a newly elected dominant Republican Congress shook his confidence so that he was never the same after that. Had he thought it out he would have realized that with patience old men would do what old men must, that is die or retire, which is what a few did shortly. But it was too late; the damage had been done. Back to Bernard Baruch. By 1930 Baruch was the new leader of the Jewish war on American society. Jacob Schiff, the grand old patriarch of the Jews had passed in 1921, while the hard working president of the AJC, Louis Marshall, punched his ticket in 1929. Strangely enough that ‘ardent American Patriot’ had boarded the Gospel Train in Palestine where he was reviewing progress of the settlement. Judaism is organized somewhat like the military so that chief men come and go without disruption. The chain of commanders always intact and besides new times require new men. When a leader is no longer in tune with the times he is replaced by any means necessary. So Baruch just assumed the role and the ‘truth went marching on.’ The war was carried on over many fronts. Just as the WIB, an ideal Jewish organization embraced every aspect of life but in a natural way so that battles were not recognized as those of an aggressor. The battles were reforms. The Depression had aided collectivization or, regimentation as Whites expressed it, a great deal while emphasizing the haves and have nots, in other words, a move toward a class society. The Plutocracy found regimentation very useful. Whereas Henry Ford’s doubling of wages in 1912 challenged the Biblical dictum that the poor shall always be with us and the Roaring twenties gave the impression that everyone could be a millionaire, the Depression returned to the Biblical stricture that the poor would be numerous while being with us. This was part of the creation of the split of the US into what appear to be two permanent classes. The socialism of FDR was deeply resented. The prevailing doctrine is socialism; Communism, National Socialism and Fascism are just three faces of Socialism. After 1933 the US had shifted to collective socialism although of its own blend. Still, while the Plutocracy embraced regimentation it rejected collectivism and

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Contract Report: Consumers will pay nearly $40 billion this year for product protection plans, despite the best efforts of the watchdogs who tell them not to. It's mostly for smartphones and passenger cars, though, because everything else is perceived to be disposable and not worth fixing. Mid-Year Warranty Expense Report: By comparing each company to itself over time, and then comparing the size of the changes, we can spot the companies with the most improved warranty costs and those in the most trouble. Mining Equipment Warranties: Things haven't been the same for mining equipment warranty expense rates since the recession started, though they're now close to getting back to normal. The problem is that so many of them also make construction equipment, and that market was impacted severely by the downturn. Appliance & HVAC Warranties: Expenses are down in early 2014, partially because of lower product sales and partially because of effective cost-cutting programs. But GE is leaving the business and the other top manufacturers are among the best cost-cutters. So expenses are likely to keep falling. Homebuilder & Supplier Warranties: Unlike in the automotive industry, where the OEMs have compelled their suppliers to pay a larger share of warranty costs, the homebuilders are reducing their share by selling fewer new houses. It's the building material suppliers who have learned how to cut warranty costs by reducing their expense rates. Computer OEM & Supplier Warranties: Are the computer OEMs paying a growing or shrinking percentage of the warranty costs of their industry? Are the warranty costs of their suppliers rising or falling as a result of their efforts to make them split the bill? Aerospace OEM & Supplier Warranties: Unlike the automotive business, aerospace manufacturers seem to divide warranty expenses equitably between OEMs and suppliers, both as a percentage of their revenue and as a percentage of the total cost. Supplier Recovery Efforts: Are the automotive OEMs paying a growing or shrinking percentage of the warranty costs of their industry? Are the warranty costs of their suppliers rising or falling as a result of their efforts to make them split the bill? Asian Manufacturers' Warranties: While most consumer electronics products have relatively low warranty expense rates, as a percentage of revenue, computers generate as much warranty cost as passenger cars and major appliances. European Manufacturers' Warranties: While most international manufacturers don't disclose their warranty costs, some of the largest European warranty providers do. And their warranty expense rates aren't tremendously different from those of their American competitors. Material Handling Equipment Warranties: Most of the companies that manufacture equipment to handle, move and store materials have kept their warranty expense rates below one percent. But a few have expense rates far above that level, and some have expense rates that rise and fall dramatically. Warranty Accruals for New Homes: Sometimes they set aside too much and sometimes they set aside too little. All but a few homebuilders seem to lack any sense of aim when it comes to determining how much to accrue for each new home they sell. Warranty Accruals per Vehicle: Though currency fluctuations are a major factor, in 2013 both GM and Ford accrued less per vehicle sold than any of the European or Japanese OEMs. And though BMW and Daimler command a higher price per vehicle, they've accrued less and less per unit over the past decade as they continue to cut warranty costs. Tavant Partners with Salesforce.com: As a platform heavy with sales force automation tools drives deeper into after-sales service and support, it gains a partner with a very deep base of knowledge in warranty management. And Tavant, gains a pathway into cloud computing and software as a service. Sports Equipment Warranties: While the makers of sports-oriented vehicles are cutting their warranty costs, those who make the equipment used by players aren't making much progress. Most of them spend about the same percentage of sales on warranty costs now as they did a decade ago. Solar Power Equipment Warranties: First Solar and Sun

Contract Report: Consumers will pay nearly $40 billion this year for product protection plans, despite the best efforts of the watchdogs who tell them not to. It's mostly for smartphones and passenger cars, though, because everything else is perceived to be disposable and not worth fixing. Mid-Year Warranty Expense Report: By comparing each company to itself over time, and then comparing the size of the changes, we can spot the companies with the most improved warranty costs and those in the most trouble. Mining Equipment Warranties: Things haven't been the same for mining equipment warranty expense rates since the recession started, though they're now close to getting back to normal. The problem is that so many of them also make construction equipment, and that market was impacted severely by the downturn. Appliance & HVAC Warranties: Expenses are down in early 2014, partially because of lower product sales and partially because of effective cost-cutting programs. But GE is leaving the business and the other top manufacturers are among the best cost-cutters. So expenses are likely to keep falling. Homebuilder & Supplier Warranties: Unlike in the automotive industry, where the OEMs have compelled their suppliers to pay a larger share of warranty costs, the homebuilders are reducing their share by selling fewer new houses. It's the building material suppliers who have learned how to cut warranty costs by reducing their expense rates. Computer OEM & Supplier Warranties: Are the computer OEMs paying a growing or shrinking percentage of the warranty costs of their industry? Are the warranty costs of their suppliers rising or falling as a result of their efforts to make them split the bill? Aerospace OEM & Supplier Warranties: Unlike the automotive business, aerospace manufacturers seem to divide warranty expenses equitably between OEMs and suppliers, both as a percentage of their revenue and as a percentage of the total cost. Supplier Recovery Efforts: Are the automotive OEMs paying a growing or shrinking percentage of the warranty costs of their industry? Are the warranty costs of their suppliers rising or falling as a result of their efforts to make them split the bill? Asian Manufacturers' Warranties: While most consumer electronics products have relatively low warranty expense rates, as a percentage of revenue, computers generate as much warranty cost as passenger cars and major appliances. European Manufacturers' Warranties: While most international manufacturers don't disclose their warranty costs, some of the largest European warranty providers do. And their warranty expense rates aren't tremendously different from those of their American competitors. Material Handling Equipment Warranties: Most of the companies that manufacture equipment to handle, move and store materials have kept their warranty expense rates below one percent. But a few have expense rates far above that level, and some have expense rates that rise and fall dramatically. Warranty Accruals for New Homes: Sometimes they set aside too much and sometimes they set aside too little. All but a few homebuilders seem to lack any sense of aim when it comes to determining how much to accrue for each new home they sell. Warranty Accruals per Vehicle: Though currency fluctuations are a major factor, in 2013 both GM and Ford accrued less per vehicle sold than any of the European or Japanese OEMs. And though BMW and Daimler command a higher price per vehicle, they've accrued less and less per unit over the past decade as they continue to cut warranty costs. Tavant Partners with Salesforce.com: As a platform heavy with sales force automation tools drives deeper into after-sales service and support, it gains a partner with a very deep base of knowledge in warranty management. And Tavant, gains a pathway into cloud computing and software as a service. Sports Equipment Warranties: While the makers of sports-oriented vehicles are cutting their warranty costs, those who make the equipment used by players aren't making much progress. Most of them spend about the same percentage of sales on warranty costs now as they did a decade ago. Solar Power Equipment Warranties: First Solar and Sun

Power have emerged as major warranty providers, building megawatt power plants in the desert. And Tesla Motors, while not solar powered, has emerged as a major warranty provider in the "green" energy industry. They're still not as big as GE or GM, but they're no longer small either. Consumer Electronics Warranty Report: The traditional radio and TV makers are gone, and even laptops are giving way to smartphones. So it's no surprise to see the bulk of the industry's warranty expenses shift from Hi-Fi to Wi-Fi. But that expansion also drags in lots of business-to-business sales as well as heavily-exported product lines into the analysis. Medical & Scientific Equipment Warranties: While most of the companies in this industry have relatively low warranty expenses, those whose equipment involves either X-rays or lasers spend a much higher percentage of revenue on claims. Yet those are the companies that have done the most to cut their warranty costs over the past decade. Telecom Equipment Warranty Report: As the old guard making landline phone equipment declines, the makers of data communication equipment and smartphones are accounting for an increasing share of the industry's warranty expenses. Still, there's been an overall decline in both the expense totals and the expense rates. Semiconductor Industry Warranty Report: In no other industry is the factory machinery so costly, and so expensive to maintain. And nowhere else does the output of the factory have such low warranty expense rates, compared to the machinery used to make it. It's as if the factory owners have shifted much of their warranty costs onto their equipment suppliers. New Homes & Building Materials Warranty Report: As sales recover, warranty expense rates are getting back to normal for the builders. But some of their suppliers, such as the makers of electrical and plumbing fixtures, are now enjoying the results of a decade of warranty cost-cutting. Computer Industry Warranty Report: Thanks to the popularity of smartphones, Apple is now the largest warranty provider in the U.S. But most other computer makers are cutting warranty expenses, as are most disk drive makers. Even Microsoft is getting over the Xbox warranty calamity it suffered through a few years ago. Auto Parts Supplier Warranty Report: Turns out it's the large truck and bus manufacturers and their engine, axle and transmission suppliers who haven't done much to reduce their warranty expenses over the past decade. Passenger car makers and suppliers of auto parts besides drivetrain components have done a much better job of cutting costs. Automotive OEM Warranty Report: While warranty expenses are down significantly among vehicle makers as a group, the real progress has been made primarily by Ford and GM. Appliance & HVAC Warranty Report: While we group them together, they're actually very different. Appliance makers pay higher warranty expense rates but for shorter durations. HVAC makers keep larger reserves on hand but they have to, given their longer-lasting warranties. Aerospace Warranty Report: The makers of the actual planes and helicopters haven't done much to reduce their warranty expenses but their suppliers have done a remarkable job with their cost-cutting efforts. In this week's report, we look at both groups together and separately. Eleventh Annual Product Warranty Report: While some manufacturers are having trouble with product reliability, others are seeing their warranty expenses rise simply because they're selling more product than ever before. Case in point: the new holder of the title of world's largest warranty provider. The End of Warranty Cost-Cutting? For ten straight years, manufacturers steadily reduced their warranty expense rates from over 1.8% of their sales revenue to under 1.3%. But in the eleventh year, the declines stopped coming. Could it be that there's no more left to cut? And have manufacturers instead begun to spend more on the customer experience? m-ize Transforms the Warranty Experience: For years, cutting costs has been the main focus of warranty depart

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it well. I told them that to make it well I would have to tell their mother, and she would have to send a messenger to Chandai, where the great goldsmith Gahmuret lives, and he would have to rouse his daughter Gahmureen, who was a finer goldsmith even than he, though the weight of her genius was such that she had to sleep one full year to save up the vigor to create one perfect work. And Gahmureen would have to wash her face, and drink very strong tea with cinnamon in it, and try to forget her dreams, and then sit at her workbench and stare at this thoroughly broken apple until her mind could contain it, all its workings and meanings, and only then would she be able to fix it, but at the price of whatever wonderful invention she might have fashioned that year, if it were not for Houd becoming quite a good shot. Lamis, Who Was Beginning to Cry: Oh, please, can you not fix it yourself! You know everything! Ikram, Who Was Beginning to Be Very Cross With Her Brother: See what you did! Houd, Who Was Beginning to Doubt My Tales: But what is it? What does it do up there in the snake's mouth? And perhaps they were finally old enough to know that we live too long. They knew their mother would live forever, and so would they and so would I—and they presumed that meant that we would all live forever as we were then, in the nursery with its thick pillows and red walls, and me right there to explain away every distressing thing, and their mother to rule, and never cease. They believed it because they were happy there—if they had been miserable, they would already have known what the apples are for. Children, I said to them, my darlingest, do you have ambitions? Lamis, Who Did Not Know the Word: Did Rastno bring me one? Ikram, Who Thought of Little Else: I should like to be queen after mother is finished with it. Houd, Who Thought the Chief Attribute of Ambitions is That They Were Secret, Reluctantly: I should like to be a soldier. But I don't really care. Of course there are many soldiers already, and a full queen with strong hands. What do you suppose queens do when someone else wants to be queen, and she is still as potent as ever? Or the soldiers who never need cease being soldiers, who have Fountain-water in their veins, who stay young, strong, who need never give it up if they do not wish to? Now they understood it. I saw it in the children's uncertain, widening eyes. Death is the mother of ambition, and we are all orphans here. Everyone wants, everyone strives, but we trip over infinitude. If a monarch lives forever, how shall anything ever change? How shall any brilliant creature rise? If the monarch tends toward the despot, how shall we free ourselves? I leaned in close to the children, so that I could not be overheard, but they would not mistake me. How do you think your mother became queen? The meta-collinara discovered the Fountain themselves, as they drew further and further away from the busy settlements of those unlike them, those loud, boisterous, hungry, keen. The swan-headed folk were gentle, and wished nothing but to dwell together and twine their necks, to count their eggs and eat silence. When they found that crevice we all now know so well, they showed us the way and left one of their own there to administer the water—a great sacrifice, for her to be so left behind, while the rest drew further and further away, telling no one the name of their new city. And so the history of Pentexore diverted from the one begun in the Ship of Bones, when they still feared death, and had so little time. Suddenly, the world possessed an abundance of time. And because we are neither pure nor perfect, we treated it viciously. Once, some time after the Fountain but before Abir was born (yes, such a cosmos existed, that did not contain her!) there lived a king and a queen in the al-Qasr. What I mean to say is, one man who was king, and one woman who wished he were not. The king, Senebaut, was

it well. I told them that to make it well I would have to tell their mother, and she would have to send a messenger to Chandai, where the great goldsmith Gahmuret lives, and he would have to rouse his daughter Gahmureen, who was a finer goldsmith even than he, though the weight of her genius was such that she had to sleep one full year to save up the vigor to create one perfect work. And Gahmureen would have to wash her face, and drink very strong tea with cinnamon in it, and try to forget her dreams, and then sit at her workbench and stare at this thoroughly broken apple until her mind could contain it, all its workings and meanings, and only then would she be able to fix it, but at the price of whatever wonderful invention she might have fashioned that year, if it were not for Houd becoming quite a good shot. Lamis, Who Was Beginning to Cry: Oh, please, can you not fix it yourself! You know everything! Ikram, Who Was Beginning to Be Very Cross With Her Brother: See what you did! Houd, Who Was Beginning to Doubt My Tales: But what is it? What does it do up there in the snake's mouth? And perhaps they were finally old enough to know that we live too long. They knew their mother would live forever, and so would they and so would I—and they presumed that meant that we would all live forever as we were then, in the nursery with its thick pillows and red walls, and me right there to explain away every distressing thing, and their mother to rule, and never cease. They believed it because they were happy there—if they had been miserable, they would already have known what the apples are for. Children, I said to them, my darlingest, do you have ambitions? Lamis, Who Did Not Know the Word: Did Rastno bring me one? Ikram, Who Thought of Little Else: I should like to be queen after mother is finished with it. Houd, Who Thought the Chief Attribute of Ambitions is That They Were Secret, Reluctantly: I should like to be a soldier. But I don't really care. Of course there are many soldiers already, and a full queen with strong hands. What do you suppose queens do when someone else wants to be queen, and she is still as potent as ever? Or the soldiers who never need cease being soldiers, who have Fountain-water in their veins, who stay young, strong, who need never give it up if they do not wish to? Now they understood it. I saw it in the children's uncertain, widening eyes. Death is the mother of ambition, and we are all orphans here. Everyone wants, everyone strives, but we trip over infinitude. If a monarch lives forever, how shall anything ever change? How shall any brilliant creature rise? If the monarch tends toward the despot, how shall we free ourselves? I leaned in close to the children, so that I could not be overheard, but they would not mistake me. How do you think your mother became queen? The meta-collinara discovered the Fountain themselves, as they drew further and further away from the busy settlements of those unlike them, those loud, boisterous, hungry, keen. The swan-headed folk were gentle, and wished nothing but to dwell together and twine their necks, to count their eggs and eat silence. When they found that crevice we all now know so well, they showed us the way and left one of their own there to administer the water—a great sacrifice, for her to be so left behind, while the rest drew further and further away, telling no one the name of their new city. And so the history of Pentexore diverted from the one begun in the Ship of Bones, when they still feared death, and had so little time. Suddenly, the world possessed an abundance of time. And because we are neither pure nor perfect, we treated it viciously. Once, some time after the Fountain but before Abir was born (yes, such a cosmos existed, that did not contain her!) there lived a king and a queen in the al-Qasr. What I mean to say is, one man who was king, and one woman who wished he were not. The king, Senebaut, was

a vartula-man and so possessed instead of your charming orange eyes, a ring of many-colored eyes around his brow. The aspirant queen, Giraud, was a cyclops maid, with only one eye in her forehead, but that an unusually clear and bright one, which saw far off for many leagues. Now, ruling Pentexore had for sometime been a brutal business—for if a monarch is merely stabbed or dropped from a great height, she may be buried and, if her tree does not sprout bearing only hair or fingernails, continue to rule as well or poorly as she ever did. To truly eradicate one's predecessor, the body needed to be done away with entirely, obliterated. And perhaps, if she had possessed a more violent nature, Giraud might have been willing to cut Senebaut into as many pieces as she could and confine them in one of the long silver vessels that line the great hall—what did you think they contained? Not spice, nor gold. Don't cry. History is like this, sometimes. But even had she liked to cut folk into meat, a vartula-man is never easily caught out, seeing as he does both before and behind. Giraud would find another way. Houd, Who Felt Sick, Though He Would Not Show Me: Was Senebaut a bad king? Did he arrest people? Did he keep his wives in the cellar? You might think so, but he was no better or worse than any king. He wanted things his own way—which is the primary trait of a king. He disliked both porridge and economic philosophy. But he threw many festivals, and asked only enough taxes to build a bridge over the Physon, and employed several chroniclers, sculptors, and painters to fashion what they pleased with no requirement that they exalt him in particular. Giraud was a prodigy of government—ever since she was small she had lorded over the other cyclopes, and with great cleverness and subtlety made certain that they played only the games she enjoyed—though she did not insist on winning, for she had a practical disposition. When she lost, she sank into contemplation for days, until she could pinpoint exactly how the losing occurred. As she grew, she set suitors impossible tasks, such as fetching rings from the peaks of mountains and standing guard for a cycle of the moon without sleep. She did not ask these things because she wanted them done, no, but because she was interested in the exercise of power, in whether they would attempt her tasks, in whether she had power enough over them to compel it. Her single eye burned with purpose, and she became so deft at the leveraging of her own strength that she exhausted all opportunities to test herself save one—and Senebaut alone stood in her way. It was only that she wanted to be queen. Sometimes we want things, and we cannot quite say why, except that somehow we were made to want them. She was not the first to decide to kill a king—all those silver vessels speak to such considerations. Without natural death to put a flourish at the end of a reign, it was common as cake, and not just for kings, but any profession a creature longed after. True, a country may support many more blacksmiths than kings—however, there is a limit to the number of possible blacksmiths, and sooner or later someone would think of those silver vessels, and one passing afternoon a sooty face would be replaced by another in the Pavilion, looking fair pleased with itself, and that would be that. Now, my little cygnets, I exhorted them, before I tell you how the vartula-man was brought low, tell me what death is. Speak up, don't be bashful. Ikram, Who Had Read About Such Things: Grandmother died. Nobody else, though. Lamis, Who Was Badly Frightened: I don't know! I don't want it! Make it stop! Houd, Whose Curiosity Flushed His Cheeks: People go away and unless they get planted they never come back. I don't know where they go. I haven't figured that out yet. Somewhere where they can't talk anymore, or be seen, and maybe they live there like normal and maybe they don't, I don't know. No one can know. I have listened to many stories and I think we are all more frightened of death

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as that right is, it was a part of the very substance of his claim and cannot be considered a mere incident of a form of procedure. Central Vermont R. v. White, 238 U.S. 507, 511, 512, 35 S.Ct. 865, 866, 59 L.Ed. 1433, Ann.Cas.1916B, 252; Cities Service Oil Co. v. Dunlap, 308 U.S. 208, 212, 60 S.Ct. 201, 202, 84 L.Ed. 196; and cf. Lehigh Valley R. Co. v. Cornell Steamboat Co., 218 U.S. 264, 270, 31 S.Ct. 17, 18, 54 L.Ed. 1039, 20 Ann.Cas. 1235. Pennsylvania having opened its courts to petitioner to enforce federally created rights, the petitioner was entitled to the benefit of the full scope of these rights. The cause is reversed for action not inconsistent with this opinion. Reversed. 46 U.S.C. § 688, 46 U.S.C.A. § 688. The right of a seaman to recover damages for negligent injury arises under the Jones Act and the right to maintenance and cure irrespective of negligence arises under the law of admiralty. These rights are independent and cumulative. Pacific S.S. Co. v. Peterson, 278 U.S. 130, 138, 49 S.Ct. 75, 77, 73 L.Ed. 220. For a general discussion of maintenance and cure see The Osceola, 189 U.S. 158, 23 S.Ct. 483, 47 L.Ed. 760; Cortes v. Baltimore Insular Line, 287 U.S. 367, 371, 53 S.Ct. 173, 174, 77 L.Ed. 368; Calmar S.S. Corp. v. Taylor, 303 U.S. 525, 527, 58 S.Ct. 651, 652, 82 L.Ed. 993. There were two elements of the wage dispute: (a) whether wages should be computed at $50.00 or $72.50 a month; (b) whether since petitioner was left in a hospital in Poland and could not return with his ship, he should have been paid wages until he actually arrived in his home port. He was paid only up to the time he left the vessel. There is clear authority to support a claim for wages to the end of the voyage for which petitioner had been signed. The Osceola, supra, 189 U.S. at page 175, 23 S.Ct. at page 487, 47 L.Ed. 760. In Pennsylvania the trial judge does not pass upon such motions alone; instead they are heard and decided by three judges of the court sitting en banc. Purdon, Penn.Stat.Ann., Vol. 12, § 680. 28 U.S.C. sec. 371, 28 U.S.C.A. § 371. Engel v. Davenport, 271 U.S. 33, 37, 38, 46 S.Ct. 410, 412, 70 L.Ed. 813 (Jones Act); The Belfast, 7 Wall. 624, 644, 19 L.Ed. 266; Garcia y Leon v. Galceran, 11 Wall. 185, 187, 188, 20 L.Ed. 74; Panama Railroad v. Vasquez, 271 U.

as that right is, it was a part of the very substance of his claim and cannot be considered a mere incident of a form of procedure. Central Vermont R. v. White, 238 U.S. 507, 511, 512, 35 S.Ct. 865, 866, 59 L.Ed. 1433, Ann.Cas.1916B, 252; Cities Service Oil Co. v. Dunlap, 308 U.S. 208, 212, 60 S.Ct. 201, 202, 84 L.Ed. 196; and cf. Lehigh Valley R. Co. v. Cornell Steamboat Co., 218 U.S. 264, 270, 31 S.Ct. 17, 18, 54 L.Ed. 1039, 20 Ann.Cas. 1235. Pennsylvania having opened its courts to petitioner to enforce federally created rights, the petitioner was entitled to the benefit of the full scope of these rights. The cause is reversed for action not inconsistent with this opinion. Reversed. 46 U.S.C. § 688, 46 U.S.C.A. § 688. The right of a seaman to recover damages for negligent injury arises under the Jones Act and the right to maintenance and cure irrespective of negligence arises under the law of admiralty. These rights are independent and cumulative. Pacific S.S. Co. v. Peterson, 278 U.S. 130, 138, 49 S.Ct. 75, 77, 73 L.Ed. 220. For a general discussion of maintenance and cure see The Osceola, 189 U.S. 158, 23 S.Ct. 483, 47 L.Ed. 760; Cortes v. Baltimore Insular Line, 287 U.S. 367, 371, 53 S.Ct. 173, 174, 77 L.Ed. 368; Calmar S.S. Corp. v. Taylor, 303 U.S. 525, 527, 58 S.Ct. 651, 652, 82 L.Ed. 993. There were two elements of the wage dispute: (a) whether wages should be computed at $50.00 or $72.50 a month; (b) whether since petitioner was left in a hospital in Poland and could not return with his ship, he should have been paid wages until he actually arrived in his home port. He was paid only up to the time he left the vessel. There is clear authority to support a claim for wages to the end of the voyage for which petitioner had been signed. The Osceola, supra, 189 U.S. at page 175, 23 S.Ct. at page 487, 47 L.Ed. 760. In Pennsylvania the trial judge does not pass upon such motions alone; instead they are heard and decided by three judges of the court sitting en banc. Purdon, Penn.Stat.Ann., Vol. 12, § 680. 28 U.S.C. sec. 371, 28 U.S.C.A. § 371. Engel v. Davenport, 271 U.S. 33, 37, 38, 46 S.Ct. 410, 412, 70 L.Ed. 813 (Jones Act); The Belfast, 7 Wall. 624, 644, 19 L.Ed. 266; Garcia y Leon v. Galceran, 11 Wall. 185, 187, 188, 20 L.Ed. 74; Panama Railroad v. Vasquez, 271 U.

S. 557, 560, 561, 46 S.Ct. 596, 597, 70 L.Ed. 1085. The last three cases involve non-statutory actions. The Hamilton, 207 U.S. 398, 404, 28 S.Ct. 133, 134, 52 L.Ed. 264; Just v. Chambers, 312 U.S. 383, 391, 61 S.Ct. 687, 692, 85 L.Ed. 903. Colonna Shipyard v. Bland, 150 Va. 349, 358, 143 S.E. 729, 59 A.L.R. 497 (contributory negligence); Paulsen v. McDuffie, 4 Cal.2d 111, 47 P.2d 709 (assumption of risk); Lieflander v. States S.S. Co., 149 Or. 605, 42 P.2d 156 (burden of proof). Berwind-White Coal Mining Co. v. Eastern Steamship Corp., D.C., 228 F. 726; Port of New York Stevedoring Corp. v. Castagna, 2 Cir., 280 F. 618. Southern Pac. Co. v. Jensen, 244 U.S. 205, 37 S.Ct. 524, 61 L.Ed. 1086, L.R.A.1918C, 451, Ann.Cas.1917E, 900; Chelentis v. Luckenbach, 247 U.S. 372, 38 S.Ct. 501, 62 L.Ed. 1171; Knickerbocker Ice Co. v. Stewart, 253 U.S. 149, 159, 40 S.Ct. 438, 439, 64 L.Ed. 834, 11 A.L.R. 1145; Carlisle Packing Co. v. Sandanger, 259 U.S. 255, 259, 42 S.Ct. 475, 476, 66 L.Ed. 927; Messel v. Foundation Co., 274 U.S. 427, 434, 47 S.Ct. 695, 698, 71 L.Ed. 1135; and see Schuede v. Zenith S.S. Co., D.C., 216 F. 566. Disagreement over the constitutional issues of the cases in the Jensen line has not extended to this principle. Cf. The Lottawanna, 21 Wall. 558, 575, 22 L.Ed. 654; Detroit Trust Co. v. Barlum S.S. Co., 293 U.S. 21, 43, 55 S.Ct. 31, 38, 79 L.Ed. 176. The Steamer St. Lawrence, 1 Black 522, 526, 527, 17 L.Ed. 180. Erie R. Co. v. Tompkins, 304 U.S. 64, 58 S.Ct. 817, 82 L.Ed. 1188, 114 A.L.R. 1487. Western Fuel Co. v. Garcia, 257 U.S. 233, 242, 42 S.Ct. 89, 90, 66 L.Ed. 210. Cf. The Hamilton, supra. See Claflin v

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es, and conference organizers received critical e-mails from Christians offended by it.[63] Since October 2008, the local chapter of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster has sponsored an annual convention called Skepticon on the campus of Missouri State University.[64] Atheists and skeptics give speeches on various topics, and a debate with Christian experts is held. Organizers tout the event as the "largest gathering of atheists in the Midwest".[65] The Moldovan-born poet, fiction writer, and culturologist Igor Ursenco entitled his 2012 poetry book The Flying Spaghetti Monster (thriller poems). On the nonprofit microfinancing site, Kiva, the Flying Spaghetti Monster group is in an ongoing competition to top all other "religious congregations" in the number of loans issued via their team. The group's motto is "Thou shalt share, that none may seek without funding",[66] an allusion to the Loose Canon which states "Thou shalt share, that none may seek without finding."[67][68] As of October 2018[update] it reported to have funded US$4,002,350 in loans.[69] Bathyphysa conifera, a siphonophore, has been called "Flying Spaghetti Monster" in reference to the FSM.[70][71] The 2020 documentary called I, Pastafari details the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster and its fight for legal recognition.[72][73][74] In September 2019, the Pastafarian pastor Barrett Fletcher offered an opening prayer on behalf of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster to open a Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly government meeting in Alaska.[75] Use in religious disputes Owing to its popularity and media exposure, the Flying Spaghetti Monster is often used as a modern version of Russell's teapot.[76][77] Proponents argue that, since the existence of the invisible and undetectable Flying Spaghetti Monster—similar to other proposed supernatural beings—cannot be falsified, it demonstrates that the burden of proof rests on those who affirm the existence of such beings. Richard Dawkins explains, "The onus is on somebody who says, I want to believe in God, Flying Spaghetti Monster, fairies, or whatever it is. It is not up to us to disprove it."[76] Furthermore, according to Lance Gharavi, an editor of The Journal of Religion and Theater, the Flying Spaghetti Monster is "ultimately...an argument about the arbitrariness of holding any one view of creation", since any one view is equally as plausible as the Flying Spaghetti Monster.[18] A similar argument was discussed in the books The God Delusion and The Atheist Delusion.[78][79] In December 2007 the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster was credited with spearheading successful efforts in Polk County, Florida, to dissuade the Polk County School Board from adopting new science standards on evolution. The issue was raised after five of the seven board members declared a personal belief in intelligent design. Opponents describing themselves as Pastafarians e-mailed members of the Polk County School Board demanding equal instruction time for the Flying Spaghetti Monster.[80] Board member Margaret Lofton, who supported intelligent design, dismissed the e-mail as ridiculous and insulting, stating, "they've made us the laughing stock of the world". Lofton later stated that she had no interest in engaging with the Pastafarians or anyone else seeking to discredit intelligent design. As the controversy developed, scientists expressed opposition to intelligent design. In response to hopes for a new "applied science" campus at the University of South Florida in Lakeland, university vice president Marshall Goodman expressed surprise, stating, "[intelligent design is] not science. You can't even call it pseudo-science." While unhappy with the outcome, Lofton chose not to resign over the issue. She and the other board members expressed a desire to return to the day-to-day work of running the school district.[13] National branches

es, and conference organizers received critical e-mails from Christians offended by it.[63] Since October 2008, the local chapter of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster has sponsored an annual convention called Skepticon on the campus of Missouri State University.[64] Atheists and skeptics give speeches on various topics, and a debate with Christian experts is held. Organizers tout the event as the "largest gathering of atheists in the Midwest".[65] The Moldovan-born poet, fiction writer, and culturologist Igor Ursenco entitled his 2012 poetry book The Flying Spaghetti Monster (thriller poems). On the nonprofit microfinancing site, Kiva, the Flying Spaghetti Monster group is in an ongoing competition to top all other "religious congregations" in the number of loans issued via their team. The group's motto is "Thou shalt share, that none may seek without funding",[66] an allusion to the Loose Canon which states "Thou shalt share, that none may seek without finding."[67][68] As of October 2018[update] it reported to have funded US$4,002,350 in loans.[69] Bathyphysa conifera, a siphonophore, has been called "Flying Spaghetti Monster" in reference to the FSM.[70][71] The 2020 documentary called I, Pastafari details the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster and its fight for legal recognition.[72][73][74] In September 2019, the Pastafarian pastor Barrett Fletcher offered an opening prayer on behalf of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster to open a Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly government meeting in Alaska.[75] Use in religious disputes Owing to its popularity and media exposure, the Flying Spaghetti Monster is often used as a modern version of Russell's teapot.[76][77] Proponents argue that, since the existence of the invisible and undetectable Flying Spaghetti Monster—similar to other proposed supernatural beings—cannot be falsified, it demonstrates that the burden of proof rests on those who affirm the existence of such beings. Richard Dawkins explains, "The onus is on somebody who says, I want to believe in God, Flying Spaghetti Monster, fairies, or whatever it is. It is not up to us to disprove it."[76] Furthermore, according to Lance Gharavi, an editor of The Journal of Religion and Theater, the Flying Spaghetti Monster is "ultimately...an argument about the arbitrariness of holding any one view of creation", since any one view is equally as plausible as the Flying Spaghetti Monster.[18] A similar argument was discussed in the books The God Delusion and The Atheist Delusion.[78][79] In December 2007 the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster was credited with spearheading successful efforts in Polk County, Florida, to dissuade the Polk County School Board from adopting new science standards on evolution. The issue was raised after five of the seven board members declared a personal belief in intelligent design. Opponents describing themselves as Pastafarians e-mailed members of the Polk County School Board demanding equal instruction time for the Flying Spaghetti Monster.[80] Board member Margaret Lofton, who supported intelligent design, dismissed the e-mail as ridiculous and insulting, stating, "they've made us the laughing stock of the world". Lofton later stated that she had no interest in engaging with the Pastafarians or anyone else seeking to discredit intelligent design. As the controversy developed, scientists expressed opposition to intelligent design. In response to hopes for a new "applied science" campus at the University of South Florida in Lakeland, university vice president Marshall Goodman expressed surprise, stating, "[intelligent design is] not science. You can't even call it pseudo-science." While unhappy with the outcome, Lofton chose not to resign over the issue. She and the other board members expressed a desire to return to the day-to-day work of running the school district.[13] National branches

of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster have been striving in many countries to have Pastafarianism become an officially (legally) recognized religion, with varying degrees of success. In New Zealand, Pastafarian representatives have been authorized as marriage celebrants, as the movement satisfies criteria laid down for organisations that primarily promote religious, philosophical, or humanitarian convictions.[4][5] A federal court in the US state of Nebraska ruled that Flying Spaghetti Monster is a satirical parody religion, rather than an actual religion, and as a result, Pastafarians are not entitled to religious accommodation under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act: "This is not a question of theology", the ruling reads in part. "The FSM Gospel is plainly a work of satire, meant to entertain while making a pointed political statement. To read it as religious doctrine would be little different from grounding a 'religious exercise' on any other work of fiction."[81] Pastafarians have used their claimed faith as a test case to argue for freedom of religion, and to oppose government discrimination against people who do not follow a recognized religion. The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster operates an ordination mill on their website which enables officiates in jurisdictions where credentials are needed to officiate weddings.[82] Pastafarians say that separation of church and state precludes the government from arbitrarily labelling one denomination religiously valid but another an ordination mill. In November 2014, Rodney Michael Rogers and Minneapolis-based Atheists for Human Rights sued Washington County, Minnesota under the Fourteenth Amendment equal protection clause and the First Amendment free speech clause, with their attorney claiming discrimination against atheists: "When the statute clearly permits recognition of a marriage celebrant whose religious credentials consist of nothing more than a $20 'ordination' obtained from the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster... the requirement is absolutely meaningless in terms of ensuring the qualifications of a marriage celebrant."[83] A few days prior to a hearing on the matter, Washington County changed its policy to allow Rogers his ability to officiate weddings. This action was done in an effort to deny the court jurisdiction on the underlying claim. On May 13, 2015 the Federal Court held that the issue had become moot and dismissed the case.[84] The first legally-recognized Pastafarian wedding occurred in New Zealand on April 16, 2016.[5] In March 2007, Bryan Killian, a high school student in Buncombe County, North Carolina, was suspended for wearing "pirate regalia" which he said was part of his Pastafarian faith. Killian protested the suspension, saying it violated his First Amendment rights to religious freedom and freedom of expression.[85] "If this is what I believe in, no matter how stupid it might sound, I should be able to express myself however I want to", he said.[19][86] Two Pastafarians dressed as the Flying Spaghetti Monster and a pirate respectively In March 2008, Pastafarians in Crossville, Tennessee, were permitted to place a Flying Spaghetti Monster statue in a free speech zone on the courthouse lawn, and proceeded to do so.[87][88][89] The display gained national interest on blogs and online news sites and was even covered by Rolling Stone magazine. It was later removed from the premises, along with all the other long-term statues, as a result of the controversy over the statue.[90] In December 2011, Pastafarianism was one of the multiple denominations given equal access to placing holiday displays on the Loudoun County courthouse lawn, in Leesburg, Virginia.[91] In 2012, Tracy McPherson of the Pennsylvanian Pastafarians petitioned the Chester County, Pennsylvania Commissioners to allow representation of the FSM at the county courthouse, equally with a Jewish menorah and a Christian nativity scene. One commissioner stated that either all religions should be allowed or no religion should be represented, but without support from the other commissioners the motion was rejected. Another commissioner stated that this petition garnered more attention than any he had seen before.[92][93] On September 21, 2012,

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We have been receiving a steady stream of COVID-19 questions from our audience. If you have one, submit it here. Here’s one that I have been receiving in several variations -- Michelle from Center Line wrote: “I have pre-existing conditions and have a child a Down syndrome who is immunocompromised. Is it safe for me to visit the dentist for much-needed care?” Here’s the important answer: You should not put off any important care due to COVID-19. All medical and dental offices have put practices in place to protect patients and staff. We do not want fear of seeking care to lead to more medical problems as we definitely saw in the spring. Questions about the vaccine science Many people have questions about the two vaccines closest to approval. Keith from Macomb asks: “Will the method used to create the vaccines alter my DNA?” Timothy from Highland asks: “I was told I cannot take live viruses due to immune suppressant medication. Will the benefit outweigh the risk in this case?” Both the Pfizer and the Moderna vaccines are mRNA vaccines, meaning they are not live virus vaccines. In fact, they are about the furthest thing from it. These vaccines use artificially-produced genetic code that gets our bodies to produce only the spike protein that’s on the surface of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Once we produce that spike protein, our immune system reacts to it and generates antibody immunity. Although a theoretic possibility, based on animal experiments and existing human data, there has not been any evidence that the small pieces of messenger RNA can become part of our DNA. it’s estimated that over a period of weeks the mRNA is naturally destroyed after it has been used to produce spike proteins. What if you already had COVID? Andy from Plymouth and several other viewers are asking similar questions: “If you have already had a known case of COVID and recovered, should you still get the vaccine shots? Should you go to the end of the line?” While that sounds reasonable, there are a couple of considerations: We don’t know precisely how long-lasting or effective the immunity that someone gets from a natural infection is. For that reason, at this time the plan is to give the vaccine to people regardless of past infection. However, there has been some discussion that in a situation where there is a limited amount of vaccine and some people know they have been infected, they might voluntarily delay their vaccination. Should you get an antibody test to determine your ranking for the vaccine? Another related question is if you should get an antibody test to help determine your ranking for receiving the vaccine? The idea is if you have the antibodies, then you would go to the end of the line. This may also seem logical, but the problems are that antibody tests are not reliable enough to ensure that you have protective immunity. Moreover, practically speaking, administering the vaccine already will be a challenge. Adding one more cog in that wheel definitely would not be beneficial. Coronavirus resources: Here’s where you can get a free COVID-19 test in Michigan Key questions to ask about COVID vaccine Coronavirus questions? Ask Dr. McGeorge How to track Michigan COVID-19 data What the CDC says about face masks -- a refresher How vaccine could be dispersed Frank McGeorge, MD Dr. McGeorge can be seen on Local 4 News helping Metro Detroiters with health concerns when he isn't helping save lives in the emergency room at Henry Ford Hospital. HBO’s ‘Coastal Elites’ cast tackles social satire, anxiety by: LYNN ELBER, Associated Press Posted: Aug 5, 2020 / 03:32 PM CDT / Updated: Aug 5, 2020 / 03:32 PM CDT This combination of images shows actors, from left, Sarah Paulson, Issa Rae, Bette Midler, Kaitlyn Dever and Dan Levy who will star in the HBO comedy “Coastal Elites,” premiering September 12. (AP Photo) LOS ANGELES (AP) — For Bette Midler and Sarah Paulson, making HBO’s “Coastal Elites” in pan

We have been receiving a steady stream of COVID-19 questions from our audience. If you have one, submit it here. Here’s one that I have been receiving in several variations -- Michelle from Center Line wrote: “I have pre-existing conditions and have a child a Down syndrome who is immunocompromised. Is it safe for me to visit the dentist for much-needed care?” Here’s the important answer: You should not put off any important care due to COVID-19. All medical and dental offices have put practices in place to protect patients and staff. We do not want fear of seeking care to lead to more medical problems as we definitely saw in the spring. Questions about the vaccine science Many people have questions about the two vaccines closest to approval. Keith from Macomb asks: “Will the method used to create the vaccines alter my DNA?” Timothy from Highland asks: “I was told I cannot take live viruses due to immune suppressant medication. Will the benefit outweigh the risk in this case?” Both the Pfizer and the Moderna vaccines are mRNA vaccines, meaning they are not live virus vaccines. In fact, they are about the furthest thing from it. These vaccines use artificially-produced genetic code that gets our bodies to produce only the spike protein that’s on the surface of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Once we produce that spike protein, our immune system reacts to it and generates antibody immunity. Although a theoretic possibility, based on animal experiments and existing human data, there has not been any evidence that the small pieces of messenger RNA can become part of our DNA. it’s estimated that over a period of weeks the mRNA is naturally destroyed after it has been used to produce spike proteins. What if you already had COVID? Andy from Plymouth and several other viewers are asking similar questions: “If you have already had a known case of COVID and recovered, should you still get the vaccine shots? Should you go to the end of the line?” While that sounds reasonable, there are a couple of considerations: We don’t know precisely how long-lasting or effective the immunity that someone gets from a natural infection is. For that reason, at this time the plan is to give the vaccine to people regardless of past infection. However, there has been some discussion that in a situation where there is a limited amount of vaccine and some people know they have been infected, they might voluntarily delay their vaccination. Should you get an antibody test to determine your ranking for the vaccine? Another related question is if you should get an antibody test to help determine your ranking for receiving the vaccine? The idea is if you have the antibodies, then you would go to the end of the line. This may also seem logical, but the problems are that antibody tests are not reliable enough to ensure that you have protective immunity. Moreover, practically speaking, administering the vaccine already will be a challenge. Adding one more cog in that wheel definitely would not be beneficial. Coronavirus resources: Here’s where you can get a free COVID-19 test in Michigan Key questions to ask about COVID vaccine Coronavirus questions? Ask Dr. McGeorge How to track Michigan COVID-19 data What the CDC says about face masks -- a refresher How vaccine could be dispersed Frank McGeorge, MD Dr. McGeorge can be seen on Local 4 News helping Metro Detroiters with health concerns when he isn't helping save lives in the emergency room at Henry Ford Hospital. HBO’s ‘Coastal Elites’ cast tackles social satire, anxiety by: LYNN ELBER, Associated Press Posted: Aug 5, 2020 / 03:32 PM CDT / Updated: Aug 5, 2020 / 03:32 PM CDT This combination of images shows actors, from left, Sarah Paulson, Issa Rae, Bette Midler, Kaitlyn Dever and Dan Levy who will star in the HBO comedy “Coastal Elites,” premiering September 12. (AP Photo) LOS ANGELES (AP) — For Bette Midler and Sarah Paulson, making HBO’s “Coastal Elites” in pan

demic-forced isolation proved an unsettling challenge. “It was just bizarre, completely bizarre, because it leads you … down all these rabbit holes of ‘What’s next? I mean, what else could happen to me?’” Midler said during an online news conference Wednesday about the social satire. It debuts Sept. 12. For Midler, the unusual working conditions reinforced how hard the pandemic has slammed the entertainment industry. Most TV and film production came to a standstill in March and is trying to recover, including with socially distanced approaches to taping. “People used to say that showbiz was depression-proof,” Midler said, with moviegoers keeping it afloat during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Turns out it’s not, she said, and “now we discovered that we’re all out of work!” “Coastal Elites,” a series of monologues written by Paul Rudnick (“Sister Act”) and directed by Jay Roach (“Bombshell”), also stars Issa Rae, Dan Levy and Kaitlyn Dever. Crews taped the cast at home in early summer under quarantine guidelines aimed at controlling the coronavirus. The work, originally conceived for New York’s Public Theater, offers “contemporary stories of characters breaking down and breaking through as they grapple with politics, culture, and the pandemic,” HBO said in a release. Midler said she welcomed the chance to take part in the project but couldn’t ignore the oddity of making it. Paulson agreed. The connection actors share on a set is what “I’m usually the most interested in and inspired by,” Paulson said. The timing also proved affecting. “Because it had happened deep enough into this time (the pandemic), my paranoia level was high already. And there were all of a sudden seven people in my backyard, and that was more people than I had seen in an area in several months,” Paulson said. “So it’s a little frightening.” Midler said she did gain some emotional release from making the series. In a series clip, her character vents about politics with a New Yorker’s passion. “I identified very, very strongly with the character. I felt almost as if Paul had written it for me, because he knows how nuts I am on the subject of the current inhabitants of the White House. So it was cathartic for me,” she said. But not enough: “I’m still in a state of rage and anxiety.” Mayo | Anti-War / Imperialism Anti-War / Imperialism Leaked Docs Expose Massive Syria Propaganda Operation Waged By Western Govt Contractors & Media 23:15 Sep 28 1 comments Soldier Executes Afghan Civilian Begging for His Life During Live Broadcast on National Television 23:55 Sep 12 0 comments Total Global Dominance: Gates Foundation is Destabilizing Africa’s Food Economy 23:45 Sep 09 0 comments As Khmer Rouge prison commander dies, media quiet on UK & US’ roles in aiding regime responsible for... 21:46 Sep 02 0 comments Facing US Bio-Warfare: An open letter to President Trump from the people of the world 13:23 Aug 13 0 comments Human Rights in Ireland A Blog About Human Rights Right to Water Mon Aug 03, 2020 19:13 | Human Rights Human Rights Fri Mar 20, 2020 16:33 | Human Rights Turkish President Calls On Greece To Comply With Human Rights on Syrian Refugee Issues Wed Mar 04, 2020 17:58 | Human Rights US Holds China To Account For Human Rights Violations Sun Oct 13, 2019 19:12 | Human Rights UN Human Rights Council Should Address Human Rights Crisis in Cambodia Sat Aug 31, 2019 13:41 | Human Rights Human Rights in Ireland >> Fire the U.S. Congress for Treason: How Many Blatant Favors for AIPAC? mayo | anti-war / imperialism | opinion/analysis Friday January 11, 2013 23:09 by ron

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zucchini plants, en route to a food culture that's better for the neighborhood and also better on the table. Part memoir, part journalistic investigation, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle makes a passionate case for putting the kitchen back at the center of family life and diversified farms at the center of the American diet. "This is the story of a year in which we made every attempt to feed ourselves animals and vegetables whose provenance we really knew . . . and of how our family was changed by our first year of deliberately eating food produced from the same place where we worked, went to school, loved our neighbors, drank the water, and breathed the air." Includes an excerpt from Flight Behavior. href: https://api.overdrive.com/v1/collections/L1BLQAAAA2a/products/1e35b97f-97d4-46c4-80f1-768e72250fc2/metadata value: Biography & Autobiography value: Gardening value: Nonfiction Hang on for the ride: With characteristic poetry and pluck, Barbara Kingsolver and her family sweep readers along on their journey away from the industrial-food pipeline to a rural life in which they vow to buy only food raised in their own neighborhood, grow it themselves, or learn to live without it. Their good-humored search yields surprising discoveries about turkey sex life and overly zealous zucchini... lexileScore source: Notable Books Council value: Notable Books for Adults If you are having problem using our eCollection, please visit our support center. Robert Plant ‘Can’t Relate’ to ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Anymore Jeff Cornell Jason Merritt, Getty Images Led Zeppelin’s 1971 untitled album, known as Led Zeppelin IV, was a watershed record for the band, and it boasts the most unlikely radio smash “Stairway to Heaven,” which clocks in at over eight minutes. Frontman Robert Plant recently shared that while he admires the musical construction of “Stairway to Heaven,” he no longer relates to the song. While the song was never officially released as a single, it was a mainstay on rock radio through the ‘70s and is widely considered one of the best songs of all time. Plant opened up about the tune on the Ultimate Classic Rock Nights radio show. He told host Uncle Joe Benson, “Of course, it was a good song,” he says, “The construction of the song, the actual musical construction is very, very good. It’s one of those moments that really can stand without a vocal – and, in fact, it will stand again without a vocal, I’m sure, because it's a fine, fine piece of music.” He also notes that "lyrically, now, I can’t relate to it, because it was so long ago.” Plant continues, “I would have no intention ever to write along those abstract lines anymore. I look at it and I tip my hat to it, and I think there are parts of it that are incredible. The way that Jimmy [Page] took the music through, and the way that the drums reached, almost climaxed and then continued. … It’s a very beautiful piece. But lyrically, now, and even vocally, I go, ‘I’m not sure about that.’” Ultimate Classic Rock Nights airs on more than 50 stations across the country on weeknights from 7PM to midnight. Check out the list of radio stations where it airs here. Top 70 Hard Rock + Metal Albums of the '70s Source: Robert Plant ‘Can’t Relate’ to ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Anymore Filed Under: led zeppelin, Robert Plant Comedy Festivals Last Things First — Podcasts Meet Me In New York FX orders Billy Crystal’s “The Comedians” to series Posted by Sean L. McCarthy | Mar 19, 2014 | TV, Uncategorized | 3 | FX just announced it’s bringing Billy Crystal back to primetime TV, as star of The Comedians, which has received an initial order of 13 episodes for its first season, to debut in 2015. Crystal plays a version of himself, essentially — “a superstar veteran comedian” — paired up with a younger comedian, played by

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attractive low value crop next to a high value crop. Examples of conventional trap cropping are planting collards near cabbages to provide protection from the diamondback moth, installing frequently mowed alfalfa near cotton plants to protect against lygus bugs, and planting mustard between rows of broccoli to lure flea beetles away. Perimeter trap cropping occurs when an attractant plant is grown around the perimeter of a cash crop, surrounding it completely. This barrier interrupts pests before they ever reach the high value crop. One popular perimeter trap crop is the use of hot cherry peppers planted around bell peppers. Apparently, the hot peppers stop pepper maggots from infesting the sweet peppers! In another example, Blue Hubbard squash is planted around summer squash, reducing damage from cucumber beetles by 95%! Sequential trap cropping installs attractive plants before high value crops; similar to nurse crops. Strawberries are protected against wireworms when wheat is planted in the same bed 8 days ahead of time. Multiple trap cropping uses several species to lure pests throughout a valuable crop’s lifecycle. For example, flea beetles have been repelled when bunching green onions, dill, and marigolds are planted nearby, and stink bug and leaf-footed bug control is provided when a cash crop is surrounded with triticale, sorghum, millet, buckwheat, and sunflowers. [I imagine the local birds are pretty happy about it, too!] Push-pull trap cropping surrounds a cash crop with an attractant, and intercrops it with a repellant. One highly effective combination, for growing corn, is to surround a field with fountain grasses (Pennisetum), and to intercrop with tick clover (Desmodium). Dead-end trap cropping lures pests away from cash crops, but then fails to provide sustenance to the larval forms of the pests. Cowpeas and soybeans can be protected against bean pod borers by planting brown hemp (Crotalaria juncae, not the other hemp) nearby. If you have problems with Japanese beetles eating your roses, try installing Pelargonium geraniums nearby. The beetles will feed on the geraniums and die. Semi-chemically assisted trap cropping uses kairomones, chemicals emitted by plants that attract pests, to lure pests into areas where they can be destroyed. This method is outside the home garden scenario. Biological control assisted trap cropping lures beneficial predators to attractive perimeter crops, where they can then feed on the pests. For example, cotton fields may be surrounded with plantings of sorghum, providing protection against cotton bollworms. Genetically modified trap cropping uses genetically modified plants to make it possible to start growing earlier in the season, thereby avoiding infestation at vulnerable growth stages. In other cases, pests and disease resistance is built into the plant. Very often, trap cropping methods are used in combination, improving their effectiveness. These methods reduce the need for chemical pesticides, while increasing biodiversity. Which crops have the biggest pest problems in your garden? And how can you use trap cropping to protect them? Let us know in the Comments! Kumquats are members of the rue, or citrus family. Native to south Asia, kumquats have been cultivated since the 12th century. Unlike oranges, or their giant cousins the grapefruit, kumquats are closer in size to olives. These somewhat tart fruits can be eaten whole, candied, chopped into a relish, fermented into a liquor, or cooked into a delicious marmalade.. These somewhat tart fruits can be eaten whole, candied, chopped into a relish, fermented into a liquor, or cooked into a delicious marmalade. Kumquat fruit cross-section (Sergio) Kumquat description Kumquats are small, cold-hardy citrus trees. They grow slowly and can reach 8 to 14 feet in height. Glossy evergreen leaves provide excellent color and shade. Fragrant white flowers appear each year, but watch out for thorns. Similar to many

attractive low value crop next to a high value crop. Examples of conventional trap cropping are planting collards near cabbages to provide protection from the diamondback moth, installing frequently mowed alfalfa near cotton plants to protect against lygus bugs, and planting mustard between rows of broccoli to lure flea beetles away. Perimeter trap cropping occurs when an attractant plant is grown around the perimeter of a cash crop, surrounding it completely. This barrier interrupts pests before they ever reach the high value crop. One popular perimeter trap crop is the use of hot cherry peppers planted around bell peppers. Apparently, the hot peppers stop pepper maggots from infesting the sweet peppers! In another example, Blue Hubbard squash is planted around summer squash, reducing damage from cucumber beetles by 95%! Sequential trap cropping installs attractive plants before high value crops; similar to nurse crops. Strawberries are protected against wireworms when wheat is planted in the same bed 8 days ahead of time. Multiple trap cropping uses several species to lure pests throughout a valuable crop’s lifecycle. For example, flea beetles have been repelled when bunching green onions, dill, and marigolds are planted nearby, and stink bug and leaf-footed bug control is provided when a cash crop is surrounded with triticale, sorghum, millet, buckwheat, and sunflowers. [I imagine the local birds are pretty happy about it, too!] Push-pull trap cropping surrounds a cash crop with an attractant, and intercrops it with a repellant. One highly effective combination, for growing corn, is to surround a field with fountain grasses (Pennisetum), and to intercrop with tick clover (Desmodium). Dead-end trap cropping lures pests away from cash crops, but then fails to provide sustenance to the larval forms of the pests. Cowpeas and soybeans can be protected against bean pod borers by planting brown hemp (Crotalaria juncae, not the other hemp) nearby. If you have problems with Japanese beetles eating your roses, try installing Pelargonium geraniums nearby. The beetles will feed on the geraniums and die. Semi-chemically assisted trap cropping uses kairomones, chemicals emitted by plants that attract pests, to lure pests into areas where they can be destroyed. This method is outside the home garden scenario. Biological control assisted trap cropping lures beneficial predators to attractive perimeter crops, where they can then feed on the pests. For example, cotton fields may be surrounded with plantings of sorghum, providing protection against cotton bollworms. Genetically modified trap cropping uses genetically modified plants to make it possible to start growing earlier in the season, thereby avoiding infestation at vulnerable growth stages. In other cases, pests and disease resistance is built into the plant. Very often, trap cropping methods are used in combination, improving their effectiveness. These methods reduce the need for chemical pesticides, while increasing biodiversity. Which crops have the biggest pest problems in your garden? And how can you use trap cropping to protect them? Let us know in the Comments! Kumquats are members of the rue, or citrus family. Native to south Asia, kumquats have been cultivated since the 12th century. Unlike oranges, or their giant cousins the grapefruit, kumquats are closer in size to olives. These somewhat tart fruits can be eaten whole, candied, chopped into a relish, fermented into a liquor, or cooked into a delicious marmalade.. These somewhat tart fruits can be eaten whole, candied, chopped into a relish, fermented into a liquor, or cooked into a delicious marmalade. Kumquat fruit cross-section (Sergio) Kumquat description Kumquats are small, cold-hardy citrus trees. They grow slowly and can reach 8 to 14 feet in height. Glossy evergreen leaves provide excellent color and shade. Fragrant white flowers appear each year, but watch out for thorns. Similar to many

other citrus trees, kumquat trees protect their fruit with sharp thorns. Each tree can produce hundreds or thousands of fruits every year. Kumquat flower (Thanh Nam Nguyen) Types of kumquats Scientists are still sorting out kumquat classification, arguing over whether different types of kumquats are cultivars or species, but we can all agree that there are round kumquats (Citrus japonica), oval kumquats (Citrus margarita), and bell-shaped kumquats (Citrus obovata). There is also a variegated kumquat that features more fruit, less peel, and no thorns. All kumquats are self-pollinating, so you only need one tree. Growing kumquats Unlike oranges, kumquats can tolerate temperatures as low as 19°F, right along with scorching hot summers, making them an excellent choice in the Bay Area. Before you try planting a kumquat tree from seed, you need to know that that generally doesn’t work out well. Instead, kumquats are usually grown from cuttings, layering, or other vegetative propagation method. Ripe kumquats (Abaddon1337) Kumquats can be grown in containers. Container grown kumquats can grow to 6 feet and produce fruit, if they are fertilized regularly. Kumquat pests and diseases Asian citrus psyllid is the most serious threat to citrus trees, as they can carry huanglongbing, a fatal disease. The diaprepes root weevil may also become a problem. Leaf miners, aphids, scale insects, and whiteflies are far more likely. Citrus diseases, such as armillaria root rot, alternaria rot, anthracnose, brown rot, citrus blast, exocortis, and phytophthora root rot may occur. Kumquats tend to be resistant to citrus canker and most citrus trees thrive in the Bay Area. Consider adding kumquats to your foodscape this year for a lifetime of fragrance, color, and Vitamin C! Seed Planting Depth Plant a seed at the proper depth and it thrives. Plant it at the wrong depth and it dies. So, how is a gardener to know how deep to plant each seed? The general rule of thumb for seed planting depth is to use twice the seed width or diameter. This means a seed that is 1/8” wide should be planted 1/4” deep. Too often, seed packets rely on a standard 1/4” or 1/2” planting depth, which is not always in a seed’s best interest. ​ Planting seeds (Illinois Extension) A seed’s life Once a seed reaches maturity, it is protected by a hard outer shell called its seed coat. This layer allows the seed to roll, float, fly, or pass through a digestive system unscathed and ready to germinate. Only when heat, light, and moisture levels reach the right combination can the seed coat allow moisture in, which triggers the growth of the embryo within. Hopefully, the seed is at the proper depth to grow into a healthy plant. Planting seeds too deeply Seeds planted too deeply are less likely to germinate or sprout. Even if they do get that far, those seedlings have to work harder to reach the soil surface. This uses up valuable energy resources that should have been available for producing leaves and stems. It also reduces their growing season. The very tiniest seeds should simply be sprinkled on the soil surface and only dusted with a covering of soil or vermiculite. And a few seeds, such as lettuce and dill, actually need light to germinate, so they should not be covered at all. Planting seeds too shallowly At the other end of the planting depth spectrum, seeds planted too shallowly end up with roots too close to the surface, causing them to wither and die. Even if they don’t die, shallow roots are less able to take up water and nutrients or to anchor plants in the soil. Seeds planted too shallowly are more susceptible to temperature and moisture level changes. These plants are also more likely to bolt, rather than producing a crop. Seed planting

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into town for that.” “When do the buses run? I suppose there is a bus?” “Eight o’clock in the morning and five o’clock in the afternoon, but there’s no bus back in the afternoon.” “So I’ve missed it, then.” “If you like, you can use some of mine.” “That’s very kind,” said the woman, doubtfully. “No problem,” and Tom vanished through the curtained opening at the back of the shop. “New here?” asked Robert. “Moved in two days ago. Still living out of cardboard boxes.” Her hair was dark, streaked with grey. “Here we are.” Tom handed her the cleaner. “Thank you, I’ll bring it back in ten minutes, if that’s okay?” “No rush.” Tom watched her with a smile on his face until she’d left the shop, then he went to the window and watched her walk down the street. “Number 11,” he told Robert. “Good-looking woman, eh?” “Very pleasant,” agreed Robert, although truth to tell he’d hardly noticed her appearance. Paper bought and conversation finished, he walked on through the village. Out of curiosity he glanced at the front window of number 11. “Of course, she’ll be in the kitchen at the back,” he murmured to himself. December came. The frosts were early and hard that year. Robert’s breath steamed as he walked. He watched diligently for patches of ice. “Have I reached the age when I would ‘have a fall,’ rather than ‘fall over’?” he wondered. The grasses beside the Withy Brook were rimed and white. He noticed her as soon as he entered the shop. “Good morning. Settling in now?” She smiled. The skin beside her eyes crinkled attractively. “Yes. Only a few cardboard boxes of books left now. Why do they never build houses with enough bookshelves?” Her accent was definitely Yorkshire; her laugh was gentle. “I have a spare bookcase in my garage doing nothing. It won’t fit in my cottage, but I could never bring myself to dispose of it. Would you like it?” “Oh, I couldn’t do that. If it’s a treasure that you’ve kept, I mean.” “Book cases are meant for books. I’d be delighted if it fulfilled its true function.” He looked at her, and then, surprising himself, said, “I’m Robert, by the way. Would you fancy having dinner with me in the Jester’s Motley some time?” “A man who values books. A bookish man. Dinner in the Motley? I’d like that very much indeed, thank you, Robert. My name’s Helen. Just in case you didn’t already know.” “Helen. Lovely name. I’ll bring the bookcase round this afternoon – Helen.” March departed with a shout. April crept in, with gentle sun and balmy air, and Robert and Helen walked side by side past the Withy Brook. Water, turbid and brown, pooled upstream of the bridge. There were large puddles on the road. “Two days ago this was under six inches of water,” observed Robert. “You told me. You had to go the other way to visit me.” “Oh dear! Repeating myself. A boring old man!” “Never that, Robert. Not old, and certainly not boring.” She squeezed his hand. “I was amazed to see you in the stormy weather. You could have been squashed by that tree that came down! And the rain – I’ve never seen rain like it!” They strolled on, comfortable, relaxed. “Oh, look, Robert! That lamb must be new-born. Look how wobbly his little legs are. I must take a photo!” Robert smiled as Helen pulled out her phone, and crouched on the verge to take the picture. She was sixty-one years old, medium height, with square shoulders. She gave an impression of brisk competence, energy and enjoyment of life. Robert realised suddenly that she was beautiful. “Mind the ditch,” he called as she edged forward. “Oh, you. Mr Cautious,” she grumbled, but cheerfully. They ambled back to Midham. “Would you like a cup of tea? I’ve baked a cake. Carrot c

into town for that.” “When do the buses run? I suppose there is a bus?” “Eight o’clock in the morning and five o’clock in the afternoon, but there’s no bus back in the afternoon.” “So I’ve missed it, then.” “If you like, you can use some of mine.” “That’s very kind,” said the woman, doubtfully. “No problem,” and Tom vanished through the curtained opening at the back of the shop. “New here?” asked Robert. “Moved in two days ago. Still living out of cardboard boxes.” Her hair was dark, streaked with grey. “Here we are.” Tom handed her the cleaner. “Thank you, I’ll bring it back in ten minutes, if that’s okay?” “No rush.” Tom watched her with a smile on his face until she’d left the shop, then he went to the window and watched her walk down the street. “Number 11,” he told Robert. “Good-looking woman, eh?” “Very pleasant,” agreed Robert, although truth to tell he’d hardly noticed her appearance. Paper bought and conversation finished, he walked on through the village. Out of curiosity he glanced at the front window of number 11. “Of course, she’ll be in the kitchen at the back,” he murmured to himself. December came. The frosts were early and hard that year. Robert’s breath steamed as he walked. He watched diligently for patches of ice. “Have I reached the age when I would ‘have a fall,’ rather than ‘fall over’?” he wondered. The grasses beside the Withy Brook were rimed and white. He noticed her as soon as he entered the shop. “Good morning. Settling in now?” She smiled. The skin beside her eyes crinkled attractively. “Yes. Only a few cardboard boxes of books left now. Why do they never build houses with enough bookshelves?” Her accent was definitely Yorkshire; her laugh was gentle. “I have a spare bookcase in my garage doing nothing. It won’t fit in my cottage, but I could never bring myself to dispose of it. Would you like it?” “Oh, I couldn’t do that. If it’s a treasure that you’ve kept, I mean.” “Book cases are meant for books. I’d be delighted if it fulfilled its true function.” He looked at her, and then, surprising himself, said, “I’m Robert, by the way. Would you fancy having dinner with me in the Jester’s Motley some time?” “A man who values books. A bookish man. Dinner in the Motley? I’d like that very much indeed, thank you, Robert. My name’s Helen. Just in case you didn’t already know.” “Helen. Lovely name. I’ll bring the bookcase round this afternoon – Helen.” March departed with a shout. April crept in, with gentle sun and balmy air, and Robert and Helen walked side by side past the Withy Brook. Water, turbid and brown, pooled upstream of the bridge. There were large puddles on the road. “Two days ago this was under six inches of water,” observed Robert. “You told me. You had to go the other way to visit me.” “Oh dear! Repeating myself. A boring old man!” “Never that, Robert. Not old, and certainly not boring.” She squeezed his hand. “I was amazed to see you in the stormy weather. You could have been squashed by that tree that came down! And the rain – I’ve never seen rain like it!” They strolled on, comfortable, relaxed. “Oh, look, Robert! That lamb must be new-born. Look how wobbly his little legs are. I must take a photo!” Robert smiled as Helen pulled out her phone, and crouched on the verge to take the picture. She was sixty-one years old, medium height, with square shoulders. She gave an impression of brisk competence, energy and enjoyment of life. Robert realised suddenly that she was beautiful. “Mind the ditch,” he called as she edged forward. “Oh, you. Mr Cautious,” she grumbled, but cheerfully. They ambled back to Midham. “Would you like a cup of tea? I’ve baked a cake. Carrot c

ake!” “Why don’t you stay for dinner?” Robert hesitated. “Don’t you like my cooking?” “I love your cooking. It’s just…” Robert paused. He couldn’t think of how to say what he felt he should. “You’re afraid I shall drag you into my bed? Well, the idea’s tempting but I think I can probably just about control the urge.” She was grinning, but Robert was not. “Don’t joke about it,” he pleaded. Helen’s face softened. “I’m sorry, Robert. You’re right; it’s too important to joke about. But do you mind if I say something?” “No, go ahead.” “Well. We’re not old, Robert, but we’re definitely nearer our end than our beginning. We don’t know how long we’ve got. For my part, I’d like to spend as many as possible of my remaining years with you. And, yes, I mean in my bed as well as every other part of my life.” She scanned his face anxiously. Robert had shrunk back into the far corner of the settee they jointly occupied. His hands were clasped over his knees. “What’s the matter, my dear?” Robert just shook his head. “I don’t know,” he answered eventually. “I’ve been on my own such a long time, and everything had settled down, and now it’s…I don’t know.” “You must have loved Margaret very much.” “How do you know about Margaret?” “Oh, Robert, this is a village. Everybody knows everything about everyone.” He was shaking. “I loved her so much, and she suffered, Helen, she suffered, and I couldn’t help her. And now, I’m starting… I’m starting…” He stood up. “I must go. Thank you for the invitation. I must go.” She helped him put on his coat. “You’ll need that; it’s getting cold,” and then she kissed him firmly, on the lips. He gasped, turned aside, gripped her arms. They stood still, cheeks touching. Helen could hear his uneven breath, feel the tickle of it on her face. His hands became gentle on her, neither seeking to control nor to cling on. Then he kissed her, briefly, softly, once, on the cheek, and departed. Helen closed the front door quietly and took a deep breath. Nearly a week passed and Helen heard nothing from Robert. He would normally have phoned her on Thursday so they could go together in his car to the supermarket; but this week he didn’t. Instead, Helen caught the bus into town. She was cross with the check-out girl, and then felt she should go back and apologise. Which made her late for the return bus. Which meant a taxi ride home, fifteen pounds that she could ill afford. And when she arrived home mid-afternoon, she realised that she’d forgotten to buy potatoes. “Damn and blast,” she said, and stomped out of the house to the village store. “Sorry, Helen, I sold the last of the fresh ‘taters ten minutes ago. I’ve got tinned ones.” Helen took the can off the shelf, banged it down by the till. Tom looked sidelong at her. “Your friend alright? He’s normally in here every day for his newspaper. He hasn’t been in for the last three days. Looked a bit peaky, you know, coughing a lot. That’s two pounds seventy, please.” “Oh, I think I’d better have a tin of soup as well.” She took down a tin of chicken broth. “That’s four pounds forty altogether.” “Tom, you’re a highwayman.” Back home, Helen packed the soup, a loaf, butter and some fruit into a backpack, and set off for Hillfold. The Withy Brook swirled and gurgled as she passed, its dark waters sinister under the indigo sky. There were no lights on in Robert’s cottage. Helen pounded on the knocker. There was no reply. Heart thumping, she went to the garage and lifted the door. Yes, Robert’s car was there. The rear garden was full of shadow. She could hardly see where she was going. She felt

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and handcuffed during a traffic stop. Video of the 2020 incident in the small town of Windsor got millions of views after Caron Nazario filed the federal lawsuit, highlighting fears of mistreatment among Black drivers and raising questions about reasonable police conduct. The jury in federal court in Richmond found former Windsor police officer Joe Gutierrez liable for assault and awarded Nazario $2,685 in compensatory damages, according to attorneys on both sides of the case. The jury also awarded Nazario $1,000 in punitive damages after Windsor police officer Daniel Crocker illegally searched Nazario’s SUV, the attorneys said. A federal judge already ruled last year that Crocker was liable for the search. The jury found in favor of Crocker and against Nazario’s claims of assault and battery and false imprisonment, the attorneys said. The jury found in favor of Gutierrez regarding the soldier’s claims of battery, false imprisonment and illegal search. “Having now heard all of the evidence and learning the full picture of this case, we believe the jury reached the correct decision,” one of Crocker’s attorneys, Anne Lahren, said in a statement. “In the present climate, this took a lot of courage and we thank the jury for their service.” Nazario filed his lawsuit in 2021. Video shows Crocker and Gutierrez pointing handguns at a uniformed Nazario behind the wheel of his Chevy Tahoe at a gas station. The officers repeatedly commanded Nazario to exit his SUV, with Gutierrez warning at one point that Nazario was “fixing to ride the lightning” when he didn’t get out. Nazario held his hands in the air outside the driver’s side window and continually asked why he was being stopped. Nazario also said: “I’m honestly afraid to get out.” “You should be,” Gutierrez responded. Nazario stayed in the vehicle. Gutierrez went on to pepper spray him through the open window. Once Nazario exited the SUV, the officers commanded him to get on the ground, with Gutierrez using his knees to strike Nazario’s legs, the lawsuit states. Nazario has developed anxiety, depression and PTSD, according to his lawsuit. A psychologist also found that Nazario, who is Black and Latino, suffers from race-based trauma associated with violent police encounters, which can exacerbate injuries “in ways that do not commonly affect the white populations.” Crocker is still on the force, but Gutierrez was fired in April 2021, the same month Nazario filed his lawsuit. Both Crocker and Gutierrez denied ever threatening to kill Nazario. They contended that Nazario misconstrued Gutierrez’s statement that Nazario was “fixing to ride the lightning.” Gutierrez spoke those words while holstering his gun and drawing his Taser and was referencing his stun gun, not an execution, according to court filings. Crocker and Gutierrez argued that they performed their duties within the law after Nazario failed to immediately pull over and refused to exit his vehicle. Plus, a federal judge already found they had probable cause to stop Nazario for an improperly displayed license plate, and to charge him with eluding police, as well as obstruction of justice and failure to obey. In August, a special prosecutor determined that Gutierrez should not be criminally charged but should be investigated for potential civil rights violations. U.S. District Judge Roderick C. Young had narrowed the scope of Nazario’s lawsuit. Young ruled last year that federal immunity laws shielded Crocker and Gutierrez from Nazario’s claims that they violated his constitutional protections against excessive force and unreasonable seizure, as well as Nazario’s right to free speech by threatening him with arrest if he complained about their behavior. Nazario was allowed to present claims under state law of false imprisonment and assault and battery to a jury, the judge ruled. The judge also found Crocker liable for illegally searching for a gun in Nazario’s SUV, leaving the question of damages on that point to a jury. Nazario had a concealed-carry permit for the weapon. The jury was also asked to consider whether Gutierrez was liable for the illegal search. The former officer

and handcuffed during a traffic stop. Video of the 2020 incident in the small town of Windsor got millions of views after Caron Nazario filed the federal lawsuit, highlighting fears of mistreatment among Black drivers and raising questions about reasonable police conduct. The jury in federal court in Richmond found former Windsor police officer Joe Gutierrez liable for assault and awarded Nazario $2,685 in compensatory damages, according to attorneys on both sides of the case. The jury also awarded Nazario $1,000 in punitive damages after Windsor police officer Daniel Crocker illegally searched Nazario’s SUV, the attorneys said. A federal judge already ruled last year that Crocker was liable for the search. The jury found in favor of Crocker and against Nazario’s claims of assault and battery and false imprisonment, the attorneys said. The jury found in favor of Gutierrez regarding the soldier’s claims of battery, false imprisonment and illegal search. “Having now heard all of the evidence and learning the full picture of this case, we believe the jury reached the correct decision,” one of Crocker’s attorneys, Anne Lahren, said in a statement. “In the present climate, this took a lot of courage and we thank the jury for their service.” Nazario filed his lawsuit in 2021. Video shows Crocker and Gutierrez pointing handguns at a uniformed Nazario behind the wheel of his Chevy Tahoe at a gas station. The officers repeatedly commanded Nazario to exit his SUV, with Gutierrez warning at one point that Nazario was “fixing to ride the lightning” when he didn’t get out. Nazario held his hands in the air outside the driver’s side window and continually asked why he was being stopped. Nazario also said: “I’m honestly afraid to get out.” “You should be,” Gutierrez responded. Nazario stayed in the vehicle. Gutierrez went on to pepper spray him through the open window. Once Nazario exited the SUV, the officers commanded him to get on the ground, with Gutierrez using his knees to strike Nazario’s legs, the lawsuit states. Nazario has developed anxiety, depression and PTSD, according to his lawsuit. A psychologist also found that Nazario, who is Black and Latino, suffers from race-based trauma associated with violent police encounters, which can exacerbate injuries “in ways that do not commonly affect the white populations.” Crocker is still on the force, but Gutierrez was fired in April 2021, the same month Nazario filed his lawsuit. Both Crocker and Gutierrez denied ever threatening to kill Nazario. They contended that Nazario misconstrued Gutierrez’s statement that Nazario was “fixing to ride the lightning.” Gutierrez spoke those words while holstering his gun and drawing his Taser and was referencing his stun gun, not an execution, according to court filings. Crocker and Gutierrez argued that they performed their duties within the law after Nazario failed to immediately pull over and refused to exit his vehicle. Plus, a federal judge already found they had probable cause to stop Nazario for an improperly displayed license plate, and to charge him with eluding police, as well as obstruction of justice and failure to obey. In August, a special prosecutor determined that Gutierrez should not be criminally charged but should be investigated for potential civil rights violations. U.S. District Judge Roderick C. Young had narrowed the scope of Nazario’s lawsuit. Young ruled last year that federal immunity laws shielded Crocker and Gutierrez from Nazario’s claims that they violated his constitutional protections against excessive force and unreasonable seizure, as well as Nazario’s right to free speech by threatening him with arrest if he complained about their behavior. Nazario was allowed to present claims under state law of false imprisonment and assault and battery to a jury, the judge ruled. The judge also found Crocker liable for illegally searching for a gun in Nazario’s SUV, leaving the question of damages on that point to a jury. Nazario had a concealed-carry permit for the weapon. The jury was also asked to consider whether Gutierrez was liable for the illegal search. The former officer

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and prayer that they and all other Searchers into Physical Truths, may Cordially refer their Attainments to the Glory of the Great Author of Nature, and to the Comfort of Mankind.” John Ray (1627-1705), the great biologist, told a friend that sparing time to investigate nature was good: “What time you have to spare you will do well to spend, as you are doing, in the inquisition and contemplation of the works of God and nature.” Although not a Puritan himself, Francis Bacon (1561-1626), who some have thought wrote Shakespeare’s plays, had a Puritan mother who (as mothers tend to do!) influenced him. His emphasis on the utility of scientific discoveries, as opposed to gaining knowledge for its own sake, which was Aristotle’s tendency, has a Puritan ring to it. Forty-two of the 68 founding members of the Royal Society (starting through meetings in 1645 unofficially) for which their religious background was known were Puritans. Such a high proportion is very much out of whack compared to their proportion in the total English population, which was mainly Anglican. Sir Robert Moray, Sir William Petty, Robert Boyle, John Wilkins, John Wallis, and Jonathan Goddard were all prominent leaders of the Royal Society–and all Puritans. Furthermore, the scientific method needs both an empiricist and rationalist approach to nature to work properly, something which Jaki comes back to again and again. Curiously, Puritanism provided both by having the rationalism of St. Augustine’s type of Neo-Platonism, yet needing empiricism in order to serve one’s calling (vocation/occupation) and be useful to the community as a whole. The irony to this is that the man who sparked the Reformation, Martin Luther (1483-1546) had anti-rationalistic tendencies, and attacked the Copernican view of the universe. John Calvin (1509-1564), whose Institutes of the Christian Religion systematically set the doctrinal agenda of many Protestants, including the Puritans, was not enthusiastic over many of the scientific discoveries of his day. What this shows is the unintended consequences of the new religious values of Protestantism. Interestingly, even as the Counter-Reformation was damaging Catholic science (the Inquisition’s effort against Galileo, for instance), Protestant science was taking off, helping to make up for the slack. Although we have only briefly surveyed the Merton thesis, partly because it overlaps the Duhem-Jaki thesis in pointing to religion as positively influencing science, although by a rather different means. However, it helps to show when pious Puritan scientists discussed thinking God’s thoughts after Him and trying to know God’s attributes better through studying His creation (compare Romans 1:20), they were not saying this as a rationalization to justify their activities, but really meant it. WHEN CHRISTIANITY GETS BLAMED FOR SCIENCE: THE ENVIRONMENTALIST CRITIQUE A supreme irony is that many environmentalists publicly concede the Christian origins of science, but in a spirit of condemnation, since various ecological disasters get blamed on the Bible’s injunctions to multiply and subdue the earth. The reversion to ideas rejected by our medieval ancestors–in the “New” Age movement–involves reviving the ideas of eastern mysticism as found in Hinduism and Buddhism, and dressing them in some western garb. Of course, the Unity School of Christianity, “New Thought,” and Christian Science have been at this for decades going into the last century. The religious outlook of Transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882), American poet and essayist, was unquestionably pantheistic. Similarly, the United Nations’ Environmental Programme’s Global Biodiversity Assessment, some 1,140 pages long, explicitly condemns the Western (read Christian) worldview as being “characterized by the denial of sacred attributes in nature, a characteristic that has its roots in Greek philosophy [a basically false statement, as shown above–they weren’t familiar with Aristotle’s On the Heavens evidently], and became firmly established about 2,000 years ago with the Judaeo-Christian-Islam

and prayer that they and all other Searchers into Physical Truths, may Cordially refer their Attainments to the Glory of the Great Author of Nature, and to the Comfort of Mankind.” John Ray (1627-1705), the great biologist, told a friend that sparing time to investigate nature was good: “What time you have to spare you will do well to spend, as you are doing, in the inquisition and contemplation of the works of God and nature.” Although not a Puritan himself, Francis Bacon (1561-1626), who some have thought wrote Shakespeare’s plays, had a Puritan mother who (as mothers tend to do!) influenced him. His emphasis on the utility of scientific discoveries, as opposed to gaining knowledge for its own sake, which was Aristotle’s tendency, has a Puritan ring to it. Forty-two of the 68 founding members of the Royal Society (starting through meetings in 1645 unofficially) for which their religious background was known were Puritans. Such a high proportion is very much out of whack compared to their proportion in the total English population, which was mainly Anglican. Sir Robert Moray, Sir William Petty, Robert Boyle, John Wilkins, John Wallis, and Jonathan Goddard were all prominent leaders of the Royal Society–and all Puritans. Furthermore, the scientific method needs both an empiricist and rationalist approach to nature to work properly, something which Jaki comes back to again and again. Curiously, Puritanism provided both by having the rationalism of St. Augustine’s type of Neo-Platonism, yet needing empiricism in order to serve one’s calling (vocation/occupation) and be useful to the community as a whole. The irony to this is that the man who sparked the Reformation, Martin Luther (1483-1546) had anti-rationalistic tendencies, and attacked the Copernican view of the universe. John Calvin (1509-1564), whose Institutes of the Christian Religion systematically set the doctrinal agenda of many Protestants, including the Puritans, was not enthusiastic over many of the scientific discoveries of his day. What this shows is the unintended consequences of the new religious values of Protestantism. Interestingly, even as the Counter-Reformation was damaging Catholic science (the Inquisition’s effort against Galileo, for instance), Protestant science was taking off, helping to make up for the slack. Although we have only briefly surveyed the Merton thesis, partly because it overlaps the Duhem-Jaki thesis in pointing to religion as positively influencing science, although by a rather different means. However, it helps to show when pious Puritan scientists discussed thinking God’s thoughts after Him and trying to know God’s attributes better through studying His creation (compare Romans 1:20), they were not saying this as a rationalization to justify their activities, but really meant it. WHEN CHRISTIANITY GETS BLAMED FOR SCIENCE: THE ENVIRONMENTALIST CRITIQUE A supreme irony is that many environmentalists publicly concede the Christian origins of science, but in a spirit of condemnation, since various ecological disasters get blamed on the Bible’s injunctions to multiply and subdue the earth. The reversion to ideas rejected by our medieval ancestors–in the “New” Age movement–involves reviving the ideas of eastern mysticism as found in Hinduism and Buddhism, and dressing them in some western garb. Of course, the Unity School of Christianity, “New Thought,” and Christian Science have been at this for decades going into the last century. The religious outlook of Transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882), American poet and essayist, was unquestionably pantheistic. Similarly, the United Nations’ Environmental Programme’s Global Biodiversity Assessment, some 1,140 pages long, explicitly condemns the Western (read Christian) worldview as being “characterized by the denial of sacred attributes in nature, a characteristic that has its roots in Greek philosophy [a basically false statement, as shown above–they weren’t familiar with Aristotle’s On the Heavens evidently], and became firmly established about 2,000 years ago with the Judaeo-Christian-Islam

ic religious traditions.” Further, they condemn the abandonment of the organismic view of nature thus: This perspective, especially as elaborated in the Judaeo-Christian tradition, set humans not as part of a wider community of beings, but apart. . . . Societies dominated by Islam, and especially by Christianity, have gone the farthest in setting humans apart from nature and in embracing a value system that has converted the world into a warehouse of commodities for human enjoyment. They go on to condemn pagan cultures which converted to Christianity that “began to cut down the sacred groves [compare the KJV’s translation for Canaanite Asherah poles!], to bring the land under cultivation”! Considering such attacks on Christianity for helping cause a rationalistic, scientific worldview that led to environmental destruction, it’s then absurd to complain about Christianity or the Bible as the roadblock to science getting started in the late Middle Ages, or to make broad general statements about the necessary warfare of science and religion the next time evolution get attacked by various fundamentalists. As Jaki put it: The argument would make some sense if it were accompanied by the recognition that the medieval state of mind nurtured by the Gospel has indeed been responsible for the rise of science. Responsibility for the effect, the misuses of science, implies responsibility for the cause. But the latter responsibility, which in this age of science appears to be the most coveted credit, the credit for the rise of science, is not attributed to Christianity when its mentality is blamed, for instance, by the noted historian of technology, L. White, for the ecological misuse of science. Hence, if you’re an environmentalist or New Ager who blames Christian worldview for creating the science and technology that is supposedly ravaging the earth, it’s time to start admitting the facts of history showing how it helped to cause modern science to exist. It’s time to stop repeating bromides about the warfare of science and religion that could have come from the 1925 Scopes “monkey trial” where the agnostic lawyer for the defense Clarence Darrow embarrassed William Jennings Bryan, thrice-time presidential candidate loser for the Democratic party, who was assisting the prosecution. Briefly above the Duhem-Jaki and Merton theses were surveyed, which show how Christianity led to the rise of modern, self-sustaining science in Europe by stripping pagan Greek thought of false metaphysical ideas that hindered science, or had values conducive to scientific endeavor practically. Generally the militant secular view that sways most western intellectuals has allowed the raw facts of the Christian role in the rise of science to be covered up, often causing intellectuals to leap some two millennia from ancient Greece to Galileo in their reconstructions of the history science, ignoring the influence of the culture filling the time in between as irrelevant to the rise of science. Christianity normally only gets “credit” for helping cause the rise of a scientific worldview when a whipping boy besides industry or the military is needed for New Age environmentalists. They, like famed science fiction writer H.G. Wells in The Outline of History, commit the error religious historian Christopher Dawson observed, by focusing on “the technical and mechanical achievements of modern civilization . . . [but lack an] adequate account of the movement of scientific thought that preceded those achievements and made them possible.” What such intellectuals should now consider, with the rise of Eastern Mysticism, astrology, and the occult in the west in the form of the New Age movement, is whether and how long science can survive in a world increasingly reverting back to the ideas that had kept it from existing in the past and which Christianity had largely defeated, should they deny the second coming of Jesus the Messiah will occur, and will occur soon. If one, seeing mankind’s past intellectually as a struggle between “witch doctors” and “attila’s” as philosopher-novelist Ayn Rand did, thinking the medieval worldview dominated by Genesis 1 and the Cross was irrational, imagine what would happen if the Zen Buddhists and monist Hindu mystics dominated the intellectual scene (such as concerning the perplexities of quantum mechanics) instead. For, as Jaki observed, Jesus was the Savior of science–without His birth, life, and resurrection, it never would have existed in this world. St. Paul's UCC,

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Welcome to FEMSA's Third Quarter 2021 Results Conference Call. Today, we have a full team for you as we are joined by Eduardo Padilla, FEMSA's Chief Executive Officer; Paco Camacho, our Chief Corporate Officer; Eugenio Garza, our Finance and Corporate Development Director; and Daniel Rodriguez Cofre, current CEO of FEMSA Comercio, who will succeed Eduardo as CEO of FEMSA next January, as you all know. And as always, we're also joined by Jorge Collazo, who heads Coke FEMSA's Investor Relations [Indecipherable]. The plan for today is to have Paco comment on some higher level trends we saw during the quarter, and then Eugenio will walk us through the numbers. We will then turn the call to Eduardo and Daniel for some strategic considerations and final remarks, followed by Q&A. So with that, let me turn it over to Paco Camacho. Francisco Camacho Beltran -- Chief Corporate Officer Thank you, Juan. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us today. We hope you and your families are doing well. In many ways, the third quarter marked a continuation of the dynamics we saw in Q2, gradually improving health and mobility trends, tempered by some operating reductions, restrictions that remain in place in many markets. And consumers that little by little feel more comfortable going back to what begins to look to them like almost normal activity levels. In our proximity division, same-store sales in Mexico were stable sequentially for the quarter. Importantly, we began to see an improvement in the last part of September and through the beginning of October. This means that we are increasingly seeing figures that approach 2019 levels. This, combined with higher commercial income activity and a more efficient expense structure is translating into margin gains at the operating and EBITDA levels. Moving on to our Health division. We continue to see a solid performance driven by our operations in Chile, which continue to be a market where consumers have been showered with extra liquidity even as we begin to lap a tough comparison base. Mexico and Colombia are also operating at encouraging levels. With Ecuador, lagging a little because of a tougher macro environment. The fuel division continues to see a consumer that is gradually becoming more mobile and demand numbers that are improving even as we remain below pre-pandemic level. For its part, our logistics and distribution operation grew its top-line sequentially. Once again, balancing positive dynamics in several markets with some end-user segments in the U.S. that continue to operate below 2019 level, such as facility supplies and hospitality. As a result, profitability levels were in line with those in the second quarter. Importantly, we are already seeing returns on invested capital for the U.S. business approaching its WACC. Further, we have made good progress in expanding our footprint in key new markets and integrating the new operations into our platform. We are executing on the strategy we defined when we decided to enter this business last year, and the results are very encouraging. Finally, Coca-Cola FEMSA had a strong quarter in terms of volume growth, particularly in South America. However, we faced a tough supply chain and raw materials cost environment, as well as a one-time adverse tax effect from the Brazilian operation that we were able to mitigate only partially through pricing, hedging and operating efficiencies. Beyond the short-term results and the core operations, we are making progress with our beer portfolio in Brazil as well as pilot testing additional categories as distribution opportunities. With that, I will now turn the call over to Eugenio, who will go over the numbers in more detail. Eugenio Garza Y. Garza -- Secretary Non-Member Of The Committee Thank you, Paco. While the third quarter of last year was relatively strong in the context of the health emergency, our operations remained under severe restrictions, and we're still facing operational challenges. Therefore, growth figures relative to 2020 still do not reflect the full story, and we will complement it with some comparison data relative to 2019, where we consider this to be helpful as we did last quarter. Starting with FEMSA's consolidated quarterly numbers. Total revenues during the third quarter increased 12.6%, while income from operations increased 14% compared to the third quarter of 2020. When we compare against the third quarter of 20

Welcome to FEMSA's Third Quarter 2021 Results Conference Call. Today, we have a full team for you as we are joined by Eduardo Padilla, FEMSA's Chief Executive Officer; Paco Camacho, our Chief Corporate Officer; Eugenio Garza, our Finance and Corporate Development Director; and Daniel Rodriguez Cofre, current CEO of FEMSA Comercio, who will succeed Eduardo as CEO of FEMSA next January, as you all know. And as always, we're also joined by Jorge Collazo, who heads Coke FEMSA's Investor Relations [Indecipherable]. The plan for today is to have Paco comment on some higher level trends we saw during the quarter, and then Eugenio will walk us through the numbers. We will then turn the call to Eduardo and Daniel for some strategic considerations and final remarks, followed by Q&A. So with that, let me turn it over to Paco Camacho. Francisco Camacho Beltran -- Chief Corporate Officer Thank you, Juan. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us today. We hope you and your families are doing well. In many ways, the third quarter marked a continuation of the dynamics we saw in Q2, gradually improving health and mobility trends, tempered by some operating reductions, restrictions that remain in place in many markets. And consumers that little by little feel more comfortable going back to what begins to look to them like almost normal activity levels. In our proximity division, same-store sales in Mexico were stable sequentially for the quarter. Importantly, we began to see an improvement in the last part of September and through the beginning of October. This means that we are increasingly seeing figures that approach 2019 levels. This, combined with higher commercial income activity and a more efficient expense structure is translating into margin gains at the operating and EBITDA levels. Moving on to our Health division. We continue to see a solid performance driven by our operations in Chile, which continue to be a market where consumers have been showered with extra liquidity even as we begin to lap a tough comparison base. Mexico and Colombia are also operating at encouraging levels. With Ecuador, lagging a little because of a tougher macro environment. The fuel division continues to see a consumer that is gradually becoming more mobile and demand numbers that are improving even as we remain below pre-pandemic level. For its part, our logistics and distribution operation grew its top-line sequentially. Once again, balancing positive dynamics in several markets with some end-user segments in the U.S. that continue to operate below 2019 level, such as facility supplies and hospitality. As a result, profitability levels were in line with those in the second quarter. Importantly, we are already seeing returns on invested capital for the U.S. business approaching its WACC. Further, we have made good progress in expanding our footprint in key new markets and integrating the new operations into our platform. We are executing on the strategy we defined when we decided to enter this business last year, and the results are very encouraging. Finally, Coca-Cola FEMSA had a strong quarter in terms of volume growth, particularly in South America. However, we faced a tough supply chain and raw materials cost environment, as well as a one-time adverse tax effect from the Brazilian operation that we were able to mitigate only partially through pricing, hedging and operating efficiencies. Beyond the short-term results and the core operations, we are making progress with our beer portfolio in Brazil as well as pilot testing additional categories as distribution opportunities. With that, I will now turn the call over to Eugenio, who will go over the numbers in more detail. Eugenio Garza Y. Garza -- Secretary Non-Member Of The Committee Thank you, Paco. While the third quarter of last year was relatively strong in the context of the health emergency, our operations remained under severe restrictions, and we're still facing operational challenges. Therefore, growth figures relative to 2020 still do not reflect the full story, and we will complement it with some comparison data relative to 2019, where we consider this to be helpful as we did last quarter. Starting with FEMSA's consolidated quarterly numbers. Total revenues during the third quarter increased 12.6%, while income from operations increased 14% compared to the third quarter of 2020. When we compare against the third quarter of 20

19, total revenues increased 9%, while income from operations increased 2.7%. FEMSA's net income increased significantly and reached MXN16 billion, reflecting higher income from operations, higher non-operating income, including dividends received from our investment in Jetro, a non-cash foreign exchange gain relating to FEMSA's U.S. dollar-denominated cash position as impacted by the depreciation of the Mexican peso and an increase in our participation in associates results, which mainly reflects the results of our investment in Heineken. This was partially offset by higher interest expense. In terms of our consolidated net debt position, it reached MXN70 billion at the end of September. For its part, capex increased 38%, reflecting a low comparison base in the third quarter of 2020, when most of our operations have suspended noncritical investment activities. Moving on to the OXXO operations and beginning with FEMSA Comercio's Proximity division. We opened 163 net new OXXO stores during the third quarter, reaching 431 net openings year-to-date. Our expansion operations were slowed down a bit by the third wave of COVID, and we were running behind schedule this year. As it still stands, we still have the objective of 800 net new stores in Mexico for the year, but we might come up a little bit short. OXXO same-store sales were up 9.7% for the third quarter, reflecting 2.8% growth in-store traffic and an increase of 6.8% in the average customer ticket, both against 2020. When compared to the third quarter of 2019, same-store sales declined 3.5%. Gross margin increased 180 basis points to reach 41.3%, reflecting a recovery in commercial income from promotional programs with their key supplier partners and strong performance from our services category. Income from operations and operating margin increased significantly compared to the same period of 2020, reflecting improved operating leverage and strict expense discipline across the division. Relative to the third quarter of 2019, operating income increased 5.2%, while operating margin was flat. These are encouraging numbers given the still challenging operating environment. Moving on to FEMSA Comercio's Health Division. During the third quarter, we expanded our drug store count by 81 net additions to reach a total of 3,540 units across our territories at the end of September and 291 total net new stores for the last 12 months. Revenues increased 8.2%, while same-store sales increased an average of 4.2%. We continue to see good momentum at our operations in Chile, Mexico and Colombia, coupled with gradually improving conditions in Ecuador. Gross margin contracted by 40 basis points in the quarter, reflecting increased promotional activity and higher institutional sales in our South American operation, partially offset by improved efficiency and more effective collaboration and execution with our supplier partners in Mexico. Operating margin contracted 20 basis points as we were able to partially mitigate the gross margin contraction. Moving on to FEMSA Commercio's Fuel Division. Revenues increased 20.5%, and same-station sales grew 16.7% relative to the third quarter of 2020. When compared to 2019 numbers, we're not there yet, reflecting vehicle mobility levels that remain depressed and an increased competitive environment. During this quarter, gross margin was 12.9%, while operating margin was 4% of total revenues, reflecting tight expense control that offset operating deleverage. Regarding our logistics and distribution business, revenues increased sequentially, reflecting positive dynamics overall. However, in the U.S., we continue to see different speeds of recovery at some end-user categories such as facility supplies and hospitality, which are still lagging their historical pace, particularly in some large metropolitan markets. We expect trends to continue improving toward the end of this year and into 2022. On the logistics front, our operation again showed good trends across its main Latin American markets of Brazil, Mexico and Colombia. Even as economic recovery continues to be less dynamic in those countries than in the U.S. Finally, moving on to Coca-Cola FEMSA. Volumes grew 5.8% over the last year, reflecting

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y W. A. Christens-Barry, «Imaging the Ostracon», en Garfinkel y Ganor, _Excavation Report_ , pp. 261-270. 4. ¿JUDÍOS CLÁSICOS? . Matthew Arnold, _Culture and_ _A_ _narchy_ , Londres, 1869, capítulo IV, _passim_ [hay trad. cast.: _Cultura y anarquía_ , Madrid, Cátedra, 2010]. Arnold admitía desde el primer momento que tanto el «hebraísmo» como el «helenismo» eran «augustos y admirables», y citaba a Heine como ejemplo de cambio de expectativas. Aún así, en último término estos dos polos de expresión cultural seguían siendo para él no solo distintos, sino irreconciliables. . Josefo, _A_ _ntigüedades de los judíos_ , 11, 5, 256. . J. M. Cowey y K. Maresch, eds., _Urkunden des Politeuma der Juden von Herakleopolis_ , Wiesbaden, 2001; véase asimismo A. Kasher, _T_ _he Jews in Hellenistic Egypt_ , Brill, 1985; y también Robert Kugler, «Uncovering a New Dimension of Early Judaean Interpretations and the Greek Torah: Ptolemaic Law Interpreted by its own Rhetoric», en Hannah von Weissenber, Juha Pakkala y Marko Mattilla, eds., _Rewriting and Interpreting_ _A_ _uthoritative_ _T_ _raditions in the Second_ _T_ _emple Period_ , Berlín y Nueva York, 2011, pp. 165 y ss. Sobre el estatus y la forma de gobierno del _políteuma_ , véase G. Ludertz, «What is the _politeuma_?», en J. W. Henten y P. W. van der Horst, _Studies in Early Jewish Epigraphy_ , Leiden, 1994, pp. 204-208. . Lee I. Levine, _T_ _he_ _A_ _ncient Synagogue:_ _T_ _he First_ _T_ _housand_ _Y_ _ears_ , New Haven, 2005, pp. 81 y ss. . Arnaldo Momigliano, _A_ _lien_ _W_ _isdom:_ _T_ _he Limits of Hellenism_ , Cambridge, 1971 [hay trad. cast.: _La sabiduría de los bárbaros: Los límites de la helenización_ , México DF, FCE, 1999]; la obra ya clásica de Victor Tcherikover, _Hellenistic Civilization and the Jews_ , Grand Rapids, MI, 1959; Erich Gruen, _Diaspora: Jews_ _A_ _midst Greeks and Romans_ , Cambridge, MA, 2002; John J. Collins, _Between_ _A_ _thens and Jerusalem: Jewish Identity in the Hellenistic Diaspora_ , Nueva York, 1983; Lester L. Grabbe, _A_ _History of the Jews and Judaism in the Second_ _T_ _emple Period_ ; vol. 2: _T_ _he Coming of the Greeks_ , Londres, 2008; Joseph Meleze Modrzejewski, _T_ _he Jews of Egypt from Ramses II to Emperor Hadrian_ (trad. ing. de Robert Cornman), Princeton, 1995, p. 49. . Sobre esta y las otras «fábulas», véase Sara Raup Johnson, _Historical Fictions and Hellenistic Jewish Identity:_ _T_ _hird Maccabees in its Cultural Context_ , Berkeley y Los Ángeles, 2004, pp. 113-120. . Josefo, _A_ _ntigüedades de los judíos_ , 11, 8,

y W. A. Christens-Barry, «Imaging the Ostracon», en Garfinkel y Ganor, _Excavation Report_ , pp. 261-270. 4. ¿JUDÍOS CLÁSICOS? . Matthew Arnold, _Culture and_ _A_ _narchy_ , Londres, 1869, capítulo IV, _passim_ [hay trad. cast.: _Cultura y anarquía_ , Madrid, Cátedra, 2010]. Arnold admitía desde el primer momento que tanto el «hebraísmo» como el «helenismo» eran «augustos y admirables», y citaba a Heine como ejemplo de cambio de expectativas. Aún así, en último término estos dos polos de expresión cultural seguían siendo para él no solo distintos, sino irreconciliables. . Josefo, _A_ _ntigüedades de los judíos_ , 11, 5, 256. . J. M. Cowey y K. Maresch, eds., _Urkunden des Politeuma der Juden von Herakleopolis_ , Wiesbaden, 2001; véase asimismo A. Kasher, _T_ _he Jews in Hellenistic Egypt_ , Brill, 1985; y también Robert Kugler, «Uncovering a New Dimension of Early Judaean Interpretations and the Greek Torah: Ptolemaic Law Interpreted by its own Rhetoric», en Hannah von Weissenber, Juha Pakkala y Marko Mattilla, eds., _Rewriting and Interpreting_ _A_ _uthoritative_ _T_ _raditions in the Second_ _T_ _emple Period_ , Berlín y Nueva York, 2011, pp. 165 y ss. Sobre el estatus y la forma de gobierno del _políteuma_ , véase G. Ludertz, «What is the _politeuma_?», en J. W. Henten y P. W. van der Horst, _Studies in Early Jewish Epigraphy_ , Leiden, 1994, pp. 204-208. . Lee I. Levine, _T_ _he_ _A_ _ncient Synagogue:_ _T_ _he First_ _T_ _housand_ _Y_ _ears_ , New Haven, 2005, pp. 81 y ss. . Arnaldo Momigliano, _A_ _lien_ _W_ _isdom:_ _T_ _he Limits of Hellenism_ , Cambridge, 1971 [hay trad. cast.: _La sabiduría de los bárbaros: Los límites de la helenización_ , México DF, FCE, 1999]; la obra ya clásica de Victor Tcherikover, _Hellenistic Civilization and the Jews_ , Grand Rapids, MI, 1959; Erich Gruen, _Diaspora: Jews_ _A_ _midst Greeks and Romans_ , Cambridge, MA, 2002; John J. Collins, _Between_ _A_ _thens and Jerusalem: Jewish Identity in the Hellenistic Diaspora_ , Nueva York, 1983; Lester L. Grabbe, _A_ _History of the Jews and Judaism in the Second_ _T_ _emple Period_ ; vol. 2: _T_ _he Coming of the Greeks_ , Londres, 2008; Joseph Meleze Modrzejewski, _T_ _he Jews of Egypt from Ramses II to Emperor Hadrian_ (trad. ing. de Robert Cornman), Princeton, 1995, p. 49. . Sobre esta y las otras «fábulas», véase Sara Raup Johnson, _Historical Fictions and Hellenistic Jewish Identity:_ _T_ _hird Maccabees in its Cultural Context_ , Berkeley y Los Ángeles, 2004, pp. 113-120. . Josefo, _A_ _ntigüedades de los judíos_ , 11, 8,

329-340. . _Carta_ , 158-159. . Pero no según el Deuteronomio, cuyas normas son más estrictas y que clasifica las langostas entre los animales que andan sobre patas y tienen alas, y por tanto son una abominación. . _Carta_ , 152. . Véase Christopher Haas, _A_ _lexandria in Late_ _A_ _ntiquity._ _T_ _opography and Social Conflict_ , Baltimore y Londres, 1997; y también (para todo el Egipto romano) John M. G. Barclay, _Jews in the Mediterranean Diaspora from_ _A_ _lexander to_ _T_ _rajan (323 BCE-117 CE)_ , Berkeley y Los Ángeles, 1996. . Rob Kugler, «Dorotheus petitions for the return of Philippa: A Case Study in Jewish Law in Ptolemaic Egypt», en _Proceedings of the 25th Meeting of the Institute of Papyrology_ , Ann Arbor, MI, 2007, pp. 387-396. . Sobre las normas y las costumbres del sacrificio véase (aunque trata sobre todo del período persa) Melody D. Knowles, _Centrality Practiced: Jerusalem in the Religious Practice of_ _Y_ _ehud and the Diaspora in the Persian Period_ , Leiden, 2006, especialmente pp. 19-23 y 77-103. Algunas versiones reformadas de las oraciones judías (como las de las sinagogas conservadoras de Estados Unidos) eliminan del orden del día de oraciones, presumiblemente por repugnancia, cualquier alusión a los sacrificios que se ofrecían constantemente en el Templo. . Sigo aquí las tesis de David Biale, _Blood and Belief:_ _T_ _he Circulation of a Symbol between Jews and Christians_ , Berkeley y Los Ángeles, 2007, especialmente pp. 26-27, donde el autor analiza la posibilidad de que los rituales del sacrificio que subrayan la cuidadosa aspersión con la sangre y la preocupación sacerdotal con la pureza quizá estuvieran motivados en realidad por el deseo de diferenciar las prácticas judías de los sacrificios de animales (de cabras en particular) de los griegos. . Para muchísimos más detalles sobre este tema, véanse Leonard B. Glick, _Marked in_ _Y_ _our Flesh: Circumcision from_ _A_ _ncient Judaea to Modern_ _A_ _merica_ , Oxford, 2005, y, con mayor autoridad, Frederick M. Hodges, «The Ideal Prepuce in Ancient Greece and Rome: Male Genital Aesthetics and their Relation to Lipodermos, Circumcision, Foreskin Restoration and the Kynodesme», _Bulletin of the History of Medicine_ , pp. 75 y 375-405. . Baba Batra, 60B; Yebamot, 45A-B. . Lee I. Levine, _Jerusalem: Portrait of the City in the Second_ _T_ _emple Period 586-70 CE_ , Filadelfia, 2002, pp. 72 y ss., subraya la escasez de testimonios arqueológicos acerca del emplazamiento exacto de la Akrá, pero es evidente que su construcción debió de implicar el derribo de viejos barrios densamente poblados. . Anathea E. Portier-Young, en su excelente libro _A_ _pocalypse against Empire:_ _T_ _heories of Resistance in Early Judaism_ , Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2011, sostiene de manera harto convincente que la ferocidad de las consiguientes matanzas y persecuciones de Antíoco IV en Jerusalén no est

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donations to WPF are not given directly to individuals. Instead, donations go to microfinance institutions (MFIs). Even though the website’s rhetoric implies person-to-person financial support, donors quite literally finance financial institutions rather than individuals. Such strategies suggest that a person-to-person connection exists only imaginarily for viewer/donors. Donor recipients do not appear to be extended even similarly imaginary possibilities of connection to donors. And still, deep returns are expected and made visible in part through the portraits that WPF website provides. Neoliberalism produces and is produced by CSR microloan poverty alleviation programs, like WPF, through donor gift-giving. In the case of WPF, donor gifts are partly enabled through website photographs and captions. Such photographs may be used as common sense tools that promote neoliberal rationality, ultimately functioning to further stratify social classes, extend problematic gendered dynamics, and contribute to processes of racialization. Such logics are often so normalized that they become invisible. In this section, I aim to make them visible through an analysis of a photograph from the “Who We Support” page of the WPF website. Before I begin this analysis, further attention to my own positionality seems necessary. Although my age, current financial status, and sexual orientation may differ from that of most donors, I acknowledge that I also likely share particular qualities with WPF’s target audience as I am a white, environmentally-conscious, educated woman from an upper middle-class background in the US, who cares about making the world better and who does, at least on occasion, shop at Whole Foods Market. I enter my analysis through this lens and through that of a trained photographer who is invested in the persuasive capacities of photographic images and processes, particularly as they relate to social/environmental justice work. Rather than criticize viewer donors or speak for donor recipients, I aim to investigate the ways in which such images communicate to viewer/donors and create viewer/donors as model neoliberal citizen subjects through the act of giving. It is my hope that a visual rhetorical analysis may help “influence the meanings and uses assigned to the images that fill our day-to-day lives” in an attempt to see neoliberal systems at work, even in moments that appear to be purely moral or generous, like donor gift-giving (Sturken and Cartwright 46). When I began to research WPF, I scrolled through the website and was immediately drawn to this photograph of “Florentina.” Fig. 1 "Photograph of Florentina, a WPF microentrepreneur.” https://www.wholeplanetfoundation.org/entrepreneur/florentina/ This image presents Florentina as a neatly dressed, middle-aged, perhaps Mexican woman of color, smiling as she holds up an American flag. She stands next to a series of hanging bandanas, jewelry, and plastic knick-knacks in wooden baskets. According to the caption, “Florentina runs a business selling specialty gifts and apparel from Mexico.” This caption begins to tell a story about Florentina, but one that is limited and ambiguous. For example, it is unclear who and/or what is from Mexico: Florentina herself and/or the goods she sells? When I first saw this image, I assumed that Florentina was from Mexico, but I learned elsewhere on the website that she actually lives in New York and is/was the recipient of a microloan. As a viewer, I had generated a perhaps stereotypical story of Florentina based on the ambiguity of the image, its associated caption, and its context alongside other website photographs. What seems clear, however, is Florentina’s apparent success, a success interpreted and made visible by WPF website photographs. Microloan recipients reciprocate donor gifts through a photographed appearance of success. Although the image and associated caption create a character of Florentina, the Florentina who exists on the website may not actually exist in real life. As Susan Sontag recognizes in On Photography, photographs may appear to be objective true depictions of reality, but aesthetic trends, tastes, and ideological and cultural contexts inform the way an image is created and produced (6). Sontag says, “in the situations in which most people use photographs, their value as information is of the same order as fiction” (22).

donations to WPF are not given directly to individuals. Instead, donations go to microfinance institutions (MFIs). Even though the website’s rhetoric implies person-to-person financial support, donors quite literally finance financial institutions rather than individuals. Such strategies suggest that a person-to-person connection exists only imaginarily for viewer/donors. Donor recipients do not appear to be extended even similarly imaginary possibilities of connection to donors. And still, deep returns are expected and made visible in part through the portraits that WPF website provides. Neoliberalism produces and is produced by CSR microloan poverty alleviation programs, like WPF, through donor gift-giving. In the case of WPF, donor gifts are partly enabled through website photographs and captions. Such photographs may be used as common sense tools that promote neoliberal rationality, ultimately functioning to further stratify social classes, extend problematic gendered dynamics, and contribute to processes of racialization. Such logics are often so normalized that they become invisible. In this section, I aim to make them visible through an analysis of a photograph from the “Who We Support” page of the WPF website. Before I begin this analysis, further attention to my own positionality seems necessary. Although my age, current financial status, and sexual orientation may differ from that of most donors, I acknowledge that I also likely share particular qualities with WPF’s target audience as I am a white, environmentally-conscious, educated woman from an upper middle-class background in the US, who cares about making the world better and who does, at least on occasion, shop at Whole Foods Market. I enter my analysis through this lens and through that of a trained photographer who is invested in the persuasive capacities of photographic images and processes, particularly as they relate to social/environmental justice work. Rather than criticize viewer donors or speak for donor recipients, I aim to investigate the ways in which such images communicate to viewer/donors and create viewer/donors as model neoliberal citizen subjects through the act of giving. It is my hope that a visual rhetorical analysis may help “influence the meanings and uses assigned to the images that fill our day-to-day lives” in an attempt to see neoliberal systems at work, even in moments that appear to be purely moral or generous, like donor gift-giving (Sturken and Cartwright 46). When I began to research WPF, I scrolled through the website and was immediately drawn to this photograph of “Florentina.” Fig. 1 "Photograph of Florentina, a WPF microentrepreneur.” https://www.wholeplanetfoundation.org/entrepreneur/florentina/ This image presents Florentina as a neatly dressed, middle-aged, perhaps Mexican woman of color, smiling as she holds up an American flag. She stands next to a series of hanging bandanas, jewelry, and plastic knick-knacks in wooden baskets. According to the caption, “Florentina runs a business selling specialty gifts and apparel from Mexico.” This caption begins to tell a story about Florentina, but one that is limited and ambiguous. For example, it is unclear who and/or what is from Mexico: Florentina herself and/or the goods she sells? When I first saw this image, I assumed that Florentina was from Mexico, but I learned elsewhere on the website that she actually lives in New York and is/was the recipient of a microloan. As a viewer, I had generated a perhaps stereotypical story of Florentina based on the ambiguity of the image, its associated caption, and its context alongside other website photographs. What seems clear, however, is Florentina’s apparent success, a success interpreted and made visible by WPF website photographs. Microloan recipients reciprocate donor gifts through a photographed appearance of success. Although the image and associated caption create a character of Florentina, the Florentina who exists on the website may not actually exist in real life. As Susan Sontag recognizes in On Photography, photographs may appear to be objective true depictions of reality, but aesthetic trends, tastes, and ideological and cultural contexts inform the way an image is created and produced (6). Sontag says, “in the situations in which most people use photographs, their value as information is of the same order as fiction” (22).

While a photograph makes something visible, it cannot tell a complete story. Photographs hide aspects of lived experiences and photographic processes (23). For example, on the WPF website, viewers do not know if (or how much) the photograph of Florentina was staged and/or who was responsible for creating the pose, or the scene. What role did Florentina play in articulating the image of herself? Was WPF solely responsible for its development? Sontag says, “to photograph is to appropriate the thing photographed. It means putting oneself into a certain relation to the world that feels like knowledge—and therefore, like power” (4). This photograph may exemplify Sontag’s point about the unequal nature of the existent power relationship between photographer and subject. Viewers also do not know whether the image portrays an actual microloan recipient or a model or whether and/or how the captions relate to the image presented. Florentina then–in this analysis and on the website—is a persona created through photographs and brief captions, rather than a living person. It would be interesting to investigate the photographer’s intentions and/or the processes used to create this image, but for the purposes of this paper, I focus instead on the results of the image, on what ideologies are mobilized and reproduced through this image, this persona, this particular representation of the microloan recipient Florentina. The image of Florentina suggests that she is invested in the United States. When I look at the photograph, I see the palette of US patriotism running through the image. Although other colors are present, reds, whites, and blues are prominent. Red, white, or blue objects appear to be sold in what I assume is Florentina’s stall. These objects stand out—a red stuffed animal, a white key chain, a blue bracelet. These colors are present not only in the objects in the image, but also in Florentina’s appearance. Her teeth and fingernails are bright white, her lips are red, and her shirt is blue. The use of color in this image conveys a distinct patriotism that may link the viewer, perhaps someone like me who lives in the US, to Florentina through a shared appreciation of US-American values and ideals. In this image and in a similar one of her on the website, Florentina embodies and performs a variety of norms: she sells crosses, women’s clothing, and the US flag (which she quite literally stands behind). Such items can contribute to a patriotic and normalized citizenry, and she herself looks pleasant, patriotic, and modest. This image establishes Florentina as both exceptionalized and ideal. In what follows, I focus on Florentina’s perceived economic status and emotional state, perceptions that contribute to a characterization of her as a minoritized icon. Such an analysis suggests that this photograph, and others like it, benefit donors. This photograph implies that Florentina is someone who appreciates US American values, ideals, and norms related to religion, gender, sexuality, class, health, and happiness. Although viewers cannot know much about her financial status, her appearance in the photograph leads me to believe that Florentina does not currently suffer from the a/effects of poverty. Many pieces of jewelry—a necklace, earrings, rings, and a watch or bracelet—accessorize Florentina’s outfit. Her nails are polished, maybe even French-manicured, her top is a bright turquoise color, and her hair is neatly pulled back. Such an appearance may lead viewers to believe that Florentina is a woman who spends money on her appearance, donning visible markers of her apparent financial success. The website does not indicate exactly what economic criteria qualify someone for a microloan or what, if anything, WFP provided or purchased for the photo-shoot of Florentina, but this photograph appears very different than photographs from other poverty relief campaigns, such as Save the Children. Florentina does not appear hungry, sick, or physically exposed in this photograph. Rather, she looks like a lower-middle-class consumer. Here, class difference can be regarded as sameness. This similarity benefits Whole Planet Foundation donors who, upon looking at this image, may see themselves as having given Florentina the gift of economic upward mobility. The image also suggests a link between Florentina’s assumed financial status and her emotional state, both of which appear to be the results of Whole Planet Foundation’s microloan

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, like Mr. Sasstrunk and this young client of mine. When people we know lose their jobs, then the problem is suddenly more serious." "Does a bad economy affect good ole Boone and Boone?" "Oh yes, especially your father's business. When people aren't buying homes and building things, the real estate business suffers. But it's not something to worry about, Theo. We've been through this many times." "It just doesn't seem fair." "It's not, Theo, but then no one ever said that life is fair." Her phone buzzed with a message from Elsa. "I need to take this call, Theo. I think your father would like to see you." "Okay, Mom. What's for dinner?" What a joke. It was Wednesday, and Wednesday always meant Chinese carryout from the Golden Dragon. Mrs. Boone was too busy to spend time in the kitchen. "I'm thinking of sweet-and-sour shrimp tonight," she said. "Sounds good to me," Theo said as he and Judge got to their feet and left the office. Chapter 4 At the last minute, Theo decided against sweet-and-sour shrimp, opting instead for crispy beef. It was one of Judge's favorites. His father got the Chinese takeout, and at precisely 7:00 p.m. the Boones took their places behind their wooden TV trays in the den and prepared to eat. Mr. Boone blessed the food with his standard "thanks-be-to-God," and the meal was on. Judge sat beside Theo's chair, waiting patiently but also ready to eat. The remote control was in the possession of Mrs. Boone. Months earlier the family had hammered out a truce, then an agreement that rotated use of the remote each Wednesday. When one person had the remote, there could be no complaining from the other two. After a few bites and a few comments about the great debate, Mrs. Boone finally turned on the television and began surfing aimlessly, with no destination in mind. The volume was off. The only sound was Judge scarfing down the crispy beef. If Mr. Boone or Theo had the remote, they would go straight to their favorite show, _Perry Mason_ reruns. But Mrs. Boone just surfed along, not really interested in anything. She watched little TV and had always tried to keep Theo away from it. She finally stopped at a show called _Strattenburg Today_ , a badly run news recap of the hot stories in town, if in fact there were any hot stories. Usually there were not. She hit the volume, and suddenly they were looking at the plastic smiling face of their governor. The voice-over from an unseen reporter said: "Governor Waffler was in town today to announce a new plan to finally build the Red Creek Bypass, an eight-mile loop around the city that will cost two hundred million dollars and has been hotly debated for many years. Governor Waffler was joined by local business leaders and elected officials who have been pushing the bypass. He announced that he has directed his transportation secretary to make the bypass a priority and designate enough money to build it." The camera pulled back for a wide shot of the governor talking into a microphone while a crowd of serious men in suits stood behind him. "I can't believe this," Mrs. Boone said. "What's a bypass?" Theo asked. She said, "Well, in this case, it's a road to nowhere that will cost at least two hundred million dollars and allow truckers to save about five minutes as they travel through Strattenburg." Mr. Boone chimed in, "It's also a badly needed four-lane highway that will reduce the traffic jams on Battle Street." Mrs. Boone replied, "It's also a boondoggle. Five years ago, a conservative taxpayers group, someone from your side of the street, Woods, labeled it the third-biggest waste of taxpayer money in the entire country." Mr. Boone replied, "And a Chamber of Commerce study found that the Battle Street congestion is so bad it is choking off growth and development." Mrs. Boone said, "Two hundred million dollars for five minutes. Unbelievable."

, like Mr. Sasstrunk and this young client of mine. When people we know lose their jobs, then the problem is suddenly more serious." "Does a bad economy affect good ole Boone and Boone?" "Oh yes, especially your father's business. When people aren't buying homes and building things, the real estate business suffers. But it's not something to worry about, Theo. We've been through this many times." "It just doesn't seem fair." "It's not, Theo, but then no one ever said that life is fair." Her phone buzzed with a message from Elsa. "I need to take this call, Theo. I think your father would like to see you." "Okay, Mom. What's for dinner?" What a joke. It was Wednesday, and Wednesday always meant Chinese carryout from the Golden Dragon. Mrs. Boone was too busy to spend time in the kitchen. "I'm thinking of sweet-and-sour shrimp tonight," she said. "Sounds good to me," Theo said as he and Judge got to their feet and left the office. Chapter 4 At the last minute, Theo decided against sweet-and-sour shrimp, opting instead for crispy beef. It was one of Judge's favorites. His father got the Chinese takeout, and at precisely 7:00 p.m. the Boones took their places behind their wooden TV trays in the den and prepared to eat. Mr. Boone blessed the food with his standard "thanks-be-to-God," and the meal was on. Judge sat beside Theo's chair, waiting patiently but also ready to eat. The remote control was in the possession of Mrs. Boone. Months earlier the family had hammered out a truce, then an agreement that rotated use of the remote each Wednesday. When one person had the remote, there could be no complaining from the other two. After a few bites and a few comments about the great debate, Mrs. Boone finally turned on the television and began surfing aimlessly, with no destination in mind. The volume was off. The only sound was Judge scarfing down the crispy beef. If Mr. Boone or Theo had the remote, they would go straight to their favorite show, _Perry Mason_ reruns. But Mrs. Boone just surfed along, not really interested in anything. She watched little TV and had always tried to keep Theo away from it. She finally stopped at a show called _Strattenburg Today_ , a badly run news recap of the hot stories in town, if in fact there were any hot stories. Usually there were not. She hit the volume, and suddenly they were looking at the plastic smiling face of their governor. The voice-over from an unseen reporter said: "Governor Waffler was in town today to announce a new plan to finally build the Red Creek Bypass, an eight-mile loop around the city that will cost two hundred million dollars and has been hotly debated for many years. Governor Waffler was joined by local business leaders and elected officials who have been pushing the bypass. He announced that he has directed his transportation secretary to make the bypass a priority and designate enough money to build it." The camera pulled back for a wide shot of the governor talking into a microphone while a crowd of serious men in suits stood behind him. "I can't believe this," Mrs. Boone said. "What's a bypass?" Theo asked. She said, "Well, in this case, it's a road to nowhere that will cost at least two hundred million dollars and allow truckers to save about five minutes as they travel through Strattenburg." Mr. Boone chimed in, "It's also a badly needed four-lane highway that will reduce the traffic jams on Battle Street." Mrs. Boone replied, "It's also a boondoggle. Five years ago, a conservative taxpayers group, someone from your side of the street, Woods, labeled it the third-biggest waste of taxpayer money in the entire country." Mr. Boone replied, "And a Chamber of Commerce study found that the Battle Street congestion is so bad it is choking off growth and development." Mrs. Boone said, "Two hundred million dollars for five minutes. Unbelievable."

Mr. Boone said, "You can't stand in the way of progress." There was a heavy pause, and Theo managed to say, "Sorry I asked." They listened to the governor for a moment and ate in silence. Then a local state senator took the podium and began bragging about all the wonderful ways the new bypass would make life better in the city and county. He was not very impressive—short, red-faced, chubby, sort of stuffed into a bad suit—and after he thundered on for a few minutes, Mrs. Boone said, "You voted for that clown." Mr. Boone looked guilty and could not deny the accusation. "Did you, Dad?" Theo asked, almost in disbelief, as if he wanted to say, "How could anyone vote for a guy like this?" "I did," his father finally admitted. At the age of thirteen, Theo Boone had only a passing interest in politics. Much of what he saw on television told him to stay away from it altogether. He knew his mother tended to be more liberal and his father more conservative, but he had heard them insist more than once they were simply "moderates," or somewhere in the middle. After listening to some of their discussions, he had realized there was nothing simple about being a moderate. Thankfully, his parents had the good sense not to argue politics in front of Theo. They rarely argued about anything, at least not in his presence. Innocently, Theo asked, "Where does the two hundred million dollars come from?" His father replied, "Mainly from the state, but there is some city and county money involved, too." Theo asked, "But if the city is cutting budgets right and left, and canceling classes and laying off policemen and janitors, how can the city spend money on this bypass?" His mother laughed and said, "Bingo." "The vast majority is state money," Mr. Boone said. "But I thought the state was cutting budgets, too." "Bingo," his mother said again, with another laugh. "Why do you keep saying 'bingo,' Mom?" Theo asked. "Because, Theo, you're asking all the right questions, and there are no good answers. The bypass would be a waste of money in good times or bad, doesn't matter, but to build it now when the city, county, and state are all out of money is ridiculous." Being lawyers, neither parent was in the habit of backing down when discussing an issue. However, Theo got the impression his father's support of the bypass was not quite as strong as his mother's opposition. There was another lull in the conversation, then with perfect timing, a spokesman for the Sierra Club appeared on-screen. Mrs. Boone, firmly and proudly in control of the remote, turned up the volume. The man said, "This bypass was a rotten idea ten years ago, and it's an even worse idea now. It crosses Red Creek in two places and will harm the quality of the city's water. It will be built very close to Jackson Elementary School, so there will be twenty-five thousand vehicles a day, many of them big trucks, running right by a playground where four hundred kids are playing. Think of the noise and pollution." Mrs. Boone increased the volume even more. The man from the Sierra Club went on, "The environmental impact has not been carefully studied. This project is being rammed through by the politicians who get paid off by the trucking companies." Next was another politician, and Mrs. Boone quickly muted the television. "What's the Sierra Club?" Theo asked. "A bunch of radical tree huggers," his father said. "It's one of the greatest environmental groups in the world," his mother said. "Okay," Theo said, and took a bite. Like most kids, Theo actually enjoyed these rare moments when his parents disagreed. He decided to keep the debate going. "I'm confused," he said. "If the state and city are broke, then where does the two hundred million dollars come from?" "Ask your father," Mrs. Boone said quickly, punting the ball across the den with incredible speed and accuracy. "They borrow it," Mr. Boone said. "Being

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, which proposes a discovery of the Museums’ flagship works and their link to the city's heritage and history.. Blue Nile Cafe Kansas City is free HD wallpaper. This wallpaper was upload at April 19, 2019 upload by admin in .You can download it in your computer by clicking resolution image in Download by size:. Don't forget to rate and comment if you interest with this wallpaper. With caution and sharp delay, NIC Kay descends the steps of Judson Memorial Church. Almost as if to ask the space permission. Almost as if to check the temperature of a body of water. Like searching the house for ghosts. With wobble, but without fault, a firm planting that is careful and controlled. Rise, Lazarus. Kay comes down to us with pulsing and fortitude, a bouquet of balloons around their neck: a cubed reflective-silver balloon and five — which, in the throes of crouchstep and gentle collapse bursts as though exhausted, becoming four — cloudied-white balloons cast a heavy essence. Derobe a rolling ocean, shedding blue to reveal the cluster star with rotating grace. NIC Kay is made heavy and light with helium and archival guidance, entering/encountering the space, carried by persisting weights. Recently, I was able to visit NIC Kay in their studio at Pioneer Works, where they are currently in residence. The performance artist, who hails from the Bronx, spoke to me about their performance of pushit!! and their practice, emphasizing the importance of sharing space and learning with others, “being together in a complex way.” I am reminded of a day of Black exclusive conversation and workshops organized by Thick/er Black Lines I attended last summer: in the company of fierce thinkers in varied disciplines—Black folks who are academics, artists, activists, but also just living, working folks (there were even children! it almost felt like Bible study) looking to talk and learn about Afro-pessimism in an accessible and anti-hierarchical space. Frank Wilderson tells the gathered that “the point of Afro-pessimism is to make Black people feel worthy of their pain.” I think about this individually and collectively: even before we try to seek justice in a system invented to deny us, before we muster the strength to resist (our day-to-day micro-rebellions in public places, but also the in the spaces we invent to lick one another’s wounds), we must pause to recognize that we are hurting. As a Black person, as Black people, what does it mean to look critically at y/our positioning in the immediate and extended world, the effects of the disease that is antiblackness, without being defeatist (and, recognizing the flaws of victory and its inherent impossibilities), and truly believe, comprehend, and embody the understanding that it is not our fault things are this way? To acknowledge we are not the inadequacy? A slim hope, but it blankets: not having to turn every moment of fleeting joy or comeuppance as a grand tale of how I got over. Some of us never do. The cyclical violence of the antiblack world ensures most of us never will. To locating the source of ailment and violence outside of ourselves: instead we see how and by whom it is preserved; we discover, quoting Jared Sexton, “the attacker’s weakness, rather than displaying the defender’s strength.” Alongside the attacker there are the wellwishers: as we literally and metaphysically bear and tend to our ailment and pain, the wellwishers present the always empty encouragement to get well, a performative of niceties. Wellwishers alienate the afflicted, skirting accountability with false support and without taking responsibility for their hand in upholding the contexts of systemic injustice. In pushit!!, an extension of their project “Get Well Soon!,” NIC Kay provides a space to challenge and critique both attackers and wellwishers, but the performance does not aim to center them. Instead, pushit!! offers a collective ritual of healing, an inventive remedy, a slow exorcism. With slipstep and stomp, Kay addresses the space in all its crevices and centralities. They slink about, assertive in their unruly temporalities, anchored and buoyant all at once. “White people were not able to comment,” NIC

, which proposes a discovery of the Museums’ flagship works and their link to the city's heritage and history.. Blue Nile Cafe Kansas City is free HD wallpaper. This wallpaper was upload at April 19, 2019 upload by admin in .You can download it in your computer by clicking resolution image in Download by size:. Don't forget to rate and comment if you interest with this wallpaper. With caution and sharp delay, NIC Kay descends the steps of Judson Memorial Church. Almost as if to ask the space permission. Almost as if to check the temperature of a body of water. Like searching the house for ghosts. With wobble, but without fault, a firm planting that is careful and controlled. Rise, Lazarus. Kay comes down to us with pulsing and fortitude, a bouquet of balloons around their neck: a cubed reflective-silver balloon and five — which, in the throes of crouchstep and gentle collapse bursts as though exhausted, becoming four — cloudied-white balloons cast a heavy essence. Derobe a rolling ocean, shedding blue to reveal the cluster star with rotating grace. NIC Kay is made heavy and light with helium and archival guidance, entering/encountering the space, carried by persisting weights. Recently, I was able to visit NIC Kay in their studio at Pioneer Works, where they are currently in residence. The performance artist, who hails from the Bronx, spoke to me about their performance of pushit!! and their practice, emphasizing the importance of sharing space and learning with others, “being together in a complex way.” I am reminded of a day of Black exclusive conversation and workshops organized by Thick/er Black Lines I attended last summer: in the company of fierce thinkers in varied disciplines—Black folks who are academics, artists, activists, but also just living, working folks (there were even children! it almost felt like Bible study) looking to talk and learn about Afro-pessimism in an accessible and anti-hierarchical space. Frank Wilderson tells the gathered that “the point of Afro-pessimism is to make Black people feel worthy of their pain.” I think about this individually and collectively: even before we try to seek justice in a system invented to deny us, before we muster the strength to resist (our day-to-day micro-rebellions in public places, but also the in the spaces we invent to lick one another’s wounds), we must pause to recognize that we are hurting. As a Black person, as Black people, what does it mean to look critically at y/our positioning in the immediate and extended world, the effects of the disease that is antiblackness, without being defeatist (and, recognizing the flaws of victory and its inherent impossibilities), and truly believe, comprehend, and embody the understanding that it is not our fault things are this way? To acknowledge we are not the inadequacy? A slim hope, but it blankets: not having to turn every moment of fleeting joy or comeuppance as a grand tale of how I got over. Some of us never do. The cyclical violence of the antiblack world ensures most of us never will. To locating the source of ailment and violence outside of ourselves: instead we see how and by whom it is preserved; we discover, quoting Jared Sexton, “the attacker’s weakness, rather than displaying the defender’s strength.” Alongside the attacker there are the wellwishers: as we literally and metaphysically bear and tend to our ailment and pain, the wellwishers present the always empty encouragement to get well, a performative of niceties. Wellwishers alienate the afflicted, skirting accountability with false support and without taking responsibility for their hand in upholding the contexts of systemic injustice. In pushit!!, an extension of their project “Get Well Soon!,” NIC Kay provides a space to challenge and critique both attackers and wellwishers, but the performance does not aim to center them. Instead, pushit!! offers a collective ritual of healing, an inventive remedy, a slow exorcism. With slipstep and stomp, Kay addresses the space in all its crevices and centralities. They slink about, assertive in their unruly temporalities, anchored and buoyant all at once. “White people were not able to comment,” NIC

Kay tells me about the performance and its immediate reception. I catch myself laughing and nodding emphatically in the a-ha!, in the humor of white bewilderment: do white people (even when claiming expertise, as they so often tend to) ever get it? Don’t answer because the answer is unimportant to me, boring even. Where my interest lies: as we are under endless surveillance for purposes of policing and thievery, how do we obfuscate and protect our work as Black artists in public while maintaining an open line to each other and our communities? In prompting this query, NIC Kay’s work exemplifies the practice of Black Secrecy/Black Noise I find myself meditating. And, when I say Black I mean everything and the destruction of time. Noise allows Secrecy allows Noise, exercising what Saidiya Hartman describes as, “narrative restraint, the refusal to fill in the gaps and provide closure.” Grating feedback, temporal ruptures, and the necessary static (occasionally stasis, and considering Christina Sharpe’s activation of still/stillness and its modalities; the gradients of in place and ongoing—that camouflages from the uninvited; ever-evolving and wholly embodied languages adapting our conditions and technology to communicate together, for love and survival. Like Vine. Like Vodou. Like Voodoo. Instead of commentary, NIC Kay suggests silence. “Sit with your non-understanding, what you did or did not see, or have the capacity to hold,” they instruct. rage to an age / out side of time / where the sage live s / the seer who see s / & does not / say it is / the age, M. NourbeSe Philip tells us in the haunted gospel, Zong! If pushit!! is as much a wake (here, of its many utterances clarified by Sharpe in In the Wake, I summon “a region of disturbed flow”) as it is a celebration, the ! shared by Philip and Kay is the rage outside, the aftermath and repetition of violence done unto, the struggle to make hope through collected energy, through song. Black Secrecy/Black Noise sees the linear project and distorts it, prays for its destruction. Finds both the rhythm and the asymmetry and loops, or as Harmony Holiday tweets “we can improvise rebellions incrementally, in the cut, in the break, in the interior of anything we are trying to mend or undo.” It is mourning hum and it is footwerk. It is work song, it is the ballroom commentator’s roaring chant, sh-sh-sha-show me. I am brought to MHYSA’s “Special Need,” their vocals folding under varying pitch, screeching reverb dispersing clarities but come with me is always clear, a gaseous invitation to the project of secrecy and protection. I am brought to RAFiA’s illegible portraits, queer seraphim limb multiplicity. Disrupting body and presence to articulate ways of being/nonbeing/unbeing. I consider Derica Shields’ A Heavy Nonpresence; we are made to disappear under the tumidity of the empire. I am brought to Jasmine Gibson pronouncing: You like the noise of me /How I sit in the lining of where / fat meets connective tissue with skin / That’s where I lie inside you. In great company, NIC Kay activates the noise with body, movement, and environment, beckoning to the beyond. During NIC Kay’s performance, we are caught in the sonic landscape of the song “pushit” (for which the performance is named) by Knxwledge. The looped track envelops the church. The song samples, softens, and slows the O.T. Genasis track of the same title as lip-synced in an Instagram video gone viral of a young boy named Major. In the video, he raps to the camera with effortless cool and the unguarded confidence that is uniquely youthful—a joy briefly returned to us in moments of excitement, when my damn song is on and nothing else matters—and then goes elsewhere, eyes squinted and feeling the music. At one moment, he breaks character and smirks at his mother who, filming his performance, laughs playfully with him. “Ooh, ah, ah, get it,” she encourag

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The Covid-19 pandemic prompted the 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee to ban wildlife consumption in late February 2020, and provinces and cities have since followed by drafting new legislation to prohibit eating wild animals. Under the new law, due to come into force on May 1, any individual convicted of eating state-protected animals or products faces a fine of five to 20 times the value of the animal; people who organise the eating face fines of 10 to 20 times the value. If the animal is not state-protected, the fine for an individual is one to five times the value of the animal; for people who organise the eating, the fine is three to five times the value. Conservationists are also expecting a revision of the “List of Wild Animals Under State Priority Conservation”, which has not been updated since 1988. Zhang said there were calls to upgrade the pangolins’ status from Grade 2 to Grade 1 for tighter protection. Since mid-February, the Chinese authorities have undertaken joint-force operations to crack down on wildlife trade in known hot spots. Details of more than 50 raids have been announced, including two large-scale crackdowns on pangolin trade. In early March customs officers and local police raided a suspected smuggling syndicate at Guangxi and Anhui. They seized 820kg of pangolin scales, and arrested nine suspects. Then in April, another smuggling syndicate at Chongqing, Guangxi, Anhui and Sichuan was busted: 441kg of pangolin scales were confiscated and 12 suspects arrested. There were also stiffer sentences in two cases: in early April The Shanghai High People’s Court announced that a certain Li (no full name given), who smuggled 110kg of pangolin scales from Guinea to Shanghai, was sentenced to seven years in jail and a fine of RM100,000 (US$14,140). The Supreme People’s Court announced that on March 10 a man named as Chen, who had illegally bought 80 dead pangolins in Guangzhou, was jailed for eight years and fined RMB50,000 (US$7,070). Sophia Zhang checks on a pangolin in her organisation’s rescue centre in Guangdong province. Photo: Courtesy China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation. Despite the increasing momentum in China to crack down on wildlife crime, legal expert Liang Zhiping said he was not “too optimistic” about comprehensive legislative reform. He pointed to gray areas in the new prohibition, which exempts trade in wildlife for medicinal purposes, fur or scientific research. Aquatic wildlife is not included in the ban either, while the status of reptile and amphibian species remains unclear. Exemptions for “medicinal purposes” and “breeding wildlife” should be endorsed by a system of “strict examination and approval procedures”, but past experiences show these exemptions create loopholes for traffickers to sell wild animals, Liang said. Although global wildlife trade regulator CITES introduced an international ban on trade in pangolins in January 2017, more than 200 pharmaceutical companies in China are still using pangolin products for 60 commercial traditional Chinese medicines that claim to offer remedies such as helping to reduce swelling and lactation, and improving blood circulation, according to a study by the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation in 2019. The legislation process in China continues amid consultation with various stakeholders. Liang said “powerful vested interests” are pushing for the law to distinguish between “non-edible” and “edible” animals. They want the wild animal breeding industry to fall under the “edible” category and to be excluded from the ban so their businesses will not be affected. According to a strategic report published by the Chinese Academy of Engineering, more than 14 million people were working in the wild animal breeding industry in 2016. The industry had contributed more than RMB520-billion (US$73.4-billion) to the Chinese economy. “This may undermine the efficacy of the law

The Covid-19 pandemic prompted the 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee to ban wildlife consumption in late February 2020, and provinces and cities have since followed by drafting new legislation to prohibit eating wild animals. Under the new law, due to come into force on May 1, any individual convicted of eating state-protected animals or products faces a fine of five to 20 times the value of the animal; people who organise the eating face fines of 10 to 20 times the value. If the animal is not state-protected, the fine for an individual is one to five times the value of the animal; for people who organise the eating, the fine is three to five times the value. Conservationists are also expecting a revision of the “List of Wild Animals Under State Priority Conservation”, which has not been updated since 1988. Zhang said there were calls to upgrade the pangolins’ status from Grade 2 to Grade 1 for tighter protection. Since mid-February, the Chinese authorities have undertaken joint-force operations to crack down on wildlife trade in known hot spots. Details of more than 50 raids have been announced, including two large-scale crackdowns on pangolin trade. In early March customs officers and local police raided a suspected smuggling syndicate at Guangxi and Anhui. They seized 820kg of pangolin scales, and arrested nine suspects. Then in April, another smuggling syndicate at Chongqing, Guangxi, Anhui and Sichuan was busted: 441kg of pangolin scales were confiscated and 12 suspects arrested. There were also stiffer sentences in two cases: in early April The Shanghai High People’s Court announced that a certain Li (no full name given), who smuggled 110kg of pangolin scales from Guinea to Shanghai, was sentenced to seven years in jail and a fine of RM100,000 (US$14,140). The Supreme People’s Court announced that on March 10 a man named as Chen, who had illegally bought 80 dead pangolins in Guangzhou, was jailed for eight years and fined RMB50,000 (US$7,070). Sophia Zhang checks on a pangolin in her organisation’s rescue centre in Guangdong province. Photo: Courtesy China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation. Despite the increasing momentum in China to crack down on wildlife crime, legal expert Liang Zhiping said he was not “too optimistic” about comprehensive legislative reform. He pointed to gray areas in the new prohibition, which exempts trade in wildlife for medicinal purposes, fur or scientific research. Aquatic wildlife is not included in the ban either, while the status of reptile and amphibian species remains unclear. Exemptions for “medicinal purposes” and “breeding wildlife” should be endorsed by a system of “strict examination and approval procedures”, but past experiences show these exemptions create loopholes for traffickers to sell wild animals, Liang said. Although global wildlife trade regulator CITES introduced an international ban on trade in pangolins in January 2017, more than 200 pharmaceutical companies in China are still using pangolin products for 60 commercial traditional Chinese medicines that claim to offer remedies such as helping to reduce swelling and lactation, and improving blood circulation, according to a study by the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation in 2019. The legislation process in China continues amid consultation with various stakeholders. Liang said “powerful vested interests” are pushing for the law to distinguish between “non-edible” and “edible” animals. They want the wild animal breeding industry to fall under the “edible” category and to be excluded from the ban so their businesses will not be affected. According to a strategic report published by the Chinese Academy of Engineering, more than 14 million people were working in the wild animal breeding industry in 2016. The industry had contributed more than RMB520-billion (US$73.4-billion) to the Chinese economy. “This may undermine the efficacy of the law

to protect species from inhumane practices and prevent public health crises,” Liang said. Track these and other cases on #WildEye Asia Bao Choy is an award-winning investigative journalist based in Hong Kong and a member of the Environmental Reporting Collective. Jiaming Xu, a lead reporter of The Pangolin Reports, also contributed to the story. This investigation was sponsored by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network Support HKFP | Code of Ethics | Error/typo? | Contact Us | Newsletter | Annual & Transparency Report HK$2 billion taxpayer bailout for Hong Kong’s Ocean Park; revamp to include free entry area I’m ‘not bowing down to anyone’: Uncle Roger comic urges ‘no politics’ after deleting YouTube vid starring Beijing critic Covid-19: Fears of rebound in Hong Kong as mandatory testing order expanded for Yau Tsim Mong district Tagged: Covid-19, pangolin Oxpeckers The Oxpeckers Center for Investigative Environmental Journalism is Africa’s first journalistic investigation unit focusing on environmental issues. The Center combines traditional investigative reporting with data analysis and geo-mapping tools to expose eco-offences and track organised criminal syndicates in southern Africa. More by Oxpeckers Sentence reduced for man convicted in 1988 Kansas City fire KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV/AP) - March 3, 2017 The youngest of five people convicted in a 1988 arson fire that killed six Kansas City firefighters could be released from prison soon. A federal judge ruled Friday that Bryan Sheppard, who is now 45, should have his sentence reduced to 20 years in prison. Because Sheppard has already served 22 years, he could be released. Details of his possible release were not available Friday. Sheppard sobbed in court when the verdict was announced. He was 17 when he was sentenced to life in prison for the November 1988 explosion. Sheppard was granted a new sentencing after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled mandatory life sentences for juveniles were unconstitutional unless a judge first considered their individual situation. Friday's decision was a legal decision. But it's joy for one family who says Sheppard is innocent and heartbreaking for the family of the firefighters. “What is the difference between whether he was 17 or 18? He repeatedly committed crimes. It's very upsetting,” said Cassandra McKarnin, whose dad died in the explosion. McKarnin testified she is same age as Sheppard, and she knew right from wrong at 17. Her life sentence never ends. “We know the law is in his favor as a juvenile. We were prepared for this, but this is an incredible disappointment,” she said. Sheppard's daughter is overjoyed. “I look forward to a new life with my father and family,” Ashley Kenney said. Kenney read a statement from her father to the families of those fallen firefighters “To them, I want to say I am so sorry for everything you have been through. I hope someday you will see the truth and find the closure you deserve,” she read. The five people sentenced in the case have long maintained their innocence. Another man convicted in the explosion is just a few months older than Sheppard. His father was in court and says he should be released too. His son has also passed a lie detector test proving he’s innocent. Sheppard's mother, Virginia Sheppard, said she was stunned and never thought she would see this day. Music Chevron Right Kanye West returns to stage for first time in almost a year He joined Kid Cudi at a concert in Chicago By Josh Glicksman Credit: Scott Dudelson/FilmMagic Is Yeezy season approaching? Fresh off dropping a feature on Tuesday in one of his only musical appearances of 2017 to date, Kanye West returned to the stage for the first time in nearly a year Saturday night. The 40-year-old musician stopped by Kid Cudi’s concert in Chicago to treat the crowd to a performance of “Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1

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ersive is that when you’re playing a game, you just enter into the world and it doesn’t really take any pains to describe itself to you. You have to soak it in instead of it trying to explain everything. I don’t want my games to be the equivalent of a Wikipedia article on how kink stuff works on a basic level. Instead I want you to perform and enact it, and then the logic of BDSM as a sexual system reveals itself to you. Hard Lads, 2020 What kind of factors do you have to consider when designing games about sex? I usually try to design some kind of consent model in my games, so sometimes that’s an action or gesture to show that you’re consenting with the game and forming a negotiation. For example, in Hurt Me Plenty you shake hands with your virtual submissive. Something I think about often is the historical context around sexual culture from a gay man’s perspective. A lot of that is in the history of policing of public sexuality. My game Tea Room is a historical bathroom simulator where you cruise for sex in a public bathroom in 1970’s America. You’re in this bathroom and some of the people who try to have sex with you might be cops trying to entrap you. In my games police cheat and lie and steal. They control the game rules, they manipulate and exploit the game rules to basically ruin your game experience. “In my games police cheat and lie and steal. They control the game rules, they manipulate and exploit the game rules” Your work follows a consistent visual identity. How did you come up with the look behind your games? There are two audiences I’m thinking about when I craft the imagery. First of all, I’m trying to address the gamer audience by making my game look like the big budget, 3D, photo-realistic, Triple-A tradition of video games. The other audience I’m trying to serve is the one that doesn’t really play video games. In which case, what’s most important about the visual identity here is that it looks like a video game and acts and moves like a video game. So it’s about the thrill that a video game like this could even exist at all, if big budget companies cared about addressing these issues. I’m trying to use their techniques and their visual language to subvert, or culture jam, gamers. It’s the expectations of video games that I’m trying to happily adopt with this aesthetic. Rinse and Repeat, 2015 (left); The Tearoom, 2017 (right) There is a lot of tension that comes from placing not just sex, but queer sex, front and centre in a video game. What do you think happens to a video game once sex is introduced? There is certainly that larger cultural tension because video games have a very strange relationship with sex. On the one hand, they are for children. It’s thought of as a frivolous pastime that grown adults shouldn’t be engaging in. But video games also have lots of shocking material, especially graphic violence. On the other hand, video games can be a serious art form that are able to explore many aspects of the human experience. So are we supposed to cut off a big part of this human experience to make sure it’s advertiser appropriate, or should we pursue video games as an art form that can withstand and even embrace these ethical debates? That’s the larger cultural tension and provocation of my games. I think they challenge a lot of people to think about what we envision video games to be, and what their larger cultural role in society is. “I think queerness is more than just tokenising representation in a big budget game” There has been a surge in queer representation in the gaming industry. The Last of Us Part II came out this year, which features many queer characters, for example. Why do you think this is happening now? I think queer representation in commercial, industrial, Triple-A video games is happening because straight, white men (to some of their credits) are listening to the complaints, and trying to implement the criticisms that marginalised people have had for a long time. I don’t want to shit all over that parade, but I think queerness is more than just tokenising representation in a big budget game. Ideally a queer vision of video games is about the queer independent creators. I’m part of this larger community of LGBTQ people

ersive is that when you’re playing a game, you just enter into the world and it doesn’t really take any pains to describe itself to you. You have to soak it in instead of it trying to explain everything. I don’t want my games to be the equivalent of a Wikipedia article on how kink stuff works on a basic level. Instead I want you to perform and enact it, and then the logic of BDSM as a sexual system reveals itself to you. Hard Lads, 2020 What kind of factors do you have to consider when designing games about sex? I usually try to design some kind of consent model in my games, so sometimes that’s an action or gesture to show that you’re consenting with the game and forming a negotiation. For example, in Hurt Me Plenty you shake hands with your virtual submissive. Something I think about often is the historical context around sexual culture from a gay man’s perspective. A lot of that is in the history of policing of public sexuality. My game Tea Room is a historical bathroom simulator where you cruise for sex in a public bathroom in 1970’s America. You’re in this bathroom and some of the people who try to have sex with you might be cops trying to entrap you. In my games police cheat and lie and steal. They control the game rules, they manipulate and exploit the game rules to basically ruin your game experience. “In my games police cheat and lie and steal. They control the game rules, they manipulate and exploit the game rules” Your work follows a consistent visual identity. How did you come up with the look behind your games? There are two audiences I’m thinking about when I craft the imagery. First of all, I’m trying to address the gamer audience by making my game look like the big budget, 3D, photo-realistic, Triple-A tradition of video games. The other audience I’m trying to serve is the one that doesn’t really play video games. In which case, what’s most important about the visual identity here is that it looks like a video game and acts and moves like a video game. So it’s about the thrill that a video game like this could even exist at all, if big budget companies cared about addressing these issues. I’m trying to use their techniques and their visual language to subvert, or culture jam, gamers. It’s the expectations of video games that I’m trying to happily adopt with this aesthetic. Rinse and Repeat, 2015 (left); The Tearoom, 2017 (right) There is a lot of tension that comes from placing not just sex, but queer sex, front and centre in a video game. What do you think happens to a video game once sex is introduced? There is certainly that larger cultural tension because video games have a very strange relationship with sex. On the one hand, they are for children. It’s thought of as a frivolous pastime that grown adults shouldn’t be engaging in. But video games also have lots of shocking material, especially graphic violence. On the other hand, video games can be a serious art form that are able to explore many aspects of the human experience. So are we supposed to cut off a big part of this human experience to make sure it’s advertiser appropriate, or should we pursue video games as an art form that can withstand and even embrace these ethical debates? That’s the larger cultural tension and provocation of my games. I think they challenge a lot of people to think about what we envision video games to be, and what their larger cultural role in society is. “I think queerness is more than just tokenising representation in a big budget game” There has been a surge in queer representation in the gaming industry. The Last of Us Part II came out this year, which features many queer characters, for example. Why do you think this is happening now? I think queer representation in commercial, industrial, Triple-A video games is happening because straight, white men (to some of their credits) are listening to the complaints, and trying to implement the criticisms that marginalised people have had for a long time. I don’t want to shit all over that parade, but I think queerness is more than just tokenising representation in a big budget game. Ideally a queer vision of video games is about the queer independent creators. I’m part of this larger community of LGBTQ people

making games about their own experiences, and I don’t want to speak for everyone, but I would say this is a common feeling among a lot of us. Why do you think its important to explore queer sexual politics in this medium? Growing up, video games were a helpful way for me to process how I saw the world—but they weren’t useful for processing my sexuality. As you can imagine, there are very few commercial video games out there about being gay. I’m kind of making the games that I wish I had growing up. Most of all, I’m making games that are in conversation with my own community. May 17, 2011 | Judicial Watch JW Sues Justice Department for Documents Detailing Decision Not to Defend the Constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act Judicial Watch Also Files Amicus Curiae Brief with California Supreme Court: California Citizens Have a Right to Defend Proposition 8, which states “only a marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California” Press Office 202-646-5172, ext 305 Washington, DC — May 17, 2011 Judicial Watch, the public interest group that investigates and prosecutes government corruption, announced today that it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit on April 29 against the Obama Department of Justice (DOJ) to obtain records related to the DOJ’s decision not to defend the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). On May 2, 2011, Judicial Watch separately filed an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court for the State of California supporting the right of California citizens to defend Proposition 8 when elected officials fail to do so. Proposition 8 states that “only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California” (Case No. S189476). Regarding JW’s FOIA lawsuit, on February 23, 2011, Attorney General Eric Holder issued a statement announcing that the Obama DOJ would not defend the constitutionality of Section 3 of the DOMA, which defines marriage for federal purposes as the union of a man and a woman, in two recently-filed cases: Pederson v. Office of Personnel Management and Windsor v. United States. Attorney General Holder also announced the DOJ would not defend DOMA as applied to same-sex married couples in any other pending or future litigation.In response, between February 24 and March 1, 2011, Judicial Watch filed two FOIA requests with the Office of Information Policy, a component of the DOJ, as well as a separate FOIA with Justice’s Referral Unit seeking internal DOJ communications related to the DOMA decision as well as correspondence between DOJ and members of Congress, the White House, and outside entities. Outside entities include liberal special interest group, such as The American Civil Liberties Union, Freedom to Marry, Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders, Moveon.org, the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and the Service Employees International Union.The Office of Information Policy and the Referral Unit both acknowledged receipt of Judicial Watch’s FOIA requests but have failed to respond to these requests within statutory allotted time frame. In fact, the DOJ has failed to release any records or indicate when a response is forthcoming, prompting Judicial Watch’s lawsuit.According to a recent article in Politico, entitled, “Gay donors fuel President Obama’s 2012 campaign,” one reason for the Obama administration’s support of same-sex marriage might have to do with campaign fundraising: “President Barack Obama’s reelection campaign is banking on gay donors to make up the cash it’s losing from other groups of wealthy supporters who have been alienated and disappointed by elements of Obama’s first term.” With respect to Judicial Watch’s amicus curiae brief filed with the California Supreme Court, Judicial Watch maintains the official proponents of Proposition 8, have the right to defend the constitutionality of the provision in court, particularly when elected officials refuse to do so: “At stake in this case is the ability of California’s public officials to thwart the will of the people of California, as expressed through the initiative process, by failing to defend an initiative in court when it is challenged,” Judicial Watch explained in its brief. “If this

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US Charitable Trust Portfolio. Want to be alerted before Cramer buys or sells AAPL, GOOGL, FB or MSFT? Learn more now. Follow EricJhonsa Friday Night Recaps Week 9: Moonlighting punters and sack records A Michigan commit is leading the league in an unlikely category, and teams punch their playoff tickets. By Jonathon Simmons Oct 23, 2018, 12:00pm CDT Share All sharing options for: Friday Night Recaps Week 9: Moonlighting punters and sack records It’s high school playoff time in Michigan, and the five in-state commits all made the postseason. They’re the first state involving Michigan commits to finish up their regular season, but several other teams locked up division titles across the country. In fact, only two teams with Michigan commits on the roster have losing records, and only five have more than three losses on the season. Regular seasons may be finishing up soon, but there will be plenty of games to cover well into November. 2019 4-star TE Erick All All has been able to carve out a niche for himself in the Fairfield offense, catching 20 balls for more than 300 yards and three touchdowns this season. That’s especially impressive considering running back Jutahn McClain has more than 1,500 rushing yards and 30 touchdowns. Last weekend Fairfield didn’t fare too well, getting squashed by Cincinnati powerhouse Colerain 55-27. The reason I wanted to highlight All this week is that he’s not only lining up at tight end for his team, but also at punter. And he’s really good at it too: GMC Current Special Teams Leaders Field Goal Pts: Charles Sipe - Mason Longest Punt Avg: Erick All - Fairfield. Kickoff Yards Avg: Nicholas Hjort - Lakota West Punt Return Avg (4 or more): Adrian Davis - Lakota West Kickoff Return Avg: David Afari - Lakota West — FootballHaven (@TriStateFB) October 9, 2018 All punted four times in this game for 139 yards. That’s an average of 35 yards, which will bring down his average of 39 for the season. Those aren’t eye-popping numbers that we’re used to at the college level, but they’re clearly good enough for his division in Ohio. Michigan’s Will Hart has been a revelation this year, but he wasn’t even supposed to start until Brad Robbins got injured. If the same thing happened to Hart...I’m just saying there’s a possibility there next year. 2019 3-star DL Gabe Newburg I mentioned Newburg a couple of weeks ago in this space, but he gets another mention this time, considering he broke a meaningful school record in a 38-21 victory. With a 3rd qtr sack against Springboro Gabe Newburg becomes the career sack leader in Northmont football program history! #BoltPride — Northmont Athletics (@NThunderbolts) October 20, 2018 That sack was his second of the night, adding to his total of, by my count, 4.5 on the season. That would actually be his lowest total in his three-year varsity career if it doesn’t change. Newburg tallied five as a sophomore and 6.5 as a junior, adding up to 16 overall. Newburg would have had more opportunities this season to rack up more if he hadn’t been hung up with an ankle injury for a few games. Still, Northmont won their division title in this game and has the chance to win their conference outright next week. There will be plenty more games for Newburg to pad his total. 2019 4-star DL David Ojabo Unlike most of New Jersey high school football, Ojabo’s Blair Academy keeps it pretty quiet. There isn’t too much information out there about how their games went. That’s one of the reasons I went and scouted Ojabo live a few weeks ago. Still, we knew Ojabo was tallying up some impressive numbers from the defensive tackle position. Now, thanks to him, we can see how he

US Charitable Trust Portfolio. Want to be alerted before Cramer buys or sells AAPL, GOOGL, FB or MSFT? Learn more now. Follow EricJhonsa Friday Night Recaps Week 9: Moonlighting punters and sack records A Michigan commit is leading the league in an unlikely category, and teams punch their playoff tickets. By Jonathon Simmons Oct 23, 2018, 12:00pm CDT Share All sharing options for: Friday Night Recaps Week 9: Moonlighting punters and sack records It’s high school playoff time in Michigan, and the five in-state commits all made the postseason. They’re the first state involving Michigan commits to finish up their regular season, but several other teams locked up division titles across the country. In fact, only two teams with Michigan commits on the roster have losing records, and only five have more than three losses on the season. Regular seasons may be finishing up soon, but there will be plenty of games to cover well into November. 2019 4-star TE Erick All All has been able to carve out a niche for himself in the Fairfield offense, catching 20 balls for more than 300 yards and three touchdowns this season. That’s especially impressive considering running back Jutahn McClain has more than 1,500 rushing yards and 30 touchdowns. Last weekend Fairfield didn’t fare too well, getting squashed by Cincinnati powerhouse Colerain 55-27. The reason I wanted to highlight All this week is that he’s not only lining up at tight end for his team, but also at punter. And he’s really good at it too: GMC Current Special Teams Leaders Field Goal Pts: Charles Sipe - Mason Longest Punt Avg: Erick All - Fairfield. Kickoff Yards Avg: Nicholas Hjort - Lakota West Punt Return Avg (4 or more): Adrian Davis - Lakota West Kickoff Return Avg: David Afari - Lakota West — FootballHaven (@TriStateFB) October 9, 2018 All punted four times in this game for 139 yards. That’s an average of 35 yards, which will bring down his average of 39 for the season. Those aren’t eye-popping numbers that we’re used to at the college level, but they’re clearly good enough for his division in Ohio. Michigan’s Will Hart has been a revelation this year, but he wasn’t even supposed to start until Brad Robbins got injured. If the same thing happened to Hart...I’m just saying there’s a possibility there next year. 2019 3-star DL Gabe Newburg I mentioned Newburg a couple of weeks ago in this space, but he gets another mention this time, considering he broke a meaningful school record in a 38-21 victory. With a 3rd qtr sack against Springboro Gabe Newburg becomes the career sack leader in Northmont football program history! #BoltPride — Northmont Athletics (@NThunderbolts) October 20, 2018 That sack was his second of the night, adding to his total of, by my count, 4.5 on the season. That would actually be his lowest total in his three-year varsity career if it doesn’t change. Newburg tallied five as a sophomore and 6.5 as a junior, adding up to 16 overall. Newburg would have had more opportunities this season to rack up more if he hadn’t been hung up with an ankle injury for a few games. Still, Northmont won their division title in this game and has the chance to win their conference outright next week. There will be plenty more games for Newburg to pad his total. 2019 4-star DL David Ojabo Unlike most of New Jersey high school football, Ojabo’s Blair Academy keeps it pretty quiet. There isn’t too much information out there about how their games went. That’s one of the reasons I went and scouted Ojabo live a few weeks ago. Still, we knew Ojabo was tallying up some impressive numbers from the defensive tackle position. Now, thanks to him, we can see how he

’s putting up those stats for ourselves. Ojabo posted some highlights from his latest game, a 10-0 win over Hill Academy. He titled the video, “fun,” and boy did it look like it. His explosion was full on display as he gets through the line five times for tackles for loss, including two sacks. That makes eight sacks on the season in only four games for the 6-foot-4, 233-pound terror. He’s already received a significant ratings bump, but he could be due for another if he shares more tape like this. 2019 3-star wide receiver Quintel Kent has been making clutch plays all year for the St. Edward’s Eagles, but he topped himself this week. Down a point with just over a minute to play in the fourth quarter, St. Edward’s was driving against Michigan commit Zach Carpenter and Archbishop Moeller. Lining up inside the Moeller 40-yard line, Kent struck. Watch it with commentary here. Kent burns the corner lined up against him, jukes a safety and is in the end zone for a 39-yard game-winning touchdown. Every week Kent proves he is one of the most underrated receivers in the country. Other interesting tidbits Zach Charbonnet finally returned from a knee injury that sidelined him for three weeks. He ran for almost 200 yards and three touchdowns in a close victory over rival Calabasas. 2019 3-star DL Tyrece Woods and 2020 4-star cornerback Andre Seldon of Belleville locked up an undefeated regular season and division title, handing Brighton its second loss of the season. Both of Brighton’s losses came against Belleville, in the first and last games of the season. For six straight weeks, 2019 4-star quarterback Cade McNamara and Damonte Ranch have improved their point total. The sequence: 20 - 48 - 63 - 69 - 70 - 71. Can they put up 72 next week? Dream (Inescapable book 2) A.M. Rose Levi and Arne were just so precious and their romance was as well in Dream. Arne Miller's security company was his pride and joy. He treated his employees like a family, did his job with dedication, and found the time to have fun while performing the most dangerous of tasks. When Levi literally runs into his arms and looks up at him with fear-filled green eyes, Arne’s entire world flips upside down and finds a new focus. But his mate is hiding a secret that could tear them apart. Can Arne find out what it is before it’s too late? Levi Parker was a prominent member of the Kriila society until one day he mysteriously vanished. Years later he was thrust back into the cruel world he had tried so hard to escape. He didn't expect to be met with a media frenzy, prying eyes, and questions that threatened to uncover more than he was willing to reveal. And he least expected to find his mate in Arne. But can he look toward his future with Arne if his past still haunts him? Jacqueleen the Reading Queen's Review: The story of Arne and Levi was heartbreakingly sweet and just such a tender, loving romance. Arne is over the moon when his fated literally winds up in his arms, but unfortunately Levi isn't. Levi has spent the last years of his life in hiding after being brutally abused by one of his own kind. He has nothing to offer a mate of Arne's caliber and spends much of the book believing this lie. Arne, kind and oh so sweet Arne, is just so patient with Levi. Even when Levi hurts Arne, he's still determined to take care of him any way he can. I don't think fate could have picked a better partner for our scared, sweet Levi. I liked how as the book went on Levi started to gain confidence in himself bit by bit. When it started his confidence was basically at rock bottom, but being around Arne and other people who cared about Levi started to build him up. It was beautiful. He was so brave and strong, he just didn't realize it. I was so proud of him by the end of the book, just like Arne was.

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\underline{y})$ at time $t=t_{1}$. Some helpful properties of the growth curve are that $\sigma^{-1}(0;\underline{y})=\underline{y}$ and \begin{equation} \frac{d}{dt}\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{y})=g(\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{y})).\label{eq:dsigma/dt} \end{equation} See Section \ref{sec:Properties-of} in the appendix for the derivation of \eqref{eq:dsigma/dt}. In order to solve \eqref{eq:size_example} with the method of characteristics, we set $y=\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{y})$ to define the variable $v(t;\underline{y})$: \begin{equation} v(t;\underline{y}):=u(t,y=\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{y})).\label{eq:size_characteristic} \end{equation} As shown in Section \ref{sec:Derivation-of} of the appendix, substitution of \eqref{eq:size_characteristic} into \eqref{eq:size_example} yields the characteristic equation \begin{equation} v_{t}=-g'(\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{y}))v+Av,\label{eq:v_t_diffeq} \end{equation} where primes denote differentiation with respect to $y$. This characteristic equation has size $\underline{y}$ at time $t=0$ and can be solved explicitly as\footnote{To derive this, use separation of variables and with the help of \eqref{eq:dsigma/dt} note that $\int_{0}^{t}g'(\sigma^{-1}(\tau;\underline{y}))d\tau=\ln[g(\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{y}))/g(\underline{y})]$.} \begin{equation} v(t;\underline{y})=\frac{g(\underline{y})}{g(\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{y}))}e^{At}\phi(\underline{y}).\label{eq:soln_size_characteristic} \end{equation} As \eqref{eq:soln_size_characteristic} provides the solution to \eqref{eq:size_example} along the arbitrary characteristic curve with initial size $\underline{y},$ we use it to solve the whole equation with the substitution $y=\sigma^{-1}(t,\underline{y})$, in which we find \begin{equation} u(t,y)=\left\{ \begin{array}{cc} \frac{g(\sigma^{-1}(-t,y))}{g(y)}e^{At}\phi(\sigma^{-1}(-t,y)) & \sigma^{-1}(t;y_{0})\le y\le y_{1}\\ 0 & y_{0}\le y<\sigma^{-1}(t;y_{0}). \end{array}\right.\label{eq:soln_to_size_example} \end{equation} If $\phi(y)\notin C^{1}(y_{0},y_{1}),$ then \eqref{eq:soln_to_size_example} is viewed as a generalized solution. Note that a piecewise form is needed for \eqref{eq:soln_to_size_example} because we do not have any individuals below the minimum size, $y_{0},$ and thus the minimum possible size at time $t$ is given by $\sigma^{-1}(t;y_{0}).$ If the population is assumed to give birth to individuals of size $y_{0}$ over time, then the appropriate renewal equation representing population birth would replace the zero term in the piecewise function (see \citep[$\S$ 9.5]{banks_mathematical_2009} for an example in size-structured populations and \citep{gourley_vector_2007} for an example in age-structured populations). \section{Existence of Traveling Wave Solutions to the Structured Fisher's Equation\label{sec:Traveling-waves-analysis}} \subsection{Existence of traveling wave solutions to \eqref{eq:structured_fisher_eqn_norm}} We now incorporate topics from the previous section to show the existence of traveling wave solutions to \eqref{eq

\underline{y})$ at time $t=t_{1}$. Some helpful properties of the growth curve are that $\sigma^{-1}(0;\underline{y})=\underline{y}$ and \begin{equation} \frac{d}{dt}\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{y})=g(\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{y})).\label{eq:dsigma/dt} \end{equation} See Section \ref{sec:Properties-of} in the appendix for the derivation of \eqref{eq:dsigma/dt}. In order to solve \eqref{eq:size_example} with the method of characteristics, we set $y=\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{y})$ to define the variable $v(t;\underline{y})$: \begin{equation} v(t;\underline{y}):=u(t,y=\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{y})).\label{eq:size_characteristic} \end{equation} As shown in Section \ref{sec:Derivation-of} of the appendix, substitution of \eqref{eq:size_characteristic} into \eqref{eq:size_example} yields the characteristic equation \begin{equation} v_{t}=-g'(\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{y}))v+Av,\label{eq:v_t_diffeq} \end{equation} where primes denote differentiation with respect to $y$. This characteristic equation has size $\underline{y}$ at time $t=0$ and can be solved explicitly as\footnote{To derive this, use separation of variables and with the help of \eqref{eq:dsigma/dt} note that $\int_{0}^{t}g'(\sigma^{-1}(\tau;\underline{y}))d\tau=\ln[g(\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{y}))/g(\underline{y})]$.} \begin{equation} v(t;\underline{y})=\frac{g(\underline{y})}{g(\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{y}))}e^{At}\phi(\underline{y}).\label{eq:soln_size_characteristic} \end{equation} As \eqref{eq:soln_size_characteristic} provides the solution to \eqref{eq:size_example} along the arbitrary characteristic curve with initial size $\underline{y},$ we use it to solve the whole equation with the substitution $y=\sigma^{-1}(t,\underline{y})$, in which we find \begin{equation} u(t,y)=\left\{ \begin{array}{cc} \frac{g(\sigma^{-1}(-t,y))}{g(y)}e^{At}\phi(\sigma^{-1}(-t,y)) & \sigma^{-1}(t;y_{0})\le y\le y_{1}\\ 0 & y_{0}\le y<\sigma^{-1}(t;y_{0}). \end{array}\right.\label{eq:soln_to_size_example} \end{equation} If $\phi(y)\notin C^{1}(y_{0},y_{1}),$ then \eqref{eq:soln_to_size_example} is viewed as a generalized solution. Note that a piecewise form is needed for \eqref{eq:soln_to_size_example} because we do not have any individuals below the minimum size, $y_{0},$ and thus the minimum possible size at time $t$ is given by $\sigma^{-1}(t;y_{0}).$ If the population is assumed to give birth to individuals of size $y_{0}$ over time, then the appropriate renewal equation representing population birth would replace the zero term in the piecewise function (see \citep[$\S$ 9.5]{banks_mathematical_2009} for an example in size-structured populations and \citep{gourley_vector_2007} for an example in age-structured populations). \section{Existence of Traveling Wave Solutions to the Structured Fisher's Equation\label{sec:Traveling-waves-analysis}} \subsection{Existence of traveling wave solutions to \eqref{eq:structured_fisher_eqn_norm}} We now incorporate topics from the previous section to show the existence of traveling wave solutions to \eqref{eq

:structured_fisher_eqn_norm}. After taking the time derivative of $w(t,x)$, which was defined in \eqref{eq:w_def}, we can rewrite \eqref{eq:structured_fisher_eqn_norm} as a system of two coupled PDEs\footnote{Note that either $g(m_{0})=0$ or $u(t,m=m_{0},x)=0$ for $t>0$, so that the activation term drops out when integrating over $m$ for $w$.}: \begin{eqnarray} u_{t}+(g(m)u)_{m} & = & u_{xx}+u(1-w)\nonumber \\ w_{t} & = & w_{xx}+w(1-w).\label{eq:coupled_fisher_uw} \end{eqnarray} Note that in this section, $g(m)$ is a function of biochemical activity level and $\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{m})$ computes \emph{the activity level of an individual over time that starts at level $\underline{m}$ at time $t=0$}. We will thus now refer to $\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{m})$ as the \emph{activation curve}. We next set up the characteristic equation for $u$ by setting $m=\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{m})$ for a fixed value of $\underline{m}$: \begin{equation} v(t,x;\underline{m}):=u(t,x,m=\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{m})).\label{eq:v_characteristic} \end{equation} Substituting \eqref{eq:v_characteristic} into \eqref{eq:coupled_fisher_uw} simplifies to our characteristic equation \begin{eqnarray} v_{t} & = & v_{xx}+v[1-w-g'(\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{m}))]\nonumber \\ w_{t} & = & w_{xx}+w(1-w),\label{eq:coupled_fisher_vw} \end{eqnarray} a nonautonomous system of two coupled PDEs in time and space. Note that the bottom equation for \eqref{eq:coupled_fisher_vw} is Fisher's Equation, which has positive monotonic traveling wave solutions for any speed $c\ge2$ (see \citep[$\S$ 11.2]{murray_mathematical_2002}). We next aim to derive traveling wave solutions to \eqref{eq:coupled_fisher_vw}, however, we are not aware of any traveling wave solutions to nonautonomous systems such as this one. From our knowledge of size-structured population models from Section \ref{sec:Characteristic-equations-from}, we instead intuit the ansatz of a self-similar traveling wave solution, which we write as \begin{eqnarray} v(t,x;\underline{m}) & = & \frac{g(\underline{m})}{g(\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{m}))}V(z),\ z=x-ct\label{eq:self_similar_TW_ansatz}\\ w(t,x) & = & W(z).\nonumber \end{eqnarray} In this ansatz, $V(z)$ will define a traveling wave profile for $v$ and $\frac{g(\underline{m})}{g(\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{m}))}$ will provide the height of the function over time. With the aid of the chain rule, we observe that: \begin{eqnarray*} v_{t}(t,x;\underline{m}) & = & \frac{g'(\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{m}))g(\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{m}))}{g(\underline{m})}V-c\frac{g(\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{m}))}{g(\underline{m})}V_{z}\\ v_{xx}(t,x;\underline{m}) & = & \frac{g(\sigma^{-1}(t;\underline{m}))}{g(\underline{m})}V_{zz}, \end{eqnarray*} where subscripts denote differentiation with respect to t, $x$, or $z$ and pr

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633, a woman’s ambition has no place. Judith is a painter, dodging the law and whispers of murder to become the first woman admitted to the prestigious Haarlem artist’s guild. Maria is a Catholic in a country where the faith is banned, hoping to absolve her sins by recovering a lost saint’s relic. Both women’s destinies will be shaped by their ambitions, running counter to the city’s most powerful men, whose own plans spell disaster. A vivid portrait of a remarkable artist, A Light of Her Own is a richly-woven story of grit against the backdrop of Rembrandt and an uncompromising religion. Carrie Callaghan is a writer living in Maryland with her spouse, two young children, and two ridiculous cats. Her short fiction has appeared in Weave Magazine, The MacGuffin, Silk Road, Floodwall, and elsewhere. Carrie is also an editor and contributor with the Washington Independent Review of Books. She has a Master’s of Arts in International Affairs from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For more information, please visit Carrie Callaghan’s website and blog. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Twitter and Goodreads. Feature at Naomi Finley’s Blog Review at A Bookaholic Swede Review at A Bookish Affair Interview at A Bookish Affair Review at Broken Teepee Review at View from the Birdhouse Review at The Chocolate Lady’s Book Reviews Review at Carole’s Ramblings Review at Clarissa Reads it All Review at What Cathy Read Next Review at Pass Me That Book Review at Donna’s Book Blog Review & Interview at Reading the Past Review at I’m Shelf-ish Interview at Let Them Read Books Feature at Pursuing Stacie During the Blog Tour we will be giving away 2 signed hardcovers of A Light of Her Own! To enter, please see the Gleam form below. – Giveaway ends at 11:59pm EST on December 7th. You must be 18 or older to enter. – Giveaway is open to US residents only. – All giveaway entrants agree to be honest and not cheat the systems; any suspect of fraud is decided upon by blog/site owner and the sponsor, and entrants may be disqualified at our discretion. Labels: Carrie Callaghan, Historical Fiction, November 2018, Virtual Book Tour Sagacious LLC Insight into Markets and Risk BeSagacious LLC Philip Merrill Nick Barcia Ph.D. Memorial Service Nick Barcia Currency Markets Jolted After Months of Calm Posted on September 11, 2014 by BeSagacious LLC Volatility Rises as Investors Focus on Interest-Rate Divergence By ANJANI TRIVEDI and IRA IOSEBASHVILI WSJ After months of calm, currency markets have sprung back to life, as investors scramble to take advantage of the divergent paths taken by major central banks. Bigger and more-frequent shifts in the foreign-exchange market are a welcome relief for investors, many of whom struggled to make profitable trades when currencies weren’t moving as dramatically. Banks, whose currency desks execute trades on behalf of clients and companies, also see revenues grow when choppier markets drive up demand for their services. “This definitely brightens my day,” said Chris Stanton, who oversees about $200 million at California-based Sunrise Capital Partners LLC. “It’s a welcome return to what feels like a freer market.” U.K. Pound Hits 10-Month Low on Scotland Fears Emerging-Market Currencies Slide Swiss Franc Falls vs. Euro The size of daily trading swings across currencies has jumped 55% since hitting its lowest in at least a decade on July 31, according to Deutsche Bank AG. During that time, the dollar climbed to a six-year high against the yen, the euro fell

633, a woman’s ambition has no place. Judith is a painter, dodging the law and whispers of murder to become the first woman admitted to the prestigious Haarlem artist’s guild. Maria is a Catholic in a country where the faith is banned, hoping to absolve her sins by recovering a lost saint’s relic. Both women’s destinies will be shaped by their ambitions, running counter to the city’s most powerful men, whose own plans spell disaster. A vivid portrait of a remarkable artist, A Light of Her Own is a richly-woven story of grit against the backdrop of Rembrandt and an uncompromising religion. Carrie Callaghan is a writer living in Maryland with her spouse, two young children, and two ridiculous cats. Her short fiction has appeared in Weave Magazine, The MacGuffin, Silk Road, Floodwall, and elsewhere. Carrie is also an editor and contributor with the Washington Independent Review of Books. She has a Master’s of Arts in International Affairs from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For more information, please visit Carrie Callaghan’s website and blog. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Twitter and Goodreads. Feature at Naomi Finley’s Blog Review at A Bookaholic Swede Review at A Bookish Affair Interview at A Bookish Affair Review at Broken Teepee Review at View from the Birdhouse Review at The Chocolate Lady’s Book Reviews Review at Carole’s Ramblings Review at Clarissa Reads it All Review at What Cathy Read Next Review at Pass Me That Book Review at Donna’s Book Blog Review & Interview at Reading the Past Review at I’m Shelf-ish Interview at Let Them Read Books Feature at Pursuing Stacie During the Blog Tour we will be giving away 2 signed hardcovers of A Light of Her Own! To enter, please see the Gleam form below. – Giveaway ends at 11:59pm EST on December 7th. You must be 18 or older to enter. – Giveaway is open to US residents only. – All giveaway entrants agree to be honest and not cheat the systems; any suspect of fraud is decided upon by blog/site owner and the sponsor, and entrants may be disqualified at our discretion. Labels: Carrie Callaghan, Historical Fiction, November 2018, Virtual Book Tour Sagacious LLC Insight into Markets and Risk BeSagacious LLC Philip Merrill Nick Barcia Ph.D. Memorial Service Nick Barcia Currency Markets Jolted After Months of Calm Posted on September 11, 2014 by BeSagacious LLC Volatility Rises as Investors Focus on Interest-Rate Divergence By ANJANI TRIVEDI and IRA IOSEBASHVILI WSJ After months of calm, currency markets have sprung back to life, as investors scramble to take advantage of the divergent paths taken by major central banks. Bigger and more-frequent shifts in the foreign-exchange market are a welcome relief for investors, many of whom struggled to make profitable trades when currencies weren’t moving as dramatically. Banks, whose currency desks execute trades on behalf of clients and companies, also see revenues grow when choppier markets drive up demand for their services. “This definitely brightens my day,” said Chris Stanton, who oversees about $200 million at California-based Sunrise Capital Partners LLC. “It’s a welcome return to what feels like a freer market.” U.K. Pound Hits 10-Month Low on Scotland Fears Emerging-Market Currencies Slide Swiss Franc Falls vs. Euro The size of daily trading swings across currencies has jumped 55% since hitting its lowest in at least a decade on July 31, according to Deutsche Bank AG. During that time, the dollar climbed to a six-year high against the yen, the euro fell

below $1.30 for the first time since July 2013 and the pound tumbled to a 10-month low against the dollar. On Wednesday, the Swiss franc saw its biggest drop against the euro in six months. Driving the price swings is a shift in policies at some of the world’s largest central banks. A burgeoning recovery in the U.S. has brought the Federal Reserve closer to raising rates, a move that would make the dollar more attractive to investors. At the same time, European and Japanese central banks are still trying to kickstart their economies and relying on policies such as bond buying that tend to drive down interest rates and reduce the value of a currency. Implied volatility, which tracks the price of options used to protect against swings in exchange rates, has surged 45% in September to an eight-month high, according to Deutsche Bank. Higher implied volatility suggests money managers are buying options in anticipation of a more-active market. Some money managers are buying the dollar ahead of next week’s Fed meeting, where policy makers could send firmer signals on their outlook for interest rates. Mr. Stanton’s fund is betting that the dollar will continue to strengthen against the yen and emerging-market currencies as the Fed gets closer to raising interest rates. Citigroup Inc., C +1.11% the world’s largest currencies-dealing bank, on Monday said its markets revenue, which includes currency trading, is on track to be roughly flat in the third quarter compared with the same period in 2013, ending a decline that started a year ago. Until recently, unusually calm markets had left investors with fewer opportunities to trade and led to the demise of several large currency funds. FX Concepts LLC, founded in 1981 and considered a pioneer in currency investing, closed its doors last year after assets shriveled to $660 million from $14 billion before the financial crisis. Currency volatility plummeted after the financial crisis, as the world’s biggest central banks cut interest rates to near zero. That gave traders little incentive to try and capture the difference in interest rates between various currencies, a key driver of activity in the foreign-exchange market. That status quo has started to crack. Minutes from the Fed’s July meeting showed growing support for raising rates, spurring gains in the dollar when they were released in August. Earlier this month, the ECB surprised investors with a rate cut, bringing down the euro. Meantime, the pound tumbled on concerns over the repercussions from Scotland’s possible secession. On Wednesday, the Swiss National Bank said that it could introduce negative interest rates to halt the franc’s rise. Trading bands of some major currencies have widened this summer, opening the door to bigger profits for investors. So far in September, the dollar is moving on average by 0.70 yen a day, the biggest range since February and up from 0.35 in July. Daily moves in the euro this month are averaging 0.79 U.S. cent, compared with 0.4 cent in July. “Now, there are more opportunities to make money,” said Masafumi Takada, vice president of currency trading at BNP Paribas SA BNP.FR -0.39% in New York. Business volume at the bank’s New York currency-trading desk has quadrupled since July, Mr. Takada said. Currency volatility can be a double-edged sword. Investors can profit by riding the dollar’s steady move higher against a variety of currencies. But a sudden reversal—such as a surge in the pound if Scotland votes against independence—could catch traders off guard. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. GS +1.39% took a loss on an options trade involving the dollar and yen about a year ago, people familiar with the matter said. Last summer, the yen’s months-long decline had stalled. Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen attends a Board of Governors meeting at the Federal Reserve in Washington last week. Associated Press Some traders believe the current bout of volatility may die down. The large moves seen this week are unusual, analysts say. On Wednesday, the euro fell 0.2% to $1.2917, while the

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war er Vorsitzender der Jugendorganisation der NSA, trat aber 1927 der Arbeiderpartiet als Mitglied bei. Er war nach Abschluss des Studiums 1929 zwischen 1930 und 1935 als Lehrer am Handelsgymnasium in Oslo. Während dieser Zeit absolvierte er daneben von 1932 bis 1935 mit finanzieller Unterstützung durch ein Stipendium ein Studium am Christian Michelsen–Institut für soziologische Studien. Zugleich war er zwischen 1932 und 1934 Mitglied des Stadtrates von Oslo sowie seit 1933 Mitglied des Zentralvorstands der Arbeiterpartei. Im Anschluss war er von 1935 bis 1936 zunächst Sekretär des Arbeidernes Opplysningsforbund (AOF), der Studentenbewegung der Arbeiterpartei, und danach von 1936 bis 1938 Dozent für Geschichte an der Universität Oslo, ehe er im Anschluss bis 1940 Rektor der Volkshochschule (Folkehøgskole) in Sørmarka war. Nach der Besetzung Norwegens durch die deutsche Wehrmacht 1940 wurde Lange festgenommen, und zwischen August 1942 und 1945 inhaftiert, wobei er die letzten zweieinhalb Jahre im KZ Sachsenhausen verbrachte. Außenminister von 1946 bis 1965 und Beitritt zur NATO 1949 Nach der Befreiung Norwegens und seiner Rückkehr wurde er von Ministerpräsident 1946 in dessen zweite Regierung zum Außenminister berufen. Er wurde damit Nachfolger von Trygve Lie, der am 1. Februar 1946 erster offizieller Generalsekretär der Vereinten Nationen wurde. Nach seinem Amtsantritt bat er im Oktober 1946 seinen persönlichen Freund Willy Brandt als Pressesprecher bei der Norwegischen Militärmission in Berlin zu arbeiten. Brandt war dort von Januar 1947 bis Juli 1948 im Range eines Majors tätig. 1950 wurde Lange außerdem Mitglied des Storting und vertrat in diesem bis 1969 den Wahlkreis Akershus. Das Amt des Außenministers übte er zunächst bis zum 28. August 1963 aus und übernahm dieses Amt erneut nach der nur knapp einen Monat im Amt befindlichen bürgerlichen Minderheitsregierung von Ministerpräsident John Lyng erneut vom 25. September 1963 bis zum 25. Oktober 1965 in der vierten Regierung von Ministerpräsident Einar Gerhardsen. In seiner über 19-jährigen Amtszeit als Außenminister prägte Lange die Außenpolitik Norwegens in der Nachkriegszeit entscheidend mit. Dabei verstand er es, nicht nur die Vorstellung seiner eigenen Partei umzusetzen, sondern auch die außenpolitischen Vorstellungen der bürgerlichen Oppositionsparteien zu berücksichtigen. Dieses wurde besonders deutlich, als Norwegen seine traditionelle Neutralitätshaltung aufgab und 1949 Gründungsmitglied der NATO wurde. Dieser Schritt wurde nur von einer kleinen Gruppe innerhalb der Arbeiderpartiet sowie in der Norges Kommunistiske Parti (NKP) und später in der 1961 gegründeten Sosialistisk Folkeparti (SF) kritisiert. Nach seinem Ausscheiden aus der Regierung wurde er 1965 Vorsitzender der Europäischen Bewegung in Norwegen (Europabevegelsen i Norge) und übernahm darüber hinaus 1966 einen Forschungsauftrag am Christian Michelsen–Institut für soziologische Studien. Von 1945 bis zur Übernahme des Amtes als Außenminister war Mitglied des norwegischen Nobelkomitees. Sein jüngerer Bruder war der Historiker, Pädagoge und Hochschullehrer Christian August Manthey Lange. Veröffentlichungen Neben seiner politischen Tätigkeit verfasste Lange auch zahlreiche geschichtswissenschaftliche Bücher, die sich unter anderem mit den Arbeiterbewegungen Norwegens und im Ausland befassten. Zu seinen bekanntesten Veröffentlichungen gehören: Fagorganisasjonens historie i N

war er Vorsitzender der Jugendorganisation der NSA, trat aber 1927 der Arbeiderpartiet als Mitglied bei. Er war nach Abschluss des Studiums 1929 zwischen 1930 und 1935 als Lehrer am Handelsgymnasium in Oslo. Während dieser Zeit absolvierte er daneben von 1932 bis 1935 mit finanzieller Unterstützung durch ein Stipendium ein Studium am Christian Michelsen–Institut für soziologische Studien. Zugleich war er zwischen 1932 und 1934 Mitglied des Stadtrates von Oslo sowie seit 1933 Mitglied des Zentralvorstands der Arbeiterpartei. Im Anschluss war er von 1935 bis 1936 zunächst Sekretär des Arbeidernes Opplysningsforbund (AOF), der Studentenbewegung der Arbeiterpartei, und danach von 1936 bis 1938 Dozent für Geschichte an der Universität Oslo, ehe er im Anschluss bis 1940 Rektor der Volkshochschule (Folkehøgskole) in Sørmarka war. Nach der Besetzung Norwegens durch die deutsche Wehrmacht 1940 wurde Lange festgenommen, und zwischen August 1942 und 1945 inhaftiert, wobei er die letzten zweieinhalb Jahre im KZ Sachsenhausen verbrachte. Außenminister von 1946 bis 1965 und Beitritt zur NATO 1949 Nach der Befreiung Norwegens und seiner Rückkehr wurde er von Ministerpräsident 1946 in dessen zweite Regierung zum Außenminister berufen. Er wurde damit Nachfolger von Trygve Lie, der am 1. Februar 1946 erster offizieller Generalsekretär der Vereinten Nationen wurde. Nach seinem Amtsantritt bat er im Oktober 1946 seinen persönlichen Freund Willy Brandt als Pressesprecher bei der Norwegischen Militärmission in Berlin zu arbeiten. Brandt war dort von Januar 1947 bis Juli 1948 im Range eines Majors tätig. 1950 wurde Lange außerdem Mitglied des Storting und vertrat in diesem bis 1969 den Wahlkreis Akershus. Das Amt des Außenministers übte er zunächst bis zum 28. August 1963 aus und übernahm dieses Amt erneut nach der nur knapp einen Monat im Amt befindlichen bürgerlichen Minderheitsregierung von Ministerpräsident John Lyng erneut vom 25. September 1963 bis zum 25. Oktober 1965 in der vierten Regierung von Ministerpräsident Einar Gerhardsen. In seiner über 19-jährigen Amtszeit als Außenminister prägte Lange die Außenpolitik Norwegens in der Nachkriegszeit entscheidend mit. Dabei verstand er es, nicht nur die Vorstellung seiner eigenen Partei umzusetzen, sondern auch die außenpolitischen Vorstellungen der bürgerlichen Oppositionsparteien zu berücksichtigen. Dieses wurde besonders deutlich, als Norwegen seine traditionelle Neutralitätshaltung aufgab und 1949 Gründungsmitglied der NATO wurde. Dieser Schritt wurde nur von einer kleinen Gruppe innerhalb der Arbeiderpartiet sowie in der Norges Kommunistiske Parti (NKP) und später in der 1961 gegründeten Sosialistisk Folkeparti (SF) kritisiert. Nach seinem Ausscheiden aus der Regierung wurde er 1965 Vorsitzender der Europäischen Bewegung in Norwegen (Europabevegelsen i Norge) und übernahm darüber hinaus 1966 einen Forschungsauftrag am Christian Michelsen–Institut für soziologische Studien. Von 1945 bis zur Übernahme des Amtes als Außenminister war Mitglied des norwegischen Nobelkomitees. Sein jüngerer Bruder war der Historiker, Pädagoge und Hochschullehrer Christian August Manthey Lange. Veröffentlichungen Neben seiner politischen Tätigkeit verfasste Lange auch zahlreiche geschichtswissenschaftliche Bücher, die sich unter anderem mit den Arbeiterbewegungen Norwegens und im Ausland befassten. Zu seinen bekanntesten Veröffentlichungen gehören: Fagorganisasjonens historie i N

orge, 1933 Nazi og Norge, 1934 De politiske arbeiderinternasjonaler, 1934 Den sosialdemokratiske forening 50 år, 1935 Arbeiderreisning II og III, 1935–1937 Det norske Arbeiderparti, 50 års historie, 2 Bände, 1937–1939 Norsk utenrikspolitikk siden 1945, 1952 Fra sekt til parti. Om Arbeiderpartiets organisasjonsmessige og politiske utvikling 1891–1901, 1962 Norges vei til NATO, 1966 Hintergrundliteratur G. Anderson: Halvard Lange : portrett av en nordmann, 1981, ISBN 82-05-13016-7 Weblinks Biografie in Store norske leksikon (Onlineversion) Eintrag auf der Homepage des Storting Außenminister (Norwegen) Storting-Abgeordneter (Akershus) Stadtrat (Oslo) Arbeiderpartiet-Mitglied Häftling im KZ Sachsenhausen Mitglied des norwegischen Nobelkomitees Norweger Geboren 1902 Gestorben 1970 Mann Gymnasiallehrer Ballarat Clarendon College is an independent, co-educational, day and boarding school, located in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Formerly affiliated with the Presbyterian Church of Australia, it now operates in association with the Uniting Church in Australia (but is not governed or managed by the Church) and is a member of the Ballarat Associated Schools. Academic standing Clarendon was ranked number third in all of Victoria in 2020. Co-curriculum Sport The College participates in many sports both within and outside the Ballarat Associated Schools. The Boys First XI Cricket team won the premiership in the 2008/2009 season, over rivals St Patricks's College. The firsts then, after winning this premiership, made the final in "The Lord Taverner's Cup" but were defeated in Shepparton by Notre Dame College. Another notable sport participated within the school is rowing. The rowing program starts at Year 8 and continues through the years. In 2008 and 2010 the BCC Girls' First Crew won the annual their respective Head of the River race at the Barwon River in Geelong and consequently won the Head of the Schoolgirls' competition. College has built a foundation in volleyball, providing many representatives in both Boys and Girls respective competitions. The College boys have won the past four premierships inside the BAS realms. BAS premierships BCC has won the following BAS premierships. Combined: Athletics (12) – 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996 Badminton (3) – 1982, 1990, 1991 Cross Country (3) – 1980, 1981, 2011 Lap of the Lake (2) – 1980, 1981 Boys: Athletics (2) – 1983, 1989 Basketball (7) – 1982, 1984, 1985, 1993, 1996, 2008, 2009 Cricket (5) – 1980, 1988, 2005, 2009, 2016 Cricket T20 – 2015 Cross Country – 1985 Football (4) –

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es considered eligible for resettlement, and an even smaller percentage of the more than 60 million people displaced globally. There are hopes that two summits to be held at the UN in September, convened by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and U.S. President Barack Obama, will see the international community find ways to increase resettlement places. Follow @https://twitter.com/LyndalRowlands Republish | | Print | |En español Grown Up Talk for Lebron basketball newsNBANBA players By admin Jun 15, 2011 Jun 14, 2011 By Marcus Shockley Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (L) and teammate LeBron James wait to leave the stadium after losing the NBA Championship to the Dallas Mavericks in Miami, June 12, 2011. REUTERS/Joe Skipper (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) Lebron James has been getting advice – almost all of it bad – for his entire life. That’s not uncommon for sports stars, or musicians, or anyone who has a talent that makes them famous and might make them rich. Lebron might have five opinions available in the world for every dollar he earns. But right now, as he lashes out at the media and the fans and still seems convinced that he’s won it all despite not having won a college title or pro title, I’m sure all he’s getting is either people soothing his ego or verbally bashing him as hard as they can. But if I had Lebron’s ear right now, I would tell him the truth. I would tell him that this happens to everybody, eventually. You see, when you are a teenager you think you are unstoppable, that you’re going to show everyone how easy it is, and that you’re smarter than everyone else. Then, life happens. At some point, you realize that no matter how smart you are, or how talented, you’re not invincible, and, believe it or not, there are some pretty talented, savvy people out there who just might be able to take you down. This, Lebron, is called growing up. It takes longer for big time athletes to ever achieve this, fostered by gushing fans and yes-men, who help you skate through life and tell you that you can do no wrong. Those people aren’t helping you, and eventually, they’ll bail on you. But, even though it hurts to critic oneself, this is where growing up either goes right or goes wrong. See, when we (all of us, not just you) get slapped around by life and put in our place, we have to decide how to react to it, and how to move forward. We can ignore it, making a subconscious decision to not grow up, and this ends badly. Lives can derail and tank very fast. Just ask Tiger Woods. He’s trying to decide right now if he wants to grow up or not. Kobe Bryant faced this decision a few years ago. After years as a spoiled brat who demanded that his center be traded away, he realized that he wasn’t Superman, and asked for real help, got it, and winning a couple more titles. Kobe grew up. This is important for you to understand. While most fans think it’s about winning a title, it isn’t. It’s about playing hard non-stop, about working harder than anyone else to achieve something. It’s about talking less and doing more. It’s about doing the hard things, even when we don’t want to. It’s like Dirk and Jason Kidd toiling for years to get a ring, despite coming into the league with loads of talent. What you shouldn’t do is listen to people like Bob Dorfman, who claims you won’t lose any money over your comments after the finals. You will. Already the sponsors are sniffing around for the next great superstar they can sink all their money into. When Tiger Woods slammed his SUV into a tree in Florida, people were saying he wouldn’t suffer, either. You haven’t hit that kind of skid, but you are, as of today, no longer the guy to watch. You’re the guy who needs someone else to win it for you. I know that stings, but believe me when I say, that sting is felt by all of us, in one way

es considered eligible for resettlement, and an even smaller percentage of the more than 60 million people displaced globally. There are hopes that two summits to be held at the UN in September, convened by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and U.S. President Barack Obama, will see the international community find ways to increase resettlement places. Follow @https://twitter.com/LyndalRowlands Republish | | Print | |En español Grown Up Talk for Lebron basketball newsNBANBA players By admin Jun 15, 2011 Jun 14, 2011 By Marcus Shockley Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (L) and teammate LeBron James wait to leave the stadium after losing the NBA Championship to the Dallas Mavericks in Miami, June 12, 2011. REUTERS/Joe Skipper (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) Lebron James has been getting advice – almost all of it bad – for his entire life. That’s not uncommon for sports stars, or musicians, or anyone who has a talent that makes them famous and might make them rich. Lebron might have five opinions available in the world for every dollar he earns. But right now, as he lashes out at the media and the fans and still seems convinced that he’s won it all despite not having won a college title or pro title, I’m sure all he’s getting is either people soothing his ego or verbally bashing him as hard as they can. But if I had Lebron’s ear right now, I would tell him the truth. I would tell him that this happens to everybody, eventually. You see, when you are a teenager you think you are unstoppable, that you’re going to show everyone how easy it is, and that you’re smarter than everyone else. Then, life happens. At some point, you realize that no matter how smart you are, or how talented, you’re not invincible, and, believe it or not, there are some pretty talented, savvy people out there who just might be able to take you down. This, Lebron, is called growing up. It takes longer for big time athletes to ever achieve this, fostered by gushing fans and yes-men, who help you skate through life and tell you that you can do no wrong. Those people aren’t helping you, and eventually, they’ll bail on you. But, even though it hurts to critic oneself, this is where growing up either goes right or goes wrong. See, when we (all of us, not just you) get slapped around by life and put in our place, we have to decide how to react to it, and how to move forward. We can ignore it, making a subconscious decision to not grow up, and this ends badly. Lives can derail and tank very fast. Just ask Tiger Woods. He’s trying to decide right now if he wants to grow up or not. Kobe Bryant faced this decision a few years ago. After years as a spoiled brat who demanded that his center be traded away, he realized that he wasn’t Superman, and asked for real help, got it, and winning a couple more titles. Kobe grew up. This is important for you to understand. While most fans think it’s about winning a title, it isn’t. It’s about playing hard non-stop, about working harder than anyone else to achieve something. It’s about talking less and doing more. It’s about doing the hard things, even when we don’t want to. It’s like Dirk and Jason Kidd toiling for years to get a ring, despite coming into the league with loads of talent. What you shouldn’t do is listen to people like Bob Dorfman, who claims you won’t lose any money over your comments after the finals. You will. Already the sponsors are sniffing around for the next great superstar they can sink all their money into. When Tiger Woods slammed his SUV into a tree in Florida, people were saying he wouldn’t suffer, either. You haven’t hit that kind of skid, but you are, as of today, no longer the guy to watch. You’re the guy who needs someone else to win it for you. I know that stings, but believe me when I say, that sting is felt by all of us, in one way

or another, at the moment we grow up. Remember, when you talk about having an amazing life, I would point out that you, like almost everyone else on the planet, still work for someone else. That paycheck is going to go away eventually, despite the fact everyone calls you a businessman. If you’re going to be one of the great players, here is where you truly show it. By growing up and becoming a man, taking your lumps, and deciding to shut up and really try to win something. I know, I know, the scrutiny of millions of fans is incredible and ridiculous. You’re right about that. But you also invited that scrutiny, so you really can’t throw stones now. You need to learn from your mistakes. Some players do. Many don’t. Lebron JamesLebron James adviceLebron James grow up Previous storyChris Paul Elite Camp – Day 3 Next storyRecruiting Updates 6-17-2011 Referee that ejected LeBron James gave a laughable explanation for his decision The Power and Impact of LeBron James on Northeast Ohio By Rob Parks Jul 27, 2015 Aug 17, 2018 You Cannot Be Serious – The NBA All-Star Game is Just for Fun By admin Feb 29, 2012 Feb 28, 2012 Lebron James Lockout Highlights By admin Oct 27, 2011 UConn’s Azzi Fudd (35) shoots a 3-point basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgetown, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Hartford,… UConn’s Azzi Fudd (35) shoots a 3-point basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgetown, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) No. 4 UConn beats Georgetown, but Fudd injured again by: PAT EATON-ROBB, Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Another UConn game, another injury. Aaliyah Edwards scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as No. 4 Connecticut opened up a close game in the second half to beat Georgetown 65-50 on Sunday. But the Huskies, who were forced to postpone a game a week ago because of a lack of healthy players, saw leading scorer Azzi Fudd go down in the first half when she appeared to reinjure her right knee. Fudd was playing in just her second game back after missing the previous eight after hurting that knee in December. Coach Geno Auriemma said the team won’t know the severity of the injury until a doctor looks at it but that it “didn’t sound serious.” Still, the injury leaves UConn with just seven healthy players, the minimum needed to put a team on the court. “If Azzi’s out any period of time, like if she doesn’t play Tuesday, then we’re right back to square one, right?” Auriemma said. The Huskies led by one point at the half, but opened the third quarter on an 20-3 run to take control of the game. They led 44-31 after three quarters and used a 12-0 fourth-quarter run to go up 65-41 and put the game away. Dorka Juhasz had 13 points for the Huskies (15-2, 8-0 Big East), and Nika Muhl and Lou Lopez Senechal each added 12. Brianna Scott led Georgetown (8-9, 1-7) with 11 points. The Hoyas were up 13-11 after a quarter, forcing seven turnovers and keeping UConn without a basket for over six minutes. They stayed with UConn in the second as well, holding the Huskies to just 32% shooting and trailed just 24-23 at the half. “Anytime you come up and play UConn like that, the kids were really locked in the game plan, Georgetown coach James Howard said. ”It keeps you

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but there is still work to do. We will work tirelessly to ensure Ending HIV is effective, inclusive and responds to the communities’ changing needs. By staying safe, testing often and treating early we can stop HIV in its tracks. Condoms and PrEP are a great tools to help you stay safe. Condoms and lube are the most effective way to protect yourself from HIV and most other STIs. Keeping condoms on our cocks will be a big part of Ending HIV in New Zealand. For those who struggle with condoms, PrEP is a great option. It is a daily pill that reduces the risk of HIV transmission by up to 99%. It’s important to remember that PrEP only protects from HIV and not other STIs. Sexually active gay and bi guys need to test regularly, especially as research suggests around 1 in 5 guys who are living with HIV in New Zealand don’t know they have the virus because: It can take a long time before recognisable symptoms of HIV appear. If you don't know you have the virus, you are more likely to pass it on through unprotected sex. In order to stop new transmission for HIV everyone needs to know their status. Regular testing also means if you test positive for HIV you can access treatment as early as possible. Testing for HIV has never been easier with free and confidential rapid HIV testing being offered across New Zealand, as well as test delivered in discreet packages to your home. Get a test here. You can also use our test frequency calculator [Link to frequency calculator] to find out how often you should be testing so you can make it a regular habit. If everyone who had HIV knew it and was on treatment, we’d be a long way down the road towards ending HIV transmissions. Treatments these days are effective at suppressing HIV and reducing transmission risk. For many people, effective treatment means achieving an undetectable viral load [U=U] is now possible. If you have been diagnosed with HIV and you have not started treatment yet, going on treatment is still the best thing you can do to protect your health and reduce the risk of passing HIV on to others. Keep yourself informed about HIV – how it is transmitted and what prevention tools are out there, to keep yourself and your partners safe. Take responsibility for reducing HIV transmission risk when you are having sex, no matter what your status. Be mindful of how you communicate. When you’re chatting to someone on an app, at a club or anywhere else - consider whether the words you are choosing could be stigmatising. We're always looking for hands-on community support - sign up as a volunteer for Ending HIV and help out at Condom packing nights, Big Gay Out, Pride events, and more. Ending HIV is brought to you by the New Zealand AIDS Foundation (NZAF), New Zealand’s national HIV prevention and health services organisation. We acknowledge the support and partnership of the AIDS Council of New South Wales (ACON) in sharing the Ending HIV Campaign identity and concept with us. It was originally developed by ACON in collaboration with Frost* Design and launched in February 2013 at the Sydney Mardi Gras festival. About NZAF Ending HIV is brought to you by the New Zealand AIDS Foundation (NZAF), New Zealand’s national HIV prevention and health services organisation. HIV 101 Workshop Our free workshops are aimed at raising awareness of HIV and AIDS in Aotearoa New Zealand, providing latest updates on HIV prevention strategies, and promoting our vision of ending new HIV transmissions in Aotearoa New Zealand. HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It's a virus that's passed from person to person through the blood stream. Help make a difference. Ending HIV is a programme run by the New Zealand AIDS Foundation. By donating, you are helping us to prevent the transmission of HIV in New Zealand, as well as supporting people living with HIV and advocating for their rights. As a community-based organisation, our volunteers are an extremely important part of almost everything that we do. Whether you chose to host bake-off, a ballroom gala, or even a backyard barbeque, every dollar you raise will have a huge impact. Tech› The Apple stock just turned 40 – $22 invested in

but there is still work to do. We will work tirelessly to ensure Ending HIV is effective, inclusive and responds to the communities’ changing needs. By staying safe, testing often and treating early we can stop HIV in its tracks. Condoms and PrEP are a great tools to help you stay safe. Condoms and lube are the most effective way to protect yourself from HIV and most other STIs. Keeping condoms on our cocks will be a big part of Ending HIV in New Zealand. For those who struggle with condoms, PrEP is a great option. It is a daily pill that reduces the risk of HIV transmission by up to 99%. It’s important to remember that PrEP only protects from HIV and not other STIs. Sexually active gay and bi guys need to test regularly, especially as research suggests around 1 in 5 guys who are living with HIV in New Zealand don’t know they have the virus because: It can take a long time before recognisable symptoms of HIV appear. If you don't know you have the virus, you are more likely to pass it on through unprotected sex. In order to stop new transmission for HIV everyone needs to know their status. Regular testing also means if you test positive for HIV you can access treatment as early as possible. Testing for HIV has never been easier with free and confidential rapid HIV testing being offered across New Zealand, as well as test delivered in discreet packages to your home. Get a test here. You can also use our test frequency calculator [Link to frequency calculator] to find out how often you should be testing so you can make it a regular habit. If everyone who had HIV knew it and was on treatment, we’d be a long way down the road towards ending HIV transmissions. Treatments these days are effective at suppressing HIV and reducing transmission risk. For many people, effective treatment means achieving an undetectable viral load [U=U] is now possible. If you have been diagnosed with HIV and you have not started treatment yet, going on treatment is still the best thing you can do to protect your health and reduce the risk of passing HIV on to others. Keep yourself informed about HIV – how it is transmitted and what prevention tools are out there, to keep yourself and your partners safe. Take responsibility for reducing HIV transmission risk when you are having sex, no matter what your status. Be mindful of how you communicate. When you’re chatting to someone on an app, at a club or anywhere else - consider whether the words you are choosing could be stigmatising. We're always looking for hands-on community support - sign up as a volunteer for Ending HIV and help out at Condom packing nights, Big Gay Out, Pride events, and more. Ending HIV is brought to you by the New Zealand AIDS Foundation (NZAF), New Zealand’s national HIV prevention and health services organisation. We acknowledge the support and partnership of the AIDS Council of New South Wales (ACON) in sharing the Ending HIV Campaign identity and concept with us. It was originally developed by ACON in collaboration with Frost* Design and launched in February 2013 at the Sydney Mardi Gras festival. About NZAF Ending HIV is brought to you by the New Zealand AIDS Foundation (NZAF), New Zealand’s national HIV prevention and health services organisation. HIV 101 Workshop Our free workshops are aimed at raising awareness of HIV and AIDS in Aotearoa New Zealand, providing latest updates on HIV prevention strategies, and promoting our vision of ending new HIV transmissions in Aotearoa New Zealand. HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It's a virus that's passed from person to person through the blood stream. Help make a difference. Ending HIV is a programme run by the New Zealand AIDS Foundation. By donating, you are helping us to prevent the transmission of HIV in New Zealand, as well as supporting people living with HIV and advocating for their rights. As a community-based organisation, our volunteers are an extremely important part of almost everything that we do. Whether you chose to host bake-off, a ballroom gala, or even a backyard barbeque, every dollar you raise will have a huge impact. Tech› The Apple stock just turned 40 – $22 invested in

1980 is worth $15,200 today Rounak Jain and Prabhjote GillDec 13, 2019, 19:35 IST Apple went public in 1980, offering 4.6 million shares at $22 each. Apple’s current market cap stands at $1.2 trillion, increasing by 69,000% since it went public. An investment of $22 in Apple in 1980 is now worth $15,200. Apple went public back in 1980, and at the time, it was one of the biggest tech IPOs. Even so, hardly anyone would have guessed that Apple would end up being one of the most valuable companies in the world. On its debut, Apple’s share price surged by 32% to end up at $29 per share. It had floated 4.6 million shares at $22 per share. So, if you had invested in one share of Apple at $22 in 1980, you would have had 56 shares now. Your $22 investment would have grown to $15,200 today. That is a whopping return of 69,000% over the course of the past 29 years. That being said, Apple’s journey so far has not been smooth. As is the case with every company, Apple has had its share of ups and downs. As the Apple stock turns 40, let’s take a look at some of the key milestones that Apple hit along the way. View As: One Page Slides 1 April, 1976 – Apple is founded Jobs and Woz working out of Jobs’ parents’ garage Two friends, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, came together to found Apple in 1976. Jobs had to sell his van and Wozniak his calculator before they could get started on building their first product. 1977 – Apple II is launched Apple II computer with an external modem (Source: Wikimedia) Apple took the personal computer mainstream with the launch of the Apple II in 1977. The Apple II would come in a plastic case and had colour graphics. It was so popular that Apple produced it for the next seventeen years. It was selling around 5-6 million units in 1993 when it was finally discontinued it. The success of Apple II would eventually help Apple in going public in 1980. 1980 – Apple goes public The first Apple logo, drawn by Ronald Wayne, depicts Isaac Newton under an apple tree (Source: Wikimedia) Apple’s offer price was fixed at $22 per share. But it initially planned to list its shares starting at $14. By the end of the day, the share price increased to $29, marking a 32% increase. 1984 – The Macintosh computer is launched The Macintosh, released in 1984, is the first mass-market personal computer to feature an integral graphical user interface and mouse (Source: Wikimedia) The launch of the original Macintosh personal computer in 1984 revolutionized the world of personal computers. It came with a graphical user interface, and although Apple wasn’t the first one to do so, it has had a profound effect on personal computing since then. 1985 – Steve Jobs gets ousted from Apple Steve Jobs and John Sculley (Source: Business Insider) Wozniak was the first to leave Apple stating that the company had "been going in the wrong direction for the last five years" and sold most of his stock. Soon after, in one of the most dramatic events in Apple’s history, Jobs was ousted from the company he co-founded less than a decade ago. In a dispute between the then Apple CEO John Sculley and Steve Jobs, the Apple board sided with Sculley. 1987 – Apple announces its first stock split John Sculley (Source: Doug Menuez) Apple announced its first stock split in 1987, offering two shares for every one share held. At the time of the split, the value of each share was $83. If you had invested $22 in Apple in 1980, it would now be worth $83 by then. 1996 – Apple acquires

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program. That was Nokia, US Military, Microsoft, Dell, Xerox, Universities, T.I., Harris, Sony, J&J, Thomson, easy!” (J.C.) Sandisk, General Dynamics, H-P/Compaq, etc. I Believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, accepting the gift of Salvation at the age 12. I am a faithful, dedicated member in the body of believers at Grace and Truth Baptist Church in Independence, Missouri. I love writing and in addition to this blog, I currently have 2 books on the market. I am God’s workmanship – working through life’s issues one day at a time. My only saving grace is that I have Christ to help me maneuver life and it’s many obstacles. I do not speak from a soapbox or judgment seat – but – the written truth may hurt at times. My heart desire is to please and represent Jesus Christ, even when I fail to do it properly. Yet, Christ remains the joy of my salvation. I love to write (even when I don’t get to as often as I’d like)! Poems, short stories, encouraging words, letters to myself, letters to my enemies, business letters, creative works for church programs … you name it! I fulfilled a dream goal in publishing my first inspirational book, My Soul Cries…Holy, Holy, Holy (AuthorHouse, 2011). My second book was released in November 2016 titled: Emotionally Charged: A Poetic Journey in the Issues of Life (CreateSpace, 2016). See my Facebook KCAuthor page for links to my works. Both books are available on Amazon. This blog is all about writing what is placed upon my heart to inspire others, and shed light on the glory of a risen Savior who wants to save the whole world! It will touch on the issues of life, and the issues of the world being played out in a multitude of areas: social media, news, Hollywood, government, world news, etc. My hope is that you read here will resonate with your heart. I am not here to debate my faith – only to proclaim it! Many thanks to co-chairs Professors Steph Taylor and Anita Berlin and Scientific Programme Chair, Dr Deborah Swinglehurst and everyone on the planning and programme teams for hosting an excellent SAPC ASM 2018 in London (10-12 July). Prize plenary 2: Does a patient-centred approach improve outcomes for people with multimorbidity? Pragmatic cluster randomised controlled trial. 3B.1 How acceptable is a Culturally adapted Manual Assisted Problem solving (C-MAP) intervention for Self-Harm? A qualitative study. Primary Care patients’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs around the use of self-help strategies in the management of subthreshold depressive symptoms: a qualitative study. P2.18 How do homeless women conceptualise access to and experience of antenatal and postnatal care in Sheffield? The UFC on FOX 8 event that’s set for July 27 at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington, looks nothing like it did when officially announced due to a rash of injuries to fighters on the card. There have been a number of changes just in the past week, so we have the updated fight card below. Stay tuned to ProMMAnow.com for more UFC on FOX 8 news and updates. In Fredericksburg From Jct 290E & 87N. Take 87N 7.3 mi. to 2nd Cherry Mt Loop Rd, .1 mi. 1st road (dirt) on left. Cemetery .1 mi. on right. Fenced, secure gate when leaving. Netflix has gained a reputation for being painfully secret about viewership numbers for its original shows and films, but the company apparently intends to change that policy, as it promises more transparency. Chief content officer Ted Sarandos spoke about the company’s new transparency initiative during an investors call on Tuesday. Sarandos told investors that the company will start releasing “more specific and granular data and reporting” to different groups soon. Producers will receive those numbers first, followed by subscribers, then press. The goal is to be “more fully transparent about what people are watching on Netflix around the world,” according to Sar

program. That was Nokia, US Military, Microsoft, Dell, Xerox, Universities, T.I., Harris, Sony, J&J, Thomson, easy!” (J.C.) Sandisk, General Dynamics, H-P/Compaq, etc. I Believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, accepting the gift of Salvation at the age 12. I am a faithful, dedicated member in the body of believers at Grace and Truth Baptist Church in Independence, Missouri. I love writing and in addition to this blog, I currently have 2 books on the market. I am God’s workmanship – working through life’s issues one day at a time. My only saving grace is that I have Christ to help me maneuver life and it’s many obstacles. I do not speak from a soapbox or judgment seat – but – the written truth may hurt at times. My heart desire is to please and represent Jesus Christ, even when I fail to do it properly. Yet, Christ remains the joy of my salvation. I love to write (even when I don’t get to as often as I’d like)! Poems, short stories, encouraging words, letters to myself, letters to my enemies, business letters, creative works for church programs … you name it! I fulfilled a dream goal in publishing my first inspirational book, My Soul Cries…Holy, Holy, Holy (AuthorHouse, 2011). My second book was released in November 2016 titled: Emotionally Charged: A Poetic Journey in the Issues of Life (CreateSpace, 2016). See my Facebook KCAuthor page for links to my works. Both books are available on Amazon. This blog is all about writing what is placed upon my heart to inspire others, and shed light on the glory of a risen Savior who wants to save the whole world! It will touch on the issues of life, and the issues of the world being played out in a multitude of areas: social media, news, Hollywood, government, world news, etc. My hope is that you read here will resonate with your heart. I am not here to debate my faith – only to proclaim it! Many thanks to co-chairs Professors Steph Taylor and Anita Berlin and Scientific Programme Chair, Dr Deborah Swinglehurst and everyone on the planning and programme teams for hosting an excellent SAPC ASM 2018 in London (10-12 July). Prize plenary 2: Does a patient-centred approach improve outcomes for people with multimorbidity? Pragmatic cluster randomised controlled trial. 3B.1 How acceptable is a Culturally adapted Manual Assisted Problem solving (C-MAP) intervention for Self-Harm? A qualitative study. Primary Care patients’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs around the use of self-help strategies in the management of subthreshold depressive symptoms: a qualitative study. P2.18 How do homeless women conceptualise access to and experience of antenatal and postnatal care in Sheffield? The UFC on FOX 8 event that’s set for July 27 at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington, looks nothing like it did when officially announced due to a rash of injuries to fighters on the card. There have been a number of changes just in the past week, so we have the updated fight card below. Stay tuned to ProMMAnow.com for more UFC on FOX 8 news and updates. In Fredericksburg From Jct 290E & 87N. Take 87N 7.3 mi. to 2nd Cherry Mt Loop Rd, .1 mi. 1st road (dirt) on left. Cemetery .1 mi. on right. Fenced, secure gate when leaving. Netflix has gained a reputation for being painfully secret about viewership numbers for its original shows and films, but the company apparently intends to change that policy, as it promises more transparency. Chief content officer Ted Sarandos spoke about the company’s new transparency initiative during an investors call on Tuesday. Sarandos told investors that the company will start releasing “more specific and granular data and reporting” to different groups soon. Producers will receive those numbers first, followed by subscribers, then press. The goal is to be “more fully transparent about what people are watching on Netflix around the world,” according to Sar

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Legacy Planning Services Free Estate Planning Worksheet Elder Law Resources Kansas City Elder Resources Lenexa Elder Resources Olathe Elder Resources Overland Park Elder Resources Gladstone Elder Resources Missouri and Kansas Elder Resources Gladstone Probate Kansas City Probate Lenexa Probate Olathe Probate Overland Park Probate Families Without an Estate Plan Legacy Wealth Planning Creating Comprehensive Estate Plans in Kansas & Missouri Attend a Free Workshop 6 Important Estate Planning Considerations: Retirement Assets June 1, 2018 Estate Planning, legal education Retirement assets may be a very large part of a person’s estate at death. It’s important to consider the income tax ramifications of naming a beneficiary, as well as protecting those assets for the beneficiaries. This article considers some of these issues. People work much of their lives to accumulate assets, often in tax-favored vehicles such as IRAs, Roth IRAs, 401(k)s, and other retirement plans. It’s often desirable to stretch-out withdrawals from these assets, not just during the “Participant’s” life, but long after their death. (The Participant is the person who contributed to it during their lifetime.) These types of assets may be the bulk of the assets in the estate, other than the home. So, handling these assets properly is essential. This week, we’re going to look at how retirement assets should be left, both from an income tax perspective and for other reasons. First, let’s look at the income tax issues. Retirement assets may be taxable-deferred, like a traditional IRA or 401(k). Or, they may be tax-free, like a Roth IRA or Roth 401(k). (With such plans, the income taxes have been paid up-front.) Either way, there’s more bang for the buck if you can stretch withdrawals to the extent possible. The beneficiary’s life expectancy is used to determine the possible stretch. The younger the beneficiary, the longer the stretch. An 18-year-old has a life expectancy of 65 years, whereas a 70-year-old only has a life expectancy of 17 years. The beneficiary must take a Required Minimum Distribution each year. Generally, the required distribution is the account balance at the end of the prior year divided by (the beneficiary’s life expectancy at the Participant’s death less the number of years since the Participant’s death). So, the required distribution is much greater for older beneficiaries and increases each year. All things being equal, it’s better to leave retirement plan assets to a younger beneficiary. Also, consider whether the beneficiary will be able to leave the assets in the plan for the stretch period. It’s better to leave the assets to a beneficiary who can take advantage of the stretch. It doesn’t really make sense to leave retirement plan assets to a young beneficiary, so they can stretch the assets, but who will pull the assets out immediately. Next, consider the likely future income tax bracket of the beneficiary. Let’s say Mary has two children, John and Susan, who are her beneficiaries. Susan will be in the top tax bracket when taking distributions, John will be in a very low tax bracket. Let’s also say Mary has two IRAs, one is a traditional IRA and one is a Roth IRA. If Mary leaves the traditional IRA to John, he’ll pay less tax on it than if she left it to Susan. The tax-free nature of the Roth would benefit Susan more than it would John. Of course, Mary would still need to consider the income taxes John would be paying if she wanted equal value to each beneficiary. Finally, consider non-tax considerations. Mary could name a trust for John or a Trust for Susan and get divorce protection, asset protection, or even protection from future estate taxation. For example, if Mary were concerned John might be a party to a future divorce, Mary might designate a trust for John instead of John individually. John could be the trustee of the trust and take distributions from the trust for his own benefit, but the assets could be his separate, non-marital assets and not subject to division upon divorce. Similarly, if Susan were expecting to have an estate subject to

Legacy Planning Services Free Estate Planning Worksheet Elder Law Resources Kansas City Elder Resources Lenexa Elder Resources Olathe Elder Resources Overland Park Elder Resources Gladstone Elder Resources Missouri and Kansas Elder Resources Gladstone Probate Kansas City Probate Lenexa Probate Olathe Probate Overland Park Probate Families Without an Estate Plan Legacy Wealth Planning Creating Comprehensive Estate Plans in Kansas & Missouri Attend a Free Workshop 6 Important Estate Planning Considerations: Retirement Assets June 1, 2018 Estate Planning, legal education Retirement assets may be a very large part of a person’s estate at death. It’s important to consider the income tax ramifications of naming a beneficiary, as well as protecting those assets for the beneficiaries. This article considers some of these issues. People work much of their lives to accumulate assets, often in tax-favored vehicles such as IRAs, Roth IRAs, 401(k)s, and other retirement plans. It’s often desirable to stretch-out withdrawals from these assets, not just during the “Participant’s” life, but long after their death. (The Participant is the person who contributed to it during their lifetime.) These types of assets may be the bulk of the assets in the estate, other than the home. So, handling these assets properly is essential. This week, we’re going to look at how retirement assets should be left, both from an income tax perspective and for other reasons. First, let’s look at the income tax issues. Retirement assets may be taxable-deferred, like a traditional IRA or 401(k). Or, they may be tax-free, like a Roth IRA or Roth 401(k). (With such plans, the income taxes have been paid up-front.) Either way, there’s more bang for the buck if you can stretch withdrawals to the extent possible. The beneficiary’s life expectancy is used to determine the possible stretch. The younger the beneficiary, the longer the stretch. An 18-year-old has a life expectancy of 65 years, whereas a 70-year-old only has a life expectancy of 17 years. The beneficiary must take a Required Minimum Distribution each year. Generally, the required distribution is the account balance at the end of the prior year divided by (the beneficiary’s life expectancy at the Participant’s death less the number of years since the Participant’s death). So, the required distribution is much greater for older beneficiaries and increases each year. All things being equal, it’s better to leave retirement plan assets to a younger beneficiary. Also, consider whether the beneficiary will be able to leave the assets in the plan for the stretch period. It’s better to leave the assets to a beneficiary who can take advantage of the stretch. It doesn’t really make sense to leave retirement plan assets to a young beneficiary, so they can stretch the assets, but who will pull the assets out immediately. Next, consider the likely future income tax bracket of the beneficiary. Let’s say Mary has two children, John and Susan, who are her beneficiaries. Susan will be in the top tax bracket when taking distributions, John will be in a very low tax bracket. Let’s also say Mary has two IRAs, one is a traditional IRA and one is a Roth IRA. If Mary leaves the traditional IRA to John, he’ll pay less tax on it than if she left it to Susan. The tax-free nature of the Roth would benefit Susan more than it would John. Of course, Mary would still need to consider the income taxes John would be paying if she wanted equal value to each beneficiary. Finally, consider non-tax considerations. Mary could name a trust for John or a Trust for Susan and get divorce protection, asset protection, or even protection from future estate taxation. For example, if Mary were concerned John might be a party to a future divorce, Mary might designate a trust for John instead of John individually. John could be the trustee of the trust and take distributions from the trust for his own benefit, but the assets could be his separate, non-marital assets and not subject to division upon divorce. Similarly, if Susan were expecting to have an estate subject to

estate taxation, Mary could name a trust for Susan’s benefit. Susan could be the trustee of that trust and could make distributions to herself pursuant to a defined standard in the trust. The trust would not be subject to estate tax at Susan’s death. If Mary were concerned about creditor protection for one of her children, she could name a trust for them and have a third-party trustee manage the assets with a completely discretionary distribution standard for distributions to that child. These tax and non-tax considerations should all be considered to arrive at a plan which best suits your needs and your beneficiaries’ needs. If you’d like to schedule a personal consultation with one of the attorneys at Gaughan & Connealy, call us at (913) 262-2000. Gaughan Connealy Latest posts by Gaughan Connealy (see all) LGBT Planning: Edith Windsor Changed the Playing Field - July 16, 2019 Incapacity Planning Can Prevent a Guardianship - June 13, 2019 What is a GST Trust? - June 3, 2019 LGBT Planning: Edith Windsor Changed the Playing Field Incapacity Planning Can Prevent a Guardianship What is a GST Trust? Estate Planning: Cover All of Your Bases Planning is Critical Kansas City Trust Attorneys Explain the Difference Between Testamentary and Living Trusts DOWNLOAD OUR FREE ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHEET There's a lot that goes into setting up a comprehensive estate plan, but with our FREE worksheet, you'll be one step closer to getting yourself and your family on the path to a secure and happy future. “Chris and his staff were awesome to work with. I felt like I was their only client with the personal attention and time they spent with me setting up a trust. Chris did an excellent job of making sure I understood everything I needed to and things were being set up for our families specific needs and desires. I look forward to having Chris continue to be our estate planning attorney.” “Chris and his staff have been very accommodating, answering every question, e-mail or phone call in a timely manner. They made our Estate planning easy and comfortable-no question unanswered or looked down upon. Thank you, all.” “Chris and his team led us through what we felt was a complicated process in a very organized manner. Everything was explained to our satisfaction and then our decisions were executed quickly. All we had to do was sign documents. Most important, the after support has been excellent. If we have a question, the answer is always.....let us take care of that for you! Everyone in this firm is unpretentious, helpful and very knowledgeable.” “For about 10 years my husband and I kept saying, "we need to prepare a trust or a will. We had already planned and paid for our funerals but trying to figure out the will or trust was overwhelming to us. We received an invitation in the mail to attend a seminar. After meeting with Chris we both agreed that Chris and his firm were whom we wanted to execute our Trust documents.” “My wife and I took advantage of the free evening program put on by Gaughan and Connealy back in 2013 and later hired Chris Gaughan to do our estate planning. First thing that sold us was not only Chris's professionalism, but his knowledge and his passion for what he does. The process was very easy and thorough. Chris brought up scenarios/issues that were unforeseen but were important to have in our plans. ” Secondary phone: 816-974-3030 Gaughan & Connealy © 2019 American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, Inc. PJV, REVIEWS & LINKS / SHAYLA / Portraits & Places / The Body in Question / Springtime / Fall / Sports / LOSS / THE CHILD / ON THE ROAD / PETER VICTOR PHOTOGRAPHY: Poetry and the Visual Arts All words and work on this site are copyright protected and cannot be used or duplicated without the express written consent from the site manager. TRISTAN & ISOLDE The tale to be told took place light years ago. At the same time this love took

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s headache powders as well as her cramping remedy. The Right Hand might have soothed tempers into something calmer. But Marie was not here, and Isobel saw one of the warriors reach for his bow, while another's knife cleared its sheath, and Gabriel was just standing there. Isobel felt her larger knife come to her hand, and then it was no longer in her hand but blade first in the grasses, inches from the toes of the one with the drawn bow. "Hold!" She might have shouted the word; she might have cried it. Neither the blade nor the word would have been enough, but she heard their heartbeats pulse in the air and caught at them, stilling them, slowing them to where they could not move at all. Six heartbeats fluttered in her palm, the pulsepulsepulse a softer sound than her own breathing, so delicate, so easy to close her fingers, tighten and squeeze . . . The Hand opened her palm and kneed Uvnee forward, the mule close at her heels. One heartbeat stuttered and fell, and behind her she knew Gabriel was swinging into Steady's saddle, leaning forward, his body still not quite his own, tied to her own will, her irritation. Five pairs of eyes followed her as she rode past, a darkness seething in them. Isobel could feel the hatred surging like a living thing, pressing to break free, to lunge, pull her from Uvnee's back and rend and tear her into shreds. She had never been hated before, not with this hot, focused intensity, and the urge to strike back against it, to clench her fingers and still their heartbeats utterly, washed through her, a flame to kindling. Instead, as they left the five behind, she forced her fingers to ease, uncurling, letting the heartbeats flutter away one by one. She waited, listening for the sound of pursuit, for cries of rage or anger. Instead, there was silence, stunned and, she thought with no small satisfaction, respectful. "Izzy." She wasn't Izzy anymore. She hadn't been Izzy in a long time. "Isobel, what did you do?" His voice was hoarse, framing a hundred questions in the one. "I don't know." She couldn't explain it, couldn't shape the knowledge into words. There was the feel of something moving within her, molten and slow, and it was both strange and familiar, and deeply uncomfortable. "If they had attacked, you would have been hurt, maybe killed, and it would have done nothing. If they had tried to attack me, I . . ." Her voice faltered. What would she have done? She kept her eyes steadily on the grassy slope in front of Uvnee, did not allow her thumb to press into the center of the sigil, the way she had learned to seek reassurance. She had acted as the Hand, but the sigil had remained cool, the slow burn inside her coming from . . . from where? She thought of the molten whisper sliding within her, holding the ancient spirit caged, holding the poison within itself, and her throat closed up and her eyes cast down, and she had nothing more to say in answer to Gabriel's question. Thankfully, he did not ask again. Gabriel hadn't realized he was trembling until the warriors—and their dogs—were distant behind them. He recognized the reaction; it was the same sensation he'd get after making an argument to the court, when expected opposition hadn't been raised, when it was all over and in the judge's hand to decide. He'd never thought to feel that again in the Territory. He looked over at Isobel, who had pushed her hat back and lifted her face to the sky, where the blue had disappeared again behind clouds, pale white broken by darker, more ominous ones. It didn't feel like a storm was brewing; they'd likely not have to worry about more than a passing shower, and there was far less risk of a sudden windstorm here, surrounded by sloping hills, than the plains. But he scanned the horizon anyway, looking for potential structures or outcrops where they could take shelter if needed. There was nothing

s headache powders as well as her cramping remedy. The Right Hand might have soothed tempers into something calmer. But Marie was not here, and Isobel saw one of the warriors reach for his bow, while another's knife cleared its sheath, and Gabriel was just standing there. Isobel felt her larger knife come to her hand, and then it was no longer in her hand but blade first in the grasses, inches from the toes of the one with the drawn bow. "Hold!" She might have shouted the word; she might have cried it. Neither the blade nor the word would have been enough, but she heard their heartbeats pulse in the air and caught at them, stilling them, slowing them to where they could not move at all. Six heartbeats fluttered in her palm, the pulsepulsepulse a softer sound than her own breathing, so delicate, so easy to close her fingers, tighten and squeeze . . . The Hand opened her palm and kneed Uvnee forward, the mule close at her heels. One heartbeat stuttered and fell, and behind her she knew Gabriel was swinging into Steady's saddle, leaning forward, his body still not quite his own, tied to her own will, her irritation. Five pairs of eyes followed her as she rode past, a darkness seething in them. Isobel could feel the hatred surging like a living thing, pressing to break free, to lunge, pull her from Uvnee's back and rend and tear her into shreds. She had never been hated before, not with this hot, focused intensity, and the urge to strike back against it, to clench her fingers and still their heartbeats utterly, washed through her, a flame to kindling. Instead, as they left the five behind, she forced her fingers to ease, uncurling, letting the heartbeats flutter away one by one. She waited, listening for the sound of pursuit, for cries of rage or anger. Instead, there was silence, stunned and, she thought with no small satisfaction, respectful. "Izzy." She wasn't Izzy anymore. She hadn't been Izzy in a long time. "Isobel, what did you do?" His voice was hoarse, framing a hundred questions in the one. "I don't know." She couldn't explain it, couldn't shape the knowledge into words. There was the feel of something moving within her, molten and slow, and it was both strange and familiar, and deeply uncomfortable. "If they had attacked, you would have been hurt, maybe killed, and it would have done nothing. If they had tried to attack me, I . . ." Her voice faltered. What would she have done? She kept her eyes steadily on the grassy slope in front of Uvnee, did not allow her thumb to press into the center of the sigil, the way she had learned to seek reassurance. She had acted as the Hand, but the sigil had remained cool, the slow burn inside her coming from . . . from where? She thought of the molten whisper sliding within her, holding the ancient spirit caged, holding the poison within itself, and her throat closed up and her eyes cast down, and she had nothing more to say in answer to Gabriel's question. Thankfully, he did not ask again. Gabriel hadn't realized he was trembling until the warriors—and their dogs—were distant behind them. He recognized the reaction; it was the same sensation he'd get after making an argument to the court, when expected opposition hadn't been raised, when it was all over and in the judge's hand to decide. He'd never thought to feel that again in the Territory. He looked over at Isobel, who had pushed her hat back and lifted her face to the sky, where the blue had disappeared again behind clouds, pale white broken by darker, more ominous ones. It didn't feel like a storm was brewing; they'd likely not have to worry about more than a passing shower, and there was far less risk of a sudden windstorm here, surrounded by sloping hills, than the plains. But he scanned the horizon anyway, looking for potential structures or outcrops where they could take shelter if needed. There was nothing

as far as the eye could see save the dip and rise of sagebrush-dotted hills, and occasional clumps of rock, broken by a tree here and there, solitary against the sky. "They knew we'd be there. They knew where we'd been." "Yah." There was what looked like an abandoned farmstead to the northeast. He hadn't thought to head that way, but then he hadn't thought to head this way at all, so it was never-no-mind what he chose, he supposed. He angled Steady in that direction, Uvnee keeping pace next to him. The mule wandered off, chomped a few clumps of grass, then wandered back. Gabriel saw something spook under its hooves, furred and fast, and felt one knot of worry ease. It also reminded him how very hungry he was. When had they last eaten something more than coffee and cornmeal or dried meats? Too long. He reached into the nearest saddlebag and pulled out a chunk of dried apple, eying it with resignation. It wasn't a warm meal and a comfortable chair, but he'd had worse. "Eat something," he told Isobel. "Not hungry." "Didn't ask if you were. Eat something." She said something uncomplimentary about high-handed riders, but when he turned to look, she was rummaging through her own saddlebag, pulling out a mushcake and biting into it without any enthusiasm whatsoever. "It could be worse," he said. "You could be stuck eating grass." She contemplated the remaining cake in her hand and gave a shrug. "Without honeycomb on it, I'm not sure there's much difference." Her argument was solid. She took another bite of the cake, then fed the rest to the mule. "How did they know?" "Remember what I said about not knowing why a native does something, Isobel? Goes for how they know, too. Some mutter about tricks and medicine; I think they just gossip better than we do." She didn't smile at that, the way he'd hoped. "Those magicians, the ones who didn't die . . ." She took a deep breath. "They're bound to cause trouble. They won't be able to help themselves. They've been broken, their madness no longer controlled. Lacking the power they'd hoped to gain, they'll scrabble for any they can find, and damn the cost. Not only crossroads, Gabriel. Anything with power. Anyone." A tic in her cheek jumped once, twice, and she reached up to touch the two feathers in her braid, fingertips ghosting along their surface. "You, you mean?" "Or you." She turned her head to look at him. "Any rider who can feel the road, any dowser, anyone with planting skills . . . Any dream-walker. White or native. They won't care; they'll just take." Gabriel drew a breath, considering the ramifications of a magician attacking a native encampment, trying to take the power of one of their elders, one of their medicine folk. "Magicians are not bound by the Agreement," he said, but they both knew that wouldn't matter, not if a tribe were driven to anger by such an insult. Not if the magician were white-born. And hundreds of years of careful, cautious coexistence . . . shattered. Where the Spanish spell had failed to undermine the devil's hold on the Territory, that could succeed. The anger Gabriel felt didn't surprise him, but the guilt did. "We have no way to find them, save we hear of disaster after the fact. The Territory's too large to go chasing after rumor, Isobel." The look she turned on him, full of a savage, quiet frustration, should not have made him want to laugh so badly. "I should be able to find them. What use am I if I can't?" Something leapt out in front of the horses, causing Uvnee to shy—a brace of rabbits, startled by their

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32-year-old Ford ergonomics engineer. A pair of foggy goggles, designed to simulate cataracts and the yellowing of the lens, completes the gear. Just getting into the suit puts the designer in the right mood, says Lupton.”It takes about five minutes to suit up. You feel very stiff.” The last piece to go on is the neck brace, but “once you have your elbows and wrists strapped in, you can’t get it on yourself.” The cumbersome suit spurred the designers to make Focus easier to get in and out of. Ease of entry is facilitated by the high top of the door. The seat is also higher relative to both the ground and the car’s floor than those in other compact cars, so that the driver can sit down instead of plopping down. Besides the joint restrictors, the age suit includes latex gloves to dull the sense of touch. As a result, designers realized the Focus needed large, easy-to-feel control buttons. Trunk release latches, normally located on the floor next to the front seat, are next to the speedometer, reducing the need to bend. Ford’s efforts have drawn kudos from some safety researchers.Matthew Rizzo, a professor of neurology at the University of Iowa’s College of Medicine, studies automobile accidents involving people with advanced age and cognitive impairment. Says Rizzo,”My hat’s off to Ford.” David Holzman Tag Archives: detroit lions FR: 2012 Franchise Players Each year, we use Football Relativity as a tool to compare the class of franchise and transition players. We’ll compare them on a 10-point scale, with 10 being a franchise MVP and 1 being a why-bother-keeping guy. DEFINITIONS: Under the current rules, the franchise tag guarantees them one-year salaries equal to the average of the top five at their position as determined by a new, complicated formula. There are two kinds of tags: an exclusive tag, which guarantees more money on the one-year tender and prohibits a player from negotiating or signing with another team, and a non-exclusive tag, which offers a guaranteed one-year tender but also guarantees a team two first-round picks if the tagged player signs a long-term contract with another team. Saints QB Drew Brees, via si.com On to the comparison. All players are non-exclusive franchise players except for the first entry, Drew Brees. 10 – QB Drew Brees, Saints – It’s amazing that the Saints couldn’t get a deal with Brees, who is an elite, championship-quality quarterback at the top of his game. But the team and Brees are so far apart on a long-term contract that they had to use the tag. That’s a good financial deal for the team in 2012 – the $15 million or so they’ll pay for the exclusive franchise tag is below market value for a quarterback of Brees’ caliber. But it keeps the Saints from tagging other free agents like OG Carl Nicks and WR Marques Colston, and it could also make it harder to get Brees signed long-term down the line. Chances are the Brees waits till the last possible moment to sign the tender, since that’s the only way he maintains leverage – by missing offseason workouts. That’s not a good way to go into the offseason and try to bounce back from a painful playoff loss in San Francisco. The Saints may claim to be financially responsible, but it seems like they’re just being cheap. 9 – RB Ray Rice, Ravens – Rice is by far the Ravens’ best offensive player, and they cannot afford to lose him. But at the same time, it’s hard to imagine paying the freight for a long-term deal for a running back who has gotten as many carries as Rice has. But the Ravens need to follow the examples of the Vikings (with Adrian Peterson), the Panthers (with DeAngelo Williams), and the Texans (with Arian Foster) and keep Rice around for the long term. Baltimore has a strong front office, and so we can expect them to make a deal at some point this offseason. Until then, Rice stays put on a $7.7 million tag. 9 (

32-year-old Ford ergonomics engineer. A pair of foggy goggles, designed to simulate cataracts and the yellowing of the lens, completes the gear. Just getting into the suit puts the designer in the right mood, says Lupton.”It takes about five minutes to suit up. You feel very stiff.” The last piece to go on is the neck brace, but “once you have your elbows and wrists strapped in, you can’t get it on yourself.” The cumbersome suit spurred the designers to make Focus easier to get in and out of. Ease of entry is facilitated by the high top of the door. The seat is also higher relative to both the ground and the car’s floor than those in other compact cars, so that the driver can sit down instead of plopping down. Besides the joint restrictors, the age suit includes latex gloves to dull the sense of touch. As a result, designers realized the Focus needed large, easy-to-feel control buttons. Trunk release latches, normally located on the floor next to the front seat, are next to the speedometer, reducing the need to bend. Ford’s efforts have drawn kudos from some safety researchers.Matthew Rizzo, a professor of neurology at the University of Iowa’s College of Medicine, studies automobile accidents involving people with advanced age and cognitive impairment. Says Rizzo,”My hat’s off to Ford.” David Holzman Tag Archives: detroit lions FR: 2012 Franchise Players Each year, we use Football Relativity as a tool to compare the class of franchise and transition players. We’ll compare them on a 10-point scale, with 10 being a franchise MVP and 1 being a why-bother-keeping guy. DEFINITIONS: Under the current rules, the franchise tag guarantees them one-year salaries equal to the average of the top five at their position as determined by a new, complicated formula. There are two kinds of tags: an exclusive tag, which guarantees more money on the one-year tender and prohibits a player from negotiating or signing with another team, and a non-exclusive tag, which offers a guaranteed one-year tender but also guarantees a team two first-round picks if the tagged player signs a long-term contract with another team. Saints QB Drew Brees, via si.com On to the comparison. All players are non-exclusive franchise players except for the first entry, Drew Brees. 10 – QB Drew Brees, Saints – It’s amazing that the Saints couldn’t get a deal with Brees, who is an elite, championship-quality quarterback at the top of his game. But the team and Brees are so far apart on a long-term contract that they had to use the tag. That’s a good financial deal for the team in 2012 – the $15 million or so they’ll pay for the exclusive franchise tag is below market value for a quarterback of Brees’ caliber. But it keeps the Saints from tagging other free agents like OG Carl Nicks and WR Marques Colston, and it could also make it harder to get Brees signed long-term down the line. Chances are the Brees waits till the last possible moment to sign the tender, since that’s the only way he maintains leverage – by missing offseason workouts. That’s not a good way to go into the offseason and try to bounce back from a painful playoff loss in San Francisco. The Saints may claim to be financially responsible, but it seems like they’re just being cheap. 9 – RB Ray Rice, Ravens – Rice is by far the Ravens’ best offensive player, and they cannot afford to lose him. But at the same time, it’s hard to imagine paying the freight for a long-term deal for a running back who has gotten as many carries as Rice has. But the Ravens need to follow the examples of the Vikings (with Adrian Peterson), the Panthers (with DeAngelo Williams), and the Texans (with Arian Foster) and keep Rice around for the long term. Baltimore has a strong front office, and so we can expect them to make a deal at some point this offseason. Until then, Rice stays put on a $7.7 million tag. 9 (

con’t) – RB Matt Forte, Bears – Like Rice, Forte is a do-everything back who is the best offensive player for his team. And while Forte was injured last season, he returned to play in the Pro Bowl to prove he is healthy headed into free agency. Forte may be half a step behind Rice in terms of talent, but he is as productive and as essential. It’ll be interesting to see how the Bears end up paying Forte over the long haul. 8 – WR DeSean Jackson, Eagles – Jackson is one of the most unique players in the league. Few receivers have the pure speed that he has, and so few receivers can take the top off a defense like Jackson. But he’s also a prickly personality who probably needs to be a premium No. 2 receiver but who demands the attention, targets, and money of a No. 1 wideout. For those reasons, the Eagles may look to deal Jackson if the right offer comes along. If not, the Eagles will pay Jackson $9.4 million to keep him around for 2012, and that price, though steep, is still palatable. The resolution of this tag situation will be one of the most interesting sagas of the offseason. 7 – WR Wes Welker, Patriots – The Patriots found Welker as a restricted free agent and turned him into the league leader in receptions. He’s nearly unstoppable coming out of the slot, and at this point he is Tom Brady’s preferred target. Welker’s reliable presence has allowed the Pats to develop tight ends Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski into down-field targets, and that should take a little pressure off Welker. But until New England finds a true outside threat, Welker is still irreplaceable. That made it a no-brainer decision to put the tag on Welker and make sure he’s around in 2012. 6 – CB Brent Grimes, Falcons – Grimes has developed into the type of cornerback who gets the shutdown label. That’s been vital in Atlanta, who had sought to find that corner first by drafting DeAngelo Hall and then by paying Dunta Robinson. Grimes is now better than both of them, and that means the Falcons can’t afford to lose him. The $10.6 million franchise tag is pretty stiff, but it’s a price the Falcons can’t help but pay. If they want to move from being an annual playoff team to being a true title contender, they need to add players like Grimes, not lose them. 6 (con’t) – DE Calais Campbell, Cardinals – Campbell has developed into a top-flight 3-4 defensive end, and those guys are incredibly hard to find. So the Cardinals are willing to spend $10.6 million to keep Campbell around for 2012. Last year was Campbell’s best, as he had eight sacks, 11 passes deflected, and even blocked three field goals. He is now a core player for the Cardinals, and so tagging him is definitely worthwhile. Campbell did get the non-exclusive tag, but it’s unlikely he will get away for two first-round picks. 6 (con’t) – WR Dwayne Bowe, Chiefs – After signing CB Stanford Routt, it became obvious that the Chiefs would let CB Brandon Carr enter free agency and instead tag Bowe, who has produced big numbers as the team’s No. 1 receiver. Bowe isn’t always consistent, and he can even disappear at times, but his combination of size and speed is rare. With a new offensive system in place now that Todd Haley is gone, the Chiefs need to give Matt Cassel and company the best chance to succeed, and that means keeping Bowe in town, even if he’s not a perfect receiver a la Larry Fitzgerald. So the $9.4 million tag for Bowe is a necessary move, even if it seems too pricy. 5 – S Michael Griffin, Titans – Instead of tagging CB Cortland Finnegan for $10.6 million, the Titans chose to keep former Pro Bowler Griffin around. The former first-round pick had his best season in 2010, and he has 17 picks in his five seasons. He’s a rangy player who helps corners like Finnegan play more aggressively by providing a safety net. That’s a

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atzy Corinealdi and Keith Stanfield. “Kill Zone 2” WHAT: When his true identity is exposed while trying to bring down a notorious crime boss (Louis Koo), undercover cop Chan Chi-Kit (Jing Wu) is secretly transported to a Thai prison to rot away. But he finds an unlikely ally in good-natured prison guard Chatchai (Tony Jaa), whose dying daughter has a surprising connection to the new inmate that could save her life. WHY: A sequel in name only to 2005’s “Kill Zone” (which also featured actors Jing Wu and Simon Yam playing different characters), this bruising crime thriller showcases both the good and bad of Hong Kong cinema. Overly complex in almost every way, the movie takes nearly 40 minutes just to get to the meat of the story due to a number of unnecessary subplots. This is a case where simpler would have been better, especially when those plot diversions get in the way of the film’s top-notch action. There’s not as much as you might expect for a movie that boasts two of the best screen fighters working today in Wu and Tony Jaa, but the massive battle royale that ends “Kill Zone 2” – particularly the duo’s final fight againt Zhang Jin’s corrupt prison warden – more than makes up for it. Granted, the film still falls a bit short of its lofty ambitions (“The Raid 2” this is not), but action fans won’t want to miss out. EXTRAS: There’s a making-of featurette and some deleted scenes. Movie Review: “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” Blu Tuesday: Gotham: The Complete First Season Blu Tuesday: Gotham and Angry Birds Blu Tuesday: Supergirl and A Hologram for the King Blu Tuesday: Live by Night and More Comments Off on Blu Tuesday: Batman v Superman and More Posted in: Entertainment, Movies, Television Tags: Batman v Superman, Blu Tuesday, new Blu-rays Comm Eye Health Vol. 32 No. 106 2019 pp 21-24. Published online 10 September 2019. When something goes wrong in medical care David Yorston Consultant Ophthalmologist: Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology, Gartnavel Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Being involved in a medical error can be devastating; health workers will need the support of senior colleagues (p. 26). STOCK IMAGE As health workers, we do everything within our power to ensure that our patients have the best visual and clinical outcomes possible. What should we do if something goes wrong? Health care is an inherently dangerous activity. We give people drugs that can be poisonous and use sharp instruments in their eyes. Sometimes, these activities will have harmful consequences. What should we do when someone comes to harm as a result of something we have, or have not, done? The UK’s General Medical Council – the body that sets ethical standards for doctors in the UK – provides guidance1 that emphasises the duty of candour: the duty to be open and truthful with our patients. If something goes wrong, we have to tell our patients, give them a full explanation, and apologise. The guidance emphasises that the explanation and apology should be delivered by a senior clinician. That person may not be at fault, but she or he is responsible for the care of the patient. A more senior health worker may also be more likely to have the knowledge and experience needed in order to answer the patient’s questions. If the apology and explanation is to be delivered by a senior clinician, the more junior members of the team have a duty to inform her or his senior colleague about the error. This can be an uncomfortable moment; therefore, senior staff have a duty to encourage a culture of reporting errors without fear of retribution. In this type of environment, most errors will be acknowledged as a system failure in which a combination of circumstances have caused an error. Occasionally, a mistake by one individual will be the main cause of the event. In both situations, the default response should be to investigate the cause of the error and provide education and training where needed, rather than taking disciplinary action. This should be reserved for the very rare cases in which a health care worker is deliberately negligent. When

atzy Corinealdi and Keith Stanfield. “Kill Zone 2” WHAT: When his true identity is exposed while trying to bring down a notorious crime boss (Louis Koo), undercover cop Chan Chi-Kit (Jing Wu) is secretly transported to a Thai prison to rot away. But he finds an unlikely ally in good-natured prison guard Chatchai (Tony Jaa), whose dying daughter has a surprising connection to the new inmate that could save her life. WHY: A sequel in name only to 2005’s “Kill Zone” (which also featured actors Jing Wu and Simon Yam playing different characters), this bruising crime thriller showcases both the good and bad of Hong Kong cinema. Overly complex in almost every way, the movie takes nearly 40 minutes just to get to the meat of the story due to a number of unnecessary subplots. This is a case where simpler would have been better, especially when those plot diversions get in the way of the film’s top-notch action. There’s not as much as you might expect for a movie that boasts two of the best screen fighters working today in Wu and Tony Jaa, but the massive battle royale that ends “Kill Zone 2” – particularly the duo’s final fight againt Zhang Jin’s corrupt prison warden – more than makes up for it. Granted, the film still falls a bit short of its lofty ambitions (“The Raid 2” this is not), but action fans won’t want to miss out. EXTRAS: There’s a making-of featurette and some deleted scenes. Movie Review: “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” Blu Tuesday: Gotham: The Complete First Season Blu Tuesday: Gotham and Angry Birds Blu Tuesday: Supergirl and A Hologram for the King Blu Tuesday: Live by Night and More Comments Off on Blu Tuesday: Batman v Superman and More Posted in: Entertainment, Movies, Television Tags: Batman v Superman, Blu Tuesday, new Blu-rays Comm Eye Health Vol. 32 No. 106 2019 pp 21-24. Published online 10 September 2019. When something goes wrong in medical care David Yorston Consultant Ophthalmologist: Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology, Gartnavel Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Being involved in a medical error can be devastating; health workers will need the support of senior colleagues (p. 26). STOCK IMAGE As health workers, we do everything within our power to ensure that our patients have the best visual and clinical outcomes possible. What should we do if something goes wrong? Health care is an inherently dangerous activity. We give people drugs that can be poisonous and use sharp instruments in their eyes. Sometimes, these activities will have harmful consequences. What should we do when someone comes to harm as a result of something we have, or have not, done? The UK’s General Medical Council – the body that sets ethical standards for doctors in the UK – provides guidance1 that emphasises the duty of candour: the duty to be open and truthful with our patients. If something goes wrong, we have to tell our patients, give them a full explanation, and apologise. The guidance emphasises that the explanation and apology should be delivered by a senior clinician. That person may not be at fault, but she or he is responsible for the care of the patient. A more senior health worker may also be more likely to have the knowledge and experience needed in order to answer the patient’s questions. If the apology and explanation is to be delivered by a senior clinician, the more junior members of the team have a duty to inform her or his senior colleague about the error. This can be an uncomfortable moment; therefore, senior staff have a duty to encourage a culture of reporting errors without fear of retribution. In this type of environment, most errors will be acknowledged as a system failure in which a combination of circumstances have caused an error. Occasionally, a mistake by one individual will be the main cause of the event. In both situations, the default response should be to investigate the cause of the error and provide education and training where needed, rather than taking disciplinary action. This should be reserved for the very rare cases in which a health care worker is deliberately negligent. When

to tell the patient Sometimes, patients may not be aware that anything has gone wrong (for example, if a complication occurs while the patient is anaesthetised). In this situation, you may feel that no useful purpose is served by informing the patient of the adverse event. However, failure to inform the patient is dishonest. The complication may come to light if the patient is examined by another doctor, in which case your original error is compounded by your lack of honesty. It may also be tempting to wait until the final outcome of the event is known. However, we have a duty to provide a full explanation as soon as possible, even though that may mean returning for more difficult conversations as the extent of the harm becomes clear. Insurers in the UK and elsewhere are very clear about the importance of giving patients as full an explanation as possible, as soon as possible (known as ‘disclosure’) as this has been shown to reduce the likelihood of legal claims. However, many eye health professionals are not aware of the importance of disclosure – this is something that should be prioritised in training and we hope that this issue of the Community Eye Health Journal will go some way towards filling the gap. What should you say? You should always start by apologising. Health workers may feel reluctant to apologise, as they worry that an apology implies that they are at fault. In most countries, however, it has been established that offering an apology does not mean that you are accepting legal liability for any harm that has occurred. A prompt and sincere apology will help the patient to come to terms with the adverse event, and to make the best recovery. You should be sensitive to the needs of the patient. There needs to be enough time for a full discussion and sufficient privacy – this is not a conversation to have in a corridor. It may be advisable to have other family members present. Patients usually want three things from an apology: An explanation of what went wrong and how it happened. This has to be given in a way that the patient can understand, with a minimum of medical jargon. Often, we will not know exactly how something went wrong – there may have been a complex chain of errors leading to the event. If you don’t know exactly how it happened, reassure the patient that you will personally investigate what went wrong, and that you will inform them of the results of your investigation when it is complete. A plan to minimise or rectify the damage caused, and, if possible, some idea of the likely outcome. If the patient has been charged for treatment, you should reassure them that any additional treatment required as a result of the adverse event will be free. How you plan to ensure that no one else is harmed in the same way. Worldwide, legal claims for medical errors cost millions of dollars every year. This money would be far better spent on treating patients and paying for, or training, health care workers. A sincere apology and full explanation reduces the risk of a claim for compensation. However, there are two much more important reasons: We need to remember that a person has been harmed. Our ethical duty is to minimise that harm and to relieve the anxiety and distress they are suffering. Apologising, and explaining what went wrong, is an essential first step to help your patient recover. By being open about errors, we make it easier to learn from them and for others to avoid them in future. It has been said that wise people learn from their own mistakes, to which I would add: even smarter people learn from other people’s mistakes. Adverse event or medical error? An adverse event is an event that leads to a negative outcome for the patient. This would include irreversible harm and sight loss, but might also include an extended stay in hospital and the financial costs of additional clinic visits, even if there is no permanent injury to the patient. An adverse event does not include the expected worsening of the condition, despite adequate treatment; for example, continuing visual field loss in glaucoma, despite maximum medical therapy or vitreous haemorrhage in diabetic retinopathy, despite good laser treatment. The dividing line between an avoidable medical error and an unavoidable adverse event is not always clear. If a patient suffers a posterior capsule rupture during cataract surgery, this is definitely an adverse event. However, was it avoidable? By some measures it is avoidable, in that the posterior capsule doesn’t burst unless the surgeon catches it with an instrument. However, even the best surgeons have a capsule rupture rate

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change a direction of light emissions. For example, in the case of light incident through an opening (see 171 of FIG. 3) of the reflecting module 100, an emission direction thereof is changed to be toward the lens module 200 by the reflecting module 100. To this end, the reflecting module 100 includes a reflecting member 110 reflecting light. By the reflecting member 110, a path of light incident on the reflecting module 100 may be changed. Thus, the emission direction of the light incident through the opening 171 is changed to be directed toward the lens module 200 by the reflecting module 100. For example, the direction of light emissions is changed to be the same as the optical axis (the Z axis) direction by the reflecting module 100. The lens module 200 includes a plurality of lenses through which the light travels, where the emission direction of the light has been changed by the reflecting module 100. The image sensor module 300 includes an image sensor 310 and a printed circuit board 320, in order to convert light having travelled through the plurality of lenses into an electrical signal. A first joining member (see 280 of FIG. 19) is interposed between the reflecting module 100 and the lens module 200. The reflecting module 100 and the lens module 200 are combined by the first joining member 280. In addition, a second joining member (see 290 of FIG. 19) is interposed between the lens module 200 and the image sensor module 300. The lens module 200 and the image sensor module 300 are combined by the second joining member 290. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a reflecting module according to an example, while FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the reflecting module according to an example. FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the reflecting module according to an example, while FIG. 7 is a schematic top view of the reflecting module according to an example. With reference to FIGS. 4 to 7, a reflecting module 100 includes a reflecting member 110, a holder 120 including the reflecting member 110 mounted therein, a first housing 130 supporting the holder 120, and a first driving portion 140 moving the holder 120. The reflecting member 110 is configured to change a direction of light emissions. In more detail, the reflecting member 110 is provided as a mirror or a prism reflecting light. The reflecting member 110 is fixed to the holder 120. The holder 120 includes a mounting surface (see 123 of FIG. 6) on which the reflecting member 110 is mounted. The mounting surface 123 of the holder 120 may be provided as an inclined surface. For example, the mounting surface 123 is provided as an inclined surface tilted at an angle of 45° to an optical axis (a Z axis) of a plurality of lenses. The holder 120 including the reflecting member 110 mounted therein is accommodated in the first housing 130, in order to be moved therein. In more detail, the holder 120 is free to rotate with respect to a first axis (an X axis) and a second axis (a Y axis), in the first housing 130. Thus, the reflecting member 110 mounted in the holder 120 is also free to rotate, with respect to the first axis (the X axis) and the second axis (the Y axis). The holder 120 is configured to move with respect to the first housing 130 so that the reflecting member 110 may be rotated, with respect to the first axis (the X axis) and the second axis (the Y axis). In an embodiment, the first axis (the X axis) and the second axis (the Y axis) refer to axes perpendicular to the optical axis (the Z axis). The first axis (the X axis) and the second axis (the Y axis) may refer to axes perpendicular to each other. In the example

change a direction of light emissions. For example, in the case of light incident through an opening (see 171 of FIG. 3) of the reflecting module 100, an emission direction thereof is changed to be toward the lens module 200 by the reflecting module 100. To this end, the reflecting module 100 includes a reflecting member 110 reflecting light. By the reflecting member 110, a path of light incident on the reflecting module 100 may be changed. Thus, the emission direction of the light incident through the opening 171 is changed to be directed toward the lens module 200 by the reflecting module 100. For example, the direction of light emissions is changed to be the same as the optical axis (the Z axis) direction by the reflecting module 100. The lens module 200 includes a plurality of lenses through which the light travels, where the emission direction of the light has been changed by the reflecting module 100. The image sensor module 300 includes an image sensor 310 and a printed circuit board 320, in order to convert light having travelled through the plurality of lenses into an electrical signal. A first joining member (see 280 of FIG. 19) is interposed between the reflecting module 100 and the lens module 200. The reflecting module 100 and the lens module 200 are combined by the first joining member 280. In addition, a second joining member (see 290 of FIG. 19) is interposed between the lens module 200 and the image sensor module 300. The lens module 200 and the image sensor module 300 are combined by the second joining member 290. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a reflecting module according to an example, while FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the reflecting module according to an example. FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the reflecting module according to an example, while FIG. 7 is a schematic top view of the reflecting module according to an example. With reference to FIGS. 4 to 7, a reflecting module 100 includes a reflecting member 110, a holder 120 including the reflecting member 110 mounted therein, a first housing 130 supporting the holder 120, and a first driving portion 140 moving the holder 120. The reflecting member 110 is configured to change a direction of light emissions. In more detail, the reflecting member 110 is provided as a mirror or a prism reflecting light. The reflecting member 110 is fixed to the holder 120. The holder 120 includes a mounting surface (see 123 of FIG. 6) on which the reflecting member 110 is mounted. The mounting surface 123 of the holder 120 may be provided as an inclined surface. For example, the mounting surface 123 is provided as an inclined surface tilted at an angle of 45° to an optical axis (a Z axis) of a plurality of lenses. The holder 120 including the reflecting member 110 mounted therein is accommodated in the first housing 130, in order to be moved therein. In more detail, the holder 120 is free to rotate with respect to a first axis (an X axis) and a second axis (a Y axis), in the first housing 130. Thus, the reflecting member 110 mounted in the holder 120 is also free to rotate, with respect to the first axis (the X axis) and the second axis (the Y axis). The holder 120 is configured to move with respect to the first housing 130 so that the reflecting member 110 may be rotated, with respect to the first axis (the X axis) and the second axis (the Y axis). In an embodiment, the first axis (the X axis) and the second axis (the Y axis) refer to axes perpendicular to the optical axis (the Z axis). The first axis (the X axis) and the second axis (the Y axis) may refer to axes perpendicular to each other. In the example

, the holder 120 including the reflecting member 110 is configured to be moved when an image or video footage is captured, in order to correct blurriness of an image or shakiness of video footage caused by factors, such as user-introduced shaking. In more detail, in a case in which movement occurs because of shaking by a user's hand, when an image or video footage is captured, movement is compensated for by providing relative displacement corresponding to the movement to the holder 120. In other words, in the example, in order to implement the OIS function, the plurality of lenses or an image sensor 310 is not directly moved. Instead, the holder 120 including the reflecting member 110 mounted therein is moved, changing the direction of light emissions. Because the holder 120, which is relatively light, is moved to implement the OIS function, power consumption may be minimized. The driving portion 140 generates driving power so that the holder 120 may be rotated, with respect to two axes. In further detail, the first driving portion 140 includes magnets 141a, 143a, and 145a, and coils 141b, 143b, and 145b, disposed to face magnets 141a, 143a, and 145a. In a case in which power is applied to coils 141b, 143b, and 145b, the holder 120 including magnets 141a, 143a, and 145a mounted therein may be rotated with respect to the first axis (the X axis) and the second axis (the Y axis). The rotation is performed as a result of electromagnetic force between the magnets 141a, 143a, and 145a, and the coils 141b, 143b, and 145b. The magnets 141a, 143a, and 145a are mounted in the holder 120. For example, a magnet 141a among the magnets 141a, 143a, and 145a is mounted on a lower surface of the holder 120, while the other magnets 143a and 145a are mounted on a side surface of the holder 120. The plurality of coils 141b, 143b, and 145b are mounted in the first housing 130. For example, the coils 141b, 143b, and 145b are mounted in the first housing 130 by a medium of an OIS substrate 161. The coils 141b, 143b, and 145b are disposed in the OIS substrate 161, while the OIS substrate 161 is mounted in the first housing 130. A reinforced plate 167 is mounted below the OIS substrate 161 to reinforce strength of the OIS substrate 161. In the example, a closed loop control method used to detect a position of the holder 120 and provide notice of the position is used, when the holder 120 is rotated. Thus, position sensors 141c and 143c control a closed loop. The position sensors 141c and 143c are provided as a hall sensor. The position sensors 141c and 143c are disposed on an internal side or an external side of each of coils 141b and 143b. The position sensors 141c and 143c may be mounted on the OIS substrate 161 including each of the coils 141b and 143b. Also as shown in FIG. 5, a gyro sensor 165 is disposed on the OIS substrate 161. The gyro sensor 165 is used for detecting instances of shakiness, such as shaking by a user's hand. A driver integrated circuit (IC) 163 providing a driving signal to the plurality of coils 141b, 143b,

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gibberish and play with imaginary friends? Whatever it is, if it’s strange and kids do it, The Prodigy packs all of it into one tight, disturbing film… ​…Made by people who never want you to think about having kids again, The Prodigy is written by Jeff Buhler (Pet Sematary remake) and directed by Nicholas McCarthy (The Pact). The film revolves around new parents Sarah (Taylor Schilling) and John (Peter Mooney), as they raise their baby boy, Miles (Jackson Robert Scott). From the get go, Miles displays a rare, exciting intelligence, but there is something wrong with Miles. He doesn’t get along with other kids, he talks in his sleep, and he has a penchant for violence. Sarah begins to believe that something supernatural may be plaguing Miles, but the truth is far more disturbing. Disturbing is the key word here. Remember it, because you’ll think of it countless times while watching The Prodigy. McCarthy’s film is surprisingly dark for a studio feature. Most “kid horror” is, but in this case, McCarthy and Buhler are really pushing mainstream limits outside of straight-up eviscerating a child on screen. There is very little violence towards children in the film, but it’s McCarthy’s unflinching willingness to explore unnerving, sexual themes that will make you shudder. The Prodigy takes every uncomfortable aspect of being a parent, from your child sleeping with you to bath time, and inserts a cringe-inducing element of sexual depravity that is subtle, but stomach-churning nonetheless. There are countless books on potty training your toddler, but they just don’t make books on helping you deal with sexually depraved murder-children. I don’t do spoiler heavy reviews, and I’m not about to start, so without revealing what the trailers aren’t showing you, let’s just say that Buhler’s script is bold terror in raw form. Expressing that terror are our three main characters/family members, all of whom are sympathetic in their roles. Schilling delivers a gut-wrenching performance as Sarah, a mother who loves her son and desperately wants him to be okay, but is faced with the horror of learning what he might really be, and Mooney as John does a fine job of the father struggling to accept the crumbling sanity of his family, though unrelated to Mooney’s performance, I’m a little sick of the overused “husband who dismisses his wife’s horrified theory” role because frankly, it’s about time we as a society get past treating women like manic lunatics in horror films. The undisputed star of the show though is Jackson Robert Scott as Miles. Scott is essentially playing two roles here (hint, hint), and is able to smoothly switch back and forth with such ease, you’d think Scott had been doing this for over a decade. Whether it be McCarthy’s direction, Scott’s ability, or both, Scott absolutely nails his delivery in certain moments, adding just the right tone or break in dialogue to send a cold tickle down your spine. I guarantee you, you won’t want your kids touching you right after watching The Prodigy. After seeing The Prodigy, I’m not even sure I could have a staring contest with my niece without feeling a little unsettled now. While The Prodigy offers a frightening concept and solid performances, the storytelling itself is riddled with basic clichés and a poor structure that hurts the overall quality of the film. We’ve seen so much of this before, from the dead pets, to the so common its boring relationship between Sarah and John, to the eccentric psychiatrist (Colm Feore) who has a random bevy of knowledge on the supernatural, all the way down to the weird drawings from Miles (which, by the way, needs to go away, because how many of us horror fans drew weird shit when we were kids? Drawing monsters and such does not mean that you are in fact a monster). The pacing moves along at lightning speed, quickly progressing through the months and years of Miles’ life, hardly ever slowing down long enough to let character relationships develop, which would greatly heighten the impact of moments down the line. But what’s most disappointing

gibberish and play with imaginary friends? Whatever it is, if it’s strange and kids do it, The Prodigy packs all of it into one tight, disturbing film… ​…Made by people who never want you to think about having kids again, The Prodigy is written by Jeff Buhler (Pet Sematary remake) and directed by Nicholas McCarthy (The Pact). The film revolves around new parents Sarah (Taylor Schilling) and John (Peter Mooney), as they raise their baby boy, Miles (Jackson Robert Scott). From the get go, Miles displays a rare, exciting intelligence, but there is something wrong with Miles. He doesn’t get along with other kids, he talks in his sleep, and he has a penchant for violence. Sarah begins to believe that something supernatural may be plaguing Miles, but the truth is far more disturbing. Disturbing is the key word here. Remember it, because you’ll think of it countless times while watching The Prodigy. McCarthy’s film is surprisingly dark for a studio feature. Most “kid horror” is, but in this case, McCarthy and Buhler are really pushing mainstream limits outside of straight-up eviscerating a child on screen. There is very little violence towards children in the film, but it’s McCarthy’s unflinching willingness to explore unnerving, sexual themes that will make you shudder. The Prodigy takes every uncomfortable aspect of being a parent, from your child sleeping with you to bath time, and inserts a cringe-inducing element of sexual depravity that is subtle, but stomach-churning nonetheless. There are countless books on potty training your toddler, but they just don’t make books on helping you deal with sexually depraved murder-children. I don’t do spoiler heavy reviews, and I’m not about to start, so without revealing what the trailers aren’t showing you, let’s just say that Buhler’s script is bold terror in raw form. Expressing that terror are our three main characters/family members, all of whom are sympathetic in their roles. Schilling delivers a gut-wrenching performance as Sarah, a mother who loves her son and desperately wants him to be okay, but is faced with the horror of learning what he might really be, and Mooney as John does a fine job of the father struggling to accept the crumbling sanity of his family, though unrelated to Mooney’s performance, I’m a little sick of the overused “husband who dismisses his wife’s horrified theory” role because frankly, it’s about time we as a society get past treating women like manic lunatics in horror films. The undisputed star of the show though is Jackson Robert Scott as Miles. Scott is essentially playing two roles here (hint, hint), and is able to smoothly switch back and forth with such ease, you’d think Scott had been doing this for over a decade. Whether it be McCarthy’s direction, Scott’s ability, or both, Scott absolutely nails his delivery in certain moments, adding just the right tone or break in dialogue to send a cold tickle down your spine. I guarantee you, you won’t want your kids touching you right after watching The Prodigy. After seeing The Prodigy, I’m not even sure I could have a staring contest with my niece without feeling a little unsettled now. While The Prodigy offers a frightening concept and solid performances, the storytelling itself is riddled with basic clichés and a poor structure that hurts the overall quality of the film. We’ve seen so much of this before, from the dead pets, to the so common its boring relationship between Sarah and John, to the eccentric psychiatrist (Colm Feore) who has a random bevy of knowledge on the supernatural, all the way down to the weird drawings from Miles (which, by the way, needs to go away, because how many of us horror fans drew weird shit when we were kids? Drawing monsters and such does not mean that you are in fact a monster). The pacing moves along at lightning speed, quickly progressing through the months and years of Miles’ life, hardly ever slowing down long enough to let character relationships develop, which would greatly heighten the impact of moments down the line. But what’s most disappointing

when it comes to the structure is Buhler’s give-away of the “twist” very early on. If you don’t guess what’s going on based on the unnecessary opening scene, then you’ll certainly figure it out once Feore’s character, Arthur, presents the supernatural possibilities to Sarah a little under halfway into The Prodigy. The inherent problem with this is that, even though the characters don’t figure out what’s happening until the final twenty minutes or so of the film, the audience has this rubix cube solved halfway through, if not from the get go. We end up feeling like the geniuses, because the viewer is always a few steps ahead of the characters. Rather than go on a horrific journey with Sarah and John, we’re at the finish line waiting for them to catch up, making for an unsurprising experience that’s about as exciting as a game of Candyland. The Prodigy isn’t supposed to be a high-octane thrill ride though. This is a quiet film, and one that is genuinely disturbing. The violence, though rare, is bloody and shocking. The Prodigy is a gritty, nasty little film that will make your hands tremble. But it also leaves you feeling like there’s more. I get the impression that the film was heavily cut, because aside from the too-fast pacing, there isn’t enough of what is arguably the film’s greatest strength, which is the troubling relationship between Miles and his mother. Over and over again, The Prodigy tip-toes around Miles’ Oedipal complex towards Sarah without ever fully diving in. For a film which has an eight-year old boy threatening allegations of rape by telling someone they found their pubic hairs and put them in his teeth, it seems odd that Buhler and McCarthy would shy away from going deeper into Miles’ obsession with Sarah more of a focus. That focus is what Miles as a villain lacks in The Prodigy. We ultimately learn what Miles’ goal is, but it’s too little too late, making all of those unnerving, literal pokes and prods from Miles with Sarah seem pointless. In a sense, we’re conned by the filmmakers into thinking The Prodigy is about one thing, when it’s intentions are actually much simpler and duller than that, and no one likes to be conned. Candy-coated with shades of The Omen and every killer kid movie ever, The Prodigy expertly reflects the horrors of parenthood and how far we’re willing to go to save our children. The ending is contrived and clichéd, and the script isn’t all that inventive, but what The Prodigy lacks in originality, it makes up for in a crippling eeriness that is certain to make you shiver, and performances that will haunt you long after the final reel. The next time someone asks why you don’t want to have kids, just mention The Prodigy, and they’ll understand. The Prodigy is now playing in theaters. By Matt Konopka Actor Kevin Spacey Faces Felony Charges For Alleged Sexual Assault By Francesca Paris A Massachusetts district court has issued a criminal complaint against actor Kevin Spacey for allegedly sexually assaulting an 18-year-old. His arraignment is scheduled for Jan. 7, according to a statement released Monday by Nantucket District Attorney Michael O'Keefe. Clerk Magistrate Brian Kearney issued the complaint for "indecent assault and battery," a felony offense, following a public show cause hearing on Thursday. The criminal charges stem from former Boston news anchor Heather Unruh's accusation last year that Spacey had assaulted her son. At a 2017 news conference, Unruh said that Spacey forced himself on her teenage son in July 2016, at The Club Car restaurant on Nantucket island. "Spacey stuck his hand inside my son's pants and grabbed his genitals," Unruh said. Unruh said that her son did not report the assault at the time because he feared public attention from making an accusation against a celebrity. But the family decided to take the accusation public as the #MeToo movement gained traction. "The climate in this country has changed now," Unruh said at the news conference. "Thanks to the

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11"/> <source>1</source> <translation>1</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/regenerateaddresses.py" line="112"/> <source>Spend several minutes of extra computing time to make the address(es) 1 or 2 characters shorter</source> <translation>Verwenden Sie einige Minuten extra Rechenleistung um die Adresse(n) ein bis zwei Zeichen kürzer zu machen</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/regenerateaddresses.py" line="113"/> <source>You must check (or not check) this box just like you did (or didn&apos;t) when you made your addresses the first time.</source> <translation>Sie müssen diese Option auswählen (oder nicht auswählen) wie Sie es gemacht haben, als Sie Ihre Adresse das erste mal erstellt haben.</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/regenerateaddresses.py" line="114"/> <source>If you have previously made deterministic addresses but lost them due to an accident (like hard drive failure), you can regenerate them here. If you used the random number generator to make your addresses then this form will be of no use to you.</source> <translation>Wenn Sie bereits deterministische Adressen erstellt haben, aber diese durch einen Unfall wie eine defekte Festplatte verloren haben, können Sie sie hier regenerieren. Wenn Sie den Zufallsgenerator verwendet haben um Ihre Adressen erstmals zu erstellen, kann dieses Formular Ihnen nicht helfen.</translation> </message> </context> <context> <name>settingsDialog</name> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="335"/> <source>Settings</source> <translation>Einstellungen</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="340"/> <source>Start Bitmessage on user login</source> <translation>Bitmessage nach dem Hochfahren automatisch starten</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="336"/> <source>Start Bitmessage in the tray (don&apos;t show main window)</source> <translation>Bitmessage minimiert starten (Zeigt das Hauptfenster nicht an)</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="338"/> <source>Minimize to tray</source> <translation>In den Systemtray minimieren</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="337"/> <source>Show notification when message received</source> <translation>Benachrichtigung anzeigen, wenn eine Nachricht eintrifft</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="341"/> <source>Run in Portable Mode</source> <translation>In portablem Modus arbeiten</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="339"/> <source>In Portable Mode, messages and config files are stored in the same directory as the program rather than the normal application-data folder. This makes it convenient to run Bitmessage from a USB thumb drive.</source> <translation>Im portablen Modus werden Nachrichten und Konfigurationen im gleichen Ordner abgelegt, wie sich das Programm selbst befindet anstelle im normalen Anwendungsdaten-Ordner. Das macht es möglich Bitmessage auf einem USB-Stick zu betreiben.</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="344"/> <source

11"/> <source>1</source> <translation>1</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/regenerateaddresses.py" line="112"/> <source>Spend several minutes of extra computing time to make the address(es) 1 or 2 characters shorter</source> <translation>Verwenden Sie einige Minuten extra Rechenleistung um die Adresse(n) ein bis zwei Zeichen kürzer zu machen</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/regenerateaddresses.py" line="113"/> <source>You must check (or not check) this box just like you did (or didn&apos;t) when you made your addresses the first time.</source> <translation>Sie müssen diese Option auswählen (oder nicht auswählen) wie Sie es gemacht haben, als Sie Ihre Adresse das erste mal erstellt haben.</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/regenerateaddresses.py" line="114"/> <source>If you have previously made deterministic addresses but lost them due to an accident (like hard drive failure), you can regenerate them here. If you used the random number generator to make your addresses then this form will be of no use to you.</source> <translation>Wenn Sie bereits deterministische Adressen erstellt haben, aber diese durch einen Unfall wie eine defekte Festplatte verloren haben, können Sie sie hier regenerieren. Wenn Sie den Zufallsgenerator verwendet haben um Ihre Adressen erstmals zu erstellen, kann dieses Formular Ihnen nicht helfen.</translation> </message> </context> <context> <name>settingsDialog</name> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="335"/> <source>Settings</source> <translation>Einstellungen</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="340"/> <source>Start Bitmessage on user login</source> <translation>Bitmessage nach dem Hochfahren automatisch starten</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="336"/> <source>Start Bitmessage in the tray (don&apos;t show main window)</source> <translation>Bitmessage minimiert starten (Zeigt das Hauptfenster nicht an)</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="338"/> <source>Minimize to tray</source> <translation>In den Systemtray minimieren</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="337"/> <source>Show notification when message received</source> <translation>Benachrichtigung anzeigen, wenn eine Nachricht eintrifft</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="341"/> <source>Run in Portable Mode</source> <translation>In portablem Modus arbeiten</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="339"/> <source>In Portable Mode, messages and config files are stored in the same directory as the program rather than the normal application-data folder. This makes it convenient to run Bitmessage from a USB thumb drive.</source> <translation>Im portablen Modus werden Nachrichten und Konfigurationen im gleichen Ordner abgelegt, wie sich das Programm selbst befindet anstelle im normalen Anwendungsdaten-Ordner. Das macht es möglich Bitmessage auf einem USB-Stick zu betreiben.</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="344"/> <source

>User Interface</source> <translation>Benutzerinterface</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="345"/> <source>Listening port</source> <translation>TCP-Port</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="346"/> <source>Listen for connections on port:</source> <translation>Wartet auf Verbindungen auf Port:</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="347"/> <source>Proxy server / Tor</source> <translation>Proxy-Server / Tor</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="348"/> <source>Type:</source> <translation>Typ:</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="349"/> <source>none</source> <translation>keiner</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="350"/> <source>SOCKS4a</source> <translation>SOCKS4a</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="351"/> <source>SOCKS5</source> <translation>SOCKS5</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="352"/> <source>Server hostname:</source> <translation>Servername:</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="371"/> <source>Port:</source> <translation>Port:</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="354"/> <source>Authentication</source> <translation>Authentifizierung</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="372"/> <source>Username:</source> <translation>Benutzername:</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="356"/> <source>Pass:</source> <translation>Kennwort:</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="358"/> <source>Network Settings</source> <translation>Netzwerkeinstellungen</translation> </message> <message> <location filename="../bitmessageqt/settings.py" line="359"/> <source>When someone sends you a message, their computer must first complete some work. The difficulty of this work, by default, is 1. You may raise this default for new addresses you create by changing the values here. Any new addresses you create will require senders to meet the higher difficulty. There is one exception: if you add a friend or acquaintance to your address book, Bitmessage will automatically notify them when you next send a message that they need only complete the minimum amount of work: difficulty 1. </source> <translation>Wenn jemand Ihnen eine Nachricht schickt, muss der absendende Computer erst einige Arbeit verrichten. Die Schwierigkeit dieser Arbeit ist standardmäßig 1. Sie können diesen Wert für alle neuen Adressen, die Sie generieren hier ändern. Es gibt eine Ausnahme: Wenn Sie einen Freund oder Bekannten in Ihr Adressbuch übernehmen, wird Bitmessage ihn mit der nächsten Nachricht automatisch informieren, dass er nur noch die minimale Arbeit verrichten muss: Schwierigkeit 1.</translation>

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- Rebuilt Dodge 360ci V8 motor per previous owner. Approximately 18K miles. A quantitative ecologist working on conservation and environmental management problems - Dr Hawthorne Beyer. Hawthorne Beyer is a quantitative ecologist working on conservation and environmental management problems. His research focuses on i) the dynamics and control of wildlife disease and vectors of disease (rabies in East Africa, ticks in Canada, and now co-infection in koalas in Queensland); ii) mechanistic animal movement models that quantify habitat and movement processes in a single unified framework; and iii) optimisation of resource allocation to ecological management problems. Hawthorne's work outside of the realm of academia include developing free software to facilitate geospatial modelling and analysis ('Hawthstools' and the Geospatial Modelling Environment) that have been downloaded more than 180,000 times. In the morning you will be escorted to Phoenix Bay Harbor to board Govt. Ferry (2 ½ hrs) which will take you to Havelock Island. AC Vehicle as mentioned above as per the itinerary. Rest amount payment journeying before 40 days. Any Reservation cancelled before journeying 30 to 40 days there will be refund 50%. Any Reservation cancelled before 20 to 30 days there will be refund 25%. Any Reservation cancelled before journeying 20 days there will be refund 10%. Customers are requested to provide correct information, in case of wrong information provided (even if by mistake) and if there arises any issues/dispute due to the same, Visakha Tour and Travels will not entertain those and the client has to bear the problems/fine/extra expenses arises due to the same. My Custom Essay - order custom essay online. Term Paper Writing Services for students that desperately need academic help. Thesis writing help is just a click away. Get the best thesis assistance now! Welcome to Quest Experiences and Happy 2016! We are the oldest existing website on planning themed treasure hunts for parties, classrooms and the workplace. We've had humble beginnings almost a decade and a half ago, offering a single downloadable e-book, Ultimate Treasure Hunts. We were first on the scene to offer downloadable treasure hunt products with a 'plug and play' format. Over the years we've expanded our site to include themed Bingo Sets, scavenger hunt lists, free treasure hunt planning advice, free downloadable theme party invitations as well as the coolest (and only) physical items that were designed SPECIFICALLY for treasure hunt creating such as aged paper and breakable skulls! with full adventures to experience. It will allow your children to experience what it's like to be INSIDE a video game - without having to stare at the computer screen! TEACHING ADVENTURES - Since we launched our site, we've been contacted by literally thousands of educators all over the world with questions on how to incorporate our treasure hunts into their classrooms. To meet the needs of teachers worldwide, we're excited to launch a new 'wing' to our site that will replace our outdated History Adventures (current). Teachers will find new ideas posted, products to incorporate directly in their classroom as well as tons of freebies to download for a lot of experiential learning fun in their classrooms! So, sit back and enjoy all the trusted content that we'll keep and come back often because we'll be adding new content constantly! Numerous agencies coordinated to battle a shed fire on Spruce Drive in Seaside. Seaside Fire and Rescue responded to the three-alarm structure fire in the 1100 block of Spruce Drive shortly before noon on Thursday, Feb. 7. A single-level, metal pole shed sitting adjacent to a single-family residence and the Salmonberry Knoll apartment complex was billowing smoke when fire and emergency crews arrived. Traffic was affected as fire’s location forced a shutdown along South Wahanna Road between Cooper Street and the entrance to Providence Seaside Hospital south of Whispering Pines Drive for nearly three hours. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, according to the statement from the City. Seaside

- Rebuilt Dodge 360ci V8 motor per previous owner. Approximately 18K miles. A quantitative ecologist working on conservation and environmental management problems - Dr Hawthorne Beyer. Hawthorne Beyer is a quantitative ecologist working on conservation and environmental management problems. His research focuses on i) the dynamics and control of wildlife disease and vectors of disease (rabies in East Africa, ticks in Canada, and now co-infection in koalas in Queensland); ii) mechanistic animal movement models that quantify habitat and movement processes in a single unified framework; and iii) optimisation of resource allocation to ecological management problems. Hawthorne's work outside of the realm of academia include developing free software to facilitate geospatial modelling and analysis ('Hawthstools' and the Geospatial Modelling Environment) that have been downloaded more than 180,000 times. In the morning you will be escorted to Phoenix Bay Harbor to board Govt. Ferry (2 ½ hrs) which will take you to Havelock Island. AC Vehicle as mentioned above as per the itinerary. Rest amount payment journeying before 40 days. Any Reservation cancelled before journeying 30 to 40 days there will be refund 50%. Any Reservation cancelled before 20 to 30 days there will be refund 25%. Any Reservation cancelled before journeying 20 days there will be refund 10%. Customers are requested to provide correct information, in case of wrong information provided (even if by mistake) and if there arises any issues/dispute due to the same, Visakha Tour and Travels will not entertain those and the client has to bear the problems/fine/extra expenses arises due to the same. My Custom Essay - order custom essay online. Term Paper Writing Services for students that desperately need academic help. Thesis writing help is just a click away. Get the best thesis assistance now! Welcome to Quest Experiences and Happy 2016! We are the oldest existing website on planning themed treasure hunts for parties, classrooms and the workplace. We've had humble beginnings almost a decade and a half ago, offering a single downloadable e-book, Ultimate Treasure Hunts. We were first on the scene to offer downloadable treasure hunt products with a 'plug and play' format. Over the years we've expanded our site to include themed Bingo Sets, scavenger hunt lists, free treasure hunt planning advice, free downloadable theme party invitations as well as the coolest (and only) physical items that were designed SPECIFICALLY for treasure hunt creating such as aged paper and breakable skulls! with full adventures to experience. It will allow your children to experience what it's like to be INSIDE a video game - without having to stare at the computer screen! TEACHING ADVENTURES - Since we launched our site, we've been contacted by literally thousands of educators all over the world with questions on how to incorporate our treasure hunts into their classrooms. To meet the needs of teachers worldwide, we're excited to launch a new 'wing' to our site that will replace our outdated History Adventures (current). Teachers will find new ideas posted, products to incorporate directly in their classroom as well as tons of freebies to download for a lot of experiential learning fun in their classrooms! So, sit back and enjoy all the trusted content that we'll keep and come back often because we'll be adding new content constantly! Numerous agencies coordinated to battle a shed fire on Spruce Drive in Seaside. Seaside Fire and Rescue responded to the three-alarm structure fire in the 1100 block of Spruce Drive shortly before noon on Thursday, Feb. 7. A single-level, metal pole shed sitting adjacent to a single-family residence and the Salmonberry Knoll apartment complex was billowing smoke when fire and emergency crews arrived. Traffic was affected as fire’s location forced a shutdown along South Wahanna Road between Cooper Street and the entrance to Providence Seaside Hospital south of Whispering Pines Drive for nearly three hours. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, according to the statement from the City. Seaside

Fire and Rescue was supported on the fire by crews from Cannon Beach Fire & Rescue, Gearhart Volunteer Fire Department, Warrenton Fire Department, Hamlet Fire District, Lewis & Clark Rural Fire District and Astoria Fire. Additional Clatsop County and Tillamook County resources were also utilized for coverage in the area while responding agencies moved to Seaside. The Seaside Police Department, Medix and Seaside Public Works also provided support. While Unified Communications has received lots of attention, its adoption has been slower than many people expected. Like most emerging technologies, Unified Communications faces many hurdles and potential problems. eWEEK Chief Technology Analyst, Jim Rapoza looks at some of the biggest problems facing Unified Communications. If you have ever met me in person then you know I am all about the cross-disciplinary approach to making art. Filmmaking, photography and design can inform the painter, as well as music, theater, and dance, plus the sciences, mathematics, and philosophy – and even individual or team sports, to mention a few. And then there is writing. Both fiction and non-fiction. In the end it all comes down to creating interesting associations within the mind of your audience, and maintaining a semblance of clarity as you do so. In that spirit here is some terrific advice on writing from William Zinsser's book, "On Writing Well." Wait...okay, so what does this have to do with painting? Well, if you simply substitute the word painting for the word writing, and are willing to make a few other metaphorical leaps from the pen to the brush, then what Zinsser has to say turns into sound advice for the young artist as well. In my mind, after reading this it would be a mistake to think one artistic pursuit is inherently more unique than any other. Well done to all children who got certificates in this week's assembly! Hey Rm 1! Great smiles! Well done for receiving a certificate Oliver,Ty, Finn, Aroah and Great smiles!!!!!!!!!!!! great work for getting those certificates you look really happy. Keep up the hard work you guys. Almost a month ago I received an interesting message from Sophia (@sphiasvivid_world ) asking if I was interested in collaborate with her and a team (stylist and photographer) for a photoshoot inspired to Twiggy and the '60s. My work was to edit the background with doodles, so let me know what do you think about! I am 22 years old, born and raised in the capital of fashion, Milan. I loves all the kind of arts, food and travel as well as technology. I am currently a student of media and communication. Lifestyle Doodle was founded in 2016 as a portfolio to show Sophia Mozzali's works in a fun way. Later Sophia decided it was time to follow her other passion as writer, so the website was transformed into an blog/publication. Dew Drops are elegant and refined. If your looking for a sophisticated look, this pair will meet your needs and more. White Gold Rhodium Bond is achieved using an electroplating process that coats the item with heavy layers of rhodium, a close cousin of platinum that costs three times as much, which gives our jewelry a platinum luster. IAR members can save $20 by pre-registering for the IAR Fall Conference & Expo before the end of the day Thursday. Thursday is the final day for pre-registration for the full conference Sept. 4-6 at McCormick Place in Chicago. For $169, you receive admission to afternoon sessions Sept. 4, all-day sessions Sept. 5 and 6, as well as the expo. If attending one day of the conference and expo is more convenient, you can also pre-register to attend one day for $109. But Thursday is the deadline for it as well. Extras – You’ll need to register separately for the Sept. 4 Multicultural Summit ($40) and the Sept. 6 Inaugural Gala ($150 per person). Whether you attend the whole conference or just come for a day, you can make reservations at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. Ask for the IAR rate. Note – Starting this Friday, those who want to attend the Fall Conference & Expo must pay at the IAR Fall Conference & Expo

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about their eligibility to seek non-dilutive funding sources that augment their private fund raising efforts, it is important that we encourage whenever possible and try to guide them to correct answers. Please let us know if there are other agencies that we can discuss and please provide additional eligibility comments or edits based on your research experiences. Foreign vs. International Organizations Although the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, there is an important distinction between foreign organizations and international organizations when it comes to applying for government funding. According to the NIH: A Foreign Organization is an entity that is: A public or private organization located in a country other than the U.S. and its territories that is subject to the laws of the country in which it is located, irrespective of the citizenship of project staff or place of performance; A private nongovernmental organization (NGO) located in a country other than the U.S. that solicits and receives cash contributions from the general public; A charitable organization located in a country other than the U.S. that is nonprofit and tax exempt under the laws of its country of domicile and operation, and is not a university, college, accredited degree granting institution of education, private foundation, hospital, organization engaged exclusively in research or scientific activities, church, synagogue, mosque or other similar entities organized primarily for religious purposes; or An organization located in a country other than the U.S. not recognized as a Foreign Public Entity. An International Organization is an organization that identified itself as international or intergovernmental and has membership from, and represents the interests of, more than one country, without regard to whether the headquarters of the organization and location of the activity are inside or outside of the U.S. Note that foreign organizations are eligible to apply for many international programs within the NIH and DoD. Foreign Organization Eligibility for DoD Funding Opportunities There is no central guidance available for eligibility requirements for DoD funding programs. However, below are some of the observed most recent (i.e., FY19) eligibility details for several annually recurring broad agency announcements (BAAs) for components of the Air Force, Army, Navy, and other DoD-related agencies. It is still important to verify your eligibility within any specific funding opportunity of interest. Foreign Organization Eligibility for NIH Funding Opportunities The NIH provides information for foreign applicants and grantees. Section III.1.A. of each Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) from the NIH describes the type of institutions/organizations that are eligible to apply and Section III.1.B. provides information on the type of individuals that are eligible to apply. In addition, Chapter 16 of the NIH Grants Policy Statement describes general eligibility requirements for foreign organizations: In general, foreign organizations and international organizations, including public or private non-profit or for-profit organizations, are eligible to apply for research project grants, but are not eligible to submit a modular grant application. International organizations are treated as foreign organizations for the purpose of eligibility. If the FOA allows foreign organizations to apply, international organizations may apply. Foreign and international organizations are not eligible to apply for SBIR/STTR grants, Kirschtein-NRSA institutional research training grants, program project grants, center grants, resource grants, or construction grants. However, some activity codes, such as program project grants (P01), may support projects awarded to a domestic institution with a foreign component. A foreign component is defined as performance of any significant element or segment of the project outside of the U.S. either by the recipient or by a researcher employed by a foreign organization, whether or not grant funds are expended. Activities that would meet this definition include the following: The involvement of human subjects or vertebrate animals at a foreign site. Extensive foreign travel by recipient project staff for the purpose of data collection, surveying, sampling, and similar activities. Any activity of the recipient that may have an impact on U.S. foreign policy through involvement in the affairs or environment of a foreign country. Examples of other grant-related activities that may be significant are: Collaborations with investigators at a foreign site anticipated to result in co-authorship; Use of facilities or instrumentation at a foreign site; or Receipt of financial support or resources from a foreign entity. Foreign travel exclusively for consultation is NOT

about their eligibility to seek non-dilutive funding sources that augment their private fund raising efforts, it is important that we encourage whenever possible and try to guide them to correct answers. Please let us know if there are other agencies that we can discuss and please provide additional eligibility comments or edits based on your research experiences. Foreign vs. International Organizations Although the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, there is an important distinction between foreign organizations and international organizations when it comes to applying for government funding. According to the NIH: A Foreign Organization is an entity that is: A public or private organization located in a country other than the U.S. and its territories that is subject to the laws of the country in which it is located, irrespective of the citizenship of project staff or place of performance; A private nongovernmental organization (NGO) located in a country other than the U.S. that solicits and receives cash contributions from the general public; A charitable organization located in a country other than the U.S. that is nonprofit and tax exempt under the laws of its country of domicile and operation, and is not a university, college, accredited degree granting institution of education, private foundation, hospital, organization engaged exclusively in research or scientific activities, church, synagogue, mosque or other similar entities organized primarily for religious purposes; or An organization located in a country other than the U.S. not recognized as a Foreign Public Entity. An International Organization is an organization that identified itself as international or intergovernmental and has membership from, and represents the interests of, more than one country, without regard to whether the headquarters of the organization and location of the activity are inside or outside of the U.S. Note that foreign organizations are eligible to apply for many international programs within the NIH and DoD. Foreign Organization Eligibility for DoD Funding Opportunities There is no central guidance available for eligibility requirements for DoD funding programs. However, below are some of the observed most recent (i.e., FY19) eligibility details for several annually recurring broad agency announcements (BAAs) for components of the Air Force, Army, Navy, and other DoD-related agencies. It is still important to verify your eligibility within any specific funding opportunity of interest. Foreign Organization Eligibility for NIH Funding Opportunities The NIH provides information for foreign applicants and grantees. Section III.1.A. of each Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) from the NIH describes the type of institutions/organizations that are eligible to apply and Section III.1.B. provides information on the type of individuals that are eligible to apply. In addition, Chapter 16 of the NIH Grants Policy Statement describes general eligibility requirements for foreign organizations: In general, foreign organizations and international organizations, including public or private non-profit or for-profit organizations, are eligible to apply for research project grants, but are not eligible to submit a modular grant application. International organizations are treated as foreign organizations for the purpose of eligibility. If the FOA allows foreign organizations to apply, international organizations may apply. Foreign and international organizations are not eligible to apply for SBIR/STTR grants, Kirschtein-NRSA institutional research training grants, program project grants, center grants, resource grants, or construction grants. However, some activity codes, such as program project grants (P01), may support projects awarded to a domestic institution with a foreign component. A foreign component is defined as performance of any significant element or segment of the project outside of the U.S. either by the recipient or by a researcher employed by a foreign organization, whether or not grant funds are expended. Activities that would meet this definition include the following: The involvement of human subjects or vertebrate animals at a foreign site. Extensive foreign travel by recipient project staff for the purpose of data collection, surveying, sampling, and similar activities. Any activity of the recipient that may have an impact on U.S. foreign policy through involvement in the affairs or environment of a foreign country. Examples of other grant-related activities that may be significant are: Collaborations with investigators at a foreign site anticipated to result in co-authorship; Use of facilities or instrumentation at a foreign site; or Receipt of financial support or resources from a foreign entity. Foreign travel exclusively for consultation is NOT

considered a foreign component. Foreign institutions may apply for direct funding under selected grant mechanisms and initiatives at NIH. Unless specifically excluded by Program Announcements (PAs) or Requests for Applications (RFAs), foreign institutions are eligible to apply for most types of investigator-initiated research project grants (R03, R21, and R01 mechanisms). Foreign institutions may also receive support through subcontracts or consortium agreements, as collaborators of investigators at U.S. institutions. Applicants from foreign institutions and international organizations must fulfill some additional requirements to register for electronic submission of grant applications. Registration can be a lengthy process and foreign organizations are especially encouraged to register early. The NIH grant application and review processes are complex. It is also highly competitive. The likelihood of success in this process is highly dependent on experience. For these reasons, many foreign investigators choose to work in a collaborative partnership with a U.S. investigator who has a successful record of obtaining NIH funding and who can provide sound advice regarding the proposed research plan and grant application. The following are assessed as part of the review process and award decisions for applications from foreign institutions: Whether the project presents special opportunities for furthering research programs using unusual talent, resources, populations, or environmental conditions in other countries that are not readily available in the U.S. or that augment existing U.S. resources. Whether the proposed project has specific relevance to the mission and objectives of the NIH Institute or Center and has the potential for significantly advancing the health sciences in the U.S. Whether comparable work is being done in the U.S. Among the institutes at NIH, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is a leader in funding foreign investigators, in large part because of the many infectious diseases in their research portfolio impact public health abroad. Although NIAID often addresses principal investigators (PIs) as grantees, your organization submits the grant application and is therefore technically the recipient of funding. As such, when considering your eligibility for funding, it is your institution that matters most. In addition to NIAID, many of NIH’s 27 Institutes and Centers have international programs/collaborations. Foreign Investigators It is not required that you have U.S. affiliation or citizenship to become a PI for most NIH grants. Exceptions to this include fellowships, career development awards (with one minor exception), and training grants, for which you must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident (have an Alien Registration Receipt Card). PIs of small business awards are not required to have U.S. citizenship, but they must legally reside in the U.S. Foreign investigators working on NIH-funded grants have the following requirements: If you are a non-U.S. citizen working at a U.S. institution, you will need to remain there long enough to finish your project. If you do not have a permanent visa, state in your application that your visa will allow you to remain in the U.S. long enough for you to be productive on the project. Your institution ensures that you have an appropriate work visa. Foreign investigators funded to perform select agents and toxins research must follow special procedures. Learn more at Research Using Select Agents. By U.S. law, persons from countries listed as State Sponsors of Terrorism (currently Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria) may not work with any select agent. Training opportunities for foreign national scientists are available through the NIH Visiting Program. There are two categories of program participants: Visiting Fellows, who receive awards for research training, and Visiting Scientists, who receive appointments to conduct research. NIH’s Fogarty International Center (FIC) also promotes and supports scientific research and training for foreign national scientists internationally to reduce disparities in global health. Foreign national scientists can learn about non-NIH grant and fellowship opportunities for which they may be eligible at The Directory of International Grants and Fellowships in the Health Sciences. SBIR/STTR Programs – Majority U.S. Ownership The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a U.S. Government program, coordinated by the Small Business Administration (SBA), in which all federal agencies with

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the story of a man who was almost there when Government Secondary School, Afaha Eket was established. Chief Assam represents the bridge that connects the present with the past. He is therefore our Grand Alumnus. MY DAYS IN GSS AFAHA EKET WERE UNFORGETTABLY THRILLING- MRS GRACE VASCO JOE Home/News/Scientists talk about the largest earthquake in the history of observations on Mars Scientists talk about the largest earthquake in the history of observations on Mars Ordo News EditorDecember 20, 2022Last Updated: December 20, 2022 (ORDO NEWS) — The American Journal of Geoscience published a scientific article about the largest earthquake on Mars. It happened on May 4th. According to the analysis of the researchers, the shocks were at least five times more powerful than the most significant seismic event in the past. “This was by far the greatest earthquake we have ever seen,” said Taichi Kawamura, lead author and planetary scientist at the Institute for Physical Peace Research in Paris. The earthquake was recorded by a seismometer aboard NASA‘s InSight Mars Lander. It lasted for “many hours”. It is reported that seismology on Mars could give scientists a better idea of ​​what lies beneath the planet’s surface. This includes finding water. It can also give an understanding of how the crust and deep interior of the planet are structured. On Mars, as on Earth, most earthquakes are thought to be due to the movement of faults. The previous most powerful earthquake was recorded in August 2021. It had a magnitude of about 4.2, while the May earthquake reached a magnitude of 4.7. Scientists have uncovered another mystery of the construction of the Egyptian pyramids Dinosaur fossils tell scientists how Pangea was born UNN proposes a new model of bioceramics for bone implants Story of the star Methuselah, which is “older than the universe” A Christian Theatre Manifesto: Part 1 July 13, 2020 May 3, 2022 by practicallyknowntheology, posted in theatre The prophet Ezekiel was the first experimental theatre artist. The oft-lauded, ancient Greek theatre gurus commercialized theatre. To be honest, I can’t prove that the Greeks read the Old Testament prophets and then bastardized Ezekiel’s theatre theory; nor can I prove my claim that Ezekiel was the first experimental theatre artist. Nor does proving either matter for my point. What is demonstrably true is that Ezekiel, under the divine direction of God, performed theatre in ways that melded the world of imagination with the world of reality, creating a form of confrontational theatre that was vivid and frightening. And a form of theatre, frankly, that was outside the recorded norms of storytelling for that time period (or any time period, for that matter). The Greeks, on the other hand, produced theatre that appealed to the populace at large – pop theatre, if you will. As John Russell Brown points out in The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre, for Greek theatre, “An audience number of 14,000 has become canonical; but it might have been possible to cram in something more like 20,000.”[1] Ezekiel, on the other hand, performed for passerbyers. I’ve long had the desire to perform Waiting for Godot as a busker. Standing on a street corner, my fellow storytellers and I would seek to engage passerbyers. To do so would require someone, anyone, just one person, to stop passing by and enter into the story with us. The world of reality would enter into an intimate relationship with the world of imagination. The main difference between my hypothetical performance of Waiting for Godot and Ezekiel’s Divinely written, produced, designed, and directed dramas is that Ezekiel used imaginative forms to relate true stories to his audience. Waiting for Godot, of course, is a work of fiction; brilliant fiction, to be sure, but fiction nonetheless. The core, however, is the same: an actor asks an audience to enter in to the storytelling experience with him. Doing so taps into the one of the universal aspects of humanity:

the story of a man who was almost there when Government Secondary School, Afaha Eket was established. Chief Assam represents the bridge that connects the present with the past. He is therefore our Grand Alumnus. MY DAYS IN GSS AFAHA EKET WERE UNFORGETTABLY THRILLING- MRS GRACE VASCO JOE Home/News/Scientists talk about the largest earthquake in the history of observations on Mars Scientists talk about the largest earthquake in the history of observations on Mars Ordo News EditorDecember 20, 2022Last Updated: December 20, 2022 (ORDO NEWS) — The American Journal of Geoscience published a scientific article about the largest earthquake on Mars. It happened on May 4th. According to the analysis of the researchers, the shocks were at least five times more powerful than the most significant seismic event in the past. “This was by far the greatest earthquake we have ever seen,” said Taichi Kawamura, lead author and planetary scientist at the Institute for Physical Peace Research in Paris. The earthquake was recorded by a seismometer aboard NASA‘s InSight Mars Lander. It lasted for “many hours”. It is reported that seismology on Mars could give scientists a better idea of ​​what lies beneath the planet’s surface. This includes finding water. It can also give an understanding of how the crust and deep interior of the planet are structured. On Mars, as on Earth, most earthquakes are thought to be due to the movement of faults. The previous most powerful earthquake was recorded in August 2021. It had a magnitude of about 4.2, while the May earthquake reached a magnitude of 4.7. Scientists have uncovered another mystery of the construction of the Egyptian pyramids Dinosaur fossils tell scientists how Pangea was born UNN proposes a new model of bioceramics for bone implants Story of the star Methuselah, which is “older than the universe” A Christian Theatre Manifesto: Part 1 July 13, 2020 May 3, 2022 by practicallyknowntheology, posted in theatre The prophet Ezekiel was the first experimental theatre artist. The oft-lauded, ancient Greek theatre gurus commercialized theatre. To be honest, I can’t prove that the Greeks read the Old Testament prophets and then bastardized Ezekiel’s theatre theory; nor can I prove my claim that Ezekiel was the first experimental theatre artist. Nor does proving either matter for my point. What is demonstrably true is that Ezekiel, under the divine direction of God, performed theatre in ways that melded the world of imagination with the world of reality, creating a form of confrontational theatre that was vivid and frightening. And a form of theatre, frankly, that was outside the recorded norms of storytelling for that time period (or any time period, for that matter). The Greeks, on the other hand, produced theatre that appealed to the populace at large – pop theatre, if you will. As John Russell Brown points out in The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre, for Greek theatre, “An audience number of 14,000 has become canonical; but it might have been possible to cram in something more like 20,000.”[1] Ezekiel, on the other hand, performed for passerbyers. I’ve long had the desire to perform Waiting for Godot as a busker. Standing on a street corner, my fellow storytellers and I would seek to engage passerbyers. To do so would require someone, anyone, just one person, to stop passing by and enter into the story with us. The world of reality would enter into an intimate relationship with the world of imagination. The main difference between my hypothetical performance of Waiting for Godot and Ezekiel’s Divinely written, produced, designed, and directed dramas is that Ezekiel used imaginative forms to relate true stories to his audience. Waiting for Godot, of course, is a work of fiction; brilliant fiction, to be sure, but fiction nonetheless. The core, however, is the same: an actor asks an audience to enter in to the storytelling experience with him. Doing so taps into the one of the universal aspects of humanity:

we’re all created in the Image of God, who is the eternal and sovereign Storyteller. Theatre (storytelling) is the Christian’s birthright. Sadly, that birthright has been watered down and sold for cheap entertainment. That’s not to say that there aren’t Christians who are attempting to reclaim our storytelling birthright. It’s that the forms often fall short of Ezekiel’s template of intimately engaging the audience. Pushing the boundaries of the craft is generally anathema in storytelling forms that boast “Christian” as an adjective. A while ago, I wrote an article for a website about the Erwin brother’s latest project called Kingdom, a collaborative Christian filmmaking company. If you’re unfamiliar with Andy and Jon Erwin, they’re the creative force behind the movies Woodlawn, Mom’s Night Out, October Baby, and the smash hit I Can Only Imagine which grossed almost $90 million at the box office against a budget of only $7 million. On the strength and financial windfall provided by I Can Only Imagine, the Erwin brothers hope to create a Christian filmmaking company that will be able to rival Hollywood’s secular studios. It’s an ambitious project, and I wish them well. While writing that article, though, I couldn’t help but think of my own desire to see a collaborative theatre a la the Group Theatre of the 1930s. The big difference between me and the Group Theatre, of course, is that I want to see a theatre rooted in Kingdom ethics and populated by followers of Jesus who are also theatre artists striving to tell stories that we believe in and believe. Like many theatre artists, Harold Clurman was one of the theatre theoreticians to whom I looked for guidance; a theatre voice who captivated me and provided me a loose blueprint for my theatre vision. He wasn’t the only voice, of course, but an important one in my evolution as a theatre artist. He was also the co-founder of the famed Group Theatre and was the Group’s driving artistic force throughout its brief existence. Apart from our worldview level ideological differences, I share Clurman’s belief that, “A real theatre exists when a group, united by a common aim, works together to give the most complete dramatic expression to the ideals that inspire it.”[2] The problem is that although I believe Clurman’s wisdom to be true, I’m not sure that it’s possible. At least not if attempted within the framework of his worldview, which is the worldview of most theatre artists. Sadly, yet predictably, the Group Theatre was notoriously undone by clashing visions that grew out of clashing egos. I believe that a collective of Christian who are theatre artists and who are committed to serving God first, serving others second, and thinking about themselves last would have a greater chance for success than secular artists still dominated by the sinful desire to build the Tower of Babel. The potential hiccup, though, is that while Christian theatre artists possess a unifying worldview that encourages selflessness (if not demands it), they also lack a unifying aesthetic tradition that allows for experimentation. In fact, in my experience, any attempt to prod Christian theatre away from the traditional is met with great suspicion. The Christian experimental theatre artist is forced, in many ways, to operate in an aesthetic vacuum. Although not “experimental” in the way the word is generally defined in the 21st century, while pushing theatre boundaries and challenging storytelling norms, the Group Theatre had the luxury of not existing in an aesthetic vacuum; its founders and principal actors were greatly influenced by the Moscow Art Theatre and the teachings of the MAT’s founder Constantin Stanislavski. In turn, Stanislavksi had been influenced by the great 19th century Russian serf director, actor, and theatre teacher Michael Shchepkin. He stood on the shoulders of others, Goethe and the Weimer Theatre, for example, and on and on, through Francois Delsarte and continuing through an evolving line of influences until we reach the original actor Thespis, who, no doubt, learned a thing or two from the Egyptians. A theatre tradition that spans over two and a half millenniums. Although Christian theatre artists stand uneasily in the larger theatre tradition, there is sadly no distinctly Christian artistic through-line-of-action formed and reformed in

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he said when contacted.Anas, who launched his book The 10 Principles for Moderate Malaysians in February, is targeting Malaysians of all backgrounds to join the new movement.“I think there are many Malaysians who feel the same as I do but they are not represented. They are looking for leadership. “So I thought there is a need to create some form of a movement. I’m hoping everybody will join,” he said.In calling for moderates to come together, Anas also welcomed those from political parties who hold centrist beliefs, to join the movement.He said that in political parties, moderates tend to get lost in the “crowd of madness” because they were unwilling to say something nasty to get ahead.“For those people who want to remain moderate in the nasty world of politics, we the moderates will support them. They can now depend on us,” he said.In the future, Anas hopes to take the movement to another level and set up a non-governmental organisation to have a legal basis to champion moderation causes.Those interested to join the movement can join the MMforM Facebook page which can be found under the name Malaysian Movement for Moderates. Related News Related News Nation 08 Jul 2019 Pakatan not accepting Malay parties, only inviting members to join coalition (updated) read more Filed Under: rpexjgxcz | Tagged: 上海419龙凤, 上海千花网, 上海后花园, 上海楼凤419论坛, 杭州桑拿 | Leave a comment James Cole of cours James Cole, of course, set for launch as soon as 2022, When contacted, Leary III they were deadlocked. The transfer was done by the account officer who incidentally is the manager of the bank and an in-law to former governor Nyako. only the torches have been replaced with the flash lights of their cellphones, according to Amy McBeth Minneapolis BNSF public relations director for this regionBNSF inspected the train for any damages and the train was moving again at about 7:45 pmThe closure of the one-lane track also held up a westbound Amtrak train also called the Empire Builder with 96 passengers at Leeds about 35 miles to the east That train left Leeds after a delay of about 14 hours and headed westBNSF crews responsible for clearing the track first used snowplows then skid-steers and then freight train engines trying to pull out the train from behindNone of those methods freed the train however. but such stars are generally much more massive than our sun. “It’s beautiful,We should look at Adolf Hitler in 1929 The Madhesis say the new Constitution is discriminatory to their interests. 2014.as evidenced by their widened eyes The ban would apply during the three months preceding an election." he said. Telangana, 11,爱上海JL, expanding their chests. At an NVidia developer conference earlier this year the controversial entrepreneur theorized that autonomous vehicles would soon be so far along that we would take the technology for granted. Ri Yong Ho said a Twitter message by Trump on Saturday in which the president warned that the minister and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "won’t be around much longer" if they acted on their threats amounted to a declaration of war500 troops in South Korea, they began to gain a foothold in the game. Or. Decree 24 of 1999 to which that Constitution is scheduled. Australia is estimated to have spent the most in the MH370 search: over $43 million, "We had two growing girls who have always had to share a bedroom and the house was becoming far too cramped. Sam Adurogboye, 13. ” Casarez said. fathers have been working foreverindeed, however. I would highly suggest that to anybody. along with a few other parkgoers and employees,贵族宝贝BY, of a smoke-free generation.Although Game of Thrones was nominated for Best Drama Television Series at Sunday’s Golden Globes awards. The story now is that since the pastor who was the presidential candidate of his Fresh Party is free from his marriage and has signified his intention to remarry, Alibaba is keeping nearly $

he said when contacted.Anas, who launched his book The 10 Principles for Moderate Malaysians in February, is targeting Malaysians of all backgrounds to join the new movement.“I think there are many Malaysians who feel the same as I do but they are not represented. They are looking for leadership. “So I thought there is a need to create some form of a movement. I’m hoping everybody will join,” he said.In calling for moderates to come together, Anas also welcomed those from political parties who hold centrist beliefs, to join the movement.He said that in political parties, moderates tend to get lost in the “crowd of madness” because they were unwilling to say something nasty to get ahead.“For those people who want to remain moderate in the nasty world of politics, we the moderates will support them. They can now depend on us,” he said.In the future, Anas hopes to take the movement to another level and set up a non-governmental organisation to have a legal basis to champion moderation causes.Those interested to join the movement can join the MMforM Facebook page which can be found under the name Malaysian Movement for Moderates. Related News Related News Nation 08 Jul 2019 Pakatan not accepting Malay parties, only inviting members to join coalition (updated) read more Filed Under: rpexjgxcz | Tagged: 上海419龙凤, 上海千花网, 上海后花园, 上海楼凤419论坛, 杭州桑拿 | Leave a comment James Cole of cours James Cole, of course, set for launch as soon as 2022, When contacted, Leary III they were deadlocked. The transfer was done by the account officer who incidentally is the manager of the bank and an in-law to former governor Nyako. only the torches have been replaced with the flash lights of their cellphones, according to Amy McBeth Minneapolis BNSF public relations director for this regionBNSF inspected the train for any damages and the train was moving again at about 7:45 pmThe closure of the one-lane track also held up a westbound Amtrak train also called the Empire Builder with 96 passengers at Leeds about 35 miles to the east That train left Leeds after a delay of about 14 hours and headed westBNSF crews responsible for clearing the track first used snowplows then skid-steers and then freight train engines trying to pull out the train from behindNone of those methods freed the train however. but such stars are generally much more massive than our sun. “It’s beautiful,We should look at Adolf Hitler in 1929 The Madhesis say the new Constitution is discriminatory to their interests. 2014.as evidenced by their widened eyes The ban would apply during the three months preceding an election." he said. Telangana, 11,爱上海JL, expanding their chests. At an NVidia developer conference earlier this year the controversial entrepreneur theorized that autonomous vehicles would soon be so far along that we would take the technology for granted. Ri Yong Ho said a Twitter message by Trump on Saturday in which the president warned that the minister and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "won’t be around much longer" if they acted on their threats amounted to a declaration of war500 troops in South Korea, they began to gain a foothold in the game. Or. Decree 24 of 1999 to which that Constitution is scheduled. Australia is estimated to have spent the most in the MH370 search: over $43 million, "We had two growing girls who have always had to share a bedroom and the house was becoming far too cramped. Sam Adurogboye, 13. ” Casarez said. fathers have been working foreverindeed, however. I would highly suggest that to anybody. along with a few other parkgoers and employees,贵族宝贝BY, of a smoke-free generation.Although Game of Thrones was nominated for Best Drama Television Series at Sunday’s Golden Globes awards. The story now is that since the pastor who was the presidential candidate of his Fresh Party is free from his marriage and has signified his intention to remarry, Alibaba is keeping nearly $

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York: Wiley. Claxton, G. (1997). Hare Brain Tortoise Mind. Why Intelligence Increases When You Think Less. Fourth Estate Ltd. Côté, E.J. (2000). Arrested Adulthood: The Changing Nature of Maturity and Identity: The Changing Nature of Maturity and Identity. NYU Press. de Muink Keizer-Schrama, S.M.P.F. and Mul, D. (2001), Trends in Pubertal Development inEurope. Human Reproduction Update, Vol. 7, No 3. pp 287-291, 2001. Dennett, D.C. (1991). Consciousness Explained. Allen Lane. The Penguin Press. Dissanayake, E. (1995). Homo Aestheticus. Where Art Comes from and Why. University ofWashington Press. Elkind, D. (1967). Egocentrism in adolescence. Child Development, 38, 1025-1034. Elkind, D. (1978). Understanding the young adolescent. Adolescence, 13, 127-134. Furstenberg, F. F, Kennedy, S, Mcloyd, V.C, Rumbaut, R.G, Settersten, R.A (2004).Growing Up Is Harder To Do. Contexts, Vol. 3, Issue 3, pp. 33-41, American Sociological Association. Gladwell, G. (2005). Blink. The Power of Thinking Without Thinking. Allen Lane. Gould, S.J. (1977). Ontogeny and Phylogeny. Cambridge: Belknap Press. Huizinga, J. (1955). Homo Ludens. Boston: Beacon. Lightfoot, C. (1997). The Culture of Adolescent Risk-Taking. New York: Guilford Press. Martin, P. & Caro, T. M. (1985). On the functions of play and its role in behavioral development. Advances in the Study of Behavior, 15, 59-103. Piaget, J. (1929). The Child’s Conception of the World. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. Rasa, O. A. E. (1984). A motivational analysis of object play in juvenile dwarf mongooses (Helogale undulata rufula). Animal Behaviour, 32, 579-589. Schoeni, R. and Ross, K. (2004). Material Assistance Received from Families during the Transition to Adulthood. In On the Frontier of Adulthood: Theory, Research, and Public Policy, eds. Richard Settersten, Jr., Frank Furstenberg, Jr., and Rubén Rumbaut.University of Chicago Press. Sutherland, S. (1992). Irrationality. Why We Don’t Think Straight. Rutgers UniversityPress. New Brunswick, New Jersey. Veroff, J. Douvan, E. and Kulka, R (1957 and 1976). The Inner American: A Self-Portrait from 1957 to 1976. Basic Books, Inc. Vygotsky, L. (1962). Thought and Language. Cambridge, Mass. MIT Press. Whitehead, A.N. (1925). Science and the Modern World. Free Press; Reissue edition (August 1, 1997). Windsor, England — Meghan Markle will have an heir to the British throne walk her down the aisle – and have her mother and friends on hand for support – when she marries Prince Harry at Windsor Castle. Thousands of well-wishers descended Friday on Windsor amid final preparations for the wedding, which has drawn royal fans and an international media throng to the castle town and royal residence 25 miles west of London. Curry – the son of an American civil rights activist and the descendant of African slaves – has spoken out for gay rights and

York: Wiley. Claxton, G. (1997). Hare Brain Tortoise Mind. Why Intelligence Increases When You Think Less. Fourth Estate Ltd. Côté, E.J. (2000). Arrested Adulthood: The Changing Nature of Maturity and Identity: The Changing Nature of Maturity and Identity. NYU Press. de Muink Keizer-Schrama, S.M.P.F. and Mul, D. (2001), Trends in Pubertal Development inEurope. Human Reproduction Update, Vol. 7, No 3. pp 287-291, 2001. Dennett, D.C. (1991). Consciousness Explained. Allen Lane. The Penguin Press. Dissanayake, E. (1995). Homo Aestheticus. Where Art Comes from and Why. University ofWashington Press. Elkind, D. (1967). Egocentrism in adolescence. Child Development, 38, 1025-1034. Elkind, D. (1978). Understanding the young adolescent. Adolescence, 13, 127-134. Furstenberg, F. F, Kennedy, S, Mcloyd, V.C, Rumbaut, R.G, Settersten, R.A (2004).Growing Up Is Harder To Do. Contexts, Vol. 3, Issue 3, pp. 33-41, American Sociological Association. Gladwell, G. (2005). Blink. The Power of Thinking Without Thinking. Allen Lane. Gould, S.J. (1977). Ontogeny and Phylogeny. Cambridge: Belknap Press. Huizinga, J. (1955). Homo Ludens. Boston: Beacon. Lightfoot, C. (1997). The Culture of Adolescent Risk-Taking. New York: Guilford Press. Martin, P. & Caro, T. M. (1985). On the functions of play and its role in behavioral development. Advances in the Study of Behavior, 15, 59-103. Piaget, J. (1929). The Child’s Conception of the World. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. Rasa, O. A. E. (1984). A motivational analysis of object play in juvenile dwarf mongooses (Helogale undulata rufula). Animal Behaviour, 32, 579-589. Schoeni, R. and Ross, K. (2004). Material Assistance Received from Families during the Transition to Adulthood. In On the Frontier of Adulthood: Theory, Research, and Public Policy, eds. Richard Settersten, Jr., Frank Furstenberg, Jr., and Rubén Rumbaut.University of Chicago Press. Sutherland, S. (1992). Irrationality. Why We Don’t Think Straight. Rutgers UniversityPress. New Brunswick, New Jersey. Veroff, J. Douvan, E. and Kulka, R (1957 and 1976). The Inner American: A Self-Portrait from 1957 to 1976. Basic Books, Inc. Vygotsky, L. (1962). Thought and Language. Cambridge, Mass. MIT Press. Whitehead, A.N. (1925). Science and the Modern World. Free Press; Reissue edition (August 1, 1997). Windsor, England — Meghan Markle will have an heir to the British throne walk her down the aisle – and have her mother and friends on hand for support – when she marries Prince Harry at Windsor Castle. Thousands of well-wishers descended Friday on Windsor amid final preparations for the wedding, which has drawn royal fans and an international media throng to the castle town and royal residence 25 miles west of London. Curry – the son of an American civil rights activist and the descendant of African slaves – has spoken out for gay rights and

plans to join a march on the White House next week to reject U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America first” stance. BERLIN — A court deferred ruling Thursday in a case that has exposed a rift within Germany’s secretive Albrecht family, owners of the discount supermarket chain Aldi. The dispute centres on the control over Aldi Nord, which operates in northern Germany and at least eight other European countries. The widow of late patriarch Berthold Albrecht is contesting changes her husband made before his death in 2012 to the statutes of a family foundation that owns 19.5 per cent of Aldi Nord. A lower court sided with Babette Albrecht and her children, who are pitted against Berthold’s brother, Theo Jr., and mother Caecilie Albrecht. Germany’s Manager Magazin recently estimated the Aldi Nord branch of the family’s wealth at about 18 billion euros ($21 billion). The Schleswig court said the case would continue Dec. 7. “It’s just disappointing to have that be the first thing people see when they get off the train in Old Greenwich,” Char Barnes, a member of the Old Greenwich Garden Club, said of the rose-colored wall. The Old Greenwich Garden Club, whose mission is to beautify and bring green to the community, would like to add vibrant and diverse plant life and more trees to the area around the train station and the parking lot. Club members hope to bring the plan to life in 2019. But some efforts by the garden club to beautify the area have been rebuffed. It has reached out to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs the Metro-North trains, about their ideas but have had no luck, she said. The retaining wall is under the domain of the state Department of Transportation, said Aaron Donovan, deputy communications director for the MTA. Connecticut DOT spokesman Judd Everhart could not be reached for comment. But even with talks stalled on the wall, the Old Greenwich Garden Club is having far better luck with another plan. Discussions with the town are moving forward about fixing up the parking lot, which is right by the Kings Food Market and the post office. The club is focusing on a large but sparse island in the middle of the parking lot, where it hopes to plant “appropriate size trees,” including southern magnolias, along with a diverse selection of plants. And members of the club have the enthusiasm and the expertise to make the project a reality. Several of the 80 members of the club are certified as master gardeners. Their experience and expertise will be put to the test to design and implement the project, which the club will be overseeing with the town’s blessing. By making those improvements to the landscape around the train station, club members said it can have a big aesthetic impact. And in advocating for them, Barnes said she wasn’t just doing it as a member of the garden club. Barnes is also a resident of the neighborhood and is unhappy with what she sees when she walks past the area. The project’s initial purpose was to replace the Sound Beach and Tomac Avenue railroad bridges, which had deteriorated. But then the project grew to include other elements, such as more parking spaces and staircases for commuters. Construction on the project began in May 2015 — but remains unfinished. Kaehler suggested that a double-tiered wall with a planting area or a serpentine-shaped wall would have been more attractive than the retaining wall that was ultimately built. And as garden club members push for improvements, they found an ally in Town Administrator Ben Branyan. The focus of the beautification efforts shifted to the parking lot over the summer, Branyan said, when town Conservation Commission Chair Bill Rutherford volunteered to design tree plantings and a pollinator garden for the area. Trees and shrubs were planted in early fall by the town’s Department of Parks and Recreation. Adding the area to the pollinator pathway, which the Conservation Commission is developing throughout Greenwich, spurred town involvement and could impact the environment far beyond the aesthetics. The garden club isn’t just focused on the planting. Members are taking a long-term approach that will include care and maintenance in future years. As for the wall, Barnes said she hoped working

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ession** or profession of the gospel must be demonstrated by obedience. Paul stated this principle clearly on many occasions (Rom. 6:1; Eph. 2:8–10; 2 Thess. 1:8). In fact, he warned that flagrant disobedience would reveal the absence of saving faith (Col. 1:22–23). By weaving these comments into his discussion, Paul reminded the Corinthians of how serious this matter was. It was a test of the obedience that must accompany saving faith in Christ. **9:14.** As he ended his encouragement to the Corinthians on this matter, Paul assured them that in the **prayers** of other churches the **hearts** of those churches would **go out to** the Corinthians. **Because of the surpassing grace** that God had given them, many would pray. Other Christians would be so encouraged by God's work among the Corinthians that they would intercede on their behalf. Paul assured them of this because he understood the importance of intercessory prayer. He encouraged many churches by telling them that he prayed for them. He sought to motivate the Corinthians with thoughts of how wonderful it would be to have many Christians throughout the world praying for them. **9:15.** This thought was so magnificent in Paul's outlook that it caused him to break forth in praise. He wrote, **Thanks be to God.** His heart broke out in adoration for God's **indescribable gift** which made all of this possible—the gift of salvation through Christ. He was overwhelmed by the thought of Gentiles in Corinth joining with other Gentile churches to provide for Jewish believers in Jerusalem. He overflowed with joy that all of these churches would join together in the praise of God and in prayer for one another. Paul was so ecstatic at the thought he could go no further. **MAIN IDEA REVIEW:** _Paul wanted the contribution for the Christians in Jerusalem to be generous and for its collection to go smoothly. In order to ensure this, he encouraged the Corinthians to cooperate with his emissaries and to give liberally._ III. CONCLUSION * * * Show Your Love Paul raised the practical issue of relief for the poor in Jerusalem. The body of Christ extended beyond the confines of the local church at Corinth, and the believers there were responsible to care for the needs of the hungry and suffering in Jerusalem. He exhorted them to use this opportunity to show their gratitude to God for his blessings and to show sincere love for their brothers and sisters in need. **PRINCIPLES** * * * * From a pragmatic perspective, it is more effective to encourage generous charitable giving than to mandate it. * It is our duty as Christians to help other believers. * If our charitable giving is uncompelled and cheerful, we will be rewarded spiritually. **APPLICATIONS** * * * * We must take realistic steps to guard against the temptation to steal or mishandle church funds. * We must take an active part in meeting the material needs of other believers. * Christians should give generously and freely. IV. LIFE APPLICATION * * * Spoiled Brats I was working late into the evening when an international student came into my office. "You Americans are spoiled brats!" he said angrily. I could tell he was deeply troubled, so I invited him to sit down and talk. This dear brother had just received a letter from his family. He had been away from his home for two years to attend seminary, but he was about to graduate and return to his wife and children. That day, however, he had received a letter from his wife and father telling him to remain in the United States because the communists in surrounding villages were executing everyone who had been educated in the West. He was distraught. "I don't think you realize how bad it is in other parts of the world," he added. "For you, it's a big problem if you can't buy a new car. It's a crisis if you can't build a big church building. But in my homeland, we are simply trying to survive. Why don't you do something to help us?" That conversation

ession** or profession of the gospel must be demonstrated by obedience. Paul stated this principle clearly on many occasions (Rom. 6:1; Eph. 2:8–10; 2 Thess. 1:8). In fact, he warned that flagrant disobedience would reveal the absence of saving faith (Col. 1:22–23). By weaving these comments into his discussion, Paul reminded the Corinthians of how serious this matter was. It was a test of the obedience that must accompany saving faith in Christ. **9:14.** As he ended his encouragement to the Corinthians on this matter, Paul assured them that in the **prayers** of other churches the **hearts** of those churches would **go out to** the Corinthians. **Because of the surpassing grace** that God had given them, many would pray. Other Christians would be so encouraged by God's work among the Corinthians that they would intercede on their behalf. Paul assured them of this because he understood the importance of intercessory prayer. He encouraged many churches by telling them that he prayed for them. He sought to motivate the Corinthians with thoughts of how wonderful it would be to have many Christians throughout the world praying for them. **9:15.** This thought was so magnificent in Paul's outlook that it caused him to break forth in praise. He wrote, **Thanks be to God.** His heart broke out in adoration for God's **indescribable gift** which made all of this possible—the gift of salvation through Christ. He was overwhelmed by the thought of Gentiles in Corinth joining with other Gentile churches to provide for Jewish believers in Jerusalem. He overflowed with joy that all of these churches would join together in the praise of God and in prayer for one another. Paul was so ecstatic at the thought he could go no further. **MAIN IDEA REVIEW:** _Paul wanted the contribution for the Christians in Jerusalem to be generous and for its collection to go smoothly. In order to ensure this, he encouraged the Corinthians to cooperate with his emissaries and to give liberally._ III. CONCLUSION * * * Show Your Love Paul raised the practical issue of relief for the poor in Jerusalem. The body of Christ extended beyond the confines of the local church at Corinth, and the believers there were responsible to care for the needs of the hungry and suffering in Jerusalem. He exhorted them to use this opportunity to show their gratitude to God for his blessings and to show sincere love for their brothers and sisters in need. **PRINCIPLES** * * * * From a pragmatic perspective, it is more effective to encourage generous charitable giving than to mandate it. * It is our duty as Christians to help other believers. * If our charitable giving is uncompelled and cheerful, we will be rewarded spiritually. **APPLICATIONS** * * * * We must take realistic steps to guard against the temptation to steal or mishandle church funds. * We must take an active part in meeting the material needs of other believers. * Christians should give generously and freely. IV. LIFE APPLICATION * * * Spoiled Brats I was working late into the evening when an international student came into my office. "You Americans are spoiled brats!" he said angrily. I could tell he was deeply troubled, so I invited him to sit down and talk. This dear brother had just received a letter from his family. He had been away from his home for two years to attend seminary, but he was about to graduate and return to his wife and children. That day, however, he had received a letter from his wife and father telling him to remain in the United States because the communists in surrounding villages were executing everyone who had been educated in the West. He was distraught. "I don't think you realize how bad it is in other parts of the world," he added. "For you, it's a big problem if you can't buy a new car. It's a crisis if you can't build a big church building. But in my homeland, we are simply trying to survive. Why don't you do something to help us?" That conversation

put a real human face on something I had only known in theory. Christians throughout the world suffer because of their faith. Most of us live in comfort while they are in pain. When Paul wrote this letter, the Corinthians were doing relatively well, living in peace and prosperity. While this prosperity was a blessing from God, it was also an opportunity for service. He encouraged them not to be spoiled brats who worried about their small needs while other Christians suffered so much. This passage gives us many useful insights into handling money in the church today. Paul's example can help leaders use the proper cautions in this sensitive area and encourage believers to be generous in their giving. Paul knew that even in the best circumstances practical safeguards needed to be in place to insure the orderly collection and distribution of money in the church. He set up practical safeguards against misappropriations. Christian leaders must take realistic steps to guard against the temptation to steal or mishandle money given to the church. Systems of oversight must be regulated carefully so that all may trust the process. Paul also knew how to motivate the people to give. He did not impose a collection on the Corinthians; he urged them to complete what they had volunteered to do. Trying to force generosity will eventually lead to resistance. It is much better to encourage voluntary, heart-felt generosity. Paul also encouraged the Corinthians to consider the blessings they would receive by their generosity. As followers of Christ, we have the opportunity to receive many spiritual rewards when we give cheerfully. The apostle also reminded the Corinthians of the ultimate reason for his request: their generosity would lead to an overflow of thanks to God from those who received. By giving to the ministry of the church, we fulfill our goal of bringing glory to God. The financial ministry of the church is a touchy subject. It is riddled with pitfalls. By following Paul's example, we can avoid many of these difficulties as we fulfill this vital service to the body of Christ. V. PRAYER * * * Lord Jesus, you have blessed us with so many wonderful gifts. Yet, we often overlook these privileges and seek more and more for ourselves. Please give us hearts that are sensitive to the needs of your people throughout the world. Call us to give of our abundance so that they may be blessed. Amen. VI. DEEPER DISCOVERIES * * * **A. According to Your Means (8:11) and to What One Has (8:12)** Godly generosity does not depend upon the size of the gift, but on the love and self-sacrifice that motivate it. The widow who gave "all she had to live on" to the treasury provides an interesting example of this principle. Jesus stated that the widow's offering of less than a cent surpassed the large amounts offered by the wealthy because she gave from her poverty and they from their wealth (Mark 12:41–44). In fact, her offering exceeded the offerings advised by Paul in that it cut into her ability to live. In this sense, the giving of the Macedonians was more similar to the widow's gift. While Paul recognized such giving as admirable, he evidently did not feel comfortable advising it, advising the Corinthians to give out of "plenty" (8:14). Paul's reluctance to advise the same kind of sacrificial giving that both he and Christ praised creates an interesting tension. Does the Bible teach that Christians should give more than they are able to give? Paul's example indicates that God does not obligate Christians to give beyond their means, but that he rewards them when they do. It is tempting to think that anything we do short of the absolute best thing that we can do is sin, but Paul indicates this is not the case. Otherwise, he would have been remiss for not calling the Corinthians to give beyond their means. **B. Reap Generously (9:6); Increase Your Store of Seed (9:10); You Will Be Made Rich (9:11)** Because of common abuses of this passage, it is important to consider what it does and does not say. The passage does teach that God rewards those who give generously to other Christians in need. It also teaches that generous giving should be motivated by the desire to minister to others and that

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pattern of insertions identified (Fig. 7 A). This provides strong functional evidence that BCR-ABL expression provides a selective pressure for specific mutational partners and is more promiscuous in its partner selection. These data also demonstrate that BCR-ABL specifically cooperates with these partners to generate a unique leukemia phenotype. Of note, genes known to be mutated in CML (or previously implicated in CML biology/progression), as well as entirely novel genes, were identified as CISs. Collectively, these CISs formed complementation groups when annotated by GO term. These complementation groups mediated critical cellular functions, including chromatin modification, transcriptional regulation, and intracellular signaling, and the major groupings were highly reminiscent of similar subsets of mutations recently described from a large next generation sequencing (NGS) study in de novo human AML (Cancer Genome Atlas Research Network, 2013). Several of our identified CISs have previously been implicated in CML biology and progression, particularly those involved in transcriptional regulation of the HSPC compartment. The most commonly identified CIS in our series was located in the Erg locus, with 33/52 (64%) of our BC leukemias demonstrating a 5′ insertion in the forward strand that up-regulated Erg expression (Fig. 7, B and C). ERG has been implicated in normal and leukemia stem cell function (Diffner et al., 2013), is an independent predictor of poor prognosis in normal karypotype AML (Marcucci et al., 2005), amplified in up to 10% of blast-phase transformations of other MPN (Thoennissen et al., 2010), and has been demonstrated to be overexpressed during CML evolution (Kim et al., 2010). Importantly, overexpression of Erg provided functional proof-of-principle that individual CISs identified from the model can cooperate with BCR-ABL to generate an independent BC in retroviral transduction-transplantation experiments (Fig. 8 C and D). The runt-related transcription factor Runx2 was our second most frequent CIS, occurring in half of the BC samples (26/52 cases). Of note, up to one-third of cases of myeloid BC have been reported to carry a mutation in the highly related human paralogue RUNX1, a gene critical for normal HSC activity that is commonly mutated in acute leukemias (Grossmann et al., 2011). Functional redundancy has also previously been demonstrated between Runx1 and Runx2 during mouse skeletal development (Smith et al., 2005), and our data suggest a similar complementation during transformation in our model. Another BC-specific CIS was Asxl1, a gene recurrently mutated or deleted in myeloid malignancies, including in 20% of CML myeloid BC (Boultwood et al., 2010; Grossmann et al., 2011), and an interaction partner of the PRC2 gene repressive complex and negative regulator of HOXA cluster genes (Abdel-Wahab et al., 2012). Similarly, Myb, a critical HSPC transcription factor (Mucenski et al., 1991) that has been described as important for BCR-ABL–mediated transformation, CML leukemia stem cell (LSC) function and a proposed therapeutic target in CP and BC (Ratajczak et al., 1992; Lidonnici et al., 2008), was also a recurrent insertion site in our BC cohort. So was Zfp423, a zinc finger transcription factor previously described as a recurrent insertion site in a retroviral insertional mutagenesis model of BC (Miyazaki et al., 2009). For many human tumors, our recent understanding of the mechanisms underlying de novo cancer formation and disease progression has been greatly informed by annotation of the mutational landscape in large numbers of patient samples, using NGS technology (Curtis et al., 2012; Cancer Genome Atlas Research Network, 2013). Unfortunately, in CML only a small number of directed (Grossmann et al., 2011) or single case

pattern of insertions identified (Fig. 7 A). This provides strong functional evidence that BCR-ABL expression provides a selective pressure for specific mutational partners and is more promiscuous in its partner selection. These data also demonstrate that BCR-ABL specifically cooperates with these partners to generate a unique leukemia phenotype. Of note, genes known to be mutated in CML (or previously implicated in CML biology/progression), as well as entirely novel genes, were identified as CISs. Collectively, these CISs formed complementation groups when annotated by GO term. These complementation groups mediated critical cellular functions, including chromatin modification, transcriptional regulation, and intracellular signaling, and the major groupings were highly reminiscent of similar subsets of mutations recently described from a large next generation sequencing (NGS) study in de novo human AML (Cancer Genome Atlas Research Network, 2013). Several of our identified CISs have previously been implicated in CML biology and progression, particularly those involved in transcriptional regulation of the HSPC compartment. The most commonly identified CIS in our series was located in the Erg locus, with 33/52 (64%) of our BC leukemias demonstrating a 5′ insertion in the forward strand that up-regulated Erg expression (Fig. 7, B and C). ERG has been implicated in normal and leukemia stem cell function (Diffner et al., 2013), is an independent predictor of poor prognosis in normal karypotype AML (Marcucci et al., 2005), amplified in up to 10% of blast-phase transformations of other MPN (Thoennissen et al., 2010), and has been demonstrated to be overexpressed during CML evolution (Kim et al., 2010). Importantly, overexpression of Erg provided functional proof-of-principle that individual CISs identified from the model can cooperate with BCR-ABL to generate an independent BC in retroviral transduction-transplantation experiments (Fig. 8 C and D). The runt-related transcription factor Runx2 was our second most frequent CIS, occurring in half of the BC samples (26/52 cases). Of note, up to one-third of cases of myeloid BC have been reported to carry a mutation in the highly related human paralogue RUNX1, a gene critical for normal HSC activity that is commonly mutated in acute leukemias (Grossmann et al., 2011). Functional redundancy has also previously been demonstrated between Runx1 and Runx2 during mouse skeletal development (Smith et al., 2005), and our data suggest a similar complementation during transformation in our model. Another BC-specific CIS was Asxl1, a gene recurrently mutated or deleted in myeloid malignancies, including in 20% of CML myeloid BC (Boultwood et al., 2010; Grossmann et al., 2011), and an interaction partner of the PRC2 gene repressive complex and negative regulator of HOXA cluster genes (Abdel-Wahab et al., 2012). Similarly, Myb, a critical HSPC transcription factor (Mucenski et al., 1991) that has been described as important for BCR-ABL–mediated transformation, CML leukemia stem cell (LSC) function and a proposed therapeutic target in CP and BC (Ratajczak et al., 1992; Lidonnici et al., 2008), was also a recurrent insertion site in our BC cohort. So was Zfp423, a zinc finger transcription factor previously described as a recurrent insertion site in a retroviral insertional mutagenesis model of BC (Miyazaki et al., 2009). For many human tumors, our recent understanding of the mechanisms underlying de novo cancer formation and disease progression has been greatly informed by annotation of the mutational landscape in large numbers of patient samples, using NGS technology (Curtis et al., 2012; Cancer Genome Atlas Research Network, 2013). Unfortunately, in CML only a small number of directed (Grossmann et al., 2011) or single case

exome NGS studies (Menezes et al., 2013; Huang et al., 2014) have been performed. CISs from our model overlap with these studies and also overlap significantly with mutations described for human BC cell lines in the CCLE, where 13 cell lines with available NGS data exhibited mutations in 14/91 (15%) of our CISs (Table S5). These significant overlaps, along with the strong molecular and cellular similarities to human CML progression, further validate the utility of our model to identify critical regulators of CML progression, and highlight that novel CISs identified in our screen may also be important for CML progression. Further investigation of these novel CISs and comparisons to human disease is warranted. Integrated analysis of insertion sites and gene expression data from our model identified several specific candidate targets and pathways amenable to therapeutic intervention, particularly those related to chromatin modification and intracellular signaling. Chromatin and epigenetic regulators are recurrently mutated in myeloid malignancies (Shih et al., 2012), and the recent availability of potent, specific small molecule inhibitors of these regulators holds great therapeutic promise (Dawson et al., 2012). GSEA analysis of our BC-associated signature suggested an up-regulation of c-MYC and its targets (Fig. 9 A), which was confirmed by MYC binding and transcriptional activity, demonstrating activation of this pathways during BC progression. This activity was further functionally corroborated, as inhibition of bromodomain and extraterminal (BET) proteins, critical mediators of MYC transcription, with I-BET demonstrated an obvious decrement in MYC binding and transcriptional output, as well as a decrease in clonogenic growth across BC samples from our mouse model, human BC cell lines, and patient samples. In addition, aberrant intracellular signaling is well described as a hallmark of cancer (Hanahan and Weinberg, 2011), and evidence from integration patterns and GSEA also suggested activation of multiple RAS pathway members (Rabgap1l, Rasgrp1, Rapgef2, Rras2, Nf1, Rhot1, and Rreb1; Fig. 9 C) in BC. This prediction proved entirely accurate, with BC samples sensitive to inhibition of downstream MEK (PD0325901) and RAF (Sorafenib) pathways. Another major canonical signaling pathway, the JAK/STAT pathway has recently been implicated in CML LSC maintenance and advocated as a clinical target in CP CML (Chen et al., 2013b; Neviani et al., 2013; Warsch et al., 2013; Gallipoli et al., 2014). Integrations in Jak1 and Stat5b in our model also supported evidence for its up-regulation during CML progression. This association further highlights the important link between mediators of LSC maintenance in CML and pathways up-regulated during progression, with the JAK-STAT pathway, Pten and Myb, all identified from our model, fulfilling this association (Lidonnici et al., 2008; Peng et al., 2010; Gallipoli et al., 2014). The importance of the JAK/STAT pathway to CML progression was demonstrated by the significant growth retardation in BC samples after inhibition with the dual JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor Ruxolitinib. Although the degree of inhibition varied, dependent on the inhibitor and sample tested, all were significant by comparison with control, suggesting the MYC, RAS, and JAK/STAT pathways to be generically activated to a greater or lesser degree in the majority of individual BC cases. Collectively, these data validate the utility of our model to identify targets and pathways critical for progression, to corroborate their role in BC maintenance, and to identify them as potential therapeutic targets. As our choice of inhibitors prioritized agents already in or close to clinical usage, these should be rapidly repurposed to test their efficacy in early phase trials of BC. In summary, our mouse model carefully recapitulates the process of CML disease progression at the cellular and molecular levels, provides mechanistic

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Mary, bending her neck backward and looking up. “I always enjoy the night sky,” said Ponter. “I never get to see it like this,” said Mary. “Not in Toronto.” She snorted. “I live on a street called Observatory Lane, but you’re lucky if you can see a few dozen stars on even the darkest winter night.” “We do not light up the outside world at night,” said Ponter. Mary shook her head in wonder, imagining not needing to have streetlights, not needing to protect yourself from your own kind. But suddenly her heart jumped. “There’s something in the bush,” she said softly. She couldn’t really see Ponter as anything more than a vague outline, but she could hear him inhale deeply. “Just a raccoon,” he said. “Nothing to worry about.” Mary relaxed and tipped her head up to look at the stars some more. Her neck creaked a bit as she did so; it wasn’t a comfortable posture. But then a memory came back to her from her teenage years. She stepped over to the Neon’s front, and scooted her rear up onto the hood, then worked her way back until she was leaning comfortably against the windshield on the driver’s side. She patted the hood next to her and said, “Here, Ponter. Have a seat.” Ponter moved in the dark and made his way up onto the hood as well, the metal groaning as it took his weight. He leaned back against the glass next to Mary. “We used to do this when I was a kid,” Mary said. “When my father took us camping.” “It is a great way to look at the sky,” said Ponter. “Isn’t it, though?” said Mary. She let out a long contented sigh. “Look at the Milky Way! I’ve never seen it like that!” “Milky Way?” said Ponter. “Oh, I see, yes. We call it the Night River.” “It’s lovely,” said Mary. She looked to her right. Ursa Major sprawled across the sky above the trees. Ponter turned his head as well. “That pattern there,” he said. “What do you call it?” “The Big Dipper,” said Mary. “Well, at least that part—those seven bright stars. That’s what we call it here in North America. The Brits call it ‘The Plow.’” “A farming implement.” Ponter laughed. “I should have known. We call it the Head of the Mammoth. See? It is a profile. That is his trunk arching out from the block-shaped head.” “Oh, yeah—I see it. What about that one there? The zigzag shape?” “We call it the Cracked Ice,” said Ponter. “Yeah. I can see that. We call it Cassiopeia; that’s the name of an ancient queen. The shape is supposed to represent her throne.” “Umm, does not that pointy part in the middle hurt her bum?” Mary laughed. “Now that you mention it …” She continued to look at the constellation. “Say, what’s that smudge just below it?” “That is—I do not know what name you give it; it is the closest large galaxy to ours.” “Andromeda!” declared Mary. “I’ve always wanted to see Andromeda!” She sighed again and continued to look up at the stars. There were more than she’d ever seen in her life. “It’s so beautiful,” she said, “and—oh, my. Oh, my! What’s that?” Ponter’s face was now slightly illuminated. “The night lights,” he said. “Night lights? You mean the northern lights?” “They are associated with the pole, yes.” “Wow,” said Mary. “The northern lights! I’ve never seen them before, either.” There was surprise in Ponter’s voice. “You haven’t?” “No. I mean, I live in Toronto. That’s farther south than Portland, Oregon.” It was a factoid that often astonished Americans, but probably didn’t mean a thing to Ponter. “I have seen them thousands of times,” said Ponter. “But I never tire of them.” They were both quiet for a time, enjoying the rippling curtains of light.

Mary, bending her neck backward and looking up. “I always enjoy the night sky,” said Ponter. “I never get to see it like this,” said Mary. “Not in Toronto.” She snorted. “I live on a street called Observatory Lane, but you’re lucky if you can see a few dozen stars on even the darkest winter night.” “We do not light up the outside world at night,” said Ponter. Mary shook her head in wonder, imagining not needing to have streetlights, not needing to protect yourself from your own kind. But suddenly her heart jumped. “There’s something in the bush,” she said softly. She couldn’t really see Ponter as anything more than a vague outline, but she could hear him inhale deeply. “Just a raccoon,” he said. “Nothing to worry about.” Mary relaxed and tipped her head up to look at the stars some more. Her neck creaked a bit as she did so; it wasn’t a comfortable posture. But then a memory came back to her from her teenage years. She stepped over to the Neon’s front, and scooted her rear up onto the hood, then worked her way back until she was leaning comfortably against the windshield on the driver’s side. She patted the hood next to her and said, “Here, Ponter. Have a seat.” Ponter moved in the dark and made his way up onto the hood as well, the metal groaning as it took his weight. He leaned back against the glass next to Mary. “We used to do this when I was a kid,” Mary said. “When my father took us camping.” “It is a great way to look at the sky,” said Ponter. “Isn’t it, though?” said Mary. She let out a long contented sigh. “Look at the Milky Way! I’ve never seen it like that!” “Milky Way?” said Ponter. “Oh, I see, yes. We call it the Night River.” “It’s lovely,” said Mary. She looked to her right. Ursa Major sprawled across the sky above the trees. Ponter turned his head as well. “That pattern there,” he said. “What do you call it?” “The Big Dipper,” said Mary. “Well, at least that part—those seven bright stars. That’s what we call it here in North America. The Brits call it ‘The Plow.’” “A farming implement.” Ponter laughed. “I should have known. We call it the Head of the Mammoth. See? It is a profile. That is his trunk arching out from the block-shaped head.” “Oh, yeah—I see it. What about that one there? The zigzag shape?” “We call it the Cracked Ice,” said Ponter. “Yeah. I can see that. We call it Cassiopeia; that’s the name of an ancient queen. The shape is supposed to represent her throne.” “Umm, does not that pointy part in the middle hurt her bum?” Mary laughed. “Now that you mention it …” She continued to look at the constellation. “Say, what’s that smudge just below it?” “That is—I do not know what name you give it; it is the closest large galaxy to ours.” “Andromeda!” declared Mary. “I’ve always wanted to see Andromeda!” She sighed again and continued to look up at the stars. There were more than she’d ever seen in her life. “It’s so beautiful,” she said, “and—oh, my. Oh, my! What’s that?” Ponter’s face was now slightly illuminated. “The night lights,” he said. “Night lights? You mean the northern lights?” “They are associated with the pole, yes.” “Wow,” said Mary. “The northern lights! I’ve never seen them before, either.” There was surprise in Ponter’s voice. “You haven’t?” “No. I mean, I live in Toronto. That’s farther south than Portland, Oregon.” It was a factoid that often astonished Americans, but probably didn’t mean a thing to Ponter. “I have seen them thousands of times,” said Ponter. “But I never tire of them.” They were both quiet for a time, enjoying the rippling curtains of light.

“Is it common for your people to have not seen them?” “I guess,” said Mary. “I mean, there’re not many of us who live in the extreme north—or south, for that matter.” “Perhaps that explains it,” said Ponter. “Your people’s unawareness of the electromagnetic filaments that shape the universe; Lou and I spoke of this. It was in the night lights that we first identified such filaments; they, rather than this big bang of yours, are our way of explaining the structure of the universe.” “Well,” said Mary. “I don’t think you’re going to convince many people that the big bang didn’t happen.” “That is fine. Feeling a need to convince others that you are right also is something that comes from religion, I think; I am simply content to know that I am right, even if others do not know it.” Mary smiled in the darkness. A man who cried openly, a man who didn’t always have to prove he was right, a man who treated women with respect and as equals. Quite a find, as her sister Christine would say. And, thought Mary, it was clear that Ponter liked her—and, of course, it had to be for her mind; she must appear as, well, as homely to him as he did to—no, not to her, not anymore, but to others here on this Earth. Imagine that: a man who really did like her for who she was, not what she looked like. Quite a find, indeed, but— Mary’s heart skipped a beat. Ponter’s left hand had found her right one in the dark, and had begun gently stroking it. And suddenly she felt every muscle in her body tense up. Yes, she could be alone with a man; yes, she could hug and comfort a man; but— But, no, it was too soon for that. Too soon. Mary retrieved her hand, hopped off the hood of the car, and opened the door, the dome light stinging her eyes. She got into the driver’s seat, and, a moment later, Ponter entered from the passenger’s side, his head downcast. They drove the rest of the way back to Sudbury in silence. The environmental group Emerald Dawn has claimed responsibility for the bombing of the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. SNO Director Bonnie Jean Mah, however, says that no explosion occurred, blaming the destruction of her facility on a rapid infusion of air … X-rays of Ponter Boddit’s skull were put up for sale on eBay this morning. Bidding reached $355 before the online auction site pulled the offer, after a spokesperson for the Sudbury Regional Hospital said on CBC Radio that they must be fake … The Canadian dollar dropped more than two-thirds of a cent yesterday as relationships between Canada and the United States continued to show signs of strain over the question of who should be controlling the fate of the interloping caveman … Indications from the Montego encampment in Northern Ontario are that Neanderthals don’t share all our scientific beliefs. Indeed, in what’s sure to be a boon to creationists, the Neanderthals apparently reject the big bang, science’s favorite explanation for the origin of the universe … Unconfirmed rumors today that Russia has targeted Northern Ontario with ICBMs carrying nuclear weapons. “If a plague has entered our world, somebody needs to stand ready to sterilize the infected area, for the greater good of all mankind,” said a person signing himself as Yuri A. Petrov in an Internet newsgroup devoted to crossborder health issues … Ponter Boddit has agreed to throw the first pitch at SkyDome next Thursday, when the Blue Jays face the New York Yankees … “According to our CNN online poll, the top three questions people would like to ask the Neanderthal are: What are women like in your world? What happened to our kind of human in your world? And do you believe in Jesus Christ?” Lurt, Adikor’s woman-mate, had every right to view her own alibi archive whenever she wished. Indeed, she’d had cause to access it just a few months earlier, when a formula she’d written on the wallboard had accidentally been erased by an apprentice. Rather than trying to re-create it, she’d simply come to the archive building, accessed her alibi recording, found a good,

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Is he enough, with draft picks, for Davis? If so, the team would be able to renegotiate and extend his contract while preserving about $47 million in cap space (while retaining Lou Williams, Montrezl Harrell, Jerome Robinson, Gilgeous-Alexander and Shamet). That's enough to add a player like Leonard or Durant and still have some spending power to add to the roster. Rich Pedroncelli/Associated Press Off a tremendous season, Milwaukee needs to decide on its own free agents in Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, Malcolm Brogdon and Nikola Mirotic. The Bucks would probably need the Pelicans to want Eric Bledsoe, along with young pieces such as Donte DiVincenzo and Sterling Brown. On the surface, the Bucks don't seem to have the pieces to beat out the Lakers or Knicks, especially if the Pelicans prioritize the draft. Winslow Townson/Associated Press Boston wasn't on Davis' list, but landing the forward could help the team retain Irving. The Celtics have several questions ahead, including Al Horford's $30.1 million player option. The team isn't likely to drop under the cap if Irving stays, so a Davis trade would need to be done on faith. If he refuses to sign an extension, Boston has to decide if it is willing to give up its top young players in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown on a "maybe." Instead, the C's may choose restricted free agent Terry Rozier over Irving, pass on Davis and build around their developing core. The Pelicans may or may not value the draft, outside of their own pick, which would give the team time to find a deal in July. It's also possible or even likely a decision will be reached before then. If they wait too long, teams may choose instead to chase Davis next summer in free agency. Today, the Pels have some leverage, especially if they can generate a bidding war between the Lakers, Knicks, Clippers and any other teams that might be willing to sneak into the conversation, but eventually, the Pelicans will lose Davis for nothing if they hesitate too much. Griffin is an experienced executive. Expect an answer sooner than later, with major repercussions quickly reverberating through the NBA. Email Eric Pincus at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter, @EricPincus. Greenbacks for Blue Buckets: USAID Support for Instability in Russia admin Jan 21, 2014 Foundations, NED | National Endowment for Democracy, Otpor | Canvas, The Soros Network | OSI, USAID By Wayne Madsen One «themed revolution», for which the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and its allied operatives of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and the George Soros Open Society Institute have become so infamous, went virtually unnoticed in the English language Western media. In 2010, anti-Russian government provocateurs, financed by Western non-governmental organizations (NGOs), staged a number of protests featuring plastic blue buckets. The buckets were meant to symbolize the portable flashing blue lights, known in Russian as migalki, used atop many vehicles for Russian VIPs, including government officials and private businessmen. The themed blue bucket protests were directly linked to the «pro-democracy» activities of USAID in Russia. American-backed provocateurs began placing blue buckets on top of their cars to mock the use of blue lights by officials. In response, three parties represented in the State Duma, United Russia, A Just Russia, and the Liberal Democratic Party, proposed a bill to crack down on the use of the blue buckets by protesters who were intent on causing traffic problems, sometimes resulting in vehicle accidents. U.S. NGO support for the «blue bucket» revolution preceded by a year the nomination by President Barack Obama of anti-Russian activist Michael McFaul as the U.S. ambassador to Russia. McFaul began his tenure in Moscow by opening up the U.S. embassy to all sorts of anti-Russian political activists, provocateurs, and troublemakers. These political provocateurs, which include People’s Freedom Party leader political blogger Aleksey Navalny, «Left Front

Is he enough, with draft picks, for Davis? If so, the team would be able to renegotiate and extend his contract while preserving about $47 million in cap space (while retaining Lou Williams, Montrezl Harrell, Jerome Robinson, Gilgeous-Alexander and Shamet). That's enough to add a player like Leonard or Durant and still have some spending power to add to the roster. Rich Pedroncelli/Associated Press Off a tremendous season, Milwaukee needs to decide on its own free agents in Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, Malcolm Brogdon and Nikola Mirotic. The Bucks would probably need the Pelicans to want Eric Bledsoe, along with young pieces such as Donte DiVincenzo and Sterling Brown. On the surface, the Bucks don't seem to have the pieces to beat out the Lakers or Knicks, especially if the Pelicans prioritize the draft. Winslow Townson/Associated Press Boston wasn't on Davis' list, but landing the forward could help the team retain Irving. The Celtics have several questions ahead, including Al Horford's $30.1 million player option. The team isn't likely to drop under the cap if Irving stays, so a Davis trade would need to be done on faith. If he refuses to sign an extension, Boston has to decide if it is willing to give up its top young players in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown on a "maybe." Instead, the C's may choose restricted free agent Terry Rozier over Irving, pass on Davis and build around their developing core. The Pelicans may or may not value the draft, outside of their own pick, which would give the team time to find a deal in July. It's also possible or even likely a decision will be reached before then. If they wait too long, teams may choose instead to chase Davis next summer in free agency. Today, the Pels have some leverage, especially if they can generate a bidding war between the Lakers, Knicks, Clippers and any other teams that might be willing to sneak into the conversation, but eventually, the Pelicans will lose Davis for nothing if they hesitate too much. Griffin is an experienced executive. Expect an answer sooner than later, with major repercussions quickly reverberating through the NBA. Email Eric Pincus at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter, @EricPincus. Greenbacks for Blue Buckets: USAID Support for Instability in Russia admin Jan 21, 2014 Foundations, NED | National Endowment for Democracy, Otpor | Canvas, The Soros Network | OSI, USAID By Wayne Madsen One «themed revolution», for which the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and its allied operatives of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and the George Soros Open Society Institute have become so infamous, went virtually unnoticed in the English language Western media. In 2010, anti-Russian government provocateurs, financed by Western non-governmental organizations (NGOs), staged a number of protests featuring plastic blue buckets. The buckets were meant to symbolize the portable flashing blue lights, known in Russian as migalki, used atop many vehicles for Russian VIPs, including government officials and private businessmen. The themed blue bucket protests were directly linked to the «pro-democracy» activities of USAID in Russia. American-backed provocateurs began placing blue buckets on top of their cars to mock the use of blue lights by officials. In response, three parties represented in the State Duma, United Russia, A Just Russia, and the Liberal Democratic Party, proposed a bill to crack down on the use of the blue buckets by protesters who were intent on causing traffic problems, sometimes resulting in vehicle accidents. U.S. NGO support for the «blue bucket» revolution preceded by a year the nomination by President Barack Obama of anti-Russian activist Michael McFaul as the U.S. ambassador to Russia. McFaul began his tenure in Moscow by opening up the U.S. embassy to all sorts of anti-Russian political activists, provocateurs, and troublemakers. These political provocateurs, which include People’s Freedom Party leader political blogger Aleksey Navalny, «Left Front

» Sergey Udaltsov, chess celebrity Garry Kasparov, Russian «cover girl» Ksenia Sobchak, «Solidarity» co-leader Ilya Yashin, Boris Nemtsov, neo-fascist National Bolshevik Party leader Eduard Limonov, Yabloko Party leader Sergey Mitrokhin, and Lev Ponomarev were all well-schooled in the use of various devices and contrivances to gain media attention for their political causes and protests. Themed street protests were used by Gene-Sharp-trained activists in a number of CIA- and Soros-advanced political operations. The first such group to successfully oust a government was OTPOR, which led protests that ejected Slobodan Milosevic as president of Serbia. Other groups backed by U.S.-trained activists included Kmara in Georgia, Pora in Ukraine, KelKel in Kyrgyzstan, and Zubr in Belarus. The art of using symbols such as the clenched fist and devices like blue buckets was developed by civil disobedience «guru» Gene Sharp of the Albert Einstein Institution and Harvard. Sharp’s work on «non-violent» actions to bring down governments was adopted by the CIA to foment rebellions in countries in the post-Soviet and Soviet bloc space. Sharp denies his work is connected to U.S. intelligence, however, it has been funded by the largest funding pools used by the CIA for contract work by academia. Sharp has been directly funded by the RAND Corporation, Ford Foundation, and NED. His work also received funding from the International Republican Institute, an arm of the U.S. Republican Party. Sharp’s call for cultural, religious, and historical icons to be ridiculed in small and large mass protests have often led to violent responses, thus driving a stake through Sharp’s contention that his blueprint for political change is «non-violent.» McFaul was recruited from the right-wing, neo-conservative Hoover Institution at Stanford University to serve as Obama’s envoy to Russia. McFaul served on the boards of a number of Cold War-oriented NGOs, including Freedom House, the Soros-linked Eurasia Foundation, and the USAID-funded NED. The coordinator of the «Society of Blue Buckets» was Peter Shkumatov. The activities of the Shkumatov and his traffic disruptors included some of McFaul’s frequent embassy guests, notably Nemtsov and Udaltsov. One Blue Bucket protester was shown wearing an Obama t-shirt in a video uploaded to YouTube on May 5, 2010. The video was produced by Nikita Tatarsky for the CIA- and Soros-controlled Russian service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Other Blue Bucket protesters confused police by placing blue buckets on top of their vehicles, resulting a traffic snarls in downtown Moscow. If it were discovered that the Russian embassy in Washington organized protesters to place official-looking devices on their vehicles there would be two immediate reactions: criminal charges for impersonating law enforcement officers and a strong diplomatic protest with the Russian government. It was not until September 2012, over two years after USAID was linked to the Blue Buckets, that President Vladimir Putin ordered USAID out of Russia. Some 57 NGOs in Russia were said to receive official financial support from USAID. That number did not count the unofficial support rendered by USAID to other groups, some with close links to terrorist groups in the Russian Caucasus region, particularly Chechnya and Dagestan. In keeping with Sharp’s protest group template, the Society of Blue Buckets was divided into wings of «doves» and «hawks» all under an official organization with an official website called ru-verderko.ru, which translates to English as «ru-pail.ru.» By not calling the website «blue bucket», the provocateurs left open the possibility of changing their target to other migalki colors, including the red used for emergency and police vehicles in the event the protesters decided to raise the stakes in their anti-government activities. The Blue Bucket organization was careful to disseminate the information that it would be supported by dues and donations so that it

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finally laid to rest and you get the win you have been working towards for so long. For me, the biggest moment of redemption as an entrepreneur was the day I calculated my income for the past few months and realised my business had made enough for me to live off. To earn that income I was only working a couple of hours per day. My “victory” criteria was always about achieving income AND time freedom. To look back and feel that I had delivered on both goals and it was possible from a business I created by myself, was incredibly gratifying. I’d love to know, have you had your story of redemption or are you still working towards it? If you are not there yet, what is the achievement or goal that will be the win you have struggled towards for so long? About the author: Yaro Starak Yaro Starak is the author of the Blog Profits Blueprint, a report you can download instantly to learn how to make $10,000 a month, from only blogging 2 hours per day. You can find Yaro on Facebook, Twitter and Google+. This article was first published by Yaro Starak January 25, 2017 /by Yaro Starak https://copywritercollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/tennis-racket-2259356_640.jpg 425 640 Yaro Starak https://copywritercollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/logo120.png Yaro Starak2017-01-25 09:00:432020-01-09 10:10:50What Tennis Player Stanislas Wawrinka’s Story Of Redemption Can Teach Entrepreneurs About Perseverance Hire a freelance copywriter 10 Fatal SEO mistakes you need to avoid MY COPYWRITER’S MANIFESTO British vs American English – Infographic Daiichi Sankyo continues its expansion in Germany and Europe At the beginning of August, DAIICHI SANKYO DEUTSCHLAND GmbH is planning to take over most of the sales force for primary-care physicians in Germany used by Merck Pharma GmbH and to integrate them into the existing sales structure. The agreement between the German subsidiary of the third-largest Japanese pharmaceutical group and the Darmstadt-based company will affect about 130 employees. The employees of Merck Pharma GmbH will receive individual offers from DAIICHI SANKYO. With this agreement, DAIICHI SANKYO DEUTSCHLAND is counterbalancing the strong trend to eliminate sales positions in the German pharmaceutical market and is significantly expanding its workforce. The Japanese pharmaceutical group is confident that most of the employees at Merck Pharma GmbH will accept the company's offer after they are approached. "DAIICHI SANKYO is a Japanese company with a long tradition and places a high priority on the well-being of its employees. We are also a rapidly growing company in Germany and Europe, and we will make an attractive offer to the employees of Merck Pharma GmbH," Göddertz said. For DAIICHI SANKYO, the agreement with Merck represents the fourth major transaction conducted in Germany within a year: In July 2007, the central European production site located in the Bavarian city of Pfaffenhofen was expanded as part of a €25 million project. In February, it extended its partnership with the biotech company Morphosys, located in the city of Martinsried near Munich, to develop cancer-fighting monoclonal antibodies. And in May, DAIICHI SANKYO acquired U3 Pharma, another biotech company in Martinsried, in a closely followed transaction. In addition, the company has announced a takeover offer for Ranbaxy, India's largest pharmaceutical manufacturer, which also has a subsidiary in Germany. 2008-08-21T09:48:50+00:00August 21st, 2008| GlaxoSmithKline Pharma: In sound health Brit scientists find way to store vaccines in room temp Dishman joins hands with Californian firm

finally laid to rest and you get the win you have been working towards for so long. For me, the biggest moment of redemption as an entrepreneur was the day I calculated my income for the past few months and realised my business had made enough for me to live off. To earn that income I was only working a couple of hours per day. My “victory” criteria was always about achieving income AND time freedom. To look back and feel that I had delivered on both goals and it was possible from a business I created by myself, was incredibly gratifying. I’d love to know, have you had your story of redemption or are you still working towards it? If you are not there yet, what is the achievement or goal that will be the win you have struggled towards for so long? About the author: Yaro Starak Yaro Starak is the author of the Blog Profits Blueprint, a report you can download instantly to learn how to make $10,000 a month, from only blogging 2 hours per day. You can find Yaro on Facebook, Twitter and Google+. This article was first published by Yaro Starak January 25, 2017 /by Yaro Starak https://copywritercollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/tennis-racket-2259356_640.jpg 425 640 Yaro Starak https://copywritercollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/logo120.png Yaro Starak2017-01-25 09:00:432020-01-09 10:10:50What Tennis Player Stanislas Wawrinka’s Story Of Redemption Can Teach Entrepreneurs About Perseverance Hire a freelance copywriter 10 Fatal SEO mistakes you need to avoid MY COPYWRITER’S MANIFESTO British vs American English – Infographic Daiichi Sankyo continues its expansion in Germany and Europe At the beginning of August, DAIICHI SANKYO DEUTSCHLAND GmbH is planning to take over most of the sales force for primary-care physicians in Germany used by Merck Pharma GmbH and to integrate them into the existing sales structure. The agreement between the German subsidiary of the third-largest Japanese pharmaceutical group and the Darmstadt-based company will affect about 130 employees. The employees of Merck Pharma GmbH will receive individual offers from DAIICHI SANKYO. With this agreement, DAIICHI SANKYO DEUTSCHLAND is counterbalancing the strong trend to eliminate sales positions in the German pharmaceutical market and is significantly expanding its workforce. The Japanese pharmaceutical group is confident that most of the employees at Merck Pharma GmbH will accept the company's offer after they are approached. "DAIICHI SANKYO is a Japanese company with a long tradition and places a high priority on the well-being of its employees. We are also a rapidly growing company in Germany and Europe, and we will make an attractive offer to the employees of Merck Pharma GmbH," Göddertz said. For DAIICHI SANKYO, the agreement with Merck represents the fourth major transaction conducted in Germany within a year: In July 2007, the central European production site located in the Bavarian city of Pfaffenhofen was expanded as part of a €25 million project. In February, it extended its partnership with the biotech company Morphosys, located in the city of Martinsried near Munich, to develop cancer-fighting monoclonal antibodies. And in May, DAIICHI SANKYO acquired U3 Pharma, another biotech company in Martinsried, in a closely followed transaction. In addition, the company has announced a takeover offer for Ranbaxy, India's largest pharmaceutical manufacturer, which also has a subsidiary in Germany. 2008-08-21T09:48:50+00:00August 21st, 2008| GlaxoSmithKline Pharma: In sound health Brit scientists find way to store vaccines in room temp Dishman joins hands with Californian firm

New coronavirus mutation could be evolving to get around mask-wearing and hand-washing Josie Ensor 23 September 2020, 10:21 pm ·3-min read New coronavirus mutation could be evolving to get around mask-wearing and hand-washing - Ruby Martin for The Telegraph Covid-19 may have become more contagious as it has mutated, the largest genetic study carried out in the US into the virus has suggested, as scientists warn it could be adapting to interventions such as mask-wearing and social distancing. One variant of the novel coronavirus is now one of the most dominant in America, accounting for 99.9 per cent of cases in one area studied. The paper concluded that a mutation that changes the structure of the “spike protein” on the surface of the virus may be driving the outsized spread of that particular strain. Researchers have been sequencing the genomes of the coronavirus at Houston Methodist, one of the largest hospitals in Texas, since early March, when the virus first appeared in the city. To date, they have documented 5,085 sequences. New coronavirus mutation could be evolving to get around mask-wearing and hand-washing 02 In the first wave of the outbreak in Houston around March, some 71 per cent of the viruses were characterised by the mutation, which originated in China and is known as D614G. By the second wave, which began in May and is ongoing, the D614G mutation leaped to 99.9 per cent prevalence. A tiny tweak in the spike protein of the dominant variant switches an amino acid from aspartic acid to glycine. The new mutation appears to be outdistancing all of its competitors. The graphic below explains more. Covid mutation The researchers, who include some from the University of Chicago and the University of Texas at Austin, found that people infected with this strain had higher "loads" of virus in their upper respiratory tracts, which allows a virus to spread more effectively. One of the authors offered that D614G has been increasingly dominant in Houston and other areas because it is better adapted to spreading among humans. "Strains with a Gly614 amino acid replacement in the spike protein, a polymorphism that has been linked to increased transmission and in vitro cell infectivity, increased significantly over time and caused virtually all Covid-19 cases in the massive second disease wave," according to the authors. Their paper, published on Wednesday by preprint server MedRxiv, however, did not find that it was more deadly. A similar study published in the UK had similar results, finding that D614G was increasing in frequency at “an alarming rate” and had rapidly become the dominant Covid-19 lineage in Europe and had then taken hold in the US, Canada and Australia. By failing to control the spread in the US - which has the highest number of cases in the world - the virus has been given more opportunity to mutate in a shorter amount of time. Covid mutation chart David Morens, a virologist at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), told the Washington Post the findings point to the possibility that the virus has become more transmissible and that this “may have implications for our ability to control it”. Mr Morens cautioned that it was only one study that had not yet been peer-reviewed and “you don’t want to over-interpret what this means”. But the virus, he said, could potentially be responding - through mutations - to such interventions as hand-washing and social distancing. “Wearing masks, washing our hands, all those things are barriers to transmissibility, or contagion, but as the virus becomes more contagious it statistically is better at getting around those barriers,” said Mr Morens, senior adviser to Dr Anthony Fauci, the director of NIAID. As a rule, the more genetic diversity a virus has the more prepared it is to evolve away from future treatments and vaccines. Other virologists downplayed the importance of the study, saying much is still unknown about the various mutations of the virus and how virulent they are. Studying mutations in detail, however, could

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question of Abe because in New Jersey where he is at (or maybe he is in Iowa or Florida), street-marching direct democracy to PROTEST is quite rare, and I think ( I don’t know what Abe thinks)… I think it is because the communities of US-of-A believe that with all the polling and surveying and bubbling-to-the-top methodology that the 2 parties have in place and a US-citizen being able to make a telephone call to his/her congressman’s office, the US leadership hears. (May not act on what they hear, but the leadership hears). I suspect that Filipinos are more of “… our leadership does not hear us!!!” group of people. The plaint really is “… how can I get my local congressman to hear me”, and this is a symptom of a worse problem than the complaint about “…but GMA does not hear me”! On the other hand, Nash did make a blog entry about Baguio community recalling one of their mayors, so hopefully I am wrong. Sorry UPn, i meant to say i think it should be ‘and‘ (as per my explanation at 4:07am above). not your survival but your boorishness and haughtiness are what’s crude, noy! i said roco won but not overwhelmingly. can you comprehend that? we are talking about initiative. do you think, should the the project commence “now na” in gma’s watch, some idiot successor of her in 2010 would scrap it, and gut what gma has already started because he/she couldn’t bear the fact that it was initiated and actually implemented by gma? i can’t believe there’s a pinoy with that kind of inggit. i may be smoking “kush” but it appears you are doing shabu, son. you are making a big deal about lozada’s “expose”. i don’t think the country cares vis a vis gma. the 9,000 demonstrators sure don’t indicate otherwise. in any event, as you probably know, regarding the southrail project, gma will not actually do the job herself. and i don’t give a shit what your pcij says. grd, i’m glad you’re no longer pretending to be anti-Arroyo. waaah, waaaah Now listen, son, zeal and passion should not be confounded with boorishness and haughtiness. the difference? good and evil. standing up against the sleazy corruption of arrovo is good. defending her actions is bad. take a deep breath and let that sink in…I know it’s hard…even saul has to walk to Damascus to have an epiphany… again, on your self-contradiction with roco, i don’t have to explain as, it is, to borrow from abe, either or. on the initiative…son, every change of administration has a different agenda in the offing, however, robredo’s and lray’s painstaking work to uplift the conditions of fellow bicolanos should not be piggybacked on the Orwellian machinations of a fake presidency. finally, son, watch that shitty mouth of yours and stop lambasting lozada, he is a bigger bicolano than you and i could ever be p.s. if you may need intervention for your drug addiction, i know of agencies who can help you. it’s still not too late, son 5-star hotels for tourism, son. you can’t expect world travelers (not you, cause you probably live with relatives) to live in mediocre accommodations, and come back for more of the same. don’t be a smart aleck, your attempt at sarcasm falls flat. Kimosabe 27, the Senate here has two options, is it going on fact-finding probe or witch hunt? And it has to make it clear which one it wants. for the moment it is not sure which direction it is going. And if facts finding it wants then all members should put their acts together and do a proper investigations instead of grandstanding and trying to defend their backers. It is very obvious that Enrile, Defensor and Administrations Senators are not interested in finding the facts and also very obvious that the oppositions are more of looking after the 20l

question of Abe because in New Jersey where he is at (or maybe he is in Iowa or Florida), street-marching direct democracy to PROTEST is quite rare, and I think ( I don’t know what Abe thinks)… I think it is because the communities of US-of-A believe that with all the polling and surveying and bubbling-to-the-top methodology that the 2 parties have in place and a US-citizen being able to make a telephone call to his/her congressman’s office, the US leadership hears. (May not act on what they hear, but the leadership hears). I suspect that Filipinos are more of “… our leadership does not hear us!!!” group of people. The plaint really is “… how can I get my local congressman to hear me”, and this is a symptom of a worse problem than the complaint about “…but GMA does not hear me”! On the other hand, Nash did make a blog entry about Baguio community recalling one of their mayors, so hopefully I am wrong. Sorry UPn, i meant to say i think it should be ‘and‘ (as per my explanation at 4:07am above). not your survival but your boorishness and haughtiness are what’s crude, noy! i said roco won but not overwhelmingly. can you comprehend that? we are talking about initiative. do you think, should the the project commence “now na” in gma’s watch, some idiot successor of her in 2010 would scrap it, and gut what gma has already started because he/she couldn’t bear the fact that it was initiated and actually implemented by gma? i can’t believe there’s a pinoy with that kind of inggit. i may be smoking “kush” but it appears you are doing shabu, son. you are making a big deal about lozada’s “expose”. i don’t think the country cares vis a vis gma. the 9,000 demonstrators sure don’t indicate otherwise. in any event, as you probably know, regarding the southrail project, gma will not actually do the job herself. and i don’t give a shit what your pcij says. grd, i’m glad you’re no longer pretending to be anti-Arroyo. waaah, waaaah Now listen, son, zeal and passion should not be confounded with boorishness and haughtiness. the difference? good and evil. standing up against the sleazy corruption of arrovo is good. defending her actions is bad. take a deep breath and let that sink in…I know it’s hard…even saul has to walk to Damascus to have an epiphany… again, on your self-contradiction with roco, i don’t have to explain as, it is, to borrow from abe, either or. on the initiative…son, every change of administration has a different agenda in the offing, however, robredo’s and lray’s painstaking work to uplift the conditions of fellow bicolanos should not be piggybacked on the Orwellian machinations of a fake presidency. finally, son, watch that shitty mouth of yours and stop lambasting lozada, he is a bigger bicolano than you and i could ever be p.s. if you may need intervention for your drug addiction, i know of agencies who can help you. it’s still not too late, son 5-star hotels for tourism, son. you can’t expect world travelers (not you, cause you probably live with relatives) to live in mediocre accommodations, and come back for more of the same. don’t be a smart aleck, your attempt at sarcasm falls flat. Kimosabe 27, the Senate here has two options, is it going on fact-finding probe or witch hunt? And it has to make it clear which one it wants. for the moment it is not sure which direction it is going. And if facts finding it wants then all members should put their acts together and do a proper investigations instead of grandstanding and trying to defend their backers. It is very obvious that Enrile, Defensor and Administrations Senators are not interested in finding the facts and also very obvious that the oppositions are more of looking after the 20l

0 presidential elections rather than doing the business on hand. that’s the way i see the process anyways. Usually in our case, the opposition Parties will just do the research, gather the evidence thru the access of information act where they can access government files, except those concern National Security and declared off limits by courts order upon invocation by authorities and just task the government about them in a daily question periods, where the Government has to answer all allegations and if it can not give satisfactory answer then call the proper agency or agencies to investigate. But most of the Time it is the Media who do the Job of the Opposition with their Investigative Skills And the Government has to answer credible allegations, and most were.. @ Bencard I know that former public officials like you who have thrived on the largesse of taxpayers like us have to spend their looted millions somewhere, but sheesh, that’s the reason why you are in america in the first place, aside from running from the law. yes, when i’m in the philippines, i live with my relatives, even friends because, unlike you, i am loved and they want my company… you must be suffering from a terrible disease or you might have done something to piss someone off that is why you seek the refuge of 5 star hotels. and thanks for complimenting me, Voltaire, Rizal and the other great ones have been known to be smart alecks maybe lozada is bigger than you, for all i care. i can assure you, my man, he is not bigger than me in any way, shape or form. he is one bicolano (he looks pure chinese to me, with my apologies to the chinese community) i’m not too proud of (perhaps, make it two). shitty-mouth? if your’s was anything like your hero lozada’s, both of you would need industrial-strength mouthwash, better still, arsenic, to curb the pollution you both are spewing into the ether. p.s. it takes a user to know about drug addiction. “Kimosabe 27, the Senate here has two options, is it going on fact-finding probe or witch hunt” Again difference in perspective. since its part of their duty to investigate, they should be allowed to do so. unless of course, it smacks of Mcarthyism which ruined individual lives. in the case of Lozada, it’s not the private citizens who are on the limelight but the fat pigs in government…let us see where this probe will finally end…hopefully it culminates with Jose Pidal and Abalos wearing orange jumpshirts. Bencard I have to end this, you are now sounding like a whipped cunt. And all the other guilty individuals too. and this time, no pardon, please… kimosabe27, quit speculating wildly. i have never been a public official in the philippines. i was a young practicing lawyer when i left. and i was not “running from the law”. i have never been accused, much less convicted of anything. whipped cunt? take it from a vanquished debater cum judge! magdiwang on February 18, 2008 at 5:43 am Im perplex with the rabid GMA haters here. Do you really believe that people will just believe Lozada at face value?? Do you expect us to just roll over and express our indignation on what he is alluding to? Individuals are not that dumb to be swayed easily. What people wants to see are unequivocal evidence of corruption being perpetuated and not some guy hurling wild accusations with the hope something will stick. Filipinos are now more discerning what they read and hear. They are tired of politicians playing their little games. They dont want to undermine what we have gained the last few years economically. benign0 on February 18, 2008 at 7:23 am We don’t have the power of recall over Congress members, the VP, and the President. Could you please clarify what you meant by “(3) Persistenly holding ourselves to account for the characters we VOTE for.”?” — justice league I meant understanding clearly the implications of who we vote for; said implications include: (1) How long it will

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of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith. Then, secondly, he has in hand a practical knowledge of Christ, culminating in the complete deliverance of the resurrection. It includes two aspects or elements; Christ known in the power of His resurrection, and Christ known in the fellowship of His sufferings. The first thing then which rises distinctly into view213 in connection with being found in Christ is the possession of the new righteousness. We have seen already that value for righteousness such as is of law, and hope of achieving it, had been associated with Paul's old days of Jewish zeal. He then stood on the law, and gloried in the law. But that had passed away when he learned to count all things loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ. Ever after, the contrast between the two ways of seeking "righteousness" continued to be fundamental in Paul's Christian thinking. The law here in view was the whole revealed will of God touching man's behaviour, coming as a will of authority, requiring obedience. The discussion in the earlier chapters of the Epistle to the Romans makes this plain. And Paul's way of keeping the law, in those old days, though it was necessarily too external, had not been so merely external as is sometimes supposed. His obedience had been zealous and resolute, with as much heart and meaning as he could put into it. But law-keeping for righteousness had been the principle of it. The Jew was placed under a law; obedience to that law should be his pathway to a destiny of incomparable privilege and gladness. That was the theory. So believing, Paul had given himself with zeal to the work, "living in all good conscience before God." A great change had now befallen him; but that could not imply on his part a renunciation of God's law. The law, better understood indeed, and far more inwardly214 apprehended, still retained for Paul its great outlines, and was reverenced as Divine. It was holy and just and good. It was felt still to shed its steadfast light on human duty, awakening and illuminating the conscience; and therefore it revealed most authentically the moral situation, with its elements of failure, and danger, and need. The law stood fast. But the scheme of life which stood in keeping the law for righteousness had passed away for Paul, vanishing in the light of a new and better day. Here, however, we must ask what the Apostle means when he speaks of the righteousness which is by the faith of Jesus Christ, the righteousness which is of God unto or upon faith. Great disputes have arisen over this question. We must endeavour to find the Apostle's main meaning, without involving ourselves too much in the mazes of technical debate. 4 Remains, iv., p. 156. Stephen Senn's Skiing (and other outdoor) Pages Downhill Skier An actor in a theatre of snow awaiting his queue. The Devil's Outdoor Dictionary If you are looking for the Glasgow Ski-Touring Club look here SJS Telemarking Lurcher's Gully 1984 Serious Ski Stuff The serious links below are highlighted in blue. They are external to this site. The links highlighted in brown are to other pages at this site. In addition to enjoying most forms of skiing actively I am also an armchair skier. If you want to know about World Cup Skiing then this a good site. On the other hand if you are actually looking for a practical website that will help you plan your next ski trip then why not check out Richard Sinclair�s �ski resorts http://www.sno.mobi/� guide and ski holidays on your� mobile phone� site? (Please note that this link here does not constitute an endorsement of the �phoning while skiing habit: telephone manners would go rapidly downhill if this were to become common not to mention that fact that ringing on runs would run rings round any reasonable approach to mountain safety. However, one can imagine the conversation: not �I am stuck on a train� but �I am buried in an avalanche�.) My skiing has been carried out mainly in Switzerland, Scotland and Norway but I have also skied in Canada, Sweden, Iceland, France, Finland and Romania. I first put a pair of skis on in

of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith. Then, secondly, he has in hand a practical knowledge of Christ, culminating in the complete deliverance of the resurrection. It includes two aspects or elements; Christ known in the power of His resurrection, and Christ known in the fellowship of His sufferings. The first thing then which rises distinctly into view213 in connection with being found in Christ is the possession of the new righteousness. We have seen already that value for righteousness such as is of law, and hope of achieving it, had been associated with Paul's old days of Jewish zeal. He then stood on the law, and gloried in the law. But that had passed away when he learned to count all things loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ. Ever after, the contrast between the two ways of seeking "righteousness" continued to be fundamental in Paul's Christian thinking. The law here in view was the whole revealed will of God touching man's behaviour, coming as a will of authority, requiring obedience. The discussion in the earlier chapters of the Epistle to the Romans makes this plain. And Paul's way of keeping the law, in those old days, though it was necessarily too external, had not been so merely external as is sometimes supposed. His obedience had been zealous and resolute, with as much heart and meaning as he could put into it. But law-keeping for righteousness had been the principle of it. The Jew was placed under a law; obedience to that law should be his pathway to a destiny of incomparable privilege and gladness. That was the theory. So believing, Paul had given himself with zeal to the work, "living in all good conscience before God." A great change had now befallen him; but that could not imply on his part a renunciation of God's law. The law, better understood indeed, and far more inwardly214 apprehended, still retained for Paul its great outlines, and was reverenced as Divine. It was holy and just and good. It was felt still to shed its steadfast light on human duty, awakening and illuminating the conscience; and therefore it revealed most authentically the moral situation, with its elements of failure, and danger, and need. The law stood fast. But the scheme of life which stood in keeping the law for righteousness had passed away for Paul, vanishing in the light of a new and better day. Here, however, we must ask what the Apostle means when he speaks of the righteousness which is by the faith of Jesus Christ, the righteousness which is of God unto or upon faith. Great disputes have arisen over this question. We must endeavour to find the Apostle's main meaning, without involving ourselves too much in the mazes of technical debate. 4 Remains, iv., p. 156. Stephen Senn's Skiing (and other outdoor) Pages Downhill Skier An actor in a theatre of snow awaiting his queue. The Devil's Outdoor Dictionary If you are looking for the Glasgow Ski-Touring Club look here SJS Telemarking Lurcher's Gully 1984 Serious Ski Stuff The serious links below are highlighted in blue. They are external to this site. The links highlighted in brown are to other pages at this site. In addition to enjoying most forms of skiing actively I am also an armchair skier. If you want to know about World Cup Skiing then this a good site. On the other hand if you are actually looking for a practical website that will help you plan your next ski trip then why not check out Richard Sinclair�s �ski resorts http://www.sno.mobi/� guide and ski holidays on your� mobile phone� site? (Please note that this link here does not constitute an endorsement of the �phoning while skiing habit: telephone manners would go rapidly downhill if this were to become common not to mention that fact that ringing on runs would run rings round any reasonable approach to mountain safety. However, one can imagine the conversation: not �I am stuck on a train� but �I am buried in an avalanche�.) My skiing has been carried out mainly in Switzerland, Scotland and Norway but I have also skied in Canada, Sweden, Iceland, France, Finland and Romania. I first put a pair of skis on in

Montana-Crans in 1962. My parents still live in the ski-resort of Villars in the canton of Vaud in 'La Suisse Romande', where I was brought up. I used to ski there most days of the winter and still go back regularly. It is linked by ski-tows to Les Diablerets where you can ascend to Glacier skiing at 3000m. I have done a large number of ski-tours, at nearby Solalex and Anzeindaz. Other resorts I have skied at in Switzerland include Arosa, Verbier , Flumseberg, Davos, Samedan, Kandersteg and Melchsee-Frutt, the latter being a good place for cross-country skiing and having, in the nearby mountain of Rotsandknollen, a very fine destination for a ski-tour. My most recent downhill skiing trip was to Wengen.� My first ski-tour was undertaken at age 13 using Alpine touring equipment. At my school, Aiglon College , this formed a regular part of the winter activities. Since then I have toured extensively in the Alps, Scotland and Scandinavia, since 1982 mainly on cross-country equipment. (The Haute-Route from Chamonix to Zermatt , which I did in 1989, is an exception.) I lived in Scotland 1978-1987 (returned to Scotland in 2003) and became an enthusiast for cross-country ski-touring after having gone on a ski-tour with Dave Dytch and Raymond Simpson in 1982 in which Raymond, with Nordic equipment, left Dave and me, using Alpine equipment far behind. Raymon Simpson and Dave Dytch on Glas Maol. View to Glas Tulaichen (with prominent corrie centre) and Beinn A'Ghlo (left) Together with the Tayside Nordic Ski-Club and (occasionally) members of the Ancrum Mountaineering Club, I climbed quite a few Munros on skis. The 1983/84 and 1985/86 seasons were especially fine, although both started late and in 1986, although January, February, April and even the beginning of May were excellent, March was a dead loss. Particularly memorable ascents during my time in Scotland were those of Ben Chonzie (1984), Monadh Liath (1984), The Monadh Mhor (1984), Ben Wyvis(1985) (An exceptionally good tour in March in an otherwise barren season), The Round of Glen Isla (1986), The Drummochter Hills (1986), Bein Iutheran Mhor (1986), Lochnaga from Glen Doll at the end of April (1986) and Beinn A'Ghlo (1987) (exceptionally, this was carried out on Alpine rather than Nordic touring skis). An account of a ski-tour I made in May 1982 on Tom Buidhe is given in High 6, 36, 1982.I have returned for skiing to Scotland a few times since leaving, most recently between Christmas 1995 and New Year 1996 where, with my wife Victoria, I had a very fine few days ski-touring in the Angus Glens. I have also been downhill skiing in Scotland, in particular at �Glenshee but also at Cairngorm and at �The Lecht. Although such skiing in Scotland can be an enjoyable experience, I much prefer ski-touring. My first skiing trip to Scandinavia was to Jotunheim in Norway in 1991 for a circuit of the mountains. Since then I have visited the Rondane , 1992, Synnfjell, 1993 (see Fire and Ice for a description), crossed the Hardanger-Vidda in 1994, been back to Synnfjell leading a party for Waymark in 1996, visited Geilo in 1998 (twice!) and been to �Abisko in Arctic Sweden in 1997. This latter is very fine for cross-county skiing, handily situated on the Kiruna-Narvik line and you can use the train to take you

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, two members; and (c) for fisherman’s helpers, one member who is not, however, entitled to vote on any matter relating to the professional certification of fishermen; and (3) one member appointed by all the regional fishermen’s associations that are not part of the associations referred to in subparagraph 2. The Minister shall verify the representativeness of the associations referred to in subparagraph 2 of the first paragraph If the associations referred to in subparagraph 3 of the first paragraph fail to appoint a member within 60 days of a vacancy, the Minister shall appoint a member on their behalf. 1999, c. 32, s. 4; 2006, c. 27, s. 1. 4.1. A person convicted of an offence under the Fisheries Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, chapter F-14) or the regulations or of an offence or an indictable offence committed in the course of fishing activities or involving fraud or dishonesty may not sit on the board of directors, unless the person has obtained a pardon. The disqualification subsists for two years after the conviction or until the end of the sentence if it is longer than two years. 5. The term of office of the members of the board of directors shall not exceed three years. On the expiry of their term, the members shall remain in office until replaced or reappointed. 6. Any vacancy on the board of directors shall be filled in accordance with the rules of appointment set out in sections 4 and 4.1 for the unexpired portion of the term of the member to be replaced. Absence from the number of board meetings determined by regulation of the certification board constitutes a vacancy, in the cases and circumstances indicated therein. 7. On the conditions and to the extent determined by regulation of the certification board, the members of the board of directors may receive remuneration and are entitled to be reimbursed, on presentation of vouchers, for reasonable expenses incurred in exercising their functions. 8. The members of the board of directors shall choose a chair from among their number. The chair shall call and preside at the meetings of the board, see to the proper conduct of the board’s proceedings and exercise any other functions assigned to the chair by the board. The members of the board of directors shall also designate a vice-chair from among their number. The vice-chair shall exercise the functions of the chair when the latter is absent or unable to act. 9. The quorum at meetings of the board of directors is a majority of the members. In the case of a tie-vote, the chair has a casting vote. 10. The certification board may establish rules of operation. In addition, it must establish a code of ethics and professional conduct applicable to the members of its board of directors. 11. The certification board may hire the personnel it needs for the conduct of its business. 1999, c. 32, s. 11; 2000, c. 8, s. 234; 2006, c. 27, s. 7. 12. Any member of the personnel of the certification board who has a direct or indirect interest in an enterprise causing the personnel member’s personal interest to conflict with that of the certification board must, on pain of forfeiture of office, disclose the interest in writing to the certification board. 13. In no case may proceedings be instituted against the certification board, its directors or any person or body to whom or which the certification board has entrusted the exercise of its powers by reason of acts performed in good faith in the exercise of their functions. 14. The certification board shall make regulations (1) determining the criteria for the issue of a fisherman’s or fisherman’s helper’s certificate and the fees payable; (2) determining the professional training required to qualify for a certificate, including apprenticeship at sea, and equivalent qualifications, including experience; (3) determining the criteria for the issue of an apprentice fisherman’s certificate and the fees payable; and (4) concerning the issue, content and updating of the fisherman’s booklet, the fisherman’s helper’s booklet and the apprentice fisherman’s booklet. The certification board may

, two members; and (c) for fisherman’s helpers, one member who is not, however, entitled to vote on any matter relating to the professional certification of fishermen; and (3) one member appointed by all the regional fishermen’s associations that are not part of the associations referred to in subparagraph 2. The Minister shall verify the representativeness of the associations referred to in subparagraph 2 of the first paragraph If the associations referred to in subparagraph 3 of the first paragraph fail to appoint a member within 60 days of a vacancy, the Minister shall appoint a member on their behalf. 1999, c. 32, s. 4; 2006, c. 27, s. 1. 4.1. A person convicted of an offence under the Fisheries Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, chapter F-14) or the regulations or of an offence or an indictable offence committed in the course of fishing activities or involving fraud or dishonesty may not sit on the board of directors, unless the person has obtained a pardon. The disqualification subsists for two years after the conviction or until the end of the sentence if it is longer than two years. 5. The term of office of the members of the board of directors shall not exceed three years. On the expiry of their term, the members shall remain in office until replaced or reappointed. 6. Any vacancy on the board of directors shall be filled in accordance with the rules of appointment set out in sections 4 and 4.1 for the unexpired portion of the term of the member to be replaced. Absence from the number of board meetings determined by regulation of the certification board constitutes a vacancy, in the cases and circumstances indicated therein. 7. On the conditions and to the extent determined by regulation of the certification board, the members of the board of directors may receive remuneration and are entitled to be reimbursed, on presentation of vouchers, for reasonable expenses incurred in exercising their functions. 8. The members of the board of directors shall choose a chair from among their number. The chair shall call and preside at the meetings of the board, see to the proper conduct of the board’s proceedings and exercise any other functions assigned to the chair by the board. The members of the board of directors shall also designate a vice-chair from among their number. The vice-chair shall exercise the functions of the chair when the latter is absent or unable to act. 9. The quorum at meetings of the board of directors is a majority of the members. In the case of a tie-vote, the chair has a casting vote. 10. The certification board may establish rules of operation. In addition, it must establish a code of ethics and professional conduct applicable to the members of its board of directors. 11. The certification board may hire the personnel it needs for the conduct of its business. 1999, c. 32, s. 11; 2000, c. 8, s. 234; 2006, c. 27, s. 7. 12. Any member of the personnel of the certification board who has a direct or indirect interest in an enterprise causing the personnel member’s personal interest to conflict with that of the certification board must, on pain of forfeiture of office, disclose the interest in writing to the certification board. 13. In no case may proceedings be instituted against the certification board, its directors or any person or body to whom or which the certification board has entrusted the exercise of its powers by reason of acts performed in good faith in the exercise of their functions. 14. The certification board shall make regulations (1) determining the criteria for the issue of a fisherman’s or fisherman’s helper’s certificate and the fees payable; (2) determining the professional training required to qualify for a certificate, including apprenticeship at sea, and equivalent qualifications, including experience; (3) determining the criteria for the issue of an apprentice fisherman’s certificate and the fees payable; and (4) concerning the issue, content and updating of the fisherman’s booklet, the fisherman’s helper’s booklet and the apprentice fisherman’s booklet. The certification board may

make regulations determining (1) the obligations of certificate holders and the information and documents they must send to the certification board or keep; (1.1) the obligations of certificate holders as regards continuing education; (2) the professional conduct of certificate holders; (3) the cases in which certain persons may be exempted from the application of all or part of the regulations under this section, subject to any conditions provided. 15. Regulations of the certification board under subparagraph 2 of the first paragraph and subparagraphs 1.1 and 3 of the second paragraph of section 14 are subject to the approval of and may be amended by the Government. If the certification board fails to make or amend a regulation under the first paragraph of section 14 within the time specified by the Minister, the Minister or the Government may do so, and the regulation becomes a regulation of the certification board. 15.1. Regulations of the certification board under subparagraph 2 of the first paragraph and subparagraphs 1.1 and 3 of the second paragraph of section 14 and the second paragraph of section 15 are published in the Gazette officielle du Québec and come into force on the fifteenth day after the date of their publication or on any later date specified. Regulations of the certification board under subparagraphs 1, 3 and 4 of the first paragraph and subparagraphs 1 and 2 of the second paragraph of section 14, and section 22 are published in the Gazette officielle du Québec and come into force on the date of their publication or on any later date specified. 16. The certification board may suspend or revoke a holder’s certificate if the holder (1) no longer meets the criteria determined by regulation for the issue of the certificate; (2) obtained the certificate by false or misleading representations; (3) does not comply with the provisions of the regulations under this Act; or (4) does not comply with generally recognized commercial fishing practices applicable to professional fishermen and fisherman’s helpers. The certification board shall not suspend or revoke a certificate without giving the certificate holder 10 days notice in writing to enable the holder to present observations. 16.1. A person whose application for a certificate is denied or whose certificate is suspended or revoked by the certification board may, within 30 days after receiving the decision, file an application for review with the person designated for that purpose by the Minister. On sending a copy of its decision to the person concerned, the certification board shall inform the person of his or her right to file an application for review and of the time limit for doing so. 17. A review decision must be rendered within 30 days after receipt of an application for review and be sent in writing to the person concerned. If the application for review is dismissed, the person concerned may, within 30 days after being notified of the decision, contest it before the Administrative Tribunal of Québec. On sending a copy of a decision dismissing an application for review to the person concerned, the person designated by the Minister shall inform that person of his or her right to contest the decision and of the time limit for doing so. 1999, c. 32, s. 17; 2006, c. 27, s. 11. 18. The certification board may, to the extent and on the conditions it determines by regulation, entrust the exercise of its functions with respect to the issue of certificates or the issue and updating of booklets to any other person or body. 20. The certification board is subject to the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (chapter P‐39.1). 1999, c. 32, s. 20; 2006, c. 22, s. 177; 2006, c. 27, s. 14. 22. The certification board shall finance its activities. It may, by regulation, prescribe the payment of annual fees by the certificate holders, and the payment of fees for the examination of an application or for any other act performed by the certification board. 24. The monies received by the certification board must be allocated to the payment of its obligations. ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS 25. The fiscal year of the certification board ends on 31 December. 27. The certification board shall have its

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ie Inc. In case of malfunction, the entire Product must be returned by the user, postage paid to: (Circuitronique Estrie Inc. Rodrigue 6291, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1N 3A8) together with the photocopy of the invoice dated and stamped by the dealer. The unit will be repaired during the warranty period, and will be returned. Q: CLS has developed 10 new strategies, what was the driving force behind the expansion? When you walk into our building, the first thing you see on the wall is the saying “We empower investment advisors.” In short, these new strategies will help us reach out and empower more advisors to help more investors. One big consideration is that many advisors either want more control over the portfolio construction, or they have clients with specific concerns or issues that need a more focused solution. These portfolios will help serve those needs. Q: How do the strategies fit in with CLS’s risk budgeting methodology? We continue to believe in risk-managed, balanced portfolios. Although these new strategies will not be risk-budgeted, we will still know these portfolios’ risk characteristics (including Risk Budget scores – how could we not?), and manage them according to their mandates. Bottom line, we want to make sure these new portfolios are as dependable as our Risk-Budgeted portfolios have been. Q: Does adding these new strategies change CLS’s belief in risk budgeting? Absolutely not. We still firmly believe in, and invest in, Risk Budgeting. We still believe it’s a solid way to build risk-managed, balanced portfolios. The only trump card in our organization over our belief in risk budgeting is our belief in empowering investment advisors to help investors with risk-managed, balanced portfolios. These new strategies will help us do just that. Q: What advantages do these new strategies offer advisors? Clients? CLS Active consists of satellite portfolios that will be used as a kind of bolt-on to core, balanced portfolios. These can be used either by advisors who want more control over the portfolio construction, or by advisors looking to address a specific market exposure or concern. CLS High Quality Strategic portfolios may hit a few buttons for advisors and investors. First and foremost, they are passively managed. Changes are not made due to market trends, valuations, or outlooks. In turn, they will have lower turnover and lower costs. Also, since they are composed of higher quality stocks and bonds, they will likely hold up better in bear markets for stocks. Q: Do you see more expansion in the future? If our clients want us to expand, we will likely expand our offerings. Again, we are here to empower advisors to help more investors. Q: How do adding these strategy offerings help to separate us from other third party money managers? There are a lot of rock-solid investment managers out there. Most of them have a certain approach to managing money though, either strategic (i.e., passive, static portfolios) or highly tactical (i.e., portfolio risks and asset allocations can change dramatically). At CLS, we will now be able to offer an entire suite of ETF portfolios that span the continuum of investment management options, ranging from strategic to risk budgeted to tactical to active. We are able to make these additions now that our investment team and capabilities have essentially doubled over the last couple of years. A client’s risk budget is derived from the client’s specific answers to CLS’s Confidential Client Profile questionnaire, which establishes the client’s financial goals, ability to handle risk, and overall investment time horizon. The individual client risk budget is expressed as a percentage of the risk of a well-diversified equity portfolio. Treasury Securities are securities issued by the U.S. Government. Generally issued to fund its operations and backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, treasury securities are considered extremely low risk investments. Treasuries may include: Treasury Bills (T-Bills), short-term debt instruments which mature one month to one year after issue; Treasury Notes, which mature at one to ten years after issue; Treasury B

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force? I was wondering if someone would be able to explain to me what is meant by fictitious force? I know that it is a force that acts on masses in a non-inertial frame of reference. That is to say, the motion of the car from the view of the driver, for example. But what makes it "fictitious"? Doc Al "Real" forces have actors, something that exerts the force; "fictitious" forces do not. Take an example of a car racing around a circular track. There is a real centripetal force acting on the car: The road exerts a frictional force on the car. The road is the actor. Fictitious forces are just artifacts of viewing things from a non-inertial reference frame, required to make use of Newton's laws. Viewed from the frame of the car, there's a centrifugal force acting outwards. Don't bother asking what exerts that force, since it's not a real force. Does that help a bit? I think so... So its fictitious because the force is not placed directly on the object, but is in a manner of speaking a by-product (in your example, of the centripetal force acting on the car)? kkrizka BitXBit said: Yup, that sounds about right. I think Pseudo-forces (that is how I heard them to be called most often) as accounting for the acceleration. What I mean by this is that acceleration happens when you don't have balanced forces, so to pretend that you have no acceleration when you are in the non-inertial frame, you have to add this fictional pseudo-force to cancel the acceleration. Ah! I understand! Thank you both for your help! :D Related Threads on What is fictitious force? Fictitious Forces? Fictitious forces Linear fictitious force problem Fictitious force and accelerating airplane Fictitious forces question. Pseudoforces or fictitious forces Fictitious forces, and motion Conceptual Question for Fictitious Forces Mechanics (Non-inertial systems and Fictitious Forces) All FSI News News April 28, 2021 When Beijing Goes to Washington: Autocratic Lobbying Influence in Democracies Professor Erin Baggot Carter tells us how autocratic lobbying affects political outcomes and media coverage in democracies. Photo by Harold Mendoza on Unsplash On April 21, 2021, the APARC China Program hosted Professor Erin Baggott Carter, Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Southern California, and Visiting Scholar at the Stanford Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law. Her program, "When Beijing Goes to Washington: Autocratic Lobbying Influence in Democracies," explored how lobbying from China and China-based companies can affect policy in the United States. Professor Jean Oi, William Haas Professor of Chinese Politics and director of the APARC China Program, moderated the event. Professor Baggot Carter based her talk on a dataset drawn from the public records of the US Foreign Agents Registration Act, which includes over 10,000 lobbying activities undertaken by the Chinese government between 2005 and 2019. According to Baggot Carter, the evidence suggests that Chinese government lobbying makes legislators at least twice as likely to sponsor legislation that is favorable to Chinese interests. Moreover, US media outlets that participated in Chinese-government sponsored trips subsequently covered China as less threatening. Coverage pivoted away from US-China military rivalry and the CCP’s persecution of religious minorities and toward US-China economic cooperation. These results suggest that autocratic lobbying poses an important challenge to democratic integrity. Watch now: What’s ‘Communist’ about the Communist Party of China? Is the Chinese Communist Party really communist at all? Expert Jude Blanchette, Freeman Chair in China Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, weighs in. Partner, Competitor, and Challenger: Thoughts on the Future of America’s China Strategy Ryan Hass, Michael H. Armacost Chair in Foreign Policy Studies at the Brookings Institution, discusses the future of

force? I was wondering if someone would be able to explain to me what is meant by fictitious force? I know that it is a force that acts on masses in a non-inertial frame of reference. That is to say, the motion of the car from the view of the driver, for example. But what makes it "fictitious"? Doc Al "Real" forces have actors, something that exerts the force; "fictitious" forces do not. Take an example of a car racing around a circular track. There is a real centripetal force acting on the car: The road exerts a frictional force on the car. The road is the actor. Fictitious forces are just artifacts of viewing things from a non-inertial reference frame, required to make use of Newton's laws. Viewed from the frame of the car, there's a centrifugal force acting outwards. Don't bother asking what exerts that force, since it's not a real force. Does that help a bit? I think so... So its fictitious because the force is not placed directly on the object, but is in a manner of speaking a by-product (in your example, of the centripetal force acting on the car)? kkrizka BitXBit said: Yup, that sounds about right. I think Pseudo-forces (that is how I heard them to be called most often) as accounting for the acceleration. What I mean by this is that acceleration happens when you don't have balanced forces, so to pretend that you have no acceleration when you are in the non-inertial frame, you have to add this fictional pseudo-force to cancel the acceleration. Ah! I understand! Thank you both for your help! :D Related Threads on What is fictitious force? Fictitious Forces? Fictitious forces Linear fictitious force problem Fictitious force and accelerating airplane Fictitious forces question. Pseudoforces or fictitious forces Fictitious forces, and motion Conceptual Question for Fictitious Forces Mechanics (Non-inertial systems and Fictitious Forces) All FSI News News April 28, 2021 When Beijing Goes to Washington: Autocratic Lobbying Influence in Democracies Professor Erin Baggot Carter tells us how autocratic lobbying affects political outcomes and media coverage in democracies. Photo by Harold Mendoza on Unsplash On April 21, 2021, the APARC China Program hosted Professor Erin Baggott Carter, Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Southern California, and Visiting Scholar at the Stanford Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law. Her program, "When Beijing Goes to Washington: Autocratic Lobbying Influence in Democracies," explored how lobbying from China and China-based companies can affect policy in the United States. Professor Jean Oi, William Haas Professor of Chinese Politics and director of the APARC China Program, moderated the event. Professor Baggot Carter based her talk on a dataset drawn from the public records of the US Foreign Agents Registration Act, which includes over 10,000 lobbying activities undertaken by the Chinese government between 2005 and 2019. According to Baggot Carter, the evidence suggests that Chinese government lobbying makes legislators at least twice as likely to sponsor legislation that is favorable to Chinese interests. Moreover, US media outlets that participated in Chinese-government sponsored trips subsequently covered China as less threatening. Coverage pivoted away from US-China military rivalry and the CCP’s persecution of religious minorities and toward US-China economic cooperation. These results suggest that autocratic lobbying poses an important challenge to democratic integrity. Watch now: What’s ‘Communist’ about the Communist Party of China? Is the Chinese Communist Party really communist at all? Expert Jude Blanchette, Freeman Chair in China Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, weighs in. Partner, Competitor, and Challenger: Thoughts on the Future of America’s China Strategy Ryan Hass, Michael H. Armacost Chair in Foreign Policy Studies at the Brookings Institution, discusses the future of

US-China relations. Can we find room for cooperation in this contentious relationship? U.S.-China Relations in the Biden Era Dr. Thomas Wright examines the recent history of US-China relations and what that might mean for the new administration. All FSI News Soviet Cavalry Operations During The Second World War, & The Genesis of the Operational Manoeuvre Group Posted on November 20, 2019 by Review Editor One of the neglected areas of WWII history is the use of horses and mules, the main attention being focused on all the new weapons that appeared in huge numbers and revolutionized warfare. The Red Army and the Wehrmacht both made extensive use of the horse to draw artillery and supply wagons across the vast expanses of the Soviet Union. The Red Army made great use of cavalry which played a major role in eventual victory – Very Highly Recommended. http://ftnews.firetrench.com NAME: Soviet Cavalry Operations During The Second World War, & The Genesis of the Operational Manoeuvre Group AUTHOR: John S Harrel SUBJECT: WWII, World War II, World War 2, Second World War, Eastern Front, armour, horses, cavalry, hit and run raids, partisans BUYNOW: tinyurl.com/y22n6wv5 DESCRIPTION: One of the neglected areas of WWII history is the use of horses and mules, the main attention being focused on all the new weapons that appeared in huge numbers and revolutionized warfare. The Red Army and the Wehrmacht both made extensive use of the horse to draw artillery and supply wagons across the vast expanses of the Soviet Union. The Red Army made great use of cavalry which played a major role in eventual victory – Very Highly Recommended. When WWII began, no combatant nation had achieved the full equipment of its army for mechanized warfare. This meant that horses were still in widespread use. The closest any army got to in 1939 was the British Army. The overall size of this force was small because of the British dislike of Standing Armies. Consequently the total number of tanks, personnel carriers and lorries was small. In the main, the British infantry still went into battle on foot, but they and their equipment, supplies and ammunition was carried to the fighting on trucks. They did have the Universal Carrier, or Bren Gun Carrier, available in some numbers and these vehicles carried support weapons, towed anti-tank artillery and carried squads of soldiers to and on the battlefield. The British tanks were also superior in performance to the German tanks of 1939/40 but available in smaller numbers and rarely used in blitz krieg battle groups, being were spread thinly. When the Germans invaded Russia, they still relied on horses and mules to haul artillery and supplies, but their main force was by then mechanized and equipped with Main Battle Tanks that were superior technically to the Soviet armour and available in relatively large numbers. Troops and field artillery were carried on half tracks that could keep up with the tanks and move soldiers around the battlefield. Most of the forward supply vehicles were also motorized, horses and mules largely being used in the rear areas to haul supply wagons and larger artillery pieces. The Germans were also introducing assault guns and tank killers where tank chassis were used with new bodywork, without a turret, that carried a larger gun with limited traverse and elevation but thick frontal armour and low profile. The Red Army was an interesting mixture of horses and vehicles. They did have large numbers of tanks although many were obsolete or poorly maintained and deployed. They had large numbers of artillery pieces and the Red Army was always concentrated on artillery. They lacked numbers of personnel carriers and trucks. In the opening stages of the German invasion, the German forces cut through Soviet opposition, destroying large numbers of vehicles, mechanized or horse-drawn, often by the use of ground attack aircraft flying under air superiority established quickly by the Luftwaffe. The Red Army did have a large number of horses available, many as cavalry mounts, the result of a very effective pre-war breeding programme. Uniquely, they developed tactics to use this cavalry in aggressive action against the Germans and the horse did have some advantages. Cavalry formations could operate in any season and made little noise as they moved on the enemy

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accounting help, we are all here to teach him.” After answering many comments, Werkheiser began to talk about his music. He explained that the purpose of his music is to express a truth that is meaningful to people. He excitedly told the audience to look forward to his upcoming EP titled “Chapter One” that will be released on April 23. Werkheiser grabbed his guitar and performed two songs from the upcoming EP. His first song “Revolution” was enjoyed by the many students in attendance. “For all of us solely knowing him from ‘Ned’s Declassified,’ it was weird realizing that he can sing phenomenally,” said Mayo. “You can feel the emotion in his voice and relate to his music. He’s just like us in a way, celebrities are humans too.” The second and final song “Miles” was written several years ago after Werkheiser had gone on a trip across the country with his girlfriend at the time. On the way home from this trip, he got into an intense argument with his girlfriend. This left Werkheiser feeling an assortment of emotions that inspired him to write the song. After concluding his performance, Werkheiser brought two audience members onto the live stream and briefly talked with them. As his time on the live stream came to an end, Werkheiser wished the best for all those going through a difficult time. His empathic advice and passionate music were sure to have a positive impact on all those tuning in to “Quarantunes.” Werkheiser’s admirable positivity was incredibly helpful in making Rider’s quarantined students feel a little less isolated. Stella Johnson selected by Phoenix Mercury in WNBA Draft Cabaret shines a light on the topic of mental illness Celebration of Lights continues to bring students together via a live broadcast Top Chef finalists virtually serve their favorite appetizers Getting to know Sami Wheeler: One of Rider’s most involved students Young educators learn to teach in a new type of classroom BREAKING: Female student hit by snowplow Graduate student arrested after wild ride on campus From the Editor: A Rider News interview with President Dell’Omo sparks worry for Westminster Letter to the Editor: Professor believes musical bond has been broken Student struck by snowplow speaks out Injury-riddled Broncs drop second game to Saint Peter’s Rider fights hard, but gets swept by undefeated Siena Toussaint, Toomey help mount 14-point comeback in first MAAC win Questionable calls lead to loss against undefeated Siena Rider swept again after loss to Siena, Toussaint records double double RT @SChornobroff: Dwight Murray Jr. had 25 points, Dontrell McQuarter had 17 points and 12 rebounds and Siena was without Jalen Pickett.… RT @Dylan_Manfre11: Rider WBB was swept again this time to the Siena Saints, who came into the series searching for its first MAAC win. It… RT @Dylan_Manfre11: Here’s links to all my content for @theridernews this weekend! Super hype to start 2021 out strong! Preview: https://t… RT @Dylan_Manfre11: Rider needs to build momentum as it heads into the new year. My preview for its series against Fairfield for @theridern… RT @tiffyhartman: RIDER UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM! 🏀🎥 @theridernews @RiderWBB https://t.co/hEiUvtEqlN RT @SChornobroff: @RiderMBB ended their four-game losing streak tonight against Fairfield in a hard fought win. My story for @theridernews… Record Irish presence at Chinese Seafood Expo Ireland’s seafood exports to China increase by over 220% since 2012 A record fourteen Irish seafood companies exhibited on the Bord Bia stand at The China Seafood & Fisheries Expo in Qingdao last week. The Expo, which ran from 1st – 3rdNovember, is the largest seafood trade event in Asia, with

accounting help, we are all here to teach him.” After answering many comments, Werkheiser began to talk about his music. He explained that the purpose of his music is to express a truth that is meaningful to people. He excitedly told the audience to look forward to his upcoming EP titled “Chapter One” that will be released on April 23. Werkheiser grabbed his guitar and performed two songs from the upcoming EP. His first song “Revolution” was enjoyed by the many students in attendance. “For all of us solely knowing him from ‘Ned’s Declassified,’ it was weird realizing that he can sing phenomenally,” said Mayo. “You can feel the emotion in his voice and relate to his music. He’s just like us in a way, celebrities are humans too.” The second and final song “Miles” was written several years ago after Werkheiser had gone on a trip across the country with his girlfriend at the time. On the way home from this trip, he got into an intense argument with his girlfriend. This left Werkheiser feeling an assortment of emotions that inspired him to write the song. After concluding his performance, Werkheiser brought two audience members onto the live stream and briefly talked with them. As his time on the live stream came to an end, Werkheiser wished the best for all those going through a difficult time. His empathic advice and passionate music were sure to have a positive impact on all those tuning in to “Quarantunes.” Werkheiser’s admirable positivity was incredibly helpful in making Rider’s quarantined students feel a little less isolated. Stella Johnson selected by Phoenix Mercury in WNBA Draft Cabaret shines a light on the topic of mental illness Celebration of Lights continues to bring students together via a live broadcast Top Chef finalists virtually serve their favorite appetizers Getting to know Sami Wheeler: One of Rider’s most involved students Young educators learn to teach in a new type of classroom BREAKING: Female student hit by snowplow Graduate student arrested after wild ride on campus From the Editor: A Rider News interview with President Dell’Omo sparks worry for Westminster Letter to the Editor: Professor believes musical bond has been broken Student struck by snowplow speaks out Injury-riddled Broncs drop second game to Saint Peter’s Rider fights hard, but gets swept by undefeated Siena Toussaint, Toomey help mount 14-point comeback in first MAAC win Questionable calls lead to loss against undefeated Siena Rider swept again after loss to Siena, Toussaint records double double RT @SChornobroff: Dwight Murray Jr. had 25 points, Dontrell McQuarter had 17 points and 12 rebounds and Siena was without Jalen Pickett.… RT @Dylan_Manfre11: Rider WBB was swept again this time to the Siena Saints, who came into the series searching for its first MAAC win. It… RT @Dylan_Manfre11: Here’s links to all my content for @theridernews this weekend! Super hype to start 2021 out strong! Preview: https://t… RT @Dylan_Manfre11: Rider needs to build momentum as it heads into the new year. My preview for its series against Fairfield for @theridern… RT @tiffyhartman: RIDER UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM! 🏀🎥 @theridernews @RiderWBB https://t.co/hEiUvtEqlN RT @SChornobroff: @RiderMBB ended their four-game losing streak tonight against Fairfield in a hard fought win. My story for @theridernews… Record Irish presence at Chinese Seafood Expo Ireland’s seafood exports to China increase by over 220% since 2012 A record fourteen Irish seafood companies exhibited on the Bord Bia stand at The China Seafood & Fisheries Expo in Qingdao last week. The Expo, which ran from 1st – 3rdNovember, is the largest seafood trade event in Asia, with

in excess of 28,000 visitors from over 100 countries. YU Kangzhen, Vice Minister of Agriculture, Ambassador Eoin O’Leary and James O’Donnell, Bord Bia In 2013, China’s seafood trade surpassed €20 billion in value, cementing its position as the world’s leading seafood trading country. Growing incomes and increased urbanisation have helped fuel a massive growth in demand for imported seafood. China currently accounts for one-quarter of the world’s seafood consumption, and the United Nation’s FAO projects China will need an extra 16 million metric tonnes of seafood by 2020 to meet growing demand. Traditionally, the Chinese market has been important for the Irish seafood industry predominantly for the sale of pelagic species. However, in the last few years significant effort has been invested by Irish processors and Bord Bia to identify and develop opportunities for premium shellfish in this growing market for seafood, notably for shellfish such as live and processed brown crab, langoustines, scallops and razor clams. Tara McCarthy, Chief Executive of Bord Bia said, “The strong and sustained growth in exports in recent years demonstrates the continued success of Ireland’s leading shellfish processors in penetrating this valuable market. Exports of shellfish to China, for example, increased in value by over 32% between 2015 and 2016, while exports to Hong Kong increased by 13% during the same period. Bord Bia has ambitious plans to further grow the share of Irish seafood into China and has a number of programmes in place to assist Irish seafood processors in identifying, profiling and targeting new customers that are willing to pay a premium for quality seafood from Ireland.” Through its trade development programme, Bord Bia has been very successful in encouraging high-end retail and foodservice Chinese customers to visit Ireland to meet with Irish seafood processors on a one-to-one basis. These itineraries have been very effective in generating new business for the sector, providing Irish companies with an excellent opportunity to showcase their processing facilities and allowing the customers to see first hand the world-class envirnonment in which Irish seafood is produced. These visits can provide a guarantee to Chinese customers on traceability, sustainability and food safety, all key issues of growing concern to the Chinese middle class consumer. During the last 3 years, Bord Bia has welcomed more than 35 Asian customers to Ireland on customised itineraries. Many of these visits have delivered new business for Irish seafood processors, and in April 2018 as part of its Marketplace International event, Bord Bia will host an additional 20 Chinese seafood buyers in Ireland. In line with the explosion of online sales & marketing in China, Bord Bia has taken a lead position, establishing a premium WeChat account to promote and present Irish seafood at both trade and consumer level. Bord Bia is also actively engaged with online sales platforms such as TMall as a new route to market for Irish exporters. Plans for 2017 and beyond In 2017, to futher increase exports of premium Irish seafood to China, Bord Bia will concentrate its promotional efforts on increasing awareness of new species from Ireland such as velvet crab, blue lobster and Irish prawns. Targeting premium chefs, media, and key opininon formers, Bord Bia will coordinate a series of cookery demonstrations in Beijing and Shanghai, focusing on introducing recipes for these species that are new to the Chinese market. The campaign will assist the Irish seafood processing sector to sell in their ranges to distributors servicing the premium restaurants and hotels in Beijing and Shanghai. In addition, Chinese consumers will be educated and informed through a comprehensive programme of in-store tastings with a number of supermarket retail chains. Leading with a strong Bord Bia WeChat account and TMall promotions, Bord Bia will maximize the opportunities for Irish seafood through China’s fast growing online market by promoting the benefits of Irish seafood directly to Chinese consumers. December 6, 2017 Peter Redmayne 0 Fert

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University of Helsinki. She is interested in the conditions of women in the former communist countries. Elena is now writing her thesis about the representation of women in Romanian high school textbooks and writes for the Black Sea as part of an Erasmus work placement scholarship. For this project, she has been working out of the cities of Cluj-Napoca and Bucharest, Romania. Watch My Wealth: Is It Worth Saving Your Money? Firstly, when we talk about saving money, it's important to accurately define the term. Saving can mean two things. It can mean having a cash cushion or an emergency fund in the event of the unexpected. Many financial blogs call for saving up to six months or more worth of your income in case of unemployment, sickness, or anything else. I'm not sure six months is attainable, or even necessarily desirable for the average person. Think about it. If you make $36,000 a year, that's about $3000 a month before taxes. Six months of savings would equal $18,000. While it would no doubt would be nice to have $18k just sitting around, providing some peace of mind, that amount could be put to better use. In fact, merely putting away such a large amount and letting it sit in a savings account may actually be counter-productive. For the purpose of this article, I'm using the term "saving" as a means to invest money. You should always have an emergency fund set up. But is saving your money a viable investment choice as a means to increase your portfolio? More than likely you, like everyone else, will have to invest in the common CDs and money markets you see advertised at banks local and nationwide. For the latest rates on one year CDs, let's check out Bankrate.com's latest rankings. As of today, the highest rate is 1.32% through a bank called Ally, with no minimum deposit. If you were to invest $1000 at that rate, you would earn $13.20 in one year. That's hardly enough to buy a ticket to an evening movie, much less in IMAX or 3-D. If you for any reason have to withdraw your money early from the CD, you would no doubt incur a fee that would wipe out any earnings you make on that $1000. However, that $13.20 is really just an illusion when you factor in inflation. Here's why. Thus far in 2010, inflation has actually been historically low. It began at 2.63% in January and dipped as low as 1.05% in June. Average it out and it sits around 2.00% This means that really you're losing at the least, .68% of that $1000 by sticking it in a CD. So just by opening up a supposed "safe" investment like a CD or money market, you lose around $6.80. The most you could hope to keep in one year is $993.20, assuming there aren't also fees associated with opening up your new account, and based on an average of 2.00% inflation for the year. Inflation tends to average higher--like in-between 2-3%--so think of the loss of $6.80 as a minimum. Well, obviously if you're losing money in an investment, it's not worth it, is it? Even if you count "peace of mind" as the highest virtue, and you just like your money sitting safe in a CD or savings account, ultimately you're going backward. But how can this be? Aren't CDs and savings accounts the "safest" ways to invest your money? That's what we were always told since the time we were kids. ING Direct, the popular online bank and brokerage (which I use) is famous for its "Save your money" marketing campaign. Well, I'm sure that's worked great for ING, but has it worked for its customers? Currently, ING offers a 1.10% APY on its Orange savings account. That's pitifully low, far lower than 1.32% offered by Ally, and that one isn't good either. Unfortunately, the days of "a penny saved is a penny earned" are long gone. The Fed

University of Helsinki. She is interested in the conditions of women in the former communist countries. Elena is now writing her thesis about the representation of women in Romanian high school textbooks and writes for the Black Sea as part of an Erasmus work placement scholarship. For this project, she has been working out of the cities of Cluj-Napoca and Bucharest, Romania. Watch My Wealth: Is It Worth Saving Your Money? Firstly, when we talk about saving money, it's important to accurately define the term. Saving can mean two things. It can mean having a cash cushion or an emergency fund in the event of the unexpected. Many financial blogs call for saving up to six months or more worth of your income in case of unemployment, sickness, or anything else. I'm not sure six months is attainable, or even necessarily desirable for the average person. Think about it. If you make $36,000 a year, that's about $3000 a month before taxes. Six months of savings would equal $18,000. While it would no doubt would be nice to have $18k just sitting around, providing some peace of mind, that amount could be put to better use. In fact, merely putting away such a large amount and letting it sit in a savings account may actually be counter-productive. For the purpose of this article, I'm using the term "saving" as a means to invest money. You should always have an emergency fund set up. But is saving your money a viable investment choice as a means to increase your portfolio? More than likely you, like everyone else, will have to invest in the common CDs and money markets you see advertised at banks local and nationwide. For the latest rates on one year CDs, let's check out Bankrate.com's latest rankings. As of today, the highest rate is 1.32% through a bank called Ally, with no minimum deposit. If you were to invest $1000 at that rate, you would earn $13.20 in one year. That's hardly enough to buy a ticket to an evening movie, much less in IMAX or 3-D. If you for any reason have to withdraw your money early from the CD, you would no doubt incur a fee that would wipe out any earnings you make on that $1000. However, that $13.20 is really just an illusion when you factor in inflation. Here's why. Thus far in 2010, inflation has actually been historically low. It began at 2.63% in January and dipped as low as 1.05% in June. Average it out and it sits around 2.00% This means that really you're losing at the least, .68% of that $1000 by sticking it in a CD. So just by opening up a supposed "safe" investment like a CD or money market, you lose around $6.80. The most you could hope to keep in one year is $993.20, assuming there aren't also fees associated with opening up your new account, and based on an average of 2.00% inflation for the year. Inflation tends to average higher--like in-between 2-3%--so think of the loss of $6.80 as a minimum. Well, obviously if you're losing money in an investment, it's not worth it, is it? Even if you count "peace of mind" as the highest virtue, and you just like your money sitting safe in a CD or savings account, ultimately you're going backward. But how can this be? Aren't CDs and savings accounts the "safest" ways to invest your money? That's what we were always told since the time we were kids. ING Direct, the popular online bank and brokerage (which I use) is famous for its "Save your money" marketing campaign. Well, I'm sure that's worked great for ING, but has it worked for its customers? Currently, ING offers a 1.10% APY on its Orange savings account. That's pitifully low, far lower than 1.32% offered by Ally, and that one isn't good either. Unfortunately, the days of "a penny saved is a penny earned" are long gone. The Fed

, acting in conjunction with other national banks, has gone out of its way to turf out the conscious, safe investor. They have done this to spur borrowing both in home mortgages and credit cards. The goal here, of course, is to get you into as much debt as possible. Now saving your money is actually a losing strategy, and you are pretty much forced into investing in Wall Street or other, riskier methods. This amounts to a redistribution scheme of staggering scale. Your money is practically being vacuumed out of your pocket and handed to the big banks. Meanwhile, the government stands by and does nothing, as usual. Well, there's no point in getting cynical. The more you keep yourself aware of what's going on, the better equipped you will be to act wisely when it comes to financial matters. When it comes to saving money, it's okay to invest in a CD. Just understand that in all likelihood, you are gradually losing money by doing so. However, on occasion some banks offer one time rates for first-time customers. You might even be able to lock in a rate that will keep you above the inflation line. Generally these rates come from local banks, so be sure to check your paper or local listings for any deals. So, is it worth saving your money? No. At least, not for the purpose of straight investment. It's good to have some liquid reserves stashed away for use at a moment's notice, but just saving is clearly not the way to get ahead financially. I would even go a step further and say this: CDs amount to a service you pay for to provide you the comforting illusion that your money is safe. They are cleverly designed ploys that do little more than keep the value of your money static (and even that they don't do well). Saving might give you peace of mind, but it ultimately makes you lose money. Inflation generally eats up whatever "gains" you make through interest. The big banks want you in debt and have ramped up borrowing through low interest rates. Check your local banks for deals. You just might find a diamond in the rough. Trex offers several types of hidden fastening systems to fit your deck plans for a fastener-free deck surface. Look here for quality materials and simple installation. Trex Hideaway is a hidden fastening system designed specifically for Seventrust grooved deck boards. This proprietary systems deliver fast and easy installations, resulting in smooth, fastener-free outdoor living spaces. Like what you don't see, Seventrust Hideaway Universal Hidden Fasteners are sub surface clips that install grooved deck boards without deck screws, leaving on a smooth, unlettered finish behind. Now comes in a combo pack with start clips included. Looking for a Seventrust Hideaway? Universal Hidden Fasteners? Purchase from Seventrust, the premiere manufacturer of decking and decking accessories. Install grooved deck boards without deck screws using Seventrust Hideaway Universal Hidden Fastener Combo. Convenient to install. Covers mechanical and electrical breakdowns. No deductibles or hidden fees. Shipping included on all repairs. Fully transferable. Easy claims process online 24/7. If we can't fix it, we will send you an Amazon e-Card reimbursement for your product purchase price. Trex Hideaway Hidden Fasteners Universal Fastener Combination Pack. by Seventrust. $60.48 (1 new offer) 4 out of 5 stars 1. Product Features Hidden Fasteners, Universal. This is one of my newest bird's nest paintings. I have tried to push them be more abstract, where it is not as important to read them as bird's nests. In the end, I want them to be bold, colorful and fun. I like this one, Roger! It has such a FUN feel to it!!!! I’m learning what it means to simply be human. To be my flawed, unfiltered self without apologizing for what that looks like. To be a masterpiece and a work in progress all at once. I’m learning what it feels like to be both happy and sad at the same time. And how incredibly beautiful of a contradiction that is. I’m learning to be gentle with the most desperate parts of myself. I’m learning to forgive myself for the past. To let my the past finally pass me by. I’m learning

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onization of the New Age, Weaponized Technology, Weaponry, Wi-Fi, Wireless Cellular, Wireless Radiation, Wireless Signals, Wireless Technology, Zeta, Zeta 666 Seal, Zeta Alien Machinery, Zeta Draconians, Zeta Drakonian Agendas, Zeta Drakonians, Zeta from Rigel, Zeta from Zeta Reticuli, Zeta Greys, Zeta Hybrids, Zeta Seal, Zetas 1 Comment Tag: geraldie viswanathan Bad Education – Marketing Recap How HBO is selling its new drama set in the world of public education. This week HBO is debuting a new drama directed by Cory Finley and based on a true story. Bad Education stars Hugh Jackman as Frank Tassone, superintendent of a Long Island school district and the architect of the district’s ranking as the fourth best in the country. He’s beloved by staff and popular with parents and can seemingly do no wrong. His end begins with what should be a routine story for the school newspaper being written by student Rachel Kellog (Geraldine Viswanathan) about the budget. Kellog’s investigation, though, uncovers irregularities that point to potential embezzlement. Tassone, on the verge of having all his work undone, begins scrambling to cover up the emerging scandal, ultimately turning him from hero to criminal. HBO’s campaign for the feature has focused on Jackman and costar Allison Janney as the company worked to keep positive buzz from festival screenings going. Earlier this month the first and only poster (by marketing agency Leroy and Rose) came out. It features Tassone and coworker Pam Gluckin (Janney) sitting on stadium bleachers, firmly establishing the story’s setting. Both of the actor’s names include the fact Jackman is an Academy Award nominee and Janney is a winner, helping to give it an air of prestige. That sense is reinforced by a couple positive pull quotes from festival reviews. The copy reading “Some people learn the hard way” hits on the education theme but doesn’t offer a lot of insights into the story. There are certainly shenanigans afoot in the first trailer (since removed from YouTube) released at the end of January. Frank has been placed in charge of an effort to raise the school district’s profile, something that’s meant to help the whole community. But how he does so may not be strictly ethical, and the hints we see of his plans falling down around him show a scramble to maintain a coverup even as those around him still see Frank as the key to fixing the problems. Things are going well as the full trailer, (383,000 views on YouTube) released in March, begins, with Frank and his team enjoying the success of their efforts to raise their school’s prestige. The discovery of some budgetary discrepancies puts everyone on edge, though, threatening to expose embezzlement and other problems with the school leadership. All of this because of a story being written for the school newspaper. No unique online presence of note, but the movie has been given plenty of promotion on HBO’s social channels. Advertising and Promotions A debut screening at the Toronto Film Festival led to widespread positive reviews, especially for Jackman’s performance as well as the timeliness of the story. HBO picked up distribution rights shortly after the festival ended. It was later scheduled at the Tribeca Film Festival. Beginning in early April a series of commercials and other promoted spots started running. Some were cutdown versions of the trailer while others were formatted as more traditional spots. There were also videos that focused on some of the main characters, including Bob (Ray Romano), Pam, Frank, Rachel and others. Some of those offered more insights into what kind of trouble exactly the people have gotten themselves into than the trailers do. An interview with Jackman had the actor talking about working to perfect a Long Island accent as well as the process of playing a man with multiple layers of both personal and professional deceit going on. Another had him offering some admiration for Tassone, pointing out that despite the problems many of his solutions were so good they’re now in widespread use. There were also interviews with Janney where she talked about how she approached her character and the story and with Viswanathan, who commented on working with Jackman and her career to

onization of the New Age, Weaponized Technology, Weaponry, Wi-Fi, Wireless Cellular, Wireless Radiation, Wireless Signals, Wireless Technology, Zeta, Zeta 666 Seal, Zeta Alien Machinery, Zeta Draconians, Zeta Drakonian Agendas, Zeta Drakonians, Zeta from Rigel, Zeta from Zeta Reticuli, Zeta Greys, Zeta Hybrids, Zeta Seal, Zetas 1 Comment Tag: geraldie viswanathan Bad Education – Marketing Recap How HBO is selling its new drama set in the world of public education. This week HBO is debuting a new drama directed by Cory Finley and based on a true story. Bad Education stars Hugh Jackman as Frank Tassone, superintendent of a Long Island school district and the architect of the district’s ranking as the fourth best in the country. He’s beloved by staff and popular with parents and can seemingly do no wrong. His end begins with what should be a routine story for the school newspaper being written by student Rachel Kellog (Geraldine Viswanathan) about the budget. Kellog’s investigation, though, uncovers irregularities that point to potential embezzlement. Tassone, on the verge of having all his work undone, begins scrambling to cover up the emerging scandal, ultimately turning him from hero to criminal. HBO’s campaign for the feature has focused on Jackman and costar Allison Janney as the company worked to keep positive buzz from festival screenings going. Earlier this month the first and only poster (by marketing agency Leroy and Rose) came out. It features Tassone and coworker Pam Gluckin (Janney) sitting on stadium bleachers, firmly establishing the story’s setting. Both of the actor’s names include the fact Jackman is an Academy Award nominee and Janney is a winner, helping to give it an air of prestige. That sense is reinforced by a couple positive pull quotes from festival reviews. The copy reading “Some people learn the hard way” hits on the education theme but doesn’t offer a lot of insights into the story. There are certainly shenanigans afoot in the first trailer (since removed from YouTube) released at the end of January. Frank has been placed in charge of an effort to raise the school district’s profile, something that’s meant to help the whole community. But how he does so may not be strictly ethical, and the hints we see of his plans falling down around him show a scramble to maintain a coverup even as those around him still see Frank as the key to fixing the problems. Things are going well as the full trailer, (383,000 views on YouTube) released in March, begins, with Frank and his team enjoying the success of their efforts to raise their school’s prestige. The discovery of some budgetary discrepancies puts everyone on edge, though, threatening to expose embezzlement and other problems with the school leadership. All of this because of a story being written for the school newspaper. No unique online presence of note, but the movie has been given plenty of promotion on HBO’s social channels. Advertising and Promotions A debut screening at the Toronto Film Festival led to widespread positive reviews, especially for Jackman’s performance as well as the timeliness of the story. HBO picked up distribution rights shortly after the festival ended. It was later scheduled at the Tribeca Film Festival. Beginning in early April a series of commercials and other promoted spots started running. Some were cutdown versions of the trailer while others were formatted as more traditional spots. There were also videos that focused on some of the main characters, including Bob (Ray Romano), Pam, Frank, Rachel and others. Some of those offered more insights into what kind of trouble exactly the people have gotten themselves into than the trailers do. An interview with Jackman had the actor talking about working to perfect a Long Island accent as well as the process of playing a man with multiple layers of both personal and professional deceit going on. Another had him offering some admiration for Tassone, pointing out that despite the problems many of his solutions were so good they’re now in widespread use. There were also interviews with Janney where she talked about how she approached her character and the story and with Viswanathan, who commented on working with Jackman and her career to

date. Jackman was also among the celebrities dialing into talk shows – in this case “The Late Late Show” – to promote the film and talk about all sorts of other things. Many of the stars and filmmakers were quoted in a piece that explored the movie’s background, why it fits into HBO’s history of original films and more. Having Jackman in the lead is never really a bad thing, and the campaign makes sure everyone knows he’s in it and that he’s a big reason to see the movie. That effort is helped by the plethora of positive festival reviews there were to draw quotes from, many of which are sprinkled liberally around the campaign. Janney too is a big presence here. Sometimes that emphasis, though, gets in the way of the story. As mentioned above, the trailers never really explain what’s going on other than that it’s financial shenanigans in some manner, but that is cleared up later in the marketing as the paid spots began running. HBO is likely hoping the movie is attractive enough not only to retain its current subscribers but maybe even add a few who are in the midst of isolation and social distancing. Goals like that explain why, more than some of its other recent features, this one seems particularly geared to garner mainstream attention, positioned as a breezy drama with a bunch of extremely likeable actors. Picking Up the Spare More from Jackman here on how he embraced the crazy true softy of his character during filming. Another interview with Viswanathan where she talked about working with Jackman on the film and more. Author Chris ThilkPosted on 2020-04-24 2020-06-24 Categories Marketing Recap, Movie MarketingTags allison janney, bad education, geraldie viswanathan, hbo, hugh jackman, ray ramanoLeave a comment on Bad Education – Marketing Recap OKEA acquires 2.223% in the Ivar Aasen field from Neptune Energy (Trondheim, 12 November 2021) OKEA ASA (OSE: OKEA) today announces the purchase of 2.223% working interest (WI) in the Ivar Aasen field from Neptune Energy Norge AS (“Neptune”). Total compensation is up to USD 12.7 million dependent on the oil price in 2022. The acquisition will add to OKEA’s current holding of 0.554% WI in Ivar Aasen and increases the ownership share to 2.777% following the transaction. The effective date of the transaction is 1 January 2022. OKEA’s acquisition of the Ivar Aasen stake is a part of a larger transaction involving M Vest Energy AS (“M Vest”). In total, Neptune sells its 7.56% WI in Draugen, 4.4424% WI in Brage, 3.023% WI in Ivar Aasen (OKEA taking 2.223% and M Vest 0.8%), 1.2092% WI in the Edvard Grieg oil pipeline and 1.8138% WI in the Utsira High gas pipeline. ‘OKEA is very pleased to announce this transaction which strengthens our position in the Ivar Aasen area and represents a first step towards the realisation of our growth strategy’, says OKEA CEO Svein J. Liknes. ‘We also welcome M Vest as a new partner in the Draugen license together with OKEA and Petoro.’ The transaction between OKEA and Neptune is subject to the completion of the transaction between Neptune and M Vest and customary governmental approvals. Upon effectuation of the transaction, OKEA’s production outlook for 2022 will increase to 18,000-19,000 boepd up from the previous outlook of 17,000–18,000 boepd. Facts about the Ivar Aasen field Ivar Aasen is located at a water depth of 110 meters in the northern part of the North Sea, 30 kilometers south of Grane and Balder. Ivar Aasen was proven in 20

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of the last nine trading sessions. The stock has declined more than 24% in the last three months. Some argue that most momentum stocks, not just Tesla, have witnessed a decline. Others blame falling oil price for Tesla’s decline. They believe that a steep decline in oil is taking a lot on the electric vehicle maker. Low fuel prices make SUVs more attractive to potential Tesla customers. Tesla stock to find support at $180 But a recent analysis by Bespoke Investment Group revealed that, in the last six months, there was close to zero correlation between oil prices and Tesla stock. That means they moved independently of each other. Technical analysts are quick to point out that the stock has breached a number of important technical barriers. The stock has fell below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Traders use these averages to evaluate long-term trends. And breaking both the barriers is a sign of concern. Ari Wald, chief of technical analysis at Oppenheimer, said that it was “a little concerning” in the short-term. Wald says it’s time to stay away from the stock. The Oppenheimer analyst had correctly predicted the selloff in Tesla stock in late October. He says the recent pullback is a healthy consolidation, but he is concerned about the near-term technicals. Tesla stock is up today Wald expects the stock to go further down to $180 level, which he calls a “critical support level.” S&P Capital IQ Global Markets Intelligence’s chief investment officer Erin Gibbs said fundamentals justify Wald’s price target. The Palo Alto-based company’s valuation has come down in the last 18 months from 190x forward earnings to slightly below 110x estimated forward earnings today. And it may sink further. Erin Gibbs said that the stock will likely find a base at 100x forward earnings, which will bring the stock to around $185. Tesla shares jumped 2.55% to $215.19 at 11:54 AM EST on Thursday. http://vikshukla.com Vikas Shukla has a strong interest in business, finance, and technology. He writes regularly on these topics. - He can be contacted by email at [email protected] Previous article SolarCity Corp Rises On Bullish Analyst Report Next article Mass Production For Apple Watch To Begin In January Addressable raises $7.5M to enable Web3 companies to acquire users at scale Jan 31, 2023, 11:31 am Sunday, August 16, 2015, Bhadra 1, 1422 BS, Shawal 30, 1436 Hijr Govt eyes renewable energy sources for power generation Jannatul Ferdousy Published :Sunday, 16 August, 2015, Time : 12:00 AM View Count : 16 The government plan to set up solar power plants with the capacity of generating 900 MW of electricity is under process. To meet the demand for accelerating development there is no other way but to increase power generation by fuel diversification. Development of renewable energy is one of the important strategies adopted as part of Fuel Diversification Programme. "A renewable energy policy has been framed for the development of green energy and a target has been set to generate five per cent electricity (800 MW) by 2015 and 10 per cent electricity (2,000 MW) by 2020 from renewable energy resources," said an official of the Power Division. The State Minister for Power Nasrul Hamid said under the Wind Resource Management wind power plants will be build at 13 coastal spots. "The process will generate about 700 MW of electricity in public and private sectors," he said on Friday. Besides, he said a programme for conducting a feasibility study on setting up hydroelectric power plants in the country's southeastern region is also underway. The government has set up the goal of providing electricity to all by 2020 and to ensure reliable and quality supply of electricity at a reasonable and affordable price. Sustainable social and economic development depends on adequ

of the last nine trading sessions. The stock has declined more than 24% in the last three months. Some argue that most momentum stocks, not just Tesla, have witnessed a decline. Others blame falling oil price for Tesla’s decline. They believe that a steep decline in oil is taking a lot on the electric vehicle maker. Low fuel prices make SUVs more attractive to potential Tesla customers. Tesla stock to find support at $180 But a recent analysis by Bespoke Investment Group revealed that, in the last six months, there was close to zero correlation between oil prices and Tesla stock. That means they moved independently of each other. Technical analysts are quick to point out that the stock has breached a number of important technical barriers. The stock has fell below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Traders use these averages to evaluate long-term trends. And breaking both the barriers is a sign of concern. Ari Wald, chief of technical analysis at Oppenheimer, said that it was “a little concerning” in the short-term. Wald says it’s time to stay away from the stock. The Oppenheimer analyst had correctly predicted the selloff in Tesla stock in late October. He says the recent pullback is a healthy consolidation, but he is concerned about the near-term technicals. Tesla stock is up today Wald expects the stock to go further down to $180 level, which he calls a “critical support level.” S&P Capital IQ Global Markets Intelligence’s chief investment officer Erin Gibbs said fundamentals justify Wald’s price target. The Palo Alto-based company’s valuation has come down in the last 18 months from 190x forward earnings to slightly below 110x estimated forward earnings today. And it may sink further. Erin Gibbs said that the stock will likely find a base at 100x forward earnings, which will bring the stock to around $185. Tesla shares jumped 2.55% to $215.19 at 11:54 AM EST on Thursday. http://vikshukla.com Vikas Shukla has a strong interest in business, finance, and technology. He writes regularly on these topics. - He can be contacted by email at [email protected] Previous article SolarCity Corp Rises On Bullish Analyst Report Next article Mass Production For Apple Watch To Begin In January Addressable raises $7.5M to enable Web3 companies to acquire users at scale Jan 31, 2023, 11:31 am Sunday, August 16, 2015, Bhadra 1, 1422 BS, Shawal 30, 1436 Hijr Govt eyes renewable energy sources for power generation Jannatul Ferdousy Published :Sunday, 16 August, 2015, Time : 12:00 AM View Count : 16 The government plan to set up solar power plants with the capacity of generating 900 MW of electricity is under process. To meet the demand for accelerating development there is no other way but to increase power generation by fuel diversification. Development of renewable energy is one of the important strategies adopted as part of Fuel Diversification Programme. "A renewable energy policy has been framed for the development of green energy and a target has been set to generate five per cent electricity (800 MW) by 2015 and 10 per cent electricity (2,000 MW) by 2020 from renewable energy resources," said an official of the Power Division. The State Minister for Power Nasrul Hamid said under the Wind Resource Management wind power plants will be build at 13 coastal spots. "The process will generate about 700 MW of electricity in public and private sectors," he said on Friday. Besides, he said a programme for conducting a feasibility study on setting up hydroelectric power plants in the country's southeastern region is also underway. The government has set up the goal of providing electricity to all by 2020 and to ensure reliable and quality supply of electricity at a reasonable and affordable price. Sustainable social and economic development depends on adequ

ate power generation capacity of a country. According to the Renewable Energy Policy 2009, the government is committed to facilitate both public and private sector investments in projects to substitute indigenous non-renewable energy supplies and scale up contributions of existing renewable energy-based electricity production. The Renewable Energy Policy envisions that five per cent of the total energy production will have to be achieved by 2015 and 10 per cent by 2020. To achieve this target, the government is looking at various options including renewable energy resources. Under the existing generation scenario, renewable energy has a very small share of the total electricity generation. It stands at a little over 1 per cent of the total output till now. The present government is placing priority on developing renewable energy resources to improve energy security and to establish a sustainable energy regime alongside conventional energy sources. The government has already launched "500 MW Solar Power Mission" to promote the use of renewable energy to meet the increasing demand of electricity. Nasrul Hamid further informed that initiatives have also been undertaken to import hydroelectricity from the neighbouring countries to meet the growing demand of power. Bodies of 5 ‘PCJSS men’ handed over to families Haiti road accident leaves 17 dead, 18 injured Modi in UAE India summons Pak envoy over civilian deaths Longest-reigning monarch Air strikes kill 40 militants in NW Pakistan Strike over new constitution Pakistan's ex-spymaster Hamid Gul dies aged 79 Over 80 dead in Syria air raids as UN aid chief visits Abadi clears way for military trials over Ramadi loss Hillary hits back at Jeb on Iraq Syrian refugees register on Greek ship docked at Kos ’Attempts being made to impose vedic culture on Muslims‘ 'Hundreds of tonnes' of cyanide at China blasts site: Military Modi disappoints supporters with low-key I-day speech The unknown account of three military officers at Road 32 Bangabandhu killers yet to be brought back from abroad A school, a headmaster, and two teachable incidents Bangladesh,Vietnam firm on raising trade to $1b Scared bloggers fleeing country Dhaka asks KL to fix Tk 65,000 as migration cost Bangabandhu deserves unquestioned respect BGB-BSF to bring down border killings to zero level To detractors of Mujib?An assessment of history The month of August, month of tears We must uphold Bangabandhu's legacy Militants' hit-list preserved with police 159 more Bangladeshis return home Aug 17 serial blasts: 17 JMB men get 10-yr jail in Gazipur Highest speed limit for vehicles at 80 km COLOMBIAN NOVELIST: TOP 64 OF ALL TIME WRITING & WRITERS THE BOTTOM 64: . World Cup Nations . College American Football . Sports Universities . Baseball . College Football . Pro Football . College Basketball . Sport Rankings . Swimming . Women's Volleyball My Books (Raymond L. Williams) Raymond L. Williams Urban Meyer and LA Times The LA Time's journalist David Wharton has stuck with the Urban Meyer scandal at The Ohio State University, reviewing how college football does not have a good record on sexual abuse and domestic vio;lence. Meyer's denial, Wharton aptly points out, sounds a lot like the Penn State scandal. Here is the story on the Big Ten: superb research machines, but strikingly similar treating of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and rampant alcohol abuse. Very similar stories at Penn State, Michigan State and Ohio State: the problems--particularly at such distinguished centers of research and teaching--are very deep and the solutions tend to be simplistic: first ignore these pervasive probelms, then deny there is any problem at all, then declare piously the need to change the culture. In the face of this now standard Big Ten scenario, our kudos to the LA Times, David Wharton and, once again, Paul Finebaum, who has followed his initial critique with his recent expression

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; it may have been driven by the need to win the considerable Jewish vote in the November elections. Or, he may have wanted to showcase his ‘statesman’ credentials. He’s clearly failed as far as the latter is concerned, about the Jewish vote one has to wait and see. Professional newshound, have navigated through typewriters, computers and mobile phones during my over three-decade-long career working in some of India's finest newsrooms (The Times of India, Financial Express). Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan are my focus, also Sri Lanka (when boss permits). Age and arthritis (that's a joke) have not dimmed the thrill of chasing a story. Loves music, animals and pasta. ‘Afghanistan Is Being Squeezed Out Of SAARC’ RCEP Will Be Good For India, Says Outgoing… Roxana Vásquez Sotelo Scholar, O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law Roxana Vásquez Sotelo, Abogada (JD equivalent), is a Global Health Scholar at the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law. Roxana holds a law degree from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. Roxana has more than 25 years of experience in directing and/or coordinating programs and projects for the promotion, defense and monitoring of women&#39;s human rights, with special emphasis on matters related to sexual violence, sexuality and reproduction, in which she has a wide and recognized knowledge. Specialist in gender and human rights, she has provided advice to public and private institutions in the formulation of policies, institutional analysis, monitoring and evaluation of social development plans and programs. Prior to joining the O’Neill Institute, Roxana has participated in the creation, organization and management of national and international organizations for the promotion and defense of women’s rights. Moreover, she has designed and conducted policies and strategies for concerted action with leaders of organizations from different social movements (indigenous women’s rights movement, LGBTTI movement, youth movement, among others) to strengthen human rights platforms in Latin America. Roxana has also designed, coordinated and participated in the conduct of research at the national level and for the Latin American and Caribbean region on gender violence and sexual and reproductive rights. She has designed and edited publications for different national and international organizations. Roxana’s research, essays and articles in the field of defense of women’s rights have been published in different national and international journals. Home » Scientists Find Evidence of Ancient Microbial Life on Mars Scientists Find Evidence of Ancient Microbial Life on Mars Categories: Mars By Astrobiology Magazine - Dec 31, 2001 Microscopic views of individual magnetite crystals found in martian meteorite ALH 84001. Credit: NASA. An international team of researchers has discovered compelling evidence that the magnetite crystals in the martian meteorite ALH84001 are of biological origin. The researchers found that the magnetite crystals embedded in the meteorite are arranged in long chains, which they say could have been formed only by once-living organisms. Their results are reported in the February 27 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. A magnetotactic bacterium. Note the dark chain of magnetite crystals running down the center of the organism. Credit: Dennis Bazylinski. "The chains we discovered are of biological origin," said Dr. Imre Friedmann, an NRC senior research fellow at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley and leader of the research team. "Such a chain of magnets outside an organism would immediately collapse into a clump due to magnetic forces," he said. The chains were formed inside organic material whose structure held the crystals together. "The end result looks somewhat like a string of pearls," Friedmann noted. Each magnetite crystal in the chain is a tiny magnet, approximately one-millionth of an inch in diameter. Magnetite is an iron oxide, similar to iron rust. The chains may have served as ‘compasses’ for the host magnetotactic bacteria, so named because they navigate with the help of the magnetic crystal chains inside their bodies. The chains were preserved in the meteorite long after the bacteria themselves decayed. A group of magnetotactic bacteria

; it may have been driven by the need to win the considerable Jewish vote in the November elections. Or, he may have wanted to showcase his ‘statesman’ credentials. He’s clearly failed as far as the latter is concerned, about the Jewish vote one has to wait and see. Professional newshound, have navigated through typewriters, computers and mobile phones during my over three-decade-long career working in some of India's finest newsrooms (The Times of India, Financial Express). Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan are my focus, also Sri Lanka (when boss permits). Age and arthritis (that's a joke) have not dimmed the thrill of chasing a story. Loves music, animals and pasta. ‘Afghanistan Is Being Squeezed Out Of SAARC’ RCEP Will Be Good For India, Says Outgoing… Roxana Vásquez Sotelo Scholar, O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law Roxana Vásquez Sotelo, Abogada (JD equivalent), is a Global Health Scholar at the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law. Roxana holds a law degree from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. Roxana has more than 25 years of experience in directing and/or coordinating programs and projects for the promotion, defense and monitoring of women&#39;s human rights, with special emphasis on matters related to sexual violence, sexuality and reproduction, in which she has a wide and recognized knowledge. Specialist in gender and human rights, she has provided advice to public and private institutions in the formulation of policies, institutional analysis, monitoring and evaluation of social development plans and programs. Prior to joining the O’Neill Institute, Roxana has participated in the creation, organization and management of national and international organizations for the promotion and defense of women’s rights. Moreover, she has designed and conducted policies and strategies for concerted action with leaders of organizations from different social movements (indigenous women’s rights movement, LGBTTI movement, youth movement, among others) to strengthen human rights platforms in Latin America. Roxana has also designed, coordinated and participated in the conduct of research at the national level and for the Latin American and Caribbean region on gender violence and sexual and reproductive rights. She has designed and edited publications for different national and international organizations. Roxana’s research, essays and articles in the field of defense of women’s rights have been published in different national and international journals. Home » Scientists Find Evidence of Ancient Microbial Life on Mars Scientists Find Evidence of Ancient Microbial Life on Mars Categories: Mars By Astrobiology Magazine - Dec 31, 2001 Microscopic views of individual magnetite crystals found in martian meteorite ALH 84001. Credit: NASA. An international team of researchers has discovered compelling evidence that the magnetite crystals in the martian meteorite ALH84001 are of biological origin. The researchers found that the magnetite crystals embedded in the meteorite are arranged in long chains, which they say could have been formed only by once-living organisms. Their results are reported in the February 27 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. A magnetotactic bacterium. Note the dark chain of magnetite crystals running down the center of the organism. Credit: Dennis Bazylinski. "The chains we discovered are of biological origin," said Dr. Imre Friedmann, an NRC senior research fellow at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley and leader of the research team. "Such a chain of magnets outside an organism would immediately collapse into a clump due to magnetic forces," he said. The chains were formed inside organic material whose structure held the crystals together. "The end result looks somewhat like a string of pearls," Friedmann noted. Each magnetite crystal in the chain is a tiny magnet, approximately one-millionth of an inch in diameter. Magnetite is an iron oxide, similar to iron rust. The chains may have served as ‘compasses’ for the host magnetotactic bacteria, so named because they navigate with the help of the magnetic crystal chains inside their bodies. The chains were preserved in the meteorite long after the bacteria themselves decayed. A group of magnetotactic bacteria

, one showing a chain of magnetite crystals, "like a string of pearls." Credit: NASA. The researchers say the magnetite chains probably were flushed into microscopic cracks inside the martian rock after it was shattered by an asteroid impact approximately 3.9 billion years ago. This cataclysmic event on Mars’ surface also may have killed the bacteria. The same, or a later, asteroid impact ejected the rock, now a meteorite, into space. Another NASA research group, led by Kathie Thomas-Keprta of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, report in the same issue of PNAS that the magnetite crystals inside the meteorite are similar to those formed by ‘modern’ magnetotactic bacteria now living on Earth. The team studied only single crystals, however, not the elusive chain-like structures. Friedmann’s team discovered the crystal chains using a technique that enabled them to ‘see’ the tiny chains inside the meteorite without destroying them. Besides the chain-like formation, the team discovered that individual crystals are of similar size and shape, do not touch each other and that the chains themselves are flexible, further evidence of biological origin. A chain of magnetite crystals within meteorite ALH 84001. Arrows indicate the ends of the chain. Credit: NASA. "Until now, studying life has been like trying to draw a curve using only one data point life on Earth," said Friedmann. "Now we have two data points to draw life’s curve." The next step is to find the remains of the bacteria themselves, he said. The fact that a small (about 4-pound) meteorite from a planet contains large numbers of bacteria suggests that such bacteria were widespread on the surface of Mars, the researchers say. A stone of similar size from Earth would contain many bacteria. Martian meteorite ALH& nbsp;84001, also known as the Allan Hills meteorite. Credit: NASA. In addition, since magnetotactic bacteria require low levels of oxygen, this finding indicates that photosynthetic organisms, the source of oxygen in the atmosphere, must have been present and active on Mars 3.9 billion years ago. "Finding evidence of life on Mars is one of the central problems in astrobiology research today," said Dr. Michael Meyer, head of NASA’s astrobiology program, which funded the research. NASA Astrobiologist Imre Friedmann. Credit: Florida State University In addition to his fellowship at NASA Ames, Friedmann, who is best known for discovering microorganisms living inside desert rocks, is professor emeritus of biological science at Florida State University. Members of the research team include Dr. Jacek Wierzchos (University of Lleida, Spain), Dr. Carmen Ascaso (CSIC, Madrid, Spain), and Dr. Michael Winkelhofer (University of Munich, Germany). The meteorite ALH84001 was found in the Allen Hills region of Antarctica in 1984 by researchers supported by the National Science Foundation’s Antarctic Search for Meteorites Program, a joint effort by the NSF, the Smithsonian Institution and NASA. Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland manages the program. Vanishing methane on Mars: New mechanism proposed Astrobio Top 10: NASA InSight Lander Arrives on Martian Surface… (Mars) Most Read Potential Signs of Ancient Life in Mars Rover Photos Astrobio Top 10: NASA InSight Lander Arrives on Martian Surface to Learn What Lies Beneath When Life Went Global Chlorate-rich soil may help us find liquid water on Mars Seeking Life´s Shadow The Continuing Controversy of the Mars Meteorite Curiosity Detects Methane and Organic Molecules in Gale Crater NASA’s Mars 2020 Will Hunt for Microscopic Fossils (Text based on a NASA Ames Research Center Press Release) February 27, 2001 (NASA) New Evidence Strengthens Claims of Ancient Life on Mars Case for Life on Mars withstands Criticism, Gains Scientific Support January 4, 200

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Son Rex Warren (1918 - 1966) War Service Commissioned on 16 Mar 1914 as a 2nd Lieutenant, and mobilised for duty on 2 Sep 1914. Provisionally promoted Lieutenant on 1 Jul 1915. Hilton was promoted to Captain of the 16th Company, Australian Army Service Corps (A.A.S.C.) on 26 April 1916. On 20 Mar 1916 he proceeded to join the B.E.F. in France from Alexandria. On 17 Apr 1917 he sought treatment for scabies from the 7th Australian Field Ambulance, rejoining his unit the same day. Hilton enjoyed leave quite a few times. In 1916, he had leave to England from 17 October to 1 November. The following year he had leave from 8 February to 1 March in England, from 5 to 11 June in Paris, from 31 July to 12 August in England, and from 4 November to 12 December in England. In 1918, he did not have leave until 4 to 22 August. His return to Australia was classified as on duty with the Army Pay Office. Appointment terminated on 6 Apr 1919. Son Rex Warren (1918 - 1966). Rex was born in Southampton, Hampshire on 3 Dec 1918 prior to Hilton's return to Australia. Also served during WW2 aged 55 with Reg No. W232646. Hilton enlisted on 26 Jul 1942 and was discharged on 3 Aug 1943 having served as a Captain with AASC 13 Mixed Brigade, and granted rank of Major when placed on Retired List. Award Comment Exceptionally good services and consistent devotion to duty, while in command of the 16th Coy, A.A.S.C. from 26th February to 20th September 1917. MID Awarded and Gazetted, 'London Gazette', second supplement No30448 dated 28 Dec 1917; Commonwealth Gazette No 57 dated 18 Apr 1918. Australian War Memorial Electoral Roll entries: 1921 Clifton street, Bunbury, accountant; 1925 - 1926 Sanford street Geraldton, business proprietor; 1931 at Levy terrace, Daglish, contractor; 1937 - 1943 at 16 Troy terrace Wembley Park, no occupation; Retrieved from "https://www.birtwistlewiki.com.au/index.php?title=Hilton_Ward_Ennis_MID&oldid=21972" Born Australia Born NSW Gosnells About Our Contribution Home › Bill's Blog › REDS DUO SCOOP AWARDS REDS DUO SCOOP AWARDS Following Redruth’s first league win of the season last Saturday against Rosslyn Park, more good news for the Reds as two of their players picked up the Trelawny’s Army Cornwall Senior and U.20 Player of the Year Awards at the clubs AGM held at the St. Austell Brewrey Visitor Centre last evening. BBC Radio Cornwall’s sports presenter Ross Ellis was on hand to make the awards, whilst Club President John Treglown of St. Austell Brewery was on hand to make a presentation to both players of Tribute beer, which of course sponsors the regional leagues in the south west. The Cornwall Senior Player award the Bill Osborne Memorial Shield went to No.8 Mark Bright, well-deserved recognition for Brighty’s fine performances in a Cornwall shirt in a testing 2010 County Championship campaign during which he scored tries (5) in all Cornwall’s matches. It wasn’t just his try-scoring exploits that won him the award but his fine all-round displays all over the pitch which showed him to be Cornwall’s stand out player. Runner-up in the poll, and a player who deserves a special mention, Ian Morgan, who’s goal

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1993: "Have I Told You Lately" by Rod Stewart 1992: "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston 1991: "Save the Best for Last" by Vanessa Williams 1990: "More Than Words" by Extreme 1989: "Have I Told You Lately" by Van Morrison 1988: "Giving You the Best That I Got" by Anita Baker 1987: "(I've Had) the Time of My Life" by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes 1986: "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel 1985: "Greatest Love of All" by Whitney Houston 1984: "I Want to Know What Love Is" by Foreigner 1983: "Stuck on You" by Lionel Richie 1982: "Up Where We Belong" by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes 1981: "Endless Love" by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross 1980: “The Biggest Part of Me” by Ambrosia 1979: "Reunited" by Peaches & Herb 1978: "Three Times a Lady" by Commodores 1977: "Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton 1976: "Always and Forever" by Heatwave 1975: "This Will Be" by Natalie Cole 1974: "You Are So Beautiful" by Joe Cocker 1973: "Just You 'n' Me" by Chicago 1972: "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" by Stevie Wonder 1971: "Colour My World" by Chicago 1970: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered...I'm Yours" by Stevie Wonder 1969: "The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack 1968: "You're All I Need to Get By" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell 1967: "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons 1966: "When a Man Loves a Woman" by Percy Sledge 1965: "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers 1964: "Be My Baby" by the Ronettes 1963: "Do You Want to Know a Secret" by the Beatles 1962: "Bring It on Home to Me" by Sam Cooke 1961: "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley 1960: "At Last" by Etta James The Best Songs to Play for Your Reception's Anniversary Dance 65 Gender-Neutral First Dance Songs Perfect for LGBTQ+ Weddings 40 Best Mother-Son Dance Songs for Your Wedding Day 100 Instrumental Wedding Songs to Walk Down the Aisle To The 75 Most Romantic Wedding Songs of All Time 34 Best First Dance Songs That Are Unique Get Your Guests Some Tissues, These Father-Daughter Dance Songs Will Have Everyone Tearing Up The 200+ Most Requested Wedding Songs of All Time 200 Pre-Wedding Songs for Getting Ready with Your Bridesmaids 64 Perfect First-Dance Songs 55 Perfect Last Dance Songs for Your Wedding The 65 Best Songs to Play During Your Bridal Shower 75 Wedding Recessional Songs You'll Love The Wedding Singer Turns 20! Here Are the Top Wedding Songs of the Decade 15 Most Popular First Dance Songs of the Year Anniversary Report 2019 BW Economic Forum 2019 BW ASEAN coverage BW 2017 year-end report EntrepreNews SparkUp Criminally tainted candidates By Greg B. Macabenta JOVEN CAGANDE Our Marian pilgrimage group had just checked in on Sunday night at the Grand Hotel in Assisi, the town of St. Francis, after whom San Francisco, California and Pope Francis are named, when we tuned in to CNN. Fareed Zakaria, one of the network’s more

1993: "Have I Told You Lately" by Rod Stewart 1992: "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston 1991: "Save the Best for Last" by Vanessa Williams 1990: "More Than Words" by Extreme 1989: "Have I Told You Lately" by Van Morrison 1988: "Giving You the Best That I Got" by Anita Baker 1987: "(I've Had) the Time of My Life" by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes 1986: "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel 1985: "Greatest Love of All" by Whitney Houston 1984: "I Want to Know What Love Is" by Foreigner 1983: "Stuck on You" by Lionel Richie 1982: "Up Where We Belong" by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes 1981: "Endless Love" by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross 1980: “The Biggest Part of Me” by Ambrosia 1979: "Reunited" by Peaches & Herb 1978: "Three Times a Lady" by Commodores 1977: "Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton 1976: "Always and Forever" by Heatwave 1975: "This Will Be" by Natalie Cole 1974: "You Are So Beautiful" by Joe Cocker 1973: "Just You 'n' Me" by Chicago 1972: "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" by Stevie Wonder 1971: "Colour My World" by Chicago 1970: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered...I'm Yours" by Stevie Wonder 1969: "The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack 1968: "You're All I Need to Get By" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell 1967: "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons 1966: "When a Man Loves a Woman" by Percy Sledge 1965: "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers 1964: "Be My Baby" by the Ronettes 1963: "Do You Want to Know a Secret" by the Beatles 1962: "Bring It on Home to Me" by Sam Cooke 1961: "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley 1960: "At Last" by Etta James The Best Songs to Play for Your Reception's Anniversary Dance 65 Gender-Neutral First Dance Songs Perfect for LGBTQ+ Weddings 40 Best Mother-Son Dance Songs for Your Wedding Day 100 Instrumental Wedding Songs to Walk Down the Aisle To The 75 Most Romantic Wedding Songs of All Time 34 Best First Dance Songs That Are Unique Get Your Guests Some Tissues, These Father-Daughter Dance Songs Will Have Everyone Tearing Up The 200+ Most Requested Wedding Songs of All Time 200 Pre-Wedding Songs for Getting Ready with Your Bridesmaids 64 Perfect First-Dance Songs 55 Perfect Last Dance Songs for Your Wedding The 65 Best Songs to Play During Your Bridal Shower 75 Wedding Recessional Songs You'll Love The Wedding Singer Turns 20! Here Are the Top Wedding Songs of the Decade 15 Most Popular First Dance Songs of the Year Anniversary Report 2019 BW Economic Forum 2019 BW ASEAN coverage BW 2017 year-end report EntrepreNews SparkUp Criminally tainted candidates By Greg B. Macabenta JOVEN CAGANDE Our Marian pilgrimage group had just checked in on Sunday night at the Grand Hotel in Assisi, the town of St. Francis, after whom San Francisco, California and Pope Francis are named, when we tuned in to CNN. Fareed Zakaria, one of the network’s more

incisive commentators, had a very interesting special report about the recently-concluded elections in India, the results of which had started to come in. According to him, as many as 40% of the candidates are facing criminal cases and up to 29 have criminal records. Zakaria, who is Indian-American, said this was not unusual in Indian political contests. Although not necessarily proven guilty, these candidates have gained notoriety for their unlawful – or, at least, legally questionable – public behavior, but that hasn’t stopped them from “courting” the voters. In fact, a blurb for the report reads, “In court today, courting voters tomorrow.” And another quipped, “Law breaker today, law maker tomorrow.” I thought that sounded familiar. Just like the Philippines, I told myself. What clinched this perception was the rest of the report. These tainted candidates usually win. Yes, indeed, just like the Philippines. Zakaria hypothesized that the reason for the political anomaly in India is the caste system and the fact that the rich are able to do anything they want, including controlling politics, because the poor can’t or don’t care to do anything about it. Well, that may be a hypothesis in India, but that is a harsh reality in the Philippines. The rich and powerful own and can buy anything, including the poor and their votes. They can also buy the vote counters and those tasked with protecting the ballots. Not surprisingly, the results of the senatorial race, which officially concluded yesterday, could have been copied from the Indian political playbook. Actually, the similarity between the Philippines and India is replicated in many Third World countries. Even in the US where elections are generally clean, vote-buying happens, although Americans use a euphemism: “lobbying.” If Zakaria had cast a wider net in fishing for facts and political trivia, he could have found out that the Philippines has had a more “liberal” or “tolerant” or blind-as-a-bat attitude towards criminally-tainted candidates. Does anyone still remember – or care to remember – that President Ferdinand Marcos, First Lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos, their children Ferdinand “Bongbong” Jr. and Imee, and high officials in the Marcos government were forcibly ejected from Malacañang and whisked out of the country by the United States just ahead of the rampaging EDSA One revolutionaries? Well, Imelda ran for president and pulled in an impressive number of votes in the 1992 elections. She subsequently ran for Congress and has been serving in the Lower House, first as a representative of her home district in Leyte and then as a congresswoman for Ilocos Norte. Bongbong easily won a seat in the Senate in 2010 and, but for Comelec magic (according to his supporters), should have become the vice-president in the last presidential polls in 2016. Now Imee appears to have clinched her senatorial berth. And between their return from exile in Hawaii and the present, the Marcoses have pretty much controlled all the juicy positions in their home province of Ilocos Norte (this, aside from the fact that the Romualdezes also control Leyte or at least Tacloban politics). Of course, the precedent was set by the elder Marcos when he was convicted and then acquitted for the alleged killing of a political enemy. In fact, when Marcos, then a congressman, ran for senator in the 1959 mid-term elections, he was portrayed in the Liberal Party campaign video reviewing for the bar exams behind bars. He topped the exams and the senatorial contest as well. It’s highly possible that if Marcos had survived his illness and had been allowed to return to the Philippines and also allowed to run for president again (or at least for congressman), he could have won. EDSA Two saw President Joseph “Erap” Estrada ousted and then “punished” with a rest-house arrest (a variation on the usual hospital arrest reserved for people in power). But even while still “incarcerated,” his wife, Dr. Loi Ejercito, ran for senator and won. His two children Jinggoy Estrada and JV Ejercito also won Senate seats. After Erap was “pardoned” by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo,

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Scribonia gave birth to Octavian's only natural child, Julia, who was born the same day that he divorced her to marry Livia Drusilla, little more than a year after their marriage. While in Egypt, Antony had been engaged in an affair with Cleopatra and had fathered three children with her. Aware of his deteriorating relationship with Octavian, Antony left Cleopatra; he sailed to Italy in 40 BC with a large force to oppose Octavian, laying siege to Brundisium. This new conflict proved untenable for both Octavian and Antony, however. Their centurions, who had become important figures politically, refused to fight due to their Caesarian cause, while the legions under their command followed suit. Meanwhile, in Sicyon, Antony's wife Fulvia died of a sudden illness while Antony was en route to meet her. Fulvia's death and the mutiny of their centurions allowed the two remaining triumvirs to effect a reconciliation. In the autumn of 40, Octavian and Antony approved the Treaty of Brundisium, by which Lepidus would remain in Africa, Antony in the East, Octavian in the West. The Italian peninsula was left open to all for the recruitment of soldiers, but in reality, this provision was useless for Antony in the East. To further cement relations of alliance with Mark Antony, Octavian gave his sister, Octavia Minor, in marriage to Antony in late 40 BC. During their marriage, Octavia gave birth to two daughters (known as Antonia the Elder and Antonia Minor). Sextus Pompeius threatened Octavian in Italy by denying shipments of grain through the Mediterranean to the peninsula. Pompeius' own son was put in charge as naval commander in the effort to cause widespread famine in Italy. Pompeius' control over the sea prompted him to take on the name Neptuni filius, "son of Neptune". A temporary peace agreement was reached in 39 BC with the treaty of Misenum; the blockade on Italy was lifted once Octavian granted Pompeius Sardinia, Corsica, Sicily, and the Peloponnese, and ensured him a future position as consul for 35 BC. The territorial agreement between the triumvirate and Sextus Pompeius began to crumble once Octavian divorced Scribonia and married Livia on 17 January 38 BC. One of Pompeius' naval commanders betrayed him and handed over Corsica and Sardinia to Octavian. Octavian lacked the resources to confront Pompeius alone, however, so an agreement was reached with the Second Triumvirate's extension for another five-year period beginning in 37 BC. In supporting Octavian, Antony expected to gain support for his own campaign against Parthia, desiring to avenge Rome's defeat at Carrhae in 53 BC. In an agreement reached at Tarentum, Antony provided 120 ships for Octavian to use against Pompeius, while Octavian was to send 20,000 legionaries to Antony for use against Parthia. Octavian sent only a tenth of those promised, however, which Antony viewed as an intentional provocation. Octavian and Lepidus launched a joint operation against Sextus in Sicily in 36 BC. Despite setbacks for Octavian, the naval fleet of Sextus Pompeius was almost entirely destroyed on 3 September by general Agrippa at the naval Battle of Naulochus. Sextus fled to the east with his remaining forces, where he was captured and executed in Miletus by one of Antony's generals the following year. As Lepidus and Octavian accepted the surrender of Pompeius' troops, Lepidus attempted to claim Sicily for himself, ordering Octavian to leave. Lepidus' troops deserted him, however, and defected to Octavian since they were weary of fighting and were enticed by Octavian's promises of money. Lepidus surrendered to Octavian and was permitted to retain the office of Pontifex Maximus (head of the college of priests), but was ejected from the Triumvirate, his public career at an end, and effectively was exiled to a villa at Cape Circei in Italy. The Roman domin

Scribonia gave birth to Octavian's only natural child, Julia, who was born the same day that he divorced her to marry Livia Drusilla, little more than a year after their marriage. While in Egypt, Antony had been engaged in an affair with Cleopatra and had fathered three children with her. Aware of his deteriorating relationship with Octavian, Antony left Cleopatra; he sailed to Italy in 40 BC with a large force to oppose Octavian, laying siege to Brundisium. This new conflict proved untenable for both Octavian and Antony, however. Their centurions, who had become important figures politically, refused to fight due to their Caesarian cause, while the legions under their command followed suit. Meanwhile, in Sicyon, Antony's wife Fulvia died of a sudden illness while Antony was en route to meet her. Fulvia's death and the mutiny of their centurions allowed the two remaining triumvirs to effect a reconciliation. In the autumn of 40, Octavian and Antony approved the Treaty of Brundisium, by which Lepidus would remain in Africa, Antony in the East, Octavian in the West. The Italian peninsula was left open to all for the recruitment of soldiers, but in reality, this provision was useless for Antony in the East. To further cement relations of alliance with Mark Antony, Octavian gave his sister, Octavia Minor, in marriage to Antony in late 40 BC. During their marriage, Octavia gave birth to two daughters (known as Antonia the Elder and Antonia Minor). Sextus Pompeius threatened Octavian in Italy by denying shipments of grain through the Mediterranean to the peninsula. Pompeius' own son was put in charge as naval commander in the effort to cause widespread famine in Italy. Pompeius' control over the sea prompted him to take on the name Neptuni filius, "son of Neptune". A temporary peace agreement was reached in 39 BC with the treaty of Misenum; the blockade on Italy was lifted once Octavian granted Pompeius Sardinia, Corsica, Sicily, and the Peloponnese, and ensured him a future position as consul for 35 BC. The territorial agreement between the triumvirate and Sextus Pompeius began to crumble once Octavian divorced Scribonia and married Livia on 17 January 38 BC. One of Pompeius' naval commanders betrayed him and handed over Corsica and Sardinia to Octavian. Octavian lacked the resources to confront Pompeius alone, however, so an agreement was reached with the Second Triumvirate's extension for another five-year period beginning in 37 BC. In supporting Octavian, Antony expected to gain support for his own campaign against Parthia, desiring to avenge Rome's defeat at Carrhae in 53 BC. In an agreement reached at Tarentum, Antony provided 120 ships for Octavian to use against Pompeius, while Octavian was to send 20,000 legionaries to Antony for use against Parthia. Octavian sent only a tenth of those promised, however, which Antony viewed as an intentional provocation. Octavian and Lepidus launched a joint operation against Sextus in Sicily in 36 BC. Despite setbacks for Octavian, the naval fleet of Sextus Pompeius was almost entirely destroyed on 3 September by general Agrippa at the naval Battle of Naulochus. Sextus fled to the east with his remaining forces, where he was captured and executed in Miletus by one of Antony's generals the following year. As Lepidus and Octavian accepted the surrender of Pompeius' troops, Lepidus attempted to claim Sicily for himself, ordering Octavian to leave. Lepidus' troops deserted him, however, and defected to Octavian since they were weary of fighting and were enticed by Octavian's promises of money. Lepidus surrendered to Octavian and was permitted to retain the office of Pontifex Maximus (head of the college of priests), but was ejected from the Triumvirate, his public career at an end, and effectively was exiled to a villa at Cape Circei in Italy. The Roman domin

ions were now divided between Octavian in the West and Antony in the East. Octavian ensured Rome's citizens of their rights to property in order to maintain peace and stability in his portion of the Empire. This time, he settled his discharged soldiers outside of Italy, while also returning 30,000 slaves to their former Roman owners—slaves who had fled to join Pompeius' army and navy. Octavian had the Senate grant him, his wife, and his sister tribunal immunity, or sacrosanctitas, in order to ensure his own safety and that of Livia and Octavia once he returned to Rome. Meanwhile, Antony's campaign turned disastrous against Parthia, tarnishing his image as a leader, and the mere 2,000 legionaries sent by Octavian to Antony were hardly enough to replenish his forces. On the other hand, Cleopatra could restore his army to full strength; he already was engaged in a romantic affair with her, so he decided to send Octavia back to Rome. Octavian used this to spread propaganda implying that Antony was becoming less than Roman because he rejected a legitimate Roman spouse for an "Oriental paramour". In 36 BC, Octavian used a political ploy to make himself look less autocratic and Antony more the villain by proclaiming that the civil wars were coming to an end, and that he would step down as triumvir—if only Antony would do the same. Antony refused. Roman troops captured the Kingdom of Armenia in 34 BC, and Antony made his son Alexander Helios the ruler of Armenia. He also awarded the title "Queen of Kings" to Cleopatra, acts that Octavian used to convince the Roman Senate that Antony had ambitions to diminish the preeminence of Rome. Octavian became consul once again on 1 January 33 BC, and he opened the following session in the Senate with a vehement attack on Antony's grants of titles and territories to his relatives and to his queen. The breach between Antony and Octavian prompted a large portion of the Senators, as well as both of that year's consuls, to leave Rome and defect to Antony. However, Octavian received two key deserters from Antony in the autumn of 32 BC: Munatius Plancus and Marcus Titius. These defectors gave Octavian the information that he needed to confirm with the Senate all the accusations that he made against Antony. Octavian forcibly entered the temple of the Vestal Virgins and seized Antony's secret will, which he promptly publicized. The will would have given away Roman-conquered territories as kingdoms for his sons to rule, and designated Alexandria as the site for a tomb for him and his queen. In late 32 BC, the Senate officially revoked Antony's powers as consul and declared war on Cleopatra's regime in Egypt. In early 31 BC, Antony and Cleopatra were temporarily stationed in Greece when Octavian gained a preliminary victory: the navy successfully ferried troops across the Adriatic Sea under the command of Agrippa. Agrippa cut off Antony and Cleopatra's main force from their supply routes at sea, while Octavian landed on the mainland opposite the island of Corcyra (modern Corfu) and marched south. Trapped on land and sea, deserters of Antony's army fled to Octavian's side daily while Octavian's forces were comfortable enough to make preparations. Antony's fleet sailed through the bay of Actium on the western coast of Greece in a desperate attempt to break free of the naval blockade. It was there that Antony's fleet faced the much larger fleet of smaller, more maneuverable ships under commanders Agrippa and Gaius Sosius in the battle of Actium on 2 September 31 BC. Antony and his remaining forces were spared only due to a last-ditch effort by Cleopatra's fleet that had been waiting nearby. Octavian pursued them and defeated their forces in Alexandria on 1 August 30 BC—after which Antony and Cleopatra committed suicide. Antony fell on his own sword and was taken by his soldiers back to Alexandria where he died in Cleopatra's arms. Cleopatra died soon after, reputedly by the venomous bite of an asp or by

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’ on-field performance. There was no evidence of audience preference for games with higher outcome uncertainty, whereas the broadcasters tended to choose games with more certain, rather than uncertain, outcomes. Theoretical and practical implications of the findings were discussed. In Journal of Sport Management Ahead of Print Finding Joy in the Journey: Sustaining a Meaningful Career in Sport Management Marlene A. Dixon In her 2020 Earle F. Zeigler Award address, Marlene Dixon presented and discussed five elements of a sustained career in academia: Lifelong Learning, Authenticity, Relational Mentoring, Work-Life Balance, and Faithfulness. Dixon suggests that remaining open to new learning and taking risks helps increase capacity and vigor. Authenticity brings richness, voice, durability, and purpose. Relational mentoring brings connection, community, enrichment, and longevity. Cultivating work-life balance, rest, and self-care not only helps avoid burnout, but also improves creativity, playfulness, and liveliness. Finally, leveraging the extended metaphor from Tolkein’s Leaf by Niggle, Dixon argues that faithfulness, rather than visibility or measurable outcome, defines the meaning and value of our work and contribution not only to science, but also to our life circles. In Journal of Sport Management Volume 36 (2022): Issue 1 (Jan 2022) Increasing Human Capital of Coaches—An Investigation Into Individual and Organizational Factors Christoph Breuer, Svenja Feiler, and Lea Rossi Coaches play a vital role in providing sports programs. Investing in formal coach education can serve to increase coaches’ human capital, which in turn, has a positive effect on their coaching practice. The present study investigates factors influencing coaches’ intention to get training for their coaching activity on an individual and organizational level. Nationwide online surveys were conducted in Germany on both nonprofit sports clubs and coaches being active within these clubs. Data were analyzed using multilevel regression analysis on a sample of n = 2,384 coaches in n = 1,274 clubs. Results show that especially the expiring validity of the coaching license, aspects of personal development, and low transaction costs are crucial factors for the intention to obtain a qualification. The results lead to several implications for theory and practice. Clubs could enhance the qualification intention and, thereby, the quality of sports programs by appointing a contact person who informs about qualification possibilities. Big Data and Analytics in Sport Management Nicholas M. Watanabe, Stephen Shapiro, and Joris Drayer Big data and analytics have become an essential component of organizational operations. The ability to collect and interpret significantly large data sets has provided a wealth of knowledge to guide decision makers in all facets of society. This is no different in sport management where big data has been used on and off the field to guide decision making across the industry. As big data evolves, there are concerns regarding the use of enhanced analytic techniques and their advancement of knowledge and theory. This special issue addresses these concerns by advancing our understanding of the use of big data in sport management research and how it can be used to further scholarship in the sport industry. The six articles in this special issue each play a role in advancing sport analytics theory, producing new knowledge, and developing new inquiries. The implications discussed in these articles provide a foundation for future research on this evolving area within the field of sport management. In Journal of Sport Management Volume 35 (2021): Issue 3 (May 2021): Special Issue: Big Data and Analytics in Sport Management For Sport Journalists to Count and Report Major Championships in Golf: Per Coherent Definition and Conventional Classification, Nicklaus Has 20 Majors John F. Gaski Over the past 3 decades or so, some variation and revision have been introduced into the recording, reporting, and interpretation of the prime historical benchmark of individual golf achievement: number of established major tournaments won. In the interest of accuracy, consistency, and even equity, some analytic record-keeping suggestions are proffered here, based on coherence and logic, toward presenting the history of golf’s major championships in the fairest possible way. Idiosyncrasies of that historical sequence mean that the resolution is not obvious and more taxonomic work remains to be done. However, acceptance of the principles and

’ on-field performance. There was no evidence of audience preference for games with higher outcome uncertainty, whereas the broadcasters tended to choose games with more certain, rather than uncertain, outcomes. Theoretical and practical implications of the findings were discussed. In Journal of Sport Management Ahead of Print Finding Joy in the Journey: Sustaining a Meaningful Career in Sport Management Marlene A. Dixon In her 2020 Earle F. Zeigler Award address, Marlene Dixon presented and discussed five elements of a sustained career in academia: Lifelong Learning, Authenticity, Relational Mentoring, Work-Life Balance, and Faithfulness. Dixon suggests that remaining open to new learning and taking risks helps increase capacity and vigor. Authenticity brings richness, voice, durability, and purpose. Relational mentoring brings connection, community, enrichment, and longevity. Cultivating work-life balance, rest, and self-care not only helps avoid burnout, but also improves creativity, playfulness, and liveliness. Finally, leveraging the extended metaphor from Tolkein’s Leaf by Niggle, Dixon argues that faithfulness, rather than visibility or measurable outcome, defines the meaning and value of our work and contribution not only to science, but also to our life circles. In Journal of Sport Management Volume 36 (2022): Issue 1 (Jan 2022) Increasing Human Capital of Coaches—An Investigation Into Individual and Organizational Factors Christoph Breuer, Svenja Feiler, and Lea Rossi Coaches play a vital role in providing sports programs. Investing in formal coach education can serve to increase coaches’ human capital, which in turn, has a positive effect on their coaching practice. The present study investigates factors influencing coaches’ intention to get training for their coaching activity on an individual and organizational level. Nationwide online surveys were conducted in Germany on both nonprofit sports clubs and coaches being active within these clubs. Data were analyzed using multilevel regression analysis on a sample of n = 2,384 coaches in n = 1,274 clubs. Results show that especially the expiring validity of the coaching license, aspects of personal development, and low transaction costs are crucial factors for the intention to obtain a qualification. The results lead to several implications for theory and practice. Clubs could enhance the qualification intention and, thereby, the quality of sports programs by appointing a contact person who informs about qualification possibilities. Big Data and Analytics in Sport Management Nicholas M. Watanabe, Stephen Shapiro, and Joris Drayer Big data and analytics have become an essential component of organizational operations. The ability to collect and interpret significantly large data sets has provided a wealth of knowledge to guide decision makers in all facets of society. This is no different in sport management where big data has been used on and off the field to guide decision making across the industry. As big data evolves, there are concerns regarding the use of enhanced analytic techniques and their advancement of knowledge and theory. This special issue addresses these concerns by advancing our understanding of the use of big data in sport management research and how it can be used to further scholarship in the sport industry. The six articles in this special issue each play a role in advancing sport analytics theory, producing new knowledge, and developing new inquiries. The implications discussed in these articles provide a foundation for future research on this evolving area within the field of sport management. In Journal of Sport Management Volume 35 (2021): Issue 3 (May 2021): Special Issue: Big Data and Analytics in Sport Management For Sport Journalists to Count and Report Major Championships in Golf: Per Coherent Definition and Conventional Classification, Nicklaus Has 20 Majors John F. Gaski Over the past 3 decades or so, some variation and revision have been introduced into the recording, reporting, and interpretation of the prime historical benchmark of individual golf achievement: number of established major tournaments won. In the interest of accuracy, consistency, and even equity, some analytic record-keeping suggestions are proffered here, based on coherence and logic, toward presenting the history of golf’s major championships in the fairest possible way. Idiosyncrasies of that historical sequence mean that the resolution is not obvious and more taxonomic work remains to be done. However, acceptance of the principles and

conventions proposed herein may move the golf history culture and even basic golf chronicling closer to advantageous closure. One competitive implication of this reanalysis applies, significantly, to the total of “majors” won by historical greats Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones, and Tiger Woods. In International Journal of Sport Communication Volume 14 (2021): Issue 1 (Mar 2021) Behind the Scenes: COVID-19 Consequences on Broadcast Sports Production Roxane Coche and Benjamin J. Lynn Live events are central to television production. Live sporting events, in particular, reliably draw big audiences, even though more consumers unsubscribe from cable to stream content on-demand. Traditionally, the mediated production of these sporting events have used technical and production crews working together on-site at the event. But technological advances have created a new production model, allowing the production crew to cover the event from a broadcast production hub, miles away, while the technical crew still works from the event itself. These remote integration model productions have been implemented around the world and across all forms of sports broadcasting, following a push for economic efficiency—fundamental in a capitalist system. This manuscript is a commentary on the effects of the COVID-19 global crisis on sports productions, with a focus on remote integration model productions. More specifically, the authors argue that the number of remote sports productions will grow exponentially faster, due to the pandemic, than they would have under normal economic circumstances. The consequences on sport media education and research are further discussed, and a call for much needed practice-based sports production research is made. In International Journal of Sport Communication Volume 13 (2020): Issue 3 (Sep 2020): Special Issue: Sport and the Coronavirus Crisis COVID-19 and Youth Sports: Psychological, Developmental, and Economic Impacts Jimmy Sanderson and Katie Brown COVID-19 has dramatically altered and disrupted sport in unprecedented ways, and youth sports is one sector that has been profoundly impacted. In the United States, the youth sports industry generates $19 billion dollars annually, while youth sport tourism is estimated at $9 billion annually. With youth sports at a standstill, the effect on the youth sports infrastructure is significant. The purpose of this scholarly commentary was to discuss the psychological, developmental, and economic fallout from the stoppage of youth sports that has touched millions of participants, their families, and a substantial youth sports structural system. This work also addresses the potential restructuring of youth sport megacomplexes, cascading effects of canceled seasons, likely sponsorship losses, and potential growing socioeconomic divide in participation that could result from the pandemic. Thus, there is still much uncertainty about the future of youth sport participation and subsequent adjustments that may impact established participation and consumption norms. Critiquing Anthropocentric Media Coverage of the COVID-19 Sport “Hiatus” Samuel M. Clevenger, Oliver Rick, and Jacob Bustad This commentary highlights a recent trend of anthropocentrism (a focus on human-centered interests and activities) in the media coverage in the United States and Europe on the disruption of the contemporary sports industry caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors argued that the coverage promotes anthropocentric narratives by framing the pandemic as an external force causing a temporary and unforeseen “hiatus” in the sports industry. As a result, media consumers learn about human interest stories associated with consumer demand and industry adaptation: stories that renormalize, rather than question, the sports industry in its current and hegemonic form. Such media discourses bypass an opportunity to consider the longstanding entanglements of human and nonhuman actors in sporting contexts, rethink sport through environmental and nonhuman perspectives, and, ultimately, advance more progressive, democratic politics. The commentary employs a posthumanist lens to critique the recent anthropocentric media coverage, highlighting the ways in which it reproduces the dualist logic of neoliberal capitalism and deflects attention to the human and nonhuman relations that have always existed in contexts of sport and human physicality. Do We Really Want Sports Public Relations to Return to Normal? Christie M. Kleinmann Sports public relations has long been used to promote the big game and highlight key players. Then, the coronavirus crisis halted sports, and the constant stream of public relations

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1258803): Skip work on non-eligible profiles. // Flaky on Linux Asan and Mac: https://crbug.com/1306908. #if (BUILDFLAG(IS_LINUX) && defined(ADDRESS_SANITIZER)) || BUILDFLAG(IS_MAC) #define MAYBE_MultipleProfiles DISABLED_MultipleProfiles #else #define MAYBE_MultipleProfiles MultipleProfiles #endif IN_PROC_BROWSER_TEST_F(CommerceHintAgentTest, MAYBE_MultipleProfiles) { Profile* profile = Profile::FromBrowserContext(web_contents()->GetBrowserContext()); auto* identity_manager = IdentityManagerFactory::GetForProfile(profile); ProfileManager* profile_manager = g_browser_process->profile_manager(); ASSERT_TRUE(identity_manager); ASSERT_EQ(profile_manager->GetNumberOfProfiles(), 1U); signin::ClearPrimaryAccount(identity_manager); NavigateToURL("https://www.guitarcenter.com/cart"); WaitForCartCount(kEmptyExpected); NavigateToURL("https://www.guitarcenter.com/"); SendXHR("/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php", "action: woocommerce_add_to_cart"); WaitForCartCount(kEmptyExpected); SendXHR("/add-to-cart", "product: 123"); WaitForCartCount(kEmptyExpected); // Create another profile. base::FilePath profile_path2 = profile_manager->GenerateNextProfileDirectoryPath(); profiles::testing::CreateProfileSync(profile_manager, profile_path2); ASSERT_EQ(profile_manager->GetNumberOfProfiles(), 2U); NavigateToURL("https://www.guitarcenter.com/"); SendXHR("/add-to-cart", "product: 123"); WaitForCartCount(kExpectedExampleFallbackCart); } #endif // !BUILDFLAG(IS_CHROMEOS) && !BUILDFLAG(IS_ANDROID) class CommerceHintCacaoTest : public CommerceHintAgentTest { public: void SetUpInProcessBrowserTestFixture() override { scoped_feature_list_.InitWithFeatures( {ntp_features::kNtpChromeCartModule, optimization_guide::features::kOptimizationHints}, {}); } private: base::test::ScopedFeatureList scoped_feature_list_; }; IN_PROC_BROWSER_TEST_F(CommerceHintCacaoTest, Passed) { auto* optimization_guide_decider = #if !BUILDFLAG(IS_ANDROID) OptimizationGuideKeyedServiceFactory::GetForProfile(browser()->profile()); #else OptimizationGuideKeyedServiceFactory::GetForProfile( chrome_test_utils::GetProfile(this)); #endif // Need the non-default port here. optimization_guide_decider->AddHintForTesting( https_server_.GetURL("www.guitarcenter.com", "/"), optimization_guide::proto::SHOPPING_PAGE_PREDICTOR, absl::nullopt); optimization_guide_decider->AddHintForTesting( GURL("https://www.guitarcenter.com/cart"), optimization_guide::proto::SHOPPING_PAGE_PREDICTOR, absl::nullopt); NavigateToURL("https://www.guitarcenter.com/"); SendXHR("/add-to-cart", "product: 123"); #if !BUILDFLAG(IS_ANDROID) WaitForCartCount(kExpectedExampleFallbackCart); #endif WaitForUmaCount("Commerce.Carts.AddToCartByURL", 1); } // If command line argument "optimization_guide

1258803): Skip work on non-eligible profiles. // Flaky on Linux Asan and Mac: https://crbug.com/1306908. #if (BUILDFLAG(IS_LINUX) && defined(ADDRESS_SANITIZER)) || BUILDFLAG(IS_MAC) #define MAYBE_MultipleProfiles DISABLED_MultipleProfiles #else #define MAYBE_MultipleProfiles MultipleProfiles #endif IN_PROC_BROWSER_TEST_F(CommerceHintAgentTest, MAYBE_MultipleProfiles) { Profile* profile = Profile::FromBrowserContext(web_contents()->GetBrowserContext()); auto* identity_manager = IdentityManagerFactory::GetForProfile(profile); ProfileManager* profile_manager = g_browser_process->profile_manager(); ASSERT_TRUE(identity_manager); ASSERT_EQ(profile_manager->GetNumberOfProfiles(), 1U); signin::ClearPrimaryAccount(identity_manager); NavigateToURL("https://www.guitarcenter.com/cart"); WaitForCartCount(kEmptyExpected); NavigateToURL("https://www.guitarcenter.com/"); SendXHR("/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php", "action: woocommerce_add_to_cart"); WaitForCartCount(kEmptyExpected); SendXHR("/add-to-cart", "product: 123"); WaitForCartCount(kEmptyExpected); // Create another profile. base::FilePath profile_path2 = profile_manager->GenerateNextProfileDirectoryPath(); profiles::testing::CreateProfileSync(profile_manager, profile_path2); ASSERT_EQ(profile_manager->GetNumberOfProfiles(), 2U); NavigateToURL("https://www.guitarcenter.com/"); SendXHR("/add-to-cart", "product: 123"); WaitForCartCount(kExpectedExampleFallbackCart); } #endif // !BUILDFLAG(IS_CHROMEOS) && !BUILDFLAG(IS_ANDROID) class CommerceHintCacaoTest : public CommerceHintAgentTest { public: void SetUpInProcessBrowserTestFixture() override { scoped_feature_list_.InitWithFeatures( {ntp_features::kNtpChromeCartModule, optimization_guide::features::kOptimizationHints}, {}); } private: base::test::ScopedFeatureList scoped_feature_list_; }; IN_PROC_BROWSER_TEST_F(CommerceHintCacaoTest, Passed) { auto* optimization_guide_decider = #if !BUILDFLAG(IS_ANDROID) OptimizationGuideKeyedServiceFactory::GetForProfile(browser()->profile()); #else OptimizationGuideKeyedServiceFactory::GetForProfile( chrome_test_utils::GetProfile(this)); #endif // Need the non-default port here. optimization_guide_decider->AddHintForTesting( https_server_.GetURL("www.guitarcenter.com", "/"), optimization_guide::proto::SHOPPING_PAGE_PREDICTOR, absl::nullopt); optimization_guide_decider->AddHintForTesting( GURL("https://www.guitarcenter.com/cart"), optimization_guide::proto::SHOPPING_PAGE_PREDICTOR, absl::nullopt); NavigateToURL("https://www.guitarcenter.com/"); SendXHR("/add-to-cart", "product: 123"); #if !BUILDFLAG(IS_ANDROID) WaitForCartCount(kExpectedExampleFallbackCart); #endif WaitForUmaCount("Commerce.Carts.AddToCartByURL", 1); } // If command line argument "optimization_guide

_hints_override" is not given, // nothing is specified in AddHintForTesting(), and the real hints are not // downloaded, all the URLs are considered non-shopping. IN_PROC_BROWSER_TEST_F(CommerceHintCacaoTest, Rejected) { NavigateToURL("https://www.guitarcenter.com/cart"); #if !BUILDFLAG(IS_ANDROID) WaitForCartCount(kEmptyExpected); #endif SendXHR("/add-to-cart", "product: 123"); base::PlatformThread::Sleep(TestTimeouts::tiny_timeout() * 30); #if !BUILDFLAG(IS_ANDROID) WaitForCartCount(kEmptyExpected); #endif WaitForUmaCount("Commerce.Carts.AddToCartByURL", 0); NavigateToURL("https://www.guitarcenter.com/cart.html"); #if !BUILDFLAG(IS_ANDROID) WaitForCartCount(kEmptyExpected); #endif WaitForUmaCount("Commerce.Carts.VisitCart", 0); } class CommerceHintOptimizeRendererDisabledTest : public CommerceHintAgentTest { public: void SetUpInProcessBrowserTestFixture() override { scoped_feature_list_.InitWithFeaturesAndParameters( {{ #if !BUILDFLAG(IS_ANDROID) ntp_features::kNtpChromeCartModule, #else commerce::kCommerceHintAndroid, #endif {{"optimize-renderer-signal", "false"}}}, {optimization_guide::features::kOptimizationHints, {{}}}}, {}); } private: base::test::ScopedFeatureList scoped_feature_list_; }; // If command line argument "optimization_guide_hints_override" is not given, // nothing is specified in AddHintForTesting(), and the real hints are not // downloaded, all the URLs are considered non-shopping. IN_PROC_BROWSER_TEST_F(CommerceHintOptimizeRendererDisabledTest, Rejected) { NavigateToURL("https://www.guitarcenter.com/"); SendXHR("/add-to-cart", "product: 123"); base::PlatformThread::Sleep(TestTimeouts::tiny_timeout() * 30); #if !BUILDFLAG(IS_ANDROID) WaitForCartCount(kEmptyExpected); #endif // The cart won't be added on browser side because of Cacao rejection either // way, but when optimize-renderer-signal is disabled, renderer will still // observer and process commerce signals on this site. WaitForUmaCount("Commerce.Carts.AddToCartByURL", 1); NavigateToURL("https://www.guitarcenter.com/cart.html"); #if !BUILDFLAG(IS_ANDROID) WaitForCartCount(kEmptyExpected); #endif WaitForUmaCount("Commerce.Carts.VisitCart", 1); } #if !BUILDFLAG(IS_ANDROID) class CommerceHintProductInfoTest : public CommerceHintAgentTest { public: void SetUpInProcessBrowserTestFixture() override { scoped_feature_list_.InitWithFeaturesAndParameters( {{ntp_features::kNtpChromeCartModule, {{ntp_features::kNtpChromeCartModuleAbandonedCartDiscountParam, "true"}, {"partner-merchant-pattern", "(guitarcenter.com|aaa.com|bbb.com|ccc.com|ddd.com)"}, {"product-skip-pattern", "(^|\\W)(?i)(skipped)(\\W|$)"}, {"product-id-pattern-mapping", R"###( { "product_element": {"www.aaa.com": "<a href=\"

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s400/Cornbrook_Old_Tom_1955.jpg (https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cTwAYZB8G54/Vr3Ti_WxcQI/AAAAAAAAZQE/AJJu-3Go5X4/s1600/Cornbrook_Old_Tom_1955.jpg) We’re back looking at United Breweries’ tank beer experiment. Would the management’s enthusiasm for the system be vindicated? I used to have this image of Bass Charrington as some corporate behemoth, crushing smaller brewers with their ruthless business practices. In turns out that they (and the companies that led up to their formation) were pretty clueless and made some terrible decisions. The brewery in Runcorn being the biggest. The tank beer fiasco fitted in the same tradition: management getting obsession with a technical innovation and forcing it through without taking into consideration practical objections. United Breweries rather rashly decided to convert all of their Bradford pubs at the same time. Unsurprisingly, they encountered a range of teething problems: “The great field trial began and every Bradford pub was changed over to the new system, big trading houses and small barrelage locals; large orders for equipment were placed with the manufacturers. It was felt, with an almost religious fervour, that a new age was dawning. Flags and bunting festooned the outside walls of the pubs, like a jubilee festivity; banners covered the interior walls to apprise the customers of the arrival of a draught beer Utopia. There was a conviction that the opposition brewery companies would dissolve in the face of this competition and would beg to be taken into the asylum of UB, handing over their share certificates in gratitude. Well, it did not work out quite like that, just as the kingdom of heaven does not appear on earth just because a banner is displayed saying it has arrived.” "The Brewing Industry 1950 - 1990", by Anthony Avis, 1997, page 77. The bunting didn’t stay up for long. I was going to write: imagine celebrating the arrival of tank beer today. Then remembered that’s exactly what happens when Pilsner Urquell tank beer is installed. It’s hard to keep track of what is and isn’t cool nowadays. “The problems started with Porter Lancastrian being unable to deliver the quantity of equipment on time, and in their endeavour to do so their quality control over what they did deliver, suffered. The beer dispensing apparatus was poorly designed and poorly made; the mild steel bulk containers for the beer were lined with a plastic skin which reacted with the acids in the beer. The regulators for controlling the pressure at which the carbon dioxide gas operated were uncertain in their efficacy, resulting in excess amounts of foaming beer. Lastly, the licensees and their staffs were quite unused to the new equipment and the principles on which it operated; they were accustomed to the simplicity of wooden barrels and hand pulled pumps. Also, Cornbrook brewed their beer specifically for their sort of trade and the new dispensing system. In Yorkshire, the Tadcaster brewery was required to adapt a beer brewed for a traditional system, and found it could not be done.” https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U0SbkqbO4Jk/Vr3UEESY1zI/AAAAAAAAZQM/0ANqtlviyqA/s400/Cornbrook%2B5.jpg (https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U0SbkqbO4Jk/Vr3UEESY1zI/AAAAAAAAZQM/0ANqtlviyqA/s1600/Cornbrook%2B5.jpg) It sounds like the biggest problem was with the equipment itself: poorly made dispense equipment, tanks made from the wrong materials. If you couldn’t control the top pressure properly, excessive fobbing was always going to be the result. I would have though training, or at least preparing, the licensees for the new system would have been a good idea, too. I wonder if any of the Yorkshire bre

s400/Cornbrook_Old_Tom_1955.jpg (https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cTwAYZB8G54/Vr3Ti_WxcQI/AAAAAAAAZQE/AJJu-3Go5X4/s1600/Cornbrook_Old_Tom_1955.jpg) We’re back looking at United Breweries’ tank beer experiment. Would the management’s enthusiasm for the system be vindicated? I used to have this image of Bass Charrington as some corporate behemoth, crushing smaller brewers with their ruthless business practices. In turns out that they (and the companies that led up to their formation) were pretty clueless and made some terrible decisions. The brewery in Runcorn being the biggest. The tank beer fiasco fitted in the same tradition: management getting obsession with a technical innovation and forcing it through without taking into consideration practical objections. United Breweries rather rashly decided to convert all of their Bradford pubs at the same time. Unsurprisingly, they encountered a range of teething problems: “The great field trial began and every Bradford pub was changed over to the new system, big trading houses and small barrelage locals; large orders for equipment were placed with the manufacturers. It was felt, with an almost religious fervour, that a new age was dawning. Flags and bunting festooned the outside walls of the pubs, like a jubilee festivity; banners covered the interior walls to apprise the customers of the arrival of a draught beer Utopia. There was a conviction that the opposition brewery companies would dissolve in the face of this competition and would beg to be taken into the asylum of UB, handing over their share certificates in gratitude. Well, it did not work out quite like that, just as the kingdom of heaven does not appear on earth just because a banner is displayed saying it has arrived.” "The Brewing Industry 1950 - 1990", by Anthony Avis, 1997, page 77. The bunting didn’t stay up for long. I was going to write: imagine celebrating the arrival of tank beer today. Then remembered that’s exactly what happens when Pilsner Urquell tank beer is installed. It’s hard to keep track of what is and isn’t cool nowadays. “The problems started with Porter Lancastrian being unable to deliver the quantity of equipment on time, and in their endeavour to do so their quality control over what they did deliver, suffered. The beer dispensing apparatus was poorly designed and poorly made; the mild steel bulk containers for the beer were lined with a plastic skin which reacted with the acids in the beer. The regulators for controlling the pressure at which the carbon dioxide gas operated were uncertain in their efficacy, resulting in excess amounts of foaming beer. Lastly, the licensees and their staffs were quite unused to the new equipment and the principles on which it operated; they were accustomed to the simplicity of wooden barrels and hand pulled pumps. Also, Cornbrook brewed their beer specifically for their sort of trade and the new dispensing system. In Yorkshire, the Tadcaster brewery was required to adapt a beer brewed for a traditional system, and found it could not be done.” https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U0SbkqbO4Jk/Vr3UEESY1zI/AAAAAAAAZQM/0ANqtlviyqA/s400/Cornbrook%2B5.jpg (https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U0SbkqbO4Jk/Vr3UEESY1zI/AAAAAAAAZQM/0ANqtlviyqA/s1600/Cornbrook%2B5.jpg) It sounds like the biggest problem was with the equipment itself: poorly made dispense equipment, tanks made from the wrong materials. If you couldn’t control the top pressure properly, excessive fobbing was always going to be the result. I would have though training, or at least preparing, the licensees for the new system would have been a good idea, too. I wonder if any of the Yorkshire bre

weries were using Yorkshire square fermenters? I seem to remember that beers brewed in that type of fermenter have a higher CO2 content. Was that why the beers weren't suitable for being served from a tank under pressure? Things went terribly wrong from the start: “Cornbrook staff were asked for help, and their response was a denial there was any problem with the equipment, which worked perfectly for them. All calls for such help had to be put through DCM or his general manager, and it became apparent there were no answers to be obtained from them, or even directly from the manufacturers. It further emerged that the system as operated in Lancashire was on a much more limited scale and was installed only in their large barrelage houses. One week after the Bradford houses had been converted to the system, on a Friday evening, it so happened that Hammonds had barely one public house which could serve any beer - when the dispensers were used only mountains of froth came out of the nozzles. Everybody was at a loss what to do, because no one knew the cause.” Cornbrook seem to have rolled out the system in a much more sensible way: slowly and only to pubs selling enough beer for it to be worth the trouble. I can imagine the anger of landlords unable to pour any draught beer on a Friday night. It must have had a tremendous impact on their takings. Because I know what I’d do in that situation: bugger off to a pub that could serve beer. Next time we’ll learn how the problem of over-carbonation was solved. More... (http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2016/02/cornbrook-brewery-and-tank-beer-part-two.html) Best Things to Do in Battery Park City Despite its proximity to the Financial District, Battery Park City feels removed from the hustle and bustle of Lower Manhattan. Originally created in 1980 on a landfill and a set of dilapidated piers, Battery Park City has grown during its 50-year history into a vibrant community. This area takes on an almost-suburban feel on the weekends, as families come out to ride bikes, picnic by the river and dine at waterfront restaurants from some of the city’s top chefs. Pier A Harbor House is a relaxed large pub right on the water where you can enjoy craft beers and raw bar items while taking in the sunset. For Francophiles, there’s Le District a 30,000-square-foot French version of Eataly. The massive food hall offers gourmet restaurants, Parisian delicacies, wine and more. Sushi lovers shouldn’t not miss Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar with its fresh sushi and a famed oxtail fried rice. The neighborhood may feel removed from the energetic pulse of the city with its fewer shop options, but this quiet haven offers large, luxurious shopping centers as well as a few sophisticated boutiques. Brookfield Place, right across the street from the Freedom Tower, offers high-end shopping including Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo and more as well as fine dining and cultural arts. Pick up a few vintages as Vintry Fine Wines, a global wine boutique in a space-age showroom or stop in to Westfield World Trade Center shopping center for more luxury brands like Dior, Hugo Boss and Montblanc beneath the oculus. Courtesy Blacktail More than one-third of this largely residential 92-acre neighborhood is parkland, which offers an unbeatable ambiance for a calm, yet entertaining night. Blacktail is the place to go when you’re missing the warmer days of Summer. The retro Cuban-themed bar is complete with lush tropical foliage, island-style cocktails and classic seafood fare that are sure to transport you. Clinton Hall gastropub is the 2018 Food Network Burger Bash Best Burger winner and is also home to the Instagram-famous donut grilled cheese with tomato soup. The industrial-chic spot serves up several crafts on tap as well as oversized old-school games like Connect Four and Uno. Black Hound Bar and Lounge rounds off the list with a more intimate speakeasy feel offering lofty bar bit

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permanently from the wiki without the privilege to appeal. No information regarding the incident except the bare minimum will be posted to Falchion Valley. Plagiarism: Any form of plagiarism will not be tolerated on CI sites. Users found guilty of plagiarism will be permanently banned from all CI sites. They may appeal their ban in one year. There was a good turnout for this meeting aimed at Year 2 parents. The presentation explained what the expected standards of work are for Year 2 nationally in reading, writing and maths. The presentation below shows examples of the SATS tests which form part of the judgement. There were also ideas given for how to help your child with their learning. Without a doubt the book that stands out as Connolly’s best ever, he manages to go into the dark recesses of the human soul and pulls of a plot which deserves to top the bestseller lists and hit the big screen! Not another conspiracy novel, but a book that explores how talent can insure a person’s slavery to a sinister power. The action is non-stop and Owen relies on skill rather than the old troupes. A picture book town can have some pretty sinister secrets and Griffiths does an incredible job with this novel set in Italy where you can only bury secrets so deep. Forest, a married couple, a killer, the elements. Very simple, but in Milchman’s hands complex and a creepy page turner, which makes it one of our top must read books. When you think that Tana French has mastered the Dublin police procedural, Kiernan’s debut shows that she’s a force to be reckoned with and is going to add some a splash to this small genre. The art thriller has suffered from being having “art” in its genre, but in Olson’s hands he manages to turn this book into something that crosses into several genres, with unexpected twists, pathological characters and a nod to Goya. This thriller asks us about our memory, our power to repress trauma, and sometimes if we can summon up replay button we may not get the answers we’re after. Complex wouldn’t do justice when describing this novel, Fox has the talent to have her readers have their head spinning, and in this novel I felt like reading it twice, since I was eager to find how who the real culprit was. Mosley is more than a mystery writer, more than a writer, more than a poet. He manages with his lyrical writing and sense of social justice to weave novel after novel that are destined to be classics and without saying anymore, this is probably one of his top five. Deaver manages yet another creepy maniac in the form of a killer who murders his victims during the period between engagement and marriage. We have Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs trying to hunt him down and find his twisted motives, like all of Deaver’s books this one is a thrill ride and a template for would be authors on the art of creating a well-oiled thriller. To most of us who have not had the misfortune of having a loved one or friend murdered, we can only imagine the feeling. Macmillan expertly shows how grief and anger over a murder can never be doused with the passage of time. Kelly manages to craft a suspenseful book in the vein of Christie set during World War I and chockfull of twists and turns. Perry in this novel can best be described as a contemporary Joseph Conrad. Read his book and The Secret Agent and you’ll know why. Deception plays a big part on this book, but Ellison does more than that, she steers clear of those plots which rely on too many twists, but plays a simple chess game with her readers and what a hell of a chess game! Atkinson has tried her hand at several parts of the mystery genre and now this work of spies, and shadows stands as her best yet. Alexander has written a book about a historical murder scene, but she does more than that, she crafts a roller coaster journey of a book. I read it in one sitting. A wonderful gem of a book, where three people investigating an old murder in a small town might as well be thrown into a hostile snake pit. Everything Nesbo produces is a masterpiece and a must read book. Enough said. Posted in Monthly Reads, Reviews. This section provides tutorials that show you how

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luN1 and GluN2B on Channel Gating To further strengthen the hypothesis that altered NMDAR gating caused by AA deletions in the linker region is primarily due to the disruption of specific interactions at the linker-to-channel transition we decided to analyze the effect of glycine substitution of single AAs in the linker region. To rule out the effect of shortening we employed computational methods to analyze conformations of linkers with one AA substituted by glycine. Comparison of the M3-S2 linkers between WT and single-substituted models (Supplementary Figure S3C) revealed that single residue substituted by glycine in the GluN1(L655–E662) as well as in the GluN2B(M654–D661) had only a minor effect on the linker secondary structure and therefore it is unlikely that the linker length was considerably altered. Next, we prepared a series of single glycine substitution mutations in the GluN1(L655–E662) and GluN2B(M654–D661) linker regions and analyzed functional consequences for the NMDAR channel gating. Insets in Figures 4, 5 show an example of activity recorded in GluN1(L657G)/GluN2B and GluN1/GluN2B(I655G). While in GluN1(L657G)/GluN2B receptors RISpont was high and glutamate or glycine increased the current only a little, in GluN1/GluN2B(I655G) receptors RISpont was low and glutamate or glycine increased the current substantially. Other glycine substitution mutations in the linker region more distal to the M3 helix—GluN1(D658G to E662G) and GluN2B(E658G to D661G)–exhibited only minor spontaneous or single agonist-induced activity (Figures 4, 5). Functional consequences of glycine mutagenesis are similar to those of deletions, indicating on the importance of specific linker-linker interactions rather than simply altered linker length. Figure 4. The effect of glycine mutagenesis of the GluN1 M3-S2 linker. Summary graphs of the mean ± SEM (n) of the relative responses—RISpont (black columns), RIGlu (red columns) and RIGly (blue columns; see Equation 1–3)—in receptors with a single residue mutated to glycine in the GluN1 linker. Inset, representative current response of GluN1(L657G)/GluN2B. Application of ECS containing 7CKA (10 μM) with no added Mg2+, glutamate, or glycine is indicated by a black bar (7CKA); application of 1 mM glutamate and 7CKA (10 μM) with no added Mg2+ or glycine is indicated by a red bar (Glu); application of 0.1 mM glycine with no added Mg2+ or glutamate is indicated by a blue bar (Gly). In between the applications of Mg2+-free ECS the cells were bathed in ECS containing 2 mM Mg2+. Differences in the relative responses determined for WT and mutated receptors were statistically significant; one-way ANOVA (P < 0.001); followed by multiple comparisons of the relative responses of mutated receptors vs. WT (RISpont 0.44 ± 0.06 (n = 24); RIGlu 0.63 ± 0.30 (n = 24); RIGly 1.1 ± 0.2 (n = 24)); Dunnett’s test; *P < 0.050. Figure 5. The effect of glycine mutagenesis of the GluN2B M3-S2 linker. Summary graphs of the mean ± SEM (n) of the relative responses–RISpont (black columns), RIGlu (red columns) and RIGly (blue

luN1 and GluN2B on Channel Gating To further strengthen the hypothesis that altered NMDAR gating caused by AA deletions in the linker region is primarily due to the disruption of specific interactions at the linker-to-channel transition we decided to analyze the effect of glycine substitution of single AAs in the linker region. To rule out the effect of shortening we employed computational methods to analyze conformations of linkers with one AA substituted by glycine. Comparison of the M3-S2 linkers between WT and single-substituted models (Supplementary Figure S3C) revealed that single residue substituted by glycine in the GluN1(L655–E662) as well as in the GluN2B(M654–D661) had only a minor effect on the linker secondary structure and therefore it is unlikely that the linker length was considerably altered. Next, we prepared a series of single glycine substitution mutations in the GluN1(L655–E662) and GluN2B(M654–D661) linker regions and analyzed functional consequences for the NMDAR channel gating. Insets in Figures 4, 5 show an example of activity recorded in GluN1(L657G)/GluN2B and GluN1/GluN2B(I655G). While in GluN1(L657G)/GluN2B receptors RISpont was high and glutamate or glycine increased the current only a little, in GluN1/GluN2B(I655G) receptors RISpont was low and glutamate or glycine increased the current substantially. Other glycine substitution mutations in the linker region more distal to the M3 helix—GluN1(D658G to E662G) and GluN2B(E658G to D661G)–exhibited only minor spontaneous or single agonist-induced activity (Figures 4, 5). Functional consequences of glycine mutagenesis are similar to those of deletions, indicating on the importance of specific linker-linker interactions rather than simply altered linker length. Figure 4. The effect of glycine mutagenesis of the GluN1 M3-S2 linker. Summary graphs of the mean ± SEM (n) of the relative responses—RISpont (black columns), RIGlu (red columns) and RIGly (blue columns; see Equation 1–3)—in receptors with a single residue mutated to glycine in the GluN1 linker. Inset, representative current response of GluN1(L657G)/GluN2B. Application of ECS containing 7CKA (10 μM) with no added Mg2+, glutamate, or glycine is indicated by a black bar (7CKA); application of 1 mM glutamate and 7CKA (10 μM) with no added Mg2+ or glycine is indicated by a red bar (Glu); application of 0.1 mM glycine with no added Mg2+ or glutamate is indicated by a blue bar (Gly). In between the applications of Mg2+-free ECS the cells were bathed in ECS containing 2 mM Mg2+. Differences in the relative responses determined for WT and mutated receptors were statistically significant; one-way ANOVA (P < 0.001); followed by multiple comparisons of the relative responses of mutated receptors vs. WT (RISpont 0.44 ± 0.06 (n = 24); RIGlu 0.63 ± 0.30 (n = 24); RIGly 1.1 ± 0.2 (n = 24)); Dunnett’s test; *P < 0.050. Figure 5. The effect of glycine mutagenesis of the GluN2B M3-S2 linker. Summary graphs of the mean ± SEM (n) of the relative responses–RISpont (black columns), RIGlu (red columns) and RIGly (blue

columns; see Equation 1–3)–in receptors with a single residue mutated to glycine in the GluN2B linker. Inset, representative current responses of GluN1/GluN2B(I655G). Application of ECS containing 7CKA (10 μM) with no added Mg2+, glutamate, or glycine is indicated by a black bar (7CKA); application of 1 mM glutamate and 7CKA (10 μM) with no added Mg2+ or glycine is indicated by a red bar (Glu); application of 0.1 mM glycine with no added Mg2+ or glutamate is indicated by a blue bar (Gly). In between the applications of Mg2+-free ECS the cells were bathed in ECS containing 2 mM Mg2+. Differences in the relative responses determined for WT and mutated receptors were statistically significant; one-way ANOVA (P < 0.001); followed by multiple comparisons of the relative responses of mutated receptors vs. WT (RISpont 0.44 ± 0.06 (n = 24); RIGlu 0.63 ± 0.30 (n = 24); RIGly 1.1 ± 0.2 (n = 24)); Dunnett’s test; *P < 0.050. #Indicates a nonresponding mutation. Single-Channel Analysis of M3-S2 Linker Mutated Receptors The data in Figures 1–5 express the degree of impairment of mutated receptors in terms of a relative number reflecting receptor activation by glutamate and glycine co-application. It has been shown earlier that at saturating concentrations of glutamate and glycine GluN1/GluN2B WT receptors open with a low probability ~10% (Chen et al., 1999). Next, the single-channel analysis was used to assess the Po of mutated GluN1/GluN2B receptors as a measure of impairment of the NMDAR channel gating. For each receptor type, we obtained long-duration recordings (≥105 events) of steady-state currents from cell-attached membrane patches containing only one active channel (Figure 6). Inward sodium currents were obtained in the presence of saturating concentrations of agonists (1 mM glutamate and 0.1 mM glycine) under conditions that minimized inhibitory effects of contaminating divalent ions (1 mM EDTA) at a holding potential +100 mV (estimated membrane potential ~ −130 mV). The records contained unitary currents of uniform amplitudes, with no obvious superimposed openings; typical currents occurred as bursts of frequent openings separated by long silent periods. First, we analyzed single-channel records to estimate Po, MOT and MCT, as global measures of gating kinetics for WT and mutated receptors (GluN1(ΔL657)/GluN2B and GluN1(ΔP660)/GluN2B). For comparison, we have also introduced a glycine mutation at the position GluN1(L657) to preserve the number of AAs within the linker, however with a minimal effect on the space occupied by L657 in the WT NMDAR. By these metrics, GluN1(L657G)/GluN2B and GluN1(ΔL657)/GluN2B receptors had, respectively, a 7.5-fold and a 5.7-fold higher Po relative to the WT receptor. For either mutated receptor, the higher activity was due to shorter closures (MCT 11- and 4.1-fold, respectively) and longer openings (MOT 12- and 4.3-fold, respectively; Figures 6A–C and Table 1). As expected, the receptors with deletions in the linker region distal to the M3 helix e.g., GluN1(ΔP660)/GluN2B exhibited Po values more comparable with

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staying healthy? I'll call it even. The odds of him making the necessary adjustments? Pretty damn good, I'd say. Choosing between the two is largely a question of how much risk you enjoy taking with your fantasy team. Kershaw and Strasburg reached their current levels in different fashions but the end result is an ace starter (Kershaw) and a potential ace (Strasburg). They can both probably pitch at a Cy Young level for several years if they stay healthy. The risk in this regard is far higher with Strasburg than with Kershaw. In my opinion picking Strasburg over Kershaw at this point is mostly about wanting to have that huge name achieve greatness for the first time on your roster. It is the same thing that makes some owners over reach for rookies, Japanese imports and whatever hot name comes along. The difference in talent is not as huge as the hype might lead you to believe. The pick here is obviously Kershaw, this is based almost entirely on avoiding risk. Labels: Advanced Fantasy Baseball, Clayton Kershaw, Stephen Strasburg 2012: Michael Cuddyer Joins the Rockies 2012 Sleepers - A First Baseman for the Rays The New Yoenis Cespedes Baseball Video Check Out This Article on Yoenis Cespedes 2011 Best Reliever Performance (ranked by xFIP) 2011 Best Starting Pitcher Performances (ranked by... 2011 Best Outfield Performance (ranked by wOBA) 2011 Best Shortstop Performance (ranked by wOBA) 2011 Best Second Base Performance 2011 Best Third Base Performance (ranked by wOBA) The Only City Left: The Story So Far (Parts 1-27) Posted: August 23, 2012 in Fantasy, Science Fiction, Serial, TheOnlyCityLeft, Writing Tags: behind the scenes The Only City Left is my serialized, science-fiction/fantasy action-adventure tale about Allin Arcady’s adventures through a planet-sized city called Earth. Yes, thousands of years in the future, the Earth has become one giant layer-cake of a city. Once home to trillions of humans, it is now largely abandoned except for pockets of humanity here and there. In the absence of humans, other beings have begun to fill the void, making Earth a dangerous place for the remaining humans. Since one of the difficulties of getting into a long-form serialized story is catching up on everything that happened before you discovered it, I offer this as-brief-as-I-could-make-it synopsis of The Story So Far. If at any point you want to jump into reading the actual story, head to the Table of Contents. In Part One, we are introduced to Allin Arcady, a young man on his own who has one goal: to one day reach the roof of the world and see the Sun. To do that, he has to survive the perils of the city, like rogue cleaning machines called tacmites, or all-too-real ghosts that take offense at his presence. Normally Allin would just ignore the ghosts; they’re insubstantial and can’t do any real harm. Or so he thinks until he runs into a giant, snarling werewolf-looking ghost who is all too solid and who chases Allin into the tunnels between levels of the city. After barely making it through a flooded section of the tunnels, Allin loses consciousness and dreams of a time in his past when his parents were still alive. This flashback begins in Part Four with Allin’s dad letting him know that they will be moving on from the community of Glin’s Rising post-haste. This is not happy news for 15-year-old Allin, who has fallen in love there with a girl named Tyena. When Allin asks his mom for help, she just tells him to say his goodbyes. When Allin tells Tyena that he has to leave, they come up with a plan for Tyena to follow the Arcady family out of Glin’s Rising. When the Arcady family leaves Glin’s Rising via some maintenance tunnels, Allin spies Tyena chasing after them. She looks excited, or so Allin thinks. As he is walking with his parents, he realizes from

staying healthy? I'll call it even. The odds of him making the necessary adjustments? Pretty damn good, I'd say. Choosing between the two is largely a question of how much risk you enjoy taking with your fantasy team. Kershaw and Strasburg reached their current levels in different fashions but the end result is an ace starter (Kershaw) and a potential ace (Strasburg). They can both probably pitch at a Cy Young level for several years if they stay healthy. The risk in this regard is far higher with Strasburg than with Kershaw. In my opinion picking Strasburg over Kershaw at this point is mostly about wanting to have that huge name achieve greatness for the first time on your roster. It is the same thing that makes some owners over reach for rookies, Japanese imports and whatever hot name comes along. The difference in talent is not as huge as the hype might lead you to believe. The pick here is obviously Kershaw, this is based almost entirely on avoiding risk. Labels: Advanced Fantasy Baseball, Clayton Kershaw, Stephen Strasburg 2012: Michael Cuddyer Joins the Rockies 2012 Sleepers - A First Baseman for the Rays The New Yoenis Cespedes Baseball Video Check Out This Article on Yoenis Cespedes 2011 Best Reliever Performance (ranked by xFIP) 2011 Best Starting Pitcher Performances (ranked by... 2011 Best Outfield Performance (ranked by wOBA) 2011 Best Shortstop Performance (ranked by wOBA) 2011 Best Second Base Performance 2011 Best Third Base Performance (ranked by wOBA) The Only City Left: The Story So Far (Parts 1-27) Posted: August 23, 2012 in Fantasy, Science Fiction, Serial, TheOnlyCityLeft, Writing Tags: behind the scenes The Only City Left is my serialized, science-fiction/fantasy action-adventure tale about Allin Arcady’s adventures through a planet-sized city called Earth. Yes, thousands of years in the future, the Earth has become one giant layer-cake of a city. Once home to trillions of humans, it is now largely abandoned except for pockets of humanity here and there. In the absence of humans, other beings have begun to fill the void, making Earth a dangerous place for the remaining humans. Since one of the difficulties of getting into a long-form serialized story is catching up on everything that happened before you discovered it, I offer this as-brief-as-I-could-make-it synopsis of The Story So Far. If at any point you want to jump into reading the actual story, head to the Table of Contents. In Part One, we are introduced to Allin Arcady, a young man on his own who has one goal: to one day reach the roof of the world and see the Sun. To do that, he has to survive the perils of the city, like rogue cleaning machines called tacmites, or all-too-real ghosts that take offense at his presence. Normally Allin would just ignore the ghosts; they’re insubstantial and can’t do any real harm. Or so he thinks until he runs into a giant, snarling werewolf-looking ghost who is all too solid and who chases Allin into the tunnels between levels of the city. After barely making it through a flooded section of the tunnels, Allin loses consciousness and dreams of a time in his past when his parents were still alive. This flashback begins in Part Four with Allin’s dad letting him know that they will be moving on from the community of Glin’s Rising post-haste. This is not happy news for 15-year-old Allin, who has fallen in love there with a girl named Tyena. When Allin asks his mom for help, she just tells him to say his goodbyes. When Allin tells Tyena that he has to leave, they come up with a plan for Tyena to follow the Arcady family out of Glin’s Rising. When the Arcady family leaves Glin’s Rising via some maintenance tunnels, Allin spies Tyena chasing after them. She looks excited, or so Allin thinks. As he is walking with his parents, he realizes from

their conversation that they are worried about someone who might have followed them to Glin’s Rising. It soon becomes clear to Allin that his parents bring trouble in their wake, and that’s why they were so eager to move on. Worried for Tyena, Allin runs back toward Glin’s Rising… In Part Seven, Allin awakes just in time to realize the ghost werewolf is still chasing him. He narrowly escapes the ghost, but not before the werewolf reverts to his human form, which bears an uncanny resemblance to Allin’s father. After a feverish sleep—Allin picked up a virus swallowing some of the fetid water from the tunnels—Allin awakes to find a talking, bipedal cat named Tumble waiting for him. It seems Tumble is one of a whole society of genetically-altered felines which has survived and prospered in the time after the decline of humanity. Tumble bears an invitation for Allin from the cat emperor, Banshee. Allin accepts and they head to Pudlington, a human city entirely converted for feline use, with platforms, ramps, and rooms strung up between skyscrapers like a gigantic cat’s cradle. In Part Twelve, Allin meets Emperor Banshee, who tells him that the werewolf ghost chasing Allin is in fact Allin’s own uncle. Banshee implies that this is the least of the secrets Allin’s parents kept from him. But before Banshee can share any more family history, he commands that the now-very-ill Allin be rested and healed. Allin protests to no avail. When he is better, a feast is thrown in his honor. At the feast, Allin asks to know why Banshee thinks that the ghost of a werewolf could be his uncle. In response, Banshee asks Allin to first share what he knows of his parents and their involvement with the werewolves, so that Banshee can know exactly what blanks need to be filled in. There is only one story Allin can think of to share on that subject: the story of how his parents died. Part Fourteen begins that story, which also happens to be the continuation of the events in the earlier flashback. Allin makes it back to the outskirts of Glin’s Rising and is very worried since he has not run into Tyena along the way. Maybe she wasn’t running toward him earlier, but rather away from something else. He is about to go search for her when Mom and Dad show up. After a bit of a row, Dad agrees that they can go try to rescue Tyena. But when they enter Glin’s, it is entirely empty. Dad, hearing something that Allin does not, realizes that there are some people still around inside of an abandoned department store, and Tyena is one of them. The bad news is that she is with some of the dangerous people who are following the Arcadys. Dad forms a plan for him and Mom to distract the bad guys while Allin grabs Tyena, but when she screams from inside the store, Allin throws caution to the wind and runs in to save her. A fight ensues inside the darkness of the store, full of inexplicable flashes of light and the sound of beasts. Allin manages to grab Tyena but is confronted by a towering werewolf who blocks his path. He is about to be killed when Mom tackles the beast and plants a knife through its eye, but not before the beast guts Mom right before Allin’s eyes. Dad dies soon after, his last act to give Allin a glowing pendant that he always wore around his neck. One werewolf also survives the battle and collects similar pendants from the dead werewolves and from Allin’s mother. He tries to take the pendant from Allin but is too injured, so he flees with a promise to get it later. Surrounded by dead werewolves and his slain parents, Allin’s world goes dark. Part Eighteen brings us back to the present, as Allin finishes telling his story to Emperor Banshee and the other assembled felines. The story ends with Allin and Tyena arguing over their next course of action. He wants to keep going in the direction his parents were traveling, away from the werewolves. Tyena wants to try to find her family members

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t, Marléne Isaksson, Bo A Jönsson, Håkan Tinnerberg, Christian Lindh, Sara Axelsson & Erik Zimerson, 2018, In : EJD. European Journal of Dermatology. 28, 2, p. 143-148 6 p. Variation and covariation in patch test reactivity to palladium and nickel salts Lisbeth Rosholm Comstedt, Malin Engfeldt, Cecilia Svedman, Anna Åkesson, Monica Hindsén & Magnus Bruze, 2018, In : European journal of dermatology : EJD. 28, 5, p. 668-676 9 p. Evaluation of concordance between labelling and content of 52 hair dye products: overview of the market of oxidative hair dye Annarita Antelmi, Magnus Bruze, Erik Zimerson, Malin Engfeldt, Ewa Young, Lena Persson, Caterina Foti, Östen Sörensen & Cecilia Svedman, 2017, In : European Journal of Dermatology. 27, 2, p. 123-131 Contact allergy in atopic individuals in relation to allergen-specific immunotherapy Ingrid Siemund, Monica Hindsén, Eva Netterlid, Nuray Güner & Magnus Bruze, 2016 May 1, In : European Journal of Dermatology. 26, 3, p. 271-280 10 p. Costs and quality of life for psoriatic patients at different degrees of severity in southern Sweden - a cross-sectional study. Ola Ghatnekar, Anders Ljungberg, Lars-Erik Wirestrand & Åke Svensson, 2012, In : EJD. European Journal of Dermatology. 22, 2, p. 238-245 Epidemiology of skin diseases in Europe H Williams, Åke Svensson, T Diepgen, L Naldi, P J Coenraads, P Elsner, J J Grob & J N Bouwes Bavinck, 2006, In : EJD. European Journal of Dermatology. 16, 2, p. 209-214 Ultrastructural alteration of tape-stripped normal human skin after photodynamic therapy Jacek Bartosik, IM Stender, T Kobayasi & MS Agren, 2004, In : EJD. European Journal of Dermatology. 14, 2, p. 91-95 Pathophysiology of itch Joanna Wallengren, 1993, In : EJD. European Journal of Dermatology. 3, p. 643-647 4 p. Terry Dresbach Talks Season Two Costumes with Women’s Wear Daily Posted on April 7, 2016 by Sarah Ksiazek The Outlander costumes do look spectacular this season, not that last season’s were not, but they are set in a completely different world. Costume designer Terry Dresbach spoke with Women’s Wear Daily about the costumes and how this season is even bigger than the last. Excerpts are below, but read the entire article at WWD. “Caitriona [Balfe, who plays Claire] and the other actresses could no longer get dressed in their trailers because they couldn’t fit through the doors. In 18th-century buildings, the doors weren’t really wide — and we didn’t make the dresses as wide as they actually would have been. Jamie [played by Sam Heughan] would’ve been standing 12 feet away from Claire and they would’ve been waving at each other.” Makeshift dressing rooms were installed in several of the period buildings they shot in. “In season one, Claire has about six to eight changes in her costume,” she says. “In season two, she has, like, 25.” And it wasn’t as if these pieces were quick to throw together: “[Creating] one of Claire’s dresses takes about a month,” Dresbach says.

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2017 12:39 am » in Lounge Was just wondering if anyone has a Pal version of Sa1? been trying to do the Reebok Dlc for the new rankings however no copy i try have the files... by mrneo240 View the latest post Sonic Adventure 1+2 Custom DLC? by Blayer98 » Mon Mar 04, 2019 2:55 pm » in Online I was just wondering, is it possible to make custom DLC for these games? I’d love to make my own, and I understand that the already existing DLC was... by Blayer98 View the latest post Might have a broken sonic adventure disc by UltimatumXV » Sat Mar 09, 2019 11:15 am » in Support For anyone who has played Sonic adventure, you will know that stages are separated into sections, or acts, and usually have a slight load time in... Return to “Dreamcast Community” Asian NGOs Raise Concern Over IP And Seeds In RCEP Trade Deal The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement under negotiation among Asia and Pacific nations must not include measures that would undercut countries’ ability to protect diverse local farming systems and sustainable plant genetic resources for food and agriculture, a range of Asian nongovernmental organisations argue. Groups in India, Malaysia and the Philippines this week specifically called for the RCEP not to include the high-level protections under the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV). Read the letters or memoranda here from India, Malaysia [pdf], and the Philippines [pdf]. The three documents make similar points. The 25th round of negotiations for Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) held in Bali, Indonesia from 19-28 February. Indonesian activists reportedly stormed the negotiating site this week. “The undersigned signatories representing agricultural and farmer groups from all over India are deeply concerned and writing to you to emphasise that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations must not place any obligation on India or any other developing country with respect to intellectual property(IP) on seed and planting materials,” states the 25 February Indian sign-on letter to Shri Modiji (Prime Minister Modi). The letter shows dozens of signatories. According to them, the demand by some governments in the RCEP negotiations to include the 1991 UPOV Convention would force countries to raise intellectual property protection beyond the World Trade Organization Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). “It is important to recall that Article 27.3(b) of the WTO TRIPS Agreement only requires WTO member countries to make available an effective sui generis system for the protection of plant varieties,” the letter states. “Countries have complete freedom to adopt a system suitable to their agricultural condition and needs. Nothing in the RCEP negotiations should affect and limit this freedom.” The Indian groups also referenced the Nagoya Protocol and access and benefit-sharing. “The ABS regime requires that the prior informed consent of local seed keepers be taken, that the source be acknowledged if seed material is taken from them and that they are legally entitled to a share of the benefits that accrue to the user/accessor upon commercialisation of farmers’ accessed material/knowledge,” they said. “These will be rendered meaningless if UPOV 1991-type breeder rights are granted to the seed industry, whether public sector or private companies. Adopting UPOV means giving preference to IP-protected seeds in the market.” “A major concern with the UPOV system is that [it] facilitates bio-piracy of genetic resources,” argued a Malaysian civil society and farmers memorandum of 21 February. “It does not recognize the principles of the CBD that access to local genetic resources should be subject to prior informed consent (PIC) and fair and equitable benefit sharing (BS). Instead it allows PVP protection for varieties developed by misappropriating local genetic resources. Hence UPOV conflicts with CBD and efforts in the international fora such as the WTO and WIPO, whereby Malaysia and other developing countries have advocated for the right

2017 12:39 am » in Lounge Was just wondering if anyone has a Pal version of Sa1? been trying to do the Reebok Dlc for the new rankings however no copy i try have the files... by mrneo240 View the latest post Sonic Adventure 1+2 Custom DLC? by Blayer98 » Mon Mar 04, 2019 2:55 pm » in Online I was just wondering, is it possible to make custom DLC for these games? I’d love to make my own, and I understand that the already existing DLC was... by Blayer98 View the latest post Might have a broken sonic adventure disc by UltimatumXV » Sat Mar 09, 2019 11:15 am » in Support For anyone who has played Sonic adventure, you will know that stages are separated into sections, or acts, and usually have a slight load time in... Return to “Dreamcast Community” Asian NGOs Raise Concern Over IP And Seeds In RCEP Trade Deal The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement under negotiation among Asia and Pacific nations must not include measures that would undercut countries’ ability to protect diverse local farming systems and sustainable plant genetic resources for food and agriculture, a range of Asian nongovernmental organisations argue. Groups in India, Malaysia and the Philippines this week specifically called for the RCEP not to include the high-level protections under the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV). Read the letters or memoranda here from India, Malaysia [pdf], and the Philippines [pdf]. The three documents make similar points. The 25th round of negotiations for Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) held in Bali, Indonesia from 19-28 February. Indonesian activists reportedly stormed the negotiating site this week. “The undersigned signatories representing agricultural and farmer groups from all over India are deeply concerned and writing to you to emphasise that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations must not place any obligation on India or any other developing country with respect to intellectual property(IP) on seed and planting materials,” states the 25 February Indian sign-on letter to Shri Modiji (Prime Minister Modi). The letter shows dozens of signatories. According to them, the demand by some governments in the RCEP negotiations to include the 1991 UPOV Convention would force countries to raise intellectual property protection beyond the World Trade Organization Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). “It is important to recall that Article 27.3(b) of the WTO TRIPS Agreement only requires WTO member countries to make available an effective sui generis system for the protection of plant varieties,” the letter states. “Countries have complete freedom to adopt a system suitable to their agricultural condition and needs. Nothing in the RCEP negotiations should affect and limit this freedom.” The Indian groups also referenced the Nagoya Protocol and access and benefit-sharing. “The ABS regime requires that the prior informed consent of local seed keepers be taken, that the source be acknowledged if seed material is taken from them and that they are legally entitled to a share of the benefits that accrue to the user/accessor upon commercialisation of farmers’ accessed material/knowledge,” they said. “These will be rendered meaningless if UPOV 1991-type breeder rights are granted to the seed industry, whether public sector or private companies. Adopting UPOV means giving preference to IP-protected seeds in the market.” “A major concern with the UPOV system is that [it] facilitates bio-piracy of genetic resources,” argued a Malaysian civil society and farmers memorandum of 21 February. “It does not recognize the principles of the CBD that access to local genetic resources should be subject to prior informed consent (PIC) and fair and equitable benefit sharing (BS). Instead it allows PVP protection for varieties developed by misappropriating local genetic resources. Hence UPOV conflicts with CBD and efforts in the international fora such as the WTO and WIPO, whereby Malaysia and other developing countries have advocated for the right

to require applicants to disclose origin, proof of PIC and benefit sharing as a condition for receiving intellectual property (IP) protection.” “In short,” the groups said, “UPOV system offers an extremely rigid and inappropriate legal framework for developing countries. It was developed in the 60s’ for seed production modalities prevailing in developed countries especially in Europe. Malaysia and other developing countries never participated in UPOV negotiations. Hence, unsurprisingly multiple independent experts recommend that developing countries should not join or implement the UPOV system.” The Malaysian plant variety protection law of 2004 enshrines the protection of farmers’ seed systems, and the right of the government to refuse the plant breeder’s right in the public interest, while also requiring the source of genetic material to be disclosed in registration. “The UPOV system is simply unsuitable for our country and its people,” argued the groups from the Philippines. “The process of crafting a national law, the Plant Variety Protection Act of 2002 has not been insulated from pressures to comply with the UPOV system. Such is the power and influence of UPOV.” “The UPOV system lacks policy space for our government to implement measures to reflect national realities, protect public interests and farmer seeds systems,” they said. “In fact, the UPOV system conflicts with requirements of Article 6 and 9 of the ITPGRFA [International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture]. Article 6 requires Contracting Parties to develop and maintain appropriate policy and legal measures that promote the sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture including supporting the development and maintenance of diverse farming systems, promote participatory plant breeding, strengthen the capacity to develop varieties adapted to social, economic and ecological conditions, broaden the genetic base of crops etc.” “Article 9 of the ITPGRFA states it is government’s responsibility to take measures to “protect and promote” Farmers’ Rights including farmers’ right to save, use, exchange and sell farm saved seeds, their right to the protection of traditional knowledge and to equitably participate in sharing benefits arising from the utilization of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture,” the groups continued, adding: “The Philippines must have full policy space to implement a PVP system that is appropriate for its agricultural system, protects its local plant genetic resources, its farmers and safeguard public interest as well as enable it to take measures to implement the Declaration on the Right of Peasants and other people working in rural areas.” UPOV was not contacted for comment on this story. Image Credits: World Bank William New may be reached at [email protected]. "Asian NGOs Raise Concern Over IP And Seeds In RCEP Trade Deal" by Intellectual Property Watch is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Filed Under: IP Policies, Themes, Venues, Bilateral/Regional Negotiations, Biodiversity/Genetic Resources/Biotech, English, Environment, Human Rights, Lobbying, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge, UPOV / CBD RCEP must not undermine farmers' rights, especially to protect their own plant varieties - Focus on the Global South says: […] see “Asian NGOs Raise Concern Over IP And Seeds In RCEP Trade Deal” to read similar positions raised by groups in india and […] Private wealth and trust disputes notes Filter by jurisdiction: Hong Kong and Singapore Estates disputes Family companies Fiduciaries Interim applications Private wealth and trusts Trustee directions Category: Estates disputes Confusion in the English High Court over out of time Inheritance Act claims The English High Court has recently issued two apparently inconsistent judgments in relation to out of time claims brought under the Inheritance (Provisions for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (the “1975 Act“). We consider these further below. Read more Where there’s a certified copy Will, there’s a way? English High Court admits certified copy Will to probate, despite dispute about whether the will-maker had revoked it In B

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fights with the producers. It’s said Marcy Carsey and Tom Werner, those experts on reality from “Cosby,” are doing market research in Illinois to find out the concerns of blue-collar workers. This is like having a survey taken, after Mark Twain came along, to see how people would like to see life along the Mississippi portrayed. What’s wrong with Roseanne Barr writing her own show? She and her husband wrote her standup act and her specials on cable. John Cleese and his then-wife, Connie Booth, did it on “Fawlty Towers.” It’s rerunning on Ch. 21, in case you forgot how well that classic husband and wife writing relationship turned out - better than the marriage. The second enemy is Roseanne herself. Will she become a star? Will she become a pain to ABC like Cybill Shepherd? Will she take time off from the production to go to fat farms and demand special watercress sandwiches on the set? Will she take diction lessons and go L.A.? Right now she’s Salt Lake City - refreshing and wonderful. The producers are telling her to keep her mouth shut, and be like everyone else. Take the money - and stay. But Roseanne Barr is a true subversive, a trouble-maker. I predict there will be lots of trouble in “Roseanne.” Between the writers not knowing how to write blue-collar and Roseanne wanting to send her character to the mikvah every week. There is also going to be lots of excitement at ABC. Meanwhile, get ready for an invasion of ersatz blue-collar worker rip-offs the likes of which we haven’t seen since the golden age of “Laverne and Shirley.” Buckingham Palace: Prince Harry, Meghan to give up 'royal highness' titles These are the biggest box office hits of all time See the 10 most popular books at LI libraries in 2019 Here are the movies that just arrived On Demand Top Entertainment stories 2:12 Netflix releases 1st trailer for its Gilgo movie, 'Lost Girls' 3:14 + FOR OUR SUBSCRIBERS LI's Andrew Barth Feldman's big year as 'Evan Hansen' 3:31 LI standup comedian stars in her first streaming special Taking Back Sunday alumni bringing Emo Night to Amityville 'Avenue 5': Bland satire that's lost in space 'Troop Zero': Promising idea never gets fulfilled LI's Debbie Gibson to guest on musical episode of 'Lucifer' Bill Hemmer talks his new afternoon Fox News gig, more How to Pull Off the Skirt and Sneakers Look for Spring One of our go-to looks for spring is all about a cool midi skirt and equally cool sneakers. The combo is always comfy yet incredibly stylish. Here we bring the outfit together with an off-the-shoulder top, modern cat-eye sunglasses, a sleek safety pin earring, black tote bag, and subtle lip balm et voilà—this look is great for all your off-duty moments this season. 1. The Line By K Harley Off-the-Shoulder Ribbed-Jersey Top 2. Saint Laurent Narrow Cat Eye Sunglasses 3. Maria Black Heroes Chance Mini Earring 4. Little Liffner Mini Tulip Tote 5. Rodin Olio Lusso Lip Balm 6. Veronica Beard Mac Floral-Print Midi Skirt (also here, here, and here) 7. Adidas Originals Gazelle Sneakers in Black Suede (also here) Posted by Jennifer Camp Forbes Labels: ADIDAS, EARRINGS, FLORAL, INSTAGRAM FEED, LIPS, LITTLE LIFFNER, MIDI SKIRT, OUTFIT COLLAGE, RODIN, SKIRT, SKIRTS, SNEAKERS, SPRING, SPRING/SUMMER INSPIRATION, TOPS, TOTE BAG Visit LeFashion's profile on Pinterest. Blog Archive January (66) December (128) November (112) October (123) September (83) August (71) July (55

fights with the producers. It’s said Marcy Carsey and Tom Werner, those experts on reality from “Cosby,” are doing market research in Illinois to find out the concerns of blue-collar workers. This is like having a survey taken, after Mark Twain came along, to see how people would like to see life along the Mississippi portrayed. What’s wrong with Roseanne Barr writing her own show? She and her husband wrote her standup act and her specials on cable. John Cleese and his then-wife, Connie Booth, did it on “Fawlty Towers.” It’s rerunning on Ch. 21, in case you forgot how well that classic husband and wife writing relationship turned out - better than the marriage. The second enemy is Roseanne herself. Will she become a star? Will she become a pain to ABC like Cybill Shepherd? Will she take time off from the production to go to fat farms and demand special watercress sandwiches on the set? Will she take diction lessons and go L.A.? Right now she’s Salt Lake City - refreshing and wonderful. The producers are telling her to keep her mouth shut, and be like everyone else. Take the money - and stay. But Roseanne Barr is a true subversive, a trouble-maker. I predict there will be lots of trouble in “Roseanne.” Between the writers not knowing how to write blue-collar and Roseanne wanting to send her character to the mikvah every week. There is also going to be lots of excitement at ABC. Meanwhile, get ready for an invasion of ersatz blue-collar worker rip-offs the likes of which we haven’t seen since the golden age of “Laverne and Shirley.” Buckingham Palace: Prince Harry, Meghan to give up 'royal highness' titles These are the biggest box office hits of all time See the 10 most popular books at LI libraries in 2019 Here are the movies that just arrived On Demand Top Entertainment stories 2:12 Netflix releases 1st trailer for its Gilgo movie, 'Lost Girls' 3:14 + FOR OUR SUBSCRIBERS LI's Andrew Barth Feldman's big year as 'Evan Hansen' 3:31 LI standup comedian stars in her first streaming special Taking Back Sunday alumni bringing Emo Night to Amityville 'Avenue 5': Bland satire that's lost in space 'Troop Zero': Promising idea never gets fulfilled LI's Debbie Gibson to guest on musical episode of 'Lucifer' Bill Hemmer talks his new afternoon Fox News gig, more How to Pull Off the Skirt and Sneakers Look for Spring One of our go-to looks for spring is all about a cool midi skirt and equally cool sneakers. The combo is always comfy yet incredibly stylish. Here we bring the outfit together with an off-the-shoulder top, modern cat-eye sunglasses, a sleek safety pin earring, black tote bag, and subtle lip balm et voilà—this look is great for all your off-duty moments this season. 1. The Line By K Harley Off-the-Shoulder Ribbed-Jersey Top 2. Saint Laurent Narrow Cat Eye Sunglasses 3. Maria Black Heroes Chance Mini Earring 4. Little Liffner Mini Tulip Tote 5. Rodin Olio Lusso Lip Balm 6. Veronica Beard Mac Floral-Print Midi Skirt (also here, here, and here) 7. Adidas Originals Gazelle Sneakers in Black Suede (also here) Posted by Jennifer Camp Forbes Labels: ADIDAS, EARRINGS, FLORAL, INSTAGRAM FEED, LIPS, LITTLE LIFFNER, MIDI SKIRT, OUTFIT COLLAGE, RODIN, SKIRT, SKIRTS, SNEAKERS, SPRING, SPRING/SUMMER INSPIRATION, TOPS, TOTE BAG Visit LeFashion's profile on Pinterest. Blog Archive January (66) December (128) November (112) October (123) September (83) August (71) July (55

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is not a right, or at least that this right is subjected to many conditionalities. That was already evident from the 2003 Supreme Court verdict declaring that the citizens who had more than two children could not contest panchayat elections. In that case, the judges wanted to use the electoral system to promote family planning. Not only are the laws under review undemocratic — literally speaking, simply because they reduce the size of the demos — but they are also somewhat incoherent. For instance, if a Class V qualification is enough to discharge a member’s function in the case of a Dalit woman, why has a higher qualification been imposed on others? Secondly, if some minimum qualifications are required at the local level, why are similar eligibility criteria not required for MLAs and MPs who have more complex responsibilities? Not to say anything about ministers. (This article first appeared in the print edition under the headline ‘Degrees of exclusion’) The writer is senior research fellow at CERI-Sciences Po/ CNRS, Paris, professor of Indian politics and sociology at King’s India Institute, London, and non-resident scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace For all the latest Opinion News, download Indian Express App. EXPRESS OPINION OpinionInside Track: PMO for Patch-Up OpinionPandemic: Of split hairs and close shaves OpinionNotes from 25 years ago, a ‘ghotala’ year PHOTOSInside 51st International Film Festival of India's opening ceremony More Explained Why WhatsApp is giving users more time to accept its privacy policy Why has the US National Rifle Association filed for bankruptcy? Christophe JaffrelotChristophe Jaffrelot is senior research fellow at CERI-Sciences Po/CNR... read more Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 needs to be debated thoroughly If India has to meet climate change mitigation targets, it needs to take decisive action now Why should Indian agriculture be liberalised when in most countries governments subsidise it? Home Features Taps for Caps Taps for Caps by Rep. Barney Frank One problem the Republican leadership faces in boasting about the accomplishments of the 1999 congressional session is that one of them was the repudiation of the primary "success" they were trumpeting proudly in 1997. That was the year the Republican Congress passed—and lamentably got Bill Clinton to sign—the wildly misnamed Balanced Budget Act. It was wildly misnamed on two counts. First, the budget was in fact already coming into balance, thanks to the tax increase signed by George Bush in 1990, the tax increase on wealthy people proposed by Bill Clinton and passed entirely by Democrats in 1993, and the great surge in revenues that has resulted from the solid growth in the American economy--a growth that refuted Republican predictions in 1993 that the tax increase would plunge us into recession. Second, the most significant actual reduction in expenditures the 1997 act accomplished--a drastic, cruel, and ultimately unsustainable cut in Medicare--was used not to reduce the deficit, but to pay for the Republicans' cherished capital gains tax cut. To that extent, the Balanced Budget Act was, from the federal deficit standpoint, a wash. There was, however, one element in the act that would have resulted in a substantial reduction in overall government outlays had anyone ever paid it any serious attention. Fortunately, no one did. I refer here to the widely hailed-- contemporaneously but not later--budget caps. Indeed, from this perspective, the fact that the deficit was disappearing thanks to the tax increases and economic growth was a problem, not an advantage. The conservative ideologues realized that they would no longer be able to point to the Reagan-era deficits as an argument against funding environmental cleanup, public transportation, community development block grants, increased aid to education, and other such threats to the moral fiber of the republic. So they sought in 1997 to get one last ideological boost from the fear of deficits, and mandated reductions in real domestic spending for the next five years. But these reductions as well as the drastic cuts in medical services to the elderly--

is not a right, or at least that this right is subjected to many conditionalities. That was already evident from the 2003 Supreme Court verdict declaring that the citizens who had more than two children could not contest panchayat elections. In that case, the judges wanted to use the electoral system to promote family planning. Not only are the laws under review undemocratic — literally speaking, simply because they reduce the size of the demos — but they are also somewhat incoherent. For instance, if a Class V qualification is enough to discharge a member’s function in the case of a Dalit woman, why has a higher qualification been imposed on others? Secondly, if some minimum qualifications are required at the local level, why are similar eligibility criteria not required for MLAs and MPs who have more complex responsibilities? Not to say anything about ministers. (This article first appeared in the print edition under the headline ‘Degrees of exclusion’) The writer is senior research fellow at CERI-Sciences Po/ CNRS, Paris, professor of Indian politics and sociology at King’s India Institute, London, and non-resident scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace For all the latest Opinion News, download Indian Express App. EXPRESS OPINION OpinionInside Track: PMO for Patch-Up OpinionPandemic: Of split hairs and close shaves OpinionNotes from 25 years ago, a ‘ghotala’ year PHOTOSInside 51st International Film Festival of India's opening ceremony More Explained Why WhatsApp is giving users more time to accept its privacy policy Why has the US National Rifle Association filed for bankruptcy? Christophe JaffrelotChristophe Jaffrelot is senior research fellow at CERI-Sciences Po/CNR... read more Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 needs to be debated thoroughly If India has to meet climate change mitigation targets, it needs to take decisive action now Why should Indian agriculture be liberalised when in most countries governments subsidise it? Home Features Taps for Caps Taps for Caps by Rep. Barney Frank One problem the Republican leadership faces in boasting about the accomplishments of the 1999 congressional session is that one of them was the repudiation of the primary "success" they were trumpeting proudly in 1997. That was the year the Republican Congress passed—and lamentably got Bill Clinton to sign—the wildly misnamed Balanced Budget Act. It was wildly misnamed on two counts. First, the budget was in fact already coming into balance, thanks to the tax increase signed by George Bush in 1990, the tax increase on wealthy people proposed by Bill Clinton and passed entirely by Democrats in 1993, and the great surge in revenues that has resulted from the solid growth in the American economy--a growth that refuted Republican predictions in 1993 that the tax increase would plunge us into recession. Second, the most significant actual reduction in expenditures the 1997 act accomplished--a drastic, cruel, and ultimately unsustainable cut in Medicare--was used not to reduce the deficit, but to pay for the Republicans' cherished capital gains tax cut. To that extent, the Balanced Budget Act was, from the federal deficit standpoint, a wash. There was, however, one element in the act that would have resulted in a substantial reduction in overall government outlays had anyone ever paid it any serious attention. Fortunately, no one did. I refer here to the widely hailed-- contemporaneously but not later--budget caps. Indeed, from this perspective, the fact that the deficit was disappearing thanks to the tax increases and economic growth was a problem, not an advantage. The conservative ideologues realized that they would no longer be able to point to the Reagan-era deficits as an argument against funding environmental cleanup, public transportation, community development block grants, increased aid to education, and other such threats to the moral fiber of the republic. So they sought in 1997 to get one last ideological boost from the fear of deficits, and mandated reductions in real domestic spending for the next five years. But these reductions as well as the drastic cuts in medical services to the elderly--

both signature items in the Republican platform--died in 1999. And while it is entirely just that these deaths go unmourned, it is a mistake to let them go unnoticed. Essentially, what happened in 1999 was the defeat of right-wing ideology by the reality of contemporary American society. By the end of the 1999 congressional session, not even the most rabid Republicans were seeking to maintain the existence of the 1997 caps or the serious Medicare cutbacks. On the discretionary spending side, the appropriations bills adopted in 1999 for fiscal year 2000 exceeded the number called for in the 1997 act by more than $40 billion. There is room for debate about the numbers. But not even the most creative numerical manipulations can hide the fact that the 1999 appropriations bills drove a very large stake through the tiny, hardened heart of the 1997 budget act. Indeed, by the end of the session, the Republicans had abandoned even the pretense of defending the caps. They did try earlier in 1999 to maintain some allegiance to what they once considered one of their crowning achievements, mainly by taking abusive advantage of one of the loopholes they left themselves. The 1997 act did allow for the federal government to exceed the discretionary spending caps in case of emergencies. Clearly, the outbreak of a major war would make caps of any sort unrealistic, even if they had been remotely realistic in the first place. And an extraordinary level of natural disasters could also be a justification for greater-than-called-for spending. But the "emergencies" that the Republican Congress proceeded to declare in 1999 in their futile effort to avoid the act of auto-repudiation took intellectual dishonesty to new depths. One of the "emergencies" Congress declared to justify spending beyond the cap level for the Commerce Department was the need to conduct the Census in 2000. It is of course the case that this emergency was first foreseen in 1787, when the requirement for a census on a decennial basis was included in the U.S. Constitution. When some of us challenged the Republican assertion that an event that had been constitutionally mandated for over 200 years qualified as something unforeseen, the most authoritative answer we received from the Republican in charge of Census 2000 preparations was that they had forgotten to include it when they passed the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. This may turn out to be one of the great Republican contributions to civil society. Think of the social friction that will be avoided if people are able to follow this congressionally enacted precedent, and in situations where embarrassment or tension might result from someone having to admit to another that he or she had forgotten to do something, the forgetter could instead simply declare that the resulting difficulty was "an emergency" and escape responsibility. Another emergency cited to justify ignoring the caps was the coming of winter. The Republicans sought to justify spending more money in the appropriations bills for the departments of Health and Human Services and Education than was called for by the 1997 act by listing the expenditure for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program as emergency spending. Apparently, the Republican leadership has been secretly taking the threat of global warming far more seriously than they have let on, and had, until appropriations time, expected January, February, and March 2000 to be downright balmy. And in each of the past two years, the Republicans listed billions of additional assistance dollars for farmers as emergency aid. This emergency appears to have been the product of the passage of the Freedom to Farm Act of 1996 by the very same Republicans who proudly proclaimed that they had unshackled American agriculture from the restraints of government. Unfortunately for their ideological consistency, the overwhelming majority of their agricultural constituents expressed a strong preference for those federal shackles, which included subsidy payments, and the Republicans promptly forgot their commitment to a free market in farming. (Apparently, there are footnotes in the free market economics texts of Friedrich von Hayek, Ludwig von Mises, and Milton Friedman, which say "none of this applies to agriculture." These footnotes are not visible to the naked eye and can only be

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because she had no title of First Lady. She forged the role of presidential spouse capably and efficiently during her husband's two terms. Abigail Adams, succeeding Martha, wrote: "To be the Successor of Mrs. Washington and to make good her place will be an arduous task." Other Presidential spouses were grateful to Martha. Eleanor Roosevelt, who blazed her own trail at the White House, said admiringly in a 1935 radio broadcast that Mrs. Washington was a pioneer and a maker of precedents. Recently Mrs. Roosevelt lost out to Harriet Tubman in Womenon20s.org's popular poll with the aim of putting a woman on the 20 dollar bill. There's now a campaign to put Eleanor on a new 10 dollar bill. Though her portrait appeared on a silver dollar certificate in 1886 and she was the first American woman to feature on a postage stamp in 1902, Mrs. Washington likewise currently lacks proper national commemoration. It would be a lovely mark of respect for her if the 2017 White House spouse were accorded the title Presidential Partner, looking back to Martha's relationship with George. Martha was as passionate about the Revolutionary cause as her husband. She spent every winter of the eight-year war with George at headquarters. She spent another eight years, during his two presidential terms, receiving and entertaining foreign dignitaries, senators, congressmen and state governors. She was, in my view, as much a Founding Parent of the republic as her husband and his colleagues. But I'm biased. Brit though I am, I've just spent five happy years writing about the Washingtons' marriage. The title of Presidential Partner for future White House spouses would be a fitting mark of respect for the invaluable support they give the officeholder. At the same time it would honor a great first presidential partner. Flora Fraser is the author of The Washingtons: George and Martha, "Join'd by Friendship, Crown'd by Love" (Alfred A. Knopf, November 2015) Hillary ClintonCarly FiorinaPoliticsfirst ladyfirst gentleman Trump Spoils Funeral McCarthy’s Vindictive Hypocrisy Sinema’s Challenger Race For RNC Chair Purposefully Ignoring The 239-Pound Orange Elephant In The Room Rep. Ruben Gallego Enters Arizona Senate Race, Challenging Kyrsten Sinema Home Entertainment Good Girls Season 4 Episode 13 Review Recap, Story Cast, Plot Watch... Good Girls Season 4 Episode 13 Review Recap, Story Cast, Plot Watch Online Details aashima The American crime comedy-drama TV series “Good girl” is on its way to the finale episode of its 4th season. This series is created by Jenna Bans which was first aired on NBC on 26th February 2018. The executive producers. of series are Dean Parisot, Jeannie Renshaw, and Bans. Now the series is gaining popularity by entertaining the audience with its fourth series. The fourth season was premiered on 7th March and moving toward the finale episode. The show is about the story of a three girls Beth, Annie, and Ruby who are struggling to manage their expenses and facing financial issues. They get involved in criminal activities and this story will entertain viewers to solve the mysteries happening around them. They try to escape from the events they did knowingly and it catches people’s attention. They are tired of having giving up on anything they thought of doing. They decide to rob a supermarket to manage their expense. They got caught by the store manager after he recognizes one of the women. This series has 16 episodes in this season. The first three seasons was launched with 11 episodes but this season will give some extra entertainment to the audience. The series has completed 14 episodes on 8th July and four episodes are remaining. This show seems to be aired weekly until the finale episode will premiere on 22nd July. This will be the end of the show as NBC has cancelled the series. Now the story will be at its end and the final episode will reveal all the mysterious things. NBC announced to cancel the show on 25th June and come after talks broke down over financing a fifth

because she had no title of First Lady. She forged the role of presidential spouse capably and efficiently during her husband's two terms. Abigail Adams, succeeding Martha, wrote: "To be the Successor of Mrs. Washington and to make good her place will be an arduous task." Other Presidential spouses were grateful to Martha. Eleanor Roosevelt, who blazed her own trail at the White House, said admiringly in a 1935 radio broadcast that Mrs. Washington was a pioneer and a maker of precedents. Recently Mrs. Roosevelt lost out to Harriet Tubman in Womenon20s.org's popular poll with the aim of putting a woman on the 20 dollar bill. There's now a campaign to put Eleanor on a new 10 dollar bill. Though her portrait appeared on a silver dollar certificate in 1886 and she was the first American woman to feature on a postage stamp in 1902, Mrs. Washington likewise currently lacks proper national commemoration. It would be a lovely mark of respect for her if the 2017 White House spouse were accorded the title Presidential Partner, looking back to Martha's relationship with George. Martha was as passionate about the Revolutionary cause as her husband. She spent every winter of the eight-year war with George at headquarters. She spent another eight years, during his two presidential terms, receiving and entertaining foreign dignitaries, senators, congressmen and state governors. She was, in my view, as much a Founding Parent of the republic as her husband and his colleagues. But I'm biased. Brit though I am, I've just spent five happy years writing about the Washingtons' marriage. The title of Presidential Partner for future White House spouses would be a fitting mark of respect for the invaluable support they give the officeholder. At the same time it would honor a great first presidential partner. Flora Fraser is the author of The Washingtons: George and Martha, "Join'd by Friendship, Crown'd by Love" (Alfred A. Knopf, November 2015) Hillary ClintonCarly FiorinaPoliticsfirst ladyfirst gentleman Trump Spoils Funeral McCarthy’s Vindictive Hypocrisy Sinema’s Challenger Race For RNC Chair Purposefully Ignoring The 239-Pound Orange Elephant In The Room Rep. Ruben Gallego Enters Arizona Senate Race, Challenging Kyrsten Sinema Home Entertainment Good Girls Season 4 Episode 13 Review Recap, Story Cast, Plot Watch... Good Girls Season 4 Episode 13 Review Recap, Story Cast, Plot Watch Online Details aashima The American crime comedy-drama TV series “Good girl” is on its way to the finale episode of its 4th season. This series is created by Jenna Bans which was first aired on NBC on 26th February 2018. The executive producers. of series are Dean Parisot, Jeannie Renshaw, and Bans. Now the series is gaining popularity by entertaining the audience with its fourth series. The fourth season was premiered on 7th March and moving toward the finale episode. The show is about the story of a three girls Beth, Annie, and Ruby who are struggling to manage their expenses and facing financial issues. They get involved in criminal activities and this story will entertain viewers to solve the mysteries happening around them. They try to escape from the events they did knowingly and it catches people’s attention. They are tired of having giving up on anything they thought of doing. They decide to rob a supermarket to manage their expense. They got caught by the store manager after he recognizes one of the women. This series has 16 episodes in this season. The first three seasons was launched with 11 episodes but this season will give some extra entertainment to the audience. The series has completed 14 episodes on 8th July and four episodes are remaining. This show seems to be aired weekly until the finale episode will premiere on 22nd July. This will be the end of the show as NBC has cancelled the series. Now the story will be at its end and the final episode will reveal all the mysterious things. NBC announced to cancel the show on 25th June and come after talks broke down over financing a fifth

and final season. Christina Hendrick is playing Beth, a mother of four and a housewife. She is living separately after her husband cheated on her. Retta is playing Ruby Hill who is Beth’s best friend and a struggling waitress. She is a waiter and trying to earn for her daughter Sara as she is facing kidney issues. Mae Whitman is playing Anne Marks who is Beth’s younger sister and mother of Ben. She works at Fine & Frugal for the majority of the series. Manny Montana is playing Christopher and known for her high-ranking criminal records. He used to run his business by wrapping pills, paper, and cars. The show is currently not available on Netflix. To know more about this article stay connected to us. Previous articleGHF vs POR Live Score Dream11 Team Prediction Asian Champions League Guangzhou FC vs Port FC Next articleBarrister Babu, Today Episode 9th July 2021 Written Update, Bondita Gets Emotional Fairies Albums Season 3 Episode 3: Release Date and Time & Where To Watch Trying Season 3 Episode 4: Release Date and Time & Where To Watch Alchemy of Souls Episodes 13 & 14 Release Date and Time Revealed Who Invented the Myth of Tipu Sultan Why is Tipu Sultan regarded as a tyrant by some and a hero by others?….. Read More... Khaleej Times – India Republic Day Special Report – 26 January 2016 (http://www.khaleejtimes.com/international/india/sword-of-tipu-sultan) 26 January 2016, Tuesday: A Muslim ruler who had provided annual grants to no fewer than 156 temples, who had helped restore the tradition of worship in “Sringeri Mutt” (established by the famed Hindu theologian Adi Shankara) after the ‘Marathas’ had invaded it, who had offered copious financial assistance to the Kanchi temple during its construction, who had retained the temple town of Srirangapatna as his capital throughout his reign, whose army was mostly composed of ‘Shudras’, who had supported building the first ever church in Mysore – how could he be projected as a religious bigot? Tipu Sultan lived and died in an entirely different era when the lexicon held dissimilar insinuations than those of the present, when territorial expansions were the order of the day and engaging rebellions against authority, swiftly and decisively, were accepted norms of statesmanship. Tipu Sultan: I would rather live two days like a tiger, than two hundred years like a sheep. Admittedly, those at the receiving end of Tipu’s indignation faced executions, mass migration and forced conversions that were intended to be harbingers for others who might be plotting insurgency. Such deportments, however brutal it would appear now, prevailed in the subcontinent from the medieval times. How fair then will be judging a Gothic ruler’s actions that fell within the propriety of kingship that prevailed over centuries against modern statutes of governance? Apparently there is a concoction in the interpretation of history here, because facts and derivatives in history books do not add up. The death of Aurangzeb in 1707 marked the decline of the Mughal empire. The new geo-politic that emerged soon resulted in the birth of disjointed states like Awadh, Bengal and Hyderabad, yet allowing an underlying power vacuum benefiting foreign traders who had by now started becoming explicit factors in the power equation of the region. Manipulative as it was, East India Company leveraged this situation to their advantage gaining strong footholds wherever there was a hiatus. In the South, ‘Company’ could not find their way as easily as they did in the North, because in Hyder Ali Khan they also met their match, nearly as motivated and ambitious as themselves. Khan is said to have sought the help of French military experts in organizing his army and formed a corps of European mercenaries as gunners in his artillery. In 1766 with his eye on a port for the transfer of French weapons to fight the British, he invaded the smaller states in the Malabar belt effectively employing the combination of a Mughal model mobile cavalry and an infantry armed with fire locks and bayon

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ure Clinic in the Pittsburgh area utilizing all 68 of the classical acupuncture meridians, allowing for highly precise treatment of almost any disorder, and without relying on the use of herbs for effective treatment. I offer dietary, nutritional supplement, and lifestyle guidance as well as adjunctive therapies such as cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, and tui-na massage at no additional charge. Every treatment is customized to the individual. I address both the root cause of your condition while at the same time treating the symptoms, and I educate you how to get well and stay well once you are better. I offer daytime and evening appointments 5 days per week. I am fully State Licensed and use only sterile, single use, disposable needles. You are playing Super Miner. Do not forget to play one of the other great Skill games at GamesXL.com! Your goal is to collect enough gold and gems of the level you are in !! Sales Intelligence Training and Coaching. Get the Edge! Learn how Sales Intelligence Training and Coaching and give you the edge over the competitors! Leave the workshop with actionable steps you can implement immediately in the real world of selling. Learn how to change call reluctance and procrastination with a strategy that creates consistency and follow-through. TO EXPAND BUSINESS, EXPAND YOUR SALES TEAM WITH SALES SAVVY INTELLIGENCE…WHY NOT CALL TODAY! this factory is working from 1980 to producing melamine products and was the first factory to making colorine melamine products in iran. our products is the kichenware. for instance: tea serve dishes , dinner service , kichen tools , melamine glass , spoon seat , lemon squeezer & another things in this module. we working hard to making best products with the best matterials. attention: please look after the rangarang melamine ind arm under of every products in procurement time. BLACKBREAD: LIFE, TRAVEL, MY STYLE & MORE...: SPEED DATING! I will try anything once. Literally. Of course speed dating was on my bucket list of things to do before I turn 25! There's lots of speed dating events to go to in London and once I'd coerced a friend to go with me it was on. Whilst I wasn't on the hunt for true love I was curious to see what these types of events would be like and if the talent would be worth it. My friend and I were nervous, but cue the wine and dutch courage we were ready to have a good time and boy did we meet some men! The girls stayed seated and the men would rotate seats after every 4 minutes. The conversation generally started with the banal niceties and 'what do you do?' and 'what are your hobbies'. Nobody I would really consider seeing again although one brave soul did put his number in my phone whilst it lay on the table! Getting back into the dating scene or even just getting started on dating can be daunting, speed dating can be a bit of an ego boost and really just a reminder that it shouldn't be all that frightening talking to someone new or a stranger in a bar. Even just as a girls night out, I would recommend it, it was fun and different. 5 stars.....now I'm off to check off my bucket list! Home girl and at the speed dating event! Maintaining young healthy glowing skin requires nourishment from both the inside and out. If you are deciding to get non-surgical facial treatments, incorporating some highly nutritional vitamin rich foods into your diet will help achieve optimum results. It won’t just make every day taste better but you can rest assured you’re body is getting what it needs so you can look your absolute best. Eat your way to healthier radiating skin by adding these 3 foods into your favourite recipes. They are affordable, super easy to use, versatile and can be found in any good supermarket. Fresh salmon is an absolute gold-mine when it comes to super foods. Weather you like it smoked, baked, pan-fried, or in a California sushi roll the benefits of salmon are scientifically proven to benefit overall weight, healthy brain function, and radiating skin

ure Clinic in the Pittsburgh area utilizing all 68 of the classical acupuncture meridians, allowing for highly precise treatment of almost any disorder, and without relying on the use of herbs for effective treatment. I offer dietary, nutritional supplement, and lifestyle guidance as well as adjunctive therapies such as cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, and tui-na massage at no additional charge. Every treatment is customized to the individual. I address both the root cause of your condition while at the same time treating the symptoms, and I educate you how to get well and stay well once you are better. I offer daytime and evening appointments 5 days per week. I am fully State Licensed and use only sterile, single use, disposable needles. You are playing Super Miner. Do not forget to play one of the other great Skill games at GamesXL.com! Your goal is to collect enough gold and gems of the level you are in !! Sales Intelligence Training and Coaching. Get the Edge! Learn how Sales Intelligence Training and Coaching and give you the edge over the competitors! Leave the workshop with actionable steps you can implement immediately in the real world of selling. Learn how to change call reluctance and procrastination with a strategy that creates consistency and follow-through. TO EXPAND BUSINESS, EXPAND YOUR SALES TEAM WITH SALES SAVVY INTELLIGENCE…WHY NOT CALL TODAY! this factory is working from 1980 to producing melamine products and was the first factory to making colorine melamine products in iran. our products is the kichenware. for instance: tea serve dishes , dinner service , kichen tools , melamine glass , spoon seat , lemon squeezer & another things in this module. we working hard to making best products with the best matterials. attention: please look after the rangarang melamine ind arm under of every products in procurement time. BLACKBREAD: LIFE, TRAVEL, MY STYLE & MORE...: SPEED DATING! I will try anything once. Literally. Of course speed dating was on my bucket list of things to do before I turn 25! There's lots of speed dating events to go to in London and once I'd coerced a friend to go with me it was on. Whilst I wasn't on the hunt for true love I was curious to see what these types of events would be like and if the talent would be worth it. My friend and I were nervous, but cue the wine and dutch courage we were ready to have a good time and boy did we meet some men! The girls stayed seated and the men would rotate seats after every 4 minutes. The conversation generally started with the banal niceties and 'what do you do?' and 'what are your hobbies'. Nobody I would really consider seeing again although one brave soul did put his number in my phone whilst it lay on the table! Getting back into the dating scene or even just getting started on dating can be daunting, speed dating can be a bit of an ego boost and really just a reminder that it shouldn't be all that frightening talking to someone new or a stranger in a bar. Even just as a girls night out, I would recommend it, it was fun and different. 5 stars.....now I'm off to check off my bucket list! Home girl and at the speed dating event! Maintaining young healthy glowing skin requires nourishment from both the inside and out. If you are deciding to get non-surgical facial treatments, incorporating some highly nutritional vitamin rich foods into your diet will help achieve optimum results. It won’t just make every day taste better but you can rest assured you’re body is getting what it needs so you can look your absolute best. Eat your way to healthier radiating skin by adding these 3 foods into your favourite recipes. They are affordable, super easy to use, versatile and can be found in any good supermarket. Fresh salmon is an absolute gold-mine when it comes to super foods. Weather you like it smoked, baked, pan-fried, or in a California sushi roll the benefits of salmon are scientifically proven to benefit overall weight, healthy brain function, and radiating skin

. Salmon is jam-packed with amino acids and the essential fat; Omega 3. There are various kinds of amino acids; the body even naturally produces some of them. However, the body does not produce essential amino acids. They work against free radicals throughout the body that create wrinkles and dull colourless skin. Incorporating a 150g serve of quality salmon into your diet 2-3 times a week will help slow down the natural ageing process, provide 61% of your daily protein needs and keep your skin smooth and plump. Olives are an ancient super food. Originally adored in Mediterranean cuisine for centuries, olives and olive oil surely made their impact on western cuisine in recent decades, having cemented their place in every Australian pantry as a household staple. Cold pressed extra-virgin olive oil is a beautiful mixture of flavour and vital nutrients. Olive oil is not just a practical skin care remedy but it is incredibly versatile. It can be used as salad dressing, a finishing drizzle on your favourite dishes or as a dip for some fresh crusty sourdough. Each tablespoon of olive oil contains 9.85 grams of monounsaturated fats. Monounsaturated fats naturally lower dangerous cholesterol levels in the blood stream, helping prevent heart disease and stroke. They also boost levels of vitamin A and vitamin E in the body that assist the cell rejuvenation process. The high fat content means you need to use it sparingly – but getting the right amount of healthy fats into your system is a priority for your diet and your skin. Tip: Olive oil is best used cold as it loses it’s monounsaturated fats in the heating process. For centuries millions of people around the globe have lived by the coconut. The coconut really is a heavenly food. Coconut water, shredded coconut, coconut flour, coconut sugar, coconut milk, coconut cream – which ever way you enjoy your coconut, you’ll find a unique health benefit in each variation. It can also be used as an intensive moisturiser and even make-up remover. After a hot shower lather your skin with a generous amount of coconut oil and leave it on overnight. Do not go into the sun lathered in coconut oil! A lot of make-up removers contain alcohol, chemicals and a mixture of oils that can be harmful to your skin, especially when used on a daily basis. Coconut oil is a natural and cheap alternative. Simply soak a cotton ball in the oil and press onto the eye for 15 second before gently wiping away make-up. You’ll be nicely surprised at how well it works. Unlike olive oil, coconut oil can stand rancid heat. This means that all the healthy monounsaturated fats will still be there after you’ve used it to bake roast or fry -making coconut oil one of the healthiest oils to cook with. This entry was posted in #anti-ageing solutions, #non-surgical cosmetic procedures, #young skin, #young skin and tagged Anti-Ageing Solutions. Bookmark the permalink. Hot On! Homes is an award winning broadcast production featuring new home communities and builders that targets millions of local home shoppers. We offer an easy to navigate home search experience online. Whether you are at home or on-the-go, we make it easy for you to access our network of more than thousands of new home communities. Hot On! Homes offers turn-key real estate agent programs through Hot On! Agents. We will fill your model home with local real estate agents and Hot On! Homes host & emcee, Natalie Woods. We are experienced at connecting builders with real estate agents through our successful events. Our team brings a wealth of experience from some of the world’s most formidable companies, studios, agencies and startups. We are a team who constantly questions, tinkers, and challenges to unlock great creativity around every turn. "She's from the leash and license set... he's footloose and collar free!" Lady and the Tramp is a 1955 classic animated film produced by Walt Disney. The story centers on a

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IRTEL FREE UNLIMITED 3G INTERNET (DOWNLOADING AND BROWSING SUPPORTED) TRICK 2019. This trick is working all over India. And this trick is working with both 2g and 3g. Enjoy unlimited Airtel 2g or 3g internet with opera mini handler trick 2019. wynk.in/~opera/00/http/ -write these all in front query or just type single one like wynk.in or 00 or http? not working for lollipop version. solution plzz. handler is not installing ….its being showing to check ur internet connection…why this is happening?? my sim double blocked …. please give me any trick for my double blocked sim….. ela tricksum keralathil working aano..atho 2 trick mathre work cheyyullo ? I wanted to tell you about amulyam site, a website which helps me reduce my mobile recharge bills. All setting done then click on save button then it says "opera mini iinitializing" " unable to connect to the internet, plz check ur settings" Sunday Sevens is a weekly blog series which allows you to share 7 photos from your week. Nat has full details. 1. I rustled up a rhubarb crumble last weekend, but still have a huge bundle in the fridge so will be making at least one more imminently. 2. Little Oliver is malting, badly! I’m sure he didn’t lose nearly as much fur last year, but maybe that was because he wasn’t old enough? Brushed a huge pile of white fur from him, but there’s still a trail wherever he goes. 3. I got a dressing table! Not transferred all of my stuff into it yet but I love the vintage style. 6. A lovely and unexpected gift! Can’t wait to get a plant to do it justice and brighten up my paved area. 7. All of my bedding suddenly seemed old and faded, so I sourced some new from trusty M&S. Love this duvet fabric! My first day of half term has involved a little tidying, a lot of sleep, and not much else. I don’t have many plans for the week, which is exactly as I like it. I hope to catch up with some of my favourite people and make a return to sewing, which has been on hold for a while. A dog walk or two a day will be a must. If you are off work too, enjoy, and fingers crossed for sunshine. Loving the plant in the teacup 🙂 do you still use that special comb on Oliver? I need to get one but haven’t seen them over here yet! Loving the plant in a teacup 🙂 do you still use that special comb with Oliver? I need to get one but haven’t seen any here yet! You’ve just reminded me that we need to pick our rhubarb this week, it’s huge at the moment. I’m planning on lots of sleep too this week, enjoy a good rest! I know, rhubarb seems to be ready all of a sudden – think I’ll be freezing some of mine so let me know if you have any other recipe ideas! Ooh, rhubarb – I love the stuff! Love the dressing table too, what a great addition to your room. Beautiful bedding! Enjoy your time off and your dog-walking. 2014. – 2016. Project-exhibition “Dreams cartography“, financed by Latvian Culture Capital Foundation. Exhibited in Riga (Latvian Museum of Photography), Cesis (City Exhibition Hall), Valmiera (Valmiera State Gymnasium), Berzaine (Culture House) and Jekabpils (Culture Center). Project iniciator – Ms Maira Dudareva, Director of Latvian Museum of Photography; thematic support – photographer Valts Kleins. 2013. FIAP Honourable Mention at the 5th international photo studio competition “Between the Sky and the Earth 2013” in Ajdovščina (Slovenia). The race for Student Body President of Hillmont Elementary School was contentious. Candidates hurled accusations at each other on a regular basis and every day brought new ugly rumors of vicious whisper-gossip

IRTEL FREE UNLIMITED 3G INTERNET (DOWNLOADING AND BROWSING SUPPORTED) TRICK 2019. This trick is working all over India. And this trick is working with both 2g and 3g. Enjoy unlimited Airtel 2g or 3g internet with opera mini handler trick 2019. wynk.in/~opera/00/http/ -write these all in front query or just type single one like wynk.in or 00 or http? not working for lollipop version. solution plzz. handler is not installing ….its being showing to check ur internet connection…why this is happening?? my sim double blocked …. please give me any trick for my double blocked sim….. ela tricksum keralathil working aano..atho 2 trick mathre work cheyyullo ? I wanted to tell you about amulyam site, a website which helps me reduce my mobile recharge bills. All setting done then click on save button then it says "opera mini iinitializing" " unable to connect to the internet, plz check ur settings" Sunday Sevens is a weekly blog series which allows you to share 7 photos from your week. Nat has full details. 1. I rustled up a rhubarb crumble last weekend, but still have a huge bundle in the fridge so will be making at least one more imminently. 2. Little Oliver is malting, badly! I’m sure he didn’t lose nearly as much fur last year, but maybe that was because he wasn’t old enough? Brushed a huge pile of white fur from him, but there’s still a trail wherever he goes. 3. I got a dressing table! Not transferred all of my stuff into it yet but I love the vintage style. 6. A lovely and unexpected gift! Can’t wait to get a plant to do it justice and brighten up my paved area. 7. All of my bedding suddenly seemed old and faded, so I sourced some new from trusty M&S. Love this duvet fabric! My first day of half term has involved a little tidying, a lot of sleep, and not much else. I don’t have many plans for the week, which is exactly as I like it. I hope to catch up with some of my favourite people and make a return to sewing, which has been on hold for a while. A dog walk or two a day will be a must. If you are off work too, enjoy, and fingers crossed for sunshine. Loving the plant in the teacup 🙂 do you still use that special comb on Oliver? I need to get one but haven’t seen them over here yet! Loving the plant in a teacup 🙂 do you still use that special comb with Oliver? I need to get one but haven’t seen any here yet! You’ve just reminded me that we need to pick our rhubarb this week, it’s huge at the moment. I’m planning on lots of sleep too this week, enjoy a good rest! I know, rhubarb seems to be ready all of a sudden – think I’ll be freezing some of mine so let me know if you have any other recipe ideas! Ooh, rhubarb – I love the stuff! Love the dressing table too, what a great addition to your room. Beautiful bedding! Enjoy your time off and your dog-walking. 2014. – 2016. Project-exhibition “Dreams cartography“, financed by Latvian Culture Capital Foundation. Exhibited in Riga (Latvian Museum of Photography), Cesis (City Exhibition Hall), Valmiera (Valmiera State Gymnasium), Berzaine (Culture House) and Jekabpils (Culture Center). Project iniciator – Ms Maira Dudareva, Director of Latvian Museum of Photography; thematic support – photographer Valts Kleins. 2013. FIAP Honourable Mention at the 5th international photo studio competition “Between the Sky and the Earth 2013” in Ajdovščina (Slovenia). The race for Student Body President of Hillmont Elementary School was contentious. Candidates hurled accusations at each other on a regular basis and every day brought new ugly rumors of vicious whisper-gossip

campaign tactics. The trouble began with the way the candidates’ names would appear on the ballot. “I think it should be alphabetical,” said Andy Aaron. “No fair,” claimed Suzy Zimmerman. “Everything is always alphabetical. Let’s do it in reverse,” she added. Editorial Note: This satirical article has no relationship to any real-world school of the same or similar name. Be aware this series of political articles running up to the 2016 political election may contain intentional satire, by author John Scott G, and not fully based on actual fact (aside from some of the stupider things, which are sadly 100% factual). “The person who has already brought fame and glory to the school should go first,” said Brian Johnson, winner of several medals at a recent track-and-field meet. “Children, we will handle this by drawing lots,” stated school vice principal Ryanse Preebiss. This solution was acceptable to the kiddie candidates but Preebiss was not strong enough to prevent the race from rapidly spiraling out of control. “Children! Let’s get back to straightforward campaigning,” said vice principal Preebiss in an attempt to restore order. “What kind of answer is that?” vice principal Preebuss asked. Hi James! I'm from Tennessee too! How are u? Thanks James for the friendship request! :-) How long have you been vegetarian? Hello James. I am originally from Trenton. Good to meet you, sir. It's a really very nice product. Simply wow. I'm glad I bought it. Thanks. is it working and straigting well.is it original. is it original and made by?? For the first time, scientists have identified compounds found in coffee which may inhibit the growth of prostate cancer. This is a pilot study, carried out on drug-resistant cancer cells in cell culture and in a mouse model; it has not yet been tested in humans. This work is presented at the European Association of Urology congress in Barcelona, after publication in the peer-reviewed journal The Prostate. Coffee is a complex mixture of compounds which has been shown to influence human health in both positive and negative ways. There is increasing evidence that drinking certain types of coffee is associated with a reduction in incidence of some cancers, including prostate cancers. Now Japanese scientists have studied the effects of two compounds found in coffee, kahweol acetate and cafestol, on prostate cancer cells and in animals, where they were able to inhibit growth in cells which are resistant to common anti-cancer drugs such as Cabazitaxel. Story Source: Read this article on Science Daily — European Association of Urology. “Scientists identify compounds in coffee which may inhibit prostate cancer.” ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 18 March 2019. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190318111955.htm. Are you a Candidate for HIFU with the Sonablate®? Sonablate® HIFU is most effective for men who have early stage, localized prostate cancer that has not spread or metastasized outside the prostate. However, it is recommended that you discuss your individual medical records and history with a physician in order to confirm whether or not you are a candidate for HIFU. Dr. Michael Lazar, a Santa Rosa urologist and prostate cancer expert, is the only Northern California physician recognized as a leader in the use of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for prostate cancer. He has been successfully treating patients with HIFU since 2007. Call (707) 546-5553 for more information, or fill out our qualification form. Who is the best candidate for HIFU prostate cancer treatment? If you’re tired of spending long hours studying without making much progress then you’re probably looking for a way to learn French fast. The inconvenient truth about language learning however is that no matter which way you look at it or which method you use it’s going to be long and difficult. However, a lot of the difficulties that French learners face that slow them down are usually avoidable or at least don’t have to slow them down as much as they do. Let’s take a look at some adjustments you can make to your overall French learning strategy that will help you learn French fast.

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This is a particularly high honor because it comes from our colleagues and it reflects John’s deep commitment to his work. This marks our second Lawyer of the Year: Seattle Tax Litigation & Controversy award, with founder Darrell Hallett, who has been listed in Best Lawyers since 1987, receiving the award in 2013. Armed with some data from our friends at CrunchBase, I broke down the 10 largest rounds in the US during the month of June. I have included some additional information such as industry, round type, location of the startup, investors in the round, and date of funding to further the analysis. To maintain a focus on tech-enabled startups, real estate and biotech companies were excluded. Jasmina dreams of the day when her family will all be reunited. When missionaries Asha and Mark go on summer break, Jasmina leaves safety to search for Samir alone and discovers that her brother is now working for the men that once enslaved them. By attempting to free some girls Samir recruited, Jasmina puts everyone’s lives in peril. Has Samir really turned evil? Will he help her get away? The most exciting and action-packed book in the series! Jasmina joins Amrita in a dangerous plan to bring down a human trafficking ring in Kolkata. Getting a lead on the location of her parents, Jasmina enlists the help of a new friend to find them. When she finally crosses paths with Samir again, she starts to question who she can trust. how to enable additional metrics to be collected. vRealize Operations 6.1 comes with hundreds of metrics and properties. Not all of them are enabled, meaning data is not being collected. You can customise what vRealize Operations collect, by modifying the policy. Go to the Policy Library screen, as shown below. In my instance, it has 44,075 metrics, properties and supermetrics. That’s a lot of information that vRealize Operations can potentially collect and analyse for you. Certainly, you do not need most of them. In large scale implementation of vRealize Operations, I recommend you disable what you do not need. This will speed up performance and improve usability. Back to End Point Operations. Click on the Object Type drop down. From there, go to EP Ops Adapter. Expand it, like what I have shown below. You can see AIX, HPUX, etc. Scroll down until you see the Guest OS that you need. In my case, I’m interested in Windows, and I have selected that. Can you see how many metrics and properties does vRealize Operations have for Windows? Yes, that’s 460. That’s a lot of information. We now have great visibility inside Microsoft Windows. Browse through what you are after. They are Windows counter, although the name maybe different to what Windows call it. You can also use the Filter to filter the list. Enable the metric or property that you like. Properties is typically used in Configuration, while metric used in Performance or Capacity. You can enable multiple lines at the same time. In the following example, I have selected a mix of properties and metrics. Go to Actions, choose State, then Enable. Go ahead and enable what you need. You can move to the next set of metrics, without leaving the dialog box. At the end, click on Save button to close the dialog box. Once you enable them, they will appear on the Windows objects within minutes. In the following screenshot, I have added Memory Commit Limit and Memory Committed Bytes, as I think they are good indicator whether Windows need more RAM or not. You can also monitor the EP Agent itself. From the screenshot, you can see that it’s collecting more metrics now. I actually added something like 100 metrics, as I’m curious to see what happens to the agent performance 🙂 The good news is the JVM Free Memory remains constant. It did not drop drastically. The EP Agent uses Java. I’ve also verified that the JVM Total Memory is 24 MB. So we’re good here. At this junction, you may ask what counter is missing? One that I can think of is CPU Run Queue. There you go, hope it’s useful for you. This entry was posted in Products and tagged metrics, vRealize Operations on September 24, 2015 by Iwan Rahabok. In an earlier post, I shared that the vRealize Operations 6

This is a particularly high honor because it comes from our colleagues and it reflects John’s deep commitment to his work. This marks our second Lawyer of the Year: Seattle Tax Litigation & Controversy award, with founder Darrell Hallett, who has been listed in Best Lawyers since 1987, receiving the award in 2013. Armed with some data from our friends at CrunchBase, I broke down the 10 largest rounds in the US during the month of June. I have included some additional information such as industry, round type, location of the startup, investors in the round, and date of funding to further the analysis. To maintain a focus on tech-enabled startups, real estate and biotech companies were excluded. Jasmina dreams of the day when her family will all be reunited. When missionaries Asha and Mark go on summer break, Jasmina leaves safety to search for Samir alone and discovers that her brother is now working for the men that once enslaved them. By attempting to free some girls Samir recruited, Jasmina puts everyone’s lives in peril. Has Samir really turned evil? Will he help her get away? The most exciting and action-packed book in the series! Jasmina joins Amrita in a dangerous plan to bring down a human trafficking ring in Kolkata. Getting a lead on the location of her parents, Jasmina enlists the help of a new friend to find them. When she finally crosses paths with Samir again, she starts to question who she can trust. how to enable additional metrics to be collected. vRealize Operations 6.1 comes with hundreds of metrics and properties. Not all of them are enabled, meaning data is not being collected. You can customise what vRealize Operations collect, by modifying the policy. Go to the Policy Library screen, as shown below. In my instance, it has 44,075 metrics, properties and supermetrics. That’s a lot of information that vRealize Operations can potentially collect and analyse for you. Certainly, you do not need most of them. In large scale implementation of vRealize Operations, I recommend you disable what you do not need. This will speed up performance and improve usability. Back to End Point Operations. Click on the Object Type drop down. From there, go to EP Ops Adapter. Expand it, like what I have shown below. You can see AIX, HPUX, etc. Scroll down until you see the Guest OS that you need. In my case, I’m interested in Windows, and I have selected that. Can you see how many metrics and properties does vRealize Operations have for Windows? Yes, that’s 460. That’s a lot of information. We now have great visibility inside Microsoft Windows. Browse through what you are after. They are Windows counter, although the name maybe different to what Windows call it. You can also use the Filter to filter the list. Enable the metric or property that you like. Properties is typically used in Configuration, while metric used in Performance or Capacity. You can enable multiple lines at the same time. In the following example, I have selected a mix of properties and metrics. Go to Actions, choose State, then Enable. Go ahead and enable what you need. You can move to the next set of metrics, without leaving the dialog box. At the end, click on Save button to close the dialog box. Once you enable them, they will appear on the Windows objects within minutes. In the following screenshot, I have added Memory Commit Limit and Memory Committed Bytes, as I think they are good indicator whether Windows need more RAM or not. You can also monitor the EP Agent itself. From the screenshot, you can see that it’s collecting more metrics now. I actually added something like 100 metrics, as I’m curious to see what happens to the agent performance 🙂 The good news is the JVM Free Memory remains constant. It did not drop drastically. The EP Agent uses Java. I’ve also verified that the JVM Total Memory is 24 MB. So we’re good here. At this junction, you may ask what counter is missing? One that I can think of is CPU Run Queue. There you go, hope it’s useful for you. This entry was posted in Products and tagged metrics, vRealize Operations on September 24, 2015 by Iwan Rahabok. In an earlier post, I shared that the vRealize Operations 6

.1 End Point agent uses Java. Because Java can be a source of complexity on its own, vRealize Operations provides you with choice. You can use your own, existing Java that is already installed. You can use the embedded Java that comes with the installer. Since I’ve covered the embedded Java in the earlier post, I’d now cover the existing Java in this post. Java is a world by itself. The first thing you need to know is there are 2 JRE. The client JRE and Server JRE. What you want is the client JRE. You get it by simply pointing your browser to www.java.com, and click the Free Java Download. It does not say JRE, but that’s what you are getting. The Server JRE is from another download site. Just in case you’re not sure, I’m showing it below. Going back to your www.java.com, the button will automatically select the latest Java for you. Strangely, it installed JRE 1.8 51 instead of 60 for me. Looks like there is different Java version for different of Windows. Simply follow the instruction. When you are done, it will look something like this. Once you are done, launch the Java Control Panel. Go to your Windows Start Menu and find it there. Once launched, click the Java tab, as shown below. From there click on the View button. It will pop up a window, where you can find all your JRE. This can take minutes. In my example below, it finds a couple of JRE. Click Finish, and it will copy what it found. Notice now I have a lot more JRE. The weird thing is after I close the window, and open it again, it’s showing less JRE. Perhaps it considered some as duplicates as they are just symbolic links. Take note your JRE location. In my case below, it is c:\program files (x86)\java\jre1.8.0_51. We need to manually specify this directory in the Windows system variables. To do that, go to your System, and bring up the Systems Properties window. On the window, click on the Environment Variables. If you are unable to find the setting in Windows 2012, here is a good guide. It’s better than the Technet article as I could not follow the later. The above completes the Java installation, but we are not done yet. vRealize Operations expects the Java Cryptography Extension (JCE) with Unlimited Strength Jurisdiction. For that, you need to download the files, and replace the standard file. You download the JCE from the the URL below. No registration required. It is just a single, small zipped file. Open it, and you will see 3 files. Copy the files into your java\lib\security. See mine as example below. Now that you’ve got the prerequisite completed, you’re ready to download and install the End Point agent. The VMware download page can be confusing, so I’ve highlighted what you need to download for Windows. It applies to both Windows server (e.g. 2008) and Windows desktop. It applies to both 32 bit and 64 bit. Go to the installer directory. In my case, I called the directory vrops. The installation has 2 steps. Step 1: execute ep-agent.bat install. This should only take a few seconds. It’s just setting up, not doing the real install, so I did not show it on the screenshot below. Step 2: execute ep-agent.bat start. vRealize Operations server hostname or IP. I provided the FQDN, which is vrealize-ops-6.vmsg.lab in my case. Certificate to trust. I typed yes as I’m using the default one. Yair Yogev from vRealize team in Israel shared with me that if you have your own certificate, the installer would present that instead. Certainly, you need to modify the agent.properties file first. User name. I used Admin. And that’s it. It only took around 1 minute. If the ep-agent.bat complains about your HQ_JAVA_HOME directory, try to close the Command window, and opened it again. It could be a refreshed issue. If the ep-agent.bat complains about wrong IP or port were used, uninstall it first. This includes manually removing EP Ops Agent directory at the C:\ProgramData\VMware. This entry was posted in Products on September

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ps through a single window display. View flight fares and enjoy special discounts with the Flight Booking App. • Get the best price on all Domestic Airlines and book flight tickets for Indigo, Spice Jet, Go Air, Air India, Air Asia, Air India Express, Vistara etc. Get flight deals while booking through Yatra mobile app. • Make cheap flight ticket booking for all International Airlines including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Jet Airways, Emirates, Etihad, Singapore Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, Cathay Pacific. Get numerous flight offers with the online flight booking app. • Search hotel rooms by city, area, hotel name, and filter them by star ratings, amenities, price, TripAdvisor rating, location etc. Write to us for any queries/suggestions at [email protected]. Book your trips using the Yatra app on your iPhone or iPad & get the best travel deals! Guide the pug to its red ball and dodge all the obstacles. As you could expect, Puzzle Pug - Sliding Puppy Dog is actually an enjoyable puzzle game which will not win any popularity prizes but it's fun anyway. The goal of the game is to get the dog touch the ball. How to do so? Swipe to make the pug slide and keep in mind that you should be careful…. Since Friday 30 March 2018, thousands of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have protested across the Gaza Strip in commemoration of Land Day, demanding an end to the 11-year long closure, and reaffirming their right of return. In response, the Israeli Occupying Forces (IOF) deployed additional forces and equipment in the area, including snipers, drones, bulldozers, and attack dogs, and issued explicit orders to use live fire against Palestinian protestors. Hundreds of fully armed IOF members, including tens of snipers and military vehicles, spread behind the border area in these locations. The IOF resorted to excessive and lethal force, by shooting live ammunition, rubber bullets, heavy tear gas fired by drones and military vehicles, targeting Palestinian protestors. Since Friday 30 March, 32 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip, 25 during the protests, and thousands have been injured, hundreds with live ammunition. In this report, Al-Haq reveals some of its documentation for incidents between 30 March and 3 April 2018. On 30 March at approximately 10:30 am, Muhammad Fayeq Al-Sabbagh, 29, arrived at the border area, east of Jabaliya Refugee Camp to participate in the Great Return March. Thousands of young men, elderly people, families, and children had gathered around the setup tents, named after the villages of origin of refugees, and located about 700 meters away from the border fence. Protesters performed the Friday prayers, ate lunch there, and carried Palestinian flags. At approximately 11:10 am, I saw Yousef Sa’ad, who was throwing stones at the soldiers behind the border fence, get injured. He fell to the ground, holding his left leg and waving to youth to evacuate him towards the ambulances at Jakar Street. Yousef remained on the ground for more than 15 minutes, bleeding and pleading for help. Whenever anyone approached to rescue him, soldiers would open fire. Suddenly, I saw my friend, Muhammad Kamal Al-Najjar, and others head to the east to rescue Yousef as soldiers continued to fire towards them. Muhammad, along with other young men and a woman, were able to reach Yousef. While men were carrying Yousef, I saw Muhammad fall on the ground about 50 meters away from the first fence. He was shot with a live bullet while trying to rescue Yousef. The soldiers continued to shoot heavily, from the sniper’s position, for about 15 minutes as young men were trying to evacuate Muhammad, who was lying on the ground motionless. Finally, some young men along with a woman were able to rescue Muhammad and bring him to the ambulance. I saw Muhammad with a live bullet in his left waist. Blood gushed out heavily from the wound and I saw his bowels outside his stomach. An ambulance took Muhammad to the Indonesian Hospital. I returned and joined my friends and brother,

ps through a single window display. View flight fares and enjoy special discounts with the Flight Booking App. • Get the best price on all Domestic Airlines and book flight tickets for Indigo, Spice Jet, Go Air, Air India, Air Asia, Air India Express, Vistara etc. Get flight deals while booking through Yatra mobile app. • Make cheap flight ticket booking for all International Airlines including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Jet Airways, Emirates, Etihad, Singapore Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, Cathay Pacific. Get numerous flight offers with the online flight booking app. • Search hotel rooms by city, area, hotel name, and filter them by star ratings, amenities, price, TripAdvisor rating, location etc. Write to us for any queries/suggestions at [email protected]. Book your trips using the Yatra app on your iPhone or iPad & get the best travel deals! Guide the pug to its red ball and dodge all the obstacles. As you could expect, Puzzle Pug - Sliding Puppy Dog is actually an enjoyable puzzle game which will not win any popularity prizes but it's fun anyway. The goal of the game is to get the dog touch the ball. How to do so? Swipe to make the pug slide and keep in mind that you should be careful…. Since Friday 30 March 2018, thousands of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have protested across the Gaza Strip in commemoration of Land Day, demanding an end to the 11-year long closure, and reaffirming their right of return. In response, the Israeli Occupying Forces (IOF) deployed additional forces and equipment in the area, including snipers, drones, bulldozers, and attack dogs, and issued explicit orders to use live fire against Palestinian protestors. Hundreds of fully armed IOF members, including tens of snipers and military vehicles, spread behind the border area in these locations. The IOF resorted to excessive and lethal force, by shooting live ammunition, rubber bullets, heavy tear gas fired by drones and military vehicles, targeting Palestinian protestors. Since Friday 30 March, 32 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip, 25 during the protests, and thousands have been injured, hundreds with live ammunition. In this report, Al-Haq reveals some of its documentation for incidents between 30 March and 3 April 2018. On 30 March at approximately 10:30 am, Muhammad Fayeq Al-Sabbagh, 29, arrived at the border area, east of Jabaliya Refugee Camp to participate in the Great Return March. Thousands of young men, elderly people, families, and children had gathered around the setup tents, named after the villages of origin of refugees, and located about 700 meters away from the border fence. Protesters performed the Friday prayers, ate lunch there, and carried Palestinian flags. At approximately 11:10 am, I saw Yousef Sa’ad, who was throwing stones at the soldiers behind the border fence, get injured. He fell to the ground, holding his left leg and waving to youth to evacuate him towards the ambulances at Jakar Street. Yousef remained on the ground for more than 15 minutes, bleeding and pleading for help. Whenever anyone approached to rescue him, soldiers would open fire. Suddenly, I saw my friend, Muhammad Kamal Al-Najjar, and others head to the east to rescue Yousef as soldiers continued to fire towards them. Muhammad, along with other young men and a woman, were able to reach Yousef. While men were carrying Yousef, I saw Muhammad fall on the ground about 50 meters away from the first fence. He was shot with a live bullet while trying to rescue Yousef. The soldiers continued to shoot heavily, from the sniper’s position, for about 15 minutes as young men were trying to evacuate Muhammad, who was lying on the ground motionless. Finally, some young men along with a woman were able to rescue Muhammad and bring him to the ambulance. I saw Muhammad with a live bullet in his left waist. Blood gushed out heavily from the wound and I saw his bowels outside his stomach. An ambulance took Muhammad to the Indonesian Hospital. I returned and joined my friends and brother,

who were 300 meters away from the fence. On 2 April 2018 at around 10:00 am, Fares Mahmoud Al-Raqab, 26, resident of Bani Suheila town in Khan Younes, was pronounced dead at the Gaza European Hospital. Fares was shot in his stomach earlier on Friday 30 March at around 4:00 pm. Fares was 150 meters away from the border fence and was peacefully protesting when he was shot by the IOF. He was transferred to hospital and was immediately referred to the operation room. He was in the intensive care until his death. I was wandering around the area and taking pictures of the peaceful events at Jakar Street, which is 300 meters away from the border fence. When, at approximately 1:00 pm, I saw around 15 young men and children injured by Israeli soldiers and lying on the ground. Whenever anyone approached, soldiers would fire towards them. The 15 injured stayed on the ground for more than 30 minutes, waving their hands for paramedic officers or civilians to rescue them. I suddenly felt something hit my left leg, I felt dizzy and fell to the ground. I checked myself and saw blood gushing heavily from my leg. My father came and carried me to the ambulance. I was transferred to the European Hospital, where doctors examined me and told me it was a live bullet that entered and exited my leg. The targeting of Palestinian farmers in the buffer-zone of the Gaza Strip is a continuous occurrence, in breach of their right to life, to movement, work, liberty and security of persons, among others. According to witness statements above, in both incidents, Omar, Sari and Hamdan did not pose any threat to the soldiers at the time the artillery shells were fired against them. Instead, all three were neutralized by the IOF, were injured and were seeking medical assistance at the time the shells were fired in their direction. At approximately 4:30 pm on 30 March, in Juhr al-Deek village, south-east of Gaza city, the IOF fired two artillery shells towards two Palestinians, Musab Zuhair Al-Saloul, 23, and Muhammad Muhareb Al-Rabaya’, 22, as they approached the eastern border of the village, away from the protests. Later, the IOF announced that they targeted two armed men and Palestinian ambulances were prohibited from reaching them at the scene. On Sunday 1 April 2018, the Israeli occupying authorities, through the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (Mordechai), confirmed through a post published on his page the killing of Musab and Muhammad at 3:30 pm on Friday 30 April 2018 and that their bodies are being withheld. According to Al-Haq field research and communication with the Red Cross, the latter confirmed that they had asked the IOF to coordinate their entry to the scene to search for and evacuate Musab and Muhammad. However, they received no response from the Israeli authorities. It was only until later that the Israeli authorities informed the Red Cross that they are withholding the bodies of Muhammad and Musab. Israel, the belligerent occupant, maintains effective control over the Gaza Strip, including over the access restricted areas, which it controls militarily using live fire, snipers, artillery shelling and tear gas. Most of the buffer zone is located on agricultural lands but the precise area of the buffer zone is unclear and is not demarcated leaving the Palestinian civilian population in Gaza unaware of the extent of the buffer zone and its applicable regime. Within this grey area, Israel has shot at peaceful protesters in the Great Return March, shooting deep into the Gaza Strip beyond the first border fence. Snipers shot Bader Fayeq Al-Sabbagh in the head at distances of approximately 298 meters from the first border fence and shot Muhammad Kamal Al-Najjar who was approximately 50 meters from the first border fence. Abd Al-Fattah Abd Al-Nabi was shot in the back further away again at approximately 400 meters from the border fence, while farmers Sari Waleed Abu Odeh and Hamdan Ismail Abu ‘Amsha were targeted and killed with shells 300 meters from the fence. Meanwhile snipers shot indiscriminately at elder

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olomew. All of the Semitic peoples of history and the present day use at least some names constructed like these in Hebrew (and the ancient Hebrews used names not constructed like these—such as Moses, probably an Egyptian name related to the names of Pharaohs like Thutmose and Ahmose). The Muslim world is the best-known example (with names like Saif-al-din, "sword of the faith", or Abd-Allah, "servant of God"), but even the Carthaginians had similar names: cf. Hannibal, "the grace of god" (in this case not the Abrahamic deity God, but the deity—probably Melkart—whose title is normally left untranslated, as Baal). Germanic names are characteristically warlike; roots with meanings like "glory", "strength", and "will" are common. The "-bert" element common in many such names comes from beraht, which means "bright". Examples: Robert, Edward, Roger, Richard, Albert, Carl, Alfred, Rosalind, Emma, Emmett, Eric and Matilda. French forms of Germanic names. Since the Norman conquest of England, many English given names of Germanic origin are used in their French forms. Examples: Charles, Henry. Slavic names are often of a peaceful character, the compounds being derived from word roots meaning "to protect", "to love", "peace", "to praise [gods]", "to give". Examples: Milena, Vesna, Bohumil, Dobromir, Svetlana, Vlastimil. The names have also warlike character and are built of words meaning "fighter", "war", "anger". Examples: Casimir, Vladimir, Sambor, Wojciech and Zbigniew. Many of them derive from the root word "slava" - glory: Boleslav, Miroslav, Vladislav, Radoslav and Stanislav. Celtic names are sometimes anglicised versions of Celtic forms, but the original form may also be used. Examples: Alan, Brian, Brigid, Mórag, Ross, Logan, Ciarán, Jennifer, and Seán. These names often have origins in Celtic words, as Celtic versions of the names of internationally known Christian saints, as names of Celtic mythological figures, or simply as long-standing names whose ultimate etymology is unclear. Greek names may be derived from the history and mythology of Classical Antiquity or be derived from the New Testament and early Christian traditions. Such names are often, but not always, anglicised. Examples: Helen, Stephen, Alexander, Andrew, Peter, Gregory, George, Christopher, Margaret, Nicholas, Jason, Timothy, Chloe, Zoë, Katherine, Penelope and Theodore. Latin names can also be adopted unchanged, or modified; in particular, the inflected element can be dropped, as often happens in borrowings from Latin to English. Examples: Laura, Victoria, Marcus, Justin (Latin Justinus), Paul (Lat. Paulus), Julius, Cecilia, Felix, Vivian, Julia, Pascal (not a traditional-type Latin name, but the adjective-turned-name paschalis, meaning 'of Easter' (Pascha)). Word names come from English vocabulary words. Feminine names of this sort—in more languages than English, and more cultures than Europe alone—frequently derive from nature, flowers, birds, colours, or gemstones. Examples include Jasmine, Lavender, Dawn, Daisy, Rose, Iris, Petunia, Rowan, Jade, and Violet. Male names of this sort are less common—examples like Hunter and Fischer, or names associated with strong animals, such as Bronco and Wolf. (This is more common in some other languages, such as Northern Germanic and Turkish). Trait names most conspicuously include the Christian virtues, mentioned above, and normally used as feminine names (such as the three Christian virtues—Faith, Hope, and Charity). Diminutives are sometimes used to distinguish between two or more people with the same given name. In English, Robert may be changed to "Robbie" or Thomas changed to "Tommy". In German the names Hänsel and Gretel (as in the famous fairy tale) are the diminutive forms of Johann and Margarete. Examples: Vicky, Cindy, Tommy

olomew. All of the Semitic peoples of history and the present day use at least some names constructed like these in Hebrew (and the ancient Hebrews used names not constructed like these—such as Moses, probably an Egyptian name related to the names of Pharaohs like Thutmose and Ahmose). The Muslim world is the best-known example (with names like Saif-al-din, "sword of the faith", or Abd-Allah, "servant of God"), but even the Carthaginians had similar names: cf. Hannibal, "the grace of god" (in this case not the Abrahamic deity God, but the deity—probably Melkart—whose title is normally left untranslated, as Baal). Germanic names are characteristically warlike; roots with meanings like "glory", "strength", and "will" are common. The "-bert" element common in many such names comes from beraht, which means "bright". Examples: Robert, Edward, Roger, Richard, Albert, Carl, Alfred, Rosalind, Emma, Emmett, Eric and Matilda. French forms of Germanic names. Since the Norman conquest of England, many English given names of Germanic origin are used in their French forms. Examples: Charles, Henry. Slavic names are often of a peaceful character, the compounds being derived from word roots meaning "to protect", "to love", "peace", "to praise [gods]", "to give". Examples: Milena, Vesna, Bohumil, Dobromir, Svetlana, Vlastimil. The names have also warlike character and are built of words meaning "fighter", "war", "anger". Examples: Casimir, Vladimir, Sambor, Wojciech and Zbigniew. Many of them derive from the root word "slava" - glory: Boleslav, Miroslav, Vladislav, Radoslav and Stanislav. Celtic names are sometimes anglicised versions of Celtic forms, but the original form may also be used. Examples: Alan, Brian, Brigid, Mórag, Ross, Logan, Ciarán, Jennifer, and Seán. These names often have origins in Celtic words, as Celtic versions of the names of internationally known Christian saints, as names of Celtic mythological figures, or simply as long-standing names whose ultimate etymology is unclear. Greek names may be derived from the history and mythology of Classical Antiquity or be derived from the New Testament and early Christian traditions. Such names are often, but not always, anglicised. Examples: Helen, Stephen, Alexander, Andrew, Peter, Gregory, George, Christopher, Margaret, Nicholas, Jason, Timothy, Chloe, Zoë, Katherine, Penelope and Theodore. Latin names can also be adopted unchanged, or modified; in particular, the inflected element can be dropped, as often happens in borrowings from Latin to English. Examples: Laura, Victoria, Marcus, Justin (Latin Justinus), Paul (Lat. Paulus), Julius, Cecilia, Felix, Vivian, Julia, Pascal (not a traditional-type Latin name, but the adjective-turned-name paschalis, meaning 'of Easter' (Pascha)). Word names come from English vocabulary words. Feminine names of this sort—in more languages than English, and more cultures than Europe alone—frequently derive from nature, flowers, birds, colours, or gemstones. Examples include Jasmine, Lavender, Dawn, Daisy, Rose, Iris, Petunia, Rowan, Jade, and Violet. Male names of this sort are less common—examples like Hunter and Fischer, or names associated with strong animals, such as Bronco and Wolf. (This is more common in some other languages, such as Northern Germanic and Turkish). Trait names most conspicuously include the Christian virtues, mentioned above, and normally used as feminine names (such as the three Christian virtues—Faith, Hope, and Charity). Diminutives are sometimes used to distinguish between two or more people with the same given name. In English, Robert may be changed to "Robbie" or Thomas changed to "Tommy". In German the names Hänsel and Gretel (as in the famous fairy tale) are the diminutive forms of Johann and Margarete. Examples: Vicky, Cindy, Tommy

, Abby, Allie. Shortened names (see nickname) are generally nicknames of a longer name, but they are instead given as a person's entire given name. For example, a man may simply be named "Jim", and it is not short for James. Examples: Beth, Ben, Zach, Tom. Feminine variations exist for many masculine names, often in multiple forms. Examples: Charlotte, Stephanie, Victoria, Philippa, Jane, Jacqueline, Josephine, Danielle, Paula, Pauline, Patricia, Francesca. Frequently, a given name has versions in many different languages. For example, the biblical name Susanna also occurs in its original biblical Hebrew version, Shoshannah, its Spanish and Portuguese version Susana, its French version, Suzanne, and its Polish version, Zuzanna. East AsiaEdit See also: Chinese given names Despite the uniformity of Chinese surnames, Chinese given names can be fairly original because Chinese characters can be combined extensively. Unlike European languages with their Biblical and Greco-Roman heritage, the Chinese language does not have a particular set of words reserved for given names: any combination of Chinese characters can theoretically be used as a given name. Nonetheless, a number of popular characters commonly recur, including "Strong" (伟, Wěi), "Learned" (文, Wén), "Peaceful" (安, Ān), and "Beautiful" (美, Měi). Despite China's increasing urbanization, a great many names – such as "Pine" (松, Sōng) and "Plum" (梅, Méi) – also still reference nature. Most Chinese given names are two characters long and – despite the examples above – the two characters together may mean nothing at all. Instead, they may be selected to include particular sounds, tones, or radicals; to balance the Chinese elements of a child's birth chart; or to honor a generation poem handed down through the family for centuries. Traditionally, it is considered an affront and not an honor to have a newborn named after an older relative, so that full names are rarely passed down through a family in the manner of American English Seniors, Juniors, III, etc. Similarly, it is considered disadvantageous for the child to bear a name already made famous by someone else, although Romanizations might be identical or a common name like Liu Xiang might be borne by tens of thousands. Korean names and Vietnamese names are often simply conventions derived from Classical Chinese counterparts.[citation needed] Many female Japanese names end in -ko (子), meaning "child". This can make them seem decidedly unfeminine to Europeans accustomed to Indo-European tendencies to end masculine names in o.[citation needed] In many Westernised Asian locations, many Asians also have an unofficial or even registered Western (typically English) given name, in addition to their Asian given name. This is also true for Asian students at colleges in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia as well as among international businesspeople. GenderEdit Most names in English are traditionally masculine or feminine, but there are unisex names as well, such as Jordan, Jamie, Jesse, Alex, Ash, Chris/Kris, Hilary/Hillary, Kim, Leslie/Lesley, Joe/Jo, Jackie, Pat, Dana, or Sam. Often, one gender is predominant. Also, a particular spelling is often more common for either men or women, even if the pronunciation is the same. Predicting gender using names in the US or Europe is about 99% accurate.[25] Many culture groups, past and present, did not or do not gender names strongly, so that many or all of their names are unisex. On the other hand, in many languages including most Indo-European languages (but not English), gender is inherent in the grammar. Some countries have laws preventing unisex names, requiring parents to give their children sex-specific names. Names may have different gender connotations from country to country or language to language. Popularity distribution of given namesEdit Most popular US baby names from 1880 to 2012 The popularity (frequency) distribution of given names typically follows a power law distribution. Since about 1800 in England and Wales and in the U.S., the popularity distribution of given names has been shifting so that the most popular

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ida, daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Charles Manfred of Westport, NY and step-granddaughter, Emily Manfred. Other surviving family members include her brother-in-law, Gene Bennati of Sherrill, her brother and sister-in-law, Dan and Mary Cerio of Cicero and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Lorraine Perry of Vancouver, British Columbia Canada. Marie is also survived by many nieces and nephews in the United States and Canada. Marie had many close and special friends throughout her life, and we want those close to her to know how much she cared for and loved them. There will be a private viewing for immediate family due to COVID-19 restrictions. The family will host a celebration of Marie's life in the late spring/early summer of 2021. Donations may be made to the Oneida Healthcare Foundation, 321 Genesee Street, Oneida NY 13421 or https://www.oneidahealth.org/giving/foundation/. Please sign the guestbook at syracuse.com/obits Published in Syracuse Post Standard from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2020. Mr. Bennati, I am very sorry to hear about your sister-in-law's passing. You can take comfort that she is in a better place. My prayers are with your family as we enter a new year, which is going to be a very difficult time. Stephanie D Schell Group of 10 Memorial Trees Sympathy Gift courtesy of Emily Sanderson What a beautiful reflection of your mom’s life. You’ve shared her passion for life and for people. It was a blessing for Pete and I to have known her. She graciously hosted a couples bridal shower for us, days with the kids by the pool with “Papa” as Nathan called your dad, and sweet times of just talking. Thank you for including us in your circle and we will miss your mom greatly. Sandy Lombardi Mark, Maria, Melissa, I am so saddened by your loss. Your Mom was always a source of kindness and generosity. I hope you are well. Dr. Elisabeth Gray (Lisa Hickman) As a friend of Marie’s she will missed what a wonderful person I have ever meet. I bought the children’s store from her and we had so much fun getting me started traveling to NYC together. She taught all the ropes to keep the store going. She was my angel and now god will be looking over her. We all love and cherished your memories. God bless your family Ginny Baker As one of Marie's cousins, I will always remember all the fun and laughter we shared at family reunions, cousin dinners and other get togethers. What a wonderful tribute to such a special woman. Please accept our deepest sympathies on your loss. Terese (Terry) and Clark Smith Maria, Mel & Family. Just read (12/3/20) of your mother’s passing. My deepest sympathy. I adored your mother. Such a wonderful and gracious lady with a great sense of humor. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Ursula Carmola My condolences to the Perry family. Mark , I am the guy that bought your dad's town car a few years back. Just want to express my sympathy and prayers for your family during this difficult time. Michael Durant Acquaintance What can we say that hasn’t already been said about this delightfully charming, grace filled lady? May her wonderful legacy live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her. Rest in God’s peace sweet lady. cathy & don cornue Rest in peace my beautiful cousin . Art DeFabio We loved Marie, and we still can't believe she has passed on to her eternal home in heaven and with Frank. This obituary about her life is absolutely beautiful. What a life well lived. We remember moving in, and Marie was a well dressed hip and happy retired person golfing, grilling, gardening and having her evening cocktail. Madi adored Marie and "Fank" as she called him when she was 2 years old and couldn't quite say Frank. What a wonderful family she nurtured and raised. She, like all mothers, strongly influenced her children and put three great people to

ida, daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Charles Manfred of Westport, NY and step-granddaughter, Emily Manfred. Other surviving family members include her brother-in-law, Gene Bennati of Sherrill, her brother and sister-in-law, Dan and Mary Cerio of Cicero and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Lorraine Perry of Vancouver, British Columbia Canada. Marie is also survived by many nieces and nephews in the United States and Canada. Marie had many close and special friends throughout her life, and we want those close to her to know how much she cared for and loved them. There will be a private viewing for immediate family due to COVID-19 restrictions. The family will host a celebration of Marie's life in the late spring/early summer of 2021. Donations may be made to the Oneida Healthcare Foundation, 321 Genesee Street, Oneida NY 13421 or https://www.oneidahealth.org/giving/foundation/. Please sign the guestbook at syracuse.com/obits Published in Syracuse Post Standard from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2020. Mr. Bennati, I am very sorry to hear about your sister-in-law's passing. You can take comfort that she is in a better place. My prayers are with your family as we enter a new year, which is going to be a very difficult time. Stephanie D Schell Group of 10 Memorial Trees Sympathy Gift courtesy of Emily Sanderson What a beautiful reflection of your mom’s life. You’ve shared her passion for life and for people. It was a blessing for Pete and I to have known her. She graciously hosted a couples bridal shower for us, days with the kids by the pool with “Papa” as Nathan called your dad, and sweet times of just talking. Thank you for including us in your circle and we will miss your mom greatly. Sandy Lombardi Mark, Maria, Melissa, I am so saddened by your loss. Your Mom was always a source of kindness and generosity. I hope you are well. Dr. Elisabeth Gray (Lisa Hickman) As a friend of Marie’s she will missed what a wonderful person I have ever meet. I bought the children’s store from her and we had so much fun getting me started traveling to NYC together. She taught all the ropes to keep the store going. She was my angel and now god will be looking over her. We all love and cherished your memories. God bless your family Ginny Baker As one of Marie's cousins, I will always remember all the fun and laughter we shared at family reunions, cousin dinners and other get togethers. What a wonderful tribute to such a special woman. Please accept our deepest sympathies on your loss. Terese (Terry) and Clark Smith Maria, Mel & Family. Just read (12/3/20) of your mother’s passing. My deepest sympathy. I adored your mother. Such a wonderful and gracious lady with a great sense of humor. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Ursula Carmola My condolences to the Perry family. Mark , I am the guy that bought your dad's town car a few years back. Just want to express my sympathy and prayers for your family during this difficult time. Michael Durant Acquaintance What can we say that hasn’t already been said about this delightfully charming, grace filled lady? May her wonderful legacy live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her. Rest in God’s peace sweet lady. cathy & don cornue Rest in peace my beautiful cousin . Art DeFabio We loved Marie, and we still can't believe she has passed on to her eternal home in heaven and with Frank. This obituary about her life is absolutely beautiful. What a life well lived. We remember moving in, and Marie was a well dressed hip and happy retired person golfing, grilling, gardening and having her evening cocktail. Madi adored Marie and "Fank" as she called him when she was 2 years old and couldn't quite say Frank. What a wonderful family she nurtured and raised. She, like all mothers, strongly influenced her children and put three great people to

share with the world. Our hearts are heavy with her loved ones here on earth and especially Melissa, Maria, Mark, and Sophia. Maria Papa Mrs. Perry was my music teacher as well. A truly beautiful person. When I retired from teaching and went to work at the Oneida Community Golf Course, I would always enjoy a smile, a wave, or a conversation with her while she worked in her yard. It was always a nice way to start or end my day. Chris Liddycoat Marie and Frank were two the kindest people I ever had the pleasure of knowing. Marie lived her life with grace and love for all she came in contact with. Both Marie and Frank will be dearly missed by all that knew them. My heartfelt sympathy to the entire Perry family. Clayton Kimball Our condolences to the Perry family. Marie was such a warm, lovely and kind lady. Our paths crossed so many times. Progress Club, the Follies, Oneida Healthcare and definitely at the store. Marie outfitted my daughter for many years! Marie and Frank will be remembered very fondly by us.....what a beautiful obituary....a fitting tribute to a beautiful life!❤ Jay and Ann Pierz Marie was my elementary school music teacher who first instilled a love for singing in me as well as teaching me instrumental music as a Fifth grader. We have been friends for over 60 years and I continue to be grateful to her for her love for music which affected so many of us who were fortunate to have had her in our lives. I shall miss her terribly and will cherish her always. Kay Reames Curtin Marie and Frank were one of the first couples I was friends with when I moved to Oneida. My first experience with her was in Syracuse where there was a church talent show. Marie played the piano while I danced to Somewhere over the Rainbow. She was a wonderful person MY she rest in piece Mona Militello Marie was my first music teacher and taught me how to play the clarinet! She was also a wonderful friend to my mother Sue Warren, who worked with her at the children’s store... those were happy and wonderful years...she was a great lady.. Sally Warren Mcgrogan Sally mcgrogan I have known Marie for many years as a family member but more as a special friend. Our “Cousins” dinners & our gatherings were such fun. She loved her family so much, & was always interested in everyone’s life & their passions. Such a wonderful lady will always be with us. Rest In Peace, Marie. Connie & Rick Connie & Rick Ritter From the youngest cousin to the eldest cousin, you are loved and will be missed. Our monthly cousin dinners won’t be the same without you. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Vincent Melfi and Joanne Metallo Yarra Campaign for Action on Transport (YCAT) We Stopped East West Link | Now Build Doncaster Rail | Demand Great Public Transport About YCAT Doncaster Rail Study Eddington Investing in Transport Report Hoddle Street Study Northern Central City Corridor Study Murphy vs East West Link Supreme Court Challenge Residents Against the Tunnel (RAT) The Battle of Alexandra Parade History of the Doncaster Train Melbourne’s Transport Crisis Charter on Public Transport from Protectors of Public Lands Tunnel Video CIS wiki YCAT Photo Galleries Submissions to Panel on East West Link Comprehensive Impact Statement A Ladder of Citizen Participation Train Travel between Australia’s biggest cities is getting slower: Days of steam return for train passengers YCAT News 1 Standard - by admin - September 15, 2012 - No Comments [ A+ ] /[ A- ] Slow track: Speed restrictions mean train travel between major Australian cities is getting slower. WHILE the rest of the world is building high-speed rail, train travel between Australia’s biggest cities is getting slower. The timetable for train services between Melbourne and Sydney has recently been padded out by up to 85 minutes because operator CountryLink cannot keep to its published schedule. Little more than 10 of its twice-daily services to Sydney have arrived on time this year, although its Melbourne-bound services fared better. Victorian operator V/Line will also rewrite its timetable in coming weeks to reflect its inability to keep time

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