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__label__wiki	0.540519	0.540519	Texas man brings 1,600 pound steer to Petco By Megan Menchaca mmenchaca@statesman.com Petco’s policy of “all leashed pets are welcome” isn’t just talk. When a Texas couple drove up to a Petco, they decided to see if their 1,600-pound Ankole-Watusi steer would be welcome inside the store. And to the surprise of Shelly Lumpkin and Vincent Browning, he was. With Browning holding the reins, Oliver, known as “the African Watusi,” squeezed his nine and a half feet long horns through the automatic Petco doors on March 17. He was then greeted with laughter, smiles and open arms from the Petco staff, according to Browning’s Facebook post. “We decided to take a chance and call Petco’s bluff on the ‘ALL LEASHED PETS ARE WELCOME’ policy,” Browning wrote in a Facebook post. “The awesome crew at Petco - Atascocita did not disappoint!!” Lumpkin told the Houston Chronicle that the couple went to Petco when they saw an employee they knew, who promptly invited them to bring the animal inside the store. “She talked to her manager and her manager said, ‘Yeah bring him in as long as you clean up the mess,’” Lumpkin told the Chronicle. “We brought him in there and he did great. We didn’t take him down the aisles or anything. We just sat him up front and let everybody pet him.” The visit to the Atascocita Petco store, located about 25 miles north of Houston, has since gone viral on social media — with more than one million views on the original Facebook post. Petco associate Chrystal Armour told the Chronicle that when the couple had previously mentioned bringing Oliver in, she said the staff would love to meet him. “They paid us an incredible visit that we won’t forget any time soon,” Armour said to the Chronicle. “Getting to meet such a beautiful and sweet animal was an amazing experience for all of us. We love all of our guests’ animals and the wonderful bond they share.” The steer’s next antics can be followed on his Facebook page, where he had around 40,000 followers even before he went viral. The account chronicles his life through photos of him napping with his pig friend, Dolly, dressing up in Halloween costumes and taking baths.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2588
__label__wiki	0.812559	0.812559	Home // Lifestyle // Sneakers // Basketball Training Meet the Man Behind the Most Radically Designed Kevin Durant Signature Shoe Yet A conversation with Nike shoe designer Leo Chang about the latest Kevin Durant signature sneaker. Leo Chang and Kevin Durant would make a perfect sitcom duo, simply because the differences between them as they stand side by side are so striking. Chang is short, with jet black hair that falls well below his shoulders. His face exudes a consistent look of mild bewilderment, as if he's not entirely sure how he came to be the lead designer for Nike Basketball. Durant is enormous and slight at the same time, a human stick bug walking the basketball court. His hair is short, and his gaze, though innocent enough on the surface, has intensity and rage behind it, as if he's ready to go and drop 30 on you at any moment. Fortunately, Chang and Durant work on shoes together, not television. Chang's vision, with input and wear-testing from Durant, has shaped the Oklahoma City Thunder star's signature line, which began in 2009 with the release of the KD1. They're up to number nine now, and it's the most radical KD shoe since version IV debuted a strap across the upper. Incorporating Flyknit technology for the first time in a Durant sneaker, and adding Nike Zoom Air pods on the sole, make the KD 9 starkly different from its predecessors. We caught up with Chang at the unveiling of the KD 9 in New York City to chat about his favorite part of the shoe, the challenge of creating a new KD model every season, and whether Durant has ever hated something he's designed. STACK: You mentioned that Kevin Durant had wanted Flyknit in his shoe ever since it debuted in the Kobe 9. How did you eventually get there? Chang: I think he and I have a good relationship where he'll throw ideas at me and I'll throw ideas at him, and it's good cooperation. A lot of times he'll say stuff to me, but he may not know what's behind the curtains at Nike, the innovations that happen. So I'll bring that to the table to see if it's right for him. I'll filter in and say, "I think that would be amazing for your game." So that's the process. The Flyknit thing, obviously Kobe started it on his shoe, and it was great for him to pioneer that in basketball. Kevin saw that and loved it too. For us, I just wanted to make sure that when we do it, it's right for him. What's your favorite part of the KD 9? I think I like the overall gesture of the shoe. There's a rawness to it that I like about it; with the Knit, it feels like there's such a dimensionality of texture to it that it felt kind of natural and raw. But then mixing it with something technical, like the Zoom bottom. I feel like there's something unique that came out of that. Is it hard for you to come up with a new model for Durant every season, especially if he really liked the previous one? Luckily for [the players], they go through a whole season of wearing a shoe, and I think they're ready for another one. But, when talking about the 9, we were having discussions about it and I asked him, "What's your perfect shoe, what does that feel like to you?" Not even a shoe you've tried before. He still said the KD 8 at the time. He was like, "The KD8 to date is still the perfect shoe." When he first tried it on, it was before his injury happened, he had such a good memory in his head of what that felt like. That's the one that you've got to beat. So that was a good challenge, to try and raise the bar on that one. Have you found a comfort zone with KD, where you two are very much on the same page in terms of what he wants from his shoes? Early on he was definitely less vocal. More and more over the years I've encouraged him to be more vocal. I want [him] to hate stuff too, you know? It's OK. So he's been great about that. When we started on the [KD 5] is when he first told me, like he liked it at first, but I think he was just being nice to me. He was like, "No I think we need to go back to the lab on that one." It's good for me to know the goods and the bads, so you have some boundaries and guardrails around that. What did he want changed? He wanted an Air Max bag in the heel and he wanted it to be more of a mid-cut. The design I showed him wasn't any of that [laughing]. Does having Nike shoes for other athletes, like LeBron and Kobe, help in the design process each year? Oh, of course. All these guys look at each other's stuff. It's good. I think it's nice that they can have comparisons and try it on. And they know what works for them and what doesn't. Topics: BASKETBALL TRAINING \| NIKE \| KEVIN DURANT \| NEWS Jordan Zirm - Jordan Zirm is an Associate Content Director for STACK. After earning his BS in Journalism from the University of Missouri, he spent time writing for "Cleveland Scene Magazine" and Complex Media before joining STACK. How a Plastic Bag Helped Kyrie Irving Develop His Dazzling Ball-Handling Warner Bros. Built a Space Jam 2 Training Court for LeBron, and It's Incredible Cleveland's Hiring of Assistant Coach Furthers Progress of Women in the NBA The Secret Behind Admiral Schofield's Surprisingly Nimble Feet The Raptors Were Ridiculed for Kawhi Leonard's 'Load Management.' 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Again WATCH: This Would-Be Dunker Epically Fails by Totally Whiffing on His Slam LaMarcus Aldridge Shut Down His Social Media Accounts, and His Game Got a Whole Lot Better as Result	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2592
__label__cc	0.610031	0.389969	This will not be another case like Marion Barber, the former running back the team foolishly spent big money on only to cut him later without receiving the proper return. Murray will never be worth stupid money, but this contract is not just about one player. It’s about the guy handing him the ball. It’s foolish to pay it backward, but it is arrogant to think the Cowboys can create or find a guy to do what Murray did last season. It’s equally dangerous to think, as good as Tony Romo is, the Cowboys can let this team be all his again or that just anybody can watch his back. This team’s window is no different than any other that considers itself a contender — it’s open as long as the quarterback is upright. Romo needs a running back, and someone he can trust. Romo will be 35 in April, his back will be 75 in August. The perception is that you can find a good running back anywhere, but that’s not entirely accurate. Only 13 running backs rushed for more than 1,000 yards last season, nine of whom will be older than 25 when this season begins. The perception is that you, me or our neighbor’s Labrador could rush for 1,300 yards behind this offensive line. On closer inspection, is it worth the risk? It has taken coach Jason Garrett years to set up this offense the way he envisioned with the type of balance he desires, and to chance it right now with a quarterback of this age and in this state is too risky, even by Jerry Jones’ gambling-loving ways. Rookies can’t be trusted, not even the ones drafted in the first round. The team has issues with Joseph Randle that extend beyond his shopping habits. Veteran signees seldom produce the way they did with their previous teams. And this quarterback’s back is simply too important to trust to someone who is not familiar with the drill. Murray might never “do it again” but for two more years the Cowboys have to be all-in. The only way to be all-in is to have a running back they trust who can turn in yards and protect their most valued asset when he drops back to pass. Murray can do that. The Cowboys are banking they can easily replace Murray and not suffer a drop-off because of their line, or that every other team shares their philosophy about running backs. They could be right about both, but all it takes is one. If Murray’s replacement blows a blocking assignment at the wrong time and Romo gets hurt, it’s over. If one team decides to go big on Murray money, he’s gone. He might want to stay here and win games, but he will never have this opportunity to make this much money again in his career. Any normal person would take the top figure. The Colts have money to spend, and a franchise quarterback who desperately needs a running back. The safer, wiser play is to bring Murray back and expect a little less. It will be expensive, Murray has flaws — he will never have another 1,800-yard season — but he is good. He can be trusted to have his teammates’ backs and, more importantly, his quarterback’s back. Listen to Mac Engel every Tuesday and Thursday on Shan & RJ from 5:30-10 a.m. on 105.3 The Fan. Twitter: @macengelprof and The Big Mac Blog Rapper Tay-K pleads guilty to aggravated robbery, capital murder trial underway	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2595
__label__cc	0.5452	0.4548	Catholic Publishers/ Ignatius Press/ Harry Potter and the Paganization of Culture Reg $16.95USA By Michael O'Brien USD $11.95 SALE 10-19 USD $11.35 20+ USD $10.99 Master storyteller, best-selling novelist and artist Michael O'Brien - the man to whom CNN went for comment on Harry Potter - has penned the definitive work assessing the Potter phenomenon. This book is essential reading for all parents whose children have read or are considering reading the wildly popular offerings by J.K.Rowling and similar works such as Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series. Although this is an analytical work, the reader will be captivated from the beginning, from the must-read preface onward. O'Brien's earlier work, A Landscape with Dragons, delineated authentic Christian fantasy literature from its counterfeits. Now in Harry Potter and the Paganization of Culture, he contrasts Potter-world with C.S. Lewis's Narnia and with Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, and specifically Harry with Frodo. For those whose children have consumed Potter, O'Brien's analysis will enable parents to comprehend the messages which have been fed their children and give them the points and arguments which will hopefully be the antidote to properly reset their moral order. The book goes beyond Potter, however, to address other bestselling series such as Twilight by Stephenie Meyer and Phillip Pullman's The Golden Compass. In addition to these and other fantasy books, O'Brien reviews the films which they spawned. In all, O'Brien's new book teaches Christians how to discern harmless fantasy literature and film from that which is destructive to heart, mind and soul. The Harry Potter Series, book by book. The War of Words. Harry Potter and the Gnostic Mind. Pope Benedict and Harry Potter. The Moral Compass or The Golden Compass? Where Is It All Going? The corruption of Christian civilization's symbols is a centuries-old phenomenon, yet until the modern age the mutations and inversions, along with the making of new diabolic symbologies, remained on the fringes of society in secret societies and small esoteric cults. Now the culture of the cults is visible everywhere, and with the Harry Potter series is entering (and captivating) the mainstream. Through it, the corruption of symbols has moved to a new level of influence, and it has done so on a scale that is unprecedented in the history of literature. If we lose the language of true symbolism, we lose at a basic level of consciousness our way of knowing things as they are. Symbols are not items in some storage room or attic of the psyche that we can take up and discard at will, or rearrange without consequences. To tamper with them is to destabilize the very foundations of the house. While most Christians would never knowingly exchange symbols of evil for symbols of good, many have accepted a new realm of eclectic symbology that allows a mixture of good and evil symbols to influence their thoughts and feelings. But two contradictory symbol worlds cannot long remain in a state of peaceful co-existence within us. Either one or the other will come to dominate and will eventually demand the expulsion of the other. On the Edge of Infinity - A Biography of Michael O'Brien Clemens Cavallin Write a Product Review: Harry Potter and the Paganization of Culture Reg $16.95USA Faith and Revelation, Semester Edition, Paperback The Blessed Trinity, Semester Edition, Paperback James Socias Apologia for Tradition Roberto de Mattei Pocket Guide to the Rosary (Prayers in English & Latin) Matt Fradd The Mass: Bishop Robert Barron DVD (Special Edition) The Great Adventure Kids Bundle Emily Cavins, Lisa Bromschwig, Regina Neville, Linda Wandrei A Biblical Walk Through the Mass Leader's Pack A Biblical Walk Through the Mass Student Pack A Biblical Walk Through the Mass Book Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer Student Workbook Fr. Mark Toups New Catholic Children's Bible	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2600
__label__wiki	0.797179	0.797179	Why Did The FDA Recall L-Tryptophan In 1989? Concealing The Truth With Politics L-tryptophan received a lot of media attention in 1989. Why? Because numerous people fell gravely ill after taking tryptophan supplements. After a huge number of studies examined the issue, it turned out that the culprit was product contamination of supplements containing the amino acid L-tryptophan, all of which originated from a single manufacturer. Yet shortly thereafter, defying any sound reasoning, the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) issued a general ban on tryptophan supplements, regardless of who manufactured the products. The truth about the FDA and its prohibition of L-tryptophan is that the federal agency played politics, namely favoritism, that is, it protected the interests of specific corporate groups the FDA has unholy connections with. The Tryptophan-Associated EMS Disaster –Caused By A Single Manufacturer Of L-Tryptophan In 1989 some nutritional supplements containing L-tryptophan caused serious harm such as eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS) which left at least 1,500 people permanently disabled and resulted in about three dozen subsequent deaths upon the consumption of the amino acid (Hill, et al., 1993; Druker, 2001; Official US Government FDA website, accessed July 2012). EMS, first characterized in 1989, officially marked a new human disease. Tryptophan-associated EMS is a conglomerate of connective tissue disorders, hallmarked by debilitating flu-like symptoms epitomizing an inflammatory-allergic state. The primary syndromes of the illness are a high blood eosinophil count (eosinophilia) in conjunction with severe pain and weakness in muscles and joints (myalgias) along with chronic longterm effects, such as nerve dysfunction (neuropathy), edema, and skin thickening (scleroderma), following the discontinuation of over-the-counter preparations containing L-tryptophan (Swygert, et al., 1990; Kaufman, et al., 1991). EMS bears striking clinical and pathological resemblance to eosinophilic fasciitis (an inflammation, swelling, and thickening of the connective tissue beneath the skin), "the fibromyalgia syndrome" (Barth, et al., 1999), and "the toxic oil syndrome" (Patterson & Germolec, 2005). Various tests found out later that the implicated tryptophan dietary supplements were contaminated with dozens of substances (Hill, et al., 1993), including a topically used antibiotic which is toxic for ingestion (Barnhart, et al., 1996). The cause of adulteration was traced unmistakably to a single supplement manufacturer in Japan, Showa Denko K. K. (Slutsker, et al., 1990; Hill, et al., 1993; Back, et al., 1993; Henning, et al., 1993; Mayeno & Gleich, 1994; Kilbourne, et al., 1996). In scientific experiments of several different “brands” of L-tryptophan, only the Showa Denko tryptophan was clearly and causatively linked to EMS (Kilbourne, et al., 1996). Tryptophan-EMS... Not The Usual Case Of Product Contamination –What US Health Authorities Failed To Acknowledge: The Obfuscation Of The True Cause In the early 1980s bacterial fermentation began to replace chemical synthesis as the method to produce amino acids, vastly enhancing obtainable yields (Sidransky, 2001). Bacteria are grown and cultivated in large containers to foster tryptophan synthesis. The supplement nutrients are then extracted from the microorganisms, purified, and finally processed into nutritional supplements. In a research article entitled The Skeleton In The GMO Closet –Did Genetic Engineering Cause The Tryptophan-EMS Disaster Of 1989? by award-winning journalist Ingeborg Boyens she claimed the disaster was caused by the introduction of genetically engineered (GE) bacteria which were used, for the first time, in the manufacturing of the nutritional supplement by Showa Denko K. K. to increase tryptophan formation and thus product output (Boyens, 1999). Unfortunately, the “genetic modification” (i.e., genetic mutilation) of bacteria resulted in the inclusion of several toxic contaminants into the L-tryptophan products. The "advanced" technology of genetic modification (also known as "genetic engineering" (GE) or "biotechnology") –that creates genetically altered foods, also known as GMO foods (What is GMO? The GMO definition is "genetically modified organism" or GMOs for "genetically modified organisms")– involves or includes the forceful, artificial (i.e., unnatural) insertion of genetic material (e.g., a genetically modified gene, a.k.a a transgene) across different species of living entities (e.g., from microbes into plants, or from plants into animals), leading to numerous mutations, and the introduction of new, untested toxicants, such as allergens and carcinogens (Ho, 1999; Smith, 2012; GMO Science, 2018). The outcome of the (longterm) ingestion of GM food (genetically modified foods) is systemic inflammation in the body which raises the risk of allergies, autoimmune diseases, digestive disorders, diabetes, cancer, heart attacks, Alzheimer's Disease, and many other illnesses (Antoniou, 2012; Séralini, et al., 2012; Smith, 2012). Evidently, the dangers of GMO foods are substantial. Boyens reported the following regarding this account of tryptophan impurity: “According to U.S. law, the company was allowed to sell the L-tryptophan produced in gene-spliced bacteria without any safety testing because it and other firms had been selling the supplement produced in non-genetically engineered bacteria for years without ill effects.” (Boyens, 1999) “[...], this seemingly minor tinkering apparently produced a toxic brew.” (Boyens, 1999) Another study noted that there was a strong positive correlation between EMS cases and L-tryptophan supplements from a batch of products where less filtering of the new bacteria was performed in one of Showa Denko's purification steps (Belongia, et al., 1990). One of the contaminants in particular, known as peak E or EBT, seemed to be strongly associated with the harm caused by supplemental tryptophan tainted with impurities because this L-tryptophan toxicant (an analog of the amino acid) notably promotes inflammation and fibrosis which are prominent features of the EMS syndrome (Silver, et al., 1994; Takagi, et al., 1995; Zangrilli, et al., 1995; Buss, et al., 1996; Saito & Miyamoto, 1996). However, the Japanese company denied that GMOs were the cause of the tryptophan eosinophilic myalgia disaster, but that it was other non-GE-related changes in the production of the tryptophan supplements which led to contaminated, harmful batches of the products (Boyens, 1999). In other words... Showa Denko wanted the public to believe that it was a simple case of bad manufacturing, rather than of genetic engineering. Showa Denko destroyed all the evidence concerning the details of the manufacturing of the synthetic tryptophan supplements so that even an inspection of the facility by the US FDA produced zero relevant data, and the FDA's repeated requests for samples of the altered bacteria were refused by the company every time (Boyens, 1999). Other investigations (e.g., Crist, 2005) unearthed data showing it was the FDA that displayed a disinterest in getting the GMO-tainted L-tryptophan samples. Apparently, the FDA kept quiet for a long time about their knowledge of the involvement of GE bacteria, probably to protect the powerful GMO industry (Boyens, 1999). Further evidence of the Showa Denko-FDA cover-up came from an extensive, independent investigation by William E. Crist, spanning over several years. Crist documented that... ... Showa Denko had used GE bacteria in their L-tryptophan production as early as 1984 (which explains the hundreds of supplemental tryptophan-EMS cases prior to the 1989 disaster, using Showa Denko products), and, that... ... the FDA had knowledge about the company's prior use of GMO tryptophan supplements, using different GE strains than those responsible for the 1989 incident (Crist, 2005). Boyens noted regarding the famed trytophan contamination case: “The FDA had learned as early as November 1989 that the company [=Showa Denko] had genetically engineered its bacteria. However, the agency neglected to reveal the fact until August 1990, when it was forced to respond to an article in Newsday.” (Boyens, 1999) [explanation & emphasis added] Incidentally, "November 1989" was also the time period when the FDA issued an indiscriminate, across-the-board recall of L-tryptophan preparations (Swygert, et al., 1990). Testimonies from public hearings by FDA officials revealed that the FDA had known that the most likely culprit was GE L-tryptophan but instead had used the contamination tragedy to deceptively put the blame on the “dangers of supplements” (Druker, 2001). Steven M. Druker, JD, pointed out that: “Not only was the agency aware of uncertainties within its own ranks, it also knew there was considerable disagreement about the safety of genetically engineered foods in the scientific community at large.” (Druker, 2001) [emphasis added] [Aside the L-tryptophan incident, the FDA has a rather ominous history of overlooking, denying, or covering up the warnings of its own scientists, primarily to protect big corporate industries, such as mainstream medicine –addressed in my article "Tougher Supplement Regulation: A Necessity Or Politics?" (see 'Recommended next page(s) at the end of this article)] Ingeborg Boyens, commenting on the L-tryptophan-EMS outbreak of 1989-90, concluded with: “It was never definitively determined if the toxic assault had been caused by slipshod production –a consequence of Showa Denko cutting back on the level of its filtration– or on genetic engineering gone wrong. More than two hundred scientific studies tried to determine what happened.” (Boyens, 1999) Crist was more firm in his conviction about the cause of the L-tryptophan tragedy: “The whole question surrounding Showa Denko's use of GE bacteria appears to have been downplayed or dismissed outright by researchers and government agencies, especially here in the United States –where the biotech industry would stand to lose the most if GE was implicated in, or linked to, a major epidemic like EMS.” (Crist, 2005) [emphasis added] Thus... "[...] US scientists and government regulators appear to have used the same tactic as the implicated manufacturer [=Showa Denko], namely, that the issue of genetic engineering is not something to be disclosed outside (to the public). Instead, they offer a vague explanation that the contaminants linked to the EMS tragedy were caused by changes in the manufacturing process." (Crist, 2005) [explanation & emphasis added] An organization of independent scientists and doctors that appraised the evidence surrounding the deadly L-tryptophan accident (and the subsequent outlaw of L-tryptophan supplements) came to the same basic conclusions: "Most importantly, two of the poisonous substances "IMT" and "EBT" were abnormal substances similar to tryptophan, which strongly indicates that the abnormality was caused by the manipulation of genes involved in the production of tryptophan." (PSRAST, 2007) [emphasis added] "[...] it is established beyond reasonable doubt that some product from disturbed metabolism due to genetic engineering was the ultimate cause of the deadly disease." (PSRAST, 2007) [emphasis added] The Crux Of The L-Tryptophan EMS Incident –Product Adulteration (With GE Bacteria), Not Innate Side Effects Of Dietary Supplements In the article Health Risks From Dietary Supplements –Contaminated Supplements I pointed out that in most cases of (more) serious side effects of nutritional supplements it usually is product adulteration (or instances of overdosing), rather than integral toxicity issues of supplement ingredients, that is responsible for the harm. The L-tryptophan associated EMS calamity of 1989 was too, ultimately, a matter of supplement contamination, whether it was due to low-quality manufacturing or, and much more likely, due to the introduction of GE bacteria and their toxic by-products, rather than a safety matter with the actual ingredient in and off itself because that is the customary scenario with nutritional supplements and side effects. Although, L-tryptophan –among all of the amino acids– does seem to have an inherently higher, rather serious, toxicity profile that should not be neglected (I discussed this in Tryptophan Side Effects: L-Tryptophan Is Far From Harmless). The GE tryptophan may have exacerbated "innate" L-tryptophan toxicity. For example, I think it isn't far-fetched to assume that some of these foreign GE substances in the tainted L-tryptophan supplements responsible for the 1989 catastrophe may have unfavorably altered certain metabolic pathways of tryptophan, thus increased poisonous tryptophan metabolites. And conceivably, vice versa, inflammatory L-tryptophan degradation products may have elevated the toxicity of GE tryptophan. Rodent experiments, for instance, found that both contaminated and purportedly unpolluted L-tryptophan produced EMS-like pathologies (Love, et al., 1993). Maybe the acuteness and severity of poisoning with GE L-tryptophan supplements was largely the result of the synergistic GMO interaction with an amino acid deemed as one of the fundamentally most toxic. On the other hand, the interaction of GE pollutants with other amino acids and other types of nutritional supplements (or foods), may not become noticeable immediately or in severe form initially, hiding the connection and its true danger. However, the reality that proportionally few people experienced serious harmful acute L-tryptophan side effects, such as EMS, before the 1989 outbreak and after it had been addressed, supports the notion that it was primarily a problem of supplement impurity (on behalf of one manufacturer using the GMO manufacturing method). Although some health experts erroneously claimed that before the 1989 disaster no tryptophan eosinophilic myalgia cases had been documented in the scientific literature, a number of tryptophan-associated EMS victims existed (Strongwater, et al., 1990; Kaufman, et al., 1991; Sullivan, et al., 1996). Prior to 1989, a few EMS cases had also been found in conjunction with non-tryptophan nutritional supplements, and in one occurrence there was no ingestion of supplements (Clauw, et al., 1994; Sullivan, et al., 1996). In all of these episodes it suggested that some type of pollutant caused damage to the liver, resulting in EMS (Clauw, et al., 1994). Nearly all examples of EMS, however, implicate L-tryptophan supplements (Kilbourne, et al., 1996; Sullivan, et al., 1996). Similar contaminants as found in the tainted tryptophan-associated EMS incident of 1989 were also found in some melatonin nutritional supplements (Williamson, et al., 1998). The consumption of large doses of these adulterated melatonin products led to certain EMS-type symptoms in some people (Williamson, et al., 1998). Since the body converts L-tryptophan into 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan (5-HTP) (and then to serotonin, a.k.a 5-HT), in the consumer's mind, presumably, the metabolic intermediate was regarded as an attractive alternative to tryptophan after its official withdrawal (Das, et al., 2004). But after the 1989 casualty of the first edible GM product on the world market (GMO L-tryptophan), EMS-type of symptoms had also been recorded in some cases upon the consumption of 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan supplements (Klarskov, et al., 1999). One study found that all eight samples of 5-hydroxy-tryptophan products tested positive for at least three contaminants (Klarskov, et al., 1999). Another similar analytical test on six samples of commercially available 5-hydroxy-tryptophan supplements also revealed adulteration of all products (Klarskov, et al., 2003). However, extensive test on 5-HTP supplements and their public use, spanning over decades, hasn't borne the magnitude or type of product contamination or toxicity, namely EMS via GMO L-tryptophan, that had been encountered after the consumption of the Showa Denko products (Murray & Pizzorno, 1998; Das, et al., 2004). The author of a book on amino acids, Eric R. Braverman, MD, remarked about the 1989 tryptophan-EMS epidemic that: “The evidence trail pointed squarely to major contamination in a new processing method developed by one Japanese manufacturer.” (Braverman, 2003) [emphasis added] A study by the US Department of Health and Human Services strongly indicated that tryptophan eosinophilic myalgia is tied to product contamination (Kamb, et al., 1992). The FDA Tryptophan Recall –A Matter Of Politics The indisputable overall evidence attested to an insular, confined tryptophan supplement adulteration (most probably with genetically engineered L-tryptophan [Boyens, 1999; Crist, 2005; Druker, 2015]), as the culprit of the L-tryptophan-EMS incident of 1989. Nevertheless... In a political move, the FDA subsequently (in 1990) and irrationally banned basically all tryptophan supplements for over a decade thereafter. Although, the FDA did allow, dubiously, L-tryptophan to be obtained –at a very steep price– through a doctor's order as the equivalent of a prescription drug (Manders, 1995). A situation which ignited Dean W. Manders, PhD, to point out that: “By publicly banning L-Tryptophan from its dietary supplement status and price, while allowing L-Tryptophan to be sold as a high-priced prescription drug, the naked duplicity [=fraud] of the FDA L-Tryptophan policy is revealed.” (Manders, 1995) [explanation added] So, the FDA called for an universal moratorium on tryptophan, rather than banning the particular manufacturer of the product (or rather prohibiting the genetically engineering of L-tryptophan) from making or importing any more nutritional supplements until adequate quality standards were implemented and upheld. Generally, the latter is the basic approach of the public health authorities in cases of confined food poisoning due to contamination. Food poisoning is very common, and kills several people every day (Schlosser, 2002). In the case of a severe event of food poisoning the regulatory bureaucrats may put a very temporary, transient ban on the availability of the offending food. Upon discernment of the cause, which almost always is contamination due to sloppy food production (Schlosser, 2002), the particular food manufacturer(s) is/are allowed to resume commerce after establishing appropriate food safety and hygiene standards. Although caused by one single manufacturer, the universal ostracism of L-tryptophan, which lasted for well over a decade, is analogous in "logic" to a general, decade-long embargo on all tomatoes because severe produce contamination, which was caused by one single tomato grower, resulted in the death of several people. When was the last time US health authorities removed all beef or chicken from the marketplace, and left this general ban in place for over a decade, after microbial tainting of the food, which was traced to a single food processing plant (or even several of them), led to the death of three dozen people (about the number of people who died from the 1989 tryptophan-EMS incident)? The significant circumstantial evidence strongly supports the notion that the absurd FDA L-tryptophan revocation has everything to do with supplement politics. In 1995, Dean W. Manders, PhD, drew public attention to a 1992 report by the “FDA Dietary Supplement Task Force” in which it acknowledged that: "The Task Force considered various issues in its deliberations, including [...] what steps are necessary to ensure that the existence of dietary supplements on the market does not act as a disincentive for drug development." (Manders, 1995; FDA, May-1992) In other words, this FDA report on nutritional supplements publicly authenticated that the FDA was planning on restricting the supplement industry because it is a direct competitor of the medical industry. The federal agency succeeded with its injunction on L-tryptophan. The FDA's ban of tryptophan opened up the marketing avenues of the pharmaceutical industry to promote, largely unobstructed from nonpatentable competing products and substances (e.g., L-tryptophan), its alleged sleep-promoting and depression-alleviating drugs such as Prozac® and Paxil® both of which, subsequently, became blockbusters. Much of the yearly budget of the FDA is coming from the pharmaceutical industry (Angell, 2007). Drug companies routinely entice heads of the FDA with lucrative job offers so that many FDA officials end up working for the drug companies upon leaving the FDA (Lynes, 1990). Of course, these highly rewarding financial lures and baits cast out by the drug corporations create a strong bias in the actively-serving federal regulators to grant “favors” to the very industry they're supposed to regulate. The totally nonsensical broad prohibition of L-tryptophan products by the FDA was nothing but a fitting example of how the federal agency was doing the pharma-medical drug cartel a huge favor. Jonathan W. Emord, Esq., a lawyer who specializes in constitutional and administrative law, specifically FDA law, remarked in an interview: “[...] the drug industry came to exercise extraordinary influence not only over FDA, but also over Congress, medical school education, medical journal publication and physician prescription practices. No one familiar with it could seriously doubt the degree of control the drug industry has over the Congress of the United States. […]. The drug industry has acquired effective control over a majority of the members of the House and Senate.” (Passwater, Oct. 2008) Trust obvious facts, not absurd actions by authorities. Is The L-Tryptophan-EMS Problem Remedied? “[...] who would suspect that our society, those in authority, those we trust with our safety when it comes to purchasing foods and supplements would be so reckless, indeed criminal to encourage and allow a repeat tragedy to happen as did in the 80's with regards to EMS, the first GE caused disease, for the sake of profits.” (Henryk Behr, EMS Sufferer, in 2011) Cases of tainted L-tryptophan EMS have turned up after 1989 and also after the return of tryptophan in 2005 (when the injunction on tryptophan got repealed), both in the US and abroad (Reinauer & Plewig, 1991; Grangeia, et al., 2007; Behr, 2011; Medsger, 2012). At their official website (nemsn.org), the non-profit organization National Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome Network had been documenting some of these occasional EMS cases based predominantly on tryptophan side effects, elicited from either L-tryptophan or 5-HTP. The majority of victims are white, middle-aged women (Grangeia, et al., 2007; Okada, et al., 2009; Medsger, 2012). The influence of hormones is a crucial factor for this gender imbalance. Estrogen, which is usually higher in women than men, can increase serotonin and inflammatory tryptophan metabolites (particularly when deficient in vitamin B3), elevating women's risk for EMS (Ellis & Presley, 1973; Murray & Pizzorno, 1998) [for more on the interactions of estrogen, serotonin, and tryptophan read my report "Tryptophan Side Effects: L-Tryptophan Is Far From Harmless"]. Moreover, as alluded to earlier, it should be kept in mind that harmful tryptophan derivatives from purportedly uncontaminated L-tryptophan supplements appear to be capable of causing EMS pathologies not just in animals but also in humans (Allen, et al., 2011). Relatively high doses of supplements of tryptophan were found to produce the clinical EMS pathology but not because of product impurities but because of various tryptophan catabolites that induced very high histamine activity by inhibiting the natural breakdown of this inflammation-mediating substance (Smith & Garrett, 2005). It has been know for a very long time that a vitamin C, vitamin B5, or a vitamin B6 deficiency can cause a huge output of eosinophils via the activation and recruitment of histamine (Davis, 1965). In support of Boyens proposition that genetically engineered L-tryptophan led to the disaster of 1989, a consumer of a supplement of tryptophan fell ill with EMS upon ingestion of only 1000mg of the amino acid in late 2010 (the average daily tryptophan dose in patients of the 1989 EMS calamity was around 1500-2000mg [Swygert, et al., 1990; Crist, 2005]), and after researching the matter published a book on the “mystery” of tryptophan EMS (Behr, 2011). Behr's investigation corroborated Boyens' and Crist's sensible proposition that it is GMO adulteration that causes presumably the majority, if not all, tryptophan-associated EMS manifestations (Behr, 2011). Henryk Behr's case illustrates that the root problem of L-tryptophan EMS –that is, genetic engineering of the amino acid– still hasn't been corrected after the first decade of the current century, contrary to statements by so-called health experts (Behr, 2011). Behr claimed that all EMS occurrences involved GMO tryptophan (or other tainted supplements). What is certain is that EMS events correlate unmistakably with the introduction of bacterial fermentation as the prominent method to produce tryptophan in the 1980s (GE tryptophan wasn't available prior to that), and with the advancement in DNA technologies during the same time period (Behr, 2011). Behr's case suggests that, apparently, the L-tryptophan ban by the FDA left the real culprit unscathed, even after the repeal of the embargo. In 2011, the manufacturing of GMO tryptophan remains “a perfectly viable option” to produce a nutritional supplement (Behr, 2011). From GMO Nutritional Supplements To Genetically Modified Foods –The Commercialization Of GMO Products Has Its Roots In The Scam Underlying The L-Tryptophan Disaster Of 1989 "[...] the notion that GMOs are always good and safe is shockingly dismissive of the law of unintended consequences, and the innumerable unintended follies of history." (David L. Katz, MD, in 2015) In 1992 the FDA deemed GMO foods safe and exempted them from requiring safety testing which goes against US law (FDA, 29-May-1992; Druker, 2001; Antoniou, 2012). But contrary to the tenets of FDA officials, in the year 2000, a judge's ruling on genetically engineered foods declared that: “The FDA is not regulating GE foods at all. The FDA's politically appointed bureaucrats did not follow the advice and warnings of the agency's scientific staff about GE foods but disregarded them. There is currently significant disagreement among scientific experts about the safety of GE foods.” (Druker, 2003) [emphasis added] The judge's indictment that the FDA doesn't regulate GM food (at all) bears a certain striking similarity to the situation on the policies of dietary supplement regulation, whereas the nutritional supplement industry essentially regulates itself with poor federal oversight (as discussed in my articles on “Regulations”, for instance at Dietary Supplement Regulation –No FDA Approvals For Supplements!). The judges verdict that "The FDA is not regulating GE foods at all" (Druker, 2003) uncovered the untruthful official image (i.e., myth, lie) disseminated by the FDA as a reliable public health protection agency. Although, the broader reality is that the criminality of rejecting responsibility for public welfare encompasses the entire authoritative collusion clique of government and industry with their old immoral, albeit to them practically inconsequential, game of blaming each other. In an official FDA statement of 1992, it said: "Ultimately, it is the food producer who is responsible for assuring safety.” (FDA, 29-May-1992) In juxtaposition, the Monsanto corporation, a giant manufacturer of GMO products (i.e., a leading profiteering behemoth of the “fake food industry”), said this in 1998 via its director of corporate communications, Phil Angell: “Monsanto should not have to vouchsafe the safety of biotech food. Our interest is in selling as much of it as possible. Assuring its safety is the F.D.A.’s job” (Pollan, 1998) Notwithstanding that judge's assessments in the year 2000, the FDA-biotech industry conglomerate keeps misrepresenting the facts about GMO foods. In the years and decades after the manifestation of very serious L-tryptophan side effects due to a bunch of nutritionals evidently altered by genetic engineering, the FDA-GE industry cartel (Druker, 2015) pushes on with their systematic distribution of genetically modified foods into the public domain, particularly onto our lunch and dinner plates (many people are familiar with the widespread presence of Monsanto products). In 1995, genetically modified seeds entered the marketplace and quickly became responsible for many crops bearing GMO corn, soybeans, cotton and potatoes, largely unbeknownst to the public (Pollan, 1998). In February of 2009, U.S. government news announced that goats became the first genetically engineered animals that had been approved by the FDA (specifically, the approval was for an anticoagulant constituent, ATryn, found in the milk of the GE goats) [FDA, 2009]. ATryn was designed and marketed as a medical drug for patients with a hereditary clotting disorder (FDA, 2009). A few years later, in November 2015, the FDA-bioengineering-industrial syndicate approved the first whole animal food item, GE salmon, as safe for human consumption (FDA, Nov-2015), opening up the floodgates for the commercialization of GE animals by GMO companies. Some health-conscious people have aptly dubbed the genetically modified fish "Frankenfish" alongside previously termed plant-based GMO foods as "Frankenplants" (Pollan, 1998) or "Frankenfoods". Using the same line of argumentation, one could also assign a genetically engineered tryptophan supplement with the nickname "Frankentryptophan". In accordance with the U.S. government's mendacity and contortion of the 1989 L-tryptophan removal (Boyens, 1999; Crist, 2005; Druker, 2015), in 2015 you can still read on the official FDA website their denial and distortion about food items (which, in a broader sense, would include dietary supplements) afflicted by “genetic modification” (i.e., genetically altered foods or GMO products) in these statements: "As articulated in its 1992 “Statement of Policy: Foods Derived from New Plant Varieties,” the agency is not aware of any information showing that foods derived from genetically engineered plants, as a class, differ from other foods in any meaningful or uniform way. These foods also don’t present different or greater safety concerns than their non-genetically engineered counterparts." (FDA, Oct-2015) Ten years earlier, William Crist had mentioned this official mantra in his investigation: "[...] government regulators did not (and do not) regard genetically engineered (GE) foods or GE-produced food supplements as potentially different from conventional ones [...]." (Crist, 2005) The stance of the coporatized power structure is scientifically untrue (“scientific” officialdom mendacity) because GE products are not “substantially equivalent” to, or “basically the same” as, non-GE counterpart products (Ho, 1999; GMO Science, 2018). The artificial GE non-equivalency has several aspects [Ho, 1999]. Michael Hansen, PhD, a biologist, elaborated on one of them when he stated that: “[...] just because proteins have similar functions or similar three-dimensional structures, doesn't mean that they're similar. They can have a very different amino acid sequence, and just slight changes can have impacts." (Simon, 2017) Impacts of genetically engineered foods (“genetically mutilated foods” or “fake foods”) or other genetically engineered products (e.g., L-tryptophan food supplements) can include, as stated prior, unforeseen toxicity or allergenicity (Ho, 1999; Smith, 2012; GMO Science, 2018) –as evidenced by the 1989 L-Tryptophan Woe. Supposedly, according to the untrustworthy corporate-captured political establishment, a transgenic salmon –to take an example of a GMO food– is a healthy food item practically on par and identical to its conventional or organic equivalent. The email alert sent out by the FDA on 23-Nov-2015 (and which I had received) included a link to their website that contained the abovecited text of the federal agency. The email subject title featured, and disseminated, a similar hyperbolic assertion about food products altered by genetic manipulation: "CFSAN Constituent Update – Food From Genetically Engineered Plants Is Safe To Eat". Because of the alleged sameness of GMO products with non-GMO products, it means that you may not know that you ingest GE supplements or GMO products since the FDA does not require to disclose this on product labels (Behr, for instance, was consuming a tryptophan supplement from an US nutritional supplement manufacturer). All across the planet, GMO foods are poorly regulated by governments (Antoniou, 2012). The weakest regulatory setting (“voluntary industry self-regulation”) exists in the United States, where most such foods originate from (Antoniou, 2012). As an investigator commented on the utter absurdity of the FDA's L-tryptophan ban after the EMS fiasco of 1989: “[...] even though no conventionally produced L-Tryptophan has been linked with an EMS outbreak, all such supplements have been banned, while all genetically engineered foods have been cleared for sale without testing, even though there are scientifically justified grounds to suspect the bioengineering process itself was the cause of the EMS epidemic.” (Druker, 2001) [emphasis added] Just as the judge's ruling of 2000 pointed out, even many FDA scientists warned the agency that there is sufficient valid data to seriously question the safety of GMO foods, cautioning that such products cannot be declared safe until tested for safety (Druker, 2001 & 2015; Antoniou, 2012; Smith, 2012). Yet the FDA and other health authorities have been denying that GMO products (including GE-produced tryptophan, and GMO-produced vitamins and supplements in general) pose a serious health risk, and thus have resisted GMO food labeling laws while dozens of other nations have already implemented such juridical policies. Some two decades after FDA scientists raised serious concerns about the safety of GM food, the central body of the orthodox medical establishment, the American Medical Association, is cited twice in the "Official Voter Information Guide for the California General Election, Tuesday, November 6, 2012" as proclaiming in June of 2012 that: "There is no scientific justification for special labeling of bioengineered foods." Despite that... Solid research studies have accumulated over the last few decades demonstrated that GMO products are quite toxic and harm humans (Antoniou, 2012; Séralini, et al., 2012; Smith, 2012; Druker, 2015). Hence, the admonitions about the dangers of GMO foods by the disregarded honest FDA scientists at around the 1989 L-tryptophan disaster were well justified. Most predominantly, it's the funded, twisted, and fabricated "evidence" of the FDA-bioengineering enterprise (the state-corporate fake food business) that vouches for GMO safety (Engdahl, 2007; Antoniou, 2012; Smith, 2012; Druker, 2015). “Independent researchers who have published papers containing data that is not supportive of GMOs have been attacked by the industry and pro-GMO groups and individuals.” (Antoniou, 2012) [emphasis added] Why did the FDA disregard the admonitions of its own scientists? “[...] to “foster” the growth of the GM industry.” (Antoniou, 2012) The consumer protection advocate Steven Druker, JD, got granted free access to a plethora of copies of internal FDA documents on GMO foods because of a lawsuit he initiated against the federal agency because of lackluster GMO testing and because "the claims made in support of genetically engineered foods were substantially at odds with the truth" (Druker, 2015). After he scrutinized tens of thousands of pages of FDA reports, files, and memoranda, Druker concluded that there was: "[...] extensive evidence of an enormous ongoing fraud. It revealed that the FDA had ushered these controversial products onto the market by evading the standards of science, deliberately breaking the law, and seriously misrepresenting the facts [...]." (Druker, 2015) [emphasis added] "This fraud has been the pivotal event in the commercialization of genetically engineered foods." (Druker, 2015) [emphasis added] And the broader fundamental reality underlying this crime is that it is... "[...] a story about the corruption of science and its concomitant corruption of government, not through the machinations of a scientific fringe group in league with a pack of powerful political ideologues, but through the workings of the mainstream scientific establishment in concert with large multi-national corporations –and their co-optation of government officials across the political spectrum, and across the globe." (Druker, 2015) [emphasis added] As aforementioned, in 1992, the FDA released a policy that GM food doesn't need safety testing, nor that GMO products require labeling (FDA, 29-May-1992; Druker, 2001; Antoniou, 2012). The individual, Michael R. Taylor, responsible at the FDA for overseeing the regulation of genetically modified foods and postulating this ruling was someone who subsequently went on to work, again, for one of the giant GE biotech firms (Monsanto) in a high-level position (Smith, 2012) because he had served as a longtime Monsanto lawyer prior to his second FDA assignment (Ferrara, 1998), marking a lasting well documented pattern of operation within the government-industry collusion complex –i.e., the "revolving door syndrome". Numerous highly credentialed and credible scientists (Druker, 2015), such as the biologist Philip Regal, PhD, were fully aware of this biased crooked regulatory backdrop as the following statements in one of his scientific publications from 1993 attest to: "[...] there has been political resistance to the effective regulation of GEOs [=genetically engineered organisms; another term for GMOs], and a bureaucratic tendency to focus research agendas on narrow data collection. Thus there has been too little promotion by responsible agencies of studies to provide the broad conceptual base for truly science-based regulation." (Regal, 1993) [emphasis & explanation added] Looking at the 1989 L-tryptophan-EMS cataclysm through a wider sociological frame, the first genetically engineered product brought to the mass market, Monsanto's recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH), reviewed by the FDA during the 1980s and approved in the early 90s, was found to increase reproductive complications, mastitis, and birth defects in cows, and cancer in humans, yet the FDA, under the tutelage of dual FDA-Monsanto cheerleader Michael Taylor, declared rBGH-milk safe for human consumption despite that some of the FDA's own officials expressed concerns about the agency's lackluster disingenuous review process of rBGH (Ferrara, 1998). Instead, the FDA fired at least one of their employees (a high official who headed the FDA's review of rBGH for several years) who "spilled the beans" about the organization's fraudulent drug approval process and the corrupt review of rBGH (Ferrara, 1998). Further weighty evidence that the federal rBGH approval was based on a politicized con job was that the FDA stalled the U.S. General Accounting Office (GAO) from getting Monsanto's unfavorable original test data on rBGH and that Monsanto itself ignored the GAO's request to obtain pivotal rBGH data from the corporation (Ferrara, 1998). Quintessentially, both the FDA and Monsanto "hid important information about safety concerns, masked disturbing conflicts of interest, and stifled those who were asking the "wrong" questions and telling the truth about rBGH" (Ferrara, 1998). The writing on the wall about the 1989 L-tryptophan recall case is totally unmistakable. Yet most people, I suspect, will likely still ignore it today (albeit the rise of the internet has changed that in a positive direction) as they did, say, back in the 1990s because it doesn't fit the type of reality the authoritarian culture has constructed for them. A familiar reality they tend to closely identify with, find a liking for, and, thus, they are protective of (this human phenomenon has been called "the familiarity principle", "the exposure-attitude hypothesis" or the "mere exposure effect" [Zajonc, 1968]). Some perceptive people of modern times, such as Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980), a Nobel laureate in literature, were (eventually) well aware of the bogus world manufactured by the ruling officialdom via language and other mediums of cultural indoctrination (e.g., public schooling, exposure to corporate state media). As an example, in 1964, Sartre wrote: "[...] as a result of discovering the world through language, for a long time, I took language for the world." (Sartre, 1964) The following words by an investigator described this state of affairs during a time period in which the L-tryptophan-EMS debacle occurred when he referred to the crafted fake reality the public is led to believe in versus the actual reality: "Americans love to believe that the food they eat, the drugs they take, the air they breathe, and the water they drink are all safe because such agencies as the EPA and the FDA are standing guard. However, these bureaucracies are infiltrated by past and future employees of the corporation whose products they are considering." (Gorelick, 1998) [emphasis added] The wider spectrum of this –that is, the myriad of myths the American public at large has been made to be committed to– is echoed by scholars such as Carolyn Baker, PhD, an author and former professor of history: "Americans have been enculturated [i.e., brainwashed] to believe that other countries have dictatorships, but we don't; that other countries are imperialistic, but we aren't; that other countries have corrupt elections, but we don't; that other countries torture and maim prisoners of war or their own citizens, but we don't; that other countries perform lethal scientific experiments on their own citizens [e.g., the GMO L-tryptophan supplement atrocity of 1989], but we don't; that other countries would incite and conduct wars for natural resources or commercial markets abroad, but we don't." (Baker, 2006) [explanation & emphasis added] In 2016 Paul Craig Roberts, PhD, economist and former US government official, makes essentially the same observations about the American people and the US culture: "Americans live in a propaganda-fabricated world [...]." (Roberts, 2016) The FDA's negligence and denial of the probable involvement of genetically engineering in tryptophan-EMS cases served, and continues to serve, to protect the hugely profitable self-interests of the GMO-biotech industry (Druker, 2001 & 2015) –the fake food franchise. After all, the L-tryptophan disaster of 1989 closely coincides with, and preambled, the lucrative commercialization of GMO products in the US, beginning in the early 1990s (Antoniou, 2012). The L-tryptophan ban by the FDA “to protect the public's health” was a political rather than a humanitarian move. 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__label__wiki	0.780487	0.780487	World wave kitesurfing champions to be decided in one-off event September 20, 2013 \| Kiteboarding The Kite Surf Pro (KSP) World Championship Tour has decided to crown its season champions in a one-off competition, to be held Maui, Hawaii, between November 22nd and December 1st, 2013. The team behind the wave kitesurfing tour has already informed riders, members and partners that the event scheduled to take place in Puerto Rico, in the end of October had to be canceled. "The organization committee had done everything in their power to try and make an alternate event happen and negotiated with organizers and government bodies in Brazil and Ecuador, which seemed promising at first, but unfortunately did not work out in the end", explain the KSP. "The KSP will focus all its efforts on making the Hookipa Kite Surf Pro a spectacular event and re-focus to come back better and stronger in 2014". Wave kitesurfers had set up a crowd-funding plea, in order to run the last two events, but funds raised only reached $4,500 of the $30,000 goal. Hard times ahead for world kiteboarding? IKA takes control of wave kitesurfing titles KSP World Tour needs financial help to crown season champions Nicholas Thiede replaces Terry McKenna in the KSP World Tour The complete roster of the 2013 KSP World Tour More than 90 riders apply for the KSP World Tour 2013	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2602
__label__cc	0.680893	0.319107	Anti-theft boxes give ‘package of mind’ Updated: July 2, 2019 - 9:05 am Delivery drivers can lock packages directly into wooden containers on customers' doorsteps. Submitted photo Two Minneapolis residents are trying to give their neighbors peace of mind when it comes to ordering packages online. Mike Brennan of Bryn Mawr and Ed Kohler of Longfellow recently launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund their business Package of Mind, which creates wooden containers that delivery drivers can lock packages inside. Each order comes with a padlock and security leash to ensure the box itself is not stolen from doorsteps, along with a branded medallion to hang on front doors that alerts both delivery services and potential thieves to the box. “Everybody has a story about a missing package,” Kohler said. “Every third post on Nextdoor seems to be about stolen packages.” When delivery drivers arrive, they place the package in the box and use the padlock to lock it. It can then be unlocked with a key the homeowner keeps. The duo is familiar with the disappointment of a package that never arrives. After having another order stolen from his house last fall, Brennan decided to craft a wooden box of his own where deliverers could securely leave his online orders. He received positive feedback from delivery drivers soon after. “I got a knock on our door from our UPS driver and he said, ‘I love it, I wish everyone had one of these,’” Brennan said. Kohler is an avid retailer on Amazon and has had to deal with customers that never receive their order. “I’ve felt the pain of lost packages as a customer and a retailer,” Kohler said. “We want to prevent that from happening in the future. When someone is expecting a package and they know it’s sitting on their doorstep, it feels like time is ticking.” Package of Mind partnered with WDI, a wood packaging company based in Forest Lake, to create the furniture-grade boxes. Pricing starts at $185 for the smallest box. The project will only be funded if it reaches its $24,000 goal by July 3. “It’s a very simple, local solution that helps people feel more comfortable,” Brennan said. Package of Mind MNmike2011 . $185 seems like a lot of money for a wooden box. Less than $100 seems more reasonable Are they trying to make two or three hundred percent profit? Flowerpotgirl Can they not just take the box? A bolt cutter will do away with padlocks. No matter now many you put on there. vaxjoaberg “…and security leash to ensure the box itself is not stolen from doorsteps” A determined attacked would be able to get into the box. But typical package thieves are not determined attackers. They don’t carry bolt cutters (or lock picks, etc). They just look for unattended packages, grab them, and drive off. They’re not going to bother breaking into a secure box on the off-change there’s a package inside. They’re just going to hit the next house that doesn’t have one. You said “everybody has a story about a missing package.” Not true. Also, posts on NextDoor about missing packages are far fewer than 30 percent. Please tame your hyperbole and aim more for accuracy. Thank you. On what are you basing your cost analysis? Might be good to build one yourself and see what you think it’s worth. Alternatively, you could go to Home Depot and buy a plastic deck box for $60-$120 and add a padlock. What if the homeowner receives multiple deliveries in the same day? If UPS uses the box in the morning, the Amazon delivery person who comes at midday will find the box locked, no? More in Biz Buzz Belle Weather settles into new home prAna to close at 50th & France Bakery coming to 32nd & Hennepin Tweets by @SWjournal	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2604
__label__cc	0.536214	0.463786	Captain Kidd's Treasure Box In the late spring or early summer of 1699 Captain Kidd's sloop sailed into the mouth of the Delaware Bay and changed the whole fortune of his life. The famous Captain Kidd had a treasure box, which contained log books with information about him. Captain Kidd's treasure box was uncovered by Tom Chist and Parson Jones. It was the belief that those log books did more to get Captain Kidd arrested in Boston town and hanged in London than anything else that was brought up against him. The excerpt below is the story of what it was like to uncover the buried treasure box! Fer as you read you just may want to have a little something to munch on as you discover the buried treasure story below. Parson Jones himself leaped down into the hole, and began scraping away the sand with his hands as though he had gone crazy. At last, with some difficulty, they tugged and hauled the chest up out of the sand to the surface, where it lay covered all over with the grit that clung to it. It was securely locked and fastened with a padlock, and it took a good many blows with the blade of the spade to burst the bolt. Parson Jones himself lifted the lid. Tom Chist leaned forward and gazed down into the open box. He would not have been surprised to have seen it filled full of yellow gold and bright jewels. It was filled half full of books and papers, and half full of canvas bags tied safely and securely around and around with cords of string. Parson Jones lifted out one of the bags, and it jingled as he did so. It was full of money. He cut the string, and with trembling, shaking hands handed the bag to Tom, who, in an ecstasy of wonder and dizzy with delight, poured out with swimming sight upon the coat spread on the ground a cataract of shining silver money that rang and twinkled and jingled as it fell in a shining heap upon the coarse cloth. Parson Jones held up both hands into the air, and Tom stared at what he saw, wondering whether it was all so, and whether he was really awake. It seemed to him as though he was in a dream. There were two-and-twenty bags in all in the chest: ten of them full of silver money, eight of them full of gold money, three of them full of gold-dust, and one small bag with jewels wrapped up in wad cotton and paper. "'Tis enough," cried out Parson Jones, "to make us both rich men as long as we live." The burning summer sun, though sloping in the sky, beat down upon them as hot as fire; but neither of them noticed it. Neither did they notice hunger nor thirst nor fatigue, but sat there as though in a trance, with the bags of money scattered on the sand around them, a great pile of money heaped upon the coat, and the open chest beside them. It was an hour of sundown before Parson Jones had begun fairly to examine the books and papers in the chest. Of the three books, two were evidently log-books of the pirates who had been lying off the mouth of the Delaware Bay all this time. The other book was written in Spanish, and was evidently the log-book of some captured prize. It was then, sitting there upon the sand, the good old gentleman reading in his high, cracking voice, that they first learned from the bloody records in those two books who it was who had been lying inside the Cape all this time, and that it was the famous Captain Kidd. Every now and then the reverend gentleman would stop to exclaim, "Oh, the bloody wretch!" or, "Oh, the desperate, cruel villains!" and then would go on reading again a scrap here and a scrap there. And all the while Tom Chist sat and listened, every now and then reaching out furtively and touching the heap of money still lying upon the coat. One might be inclined to wonder why Captain Kidd had kept those bloody records. He had probably laid them away because they so incriminated many of the great people of the colony of New York that, with the books in evidence, it would have been impossible to bring the pirate to justice without dragging a dozen or more fine gentlemen into the dock along with him. If he could have kept them in his own possession they would doubtless have been a great weapon of defense to protect him from the gallows. Indeed, when Captain Kidd was finally brought to conviction and hung, he was not accused of his piracies, but of striking a mutinous seaman upon the head with a bucket and accidentally killing him. The authorities did not dare try him for piracy. He was really hung because he was a pirate, and we know that it was the log books that Tom Chist brought to New York that did the business for him; he was accused and convicted of manslaughter for killing of his own ship carpenter with a bucket. By Howard Pyle Well me friends we hope you enjoyed the story about Captain Kidd's Treasure Box. Did your imagination run wild? Pirate tales of long ago are such good adventures! Arrr!	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2609
__label__wiki	0.62078	0.62078	Over 68,000 newborns benefit from Scottish Government’s baby box Scotsman Reporter More than 68,000 babies in Scotland have received a baby box since the policy was introduced in 2017. The box aims to help give children the best start in life, and it contains items such as clothing, a toy, a play mat, books, a towel, a sling carrier and thermometers. Maree Todd (third left), Minister for Children and Young People, with (left to right) Sarah Morrison and daughter Chrissie, Gillian Steele with daughter Erin, marks the first anniversary of the Baby Box initiative at the Museum of Childhood. Picture: Robert Perry/PA Wire The box itself can be used as a sleeping space for newborns. New figures show that as of December 7 this year, a box had been delivered to 68,513 newborns - the equivalent rate of around 900 a week. This is a dip on the level recorded at the first anniversary of the box being introduced. READ MORE: Scotland’s baby box immortalised in Edinburgh’s Museum of Childhood Baby box. Picture: PA On August 15, 2018, a year after the policy was brought in, figures showed 52,065 boxes had been handed out, the equivalent of 1,000 per week and representing an 85% uptake by parents. The projected cost of the initiative was £8 million for 2017/18, rising to £8.8 million for each of the following three years. Critics at the start of the scheme suggested that giving the box to any eligible parents, including those who can easily afford the contents, did not represent the best use of public funds. However, ministers stress feedback shows parents appreciate the universal aspect of the policy and believe it removes stigma. SNP MSP Linda Fabiani said: “It is wonderful to see so many families across Scotland benefiting from the baby box. “The boxes are a really positive Scottish Government initiative providing parents with many of the essentials they need to care for their child. “From thermometers to towels, changing mats to clothes - the boxes are a fantastic way of giving children the very best start in life. Unemployment remains lower in Scotland than rest of UK “Well over 68,000 boxes have already been provided to parents across Scotland, showing how popular they are proving with families in every corner of the country - and given how beneficial they are to parents and newborns, long may that continue.”	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2614
__label__wiki	0.975904	0.975904	Oracle reveals open source JavaFX plans Oracle's open source plans for the JavaFX rich internet application platform call for transparency and replacing any closed code with open code, an Oracle official said recently on a Java OpenJDK mailing list. By Paul Krill \| Nov 04, 2011 \|InfoWorld With its JFX project for open source JavaFX, Oracle wants JavaFX to serve as a step to providing the next-generation Java client toolkit. Oracle says JFX would be contributed to OpenJDK, its official open source implementation of Java, and that it seeks patches and early feedback from the community. "We are not just interested in open sourcing the code, however. We also want to move into an open development model. We already have an open bug database," said Richard Bair, chief architect for client Java at Oracle. The intention is to have an official proposal, or Java Specification Request, involving JFX as part of the Java 9 timeframe. That could be a couple years, with Oracle already pledging to release Java SE (Standard Edition) 8 in 2012. "Our basic motivation for wanting to open-source JFX is to build community and ecosystem support and adoption around JavaFX by increasing transparency," Bair said. Oracle hopes to replace any closed code in JavaFX with free code. "We are likely to have some encumbrances that require a closed module for the time being for the binaries that we ship of JavaFX, for the sake of performance and such (e.g. T2K for fonts)," Bair said on the mailing list. "We will continue to work hard to replace those bits with free code." The JavaFX contribution makes OpenJDK a "bigger and richer project," said analyst Al Hilwa, of IDC. "This shows signs of investment from Oracle and commitment to keep the community happy by keeping open source top of mind. It also has the potential to broaden the client Java technology if contributors come on board and improve the code." The JFX effort includes more than 6,000 public API members, including methods and constructors as well as other components, such as unit tests and core libraries. "Our builds are all Ant, with JUnit for testing (there is some 'make' in there for native parts). We also have NetBeans projects set up for each area. There is a lot of code that we'll be releasing, so as a matter of practicality, we're going to release different parts of JavaFX over the course of the next few months, starting with UI controls, followed by charts," Bair said. JavaFX has taken a back seat to other rich media technologies like Adobe Flash, Microsoft Silverlight, and HTML5. But Oracle raised eyebrows last month when it demonstrated JavaFX running on an Apple iPad tablet; Apple has not permitted Java to run on its iOS devices, including the iPad and the iPhone. JavaFX on iOS: Dead on arrival? JavaFX upgrade to reach public beta stage in spring	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2624
__label__cc	0.518831	0.481169	Why Trump’s Stance on Immigration Is Personal For Regina Spektor The singer-songwriter (and woman behind the “OITNB” theme) speaks out. Celebrate International Women's Day with a "Girls Rock!" Playlist International Women's Day has been observed on March 8 since 1911--making today the 100th annual celebration. So it only makes sense that today on Music Blogger, we post a playlist of songs from some of our very favorite female artists (or girl-fronted bands). Here's the mix we're listening to: Regina Spektor Answers Music Blogger Readers' Questions Regina Spektor responds, in-depth, to questions from Music Blogger readers. Take a look at her insight and advice. Ask Regina Spektor Anything! The talented, charming Regina Spektor is about to release her first live album and concert film (Live in London, out November 22), and she's so excited about it that she's agreed to answer questions from all her TeenVogue.com fans. So what... Regina Rocks SNL The always-impressive Regina Spektor was the music guest on this weekend's Saturday Night Live. Here's a video of her second song, The Calculation. Regina's latest album, Far, is out now.For more Regina, go to www.reginaspektor.com... Indie Rock 'n' Roll Romance: 500 Days of Summer 500 Days of Summer may be a postmodern take on the classic boy-meets-girl tale. But, essentially, it's a rock 'n' roll romance in the vein of High Fidelity. Music is everywhere in the quirky love... New Regina Spektor: "Laughing With" MusicBlogger favorite Regina Spektor has a new album, far, coming out on June 23rd. The first single off the album is "Laughing With." Check out the just-released video below:Laughing WithFor more on Regina Spektor, go... Ingrid Responds! Thanks so much for the great questions you sent in for singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson. This week, Ingrid sent back her responses. So, without further ado, here's your interview with Ingrid! KittensOnVespas asks: What did... Missed-a-palooza Do you get missed-show remorse? I do. And I totally have it this week, as I didn't get to see either of the amazing lineups at the Lollapalooza and Virgin Fest this past weekend....	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2625
__label__wiki	0.947341	0.947341	Ye Olde Slugfest: Yankees top Red Sox in MLB European debut in London By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press LONDON — Rest assured, British fans: Most baseball games are not like this, not even the crazy ones between the New York Yankees and the Red Sox. Major League Baseball arrived in Europe on Saturday night with Ye Olde Slugfest. Each team scored six runs in a first inning that stretched nearly an hour, with Aaron Hicks hitting the first European homer. Brett Gardner had a tiebreaking, two-run drive in the third, Aaron Judge went deep to cap a six-run fourth and the Yankees outlasted their rivals, 17-13. Before a sellout crowd of 59,659 at Olympic Stadium that included fans from Britain, Beantown and the Big Apple plus royalty, batters behaved like good tourists and minded the gaps — and the fences. As a Union Jack fluttered above center field along with the Stars and Stripes, both teams jacked and jacked and jacked. DJ LeMahieu had four hits and five RBIs, including a three-run double in the fourth and a two-run single in the fifth that opened a 17-6 lead. Luke Voit had four hits, including three doubles, before leaving with an injury in the fifth. No British reserve with these offenses. New York set season highs for runs and hits by the fifth inning and outhit Boston 19-18 overall as both teams batted around twice. The 30 runs were the most in a big league game since Boston beat Baltimore 19-12 last Aug. 10, according to STATS. Rookie Michael Chavis hit a pair of three-run homers for the Red Sox, the second in a six-run seventh. Jackie Bradley Jr. had four hits, including a home run. Shortstop Xander Bogaerts left in the eighth after appearing to hurt a leg while running the bases. Boston starter Rick Porcello and New York's Masahiro Tanaka got hammered — fittingly in the home of the Premier League soccer club West Ham, nicknamed the Hammers. Neither got out of a first inning that lasted 58 minutes and included 20 batters and 94 pitches. It took 1-hour, 51 minutes to play the first three innings and 2:58 for 4½, but unlike in cricket, the teams did not break for tea. Zack Britton retired Marco Hernandez on a bases-loaded grounder that ended the eighth, and Aroldis Chapman retired Sam Travis on a double play to end the game after 4:42 — three minutes shy of the MLB record for a nine-inning game. Chad Green (2-2) allowed four hits in two scoreless innings. Steven Wright (0-1) lost in his first decision and second appearance since an 80-game suspension for a positive drug test. New York, which began the day seven games ahead of second-place Tampa Bay in the AL East, won for the 12th time in 13 games and reached the halfway point at 53-28, one fewer win than last year. The defending champion Red Sox dropped a season-high 10 games back at 44-39. The 2,200th regular-season meeting between the teams was a scorcher — the hottest day of the year in London at 93 degrees Fahrenheit (34 Celsius), and still 92 when the first pitch was thrown at 6:10 p.m. While Boston was the home team and hit last, both teams wore their white home uniforms. Prince Harry and wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, took part in the ceremonial first pitch but did not make the toss. Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani was on hand, as he was when the Yankees played Tampa Bay at the Tokyo Dome in 2004. Organizers brought touches of home, such as the grounds crew dancing to the Village People's "YMCA" and the sound system played "Sweet Caroline" in the eighth and "New York, New York" after the final out. But there were misfires, too. When Gary Sánchez struck out in the second, music was played that usually follows a New York run being scored at Yankee Stadium. Porcello got just one out in the shortest of his 324 career starts and Tanaka two outs as he failed to finish the first inning for the first time in 149 major league starts. It was the first time in the rivalry that both teams scored six or more runs in the opening inning and the first big league game involving any teams in which that occurred since visiting Toronto led Oakland 7-6 on June 23, 1989. Both starters gave up six runs. The last time neither pitcher finished the first was Sept. 21, 1989, when San Diego's Dennis Rasmussen and Cincinnati's Jack Armstrong both allowed five runs and got no outs. Voit and Edwin Encarnación hit RBI doubles around Didi Gregorius' two-run double, and Hicks drove a changeup 386 feet over the Boston bullpen in right field for a two-run homer on Porcello's 33rd and final pitch. Rafael Devers and Brock Holt had RBI singles in the bottom half around Christian Vazquez's sacrifice fly, and Chavis chased Tanaka with his first homer. Between innings Jason Diamond, visiting from New York, won the third-inning race against The Freeze, who came over from Atlanta. ... Freddie Mercury won the racing mascots, beating Winston Churchill, King Henry VIII and the Loch Ness Monster. Web gem Yankees outfielder Michael Tauchman made a diving backhand grab to rob Sam Travis in the seventh. Encarnación struck out five times. Yankees radio broadcaster Suzyn Waldman wore a gaudy blue fascinator hat, more commonly seen at Royal Ascot than a baseball game. Red Sox: Pitcher Brian Johnson was put on the 10-day IL because of an unspecified medical matter not related to baseball. Yankees: Pitcher Domingo Germán is scheduled to return from a strained hip flexor and start Wednesday at the New York Mets, a day after lefty J.A. Happ starts the opener of the two-game series. Pitcher CC Sabathia will start in the following series at Tampa Bay. ... Pitcher Luis Severino (lat strain) had another setback and still has not thrown off a mound. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said an MRI showed the lat is about 90% healed and Severino probably will resume throwing in 5-7 days. ... Reliever Dellin Betances (lat strain) probably will resume throwing next week. Lefty Eduardo Rodriguez starts Sunday's series finale for Boston. New York plans to use its bullpen.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2626
__label__wiki	0.879671	0.879671	News > Guatemala Guatemala: Thelma Aldana Appeals Ruling Blocking Her Candidacy Guatemala’s former attorney general, Thelma Aldana, is largely known for pursuing high profile corruption cases. \| Photo: EFE Published 2 April 2019 The electoral authority rejected the candidacy, citing an arrest warrant which alleged irregularities during her tenure as chief prosecutor. Guatemala’s former attorney general, Thelma Aldana, will seek to overturn a decision from the country’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) preventing her from running for president, Aldana’s campaign manager said on Tuesday. Guatemala Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Attorney General Thelma Aldana The electoral authority rejected the candidacy in a decision announced Monday that cited an arrest warrant issued against her, which alleged irregularities during her tenure as chief prosecutor. The warrant was issued by Judge Victor Cruz on March 19, the same day she was officially registered as a presidential candidate. The alleged charges relate to a corruption inquiry involving illegal hiring, embezzlement, lying and tax fraud. Aldana reiterated that the accusations against her are politically motivated to undermine her bid as the head of state. Since her arrest warrant, the anti-corruption campaigner is residing in neighboring El Salvador, alleging political persecution. “Why are there so many attacks? Because she represents a serious threat to the various economic, political and illicit interests that operate in the country,” Perez said. Aldana is among the presidential front-runners in recent polls for June 16, 2019, leading with 28 percent ahead of Zury Rios, the daughter of former dictator Efrain Rios Montt, and former First Lady Sandra Torres. Es un privilegio ser perseguida por los corruptos, pero es un mayor privilegio contar con los guatemaltecos de bien. Nos asiste la verdad y contra eso no podrán hacer nada. Estamos muy cerca de verlos caer. Volveremos a las calles pero esta vez a celebrar una nueva Guatemala — Thelma Aldana (@ThelmaAldana) April 2, 2019 It is a privilege to be persecuted by the corrupt, but it is a greater privilege to have good Guatemalans on my side. Truth is on our side. We are very close to seeing them fall. We’ll take to the streets but this time to celebrate a new Guatemala. The former attorney general (2014-2018) is largely known for pursuing high profile corruption cases as she worked alongside with the U.N.-backed International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala (Cicig). The international body played a key role in the investigations that caused ex-President Otto Perez Molina to resign due to accusations of corruption, as well as investigated current President Jimmy Morales. Now Morales, who was elected with a promise for change in 2015, is trying to expel the Commission from the country. Aldana said that if she wins, she would make the government efficient and transparent as well as strengthen Cicig. After this latest court decision, Aldana will have to opt for one of two options: ask the country’s Supreme Court to reinstate her on the ballot or seek an appeal with the Constitutional Court, Guatemala’s top judicial body. Guatemala Thelma Aldana CICIG Guatemala Anti-corruption Guatemala by teleSUR / mp-mrs No More US Financial Aid for Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador Guatemala: Amnesty Would Free War Criminals from Dictatorship Guatemala: Indigenous Women Running for President, VP Guatemala: 15 Police Officers Arrested for Working as Hitmen	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2627
__label__cc	0.650877	0.349123	Being Human News Being Human Reviews Being Human Spoilers Being Human Watch Online Being Human Episode Guide Being Human Quotes Being Human Pictures Follow Being Human Being Human Review: Death Becomes Her Carissa Pavlica at February 25, 2013 10:31 pm . Comments Well, there had to be a weak episode sooner or later, and "One Is Silver and the Other Pagan" filled the bill. Honestly, I couldn't wait for it to be over. Admittedly, I have had a love/hate relationship with Nora. She hasn't had the best time of it since she's been introduced to Being Human, being turned into a werewolf almost immediately upon her arrival into our little family. Slack had to be cut. I even understood where she was coming from regarding her protection of Erin. After losing her child, she felt a very motherly bond with Erin and there was nothing wrong with that. Even her suspicions of Aidan were warranted. What I could not abide, however, was her complete dismissal of Josh's suggestion that Liam had something to do with Erin's possibly decision to plunge a stake into Aidan's heart. Nora has never been written as a stupid woman, and that was out of character. She had no right to question who Josh would choose, especially given how determined he was to protect his family from the likes of Liam. The death of Erin was ridiculous. The writers of Being Human must think we don't watch any other television shows if they expect us to believe that a doctor, a nurse and an orderly would be stupid enough to miss petechial hemorrhaging in the eyes of Erin proving her death by suffocation. I hope I am proven wrong next week, and they know exactly how she died. Erin, we barely knew you, and yet the havoc you wreaked will last....too damn long. On top of his other troubles, Aidan had to deal with an arrogant baby vampire named Blake. I say baby, but she was about 11 years old and cocky as all get out. Nothing about her was mildly appealing, and her takeover of poor Kenny put her high on my crap list. The poor bubble boy wanted so badly to be free he made a deal with her, even being scared to death of her and what might happen. The honesty in which Aidan talked with Kenny was refreshing. Kenny needed to understand exactly what he was getting into with his desire to become a vampire, and Aidan laid it all out there. Then, to protect him from Blake, he promised to be his maker. One confusing bit that tangled up the Aidan, Blake and Liam story was Liam capturing Blake in the alley. Was she talking about Aidan when she threatened Liam? If she was, why did he have a look of surprise on his face? Could he really not know who he's dealing with when it comes to Aidan by this point? My favorite Aidan entanglement was Aidan getting a little closer to Kat, Nora's tenant. As a student with a very specific thesis studying the era in which Aidan lived (and died), it put such a sparkle in his eye to be able to share something about his past with someone knowledgeable about the subject. It's kind of cool to think about how many little historical moments are out there just waiting to be discovered and loved by students like Kat. If only there were Aidans to share them with! Finally, Sally took a step into her past and visited Bridget. Poor dear went a little wacko after almost reaching the other side with Sally's visits before Danny died, and she was a practicing witch (ish). Thankfully, Sally stopped her before she lost herself to ghost rapists completely. I'm not sure if her meeting with Bridget was connected, but immediately following the removal of her necklace, given to Bridget for protection, Sally started to lose her hair. Perhaps she is decomposing. Maybe that's part of the plan the real witch didn't share with her, a speedy delivery of her soul. All in all, meh. I suppose the episode served its purpose, if that was to swivel everyone into a direction other than where they were heading a week ago. Mission accomplished! Last season ended on a pretty sour note for me with "It's My Party and I'll Die if I want To" so I'm happy to report we still have six episodes to right this train. One Is Silver and the Other Pagan Review Editor Rating: 3.0 / 5.0 Rating: 3.8 / 5.0 (37 Votes) Carissa Pavlica is the managing editor and a staff writer for TV Fanatic. She's a member of the Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA), enjoys mentoring writers, wine, and passionately discussing the nuances of television. Follow her on Twitter and email her here at TV Fanatic. Tags: Being Human, Reviews Being Human Season 3 Episode 7 Quotes She likes you enough to make me irrationally jealous! Permalink: She likes you enough to make me irrationally jealous! 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__label__wiki	0.960278	0.960278	Vann's Lisa Cervini Missoula, Mont.1600 North Ave. West, Suite 500 www.vanns.com George Manlove, president/CEO and chairman Product mix: Majaps, home theater, custom installation, satellite video — Vann's has never been afraid to be a pioneer, and the CE and majaps retailer continues to reinvent itself with each passing decade. Founded by Montana native Pete Vann (now retired) in 1961, Vann's was the first GE dealer in the Northwest, according to the company's president/CEO and chairman George Manlove. All six of Vann's locations are in Montana, and it is the largest independent retailer in the state; the main location, in Missoula, is 35,000 square feet and features a 12,000-square-foot showroom footprint. Featuring a product mix of majaps, home theater, custom home products and custom installation and satellite video, Vann's changed its merchandizing strategy seven or eight years ago in an effort to move away from commodity-driven products like those sold in big-box stores, and moved toward midscale products and services. “We really focused on a specific niche,” Manlove said. “We get a lot of competition that's price driven, but we've maintained our integrity and expanded it into a different segment … We've grown substantially in the past six or seven years.” Manlove cites Vann's fastest growth products as being custom home appliances and upscale video and audio lines. Particularly contributing to its achievements is the success of its e-commerce business, which was launched in 1998. Indeed, Vann's was an early pioneer in offering vendor-authorized merchandise online, which was initially prompted as a courtesy to customers who traveled vast distances through the under-stored Montana countryside to reach Manlove's retail locations. Since then, Vann's e-tail business has become “wildly successful,” he said. One important aspect that Manlove believes differentiates Vann's from its big-box competitors is the fact that the company is 100-percent employee-owned. In 1996, Pete Vann sold the store to his employees. The buyout was completed in 2004, and Manlove cited employee loyalty and low turnover as strong features of Vann's. Also, Manlove said, since Vann's is privately held, it has never really had any debt. “We funded all of our growth through uprating capital, rather than debt, and I think that makes a big difference in changing our economic climate to be able to weather any trends because you don't have debt service.” When asked what plans Vann's has for the future, Manlove said the company is looking to expand its business format to feature more lifestyle boutiques, rather than broad-based showrooms, which can be positioned in lifestyle communities and resort communities. “We do really well in resort communities because they're upscale,” he said. Vann's also intends to expand its successful e-commerce business, as well as build a new distribution center that will be primarily used for e-commerce distribution, which has long since expanded beyond Montana's borders. “There will be 26,000 square feet just for e-commerce,” said Manlove. The new store is set to open in Bozeman, Montana. Manlove said that Vann's, a former NATM dealer and current PRO Group member, is also looking for merger and acquisitions opportunities to complement its business. George ManloveVann's Vann’s Vann’s To Liquidate Vann's Files Chapter 11 Vann’s Acquired For $4.5 Million Vann’s In Talks With NATM Vann’s Files Chapter 7 Shoppers Flock To Internet, Driving Sales, Earnings, Share That Was The Year That Was: A Retail Retrospective	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2632
__label__wiki	0.572992	0.572992	Salt Spray Test An accelerated corrosion test in which metal specimens are exposed either continuously or intermittently to a fine mist of sal- water solution. An accelerated salt-spray test used by automotive is the CASS test. An imperfection consisting of a thin, flat piece of metal attached to the surface of a sand casting or ingot. A scab usually is separated from the casting proper by a thin layer of sand or refractory and is attached to the casting along one edge. An erosion scab is similar in appearance to a cut or wash. Scale is a layer of oxide that forms on the surface of steel when it is exposed to oxygen at elevated temperatures. Scale can form on the steel in the reheat furnace, the soaking pits, in the hot mill, and in the annealing furnaces. Scale Resistance Resistance to corrosion by air at elevated temperatures. In stainless steels Chromium is the most important element for increasing the scaling resistance particularly at temperatures above 1000°F. Machining the surface layers from ingots, billets and slabs before fabrication. Scarfing Cutting surface areas of metal objects, ordinarily by using a gas torch. The operation permits surface defects to be cut from ingots, billets, or the edges of plate that is to be beveled for butt welding. See Chipping. Mechanical finish produced by applying scotch brite (registered trademark of 3M Co.) to the surface of the metal to give a fine scratch pattern appearance. It is also useful in reducing tool wear (i.e. removal of abrasive surface oxides). On the surface of metal, an unwelded ford or lap which appears as a crack, usually resulting from a defect obtained in casting or in working. Semikilled Steel Steel that is incompletely deoxidized and contains sufficient dissolved oxygen to react with the carbon to form carbon monoxide and thus offset solidification shrinkage. Sendzimir Cold Rolling Mill Frequently referred to as Z mill which features 1-2-3-4 top and bottom roll arrangement; each work roll is supported throughout its entire length by two first intermediate rolls, that are, in turn, supported by three second intermediate rolls which transfer the roll separating forces to a rigid one piece cast steel housing through four backing assemblies. A Z-mill operates with very small diameter work rolls. The roll setup facilities exertion of high forces on the coil which in turn accomplishes rolling to very thin gauges and tight tolerance. Sheets. Less than .1876″ thick, and more than 23-15/19″ wide, and cut to length. Sheet coil. Sheet not cut to a length, but coiled. Strip. Less than .1876″ thick, and under 24″ wide. Plate. Over .1875″ thick, over 10″ wide, and cut to length. Slab. Semi finished steel block; width at least twice its thickness. Sheet. Sheet is material which measures under 3/16 inch (4.76 mm) in thickness and 24 inches (609.6 mm) and over in width. A type of cutting operation in which the metal object is cut by means of a moving blade and fixed edge or by a pair of moving blades that may be either flat or curved. Shot Blast Shot blasting consists of attacking the surface of a material with one of many types of shots. Normally this is done to remove something on the surface such as scale, but it is also done sometimes to impart a particular surface to the object being shot blasted, such as the rolls used to make a 2D finish. The shot can be sand, small steel balls of various diameters, granules of silicon carbide, etc. The device that throws the shot is either a large air gun or spinning paddles which hurl the shot off their blades. Bonding of adjacent surfaces of particles in a mass of metal powders, or in a compact, by heating. Skelp A piece or strip of metal produced to a suitable thickness, width, and edge configuration, from which pipe or tubing is made. Skid & Shroud Skids are platforms upon which material is placed for shipment. These platforms are normally of wooden boards nailed to 2 x 4’s or 4 x 4’s so that a fork truck can get its forks underneath the platform. The material being shipped is usually fastened to this platform by narrow strips of thin metal called banding. To shroud means to cover the steel being shipped with heavy, water-proof paper to protect it from moisture and handling damage during transit. Skin Pass To skin pass material is to give it a very light pass on a rolling mill after final annealing. There is essentially a minimum reduction in thickness during this last pass. It is usually done for one of these three reasons to flatten the material to impart a particular surface to the steel from the rolls to cold-work the material to slightly increase its mechanical strength. Skiving Edging process on flat-rolled metal and alloy strip. After metal removal, a #5 square edge is produced. Slab describes the size and shape of material at an early stage of processing. A slab is typically 6 inches thick, 51 inches wide, and around 200 inches long. It will be processed to become a hot roll band or a plate. Slabs may come directly from the continuous caster or be formed from ingots via the blooming mill. To slit steel is simply to cut it. The most common slitter available is a pair of scissors. The slitters used in the mill have circular blades that resemble washers. These rotate as the steel passes through them. The slitters have a payoff reel and a take-up reel which pass the steel through the slitter knives. Between these two reels are two shafts, one above the steel and one below the steel. The round slitter knives are placed on the shafts and adjusted so that they cut off the edges of the steel to produce a good edge and/or cut the steel into narrow strips of the width the customer wants. Slitting Stock Slitting stock is produced with the knowledge that the product will be further processed by mill customer. Mill produces the final gauge but not the final width. The customer will do additional slitting/shearing. Defects in the nature of irregularly shaped pieces of steel clinging loosely to finished steel. Slivers may result from defective composition (over-oxidized, high sulfur); defective teeming of molten steel; defective heating (burning); tearing of corners in early stages of rolling; etc. A metallurgical thermal processing operation in which the metal or matte is separated in fused form from nonmetallic materials or other undesired metals with which it is associated. Any crooked surface defect in a plate, resembling a snake. Prolonged heating of a metal at selected temperature. Solder Embrittlement Reduction in ductility of a metal or alloy associated with local penetration by molten solder along grain boundaries. Solution Annealing Solution annealing is a process performed on steels. In our case, these are primarily the 300 series stainless. The process consists of heating the material up to a temperature above 1950°F and holding it long enough for the carbon to go into solution. After this, the material is quickly cooled to prevent the carbon from coming out of solution. Solution-annealed material is in its most corrosion-resistant and ductile (farmable) condition. Solution Heat Treatment A process in which an alloy or metal is heated to a suitable temperature, is held at that temperature long enough to allow a certain constituent to enter into solid solution, and is then cooled rapidly to hold that constituent in solution. Most solution heat treatments soften or anneal. Designates all alloys and metals produced at USSM other than stainless steels and precipitation hardenable stainless steels. Categories of special metals would include nickel, nickel base alloys, cobalt base alloys, titanium and titanium base alloys, glass sealing alloys (iron-nickel), etc. Spectograph (X-rays) An instrument using an extended surface — a photographic plate or film, or a fluorescent screen — for receiving the X-ray diffraction pattern. Spinning An electric-resistance welding process in which the fusion is limited to a small area. The pieces being welded are pressed together between a pair of water-cooled electrodes through which an electical current is passed during a very short interval so that fusion occurs over a small area at the interface between the pieces. Spring Temper Normally refers to full hard and extra full hard condition depending on the alloy, specification and customer. In the case of type 301, customer’s expectations should be made clear to avoid error. Springback Condition that occurs when a flat-rolled metal or alloy is cold-worked; upon release of the forming force, the material has a tendency to partially return to its original shape because of the elastic recovery of the material. This is called Springback and influenced not only by the tensile and yield strengths, but also by thickness, bend radius and bend angle. Additions of elements to 300 series stainless steel which are stronger carbide formers than Chromium. These carbide forming elements (Titanium in type 321 and Columbium in type 347) essentially “tie up” all of the Carbon present preventing Chromium from reacting with Carbon and thus avoiding sensitization and serious loss of corrosion-resistance. The broad classification of iron-base alloys (50% minimum iron) containing at least 10% chromium that are known for their excellent corrosion- and heat- resistance. Other elements are also added to form alloys for special purposes in addition to the corrosion-resistance imparted by the chromium. Some of these elements are An alloy of Carbon and Iron. Straight Chrome (Martensitic/Ferritic) As the name indicates, the straight chromes essentially contain only chromium as their major alloying element. To become a stainless steel a material must have a minimum chromium of 10.5% with chromium in the mid 20’s being the normal highest chromium. All of the straight chromes have a ferritic structure in the annealed condition. This ferritic structure is quite soft and, accordingly, not exceedingly strong. However, the martensitic stainless with their higher carbons have the ability to be made very hard by heat treatment. Typical of the non-hardenable ferrites are types 409, 430, 434, and 436, while martensitics are types 410, 420, and 440. Strain Hardening An increase in hardness and strength caused by plastic deformation at temperatures lower than the recrystallization range. Strand Casting (see Continuous Casting) Strand casting is the direct casting of steel from the ladle into slabs. When two or more heats are cast without interruption, the process is called continuous strand casting. In strand casting, a heat of steel is tapped into a ladle in the conventional manner. The liquid steel is then teemed into a tundish which acts as a reservoir to provide for a constant casting rate. The steel flows from the tundish into the casting machine and rapid solidification begins in the open ended molds. The partially solidified slab is continuously extracted from the mold. Solidification is completed by cooling the moving steel surface. More than one strand may be cast simultaneously, depending upon the heat and slab size. A reduction in size may be carried out by hot-working the product as it exists from the strand prior to cutting the cast section to length. Chemical segregation is minimized due to the rapid solidification rate of strand cast product. Steel produced from a strand-casting operation is always fully killed steel, thus is generally considered to have excellent surface quality. Approximately 50% of the steel used in producing plate products is from strand castings. The ability of a material to resist applied forces. Strength-to-Weight Ratio Material criteria used primarily in the transportation industry. High ratios for Titanium and Aluminum alloys stress the need to develop higher strength inducing process for heavier Iron, Nickel and Cobalt base alloys to improve their strength-to-weight ratios. Stress Relieve A process of reducing residual stresses in a metal or alloy by heating to a suitable temperature and holding for a sufficient length of time. Stress Rupture Test A method of evaluating elevated-temperature durability in which a tension-test specimen is stressed under constant load until it breaks. Data recorded commonly include Stress-Corrosion Cracking Failure by cracking from the combined effects of corrosion and stress. One of the important characteristics is the absence of visual overall attack. The metal or alloy appears to be satisfactory except where it is cracked. Stretchability See Drawability. Stretcher Leveling A hydraulic stretching of material past its yield point to impart permanent deformation to obtain better-than-rolled flatness. Strip is material which measures 3/16 inch (4.76 mm) and under in thickness and under 24 inches (609.6 mm) in width. Subcritical Annealing An annealing treatment in which a steel is heated to a temperature below the A1 temperature and then cooled slowly to room temperature. The layer of metal underlying a coating, regardless of whether the layer is base metal. Surface Hardening A generic term covering several processes applicable to a suitable ferrous alloy that produce, by quench hardening only, a surface layer that is harder or more wear resistant than the core. There is no significant alteration of the chemical composition of the surface layer. The processes commonly used are induction hardening, flame hardening and shell hardening. Use of the applicable specific process name is preferred. The surface quality of flat-rolled stainless products may vary according to manufacturing practices. It is important to both producer and purchaser that surface-quality requirements be clearly established. It must be recognized, however, that some degree of variation in surface quality may exist from lot to lot. It is customary to visually inspect products in the “as-rolled” condition to ensure their freedom from injurious imperfections such as gross slivers, snakes, cracks, blisters, and gouges. Minor pits, seams and scratches are not considered injurious and are not customarily removed in plate only. It should be recognized that when surfaces are subjected to descaling operations subsequent to mill inspection, imperfections may be disclosed that were not visible in the “as-rolled” condition. Therefore, products that will be inspected after descaling necessitate special surface conditioning and closer inspection than customarily employed, and the surface requirements should be established in each instance. Flat roll product for certain cold-drawing or cold- pressing operations may require a high degree of surface finish, even to the need for a surface-ground finish.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2635
__label__wiki	0.941351	0.941351	Balance of power on Toronto city council could depend on just a few races By Edward KeenanStar Columnist Sun., Sept. 30, 2018timer6 min. read One thing everyone knows about the upcoming city council election in Toronto is that Premier Doug Ford has turned it into a big battle royale of incumbents — a political bloodbath in which long-standing councillors across the city are facing off against each other. What’s less clear is who will win. Not just in any particular race, but in the struggle to control the balance of power in the city between the informal political voting blocks who have defined the city’s politics since amalgamation. Now, Ford himself made it clear — as did many of his MPPs and supporters — that one of the motivations for shrinking the size of council was to stick it to the “downtown” leftists and NDP-aligned councillors he hates so much. And it’s true that the 47-ward alignment that was supposed to be in place appeared likely to slightly favour the progressive wing of council over the conservative one. But looking at how the new 25-ward map has shaken out, and which familiar faces are running where, and who they are running against, leaves it less obvious that the right wing of council that Ford is aligned with will emerge with a majority. In fact, right now, if I were making a betting line, it might read “Pick ’em.” Before I explain, let’s get this out of the way: any prediction of council races should be taken with a grain of salt. Even ward-level polling has proven in the past to be widely variable in its accuracy. Further, assigning political alignments to wards and councillors is an inexact thing — party memberships don’t necessarily apply (many of council’s most reliably right-wing voters are Liberals, for instance), a good deal of councillors shift their allegiances from vote to vote, and there are plenty of wards that are reliable safe seats for one party provincially and federally but also reliably send an ideologically opposite councillor to city hall. Which is to say, both the predictions and the descriptions can be foggy. Still, I tried to make some educated guesses anyhow. The safest bet in city elections as long as I’ve been watching is that most incumbents will win. So using that as a starting point, I assigned political allegiances based on my observations about voting records and alignments to the councillors (left, right, or centre). And I looked at where incumbents were running. And I assumed, as a baseline, that all or most wards will be won by an incumbent. There are seven left-wing council incumbents running without an incumbent challenger (Gord Perks, Joe Cressy, Mike Layton, John Filion, Paul Ainslie, Neethan Shan and Shelley Carroll, who I included though technically she left her council seat to run in the provincial election). There are four right-wing incumbents running without having to face another incumbent (Mark Grimes, Christin Carmichael-Greb, Denzil Minnan-Wong and Michael Thompson). In addition, there are two wards where left-wing incumbents are facing off against each other (Joe Mihevc vs. Josh Matlow and Paula Fletcher vs. Mary Fragedakis). And six wards where right-wing incumbents are head-to-head (Vincent Crisanti vs. Michael Ford, John Campbell vs. Stephen Holyday, Frances Nunziata vs. Frank Di Giorgio, Jon Burnside vs. Jaye Robinson, Michelle Holland-Berardinetti vs. Gary Crawford, and Jim Karygiannis vs. Norm Kelly). If an incumbent indeed wins all of those races, we wind up with nine left-wing seats and 10 right-wing ones. One councillor I’d call centrist — Ana Bailao — is also running unopposed. Of the remaining five seats, two are open wards where no incumbent is running. Beaches-East York, which traditionally (and federally and provincially) elects lefties, and Scarborough North, which is more conservative. Then there’s Toronto Centre, where progressive Kristyn Wong-Tam is running against incumbent conservative midterm appointed councillor Lucy Troisi (who promised as a condition of her appointment not to run in this election, but is running anyway). Wong-Tam likely faces a stiffer challenge from former provincial cabinet minister and mayoral candidate George Smitherman. In the scheme of council, Wong-Tam is a leftist, while Smitherman may be more likely a headstrong centrist. And then there are two wards that seem to be true toss-ups between left- and right-wing incumbents: Humber River-Black Creek where leftist firebrand Anthony Perruzza faces infamous right-wing clown-show Giorgio Mammoliti (with a stern challenge to both from progressive challenger Tiffany Ford), and York Centre where progressive Maria Augimeri faces conservative James Pasternak. For the sake of argument, let’s guess that Perruzza and Wong-Tam win (the Mainstreet Research poll released Friday puts both ahead), and that Pasternak prevails. Where does that leave our rough vote count? Twelve left, 12 right, one centre. There are further wrinkles to watch for, however. For instance, in Eglinton-Lawrence, incumbent right-wing Councillor Carmichael-Greb has been mostly invisible since winning her half of the ward with only 17 per cent of the vote in a split field in 2014. She faces a challenge from Mike Colle, father of retiring centre-right councillor Josh Colle. Colle Sr. also represented that ward provincially for more than 25 years until this spring’s election, and represented part of it as a city and Metro councillor before that (he also served as chair of the TTC in the early 1990s). With his experience and Liberal credentials, Colle might be expected to be more of an independent centrist. Council’s staunchest conservative, Minnan-Wong, won slight majorities in his half of Don Valley East in 2010 and 2014 (and has been a city councillor since 1994), but lost in his attempt to win the entire new ward when he ran provincially for Ford’s Conservatives this spring. He faces former provincial MPP and cabinet minister David Caplan, who represented the area provincially for a decade until 2007. Meanwhile, leftist Liberal Shelley Carroll lost her attempt at winning the full area of Don Valley North when she ran provincially this spring, and may be less of a shoo-in to win it back municipally if a strong conservative emerges from the field of opponents. And it’s possible some of the head-to-head fights among erstwhile council allies could create a chance for an ideologically opposed challenger. In Scarborough Southwest, Councillors Crawford and Holland-Berardinetti each won their halves of the ward with majorities of the vote last time around. But both were Rob Ford allies and then became close allies of Mayor John Tory (Crawford was his budget chief, Holland-Berardinetti became his chief innovation advocate) and it’s easy to imagine they could split the right-wing vote in a ward that went NDP in the provincial election earlier this year. There could be other surprises in store — indeed, even in a more normal election, there are often one or two upsets of sitting councillors by newcomers that take people by surprise. But looking at the big picture, the two major points of my predictive exercise are that any thoughts that Ford has guaranteed some kind of conservative majority may be premature, and that the future of the city is legitimately up for grabs in what will be a very close council election. The balance of power could come down to a few close races. As much as the mayoral race is a heavyweight citywide debate worth watching, the battle royale on the undercard features equally high stakes — and an even harder-to-predict result. Correction — Oct. 4, 2018: This article was edited from a previous version that mistakenly said Shelley Carroll ran and lost in the last provincial election in the riding of Don Valley West. In fact, Carroll ran in the riding of Don Valley North, where she is running as a councillor in the municipal election. Edward Keenan is a columnist based in Toronto covering urban affairs. Follow him on Twitter: @thekeenanwire Denzil Minnan Wong, Doug Ford	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2639
__label__cc	0.553863	0.446137	Calgary-Edmonton Corridor Next Up for Train Improvements July 21st, 2009 \| 19 Comments Alberta government reports on possible high-speed links costing between C$3 and 20 billion. Last week, yet another North American governmental body announced that it would begin fighting for funds to build a high-speed rail line. This time, Alberta stepped up to the plate, arguing that a fast train link between Calgary and Edmonton, with a stop along the way in Red Deer, would be a appropriate corridor for investment. This is the second serious Canadian effort for high-speed rail, behind the more prominent Windsor-Québec City effort, which would connect Toronto and Montréal, the country’s two largest metropolitan areas. Calgary and Edmonton are 180 miles apart, putting them about three hours of one another by car. As a result, more than ninety percent of the travel between the cities is done by road, with only a small portion of people choosing to fly between them. Via Rail Canada serves Edmonton along its nationwide east-west route, but it offers no north-south connection to Calgary. The study, completed by a consulting firm for the provincial government, compared four types of rail investment — 125 mph diesel service (2 hour trip), 150 mph “jet train” operations, 200 mph electric travel, and 300 mph maglev service (1 hour trip). Unexpectedly, the report showed that economic benefits would improve as train speeds increased, and that ridership would similarly go up, reaching between 2 and 10 million annual riders by 2050, depending on the speed of the trains. The study found that 200 mph trains would be the most effective system for implementation; the project would cost around C$10 billion to construct. Other options would cost between C$3 and C$20 to complete. Calgary and Edmonton are close enough to one another that high-speed rail service between the cities would be competing more with car drivers than airplane riders; this could make attracting market share more difficult than along longer distance routes of between 300 and 600 miles, which are a stretch for most drivers. But the question the government should have in considering whether to invest in this line is whether it expects people to choose rail over driving, and whether ticket prices will be low enough to make that option feasible. If estimates show that rail — with its lower trip times and stress-free commutes — will attract many of those people out of their cars, than this corridor would be worth constructing. Image above: Alberta high-speed rail plan, from Government of Alberta * Note: this piece was auto-posted; the transport politic will be back in normal operation on Thursday the 23rd. By Yonah Freemark on July 21st, 2009 \| Listed: Calgary, Edmonton, High-Speed Rail \| 19 Comments « The Fatal Flaw of Florida High-Speed Rail Seattle's Light Rail Opens, Redefining Life in the City » Denis Agar 21 July 2009 at 07:36 · Reply If there’s anywhere in the country that can afford this, it’s Alberta; but I question whether 200mph is the best use of money. Why not go with 125 mph downtown-to-downtown service (which is still competitive with flying) and use the leftover money to connect Calgary with Lethbridge and Regina (and by extension Winnipeg, Toronto, etc.) as well as Regina with Saskatoon? I think before we can start spending three times as much on European grade high speed, we need to ensure that the most useful corridors are operating at speeds competitive with driving. Now I would perhaps contradict myself on Toronto-Montreal, but I stand by what I’m saying for the rest of The Corridor, and especially communities with dying downtowns (Windsor, Sarnia, Brantford, etc.) Take the Toronto-Sarnia line, for example, which runs via Kitchener, Guelph, Stratford and London. It operates at embarassingly low speeds in some stretches because of degraded track. It is “low-hanging fruit” which could strengthen ridership not only on those lines but on the entire network (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_effect). This line connects over 1.4 million Ontarians to Toronto, and yet it runs 2-3 times a day at mindbogglingly low speed. And as I said, there is further incentive because it would help draw businesses to these cities’ downtowns. If people were able to rely on this line, ridership would skyrocket (not that it’s low to begin with). And such changes would not be as cost intensive as high speed rail. The Calgary-Edmonton line would be in the lower part of the acceptable range for high-speed rail. But my personal impression is that the line would be a winner-winner solution between these two big cities. Alberta has been already working with private partners to develop infrastructure in the state. Anyone has a feeling whether the state would have funds to develop this line? Your blog provides with very good information! Thanks. Do get people to leave their cars at home, don’t you need broad mass transit systems on either end? Do Calgary and Edmonton have that? (This isn’t as much an issue when the goal of HSR is to seduce people away from airplanes.) leonsp @Denis: There’s no such thing as left-over money. Federal and provincial governments will only pitch in as much as the project asks for. Any larger network will have to be built in stages anyways, so you might as well request as much as you need for the first stage — Calgary to Edmonton. @Stewart: Calgary has two LRT and two BRT lines. Edmonton has an LRT line. Both have extensive bus networks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calgary_Transit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonton_Transit_System Michael Druker Stewart, both Calgary and Edmonton have LRT systems in place, with expansion in the works. (Calgary’s C-Train is already one of the busiest LRT systems in North America.) I think if Alberta can justify the 200mph link on its own merits and ability to attract riders away from cars and planes, then it should build it, regardless of whether some incremental improvement elsewhere is “a better deal”. On paper, the incremental changes might boost ridership more, but in practice the impact of an excellent Calgary to Edmonton rail link would be far larger. A 200 mph train is really damn impressive for North America, and people would take it routinely. The example it would set for other corridors would be more powerful than direct investment in them. The start of construction of such a link would get more people (and politicians) talking about funding the better rail links that they need elsewhere. By aiming high, you can get further and inspire others. orulz Calgary has absolutely tremendous light rail ridership. Nearly 300,000 people use it per day, on just 30 miles of track. According to Wikipedia it is the second most patronized LRT system in North America, behind Monterrey, Mexico. And Calgary’s metro population is only about 1.1 million (compared to 3.8 million for Monterrey). If you look at total rail system ridership, Calgary ranks 12th, behind: 2. Mexico City 3. Montreal 4. Toronto 5. Washignton 6. Chicago 7. Boston 8. San Francisco (BART + MUNI) 9. Philadelphia 10. Monterrey 11. Los Angeles Note that every single one of those metro area popluation at least THREE TIMES larger than Calgary. Calgary is THE LEADER for rail transit in North America, with no exaggeration. They blow the pants off of anyone else when it comes to ridership per capita across an entire metro area. Edmonton has a pretty well used LRT system too. 50,000+ riders per day, on just a single line. There is substantial short-haul air traffic between the two cities, partly because international flights are more prevalent from Calgary than Edmonton. There is also high business demand between the cities: Calgary has more head-office type work, Edmonton more manufacturing. There are also two scheduled bus lines serving the market: Greyhound and Red Arrow; the conservative government avoids anything in direct competition with industry so this will be P3 or pivate if anything I’d like to see the government work to simply get a 100 km/h (minimum) diesel service between the cities up and running using existing infrastructure and new trainsets. The trains should be spec’d for higher runnning speeds available once the infrastructure upgrades permit it, for example using similar Talgo equipment to Washington state. The initial frequent, reliable service will help build ridership but it will require operating subsidy. However, the initial capital cost is perhaps 10-15% of the high speed options in the report and the service could be up and running in a fraction of the time. Then new tracks with alignments capable of high speed can be gradually added, tied into the existing line, to incrementally lower the travel time. Eventually you should have trunk line Calgary to Edmonton that is electrified for TGV speeds, with continuing service over existing lines or new alignments to other destinations (Lethbridge, Canmore, etc) possibly at lower speeds. The initial diesel powered equipment can be cascaded to these branches or to establish local commuter rail. The high-speed rail seems to be viewed by the Alberta government as all-or-nothing. They are not willing to fund “all”. Hence we get nothing. Basic service is needed as a start! Fred Lopez 26 August 2014 at 14:49 · Reply This is so true and to the point, completely agreed. Train never even was started. The biggest problem with HSR is simply the price to customers. If I want to use the Acela to get from DC-New York it costs $99 with a one-month advanced ticket. I could fly for $49. How does anyone ever expect HSR to take a significant percentage of the market when it’s so grossly overpriced? I think Amtrak’s current mandate requires it to set fares in order to maximize revenues rather than ridership. If its mandate were changed, they could then do whatever they want to undercut the airlines. Given that they operate with a pretty decent load factor, what reason do they have to lower fares? If the fares were $49 on the train, the acela would sell out way ahead of time, and they would not have any seats left for the high-price last minute travelers. I’ve always thought it would be a great if Amtrak could lengthen the acelas into 10 car trains, and bump up the frequency somewhat. That would increase supply, and thereby allow them to have lower prices. If Amtrak no longer had a mandate to maximize revenue, they might also be able to eliminate fare “buckets” and charge the same price no matter when you buy your ticket. That is how trains in Japan and perhaps in Europe work. And ridership would go WAY up. Eli & Orulz — The reason fares are high on the Acelas is because the supply of seats is very limited. As a result, prices have risen to what the traffic will bear. If Amtrak happens to make some money this way, fine. But in fact, the Acelas are full, even at the high prices, because the tracks are full. Completely full. The Northeast Corridor carries the hourly Acelas, Regional trains, Keystones from NYC to Philly and on to Harrisburg, long distance trains heading off to Chicago, New Orleans, and Florida, as well as hundreds of commuter trains into four or five cities. There is no room on the tracks for another single daylight train out of NYC to D.C. Not one more train can be squeezed into the schedule. The route from Boston to NYC is constrained by the numerous rivers, bays, and yacht basins along the New England Shore. Under maritime law, any ship or sailboat on a navigable waterway has a right of passage, so drawbridges must be opened at least every hour. So Boston is limited to one Acela per hour. And D.C. too. Not one Acela every half hour. Not an Acela every 20 minutes. ONE per hour. And every one is full. The scarce seats are priced high because of they are, in effect., bid up To get the Acelas, or their successors, up to a reasonable number of fast trains and available seats — with what the British call a “turn up and go” frequency — with added tracks, and new bridges, tunnels, and catenaries, as well as more equipment, will require as many billions of bucks as will raising the speed. If capacity is not greatly increased, but only the speed, then the tickets will cost even more thannow, and they will all be bought by the elite on expense accounts. Actually, there’s room for quite a lot more trains per day between NY and DC. They can’t operate into NYC during the morning rush or the evening rush, but there’s room for midday trains. NY-Boston has an absolute limit on the number of trains due to the drawbridges. This could be changed by act of Congress (altering maritime law with respect to these crossings), but it will be years before we have a Congress interested in helping passenger rail that much. Bigger problem: Amtrak has zero spare locomotives and zero spare cars, and it takes years to build them, and they’re quite expensive. So, y’know, another train could be run if someone GAVE them a train…. :-) I’m really not kidding about Amtrak’s car shortage. They repaired nearly all their damaged cars using ARRA funding, and they run them as hard as they can. Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, and California are ordering some new cars which will displace the cars currently used there to the East Coast, which will help some, but not for a couple of years. Amtrak’s replacing their very tired electric locomotives as we speak, and expanding the fleet somewhat, which will help a little when it’s done, but again, not for a year or two. Adirondacker There is no room on the tracks for another single daylight train out of NYC to D.C. Not one more train can be squeezed into the schedule. There’s plenty of room except between Newark and New York and then only during rush hour. Amtrak has chronic car shortages. They are probably more constrained by not having enough cars than they are by track capacity. South/West of Newark and North/East of the Sunnyside Yards in Queens there’s plenty of capacity. Matt Fisher I’m supportive of high speed rail in Alberta, but I don’t think something like the TGV is most appropriate at this time there. Using the existing CPR line for a service of 200-240 km/h would be more acceptable. Besides, if there’s one place where the TGV would be more appropriate in Canada, it’s Quebec City-Windsor, but not even as much as in California or the Northeast. Is it really that helpful to say that other corridors that can’t get their acts together are why Alberta can’t have nice things? Guys, remember that Canada and the US are two different countries, which means that there’s no competition for funds between Canadian and American HSR routes. 12 November 2009 at 13:46 · Reply How has nobody mentioned the need for the HSR to have airport links in both cities? Both have airports out of town close to where the line would run….it’d be crazy not to link them up with this high speed line, to offer flexibility and possible code sharing with airlines. Yes, downtown to downtown is extremely important, but intermodal passengers could account for much of the air travel and offer travelers more options, which is always a good thing. Edmonton Driver As an Edmonton resident who has driven this route hundreds of times (especially in the winter) I can honestly say that an alternate means of transportation is LONG overdue. Saving time is one thing, but safety is an entire other issue. The distance element mentioned is certainly a consideration; the fact remains that is IS a manageable drive…but honestly too short to fly for most. The challenge will indeed be marketing this to DRIVERS and not the FLYERS. Leave a Reply to Denis Agar Prove you're not spam (required) + four = twelve	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2642
__label__cc	0.576633	0.423367	Great Bear Lodge, Canada Author: , 26th November 2012 Featured Locations: Canada David Wickers visits Great Bear Lodge, a five-room floating hotel nestled in a deep fjord on the coast of western Canada. Tucked up at the end of an inlet called Smith, a deep wild fjord off the coast of western Canada, is a five room floating lodge called Great Bear. You can't drive there as there's no road. Nor can you catch a ferry. The only approach is by float plane, one barely bigger than a dragonfly. You take off from Port Hardy and head due east over the mountains, still patch-worked by blankets of snow even in August, and drop down into the heart of absolutely nowhere. The Lodge is run by Marg and Tom who towed their Lodge to its present location by barge, an eighteen hour ride across Queen Charlotte Sound. There’s a pair of highly qualified guides, a cook and a two housekeepers. Their nearest neighbors, Henry and Glenda, live 25 miles away and were last seen over a year ago. The nearest shop is 75 miles away. Great Bear's stock in trade are safaris. Each day there are guided activities, mostly by boat and mostly geared to looking for bears, both grizzlies and brown bear. The A-listers include Bo whose photo in the Lodge shows him standing on his hind legs like a comic bad giant, his back against a tree, scratching his back on its bark. Then there’s Lefty, Mad Max, Freebie and the monster grizzly Pacino, big enough to block out the sun according to our guide John. In the course of our outings he also shattered a few of the common bear myths such as how they like honey ('it's the bees they are after in the hives') and never to play possum if challenged. Nor run, as the slowest, most lumbering of bears could still outrun Usain Bolt. But our boat trips and gentle hikes are also all about taking in nature's other offerings, the fantastic scenery, the other animals (seals, bald eagles, ducks, mink and otters) and a landscape of a zillion Christmas trees, fifty shades of green including cedars, sitka, hemlock, alder... many a thousand years old and as high as a twenty story block of flats. Despite the wilderness setting, there are no compromises on guest comfort although accommodations is simple: small rooms, own restroom and washbasin but shared showers. The cooking, however, is excellent and, in between meals, you are welcome to wander in to the kitchen, help yourself to tea, wine, beer and hard to resist home based cake and cookies. Great Bear Lodge is all about the sheer privilege of being somewhere so remote yet well fed, cosseted, guided and educated. If anyone had told me I'd be spending most of three days in a dinghy, slowly and silently pottering up and down and around a labyrinth of islands, I'd have probably said no thanks. But the experience was amazing, the immersion in the natural rhythms of the wilderness, the changing light, the show of skies mystical clouds finger, the drifting, ethereal canopies of mist as well as the bonus or remarkable wildlife. Read more about our vacations to Canada	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2643
__label__cc	0.735224	0.264776	Eleanor E. Curfman There are condolences waiting approval on Eleanor's Tribute wall Celebrating the life of Eleanor E. Curfman Be the first to share your favorite memory, photo or story of Eleanor. This memorial page is dedicated for family, friends and future generations to celebrate the life of their loved one. Obituary for Eleanor E. Curfman VIENNA, VA - Eleanor E. Curfman, 86, of Vienna, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones and entered fully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 15, 2018, following a battle with cancer. She was born on January 20, 1932, in Rosefield Township, Illinois, to the late George and Clara Marie (Weber) Fail. Eleanor was a twin and took great pride in letting people know she had a twin sister and the story of their birth. Eleanor was raised in Edwards by her late parents, her mother and stepdad, Harry Slane, whom she considered to be her father. On August 5, 1950, Eleanor married Floyd Curfman at St. Michael's in Kahoka, Missouri. While Floyd was in the Army and going to college on the GI Bill, Eleanor worked for the Salvation Army, Western Union, and the phone company. Eleanor was the number one cheerleader for her grandchildren and enjoyed attending their sporting events and school programs. Eleanor was an avid reader of The Word, attending Bible Study for years. She enjoyed visiting relatives, traveling, quilting and trains. Eleanor loved to go out for lunch and dinner with her husband and family. She is survived by her husband, Floyd, and children: Gary (Carol) Curfman of Cazenovia, Wisconsin and Karen (Todd) Bell of Vienna, Virginia; grandchildren: Michelle (Joby) Jerrells, Eric (Cassie) Vanevenhoven, Jordan (Maki) Vanevenhoven, and Rabecca Vanevenhoven; great grandchildren: Jonathan, Rachel, Faith, Harper and Lauren. She is further survived by her sisters: twin Evelyn Clinging of Quincy, IL and Lorraine Gunter of Edwards, IL; and sister-in-law Lucille Bundren of Galesburg, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. Services will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at noon at The Wilton Mortuary in Peoria with Rev. Howard Love officiating. A burial of ashes will follow at Cottonwood Cemetery in Hanna City. 12:00 PM 11/3/2018 12:00:00 PM Cottonwood Cemetery Final Resting Place 12721 W Cottonwood Rd. Hanna City, IL 61536 12721 W Cottonwood Rd. Hanna City 61536 IL Welcome to Eleanor's Memorial Wall Share Eleanor E. Curfman's life celebration "Email Address" would like to share the life celebration of Eleanor E. Curfman. Click on the "link" to go to share a favorite memory or leave a condolence message for the family.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2644
__label__cc	0.727549	0.272451	Menu bar item 2.4 FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Prosecutors in the Mexican resort town of San Jose del Cabo. Yucatan TimesJuly 17, 2019 Lozoya has proof that Peña Nieto knew about the purchase of Agro Nitrogenados An arrest warrant was issued earlier this month, for the former chief executive of state. ‘El Chapo’ set to learn sentence Mexico City (AFP) – As a child living in poverty in Mexico, he peddled fruit. U.S. Coast Guard discovered a “narcosubmarine” – Video U.S. Coast Guard members discovered a “narcosubmarine” loaded with cocaine. Although the one-minute clip was. U.S. wants ‘El Chapo’ in prison for life, plus 30 years… (Reuters) – U.S. prosecutors said they want the Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. Two US Marines arrested for smuggling undocumented migrants into the country Los Angeles (AFP) – Two US Marines have been arrested for smuggling undocumented Mexican migrants. Quintana Roo law enforcement authorities arrested 5 on the “Call Center kidnapping” case As published on The Yucatan Times, a total of 27 people who were removed from. AMLO created National Guard to fight rising crime, but now it’s in a face-off with migrants CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (Reuters) – A convoy of Mexican state and municipal police trucks roared. Shoplifters are using children to steal at Merida’s supermarkets Employees at different Merida’s supermarkets say that there are parents who use their children to. State Department report on allegedly tainted alcohol in Mexico Officials found “a significant amount of alcohol of ‘undetermined origin” and the identity of a.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2645
__label__cc	0.704265	0.295735	Thrivent Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund (TMAAX) You own shares of this fund Class S - Available for purchase Class A - Not available from ThriventFunds.com Mutual Funds may offer different "classes" of shares. Classes indicate the type and number of fees or expenses an investor can expect to pay for shares in a fund. Class S These are no-load funds, meaning there are no front-end or back-end sales charges to purchase or sell shares. Prior to February 1, 2016, Class S shares were named Institutional Shares. These are front-end load funds, and they are not available for purchase on ThriventFunds.com. You may be eligible to purchase these shares if you work with a financial representative. ? ! 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Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses (if Applicable) Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses Calendar Year Performance How this fund has performed over each calendar year. The annual total returns are calculated on a calendar-year basis, and include both capital appreciation and dividends, but does not include any sales charge paid. Periods of less than one year are not shown. Thrivent Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund (without sales charge) 2018 -6.30% -6.68% -4.38% 0.01% -14.20% 2018Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds Median 2018S&P 500® Index 2018Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2018MSCI ACWI ex-USA - USD Net Returns 2017 16.16% 15.58% 21.83% 3.54% 27.19% 2016 9.71% 6.70% 11.96% 2.65% 4.50% 2015 -0.98% -1.25% 1.38% 0.55% -5.66% 2013 21.25% 19.33% 32.39% -2.02% 15.29% 2011 -3.60% -1.71% 2.11% 7.84% -13.71% Show more years Show fewer years Performance shown assumes the reinvest of all dividends and capital gains. Performance of other share classes will vary from the results shown based on differences in fees and expenses. The Adviser has contractually agreed, for as long as the current fee structure is in place, to waive certain investment advisory fees associated with the Fund. Refer to the Expense Table in the Fund's prospectus. *All performance shown reflects the current maximum sales charge of 4.5%. Prior to 2/29/2016, the maximum sales charge was 5.5%; however, the prior rate is not reflected for periods that began prior to that date. 1Source: Lipper. The Lipper median represents the median annualized total return for all reported funds in the classification. Lipper medians do not include sales charges/fees. If included, returns would have been lower. Indexes are unmanaged and do not reflect the fees and expenses associated with active management. Investments cannot be made directly into an index. The S&P 500® Index is a market-cap weighted index that represents the average performance of a group of 500 large-capitalization stocks. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an index that measures the performance of U.S. investment grade bonds. The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Index (ACWI) ex-USA - USD Net Returns is an index that is designed to measure equity market performance in all global developed and emerging markets outside of the U.S. Information about the types of holdings in this mutual fund. Holdings Breakdown Total Number of Holdings This is a tally of the number of different investment products that make up the fund’s portfolio. Turnover Ratio (Last 12 Months) This is the percentage of the fund’s holdings that have been traded out or replaced with other holdings over the year. U.S. Holdings This is the percentage of the fund’s holdings that are U.S.-based investments. Non-U.S. Holdings This is the percentage of the fund’s holdings that are investments based outside the U.S. Turnover Ratio (Last 12 Months) 2 This is the Fund’s top 10 holdings by percentage of the total assets. Holdings from the same issuer are represented as separate holdings if they have different coupon rates or maturity dates. This excludes derivatives and cash that the fund may hold. Security Name Percentage of Total Assets Coupon Rate Thrivent International Allocation Fund, Class S 8.10% - - Thrivent Large Cap Value Fund, Class S 7.51% - - Thrivent Large Cap Growth Fund, Class S 7.25% - - Thrivent Mid Cap Stock Fund, Class S 5.64% - - Thrivent Global Stock Fund, Class S 4.45% - - Thrivent Core Low Volatility Equity Fund 3.16% - - Thrivent Core International Equity Fund 2.86% - - Thrivent Income Fund, Class S 2.28% - - Federal National Mortgage Association Conventional 1.83% 06/01/2049 4.0% Federal National Mortgage Association Conventional 30-Yr. Pass Through 1.76% 06/01/2049 3.5% Fund Diversification This is the mix of areas in the market in which the fund contains holdings. Large Cap Equity 42.9% Mid Cap Equity 7.0% Small Cap Equity 5.9% International Equity 18.6% High Yield Bonds 2.1% Floating-Rate Bank Loans 1.0% International Debt 1.1% Investment Grade Credit 7.4% Securitized Debt 7.2% Government Bonds 5.0% Short Term Bonds 1.2% Cash 0.6% Equity Characteristics Statistics shown below are compared to the S&P 500 Index®. The benchmark is intended to provide a comparison to the broad U.S. large cap stock market, and may not be representative of the Fund's investment strategies and holdings. (as of 06/28/2019, 74.4% of fund) Thrivent Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund 19.6 18.0% Thrivent Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund ROE S&P 500® Index 20.5 22.9% S&P 500® Index ROE Making Sense of the Numbers Price & Earnings Ratio (P/E) — A valuation ratio of a company's current share price compared to its earnings per-share, calculated by dividing the market value per share by its trailing 12-month earnings. A high P/E ratio generally means that investors anticipate higher earnings in the future Most useful when compared to like investments or historical performance Market average is 20-25 times earnings Return on Equity (ROE) — A measure of corporate profitability that shows how much net income the companies in the portfolio have generated as a percentage of shareholder equity. High growth companies should have a higher ROE Useful to compare profitability to similar investments Statistics shown below are compared to the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The benchmark is intended to provide a comparison to the broad U.S. bond market, and may not be representative of the Fund's investment strategies and holdings. Average Life Thrivent Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund 5.6 7.6 Thrivent Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund Average Life Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 5.8 8.0 Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index Average Life Duration — A measure of a portfolio's sensitivity to changes in interest rates. The longer the duration, the more sensitive it is The longer the duration, the greater the potential risk or reward Average Life — The average length of time until the bonds in the portfolio will repay principal. This measure takes into consideration the possibility that bonds might be called back or prepaid by the issuer prior to the maturity date stated on the bond. Typically, a short average life indicates a lesser chance that a share price will fluctuate when interest rates change. This measure takes into consideration the possibility that bonds might be called back or prepaid by the issuer prior to the maturity date stated on the bond. Credit Quality Rating Distribution These bond ratings represent the lower of those assigned by Moody’s Investor Services, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s® Financial Services, LLC (S&P). Investments in derivatives and short-term investments aren't included. High Quality (HQ) Bonds These bonds are also called Investment Grade bonds. They’re considered low risk due to the bond issuer’s ability to pay the bond’s interest and principal without defaulting. High Yield (HY) Bonds These bonds are considered a higher risk than high quality bonds, but also pay a higher yield. Non-Rated (NR) Bonds These bonds are non-rated because the bond issuers don’t have a credit rating with either Moody’s or S&P. HQ/HY/NR Bonds Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and closed-end funds ratings aren’t currently being provided. U.S. Government Guaranteed 46.7% AAA 3.3% AA 1.2% A 6.3% BBB 19.7% BB 8.2% B 7.3% CCC 0.6% CC 0.0% C 0.0% D 0.1% Non-Rated 3.1% May be HQ/HY/NR Bonds ETFs/Closed-End Funds 1.8% Schedule of Investments (as of April 30, 2019) Proxy Voting (as of June 30, 2018) 2Turnover Ratio: 12-month rolling as of 05/31/2019. A measure of the Fund's trading activity which is calculated by dividing the lesser of long term purchases or long term sales by average long term market value. When you invest in a mutual fund, you take on the risk of losing some or all of your investment. Generally, funds with higher potential returns also have a greater possibility of loss. More conservative or lower risk funds have lower potential returns, but losses tend to be more modest and less frequent than those of more aggressive investments. Beta Measurement Beta is a statistical measure of the volatility, or market risk, of an investment compared to a benchmark. This chart compares the Fund to the S&P 500® over the past three years. The benchmark is intended to provide a comparison to the broad U.S. large cap stock market, and may not be representative of the Fund’s investment strategies and holdings. This chart also shows R-Squared, which helps indicate how meaningful the comparison may be. Using the S&P 500 Index as the benchmark, the graph is showing an R2 of 96% Lower than Benchmark Higher than Benchmark S&P 500 1.0 0.73 (R² = 96%) A beta of 1.0 indicates that the Fund’s price would generally move with the market. A beta of greater than 1.0 indicates the Fund is more volatile than the market, while a beta of less than 1.0 indicates the Fund is typically less volatile than the market. For example, a beta of 1.2 would indicate that the Fund is generally 20% more volatile than the broad U.S. large cap stock market, while a beta of 0.8 would indicate that the Fund is generally 20% less volatile than the market. R-Squared (or correlation squared) is used to indicate what percentage, from 0% to 100%, of the variation in a Fund’s return can be explained by the benchmark returns. It is used to help measure how similar a Fund is to the benchmark and how appropriate the benchmark is for other statistical comparisons. The lower the R2 , the less meaningful statistics such as Beta will be. Volatility Measures When it comes to choosing a fund with the right level of risk and reward, each investor must decide what is right for them. These measurements can help. Depending on the fund inception date, some data may not be available. Average Annualized Returns (without Sales Charge) Thrivent Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund 9.10 10.38 Thrivent Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund Average Annualized Returns (without Sales Charge) S&P 500® Index 12.19 14.19 S&P 500® IndexAverage Annualized Returns (without Sales Charge) Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 3.08 2.31 Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond IndexAverage Annualized Returns (without Sales Charge) Thrivent Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund 9.47 6.32 Thrivent Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund 10.83 10.21 Measures risk by showing how much a fund fluctuates relative to its average return over a period of time. Annualized Return A fund's yield is the income return on an investment based on the distributions paid and the net asset value of the fund. Yields are only shown for funds which have a monthly or quarterly dividend schedule. Dividend Distributions & Price History Trailing 12-Months; Dividend Schedule: Paid Annually Month End NAV Month End POP June 2019 $0.0000 $14.99 $15.70 June 2019 Month End POP $0.1925 (Total) May 2019 $0.0000 $14.25 $14.92 May 2019 Month End POP April 2019 $0.0000 $14.92 $15.62 April 2019 Month End POP March 2019 $0.0000 $14.50 $15.18 March 2019 Month End POP February 2019 $0.0000 $14.35 $15.03 February 2019 Month End POP January 2019 $0.0000 $14.00 $14.66 January 2019 Month End POP December 2018 $0.1925 $13.09 $13.71 December 2018 Month End POP November 2018 $0.0000 $14.75 $15.45 November 2018 Month End POP October 2018 $0.0000 $14.62 $15.31 October 2018 Month End POP September 2018 $0.0000 $15.53 $16.26 September 2018 Month End POP August 2018 $0.0000 $15.53 $16.26 August 2018 Month End POP July 2018 $0.0000 $15.27 $15.99 July 2018 Month End POP Capital Gains - Trailing 12 Months Short-Term Cap Gains Capital Gains paid on assets held by the fund for one year or less. Long-Term Cap Gains Capital Gains paid on assets held by the fund for more than one year. Short Term Capital Gains Long Term Capital Gains 12/12/2018 $0.0375 $0.5567 $0.5942 A leading provider of independent investment research, Morningstar provides data and analysis for approximately 500,000 investment offerings worldwide, including Thrivent Mutual Funds. Morningstar Information CHECK OUT OUR FUNDS THAT RECEIVED 4- OR 5-STAR OVERALL MORNINGSTAR RATINGSTM > Morningstar ratings show the weighted average of a fund's performance associated with its three, five, and ten year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. Overall rating for this fund is 4 stars 317 Funds in Allocation--70% to 85% Equity 3 Year Rating Three-year rating for this fund is 4 stars Five-year rating for this fund is 4 stars 10 Year Rating Ten-year rating for this fund is 3 stars Risk vs. Category An assessment of the variations in a fund's monthly returns in comparison to similar funds, with an emphasis on downward variation. The greater the variation, the larger the risk score. If two funds have the exact same return, the one with greater variations in its return is given the larger risk score. In each Morningstar Category, the 10% of funds with the lowest measured risk are described as Low Risk, the next 22.5% Below Average, the middle 35% Average, the next 22.5% Above Average, and the top 10% High. Morningstar Risk is measured for up to three time periods (three-, five-, and 10-years). These separate measures are then weighted and averaged to produce an overall measure for the fund. Funds with less than three years of performance history are not rated. Source: Morningstar Return vs. Category Morningstar return is an assessment of the fund's excess return over a risk-free rate (the return of the 90-day Treasury bill) in comparison to similar funds, with an emphasis on downward variation. Therefore, if two funds have precisely the same return, the one with greater variations in its return is given the larger risk score. In each Morningstar Category, the top 10% of funds earn a High Morningstar Return, the next 22.5% Above Average, the middle 35% Average, the next 22.5% Below Average, and the bottom 10% Low. Morningstar Return is measured for up to three time periods (three-, five-, and 10-years). These separate measures are then weighted and averaged to produce an overall measure for the fund. Funds with less than three years of performance history are not rated. Fixed Income Style Box Thrivent Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund appeared as a low credit quality, moderate interest rate sensitivity fund on the Morningstar Style Box™ as of 06/30/2019. The Morningstar Style BoxTM reveals a fund’s investment strategy. For fixed-income funds, the vertical axis of the Fixed Income Style Boxes shows the credit quality of the bonds owned (high, medium, or low) and the horizontal axis shows interest rate sensitivity (limited, moderate, or extensive) as measured by a bond’s effective duration. Equity Style Map Thrivent Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund appeared as a large market-cap size, growth investment style fund on the Morningstar Style Box™ as of 06/30/2019. A high rating does not necessarily imply that a fund had the best total performance or that the fund achieved positive results for that period. Morningstar rating is for the A share class only; other classes may have difference performance characteristics. Please see the Performance tab for results as of the most recent month and quarter end. The Morningstar RatingTM for funds, or "star rating", is calculated for managed products (including mutual funds, variable annuity and variable life subaccounts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and separate accounts) with at least a three-year history. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product's monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a managed product is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. The weights are: 100% three-year rating for 36-59 months of total returns, 60% five-year rating/40% three-year rating for 60-119 months of total returns, and 50% 10-year rating/30% five-year rating/20% three-year rating for 120 or more months of total returns. While the 10-year overall star rating formula seems to give the most weight to the 10-year period, the most recent three-year period actually has the greatest impact because it is included in all three rating periods. The Morningstar Style BoxTM reveals a fund’s investment strategy. For equity funds, the vertical axis of the Equity Style Map shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned (large, medium, or small) and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). For fixed-income funds, the vertical axis of the Fixed Income Style Boxes shows the credit quality of the bonds owned (high, medium, or low) and the horizontal axis shows interest rate sensitivity (limited, moderate, or extensive) as measured by a bond’s effective duration. Morningstar seeks credit rating information from fund companies on a periodic basis (e.g. quarterly). In compiling credit rating information Morningstar accepts credit ratings reported by fund companies that have been issued by all Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (NRSROs). For a list of all NRSROs, please visit http://www.sec.gov/divisions/marketreg/ratingagency.htm. Additionally, Morningstar accepts foreign credit ratings from widely recognized or registered rating agencies. If two rating organizations/agencies have rated a security, fund companies are to report the lower rating; if three or more organizations/agencies have rated a security, fund companies are to report the median rating, and in cases where there are more than two organization/agency ratings and a median rating does not exist, fund companies are to use the lower of the two middle ratings. PLEASE NOTE: Morningstar, Inc. is not itself an NRSRO nor does it issue a credit rating on the fund. An NRSRO or rating agency ratings can change from time-to-time. For credit quality, Morningstar combines the credit rating information provided by the fund companies with an average default rate calculation to come up with a weighted-average credit quality. The weighted-average credit quality is currently a letter that roughly corresponds to the scale used by a leading nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO). Bond funds are assigned a style box placement of “low”, “medium”, or “high” based on their average credit quality. Funds with a low credit quality are those whose weighted-average credit quality is determined to be less than “BBB–”; medium are those less than “AA–”, but greater or equal to “BBB–”; and high are those with a weighted average credit quality of “AA–” or higher. When classifying a bond portfolio, Morningstar first maps the NRSRO credit ratings of the underlying holdings to their respective default rates (as determined by Morningstar’s analysis of actual historical default rates). Morningstar then averages these default rates to determine the average default rate for the entire bond fund. Finally, Morningstar maps this average default rate to its corresponding credit rating along a convex curve. For interest-rate sensitivity, Morningstar obtains from fund companies the average effective duration. Generally, Morningstar classifies a fixed-income fund’s interest-rate sensitivity based on the effective duration of the Morningstar Core Bond Index (MCBI), which is currently three years. The classification of Limited will be assigned to those funds whose average effective duration is between 25% to 75% of MCBI’s average effective duration; funds whose average effective duration is between 75% to 125% of the MCBI will be classified as Moderate; and those that are at 125% or greater of the average effective duration of the MCBI will be classified as Extensive. © 2019 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete, or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. It’s important to understand investing costs because they can impact your net return. Here is a breakdown of applicable sales charges and annual operating expenses associated with this mutual fund. Other fees may apply for certain services or account types and are redeemed directly from your account. Examples include overnight delivery or wire fees and annual custodial fees on IRAs. Management Fees and Other Expenses This figure represents the total percentage of a mutual fund's assets paid to the investment adviser for portfolio management and investment services (the "management fee"), "Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses" (if the Fund invests in other mutual funds or investments with management fees), plus "Other Expenses" such as custodial, transfer agency, legal, accounting and administrative fees that are required to operate the fund. For more information, please see the prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. Distribution/12b-1 Fee (May not apply. See prospectus for more details) This is an annual marketing or distribution fee on a mutual fund. This is an operational expense, so it’s included in a fund's expense ratio. Less Waiver (May not apply. See prospectus for more details) Certain funds may be subject to an expense waiver, or the amount the fund's Adviser waives or assumes to keep the fund's expenses low. Management Fees and Other Expenses 1.12% Distribution/12b-1 Fee 0.25% Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.37% Less Waiver3 (0.26%) Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.11% Other Fund Fees Redemption Fee A fee charged for withdrawing money from a mutual fund. These fees are usually used to discourage shareholders from making too many sales in a short period of time. Transaction Fee A fee charged by a broker or other intermediary for assistance in purchasing or selling shares of a fund. Low Balance Fee A fee charged to offset expenses incurred when maintaining low balance accounts. Redemption Fee None Transaction Fee None Low Balance Fee4 $10 semiannually Sales Charge Max Front-End Charge The sales charge applied at the time of an initial purchase of mutual fund shares. The charge is deducted from the amount being invested, so a front-end load lowers the size of the investment. Back-End Charge The fee paid when selling shares in a mutual fund within a set number of years, often five to 10 years. The fee amounts to a percentage of the value of the share being sold. The fee percentage is highest in the first year and decreases yearly until the specified holding period ends, at which time it drops to zero. Max Front-End Charge5 4.50% Back-End Charge6 None Initial Minimum Investments The minimum amount of money needed to first invest in a mutual fund. Additional Purchases Amount After the initial minimum investment has been made, ongoing purchases of shares can happen at a much lower amount. Recurring Investments This indicates the smallest amount with which you may enter a fund’s automatic recurring plan. You can arrange for the fund to receive money from your checking account on a monthly, quarterly, semiannual, or annual basis. Initial for non-retirement accounts $2,000 Initial for retirement or tax deferred accounts $1,000 Additional Purchases $50 Initial minimums are waived when a recurring investment of $50 or more is set up. 3 The Adviser has contractually agreed, for as long as the current fee structure is in place, to waive certain investment advisory fees associated with the Fund. Refer to the Expense Table in the Fund's prospectus. 4 Due to the high cost to shareholders of maintaining accounts with low balances, the transfer agent may, by redeeming shares, charge a semiannual fee of $10 if the value of shares in the account falls to an amount below the fund minimum. See the Prospectus for more details. 5 For more information on how to reduce your Sales Charges. 6 If you invest $1,000,000 or more in Class A Shares and redeem those shares within one year (the "one-year time period"), a deferred back-end sales charge of 1% will apply to the net asset value of those shares, with the net asset value measured at the time of purchase (or sale, if lower). Performance data cited represents past performance and should not be viewed as an indication of future results. Investment return and principal value of the investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. fund-details	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2647
__label__cc	0.671977	0.328023	Find a roof estimating professional near Jamaica, NY Select a serviceRoof Installation or ReplacementRoof Repair or Maintenance Top 10 Roof Estimating Professionals near Jamaica, NY Roof Estimating Services Roof Installation or ReplacementRoof Repair or Maintenance How much does it cost for a metal roof? Metal roofing installation is an attractive option thanks to metal’s long lifespan, hardiness and fire-retardant properties. Nationally, the average cost for metal roofing installation ranges from $6,000 to $20,000.There are different types of metal roofs, each with their own installation needs and materials costs. Roof size also affects your metal roofing installation costs, as do regional labor rates. Roof size is measured in squares; one square equals 100 square feet. Here are some examples of the average cost for a metal roof: Standard metal roof: $120-$150 per square to start, including materials and labor A 30-square roof (a 3,000-square-foot roof) could cost between $3,600 and $4,500 for a typical three-bedroom home. Snap-Loc metal roof: $200-$225 per square to start, including materials and labor. A 30-square roof could cost $6,000-$6,750. Standing seam metal roof: $300 per square to start, including materials and labor. A 30-square roof could cost $9,000 or more. Tuff-Rib metal roof: $250-$350 per square to start, including materials and labor. A 30-square roof could cost $7,500-$10,500. Mid-range metal roof package, including all accessories: $300-$500 per square. High-end metal roof package — such as zinc or copper — and all accessories: $1,000-$1,500 per square. A 30-square roof could cost $30,000-$45,000. Can a metal roof be installed over shingles? Metal roofs are durable, environmentally friendly, safe and budget-friendly. If you’re considering an update, metal roofing installation doesn’t have to mean completely removing your old roof. In many cases, metal roofing can be installed over your existing shingles. Research building codes in your state, as many require that after two roofs have been installed, all roofing materials must be completely removed before a third roof can be put on. This protects your home’s structural integrity and your family’s safety. Carefully read contractor reviews and choose someone with extensive experience with metal roofing installation. One concern when installing metal over shingles is that over time, condensation can build on the shingles and cause the metal to rust. This will lead to rust around the panels, making them more likely to come loose in a storm. Nationally, the average cost for metal roofing installation ranges from $6,000 to $20,000. The wide price range represents different roof sizes, different types of metal, and the cost of labor in different parts of the country — and can also include the cost of removing an old shingle roof prior to installing the metal. As a line item, the average cost of removing an old roof to prepare for installing a new roof, plus adding new roof decking, costs on average about $45-$75 per square (the pro roofer’s term for 100 square feet), depending on the pitch of the roof. Always make sure you have a clearly written contract and a warranty on both the labor and the metal. What is a standing seam metal roof? A standing seam metal roof may be a strong, durable, safe choice when you’re considering metal roofing installation options. A standing seam refers to the raised seam where the sheet metal roofing panels join. Traditionally, shingles and roof panels lie flush to the roof, making them more prone to rust or penetration by water at their seams. In a standing seam metal roof, the raised (or standing) seams run vertically from the roof ridge to the eaves, with no horizontal seams. In addition, the fasteners joining the metal panels together are concealed, providing even fewer opportunities for water or moisture to build up. The cost to install a standing seam metal roof will depend on the type of metal you select, the size of your roof, and the cost of roofing labor in your region. Materials will play a major role in your metal roofing installation costs. If you select standard galvanized steel, the cost per square (100 square feet) might be in the $150-$300 range, while a high-end choice such as copper or zinc could be between $1,000 and $1,500 per square. Here is one example of cost: Roof replacement cost Roof repair cost Roof cleaning cost Air duct replacement cost Metal roof cost Popular in Jamaica DJs Jamaica SAT tutoring Jamaica Wedding hair and makeup artists Jamaica Personal trainers Jamaica Krav maga lessons Jamaica Roof estimating services near me Roof cleaning near me Roofing near me Metal roof contractors near me Roof repair near me Jamaica roof estimating services Queens roof estimating services Lefrak City roof estimating services Willets Point roof estimating services Corona roof estimating services	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2648
__label__wiki	0.53813	0.53813	Change city Chicago (en) Events Things To Do Restaurants Time Out Market Bars Movies Theater Music Attractions Video News Kids Travel Museums City Guide Shopping Neighborhoods Events Things To Do Restaurants Time Out Market Bars Movies Theater Music Attractions Video News Kids Travel Museums City Guide Shopping Neighborhoods More Worldwide icon-chevron-right North America icon-chevron-right United States icon-chevron-right Illinois icon-chevron-right Chicago icon-chevron-right Hey, Chicago! It’s your last chance to take part in our mega city survey News / City Life Hey, Chicago! It’s your last chance to take part in our mega city survey By Morgan Olsen Posted: Wednesday February 20 2019, 10:47am Photograph: Maarten van den Heuvel Is Chicago the dining capital of the world? Are we some of the happiest people around? Are you paying way too much for rent? And most importantly, are we still the best city on the planet? Those are just a few of the questions we're trying to answer through our annual Time Out Index survey, which is live now in Chicago and 42 other cities around the globe. So far, hundreds of Chicagoans have spilled their most personal thoughts on the city in our fun, quick and anonymous quiz. The survey closes next week, so there's still time to make your voice heard. And let's not forget that just last year, you told us that Chicago was the best city in the world for having it all, topping 32 other awesome destinations like Hong Kong, Tel Aviv and Barcelona. If you want to claim those coveted bragging rights again this year, set aside 10 minutes to take the survey and tell us how you really feel. When you’re done, we’ll reveal your soul city: the place that you absolutely have to visit this year, based on your survey answers. For the love of Chicago, take the Time Out Index survey now and let us know. By Morgan Olsen 298 Posts Morgan Olsen has been the Editor of Time Out Chicago since joining the company in 2017. Morgan oversees the print and digital operations for Time Out Chicago and specializes in food and drink content. She also manages Chicago's social media channels and dabbles in the theater section, too. Morgan is a recovering celebrity-entertainment reporter who turned to food and drink after moving to Chicago from Los Angeles in 2013. Before joining Time Out, she climbed the ranks at Chicago Tribune's RedEye, first as Food & Drink Editor and then as Editor-in-Chief. She's deeply interested in the science behind cocktails (especially ones made with gin) and never turns down the opportunity to explore Chicago's many neighborhoods. Morgan also serves on the professional advisory board for her alma mater, the University of Iowa's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. When she's not working, Morgan enjoys torturing herself in heated yoga classes, sharing a bottle of rosé with her husband and listening to creepy true-crime podcasts. Reach her at morgan.olsen@timeout.com or connect with her @morgancolsen on Instagram and Twitter. Get Livefyre Sip selfie-topped frozen rosé at Lollapalooza this year 6 amazing installations you need to experience at 29Rooms Chicago Chance the Snapper has mad merch—and we’re here for it You can spend the night in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile during Lollapalooza Portillo’s new clothing line lets you wear your hot dog love on your sleeve Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Spotify Foursquare Time Out Chicago Site map	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2650
__label__wiki	0.550783	0.550783	Televison Panasonic TX-L42WT50 Review John Archer, April 18, 2012 10:18 pm BST Page 1 Panasonic TX-L42WT50 Review Page 2 Operating System and Features Review Page 3 Performance Review Stunning ‘edgeless’ design Multitasking via dual-core processor Excellent picture quality - especially in 3D It’s pretty expensive Minor black level difficulties Touchpad remote isn’t great Review Price: £1649.98 42in LCD TV with edge LED lighting Active 3D support Viera Connect online functionality Dual-core processing Second, touch-pad remote Yup, there’s no doubt about it: 2012 is definitely the year when Panasonic gets serious about LED TV. We’ve already tested an aggressively priced Panasonic LED model (the L37E5) and a passive 3D Panasonic LED model (the L42ET5). Plus for the first time we know Panasonic is bringing in truly big-screen LED models, all the way up to a home cinema-friendly 55in. And then there’s the Panasonic L42WT50. This 42in TV, perched glamorously on our test benches this very moment, belongs to Panasonic’s new flagship LED range. And it’s fair to say that it well and truly lives up to this elevated status in terms of both its looks and its features. Aesthetically it’s a bolt from the blue. Gone are Panasonic’s traditionally rather dull, or at least conservative, looks. In is a stunningly slim bezel that looks for all the world like something you’d expect to (barely) see wrapped round one of Samsung or LG’s most stylish TV efforts. What little there is of the bezel is very attractive too, its main centimetre or so of blackness offset beautifully by a silver outer trim and, along the bottom edge, a cutely illuminated Panasonic logo. Wrapping things up perfectly is a startlingly bold ‘boomerang’ stand design. Once you’ve recovered from the shock of seeing Panasonic go design crazy, you’ll find that it has plenty of jacks to keep high-end users happy. These begin with the inevitable four HDMIs – all built, of course, to the 3D-friendly v1.4 standard. But the set is also distinguished by its provision of three USBs, an SD card slot, Bluetooth support for keyboards and headphones or external speakers (though you can’t deliver files from Bluetooth devices to the TV), a LAN port for wired connection to a router or DLNA PC, and finally built-in Wi-Fi. Looking at some of these connections in more detail, the USBs can play a very satisfying range of video, music and photo files – as well as allowing you to record to USB HDD from the set’s two (Freeview and Freesat) integrated HD tuners. The SD card slot also permits recording, and will play back the same file types as the USB ports. The Bluetooth support is, we believe, a first for Panasonic, and represents the first time we’ve seen this on a TV since it was experimented with a couple of generations ago by a few high-end LG TVs. As for the sort of DLNA and especially online features delivered by the LAN/Wi-Fi support, they’re bolstered significantly, as we’ll see presently, by the set’s use of a dual-core processing system. The big ‘trick’ delivered by the dual-core processors is multi-tasking. For the first time on a Panasonic TV, you can truly do multiple things at once. For instance, you can Skype a friend at the same time you’re watching TV. Or you can have multiple apps open at once, so that a quick press of the Viera Tools button causes the corner of the screen you’re looking at to ‘fold up’ to reveal instant-access icons for the other apps you have open. Very nifty. The dual-core processing should also prove handy when it comes to the TV’s video processing – indeed, it’s likely responsible for the extremely eye-catching claim by Panasonic that the set runs with a 1600Hz scanning rate. Closer examination reveals that this is actually – inevitably – not a true 1600Hz rate, but rather a native 200Hz scanning panel combined with a backlight that blinks eight times for every frame of the image. But it’s still an impressive number achieved by a clearly advanced edge LED lighting array. There’s one further dual-core benefit worth mentioning too. Namely that it adds Flash support to the integrated web browser. Operating System and Features Review	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2655
__label__cc	0.562485	0.437515	'If you feel awkward, you've got it right': the actors playing Adrian Mole Discos, homework and endless rehearsals … the four stars in the lead role in the West End musical share their diaries Tue 18 Jun 2019 09.36 EDT Last modified on Thu 27 Jun 2019 12.56 EDT Born performer … Aaron Gelkoff (right) as Adrian Mole with Riya Vyas as Pandora. Photograph: Pamela Raith Dear Diary, Not only have I got to learn my lines but I also have to do every single piece of homework and go to school. As Adrian would say: “Just my luck!” On a normal day of rehearsals, I leave school mid-lesson, at noon. When people ask: “Are you going to an appointment?” I say, “No I’m going to be in a West End show!” It’s a fun musical because 1, the script and music are absolutely hilarious and 2, it is all so relatable. The dances are super fun: one song, Misunderstood, is set at an 80s disco. The choreographer told us: “If you feel like what you are doing looks stupid and awkward, then you are getting it right!” Here’s a piece of literature on how I am a bit like Adrian: I can be over-dramatic at times, Fond of books, writing and drama I’m awkward around girls, my friends are not I love playing Adrian, it’s so cool to be him… I know it doesn’t rhyme – that’s intentional! You have to work hard to play Adrian as you basically lead the show. The only time I really come off stage is to have a drink of water or a quick change. At the end I feel exhausted but excited to perform again soon. Aaron Gelkoff, aged 13 1/6 Awesome … Amy Ellen Richardson as Pauline and Nicky Tibbetts as Adrian. Photograph: Pamela Raith We have rehearsed for a whole month, six days a week. By the end we had learned the whole show. One of my best friends, Mikey, is also playing the part of Adrian. We were in the musical Matilda together, where I had the role of Eric and went on to play Bruce so got to eat the cake! It’s been brilliant rehearsing with Mikey for the same role. Being in the West End is so exciting. My favourite part is the moment when you step out on stage. It’s awesome. Being an actor and a student at the same time can be quite challenging. It can be difficult to catch up – I have an app where my teachers post the homework so I can keep up to date with everyone else. I have read the first Adrian Mole book: it was my aunty’s when she was a teenager, so is very old, an original from the 80s. I found it really funny and could relate to some of Adrian’s problems. I have just started reading the second book. I really am quite like Adrian Mole in real life. I sometimes get spots on my nose and it’s really obvious and embarrassing – but I haven’t fallen in love yet! Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Antoniou-Tibbitts, aged 13¾ Nerve-racking … Mikey Hawkins as Adrian with Matilda Hopkins (Pandora). Photograph: Pamela Raith I love being in rehearsals: acting, singing and dancing. When I get home it doesn’t stop. I carry on practising my lines in my room late into the night – well, until Mum makes me go to bed. I loved seeing the set for the first time. There are pens, pencils and sharpeners everywhere. Some of the props are even from the 80s – really old! I always make sure I’m wearing my lucky red trainers when I’m travelling to the theatre. I’ve done this for every show I’ve ever been in and now I can’t stop! Sometimes it feels nerve-racking because I want everything to be perfect. But it is more exciting than scary. I get bored if I’m not working hard on something. Luckily I get more support from my mum and dad with my acting than Adrian does with his poetry! Being in the West End is really fun. It was amazing being the boy in The Snowman and Matilda was so cool. Now I’m Adrian Mole – I can’t believe it. Adrian is a great character to play because he is so dramatic about everything he does, even the small things! I enjoy how he takes himself so seriously. Michael ‘Mikey’ Hawkins, aged 12 ¾ Relatable … Rufus Kampa, left, as Adrian with Jeremiah Waysome as Nigel. Photograph: Pamela Raith Being a teenage actor is no different from being an adult actor really. The hardest bit is that it’s so exhausting. Whenever I have a day off, I always try to sleep but I’m not very good at sleeping so I usually just end up practising. Usually, when I go to auditions as teenager, I am going for roles that are rather a lot younger than me. It is very rare that I come across a role that is a similar age to me and has a very similar personality to me. I’ve done panto with Craig Revel Horwood and was William in Goodnight Mr Tom last summer which was completely different and quite serious. Adrian is an amazing character and doesn’t actually have that much of a different life from me. I live with my parents and my big brother and younger sister. It’s a busy, noisy family home with everyone coming and going, and trying to get along but with the odd argument – especially about which of us children is going to unload the dishwasher. Everyone can relate to Adrian … even girls! Everybody has a bit of Adrian Mole in them. Rufus Kampa, aged 13 and 1 day The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ – The Musical is at the Ambassadors theatre, London, until 12 October	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2660
__label__cc	0.641275	0.358725	IBBI suggests ground rules for Resolution Professsionals, Committee of Creditors KR Srivats New Delhi \| Updated on March 04, 2019 Published on March 04, 2019 The charter of responsibilities seeks to avoid any duplication in the roles and responsibilities between an IP and the CoC, to smoothen the CIRP. - istock.com/zimmytws This charter, which is not mandatory, has been prepared in consultation with the three insolvency professional agencies The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has come up with a charter of responsibilities for Insolvency Resolution Professionals (IRPs) and Committee of Creditors (CoC) so that stakeholders have a complete and clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities in a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). This charter, which is not mandatory, has been prepared in consultation with the three insolvency professional agencies that have been set up by the CA Institute, the Institute of Company Secretaries and the Cost Accountants Institute. “This charter is only indicative and meant for the sole purpose of educating the stakeholders,” said an IBBI official. While specifying their roles, the IBC does not envisage one assuming the role of the other. It may be recalled that the Supreme Court had, in a recent decision, observed that the commercial wisdom of the CoC has been given paramount status without any judicial intervention for ensuring completion of the stated processes within the timeline prescribed by the IBC. The legislature consciously has not provided any ground to challenge the “commercial wisdom” of the individual financial creditors or their collective decision before the adjudicating authority, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), the apex court had ruled. “That is made non-justiciable,” it said. Expert-take Saurav Kumar, Partner at law firm Induslaw, said the charter of responsibilities is a beneficial step and will help to overcome any duplication in the roles and responsibilities between an IRP and the CoC, to smoothen the CIRP. The Supreme Court has already clarified that an IRP is not required to provide his/her opinion on a resolution plan and has to bring such a resolution plan before the CoC “Since the charter is only indicative and not mandatory, the Board appears to give primacy to the Code if there are differences between the two,” Kumar added. Who can initiate CIRP Meanwhile, the government has clarified who can represent a financial creditor and initiate a CIRP under the Code. So now a guardian, an executor or administrator of an estate of a financial creditor, a trustee (including debenture trustee) and a person duly authorised by the board of directors of a company can file an application for initiating CIRP on behalf of the financial creditor. Sumit Naib, Director-Regulatory, Nangia Advisors (Andersen Global), said the move would address the existing ambiguity. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2661
__label__cc	0.715846	0.284154	https://www.thehour.com/stamford/article/Stamford-police-seek-suspect-in-bank-robbery-8093881.php Stamford police seek suspect in bank robbery By MATT KIERNAN Times Staff Writer Published 10:20 am EDT, Tuesday, April 29, 2014 First County Bank on High Ridge Road in Stamford. STAMFORD — Police are looking for an unidentified suspect who allegedly robbed a bank Tuesday on High Ridge Road, stealing an unreleased amount of money. At 9:08 a.m., police were called to First County Bank at 1042 High Ridge Road for the report of a robbery. Police said a person walked into the bank and approached a teller, handing him a note saying “give me the hundreds, hundreds, hundreds.” The teller handed cash over to the suspect, who placed the money into a black bag, police said. Police are not yet releasing how much money was stolen. According to police, the suspect then walked out of the bank heading north on High Ridge Road. Police have not determined if the suspect was a man or woman due to the clothing they were wearing at the time of the incident. The suspect was wearing a black hoodie, a blue bandana that covered their face and neon yellow gloves. No one was injured during the robbery, police said.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2663
__label__wiki	0.696407	0.696407	Afghan returnees face depression and isolation back in Afghanistan Forced returns lead to depression and dreams of re-migration among Afghans, said the Danish Refugee Council’s Mixed Migration... Another 21 deportees return to Kabul from Germany Another 21 rejected Afghan asylum seekers have returned to Kabul on 20 March 2019 from Germany. This brings the total number of... European Court Rules in Favour of Child Migrant France has been ordered by the European Union Court of Human Rights to pay an unaccompanied Afghan child migrant EUR 15,000. The... Turkish police used tear gas to disperse migrants queuing to renew immigration documents Turkish police used tear gas to scatter migrants southwest city of Denizli, who were waiting to renew their immigration documents... New export route from Afghanistan to India via Iran will connect millions of Afghans to the outside world, says President Ghani Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has officially opened a new trade route to enable Afghanistan to export to India through Iran as it... Bosnian authorities arrest Afghan migrants suspected of links to terrorism and people smuggling The Bosnian service for foreign affairs said on 19 February that since the beginning of 2019, six Afghan migrants have been... Afghanistan’s new gateway to Europe seeks to revive economy and reduce migration Afghanistan has officially opened an international trade route with Europe, known as the Lapis Lazuli Corridor, as it seeks to... UN Child Rights Convention broken daily in Calais, says aid group. Siddique (not his real name) is a 14-year-old Afghan migrant who camps out in a woodland clearing in Calais, northern France.... Afghanistan to Send First Batch of 2,500 Workers to UAE The first group of workers from Afghanistan will be sent to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) within the next three months, said the...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2666
__label__wiki	0.540957	0.540957	German authorities rejected almost all church asylum cases in 2019 German authorities have turned down most of the church asylum cases in 2019, according to German news agency DW. Over the first four months of 2019, only two cases have been accepted. Churches in Germany can grant protection to rejected asylum seekers facing difficult situations and present a request to the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) for review. These asylum seekers are usually granted access by the church congregation to live on their premises, which provides them protection from police. One such example is Taara, a young mother from Afghanistan, who told her story to the Christian Science Monitor. She said her family fled the Taliban in search of safety in Europe. After sleeping in the woods, going without food for days, suffering tear gas in camps, they have now received sanctuary from a German church. For the past year, they have been living on the church grounds. “I can imagine telling these stories to our grandchildren,” her husband said. “They won’t believe it. Sometimes we ourselves don’t believe it. . . . And now we’re here. Thank God.” Such spaces are in high demand in Germany. A year ago, churches were sheltering 543 people, Today, the number has jumped to 855. In fact, the commissioner for migration, asylum, and human rights for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany told the Christian Science Monitor that the demand for sanctuary spaces in Germany outstrips supply by roughly 20 times. Once accepted, churches should then submit a hardship dossier detailing reasons for reconsidering each asylum seeker’s case. The dossier will be evaluated by the BAMF. After re-examination, if the migration office does not grant asylum protection, the asylum seeker must leave the church premises. In 2015-16, the BAMF recognised 80 per cent of the cases presented by the churches. This year, only two cases were accepted. Photo credit: Leonid Andronov/ Shutterstock Photo caption: Dom St. Peter, the Cathedral of Regensburg in Bavaria, Germany Italy shuts down key migrant centre Croatian officials deny misconduct in police treatment of irregular migrants Libya: Detained migrants killed in airstrike Sea routes main cause of migrant deaths Family reunification in Europe getting harder Eritrean migrants arrested as Ethiopia and Kenya crackdown on irregular migration Italy to fine migrant rescue boats who enter Italian waters “It was the toughest journey one can ever have,” said Afghan returnee	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2667
__label__wiki	0.800899	0.800899	Woman’s son charged after her body found in Louisiana ditch Deputies heard screams from inside the victim's home. Woman’s son charged after her body found in Louisiana ditch Deputies heard screams from inside the victim's home. Check out this story on thenewsstar.com: https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2018/03/15/womans-son-charged-after-her-body-found-louisiana-ditch/427562002/ Associated Press, AP Published 8:51 a.m. CT March 15, 2018 Here's a look at today's weather, courtesy of NBC 10 News. NBC 10 News Crime scene tape(Photo: Stock) Authorities say the son of a Louisiana woman whose body was found has been arrested. According to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, 44-year-old Byron Montgomery was booked Tuesday on second-degree murder and obstruction of justice charges. News outlets report that the naked and decomposing body of 63-year-old Patricia Davis was found in a ditch on Oct. 31 in New Orleans East. Sheriff Joe Lopinto says investigators came to believe that Davis was killed at her Marrero home and later dumped in the city. The case earlier cost a sheriff’s office sergeant his job for allegedly lying about his decision to stop deputies from entering the victim’s home after they heard screams from inside, a few days before her body was found. It’s unclear if Montgomery has a lawyer. Read or Share this story: https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2018/03/15/womans-son-charged-after-her-body-found-louisiana-ditch/427562002/ WMPD: Woman returns to home after arrest, breaks door Ruston vigil protests immigrant separation, child detention Barry could dump more than 2 feet of rain Man dies after Thursday shooting in Ruston	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2669
__label__cc	0.727753	0.272247	Accelerating ScienceAccelerating Proteomics / Cancer / Ovarian Cancer Biomarker Discovery in the Urinary Peptidome Ovarian Cancer Biomarker Discovery in the Urinary Peptidome In their search for new biomarkers capable of early diagnosis and management of ovarian cancer, a highly lethal, gynecological malignancy, Smith and colleagues (2014) profiled the urinary peptidome as a non-invasive source of biological material.1 Their hypothesis, that alterations in the peptidome (the low-molecular weight proteome) could reflect disease presence, yielded 3,100 peptides unique to ovarian cancer and highlighted leucine-rich alpha-2-glycoprotein (LRG1) as a potential biomarker. Patients with ovarian cancer frequently present initially in an already advanced stage of the disease. Prognosis is poor, with extremely low five-year survival rates. Although diagnostic markers exist, none of these are currently suitable for the confident diagnosis and monitoring of the disease. Smith et al. postulated that increased protease activity in cancer cells—in combination with the breakdown in cell adhesion and cell-to-cell junctions, protein breakdown products or peptides—could be useful as novel biomarkers. They chose to characterize the peptidome of urine, citing it as a stable, non-proteolytic biological fluid. The researchers also noted that urine is easy to collect non-invasively. The research team optimized their proteomics workflow using urine from one donor, spiking the sample with a number of synthetic peptides at various concentrations. In order to concentrate the low amounts of proteins normally found in urine, the researchers centrifuged the sample through filter units before strong cation exchange chromatography. They found that sample alkylation maximized the recovery of cysteine-containing peptides. Smith et al. analyzed the prepared samples with liquid chromatography– tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) using an EASY-nLC liquid chromatograph coupled to an LTQ Orbitrap XL hybrid ion trap–Orbitrap mass spectrometer (Thermo Scientific). They then searched the data against the Human IPI database (v.3.7.1) for protein identification. Once optimized, the researchers collected urine samples from six patients with confirmed ovarian cancer (OvCa) and from six age-matched, healthy control subjects. They examined each urine sample in triplicate. LC-MS/MS results showed 514 proteins (3,646 peptides) in the OvCa samples and 380 proteins (1,452 peptides) in the controls. The discovery of a greater number of peptides in OvCa urine samples supported the research team’s hypothesis of greater metabolic and higher protease activity in malignancies. Of these, 333 proteins and 3,155 peptides were unique to the OvCa samples. Smith et al. found 16 out of 59 previously recognized unique OvCa serum proteins in their samples. This included LRG1, which was represented by various peptide fragments in all six OvCa urine samples but by only one peptide fragment in a single control sample. The authors comment that they had already recognized this potential OvCa biomarker in ascetic fluid samples from OvCa patients and that it is increased in patient sera. They further comment that although LRG1 is also elevated in other conditions including ulcerative colitis and appendicitis, certain endogenous LRG1 peptides unique to OvCa could still be of value as biomarkers. 1. Smith, C.R., et al. (2014, June) “Deciphering the peptidome of urine from ovarian cancer patients and healthy controls,” Clinical Proteomics, 11 (p. 23), doi: 10.1186/1559-0275-11-23. Post Author: Amanda Maxwell. Mixed media artist; blogger and social media communicator; clinical scientist and writer. A Review of the Ebola Matrix Protein’s Role, Structure and Conformation Traumatic Brain Injury Affects the CNS Proteome	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2672
__label__cc	0.557585	0.442415	Day Trips & Excursio in Cairo Egypt back to: Things to do in Cairo (and vicinity) Egypt Pyramids, Sphinx & Sakkara Half-Day Private Tour Witness first-hand one of the most iconic sights in the world—the Great Pyramid of Giza and neighboring Sphinx. Uncover the history of the Pharaohs and ancient Egyptians with a visit to the archeologi... City Highlights Full-Day Private Tour with Lunch Cairo contains treasures and sights going back several millennia—uncover a few of the best on a private tour around the city. Discover the riches in a museum of ancient relics, explore an Islamic fort... Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza Half-Day Private Tour Visit the world-famous landmarks of the Great Pyramid and Sphinx of Giza, benefiting from the knowledge of your own Egyptologist. See the majestic sight of the towering structures and guarding statue ... Religious Sights Private Full-Day Tour with Lunch Judaism, Islam, and Christianity have all left their indelible mark on Cairo. Discover rich landmarks relating to all 3. On your private tour, see mosques, churches, and synagogues. Your private guide... Giza, Antiquities Museum & Bazaar Full-Day Private Tour with Lunch See Cairo’s most impressive sights in 1 day: Visit the inspirational pyramids at Giza, delve into the history of the Pharaohs in the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, and meander through the alleyways of t... Memphis, Saqqara & Dashur Full-Day Private Tour with Lunch Uncover the history behind one of the world's oldest civilizations with a full-day tour to Memphis and Dashur. Explore the site that was the center of Egyptian rule and culture for 3,000 years, see th... Cairo Full-Day Private Tour via Plane with Lunch With a fascinating museum, one of the world’s most iconic sights, and an exotic bazaar, Cairo offers plenty to explore in this full-day tour. Travel quickly via plane to see the inspiring Pyramids at ... Cairo Full-Day Tour with Lunch via Bus See one of the world's most famous sights, an intriguing museum, and a vibrant souk as you explore Cairo's highlights in 1 day. Marvel at the Great Pyramid at Giza as the Sphinx stands guard on a neig... Cairo Private Full-Day Tour via Plane with Lunch Uncover the treasures of ancient Egypt with a convenient 1-day tour of the capital. Marvel at the majestic pyramids, observe the mighty Sphinx, and delve into the collection of valuable artifacts at t... Uncover the treasures of ancient Egypt with a convenient 1-day tour of the capital. Marvel at the majestic pyramids, observe the mighty Sphinx, and delve into the collection of valuable artifacts in t...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2681
__label__wiki	0.812714	0.812714	home - include your content - subscribe - latest news Korean Air Increases Frequency to Canada and China Korean Air, South Korea’s flagship airline, has announced to increase frequency on its routes to Canada and China. From 20 June, the current five flights a week between Seoul/Incheon and Vancouver will be increased to daily flights, with flights to Toronto also increased to daily from 24 June. The flights between Seoul/Incheon and the Chinese destination Jinan will increase from four times a week to seven times a week between 1 July and 31 august. Korean Air’s service to Vancouver will depart from Seoul Incheon at 18:50 and will arrive in Vancouver at 12:35 the same day. The return flight will depart from Vancouver at 14:35, arriving Seoul Incheon at 17:50 on the next day. Korean Air will replace the B777-200 (seating 261 passengers) currently used on the Vancouver route with the B747-400 (seating 365) in order to meet the increasing demand on this route. Korean Air’s service to Toronto will depart from Seoul Incheon at 10:00 and will arrive in Toronto at 10:15 the same day. The return flight will depart from Toronto at 12:15, arriving Seoul Incheon at 14:55 on the next day. Korean Air’s service to Toronto will be operated by B777-200 seating 261 passengers. Korean Air’s service to Jinan will depart from Seoul Incheon at 13:15 and will arrive in Jinan at 14:05 the same day. The return flight will depart from Jinan at 15:05, arriving Seoul Incheon at 15:45 the same day. Korean Air’s service to Jinan will be operated by B737-800 equipped with AVOD system. The increased frequency on Korean Air’s routes to Canada and China is a part of ongoing strategy to give passengers greater choice and flexibility when traveling. 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__label__cc	0.570681	0.429319	Kids Stay free at Discovery Parks in School Holidays School Holidays are just around the corner and Adelaide based Discovery Parks has launched a series of "Kids Stay Free" offers at five of its South Australian parks – making your school holiday getaway that much easier. Looking for something to do in the school holidays? Pack up the kids and head to the coast for a seaside retreat. Explore Australia's great wine regions, lakes or highland regions. Make the vacation into an active weekend away to recharge your batteries. Make the most of your school holiday escape with the convenience of a holiday park with a choice of self-appointed cabins or studio apartments with all the amenities of home without having to pack up the house! Enough activities on your doorstep to keep even the most active family busy, with the comfort of mind that the park is itself a secure environment. And easy on the budget with our kids stay free option available until 30 April 2016 for two or more night cabin bookings. Discovery Parks Barossa Valley, Lake Bonney, Robe, Clare and Whyalla Foreshore all offer different but equally great locations – quiet and away from the bustle but close enough to be part of it all if you need to; a selection of accommodation choices from camping to units, cabins, villas and chalets – big enough or small enough for all family types! Pools, bouncing pillows, pedal cart hire, playgrounds, free WiFi, outdoor movie nights – the list goes on. Discovery Parks makes planning the school holidays simple – just jump in the car and come! 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Often in iconic Australian locations that celebrate our coastal and aquatic lifestyle, visitors return again and again to recapture those memorable times intrinsic to the Discovery Parks experience. Posted by rodeime at 15:25 Links to this post The Islands of Tahiti - Embraced by Mana [video] There are many sides to The Islands of Tahiti. Yet they are all connected by Mana. Mana is a lifeforce and spirit that surrounds us. You can see it. Touch it. Taste it. Feel it. And from the moment you arrive, you will understand why we say our Islands are Embraced by Mana. Follow Tahiti Tourisme on Twitter www.twitter.com/TahitiTourismAU Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tahititourismeaunz/ and Facebook www.facebook.com/TahitiTourismAU or visit www.tahitinow.com.au Labels: Travel ideas Whale watching with Captain Cook Cruises Have a Whale of a Time with Captain Cook Cruises Join Captain Cook Cruises this whale watching season from 21st May to 1st November, 2016 for an unforgettable whale and cruise experience off the heads of Sydney Harbour. With a 99% success rate, Captain Cook Cruises are offering a whale guarantee; if a whale is not spotted, passengers are offered the opportunity to cruise again for free. According to Richard Doyle, Head of Sales and Marketing at Captain Cook Cruises “this exciting open-water cruise takes passengers past the Sydney Opera House, Fort Denison and the bays of Sydney Harbour and out through the heads to the open waters where passengers can watch the whales in their natural environment and view their annual migration”. “The majority of whales' species seen along the New South Wales coastline are Humpback and Southern Right Whales, with the occasional sighting of Killer and Minke whales.” Mr Doyle continues. Whale spotting from the deck (supplied) Whale watching cruises are onboard ocean-going catamaran, “Maggie Cat”, which can accommodate up to 200 passengers, but limited to a spacious 120 passengers for whale watching. Equipped with two passenger decks and spacious outdoor and indoor viewing areas, Maggie Cat offersspectacular open-air viewing and an all-weather lounge, ideal for the entire family. Snacks, beer, wine and soft drinks can also be purchased on-board. Each cruise features live commentary from a highly skilled and knowledgeable team. Whale watching cruises are priced from $49 per person and operate daily from Circular Quay Wharf 6, departing at 1.30pm and returning at 4.15pm. An additional morning cruise operates on Saturday and Sundays departing at 10.15am and returning at 1.00pm. Captain Cook Cruises is also offering a Taronga Zoo and Whale Watching Cruise Combo ideal for wildlife enthusiasts. The combo includes a rocket ferry to Taronga Zoo from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour, entry into the zoo, Sky Safari cable car and a Whale Watching Cruise departing from Taronga Zoo Wharf. Rocket ferries to Taronga Zoo depart Circular Quay and Darling Harbour in the morning from 9.15am with services every 30 minutes. The Whale Watching Cruise departs from Taronga Zoo Wharf at 1.40pm and disembarks at Taronga Zoo at 4pm or Circular Quay at 4.15pm. Ticket prices are $99 for an adult and $55 for a child (4-15yrs). For further information and bookings visit www.captaincook.com.au Labels: Cruise Pullman Sydney Airport announces pre-opening special Newest internationally branded 5-star hotel to service Sydney Airport Be one of the first to experience Pullman Sydney Airport, the newest 5-star hotel set to open minutes from Sydney Domestic Airport on 1 June. Now open for bookings, those travelling to Sydney for work or leisure can take advantage of the pre-opening special from $229 per night including Wi-Fi. Set to be the newest business playground, the 229-room luxury hotel, is right on trend with an open plan, upmarket design and timeless furnishings. The high-ceiling lobby seamlessly merges with Mobius Bar & Restaurant where the solo traveller can observe the Chefs culinary creations in front of the open plan kitchen or small groups can spread out over a business meeting. General Manager of Pullman Sydney Airport, Bernie Boller said "Airports are no longer considered transport hubs, they are transforming into complete entities where hotels, conference centres, retail and office spaces co-exist. "Airport hotels, such as the new Pullman Sydney Airport are fuelling this demand as time-poor business travellers find they can be both productive and relaxed, without travelling far from the airport." Set over 12 floors, the new hotel located on O'Riordan Street, Mascot is expected to be popular with business and leisure travellers alike, due to its exclusive 5-star offering and prime location just 600m from the domestic terminal and 3km from Sydney International Airport. With an up-to-the-minute gym flooded with natural light, the Pullman Sydney Airport boasts state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. The Hotel also features an Executive Club Lounge – a hallmark of every Pullman Hotel - which provides guests with a sophisticated, intimate space to check in, plug in and work remotely, or enjoy some evening canapés and beverages with colleagues. Pullman Sydney Airport will also play home to a range of meeting spaces, including three meeting and conference rooms that combine to form a large venue for up to 280 guests for workshops or showcase events. A private boardroom with video conferencing can be reserved for full scale presentations. All event spaces will be extensively equipped with high-tech AV for event organisers to connect with ease. AccorHotels will manage the new hotel with the development expected to create up to 100 new jobs. Once operational, Pullman Sydney Airport will join Australia's fastest growing 5-star hotel chain with 14 properties. Pullman Hotels & Resorts has established itself as the largest network of upscale-hotels in the Asia Pacific with 45 properties across the region. To take advantage of Pullman Sydney Airport's special opening offer, visit www.accorhotels.com pullmanhotels.com \| accorhotels.com Labels: Travel Deals Introducing the Kuala Lumpur Transit tour Sultan Abdul Samad Building, one of the most beautiful and historic buildings in Kuala Lumpur. (Christian Junker) The perfect way to spend a Malaysia stopover. The next time you’re in transit for five hours or more at Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur International Airport or KLIA2, purchase a Transit KL PASS and take a Kuala Lumpur Transit Tour. Quick and easy, the Kuala Lumpur Transit Tour offers a taste of the myriad sights and attractions of one of Asia’s most dynamic and exciting cities. Maybe even tempt you to stay a little longer next time? KLIA Ekpres (supplied) The Kuala Lumpur Transit Tour includes a return ticket on board the KLIA Ekspres high-speed train between the KLIA Airport and KL Sentral Station, and a full-day tour on board the KL Hop-On Hop-Off bus for only RM100 per person. So, don't just transit, Visit KL. For more information about the Kuala Lumpur Transit Tour, visit: www.showcasekl.com Bundanoon is Brigadoon for 39th Annual Highland Gathering #newsouthwales STRUTH! 10,000 to visit Bundanoon is Brigadoon on April 9th IN his continuing search for the more weird, wacky and wondrous in this world, David Ellis says that when some locals of Scottish descent decided to add a touch of their homeland heritage to the annual Boronia Festival in the little village of Bundanoon in the NSW Southern Highlands back in 1978, they wouldn't have realised quite what they were starting. Because today their now-annual Bundanoon Highland Gathering, also dubbed Bundanoon is Brigadoon, is one of the world's biggest gatherings of all things Scottish – and while the tiny town's population is still just a little over 2,500, an amazing 10,000-plus visitors will pour in for the 39th kilt-swirling fling on April 9th. CAN'T miss it: Bundanoon railway station becomes Brigadoon for the day on April 9th. (Destination Southern Highlands) And they won't be disappointed for there'll be everything from a colourful street parade including the pipes and drums of an amazing twenty-one Scottish bands. And on the local oval no fewer than 120 food, crafts and souvenir stalls, massed performances by those pipe bands, Highland and Scottish country dancing, fiddler performances, traditional and not-so-traditional Highland games like tossing the half-power-pole caber, and a show by the always popular Southern Highlands Kennel and Obedience Club. And for the 23rd consecutive year, the strong men of the Tartan Warriors will compete in the lifting of the Bundanoon Stones of Manhood… to see who is the quickest to raise five massive round stones weighing from 115kgs to 165kgs from the ground onto a row of barrels 1.2m high. 1954 movie poster For us, however, the interest will be more in the culinary creations from Brigadoon's many food stalls – delights like Scots pies and fresh-baked Highlands biscuits, butterscotches, chocolate and other fudges, drop scones, gingerbreads, shortbreads, the delightfully-named Tipsy cake, pancakes, hot potatoes... as well as traditional confectioneries, jams and preserves. And if you're visiting by train, you won't miss just where to get off… CityRail gets into the spirit of things and re-signs Bundanoon station Brigadoon for the day. For full details www.brigadoon.net.au Top image: The pipes and drums of some twenty-one Scottish bands will lead the Bundanoon is Brigadoon street parade on April 9th and perform on the local oval during the day. (Jeff McGill) Brigadoon is a musical with a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. Songs from the musical such as "Almost Like Being in Love" have become standards. The story involves two American tourists who stumble upon Brigadoon, a mysterious Scottish village which appears for only one day every hundred years. A film was also made in 1954 starring stars Gene Kelly, Van Johnson, and Cyd Charisse (Wikipedia) Labels: Special events and festivals End of season places limited on iconic Australian walking holiday Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk's 2015/16 walking season wraps up in May, and places are limited for keen walkers to experience this amazing walk before the colder weather sets in. "There are limited places available on 17 different dates from now until 30 May 2016 – this is the last chance for people to make a booking to be part of this amazing experience," said Ros Young, Sales and Marketing Manager for Tasmanian Walking Group, a part of the Australian Walking Company which now manages Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk. "This truly is a fabulous way to switch off from the grind of everyday life, take some much needed screen-free time, reconnect with friends and family, and with nature along some of Australia's most iconic coastline," Ros continued. Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk is located at Johanna, 250km south west of Melbourne on Victoria's Great Ocean Road. All walks are 4 days/3 nights and include accommodation in eco-luxe ensuite villas in a natural rainforest amphitheatre, all gourmet meals (including morning and afternoon teas), return Melbourne transfers to the lodge, walking gear and a scenic helicopter ride over the Twelve Apostles. "We are taking bookings now for the last of these spectacular experiences before the cold coastal weather sets in and indoor pursuits beckon," Ros continued, Walks cater to small groups of up to ten, just perfect for people wanting to reconnect with their friends and family, or bond with new-found friends over this stunning shared experience. "There are so many benefits to walking holidays – both health and social - so why not take some time out and join us on the Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk," Ros concluded. For more information, the full list of walking dates left for the 2015/16 season, or to book, visit www.twelveapostleslodgewalk.com.au or phone 1300 767 416. Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk. Phone: 1300 767 416 / www.twelveapostleslodgewalk.com.au Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/TwelveApostlesLodgeWalkAustralia Twitter #12apostleswalk and Instagram@12apostleslodgewalk Be Bora Bora Bound with Air Tahiti Nui Air Tahiti Nui has released an array of great value packages to Bora Bora to tempt travellers to visit the stunning island paradise this year, featuring savings of up to $1950 per couple. Surrounded by one of the world’s most beautiful blue lagoons, the island is perfect for those wanting to enjoy the warm waters of Tahiti, with plenty of water sports included in the packages, along with upgrades to the island’s famous overwater bungalows. On sale until 24 March 2016, the offers include:  A seven-night escape featuring five nights at the Matai Polynesia Bora Bora Resort in a garden view room with breakfast daily and complimentary use of kayaks, canoes and snorkelling equipment, two nights at Manava Suite Resort Tahiti, return economy flights and transfers throughout, including inter-island flights, from $2799* per person twin share. Upgrade to an overwater bungalow from an extra $1000* per person twin share.  A seven-night escape featuring five nights at the Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort in a superior garden bungalow with breakfast daily and complimentary use of canoes and snorkelling equipment, two nights at Manava Suite Resort Tahiti, return economy flights and transfers throughout, including inter-island flights, from $3299* per person twin share. Upgrade to an overwater bungalow from an extra $1000* per person twin share.  A seven-night escape featuring five nights at the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort in a garden pool bungalow with private plunge pool and breakfast daily, complimentary use of stand up paddleboards, kayaks, canoes and snorkelling equipment; two nights at Manava Suite Resort Tahiti, return economy flights and transfers throughout, including inter-island flights, from $3999* per person twin share. Upgrade to an overwater bungalow from an extra $1000* per person twin share. For more information about the packages visit www.airtahitinui.com.au or call Spacifica Travel on 1800 800 722. For more information about the Islands of Tahiti visit Tahiti Tourisme www.tahiti-tourisme.com.au Labels: Travel Deals, Travel ideas Cape York escorted 4WD tour - offer Cape York 4WD tours Save $1600/couple ($800/pp) in June-July A $1,600 per couple ($800 per person) saving on June and July departures is offered by Off Road Adventure Safaris for its 8-passenger 15-day 4WD Northern Adventure accommodated tours from Cairns to Cape York. The discount price of $7,995 per person twin share (otherwise $8,795) is the same price as 2015. Single supplement is $1,395. Touring is in ORAS's new coach-comfort Mercedes 4WD. The price includes full 12-days Cape York touring, choice of local Cairns tours, Kuranda VIP Skyrail, return flight to Cairns, 14-nights' accommodation, all meals, tea/coffee breaks, local park/guide fees, and ferry and airport transfers. Stylish accommodation at Jabiru, Mungumby and Lotusbird safari lodges is featured as are two nights at the eclectic Portland Roads Beach House. Also on the itinerary are the cape's national parks, rainforests and savannah grasslands, ranges of The Great Divide, waterfalls and clear water swimming holes, lakes and wide beaches, river crossings, the surviving section of the Overland Telegraph Track, remote art sites, birds and crocodiles, barramundi fishing, WWII sites, Thursday Island … capped with sipping wine at The Tip, and surprise stops. See www.tourcapeyork.com.au , call 07 4128 2049. · Tour guide-driver is company owner, Mark Essenhigh. He has driven the Peninsula Development Road some 40 times so has acute knowledge of The Cape, and its people. Additional detail Cape York (as opposed to The Cape York Peninsula) was named by Captain Cook in honour of the Duke of York. It is properly known as Pajinka and commonly referred to as 'The Tip', as in the northern most tip of Australia's mainland. Off Road Adventure Safaris was purchased in 2010 by Mark and Jody Essenhigh of Hervey Bay, Mark has 30 years' experience as a tour operator and guide at Fraser Island, in The Outback, The Top End and Far North Queensland and Jody similar term of experience in business and tourism management. The Cape York Northern Adventure is designed for discerning travellers who prefer true small group travelling over 20-passenger tour groups, stylish comfortable accommodation over camping and flexible itineraries over rigid schedules. "Cape York is on their 'Must Do' list," said Mark. "They see it is as soft adventure discovery, they are challenging and curious, they want high quality food and interesting accommodation experiences." "Without exception, our customers see themselves as travellers, rather than tourists, which is why we structure the itinerary to arrive at key sites before or after large tour groups so passengers can fully appreciate the scene and its solitude. They know it's a 4WD trek, they don't have 4WD skills and from their worldly travels appreciate the surety and value-add offered by an experienced driver-guide." A "No Rush" philosophy also means the Off Road Adventure Safaris group is last to leave after breakfast, but they always arrive at the night's accommodation in time for sunset drinks. The day's journey is flexible to the needs of passengers. For instance, if the group wishes to linger at a swimming hole in preference to visiting an old mining site further on, so be it, says Mark. "We're not a stop-watch tour," he said. Half of last year's departures were booked by like-minded groups. Over 12 days, the tour meanders over some 1500kms of red dirt roads, soft white sandy bush tracks and rocky river beds from Laura to The Tip, following travel on sealed roads from Cairns to Cooktown. The tour takes ferries to Thursday Island and back to Horn Island for return flight to Cairns over The Great Barrier Reef. The tour vehicle travels independent to other tour operators and tagalong 4WD groups and accesses surprise spots as well as sites not accessible to larger 4WD tour vehicles. The 50-km section of the surviving Old Overland Telegraph Track is a good example, as are Lockhart-Portland Roads-Iron Range sections and the beautiful Five Beaches drive. As well as the featured lodges, accommodation is in motels and park cabins. Best time to go. Mark believes May departures show The Cape at its greenest best following the January-April Wet Season, however peak season is June to August when temperatures are coolest. For the September departures last year, top temperature was around 28-30 each day, cooled by the prevailing South East Trades. Only one night guests had to slip on an extra layer. Visit Eureka Skydeck for Easter school holiday fun Eureka Skydeck have teamed up with Crayola this year to give kids the opportunity to take part in FREE Easter-themed bunny ear making and colour-in activities between 11am – 3.30pm every day of the Easter school holidays. From 26 March until 10 April, Eureka Skydeck will have a Crayola Kids Zone filled with fun and interactive colouring in activities for the little ones to get stuck into. Eureka Skydeck's much-loved mascot, Deckstar, will stop by to keep everyone entertained during the first school break of the year. As well as the Easter-themed activities and Deckstar, The Walk green screen activation will also be in action for parents and kids to enjoy. This specially constructed green screen allows guests to imagine what it's like to tightrope walk from one point of Eureka Tower to the other as they cross the illusory tightrope – suspended high above the city of Melbourne. The Walk Experience will bring out the virtual daredevil in visitors as they have fun trying to achieve a realistic and compelling shot of the daring feat. The 9" x 6" photograph comes with a digital copy ready for upload to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The Walk Experience costs $15.00, plus entry to Eureka Skydeck. For further information about Eureka Skydeck, visit www.eurekaskydeck.melbourne or call 03 9693 8888. Captain Cook Cruises 'Vivid Sydney' 2016 Cruises on Sale Vivid Sydney is back bigger and brighter from 27 May to 18 June, 2016 and Captain Cook Cruises is offering up to 35% off their Vivid cruises with an early bird special. Now everyone can afford to see the city come alive in a spectacular array of lights and projections from the water. Book online at www.captaincook.com.au to receive deals on the Vivid Lights and Vivid 7.30pm Dinner and Drinks cruise. For those short of time, the Vivid Lights cruise is ideal. Priced from only $25 per person, normally $39 per person, the one-hour cruise departs from Darling Harbour. Vivid Lights departs nightly at 5.30pm and 7.00pm from Darling Harbour King St Wharf No.1 with additional departures at 6.45pm, 8.00pm, 8.15pm and 9.15pm on peak evenings. Enjoy the full canvas of lights over a leisurely dinner on the Vivid 7.30pm Dinner and Drinks Cruise aboard flagship MV Sydney 2000. Normally $145 per person this cruise is available from only $99 per person and includes a 3-course Contemporary Australian set menu and an open bar of Tyrrell's house wine, Tooheys New beer and soft drinks. The Vivid 7.30pm Dinner and Drinks departs nightly at 7.30pm from Darling Harbour King St Wharf No.1. Guaranteed window seating is available on the dinner cruise for an additional $25 per person. For further information and bookings, please contact Captain Cook Cruises on T: +61-2-9206 1111 or visit www.captaincook.com.au Sydney’s swashbuckling line-up of holiday activities for an awesome Easter break With the Easter break just a few weeks away and the Autumn school holidays soon after, Sydney offers families a fun-filled calendar of events and activities including swashbuckling pirate exhibitions, exhilarating adventure activities and superhero sleepovers. According to Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events, Stuart Ayres, “Sydney is the perfect spot for a family trip during these school holidays, with warm sunny days creating ideal conditions for getting the family outside, and an exciting line-up of family-focused events that will keep children of all ages entertained and stimulated.” Destination NSW CEO Sandra Chipchase says “The Sydney Royal Easter Show is one of the major events on the NSW Autumn events calendar, but there’s so much on offer in Sydney over the Easter and school holiday breaks that families will want to stay longer to fit it all in. From exciting arts-focused workshops at the 20th Biennale of Sydney to superhero-themed activities at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney has all you’ll need to excite the family for the whole holiday break.” Destination NSW suggests these fun-filled activities in Sydney to beat the boredom these school holidays: ● Superman fans and Batman buffs will love the action-packed line-up of events and activities running at thePowerhouse Museum these school holidays. Be sure to check out the popular Art of the Brick: DC Comicsexhibition featuring more than 120 large-scale LEGO sculptures inspired by legendary characters such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Joker, Harley Quinn and others. Dress up as your favourite superhero and star in your own green screen photograph, contribute to the Museum’s giant comic strip, or book the popular Minecraft, movie-making, coding and claymation workshops. Budding superheroes are invited to see the Museum after dark at a Powerhouse Museum Sleepover from 15 – 16 April. Dressed up as your favourite comic book character take a tour of the museum by torchlight, hearing your favourite superhero stories before settling down for the night at the Museum. ● Australia’s largest and most exciting contemporary arts festival, the 20th Biennale of Sydney, is on from 18 March to 5 June with the full program of events, exhibitions and family days free to the public. Pick up a Kids’ Passport, designed specifically to guide children and families through the city to explore a variety of artworks across all the Biennale precincts. Collect stamps in your passport at each venue you visit. Art-loving kids may also want to join adrop-in contemporary art workshop at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), or Tour for Tots, an art-making tour for 3-5 year olds at the Art Gallery of NSW. ● Budding artists can step into the shoes of famed contemporary artist, Grayson Perry, at the MCA these school holidays in the free pop-up family space, ‘My Pretty Little Art Studio’. Join an in-gallery kids’ art trail, spotting riddles and patterns in Grayson’s work, and take this new inspiration back into the artist’s Studio to create artwork of your own. Make and decorate paper planes and get creative at the ‘design-your-own-pot’ station. Kids of all ages can step into the artist’s studio on weekends during the school holidays from 10.30am to 4pm and children under 12 get free entry into the exhibition. ● Ahoy me hearties! Swashbuckling lads and lasses can walk the plank these school holidays, all the way to theAustralian National Maritime Museum for Horrible Histories – Pirates: the exhibition, an interactive, hands-on exhibition based on the best-selling children’s books, Horrible Histories. Take command of a pirate ship, design and project your own pirate flag, test out cannons and cutlasses and find your fate on the wheel of misfortune. Horrible Histories – Pirates: the exhibition is on until 27 April 2016 and runs in conjunction with a full program of school holiday activities at the National Maritime Museum including daily art making, games and dress ups as well as lively and interactive Science Show Performances and Family Film Screenings. ● The iconic Sydney Royal Easter Show at Sydney Olympic Park is a must-visit event over the Easter break, showcasing the best of Australian agriculture and country life from 17 – 30 March 2016. Rides, animals, prize-winning produce and hours of entertainment await for the whole family and no trip to the Easter Show is complete without a visit to the famous Showbag Hall, where treats, toys and tonnes of fun can be found at every stall. ● For those who are after a little adventure these school holidays, spend a day or two at the adrenaline-fuelled adventure facilities in Penrith. Book into indoor skydiving at iFly for the chance to feel the exhilaration of flight in a high-tech wind tunnel, or get wet at Penrith Whitewater Stadium on a guided or self-guided whitewater rafting course. Head to Jetpack Adventures to fly as high as 15 metres above the water on your very own jet pack, or jump on a fly board to soar super-hero style above the water before diving under it like a dolphin. ● Who doesn’t love an Easter egg hunt? One of Sydney’s biggest and best is The Great CP Egg Hunt at Centennial Park on 26 and 27 March 2016. Join this fun and engaging Easter quest, follow the trail map, complete the activities and be rewarded with chocolate. For older visitors, explore Centennial Park at your own pace with their free self-guided Centennial Park History Walking Tour app, and learn more than 125 years of tales, intrigue and challenges of the parklands. ● This Easter break, beautiful Manly Beach will play host to Australia’s biggest beach volleyball competition,Volleyfest. Running from 18 to 28 March, the whole family will enjoy the excitement of watching some of the world’s best players from 14 countries compete in a series of top quality international volleyball competitions. Aussie Stars Nicole Laird, Mariafe Artacho del Solar, Issac Kapa and Chris McHugh will be just some of the talent on show, hoping to qualify later this year to represent Australia at the Rio Olympics. For further information and tickets visit www.volleyfest.com.au. ● The Kids in the Park program at Sydney Olympic Park offers more than 50 activities to choose from during the Autumn school holidays. From BMX racing and flying trapeze, to Sand Art Fun and filmmaking workshops, Kids in the Park offers oodles of fun for kids of all ages, whatever their passion. There’s also a range of walking tracks, bike tracks, BBQ areas, playgrounds and fountains to explore. ● The Sydney Opera House is inviting all curious minds to come and play, to look for clues, laugh at rules and ask silly questions in their April school holidays program that runs from 9 – 24 April. Join the beloved characters of David Walliams’ acclaimed book, Mr Stink, as they come to life on stage, or get the most out of your visit with a Day Pack; an A reserve ticket to Mr Stink, delicious lunch, souvenir photo and a Junior Adventure – a jam-packed journey through the iconic Sydney Opera House. Bring your children’s creative imaginations to life at Creative Play: Digital Drawing Wall, when professional illustrators invite kids to help them turn the walls of the Western Foyer into a large scale creative artwork. Award-winning actress Virginia Gay appears in a comic cabaret, Cautionary Tales for Children, a show as wicked as it is hilarious. And, if you’ve got some restless tweens and teens on your hands, the Flying Fruit Fly Circus has you covered with its edgy show Stunt Lounge. For more information about spending the school holidays in Sydney please visit www.sydney.com. Save up to $500 on African adventures World Expeditions is offering savings of up to $550 per person on its 2016 African adventures* for travellers attending their Africa Roadshow information nights. For example, Simply attend a free Africa Roadshow event in your capital city, book an African adventure up to two weeks after the event and enjoy a range of savings (and receive all the inspiration you will need to start planning your next African adventure). Conditions apply. Further information at www.worldexpeditions.com or 1300 720 000. Ultimate All Inclusive Hawaiian Cruise Holiday THE ULTIMATE ALL INCLUSIVE HAWAIIAN CRUISE HOLIDAY Only Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Pride of America lets you fully experience the richness and beauty of Hawai’i with visits to four magnificent islands in seven days. As the only cruise line sailing round-trip from Honolulu year-round and with overnight stays on Maui and Kauai, you have the freedom and flexibility to delve deeper, to truly explore. With the freedom of ‘Feel Free’ cruising, there’s no time like the present to cruise Hawai’i on an adventure that will create memories of a lifetime. Ecruising have packaged up this magnificent cruise with all the elements you need for the perfect Hawaiian holiday: Return flights with Hawaiian Airlines 3-nights accommodation at either the Hilton Hawaiian Village or Hilton Waikiki – right in the heart of famous Waikiki Beach Return private transfers from the airport and to the port A Pearl Harbour, Arizona Memorial and City Tour Labels: Cruise, eCruising Book a New Zealand Holiday with APT and Fly for Free APT is offering the chance to fly to New Zealand for free, including air taxes of up to $600 per person, across a range of holidays from its latest 2016/17 brochure. This offer includes APT's new luxury coach tour and ocean cruise holiday, the 24-day New Zealand Voyager. Priced from $8,995 per person, twin share, the fully inclusive journey commences in Christchurch with a journey aboard the TranzAlpine train to Arthur's Pass. Guests then take in the Franz Josef Glacier, Queenstown and Lake Tekapo before flying to the North Island. From Auckland, it's on to the Bay of Islands for two nights before heading back to the capital to transfer to the 14 night cruise. Sailing aboard Holland America Line's ms Noordam, and staying in a Verandah Stateroom, guests explore New Zealand from the coastline. Following the Islands clockwise from Auckland, stops include Rotorua, Napier, Wellington, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, and the Milford Sound before heading to Tasmania and then Melbourne and Sydney. As well as staying in leading hotels such as Te Waonui Forest Retreat at Franz Josef and The Hermitage Hotel at Mount Cook, guests also enjoy the chance to visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, take a dolphin-watching cruise through the Bay of Islands and also sample some of New Zealand's famous wines. Included in the price are free flights from Australia; a free internal flight in New Zealand; all accommodation, 57 meals; a dedicated APT Tour Director and driver; all sightseeing and entry fees; tipping, porterage and port charges on the cruise; and airport transfers. Offer is valid on all bookings made and deposited by 31 July 2016. Terms and conditions apply and offer is subject to availability. For further information call APT on 1300 196 420, visit aptouring.com.au or see your local travel agent. Kids Stay free at Discovery Parks in School Holida... Pullman Sydney Airport announces pre-opening speci... Bundanoon is Brigadoon for 39th Annual Highland Ga... End of season places limited on iconic Australian ... Visit Eureka Skydeck for Easter school holiday fun... Captain Cook Cruises 'Vivid Sydney' 2016 Cruises o... Sydney’s swashbuckling line-up of holiday activiti... Book a New Zealand Holiday with APT and Fly for Fr...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2690
__label__wiki	0.785803	0.785803	Registered and logged in users can post Milestones for free. To post, go to Create Content > Blog Entry. Tag your post “milestones.” Milestones include engagement, wedding and birth announcements as well as job promotions, military service and similar personal accomplishments of you and your family that you wish to share with the community. GC Deputy Fire Coordinator obtains Remote Pilot Certification for drone program posted by Billie Owens in Unmanned Aircraft System drone program, Milestones, gc sheriff's office, GC Emergency Management Office. Technology tools have become a mainstay of emergency services and law enforcement activities. Capitalizing on new technology, the Genesee County Emergency Management Office in partnership with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office has initiated an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) drone program. A requirement of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), drone pilots must be licensed as a remote pilot under the Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Part 107 Rule. Congratulations to Deputy Fire Coordinator Daniel Coffey on obtaining his Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Among the topic areas tested, DFC Coffey was required to show proficiency in applicable regulations relating to UAS aircraft system rating privileges, limitations, and flight operation; aviation weather sources and effects on UAS aircraft; and emergency procedures, radio communications, maintenance and preflight inspection procedures. Once operational, the county drone program will enhance the fire/ ems and law enforcement recon, search & rescue, monitoring and photo capabilities to name a few of the many benefits of this program ; as it simplifies and expedites tasks, ensuring accurate data and in many cases increases overall safety. Three GC men promoted in NY Army National Guard posted by Billie Owens in NY Army National Guard, Milestones, corfu, byron. Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Peter Saxman, from Corfu, and assigned to the 222nd Military Police Company received a promotion to the rank of Private First Class. Zachary Cratsley, from Byron, and assigned to the Company A, 2-108th Infantry received a promotion to the rank of Specialist. Travis Lambert, from Byron, and assigned to the Headquarters Service Company, 642nd Support Battalion received a promotion to the rank of Private. Army National Guard promotions are based on overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential. These promotions additionally recognize the best qualified Soldiers and attract and retain the highest caliber Citizen Soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard. For more information about the New York Army National Guard, visit www.dmna.ny.gov or www.1800goguard.com The New York National Guard (New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs) is the state's executive agency responsible to the Governor for managing New York's Military Forces, which consists of nearly 20,000 members of the New York Army National Guard, the New York Air National Guard, the New York Naval Militia and the New York Guard. Batavia's Jeff Redband of Daemen College named to National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors Court posted by Billie Owens in batavia, Milestones. AMHERST -- Daemen College men's basketball student-athletes Jeff Redband (Batavia) and Andrew Sischo (Guilderland) have been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court, recognizing their academic achievements during the 2018-19 academic year. It marks the seventh straight year that Daemen has had at least one NABC Honors Court selection. Both Redband and Sischo met the high standard of academic criteria to be considered fo the NABC Honors Court which is awarded to junior and senior (academic) varsity players who hold a cumulative grade-point average of 3.2 or higher. Honorees must have also matriculated at least one year at their current institution, and be a member of an NCAA Division I, II or III, or NAIA Division I or II program whose head coach is a member of the NABC. Redband collects the honor for the second straight year. He will return for his final season of eligibility in 2019-20 after graduating in May with a degree in Business Administration. Sischo, who has two years of remaining eligibility, is on track to graduate next May with a degree in Sport Management. "We are very happy for Jeff and Andrew. They continue to make Daemen proud," said Daemen Head Coach Mike MacDonald. "Not only have they proven to be all-stars on the court, but they are superstars in the classroom, too. They are both tremendous examples of what a Daemen student-athlete should be." On the court, both Redband and Sischo played vital roles in Daemen's most successful season since gaining full NCAA Division II membership status prior to the 2015-16 academic year. Redband averaged career-highs of 13.0 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, and finished third among the East Coast Conference leaders with 79 three-point field goals en route to earning second-team All-ECC honors. The 6-foot-9 Sischo was dominant in the paint, finishing second in the league in scoring (20.9 ppg) and rebounding (10.1 rpg). He was named the ECC Player of the Year, the Division II Conference Commissioner's Association (D2CCA) East Region Player of the Year and a second-team All-American. Together, the duo led Daemen to a 24-6 record, the ECC regular season championship and the program's first-ever NCAA tournament berth. Previous NABC Honors Court selections from Daemen include Giambattista Davis (2018), Alex Borges (2016, 2017), Arif Mehmetaj (2015), Aaron Davis (2013, 2014) and Troy Nowak (2013, 2014). Daemen College features the only NCAA Division II athletics program in the Buffalo-Niagara region, sponsoring 17 intercollegiate teams. GC Treasurer Scott German took continuing education courses in Nevada to stay on the cutting edge posted by Billie Owens in Milestones, batavia, NACCTFO, National Association of County Collectors, Treasurers and Finance Officers. Scott D. German, treasurer of Genesee County, recently attended the annual meeting of the National Association of County Collectors, Treasurers and Finance Officers (NACCTFO) in Clark County, Nev., on July 10th and 11th. The meeting includes continuing education courses in policy and management offered by the Graduate Program in Public Administration at Wayne State University. “County collectors, treasurers, and finance officers must constantly upgrade practices in their offices in order to best serve the needs of the public,” said Kyu-Nahm Jun, director of the Public Administration at Wayne State. “The certification program provides the opportunity to learn from nationally recognized faculty, and to share information with colleagues from across the nation. This prepares them to serve the public more effectively.” Session topics included talent retention, revenue recovery, and trends in county government organization. Participants also engaged in an information sharing session where they shared best practices with their peers. “By participating in the program, German reflected his desire to keep his county on the cutting edge of public service,” Jun said. Visit http://clas.wayne.edu/mpa for more information on Wayne State’s Graduate Program in Public Administration. Pavilion's Lydia Milligan, a student-athlete at Elmira College, named to President's List posted by Billie Owens in Pavilion, Milestones. The Empire 8 Conference honored 77 Elmira College student-athletes, including Lydia Milligan (Women's Volleyball), of Pavilion, on its President's List, which recognizes student-athletes who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher during the spring term. In addition, a total of 11 EC teams were named to the E8 All-Academic Team for possessing a GPA of 3.20 and higher. "Our student-athletes continue to achieve at very high levels in the classroom. I am so proud of their accomplishments," said E8 Commissioner Chuck Mitrano. "The commitment to academic excellence from our member institutions is unmatched and these numbers prove it." Recipients of the President's List distinction must be enrolled full-time at their respective institution and carry a minimum GPA of 3.75 while participating in a conference-sponsored sport and displaying positive conduct on-and-off campus. As the Empire 8 states, "Its commitment to serve the educational needs of its student-athletes is the hallmark of the Empire 8." In total, 750 student-athletes from across the Empire 8 Conference earned a spot on the President's List, while a total of 116 teams were named to the E8 All-Academic Team. Of the nine institutions in the E8, seven placed 10 or more teams on the E8 All-Academic Team. Among EC's 11 All-Academic Team recipients, women's volleyball and field hockey shared the honor of having the highest GPA among the Soaring Eagles, as both finished the spring term with a 3.59. Women's basketball and women's tennis were not far behind with GPAs of 3.54 and 3.52, respectively. Also qualifying for the award were men's ice hockey, men's tennis, women's cross country, women's lacrosse, softball, women's soccer and women's ice hockey. Additionally, each Empire 8-affiliated institution sported a healthy 3.00 GPA and six of the nine finished the spring term with a 3.20 GPA or better. As a department, Elmira finished with an impressive 3.21 GPA. Founded in 1855, Elmira College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering 30-plus majors, an honors program, 17 academic societies, and 20 Division III varsity teams. Located in the Southern Finger Lakes Region of New York, Elmira's undergraduate and graduate student population hails from more than 20 states and nine countries. Elmira is a Phi Beta Kappa College and has been ranked a top college, nationally, for student internships. The College is also home to the Center for Mark Twain Studies, one of four historically significant Twain heritage sites in the U.S., which attracts Twain scholars and educators from around the world for research on the famous literary icon. Proud of its history and tradition, the College is committed to the ideals of community service, and intellectual and individual growth. Batavia's Benjamin Martis named to dean's list at Oglethorpe University posted by Billie Owens in Milestones, batavia. Oglethorpe University has announced its Spring 2019 dean's list, honoring those scholars who achieved at least a 3.50 term grade-point average while earning 12 or more semester hours. Among them is the following local student: Benjamin Martis -- a senior, Theatre major, from Batavia. About Oglethorpe University Founded in 1835, Oglethorpe University is Atlanta's only co-educational small private college, home to 1250 eclectic and engaged students from 33 states and 31 countries. Renowned for its groundbreaking Core program, Oglethorpe's academically rigorous programs emphasize intellectual curiosity, individual attention, close collaboration among faculty and students, and active learning in relevant field experiences. Oglethorpe joins theory and practice in its A_LAB (Atlanta Laboratory for Learning), an incubator for experiential learning via internships, study abroad, civic engagement, and undergraduate research. Under the leadership of President Lawrence Schall since 2005, Oglethorpe has entered an unprecedented era of innovation and growth, evidenced by increased enrollment and philanthropic giving, and new strategic entrepreneurial partnerships. Since 2013, Oglethorpe has seen the addition of an award-winning campus center; a residential complex with six state-of-the-art classrooms; and the expansion of arts and athletics facilities. Oglethorpe's partnership venture with LeadAbroad has expanded its global footprint with the development of five global campuses in Barcelona, Paris, Rome, Cape Town -- South Africa, and Greece. In 2019, Oglethorpe opened the I.W. "Ike" Cousins Center for Science and Innovation and will launch the Q. William Hammack, Jr. School of Business. Oglethorpe is home to the Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, and the Piedmont School of Atlanta. The Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels compete in the NCAA Division III Southern Athletic Association. Website: oglethorpe.edu Bergen's Sean Donovan earns bachelor's degree in Music Composition posted by Billie Owens in bergen, Milestones. BEREA, OHIO -- Sean Donovan, of Bergen, a graduate of Byron-Bergen High School, graduated from Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Composition. Baldwin Wallace University recognized the achievements of 739 graduate and undergraduate students at BW's 169th Commencement ceremony in May. Before taking a triumphant walk across the stage to receive congratulations, members of the BW Class of 2019 were inspired by commencement speaker Akram Boutros, M.D., FACHE, president and CEO of The MetroHealth System. Dr. Boutros focused his address on "Choices" that can make all the difference in life. He encouraged the graduates to choose to "stop listening to the voice that says you're not good enough" and to "stand up to those doubts." Baldwin Wallace University, founded in 1845, was one of the first colleges to admit students without regard to race or gender. An independent, coeducational university of 4,000 students, BW offers coursework in the liberal arts tradition in more than 80 academic areas. Located in Berea, 12 miles from downtown Cleveland, BW offers students the cultural, educational and business advantages of a major metropolitan area. Two GCC students awarded scholarships from GC Interagency Council posted by Billie Owens in Genes County Interagency Council, scholarships, bergen, batavia, Milestones. Pictured from left are members of the scholarship committee and the 2019 recipients: Karen Hall, Hannah Kujawski, Peg Patterson-Case, Melissa Vinyard, Chelsea Elliott, Todd Rapp, Amy Swanson, Kari Heidemann and Melinda Rodriguez. Submitted photo and press release: The Genesee County Interagency Council awarded two $1,000 scholarships at their annual picnic last month at the DeWitt Recreation Area. This year’s recipients are Melinda Rogriguez and Melissa Vinyard. Special Thanks to the Red Osier Landmark Restaurant in Stafford for catering such a wonderful meal for our council, scholarship recipients and their guests. The goal of the scholarship is to support students who have a strong drive to contribute to the field of Human Services. The Council was seeking applicants who were pursing their education in a Human Services major. The mission of the Genesee County Interagency Council is to create fellowship and understanding among community human services agencies. The council helps to identify community issues and encourages development of resolutions. The Council is happy to have been able to award such deserving candidates and wishes them nothing but success for their future! About the Scholarship Winners Melinda Rodriguez, of Bergen, is a mom of five kids, a full-time student at Genesee Community College and a dean's list honoree. Her goals are to earn a degree in Social Work with a focus in the medical field. We look forward to seeing her develop her skills in the Human Services fields and joining our council in the future as a colleague. Melissa Vinyard, of Batavia, is a second semester student at Genesee Community College majoring in Human Services with a focus on alcohol and substance abuse. Her goals are to help those in sobriety find support by being a counselor. We look forward to her joining the Interagency council some day at a colleague. Highlights of CTE awards ceremony for new grads posted by Billie Owens in Milestones, education, CTE, Genesee Valley Educational Partnership. Above, Shelby Ulm (right), Cosmetology student from Attica CSD, accepts the AM Student of the Year Award from Catherine Bennett, assistant principal at the Batavia CTE Center. Submitted photos and press release: The Batavia Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center celebrated the achievements of its seniors at an awards program last month at Le Roy High School. The scholarship and award winners, their programs and home schools are noted below. Student of the Year (a.m.), Shelby Ulm, Attica CSD, Cosmetology; Student of the Year (p.m.), Taylor Tyczka, Attica CSD, Information Technology Academy; Blakeslee Memorial Award, Karl Steffenilla, Pavilion CSD, Building Trades; Donald Abramo Jr. Memorial Award, Steven Keicher, Attica CSD; Anthony McMaster, Batavia CSD, both Metal Trades students; Gene Haas Foundation Scholarship: James Roggow, Byron-Bergen CSD; Evan Bartz, Batavia CSD; Arden Schadt, Attica CSD; Noah Stachowiak, Attica CSD; Anthony McMaster, Batavia CSD; all Metal Trades students; AutoDesk Master Manufacturing Scholarship: Benjamin Bailey, Pembroke CSD, Metal Trades; James P. Donnelly Memorial Award: Garret George, Attica CSD; Lucas Stucchio, Byron-Bergen CSD, both Building Trades students; Paul Levins Memorial Award: Zachary Heaton, Attica CSD, Building Trades; Batavia Rod & Gun Club Memorial Scholarship: Eric Lewis, Pavilion CSD, Building Trades; Roy H. Turnbull Memorial Scholarship Award: Joshua Kelsey, Alexander CSD, Building Trades; Ignatius J. Radesi Memorial Award: Tyler Totten, Notre Dame Batavia, Building Trades; Pullinzi Family Scholarship: Jonathan Bigsby, Alexander CSD, Building Trades; Building Trades Alumni Award: Nicholas Bonamici, Attica CSD, Building Trades; Jason H. Rowcliffe Memorial Scholarship: Melissa Volutra, Oakfield-Alabama CSD, Culinary Arts; Chef Russell Bugbee Memorial Award: Jason Lowe, Alexander CSD, Culinary Arts; Red Osier Scholarship: Jason Lowe, Alexander CSD, Culinary Arts; Josh Mouery Memorial Award, Jason Lowe, Alexander CSD, Culinary Arts; C. Thomas Olivo Award - ACTEA: Taylor Tyczka, Attica CSD, Information Technology Academy; Batavia Rotary Club Memorial Fund Scholarship: Tyler Kirst, Pembroke CSD, Health Dimensions; Kiwanis Citizenship Scholarship: Emily Boldt, Pavilion CSD, Justice Academy; Adams’ Welding & Fabrication Scholarship: Ayden Odachowski, Batavia CS, Metal Trades; Dr. Charles Holowach Memorial Scholarship: Taylor Schofield, Pavilion CSD, Health Careers Academy; Madison Dedman, Batavia CSD, Health Careers Academy; Taylor Tyczka, Attica CSD, Information Technology Academy. Above, Taylor Tyczka (right) an Information Technology Academy student from Attica CSD, accepts the $2,000 Charles Holowach Scholarship from Julie Donlon, assistant superintendent for the Genesee Valley Educational Partnership. About the Batavia Career and Technical Education Center It is a program of the Genesee Valley Educational Partnership. The Partnership operates as a Board of Cooperative Educational Services offering shared programs and services to 22 component school districts located in Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston and Steuben counties in New York state. Two Le Roy students named to spring dean's list at SUNY Oswego posted by Billie Owens in Le Roy, Milestones. OSWEGO -- Students earning a grade point average of 3.3 to 3.79 appear on SUNY Oswego's spring 2019 dean's list, include two from Genesee County: Holden T. Borrelli, of Craigie Street in Le Roy, a senior majoring in Finance; Cameron Slaven, of Warsaw Road in Le Roy, a senior majoring in Broadcasting and Mass Communication. Admission to SUNY Oswego is competitive. U.S. News Media Group counts SUNY Oswego among the top public regional universities in the North for 2019, and the Princeton Review includes Oswego in its 2019 college guidebook "The Best Northeastern Colleges" and in its national list of "Green Colleges." A 158-year-old comprehensive college in the State University of New York system, Oswego enrolls about 8,000 students in its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; School of Business; School of Communication, Media and the Arts; and School of Education. Visit oswego.edu for more information. Corfu's Catherine McMullen named to spring President's List at SUNY Oswego posted by Billie Owens in corfu, Milestones. OSWEGO -- Catherine McMullen, of Corfu, a senior majoring in Creative Writing, has been named to the President's List for the spring 2019 semester at SUNY Oswego. McMullen was among SUNY Oswego students who achieved a grade point average of 3.80 and above on the 4.00 scale. Those achieving a GPA of 3.30 to 3.79 earned dean's list recognition. Three local students named to spring dean's list at St. Lawrence University posted by Billie Owens in Milestones, batavia, corfu, Stafford. The following students have been selected for inclusion on the dean's list for academic achievement during the Spring 2019 semester at St. Lawrence University. Quinn D. Audsley, of Corfu. Audsley is a member of the Class of 2020 and is majoring in Sociology. Audsley attended Pembroke Central School. Margaret M. Graney, of Stafford. Graney is a member of the Class of 2022. Graney attended Byron-Bergen High School. John W. Sutherland, of Batavia. Sutherland is a member of the Class of 2020 and is majoring in Mathematics. Sutherland attended Notre Dame High School. To be eligible for the dean's list, a student must have completed at least four courses and have an academic average of 3.6 based on a 4.0 scale for the semester. About St. Lawrence University Founded in 1856, St. Lawrence University is a private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,500 students located in Canton. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global. Visit www.stlawu.edu. Le Roy grad Farryn Kennedy is 50th recipient of Gary Scott Scholarship, in honor of fallen Vietnam War soldier posted by Billie Owens in Le Roy, Gary Scott Scholarship, Milestones. LE ROY -- The Gary Scott Scholarship has been awarded for 50 years in memory of alumnus Gary Scott, Class of 1963, at Le Roy High School. Lt. Scott was killed in 1968 while serving in Vietnam. Scott’s friends and fellow classmates from Syracuse University, established the scholarship to recognize a Le Roy student who embodies the traits of Gary Scott: being able to overcome hardships, show leadership and encourage community participation. This year, the $8,000 scholarship was awarded to new graduate Farryn Kennedy, whose grade-point average is 94.8 and who is preparing to major in Engineering at Clarkson University in the fall. Kennedy was selected because of her dedication to the Knights Tech Desk, which helps students and community members navigate technology. As part of the Emerging Knights Leadership Team, she created a student recognition program, which selects monthly winners of the Knowledgeable Knights award. Above is a photo of Scott’s friends who created the scholarship and manage donations, his family members with the winner. Anyone interested in donating to the scholarship fund to assure its continuance can send contributions to: Gary Scott Scholarship Fund, ℅ Le Roy High School, 9300 South Street Road, Le Roy, NY 14482. GC Sheriff's Civil Office and county 9-1-1 center earn hard-to-get re-accreditation from Sheriffs' group posted by Billie Owens in gc sheriff's office, Milestones, NYS Sheriff's Association accreditation. Genesee County Sheriff William A. Sheron Jr. and his staff were honored last Wednesday at a meeting of the Genesee County Legislature for having achieved re-accreditation of the Sheriff’s Civil Office and the County 9-1-1 Emergency Services Dispatch Center from the New York State Sheriffs’ Association. Peter Kehoe, executive director of the association, pointed out that only 25 of the state’s 62 counties have been able to achieve accreditation of their civil office, and only 15 counties maintain an accredited communications center. “To earn accreditation,” Kehoe said, “the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office had to demonstrate that it adheres to a strict set of standards and best practices established by experts in the fields of both civil process and emergency communications.” The Sheriff’s Office has also received accreditation of the Sheriff’s Road Patrol from the New York State Law Enforcement Agency Accreditation Council. “Each of these accreditations, standing alone, is a significant achievement, and taken together, they clearly demonstrate the commitment of the Sheriff and his staff to excellence in their profession,” Kehoe said. “You have an outstanding Sheriff and Sheriff’s Office, which are very well respected locally, but also throughout the state. The citizens of Genesee County, and this Genesee County Legislature, should be very proud of their Sheriff’s Office.” Sheriff Sheron thanked his deputies and staff for all their hard work for the citizens of the Genesee County, and for their efforts in achieving accreditation. Special recognition was given to Deborah Shea, principal financial clerk in the Sheriff’s Civil Office, and to Robert Tripp, senior emergency services dispatcher, for their work in guiding the re-accreditation effort in their respective divisions. Sheriff Sheron also acknowledged County Legislator Gary Maha, former Genesee County Sheriff, for his efforts in starting the original accreditation programs during his tenure as Sheriff. Sheriff Sheron and his staff have worked diligently to continue meeting the accreditation standards, as they are periodically updated, in order to earn the reaccreditation which was awarded at the meeting Wednesday. Accreditation is for a five-year period and may be renewed indefinitely, as long as the agency continues to meet the established standards. The New York State Sheriffs’ Association, headquartered in Albany, is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1934, which assists the sheriffs of New York to effectively and efficiently deliver services to the public. Sheriff Sheron serves as a Trustee and member of the Association’s Executive Committee. Top photo: 9-1-1 Emergency Services Dispatch Center (from left): Executive Director Peter Kehoe; NYS Sheriffs' Association Director of Emergency Communications Steven C. Sharpe; Senior Emergency Services Dispatcher Robert H. Tripp; Assistant Director of Emergency Communications Frank A. Riccobono; GC Sheriff William A. Sheron Jr. Above photo -- Civil Division (from left): Executive Director Peter Kehoe; NYS Sheriffs' Association Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello; Principal Financial Clerk Deborah A. Shea; Financial/Records Clerk Tracy L. Ranney; and GC Sheriff William A. Sheron Jr. East Bethany's Beth Britton reenlists in NY Army National Guard posted by Billie Owens in Milestones, east bethany, NY National Guard. LATHAM -- Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the State National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard. Sergeant Beth Britton from East Bethany reenlisted to continue service with the Company C, 1-171st Aviation Regiment. "It's great to see soldiers staying in the Army and continuing to serve their State and Nation in the New York Army National Guard," Shields said. "The most important Army asset we have is the individual soldier. The dedication, skills, and leadership traits they bring to our community and their employers are invaluable. "By choosing to stay in the Army National Guard they directly contribute to our nation's security and to the governor's ability to respond to disasters, all while building a bright future for their family through the Guard's retirement, education, and health insurance programs." For more information about the New York Army National Guard, visit www.dmna.ny.gov or www.1800goguard.com. Seven local students named to Spring dean's list at Buffalo State College posted by Billie Owens in Milestones, batavia, alexander, corfu, south byron, Oakfield. BUFFALO -- Buffalo State College is pleased to recognize the following students who have been named to the Spring 2019 dean's list: Kaylee Cassidy, of Batavia (14020) Hannah Dunlap, of Batavia (14020) Holly Grayson, of Oakfield (14125) Brendon Kendall, of South Byron (14557) Dylah Pantlin, of Batavia (14020) Miranda Schiller, of Alexander (14005) Matthew Stroka, of Corfu (14036) In general, students who have completed at least 12 credit hours and who have attained a GPA of 3.5 or higher qualify for the Buffalo State dean's list. Full criteria and grade-type exceptions can be found in the undergraduate catalog. Buffalo State is a State University of New York (SUNY) college located in Buffalo. The college offers 79 undergraduate majors as well as many minors and certificate programs. Every year, thousands of students benefit from Buffalo State's community engagement, hands-on learning opportunities, and affordable SUNY tuition. Buffalo State also offers more than 60 graduate programs. The Genesee County American Legion Committee selects 13 local delegates for Boys State program posted by Billie Owens in news, Milestones, American Legion, Boys State. The New York State American Legion Boys State program will be held June 27th to July 2nd at Morrisville State College, Morrisville. The American Legion Boys State is a unique summertime educational program for boys entering their senior year of high school. The program focuses on participation and personal experience in a model state, complete with governmental bodies and elected public officials. It is designed to mirror the structure and operation of state government while providing training in practical citizenship, leadership and character through a non-partisan lens. The American Legion Boys State program consists of classroom work, lectures and hands-on activities that promote learning by doing. Each participant is known as a “citizen” and becomes an integral part of the process assuming specific responsibilities as an elected or appointed official. The American Legion Posts, local businesses, or other civic organizations pay the delegates' enrollment fees. The Genesee County American Legion Committee is proud to be sponsoring the following 2019 Boys State delegates: Zachary Anderson -- Batavia High School Zeshan Armstrong -- Batavia High School Aiden Cornelius -- Oakfield-Alabama High School Grantham Gilligan -- Le Roy High School Zachary Hannon -- Byron Bergen High School Jake Hill -- Le Roy High School Ryan Manges -- Oakfield-Alabama High School Alexander Pratz -- Oakfield-Alabama High School Dylan Rykert -- Oakfield-Alabama High School Gavin Schmidt -- Batavia High School Cameron Smith -- Le Roy High School Keith Szczepanski -- Notre Dame High School Charles Urbanczyk -- Pavilion High School About The American Legion The American Legion is the largest wartime veterans service organization with nearly 2 million members in 12,875 posts in communities across America. Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is committed to mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans. A dozen GC students named to dean's list at Daemen College posted by Billie Owens in batavia, Milestones, Le Roy, elba, east pembroke, east bethany. AMHERST -- Daemen College Dean Michael Brogan, Ph.D., announces the following Genesee County students achieved dean’s list status for the Spring 2019 semester. A matriculated undergraduate student who attains a grade-point average of 3.30 or better in any one semester is eligible for dean’s list status. * Patrick Wrobel of Batavia (14020) * Jeffrey Redband of Batavia (14020) * Kristyn Mott of Batavia (14020) * Stephanie Hoy of Batavia (14020) * Briana Janes of Batavia (14020) * Katie Underhill of Batavia (14020) * Christine James of Batavia (14020) * Jordyn Atkinson of East Bethany (14054) * Mikaila Mault of East Pembroke (14056) * Emily Kreutter of Elba (14058) * Emily Graham of Le Roy (14482) * Brianna Hill of Le Roy (14482) Batavia's Katie Kesler receives Twiness Award for scholarship and ideals of service at Boston U. Katie Kesler accepting the award with BU Sargent College Dean Chris Moore. Photo by Katherine Taylor for Boston University Photography. Katie Kesler, of Batavia, received the Twiness Award from Boston University (BU) College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College at the annual Senior Awards Reception on May 17. The Twiness Award is presented to graduating seniors who exemplify the ideals of service, loyalty, thoughtfulness, and excellence of scholarship. An alumna of Batavia High School, Kesler graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in behavior and health on May 19. “Student leadership taught me how to utilize my passion for disability advocacy to start meaningful dialogues surrounding perception of disability,” Kesler said. “I am a proud sibling of an individual with Down syndrome, and I am a vocal advocate for inclusion and the destigmatization of intellectual disability.” While at BU, Kesler served as vice president of BU Student Volunteers for Special Needs, a Camp PALS counselor, and a peer mentor for Partners for Youth with Disabilities. She was a member of the Navigators Christian Fellowship leadership team at BU, a member of the BU Student Occupational Therapy Association, a Sargent College peer mentor, and an assistant teacher at the BU Children’s Center. Kesler was a Dean Elsbeth Melville Scholarship recipient, awarded for academic and extracurricular excellence as well as demonstrated promise in future fields. She was also inducted into the Sargent College Honor Society and received the Pamela Posen Endowed Memorial Scholarship. “Katie is empathic and insightful and looks out for fellow students -- she is bright, dedicated, and hardworking,” said Clinical Assistant Professor Anne Sullivan-Soydan. “Most importantly, Katie is, quite simply, a good person, with high moral character and personal integrity. I believe she has excellent potential to make significant contributions in her chosen field; indeed, I believe she will be a leader.” After graduation, Kesler will pursue her doctor of occupational therapy degree at the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. About Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Sargent College: It is an institution of higher education which fosters critical and innovative thinking to best serve the health care needs of society through academics, research, and clinical practice. As reported by U.S. News and World Report, its graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology and Physical Therapy rank in the top 6% of programs while Occupational Therapy is #1 in the nation. The College has more than 25 on-campus research facilities and clinical centers and offers degree programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech, language and hearing sciences, health science, athletic training, human physiology, behavior and health, and nutrition. For more information, visit bu.edu/sargent. Founded in 1839, Boston University is an internationally recognized institution of higher education and research. With more than 33,000 students, it is the fourth-largest independent university in the United States. BU consists of 17 schools and colleges, along with a number of multidisciplinary centers and institutes integral to the University’s research and teaching mission. In 2012, BU joined the Association of American Universities (AAU), a consortium of 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. GCC Spring 2019 dean's list has 41 GC students on it posted by Billie Owens in Milestones, alexander, batavia, corfu, Stafford, bergen, byron, Le Roy, Pavilion, bosom. A total of 247 students from Genesee Community College were named to the dean's list for the Spring 2019 semester, and 41 of them live in Genesee County. Students honored on the dean's list have maintained full or part-time enrollment and earned a quality point index of 3.50 to 3.74. Genesee County Spring 2019 dean's list students at GCC: Caylin Walton of Alexander, NY (14005) Ryli Crego of Alexander, NY (14005) Scott Logan of Basom, NY (14013) Thomas Claffey of Batavia, NY (14020) Conner Schmit of Batavia, NY (14020) Amanda Rodriguez of Batavia, NY (14020) Rachel Flint of Batavia, NY (14020) Madison Schady of Batavia, NY (14020) Adam Dixson of Batavia, NY (14020) Kelly Butler of Batavia, NY (14020) Daysha Mast of Batavia, NY (14020) Ashley Schiefer of Batavia, NY (14020) Evan Bellavia of Batavia, NY (14020) Amber Snyder of Batavia, NY (14020) Danielle Joyce of Batavia, NY (14020) Tyler Prospero of Batavia, NY (14020) Austin Davis of Batavia, NY (14020) Jessica Newton of Batavia, NY (14020) Micheal Van Dorn of Batavia, NY (14020) Kristen Saeva of Batavia, NY (14020) Bailey Gavenda of Batavia, NY (14020) Kitana Maher of Bergen, NY (14416) Hayley Hoehn of Bergen, NY (14416) Julia Menzie of Bergen, NY (14416) Grace Campbell of Byron, NY (14422) Kaeli LaFrance of Byron, NY (14422) Jamie Maskell of Byron, NY (14422) Brandon Kowalski of Corfu, NY (14036) Ashlee Gilchrist of Corfu, NY (14036) Jenna Salim of Corfu, NY (14036) Mackenzie Simpson of Le Roy, NY (14482) Morgan Luce of Le Roy, NY (14482) Magnum Kibler of Le Roy, NY (14482) Eva Rhoads of Le Roy, NY (14482) Madison Brandes of Le Roy, NY (14482) Sarah Glor of Oakfield, NY (14125) Katelyn Barnes of Pavilion, NY (14525) Kirsten Edwards of Pavilion, NY (14525) Josilynn Russo of Pavilion, NY (14525) Caleb Busch of Stafford, NY (14143) Julie Carasone of Stafford, NY (14143) Genesee Community College serves approximately 6,000 students per semester through more than 70 academic programs and certificates, including the Marketing and Social Media concentration within the Business Administration program, and the new Nanotechnology degree with ECC. On a microscopic scale, nanotech focuses on careers in biology, chemistry, electrical engineering, medicine and photovoltaics. GCC's Student Success Center makes admissions, financial aid and enrollment a simple and efficient process. The college has earned three national sports titles The athletics program, housed in the state-of-the-art Richard C. Call Arena hosts more than a dozen intercollegiate men's and women's teams. Highly convenient, GCC operates seven campus locations throughout Western New York, as well as a significant online learning program. College housing is available at College Village, just a three minute walk from the Batavia Campus. With small class sizes and state-of-the-art technology both inside and out of the classroom, Genesee Community College is known for being "high tech" and "high touch."	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2692
__label__cc	0.729269	0.270731	Kosher Wine: Finally Catching Up with the Food How kosher wine is shedding its bad reputation. Yarden Inc. Yarden wines Kosher meats have long enjoyed a reputation with food shoppers as being of exceptionally high quality. Now kosher wine is becoming worthy of the same stature. Here’s why: It’s all about the winemaker and the quality of the raw materials, not the process. And winemakers are finally getting it. So why has there been the centuries-old reputation, mostly richly deserved, that sophisticated palates find kosher wine too sweet and undrinkable? I’m neither Jewish nor religious, but I spent some time in Israel not long ago drinking wine — almost all kosher — and talking to local winemakers. “The Levantine is the cradle of winemaking,” says British-born Adam Montefiore, who, as head of Carmel Winery, became the face of premium Israeli winemaking to the world. Winemaking had died in the region and most wine grapevines were destroyed during the various Ottoman occupations that ruled the area for centuries. “Now, we’ve come back to be being modern winemakers,” Montefiore says. He also brings up the irony of the kosher designation being positive for food in America but, understandably until recently, not for wine. According to several winemakers I talked with, another impediment was that Jewish culture in the Mediterranean has not been one that regularly imbibes in alcoholic beverages. But now the wine culture — and with it excellent kosher wine — has spread widely over Israel in the past 25 years with the founding of literally dozens of good to excellent wineries. Geographic names that have special religious meanings — the Galilee, Jerusalem Hills, even Armaggedon (Megiddo in Hebrew) — are now wine-growing areas. Some of the better Israeli wines found in the U.S. include Recanati, Yarden, Galil Mountain, Barkan, Carmel, Binyamina, Flam, Tulip, Castel, Saslove, and Psagot. While many if not the majority of Israel's winemakers are secular Jews, most are nevertheless comfortable making religious or kosher wines. Kosher wine has to be under the aegis of a rabbi — who is usually at some distance — but practically it means that the people who touch the wine have to be Sabbath-observing men. But they do so under the instruction of the winemaker, so essentially it is an easy process with nothing significantly different about the product. The exception is meshuval wine, which is the only kosher wine that can be served by a Gentile, such as a waiter, to an orthodox Jew. Traditionally, the wine had to be boiled, but in recent years flash pasteurization has taken its place. Does pasteurization affect the wine? If you believe wine is a living organism, you have your answer. But very good kosher wine is not just made in Israel. In fact, some of the best is made in France, the United States, and South America. Most wine stores carry a selection of kosher wines, some in specially marked sections, but usually it is shelved in with other wines. Whether kosher wines come from Israel or elsewhere, not all producers put the word “kosher” on the front label of the wines. Most will have a “U” inside a circle on the back label, denoting the Orthodox Union, and some will have an encircled “K” for a kosher certification agency. A “P” means kosher for Passover. But, to paraphrase the old commercial, increasingly these days “you don’t have to be Jewish to love drinking kosher.”	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2693
__label__wiki	0.742461	0.742461	The Best Backstage Photos From the Spring 2020 Menswear Shows in Paris Acielle / Style Du Monde Balmain’s Creative Director Olivier Rousteing Will Join This Year’s Vogue Forces of Fashion Conference Brooke Bobb The Present Is Female: The Designers Behind a Fashion Revolution Sarah Mower The Most Important Collections of the 2010s Nicole Phelps Would You Get High Heels Implanted Into Your Feet? This Exhibit Wants You to Consider It Steff Yotka The Nautilus Biological HeelPhoto: Courtesy of A. Human/Luke Absolon If you could change your body as easily as you change your clothes, would you? That’s the question A. Human, an experiential concept conceived by Simon Huck, is asking. Opening at 48 Mercer Street on September 5, the interactive exhibit is a showcase for body modifications—and not the ones you might expect from Huck, a longtime friend of the Kardashian clan. Which is to say, no lip fillers or contouring tutorials here. “We didn’t want to root any of our modifications on the idea of existing insecurities or discomforts,” he says. “A. Human is about the freedom to explore this world and live in this world in any way you choose.” In this futuristic take on the world, your choices will include swapping out your wedge sandals for a conch-shell-like permanent heel or having new DNA-mirrored hearts created and implanted for you and your beloved. Creepy or cool? That’s for you to decide, but Huck’s intention is to present these options with a positive spin. “When you think of the future, you think dark, dystopian—there are all these images that come to mind. I didn’t want to create a utopian world, but I definitely wanted to create a world that was optimistic or, at the bare minimum, neutral,” he says. “We wanted to use the future of fashion and the future of self-expression as a way to look at the future. That is how the ethos of A. Human formed.” Photo: Courtesy of A. Human/Luke Absolon And so for the price of $40—hey, fun isn’t free—you can enter into a neon-lit lab of cinched waists and crystal ruffs that can grow right out of a human neck. Scientifically speaking, this is all light-years away, but that’s no matter for the creatives Huck has teamed with on some of the pieces, like theatrical director Michael Counts, makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench, and creative director Nicola Formichetti. “Fashion is more than the clothes you wear, it’s also the choices you make about your body and how you present yourself,” says Formichetti, who contributed an exaggerated shoulder that’s equal parts Lady Gaga and Alexander McQueen. “I like pushing the boundaries of what can be considered fashion and finding the edge of self-expression. My inspiration was a lot of imagery drawn from sci-fi and fantasy drawings of things that aren’t quite human. Aliens and robots are disquieting because they look humanoid but the details and proportions are different.” Should distended shoulders not be your vibe, you can opt for a printed tee at the exhibit’s gift shop. The goal here isn’t just to do it for the ’gram (though obviously Huck’s fan base will surely be doing that) but also to get people talking. “Yes, sharable content is important, but there is also a desire to go to something that makes you ask questions when you go out the door,” he says. Think of it like the Museum of Ice Cream meets a museum of the unnatural, where you can take a selfie and then try on a new rib cage for size. Sounds wild, but with our relationships to our projected selves changing at lightning pace thanks to social media, maybe a new shoulder or heel isn’t that far off after all. Trending Stories on Runway: Goodbye, Mom Jeans! This Is the New Denim Trend of 2018 - Read More Phil Oh’s Best Street Style Photos From the Fall ’18 Paris Haute Couture Shows - Read More Christian Dior Fall 2018 Couture Collection - Read More Valentino Fall 2018 Couture Collection - Read More Chanel Fall 2018 Couture Paris Collection - Read More Sustainability Is the Most Pressing Issue Facing Fashion—And It’s Only Getting Harder Emily Farra These Are the Best Bikinis for Hot and Humid Days Sophie Kemp Guys in Skirts Is Only the Start—The Menswear Revolution Is Just Beginning Luke Leitch The latest fashion news, beauty coverage, celebrity style, fashion week updates, culture reviews, and videos on Vogue.com. More from Vogue ABOUT VOGUE © 2019 Condé Nast. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 5/25/18) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 5/25/18) and Your California Privacy Rights. Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Ad Choices CN Fashion & Beauty	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2695
__label__wiki	0.954626	0.954626	What to Stream Vulture Lists Vulture Insiders Vulture Festival exclusive Aug. 26, 2010 Alex Kurtzman Directs First Movie, For Spielberg By Claude Brodesser-Akner and Josef Adalian Boy, when Steven Spielberg says he likes you, he really puts his money where his mouth is. Just three days after hearing that DreamWorks TV would be teaming with screenwriters-of-the-moment Alex Kurtzman and Bob Orci (Transformers, Fringe, Star Trek) to produce Locke & Key for TV, Vulture has learned that DreamWorks will give Kurtzman his first big-screen directing job. The film is Welcome to People, an intimate dramatic script with no aliens at all that he co-wrote with Orci and Jody Lambert, the documentarian who made the 2008 documentary Of All the Things. Welcome to People tells the story of a struggling twentysomething man who, after flying home to L.A. for the funeral of his estranged record-producer father, discovers that the will stipulates that he must deliver $150,000 in cash to a 30-year-old alcoholic sister he never knew existed, and her troubled 12-year-old son. Determined to keep the money to solve his own problems, he’s nonetheless fascinated by his unknown kin and makes contact with the two without revealing who he really is. Insiders tell us that that the script was written six years ago, but Kurtzman pulled it out of his drawer when he was starting to be offered the kinds of big-budget movies he and Orci have made their names writing. Not wanting to be labeled “only” an action director, Kurtzman made his case to direct Welcome to People — and found Spielberg and his studio receptive. No word on cast yet, but one is expected to coalesce quickly. It’s a hot script precisely because all three of its main characters — brother, illegitimate daughter, nephew — are such meaty roles: The title Welcome to People refers to a child anger-management program in which the nephew is enrolled after blowing up his middle school’s pool with a sodium chunk stolen from chemistry class; the grown son is a damaged goods broker — a fitting metaphor for his emotionally crippled relationship with his father; and the illegitimate daughter is an alcoholic who tends bar at The Standard Hotel on Sunset Blvd. And none of them fires a single laser. welcome to people New on Netflix: July 2019 The 100 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now The Handmaid’s Tale Recap: Do No Harm The Garbage Man Speaks Game of Thrones, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Lead 2019 Emmy Nominations true crime podcasts 2:47 p.m. This Week in True-Crime Podcasts: Irish Mystery, Missing Journalists, and More Plus, a new season of Bundyville. spider-man 2:42 p.m. Where Did Aunt May Get Her Magnificent Bell-Bottoms? 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By Josef Adalian last night on late night 1:46 a.m. Please Make All of These People Indiana Jones And let Don Cheadle play the boulder, too! sdcc 2019 12:40 a.m. Game of Thrones Showrunners Actually Won’t Be at This Year’s Comic-Con Panel But stay in line, because Maisie Williams will still be there.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2698
__label__cc	0.723424	0.276576	TWM 089: The Secret Sauce of a Great Translation Provider w/ Gabriel Fairman Gabriel Fairman is a polyglot, an entrepreneur and the CEO of Bureau Works, a language services agency that he founded when he was only 24 years old. Based in Palo Alto, California, Bureau Works has worked with such well-known companies as Harley Davidson, Volkswagen, Audi, the NBA, Sony Music, Pfizer, MasterCard, Pepsi and Burger King, helping them to drive their multilingual content throughout the world. Thanks to its proprietary technology and processes, Bureau makes it easy for clients to save on translation costs, cut down their time to market, and minimize the internal resources needed to manage a global content production chain. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Gabriel grew up speaking Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, and English. Over the years, he also acquired some Mandarin-Chinese, Italian, and French. Gabriel loves to challenge business practices and deconstruct operational paradigms, and he rebuilds his own organization as often as possible. Bureau Works website Bureau Works on LinkedIn Bureau Works on Facebook Bureau Works on Twitter Gabriel on LinkedIn Gabriel on Twitter TWM 088: Why Growing a Global Brand Has Never Been Easier w/ Nitish Singh TWM 090: How SMEs Can Serve Global Customers From Day One w/ Wolfgang Allisat	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2703
__label__wiki	0.866453	0.866453	Canada, France Plan Global Panel to Study the Effects of AI Author: Tom SimoniteTom Simonite "We must also play a lead role in addressing some of the ethical concerns" raised by artificial intelligence, said Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau. Marlene Awaad/Bloomberg/Getty Images In 1988, the US and other nations formed the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to study and respond to consequences of greenhouse gas emissions. In Montreal on Thursday, the governments of France and Canada said they will establish a similar group to study and respond to the global changes being wrought by artificial intelligence technology. They say the panel is needed to rein in unethical uses of AI and minimize the risk of economic disruption such as job losses caused by automation. Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau announced plans for the International Panel on Artificial Intelligence with the French minister for digital affairs, Mounir Mahjoubi. Trudeau has launched several programs to advance Canadian investment in AI in recent years, and he said he also wants to lead in considering the technology’s potential downsides. “If Canada is to become a world leader in AI, we must also play a lead role in addressing some of the ethical concerns we will face in this area,” Trudeau said. In an interview, Mahjoubi said that discussions were already taking place with other members of the Group of Seven, the club of the world’s largest industrialized economies. He expressed confidence that European Union members outside the G7 would be interested in the panel. Mahjoubi and Trudeau discussed their hopes for the panel at a G7 conference on AI that convened academics, officials, and industry representatives to discuss the opportunities and challenges created by the technology. US officials were among those attending. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy said in a statement last week that it hoped to use the event to “promote strategies that maintain America’s leadership in AI, while at the same time maintaining civil liberties, privacy, and American values.” Canada currently holds the G7’s rotating presidency. It will pass to France in 2019, when Mahjoubi said he hopes to codify the new body and its membership. After many positive discussions with Trudeau and his government, Mahjoubi said, it’s time for “delivery.” Trudeau and French president Emmanuel Macron first announced their interest in creating an international forum for the study of artificial intelligence in June but gave few details and left the initiative nameless. “It’s important that we have an international place where we can discuss all the impacts of AI in the transformation of society." Mounir Mahjoubi, French minister for digital affairs On Thursday, Mahjoubi said IPAI would be modeled on the IPCC and bring together policy experts with researchers in AI, humanities, and the social sciences. A proposed mandate from Trudeau’s office says the group would issue reports aimed at guiding the development of policies that could keep AI technology grounded in human rights. It lists several areas of interest, including how data for AI projects is collected and accessed, the effect of AI on human rights, and whether people trust AI technology. The group will also discuss military uses of AI. Mahjoubi said “it’s possible” that IPAI would eventually issue rules or guidance on artificial intelligence technology or policy, similar to how IPCC studies have led to agreements to limit carbon emissions. But he stressed that, to start, the new panel’s purpose would be to study the many technical and social challenges. “It’s important that we have an international place where we can discuss all the impacts of AI in the transformation of society,” he said. The prospect of a global body scrutinizing AI projects and development might seem unwelcome to businesses racing to develop the technology. Mahjoubi argued that failing to consider AI’s disruptive potential would in fact harm the technology’s development. “If you don’t invest in responsibility around AI, you will create resistance and resentment in the population,” Mahjoubi said. “Then you will go slower.” Jean-François Gagné, CEO of Element AI, the Montreal startup that hosted Thursday’s event, agrees. He’s supportive of the IPAI project and even says that well-crafted rules or guidelines that constrain headlong AI development in areas such as finance or health care could help young companies like his in the long term. “I actually want that—even at the detriment of growing 20 percent faster in the short term—so we don’t get into a situation where people reject this technology,” Gagné said. “To foster innovation you need to present a safe and stable environment.” Some larger companies hoping to generate profits from AI appear to agree. Also on Thursday, Microsoft president Brad Smith urged governments to regulate facial-recognition technology to avoid a "race to the bottom" that leads to privacy invasions and new forms of discrimination. The G7 meeting in Montreal took place during the world’s leading AI research conference, NeurIPS, which drew 8,600 experts from around the globe, including many from leading tech companies. Amazon, Microsoft, and Google were among the companies represented at the G7 meeting on AI. Tabitha Goldstaub, chair of the UK government’s AI Council, said she hopes the G7 event and the future IPAI would help convince countries not to see AI development as a race, with one or a few winners. “Collaboration between countries is vital if we are to make sure that the technology AI enables abides by the human rights rules that we already have,” she said. However, Goldstaub also acknowledged that the warm words and grand plans in Montreal Thursday don’t mean much alone. “It’s really about action; let’s see what happens,” Goldstaub said. Embracing the PopSocket changed my damn life What's the fastest 100 meter dash a human can run? Amazon wants you to code the AI brain for this little car Spotify's year-end ads highlight the weird and wonderful Hate traffic? Curb your love for online shopping WIRED25: Ethical AI: Intel's Genevieve Bell On Living with Artificial Intelligence Intel Vice President & Senior Fellow Genevieve Bell spoke at WIRED25, WIRED’s 25th anniversary celebration in San Francisco. #Artificial Intelligence #ethics A $700 Million Amazon Pledge, Credit Card Hackers, and More News Tom Simonite This New Poker Bot Can Beat Multiple Pros—at Once Louise Matsakis Amazon Pledges $700 Million to Teach Its Workers to Code Leonard Sherman 'Blitzscaling' Is Choking Innovation—and Wasting Money Sara Harrison Twitter and Instagram Unveil New Ways to Combat Hate—Again Author: Gregory BarberGregory Barber Tech Giants Claim Competition Exists. Dems Don't Buy It Author: Matt LasloMatt Laslo Most of the Google Walkout Organizers Have Left the Company Author: Nitasha TikuNitasha Tiku Turnabout No More Deals: San Francisco Considers Raising Taxes on Tech Wiggle Room That Global Ban on Huawei? Not So Much Anymore Author: Klint FinleyKlint Finley Guillaume Chaslot The Toxic Potential of YouTube’s Feedback Loop Issie Lapowsky FTC Reportedly Hits Facebook With Record $5 Billion Settlement This Chrome Extension Calls Out Sponsored YouTube Videos President Trump Is the Latest Critic of Facebook's Libra	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2707
__label__wiki	0.916352	0.916352	Analyst: Flynn targeted for exposing Obama failures 'Trump should reappoint him to a top job' Michael Flynn (Courtesy Gage Skidmore) Now that Robert Mueller’s special counsel investigation has concluded there was no Trump-Russia collusion, the prosecution of Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn “appears all the more heinous,” contends an analyst who urges the president to pardon and restore his former national security adviser. David P. Goldman, writing for PJ Media, pointed out that Flynn was head of the Defense Intelligence Agency in 2012 when the agency blew the whistle on CIA backing of “Arab Spring” Sunni Islamists fighting the the Syrian regime of Bashar Al-Assad. The CIA-backed jihadists later formed a considerable portion of ISIS. “Flynn humiliated the bungling CIA and exposed the incompetence and deception of the Obama administration, and got fired for it,” wrote Goldman, who urged President Trump to pardon Flynn. “The Deep State feared Mike Flynn, with good reason. Trump should reappoint him to a top job, and really terrify his opponents,” he said. Goldman said Mueller “forced Flynn to plead guilty to an invented charge of lying to FBI agents, even though the FBI agents who interviewed him about Russian contacts said that they thought he was telling the truth.” He said that if the proper authorities “turn over the CIA’s rock and examine its underside, the result will be the exposure of an intelligence failure of galactic proportions.” Intel community hid exculpatory evidence In January, John Solomon reported for The Hill that evidence undercutting the charge that Flynn was a Russian stooge had been kept secret by the U.S. intelligence community. That silence was maintained even when former acting Attorney General Sally Yates publicly claimed Flynn was possibly “compromised” by Moscow, Solomon reported. America, he said, would have a much different opinion of Flynn, who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI in the case, if Republican Sen. Charles Grassley’s request to release the exculpatory information had been grante. Instead, Flynn’s communications with Russian officials were characterized by some media outlets as treasonous, and then-Democratic Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota declared Flynn posed a “danger to this republic.” Solomon said that, according to his sources, the evidence shows that before Flynn made his infamous December 2015 trip to Moscow as an adviser for the Trump campaign, he alerted his former employer, the DIA. Flynn then attended a briefing in which he was alerted to possible efforts by his Russian host to compromise him. He also was briefed on how to extract intelligence for U.S. agencies such as the DIA, Solomon reported. Upon his return from Moscow, he briefed intelligence officials in various meetings. Solomon concludes: “Rather than a diplomatic embarrassment bordering on treason, Flynn’s conduct at the RT event provided some modest benefit to the U.S. intelligence community, something that many former military and intelligence officers continue to offer their country after retirement when they keep security clearances.” Solomon added that it’s important to recall that at the center of the Russia collusion narrative is the belief that Flynn was prepared to compromise America’s security in an effort to work with a foreign power to “steal” the election. “Would the central character in a Russian election hijack plot actually self-disclose his trip in advance?” Solomon asks. “And then sit through a briefing on how to avoid being compromised by his foreign hosts? And then come back to America and be debriefed by U.S. intelligence officers about who and what he saw?” Solomon also notes it’s unlikely that the prosecutor in the Mueller probe would have recommended little or no prison time it Flynn had compromised national security. Solomon acknowledges that by Flynn’s own admission, he misled the FBI and Vice President Pence about the fact that he discussed sanctions in a December 2016 conversation with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak. And, among other failures, he didn’t file proper foreign-lobbying paperwork for money he received from Turkish sources. “But there is ample evidence now that the event that many ‘Russia collusion’ cheerleaders have cited as the start of a conspiracy between the Trump campaign and Moscow was, in fact, something very different.”	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2709
__label__wiki	0.640031	0.640031	By Brynn Mannino Every year, my mother, her best friends and a slew of youth and church groups from Long Island get together to help the NYC homeless. Their efforts are part of a not-for-profit initiative called Midnight Run, based out of Dobbs Ferry, NY, where it all began with a group of homeless people at Presbyterian Church. This past Saturday night, at around 11:15 p.m., Logan and I met up with the six-vehicle-long caravan at 59th and Lexington Avenue, their second stop of five throughout Manhattan, including Penn Station—a homeless haven. In each van were a number of volunteers and boxes filled with either clothes, bags (donated by Banana Republic), blankets, food, coffee (donated by Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts), etc. My van, also donated, was on toiletry duty. At each stop, everyone unloaded and set up shop on the sidewalk to form a sort of assembly line. Half the time, the homeless were lined and waiting, and the other half, we had to search. I woke one man from a dead sleep on a park bench to tell him, but for those who were awake, a mere mention of the words "Midnight Run" turned their heads quickly. "Run's out?" they said. "Where?" (Though, some stubbornly held their ground, cursed, kicked and impolitely refused. But we understood.) The most in-demand items, we learned, were razors, deodorant, toothpaste and, of course, "snacks." But, picky some were: As I held up a tube of Colgate, one woman questioned the brand (maybe Crest would have been better). Even more surprising was how not homeless some of the homeless looked. We had to be careful who we offered toothbrushes to, as most of the volunteers had never met each other. As I scanned the stations while Logan befriended a war veteran named Leon, one helper unknowingly offered me a women's jacket (perhaps it's time for a new winter coat). Even through the frigid cold, spirits remained high all night, and new friends were made, achieving exactly what was meant to be achieved (according to the website): "Our goal is to forge a bond between housed and homeless people by establishing a foundation of sharing and caring from which solutions may evolve." Not all charity lends immediate gratification to anyone involved, but in this particular instance, it did. Logan said, shaking his head in disbelief, "I just walked by a man, homeless and freezing, with a smile from ear to ear." When I called the contact information provided on MidnightRun.org and told them I'd be blogging about them, in true humantarian spirit, the man who answered the phone said, we really aren't looking for publicity. But I couldn't resist. Visit the website for a schedule of runs and to learn more about how to organize a mission.–Brynn Mannino Abby Lee Miller Shares Pre-Surgery Instagram Video 40+ Super Cute Family Halloween Costumes Meghan Markle Commented on All the Hate She Gets 13 Money-Making Websites That Require Little Work 'Dance Moms' Brynn Rumfallo Post-Show Career 15 Short-Haired Dogs Who Is Kamryn Smith on 'Dance Moms'? Brady Is Returning To 'Dance Moms' How to Decide Between BJ’s and Costco Meghan’s Being Mom-Shamed The Fun Run Steals & Deals: Running Mates Fit News: The Best Running Shoe WD Crafts WD Interactive Issue Run Abby Run!	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2711
__label__wiki	0.517812	0.517812	@rivetgeek Long Horse Species \| Aug 29, 2018 Eurian Continent Geographic Location \| Aug 29, 2018 rivetgeek For tens of thousands of years, humanity on Cradle has scrabbled for survival, beholden to the whims of extreme climatic shifts and natural disasters. Several thousand years ago, however, Cradle entered a state of relative calm. Tentatively, humanity began to re-establish itself. When the Ekurians discovered Firestone, everything changed. This magically charged ore allowed for them to harness tremendous amounts of power, and brought dramatic advancements to every aspect of life. Over the next few millennia, the Ekurian empire rose to dominate the entirety of Euria. It was a time of peace and prosperity, made possible by the power of Firestone and advancements in magitech. A sudden and severe ice age put an end to Ekurian Empire, but this time humanity was able to ride it out. Recovery once the climate started to warm was explosive, and as old and new nations grew so did competition for relatively limited resources. With the Ekurian Empire in tatters and its monopoly on magitech and Firestone broken, new conflicts and empires rose. Cultural and technological advancement continued, and numerous nations reached out to explore the larger world around them for the first time. This resulted in explorers confirming the existence of a new continent far across the ocean to east. The seemingly limitless riches of this new land sparked a colonization rush by the Eurian nations. But the colonists aren't alone in this new land, and that discovery is going to change everything. Followers ( 0 ) Map of Cradle World Map Full size map of Cradle. Map of Euria	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2713
__label__wiki	0.700996	0.700996	Taiwan/ Taiwan Lat / Long Location of Taiwan Taiwan's Information 23,464,787 (#55) Semi-presidential Republic Dollar (TWD) Taipei (7,871,900) Kaohsiung (1,519,711) Taichung (1,040,725) Tainan (771,235) Banqiao (543,342) Hsinchu (404,109) Taoyuan City (402,014) Keelung (397,515) Hualian (350,468) Taitung City (109,584) View all cities in Taiwan Where is Taiwan? What is the Capital of Taiwan? List of Airports in Taiwan Taipei: (capital city) 25° 5' N, 121° 33' E Hua-Lien: 23° 58' N, 121° 36' E Kao-haiung: 23° 0' N, 120° 39' E Bisected by the Tropic of Cancer, Taiwan is in both the eastern and northern hemispheres, and is positioned off the southeastern coast of Asia, directly east of China. Taiwan is bordered by the East China Sea, South China Sea, Luzon Strait, Taiwan Strait and Pacific Ocean. About Taiwan The Culture And Traditions Of Taiwan Ethnic Groups Of Taiwan What Languages Are Spoken In Taiwan? Related To Taiwan 25 Safest Countries To Drive In Cities Most Likely to Be Hit by An Earthquake Countries That Have a President And A Prime Minister	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2714
__label__cc	0.650711	0.349289	Smart People On Smart Water: 4 Perspectives From Europe Innovative, Collaborative, Inevitable: Furthering The Evolution Of Smart Water In North America More SCADA and Automation SCADA & AUTOMATION CASE STUDIES AND WHITE PAPERS A Deluge of BIG DATA: The Connected Water Utility Water industry professionals are experiencing a data deluge. There’s a lot of data out there, gathered from sensors monitoring everything from water quality to pipe bursts — but altogether, it’s too much data divided among too many silos to make sense of what it all means. WannaCry And NotPetya Demand A Cybersecurity Strategy Securing Industrial Systems In A Digital World 5 Questions To Ask Before Selecting A Process Data Analytics Solution The data generation and collection strategies at the center of manufacturing processes have evolved dramatically, especially in recent years. Process manufacturers now collect and store huge volumes of data throughout their operations, both on and off premise, across multiple geographic locations, in an increasing number of separate data silos. In this paper, we propose five questions we believe every process manufacturing buyer should ask when evaluating a data analytics solution. Leveraging Predictive Analytics: A Case Study Often the first notification of a spill comes from a member of the public, hours and sometimes days after the first spill. This can intensify public health and environmental impacts and the cost of clean-up efforts. Following a sewer spill at an environmentally significant site at Midway Point in August 2017, TasWater sought a way to reduce the likelihood and impact of spill events occurring in the future. Devon Energy Uses Real-Time Data And Advanced Analytics To Make Better Decisions Like many other energy companies, Devon Energy, a leading independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company in North America, generates huge volumes of data. The company’s SCADA system monitors 6.5 million data points from multiple sites, with more than 10,000 updates per second. White House Utility District Reduces Costs By Over $1 Million In 2007, White House Utility District (WHUD), a water utility serving approximately 90,000 consumers and businesses in Tennessee, faced a dilemma: how to meet a projected growing demand for water within the budget and capital constraints faced by municipal and mid-sized utilities everywhere. Colorado Springs Utilities Streamlines Operations With Centralized PI System Data One of the nation’s largest four-service utility providers, Colorado Springs Utilities supplies energy and water to over 450,000 people. The state-certified laboratory of the Water Quality Assurance section processes over 14,000 samples and 80,000 analytes per year from eight watersheds, seven finished water treatment facilities, 38 finished water reservoirs, four post-chlorination stations, two wastewater treatment facilities, and over 2700 miles of pipeline. The Data Influx: Transforming Data Overload Into Business Insights “We have too much data” is the refrain we continually hear from water utilities. It’s no surprise that managing data from multiple sources and turning it into business insights presents a daunting challenge; however, data influx does not have to be a burden. When managed well, there’s no such thing as too much data, especially if your business is implementing a big data strategy — a topic that has implications and reach beyond the scope of this paper. TasWater: Saving Oysters With Data At 10am on August 24, 2017, a customer in Midway Point, a small suburb outside of Hobart, Tasmania, reported a sewage spill on his property. Midway Point stands adjacent to Pitt Water Nature Reserve, home to rare birds, butterflies, and the largest oyster lease in Tasmania, covering some 14 hectacres. In late August, Pitt Water oysters, prized for their briny flavor and consistency, were just coming into peak condition. Smart Water: Saving Millions And Cutting Energy By Combining IT And OT With The PI System The OSIsoft PI System is at the center of Thames Water’s “intelligence Hub” (iHub), which merges disparate data sources to drive operational performance. Thames Water can now garner critical insights from its network of water delivery and sewage waste removal systems that span the greater London area. Predicting Leakage Issues Using The PI System Yorkshire Water produces 1.3 billion liters of clean water and treats one billion liters of water in its waste water networks every single day. The company has 686 treatment facilities spread across northern England and 83,000 kilometers of water pipelines, which is enough to circle the earth twice. Unlocking The True Value Of Smart Sensing Devices Through Digitalization By 2020, the number of connected things will triple from 6 billion to 20 billion. Digitalization is creating new business opportunities and alternative business models. Keeping The Operator In Focus: The Four Pillars Of Operator Effectiveness This paper shows how the four pillars of operator effectiveness lead operators to greater awareness, faster response and better decisions. Wastewater Plant Streamlines Process Monitoring In its quest to gain greater remote accessibility and increase ease of use, a progressive sewerage authority elects to think outside the traditional SCADA box. The Smarter Water Manager Communities around the world are facing a growing storm. Complex challenges including water scarcity, changing demographics, extreme weather patterns, and aging or overly stressed infrastructure are colliding to threaten critical water, energy, transport, enterprise and health networks. The water industry is in the eye of the storm. Hidroing d.o.o. Reduces Water Loss For Croatian Water Supply Network WaterCAD’s Modeling Capabilities Produce Accurate Hydraulic Model In 70 Percent Less Time More SCADA & Automation Case Studies and White Papers SCADA & AUTOMATION PRODUCTS CulvertMaster You can effectively analyze existing culverts and design new ones, from simple barrel crossings to complex embankment cross-drain systems, with different shapes and sizes, special tailwater considerations, and roadway overtopping considering watershed data, culvert characteristics, and even weir geometry. CulvertMaster will pay for itself on your first project as it streamlines complicated culvert hydraulics and delivers the results you need. accuSTREAM™ Water Meter Positive displacement water meter with Sensus® Electronic Register+™. Sensus accuSTREAM meters consist of three basic components: maincase, measuring chamber and sealed register. Maincases (including the bottom plate) are made of composite material with externally-threaded spuds. 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More SCADA & Automation Products SCADA AND AUTOMATION VIDEOS AND PODCASTS Easing The Burden On Water Plant Operators The goal of water plant operators is almost universal: to ensure they're providing quality water to customers while detecting leaks, running at optimal energy usage, and maintaining systems. The problem is traditional controls and SCADA systems have gotten so complex they can actually make the job more difficult. In this Water Talk interview, Malcolm Thompson, the chief financial officer of XIO, and Kevin Liscovitz, the chief operating officer of XIO, discuss newer technology making water plant controls as simple as possible for operators while providing better insight into asset management. Solutions To Remote Data Entry In SCADA A watershed isn’t typically tied into a water system’s SCADA system, but students and others observing the health of the resources may have information that can be of great value to plant operators. This is just one example of when there is a need to enter remote manual data into a SCADA system. In this Water Talk interview, Dave Spencer, technical sales with VTScada from Trihedral Engineering, discusses advanced technology that promote improved oversight by allowing the transfer of data into, and out of, SCADA systems. Demystifying Intelligent Water, Or What To Do With Data Overload Do your eyes glaze over when the words "smart water" or "intelligent water" are mentioned? If so, a new collaborative paper between Arcadis and Bluefield Research may be your antidote. First, learn the who, what, where, and why from Jim Cooper, the Intelligent Water Lead for Arcadis, in this Water Talk interview. An Affordable Solution To Harnessing Mass Amounts Of Data Many of today’s small- and medium-sized water utilities have access to massive amounts of data with the potential to provide significant insight into their operations. However, municipalities typically lack the resources to harness this information in a way that makes it actionable. In this Water Talk interview, Tracy Nuckles, marketing manager and software solutions for Neptune Technology Group, discusses how Software as a Service (SaaS) allows water managers lacking dedicated IT personnel to affordably take control of their data for better overall system management. Black & Veatch Dives Into Data, Provides Strategic Direction For each of the past eight years, Black & Veatch has published its Strategic Directions Report, which provides keen insight into where technology, challenges, and needs within the water sector align, while providing a blueprint on how water professionals, municipalities, and industry can seize opportunities and solve problems. The key focus of the 2019 report, as explained by Cindy Wallis-Lage, President of Black & Veatch's global water business, is the leveraging of data to ensure sustainability, resiliency, and efficiency. Water Utilities: Successes in Transforming Data Into Action This video focuses on leading water and wastewater utilities use cases that have embraced and leveraged digital technologies such as smart sensors/devices, IoT, better connectivity, and software. You'll see examples from utilities that have created a data strategy and are using real-time data that is driving smarter decisions to reduce opex and capex, increase asset life, meet environmental compliance, etc. while reducing risk. The Connected Water Utility – Part 1 This video focuses on leading water and wastewater utilities who have embraced and leveraged digital technologies such as smart sensors/devices, IoT, better connectivity, and software. You'll discover that by creating a data strategy and using real-time data your water utility will drive smarter decisions to reduce opex and capex, increase asset life, meet environmental compliance, etc. while reducing risk. 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__label__cc	0.559681	0.440319	78°F Overcast Construction workers save toddler, baby dropped from burning building Updated: Sun 10:53 AM, Jul 14, 2019 ALBUQUERQUE, NM (KOAT/HEARST/CNN) - Construction workers were able to save the lives of a baby and a toddler stuck inside of a burning building. Construction workers came to the aid of a family during a fire, and it was caught on video. (Source: Abraham Velez/KOAT/Hearst/CNN) The dramatic moment was caught on video. The men in the yellow vests aren’t firefighters or police. They’re construction workers. Brothers Mason Fierro and Jermaine Gallien said they saw a man screaming for help from a second-story window. “We saw him hanging out the window with his baby, his 2-month-old baby,” Fierro said. With every second counting and with the rest of the crew working to bring their ladders over, Fierro called out for the man to drop the baby into his arms. “He dropped her. I caught her. Then they bring out another little boy, 2 years, 2 or 3 years old, and then we caught him as well,” he said. Mason said he couldn’t have done it without his brother and the rest of the crew running over to help him, as well as putting up the ladder to get the parents out safely. “We had each other’s back and it was just an all-in thing,” Fierro said. No one was more proud of his brother than Jermaine Gallien. “The scene and catch, that baby girl and the baby boy, it just touched me. He stepped up and really became the hero of the day,” Gallien said. Mason says they only waited long enough to make sure the family was OK. Then they started going door to door to get everyone else out safely as well. While neighbors we spoke with said Fierro deserves a medal, he said the dad thanked him and that was enough. “He might not remember my name or my face, but he knows that somebody helped him. That’s all that i care about honestly,” he said. One woman was taken into custody on arson charges. Police said she admitted to starting two fires in the apartment using paper and an electric stove. Copyright 2019 KOAT and Hearst via CNN. All rights reserved. 98 year-old becomes a certified scuba diver Video shows Illinois store clerk confronting family on citizenship status Sheriff offers man a cheeseburger to end a standoff	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2721
__label__wiki	0.912949	0.912949	Fines for blowing grass clippings onto the road? It could happen "There are warnings that go out almost every day," said Lettice Brown, York's storm water management coordinator. Fines for blowing grass clippings onto the road? It could happen "There are warnings that go out almost every day," said Lettice Brown, York's storm water management coordinator. Check out this story on ydr.com: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2019/05/10/fines-discharging-those-grass-clippings-into-road-could-happen-danger-motorcycles-chesapeake-bay/1145628001/ Teresa Boeckel, York Daily Record Published 8:00 a.m. ET May 10, 2019 \| Updated 8:12 a.m. ET May 10, 2019 Rodeny Smith Jr. is mowing 50 lawns in all 50 states and encouraging kids to join in. Zachary Boyden-Holmes, DesMoines "... there are warnings that go out almost every day," said Lettice Brown, the City of York's storm water management coordinator. It's a familiar scene every spring: Someone is mowing a lawn and discharging the grass clippings right out onto the road. "I've been places out in the country where you can't see the road, it's on the road that heavy," said Stan Firestone, who was mowing a neighbor's yard in West Manchester Township on Thursday. Firestone said he tries to mulch the grass, which is good for the lawn. He knows to not send it out into the street. Blowing grass clippings onto the road is dangerous to drivers and harms local storm sewers and aquatic life. In addition, state law could be changing, hitting residents in their wallet if they do it. Here are five reasons why you shouldn't send those clippings onto the road: It's illegal A lawn mowing service worker cuts the grass around the West Manchester Town Center, May 8, 2019. (Photo: Cameron Clark, York Daily Record) Yes, it's illegal in some municipalities. Manchester Township, for example, has an ordinance that prohibits residents from sending grass clippings out onto the street and not cleaning it up afterwards. Those who do not comply eventually could face a fine of $600. David Unger, codes enforcement officer for the township, said it has never gotten that far. In the City of York, grass clippings in the street fall under the "illicit discharge" ordinance, and the fine could go up to $1,000 per violation, said Lettice Brown, the city's storm water management coordinator. She has not given a citation for grass clippings. Municipal officials say they do receive some complaints about people mowing grass and blowing it onto the street, and they try to handle it in an educational manner. Brown said she has informational door hangers that are placed on the doors or mailboxes of violators. She takes note of the address when a resident is warned, and if another violation is seen, it could result in fines. "There are warnings that go out almost every day," she said. It creates a roadway hazard A worker takes great care in clearing out excess grass, May 8, 2019. (Photo: Cameron Clark, York Daily Record) Grass clippings scattered into the roadway create a hazard, Northeastern Regional Police Sgt. Arthur Archambeault said. When the clippings are wet, they become slippery, like ice. Motorcycle riders, for example, could crash if they hit the brakes or turn the wheel, Archambeault said. Dry grass clippings present a different kind of hazard for riders, said Bob LeGore, a longtime motorcycle rider from Conewago Township, Adams County. They can blow up into a rider's face. "It's dangerous both ways — dry or wet," he said. "It's not something to be made light of." Pa. law could be changing State Sen. Camera Bartolotta, R-Washington County, plans to introduce legislation that would make it an offense statewide to blow the grass clippings into the roadway, according to a news release. The clippings would be treated as rubbish, similar to household waste, glass or wastepaper, deposited onto the roads, the release states. Residents who violate the law could face a fine on the first offense. It would range from $50 to $300. Subsequent offenses would include fines of $300 to $1,000, the release said. Bartolotta plans to introduce the legislation in recognition of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. "It's real easy to fix: Discharge your grass in," said John Kruger, state legislative coordinator with the Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education. Grass clippings clog storm drains After cutting the grass, a worker makes sure to clean off the West Manchester Town Center parking lot, May 8, 2019. (Photo: Cameron Clark, York Daily Record) Another big concern for municipal officials is that the grass clippings will wash into storm drains. Grass clippings, along with other debris such as trash and leaves, can cause storm drains to clog, and intersections could flood when it rains, Brown said. Clogged drains also can cause water to back up into basements of homes and businesses. "It’s a ripple effect, if you will; many things can happen when our system is clogged or just simply inundated, as we found out last summer," she said. Some people have taken the bag catcher off the back of their mower and dumped the clippings directly into the storm drain, Archambeault said. It hurts aquatic life Freshly cut grass sits on the side of Colony Road in West Manchester Township, May 8, 2019. (Photo: Cameron Clark, York Daily Record) Municipal officials also are concerned about what goes into the stormwater system, especially as regulations associated with the Chesapeake Bay continue to tighten at the state and federal levels, said Timothy James, manager of Manchester Township. Those grass clippings eventually could reach waterways and add excess nutrients, which could affect aquatic life, said John Repetz, a spokesman for the state Department of Environmental Protection. And it's true to some extent that it does affect the Chesapeake Bay, said B.J. Small, a spokesman for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. "When grass clippings make their way into the stormwater system, they may be carrying fertilizers and other polluting lawn additives with them," he said. "Nitrogen that is beneficial to lawns is a product of the clippings, and that nitrogen can get into local storm systems, streams and rivers." Photos: Longtime York County road warrior offers shortcuts Indian Rock Dam Road, and the York County Heritage Rail Trail intersect in Spring Garden Township. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record Mary Ann Neff has been working at the Kenmar Farms store next to Indian Rock Dam Road in York Township for 11 years. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record A ripe apple hangs on a tree along Indian Rock Dam Road in York Township near Kenmar Farms. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record The western loop around York Sean Heisey, York Daily Record The Susquehanna Trail parallels Interstate 83 and crosses the Conewago Creek. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record The super versatile Interstate 83 bypass Sean Heisey, York Daily Record A car drives through the intersection of Old Hanover Road, Moulstown and Jacobs Mill Roads looking east on Old Hanover Road. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record Looking west on Old Hanover Road in Heidelberg Township. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record The quiet way to the northern end of Hanover Sean Heisey, York Daily Record Children are encouraged to sit on the tractors at Pumpkin Hill in Paradise Township. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record Trey Zeigler, left, works with Landen Burgard placing dried corn and pumpkins at Pumpkin Hill along Route 234 in Paradise Township just east of East Berlin. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record The Studebaker Home in East Berlin Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record The York to Gettysburg bypass Sean Heisey, York Daily Record Route 234, the East Berlin Road in Jackson Township near the intersection of Biesecker Road. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record The York County Heritage Rail Trail crosses under Emig Road in Springettsbury Township. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record The Manchester Twp. I-83 and Rt. 30 bypass Sean Heisey, York Daily Record The Windsor cut-off Sean Heisey, York Daily Record Read or Share this story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2019/05/10/fines-discharging-those-grass-clippings-into-road-could-happen-danger-motorcycles-chesapeake-bay/1145628001/ 2 new conditions qualify for medical marijuana in Pa. 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__label__wiki	0.699741	0.699741	Safety Group 2019: new options, extended deadline You still have time to share in the benefits of WSPS' 2019 Safety Group, including improved health and safety performance and up to a 7% rebate on workers compensation premiums. WSPS has extended the deadline for joining its consistently successful Safety Group to March 31, 2019. Plus, there are now more flexible ways for firms to participate, says Lisa Graham, WSPS Safety Group Program Lead. Firms that join the WSPS 2019 Safety Group will be able to build or improve their health and safety program while earning financial rewards. Over the course of the year, members work on five elements of a health and safety program. They also attend up to five meetings per year, where participants share best practices and receive expert guidance from a WSPS consultant. Firms that successfully complete the 2019 program will share up to a 7% rebate on the group's WSIB premiums. Members also receive an on-site visit from a WSPS representative who can provide coaching and support access to a members-only community website with resources, tools and templates a 10% discount on select WSPS training, products and services "Joining the WSPS Safety Group just makes good sense", says Lisa. "All companies already have to do a certain amount of work to meet legal requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. WSPS' Safety Group enables you to do this in a systematic and orderly way, while providing access to a Safety Group consultant, opportunities to network with other businesses and a financial incentive for your effort." What's new for 2019 To provide more options for new, current, and past members, the WSIB has revamped the 2019 Safety Group program. "The changes include options for small firms, and firms undergoing a Workwell audit," says Lisa. For example: small businesses with annual premiums of less than $90,000 that register for the 2019 Safety Group can work on just 3 elements, not 5 firms that have completed 5 years in the regular Safety Group program are no longer required to move into the Safety Group Advantage Program (SGAP). Instead, they can choose to continue in the regular program firms that have completed 1 or more years in the SGAP program may return to the regular program (past members only) "You can now pick the program that's best suited to you," says Lisa. Check out all the available options. Prepare for changes There are big changes ahead for WSIB programs, such as a new rate framework in 2020. "Joining WSPS' 2019 Safety Group could help you lower injury stats and frequency rates before the new rate framework takes effect," says Lisa. "We see reductions every year among members who successfully complete the program." Even with the new registration deadline, Lisa urges firms to sign up as soon as possible. This will guarantee a spot in a 2019 Safety Group chapter near you and enable you to start benefiting now. Watch for more on WSIB changes in upcoming issues of WSPS e-News.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2729
__label__wiki	0.558113	0.558113	Vivaldi Violin Concertos and String Symphonies Volume 2 Concerto in D minor RV248 III Concerto in E flat Major RV261 I Concerto in G minor RV329 II Concerto RV324 I Concerto RV308 II 5 CD SET "Shlomo Mintz plays with a pure, full, round, well-projected tone which matches with and sings over the ensemble of the Israel Chamber Orchestra very well indeed. This string band has plenty of bounce, and Mintz brings out sensitivity of phrasing in both the slow central sections and the less overtly expressive outer movements. Rhythm and harmony are both enriched with a well balanced and discreetly played harpsichord to the right of the main body of strings." Dominy Clements, musicweb-International "I reviewed volume 1 of this series a while ago, and enjoyed it enough to have me eager to pounce when volume 2 appeared on the Nimbus catalogue listings. Together, these 10 discs in two volumes re-release those which appeared on the MusicMasters Classics label in the 1990s. They are not a complete collection of all of Vivaldi’s violin concertos, and you won’t find the op. 3 ‘L’estro armonico’, the Op.4 ‘La Stravaganza’ or the Op.8 ‘Four Seasons’ here, but the surprise for some may be the sheer range of invention and the quality of Vivaldi’s concertos beyond those which are arguably over-exposed. The first two discs of this set are of the twelve concertos Vivaldi wrote for a pupil at the Pio Ospedale dalla Pietà, Anna Maria. The solo parts are technically demanding, without quite the extremes or variety of special effects which some of the later concertos seem to invite, but expressive middle movements such as the alternating Largo and Presto tempi of RV 248 certainly presage Vivaldi’s later work. There are plenty of magical moments and movements, and Mintz and his band capture them all in expert style. The whole set is brought to an enchanting end with Il Riposo, which was written for performance on Christmas night. Muted strings and a feast of intertwining lines, ethereal, elusive harmonies and a subtly restrained solo part end this collection with a flavour to savour. If the ‘safer’ textures of modern strings are the kinds of sound you are looking for then you won’t be disappointed with these discs. They are superbly played and recorded, and will stand up as well to close scrutiny as they will to the accompaniment of a glass of nice port and a good book on a peaceful night." Dominy Clements, Musicweb-international.com "Shlomo Mintz follows up his first Vivaldi volume by retaining his freshness of approach in the further collection: his silvery timbre seems just right for the music and the Israel Chamber Orchestra continues to provide very persuasive accompaniments. The recording remains truthful and in perfect balance." The Penguin Guide	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2731
__label__wiki	0.567758	0.567758	Crawford shooting: One year later By Nathan Pilling - npilling@civitasmedia.com The Wal-Mart aisle where Crawford was killed Aug. 5, 2014. Seen is the pellet rifle Crawford was holding when he was shot. Photo courtesy Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation John Crawford III BEAVERCREEK — One year after an officer-involved shooting in Beavercreek left John Crawford III dead, the incident remains only somewhat resolved, like a door that has been only partially closed. The potential remains for that door to re-opened or closed completely – pending civil litigation and an open federal investigation related to the case keep it propped opened – but either possibility seems far off. And so for now the door remains as it has for months: partially open. Two veteran police officers. A 22-year-old Cincinnati man. An ex-Marine. When each of the parties involved in the incident began their days on Aug. 5, 2014, none of them knew the chain of events, the “perfect storm of circumstances” as one official would call it, they would be drawn into and how it would change their lives. It all happened at 3360 Pentagon Blvd. When John Crawford III entered the Beavercreek Wal-Mart that evening with his girlfriend, he was reportedly there to pick up supplies to make s’mores. After entering the store, the man wandered around aimlessly while talking on his phone. When he walked into the sporting goods area of the store, he picked up a pellet gun that had been sitting on a shelf, likely thinking nothing of it. As he continued wandering about the store, Crawford swung it back and forth, still on the phone. When he passed Ronald Ritchie, one of the store’s other patrons that evening, Ritchie became alarmed and called police, telling them about a man who was waving a rifle at store customers. Crawford continued his walk down the store aisle, unaware of the chain of events that had just been set in motion. Meanwhile outside the store, Beavercreek Police Officer Sean Williams heard the dispatch about the man with the rifle. He happened to be right outside the store, finishing up some paperwork. After being joined by Sgt. David Darkow, Williams entered the store, both with weapons held at the ready. Having been trained on active shooter situations about two weeks prior, the two hurriedly moved to find the man they believed to be armed and dangerous. Just a few aisles down, Crawford continued his conversation, still distractedly swinging the pellet gun back and forth. As officers discovered Crawford’s location, they yelled for him to put the gun down just before Williams fired two shots at the man. Crawford fell to the ground. Not long after, he was transported to Miami Valley Hospital, where he died. The whole incident transpired in less than 30 minutes. But the dominoes that tipped over after those moments would snake out into the following months and will likely stretch out into the next few years. Weeks later, a grand jury convened in the Greene County Courthouse in Xenia to determine whether a criminal indictment would be returned in relation to the shooting. Outside the courthouse, Crawford supporters rallied, calling for justice. Two days later, the grand jury returned its findings. “The grand jury deliberated,” began special prosecutor Mark Piepmeier the morning of Sept. 24, 2014. Piepmeier presented the evidence from the incident to the grand jury. “And they returned no indictment. They decided that the police officers and the police officer in particular that fired the shots was justified in doing what he did.” Months later, Crawford’s family stood in a downtown-Dayton conference room announcing a federal, civil lawsuit against individuals in the Beavercreek Police Department, the City of Beavercreek and Wal-Mart. “The criminal justice system has refused to hold the officers accountable, so the civil justice system must,” Michael Wright, one of the attorneys representing Crawford’s family, said at the time. “All we want is justice for John Crawford. Everyone responsible for John Crawford’s death should be held accountable. Filing this civil lawsuit, we want to bring change in the policies of the Beavercreek Police Department and the merchandising practices of the Wal-Mart corporation.” Since then a trial date has been set for February 2017. Partially open The days and months following Aug. 5, 2014, have been filled with protests and calls for justice, but more than any of that, have been filled with waiting. Waiting for investigations to be concluded, waiting for dates to be set, waiting for answers one way or another. The federal investigation into the incident remains ongoing, without any indication as to when it might conclude. The door remains partially open. http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2015/08/web1_walmart2.jpgThe Wal-Mart aisle where Crawford was killed Aug. 5, 2014. Seen is the pellet rifle Crawford was holding when he was shot. Photo courtesy Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2015/08/web1_crawfordtoned2.jpgJohn Crawford III Photo courtesy Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation By Nathan Pilling npilling@civitasmedia.com Reach Nathan Pilling at 937-502-4498 or on Twitter @XDGNatePilling. Hi! 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__label__cc	0.70601	0.29399	New Australia PR Visa alert: WA nomination criteria for GS As per the latest Australia PR Visa updates, Western Australia has announced the GOL – Graduate Occupation List. To be eligible to apply for a nomination from the state candidates in Graduate stream are required to: Possess an occupation listed as available and qualified for the intended Subclass Visa on GOL D. 2 and Masters Graduates can access all GOL occupations Bachelor and above degree graduates can access some GOL occupations Have obtained a higher education qualification in the State. This includes the criteria to have completed a minimum of 2 years of study of full time at a University in Western Australia. If applicable, be in a position to claim and offer proof of work experience in the EOI. This can be fulfilled through: Minimum 1 year of work experience in the closely related or nominated occupation in the previous 10 years or Minimum 3 years of work experience in the closely related or nominated occupation in the previous 10 years The work experience criteria are waived for Ph.D. 2 and Masters graduates Cater to the below minimum requirements in the English language: Proficient 6 level in English, as quoted by the SBS The ability in the English language must be proved by achieving minimum scores in English test as specified Candidates possessing the passport of the US, the UK, New Zealand, and Canada are considered to have fulfilled the minimum requirements for the English language. They are exempt from the test for English proficiency. Possess an employment contract of 1-year minimum and full time in nature. This must be in the closely related or nominated occupation as specified in the extra requirements. Offer proof of possessing the adequate funds for living costs and settlement costs. This is for minimum 3 months for applicants staying outside Western Australia. It could be another Australian Territory or State or overseas. If you are looking to Visit, Study, Work, Invest or Migrate to Australia, talk to Y-Axis, the World’s No.1 Immigration & Visa Consultant. Immigration is crucial to the success of Australia: David Coleman Best places to visit in Australia Migration to the U.S. as a Start-up – Top things to know Top 10 in AI race – One of the most coveted titles in the era of technology Top 10 countries that send migrants to Australia 10 Best Places to Visit in 2019 MBA Abroad – The Best Launching Pad	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2735
__label__wiki	0.70677	0.70677	Today in Soap Opera History (November 28) 1979: Brian and Paige were married on The Edge of Night. 1983: Kim Zimmer debuted as Reva Shayne on Guiding Light. 1995: General Hospital's Sonny said goodbye to Stone. 1996: GH's Edward had a Thanksgiving nightmare. "More and more, I tend to read history. I often find it more up to date than the daily newspapers." ― Joe Murray "Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture. On this date in... 1966: On Dark Shadows, Matthew (Thayer David) had just begun to strangle Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) when Liz (Joan Bennett) burst into the cottage. 1975: The final CBS episode of The Edge of Night aired. The network also aired the last half-hour episode of As the World Turns, which expanded to an hour the following Monday. The Edge of Night moved to ABC on Monday with a 90-minute premiere. The second half hour of ATWT would not maintain the ratings of the first half hour and eventually the show dropped from the top of the Nielsen ratings. 1979: On The Edge of Night, Brian Madison (Stephen McNaughton) and Paige Madison (Margaret Colin) were married. 1979: On As the World Turns, when Bennett (Doug Higgins) and Lisa (Eileen Fulton) returned to The Willows, they found Hester (Ann Stanchfield) passed out on the floor. 1983: On General Hospital, Luke Spencer (Anthony Geary) arrived back at the Mayor's mansion and is instantly filled with thoughts of his wife, Laura (Genie Francis). As Laura strolled around the back yard, an unknowing Luke went inside the mansion and headed to his room to have one last glass of champagne. He walked out onto the balcony outside his room, once again filled with memories of dancing with Laura on their wedding day. As he poured himself more champagne, he saw Laura from the back as she walks across the yard. He ran downstairs just as Laura caught a glimpse of Stavros' henchman staring at her from across the yard. Luke ran out to the yard and screamed Laura's name. She paused, and then ran into Luke's arms, as Luke cried and held her tight. Thanks to Enrique for sending in the item above. 1984: On Another World, Cass (Stephen Schnetzer), Kathleen (Julie Osburn) and Cecile (Nancy Frangione) were poisoned by killer nurse Emily Benson while searching for Sally Frame. 1988: On Another World, Iris (Carmen Duncan) was unhappy when Rachel (Victoria Wyndham) told Mac (Douglass Watson) she wanted to return to work at Cory Publishing. 1994: German soap opera Unter Uns premiered. It is still in production today. 1995: On All My Children, Noah (Keith Hamilton Cobb) beat up Julia's rapist, Louie. 1995: On General Hospital, Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) said goodbye to Stone (Michael Sutton). 1996: On General Hospital, Edward, Katherine, Lucy and Jax had hilarious dreams during Thanksgiving. Watch Edward Quartermaine's (John Ingle) nightmare below: Terry Lester 2003: Actor Terry Lester died at age 53. His soap roles included Jack Abbott on The Young and the Restless, Mason Capwell in Santa Barbara, and Royce Keller on As the World Turns. "Terry had an edge, where he could play Jack as a heavy and get away with it," his Y&R onscreen father, Jerry Douglas (John Abbott), said at the time of his death. "You just loved to hate him. He had the best role on the show. [Lester's replacement] Peter [Bergman] has done a phenomenal job with the role, but his Jack is a different Jack." Said Jeanne Cooper (Katherine Chancellor) in 2003: "I had become such good friends with Terry while he was on the show, and I spoke with his sister after I heard the news. He was a very talented actor, but his true genius was in music. He played wonderful piano and he sang. I think that was what he always wanted to do." 2005: On All My Children, Greenlee's bombshell that Kendall used her own fertilized egg to get impregnated with Ryan's child shocked everyone at Thanksgiving dinner. 2006: Adrienne Frantz crossed the character of Amber Moore over from The Bold and the Beautiful to The Young and the Restless. 2007: Actress Jeanne Bates died at age 89. She played two different roles on Days of our Lives: Jean Perkins (1967-1968) and Anne Peters (1972-1975). Celebrating a birthday today are: James Karen (ex-Linc, All My Children; ex-Dr. Burke, As the World Turns; ex-Avril, Dynasty) - 93 Jeffrey Byron (ex-Jeff, All My Children; ex-Richard, One Life to Live; ex-Mark, Port Charles; ex-Chuck, The Bold and the Beautiful; ex-Vincent, The Young and the Restless) - 62 Jane Sibbett (ex-Jane, Santa Barbara) - 54 Gina Tognoni (Phyllis, The Young and the Restless; ex-Sami, Venice; Kelly, One Life to Live; ex-Dinah, Guiding Light) - 43 Ryan Kwanten (ex-Jason, True Blood; ex-Vinnie, Home and Away) - 40 Don Money (ex-Rob, As the World Turns) - 37 Mary Elizabeth Winstead (ex-Jessica, Passions) - 32 Alan Ritchson (ex-Arthur, Smallville) - 32 Karen Gillan (ex-Amy, Doctor Who) - 29 EDITOR'S NOTE: If you would like to submit a soap history entry for this date or a future date, email editor@welovesoaps.com. Categories: All My Children, Another World, As The World Turns, Birthdays, General Hospital, Guiding Light, History, Kim Zimmer, One Life to Live, Passions, Port Charles, The Bold and the Beautiful	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2737
__label__wiki	0.929992	0.929992	Number of attorneys matching your search: 53 Practice area: General Litigation Display Results by Title Joseph J. Bellew bellewj@whiteandwilliams.com Morgan S. Birch birchm@whiteandwilliams.com James D. Burger Cherry Hill, NJ, Philadelphia, PA burgerj@whiteandwilliams.com Sean R. Callaghan callaghans@whiteandwilliams.com Michelle D. Coburn coburnm@whiteandwilliams.com Robert G. Devine Philadelphia, PA, Cherry Hill, NJ deviner@whiteandwilliams.com Philip J. Farinella III farinellap@whiteandwilliams.com Daniel J. Ferhat ferhatd@whiteandwilliams.com R. Victoria Fuller fullerv@whiteandwilliams.com Joshua Gajer gajerj@whiteandwilliams.com Katrina D. Gibson gibsonk@whiteandwilliams.com Rochelle Gumapac Wilmington, DE, Providence, RI gumapacr@whiteandwilliams.com Andrew I. Hamelsky New York, NY, Newark, NJ hamelskya@whiteandwilliams.com Michael W. Horner hornerm@whiteandwilliams.com Laura E. Hutchinson hutchinsonl@whiteandwilliams.com Lindsey E. 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__label__wiki	0.688826	0.688826	NASA revisits Apollo's lunar landing sites. 5 of 15 NEXT PREV NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has been sending back the sharpest images yet of the Apollo landing sites. After the LRO moved into a lower orbit, new images released today let you easily see details such as the landing site, the astronauts' footpath, and lunar rover tracks. Here is the Apollo 17 landing site where Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmidt were the last astronauts to walk on the moon. Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center/ASU Published: September 7, 2011 -- 10:14 GMT (03:14 PDT) Caption by: Andy Smith Here are newly released images of Apollo 12 where Pete Conrad and Alan Bean called home. In this image you can see the paths taken in both directions by Edgar Mitchell and Alan Shepherd on the Apollo 14 mission. The close-up is of the descent stage of the lunar module Antares. Apollo 13 may not have landed on the moon but it left its mark there. The Saturn IVB upper stage made a crater that's about 30 meters in diameter. Here's a map of where the Apollo missions landed. In October 2009, the LRO returned this image of the first lunar landing site for Apollo 11. Tranquility Base in more detail. Here's the Falcon and related gear from Apollo 15. The sun was high over the Apollo 16 landing site when the LRO snapped this image in July 2010. Astronauts John Young and Charles Duke set up a line of geophones to track seismic activity. The Cayley Plains (smooth areas) and Descartes Mountains are seen surrounding the Apollo 16 landing site. Scientists had thought that the mountains were formed by volcanoes. But the astonauts' investigation showed that it primarily consisted of impact-formed rocks (breccias). This image of the Apollo 15 landing site was take by the Japan's SELENE HDTV camera. The bases of 6 lunar landers can still be found on the lunar surface. This is one of 3 lunar rovers that will stay on the moon until someone salvages it. A flag and plaque was left at every landing site, although this flag at the Apollo 11 site was blown over by the draft from the takeoff of the Lunar Module. A slew of scientific equipment such as this Apollo 15 lunar laser ranging retroreflector array was also left behing. Three of these instruments, which are 105 x 65 cm ,are located at different landing sites to serve as targets for lasers from Earth. They are used for assigning lattitude and longitude to points on the moon. NASA's latest moon explorer sends back photos of what Apollo astronauts left behind on the lunar surface. Cloud computing winners, IT security job salaries, 5G network plans: Tech research round-up All the data that matters to you from the past month in technology news. OnePlus 7 models up close: Specs, features, and colors Following in the steps of Apple and Samsung, OnePlus has not one but three flagship models this year. Here's how they compare. Google I/O 2019: The biggest announcements from the keynote Google I/O is Google's annual developer conference. Here's everything that happened at this year's show. AI, cybersecurity, programming languages, smart speakers, and more: Research round-up All the facts and figures that matter to you and your business from the past month in technology news. 5 tips: Become a transformational CIO A top CIO shares crucial points of advice on how to thrive as a technology-focused business leader. Weed tech: Vapes, pipes, apps, and more marijuana gadgets and accessories Looking to buy a premium vape? Want to find more information about a particular strain? Interested in automating your grow operation? You've come to the right place. We've rounded ... Free up disk space, remove malware, and tune up your Mac with CleanMyMac X All it takes is a single click to carry out a whole raft of basic maintenance tasks on your Mac with the new and updated CleanMyMac X. Updated to include a handy new feature called Space ...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2748
__label__wiki	0.682305	0.682305	Jewar Airport: Foundation stone ceremony date, time, location, project details, etc - All you need to know The foundation stone laying ceremony of much-awaited Jewar International Airport will take place on March 9, 2019 at 11 AM at Institutional Area, Knowledge Park II in Greater Noida. PM Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone. The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) will be the implementing agency on behalf of the Uttar Pradesh State Government. Representational Image, source: Reuters Updated: Fri, Mar 08, 2019 New Delhi, ZeeBiz WebDesk Jewar Airport: Spreading wings! New Greater Noida metro line approved by Yamuna Expressway Authority Jewar international airport: It's official, bids open for developing Rs 15,000-cr airport NIAL invites global bids for developing Rs 15,000-cr Jewar airport: Officials Jewar airport: UP govt approves Rs 894.53 cr for rehabilitation of affected families Jewar Airport Update: What to expect from Modi govt 2.0? After a long wait, the Jewar International Airport is taking a shape as both UP government led by Yogi Adityanath and the Central government led by Narendra Modi have shown commitment towards the airport to be constructed in Jewar in Gautam Budh Nagar district of UP. The airport will be constructed on PPP (Public Private Partnership) model. The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) will be the implementing agency on behalf of the Uttar Pradesh State Government. Details of the Jewar International Airport foundation stone programme: The foundation stone laying ceremony will take place in presence of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on March 9th, 2019 at 11 AM at Institutional Area, Knowledge Park II, near Pari Chowk in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Time: 11 AM Venue: Institutional Area, Knowledge Park II The project was first proposed in 2001 by then Uttar Pradesh chief minister Rajnath Singh as a Greenfield Taj International and Aviation Hub (TIAH) at Jewar village near Greater Noida, near the Yamuna Expressway. The Central government cleared the techno-feasibility report for setting up TIAH in April 2003. It was to be built at an approximate cost of Rs 5000 crore by the year 2007-08. The project was put on hold during the UPA regime because the project site was within 150 kilometers of an existing greenfield airport in Delhi. This site was within 72 kilometres of Indira Gandhi International Airport(IGI), Delhi. Its operators, the GMR Group had protested against plans for another international airport within 150 kilometers of the existing Delhi airport, claiming that it would impact traffic and revenue generation. GMR has right of first refusal (RoFR) on the new airport within 150 kilometers of the existing Delhi airport. The RoFR was to ensure that GMR gets preference in bidding for the Greater Noida airport in case its bid is within 10 per cent of the highest bidder. Reportedly, in 2012, the then Akhilesh Yadav government decided to shift the proposed Jewar Airport to Agra but in 2014, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was voted to power at the Centre and the project was again shifted back to Jewar. The civil aviation ministry cleared the proposal for the new airport to be set up on 2,200 acres of land in June 2015[15] The Union Ministry of Defence (moD) cleared the project in June 2016. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) on Tuesday gave in-principle approval to the Uttar Pradesh government to build the airport in May 2018. Status updates about Jewar International Airport: 1] Aug 2018: Noida International Airport Company Limited (NIAL) formed. NIAL will handle the bidding and overall project management of the project. 2] Nov 2018: UP Government approves the allocation of Rs 1260 Crores for land acquisition. 3] Dec 2018: Airport to be built under Private Public Partnership (PPP) mode. 4] 29 Dec 2018: District administration submits rehabilitation and resettlement (R&R) document on land acquisition. 5] Jan 2019: Acquisition of 1334 hectare of land to start by month end. Watch this Zee Business video 6] Feb 2019: In UP budget, UP govt has allocated Rs 800 Cr for land acquisition to expedite work. Foundation stone to be laid in March 2019. Tags: Jewar Airport, Aviation, Narendra Modi, Yogi Adityanath, Akhilesh Yadav, Rajnath Singh, greater noida, noida, jewar, noida interantional airport Key words: Jewar Airport inauguration, Noida International Airport, Greater Noida Airport, jewar Airport Project Jewar airportAviationNarendra ModiYogi AdityanathAkhilesh YadavRajnath SinghGreater NoidaNoidajewarnoida interantional airport NEXT STORY: Maharashtra approves Rs 1722 cr budget for Pune metropolitan region; over 50% to be spent on metro rail and ring road EPF withdrawal rule changed! Employees won't be able to take out their Provident Fund money this way anymore Surcharge on high networth individuals: What FPIs can do to escape net UDAN scheme: Durgapur airport is the latest on map, Check other routes Kabir Singh box office collection: Shahid Kapoor movie continues to do well; check what it earned so far Yes Bank share price slips over 15% after reporting 91% plunge in Q1 profits! 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__label__cc	0.748143	0.251857	Tax rates, GST, REITs, stamp duty, land acquisition - Here is what realtors want from Budget 2019 Real estate plays a major role for Indian economy, and this time realtors are hoping for big tax breaks - both direct and indirect - in Union Budget 2019. Reviving real estate sector has been among major agendas of the NDA government. Photo: Pixabay Updated: Fri, Jun 21, 2019 Hit by massive trouble, NBFC sector gets a big boost; here is how Sensex crash! Rs 5.61 lakh crore of investor wealth wiped out in 2 days - 8 reasons why Good news! National Pension System (NPS) becomes more attractive! Know new benefits you can get SBI customers may soon access services across PNB, BoB, other PSBs FREE! Here's new plan Reviving real estate sector has been among major agendas of the NDA government. Affordable housing scheme, attractive home loans, GST rate cuts and tax exemptions are among a few measures that have taken place over the last few years. Now, real estate, which plays a major role in boosting Indian economy, is hoping for a big tax break - both direct and indirect - in Union Budget 2019. Justifying the hope as well as the demands, Surendra Hiranandani, Founder & Director, House of Hiranandani pointed out that, the Indian real estate sector is the most highly taxed and that too with a combination of high direct and indirect taxes, stamp duties and levies for development approvals. These extraordinarily high taxes coupled with high interest rates have been crippling growth. However, in this Budget, Hiranandani has a different kind of hope. He said, “We hope for measures that will enhance the overall economy instead of specific sectors. Also, the announcements must be backed by concrete plans to ensure that the benefits are percolated to the consumers. From a real estate standpoint, the last year was largely spent getting acclimatized to the new policies which ushered better transparency and accountability in the sector. While the Government has taken several concrete measures, there is still a long way to go. We hope that the government looks into some of the key concerns raised by the industry and addresses the same soon.” Pinning down host of taxes a major problem for both realtors and homebuyers, Hiranandani said, “To bring back growth in the sector which is so vital to any developing economy, we expect Government to impart industry status to the sector which would enable developers to cut capital costs and pass on the benefits to consumers. The government should speed up its measures for infrastructure development which will ensure cheaper land for housing and push affordability.” Explaining that, NDA government win augurs well for the growth of Indian real estate, Hiranandani, however, said, that to achieve the objectives of Housing for All mission, the government also needs to incentivise the key stakeholders through direct and indirect tax measures. “There is significant expectation to cut GST rates to a single, standard rate, and not have multiple rates or taxes. The abolition of stamp duty or its incorporation under GST will be an added advantage. Relaxation in income tax slabs will also be welcomed as it will allow salaried class to make further investments in real estate. The government must look at increasing the deduction limit under section 80C from the current Rs 1.5 lakh. The need of the hour is to lower interest rates which will help resolve the existing liquidity crisis and boost housing demand,” Hiranandani added. Additionally, the Founder also expects elimination of taxes on vacant property, dropping circle rates section from Income Tax Act, ensuring tax rationalization on REITs and lowering costs of land acquisition are some of the measures that will positively impact the sector. “We expect continued momentum for Indian realty to attract new investments into the sector and hope that the government brings positive measures for the holistic growth of the Indian real estate sector, imperative to fuel India’s growth engine,” Hiranandani finally said. The interim budget presented on February, 1, 2019, came with a bang, having proposals for exemption on levy of income tax on notional rent on a second self-occupied property. Also, increase in TDS threshold for deduction of tax on rent to Rs 2.4 lakh from previous Rs 1.8 lakh were some gamechangers for homebuyers. Budget 2019Budget 2019 expectationsbudget 2019 indiaFM Nirmala SitharamanNarendra ModiIndia Real estatehomebuyersIncome tax slabsGSTREIT NEXT STORY: GSP withdrawal by US: Piyush Goyal says it won't have major impact on India Sandhar Amkin goes global; Mavox Helmets now launched in this country Samsung Galaxy A80 with world's first rotating triple camera launched in India, priced at Rs 47,990 Saving Rs 92/kg! Lucknow mangoes set sail for a 22-day journey to sweeten-up Italy! LG W30 review: A decent all-around effort, but is it really enough to impress! 7th Pay Commission allowances cleared! These employees to get Rs 5,000 to Rs 20,000 extra soon Mindtree share price: Top 5 reasons for the crash of Larsen & Toubro owned tech major	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2750
__label__cc	0.600497	0.399503	Greg LaRocque Greg LaRocque comic Spider-Man Special: Black and Blue and Read All Over A special stand-alone story set in the recent past of the wall-crawler's career! Haunted by nightmares, plagued by a world that doesn't understand him, Spider-Man makes a fateful deal with Daily Bugle publisher J. Jonah Jameson! Issue # Full (7 months ago) Clockmaker Hidden within a hollow mountain in Switzerland is a giant clockworks. Hundreds of men that never age maintain the old behemouth's operation. The clock is the cause and sustainer of the Earth's revolutions. And more, it is the gateway to Heaven itself. Which is why the Clockmaker and her family are about to go through hell. Genre: Supernatural Issue #4 (one year ago) Project Superpowers: Chapter Two Prelude Fans and retailers everywhere are proclaiming that PROJECT SUPERPOWERS is a HUGE hit! Now, as the first volume of stories (issues 0-7) comes to a close, Dynamite and Alex Ross are preparing the second volume and a series of mini-series events!This special prelude editions is your guide to the entire second year of PROJECT SUPERPOWERS and includes previews of: The Black Terror, Masquerade, the Death Defying 'Devil and Chapter Two of Project Superpowers.This specially-priced prelude is a must-have for existing fans and the perfect entry point for anyone who's not already a part of the PROJECT SUPERPOWERS team! Genre: Superhero, Adventure, Action Issue # Full (one year ago) Paradise X: Xen The Master of the Mystic Arts sails into the spotlight in this one-shot that continues the finale to the EARTH X saga! Dr. Strange, with the help of Sunfire and the Xen, leads a rescue operation to save Clea by sneaking into the mighty realm of Asgard! And in the midst of this turmoil, the truth behind his relationship with Clea is finally revealed! 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Genre: Sci-Fi Universe X: Spidey The second Universe X special, set between issue 3 and issue 4 of the main series. (Drawn by the amazing John Romita Sr.!) Genre: Action, Superhero, Movies & TV, Anthology Universe X Issue #X (2 years ago) THE RESURRECTION BEGINS HERE! Ed Tyler is having a hell of a day. His mom is sick, so he's reluctantly returned home to visit her for the first time in years. His former best friend and ex-girlfriend are less-than-pleased to see him. But his day takes a turn for the apocaylptic when everyone in the entire town suddenly vanishes. That's when things go from bad to hellish for Ed. Nighthawk (1998) Kyle Richmond has spent the last few years in a coma, but now Nighthawk, the former Defender, soars again with a new costume, new powers, and a new mission -- and it's one that puts him on a collision course with Daredevil -- who happens to be Nighthawk's old nemesis back when he was a villain! And -- no lie -- it's a battle that neither hero will survive! Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Superhero Micronauts: Karza Before he ruled the galaxy with an iron fist, the mechanical tyrant, BARON KARZA was a normal man. For the first time, we see the FULL origin of Baron Karza, and how he went from Pharoid child to slave to conqueror of worlds. Jim Krueger tells this story like no other, and reveals just what makes this evil master of order tick. This Issue: When Ryan Archer was abducted and transported to the world of the Micronauts, he witnessed Baron Karza's tyranny first hand. Now, with the help of the enigmatic TIME TRAVELLER, he will go on a journey through time and space, and learn how the megalomaniac became the monster he is today. Project Superpowers: Chapter Two From the dawn of the 20th Century came a new chapter in mankind's history, unleashed during a time of great war and destruction. It was the beginning of the Age of the SUPERPOWERS, yet with the closing of the Second World War, this new spark seemingly flickered and died. Paradise X: Heralds Paradise X Vol 1 The story shifts to Aquaman who, after his own sleepless night, reveals to his wife Mera that he senses the presence of something in the oceans that does not belong there. A school of sharks arrive and lead him to the object, a massive city-sized black sphere. Aquaman is attacked by Black Manta and his henchmen and rendered unconscious. Aquaman is conveyed into the sphere and delivered to Lex Luthor, who is revealed as the issue's narrator. Machine Man is summoned by Uatu to witness...Earth X! What happened to the Marvel Universe that lead to this dystopian future? Superhero 19 Sci-Fi 2 Movies & TV 1 Supernatural 1	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2751
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__label__cc	0.734394	0.265606	Prices are calculated at the daily forex rate and are for display purposes only. Payments will be made in USD Over 5000 websites get attacked everday. Get SiteLock and secure your website from hackers, viruses and malware. Our Holistic Security Approach In order to reduce security risks to minimum, a holistic approach to security is required. Our security processes are born out of a clear definition of the threats to our system. 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__label__wiki	0.913882	0.913882	Tag: Sufi University Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai’s urs begins Posted at 12:40 am by ziaurrehman, on January 23, 2011 For CentralAsiaOnline.com KARACHI — Thousands of devotees gathered at the Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai shrine to participate in the three-day urs (anniversary) January 19. Urs attracts tens of thousands of devotees every year from as far away as Europe to pay homage to the Sufi saint. Bhitai’s themes included love, religious tolerance and humanistic values. The Auqaf Department (AD) has set up a unique cultural village for artists and writers to display their work, said Shams Jafrani, an AD officer. Awards and shields will be given to the writers in recognition of their writing, creativity and texture of thoughts, he said. Jafrani said they have also set up a literary conference for Sufi scholars from Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Punjab. Sufi University Sindh to open soon The 267th urs of Sindh’s famed Sufi saint and poet has started in Bhit Shah – the town where the Sindh government will establish Sufi University Sindh. The university is scheduled to open in a few months at an initial cost of Rs. 65m (US $ 758,000). The curriculum will include music, literature, linguistics and religion but the study of Sufism, or Islamic mysticism, will be the primary academic pursuit, said Dr. M. Abid Shah, head of Department of Sindhi at University of Karachi, who has also done his Ph.D. in sufism. According to the university proposal, there will be three major wings of the University – Sufi thought and practice, mystic poetry and literature, and South Asian Arts (fine arts, folk music, performing arts and architecture). There will be a regional admission quota for all provinces to ensure geographically diverse admission. Urs comes with increased security Abdul Shakoor Bozdar, an AD official responsibile for urs security, told Central Asia Online that arrangements for the three-day festival include at least 2,400 policemen and Rangers. Pakistani Sufi shrines have been frequent targets of militant groups whose hard-line interpretation of Islam clash with sufi spiritual practices. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for most of these attacks. In the past three years, KP and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas have witnessed attacks on different Sufi shrines by militants. A number of faith healers and caretakers have also been targeted. “Sufism has been targeted by Tailbanisation, a new faith embedded by anti-mystic jihadi forces which has nothing to do with Islam,” said Muhammad Fayyaz Khan, Secretary General of Jamiat Ulema Pakistan, a pro-Sufism religious party, in KP. Can Sufism solve militancy? Adherents of Sufism said Sufism is the solution to today’s militancy. “The menace of terrorism and militancy could be eliminated from the country by promoting the teachings of Sufi saints,” said Dilshad Bhutto, a renowned Sindhi intellectual and head of Pakistan Secular Forum. Sufi religious leaders and poets like Bhittai, Rehman Baba and Bhulay Shah enjoy respect and influence over the local population, Bhutto told Central Asia Online. “Islam spread in the Sindh region through preaching of Sufis, not by Arab fighters like Muhammad Bin Qasim,” Bhutto said. “Sufis came and spread the religious message of love, peace and harmony.” He suggested that the KP government should also try to establish a Sufi university in that province as Sufism had made a deep impact on Pashtun society and Sufi shrines dot the landscape. “Taliban militants now consider Sufism as a big threat to their radical brand of Islam”, Khan said, adding that Sufism adherents have always condemned the Taliban’s un-Islamic acts, like beheading the innocent and bombing mosques and shrines. “In the last few years, first we are seeing them blatantly attacking the Sufi symbols like shrines by Taliban only in KP and FATA, but now they are targeting the shrines in Sindh and Punjab too,” Khan added. The federal government formed a Sufi Advisory Council (SAC) in June 2009 to slow the spread of militancy and fanaticism in the country. A few days later, a suicide attack at a Lahore mosque killed noted religious scholar Allama Sarfaraz Naeemi, who was known for labelling the activities of the Taliban “un-Islamic.” Naeemi was also struggling for establishing a Sufi studies institute in the country, said Maulana Ahmed Qadri, a religious leader in Karachi. He said the Sindh government is fulfilling the wish of Naeemi by establishing Sufi University in order to spread the messages of love and peace. Posted in Central Asia Online \| 0 Comments \| Tagged Militancy, Rehman Baba, Shah Abdul Latif Bhita, Shrine, Sindh, Sufi shrines, Sufi University, Sufism, Tailban, Voilence	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2759
__label__cc	0.51135	0.48865	Artistic Directors Lakefront Kiosks Lakefront Kiosk Competition School Kiosks Transcending Pragmatism: Searching for a New Chicago, featuring Architect John Ronan Lecture/Panel Chicago Cultural Center Designer of the acclaimed Poetry Foundation building in Chicago, John Ronan will discuss his views on Chicago architecture and practicing within its building culture. This lecture will be the fifth in the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust's annual Thinking Into the Future: The Robie House Series on Architecture, Design and Ideas. It is a Chicago Architecture Biennial partner event. John Ronan is Founding Principal and Lead Designer of John Ronan Architects. The Poetry Foundation building in Chicago, built in 2007, received one of the Chicago-based firm’s two American Institute of Architects National Honor Awards. Ronan has been recognized by Chicago’s Graham Foundation, the Architectural League of New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, and is the subject of a Princeton Architectural Press monograph. He is a professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology and holds degrees from the University of Michigan and Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design. Presented in partnership with UChicagoArts and AIA Chicago. Registration is required. Visit flwright.org 125th Anniversary: A Historic Architecture Tour of the University of Chicago Campus WRIGHT NOW @ SC JOHNSON \| TOUR SC JOHNSON’S CAMPUS DURING THE WEEK: Thursdays & Fridays* Biennial Participants John Ronan Architects Chicago, United States Connect with Chicago Architecture Biennial Chicago Architecture Biennial is Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and is owned by Chicago Architecture Biennial, Inc. The Chicago Architecture Biennial opened in October 2015 and and has been curated, programmed and promoted by Chicago Architecture Biennial Inc. in collaboration with presenting partners the Graham Foundation and the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. The Chicago Architecture Biennial is in no way associated or affiliated with The Chicago Athenaeum of Galena, IL and their “Chicago Architecture Biennial.” Chicago Architecture Biennial 78 E. Washington St. info@chicagoarchitecturebiennial.org For National/International Inquiries: Julia Lukacher Sutton PR julia@suttonpr.com For Local/Regional Inquiries: Emma Sheer emma.sheer@fleishman.com	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2761
__label__wiki	0.502787	0.502787	African Traditional Leaders united against child marriage and FGM Cultural leaders strategize how to tackle negative and harmful cultural practices in Nairobi, Kenya Date: Thursday, August 16, 2018 Princess Sekhothali Seeiso from the Kingdom of Lesotho during the meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya. Photo: UN Women/ Faith Bwibo Traditional Leaders from 17 African countries including Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, DRC, South Africa, Botswana, Cameroon, Nigeria, Liberia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Sierra Leone Swaziland, and Sudan converged in Nairobi from 12 to 16 August 2018. The meeting was hosted and facilitated by UN Women in collaboration with the Queen Mother Best Foundation (Uganda) and the Institute of African Royalty to develop a road map for the process of building a coordinated and sustainable approach for traditional leader’s contribution to the African Union led commitments and campaign to end child marriage, female genital mutilation and other harmful cultural practices. Chief Zanzan Karwor, Chairman of the National Council of Chiefs & Elders of Liberia (NTCCEL) gives is remarks during the meeting. Photo: UN Women/ Faith Bwibo CLOSE▲ “Africa is now ready for a social movement of traditional leaders that promotes gender equality, ends child marriage, genital mutilation and other harmful practices. We have developed our road map that takes us through regional consultations and dialogue up to getting AU level commitments in 2019,” Senior Chief Kachindamoto, who has led a successful initiative in Malawi, banning over 2000 child marriages in her locality. The meeting also the foundation for the social movement of traditional leaders and scaling up initiatives led by traditional leaders to end child marriage, female genital mutilation, other harmful practices, and promotion of gender equality in Africa. “UN Women are taking the right path. Having traditional leaders take leadership on this initiative is the only way that Africa will have significant impact,” commented Queen Fanta Moustafa Moussa of Cameroon. When asked about the convening and its significance, UN Women Regional Director, Izeduwa Derex- Briggs commented that ‘UN Women is now dealing with FGM and Child marriage following the AU campaign launched in 2014 and the Africa Strategy. The movement is just starting’. ‘I am very happy to be here, I have learnt a lot. Hearing from different perspectives of the various countries has shown me that we are making headway even if we have a long way to go, but we are getting there’ commented Jaha Dukureh, UN Women Africa Good Will Ambassador against FGM and child marriage. The UN Women facilitated dialogues and consultations are now moving to regional level with East and Central Africa dialogue and consultations planned for October 2018, North Africa in November and the West and Central Africa in Abuja, Nigeria in December 2018. From where I stand: “Women are our solution” Gender Forum-Pushing to Parity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at Kenya National Theatre	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2768
__label__cc	0.576135	0.423865	Conflicts have devastating consequences, including in widening gaps between women and men. Women often have fewer resources to protect themselves and,with children, frequently make up the majority of displaced and refugee populations. War tactics such as sexual violence specifically target them. Though women have led peace movements and driven community recovery after conflict, they are almost completely missing from peace negotiations. Exclusion from reconstruction limits access to opportunities to recover, to gain justice for human rights abuses, and to participate in shaping reformed laws and public institutions. Africa has adopted a regional approach to peace and security through the African Union Peace and Security Council, and Regional Economic Commissions - RECs, in close coordination with the United Nation System. The Regional Office of UN Women facilitates linkages and influences between women’s lived experiences and efforts with regional intergovernmental policy and program me processes and leverages spaces for women leaders to directly engage regional institutions, participate in mediation and other conflict resolution and peace initiatives. The Regional Office works closely with field offices and with key partners, including UN special envoy for the Great Lakes Region and other envoys, and the Peace Building Support Office - PBSO in strengthening women’s capacities for effective leadership in this area. From where I stand: “People said, how are you going to play football, you’re a girl!” From where I stand: “Girls need to believe in themselves” Statement by UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka on the conviction of Bosco Ntaganda by the International Criminal Court	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2769
__label__wiki	0.747911	0.747911	Home > About EPFL Middle East > News > EPFL keeps the lead of “THE Young Universities Ranking” EPFL keeps the lead of “THE Young Universities Ranking” Share EPFL is number 1 for universities less than 50 years old according to the ranking established by the British magazine Times Higher Education. For the second year in a row, EPFL is first on the podium among “150 best universities less than 50 years old,” a ranking established by the Times Higher Education magazine, an international reference for academic rankings. Created in 2012 and comparing 100 universties at the time, the THE Young Universities Ranking extended this year its list to 150 institutions founded after 1966. In EPFL’s case, it’s the year of its federalisation that is taken into account, i.e. 1969. Beforehand, EPFL was part of the University of Lausanne under the name EPUL. Since the first edition, EPFL has ranked second, until last year, when it took the lead. The “Times Higher Education 150 Under 50 Ranking” has refined assessment criteria compared to “THE World University Ranking”, in which EPFL comes in 31st (and 3rd in continental Europe). The ranking of “young” universities intends to put the spotlight on those which are particularly dynamic. The weighting of criteria (teaching, research, citations, international reach and economic impact) is adapted to the characteristics of institutions recently created. “Keeping the lead is always a challenge. Especially when our competitors are of the quality of our counterparts in this classification, where the next ranks are held by extremely dynamic Asian universities,” underlines Patrick Aebischer, president of EPFL. mediacom EPFL news/epfl-keeps-the-lead-of-“the-young-universities-ranking”	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2770
__label__wiki	0.753673	0.753673	page_0 page_1 Wanna Be The Strongest In The World (Sekai de Ichiban Tsuyoku Naritai) 12 out of 12 HD \| HQ \| SD omedy, slice of life, tournament Hagiwara Sakura and Miyazawa Erena are the leading members of a popular idol group Sweet. One day, Erena is injured by the attack of a female pro-wrestler Kazama Rio during the recording of a TV program. Watch Wanna Be The Strongest In The World (Sekai de Ichiban Tsuyoku Naritai) Watch Wanna Be The Strongest In The World (Sekai de Ichiban Tsuyoku Naritai) Trailer 12 out of 12 HD \| HQ \| SD comedy, slice of life Tomoko Kuroki is about as socially dysfunctional as it is possible for a first year high school girl to be. We start the story when she realizes she has attended high school for three months without even talking to anyone at all. Watch Watamote Watch Watamote Trailer We Without Wings 13 out of 13 HD \| HQ \| SD drama, romance It's winter in the big city of Yanagihara, and young people will meet and fall in love. Takashi is a boy who plans to escape to another world, but is held back by thoughts of his younger sister Kobato and girlfriend Asuka. Watch We Without Wings Watch We Without Wings Trailer Wedding Peach 51 out of 51 HQ \| SD comedy, magic, romance There are three known worlds—the human world, the angel world, and the devil world. The evil queen Raindevilla yearns to destroy the angel world with help or her many devil minions. Watch Wedding Peach Watch Wedding Peach Trailer Welcome To The N-H-K 24 out of 24 HQ \| SD Comedy, Action, Romance Satou Tatsuhiro, a 22 year old young man, is a NEET (Not in Employment, Education, or Training) and a hikikomori (meaning acute social withdrawal). Watch Welcome To The N-H-K Watch Welcome To The N-H-K Trailer When They Cry (Higurashi no Naku Koroni) 26 out of 26 HQ \| SD Drama, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Thriller On one hot summer day in 1983, a transfer student named Maebara Keiichi comes to a peaceful rural village in Hinamizawa. There, he befriends his classmates Rena, Mion, Rika, and Satoko. Accepted as a full-fledged member of the "club," Watch When They Cry (Higurashi no Naku Koroni) Watch When They Cry (Higurashi no Naku Koroni) Trailer 26 out of 26 HQ \| SD Drama, Mystery, Supernatural Witch Hunter Robin is a series about witches who are individuals with special powers like ESP, telekinesis, mind control, etc. (not the typical hogwart and newt potions). Robin, a craft user, arrives from Italy to Japan to work for an organization named STN Japan Division (STN-J) as a replacement for one of STN-J's witch hunters who was recently killed. Watch Witch Hunter Robin Watch Witch Hunter Robin Trailer 24 out of 24 HD \| HQ \| SD Action, Adventure, Drama, Horror, Science Fiction, Supernatural "Sought by the greed of men since the dawn of human kind, but only bestowed upon the women whose fate it forever scars... The Witchblade. Is it the righteous sword of God? Or hand of the Devil himself? Watch Witchblade Watch Witchblade Trailer Wizard Baristers (Benmashi Cecil) 12 out of 12 HD \| HQ \| SD Magic The story takes place in Tokyo in 2018, where normal humans and those who can use magic coexist. As a result, there are laws against using magic, and a "magic courtroom" exists to preside over lawsuits regarding magic use. In these cases Watch Wizard Baristers (Benmashi Cecil) 30 out of 30 HQ \| SD Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction, Supernatural Wolf's Rain is a series that takes place in some distant future when it's common knowledge that all wolves have been extinct for 200 years. However, it seems this is false as wolves have not disappeared but rather have taken human form. Kiba, a lone wolf, wanders into a city, trying to sniff out the Lunar Flowers that are supposed to lead whoever follows the scent to paradise. Watch Wolf's Rain Watch Wolf's Rain Trailer Pokemon The Movie 2000 Movie 2 Happy Lesson Advanced	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2772
__label__wiki	0.516278	0.516278	Part of 01 - The North Atlantic Council The records of this series consist of reports and recommendations, known as Council Memoranda (C-M), prepared by the various subordinate bodies, committees and working groups of the Council; the summary record of discussions taking place in Council (C-R); and the verbatim records of the Council in Ministerial Session (C-VR). It should be noted that many of the fundamental policy documents of NATO are issued as Council Memoranda. Coun... Defence Planning Committee The documents in the DPC chronological series contain information about the DPC’s core activities. This includes committee meetings and decisions; strategy; ministerial guidance; organization of ground, naval and air forces; nuclear forces; national defence programmes, plans and reviews; defence problems; force proposals; force goals for individual nations; mutual and balanced force reductions; infrastructure; financing and common fu... Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers, Europe Part of 06 - Allied Command Europe The SHAPE subfonds includes the documents, memorandums and reports of the SACEUR and his staff working at Headquarters. Standing Group Part of 03 - Military Committee The documents concern the organization of the military structure (creation of the Standing Group, a Supreme Headquarters in Europe, new regional groups and new committees, and relationships between the various military bodies), the reorganization of that structure, NATO force requirements, consideration of the German participation in the defence of Western Europe, the information security system, standardization, the activities of th... Nuclear Planning Group The NPG series records contain information about all aspects of nuclear issues that were of concern to NATO. From the outset, meetingsof the NPG generally included discussions about issues related to strategic and tactical nuclear forces, anti-ballistic missiles, atomic demolition munitions and the deployment of nuclear weapons and forces in Europe, including arrangements with host countries. The list of subjects discussed by the com... North Atlantic Council Deputies As the central permanent body of the Organisation, the Council Deputies received reports, issued memoranda and debated all the main issues facing the Alliance, i.e. the German contribution to the defence of Western Europe, infrastructure matters, planning of military production programmes, increased defence efforts, reorganisation of NATO, the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), and the accession of Greece and Turkey.The Council Deput... Military Representatives Committee The Military Representatives Committee issued documents (MRC), records of meetings (RECORD MRC) and memorandum (MRM). The content of these files varies considerably, and covers many aspects relating to the strategic military matters of NATO. Ad Hoc Committees - Disbanded Since it's first meeting, the North Atlantic Council has created a committee structure in order to support its work and goals as an organization. Usually, a committee will have a Terms of Reference that guides their work, and will in turn be able to create subcommittees and working groups. Most committees follow a pattern of reference, starting with AC/1 (Ad Hoc Committee 1), and continuing like this into the hundreds. Most... 01 - The North Atlantic Council, 6 results 6 03 - Military Committee, 2 results 2 Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers, Europe, 1 results 1 Military Representatives Committee, 1 results 1 Standing Group, 1 results 1 Nuclear Planning Group, 1 results 1 North Atlantic Council Deputies, 1 results 1	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2774
__label__wiki	0.962443	0.962443	Basketball: Chaos ensues as four shot during Toronto Raptors victory parade By Melvin Schneider Hours of anticipation gave way to unbridled euphoria as a sea of Raptors fans greeted the newly crowned National Basketball Association champions with cheers, whistles and chants on Monday, but elation quickly turned to fear when gunshots interrupted the celebration in downtown Toronto. "I had no doubt that we could win in Toronto and we will win some more in Toronto". Hundreds of thousands of fans lined the parade route, which began at Exhibition Place and ended at Nathan Phillips Square, where the rally was held. Leonard has been incredibly secretive about his plans moving forward, but fans couldn't help but notice that even his Chief Business Strategist, "Uncle Dennis" joined in on the "FIVE MORE YEARS" chant. Tory and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were with the Raptors players on stage at the rally when the shots occurred. "I'm a fun guy", Leonard said. The site was quickly overflowing with fans of all ages and police worked to stop more people from entering the area, which the city said was at capacity. Earlier, well over a million people attended a celebratory parade. Kawhi Leonard takes a selfie in front of the crowd in Toronto. "I'm really hot and exhausted, but I'm going to stick around", he said. Kyle Lowry, the longest-serving member of team, expressed excitement on Twitter about the gathering hordes. As crowds swelled along the streets, several people were put on stretchers due to dehydration. Over the weekend, Toronto Mayor John Tory suggested employers give people a little time off work Monday so they can be a part of history. The convoy arrived almost two hours behind schedule near Toronto's city hall, where the team was greeted on a stage by Trudeau and other dignitaries. Leonard's decision to stay with the Raptors may influence the decisions of Green and big man Marc Gasol, who could both leave town as free agents this summer. Ontario Premier Doug Ford was expected to watch the festivities from Nathan Phillips Square. "When else am I going to get a chance to do this?" The mayor, dressed in his now-famous black-and-gold Raptors blazer, urged all fans to celebrate the team's historic win. Sam Maraj, 36, had been watching the Raptors play since he was a little boy and was "made fun of in high school" by his classmates, who at the time were cheering for the New York Knicks. They beat Golden State Warriors over six games in the Finals and it was Toronto's first major sporting success since the Blue Jays won the World Series in 1993. 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There are no Targaryens - Valyria has hardly begun to rise yet with its dragons and the great empire that it built. BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe adds a usable second row Compared to the Coupe, the Gran Coupe is 9.0 inches (228.6 mm) longer, 1.2 inches (30.5 mm) wider and 2.2 inches (55.9 mm) taller. M8 versions of the 8-Series coupe and convertible have already been revealed and an M8 Gran Coupe is due before the year is out. Dogs' Eyes Changed for a Specific Reason The scientists believe that these muscles were developed nearly entirely because it gave them an advantage with humans. When dogs look up at you with those big, cute eyes, it's hard to resist giving them a stroke or treat. Arsenal 'agree' to sign St Etienne defender William Saliba On May 27th, Le10 Sport reported Arsenal had made "concrete progress" towards signing William Saliba from Saint Etienne. However, both are into their thirties, as is Nacho Monreal, while Shkodran Mustafi endured another forgettable season. Full Strawberry Moon: June's full moon could glow red tonight The phenomenon Strawberry Moon borrows its name from the Algonquin tribes hailing from New England and Lake Superior in the U.S. While the moon won't be as colourful as ripe strawberry, it may actually change colour slightly, if you live in northern side. Froome confirmed 2011 Vuelta victor due to Cobo doping case \| AP sports Tina Charles, Candice Dupree lead WNBA All-Star 2019 reserves Warrant issued for Desmond Harrison, released by Cardinals Unai Emery confident Arsenal will soon have ‘three or four’ new players Wayne Rooney: Every player would want to play for Jurgen Klopp Rugby Championship: Springboks name weakened team to tackle Wallabies Yankees' Aroldis Chapman denies report of opt-out plan What does Nick Saban want his legacy at Alabama to be?	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2778
__label__wiki	0.813968	0.813968	John Betts - Fine Minerals > Home Page > Minerals For Sale > Mineral Specimens Sorted by Catalog Number Mineral Specimens Sorted by Number Below is a listing sorted by specimen catalog number of all minerals currently available on this site. Unlike the mineral galleries, this list is only updated once a week. As a result , some items on the list may have sold already. Please check the mineral or locality galleries to see if the items are shown - only available items are viewable in the galleries. Click on the blue text link to get details and larger image. To purchase mineral specimens, go to the Online order form. #70044 - Diamond (3.88 carat gem-grade yellow complex uncut diamond), Almazy Anabara Mine, Sakha Republic, Siberia, Russia. (t) $5995 #70326 - Geological Research in New York, 1992, by New York State Geological Survey. (lc) $2 #70334 - Glossary of the Minerals of the Lake District and Adjoining Areas, 1987, British Geological Survey, by Young, B.. (lc) $18 #70401 - Ruby in Zoisite (Corundum, variety Ruby), Longido, Arusha, Tanzania. (c) $350 #70417 - Diamond (2.24 carat translucent black octahedral uncut rough diamond), Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (t) $475 #70532 - Vanadinite over Barite, Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco. (m) $30 #70597 - Acanthite, San Juan de Rayas Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico. (t) $28 #70615 - Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline with Lepidolite, Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California. (t) $75 #70681 - Diamond (2.57 carat brown complex rough diamond), Damtshaa Mine, near Orapa, Botswana. (t) $1255 #70682 - Diamond (2.36 carat gray-brown dodecahedral uncut diamond), Damtshaa Mine, near Orapa, Botswana. (t) $1225 #70683 - Diamond (2.16 carat brown octahedral rough diamond), Argyle Mine, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia. (t) $1095 #70780 - Wholesale Mineral Set of 6 large minerals specimens from New England, USA. (lc) $95 #70810 - Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline, Cruzeiro Mine, Santa Maria do Suacui, Minas Gerais, Brazil. (t) $150 #70811 - Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline (with internal gem nodule), Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California. (t) $175 #70943 - Diamond (4.00 carat cuttable pale-yellow octahedral uncut diamond), Mirny, Sakha Republic, Siberia, Russia. (t) $6995 #70946 - Diamond (2.62 carat gem-grade parallel pale-yellow interconnected uncut diamonds), Mirny, Sakha Republic, Siberia, Russia. (t) $4595 #70947 - Diamond (1.99 carat gem-grade colorless parallel octahedral rough diamond), Mirny, Sakha Republic, Siberia, Russia. (t) $3505 #70948 - Diamond (2.02 carat cuttable fancy-green octahedral uncut diamond), Mirny, Sakha Republic, Siberia, Russia. (t) $3875 #71006 - Ramsdellite, Mistake Mine, 9 km north of Wickenburg, Yavapai County, Arizona. (t) $25 #71269 - Elbaite Tourmaline, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan. (t) $35 #71300 - Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (etched crystals), North Moat Mountain, Bartlett, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (m) $55 #71304 - Datolite with Pectolite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (m) $22 #71349 - Microcline with Smoky Quartz, Moat Mountain, Oliver Diggings, Hale's Location, west of North Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (c) $35 #71529 - Arfvedsonite (rare terminated Arfvedsonite crystal), Hurricane Mountain, east of Intervale, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (t) $55 #71530 - Arfvedsonite (rare terminated Arfvedsonite crystals), Hurricane Mountain, east of Intervale, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (t) $55 #71569 - Quartz var. Smoky Quartz, North Moat Mountain, Bartlett, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (m) $32 #71618 - Quartz var. Rose Quartz Crystals with Cookeite on Albite, Rose Quartz Locality, Plumbago Mountain, Newry, Oxford County, Maine. (m) $35 #71649 - Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (Dauphiné Law Twinned), Moat Mountain, west of North Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (m) $30 #71654 - Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (doubly terminated Dauphiné Law twinned), Moat Mountain, west of North Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (m) $50 #71660 - Quartz var. Smoky Quartz, Moat Mountain, west of North Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (m) $32 #71795 - Diamond (2.21 carat translucent dark-gray octahedral uncut rough diamond), Zimbabwe. (t) $185 #71810 - Kinoite and Apophyllite, Christmas Mine, Banner District, Gila County, Arizona. (t) $28 #71854 - Mimetite, Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico. (lc) $95 #71870 - Sphalerite and Quartz, Shuikoushan Mine, Hunan, China. (m) $32 #71969 - Chalcanthite, Posey Mine, San Juan County, Utah. (lc) $150 #71974 - Vanadinite on Quartz, Apache Mine (Vanadium Shaft), 8 km north of Globe, Gila County, Arizona. (c) $150 #72015 - Dioptase, Christmas Mine, Banner District, Gila County, Arizona. (c) $225 #72017 - Dioptase, Christmas Mine, Banner District, Gila County, Arizona. (c) $95 #72024 - Rhodochrosite with Quartz overgrowth, Raura District, Cajatambo Province, Peru. (c) $85 #72044 - Andradite-Grossular Garnet, Mount Garnet, Tablelands Region, Queensland, Australia. (m) $45 #72111 - Gaudefroyite with Calcite overgrowth, N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (m) $95 #72191 - Gold (naturally crystallized native gold) on Quartz, Mother Lode District, Tuolumne County, California. (m) $1850 #72203 - Diamond (1.35 carat cluster of fancy intense brownish-yellow cavernous uncut diamonds), Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $1620 #72204 - Diamond (0.65 carat fancy intense brownish-yellow cavernous uncut diamond), Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $755 #72205 - Diamond (0.65 carat fancy intense brownish-yellow cavernous rough diamond), Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $785 #72206 - Diamond (0.89 carat cluster of fancy-yellow cavernous uncut diamonds), Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $1065 #72207 - Diamond (0.39 carat cluster of fancy-yellow cavernous uncut rough diamonds), Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $460 #72248 - Diamond (1.52 carat cuttable fancy-green macle, twinned rough diamond), Almazy Anabara Mine, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Siberia, Russia. (t) $4250 #72325 - Beryl zoned crystals of Aquamarine and Morganite varieties with Schorl Tourmaline, Baha, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan. (m) $450 #72326 - Beryl, Schorl Tourmaline, Muscovite, Erongo Mountains, 20 km north of Usakos, Damaraland, Namibia. (m) $250 #72343 - Azurite, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (m) $695 #72344 - Fluorapophyllite-(K) (formerly known as Apophyllite) and Stilbite over Thomsonite, Rahuri, Nagar District, Maharashtra, India. (m) $400 #72371 - Copper (naturally crystallized native copper), Emke Mine, Onganja, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia. (m) $55 #72376 - Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline, Cruziero Mine, Santa Maria do Suacui, Minas Gerais, Brazil. (t) $55 #72453 - Ludlamite, Huanuni District, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia. (t) $25 #72456 - Copper (crystallized native copper), Itauz Mine, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan. (m) $42 #72474 - Mica Deposits of the Franklin-Sylva District, North Carolina, 1946, N.C. Division of Mineral Resources, Bulletin Number 49, by Olson, J.C., et al. (lc) $35 #72481 - Guidebook for Field Trips Pittsburgh Meeting, 1959, Geological Society of America 72nd Annual Meeting, by Buckwalter, Tracy V., et al. (lc) $30 #72525 - Diamond (2.23 carat translucent dark-gray octahedral uncut diamond), Zimbabwe. (t) $180 #72538 - Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline, Cruziero Mine, Santa Maria do Suacui, Minas Gerais, Brazil. (t) $150 #72550 - Copper (naturally crystallized native copper), Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia. (t) $55 #72552 - Copper (naturally crystallized native copper), Cape Spencer, Nova Scotia, Canada. (m) $25 #72554 - Diamond (1.96 carat gem-grade cuttable colorless complex uncut diamond), Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Salt Plains, Botswana. (t) $12005 #72555 - Diamond (3.66 carat gem-grade cuttable yellow octahedral rough diamond), Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (t) $13600 #72557 - Diamond (2.65 carat gem-grade cuttable pale-yellow octahedral rough diamond), Jericho Mine, Nunavut, Canada. (t) $8950 #72559 - Diamond (1.61 carat cuttable yellow-green cubo-octahedral uncut diamond), Jwaneng Mine, Naledi River Valley, Botswana. (t) $1675 #72560 - Diamond (1.18 carat fancy-green dodecahedral rough diamond), Ippy, northeast of Banghi (Bangui), Central African Republic. (t) $7750 #72561 - Diamond (1.67 carat fancy-yellow tetrahexahedral uncut diamond), Jwaneng Mine, Naledi River Valley, Botswana. (t) $1650 #72562 - Diamond (1.92 carat green macle, twinned rough diamond), east of Kérouané, Guinea. (t) $4150 #72563 - Diamond (1.76 carat cuttable flawless pale-yellow octahedral uncut diamond), Matto Grosso, Brazil. (t) $4650 #72566 - Diamond (1.76 carat brown octahedral uncut diamond), Vaal River Mining District, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (t) $1165 #72568 - Diamond (1.71 carat fancy yellowish-green irregular rough diamond), Almazy Anabara Mine, Sakha Republic, Siberia, Russia. (t) $1475 #72570 - Diamond (1.29 carat fancy yellowish-green flattened dodecahedral uncut diamond), Oranjemund District, southern coastal Namib Desert, Namibia. (t) $1695 #72572 - Diamond (0.72 carat cuttable fancy-yellow octahedral uncut diamond), Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (t) $1050 #72593 - Brookite, Kharan District, Baluchistan, Pakistan. (t) $225 #72604 - Tanzanite Crystal (Tanzanite = blue gem variety of the mineral Zoisite), Karo Mine, Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania. (Type Locality for Tanzanite) (t) $3950 #72605 - Tanzanite Crystal (Tanzanite = blue gem variety of the mineral Zoisite), Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania. (Type Locality for Tanzanite) (m) $1750 #72613 - Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline, Alto Ligonha District, Zambezia, Mozambique. (t) $105 #72622 - Elbaite Tourmaline, Havey Quarry, Poland, Androscoggin County, Maine. (t) $175 #72636 - Fluorite with Pyrite, Moscona Mine, Solis, Villabona District, Asturias, Spain. (lc) $275 #72639 - Fluorite, William Wise Mine, Westmoreland, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. (c) $50 #72670 - Fluorite on Quartz matrix, De'an Mine, Wushan, Jiangxi Province, China. (c) $550 #72687 - Crevice Lead-Zinc Deposits of Northwest Illinois, 1959, Report of Investigations 210, Illinois State Geologic Survey, by Bradbury, J.C.. (lc) $12 #72702 - Calcite with Goethite and Pyrite inclusions, Kentucky Stone Quarry, Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky. (c) $75 #72710 - Calcite, Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia. (c) $50 #72726 - Geology and Ore Deposits of Copper Mountain and Kasaan Peninsula, Alaska, 1915, USGS Professional Paper 87, by Wright, Charles Will. (lc) $40 #72728 - Beryl Resources of the Black Hills, S.D., 1952, Bureau of Mine, Report of Investigations 4855, by Tullis, Edward L.. (lc) $10 #72757 - Bixbyite, N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (c) $250 #72761 - Cuprite over Chrysocolla, Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (m) $550 #72774 - Quartz var. Amethyst Quartz (Cactus Quartz), Boekenhouthoek area, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. (m) $26 #72779 - Cuprite on Chrysocolla, L'Etoile du Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (m) $75 #72799 - Galena on Quartz, Calcite, Sphalerite, Herja Mine, Baia Mare, Maramures, Romania. (c) $85 #72808 - Bournonite, Sphalerite, Boulangerite, Pyrite, Baia Mare, Maramures, Romania. (c) $75 #72835 - Diamond (2.56 carat cuttable gem-grade pale-gray octahedral uncut diamond), Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (t) $2535 #72836 - Diamond (1.87 carat cuttable pale-brown elongated rough diamond), Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (t) $2055 #72837 - Diamond (1.27 carat pale-brown elongated macle, twinned uncut diamond), Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (t) $1420 #72838 - Diamond (2.11 carat cuttable gem-grade yellow octahedral rough diamond), Premier Mine, Gauteng Province, South Africa. (t) $5575 #72841 - Diamond (0.93 carat fancy-intense green complex uncut diamond), Almazy Anabara Mine, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Siberia, Russia. (t) $2275 #72842 - Diamond (0.89 carat fancy-intense green complex rough diamond), Almazy Anabara Mine, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Siberia, Russia. (t) $2175 #72845 - Diamond (0.97 carat fancy orange-brown elongated dodecahedral uncut diamond), Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (t) $680 #72846 - Diamond (0.94 carat fancy orange-brown distorted dodecahedral rough diamond), Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (t) $785 #72847 - Diamond (0.66 carat fancy-yellow asymmetric dodecahedral uncut diamond), Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (t) $565 #72848 - Heulandite, Calcite, Quartz, Pyrite, Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (lc) $75 #72851 - Heulandite, Calcite, Quartz, Prehnite, Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey. (lc) $75 #72855 - Almandine Garnet with Staurolite, Green's Farm, 750 m. ESE of Roxbury Falls, Roxbury, New Haven County, Connecticut. (lc) $42 #72868 - Fluorite (internally zoned), Middle Mountain, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (t) $35 #72914 - Datolite nodules with Hematite and Copper inclusions (plus 3 cabochons), Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan. (c) $450 #72919 - Azurite with minor Malachite, Touissit Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Jerada Province, Oriental, Morocco. (c) $275 #72922 - Copper crystals on Dolomite with Malachite and Tennantite, Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia. (c) $165 #72933 - A Catalogue of Minerals and Synonyms (Reprint of 1892 edition), 1988, Rochester Mineralogical Symposium Special Publication #4, by Egelston, T.. (lc) $10 #72969 - Topaz (with unusual healed fracture), Dassu, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan. (m) $400 #72973 - Calcite (interpenetrant twins), Sokolovskiy-Sarbaiskiy Mine, Rudnyy, Kustanay Oblast, Kazakhstan. (m) $150 #72982 - Mesolite over Stilbite, Pune District, Maharashtra, India. (lc) $3000 #72986 - Grossular Garnet in Calcite, Handan, Hebei, China. (c) $450 #73002 - Calcite with minor Hematite, Leiping Mine, Guiyang, Hunan, China. (m) $42 #73007 - Diamond (1.52 carat yellow cuttable gem-grade complex rough diamond), Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Siberia, Russia. (t) $4525 #73008 - Diamond (1.81 carat pale-gray cubic uncut rough diamond), Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada. (t) $1595 #73009 - Diamond (2.61 carat pale-gray interpenetrant-twinned cubic rough diamonds), Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada. (t) $2250 #73012 - Diamond (1.41 carat yellow cuttable gem-grade complex uncut diamond), Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Siberia, Russia. (t) $3810 #73029 - Quartz (Japan Law-twinned crystals) with Wavellite, Llallagua Mine (Siglo XX Mine), Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia. (c) $450 #73034 - Fluorite with minor Barite, Caravia-Berbes District, Asturias, Spain. (c) $75 #73055 - Ramsdellite, Mistake Mine, 9 km north of Wickenburg, Yavapai County, Arizona. (m) $40 #73089 - Maple Mountain-Hovey Mountain Manganese Project, 1952, Central District, Aroostook County, Maine, USGS Report of Investigations 4921, by Eilertsen, N.A.. (lc) $8 #73090 - Contributions from the Mineralogic Laboratory, 1905, featuring articles on NY calcite crystallography, New York State Museum Bulletin 98, by Whitlock, Herbert P.. (lc) $25 #73139 - Malachite on Chrysocolla, Lubumbashi, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (lc) $500 #73140 - Azurite on Chrysocolla, Morenci Mine, NW Extension, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona. (c) $450 #73163 - Brucite, Texas (Wood's Chrome Mine), State Line District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. (lc) $250 #73183 - Legrandite, Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico. (m) $45 #73188 - Fluorite with minor Calcite, Firestone Level, Skears Mine, Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, England. (lc) $750 #73189 - Chalcocite in Calcite, Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey. (lc) $3500 #73266 - Vanadinite, Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco. (c) $400 #73271 - Vanadinite on Barite, Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco. (m) $65 #73292 - Diamond (14.52 carat green-gray complex rough diamond cluster), Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $1595 #73297 - Diamond (2.35 carat gem-grade cuttable pale-yellow complex rough diamond), Almazy Anabara Mine, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Siberia, Russia. (t) $7590 #73298 - Diamond (2.37 carat gem-grade cuttable pale-yellow octahedral uncut diamond), Almazy Anabara Mine, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Siberia, Russia. (t) $7820 #73315 - Stilbite with Calcite, Moore's Station Quarry, Mercer County, New Jersey. (lc) $550 #73319 - Pyrite and Calcite, Bull's Ferry Road condominium construction site, North Bergen, Hudson County, New Jersey. (lc) $250 #73320 - Apophyllite, Datolite, Calcite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (lc) $75 #73321 - Apophyllite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (lc) $250 #73337 - Calcite, Quartz, Stilbite, Hematite, Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey. (c) $24 #73358 - Quartz var. Tessin habit with Ankerite and Muscovite, Becker Quarry, West Willington, Tolland County, Connecticut. (m) $65 #73359 - Quartz var. Tessin habit with Magnesite, Becker Quarry, West Willington, Tolland County, Connecticut. (m) $75 #73381 - Calcite with Barite overgrowth, ZCA Hyatt Mine, Talcville, St. Lawrence County, New York. (m) $55 #73383 - Franckeite, Mina San José, Oruro Department, Bolivia. (c) $225 #73389 - Fluorite and Quartz over Ferberite, Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan, China. (c) $225 #73398 - Beryl var. Aquamarine (zoned crystals), Baha, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan. (m) $400 #73402 - Quartz on Bournonite with Chalcopyrite and Jamesonite-Boulangerite, Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan, China. (m) $145 #73429 - Fluorite (zoned phantom-growth), Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan, China. (c) $495 #73430 - Fluorite with Chalcopyrite, Calcite, Sphalerite, Ladywash Mine, Derbyshire, England. (c) $425 #73431 - Cuprite, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (c) $325 #73432 - Fluorite over Quartz, Tounfit, Boumia, Khénifra, Meknès-Tafilalet, Morocco. (c) $400 #73437 - Quartz var. Smoky Quartz, North Moat Mountain, Bartlett, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (c) $150 #73443 - Azurite twinned crystals with Cerussite, Tsumeb Mine, Easter Pocket, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia. (m) $500 #73483 - Topaz and Smoky Quartz on Albite, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan. (c) $495 #73537 - Diamond (0.90 carat fancy-yellow gem-grade cuttable dodecahedral uncut diamond), Jwaneng Mine, Naledi River Valley, Botswana. (t) $1025 #73539 - Diamond (2.17 carat superb cuttable gem-grade pale-yellow complex uncut diamond), Almazy Anabara Mine, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Siberia, Russia. (t) $7195 #73540 - Diamond (1.92 carat superb gem-grade cuttable pale-yellow complex uncut diamond), Almazy Anabara Mine, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Siberia, Russia. (t) $6995 #73541 - Diamond (1.99 carat superb cuttable gem-grade yellow complex uncut diamond), Matto Grosso, Brazil. (t) $5675 #73542 - Diamond (2.32 carat superb cuttable gem-grade pale-yellow octahedral rough diamond), Almazy Anabara Mine, Sakha Republic, Siberia, Russia. (t) $7395 #73544 - Diamond (1.01 carat yellow cavernous cubic uncut rough diamond), Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $1285 #73545 - Diamond (2.41 carat pale-gray cavernous cubic uncut diamond), Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada. (t) $1985 #73547 - Diamond (0.31 carat fancy intense-yellow cavernous cubic uncut rough diamond), Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $405 #73549 - Diamond (0.44 carat fancy intense-yellow cavernous cubic rough diamond), Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $585 #73552 - Diamond (2.50 carat yellow cavernous cubic rough diamond), Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $1975 #73553 - Diamond (0.86 carat yellow gem-grade cuttable octahedral uncut diamond), Jwaneng Mine, Naledi River Valley, Botswana. (t) $925 #73554 - Diamond (0.87 carat yellow cuttable gem-grade asymmetric octahedral uncut diamond), Jwaneng Mine, Naledi River Valley, Botswana. (t) $985 #73555 - Diamond (0.76 carat yellow gem-grade cuttable octahedral rough diamond), Jwaneng Mine, Naledi River Valley, Botswana. (t) $795 #73558 - Diamond (0.72 carat cuttable very-pale-yellow macle, twinned rough diamond), Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada. (t) $1110 #73559 - Diamond (1.66 carat superb gem-grade cuttable green asymmetric octahedral uncut diamond), Almazy Anabara Mine, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Siberia, Russia. (t) $6695 #73560 - Diamond (2.26 carat yellow-brown asymmetric octahedral uncut rough diamond), Venetia Mine, Limpopo Province, South Africa. (t) $1425 #73561 - Diamond (1.63 carat superb cuttable gem-grade green octahedral rough diamond), Almazy Anabara Mine, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Siberia, Russia. (t) $6575 #73562 - Diamond (2.25 carat superb gem-grade cuttable pale-yellow octahedral uncut diamond), Almazy Anabara Mine, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Siberia, Russia. (t) $7475 #73563 - Diamond (3.81 carat superb gem-grade cuttable cognac-colored twinned uncut diamonds), Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Salt Plains, Botswana. (t) $8360 #73564 - Diamond (2.64 carat fancy intense yellow-brown interconnected cavernous cubic uncut diamond), Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $2940 #73566 - Diamond (2.17 carat superb gem-grade cuttable colorless Star-of-David twinned uncut diamonds), Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Salt Plains, Botswana. (t) $8795 #73567 - Diamond (1.01 carat cuttable gem-grade pale-gray octahedral rough diamond), Lunda Norte, Angola. (t) $1075 #73590 - Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond, Middleville, Herkimer County, New York. (t) $40 #73593 - Copper (Spinel Law twinned native copper crystals), Bou Nahas, Oumjrane, Alnif, Er Rachidia, Morocco. (m) $35 #73596 - Copper (naturally crystallized native copper), Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan. (t) $10 #73597 - Copper (naturally crystallized native copper), Central Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan. (t) $22 #73598 - Copper (naturally crystallized native copper), Itauz Mine, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan. (t) $25 #73616 - Apophyllite and Babingtonite with Actinolite alteration on Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite, Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey. (lc) $85 #73618 - Olmiite over Hematite, N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (Type Locality for Olmiite) (c) $325 #73645 - Elbaite Tourmaline in Quartz and Albite, Harvard Quarry, Noyes Mountain, Greenwood, Oxford County, Maine. (m) $30 #73652 - Quartz (parallel-growth scepter formation), Mother Mary Pocket, Hayes Mine, Noyes Mountain, Greenwood, Oxford County, Maine. (c) $155 #73653 - Calcite with Fluorite, Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois. (m) $450 #73666 - Magnetite (rare cubic and tetrahexahedral crystal form) with minor Sphalerite, ZCA Mine No. 4, Fowler Ore Body, 2500' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York. (c) $250 #73670 - Azurite (compound crystal), Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia. (m) $325 #73671 - Azurite with minor Malachite, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (m) $400 #73674 - Cuprite, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (m) $475 #73678 - Diamond (0.67 carat cuttable pale-yellow macle, twinned rough diamond), Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada. (t) $1050 #73681 - Cinnabar on Dolomite with Quartz, Fenghuang, Xiangxi, Hunan, China. (c) $150 #73705 - Staurolite with Almandine Garnet, Pond Hill, near Pearl Lake, Lisbon, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (lc) $45 #73720 - Grossular Garnet with minor Diopside, Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada. (t) $65 #73728 - Smithsonite, Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia. (m) $225 #73750 - Copper (naturally crystallized native copper), Itauz Mine, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan. (m) $28 #73754 - Copper (naturally crystallized Spinel-Law twinned native copper crystals), Itauz Mine, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan. (t) $45 #73756 - Copper (naturally crystallized native copper crystals), Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia. (t) $65 #73758 - Bournonite (cyclic twinned crystals), Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan, China. (t) $150 #73781 - Galena with Sphalerite in marble, Lime Crest Quarry (Limecrest), Sussex Mills, 4.5 km northwest of Sparta, Sussex County, New Jersey. (lc) $85 #73787 - Galena with minor Sphalerite in marble, Lime Crest Quarry (Limecrest), Sussex Mills, 4.5 km northwest of Sparta, Sussex County, New Jersey. (lc) $55 #73794 - Hematite, Congonhas do Campo, Minas Gerais, Brazil. (c) $225 #73795 - Dioptase, Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia. (c) $300 #73796 - Mimetite, Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia. (c) $125 #73799 - Beryl var. Heliodor (gem-grade), Volodarsk-Volynskii, Zhitomir Oblast, Ukraine. (m) $3250 #73805 - Azurite internally altered to Malachite, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (m) $225 #73815 - Pyrite with Chalcocite coating, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (m) $24 #73817 - Pyrite with partial Chalcocite coating, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (t) $24 #73827 - Copper (naturally crystallized native copper), Emke Mine, Onganja, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia. (t) $20 #73829 - Ludlockite, Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia. (Type Locality for Ludlockite) (t) $65 #73836 - Mineral Set of 28 Mounted Mineral Specimens of Fluorapatite, Anemzy, Imilchil, Er Rachidia, Morocco. (t) $115 #73844 - Brochantite, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (t) $42 #73849 - Brochantite on Quartz, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (t) $35 #73861 - Fluorapatite, Anemzy, Imilchil, Er Rachidia, Morocco. (t) $16 #73880 - Barite and Fluorite, Coldstones Quarry, Pateley Bridge District, North Yorkshire, England. (t) $24 #73923 - Celestine, Bell's Mill, Bellwood, Blair County, Pennsylvania. (Type Locality for Celestine) (m) $250 #73942 - Gold (naturally crystallized native gold), Eugene Mountains, Humboldt County, Nevada. (t) $495 #73944 - Azurite with minor Mimetite, Touissit Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Jerada Province, Oriental, Morocco. (t) $65 #73948 - Pyrargyrite with Quartz and Calcite, Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico. (t) $175 #73949 - Cerussite (trilling) with Duftite and Malachite, Tsumeb Mine, 3rd Oxide Zone, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia. (t) $195 #73964 - Epidote (contact-twinned), Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan. (m) $150 #73965 - Sphalerite (Spinel-Law twinned parallel crystals), Second Sovietskiy Mine, Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia. (c) $95 #73968 - Pyrite over Hematite, Miniera di Rio Marina, Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy. (m) $115 #73970 - Metaswitzerite (altered Switzerite), Foote Mine, Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina. (Type Locality for Metaswitzerite and Switzerite) (c) $225 #74000 - Zunyite with Pyrite and Quartz, Zuni Mine, Anvil Mountain, San Juan County, Colorado. (Type Locality for Zunyite) (t) $30 #74001 - Zunyite in Pyrophyllite-Kaolinite, Zuni Mine, Anvil Mountain, San Juan County, Colorado. (Type Locality for Zunyite) (t) $28 #74007 - Kukisvumite and Arfvedsonite, Kirovskii Mine, Kukisvumchorr Mountain, Khibiny Massif, Murmanskaya Oblast', Russia. (Type Locality for Kukisvumite) (t) $30 #74009 - Beryl var. Aquamarine with Lepidolite, Medina Pegmatite, Pedra Azul, Minas Gerais, Brazil. (m) $115 #74040 - Diamond (1.25 carat intergrown gray complex uncut diamond), Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $750 #74042 - Diamond (set of two pale-yellow uncut diamonds totaling 0.36 carats), Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $345 #74043 - Diamond (set of four fancy-yellow cavernous uncut diamonds totaling 0.91 carats), Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $690 #74044 - Diamond (set of five fancy-yellow cavernous uncut diamonds totaling 1.03 carats), Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $785 #74046 - Diamond (0.71 carat gem-grade yellow octahedral rough diamond), Diamantino, Mato Grosso, Brazil. (t) $925 #74047 - Diamond (1.04 carat gem-grade yellow flattened complex uncut diamond), Oranjemund District, southern coastal Namib Desert, Namibia. (t) $830 #74072 - Gaudefroyite and Andradite Garnet, N'Chwaning Mines, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (m) $325 #74076 - Epistilbite with Julgoldite, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India. (c) $115 #74101 - Bixbyite with minor Ettringite and Brucite, N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (m) $125 #74446 - Datolite on Quartz with Calcite and Pyrite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (c) $35 #74466 - Natrolite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (m) $32 #74469 - Natrolite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (t) $16 #74471 - Natrolite and Calcite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (t) $24 #74569 - Quartz var. Rose Quartz Crystals, Plumbago Mountain, Newry, Oxford County, Maine. (t) $22 #74575 - Quartz var. Rose Quartz Crystals with Albite, Plumbago Mountain, Newry, Oxford County, Maine. (m) $30 #74709 - Jarosite, Richmond-Sitting Bull Mine, Galena District, Lawrence County, South Dakota. (t) $24 #74733 - Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline, Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California. (t) $175 #74747 - Volborthite, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (m) $35 #74749 - Datolite pseudomorphs after (Calcite or Quartz?), Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (c) $32 #74751 - Chalcopyrite on Fluorite, Seata Mine, Aysgarth, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, England. (lc) $375 #74756 - Olmiite, N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (Type Locality for Olmiite) (m) $75 #74761 - Pinakiolite, Langban, Värmland, Sweden. (Type Locality for Pinakiolite) (t) $38 #74857 - Libethenite, Lubietova (Libethen), Banská Bystrica, Slovak Republic (Slovakia). (Type Locality for Libethenite) (t) $36 #74961 - Beryl var. Aquamarine (etched crystal), Minas Gerais, Brazil. (t) $20 #74975 - Copper (Spinel Law twinned native copper crystals), Itauz Mine, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan. (t) $26 #74988 - Copper (naturally crystallized native copper), Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia. (t) $35 #75017 - Heulandite, Laumontite, Chabazite, Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey. (c) $45 #75021 - Fluorapatite on Microcline, Khargulook, near Sabsar, Gilgit-Skardu Road, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan. (m) $175 #75034 - Inesite over Calcite, N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (lc) $550 #75036 - Ferberite with overgrowth of Siderite, Fluorapatite, Pyrite, Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, 21 km. west of Fundao, Castelo Branco, Portugal. (c) $250 #75044 - Bournonite (tabular doubly-terminated crystal), Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan, China. (t) $165 #75045 - Cerussite (sixling-twinned crystals) on Tennantite, Tsumeb Mine, 3rd Oxide Zone, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia. (t) $165 #75046 - Bournonite (floater crystal), Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan, China. (t) $150 #75047 - Quartz on Brookite, Kharan District, Baluchistan, Pakistan. (t) $115 #75048 - Cerussite and Malachite, Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia. (m) $150 #75060 - Bixbyite, N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (m) $125 #75086 - Fluorite with phantom-growth zoned inclusions, Xianghuapu Mine, Xianghualing, 32 km north of Linwu, Chenzhou, Hunan, China. (m) $150 #75105 - Tanzanite Crystal (Tanzanite = blue gem variety of the mineral Zoisite), Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania. (Type Locality for Tanzanite) (t) $3500 #75106 - Rhodochrosite, Uchucchaqua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru. (t) $850 #75118 - Fluorite with Quartz, Collector's Corner, West Boltsburn Level, Rookhope, County Durham, England. (m) $1150 #75121 - Quartz var. Amethyst Quartz, Jackson's Crossroads, Wilkes County, Georgia. (c) $750 #75128 - Calcite on Fluorite, Boltsburn Mine, West Side, near the forehead, Rookhope, County Durham, England. (c) $850 #75150 - Andradite var. Demantoid Garnet, Antetezambato, Ambanja, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar. (m) $450 #75179 - Quartz var. Amethyst Quartz, Jackson's Crossroads, Wilkes County, Georgia. (m) $375 #75206 - Vanadinite on Barite, Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco. (t) $22 #75214 - Malachite (polished slice of concentric-growth malachite), Kolwezi District, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (c) $225 #75221 - Diamond (1.36 carat gem-grade yellow octahedral uncut diamond), Oranjemund District, southern coastal Namib Desert, Namibia. (t) $1795 #75222 - Diamond (2.57 carat fancy-yellow hemispherical rough diamond), Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $1325 #75225 - Diamond (1.23 carat gem-grade pale-yellow octahedral uncut diamond), Oranjemund District, southern coastal Namib Desert, Namibia. (t) $1245 #75226 - Diamond (10.25 carat yellow-gray T-shaped uncut diamond), Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (t) $7950 #75228 - Diamond (3.11 carat superb gem-grade yellow-brown complex uncut diamond), Letlhakane Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Salt Plains, Botswana. (t) $4215 #75229 - Diamond (2.11 carat yellow glassy octahedral uncut diamond), Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (t) $2985 #75230 - Diamond (3.85 carat gem-grade cuttable brown irregular rough diamond), Damtshaa Mine, near Orapa, Botswana. (t) $2595 #75231 - Bournonite (doubly terminated twinned crystals), Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan, China. (m) $325 #75233 - Cerussite (trilling) with Hydrocerussite coating plus Calcite, Tsumeb Mine, Lead Pocket, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia. (m) $425 #75234 - Acanthite with Native Silver (naturally occurring silver crystals), Xiaoqinggou, Datong, Shanxi, China. (m) $225 #75235 - Bournonite, Quartz, Pyrite, Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan, China. (m) $375 #75241 - Inesite over Barite, N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (m) $165 #75242 - Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite, Tsumeb Mine, 1st Oxide Zone, Upper Level, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia. (m) $475 #75249 - Bournonite, Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan, China. (m) $375 #75251 - Bournonite (doubly terminated crystals), Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan, China. (m) $250 #75253 - Bournonite (doubly terminated crystals), Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan, China. (t) $100 #75258 - Scheelite on Muscovite with Cassiterite, Xuebaoding Mountain, near Pingwu, Sichuan Province, China. (c) $375 #75260 - Quartz var. Amethyst (with phantom-growth zones), Reel Mine, Iron Station, Lincoln County, North Carolina. (m) $150 #75264 - Calcite with minor Fluorite, Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois. (c) $150 #75265 - Wulfenite with Calcite, Kuruktag Mountains, southeast of Ürümqi, Xinjiang Uygur Region, China. (c) $350 #75268 - Dioptase over Calcite with Duftite, Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia. (Type Locality for Duftite) (m) $275 #75271 - Pyromorphite over Quartz, Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville District, Chester County, Pennsylvania. (c) $50 #75274 - Vanadinite, Puzzler Mine, Castle Dome District, 58 km northeast of Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona. (c) $115 #75286 - Tanzanite (= the blue gem variety of Zoisite), Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania. (Type Locality for Tanzanite) (m) $3975 #75287 - Calcite (butterfly-twinned crystals) with Stibnite inclusions, Xikuangshan Mine, near Lengshujiang, Shaoyang, Hunan, China. (c) $450 #75289 - Tanzanite (= the blue gem variety of Zoisite), Karo Mine, Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania. (Type Locality for Tanzanite) (m) $3995 #75309 - Elbaite Tourmaline (bi-colored), Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan. (t) $28 #75320 - Inesite, N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (t) $50 #75331 - Acanthite, Xiaoqinggou, Datong, Shanxi, China. (t) $35 #75332 - Acanthite, Mina la Sirena, Guanajuato, Mexico. (t) $115 #75335 - Stannite, Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan, China. (t) $100 #75343 - Diamond (3.31 carat gem-grade cuttable yellow-green complex rough diamond), Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Salt Plains, Botswana. (t) $4855 #75347 - Topaz on Smoky Quartz and Microcline, Diamond Rocks, Hare's Gap, Mournes, County Down, Ireland. (t) $75 #75362 - Topaz on Smoky Quartz and Microcline, Diamond Rocks, Hare's Gap, Mournes, County Down, Ireland. (m) $45 #75363 - Bournonite, Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan, China. (t) $65 #75365 - Bournonite (doubly terminated), Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan, China. (t) $85 #75401 - Shigaite on Rhodochrosite, N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (t) $175 #75423 - Fluorapatite, La Marina, Borbun, Boyacá, Colombia. (t) $18 #75433 - Mimetite var. Campylite with Psilomelane on Barite, Drygill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumberland, England. (t) $65 #75434 - Mimetite, Mammoth-St. Anthony Mine, Tiger, Mammoth District, Pinal County, Arizona. (m) $26 #75441 - Mimetite var. Campylite on Quartz, Drygill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumberland, England. (t) $75 #75447 - Hematite, near Bouse, Buckskin Mountains, La Paz County, Arizona. (t) $85 #75465 - Tetrahedrite in Quartz-Barite, Großkogel Mountain, Schwaz, Tyrol, Austria. (m) $95 #75474 - Wulfenite, Kuruktag Mountains, southeast of Ürümqi, Xinjiang Uygur Region, China. (lc) $1750 #75476 - Prehnite pseudomorphs after Laumontite with minor Heulandite, Mumbai District, Maharashtra, India. (lc) $165 #75479 - Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (c) $65 #75486 - Pyrite with partial coating of Chalcocite, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (m) $35 #75492 - Acanthite with wire crystals of Native Silver, Xiaoqinggou, Datong, Shanxi, China. (m) $165 #75497 - Bournonite (complexly twinned crystals) on Quartz, Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan, China. (m) $275 #75498 - Azurite on Dickite-coated matrix, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (m) $115 #75500 - Wulfenite with Calcite, Kuruktag Mountains, southeast of Ürümqi, Xinjiang Uygur Region, China. (lc) $1850 #75501 - Wulfenite on Wulfenite with Calcite, Kuruktag Mountains, southeast of Ürümqi, Xinjiang Uygur Region, China. (lc) $325 #75502 - Wulfenite, Kuruktag Mountains, southeast of Ürümqi, Xinjiang Uygur Region, China. (lc) $550 #75503 - Chalcocite-Cuprite pseudomorphs after Azurite coated with Malachite, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (lc) $350 #75505 - Fluorite, Middle Mountain, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (m) $175 #75507 - Beryl var. Aquamarine (gem-grade crystal), Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan. (t) $275 #75509 - Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite with minor Dickite, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (c) $350 #75519 - Bournonite, Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan, China. (t) $115 #75521 - Bournonite (twinned crystals), Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan, China. (t) $195 #75526 - Bournonite (twinned crystals), Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan, China. (m) $500 #75531 - Fluorite (zoned crystals), Middle Mountain, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (c) $165 #75532 - Phosphohedyphane and Chrysocolla over Cerussite, Cove Vein, Whytes Cleuch, Wanlockhead, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. (c) $175 #75540 - Azurite on Dickite-coated matrix, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (m) $75 #75542 - Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (m) $50 #75553 - Diamond (10.35 carat large gray lamellar-twinned irregular uncut diamond), Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Siberia, Russia. (t) $11550 #75556 - Diamond (8.63 carat red-orange octahedral uncut diamond), Mirny, Sakha Republic, Siberia, Russia. (t) $8575 #75557 - Diamond (9.16 carat yellow complex triangular rough diamond), Vaal River Mining District, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (t) $9400 #75563 - Volborthite, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (t) $22 #75567 - Wulfenite with Calcite, Kuruktag Mountains, southeast of Ürümqi, Xinjiang Uygur Region, China. (lc) $500 #75574 - Calcite (twinned crystals), Roosevelt Avenue Quarry (York Stone Quarry), York, York County, Pennsylvania. (c) $500 #75575 - Wulfenite and Mimetite on Barite, Rowley Mine, near Theba, Maricopa County, Arizona. (c) $450 #75597 - Volborthite on matrix, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (c) $40 #75613 - Cuprite on Dickite-coated matrix, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (c) $95 #75614 - Pyrite with Chalcocite coating, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (c) $45 #75616 - Liddicoatite Tourmaline Slice, Alakamisy Itenina, south of Antsirabé, Fianarantsoa, Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar. (Type Locality for Liddicoatite) (c) $475 #75622 - Liddicoatite Tourmaline Slice, Alakamisy Itenina, south of Antsirabé, Fianarantsoa, Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar. (Type Locality for Liddicoatite) (m) $325 #75632 - Fluorite (with phantom-growth zoning) with Calcite, Xianghuapu Mine, Xianghualing, Chenzhou, Hunan, China. (t) $325 #75639 - Rutile, Graves Mountain, Lincoln County, Georgia. (t) $95 #75644 - Pyrite with Chalcocite coating, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (t) $20 #75667 - Pyrite with Chalcocite coating in Quartz, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (m) $45 #75685 - Mottramite on Phosphohedyphane, Chrysocolla, Goethite, Cove Vein, Whytes Cleuch, Wanlockhead, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. (m) $75 #75688 - Vanadinite, Plumboapatite, Phosphohedyphane, Cove Vein, Whytes Cleuch, Wanlockhead, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. (m) $75 #75689 - Phosphohedyphane, Mottramite, Mimetite, Cove Vein, Whytes Cleuch, Wanlockhead, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. (m) $95 #75698 - Wholesale Mineral Set of 24 minerals specimens mostly from eastern USA, USA. (m) $145 #75700 - Wholesale Mineral Set of 12 minerals specimens from Worldwide Locations, Assorted. (c) $150 #75701 - Wholesale Mineral Set of 6 minerals specimens from eastern USA, USA. (lc) $95 #75702 - Wholesale Mineral Set of 6 Almandine Garnet and Staurolite specimens, Green's Farm Garnet Mine, Roxbury, New Haven County, Connecticut. (lc) $95 #75703 - Diamond (1.39 carat rough interconnected fancy intense brownish-yellow cavernous crystal), Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $1375 #75704 - Diamond (2.65 carat rough fancy interconnected intense brownish-yellow cavernous crystals), Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $2595 #75705 - Diamond (3.85 carat rough yellowish-gray cubo-octahedral crystal), Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $475 #75706 - Diamond (4.65 carat rough yellow-gray cubo-octahedral crystal), Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $555 #75707 - Diamond (0.66 carat uncut fancy-intense yellow cubic uncut diamond), Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $795 #75708 - Diamond (five uncut fancy-yellow cavernous uncut diamonds totaling 2.93 carats), Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $3515 #75709 - Diamond (0.51 carat uncut fancy-yellow cavernous uncut diamond), Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $495 #75710 - Diamond (0.56 carat uncut fancy intense yellow cavernous uncut diamond), Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (t) $595 #75712 - Topaz, Smoky Quartz, Microcline, Diamond Rocks, Hare's Gap, Mournes, County Down, Ireland. (m) $95 #75713 - Topaz, Smoky Quartz, Microcline, Albite, Diamond Rocks, Hare's Gap, Mournes, County Down, Ireland. (m) $55 #75715 - Rocks and Minerals Magazine May-June 2009, vol. 84 #3 - New York State Special Issue III, featuring The Minerals of New York City, by John H. Betts. (lc) $6 #75716 - Vanadinite with minor Calcite, North Geronimo Mine, La Paz County, Arizona. (lc) $450 #75720 - Calcite (twinned crystals), Roosevelt Avenue Quarry (York Stone Quarry), York County, Pennsylvania. (lc) $295 #75724 - Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond in Calcite, Hickory Hill Diamond Diggings, Fonda, Montgomery County, New York. (c) $325 #75727 - Cerussite and Quartz on Galena, Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville District, Chester County, Pennsylvania. (lc) $1500 #75733 - Sphalerite (Spinel Law twinned crystals), France Stone Co. Quarry, 4.8 km east of Logansport, Cass County, Indiana. (m) $225 #75734 - Epidote, Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. (m) $350 #75739 - Azurite with minor Malachite, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. (t) $275 #75838 - Wulfenite on Mimetite, Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico. (c) $85 #75846 - Fluorite with Bitumen, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois. (m) $55 #75850 - Dioptase with Calcite, Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia. (m) $150 #75851 - Quartz var. Amethyst (scepter-shaped crystals), Goboboseb Mountains, 43 km west of Brandberg Mountain, Erongo region, Namibia. (m) $135 #75860 - Epidote over Quartz, Imilchil, High Atlas Mountains, Er Rachidia Province, Morocco. (c) $45 #75871 - Erythrite on Skutterudite, Bou Azzer District, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate, Morocco. (m) $85 #75886 - Barite and Quartz on Hematite, (attributed to Florence Mine), Cumbria, England. (c) $125 #75888 - Calcite, Rossie Lead Mines, Rossie, St. Lawrence County, New York. (c) $95 #75897 - Actinolite-Tremolite in Aragonite-Calcite, Verdolite Quarry, north of Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. (c) $55 #75900 - Clinochrysotile, Pylesville (probably Jenkins Asbestos Mine), Hartford County, Maryland. (c) $95 #75923 - Apophyllite, French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania. (c) $150 #75925 - Fluorite, Dugupi-Ma'anshan, Weishan, Yunnan, China. (lc) $350 #75928 - Azurite, Touissit Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Jerada Province, Oriental, Morocco. (lc) $125 #75929 - Fluorite with minor Chalcopyrite, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois. (lc) $450 #75935 - Galena (Spinel Law-twinned), Sphalerite, Calcite, Chalcopyrite, Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia. (c) $150 #75939 - Quartz var. Smoky Quartz with Foitite-Elbaite Tourmaline, NE of Swakopmund, Erongo Region, Namibia. (c) $85 #75959 - Sphalerite, Galena and Pyrite, Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia. (m) $22 #75978 - Rhodonite, Mina San Martín, Chiuruco, Huallanca, Peru. (m) $95 #75988 - Calcite with Dolomite, Lowville, Lewis County, New York. (c) $75 #75997 - Hematite, Jbel Irhoud (Irhoud Mine), north of Commune Ighoud, 85 km northwest of Marrakesh, Youssoufia Province, Morocco. (c) $125 #76006 - Brazilianite on Albite, Lavra do Telírio, Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeras, Minas Gerais, Brazil. (t) $55 #76017 - Descloizite, Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia. (t) $65 #76019 - Inesite, Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (t) $38 #76020 - Brochantite, Blanchard Mine, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico. (t) $32 #76030 - Arfvedsonite (rare terminated crystal), Hurricane Mountain, east of Intervale, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (m) $115 #76033 - Cavansite-Pentagonite on Stilbite, Wagholi Quarry, Maharashtra, India. (t) $150 #76046 - Fluorapatite, Foote Mine, Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina. (m) $15 #76048 - Pyrite (rare filiform crystals) on Heulandite, Milepost 41, Oregon Route 224, near Estacada, Clackamas County, Oregon. (t) $25 #76056 - Quartz var. Smoky Quartz, North Moat Mountain, Bartlett, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (t) $14 #76059 - Quartz var. Smoky Quartz, North Moat Mountain, Bartlett, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (c) $38 #76066 - Quartz var. Smoky Quartz, North Moat Mountain, Bartlett, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (lc) $85 #76078 - Calcite with Hemimorphite, Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico. (t) $26 #76083 - Calcite over Calcite, Lowville, Lewis County, New York. (t) $55 #76177 - Quartz var. Smoky-Amethyst, Reel Mine, New Years Pocket, Iron Station, Lincoln County, North Carolina. (c) $225 #76200 - Quartz var. Amethyst Quartz, Mule Creek, Grant County, New Mexico. (m) $16 #76204 - Quartz var. Amethyst Quartz, Piedra Parada, near Las Vigas, Tatatila, Veracruz, Mexico. (m) $32 #76212 - Gmelinite on Datolite with Analcime, Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (c) $42 #76225 - Prehnite, Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (c) $65 #76230 - Quartz var. Rose Quartz Crystals on Albite with Muscovite, Rose Quartz Locality, Plumbago Mountain, Newry, Oxford County, Maine. (c) $36 #76238 - Quartz var. Rose Quartz Crystals with (Spodumene?), Nevel Quarry, Plumbago Mountain, Newry, Oxford County, Maine. (m) $38 #76239 - Quartz var. Rose Quartz Crystals on Albite, Rose Quartz Locality, Plumbago Mountain, Newry, Oxford County, Maine. (t) $55 #76240 - Quartz var. Rose Quartz Crystals on Milky Quartz, Rose Quartz Locality, Plumbago Mountain, Newry, Oxford County, Maine. (t) $32 #76247 - Calcite over Prehnite pseudomorph after Anhydrite, Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey. (m) $85 #76259 - Mineral Set of 28 Mounted Mineral Specimens, USA, Canada, Mexico. (t) $135 #76273 - Rutile, Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil. (t) $16 #76305 - Fluorapatite var. Purple Apatite with Cookeite, Tamminen Quarry, Greenwood, Oxford County, Maine. (t) $40 #76318 - Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (doubly terminated Dauphiné Law twinned), Devil's Head, Rampart Range, 25 km southwest of Castle Rock, Douglas County, Colorado. (c) $165 #76322 - Sulfur, San Felipe, Baja California Norte, Mexico. (c) $65 #76333 - Microcline var. Amazonite with Smoky Quartz, Lake George District, Park County, Colorado. (c) $225 #76334 - Gypsum var. Selenite, Great Salt Plains, near Jet, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. (m) $150 #76338 - Hübnerite, Adams Mine, Silverton Mining District, San Juan County, Colorado. (t) $22 #76344 - Fluorite with Dolomite, Camp Bird Mine, 21 Level, Ouray County, Colorado. (t) $22 #76346 - Beryl var. Red Beryl with rhyolite inclusions, Rex Harris' Ruby Violet claim, 1 km north of Bumblebee Mountain, Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah. (t) $150 #76356 - Bixbyite with rhyolite inclusions, Topaz Mountain, Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah. (Type Locality for Bixbyite) (t) $30 #76359 - Fluorapatite, Cerro Mercado, Durango, Mexico. (t) $26 #76371 - Pectolite, Apophyllite, Pyrite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (lc) $225 #76373 - Malachite, Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona. (c) $165 #76377 - Atacamite, Chrysocolla, Halloysite, Mina la Farola, Copiapo, Atacama Desert, Chile. (Type Locality for Atacamite) (lc) $150 #76379 - Azurite, Morenci Mine, 4750' level, Lone Star Area, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona. (c) $250 #76385 - Gypsum var. Selenite, Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia. (c) $55 #76388 - Gypsum var. Selenite with Smithsonite and Hydrozincite overgrowth, Mina la Platosa, Bermejillo, Durango, Mexico. (lc) $250 #76389 - Pyrite, Eagle Mine, Gilman District, Eagle County, Colorado. (c) $55 #76396 - Cornetite, L'Etoile du Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (Type Locality for Cornetite) (c) $150 #76398 - Cerussite on Barite, Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco. (m) $250 #76412 - Sphalerite, Black Jack Mine, Galena District, Jo Davies County, Illinois. (m) $15 #76453 - Quartz var. Chalcedony, Yankee Dog Claim, Hidalgo County, New Mexico. (m) $35 #76457 - Scheelite in Fluorite, Camp Bird Mine, 5 Level, Ouray County, Colorado. (m) $115 #76470 - Vesuvianite, 600 m pit, Goodall Farm Quarry, Sanford, York County, Maine. (m) $30 #76482 - Cerussite with (Rosasite?), Finch Mine, north of Hayden, Banner District, Gila County, Arizona. (t) $15 #76496 - Topaz, Devil's Head, Rampart Range, 25 km southwest of Castle Rock, Douglas County, Colorado. (m) $325 #76498 - Spessartine Garnet, Ruby Mountain, Nathrop, Chaffee County, Colorado. (t) $32 #76503 - Topaz on rhyolite, Topaz Mountain, Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah. (t) $48 #76505 - Bixbyite with Topaz, Topaz Mountain, Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah. (Type Locality for Bixbyite) (t) $30 #76513 - Dioptase and Fluorite on Quartz, Mammoth-St. Anthony Mine, Tiger, Mammoth District, Pinal County, Arizona. (m) $225 #76515 - Elbaite Tourmaline, Minas Gerais, Brazil. (m) $150 #76516 - Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline with Cookeite, Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California. (t) $115 #76534 - Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (m) $35 #76539 - Prehnite with Apophyllite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (t) $28 #76540 - Apophyllite over Prehnite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (t) $28 #76541 - Quartz var. Amethystine on Calcite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (t) $16 #76544 - Pyrite and Apophyllite over Datolite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (t) $28 #76545 - Pyrite and Calcite on Quartz, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (t) $25 #76549 - Rhodochrosite, Eagle Mine, Gilman District, Eagle County, Colorado. (t) $28 #76559 - Calcite, Carlile Shale formation (Cretaceous), near La Junta, Otero County, Colorado. (c) $75 #76561 - Colemanite with Todorokite inclusions, Corkscrew Mine, Furnace Creek District, Inyo County, California. (c) $40 #76565 - Analcime on Thomsonite, North Table Mountain, Stage 2 Lava Flow, Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado. (c) $95 #76582 - Datolite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (c) $38 #76587 - Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (Dauphiné Law twinned) with Goethite pseudomorph after Siderite, Lake George District, Park County, Colorado. (c) $65 #76598 - Microcline, Albite and Smoky Quartz, Sentinel Rock, west of Bear Creek Canyon, 5.5 km S of Manitou Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. (lc) $85 #76601 - Prehnite pseudomorphs after Laumontite with Apophyllite, Mumbai District, Maharashtra, India. (c) $48 #76604 - Heulandite on Quartz with Calcite, Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (c) $55 #76605 - Prehnite pseudomorphs after Glauberite with Calcite, Fanwood Quarry (Weldon Quarry), Watchung, Somerset County, New Jersey. (c) $65 #76614 - Grossular Garnet, Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada. (t) $115 #76616 - Smithsonite over Goethite-Hematite, Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico. (t) $25 #76642 - Elbaite Tourmaline, Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California. (t) $175 #76650 - Ilvaite with Quartz, Second Sovietskiy Mine, Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia. (t) $38 #76670 - Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite, Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (m) $22 #76679 - Cassiterite, Wheal Pendarves, 1.5 km to the south of Camborne, Cornwall, England. (t) $24 #76685 - Apophyllite on Datolite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (c) $85 #76691 - Fluorite with Siderite-Dolomite inclusions, Grube Clara, Oberwolfach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. (c) $85 #76693 - Fluorite, Siderite, Ankerite, Boltsburn Mine, Rookhope, County Durham, England. (c) $85 #76694 - Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite with Laumontite, New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (c) $45 #76695 - Apophyllite and Pyrite over Datolite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (c) $45 #76705 - Chabazite on Quartz and Calcite, Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (c) $42 #76717 - Cassiterite, Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia. (t) $35 #76727 - Fluorapatite with Muscovite, Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, 21 km. west of Fundao, Castelo Branco, Portugal. (m) $38 #76731 - Quartz var. Smoky Quartz on Microcline, Lake George District, Park County, Colorado. (m) $55 #76732 - Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (Dauphiné Law twinned), Lake George District, Park County, Colorado. (m) $55 #76739 - Calcite with Pyrite inclusions, New Sharon, Mahaska County, Iowa. (m) $30 #76741 - Malachite on Chrysocolla, L'Etoile du Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (m) $32 #76750 - Prehnite, O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut. (m) $24 #76770 - Fluorite, Rogers Mine, Madoc, Ontario, Canada. (m) $35 #76771 - Descloizite on Wulfenite with Quartz coating, Finch Mine, north of Hayden, Banner District, Gila County, Arizona. (m) $30 #76772 - Chabazite, Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (m) $32 #76776 - Heulandite, Laumontite, Prehnite, Stilbite, Quartz, Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (c) $25 #76778 - Gypsum with sand inclusions, Dhahran, Mintaqah Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia. (m) $30 #76782 - Apophyllite with minor Calcite, Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (c) $28 #76783 - Analcime with Laumontite pseudomorphs after Apophyllite, North Table Mountain, Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado. (c) $45 #76799 - Apophyllite over Prehnite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (m) $48 #76814 - Stilbite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (t) $22 #76821 - Wulfenite with Vanadinite var. Endlichite, Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico. (t) $25 #76827 - Bixbyite on rhyolite, Topaz Mountain, Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah. (Type Locality for Bixbyite) (t) $32 #76832 - Tetrahedrite var. Schwazite on Dolomite, St. Gertraudi, Brixlegg, Nordtirol, Austria. (t) $25 #76847 - Grossular Garnet, Valle della Gava, Voltri, Genova, Liguria, Italy. (m) $85 #76859 - Fluorite and Sphalerite on Quartz, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois. (lc) $250 #76861 - Prehnite, Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey. (lc) $325 #76865 - Quartz var. Smoky Quartz, North Moat Mountain, Bartlett, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (lc) $400 #76866 - Calcite with Goethite inclusions, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (lc) $150 #76871 - Analcime with Thaumasite, Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (lc) $75 #76872 - Apophyllite with Chlorite inclusions, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (lc) $85 #76874 - Quartz var. Amethyst, Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (c) $48 #76875 - Analcime on Datolite pseudomorphs after Calcite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (lc) $55 #76876 - Apophyllite over Prehnite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (c) $55 #76877 - Apophyllite, Millington Quarry, State Pit, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (c) $85 #76880 - Quartz var. Milky Quartz, Steele Mine, Lyndhurst, Ontario, Canada. (lc) $125 #76886 - Quartz var. Amethyst on Fluorite, Unaweep Canyon, 23.5 km south of Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado. (m) $16 #76902 - Mimetite, Durango, Mexico. (m) $36 #76904 - Wulfenite, Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico. (t) $28 #76907 - Fluorite, Mile Hi Rock and Mineral Society (RAMS) Claim, Lake George District, Park County, Colorado. (t) $30 #76908 - Hemimorphite, Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico. (m) $25 #76911 - Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite, Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia. (m) $28 #76917 - Epidote, Calumet Mine, 12 km NNE of Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado. (t) $28 #76935 - Quartz var. Amethyst Quartz, Intergalactic Pit, Deer Hill, Stowe, Oxford County, Maine. (c) $375 #76940 - Heulandite with Goethite inclusions, Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (m) $32 #76944 - Galena, Sweetwater Mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds County, Missouri. (m) $25 #76945 - Prehnite - four spherical prehnite formations, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (t) $30 #76947 - Copper (naturally crystallized native copper), Osceola Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan. (t) $32 #76950 - Albite, Actinolite, Apophyllite, Clinochlore, Titanite and Apatite, Route 4 road cut west of George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee, Bergen County, New Jersey. (t) $26 #76963 - Cerussite (twinned crystals), Kintore Open Cut, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. (t) $22 #76973 - Titanite, Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan. (t) $22 #76981 - Almandine Garnet, Garnet Hill, 7.5 km WNW of Ely, White Pine County, Nevada. (t) $25 #77001 - Chabazite on Calcite, Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (m) $16 #77003 - Datolite, Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey. (m) $40 #77004 - Calcite, Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico. (m) $45 #77009 - Beryl var. Emerald, Polveros Mine, Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Boyacá Department, Colombia. (t) $195 #77030 - Aragonite over Calcite, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico. (m) $24 #77044 - Quartz var. Fire Agate, Round Mountain Rockhound Area, 28 km south of Duncan, Greenlee County, Arizona. (t) $30 #77054 - Azurite, Morenci Mine, 4750' level, Lone Star Area, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona. (m) $36 #77064 - Chrysocolla pseudomorphs after Hemimorphite, 79 Mine, Banner District, near Hayden, Gila County, Arizona. (m) $85 #77065 - Wulfenite, Dioptase, Mimetite, Willemite, Mammoth Mine, Tiger, Mammoth District, Pinal County, Arizona. (m) $175 #77070 - Aragonite (pseudohexagonal crystals), Molina de Aragón, Guadalajara, Castilla-Leon, Spain. (Type Locality for Aragonite) (m) $36 #77073 - Heulandite, Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (t) $30 #77079 - Schorl Tourmaline, Timm's Hill, Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut. (t) $22 #77081 - Vanadinite, Puzzler Mine, Castle Dome District, 58 km northeast of Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona. (t) $28 #77094 - Stephanite, Acanthite, Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Proano Mine, San Luis Shaft, Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico. (t) $38 #77096 - Wulfenite with Mimetite, Rowley Mine, near Theba, Maricopa County, Arizona. (t) $32 #77102 - Corundum var. Sapphire (0.32 carat gemstone and 1.51 carat rough crystal), Missouri River gravel bar, Lewis and Clark County, Montana. (t) $150 #77103 - Barite, Book Cliffs, north of Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado. (t) $35 #77105 - Apophyllite, Two-Hug Quarry, King's Valley, Benton County, Oregon. (t) $35 #77106 - Goethite pseudomorphs after Gypsum, Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico. (t) $35 #77137 - Apophyllite with Chlorite inclusions, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (lc) $165 #77139 - Quartz var. Amethystine on Fluorite, Unaweep Canyon, 23.5 km south of Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado. (lc) $95 #77143 - Apophyllite and Pyrite on Datolite, Millington Quarry, State Pit, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (c) $75 #77144 - Apophyllite (pink), Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (c) $55 #77147 - Fluorite with Calcite and Chalcopyrite, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois. (c) $150 #77151 - Pyrite with Sphalerite, Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Huanuco Department, Peru. (c) $65 #77153 - Apophyllite, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India. (c) $40 #77158 - Analcime and Prehnite on Calcite coated with Thaumasite, Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (c) $75 #77165 - Analcime with Aegirine, Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada. (t) $22 #77170 - Quartz var. Chrysoprase, Queensland, Australia. (t) $22 #77174 - Beryl var. Aquamarine, Torrington, New South Wales, Australia. (t) $28 #77180 - Quartz (Japan Law-twinned crystals), Washington Camp-Duquesne District, Santa Cruz County, Arizona. (t) $35 #77181 - Axinite-(Fe), Arsenopyrite, Quartz, Colebrook Hill, Rosebery District, Tasmania, Australia. (t) $25 #77189 - Galena with complex crystallization patterns, Brushy Creek Mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds County, Missouri. (m) $165 #77197 - Fluorite, La Cabaña, Punta Arrobado, north of Berbes, Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain. (c) $650 #77211 - Manganite, Ilfeld, Nordhausen, Harz Mountains, Thuringia, Germany. (Type Locality for Manganite) (c) $400 #77214 - Vanadinite, Touissit Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Jerada Province, Oriental, Morocco. (c) $395 #77217 - Witherite, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois. (c) $400 #77218 - Rutile (V-twinned crystals), Graves Mountain, Lincoln County, Georgia. (m) $325 #77222 - Corundum var. Blue Sapphire, Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. (t) $475 #77231 - Wavellite, Ballybunnion, County Kerry, Ireland. (m) $325 #77237 - Gmelinite, Analcime, Calcite, Madman's Window, Glenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. (Type Locality for Gmelinite) (m) $295 #77238 - Gmelinite, Analcime, Natrolite, Madman's Window, Glenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. (Type Locality for Gmelinite) (m) $375 #77241 - Copper pseudomorphs after Cuprite, Rubtovskiy (Rubtsovskoe) District, Rudnyi Altai, Altai Krai, Russia. (t) $150 #77244 - Quartz var. Milky Quartz, Idarado Mine, Telluride, Ouray District, San Miguel County, Colorado. (lc) $125 #77249 - Dioptase on Calcite, Altyn-Tyube, 66 km east of Karagandy, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan. (Type Locality for Dioptase) (lc) $1250 #77252 - Sphalerite, Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri. (c) $250 #77254 - Dravite-Uvite Tourmaline, Bower Power's Farm, Pierrepont, St. Lawrence County, New York. (c) $400 #77256 - Fluorite, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois. (c) $850 #77258 - Sphalerite (Spinel-law twinned crystals), Eagle Mine, Gilman District, Eagle County, Colorado. (c) $95 #77261 - Quartz-Hematite pseudomorph after Epidote, Bessemer Claim, Green Mountain, King County, Washington. (c) $150 #77263 - Willemite, Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia. (m) $1250 #77269 - Fluorite, Pyrite, Siderite over Quartz, Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, 21 km. west of Fundao, Castelo Branco, Portugal. (c) $750 #77273 - Topaz in rhyolite, Cubical #2 Claim, Topaz Mountain, Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah. (m) $375 #77276 - Vanadinite, J.C. Holmes Claim, Patagonia, Santa Cruz County, Arizona. (c) $375 #77278 - Datolite (cylindrical cavity), Millington Quarry, State Pit, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (m) $40 #77287 - Goosecreekite with Stilbite on Quartz, Alibaug, Raigad District, Maharashtra, India. (m) $150 #77290 - Jarosite, Morenci Mine, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona. (m) $24 #77292 - Boleite with Cumengeite overgrowth, Amelia Mine, Boleo District, near Santa Rosalía, Baja California Sur, Mexico. (Type Locality for Boleite and Cumengeite) (t) $400 #77295 - Corkite, Glandore Mine, Aghatubrid Beg, County Cork, Ireland. (Type Locality for Corkite) (m) $375 #77297 - Fluorite (interpenetrant-twinned crystals), Hilton Mine, Scordale, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England. (t) $175 #77308 - Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (doubly terminated crystal), North Moat Mountain, Bartlett, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (lc) $85 #77311 - Prehnite with Calcite, Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (m) $28 #77314 - Babingtonite, Blueberry Mountain Quarry, Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (m) $25 #77316 - Babingtonite with Prehnite, Hematite and minor Epidote, Cheapside Quarry, East Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts. (m) $32 #77317 - Babingtonite with Prehnite and minor Epidote, Cheapside Quarry, East Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts. (c) $36 #77321 - Calcite, Carlile Shale formation (Cretaceous), near La Junta, Otero County, Colorado. (m) $18 #77322 - Tremolite var. Hexagonite, Gouverneur Talc Corp. Mine, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York. (c) $24 #77330 - Pyrargyrite, San José Mine, Taviche Mining District, Oaxaca, Mexico. (t) $400 #77332 - Albite (Pericline Habit) with Chlorite coating, Acushnet Quarry, Bristol County, Massachusetts. (m) $30 #77333 - Bixbyite and Pseudobrookite, Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah. (m) $35 #77334 - Bixbyite, Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah. (m) $35 #77335 - Topaz, Cubical #2 Claim, Topaz Mountain, Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah. (t) $275 #77337 - Hematite, near Bouse, Buckskin Mountains, La Paz County, Arizona. (t) $150 #77340 - Goethite pseudomorphs after Pyrite, road cut on Rt. 600 (Coffee Pot Road), near Dotsero, Eagle County, Colorado. (t) $24 #77343 - Magnetite, Serro, south of Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil. (t) $24 #77344 - Millerite and Marcasite in Quartz Geode, US Route 27 road cut, Halls Gap, Lincoln County, Kentucky. (t) $25 #77354 - Fluorite, west of Fourmile Creek, north of Canon City, Fremont County, Colorado. (t) $26 #77358 - Hematite on Goethite, Beckermet Mine, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England. (t) $22 #77359 - Pyrite-Marcasite nodule, Portland Limestone Quarry, 9 km east of Florence, Fremont County, Colorado. (t) $34 #77365 - Galena with Anglesite surface alteration, St. John Mine, southwest of Potosi, Grant County, Wisconsin. (t) $22 #77396 - Quartz, Datolite, Calcite over Pectolite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (c) $28 #77401 - Calcite (contact-twinned crystals), Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (lc) $75 #77404 - Malachite, Morenci Mine, 4750' Level, Lone Star Area, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona. (m) $30 #77406 - Quartz var. Stalactitic Chalcedony, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. (lc) $75 #77409 - Quartz and Calcite with Goethite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (lc) $40 #77413 - Apophyllite with Chlorite inclusions on Datolite with minor Pyrite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (lc) $60 #77419 - Prehnite with pseudomorphic molds after Laumontite, Fawn Drive, Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey. (c) $75 #77424 - Wulfenite (pseudo-scalenohedral crystals) with Vanadinite var. Endlichite, Villa Ahumada, Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico. (t) $16 #77425 - Vanadinite, J.C. Holmes Claim, Patagonia, Santa Cruz County, Arizona. (t) $10 #77428 - Pyrite nodule, near Frankfort, Ross County, Ohio. (t) $18 #77445 - Calcite, Lime Crest Quarry (Limecrest), Sussex Mills, 4.5 km northwest of Sparta, Sussex County, New Jersey. (t) $10 #77454 - Psilomelane (Pyrolusite, Romanèchite, Cryptomelane), Lake Valley District, Sierra County, New Mexico. (c) $48 #77459 - Psilomelane (Pyrolusite, Romanèchite, Cryptomelane), Lake Valley District, Sierra County, New Mexico. (m) $24 #77466 - Psilomelane (Pyrolusite, Romanèchite, Cryptomelane), Lake Valley District, Sierra County, New Mexico. (t) $18 #77470 - Azurite and Malachite, Morenci Mine, 4750' Level, Lone Star Area, Clifton District, Greenlee County, Arizona. (c) $24 #77471 - Quartz pseudomorphs after Wulfenite with Vanadinite and Wulfenite, Finch Mine, north of Hayden, Banner District, Gila County, Arizona. (c) $250 #77473 - Analcime and Stilbite on Thomsonite, North Table Mountain, Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado. (c) $22 #77476 - Beryl var. Aquamarine with Muscovite, Nagar, Hunza Valley, Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan. (lc) $225 #77477 - Quartz over Quartz, Chihuahua, Mexico. (c) $35 #77481 - Quartz var. Milky Quartz (3 crystals), Quartz Corner, Mount Antero, Chaffee County, Colorado. (c) $30 #77486 - Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite with Babingtonite and Stilbite, Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey. (m) $30 #77487 - Datolite with Pyrite and Babingtonite or Clinochlore(?), Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (m) $28 #77492 - Datolite with pseudomorphic molds after Quartz, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (c) $35 #77494 - Limonite pseudomorphs after Pyrite, Fruitville Pike locality, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. (c) $38 #77497 - Limonite pseudomorphs after Pyrite, Fruitville Pike locality, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. (m) $30 #77507 - Prehnite pseudomorphs after Anhydrite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (t) $14 #77510 - Dravite Tourmaline, Tourmaline Prospect 100 m. west of Biermann Quarry, Bethel, Fairfield County, Connecticut. (t) $18 #77515 - Calcite, Marcasite, Pyrite, Ramsbeck, Meschede, Sauerland, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. (t) $10 #77517 - Silver, Cobalt District, Ontario, Canada. (t) $18 #77524 - Danburite, Charcas District, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (t) $15 #77535 - Axinite-(Fe) with Quartz, Nandan, Hechi, Guangxi, China. (c) $400 #77536 - Andradite Garnet, Bor Pit skarn deposits, Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia. (c) $400 #77537 - Cerussite (twinned crystals), Touissit Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Jerada Province, Oriental, Morocco. (c) $495 #77539 - Datolite with Apophyllite and Pyrite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (m) $30 #77542 - Apophyllite with Chlorite inclusions, Millington Quarry, State Pit, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (c) $45 #77543 - Stilbite in Laumontite, Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (m) $18 #77544 - Datolite, Millington Quarry, State Pit, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (m) $30 #77545 - Schorl Tourmaline in Muscovite, north ridge of Long Hill, Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut. (m) $18 #77546 - Apophyllite and Pyrite over Datolite, Millington Quarry, State Pit, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (m) $36 #77551 - Aragonite, Sterling Mine, Marquette County, Michigan. (m) $18 #77554 - Pyrite, Eagle Mine, Gilman District, Eagle County, Colorado. (m) $55 #77561 - Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond, Diamond Acres (Hastings Farm), Fonda, Montgomery County, New York. (t) $18 #77562 - Calcite with Brochantite inclusions over Fluorite, Ora Mine, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico. (m) $26 #77563 - Microcline var. Amazonite, Lake George District, Park County, Colorado. (m) $28 #77564 - Turquoise, Battle Mountain, Lander County, Nevada. (t) $35 #77571 - Epidote, Rosario Mabel Claim, Pampa Blanca, Huancavelica Department, Peru. (m) $35 #77574 - Calcite, road construction, Route 360 at Bee Cave Road, Austin, Travis County, Texas. (t) $15 #77575 - Calcite (twinned crystals), Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (t) $25 #77578 - Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (with phantom-growth zoning), North Moat Mountain, Bartlett, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (t) $16 #77582 - Magnetite exhibiting rare cubic habit, ZCA Mine No. 4, Fowler Ore Body, 2500' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York. (t) $14 #77587 - Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (with rare crystal faces), Lake George District, Park County, Colorado. (t) $30 #77591 - Quartz var. Smoky Quartz with Microcline var. Amazonite, Lake George District, Park County, Colorado. (t) $30 #77613 - Microcline with Smoky Quartz and Siderite, Ossipee Gulch (Raccoon Gulch), Center Ossipee, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (t) $8 #77614 - Microcline var. Amazonite, Devil's Head, Rampart Range, 25 km southwest of Castle Rock, Douglas County, Colorado. (t) $28 #77620 - Sphalerite, Lime Crest Quarry (Limecrest), Sussex Mills, 4.5 km northwest of Sparta, Sussex County, New Jersey. (t) $15 #77627 - Prehnite with Calcite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (t) $15 #77638 - Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond, Hickory Hill Diamond Diggings, Fonda, Montgomery County, New York. (t) $22 #77649 - Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond with rare {2111} S-faces, Hickory Hill Diamond Diggings, Fonda, Montgomery County, New York. (t) $28 #77653 - Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond (with organic inclusion), Hickory Hill Diamond Diggings, Fonda, Montgomery County, New York. (t) $30 #77659 - Rutile in Pyrophyllite, Champion Mine, 6 km WSW of White Mountain Peak, White Mountains, Mono County, California. (m) $225 #77662 - Rhodochrosite with Quartz and Chalcopyrite, Emma Mine, Butte District, Silver Bow County, Montana. (m) $150 #77671 - Mineral Set of 28 Mounted Mineral Specimens from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (t) $110 #77700 - Cerussite (twinned crystals), Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia. (m) $1950 #77702 - Sturmanite, N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (t) $250 #77703 - Quartz var. Amethyst Quartz, Goboboseb Mountains, 43 km west of Brandberg Mountain, Erongo region, Namibia. (m) $225 #77705 - Rutile with Muscovite and Quartz, Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia. (t) $250 #77707 - Aragonite, N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (c) $225 #77708 - Barite with phantom-growth zones and Hematite overgrowth, N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (m) $325 #77709 - Quartz var. Chalcedony, N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. (t) $150 #77711 - Orpiment with Realgar, Mercur District, Toole County, Utah. (t) $250 #77712 - Pyrite (two interpenetrant cubic crystals), Victoria Mine, Navajún, La Rioja, Spain. (m) $175 #77714 - Realgar, No. 5 Mine, Baia Sprie (Felsöbánya), Maramures, Romania. (c) $3500 #77715 - Calcite (twinned crystals), Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee. (m) $750 #77716 - Cinnabar on Dolomite, Tongren, Guizhou, China. (m) $475 #77717 - Beryl var. Heliodor, Minas Gerais, Brazil. (m) $750 #77805 - Wollastonite with Diopside in Calcite, Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey. (c) $42 #77806 - Actinolite pseudomorphs after Diopside (Uralite), Calumet Mine, 12 km NNE of Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado. (lc) $75 #77807 - Microcline with Albite, Mile Hi Rock and Mineral Society (RAMS) Claim, Lake George District, Park County, Colorado. (c) $26 #77812 - Prehnite, Calcite, Apophyllite, Datolite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (lc) $85 #77813 - Pyromorphite over Quartz, Brookdale Mine, Phoenixville District, Chester County, Pennsylvania. (lc) $75 #77814 - Apophyllite, Laumontite, Datolite, Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (c) $30 #77815 - Stilbite, Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (c) $35 #77816 - Stilbite, Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (lc) $45 #77818 - Quartz var. Amethyst with Hematite-Goethite inclusions, Alto Uruguai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. (c) $48 #77819 - Franklinite with Willemite, Calcite, Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sussex County, New Jersey. (Type Locality for Franklinite) (lc) $38 #77826 - Stilbite, Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (m) $18 #77831 - Pectolite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (m) $35 #77832 - Stilbite with Pectolite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (m) $24 #77838 - Calcite with Brucite(?) inclusions, Khwaye Mine, Loralai, northwestern Baluchistan, Pakistan. (t) $20 #77846 - Jasper pseudomorphs after Barite, Yellow Cat Area, Grand County, Utah. (t) $14 #77849 - Galena with Anglesite coating, Sunshine No. 2 Adit, Blanchard Mine, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico. (t) $22 #77859 - Siderite on Sphalerite var. Marmatite, Eagle Mine, Gilman District, Eagle County, Colorado. (t) $18 #77866 - Stibnite with Quartz, Xikuangshan, near Lengshuijiang City, Hunan, China. (m) $28 #77875 - Almandine Garnet in schist, Pipeline excavation, south of Diamond Lake, Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut. (m) $20 #77876 - Calcite in Datolite cavity, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (c) $45 #77882 - Quartz var. Amethyst with minor Hematite-Goethite inclusions, Alto Uruguai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. (c) $30 #77883 - Quartz, Ouachita Mountains, Hot Spring County, Arkansas. (c) $40 #77887 - Apophyllite on Prehnite, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (t) $30 #77890 - Fluorite with internal color zoning, Peña Blanca Mine, San Pablo de Borbur, Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Boyacá Department, Colombia. (m) $75 #77892 - Fluorite, Peña Blanca Mine, San Pablo de Borbur, Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Boyacá Department, Colombia. (m) $30 #77895 - Beryl var. Emerald on Calcite, Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Boyacá Department, Colombia. (m) $400 #77903 - Parisite-(Ce) in Calcite, Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Boyacá Department, Colombia. (Type Locality for Parisite-(Ce)) (m) $185 #77914 - Quartz with green (Chlorite?) inclusions, one-time find at construction site, Cundinamarca Department, Colombia. (t) $26 #77917 - Pyrite on Calcite, Chivor Mine, Guavió-Guateque District, Boyacá Department, Colombia. (t) $75 #77918 - Pyrite on Calcite, Chivor Mine, Guavió-Guateque District, Boyacá Department, Colombia. (m) $225 #77919 - Beryl var. Emerald, La Pita Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia. (t) $175 #77920 - Beryl var. Emerald, Chivor Mine, Guavió-Guateque District, Boyacá Department, Colombia. (t) $195 #77924 - Beryl var. Aquamarine, Snow Field Pocket, Mount Antero, Chaffee County, Colorado. (t) $55 #77929 - Vanadinite, J.C. Holmes Claim, Patagonia, Santa Cruz County, Arizona. (m) $16 #77930 - Dravite-Uvite Tourmaline, Bower Power's Farm, Pierrepont, St. Lawrence County, New York. (m) $40 #77933 - Fluorite with Calcite and Sphalerite, Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois. (m) $30 #77934 - Pyrite, Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru. (m) $32 #77935 - Celestine, Austin, Travis County, Texas. (m) $35 #77939 - Pectolite, Prehnite, Datolite, Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (m) $35 #77941 - Almandine Garnet, Ham and Weeks Quarry, Wakefield, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (t) $18 #77942 - Almandine Garnet, Antelope Ridge, Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah. (t) $16 #77943 - Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite, Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey. (t) $14 #77944 - Calcite on Quartz pseudomorphs after Glauberite, Upper Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey. (t) $15 #77945 - Quartz pseudomorph after Anhydrite, Bennett Prospect, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut. (t) $15 #77946 - Calcite on Quartz pseudomorphs after Glauberite, New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. (t) $14 #77947 - Datolite pseudomorphs after Quartz, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. (t) $12 #77948 - Fluorite and Calcite, near Wickenburg, Maricopa County, Arizona. (t) $15 #77949 - Beryl, Mount Antero, Chaffee County, Colorado. (t) $8 #77950 - Quartz with acicular inclusions, Mount Antero, Chaffee County, Colorado. (t) $16 #77951 - Quartz wafer-like crystal with phantom-growth zoning, Mile Hi Rock and Mineral Society (RAMS) Claim, Lake George District, Park County, Colorado. (t) $15 #77952 - Quartz with phantom-growth zone, Greely, 18 km SSE of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (t) $32 #77953 - Goethite on Quartz, Lake George District, Park County, Colorado. (t) $15 #77954 - Gypsum var. Selenite, Willow Creek, Nanton, Alberta, Canada. (t) $24 (t) = Thumbnail, (m) = Miniature, (c) = Cabinet, (lc) = Large Cabinet Sorted by Mineral Name	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2779
__label__cc	0.53977	0.46023	Home » Sports The Astrodome needs to be blown up to make way for Houston's future Super (Bowl) visions From the stands: Spring practice 2013, focus on the defense From the stands: A look at Longhorn spring practice and the special teams By Trey McLean This week, we look ahead to the 2013 special teams. Photo courtesy of Texas Longhorns Texas swept Nebraska over the weekend, dropping the Huskers to 0-7 on the season. The Horns, now 6-2 (lost to Sam Houston on Tuesday) and head to No. 14 Stanford this weekend for three with the Cardinal. Game one is Friday night at 7:30 p.m., Austin time. Texas softball won their own tournament last weekend, dropping one game along the way. The Connie Clarks are 16-1 and ranked No. 6 and head to Kissimmee, Florida this weekend for the Citrus Classic. Game one is against No. 18 Louisville Friday morning at 10 a.m. 10 a.m? On a Friday? What? Kristin Chenoweth is a human Barbie doll. I mean like the same size as a regular Barbie doll, but human. A human Barbie doll that talks trash about Texas/ou. Kristin Chenoweth, Toby Keith, Olivia Munn, Kings of Leon... I don’t need to hear anything ou-related from any of you. In fact, I don’t need to hear anything at all from any of you. Marquise Goodwin ran a 4.27 at the NFL Combine in the 40-yard dash. It’s the second fastest time ever (Chris Johnson ran a 4.25). I’ve seen many people saying that it doesn’t mean that much in terms of football ability. That’s true I suppose, but it opens eyes and doors for teams to see football ability, because you can teach a player just about anything, but you can’t teach size and you can’t teach speed. Kenny Vaccaro did nothing to drop him out of the first round with his 4.59 time. This week we take a look at phase two of our spring practice breakdown: The special teams. Spring practice 2013: The special teams You know I am a HUGE special teams guy. They are as important as offense and defense and, usually, a special teams play will decide the outcome of a game. Coaches always talk about it in press conferences being important, but I think most fans hear that and think "coach speak." It isn’t coach speak. It is as critical to success and failure as anything else on the field. Texas lost one of the best punters in the nation in senior Alex King, as well as kickoff returner extraordinaire DJ Monroe and his main backup Marquise Goodwin. There is work to be done in all phases, but key pieces return in other spots. Let’s dive in. In order to be the best, you must lose your mind That’s from a silly movie from the '90s called Ski School. Anyone seen it? Anyway, it’s your typical spring break-esque movie with all the typical spring break-esque antics, but that line has always stuck with me: In order to be the best you must lose your mind. That should be the tag for every special teams coach in the country. Covering kicks and blocking for returners isn’t sexy. It’s extra work during practice for everyone that isn’t a kicker and usually the rest of the team gets a break while special teams is going on. Guys on special teams are the first ones out to practice, the first ones out to games and, as I said, it’s almost always additional work for everyone. For a guy to want to be out there on special teams he must be out of his mind. And that’s what you need: guys who are out of their minds. It’s a job for the hungry and the crazy: young guys who want to get on the field and make an impact immediately, older guys that love the contact and the rush. Texas will spend spring practice finding those guys, the hungry and the crazy, that will sacrifice their own safety to make the special teams units elite. Oh, and a punter. And a kicker. Who will those guys be? Who will lose their mind? WHO WANTS TO MAKE FIELD GOALS? Let’s take a look as we hit the special teams, unit by unit. Points team I don’t differentiate between “field goal” and “extra point” team. It’s the same guys and the goal is to kick for points, hence the name “points team.” I said last year going into the season that if Anthony Fera was healthy, Texas would be fine at kicker. If he wasn’t, it scared me to death. He wasn’t healthy and Texas was 11-19 on field goals and missed three extra points. When Fera got healthy, there were still misses (only two). Texas was incredibly inconsistent kicking field goals last year and it cost them against West Virginia and opened the floodgates against Kansas State. It has to get better. The good news is Anthony Fera and Nick Jordan are back. Points Nick (as opposed to Nick Rose, who is the kickoff specialist, aka Kickoff Nick) took over late in the year and was much better, but I think a healthy Anthony Fera returns to his Penn State form if Texas wants him to (more on that in a minute). I think the plan will be for Fera and Points Nick to share duties this spring and see if someone gets hot or consistent or both. I expect that will be Fera, but look for both to kick. WHOEVER it is needs to be more consistent or Texas will be in similar situations next year. Also returning are deep snapper Nate Boyer and holder Cade McCreary. Both upperclassmen, Boyer and McCreary are rock solid. Also, Nate Boyer is a former Green Beret. Don’t mess with our deep snapper. Bad things, man. Bad things. With the entire offensive line returning, it means the entire front wall of the points team returns also. Someone grab this kicker job and run with it, please. It's one of the biggest goals of spring even if it isn't front page news every practice. Punt team I said we’d talk about Fera in a minute. That minute is now. When Anthony Fera transferred from Penn State last year, he came in to kick and not punt because Alex King, a Duke graduate looking to extend his college career, was transferring in to punt. King was sensational, garnering All Big 12 honors and finishing with a Big 12 second-best 45.6 yards-per-punt average and I have little doubt that he will be playing at the next level. Texas had an immediate opening at punter last year and King filled it well. This year there is another opening and I expect another All Conference transfer to fill the void: Anthony Fera. Many forget that while he was an All Big Ten kicker from Penn State, he also was an All Big Ten punter, averaging 42 yards-per-punt with 18 of his 62 downed inside the 20 and 12 going 50-plus yards. He’s a veteran with skills and experience and I think he will take over this job. That means he could pull double duty like Justin Tucker did (or like he himself did at Penn State) and do both jobs. I t happens all the time in college and he can certainly do it, but I think the staff would rather see Points Nick win so Fera doesn’t wear down, but if Fera wins them both then he wins them both. I think he does, but Jordan gets plenty of work to spell him on points. Kyle Ashby returns as the deep snapper and while we will not see who is hungry and who has lost their mind trying to get on the coverage team, the staff will. I’m saying little Vaccaro makes his mark on the punt team. Find the right guys and let's lower that 10 yards-per-return average allowed last year. Kickoff team And Vaccaro will also be on the kickoff team. Big brother Kenny got on the field as a freshman and was the Tattooed Missile covering kicks. I expect Kevin will be just as exciting. This is the main unit where you need the crazies, because it's dangerous work running down field to cover kicks. Who will join Vaccaro out there? Texas is loaded with speed and talent and you will see lots of young guys competing for playing time there. We won’t see it until game one, but just know finding those guys this spring is a top priority right now. As for the kickoff job, that’s sophomore Nick Rose all way. Kickoff Nick had 30 touchbacks last season and at times was dominating. The goal this spring will be to get stronger and get the ball deep in the end zone every time. The coverage was decent last year, but it could be better. Kickoff return team Gone are DJ Monroe and Flash Goodwin. Both players had the ability to score just about every time they touched the ball... Yet far too many times the kickoff return fizzled out before it got started. It’s another job we will not see develop like a running back or quarterback, but one the staff is working to fill. The first two guys to get a crack will be Daje Johnson and Duke Thomas, but I imagine Kendall Sanders will also get a look. I think Ramonce 2.0 is being created right now with Johnson and, like Taylor, he will excel at returning kicks. One more thing: the front wall of the kickoff team SUCKS. You have to run back 20 or more yards and wait for the nut jobs running full speed with reckless abandon at you. No fun at all. Hats off to all the guys out there for Texas (and everywhere else) that do that. Punt return team Quandre Diggs and Jaxon Shipley will likely be the return men next fall, but nothing is set in stone. Texas averaged a very humble 8.8 yards per punt return last year, which was 61st in the nation. There are too many athletes and too much speed on this team for that to be the case. Diggs and Shipley are vets that have done it before, but both can wear down as starters, so look for the staff to seek out others to fill those roles. Still, if they can’t find them, Diggs can do it. Remember this? Me, too. The front line of the punt return team is comprised of lots of younger defensive players, so expect to see guys like Shiro Davis, Adrian Colbert and others with a shot at playing time quickly if they can block. Block team The block party was back in full effect last year as Texas was third in the nation with seven blocked kicks and led the Big 12 with three blocked punts. I don’t see any reason for that to slow down, although it isn’t something the public will see much. But they are working on it. Again, going with Kevin Vaccaro to be a name to watch when the block unit hits the field. In conclusion... Texas has the pieces in place for a terrific special teams unit: veteran kickers, speed all over the field and tons of athletic depth. If they can just get the points sorted out, I think the rest falls into place. Back next week with the defense. Trey McLean writes From the Stands for the University Co-op. 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__label__cc	0.523611	0.476389	Heh, one more F Flamboyant I Important X X-Rated E Eccentric R Rounded Name / Username: Name Acronym Generator From Go-Quiz.com I think I'm going to declare a moratorium with regard to these stupid things. At least with regard to posting 'em. Oy! Thanks, once more, to Cmdr. Sue. I just got a wild hair. Update: 21:55: Tami's a kindred spirit. Short, sweet, wonderful Truth Spoken by Jayinbmore at RUFNKM: . . . Sin is the essential mechanism to create artificial demand for the Church. Or did I misread that? The Right Wing knows it too. Your tax dollars . . . never mind DemVet isn't surprised: Imagine that. CheneyBurton overbilling 42% of their contract amount. Well, being connected has always paid off. Literally. I guess that all that you know, math and accounting and stuff could be some kind of objectively pro-terrarist™ "fuzzy" liberal-think made up to embarras the gawd-fearin' 1600 Crew. Hey, it ain't their money, is it now? Handcuffs? Morrigan asks a question about the litttle 5 year old girl in Florida who was handcuffed by police. Go answer it. Responsibility and Culpability Via Today in Iraq from WaPo: An Army inspector general's report has cleared senior Army officers of wrongdoing in the abuse of military prisoners in Iraq and elsewhere, government officials familiar with the findings said yesterday. The only Army general officer recommended for punishment for the failures that led to abuses at the Abu Ghraib prison and other facilities in Iraq and Afghanistan is Brig. Gen. Janis L. Karpinski, who was in charge of U.S. prison facilities in Iraq as commander of the 800th Military Police Brigade in late 2003 and early 2004. Several sources said Karpinski is expected to receive an administrative reprimand for dereliction of duty. [my emphasis] Not excusing them, but only the grunts get jail time? What about the 'private contractors'? What about the officers? Yup, a few 'bad apples'. None of this would have happened unless the officers let it happen. Pudentilla sums it up nicely: As Senator Leahy has noted, Republicans wouldn’t be able to use filibusters to block democratic economic legislation, health care reform, bills to protect unions from corporate use of scabs as they did in 1993 and 1994. Even that brownnose McCain knows the Democrats will be in power again one day (I hope). If the Repubs succeed with the 'nuclear option', I hope the Dems fuck their asses until they choke when we have the majority again. What goes around, comes around, assholes. From our little troll: (New York-WABC, April 22, 2005) — We told you yesterday the mayor is launching a $3 million program to reduce unintended pregnancies by pushing emergency contraception. The two pills of Plan B run $30 at a drugstore. The mayor has just announced that they will be free to any girl or woman of reproductive age at city clinics and hospitals. Mayor Michael Bloomberg: "Ninety-thousand abortions is an outrage. We should recognize this as a problem." Kelli Conlin, NARAL Pro-Choice NY: "People use it - they say 'whew' - saved the day for me and now I'm going to be more responsible." No matter what side you're on the numbers are pretty amazing. Every single year in the city there are 215,000 pregnancies and 60 percent of them are unintentional and result in 90,000 abortions. I am very pro-choice, but I'm not a big fan of abortion, especially as a treatment for chronic pregnancy. What bothers me more than seeing 90,000 abortions is 90,000 unwanted children born with two strikes against them. Take a ride up to Attica, Sing Sing, or Rikers Island and see the wreckage of our society. Now, we have our own wingnut assholes here in New York. To wit: Michael Long, NY State Conservative Party Chairman: "I don't think that's what tax dollars should be used for. Michael Long with the Conservative Party says there are simply other ways to deal with the problem. Michael Long: "If you make a mistake you have to be accountable and you have to understand the fact that you have an obligation - that's a human being." You know, it's one thing being held accountable for your mistakes. You speed, get a ticket, you steal, get arrested, fuck up at work, you get fired, but do you really think it's a good thing to hold a young girl accountable for having sex (think about that) by forcing her to birth a child she doesn't want? Should the life of a newborn be used as an ankle bracelet to hold its mother accountable? The mother and child are both losers if the wingnuts get their way. A baby should be born into the loving arms of parents who want it, not as a ball and chain for a teenage girl. My hat's off to the little dwarf on this one. It seems like a good compromise between Right and Left without penalizing an infant for being born to a disinterested mother. The New York Conservative Party and its Chairman should shut the fuck up, buncha assholes. 90,000 kids won't be aborted and only a few cells will be flushed from the mother's body only hours after fertilization, even before the fertilized zygote begins to grow. I don't mind paying for this, unlike some of the other fool shit they shake me down for, and I certainly wouldn't mind paying for free contraception for anyone who wants it. Like I said, every so often Mayor Bloomberg does something smart and he should be commended. This is one of those times. Now, if only he could get the trains to run regularly . . . Killin' Time I've been taking these silly quizzes for an hour. Addicting, it is. Some of 'em are so far off it's comical, others nail you to the wall. Some are just dumb. Some are so flattering you know people will think you jimmied it yourself. F'rinstance: It's Not Sex. It's ... : Gord and Fixer are back, ladies! Drop the drape and trot out fer a lineup. These guys are hornier'n a five peckered goat! Supermen, they are! Rich an' good-lookin' too! Get your own Sex Name Of course, I would never do anything like that, now would I? Now that might produce some real creative fun. A colossal waste of time. And my point is? A whole lot more bullshit You Are 55% Normal (Somewhat Normal) While some of your behavior is quite normal... Other things you do are downright strange You've got a little of your freak going on But you mostly keep your weirdness to yourself How Normal Are You? Pretty close. I'm doing these with the Mrs. next to me. I took this one and her first words were, 'they know you'. You May Be a Bit Schizotypal ... A bit odd and socially isolated. You couldn't care less of what others think. And some of your beliefs are a little weird. Like that time you thought you were Jesus. What Personality Disorder Are You? Even More Bullshit Slow news days are fun. Enjoy 'em while ya can. Your Linguistic Profile: 70% General American English 10% Dixie 10% Upper Midwestern 10% Yankee 0% Midwestern What Kind of American English Do You Speak? That site's got a lot of silly tests. Update: I went and took The Amazing Meganame Generator. I won't bore you with the details, but I wanted to share this one: Your punk rock band name is The Happy Dildo More bullshit 5% Upper Midwestern Thanks to Windy City Lefty. Backdoor coup Personally, I thought is was when that woman I was dating finally let me . . . never mind. Glen sees it happening and he has a good point. Unless you have been in a persistent vegetative state for the past few weeks, you've been aware of the Republicans' assault on one of the foundations of any democracy that does not require quotes: an independent judiciary. DeLay and Cornyn have come just short of endorsing ending judges' terms with extreme prejudice. Tammany Tom the Bugman has called for reorganizing the government, no doubt in his own image: call it the City Upon the Slag Heap (small, unmarked bills, please). Then there's the most frightening (to me) DeLay quote: "The reason we had a right to privacy is because Congress didn't stop them [the courts]." Obviously, we've go to do something about that. Scared enough? Probably not. This morning, Avedon Carol gave me a jolt better than a caffeine IV. I'm not a big fan of socialized medicine. I've seen it in action. My Shaivo-esqe nephew is the result of medical malpractice and there was little recourse through the system. He's 14 now and has to be carried, fed, and is still in diapers. As I say this, I read this from The Talent Show, complete with a fancy graph so simpletons like me can understand it. That's right, we spend more than twice as much as most of our friends, yet we cover a much lower percentage of our people and have a higher rates of illness and death for preventable diseases . . . Our system is shot, ladies and gents. We need something different before it, and all of us, go bankrupt trying to fix ourselves and support the pharmaceutical industry. Thanks to Ezra for the link. Jeff at The American Street has more. To all my Jewish friends and my beautiful wife. Happy Passover. Travis has some excellent accessories for the holiday. Seder at our house tomorrow night by the way. Colin grows a set I know I'm piling on along with Gord, but I love Jane's writing: Do you suppose Colin is feeling a smidge guilty about his own disingenuous performance before the UN that mislead the world about the situation in Iraq, and wants to make it up to them by keeping them from being saddled with an arrogant horse's ass? Or is he still just touchy because he was replaced with congenital liar Condaleezza Rice after he scrapped with Big Dick Cheney, and wants to deliver a little payback to the VP by sacking his boy Bolton? She has a link to a Laura Rozen post you should follow too. We only have one Via Rox, Earth Day Republican style. Pic courtesy of Relentlessly Optimistic. Riggsveda: So it's another Earth Day, and the House celebrates by passing a big ol' mess o' corporate welfare disguised as an "Energy Bill". I mean, who else in this country is more deserving of massive tax breaks and general obsequiousness than the largest, richest, most powerful cartel of industrial greedsters in the world? . . . Powell advising senators on Bolton From MSNBC News: Former secretary of state Colin L. Powell is emerging as a behind-the-scenes player in the battle over John R. Bolton's nomination as ambassador to the United Nations, privately telling at least two key Republican lawmaker that Bolton is a smart but very problematic government official, according to Republican sources. Those who know Powell best said two recent events provide insight into his thinking. Powell did not sign a letter from seven other former U.S. secretaries of state or defense supporting Bolton, and his former chief of staff, Lawrence B. Wilkerson, recently told the New York Times that Bolton would be an "abysmal ambassador." "On two occasions, he has let it be known that the Bolton nomination is a bad one, to put it mildly," a Democratic congressional aide said. "It would be great to have Powell on the record speaking for himself, but he's unlikely to do it." Bolton is the guy who insisted on the Iraq/nuclear connection language for Powell's ill-fated speech to the U.N. Powell's been a "good soldier" for this administration but he knows he got screwed. I wish he'd say something directly as he's got a lot to make up for in my opinion, but this'll have to do for now. Maybe he's still got a pair after all. Democrats must change everything James Carville and Paul Begala are two of my favorite pundits, as those things go. They have written this Op-Ed in USA Today: "Houston, we have a problem." With those words, spoken with a calm that masked the gravity of the situation, astronaut Jim Lovell informed NASA that Apollo 13 was running out of oxygen. The skinny guys with skinny ties back in Houston, and the crew-cut crew in space, acted. They didn't argue. They didn't second-guess. They didn't blame each other. They acted. And most important, they didn't deny that they had a problem. But today, too many leading Democratic strategists deny that the party we love has a problem. When you lose to an unpopular president with a soft economy and a disastrous occupation in Iraq — a man who lost all three debates and who, when he's trying to complete a sentence, is like a drunk man trying to cross an icy street — you most definitely have a problem. Let's be clear what the problem is — and is not. Read it in its entirety Below The Fold. He got me again! Fixer hooked me like a trout. Again. My lip hurts. Your Inner European is Irish! Sprited and boisterous! You drink everyone under the table. Who's Your Inner European? Irish is the last nationality I would have guessed for myself seeing as how I don't drink. I'd be under constant suspicion as a traitor. Maybe English or Polish. How much stock can you put in a quiz that misspells "Ferrari" anyway? Piss 'em off some more Our Canadian neighbors, that is. Cathie's annoyed with Newt, for good reason: Now, even I read the 911 commission report and know where those terrorists came from. So how stupid is it that Newt Gingrich, who pretends to be a knowledgeable politician and still gives speeches about US foreign policy, actually hasn't bothered to learn about the actual events of the 911 attacks. You know, it's one thing when your own people know you're a moron. Why must you boadcast it outside our borders and embarass us before the rest of the world? The dollar . . . again Froggy: The story is that China is looking at no longer pegging its currency to the US dollar, which has such enormous implications for our economy it is hard to comprehend. For one thing, the Chinese could very easily ruin the dollar and make it a marginal currency. Don't know what that means to you in your day-to-day life? Figure it out, baby. My fortune cookie says: "Life-style may encounter a significant change." . . . Read Froggy's post before going to the article. Blogger sucks wet monkey ass again. My inner Euro Another one of these. This time courtesy of Rox: Your Inner European is French! Smart and sophisticated. You have the best of everything - at least, you think so. More Melanie She's got a new project: Welcome to Judging the Future, a project of Bump in the Beltway productions and a progressive, independent voice on judicial nominations issues. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual contributors and not necessarily those of any sponsors unless otherwise noted. This site is for activists: when we raise an issue, we'll give you something to do far beyond wringing your hands. Come on in, and let's have a little fun taking our country back from the neo-cons and right-wing radicals in Congress. Go see the preview. Lemon laws TCF is talking my language. Therefore, the sales pitch currently coming from this band of arrogant hucksters on the President’s Energy Bill, assumes they can hoodwink a still credulous constituency. In TCF’s mind, House Speaker, Republican Denny Hastert is the Marge Schott of politics. He has one face, and it’s not a poker face. It’s incapable of showing credibility, and any sense of integrity fades when standing next to Tom DeLay or Bill Frist. We should be able to trade this bunch of losers in for something that works. Melanie goes into the newest court challenge to Bush's stupid No Child Left Behind education policy. This is a legitimate ground for criticism of this lousy law, but no one has really gone into the real core problems with this law. It is mandated federal testing, when control of the schools are supposed to be a state and local affair. It is also just another test to teach to. Wanna know why kids arrive in college with absolutely no critical thinking skills? Mandatory testing. Teachers break up information into little test-sized bits. None of the information is presented holistically, without any sense that there are connections within a discipline much less that there are connections between disciplines. This isn't education, it's atomized information. This has been the dumbest thing since the stupid tracking experiments they did with us in the '60s here in NY. I was in the advanced track and for two years, they put us in with the special ed kids. They figured we'd learn from each other. I learned to understand the difficulties folks with disabilities have, but I'm afraid we left them in the dust. I doubt they got anything out of the experience but feelings of inadequacy. I have quite a few teachers as customers, and a kid who used to work for us is now a principal. None, and I mean none, of 'em have anything nice to say about NCLB. It failed in Houston and it's failing nationwide. NCLB is doing our children a great disservice. Connecticut is a beautiful state. I lived there for about a year. I've hiked the Appalachian Trail through there, from the New York line to Vermont many times and never failed to be enthralled by it's natural beauty. The people have an overly-high opinion of themselves, but I can live with that. They're good neighbors, even if they don't want us to put an electric cable across Long Island Sound. They've become even better neighbors last evening. The last couple days, I've been starting off my morning rants by praising Republicans. I'm doing it today as well. Republican Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell, good on ya: (Hartford-AP, April 20, 2005) — Connecticut is now the second state to recognize same-sex civil unions, and the first to do so without court pressure. Governor Jodi Rell signed the bill about an hour after the state Senate sent the legislation to her desk. The law will allow thousands of gay and lesbian couples in Connecticut to be given the same rights and obligations as heterosexual couples, but not an actual marriage license. Vermont has approved civil unions and neighboring Massachusetts has gay marriage, but those changes came about only after same-sex couples won court battles. I know Pam will tell me a civil union isn't the same thing, and the equivalent of the 'separate-but-equal' doctrine toward the blacks in the middle of the last century, but it's a good start. The Legislators and Governor did this on their own (without pressure from a court order from 'activist judges') and deserve to be commended. Ship the Governor off an email or letter, or make a call, telling her how much you appreciate her ability to compromise on legislation long overdue: Governor M. Jodi Rell State Capitol 210 Capitol Avenue Greater Hartford Area: 860-566-4840 Governor.Rell@po.state.ct.us Note: I just stopped by Pam's to see how she feels about this and she took it better than I thought she would. Why do I let Fixer sucker me into this shit? The Dante's Inferno Test has banished you to the Second Level of Hell! Here is how you matched up against all the levels: Purgatory (Repenting Believers) Very Low Level 1 - Limbo (Virtuous Non-Believers) Very Low Level 2 (Lustful) High Level 3 (Gluttonous) Moderate Level 4 (Prodigal and Avaricious) Moderate Level 5 (Wrathful and Gloomy) High Level 6 - The City of Dis (Heretics) Moderate Level 7 (Violent) Moderate Level 8- the Malebolge (Fraudulent, Malicious, Panderers) High Level 9 - Cocytus (Treacherous) High Take the Dante Inferno Hell Test I like these things too. They're basically a crock with the result pretty much predetermined by their sponsors, but who cares? Blanket Ass Wisdom I get a lot of mail from various American Indian schools and foundations and such. Lemme tell ya, you send just one of 'em three bucks and they tell each other about you. They send me bookmarks, return address labels, and stuff like that. Anyway, I was just reading my e-mail and came across this in the latest attempt by St. Joseph's Indian School to garnishee my wallet: In Lakota (Sioux) culture, we are all related. Each of us was created and brought together by Wakan Tanka - the Great Spirit. Because of our universal relation, it is our duty to care for and teach one another ... just as the Creator intended. What a concept! The oh-so-Godly right would probably call that an anti-American Liberal manifesto. I'm a bad man Yeah, I got suckered again, this time by Cmdr. Sue. I love these fucking things. Here's my score: Level 1 - Limbo (Virtuous Non-Believers) Moderate Level 2 (Lustful) Very High Level 3 (Gluttonous) Low Level 4 (Prodigal and Avaricious) Low Level 5 (Wrathful and Gloomy) Moderate Level 6 - The City of Dis (Heretics) Very High Level 7 (Violent) Very High Take the Dante's Inferno Hell Test Wolcott on Joey Rats Wolcott's a pissah! His brain warm with Stove-Top Stuffing, Goodwin is one of those phony Sensible Moderates in the Glenn Reynolds/Mort Kondracke mold (and I do mean mold) who is always pretending to lecture and advise liberals for their own good. Forever telling Democrats to tone down their rhetoric, moderate their message, lose Michael Moore, embrace family values, act more hawkish, etc. Today Goodwin ventures into theology without a map or a clue, treating the Catholic Church as if it were the Bush Doctrine in liturgical vestments. "When our hearts sink because beloved baseball players are discovered to be chemical freaks or admired merchant princes turn out to be crooks, we can count on the Pope. He will be steady, consistent, unshakable." I was raised Catholic, and even we never believed anything that moony. We loved Pope John XXIII, but we knew he had a lot of predecessors that didn't trail glory through the record books. The slightest acquaintance with Catholic history turns up popes who were as shady and crafty as the "merchant princes" Goodwin fancies still rustle among us. So if Pope Benedict XVI continues to stigmatize homosexuals and condemns condom use, resulting in the further spread of AIDS in Africa and elsewhere, he's cool with that? He'd prefer consistency and message discipline over sanity and compassion? Why am I even bothering to raise the questions? Of course, he would. Floodwaters could engulf both coasts, and Michael Goodwin, wearing a snorkel, would applaud Bush and Cheney for remaining steadfast in denying the existence of global warming. I have no comment other than Wolcott should be on everybody's "daily read" tour. Re: My post below. Ol' Yelladog has a great post up and it's something we can (have to) push: That title is a bit facetious, but seriously... Roxanne recently had a great thread recently titled "What's so great about America?" and I read it with great interest. The belief in the struggle for justice is deeply ingrained in the American character. Look at Abbie Hoffman, Cyrstal Lee Sutton, Karen Silkwood, John Brown, W.E.B. duBois, Mitch Snyder... Every one of these people has touched your life. The Right would prefer that we forget all of them, and fall to our knees in abject deification of Nelson Rockefeller, Prescott Bush, Donald Trump and the fat oligarchs that run the country now. It kinda bothers me that no one saw fit to mention that rowdy and rebellious streak that typifies the thorniness of the American Left of the past 100 years. That's our legacy, folks. That's the mantle we need to pick up and teach each other. They're not going to teach it to our kids in school Let's get back to our roots. Let's hold up our icons, the agitators, the ethical, and the principled, the fair, and the good. The Republicans can't match our roster, because all their guys wear suits and only care about the bottom line. The Left cares about people and we have a Murderers Row of Hall of Famers to back it up. The Dems, and those farther left, have to remind the reg'ler folks the good that has been done for the common man. Who're ya gonna believe, the Party of Parks and King or the Party of God and Money? A ray of sunshine, perhaps... Go read this. It'll make you feel better. By Stewart Nusbaumer. There are times when happiness, regardless of ugly circumstances, cannot be denied. This morning is one of those times. I won't bore you with the body of the article. It's good. Go bore yourself. You'll thank me. So ignore the lousy weather, the political sun is shinning. Block out that pomp and pomposity on your television, that’s not America. The Bush Administration is crumbling; the dream to destroy America is imploding. The saboteurs are desperate -- their gang is locked in the cellar. Dismiss those tigers gnawing on your toes, they're only kittens. Have a drink. When the White House and Congress are recaptured, there will again be sanity in America. The agenda will again include justice. The price of Jim Beam will again be reasonable. Hallelujah. Have two drinks. The house of Bush is collapsing. The Mother of America will survive. Lemme hear a Hallelujah!, brothers and sisters! Do I hate Christians? Just this kind. From John: We’re seeing something very similar in the equation of attacks on the Dobsons and Santorums of the world with attacks on Christianity itself. The logical error is that the form of rigid rule-based, Pharisee Christianity practiced by Ayatollah Dobson is merely a particular manifestation (or subset) of Christianity proper. One can be at peace with a whole range of Christian interpretations and soundly reject the anti-Enlightenment, anti-woman, anti-privacy, anti-freedom, anti-science, anti-homosexuality, anti-everything-that-doesn’t-look-and-think-just-like-me version of Christianity. Exactly. As he also notes, they've done the same thing with the war on Iraq, too. Anyone that didn't support the war, doesn't support defending America from terrorism. They've even taken it a step further so that anytime someone criticizes something our government does, it automatically means they hate America. It's the faultiest of logic, but it works. Go read his post. And shave off that silly mustache... As we know, the vote on Bolton has been delayed indefinitely due to that rarest of occurrences, an attack of conscience by Senator Voinovich (R-OH). Imagine that! "My conscience got me," he said after the stormy two-hour session. He said he had gone to the meeting planning to vote for Mr. Bolton, but changed his mind after hearing the case against the nominee made by Senators Joseph R. Biden Jr. of Delaware and Christopher J. Dodd of Connecticut, both Democrats. "I wanted more information about this individual, and I didn't feel comfortable voting for him," Mr. Voinovich said. A Republican with a conscience? How'd he get past the screening committee? They're gonna try to make him pay. From Move America Forward (Warning! Wingnut site - ed.): As a result, Ohio U.S. Senator George Voinovich will be the target of radio ads criticizing Senator Voinovich for his obstructionist conduct in today’s Bolton confirmation hearings. What a bunch of assholes. The LATimes offers both a reasoned opinion: President Bush's nomination of John Bolton to become United Nations ambassador began as an embarrassment and is ending as a disgrace. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee was right to delay a scheduled vote and resist being railroaded by the administration into approving him. And the perfect solution: Bolton surely can't want the job now, with the world on notice that even the Republican Senate has its misgivings about his nomination. Bush may find it hard to back down, so Bolton should do him and his country a favor and step aside. Maybe there is a consolation prize the White House could offer him. How about ambassador to France? Bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha!! That'd fix him! France will get over it eventually, I'm sure, and may have some serious fun with that jerk. I certainly don't want to see his petard that he'd be hoisted from! I'm very proud today to be from L.A. "Joey Rats" Helped Bush Defeat Kerry From AFP in Truthout: German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (aka "Joey Rats" according to Jon Stewart - ed.), the Vatican theologian who was elected Pope Benedict XVI, intervened in the 2004 US election campaign ordering bishops to deny communion to abortion rights supporters including presidential candidate John Kerry. Sharply divided on the issue, the bishops decided to leave the decision on granting or denying communion to the individual priest. Kerry later received communion several times from sympathetic priests. Nevertheless, in the November election, a majority of Catholic voters, who traditionally supported Democratic Party candidates, shifted their votes to Republican and eventual winner George W. Bush. No wonder Bush broke tradition and went to John Paul II's funeral. He knew, as did the smart money, that Joey Rats was the prime candidate to be the capo di tutti capi of the Roman Catholic Mafia Church. He owed the new guy. Or maybe Bush wants to get some pointers on how to control a tremendous number of people by telling 'em what God wants and threatening them with everlasting damnation if they don't do it. Bush would love to be able to do that. Popes make presidents look like pikers in that department. I fell away from the Church many years ago when I realized what a fuckin' racket it is. Possessed of untold wealth, it allows many of its sheep to starve. It conflates its own self-serving traditions with the desires of the Almighty and gets it to stick. Its blind rituals cause a lot of people to feel guilt and suffer over things that are beyond their control and aren't spiritually important anyway. Butting into U.S. politics where it doesn't belong is one more reason I was right to drop out. The Church is a medieval organization that got the power it has during the Dark Ages and would like nothing better than to return the world to those times when it had unlimited power and the Hell with the rest of us. Pun intended. WASHINGTON, April 19 - A surprise last-minute defection by an Ohio Republican forced the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to postpone a vote that had been scheduled for Tuesday on the nomination of John R. Bolton as ambassador to the United Nations. The chairman of the panel, Richard G. Lugar, Republican of Indiana, reluctantly agreed to put off any vote until next month to allow a review of what Democrats portrayed as troubling new accusations that cast doubt on Mr. Bolton's temperament and credibility. "My conscience got me," he [Sen George Voinovich, R-OH] said after the stormy two-hour session. He said he had gone to the meeting planning to vote for Mr. Bolton, but changed his mind after hearing the case against the nominee made by Senators Joseph R. Biden Jr. of Delaware and Christopher J. Dodd of Connecticut, both Democrats. "I wanted more information about this individual, and I didn't feel comfortable voting for him," Mr. Voinovich said. [my emphases] Tell (politely, please) Senator Voinovich that you appreciate his attack of conscience and the fact he is setting an example for other Repubs to follow: Voinovich, George - (R - OH) 524 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON DC 20510 Bolton is a certified madman and should be living in a room with rubber wallpaper, not representing this nation at the U.N. Jo says it best: John Bolton no more deserves to be the UN Ambassador than the man-in-the-moon. M-O-O-N spells Snivelling Lackey. (apologies to Mssr. King, but what's up with all the self-referential stuff in DT VII?)...anyhow back to the latest incompetent up for promotion by the 1600 Crew (latest in a long line, no?) Call, write, and email everyone you can and insist they vote against Bolton's appointment. Via Glen, more Repub dirty tricks in the effort to get this shithouse rat confirmed. From Glen: The American Family Association attests that I "took action on an AFA-sponsored poll, petition, or action alert." It's possible; but I swear that I only did it to tell them to go pound salt up their butts. (And this, my children, is how spam is born.) Nonetheless, I am now on their mailing list and I have been asked to forward this to my "family and friends." Far be it for me to refuse such a reasonable request. The Party of God at work. This is probably the last I'll say about this. All you progressive Catholics who are optimistically waiting for reform? Bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! Did you actually think things would change? Get a fucking life. Yeesh The State Department decided to stop publishing an annual report on international terrorism after the government's top terrorism center concluded that there were more terrorist attacks in 2004 than in any year since 1985, the first year the publication covered. Go read the Sister. Skank Central As we all know, Time magazine, which I have subscribed to for over thirty years and my family for thirty years before that, finally took leave of its senses and made Ann Coulter, the exemplar of white trash and all that is currently wrong with the American media, its cover girl (shudder). Hitler, OK. Idi Amin, fine. Manson, sure. Bush, well, everybody fucks up. Howsomever, this one takes the cake. Cursor has thoughtfully provided a page with links to quite a few folks who have something to say about Time's losing its mind and putting that ____ (nasty four-letter word that I don't like to use; rhymes with "blunt") on the cover. Go read. Fun. Update: Go read Wolcott on this subject. Scroll down a little. ToDay's DeLay Part II Damn, this DeLay shit's comin' fast and furious. It's getting hard to keep up. I fuckin' love it! I hope to be the first to bring you the tar-and-feather conclusion sooner rather than later, but for now here's Molly Ivins: Tom DeLay, of all people, recently issued a fatwa on the need for good manners, a concept so bizarre there is no appropriate comparison. Let's reserve it as a future simile: "... as weird as the time Tom DeLay gave us all a lecture on manners." In his new role as the Emily Post of politics, DeLay informed us, "It is unfortunate in our electoral system, exacerbated by our adversarial media culture, that political discourse has to get so overheated, that it's not just arguments, but motives are questioned." Did someone question his motive in taking an all-expenses-paid vacation from a lobbyist? This would be the same Tom DeLay who said, "Screw the Senate," when he learned Bob Dole had cut a deal with Clinton to end the government shutdown caused by Newt Gingrich. "We're in charge. We don't have to negotiate with the Senate." Same as above. There is much more from DeLay that is unprintable in a newspaper. For some rich samples, try "The Hammer" by Lou DuBose, my sometime writing partner. As to DeLay's claim of a vast left-wing conspiracy out to destroy the conservative movement, nonsense. I like conservatives. They're opposed to all questionable adventures abroad and for fiscal prudence and responsibility. It's right-wing nuts I can't stand. Never thought I'd say this, but Amen to that. A good old-fashioned asshole conservative would look pretty good right about now. Who's Yer Daddy? Ratzinger got elected Pope. Finally. OK, media, on to the next clusterfuck. Damn, I hope he doesn't like to take pictures of celebrities: he'd be a Pope-a-ratzi. That was too easy. Maybe Half Vast Go see Tom Tomorrow on the Vast Left-Wing Conspiracy. Since I'm about done with The Great Unraveling by Paul Krugman, I thought it was apropos. It feels good to belong on the correct side. ToDay's DeLay This is from an article by Hendik Hertzberg in the New Yorker. It's about the "DeLay must stay" movement which both Democrats and Republicans buy into, albeit for way different reasons. Read, you'll see. Anyway, the last coupla paragraphs all by themselves were worth reading just for one sentence by DeLay which I have emphasized. But when asked who is to blame for “activist judges,” he was jaw-droppingly candid: "I blame Congress over the last fifty to a hundred years for not standing up and taking its responsibility given to it by the Constitution. The reason the judiciary has been able to impose a separation of church and state that’s nowhere in the Constitution is that Congress didn’t stop them. The reason we had judicial review is because Congress didn’t stop them. The reason we had a right to privacy is because Congress didn’t stop them." So there you have it, the DeLay agenda: no separation of church and state, no judicial review, no right to privacy. Next to this, the President’s effort to repeal the New Deal social contract by phasing out Social Security is the mewing of a kitten. DeLay may stay or DeLay may go. But the real danger is not DeLay himself. It’s DeLay’s agenda. It’s his vision. It’s his “values.” I think DeLay should stay in D.C. Hanging from a lamppost. Now. ANWR FUBAR Or at least it's on its way to FUBAR. George Bush is a decisive man of action. The fact that he has been 100% wrong doesn't even break his stride. Go read Granny. I swear, Chimpy & Co better be held accountable for all the shit they've fucked up when they get out of office . . . maybe before. As Michael Jackson should go to Folsom, Bush and his administration should be making big ones into little ones at Leavenworth. Motherfuckers. I missed Lambert Strether while I was gone. (No, TCF, it wasn't the Betty Ford Clinic. Remember, reality is just a crutch for people who can't handle drugs.): No, but seriously, folks—Doesn't Bush remind you of one of those guys you read about in The Metro? The kind who claims you can make money at home in your pajamas if you just follow his few easy steps? And take his course or buy his software? "I'm President Bush! And I'm known for my bold and daring challenges!" I watched President Dicknose on TV yesterday. If he were selling cars, he'd be out of business in a week. Bush couldn't sell ice water in Hell when it comes to Social Security 'refrorm'. Bush's last bold challenge was Iraq, and even the Jesus-freaks see how he's fucked that beond recognition, though they'll never admit it. 'Hey, kill other peoples' kids, but you ain't fucking up my Social Security.' And, regarding Bush's falling job approval ratings, how come all these fucking people are waking up now? 51% of you voted for this asshole last Novenmber. Did you actually think he'd get better, you idiots? Lance Armstrong: Armstrong says he'll retire after Tour de France. Good, let somebody else win, you nutless wonder. I'm sick of seeing your ass. Way to go with Cheryl Crowe though. Tom DeLay: DeLay ducks ethics controversy in NRA speech. I used to be an NRA member. I used to be a Republican too. As far as I'm concerned, both of them have gotten away with far too much for far too long. DeLay is the epitome of what has happened to the Republican Party over the past twenty-five years and the NRA has turned into a distorted, perverted caricature of itself. Both of them should go the way of the dinosaur. The Pope: No white smoke yet. Yeesh! See Lance Armstrong above. I'm sick of hearing about the fucking Pope. Maybe, if the Catholic Church ever found itself in the same century as the rest of the fucking world, I could get on the bandwagon. But when you have celibate men giving advice on marriage and relationships, when you have a problem with Africans using condoms to halt the spread of AIDS that's killing them by the millions, when you preach abstinence over birth control, you're irrelevant and out of touch in my book. Shut the fuck up about the Cardinals and get off my fucking TV. Michael Jackson: Just fucking die, please. Anything so you get OFF my fucking TV, you mutant fuck. I hope they put you in General Population in Folsom and some big, hung-like-a-horse brother makes you his wife. You know how they love white women. Now I feel a lot better. Innocent Victims The victims of Bush's bullshit war in Iraq are not always human. Via DemVet: HINESVILLE, Ga. - The 32 dogs look up with sad eyes or wag their tails as animal control officer Linda Cordry walks the row of chain-link cages toward a door concealing a gas chamber. "These guys are mine," Cordry says with weary resignation. "These are basically on Death Row." Liberty County Animal Control and the humane shelter that shares its small cinderblock building have been crammed to capacity with dogs and cats since Army troops from neighboring Fort Stewart deployed to Iraq. Both agencies say it's no coincidence. "I would say 95 percent of these animals come from military homes," says Beate Hall, who runs the humane shelter where dozens of soldiers and Army spouses began dumping pets during the holidays. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have prompted national efforts to alert deploying soldiers to alternatives to abandoning animals when they leave for war. But the hundreds of unwanted pets turning up in this southeast Georgia military town indicate many aren't getting the message. If you can, try and help your local shelter one way or another. Our furry pals can't vote, so keep them in mind when you do. New York State has a pretty cool way to support pet education and show it: 50% of the annual fee goes to Animal Population Control Fund. New Yorkers, find out about other good causes you can support this way by clicking here. Jesus-freak, hypocrite bastids Roll Call (Sub Only) via Kos: Sources say the Senator [Mel Martinez, R-FL] does not plan to make any more staff changes beyond that of Martinez's counsel, Brian Darling, who left the office. Darling belatedly admitted circulating a memo that urged Republicans to get involved in the Terri Schiavo case, in part because it could yield political benefits. [my emphasis] Aren't these the pious Christians? Aren't these the kind, caring, doing all they can to protect life Christains? Don't give me this peace, love, and goodwill to men shit when the only reason you're in it is for the political payoff. After what these Jesus-freaks put that poor woman through, Jeb and the lot of them should be swinging from the end of a rope. These people have no souls, that's what Jesus would say, you motherfuckers. Yuck DeLay For some good DeLay jokes, go read The Hamster. "Friends say that each day President Bush spends two hours playing video games. Now let's think about this -- there's a war in Iraq, gas prices have never been higher and what is he working on? Getting Spiderman to the third level. ...Yeah George loves video games. His favorite? Grand Theft Election." David Letterman Scroll down for cartoons. Nickel Dick In amongst all the minor problems facing our country, like Bush's War, global warming, peak oil, and the rise of the retardiligious right, BeatBush has come up with one that makes them pale in comparison: Buffalo porn I am shocked and appalled. The United States Mint recently released a new buffalo nickel into circulation. (They call it the "American bison nickel.") The nickel shows the buffalo's penis. What does John Ashcroft think about this? Why has Reverend Dobson been silent? How can the family values Bush-and-Dick administration expose our children to this filth? For many links to help you cope, and a really good photo of the offending member, click on it. May be work safe. Okay, no applause, just throw money. Seriously, this hiatus worked out very well, ending with a wonderful weekend spent with the Mrs. It was her birthday this past Friday and I actually surprised her with a gift. Something extremely difficult to do, since she knows me so well after all these years, she can tell when I'm hiding something. Saturday evening we had an excellent dinner at Restaurant Mirabelle, one of our favorite haunts. Don't ask about yesterday, that's classified. In all, a very hedonistic weekend but a lot of fun. I was very productive this past month as well. Technocracy is on its way to the publisher and I'll be resuming installments of Empires over at creativity beginning next weekend. Some serious productivity went on and I'm happy to say, mission accomplished. Unlike our shitbag (p)resident, I ain't lying. With that in mind, I have to thank my blog partners Gordon and KR for doing a masterful job picking up my slack. From the bottom of my heart, guys, thank you very much. For their contributions, even as they had some serious technical difficulties with their site, Philippe and Dianne from Pourquoi Pas have my eternal thanks. They are a couple good folks who didn't know me from a hole in the ground when I asked them to guest blog here and stepped right up. Let me know if I can return the favor sometime. To all the other bloggers whom I read and comment to regularly, I'm sorry for my absence. The only blog I've looked at over the past month was this one, just to see if there were any technical difficulties. the only news I got was from MSNBC and the local New York ABC affiliate. That's gonna get back to normal today too, so you'll see bullshit under my byline again in your comments. So, it's off to the shop now but I'll be back this afternoon. I got a month's worth of bitching to make up for. Thanks again to everybody here for allowing me this month to get my shit together. Scumbag Central "Hot Tub Tommy" is darn hard to keep up with. This oughta help: Tom DeLay's House Of Scandal. Hopefully, a real time saver.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2796
__label__wiki	0.538078	0.538078	There's a reason for diplomats other than going to parties. They know how to use a stiletto rather than opt for a bludgeon. They understand the consequences of our actions and choose a path that hopefully avoids creating pitfalls for us in the long run. Unfortunately, the Chimp considers Condi and John Bolton diplomats. But in another setback to the Bush Administration, and showing their gratitude for what Bush just gave them for violating the NPT, India and Iran announced today that despite White House opposition, the two countries and Pakistan would work towards agreement on a major gas pipeline in June. The project would feed Iranian gas to India and forge close economic ties amongst the three countries. Like Ahmed Chalabi and his band of thieves did to us with Iraq, we've been played again. These folks have been playing the game for 2000 years before anybody even thought of the New World. We're like the guy from the farm in Iowa getting suckered into a 3-card Monte game on the street in NYC. Supporting the troops 'Jenna', 'Not-Jenna', Clueless, "Teledildonics". Hearing those words, I naturally think of Neil Shakespeare. I could sue somebody into oblivion for infringing on one of my copyrights. Imagine what George Lucas could do. Thanks to Skippy. Why don'tcha just enlist, you chickenshits? Less is more... If you're not reading Commander Huber on a regular basis, you should. You don't? Drop and give me 50! Seriously, on defense issues, there's no one better. He looks at what our military really needs (cuts right through the Rummy-speak) in language even a civilian can understand: So here's my proposal. Start by cutting the Department of Defense Budget in half. Don't cut corners by chipping away at military veterans' benefits. Get rid of stuff, and quit making more of it. Dump at least two aircraft carriers and only produce one per decade, at most. Cut off funding for further procurement of Cold War dinosaurs like the F-22 fighter and the B-2 bomber. Bring along the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and make that the last of the manned combat aircraft. No new classes of submarines. The ones we have now are swift and silent enough. No new classes of naval surface combatants. If we didn't get it right with the Arleigh Burke missile destroyers, we never will. The tanks we have now are fine. You want them to burn less gas, give them new engines. If you want them more invulnerable, give them new armor. Know what? The B-52s did the job in Vietnam and continue to complete the mission today, the youngest of them is 45 years old. Time to use some of the money we waste on defense to make this world a better place. And a note, follow the links at the bottom to his 'Next World Order' series. Excellent reading. I'm with Karena... We don't need to go backward: I am going to tell him [John Kerry] not to expect my vote again ever. Oh, and Hillary too. And Dean, that includes you. Al Gore, sorry, babe, but that includes you too. Much as I like Gore and Dean, we need a new face up there, not the same old, same old. May I suggest Russell Feingold? Friday Cattle Dog Blogging No Cattle Dog this week. I'm giving the Princess a break. Heh... Slippery slopes The Chimp's White House and the Republican Party have taken us down one: Reading this interesting article in Forward about the potential consequences of bombing Iran's nuclear facilities (presuming we even know where they are) I am struck once again by the right's willingness to violate important taboos. (Some of you may not find this surprising considering their rather shocking public obsession with bestiality, but this goes beyond their usual bedroom hypocrisy.) First, they declare that the taboo against wars of agression, formed in the blood of more than 70 million dead people in the 20th century's two world wars, is out. Not even a second glance at that taboo. They simply repackage it as "pre-emptive" war, changing the previous definition of troops gathering on the border to somebody some day might want to attack us so we must attack them first. The Criminal-in-Chief, his minions in Congress, and the bought and paid for 'news media' are doing their damndest to desensitize us to their crimes. They want us to come to the point where they'll drop a nuke on someplace in Iran 'intelligence' tells them is a WMD site, and we'll all just shrug our shoulders, just as we did when they invaded Iraq. We've set up camps in Eastern European nations for the sole purpose of torturing human beings, many innocent. We have secret courts in Guantanamo and American citizens are detained for years without charges filed. Shades of Hitler and Stalin but we just shrug our shoulders. Once was a time when an American could say, 'no, my country would never do that', and be reasonably certain he was justified. Not saying we're angels, but Americans generally did the right thing. An allegation of torture (especially torture of innocents) would shock us all and we'd demand Congress get to the bottom of it. Now, as long as it doesn't confront our sheltered lives, we don't much give a shit. We've given up a boatload of civil rights, enough so we should all be outraged, yet we just shrug and continue on, business as usual. Thirty-odd percent of us still support the people who are committing these crimes, willing to go along with whatever the government tells them. 'Be afraid', the regime says. 'There's a terrorist under every rock', they warn. And the chickenshits among us nod their heads and relinquish the last little bit of control they do have. 'They're keepin' us safe', the sheep say as they kiss of the last of their self-respect, of their dignity, goodbye in some sort of sacrifice to the Oracle of Fear. Maybe it would be good for the United States to have its knees cut out. Something on the order of the Great Depression (something caused by this government's counterparts of that age) might be in order to make Americans realize how much we've lost, and to give us a taste of how others in the world have to struggle for the basic necessities. We've become too comfortable and the criminals of the Republican Party know it, and they're using it. They know that as long as our comfort level can be reasonably maintained, we will allow them to do whatever they please. Had the debacle in New Orleans not happened (or FEMA's response been trouble-free) and had gas prices not steadily risen, do you think the Chimp would be looking at poll numbers as low as he's getting lately? He'd probably still be up around 60%. Katrina showed us that the government doesn't give a shit about the average guy and the gas prices highlight the close relationship between the White House and the energy sector. These two events have done more to open people's eyes than any Downing Street Memos or Fitzgerald investigation or Cindy Sheehan or Richard Clarke or Joe Wilson or The Generals, or anyone else. Know why? Because these events intrude on our comfort zones. All you comfortable people better get off your collective ass come November and run these bastids out, because once the takeover is complete, comfort will be something you harken back to, like the Good Old Days. All you need to know... About why oil prices are so high in 3 easy graphs. We know Paris Hilton sucks but... So does the corporation that shares her name: Since October of 2003 Marty O'Brien and Hal Koster have been providing a free "Friday Night out on the Town" at Fran O'Briens Stadium Steak House for thousands of severely injured soldiers and marines who are recuperating nearby at Walter Reed Army Hospital and Bethesda Naval Medical Center. Hal, a Vietnam vet, and his partner Marty, have made it a policy to continue continue doing this ... UNTIL THE LAST SOLDIER WOUNDED IN THIS CONFLICT HAS GONE HOME FROM WALTER REED AND BETHESDA. That is stunning. What is even more stunning is how their landlord, Hilton Hotel Corp., responded. Hilton served Fran O'Brien's with an eviction notice. Why? Hilton doesn't want to spend the money to provide equal access for disabled people. It's all about the Benjamins. How that fat bastid at Exxon/Mobil walks off with a half-billion dollar bonus and Exxon shows its best 1st Quarter profits ever and I'm looking at this? It's us or them. At least those are the options Harry Reid is giving to Preznit Dicknose. Bob Geiger: Senate Democrats are now hammering on George W. Bush to drop his lifelong loyalty to Big Oil by supporting a Senate bill that would work to eliminate gasoline price-gouging. With the family vacation season almost upon us, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and 15 Democratic Senators sent a letter to Bush this week asking for his support of S. 1735, a bill that would provide some degree of protection to consumers during any future oil crunches. Hug a librarian Froggy reminds us it's School Librarian Day. The Great Revulsion Heeeere's KRUGMAN! "I have a vision -- maybe just a hope -- of a great revulsion: a moment in which the American people look at what is happening, realize how their good will and patriotism have been abused, and put a stop to this drive to destroy much of what is best in our country." I wrote those words three years ago in the introduction to my column collection, "The Great Unraveling." It seemed a remote prospect at the time: Baghdad had just fallen to U.S. troops, and President Bush had a 70 percent approval rating. Now the great revulsion has arrived. The latest Fox News poll puts Mr. Bush's approval at only 33 percent. According to the polling firm Survey USA, there are only four states in which significantly more people approve of Mr. Bush's performance than disapprove: Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Nebraska. If we define red states as states where the public supports Mr. Bush, Red America now has a smaller population than New York City. So what's left of the conservative agenda? Not much. That's not a prediction for the midterm elections. The Democrats will almost surely make gains, but the electoral system is rigged against them. The fewer than eight million residents of what's left of Red America are represented by eight U.S. senators; the more than eight million residents of New York City have to share two senators with the rest of New York State. And there is also, of course, the real prospect that Mr. Bush will change the subject by bombing Iran. Still, in the long run it may not matter that much. If the Democrats do gain control of either house of Congress, and with it the ability to issue subpoenas, a succession of scandals will be revealed in the final years of the Bush administration. But even if the Republicans hang on to their ability to stonewall, it's hard to see how they can resurrect their agenda. In retrospect, then, the 2004 election looks like the high-water mark of a conservative tide that is now receding. Halle-fuckin'-lujah! I'm tired of treadin' water. President Hu meets president "Huh?" Dana Milbank But he wasn't okay, not really. The protocol-obsessed Chinese leader suffered a day full of indignities -- some intentional, others just careless. The visit began with a slight when the official announcer said the band would play the "national anthem of the Republic of China" -- the official name of Taiwan. It continued when Vice President Cheney donned sunglasses for the ceremony, and again when Hu, attempting to leave the stage via the wrong staircase, was yanked back by his jacket. Hu looked down at his sleeve to see the president of the United States tugging at it as if redirecting an errant child. Mr. Hu apparently no longer feels, as past Chinese leaders did, that he must come to the United States bearing gifts. And the Chinese, ever sensitive to questions of status, made clear they felt slighted by Mr. Bush's decision not to offer up a full state dinner for the leader of 1.3 billion people; instead, Mr. Hu got lunch. And in return, Mr. Bush got vague promises that China would continue doing what it is already doing - at its own pace. "China can stop buying dollar-denominated bonds, increase buying of US products and gradually reduce its holdings of US bonds," he said. In European trading, the US dollar fell against the euro, the British pound and the Japanese yen. Dammit, Georgie, your protocol rocket scientists called Mr. Hu's country by the name of its enemy, diminished the importance of his visit, and stiffed the guy on dinner, and as a result the dollar's now worth fifty cents! I think it begs the issue to even mention letting the Falun Gong lady in with a day pass. I believe in free speech, but that was ridiculous coming from an administration that is so good at closed, scripted meetings and ignoring protesters. Highly discourteous. If they planned it, and I don't doubt it for a minute, much worse. Business as usual from this administration. These idiots couldn't throw a beer party in a brewery. A tip 'o the Brain to Tennessee Guerilla Women. Our Fearless Leader has a somewhat limited songtrack on his I-Pod One. He likes country but any new sample lists he might download aren't likely to include tracks by The Dixie Chicks or Steve Earle. (I wonder if he accidentally downloaded Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm by Crashtest Dummies thinking it would be a sensitive and poetic ballad?) However, music as a mediator of values and ideologies is something our Dear Leader appreciates. Patriotic and religious songs have helped people to uphold their faith and national identity through the hardest times as we all know. In this spirit of community building the White House Easter Egg Roll 2006 was dedicated to the Katrina Children and to celebrate everything that has been accomplished in that hurricane-ravaged region, eggs were rolled and songs were sung. The Katrina Kids serenaded Dear Leader with a song dug from the depths of their young souls and experience, sung to the tune of Hey Look Me Over: Our country's stood beside us People have sent us aid. Katrina could not stop us, our hopes will never fade. Congress, Bush and FEMA People across our land Together have come to rebuild us and we join them hand-in-hand. The Rude Pundit thinks this means that Dear Leader has just beat the old Soviet Union at its own game, as if Dear Leader was nothing more than the center of a cult of personality rather than the current chief executive the people of the United States vote for every four years. What should the Katrina Kids be singing anyway, This Land is Your Land or Glory, Glory Hallelujah? Or perhaps Row, Row, Row Your Boat? Posted by Nina at 20:45 You know you suck when... -- your own propaganda news channel can only force a 33% approval rating. A new low for the lower-than-low president. I'm giggling my motherfucking ass off. Bush pardons Republican donor The Carpetbagger Report On the surface, Franchi's story seems fairly routine. He was convicted in 1983 of tax evasion, served two years' probation and paid a $20,000 fine, before completing eight hours of community service. This week, Franchi was one of 11 people to receive a rare Bush pardon. As reader K.Z. noted, however, Franchi is also a generous Republican donor. Since Bush took office, Franchi has donated nearly $4,000 to the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Given the way Republicans manufactured "pardongate," coupled by how unusual a Bush pardon is, isn't it worth exploring the question of impropriety here? The natural response would be that Franchi's $4,200 in Republican contributions isn't that much money by GOP standards, but isn't it possible that pardons are cheaper under Bush? Put it this way: if it were Clinton, wouldn't this be all over Fox News? Bush knows ya gotta dance with the one whut brung ya. Sensible Observations Another of Mrs. G's e-mails. Sometimes I wonder what she does for all that money... 1) "When I die, I want to die like my grandfather--who died peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in his car." --Author Unknown 2) Advice for the day: If you have a lot of tension and you get a headache, do what it says on the aspirin bottle: "Take two aspirin" and "Keep away from children." --Author Unknown 3) "Oh, you hate your job? Why didn't you say so? There's a support group for that. It's called EVERYBODY, and they meet at the bar." --Drew Carey 4) "The problem with the designated driver program, it's not a desirable job, but if you ever get sucked into doing it, have fun with it. At the end of the night, drop them off at the wrong house." --Jeff Foxworthy 5) "If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there is a man on base." --Dave Barry 6) "Relationships are hard. It's like a full time job, and we should treat it like one. If your boyfriend or girlfriend wants to leave you, they should give you two weeks' notice. There should be severance pay, the day before they leave you, they should have to find you a temp." --Bob Ettinger 7) "My Mom said she learned how to swim when someone took her out in the lake and threw her off the boat. I said, 'Mom, they weren't trying to teach you how to swim.'" --Paula Poundstone 8) "A study in the Washington Post says that women have better verbal skills than men. I just want to say to the authors of that study: "Duh." --Conan O'Brien 9) "Why does Sea World have a seafood restaurant?? I'm halfway through my fish burger and I realize, Oh my God.... I could be eating a slow learner." --Lynda Montgomery 10) "I think that's how Chicago got started. Bunch of people in New York said, 'Gee, I'm enjoying the crime and the poverty, but it just isn't cold enough. Let's go west.'" --Richard Jeni 11) "If life were fair, Elvis would be alive and all the impersonators would be dead." --Johnny Carson 12) "Sometimes I think war is God's way of teaching us geography."--Paul Rodriguez 13) "My parents didn't want to move to Florida, but they turned sixty and that's the law." --Jerry Seinfeld 14) "Remember in elementary school, you were told that in case of fire you have to line up quietly in a single file line from smallest to tallest. What is the logic in that? What, do tall people burn slower?" --Warren Hutcherson 15) "Bigamy is having one wife/husband too many. Monogamy is the same." --Oscar Wilde 16) "Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress... But I repeat myself." --Mark Twain 17) "Our bombs are smarter than the average high school student. At least they can find Afghanistan." --A. Whitney Brown 18) "You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, 'My God, you're right! I never would've thought of that!'" --Dave Barry 19) Do you know why they call it "PMS"? Because "Mad Cow Disease" was taken--Unknown, presumed deceased 20) "Everybody's got to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer." -- W. C. Fields Numbnuts's Nucular Nutzoidness The quandary in which Bush finds himself regarding Iran's apparent quest for nuclear weapons is only the latest example in an astonishing series of national security blunders. A once swaggering president, who so convincingly wielded a bullhorn and modeled a flight suit, now has assumed the pretzel pose of a supplicant attempting to cajole our old enemy in Tehran into dropping its nuclear ambitions while simultaneously initiating talks with Iran aimed at bailing us out in Iraq. After the fiasco of using the blunt instrument of military force to "democratize" Iraq, Bush now resorts to mild talk of U.N. sanctions on Iran, the very weapon he had derided in relation to quarantining Hussein. Bush's nutty nuclear braggadocio on Tuesday -- "all options are on the table" -- was a sign of weakness, not strength, hobbled as he is by various self-created impediments. One is that he has lost the trust of Americans, foreign leaders and even many Republicans by lying about Iraq -- crying wolf, in essence -- and then fumbling the occupation. Another invasion would be a tough sell, both here and abroad. Two, Iran is, as Republican Sen. Richard Lugar put it subtly, "part of the energy picture." In other words, it exports gobs of oil. U.S.-Iran tension already has sent crude prices above $70 a barrel. "I believe, for the moment, we ought to cool this one," Lugar warned the White House. "We need to make more headway diplomatically to be effective." Three, the United States is highly dependent upon Iran-trained Shiite religious factions in Iraq for what is left of the tattered welcome mat Bush & Co. told us to expect when we came to overthrew Hussein. Key Iraqi Shiite leaders have stated they would support Iran in the event of a U.S. attack. Cozying up to the Shiite fundamentalists in Iraq is a bargain with the devil, born of weakness, the pattern for this president. Robert Scheer is the co-author of The Five Biggest Lies Bush Told Us About Iraq. See more of Robert Scheer at TruthDig. Just to take a little break on Bush-Bashin' Thursday, check out Zillow.com. It's kinda like Google Earth, except when you type in your address, it tells you approximately how much your house is worth. Just for fun, I typed in Fixer's address. It came back with "No information available in the Twilight Zone". Hmmm. Steak night at deer camp A letter to Georgie from a South Arkansas good ol' boy: Hey George, I hate to have tell you this, son, but they're talking bad about you out at the deer camp. That's real bad. When you've lost the deer-camp-boys you're in big trouble around here. George, they're a calling you a liar. Yep, they are. And if it's one thing they don't cotton to, it's a liar, George. They know liars; they've had liars for employees and dealt with liars in trying to do businesses. "Cain't' trust a liar" just about sums it up around here, George. I guess it's partly cause we come from pioneer stock. Most of our people moved here from Tennessee and Alabama, and before that Georgia and the Carolinas and some from Virginia. We come from a long line of survivors, George. Only the survivors got this far. They survived by their wits and hard, honest work, with a little luck thrown in. Excuse' me for saying so, but they also learnt' real early how to separate the chicken salad from the chicken s****, George. (G's note: anybody who kin misspell a cuss word with asterisks is my kinda guy!) They watched out for what people did rather than pay too much attention to what they said. Their Grandpas taught em' that. And, oh yea, these ol' boys, they really don't like being played for a fool when they've kindly given you the benefit of the doubt. On a scale of one to ten George, that's a ten. Yep, when he loses the flannel-shirt-'n-.30-'06 boys, he's lost everybody who breathes even a little oxygen. They're not too crazy about all the new and proposed gas wells in prime huntin' country in Colorado, Wyoming, and a coupla other Western states, either. Worst president Ever Today's must-read, from Rolling Stone. George W. Bush's presidency appears headed for colossal historical disgrace. Barring a cataclysmic event on the order of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, after which the public might rally around the White House once again, there seems to be little the administration can do to avoid being ranked on the lowest tier of U.S. presidents. And that may be the best-case scenario. Many historians are now wondering whether Bush, in fact, will be remembered as the very worst president in all of American history. Calamitous presidents, faced with enormous difficulties -- Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, Hoover and now Bush -- have divided the nation, governed erratically and left the nation worse off. In each case, different factors contributed to the failure: disastrous domestic policies, foreign-policy blunders and military setbacks, executive misconduct, crises of credibility and public trust. Bush, however, is one of the rarities in presidential history: He has not only stumbled badly in every one of these key areas, he has also displayed a weakness common among the greatest presidential failures -- an unswerving adherence to a simplistic ideology that abjures deviation from dogma as heresy, thus preventing any pragmatic adjustment to changing realities. Repeatedly, Bush has undone himself, a failing revealed in each major area of presidential performance. Wordy bastards, these historians. Wade through it. It's worth it. Divine Strake Wish I could be there. I know, most of you say 'how horrible', a bigger way to kill people, and I agree. But I love blowing shit up. If I could get the time off to see them light this sucker up I'd be there. I'll let 'em blow these things off all day, as long as no one gets hurt. Damned liberal media Why can't they show good news? Oh, you mean like this? A new poll of leaders of Iraqi women's-rights groups finds that women were treated better and their civil rights were more secure under deposed President Saddam Hussein than under the faltering and increasingly sectarian U.S.-installed government. This is doubly troubling. It's troubling first because the Bush administration used the issue of women to justify its now widely criticized invasion of Iraq in part by promising to improve the situation of women. It's troubling second because the administration has issued news releases, held public meetings and tried to gain media attention (as well as U.S. public support) for all the "good" it's supposedly doing the women of Iraq via this invasion. Yeah, so how's that 'hearts and minds' thing going? Thought so. Oh well, at least Afghanistan is going well, right? KABUL, Afghanistan - A massive explosion believed to have been caused by a rocket shook the Afghan capital late Wednesday near the U.S. Embassy compound, wounding an Afghan security contractor, officials said. Well, maybe not. Oh yeah, the opium poppy crop will be bigger this year than ever, that means heroin prices should go down here, right? THE Capital faces being hit by an influx of cheap and dangerously pure heroin following a bumper opium crop in Afghanistan, drug experts warned today. Oh...wait... Thanks to Maru for the directions. Oh yeah!!!! Thermite (video 3:51). Big boom...heh... Note: Unfortunately, I am not one of the guys in the video. Very great thanks to PZ Myers. Why is there a picture of President Bush consorting with an admitted terrorist sympathizer floating around? Why are they consorting in the first place? Mark Morford at SFGate.com: It's just like playing blackjack in Vegas. Invariably, sitting right next to you is some guy, eyes shifty and body twitchy and making weird sounds with his mouth and smelling vaguely of sawdust and horse manure and dead dreams, with a huge pile of chips he is quickly turning into a very small pile of chips. He then does what every miserable, lunkheaded gambler does at this point: In a fit of alcoholic rage and demonic encouragement, he says, "Screw it" -- and digs into his pocket, pulls out his last remaining crumpled $1,000 bill and slaps it down on the table in one big final gesture meant to turn his fortunes around all at once, damn the wife at home and forget a decent meal and forget every ironclad rule of gambling because damn it the gods owe him and he's long overdue for a change in fortune. Yes. Right. Sure he is. Sure enough, the lug loses his big Hail Mary bet. He is broke. He cannot believe it. He curses the table, curses the whore cards, swears at the dealer for not treating him better, slams the rest of his drink and his face contorts and his hands shake and he stumbles off into the night, railing against his lousy luck, the gods, all of humanity. Same ol' situation, happening all over Vegas. And, of course, Washington, D.C. This is what puckers my sphincter more than anything; that the Chimp might also get desperate and say 'fuck it' and push the button. Scares the livin' shit out of me. Tip o' the Brain to Brilliant at Breakfast. Welcome to the Brain To all the readers coming over from The Daou Report. Take a look around and please feel free to commment if you like. We hope you make the Brain a regular stop. And I've been remiss in welcoming folks from Ned Lamont's blog. Ned's the guy who's gonna have Joe-mentum's job come November. Ain't nobody that nuts In all seriousness, I think the real story here continues to be that things are so bad at the White House, the level of denial and secrets to be kept, the self-bamboozlement and bad-faith so profound, that they just can't manage to bring in any new blood. I sure as hell wouldn't want to walk into what must be a complete mess at the White House. Josh Marshall via Atrios. More on White House "shakeup" A letter from Bush to his daughters. Heh. McClellan resigns, Rove retreats WaPo complete with short video. Karl Rove, the president's most influential adviser and a dominant force in the Bush administration since its beginning, surrendered key policy responsibilities today while press secretary Scott McClellan announced his resignation. New WH Chief of Staff Bolten appears to be undertaking the Herculean task of metaphorically cleaning out the Augean stables. Unlike Hercules, he also has to fill them back up, but that should be easy: there's plenty of horseshit locally available. Political Wire: Having secured White House press secretary Scott McClellan's resignation, new White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten "has offered Fox News Channel anchor Tony Snow the job of White House press secretary," the D.C. Examiner reports. The Hotline says other possible candidates may be Rob Nichols, Dan Bartlett, Torie Clarke, Dan Senor, Brian Jones and Ron Bonjean. Well, we want more transparency in the White House, and I see through all of them. Re-update: (No, I didn't ship over!) Stephanopoulos weighs in: I'm betting Senor will get the job... but not much. He has blurbs on the whys and why-nots of each of them. Re-re-update: Attytood nails it: White House introduces new press secretary: Meet "Beltway Bob" Just go see! The Lesson of the Oklahoma City Bombing I'm not going to link to articles or information about this event,pretty much everyone who follows American current events knows what happened on April 19, 1995.If you don't,Google it fer chrissakes. When I was in school(back in prehistoric times)we learned something when it came to America: We are too powerful to be taken down by outside forces.Mostly because we have a bad ass military,and Americans were known to have each other's backs during a crisis.We also happened to be rather innovative and smart.The thing we,as citizens,have a duty to do is to keep destructive forces from taking over FROM WITHIN.Or you get precisely what we have now,criminally insane and greedy people in charge of the government and those that cheer them on.The Founding Fathers were not stupid men,despite their many asshole-ish tendencies.Being powerful guys themselves,they knew how easy it would be for that power to be abused.Hence all those checks and balances,a few common sense hard and steadfast rules,with a sort of open ended understanding that this system would be able to progress forward.To adapt to the needs of a growing Superpower while keeping the general population fairly well off and Free.Or that's the gist of the whole enterprise that we call America,you get the idea. I think the whole damned country is suffering from PTSD.So many of us have suffered traumas,often violent ones at the hands of another human being.I figure that has one of two outcomes for a person.Someone either remains Damaged(which festers into bad,very bad,things)or they work very hard towards Healing(which mostly results in compassion,empathy,a desire for peace and a wanting to do good).This is a fairly universal experience,trauma of some sort and the resulting road back.Maybe it's not so much a good vs evil thing we have going on here,but a Healing People vs Damaged People battle?Is it emotional and violent physical trauma that is the cause of evil? And if that's the case,should we not be devoting time and massive resources towards stopping violence,suffering and abuse? For America's reputation and trustworthiness to be restored,I firmly believe a kind of national reckoning,nurtured BY our so called"leadership"at the federal level,HAS to happen.We'll never be seen as"good"again by the world,or by ourselves until we do.And we can multi task here,it's not like the country has to come to a grinding halt while we work on this. Of course,this is just my opinion,I could be wrong.What do you think? We have a fair portion of our citizenry who are addicted to hate,and it's officially out of control.How do you reign that in? I just think that we have to face our own cultural/societal flaws and try to rectify them as best we can before we go bossing the rest of the planet around.Our corporations also mimic this type of cold,calculating hatred,think about it.Or maybe I'm just a hopeless bleeding heart liberal,lol. Sorry for blathering,this seems a bit disjointed perhaps. Something has to be the impetus for violence,that's a learned thing.Babies aren't born evil and mean.You just don't decide for no reason to set off a bomb that kills 168 people,something bad has to happen before a person can go there,right? Why is it that America seems to have so many walking wounded who act out in heinous ways? Posted by An Angry Old Broad at 09:15 I lived in Connecticut for 18 months, a beautiful state with decent folks who make me proud to call them 'neighbor'. I'm even more proud of them now that Joe-mentum is on the run. Joe Lieberman is clearly dragging Dubya around like a ball and chain. He's not his usual hawkish self answering questions about the Iran and the critique of the 6 generals, he's avoiding the entire state of Connecticut and he has refused to debate Ned Lamont. The black smoke rising from the Lieberman campaign has turned the national media toward looking at Ned with much closer scrutiny. Says Paul Bass of the New Haven Independent: [my em] Joe, you're their senator. You have to go home sometime. Bwa-ha-ha-ha! If you kiss the Rethugs' ass a little more, maybe they'll let you run on their ticket. To paraphrase and butcher Lloyd Bentsen's words, you're no Lowell Weicker. Heh, fucking turncoat idiot. Don't forget to wipe... Rumsfeld is getting desperate. Good. Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld predicted Monday that calls from retired generals for him to step down would fade away, and he dismissed the criticism as a standard part of the history of American combat since the Revolutionary War. "This, too, will pass," Mr. Rumsfeld said during an interview with Rush Limbaugh, the conservative nationally syndicated radio host. To which BuzzFlash replies: Message to Mr. Master of the Universe: We are not talking about a bowel movement here. We are talking about thousands upon thousands of lives lost, thousands more wounded, billions of dollars of our money spent wastefully, and a military that thinks you don't know what the Hell you are doing -- along with the blessed ignorance of Bush and Cheney. No, Donald, this too will NOT pass. It's called incompetence, arrogance, and abysmal, utter failure. How's it feel bein' a big No. 2, Stinky Rummy? Choosing up sides... The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which maintained it had no plans for expansion, is now changing course. Mongolia, Iran, India and Pakistan, which previously had observer status, will become full members. SCO's decision to welcome Iran into its fold constitutes a political statement. Conceivably, SCO would now proceed to adopt a common position on the Iran nuclear issue at its summit meeting June 15. The SCO, an Intergovernmental organization whose working languages are Chinese and Russian, was founded in Shanghai on June 15, 2001 by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The SCO's change of heart appears set to involve the organization in Iran's nuclear battle and other ongoing regional issues with the United States. The SCO's enlargement move, in this regional context, would frustrate the entire US strategy. Ironically, the SCO would be expanding into South Asia and the Gulf region, while "bypassing" Afghanistan. This at a time when the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is stepping up its presence in Afghanistan. (General James L Jones, supreme allied commander Europe, said recently that NATO would assume control of Afghanistan by August.) So far NATO has ignored SCO. But NATO contingents in Afghanistan would shortly be "surrounded" by SCO member countries. NATO would face a dilemma. If it recognizes that SCO has a habitation and a name (in Central Asia, South Asia and the Gulf), then, what about NATO's claim as the sole viable global security arbiter in the 21st century? NATO would then be hard-pressed to explain the raison d'etre of its expansion into the territories of the former Soviet Union. I have no opinion on this yet, but it seems as if the sides are being drawn up due to the emergence of Asia as a bloc of power. Also, they need to band together to resist Bush's idiocy. I don't blame them. Oh for Chrissake.... I have another busy afternoon of garden work ahead of me here,but I had to stop in and direct your attention to this madness... "DIVINE STRAKE is one of several "DIVINE" efforts under the Hard and Deeply Buried Target Defeat (HDBTD) program. DIVINE WARHAWK consists of deep underground operational tunnel facility defeat demonstrations using advanced weapons at the White Sands Missile Range. DIVINE HELCAT was a 2004 reconstitution exercise to determine reconstitution time for the C3I tunnel facility at Nevada Test Site (NTS). Also in 2004 planning began for DIVINE HATES, which is a WMD production and storage tunnel complex functional defeat effort. " Divine HATES?Are you freaking KIDDING ME? Enough of this Messianic,exceptionalistic and just plain criminally insane bullshit.They need to be spending money and time taking care of our service men and women,how about Project Divine Get the Troops Some Body Armor That's Not Defective? Project Divine Give the Troops Proper Mental Health Care? How about Divine PEACE?Oh never mind.I do know I'm not amused,in the slightest by this "cleverness". I need to go play in the dirt before I lose my mind,lol.WTF is WRONG with people? I don't scare too easily,but I'm scared folks,to my core.I'm not liking it much either.Maybe I oughta skip planting stuff and just dig a bunker. Recipe for Holy War: Add two nut jobs and stir Beth Quinn editorializes: All right. I'm now officially scared. Having just read Seymour Hersh's article about Bush's Iran plan, it appears that we no longer have a case of the good guys versus the bad guys. What we have here is the bad guy versus the bad guy - two madmen playing an international game of chicken, ratcheting up the rhetoric to appeal to their fundamentalist followers. There's no doubt that Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is mad in the head. In fact, it might help you remember his name if you pronounce it "Ah'm mad in ee head." (my em) In last week's New Yorker magazine, Hersh provided a detailed look at Bush's response to Ah'm Mad In Ee Head. According to Hersh's sources, Bush wants Ah'm Mad In Ee Head to defy U.N. demands to quit playing with uranium. You know why? Because our own madman wants to trot out one of our own nukes and bomb Iran's madman out of business - along with a few hundred thousand other Iranians, of course. As one congressman told Hersh, "The most worrisome thing is that Bush has a messianic vision." Bush is waging a holy war. He's on a crusade. And so is Ah'm Mad In Ee Head. One nut-job fundamentalist Christian plus one nut-job fundamentalist Muslim equals one nut-job Holy War. So now I'm officially scared. On their own, Bush and Ah'm Mad In Ee Head are frightening enough. Working together, these two could create the Perfect Storm. I think that's it in a nutshell. Senate hearings on Bush...Now Carl Bernstein calls for Senate hearings on Bush and frames it in relation to -what else?- Watergate. Long, but worth a read. Raising the worse-than-Watergate question and demanding unequivocally that Congress seek to answer it is, in fact, overdue and more than justified by ample evidence stacked up from Baghdad back to New Orleans and, of increasing relevance, inside a special prosecutor's office in downtown Washington. The first fundamental question that needs to be answered by and about the president, the vice president, and their political and national-security aides, from Donald Rumsfeld to Condoleezza Rice, to Karl Rove, to Michael Chertoff, to Colin Powell, to George Tenet, to Paul Wolfowitz, to Andrew Card (and a dozen others), is whether lying, disinformation, misinformation, and manipulation of information have been a basic matter of policy—used to overwhelm dissent; to hide troublesome truths and inconvenient data from the press, public, and Congress; and to defend the president and his actions when he and they have gone awry or utterly failed. The calculations of politicians about their electoral futures should pale in comparison to the urgency of examining perhaps the most disastrous five years of decision-making of any modern American presidency. It took the Senate Watergate Committee less than six months to do its essential work. When Sam Ervin's gavel fell to close the first phase of public televised hearings on August 7, 1973, the basic facts of Nixon's conspiracy - and the White House horrors - were engraved on the nation's consciousness. The testimony of the president's men themselves - under oath and motivated perhaps in part by a real threat of being charged with perjury - left little doubt about what happened in a criminal and unconstitutional presidency. There was understandable reluctance in the Congress to begin a serious investigation of the Nixon presidency. Then there came a time when it was unavoidable. That time in the Bush presidency has arrived. It's good to see that half the pair that brought down Nixon is still in the fight. They're trying to do to the generals what they did to John Kerry. I got news for 'em, these guys are a lot tougher than John Kerry ever was. They're not running for office and have distinguished records going back 30 - 40 years; they wouldn't be wearing stars if they didn't. It's one thing when you're a rich kid feeling his youthful oats to go off to war for a few years, it's another when you're talking about men (and hopefully a few women will join them) who've made warfighting their business. Shit like this won't fly: ...The piece goes on to criticize General Zinni because he never even fought in the Iraq war... As if Zinni's not fighting in this particular war would disqualify him from speaking on the subject. As if! The lovely Karena makes this point well: ...It is hard to claim that Zinni knows not what he speaks of seeing how he is a four star General with 39 years in the Marines and an expertise in the Middle East... And how many wars have the Swift boaters and Yellow Elephants fought? Karena goes on to say the generals are to blame for Rummy's failure in Iraq because: The opinion piece claims that the problems should be blamed on the Generals because they went against Rummy's wishes and failed to advance in Baghdad aggressively and pushed back against Rummy's desire to go into Fallujah sooner. What happened to Rummy's repeated claims that he listens to and trusts the Generals on the ground and will give them more troops if they ask for them, but things are going so swimmingly well, what with picking up all the rose petals and candies, they hardly need more troops. Ever think these guys know Rummy's big plans are pure Machiavellian fantasy? General Shinseki said we needed a quarter to half million troops on the ground before the balloon went up on this misbegotten adventure. Swift boating the generals won't work. These men have proven their expertise and have unassailable records. These are men whom others willingly follow into battle, something the Rethugs know nothing about. An exercise in futility for the Rethugs and it might well come back to bite them in the ass. One can dream. Iran for Dummies Easy to understand primmer on U.S. diplomatic engagement with Iran. Hat tip: Linkmeister Psst.... Don't tell anybody, but this old rock and roller is gonna get the new Dixie Chicks album, if for nothing else but on principle. Toxic Bush No, not Ann Coulter! Not this time, anyway. From HuffPo: Tony Blair has canceled an upcoming trip to America to avoid being photographed with Bush. The prime minister was scheduled to visit the US this spring for meetings with the president, but the trip was called off after Blair decided that being photographed with Bush would be too toxic for his image. Let's see...Berlusconi out, Blair camera-shy with the Chimp...No more allies, Georgie! Things are looking up! More 'General' I've had the opportunity to serve under some good generals in my time, I was in awe of Norma 'Ma' Brown, whom I'd gotten to know personally (no, get your minds out of the gutter) while at cross-training before heading to SAC, and there were 3 or 4 others. Richard Holbrooke is a man who's known his share of flag officers and is a level headed Foreign Service officer. So far, he has the best take on what all these generals coming forward really means: These generals are not newly minted doves or covert Democrats. (In fact, one of the main reasons this public explosion did not happen earlier was probably concern by the generals that they would seem to be taking sides in domestic politics.) They are career men, each with more than 30 years in service, who swore after Vietnam that, as Colin Powell wrote in his memoirs, "when our turn came to call the shots, we would not quietly acquiesce in half-hearted warfare for half-baked reasons." Yet, as Newbold admits, it happened again. In the public comments of the retired generals one can hear a faint sense of guilt that, having been taught as young officers that the Vietnam-era generals failed to stand up to Defense Secretary Robert McNamara and President Lyndon Johnson, they did the same thing. Great thanks to Middle Earth Journal for the link. Short Spring The other day, I posted that Spring had done sprung here locally. Boy, talk about I shoulda kept my trap shut! When I went to bed Saturday night, my deck and my driveway and the cars were completely free of snow. My roof was a day or so from being snow-free. The snowpack was receding all over the 'hood and water was flowing everywhere on its way to the Truckee River on its journey to end up flushing toilets in Reno. This morning there is 20" of fresh snow, two feet in some spots. Back to square one. I went out about noon yesterday to clear the first foot of snow off my driveway. Being as it's nominally Spring, the snow was pretty heavy stuff. I'm used to wet snow clogging the snowthrower's discharge chute, but this stuff clogged the augur blades about every fifty feet. I usually stick a motorcycle tire iron in my boot with which to clear clogs, and it got a workout. I had to shovel the snow to break up the pack so the machine would clear it. A job that normally takes me 45 minutes took two hours, but I got 'er done. By the way, if you've ever seen a pine tree unload a bunch of wet, heavy snow, let me know what it looks like. When they go, you can hear 'em all over the neighborhood, but when one of 'em does it anywhere near me, I'm usually under it. The first little bit goes, causing the branches to spring upwards, dislodging more snow, over and over. Sometimes I'm standing in an absolute wet cold whiteout for several seconds. Some of it always goes down my neck or my waistband, no matter what I'm wearing it finds a way in. Brrr. I just hunker down and cuss! Just as I finished up, my next-door neighbor Bill came chugging down his driveway with his little sneezer of a Honda. I waited in the street, both to chat and to tell him his augur was clogged up, which it was. Honda actually provides a factory stick to clear clogs. No wonder them Asians are winnin', they're smart little fuckers. Bill gave me the hot scoop, which was that the Town had laid off the plow drivers, so we probably wouldn't have to worry about berms in our driveways. That was good news: I'd rather drive in a foot of snow than clear a berm. I went back in the house, whereupon a snowplow promptly went by and bermed us in. I guess one of the plow guys has a phone. Bill stood his ground in front of his driveway and glared at the guy. He didn't get a berm. Seems I have all the luck! Mrs. G told me that Toni had called, wanting to know how come I hadn't got her moped goin' yet. They had a laugh, and then Toni admitted the snowstorm was all her fault for bringing the moped over. I asked Mrs. G to call her back and tell her that I didn't mind working on it in a cold garage in a snowstorm, but that it'd cost extra. I went back out and cleared the berm. It was about 5 feet wide, 2 feet deep, and the length of my two-car-wide driveway. That shit was really wet and packed, but it clogged up the chute this time like it's supposed to. Tire iron and shovel time again. Took an hour. I cleared the snow off Mrs. G's pickup at 8PM, and another 6 inches off it this morning. Later this morning I gotta go run my snowthrowers again, the 8-horse and the "cordless" one with the long handle. I don't mind a bit. Sometimes the bill comes due fer livin' in these beautiful mountains and ya gotta cough it up. Won't be too bad, the Sun is shining right now and I hope it holds. Yesterday, I got soaked to the skin, used up a dryerload of flannel shirts and sweatshirts in the course of 3 hours, and today I'll be out there at 40 degrees in a T-shirt and Hollywoods worrying about getting an even tan. How's your Spring goin'? Vacuum...filled Had anybody at State or in the White House known what they were doing, we would have made overtures to the new Hamas government in Palestine. Now it seems the Iranians have filled the leadership vacuum: TEHRAN (AFP) - Palestinian militant leaders have rallied behind Iran, vowing to resist pressure to recognise Israel and supporting the Islamic republic in its stand-off with the West over its nuclear programme. He is also seeking Iranian funds to fill the gap left by the suspension of US and European aid to the Palestinian Authority. In a previous visit to Tehran, he declared his group formed a "united front" with Iran against Israel. Meshaal repeated his view that is "is immoral and inhumane to collectively punish a nation which practises democracy." [my em] Another wasted opportunity for the Bush administration. That's all the last five years have been. A complete waste. Rummy replaced!!!! The new SecDef. I'm watching CNN and I see video of a Marine compound under attack. Do we still think things are going well when the insurgents are getting bold enough to bring the fight to the Marines? Refining our aim ...I'll betcha anything there are guys from my old combat control unit already there, scouting out targets; refining the aim so to speak... Digby: ...Current and former American military and intelligence officials said that Air Force planning groups are drawing up lists of targets, and teams of American combat troops have been ordered into Iran, under cover, to collect targeting data and to establish contact with anti-government ethnic-minority groups... More evolution I love these cool timelines the most excellent PZ Myers digs up. When I left SOCOM (AF Special Operations Command) and went to SAC (Strategic Air Command), I volunteered for the base honor guard (SAC duty sucked and I took the opportunity to go TDY every chance I got). In two years I buried a lot of military, mostly of the older, retired variety, due the honors for prior service. The ones that got me though, were the active duty funerals, guys taken before their time leaving young wives and young children behind. It used to break my heart. That said, our pal CAFKIA sent us this article (long but worth it) about the folks who pull the notification detail in the USMC. For those who can't grasp the secondary and ancillary consequences of war, let alone an illegal one: Each door is different. Some are ornately carved hardwood, some are hollow aluminum. Some are protected by elaborate security systems, some by loose screen doors. During the past year, the 40-year-old Marine major in the white gloves has stood at the front doors of homes in three states, preparing to deliver the message no family wants to hear. It is a job he never asked for and one for which he received no training. There are no set rules, only impersonal guidelines. It is a mission without weapons. There have been close to 2400 notifications, every branch of the service is represented among the dead, since this war began. It's about time we said 'no more'. If you lived in this house, you'd be home now, at least as far as FEMA is concerned. A house don't need no stinkin' structure and foundation; a community don't need no basic comforts of civilization like food, water, sanitation, schools, medical care, roads, jobs, communication, a sense of the future... Hell, if it floods again maybe that "habitable home" in this picture here can be converted to a houseboat and do double duty. More than 8000 families were evacuated to Houston after Katrina hit and Fearless Leader immediately flew down to survey the devastation, suffering, damage and pain, and then immediately mobilised federal, state and local resources to start to repair and rebuild... nah-h-h-h, that was LBJ when Hurricane Betsy hit that area some 40 years ago. Well, our FEMA has begun to notify the evacuee families in Houston that federal assistance would be ending because FEMA decided to sign off their homes as officially habitable. While FEMA apparently can't be bothered to coordinate any real effort to monitor and update agencies during this massive rebuilding effort, The Houston Chronicle actually sent professionals to New Orleans to assess some of the "habitable homes": A team from Houston's Hurricane Housing Task Force, however, conducted a spot check of 43 New Orleans homes deemed "habitable" by FEMA and found 70 percent unfit for occupancy, White said Friday after a briefing by the team. "Some of our worst fears were realized," White said. "Many of these notices were simply in error. The vast majority of the structures we inspected were not habitable by any standard." The Houston team found 13 homes habitable and 30 uninhabitable, White said. I have resurrected some of these Katrina issues this Easter Sunday because I went to Mississippi a few weeks ago to help in the clean-up effort. I spent a week just taking orders and doing grunt work (I'm so used to it), knocking down dry wall, picking up slats and shingles, scooping up piles of rotting wood and tree branches, general filth, books, appliances and god knows what else, moving broken pipes and car tyres, and viewed nothing but devastation and sealed buildings for as far as I could see. No families, no people there other than us and other volunteer teams. I wonder now if a few of the piles of wood we didn't get to might now be "FEMA-ready" for move-in immediate occupancy! Hey, I guess those evacuee homeowners will have a little while to get their homes up to code (without any federal assistance, of course) after they relocate from Houston or if they just can't manage to do, as the "safety of the individual homeowner and community demands", their homes will just have to be condemned as being unsafe I suppose, and the counties will just have to take over the condemned land and sell to some developer who can afford to rebuild according to code. That Catch-22 is sure some catch! After leaving Mississippi and jumping back into my quotidian life with its own struggles I felt I had 2 hearts beating in me, one for my own life but also one for the people whose lives I have somehow borne wittness to, who have lost everything, every. thing., yet it looks like there are always more straws to put onto that camel's back... I hope this post doesn't seem too depressing and that it's alright to post something like this here (I waited a while to submerge some of my raw anger before interacting with anyone here). I know we can't all make this stop by running down there to rebuild and make things all better. We need the right troops, the National Gaurd currently doing duty in da 'Raq to come back and help rebuild here too. As for the concerns about rebuilding, I have done some research there. Short rebuild strategy: turn the project over to the Danes. Also, scout_prime at First Draft has been reporting on Katrina and its after-shocks for 6 months. Today she posted a slide show prepared recently by Jose Fernandez after his trip there. Watch when you get the chance. And yo, Fearless Leader, to quote Buffy, "A black eye heals, [BushBoy], but cowardice has an unlimited shelf-life". I'd like you to give a big welcome to a long winded good friend who'll be joining the staff here at the Brain. You all know the Angry Old Broad. So, the 'Iran Plan' has been on the books for 3 years. I now know I wrongfully placed my faith and trust in a presidential administration hopelessly mired in incompetence, hubris and a lack of accountability. It planned a war based on false intelligence and unrealistic assumptions. It has strategically surrendered the condition of victory in Iraq to people who do not share our vision, values or interests. The Bush administration has proven successful at only one thing in Iraq - painting us into a corner with no feasible exit. Link courtesy of C&L. Summer uniform. Which is, by the way, the new USMC Digital Desert camo. Happy Easter, Passover, whatever. I'm going to eat, drink, and be merry at my Italian sister-in-law's house. Done deal...again Billmon: The problem, which I'm sure Clarke and Simon fully understand, is that there isn't going to be a congressional resolution this time - in fact I'd be very surprised if the administration gives the leadership of either party more than 24 hours notice before the bombing begins. No marketing campaigns, no debates, no arms twisted in the Oval Office. Just a fait accompli. (That's French for: "Choke on it, suckers." [my em] No shit. There ain't gonna be any dicking around with the U.N. or Congress. The balloon is gonna go up and the cruise missiles are gonna fly and then will be the first time we hear about it. I'll betcha anything there are guys from my old combat control unit already there, scouting out targets; refining the aim so to speak. This will only amount to a big fucking mess if we don't stop them. Great thanks to Dr. Attaturk for the link. Better than The Onion That would be the great Neil Shakespeare: Scotty McClellan is now resorting to the 'He's ain't heavy. He's just retarded!' gambit in defense of the president. "It's not his fault that he's so stupid," said McClellan. "I demand an apology! And don't use that word 'stupid' like I just did. The president, as we all know, is 'mentally challenged'. He doesn't know anything about what's going on around him. He is completely innocent. He understands... Gilliard does anyway: Generals are like other people, except with a finely tuned sense of risk assessment. The idea that it's six generals calling for Rumsfeld to quit is comical. Asshats like Powerline and Red State don't know shit about this subject. They know what they are told and little more. Despite liberal fears of the Republican nature of the US officer corps, the reality is that it hardly any different than any other large group of executives. What sets them apart is that to reach general, you have to have at least a masters, and a doctorate doesn't hurt. Which means that they are the most educated group of executives in the US. And many of them have degrees from Georgetown Foriegn Service, Johns Hopkins, Princeton, Harvard, the same as their peers in State and DOD. So when they talk about policy, it it's from education. But what they are is apolitical. Most may vote one way or the other, but they don't seek any role in American politics. For generals to attack a sitting SecDef means they think there is a crisis in the military and it will harm its future capabilities. Because speaking out about civilian leadership is something the Army itself doesn't tolerate. Douglas McArthur, Edwin Walker and John Singlaub all lost their jobs by attacking the civilian leadership. The right, which doesn't know dick about this, think it's a few generals. It isn't. This is the opinion of the magament class of the Army and Marines, they're just using retirees to make the point that active duty soldiers can't. But this will only get worse. Rumors of resignations are in the air and if that happens, Bush will be forced into a hole. You do not want your generals threatening the civilian staff, but when you have an incompetent SecDef, you can't watch people die and the army being destroyed. This is the way it is, precisely what the 'pundits' and 'warbloggers' don't get. The fact the generals are speaking out at all is a big thing. Take the time to read the whole article, especially those who haven't experienced military service, and you'll see what we vets did as soon as General Zinni started critcizing this misbegotten war. Pauly treats this well too, a must-read.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2797
__label__wiki	0.584679	0.584679	Click pics to embiggen. Just got done with dinner after a crazy day. We ran across a storm last night that slowed us down. With 15 foot seas, we heard a lot of crashing from the kitchen in the dining room and that was pretty empty last night. We were rocking and rolling. Heh ... We pulled into New York Harbor about 2 hours late. Then, the Port Authority of NY & NJ had Noordam pull into the wrong berth at Pier 92 (they put us in the spot for Norwegian Cruise Lines' Norwegian Dawn) and realized it after the tugs left. Fortunately, Captain Hans pulled a maneuver that backed us out and into the next berth over. Fucking amazing to watch the big beast maneuver on thrusters, a tight U-turn backwards, though it took us an hour to complete. They started disembarking at 10:30 and took us until 12:30 to get off the ship. Another half-hour to get out of the terminal and the car to get to us. Backing in: I took this from my balcony as Captain Hans backed in to Berth 5 at Pier 92 It took another hour to get home, and then I had to head out to get Shayna before 3:00 or I couldn't get her until Monday. At $30/day, well, I bent some traffic laws but mission accomplished (and not in the George Bush sense of the word either). Went to grab a pizza, had a couple beers, and now Mrs. F and I are in bed, fighting to stay awake. Shayna's already snoring. Unpacking and laundry are waiting until morning. So's blogging. It was a great vacation but it's good to be home. Liberal politics and maple syrup AFP via Raw Story The senate in the northeastern US state of Vermont passed a resolution Friday calling on Congress to begin impeachment proceedings against President George W. Bush, senate officials said. Backers hope the resolution -- and similar measures proposed in a handful of other states -- will send a clear message to the White House. "It's a matter of getting the ball rolling." It's a big ball. We all need to get behind it. "Like clubbing a baby seal!" Go read William Rivers Pitt on Gone-zales. Another CNN reporter, Suzanne Malveaux, offered other Republican statements of dismay. "Two senior White House aides here," reported Malveaux, "described the situation, Gonzales's testimony, as 'going down in flames.' That he was 'not doing himself any favors.' One prominent Republican described watching his testimony as 'clubbing a baby seal.'" Pure pleasure pain! Either way, subpoenas need to be delivered to the hatchetman-in-chief, Karl Rove, as well as to members of his crew, to gather their sworn public testimony on the matter. It was made clear Thursday that Gonzales wasn't in charge at Justice, and Rove appears likely to have been the man who stood in his stead. Why? That's why we ask questions. For the record, decisions to disrupt elections and voting rights, and decisions to derail investigations into Republicans, are flatly illegal. The first is fraud, the second is obstruction of justice, and both are felony crimes. The exposure of Gonzales on Thursday represents a long step towards pinning legal accountability to the door of a certain Pennsylvania Avenue house, and to the lapels of those persons within who are, at last, running out of excuses. Maybe this'll help 'splain it... The VA Tech massacre, the lone gunman holed up in the Houston Space Center, bomb threats in Sacramento, the list goes on and on. I was readin' The Old Farmer's Almanac, which I do every morning with some regularity, God willing, and I noticed that the 17th was the New Moon. It's folk wisdom that folks go a little nuts during the Full Moon, but I had this explained to me by a customer once, a Harley-Davidson rider from South America: "During the Full Moon, people go crazy outward. They dance, get drunk, make love, go a lttle crazy, have fun. During the exactly opposite New Moon they go crazy inward to the darkest depth of their souls. They get depressed, scared. They murder people." "Bush is nothing but a hood ornament" Positively great post by Kitchen Window Woman. Read the comments too. A tip o' the Brain to Lurch. "VA Tech murderer was a Liberal" Are ya pissed off at all the never-right-wing bullshit following the VA Tech shooting? If you think you're pissed-off now, wait 'til you read this. Normally, it doesn't bother me what that fat druggie asshole says. He's always outrageous, despicable, and wrong. What bothers me is how anyone, even low-life scum like him, can use this kind of tragedy to attempt to advance a failed political agenda. Money, publicity, and misleading political finger-pointing are way ahead of common decency with the wingnut bastard gasbags. I hope they fuckin' choke on it. Turdblossom says Bush's War was Osama's Idea On a visit to Ohio yesterday, White House senior political adviser Karl Rove claimed he never wanted the war in Iraq: "I wish the war were over," Rove said. "I wish the war never existed... History has given us a challenge." History shows Rove was exceptionally eager in 2002 for the upcoming Iraq war, anxious to reap what he viewed would be the political gains for conservatives leading another military conflict: Rove also claimed yesterday that it was bin Laden, not President Bush, who decided to launch the Iraq war: In a question-and-answer period after his speech, Rove was asked whose idea it was to start a pre-emptive war in Iraq. "I think it was Osama bin Laden's," Rove replied. I don't doubt it a bit. Given the long-standing family relationship between the Bushes and bin Ladens, it's entirely possible that Osama had a hand in it. Al Qaeda loves Bush's War, has prospered greatly because of it, and wants it to go on forever. Bush agrees. I think Bush family interests have profited greatly as well. On their level, it's win-win and fuck the stupid proles who die for their bottom line. Bush is losin' it... Actually, he lost it a long time ago, but it's starting to show in public big time. Yahoo!News Strange things sometimes come out of President Bush's mouth. "Polls just go poof." "Remember the rug?" When Bush went to Ohio on Thursday to talk about terrorism, he ended up musing about marriage and chicken-plucking plants, the agony of death and his Oval Office rug, which resembles a sunburst. Maybe the president just felt like jabbering at the town hall-style event in Tipp City, Ohio. He began talking about terrorism and ended 90 minutes later after chattering about everything from life after the White House to Vietnam War and the brutal Khmer Rouge regime. Well, wet brain will do that to a guy. I think perhaps the Chimp is not a 'dry' drunk any more. The last time a truly drug-addled sociopath got himself put in charge of a nation, in the 1930s, the world caught fire and damn near burned down. Bush has put it well along the way to happening again. Get the matches away from him. He has to go. Soonest. Gonzales Asada. Full of beans, too. Dana Milbank. Liquid alert. Alberto Gonzales's tenure as attorney general was pronounced dead at 3:02 p.m. yesterday by Tom Coburn, M.D. The good doctor, who also happens to be a Republican member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, made this clinical judgment after watching Gonzales suffer through four hours of painful testimony. The Oklahoman listed the cause of death as management failure and other complications of the Justice Department's firing of eight federal prosecutors. Gonzales had weeks to prepare for yesterday's hearing. But the man who sat at the witness table sounded like the sort of person who forgets where he parked his car. Explaining his role in the botched firing of federal prosecutors, Gonzales uttered the phrase "I don't recall" and its variants ("I have no recollection," "I have no memory") 64 times. Along the way, his answer became so routine that a Marine in the crowd put down his poster protesting the Iraq war and replaced it with a running "I don't recall" tally (my em). Take Gonzales's tally along with that of his former chief of staff, who uttered the phrase "I don't remember" 122 times before the same committee three weeks ago, and the Justice Department might want to consider handing out Ginkgo biloba in the employee cafeteria. The audience included demonstrators from the liberal group Code Pink, about 15 people in orange prison jumpsuits with the name "Gonzales" on them, pink tiaras proclaiming "Justice," a black hood and a large Gonzales mask. When Gonzales took his place early after a lunch break, the demonstrators taunted him until he and his party retreated backstage. When the hearing ended, the activists treated the nation's top law enforcement official to a version of "Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)." Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) did little to quiet the demonstrators and their occasional shouts of "Resign!" and "Stop lying!" In Leahy's defense, the protesters' sentiments were hard to distinguish from the Republican senators'. Specter glared at the witness and hectored him about his past misstatements. "I don't think you're going to win a debate about your preparation, frankly," he said. This, too, delighted the orange-jumpsuit crowd. "I apologize," the attorney general said. The water in Gonzales's drinking glass was still sloshing from his pounding on the witness table. Bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha! Pardon my gloat. He's toast. I just hit the high spots. Who knew Milbank's a comedy writer? Go read. Wasted Away Again in Splitaritaville... E! Online Reports Bush Drinking and Marriage Troubles Rumors. You Read It on BuzzFlash First. Actually, we've been reading about it for months in the supermarket checkout line on the cover of the Globe birdcage liner. The whole quote from BuzzFlash is a link, but at this time it had "trouble loading". Gee, ya don't think... I couldn't find shit at E! Online, but I couldn't stay there long. I can't dunk my head in the outhouse very long either without a real good reason. Now that I've conned BuzzFlash to come over and take a peek 'cuz I linked to 'em, yo, dudes, where's the Dixie Chicks DVD I ordered from ya in January? Update, Sat. A.M.: Link is fixed. Pensito Review. See Bush drink. FBI Raids Yet Another Congressman. Whee! In a second blow to House Republicans this week, the FBI raided a business tied to the family of Rep. Rick Renzi (R-Ariz.) Thursday afternoon as part of an ongoing investigation into the three-term lawmaker. Details of the raid on Patriot Insurance Agency in Sonoita, Ariz., were not immediately available. Renzi's most recent financial disclosure form lists the business as an asset belonging to his wife, Roberta, and valued at $1 million to $5 million. Little is known about the inquiries into Renzi's activities, but according to media reports the Justice Department has been running a two-track investigation into Renzi regarding a land deal, as well as a piece of legislation he helped steer that may have improperly benefited a major campaign contributor. It was not immediately clear which investigation the raid pertained to, and neither his attorney nor his spokesman could be immediately reached for comment. As a result of the raid, Renzi is stepping down from his seat on the House Intelligence Committee, according to a statement from his office obtained Thursday evening by Roll Call. The G-Men earned their money this week for a change. All about the fucking ... One more before I go back to drinking heavily. Guess who? See, maybe, just maybe, the Rude Pundit thinks, we oughta be ejaculating our Jesus jizz on the mountainous tits of the war dead and wounded, of the poor and uninsured, of the victims of genocide, of the ongoing man-made destruction of the God-created earth. Nope. With one exception, for Perkins and the FRC, it's all about the fucking. Same song, next verse with these people, all the time. See my post below. ... It is also ironic we are so puritanical about the human body and depicted acts of love between two people (regardless of gender), yet have no qualms about violent images and preaching violence against others ... So the Rethugs are all in an uproar over Harry Reid calling the war 'lost'. Well hell, we just been saying that for 3 years. "I believe ... that this war is lost, and this surge is not accomplishing anything, as is shown by the extreme violence in Iraq this week," Reid said, on the same day US President George W. Bush was giving a speech at an Ohio town hall meeting defending the war on terror. Woulda been nice if the folks in charge realized this a few thousand American lives ago. Back to my daiquiri. Thoughts ... A few thoughts about the Virgina Tech shootings. 1. Watching the news, I hear a lot of negative sentiment concerning the news media's showing of the video made by Cho. Personally, I think we are coddled, many people not wanting to see the macabre or the disturbing and the news following dutifully along. I believe we should see everything, from this idiot's manifesto to the aftermath of suicide bombings and combat in Iraq and other war zones. It seems ironic to me that a lot of the folks complaining willingly let their children watch violent movies and play violent video games. Maybe, if people saw the consequences of decisions made by their elected representatives, they might ask a few more questions before cheerleading for war and violence against others. It is also ironic we are so puritanical about the human body and depicted acts of love between two people (regardless of gender), yet have no qualms about violent images and preaching violence against others. It's time for the American people to grow up and realize what is actually important in life. You cannot begin to solve the problem if you cannot face it. 2. Regarding South Korea, I spent 3 1/2 years of my life at Osan, the closest U.S. base to the DMZ. I lived among the Korean people, choosing not to live in the barracks, but in an apartment in town. I developed friendships and learned a lot about them; how they value education and honor, their unparalleled work ethic, and their closeness of family. As a 'round-eye' they only let me in so far, but from what I'd seen, this incident will become a source of national dishonor. I doubt the Chos will ever be able to return to their homeland, their perceived sense of disgrace probably overwhelming. As someone who has a great repect, admiration, and affection for the Korean people, my heart goes out to them. 3. Cho's rampage does not reflect on South Korea, Korean-Americans, or South Korean nationals. I fear for the safety of Cho's family and Koreans in general in this country. We have too many cracker assholes here whose fear of anything different will lead to a backlash against anyone with slanty eyes. After living in Asia for years, I can't tell the difference between a Korean, Japanese, or Chinese until they speak. Most Americans don't have that depth of perception. Remember the violence directed against anyone with a turban directly after September 11th? Indian Sikhs, Africans, and others were victims of stupidity, hate, and ignorance. Let's hope this doesn't happen now. 4. The NRA and all the 2nd Amendment cheerleaders who believe anyone should be able to buy a gun, to be able to own as many as possible without restriction, can go fuck themselves. This is a classic example of how a waiting period and stricter gun control could have stopped a tragedy. There are over 200 million guns in this country, yet only 35% of households own them. It is time for licensing, federal regulation and oversight, and accountability for gun dealers and owners (How the fuck can anyone be allowed to purchase a gun online?). This is not the Wild West, and if you think your gun will prevent the government from taking the rest of your rights, or your home away, you are sadly mistaken. They will take what they want and leave your dead ass in your driveway if you try to stop them. 5. As for Va. Tech's campus police department. You had 2 bodies, no shooter, and you refused to lock down the campus and acted like business as usual until the main attack began. I expect the resignations of the chief and his staff. This is a matter of gross negligence and someone has to pay. This should have stopped after the first 2 kids were killed and whether the decision was made for economic reasons or just ineptitude, these people should not be allowed to continue in their positions. The parents of these children depended on the campus police to keep them safe and the ball was dropped on several occasions. The failure is unconscionable. 6. The students, faculty, and their families will get through this. It doesn't seem so now but they will. After 9/11, as we in New York gazed at the ruins of our city, many thought we couldn't go on. Many left, more than a few came back, but we survived and the bond between New Yorkers only got stronger. We have a deep scar on our psyche that will remain forever, but we have come back stronger, better, and more optimistic than we ever have been. We are New Yorkers and, while we lost 3000 of our brothers and sisters, we know we can overcome any obstacle and endure any hardship, any curve thrown us. The Virginia Tech family is also scarred but, from what I've seen of the Hokie spirit over the past few days, they will get through this horror and be a closer family for it. It is a promise I make to them. I got a couple more days of vacation left and I'm gonna enjoy 'em. We're steaming for NYC and will be in on Saturday. I'll see yas after we pick up Shayna. "The bloody red eyes of the rodeo clown" I was just listening to John Mellencamp's new album, Freedom's Road. Good album. I'm more of a rock star (ahem!) than a rock fan, but this is good old-fashioned rock 'n roll. I picked this album up at Costco for $9.99. It's got a lot of good stuff on it. This album has a hidden song that's not listed on the cover. Three minutes after the last song, Heaven Is a Lonely Place, is Rodeo Clown. Here's a sample of the lyrics: "Well there's blood on the hands of the rich politicians Red is the color of the sand and the sea Blood on the hands of an arrogant nation Who start all the bleeding over their policies Well, there's blood in the streets from the lies and liars The bloody red eyes of the rodeo clown" I wonder who he could possibly mean... "Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6" Our pal deuddersun has a good post up in the wake of the VA Tech shooting. Maturity? Or is it...Senility? Remember last week, when David Brooks suggested that though John McCain was completely wrong on Iraq, his campaign would be revived as Americans understood how much more serious he was about Middle East politics than the other candidates? "In 10 months," wrote Brooks, "this election won't be about the surge, it will be about the hydra-headed crisis roiling the Middle East. The candidate who is the most substantive, most mature and most consistent will begin to look more attractive and more necessary." Anyway, here's the substantive and mature candidate himself, reworking the Beach Boys' song "Barbara Ann" to go, "bomb bomb bomb, bomb bomb Iran..." Go watch the video and read the comments. Note to Senator McCain: go on home, buddy, and spend your days rockin' on the porch and lookin' at the beautiful Arizona scenery. Your race is run and you lost it by shooting your own horse. Box me up... From Agence France Press via Raw Story An Australian scientist called Wednesday for an end to the age-old tradition of cremation, saying the practice contributed to global warming. Harumph! There goes this old man's ideal send-off of being launched out the harbor in a flaming Viking ship. Another dream shot all to Hell by reality. Professor Roger Short said people could instead choose to help the environment after death by being buried in a cardboard box under a tree. Since a lot of us Olde Fartes are gonna be living in cardboard boxes anyway, it will be an easy transition from under a bridge to under a tree. We won't even have to change clothes. I understand the science here, but I think it's pickin' the flyshit outta the pepper. Any guilt I might have for desecrating the environment for future generations by my choice of passage to the whatever is just liable to die with me. I'll let ya know. To Davy Jones' Locker With 'Em! I'm sorta in a nautical frame of mind lately. I guess it's because Fixer has been posting all the pictures of ships and tropical islands. It helps that he left me the keys to the stash. Conservative commentator Robert Novak writes that while many on the right view White House adviser Karl Rove as their "Captain Ahab," a number of liberals refer to him as "evil incarnate." I heartily concur with the "evil incarnate" part, but - Captain Ahab? Since I sort of remember Gregory Peck as Ahab last seen getting the deep six whilst foul-lined to the whale, that piqued my interest, so I wiki'd him up. Wikipedia would be as good as Classics Illustrated if it had pictures! (Note to youngsters: Classics Illustrated was how we did book reports when I was in school. We didn't have Cliff's Notes.) But I digress. Here's what they had to say: Ahab is the tyrannical captain of the Pequod who is driven by a monomaniacal desire to kill Moby-Dick, the whale to whom he lost his leg. Ahab believes he is fated to kill Moby-Dick, and lives for this purpose alone. Ahab's name comes directly from the Bible. When Ishmael first encounters the name he responds "When that wicked king was slain, the dogs, did they not lick his blood?" (Moby-Dick, Chapter 16) The character Elijah (the namesake of the Biblical prophet, Elijah, who portends Ahab's fate) warns Ishmael and Queequeg that by signing on to Ahab's ship they have effectively signed away their souls. Ahab ultimately dies over his obsession to kill Moby-Dick. If we let our minds wander a little after a big suck o' spliff, we can see the White House as Pequod, the Repuglicant Party as the white whale, and permanent one-party rule as Rove's obsession. Now Novak's comment makes sense. In his megalomania, Rove is taking the Repugs, bereft of souls and firmly tied to his ass, to the bottom of the ocean. I wish them a speedy and painful descent, but a soft landing. In a big pile of whale shit. Ain't litrachur wunnerful? FBI Raids Doolittle's Home WASHINGTON - FBI agents have searched the home of Republican Rep. John Doolittle, who is under scrutiny over his ties to convicted GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff, Doolittle's attorney said Wednesday. The search last Friday focused on records of Sierra Dominion Financial Solutions Inc., a company run by Doolittle's wife, Julie, said attorney David Barger. Julie Doolittle was on retainer for Abramoff from 2002-2004 for event-planning work. The search of Doolittle's home in Oakton, Va., occurred the same day that Kevin Ring, a former Doolittle aide who went on to work for Abramoff, abruptly resigned his law firm job without explanation. Rep. Doolittle is not only my congresscritter (CA-04), but perhaps the most aptly named member of Congress. He was closely associated with Abramoff, Cunningham, etc., in various nefarious deals, but the one that chaps my ass the most is his support of what amounts to slave labor in the Northern Mariana Islands. In last November's election, he came the closest to getting beat, by Charlie Brown, than he has in his 16-year reign term. Almost gettin' chucked off the Gravy Express scared the crap out of him, and I've been bombarded with mailers from him ever since saying how he thinks he needs to bring his thinking more in line with his constituents. He's actually been showing up in various places for public meetings. He was in my town a coupla weeks ago, which is unheard of except for fundraising events. I didn't go, because my questions for him would have been of the "still beatin' yer wife?" variety and I didn't want to see a headline like "Local Democrat Yahoo Heckles Upstanding Public Servant". Rep. Doolittle could use some 'quiet time' to think things over. A coupla years in a Federal pen would work fine. The better news is that Charlie Brown is still at it in this longest ever election year, and Dump Doolittle is still up and running. Next time. Ismail Ax In all the theories that I've read about the meaning of "Ismail Ax", on question keeps going through me mind, "Hasn't anyone read Moby Dick recently?" The guy was, after all, an English major. We are so ready to look for the complex even when the simple presents itself. Meyer's Take, EssEffChron Click to embiggen. Bumpersticker From Cafe Press Wingnuts blame the victims Every time I think the never-right-wingnut assholes can't possibly stoop any lower with their demented poisonous blatherings, they do just that. Possibly the most obnoxious, offensive, arrogant, unfeeling, inappropriate, and just plain wrong comments I have yet heard out of a couple of these bastards BLAME THE VICTIMS of the VT shooting for their own demise and that of their classmates because they didn't assault the gunman. Other folks are as outraged at this as I am. Keith Olbermann (video) Ana Marie Cox On behalf of thinking, feeling Americans everywhere, shut up Derbyshire and Blake and any of you other war-mongering, chest-thumping wannabes. Just shut up. Yes, it would have been the correct thing to do for every student in the class to instantly assault the shooter. As any infantryman can tell you, your best chance of survival in an ambush is to assault the ambush. You might die in the attempt, but you will surely die if you don't. They know this, are trained how to do it, practice doing it, and there are usually several of them, armed to the teeth. Do they always do it? No. Here's all the students needed to do: Understand what was going on, overcome fear, shock, denial, stunned disbelief, and their own lack of experience due to a nice normal sheltered upbringing, realize exactly what needed to be done and do it: several of them should have winged textbooks to distract the shooter and put him off balance while one or two got out of their seats and launched themselves at the barrel of a pistol, overwhelming the shooter and thus saving the day and the reputation of American manhood. All this in about the same reaction time to a completely unfamiliar and confusing situation as it takes to hit the brakes in an unexpected traffic situation, and maybe with a pantload to boot. I'm a Marine. I know about ambushes and what needs to be done to survive one. I understand, like, and am comfortable with firearms, and know how to disable an automatic pistol if I can get one hand on it. I know how to knock a guy down and then beat the crap out of him with the other hand. Could I have done that in the VT situation? Even knowing what to do, forty more years of life experience than those kids had, no qualms about violence, and given the time available, probably, most likely, with 99% certainty, no. I could probably have managed the pantload. For the 101st Fighting Keyboarders to blame these kids for what was forced on them, and then to boast about what they would have done, mighty stalwarts of virtuous manhood that they are, is the most despicable thing yet to come out of all the blithering about the VT deal. Much worse than what I've come to expect from right-wing know-nothings, and that's saying a lot. Just shut the fuck up and crawl back under your rocks. San Juan today, the last stop before heading home. Heh ... drinks early and a nice day, though it was overcast. Colbert advises Gonzales In case you missed last night's The Colbert Report, go see the video at Raw Story. "All Alberto Gonzales did was possibly lie to Congress about his involvement in the firing of U.S. Attorneys who got in the way of the president's agenda to cement a stranglehold on all branches of government," quips Colbert. "Let's not make a federal case out of it." He then offers Gonzales tips on how to come up with a 'clean slate' regarding his 'memory'. Funny. Ed's pissed off... ...in the wake of the VT shooting, and rightly so. Ed Encho at AltBrainNet closes with: Guns don't kill people, people kill people and a society that exalts violence whether it be the latest Hollywood blockbuster, Jack Bauer breaking fingers, the blasphemous apocalyptic filth that permeates mega-church congregations or the latest in high tech, mega pixel slaughterhouses offered up by the video game industry should not be surprised when the carrion birds come home to roost. Read it. Get 'im, Denny! Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio), the most liberal of the Democratic presidential candidates in the primary field, declared in a letter sent to his Democratic House colleagues this morning that he plans to file articles of impeachment against Vice President Dick Cheney. Let's all see if we can help this get traction. From The Cleveland Plain Dealer's blog Openers: Cheney's deputy press secretary, Megan McGinn, said she couldn't comment on Kucinich's email because she hadn't seen it. Barf Alert. Asked whether Cheney had done anything he could be impeached for, McGinn replied: "The vice president has had nearly 40 years of government service and has done so in an honorable fashion." Follow the directions on the air sickness bag: "After use, fold toward you." “If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is willing to destroy a piece of his own heart?” —Alexander Solzhenitsyn Glenn Greenwald on The Boston Globe's Charlie Savage getting the Pulitzer Prize for his series on Bush's efforts to expand presidential power: Previously, reporting on "what the government does, not just what it says" was the basic function of political journalism. But these days, journalists who actually do that are so rare -- they stand out so conspicuously -- that they win Pulitzer Prizes for it. I'm glad there's still someone who understands his own job description, but it's sad that it merits a prestigious award. Oh, I believe my lyin' eyes... Eugene Robinson sums up three lyin' bastards in today's WaPo: Today's topic is credibility -- specifically, recent claims by certain high-ranking present, former and perhaps soon-to-be-former Bush administration officials. The aim is to answer a simple question: Should we believe these three Bush loyalists if they tell us that rain falls down instead of up, or should we look out the window to make sure? The present official is political czar Karl Rove, long regarded by friend and foe alike as some kind of cutting-edge genius, who seems to have the darnedest time figuring out this newfangled e-mail stuff. By law, official White House communications are supposed to be preserved. But the administration says that many of the RNC e-mails have somehow been lost-- and also that millions of e-mails seem to have vanished from the official White House system, although they might have been captured on backup tapes. We're supposed to believe that Karl Rove doesn't bother to keep track of his electronic correspondence. On to the former official: World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz, who until 2005 was deputy secretary of defense and a chief architect of the calamitous Iraq war. Not that Wolfowitz had much credibility left, after predicting before the war that Iraqis would greet U.S. troops as "liberators" and that the cost of the war would be mostly defrayed by Iraq's oil revenue. Ironically, Wolfowitz has railed against corruption as the scourge of many developing countries, making World Bank aid contingent on transparency and accountability. Yet Wolfowitz first gave the impression that he recused himself from involvement in the Riza deal when, in fact, he was right in the middle of it. We're supposed to believe that for a central bank official in, say, Nigeria to arrange a sweetheart employment deal for his girlfriend would be corrupt, but for Wolfowitz to do so is perfectly legitimate. Finally, the perhaps soon-to-be-former official: Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, who is certain that nothing improper happened in the firing of the U.S. attorneys but seems terribly confused about what role he might have played in the whole affair. Or might not have played. Or whatever. Gonzales had an op-ed Sunday in The Post that included this positively breathtaking claim: The attorney general of the United States writes that "to my knowledge, I did not make decisions about who should or should not be asked to resign." To his knowledge? What on earth does that mean? Is Gonzales in the habit of making decisions without his own knowledge? Does he have multiple-personality issues? Rove, Wolfowitz and Gonzales are making the last-ditch argument of a cheating husband caught in flagrante: Who are you going to believe, me or your lying eyes? They just hope we're guppy enough to believe them! Fat chance, boys. I wonder if they'll have the stones when in extremis to trot out the all-purpose excuse? IOKIYAR. Will White House sacrifice Gonzales to save Rove? Big article about it at WSWS, but the answer is: Hell, yes they will. Cheney would sacrifice Bush to save Rove because Rove simply knows too much. Bush only knows what Rove and Cheney want him to know. There's another way to keep Rove quiet. Watch The Sopranos for a hint... Buying the War A few days ago I posted about Bill Moyers' upcoming PBS show about the administration and the press bamboozling, no, lying us into Bush's Criminal War. Here's a preview clip. Short accompanying article at MediaChannel.org. Trouble in Squanderville If you're a homeowner, or even if you're not, go read this article at Counterpunch: Two years ago, anyone who wrote about the housing bubble was dismissed as a conspiracy nut. Now hardly a day goes by that the headlines aren't splattered with the details of the massive meltdown in the real estate market. What changed? The facts are essentially the same today as they were back then. In fact, the "Economist"--as well as many independent journalists--had already shown that the Fed's low interest rates had inflated the biggest equity bubble in history which could potentially bring down the entire economy. Now, all of a sudden, the media is acting as if the problem sprouted up overnight? We pretty much know why, but Mr. Whitney goes into detail. I like this next quote: Hooray for the "faith based" stock market! The outcome of this nonsense was entirely predictable. Now that the market is plummeting, the blame is being shifted to profligate consumers. But the problem originated at the Federal Reserve; that's where the responsibility lies. The United States now faces a number of grave economic challenges---global trade imbalances, a depreciating currency, a falling stock market and a deflating housing bubble---All of these are similar in at least one respect. They are all self-inflicted wounds which derived from profit-motivated foolishness, lack of political vision or ideological fixation. America's downward slide is entirely its own doing. No one helped. Buffett is right. America is selling itself in bits and pieces and calling it "prosperity". Both political parties are responsible. Kinda like selling your kidneys and then wondering why you can't take a leak and are turning yellow. Helpful hint: you're fixin' to die, fool! Down the street from me is a new housing development consisting of many, many 'town houses' or some such fancy name. Multiple blocks of attached dwellings in the $599K range. Many of these units are finished, but I haven't seen lights or curtains in any of the windows. Many more stand unfinished, and I haven't seen anybody working on them even though our good construction season has arrived. Some of these places have no doors or windows and stood open to the elements all winter, along with piles of construction materials - floor joists, assembled rafters, etc. - which have sat out in the snow for months. I don't know for sure, but I think the developer tore down a coupla hundred acres of woods only to walk away from a losing proposition. I hope not, but that's the way things seem to be going. The ripple effect of construction workers not working - not having money to buy stuff from local businesses - remains to be seen, but it can't be good. I got a phone call the other day from a local realtor. I didn't know her, but she asked for me by name and started describing a house she had for sale a coupla blocks away. I asked her why she was telling me all this, and she wondered if I might know anybody from out of the area who might like to move here and buy the house. I told Mrs. G about this and she said the lady sounded kinda desperate, making calls like that outta the blue. Mrs. G knows a lot more about that stuff than I do, but it sounds about right. Home prices have gotten out of hand in the last few years, and folks have been taking desperate financial risks to get one before that perceived slice of the American Dream is snatched away from them forever. Others thought they could cash out quickly and make money. Some did, but most just had visions of easy money and got caught in a pyramid scheme run by the Big Boys. Lenders have enabled this just like buying booze for a drunk. The bill is coming due. Like it or not, it's time for all involved to sober up and look for their pants. I own my own home free and clear. One of the few benefits of staying in one place long enough to get old. McCloskey leaves Repuglican'ts I've always liked Pete McCloskey. Republican or not, he was one of the good guys in California politics. He's seen the light. From the CoCo Times: Lifelong Republican, Marine veteran and former congressman Pete McCloskey has left the GOP and registered with the Democratic Party. McCloskey says he is disgusted with the "succession of ethical scandals, congressmen taking bribes and abuse of power by both the Republican House leadership and the highest appointees of the White House." "A pox on (Republicans) and their values," he wrote. Do not miss his e-mail announcement about his decision. Good on yer, Pete. If there are any other decent Republicans out there, I hope they follow your lead. St. Thomas today. We didn't do any sightseeing because we've been here a million times before (well, maybe not a million). A side note: Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to the families, faculty, and students at Virginia Tech. I am calling for a moratorium on discussing the wider political implications of the Virgina Tech massacre. Now is not the time to do anything except express shock and condolences. Bush and McCain among others were disgraceful yesterday for bring 2nd Amendment issues into this. There are 32 sets of parents out there who are grieving. There are a couple of dozen others who are waiting to hear just how heavily their kids will suffer for the rest of their lives from this. And their is unimaginable psychological damage to the rest of the students and faculty. Among others, survivor guilt is a very real thing. Let's just agree to send our good thoughts to those involved and let this thing cool down before we say much else. I don't excercise any hope that the press has the good sense to do the same, they will probably be knocking on doors today. My heart goes out to all involved, especially the parents of the gunman. I've lost a kid, I can't imagine how much is added to the weight of that by knowing that the kid you lost caused death and pain of so many others. This truly is a time for healing. I'm listening to the talking heads discussing the Virginia Tech shootings. All I'm hearing is "biggest massacre in U. S, history". I've heard that phrase several times. No adjective or modifier other than "biggest". I call your attention, and the short attention spans of most everyone else, to Sand Creek and Wounded Knee, just to name a couple. Guess who perpetrated those mass murders? Shootings are bad but hyperbole for the sake of sensationalism may be worse. Get your facts straight, newsreaders. I've got MSNBC on in the background and I swear I just heard this: "We haven't had this many people killed in one incident since 9/11. This was a terrorist attack!" Jesus m*******in' Christ! Where do they get these guys? I guess they gotta go with idiots who are waitin' by the phone and available on 'short notice' aka they ain't got a job. Probably dressed and ready to go and rarin' to get on TV with their blithering. Why don't they let the cops get a little further towards the bottom of the incident? Why do they have to waste valuable airtime that could be put to better use exposing 'loyal Bushies'? Why go all 24/7 with useless speculation before the facts - any facts - are available? Ah, they don' need no stinkin' facts...they got commercials to sell. I get so sick of this shit sometimes. On Israel, America and AIPAC Good article at New York Review of Books by George Soros. Go read. Here's part of it: Whether the Democratic Party can liberate itself from AIPAC's influence is highly doubtful. Any politician who dares to expose AIPAC's influence would incur its wrath; so very few can be expected to do so. It is up to the American Jewish community itself to rein in the organization that claims to represent it. But this is not possible without first disposing of the most insidious argument put forward by the defenders of the current policies: that the critics of Israel's policies of occupation, control, and repression on the West Bank and in East Jerusalem and Gaza engender anti-Semitism. The opposite is the case. One of the myths propagated by the enemies of Israel is that there is an all-powerful Zionist conspiracy. That is a false accusation. Nevertheless, that AIPAC has been so successful in suppressing criticism has lent some credence to such false beliefs. Demolishing the wall of silence that has protected AIPAC would help lay them to rest. A debate within the Jewish community, instead of fomenting anti-Semitism, would only help diminish it. The AIPAC warmongers hide behind 'anti-Semitism' the same way Bush hides behind 'support the troops'. Both positions are crocks of shit and need to be shown up for what they are: False issues to cover crimes. Kickin' an' Screamin'... From Cursor: On issues from the war to health care, Paul Krugman finds that "Democratic politicians are being dragged by their base into taking highly popular positions." As opposed to politically expedient ones? Imagine that! The Oversight Blues From The Top 10 Conservative Idiots, No. 287: No. 10 - Dan Burton Anyway, Dan was back in the news last week when he joined "other Republicans in warning that the committee under its new Democratic leadership may be abusing its subpoena powers," according to Roll Call. That's right folks. Dan Burton, the man who subpoenaed the Clinton administration 141 times, the man who spent ten days investigating the Clintons' Christmas card list, the man who shot a watermelon in a pathetic attempt to prove to reporters that Vince Foster did not commit suicide - that Dan Burton - is crying like a little baby because the Democrats are actually taking their oversight role seriously. Somebody better 'splain to that crybaby the theory of "what goes around, comes around", or maybe "don't do the crime if you can't do the time". As for me, I'm just purely enjoyin' the shit out of all of it. Revenge is sweet, and I like mine hot. Links and a cool poster at the site. In St. Maarten, NA today. We've been here several times before so we just went off the ship to shop. And to add to my post on Tortola yesterday. If you're into diving and snorkeling, Tortola and Grand Turk are the places to be down here. The water is so unbelievably clear, just swimming sans breathing apparatus I saw more ocean life than I did in the NY Aquarium. While I've been sittin' here fumin' 'n rantin' 'n typin', I've been listenin' to some good music too. I'm still dazzled that the CD itself can be in its little box in the other room! Me'n Mrs. G picked up a coupla albums yesterday at Joby's Music. We mostly get our music by mail order, but it's nice once in a while to patronize a local place when we're after something mainstream enough that they're likely to have it in stock. The joint bills itself as "the largest music store in town". If I find another one in our town of 14,000, I'll let ya know if that's true! It's not real big, but the staff there has eclectic enough musical taste that you never know what you'll find. The 'staff' yesterday was Nancy, whom we've known for twenty years. We had a nice chat as well. First album is "The Road To Escondido" by J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton. I was tryin' ta genre-ize it and couldn't, but Clapton's website did it just fine: After years of admiring each others musical masterworks and Clapton covers of Cale songs such as "After Midnight" and "Cocaine," J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton have teamed up for the first time to create an original album together, The Road To Escondido. The 14 track CD was produced and recorded by the duo in August 2005 in California. The resulting music defies being labeled into any one category, but instead finds influence across the spectrum of blues, rock, country and folk. The best I could come up with is these guys are Ace singer-songwriter guitar-pickin' old farts. This album's good enough that I'd even recommend it to Fixer. High praise, I think. Update: Read this review: Some critics have opined that when you combine two "laid back" artists like Cale and Clapton you get an hour of laid back music that lacks sufficient fire or energy, and that might be true to ears that haven't spent quality time in dives where a left hook carries more weight than a college diploma. Something strange happens to musicians who work honky tonks. From up on stage, what takes place on the floor is the ultimate spectator sport. After you've seen more than Dante could imagine, some self-imposed distance is the only thing that keeps you from taking a step down that road to escondido. He ain't talkin' about the town neither. Oh, yeah - I've been to Escondido. Nice enough place, I guess. Click it if you're curious. The other album is "All American Bluegrass Girl" by Rhonda Vincent. Ms. Vincent is probably the hottest female bluegrass act goin' right now. Another 30-year overnight success. She's got a heckuva set o' pipes, great musicians, and she's drop-dead gorgeous. Mrs. G thinks the getup she's wearin' on the album cover makes her look trashy, but I kinda like it. Click the album title link and you'll see. You can listen to a little bit of it there as well. It's not traditional bluegrass, but as up to the minute as Bluegrass is gonna get. We've been meaning to get these two albums for months, but music is timeless so what's the hurry? I'm glad we finally did. Just as an afterthought, Mrs. G has picked out a gadget for her birthday that plays LP records and transfers them to MP3 format. I assume it puts them in Windows Media Player and I can extract them to her little music-player thingie later. Anybody got any thoughts on this? On Tortola, BVI today. God, it's hotter than Hell with 80% humidity. An excellent surprise as we were greeted by an old friend when we arrived. Shock Talk Without Apologies Robert Wright via Iraqwarit There has to be an Imus event every once in a while. Ethnicity being the volatile thing it is, gratuitously inflammatory remarks have to be discouraged, so bounds of acceptable speech have to be clarified. Clarity comes when, inevitably, someone oversteps and gets slapped down. But is America's machinery for stigmatizing bigotry really working coherently? Which brings us to Ann Coulter. Full disclosure: Ms. Coulter once cited an Op-Ed essay I wrote for this newspaper about the Danish cartoon controversy as evidence that people like me had "affection" for terrorists. Thus ended any claim I might have to evaluate her work objectively. If you want a subject on which I report and you decide, today's not your day. In a speech last year before the Conservative Political Action Conference, Ms. Coulter used the word "raghead." This is a dual-use slur, applied to both Arabs and Muslims, but she was talking about an Iranian, so presumably she was focusing on the religious dimension (consistent with her post-9/11 advice that we "invade their countries, kill their leaders and convert them to Christianity.") The word raghead - whose only function is to denigrate - seems as legitimately offensive to Muslims as Mr. Imus's utterance was to blacks. The difference is that Ms. Coulter didn't apologize. Brace yourself for the seismic damage done to her career. The leaders of CPAC reassessed their relationship with her and ... invited her back to speak the next year, an occasion she used to trot out the word "faggot." And Ms. Coulter continued to be interviewed respectfully on CNN and (again and again) on Fox News - treatment that presumably wouldn't be accorded a pundit who used the "n-word" without apology. Why the Imus-Coulter disparity? Maybe part of it is that Ms. Coulter isn't as structurally susceptible to sanction as Mr. Imus. She doesn’t have her own radio or TV show, so advertisers on CNN and Fox have two degrees of separation from bigotry. Still, there are pressure points big enough for an Al Sharpton to find. Ms. Coulter's column appears in newspapers with major advertisers. Maybe the problem is that Muslims don't have an Al Sharpton. And, truthfully, I wouldn't wish one on them. But couldn't they at least have an NAACP? I'm not making a moral argument. If I were, I would get into homophobia and anti-Semitism and other varieties of bigotry. This is a pragmatic argument about social cohesion. By my lights, the two American fault lines most likely to become chasms in the long run are between blacks and whites and between Muslims and non-Muslims. And if anything, I'd say that the second fault line is the more treacherous. America has already done things abroad that are helping to make the "clash of civilizations" thesis a self-fulfilling prophecy. Let's not make that kind of mistake at home. Mr. Wright makes some good points about Coulter's money spinner - bigotry and hateful slurs without consequence, but he's missing a larger point: The "clash of civilizations" is what we, as a nation of white people, have historically done best. This Arab/Muslim thing is nothing new, just the latest manifestation of it. "Let's not make that kind of mistake at home." Sorry, Mr.Wright, you're 400 years too late. Our forebears sort of systematically murdered and kicked to the curb everybody they ran across in their 250-year march from sea to shining sea. When they fought back in self-defense, as any of us would when our home was invaded and our way of life destroyed, they were labelled "savages" and efforts to overcome them were redoubled. For all their fighting heart and determination, American indigenes never stood a chance against human waves of westward migration and technology. The first African slaves arrived on these shores in 1619, so that's how long our wonderful white/black relationship has gone on. Those two examples were about lebensraum and profit from agriculture and natural resources. The new "clash of civilizations" has switched from the fulfilled lust for internal hegemony and profit to as yet unfulfilled lust for hegemony and profit half the world away. We don't exactly have those people right where the Bush administration wants them, and modern technology is a great equalizer on everything but all-out military action, so the issue remains in doubt. It's only natural that some most of the slimeballs in tune with the Bush agenda, shit, anybody who wants to feel superior to anybody else, attempt to dehumanize and demonize their perceived adversaries. It works. Heck, here at the Brain we do it to them at every opportunity, and there are plenty of opportunities to do it to those unhuman Nazi wingnut demons! See how that works? The difference is that we don't have the mass audience platform these people do and most of our readers (thanks to all 12 of you - our numbers are up! ["Our number's up" may not have been the best choice of words! Heh.]) agree with us. We pick on the strong and deserving, too. Anything else is just bullying. Bullies, whether in the schoolyard, at work, in a bar, on the air or wherever, need to be slapped down in an appropriate way 'til they quit it. An apology might matter to some folks, but it doesn't to me. They can do that just fine from flat on their backs if they care to, and most apologies are phony attempts to get out of a jam anyway. Sincere apologies are OK, but rare. There'll be bullying and hate, aka 'business as usual' and 'twas ever thus', until folks teach their kids that it's wrong. Don't hold your breath. A tip o' the Brain to Tennessee Guerilla Women. *'Indigenes' sounds better than 'blanket-asses' given the subject matter, I think! Hippie Granny in the 'Dad BERKELEY, Calif. - Jane Stillwater is an unlikely war correspondent. She's 64, a self-described Berkeley "flower child, 40 years later" and broke. So how did this mother of four grown children end up in Baghdad, churning out commentary ranging from shock at Thursday's bombing of the Iraqi parliament cafeteria, to the weirdness of touring Saddam Hussein's bathroom? Inspired by a sense of outrage and determined to blog from inside the war zone, Stillwater ate peanut butter sandwiches for months to save up for a ticket to Kuwait. She got a small Texas newspaper to help her secure press accreditation, and eventually boarded a troop transport to Baghdad. Stillwater said Baghdad "is insane. The Green Zone, it's like East Berlin in 1955. And outside, it's like 'Blade Runner.' People are trying to lead normal lives, and there's so much going on and there's firefights." When she went to Iraq, Stillwater was for immediate troop pullout. Now, she's not so sure what's the best way forward. "What I realized is it's just very, very complex," she said. She said the troops are "really nice, they're really doing a good job. It's just that they've been assigned a job that's screwed." Reaction to the blog tends to be love it or hate it. "People will say, 'Hey, you're an idiot,' or, 'Hey this is wonderful and we're so proud of you'," she said. She's obviously not an idiot, but I think her sanity, or at least her common sense and self-preservation instinct could rightly be called into question. That's OK, though. I give her an 'A+' for guts 'n nuts! I don't know how 'wonderful' it is, but I for one am very proud of her. At an age when many folks think members of my generation should STFU and tend to their knittin', she's still politically active and out doing ballsy stuff. The 'small Texas newspaper' is The Lone Star Iconoclast of Crawford, Texas, site of Brainless Leader's estate/compound/brushy fiefdom. You can read Ms. Stillwater's reports here. Go, Granny, go Granny, go Granny, go! Now, Congress, Now!!! Yesterday if possible. From CNN: White House: Millions of e-mails may be missing “Millions of White House e-mails may be missing, White House spokeswoman Dana Perino acknowledged Friday. "I wouldn't rule out that there were a potential 5 million e-mails lost," Perino told reporters.” To all of the Dems in Congress why think that "bipartisanship" is the way to go. No mas!!! No more!!! It is clear now that crimes have been committed. High crimes and misdemeanors for sure. Get those subpoenas cut and, above all, and with all due haste get the computers impounded. They may think that they've deleted them, but you'd be amazed what a good computer forensics organization can do. Now, Congress, now. Before it is too late. There will not be another opportunity like this.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2798
__label__wiki	0.843249	0.843249	INFLUENCE & POLICY ATBLOG Alabama Today Home 2017 Donald Trump promises huge boost in military spending Donald Trump promises huge boost in military spending Republican Donald Trump vowed Wednesday to boost defense spending and deploy more active troops, fighter planes, Navy ships and submarines as he works to convince skeptics in both parties that he’s ready to lead the world’s most powerful military. The New York businessman, who has struggled at times to demonstrate a command of foreign policy, also seemed to acknowledge he does not currently have a plan to address cyber security or the Islamic State group. If elected, Trump said he would give military leaders 30 days to formulate a plan to defeat the group, commonly known as ISIS. He also said he would ask the joint chiefs of staff to conduct a review of the nation’s cyber defenses to determine all vulnerabilities. Trump’s address came hours before his national security acumen is tested at a “commander in chief” forum on NBC. “We want to deter, avoid and prevent conflict through our unquestioned military strength,” Trump declared of his Democratic opponent in his Wednesday speech, delivered inside the exclusive Union League of Philadelphia, which first allowed women in 1986. The appearances mark an intense, two-day focus on national security by Trump, who has offered tough rhetoric – but few details – on America’s challenges abroad. Trump’s rival, Democrat Hillary Clinton, has tried to paint the billionaire businessman as erratic, making the case that his disposition would be a major liability on the world stage. “They know they can count on me to be the kind of commander in chief who will protect our country and our troops, and they know they cannot count on Donald Trump,” Clinton said Tuesday. “They view him as a danger and a risk.” Trump’s team has worked aggressively in recent days to turn deflect such criticism back at Clinton. “She’s trigger-happy and very unstable,” Trump said of his Democratic opponent, calling her use of a private email server while secretary of state “reckless.” While Clinton and Trump will be featured at the Wednesday night forum, they will appear at separate times and will not face each other on stage. The forum could serve as a warm-up to their highly anticipated first presidential debate, scheduled for Sept. 26 in New York. Trump’s Union League address also included his plans to eliminate deep spending cuts, known as the “sequester,” enacted when Congress failed to reach a budget compromise in 2011. Republicans and Democrats voted for the automatic, across-the board cuts that affected both military and domestic programs. Military leaders have said that they can live with an active duty Army of 490,000 – bolstered by nearly 500,000 soldiers in the National Guard and Reserves – as long as Congress provides enough funding to support that troop level. Gen. Mark Milley, the Army chief of staff, said last month that he is comfortable with a 1 million-soldier Army, and would welcome a larger force, only if Congress provides the money to maintain troop readiness. Increasing the size without increase other support, he said, will decrease readiness and hollow out the force. As for how he would pay for it, Trump insisted on Wednesday that he would fully offset the costs of his new spending through savings and new revenue. He said he would make the government “leaner,” in part by using attrition to shrink the workforce, and said he’d bring in new money by asking countries like Germany, Japan and Saudi Arabia to pay more for the security the U.S. provides them. Even before promising a huge boost in military spending, Trump’s plans to cut taxes, expand infrastructure spending and leave untouched entitlement programs such as Social Security already threatened to add trillions of dollars to the federal deficit. Trying to emphasize his military support, Trump’s campaign released a letter on Tuesday from 88 retired generals and admirals citing an urgent need for a “course correction” in America’s national security policy. It was aimed at rebutting Clinton’s arguments that she would be best positioned to lead the military and reassuring Republicans who have openly worried that his provocative statements might undermine U.S. alliances. Trump’s proposal to lift the sequester limits on military spending won praise from Republicans on Capitol Hill even as some acknowledged the reality that Democratic opposition might render it difficult to achieve. “Obviously it’s not something that would get through this Congress, so that’s something we’d have to look at the election next year. But I agree with him in terms of lifting the sequester on defense, he’s absolutely correct about that,” said GOP. Rep Tom Cole of Oklahoma, a high-level member of the Appropriations Committee. But questions remain, even in his party. Bob Corker, the Republican chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, repeatedly refused to say directly whether he had confidence in Trump as commander in chief when questioned on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” on Wednesday. “I do believe that Donald Trump is growing in his understanding of these issues and I think that he’s beginning to get more and more people around him that have a depth of understanding as to the complexities and I’m watching this evolve,” he said. Republished with permission of the Associated Press. 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__label__wiki	0.796225	0.796225	March 19, 2016Martin Luther King Jr. and Coca Cola – A Surprising Relationship February 22, 2016Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is a National Dish of Canada January 4, 2016Average Russian Drinks Over 10 Litres of Alcohol Over New Years July 27, 2015Hero Policeman saves over 300 children from head on collision May 6, 2016The KFC Christmas Tradition in Japan April 11, 2016The Oldest Working Brewery in Britain February 21, 2016Painting The Town Red – Or Whatever Color You Like March 4, 2019TOP 5 FACTS ABOUT THE STETHOSCOPE May 23, 2016Apollo Astronauts Had to go Through Customs and Declare Moon Rocks March 26, 2016Leap Year Is Skipped Every 100 Years, But Not Every 400 Years March 5, 2016Actual and Advertised Lumber Dimensions Never Match June 11, 2016Polar Bears Appear White But Have Black Skin and Clear Fur August 14, 2015The Dog That Fought An Alligator In The Dark & Won June 8, 2015Are Elephants Capable Of Empathy? September 30, 2013Great Pacific Garbage Patch June 4, 2016Black Friday Term Origin, Retailers Feared It Would Scare Shoppers Away October 12, 2013Christopher Columbus Facts and Information April 19, 2016The Allen Funt Hijacking Incident. Just Another Prank? History, People Alfred Nobel, Founder of the Nobel Prize Was A Merchant Of Death During his life and soon after his death Alfred Nobel’s name was synonymous with war, weapons manufacturing, and dynamite (his most famous invention). It wasn’t until a newspaper prematurely published Nobel’s obituary stating “the merchant of death is dead” that Nobel realized he wanted to change his legacy. When Nobel’s brother died in France it was reported by French newspapers, but at least one such obituary mistook Nobel’s brother for himself. This paper ran the headline “the merchant of death is dead,” condemned Nobel for his invention of dynamite, and described him as a man who had made it possible to kill more people more quickly than anyone else who had ever lived. Nobel was once quoted defending his weapon manufacturing empire: Perhaps my factories will put an end to war sooner than your congresses: on the day that two army corps can mutually annihilate each other in a second, all civilised nations will surely recoil with horror and disband their troops. However, with the unusual opportunity of reading his own obituary before his death, Alfred Nobel decided he would dedicate in his will a substantial part of his wealth to institute the Nobel Prize so that he might be remembered differently in the future. Ironically the Nobel Peace Prize was born of a war profiteer. History, People February 10, 2013 6 years ago GPS Guided Missile? Sorry, No App for That Venus Flytrap Only Native To a 60 Mile Radius, Don’t Actually Eat Many Flies BL Esq says: In the footsteps of Alfred Nobel who owned the Bofors Cannon Co, today SAAB is a major weapons exporter and also one of the Nobel Prize Group´s sponsors: http://saab.com/region/singapore/about-saab/stories/saab-singapore-stories/2015/saab-supports-the-nobel-prize-series-in-singapore/ BTW: this Nobel project must be stopped to save the Cultural heritage: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jun/02/king-carl-gustav-sweden-criticises-nobel-centre-plan see video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpigW2zkZKA Your email adress will not be published. Required fields are marked* Random Skewers The Battle Of Britain and Eating Carrots to Improve Your Eyesight Former Shelter Dog Teaches Himself To Save His Owner – Wins National Award False Factoids, Fact vs. Factoid Contact / DMCA Notice / Privacy Policy / Terms of Service Copyright 2016 \| Brainskewer.com	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2827
__label__cc	0.600827	0.399173	info@beeja.com Anusha Subramanyam Beeja Been There, Done That, Still Moving NaAsat NaAsat, was choreographed on a verse from the Vedas. It was first performed at Windsor Castle. It celebrated the culmination of ARC inter-faith conference. Ban Ki Moon and Prince Philip were among the audience. Milk White Ocean Beeja was started by Anusha Subramanyam – dancer, choreographer, teacher and dance movement therapist – who is seen as one of the most exciting exponents of bharatanatyam working ‘inside’ and ‘outside’ of its tradition. Her work is trans-cultural and inter-generational. She has also worked extensively with people who are differently abled. Beeja means ‘seed’ in Hindi. In keeping with its name, Beeja aims to generate new ideas, new understanding and fresh creative forms, particularly through the way that it allows us to be alert to, and take tremendous pleasure in living organisms and biological webs of relatedness. Like a seed underneath the soil collecting all sorts of nutrients, Beeja works as a collective and draws on the skills of its members to develop a distinctive way of working that offers an all-round experience. It is about life’s choreography. Over the years Beeja has performed in mainstream venues and in non-conventional venues like museums, hospitals, schools, village halls and other public spaces. It aims to make bharatanatyam accessible to a wider audience and encourage interaction with the artists and the dance form. Beeja’s offers a range of options — performances, workshops, residencies and regular dance classes. Beeja, in collaboration with some of its partners, also offers workshops and residencies in ‘Bollywood’, Indian folk, creative movement and other Indian classical styles. Art in Action 14 by vipul \| Aug 27, 2014 \| Performance, Photo Gallery Anusha performed twice at Art in Action 2014. Art in Action was "Inspired by the simple principle that people are fascinated when artists and craftsmen openly demonstrate their skills and discuss their work." Anusha performed a selection of classical pieces. In one of... Been There Done That Still Moving by vipul \| Aug 27, 2014 \| Choreography Been There Done That Still Moving! Been There Done That Still Moving! from Suffolk Artlink on Vimeo. Been there done that still moving! Suffolk Artlink’s partnership project with DanceEast 'Been there done that still moving!' is an inspirational dance film made by... by Anusha Subramanyam \| Aug 26, 2014 \| Choreography, Performance This choreographic work challenges notions of normal and abnormal, drawing inspiration from Anusha Subramanyam’s therapeutic and creative movement work with people with physical and mental challenges. It is an exploration of the dance that they created, using movement... Designed by Vipul Sangoi, Raindesign \| Copyright ©Beeja, 2015	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2837
__label__wiki	0.769651	0.769651	Because Family Matters In his address at the Prayer Vigil for the Festival of the Families in Philadelphia in September, Pope Francis said families should be the “living symbol of the loving plan of which our Heavenly Father dreamed.” However, the Archdiocesan Commission for the Family (ACF) feels that this ideal is quite removed from the reality here. According to ACF, our pre-marital and underage sex rates have increased to levels of concern. Recent surveys suggest that about 60 percent of Catholics have had pre-marital sex by the time they leave tertiary institutions. Families are being torn apart by ever increasing rates of divorce, which have trebled since 1985. It was precisely to address these and other issues which affect the family that ACF was formed in June 2014, at the behest of Archbishop William Goh. ACF FAMILY PARTNERS In the organisational exercise, 12 family ministries across the diocese were gathered under the umbrella of the ACF to form a supportive network of expert resources. They include Beginning Experience, Catholic Engaged Encounter, CHOICE, Christian Family Social Movement, Couples for Christ, Couple Empowerment Programme, Family Life Society, Marriage Encounter, Marriage Preparation Course, Marriage Retorno, Natural Family Planning and Retrouvaille. “These are storehouses of wonderful, but lowly-utilised programmes,” said ACF chairman Dr John Hui. “Much needs to be done to promote these Family Partner programmes and improve their outreach to families,” he added. Key points drawn from the Archdiocesan Catholic Family Dialogue in 2014 have helped shape the direction of the ACF’s activities. The ACF is now embarking on a major event in 2017 focusing on Pope St John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. DIOCESAN DIALOGUE One of the first tasks that ACF undertook was to organise the inaugural Archdiocesan Catholic Family Dialogue in October 2014. The aim was to facilitate discussions about family matters, and the key points that surfaced were work life balance; a lack of understanding of God’s plan for marriage; parenting; and prayer (as individuals and family). As part of its response, ACF set up parish engagement teams to help parishes start their family life groups and also produced a starter kit to help them in this endeavour. It also launched Evangelising Families, a series of pamphlets for families. ADDRESSING DIFFICULT ISSUES In July, ACF organised a Symposium on what the Catholic Church teaches about divorce, separation and annulment. The full-house event helped clarify areas of doubt and confusion surrounding the topic. A participant remarked in tears how he had mistakenly and painfully stayed away from the sacraments after his divorce, and how glad he was to have attended the symposium. He was heartened to discover that his decision not to enter into another marriage had actually kept him in full communion with the Church all this time. As a follow-up to the Symposium, a Catholic Divorce Survival Guide programme was also launched to help participants work through the important healing process. Dr Hui remarked, “Because marriage is the very foundation of family life, ACF is convinced that marriage preparation needs to start as early as during the infant years, incorporating elements of remote, proximate and immediate marriage preparation into the catechesis and formation of young Catholics.” Besides optimising the reach of parenting programmes, ACF will be collaborating with the Catechetical Office to review the catechesis and formation of young Catholics here. In preparation for the major Synod of Bishops on the Family in October this year, the ACF published Evangelising Families, a series of pamphlets sent to all parishes in the Archdiocese to encourage Catholic families in Singapore out their calling as intimate communities of life and love. CONFERENCE ON CHASTITY According to ACF, it has begun preparations to organise a Theology of the Body Conference in January 2017. Aimed at raising the awareness of Pope John Paul’s compelling vision of chastity and God’s plan for human sexuality, the conference will also feature internationally-renowned husband-andwife team Jason and Crystalina Evert. Explained Mr James Wong, executive director of ACF: “The event seeks to establish a pervasive awareness of John Paul II’s compelling vision of chastity and God’s beautiful plan for human sexuality. Hopefully, this will restore a profound appreciation of the sacredness and beauty of Chastity.” In the area of sexuality education, ACF added that a group is being formed to assist in the continued formation of post-confirmand youths. STRENGTHENING MARRIAGES ACF will be launching The Couple Mentor Journey Programme (CMJ) in June 2016, with mentor couples journeying with mentee couples through the pre- and post- wedding stages. “Catholic Engaged Encounter (CEE) and the Marriage Preparation Course (MPC) are presently very good marriage preparation programmes which give the engaged couples an insight into living out the sacrament of Matrimony”, said Mr Wong. “However, the CMJ, as a follow-up to CEE and MPC, will augment the existing marriage preparation programmes in the diocese. The couples will then be launched into marriage enrichment ministries two years into marriage. That's when they can then move on to the next stage of growing together and enriching their marriages through the various Family Partners,” he explained. Dr Hui summarised: “The importance of building healthy families cannot be over emphasised. As our dear Pope Francis put it: 'The family is important, and it is necessary for the survival of humanity'. Hence, we must protect the sanctity and unity of the Family with everything we have.” by Jeanette Alexander Archdiocesan Commission For The Family www.CatholicFamily.org.sg www.Facebook.com/CatholicFamSG Category: DECEMBER 27, 2015, Vol 65, No 26 Couple mentoring for stronger marriages (9 matches) Empowering family life in the S’pore Archdiocese (9 matches) Strengthening families' spiritual life (8 matches) Catholics respond to Vatican survey on family (7 matches) Symposium on divorce, separation, annulment (6 matches) Coming up: Archdiocesan Catholic Family Dialogue (6 matches) famfare! 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__label__wiki	0.516616	0.516616	Do Testicular Seminoma and Nonseminoma Share the Same Etiology? Evidence from an Age-Period-Cohort Analysis of Incidence Trends in Eight European Countries Freddie Bray, Lorenzo Richiardi, Anders Ekbom, David Forman, Eero Pukkala, Martina Cuninkova and Henrik Møller Freddie Bray Lorenzo Richiardi Anders Ekbom David Forman Eero Pukkala Martina Cuninkova Henrik Møller DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-05-0565 Published April 2006 The incidence of the two main clinical subentities of testicular germ cell cancer (seminoma and nonseminoma) is increasing throughout Europe. Most studies have revealed little variation in risk factors between the two subtypes. This study compared generation-specific trends in eight European countries, hypothesizing that similar temporal pattern by birth cohort implied that seminoma and nonseminoma had a largely comparable etiology. The results are presented using the age-period-cohort model and the nonidentifiability problem highlighted by partitioning the age, period, and cohort effects in terms of their linear and curvature component parts, assuming a priori that cohort effects predominated. Despite uniform overall increases by calendar period, declining rates of nonseminoma but not pure seminoma were observed in the majority of countries during the 1990s. The subtype trends were, however, largely analogous on a birth cohort scale. Notable observations were a decline in rates of both subtypes among recent birth cohorts in Switzerland and a short-term wartime effect in several countries, involving an attenuation of increasing risk of both subtypes in men born in 1940 to 1945. Departures from the steady increases in testicular cancer over time were likely to occur for nonseminomas some years ahead of seminoma on a period scale. The importance of birth cohort coincided with the view that given a short time interval of susceptibility to exposures earlier in life and a biologically constant time to diagnosis, all temporal changes in rate-limiting exposures should appear as generational effects. Trends in seminoma and nonseminoma conform to largely the same temporal patterns on this scale, implying that they share important etiologic factors. (Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2006;15(4):652–8) seminoma time trends cancer registries Testicular cancer, the most common tumor in young men in many countries, has a very distinct epidemiology but a largely unexplained etiology. Descriptive epidemiology has revealed considerable geographic, ethnic, and temporal variations in incidence: at least a 30-fold variation in risk worldwide; rates ranging from 0.3 in Beijing, China to 12.5 in Zurich, Switzerland (1); with men of European origin in the United States having rates five times higher than their African origin counterparts (2). In many high-risk areas, such as Europe and North America, uniform increases in incidence between 3% and 6% per annum have been reported in long-term trends (2-7). Several risk factors associated with prenatal and perinatal exposures have been suggested for testicular cancer (8-16), although aside from cryptorchidism, few risk determinants are well established. These and other possibly causal factors, such as low birth weight and low maternal parity, can only account for a small fraction of the total incidence. Previous studies have examined etiologic differences in the two main clinical subentities of testicular germ cell cancer: seminoma and nonseminoma (10, 11, 16-21). Despite well-documented differences in the peak age of incidence (18), most studies have revealed little variation in risk factors between the two subtypes and, where particular associations have been found, they have been inconsistent across studies. The increasing incidence in both seminoma and nonseminoma is unlikely to be explained by changes in disease classifications or diagnostic activities (22, 23). Studies that have examined trends in the two subtypes have observed strong but homogenous cohort patterns (7, 23-27), although a recent Canadian report indicated there were differences in cohort-specific risk (27), whereas another study, using U.S. (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results) data, suggested some important temporal differences by subtype and within subtype by race (23). This study examines time trends in seminoma and nonseminoma using cancer registry data in eight European countries. We focus our analysis on a comparison of the heterogeneity of generation-specific trends, hypothesizing that similar temporal patterns in the cohort dimension imply that the etiologies of seminoma and nonseminoma are largely similar if not identical. Incidence Data The registry incidence and population data sets were taken from the EUROCIM software package and database (28) by registry, topography (International Classification of Diseases-Oncology, 2nd edition), histology (International Classification of Diseases-Oncology, 2nd edition), year of diagnosis, and 5-year age group. A minimum requirement for a registry's inclusion in the analysis was their consecutive compilation in the last three volumes (VI-VIII) of Cancer Incidence in Five Continents (CI5) covering the period of 1983 to 1997 (1, 29, 30). This criterion was chosen as a general marker of each registry's data quality over time, given that the editorial process involves a detailed assessment of the comparability, completeness, and validity of the submitted incidence data sets (1). In addition, each data set was required to span a minimum of 15 years to enable the fit of age-period-cohort (APC) models to equally spaced incidence data in 5-year groups of period and age. The main histologic grouping (germ cell tumors, International Classification of Diseases-Oncology codes 9060-9102), usually comprising 95% to 99% of all testicular cancers in men under age 60, was abstracted for analysis, as were the subtypes seminoma (codes 9060-9064) and nonseminoma (including embryonal carcinoma, codes 9070-9073; malignant teratoma, codes 9080-9085 and 9102; choriocarcinoma, codes 9100-9101; and mixed tumors). The data set was restricted to the age group 15 to 54 to provide a well-defined grouping for the study of trends of histologic subtypes of germ cell cancers (18). Given the relative paucity of incident cases after stratifying germ cell cancers into seminoma and nonseminoma, countries with less than an average of five cases per period in any age stratum were excluded. Eight countries were included in the final analyses (Table 1 ). In France, Italy, and Switzerland, a number of cancer registries were aggregated to obtain estimates of national incidence. The varying span of data available from registries led to a pragmatic aggregation of the data, maximizing the registration period and the number of registries represented within a country. We sought to ensure the same registries were used throughout the elected time period, although in practice, some registries did not cover the whole span (Table 1). Testicular germ cell incidence: populations included in the trend analysis by histologic subtype APC Model We assumed that incidence rates were constant within 5-year age classes (a = 1, 2, …, A) and 5-year periods of diagnosis (P = 1, 2, …, P), leading to a likelihood for the observations that is proportional to a Poisson likelihood for the counts, with the log of the person-years at risk specified as an offset. The magnitude of the rates were described by a full APC model: which can be fitted under the application of generalized linear model theory (31), with birth cohort derived from period and age such that c = p − a + A for c = 1, 2, …, C with C = A + P − 1. The variables αa, βp, and γc refer to the fixed effects of age group a, period p, and birth cohort c. The models were fitted using Stata 8 (32). Tests for the net drift, the sum of the period and cohort slopes, and the separate effects of period and cohort curvature were obtained using the standard analysis of deviance of nested models (33, 34). To allow a systematic evaluation of the histologic trends across countries, the results are presented using the full APC model and the nonidentifiability problem highlighted by partitioning the age, period, and cohort effects in terms of their linear and curvature component parts, according to the method of Holford (35). Holford showed that whereas the overall slopes are unrestricted, they do not vary independently, given that the three linear slopes from an arbitrary APC model (indexed L) can be represented by αL′ = αL + ρ, βL′ = βL − ρ, and γL′ = γL + ρ, where αL, βL, and γL are the true values for the slopes according to age, period, and cohort, respectively, and ρ is an unknown constant that may result in increasing or decreasing trends of each slope (35). The major contribution of cohort effects has been consistently shown in previous reports describing the increasing incidence of testicular cancer with time in Europe (3, 6, 7, 36). Birth cohort effects are considered a consequence of the changing prevalence of known and/or putative risk factors for the disease in successive generations. We have, therefore, a priori assumed that cohort effects predominate, and the underlying cohort slope is nonnegative. Fixing the period slope to zero for both histologies allows the cohort slope to take up the entire linear component but still permits nonlinear period effects, such that 0 ≤ γL ≤ βL + γL (37). The results are presented as incidence rate ratios with country-specific reference cohort c = A + P − 7. Due to small numbers in the cells comprising the youngest and oldest cohorts, the corresponding birth cohort effects are not displayed. Figure 1 compares the age-truncated (ages 15-54 years) standardized rates (European standard) of seminoma and nonseminoma in the eight countries (1994-1996). Rates of seminoma tend to be about a third higher than nonseminoma, but there is a clear relationship between the absolute magnitude of the two, with rates of seminoma increasing proportionally with rates of nonseminoma in low risk (e.g., Italy and France) through to intermediate risk (Czech Republic and Norway) to high-risk countries (Denmark and Switzerland). Truncated age-standardized rates (European) of pure seminoma (left) and nonseminoma (right) in men aged 15 to 54 years in eight European countries by 5-year period of diagnosis (CR, Czech Republic; D, Denmark; F, France; I, Italy; N, Norway; Swe, Sweden; Swi, Switzerland; UK, United Kingdom). There are clear increases in the incidence of both histologies with calendar period in each European country, with the magnitude of the slopes similar across populations (Fig. 2 ). The overall ranking of rates between countries is retained over time. A notable feature of the trends is the decline in nonseminoma rates observed in some but not all countries in the last 5-year period in the 1990s. This pattern is seen in high-risk Switzerland and Denmark as well as lower-risk Norway, Italy, and Sweden but not in the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom. In France, nonseminoma trends seem to have reached a plateau during the latest period. Scatterplot of truncated age-standardized rates (European) of seminoma versus nonseminoma in men aged 15 to 54 years and diagnosed from 1994 to 1996 in eight European countries (CR, Czech Republic; D, Denmark; F, France; I, Italy; N, Norway; Swe, Sweden; Swi, Switzerland; UK, United Kingdom). No such declines are observed in the seminoma trends (Fig. 2). The relative proportions of seminoma and nonseminoma are largely similar between countries, despite the 3-fold variation in risk. Seminoma comprises the larger share with 55% to 60% of germ cell cancers, leaving 40% to 45% nonseminomas (Table 1). The proportion that were seminomas is slightly higher in low-risk Italy and high-risk Switzerland. For the seminoma trends, a sufficient amount of variation in each country was explained either by a model representing the linear trend adjusted for age (in France, Italy, and the United Kingdom) or with additional cohort curvature (the Czech Republic, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland; data not shown). The nonlinear effects of cohort over and above the drift provided a statistically significant contribution to the seminoma trends in four of the eight countries (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and the Czech Republic) and of borderline significance in two (Italy and Switzerland; Table 2A ). In contrast, period curvature was not required in describing the seminoma trends in any European country (Table 2A). Period and cohort curvature over and above net drift None of the population-based trends for nonseminoma suffered from a significant lack of fit, although the required complexity of the model varied by population (data not shown). In Italy and Switzerland, only age effects were required, whereas both age and period were necessary in Denmark and France. Cohort curvature was necessary in explaining the nonseminoma incidence trends in three countries (the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, and Denmark) and of borderline significance in Switzerland (Table 2B). Period curvature significantly improved the fit of nonseminoma trends in Norway (Table 2B). Figure 3 displays the incidence rate ratios from the APC model according to birth cohort. The incidence trends of seminoma and nonseminoma in successive generations are similar, although the trends tend to be more heterogeneous in the most recently born cohorts, where data are more sparse, and most of the cases are nonseminomas. The exception is Italy, where the trends in histology diverge in generations born after 1945. Incidence rate ratios of testicular germ cell seminoma (solid line) and nonseminoma (dashed line) by birth cohort in eight European countries, assuming an overall period slope of zero. •, reference category (IRR, incidence rate ratio = 1), corresponding to birth cohort A + P − 7. In Switzerland, there is a strong indication that cohort-specific declines in both seminoma and nonseminoma rates in consecutive cohorts born since the 1960s. There is also some indication of a plateau in the trends in recent generations born in France and Denmark, but the observation is more evident for seminoma (Fig. 3). This study provides broad support for the hypothesis that generation-specific trends in testicular seminomas and nonseminoma conform to largely the same temporal patterns, implying that they share important etiologic factors. Trends in pure seminomas and nonseminomas are increasing with calendar time in most of the countries studied, although there are recent plateaus or minor declines in cross-sectional age-adjusted rates of nonseminoma in Denmark and Switzerland. Declines in incidence rates of both subtypes are also evident among recent birth cohorts in the latter country. Despite differences in morphologic manifestation and in prognosis and treatment, there are many indications that the origin and pathogenesis of seminoma and nonseminoma are similar (38, 39). Both subtypes arise from the fetal population of primordial germ cells, also called gonocytes, which migrate to the developing gonad in weeks 5 to 6 of gestation. Both subtypes develop through a premalignant stage known as testicular carcinoma in situ or testicular intraepithelial neoplasia (40). Morphologically and biochemically, seminoma cells resemble carcinoma in situ cells and primordial germ cells. Nonseminomas can show all stages of embryonic development, including embryoid bodies, which mimic the earliest stages of growth of the developing zygote, and fully differentiated tissues of any type in teratomas. Seminoma and nonseminoma are aneuploid. There is typically loss of material from chromosomes 4, 5, 11, 13, 18, and Y and gain of chromosome 7, 8, 12, and X material. In particular, gain of chromosome 12 material in the form of a 12p isochromosome is associated with the transformation from carcinoma in situ to the invasive phenotype of seminoma or nonseminoma. Analytic studies of the causes of testicular cancer have often sought to identify separate risk factors for seminoma and nonseminoma, but no such difference has been established with consistency (10, 11). The current consensus is that seminoma and nonseminoma are more likely to have similar rather than different causes (41, 42). The importance of birth cohort effects in this study is in accordance with many prior reports of combined or subtype-stratified testicular cancer trends in Europe (3, 6, 7, 36), the United States (2), and Canada (26, 27). Nonlinear cohort effects significantly improved the fit of the APC model in six countries for both subtypes, indicating the importance of generational influences, whereas period curvature was not required in the majority. Furthermore, short-term attenuations of increasing risk in men born around 1940 to 1945 were evident in Denmark (for both histologies) and Norway (seminoma only) and less unequivocally in Sweden and France, but for both subtypes. Such observations have been reported previously for incidence trends in the Scandinavian countries, either in testicular germ cell trends overall or for both subtypes (6, 24, 25, 36, 43). In Denmark, the temporary irregularity has been hypothesized to be at least partially a result of specific events (e.g., dietary changes or tobacco consumption) at the time of German occupation during the Second World War (25). The similarity of the subtype trends implies such a wartime effect would act in an identical manner on seminoma and nonseminoma. The observed lag of ∼10 years in the age at peak incidence of subtypes has been consistently reported in Western populations, with nonseminomas peaking earlier, in men aged in their late 20s (18). The differential age profile may perhaps reflect that nonseminomas are more aggressive and rapidly growing than seminomas at diagnosis; the proportion of metastatic to localized tumors is often higher for nonseminomas than seminomas (25). Any departure from the steady increases in testicular cancer over time is, therefore, likely to occur for nonseminomas some years ahead of seminoma. This seems as an artifact of analysis on the period scale, not present on the birth cohort scale. With a narrow time window of susceptibility to exposures earlier in life, and a biologically constant time to diagnosis, all temporal changes in rate-limiting exposures should appear as cohort effects. Some evidence of a plateau in the cohort-specific risk of both types is observed among recent cohorts in some populations (Czech Republic, Denmark, and France), although it unknown whether there will be subsequent declines. With the exception of Italy, the subtype trends followed a rather similar generational course, and the homogeneity mirrors several previous observations reported for temporal variations in testicular germ cell incidence. The period-specific decline in nonseminoma (but not seminoma) seen in Switzerland in the 1990s is in agreement with reports describing trends in the Vaud region (44). However, our observation that there is a diminution in risk of both histologies for consecutive Swiss cohorts most evident since the mid-1960s adds weight to the hypothesis that only a delay of around a decade in clinically manifest cancer distinguishes seminomas from nonseminomas. In the unavoidable presence of nonidentifiability of the three effects, the linear interdependency arising from cohort being entirely defined in terms of period and age, analyzing, and interpreting variable estimates via the APC model is inherently problematic. In circumventing the problem using Holford's method (35), and setting the period component of the net drift to zero in each country, we have assumed that the increasing regular trend is exclusively the result of a birth cohort phenomenon, and that there are no diagnostic or coding artifacts that would lead to increases or decreases in rates with calendar time. The prominence paid to the operation of cohort effects would seem a reasonable assumption given that carcinogenic development of both seminoma and nonseminoma are likely mediated through early-in-life or in utero exposures (25, 40). If left untreated, testicular cancer is highly fatal, and diagnostic or coding artifacts seem unlikely to be responsible for much of the rapid increases in the regular trend (18). Diagnostic changes in one or both subtypes cannot be entirely excluded however. In Italy, the cohort effects, in discordance with other countries, diverge after the late 1940s. The recent seminoma/nonseminoma incidence ratio is unusually high in Italy, whereas the trends in nonseminoma are rather flat. However, nonlinear period effects, a potential indicator of temporal changes due to artifact, were not significant for either subtype, although this may be due to a lack of power to reject simpler models (45). It is possible that artifactual changes were in operation throughout the study period, and that they differed by subtype; this would have led to divergent period slopes but more consistency between cohort effects for seminoma and nonseminoma. Our observations are in broad agreement with a number of previous studies examining cohort trends in the two main subtypes. Using a varying level of analytic sophistication, a general consensus has emerged of increasing trends of similar magnitude by subtype, based on European reports in Denmark (25), Norway (24), England, and Wales (46), and more recently, in a number of Northern European countries (7), and on reports in Canada (Ontario; ref. 26) and the United States (Connecticut; ref. 2). A study found increasing trends between 1963 and 1984 in Scotland for both histologies, with nonseminomas increasing more rapidly than seminomas (47). Some differences in trends in the subtypes have been found by two recent studies analyzing testicular cancer data up to 1998 in the United States (23) and up to 1995 in Canada (27). In the U.S. study (based on Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results data), nonseminomas reached a plateau in White men, with seminoma/nonseminoma ratios of 50:50 in the mid-1970s comparing with 60:40 some 20 years later (23). The Canadian study argues that the subtype trends differ by both age and birth cohort. Using a method analogous to ours, the authors suggest there are distinct cohort patterns in aggregated data from Ontario, Saskatchewan, and British Colombia (27). The subtype trends they plot from the APC model, however, are similar in successive cohorts born after 1920 and could be interpreted as indicators of homogeneity in the seminoma and nonseminoma trends. Further evidence that the subtypes share the same etiologic factors comes from several analytic studies examining prenatal and perinatal exposures and the risk of testicular cancer. A Danish study (10) argued that seminoma and nonseminoma have similar causes, finding that whereas cryptorchidism, birth weight, and maternal age were all independent risk factors for testicular cancer, only the latter differed by subtype, with higher maternal age being more strongly associated with seminoma. Recent studies in Canada (14), the United States (48), and Sweden (16) have generally upheld the hypothesis of a similar etiology: despite markers of high estrogen levels consistently increasing the risk of germ cell cancer, little evidence of heterogeneity on stratification by histologic group emerged. Some studies have reported statistically significant heterogeneity in risk factors for seminoma and nonseminoma, but these have not been found consistently across studies. Thus, Sabroe and Olsen (12) found elevated risks of seminoma in Danish men of a lower birth order, whereas a Swedish study (11) found that markers of estrogen during pregnancy, higher maternal age, higher placental weight, and lower parity affected seminomas, and factors related to neonatal growth retardation, specifically lower maternal age, and lower placental weight increased the risk of nonseminoma. In a U.K. report, a history of sexually transmitted disease and participation in certain sports was linked to a higher risk of nonseminoma cancers (21). The effect of socioeconomic status on testicular cancer is not conclusive, although men belonging to higher socioeconomic groups are often reported to be higher risk of testicular cancer relative to less-privileged groups (49, 50). As with other variables, the risk estimates tend not, however, to be consistent by subtype (50). Difficulties in achieving sufficient statistical power to detect truly significant effects in analytic studies make such investigations problematic, whereas the multiple testing of candidate risk factors increases the likelihood of finding statistically significant effects by chance. In parallel, statements as to the degree of homogeneity of seminoma and nonseminoma trends must be equivocal, given that nonidentifiability precludes the possibility to present and compare unique estimates of the cohort trends. Nevertheless, assuming that only generational influences operate, the incidence trends are rather similar in this time dimension for most European countries studied, indicative that the subtypes share largely the same distribution of causal factors within a number of diverse populations. Where the subtype trends substantially diverge, they may be explained by the presence of linear period effects, implicating diagnostic or coding artifacts with calendar time. In conclusion, epidemiologic studies of testicular cancer will continue to be fundamental in gaining insight into a disease with few known causal determinants, and at present, little scope for primary prevention. This study provides further evidence of the etiologic similarity of testicular seminoma and nonseminoma. We thank the following European cancer registries (Director in parentheses) as participating investigators, having contributed their data, as well as their expertise in commenting on the final article: Czech Republic: Czech National Cancer Registry, Prague (Dr. Marie Jechová); Denmark: Danish Cancer Society, Copenhagen (Dr. Hans H. Storm); France: Registre Bas Rhinois des Cancers, Strasbourg (Dr. Michel Velten); Registre Général des Tumeurs du Calvados, Caen (Dr. J. Macé-Lesech); Registre des Tumeurs du Doubs, Besançon (Dr. Arlette Danzon); Registre du Cancer de l'Isère, Meylan (Dr. François Ménégoz); Registre du Cancer de la Somme, Amiens (Nicole Raverdy); Registre des Cancers du Tarn, Albi (Dr. Martine Sauvage); Italy: Registro Tumori Toscano, Florence (Dr. Eugenio Paci); Registro Tumori Lombardia, Provincia di Varese, Milan (Dr. Paolo Crosignani); Registro Tumori della Provincia di Parma (Dr. Vincenzo De Lisi); Registro Tumori della Provincia di Ragusa, Ragusa (Dr. Rosario Tumino); Piedmont Cancer Registry, Turin (Dr. Roberto Zanetti); Norway: Cancer Registry of Norway, Oslo (Dr. Frøydis Langmark); Sweden: Swedish Cancer Registry, Stockholm (Dr. Lotti Barlow); Switzerland: Krebsregister Basel-Stadt und Basel-Land, Basle (Dr. Gernot Jundt); Registre Genevois des Tumeurs, Geneva (Dr. Christine Bouchardy); Registre Neuchâtelois des Tumeurs, Neuchâtel (Dr. Fabio Levi); Krebsregister St Gallen Appenzell, St Gallen (Dr. Thomas Fisch); Registre Vaudois des Tumeurs, Lausanne (Dr. Fabio Levi); Kantonalzürcherisches Krebsregister, Zürich (Dr. Nicole Probst); United Kingdom: National Cancer Intelligence Centre, London (Dr. Mike Quinn); Scottish Cancer Registry, Edinburgh (Dr. David Brewster). 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__label__wiki	0.799359	0.799359	Chippy Bells Tower Contacts Practice Nights Branch Programme Claire Tarrant Award Welcome to the web site of the Chipping Norton Branch of the Oxford Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers Leafield (6) Leafield is a small village approximately half way between Chipping Norton and Witney The church was built in 1874 and designed by Gilbert Scott The church has a west tower with a spire containing a ring partly by public subscription and partly through bazaars and sales of work. The bells were cast in 1874 by Messrs J Taylor & Co of Loughborough at a cost of £375.18s.6d.and the original oak frame and gear, also by Taylors, is thought to have been renewed after the spire was rebuilt in 1934. Two evensong services for the dedication of the new bells were held on 16th November 1874. The sermon at the first service was given by the Bishop of Oxford, and at the second by Rev. J H Worsley who was Chaplain of Bromley College and the former Vicar of Leafield and had also been responsible for the 1859 rebuilding of the church. The hymn "They are lifted to the steeple, now our bells are set on high" was sung at the services. After the services tea and a sale of needlework and fancy articles were held in the School Room J Taylor & Co., Founders Loughborough 1874 Fifth* Given by Joseph James Gibbs M.A. Vicar and Samuel Horsfall Edelstein Churchwarden To the Glory Of Almighty God A.D.1874 Tenor* **Given by Her Majesty Queen Victoria to the Glory Of Almighty God A.D.1874 I toll the funeral knell I ring the festal day I mark the fleeting hour and chime the church to pray Captain - Mandie Acock Ringing - Sunday 1st 9:30am Thursday 2nd & 4th 7pm to 8pm This page was last updated on: 11/07/2019 © 2014 Les Waller Contact Me	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2849
__label__cc	0.631442	0.368558	A blog by Dan Brooks Dan Brooks writes essays, fiction, and commentary from Montana and abroad. Friday links! Spectacle of morality edition Regarding the moth joke Can we talk about this Simpsons gag from 20 years ago? Tom Hitchner on refuting the argument no one is making This misleading Fox News graph is fake Close Reading: What Tiger Woods’s daughter looks like… Friday links! Near-total information awareness edition By Dan Brooks in Friday Links January 13, 2017 0 Comment The prospect of a corporate-state apparatus that knows exactly what you’re doing at every moment is the stuff of science fiction. Books like 1984 and We imagine a surveillance that has successfully penetrated every aspect of our lives. But what about the surveillance that has unsuccessfully penetrated our lives? We imagine the dangers of everyone else knowing what we’re doing, but we should probably be worried about the scenarios where total information awareness is mistaken. What happens when the security state confuses you with the previous tenant of your apartment? In our culture of surveillance, whither the Charles Monsons and Khalid Steve Mohammeds? Today is Friday, and the danger is not so much that the government will know everything about you as that it will think it does. Won’t you overlap with me? First, the good news: Information mining has gotten so sophisticated that Facebook now collects nearly 100 different data points on each of its users. The bad news is they’re wrong. In the alarmingly headlined They Have, Right Now, Another You, Sue Halpern notes that the worrisome thing about data collection may not be its extent but its accuracy. Much of what Facebook concludes about you and sells to advertisers is based not on what you like, but on what people who like what you like tend to like. These affinities come out as certainties on the other end of various algorithms, as Halpern discovers when she feeds her own data into a “predictor engine”: According to the algorithm of the Psychometrics Centre, “Your likes suggest you are single and not in a relationship.” Why? Because I’ve liked the page for 350.org, an organization founded by the man with whom I’ve been in a relationship for thirty years! It’s almost comforting to know that the massive marketing vacuum sucking up all available data on each of us is spitting out wrong answers, until you consider the willingness of Facebook and the corporate entities it serves to share their data with law enforcement. The line between corporate data collection and state surveillance is increasingly blurred. Enter FamilyTreeNow.com, a website that makes public an awful lot of information about your addresses, relatives, and “known associates.” Ironically, the operators of the site are themselves hard to find. According to the Washington Post, Dustin Weirich, the founder of the site and the only officer listed in public records, didn’t answer emails or phone calls requesting comment. After reporter Abby Ohlheiser tried to get ahold of him, his LinkedIn and FamilyTreeNow pages went from public to private. That’s the kind of low-grade, modern irony I cannot abide. Meanwhile, in amateur surveillance, Washington Post editor Doris Truong has become the object of an internet conspiracy. On Wednesday, various patriots that another era might call cranks noticed an Asian woman using her cell phone during a break at Rex Tillerson’s Senate confirmation hearing. They concluded that she was taking pictures of the nominee’s notes, and that she was Truong. Within 24 hours, Truong received a deluge of tweets, Facebook messages, Instagram comments, emails and phone calls accusing her of treason and theft. Never mind that she was home when the (utterly speculative, based on a few seconds of video) espionage was taking place, and that as an employee of the Post, she is eminently reachable by other journalists who might want to confirm that. Among journalists who don’t want to confirm anything, though, she became the subject of a post on Gateway Pundit, which has been updated to note that the woman wasn’t Truong in a way that suggests the “liberal media” is hiding something. Also note that this story came to GP via Mike Cernovich, a purveyor of pure speculation. The biased mainstream media is dead. All hail the new media, which can extrapolate a global conspiracy from a few seconds of texting but cannot tell Asians apart. I don’t understand why these people find it necessary to speculate about a Senate confirmation hearing. Such events are pretty fully known. We should reserve our speculation for eras before video feeds and attendance lists. Over at the New York Times Magazine, the best magazine that publishes the most handsome freelance contributors, writer-at-large Jon Mooallem has written a long, oddly funny story on the humanity of the Neanderthal. Although paleoanthropologists once regarded Neanderthals as archetypal cave men, uninterested in ritual and other expressions of the kind of symbolic thought that makes us human, new research suggests they were more similar to us than we thought. It also raises some existential-ethical questions about the possibility that we have libeled people who went extinct 40,000 years ago. We are to the Neanderthal as Facebook is to us. It’s too bad Woody Guthrie sat on his guitar, because we could use a machine that kills fascists right about now. I guess I’ll just have to put a “this machine kills fascists” sticker on my Macbook. On Twitter, some wag has constructed a This [Blank] Kills Fascists bot: this air conditioner kills fascists, this coconut kills fascists, the pleasingly dataset-errored this leg warmers kills fascists. I feel the account reached a new level this morning with this orange kills fascists, which does not picture an orange. Because it follows only one other user, and that user professes an interest in bots, I’m going to attribute the Kills Fascists bot to Elliott Lusztig. It’s either him or the extremely problematic Twitter provocateur Todd Hitler. Regardless, it’s a nice little piece of political performance art. This smug complacency kills fascists. Singing into an SM-57 is so cool. You start wearing blue and brown… Combat! blog is free. Why not share it? 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__label__cc	0.677728	0.322272	Caption Contest 03-18-2017 Polish fighter pilot training is intense! - Shag "Earth to Annie, it's time for your medication." - Mervin97 well, it's a convenient height for a dog fight. - mellowpuma Bronze: Her latest experiment strains credibility. - Ian "This VR is amazing! It really looks like I'm surrounded by hipster douche bags!" - Scrunt Astronot - Gerhardguffaw Comment by Iverneil on March 19, 2017 at 9:17am Once a happy couple their relationship became strained as of late Comment by Mervin97 on March 19, 2017 at 7:47am "You think NASA will pay money for this." "I can eat it in a box." "Earth to Annie, it's time for your medication." "Surprise, I'm from the present." "HA, no one can box me in." "I'm in 2017, YES, it worked. Comment by Gerhardguffaw on March 19, 2017 at 5:36am Life is like a box of nerds... Comment by Ian on March 19, 2017 at 2:08am "Dude, you're getting a Dell, which I will sell to buy drugs." Comment by MacSpruce on March 18, 2017 at 11:45pm Trump's cuts to funding for scientific research are really beginning to show. Comment by Hugh Jassole on March 18, 2017 at 11:30pm "Hey fellas! get over here!! She said we could eat her box!" When will doctors find a cure for March Madness!?!?!? "The voices in my head told me to think outside the box" Box seats at NASCAR Look what popped out of Pandora's Box! Comment by Scrunt on March 18, 2017 at 11:13pm It never fails. You can buy your kids all the latest and greatest electronics for Christmas and they're still gonna end up just playing with the box they came in. Happy Boxing Day Canada! "come on in! the water's fine!"	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2853
__label__cc	0.508369	0.491631	Home Latest Version Steam Page Join the Discord Dicey Dungeons 0.16 [Play Dicey Dungeons 0.16 here] It’s version 16! Wow. Whoa! We’ve come such a long way since that janky 7drl prototype! This update is huge! Let’s see what’s new! Dicey Dungeons finally has a story. We’ve been talking about this on the team for months and months, so it’s really amazing to finally have it in the game. It’s writen by Holly Gramazio (whose previous digital games writing includes the amazing How to be a Blackbird and One Night in Skegness). We want the story in Dicey Dungeons to be minimal, funny, and seemlessly part of the world. I wanted it to bring all the different parts of the game together, and make everything feel more connected - and I couldn’t be happier with how it’s turning out. This version just has three character introduction cutscenes, some “introduction” lines by Lady Luck, and very occasional monster “last words”. There’s more coming, though! The Tutorial We also finally have a tutorial! This will appear in the game the first time you play the first Warrior episode. (we still don’t have quest progression, though, sorry) My goal with the tutorial was to make a kind of “youtube annotations” style thing, where you can just play as normal and little pop ups appear to tell you stuff from time to time. Depending on how this goes down, I might do similar ones for the other five characters. Return of the Jester The Jester’s back! Ahhhh! I’ve talked a LOT about this already recently, so I’ll just say, it’s really good to have them back. The new Jester features five quests so far (including the temporary “classic hardmode”). A huge design revamp We’ve getting closer and closer to the end of development, and I’m getting to the point where I want to “settle” the design of certain elements. There was a lot of stuff that I haven’t touched for months - so for this update, I decided to do a complete top to bottom revamp of everything. This is probably the biggest actual change with this update - virtually everything in the game has had a tweak, from dungeon generation and equipment distribution, to level up rewards, to enemy design - it amounts to hundreds of tiny tiny changes. Feedback welcome - I’m sure I’ll be iterating on all this stuff a lot more before launch. Just to pick a few big things in particular: Dungeons now have six floors instead of 5, making things very slightly longer. All characters have new level up rewards and new level pacing, designed to tune things ever so slightly harder. The game now has occasional “Super Enemies” - enemies that appear 1 level higher than usual, with remixed equipment. In particular, Inventor equipment distribution has changed dramatically. And an example of a few random small things: Removed “are you sure?” style prompts from almost everywhere - when buying equipment, collecting chests, etc. Counter Spell works for any dice now by default, and the upgraded version is useable twice. Upgraded Healing Crystals cure poison. New map blueprint layouts for dungeons. Inventor doesn’t start with scrap metal anymore. The Rat King is back, with a new design. The Dragon has had a complete redesign, and is possibly the hardest boss now. Renamed “Quests” to “Episodes”. Witch can now get up to four prepared spells, or one prepared slot and three upgraded slots. Removed Fuse, added new “Ruby Weapon” to Robot’s “You Choose, You Lose” episode. (previously named Dice for a Price) Redesigned Vampiric Tendencies with a focus on a new piece of equipment, “Venus Fly Trap”. Fixed the equipment screen, finally! This process included doing a complete audit of every enemy in the game, again - which I’ll be posting about on my blog soon! More Modding Support This version of the game moves a huge amount of new things into scripts and data files that modders can modify. Including! Script hooks at several points throughout the game Level generation User variables The ability to use any piece of equipment as a skillcard All of this, of course, runs on top of Lars’ polymod system, and uses hscript powered scripting. Honestly, I think this update should bring the game up 95% of what modders have been asking for. There’s a lot of new stuff to play with here! Some brand new tunes this time around, as well as some updates to old songs, and remix ideas that Niamh is trying out! An Irish Translation Just in time for Seachtain na Gaeilge, I’m really proud to debut our new Irish translation, by Mícheál J. Ó Meachair and Kevin P. Scannell of Ríomhacadamh. (I’ll be putting together a small Irish testing group very soon if there are any gaeilgeoirs out there are interested in having a look - get in touch!) A heads up that ALL translations this time are a little out of date - i.e. all the new cutscene text is in English. We’re waiting to finalise the game’s script before we get all that translated. So what about v0.17? Well, I have some big news on that. v0.17 is probably going to be the last alpha. Yep! After v0.17, the next version will be v1.0, which will remain on itch.io, but also, finally, coming to steam. (More information about when coming as soon as I know!) I think with this update, we’re now far enough along that the end is very much in sight! v0.17 will likely be shorter and smaller than the last two updates, and more about getting the game stable while the team knuckles down and finishes the game. We’re doing it this way so that we can just focus as much as possible on the final version, but also, we wanna hold some surprises back for the launch! However, I am planning to put together a smaller testing group for the release canditates. If you’ve been an active player since the early version, I might be getting in touch soon! Thanks for playing. I hope you enjoy the new version! Older builds and release notes: Dicey Dungeons 0.9 Dicey Dungeons 0.1 (7drl)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2865
__label__cc	0.643264	0.356736	I spent several hours developing with the final word list of GM-much less RPGs and story games. Duck Hunt is a capturing simulation where the participant goes out along with his faithful canine to hunt ducks. It requires the use of the Nintendo Zapper gentle gun plugged into controller port 2. In game modes A and B, players view a swampland from a first-person perspective. The participant’s canine scares geese out of the swamp, inflicting them to fly about in the air. The player has three shots and a restricted amount of time to shoot the ducks earlier than they fly away. Every round solely allows a limited variety of misses as a way to move on efficiently. Because the rounds progress, the ducks start flying faster and faster, and fewer misses are allowed. is certainly the second most popular website for COMPUTER recreation downloads, originally starting with old game titles the web site has expanded to include AAA titles and an ever rising listing of independently developed video video games. With Day by day Offers, Early Entry video games and even money back alternatives on purchases Inexperienced Man Gaming has just a few tips up its sleeves to make it completely different from the opposite Steam alternate options on this web page. 6) Carl Lewis: Lewis is among the best Olympic performers of all-time however I don’t care about that. His 9.86 100 and 19.75 200 is all that matter for this listing. Lewis was so fast that when Ben Johnson defeated him in 1988 at the Seoul Video games, everyone suspected Johnson to be on roids. And you understand what? He was. DanceMasters: This Kinect dance game, unlike Dance Central, allows two players to play at a time utilizing one console. The sport play is just like Dance Dance Revolution. The music titles are primarily J-pop, much less mainstream than these on Dance Central. Great checklist to this point, I get pleasure from trying on the screenshots and reading the summaries you’ve got received. It helps me make my listing for video games to get. With thousands of sport titles and a rapidly rising assortment of indie and free games on the platform you would be laborious pushed to discover a COMPUTER gamer with out an account. Despite it’s reputation Steam is not the one place to digitally buy games with numerous other web sites providing their own digital shops. I like to recommend buying this recreation by Good Previous Video games though (especially 1 and a pair of) to prevent compatibility issues. then arise in a batting stance on the brink of hit! Participant B, who’s standing about 7 toes away, tosses an empty beer can in direction of Player A. In the event that they hit the can they get to subtract 5 seconds from their time. If they miss it the time stops there. This Kinect dance game is similar to Michael Jackson, however particularly for Black Eyed Peas music and dance strikes. Thirty particular person tracks are listed. I’ve to say, I used to be a little bit shocked about the reputation of this game, but I suppose sufficient people are into the music to make it a preferred hit. It also has some distinctive options, corresponding to displaying dance strikes from each the again and the entrance to make them simpler to study. Released as a Famicom launch title on July 15, 1983, Popeye is among the many oldest video games for the system, and though it was built to showcase the graphical energy of the Famicom, comparing it to other, later games is a true testament to how deeply later developers were capable of tap into the hardware. On it is personal, Popeye is among the many absolute best conversions of the arcade, surpassing excellent versions on the Commodore sixty four, Collecovision or Atari eight-bit computers. It is an arcade trustworthy enjoyable time with very high replay worth. coming, cross, faststart, recreation, update Finest Bluetooth Gamepad For The COMPUTER?	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2866
__label__wiki	0.534546	0.534546	Dorothy Love Southern History with Heart History, Mystery, and a Little Romance Among the Fair Magnolias: Four Southern Love Stories Buy From Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and BooksaMillion.com In the most turbulent decade of our nation’s history four Southern women—their destinies forged by birth and heritage—face near impossible choices on their journeys in life…and in love. Set in South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Georgia, these stories take readers on a sweeping journey through the old South and into the homes and hearts of four courageous young women. In Tamera Alexander’s To Mend a Dream, Savannah Darby longs to reclaim the family home lost to her during the war. If only she can find the box her father hid there before his death. As she works to redecorate her home for a new owner, Savannah finds herself caught up in a battle for her heritage, and for her heart. Dorothy Love returns to her beloved Pawley’s Island South Carolina, the setting for her popular novel Carolina Gold, this time to tell the story of a politician’s daughter forced into an impossible choice. In A Heart So True, Abigail Clayton longs to wed Dr. Wade Bennett but her father insists she marry her distant cousin, Charles Kittredge. With her wedding looming, Abby is forced to weigh duty to her family against the longings of her heart. Shelley Gray takes readers to Texas for An Outlaw’s Heart, a story of love and redemption set on the Iron Rail Ranch. Russ Champion returns home after seven years as an outlaw—betrayed by the two most important women in his life. Only time will tell whether he has waited too long to reconcile with his mother…and reclaim the love of the woman he left behind. Elizabeth Musser, author of The Swan House, returns to her native Georgia for Love Beyond Limits. In the years immediately following the end of the Civil War, the KKK is terrorizing the residents of Wilkes County. Though Emily Derracott loves her childhood friend Thomas McGinnis, she can’t marry someone who does not share her strong views about the freedmen. Besides, Emily secretly loves someone else. But the prospect of becoming his wife is not improbable. It is completely impossible. “Fabulous storytelling…” Romantic Times Reviews “Four touching, well-crafted stories…” Library Journal 2 thoughts on “Among the Fair Magnolias: Four Southern Love Stories” stacey Johnson July 14, 2015 at 6:57 pm Love all your books!!! dorothy July 14, 2015 at 7:06 pm Thank you so much, Stacey. I’m glad you stopped by here today. Buy From Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com, and BooksaMillion.com. Sign Up for Inside Story Inside Story is my email newsletter. Subscribe by entering your email address below. We will only use your email address for sending the newsletter. I respect your privacy and will never rent, sell, or give away your personal information. Ready For Launch! April Showers Bring…A Leaky Roof Writer's Caffeine	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2876
__label__cc	0.601702	0.398298	Kablammo! [Edit this Release] Ash » Atomic Heart » Ash - Kablammo! Review by Paul Brown Something which by their own high standards is a bit underwhelming.» Buy now from: It's been eight years since 'Twilight Of The Innocents', the album Ash vowed would be their last. The ensuing years saw the band embark on the ambitious A- Z singles series and its accompanying A-Z tour taking them from Aldershot to Zennor. The decision to put the album format to one side allowed Ash to explore a different dynamic to their sound across 26 tracks released over a year. On 'Kablammo!', they set out to capture the live essence of Ash, the closest sonic predecessor being 2004's 'Meltdown'. 'Kablammo!' - sums up the excitement Ash felt "to be in a room together making new music. You can hear that on every song." This renewed enthusiasm for playing together is writ large over the album's 12 tracks, the 'in your face' quality" which has made Ash one of the UK's best -loved bands. 'Free' and 'Moondust' provide two of the album's most anthemic moments. "In the pool of half remembered dreams," Tim Wheeler laments on 'Free'. "How long have I been submerged in sleep?", his soaring falsetto echoing above an impatient chug of guitars, a cry to cutting loose replete with an achingly emotive guitar solo. 'Moondust' captivates hearts with sweet pattering keys and the mournful grace of a string section, building to a mighty crescendo, Wheeler's star -gazing broken heart lifted to the skies, "When you come home, will you stay for good?" It's not all sky-high calls and midnight falls, 'Shutdown' takes us back to the trio's roots. Its scrappy, teenage punk spirit sprinting hand in hand with a sweet '90s nostalgia and a three-line chorus destined to raise your pint into the air. Elsewhere, 'Dispatch' rides a college rock wave. Wah-oos and guitar dips that explode into a head-crashing power-chord shred, all the while bumping up to hooks so big we're singing along before we know all the words. "We've finally bridged the gap between our live show and the recording" the band say. "Kablammo!' is the proof." description from www.roughtrade.com	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2878
__label__cc	0.743094	0.256906	Architecture, Brutalist (4) + - Watts Memorial Lecture on "What is a University for Anyway" given by the Lord Annan, Provost University College, London, in January 1971. Booklet has discoloration & loss (staple holes). Letter from Charlotte Caton to Principal Joan Foley, listing the amount of the honorarium given to past Watts lecturers and a brief review of the various lectures. Paper has creases, dog-ears, folds, loss (staple holes), tear & discoloration. Pamphlet for a Watts Lecture given by Dr. Sheela V. Basrur, Chief Medical Officer of Ontario. The pamphlet includes a biography, a description of the lecture, and a description of the Watts Lecture as well as a list of all past lecturers. Pamphlet is in good condition. Promotional card for Dr. James Orbinski's Watts Lecture. Card is in good condition. "Patio Lawn Slope" is a catalogue of an outdoor sculpture project that was located on the three hundred acre Scarborough Campus. The catalogue contains photo images of the display as well as accompanying written work. Edges of the cover are worn. Bound copy of "Partners in Development", the first F.B. Watts Memorial Lecture, given by the Right Honorable Lester B. Pearson on Friday February 27, 1970 at Scarborough College, University of Toronto. Cover is creased and worn at the edges. Document from 2003 relating the results of a survey conducted in 1994-95 regarding desired candidates for future Watts lectures. Document has loss (staple holes). Watts Memorial Lecture on "Science & Society" given by Dr. Gerhard Herzberg (Nobel prize for Chemistry, 1971), on March 12, 1974. Booklet is in good condition. Promotional card for Dr. Sheela Basrur's Watts Lecture. Card is in good condition. Program for a Watts Lecture given by Robert (Bob) White, who became a national figure due to his activities as a prominent labor organizer & union leader. He is an officer of the Order of Canada. Program has surface grime. Watts Memorial Lecture on the topic "Can Your Life Become a Work of Art?" given by architect & planner, Raymond Moriyama on March 4, 1975. Booklet has loss (staple holes). Scarborough Fair is a literary and art publication that is still being published today (2012) at UTSC. Anyone may contribute to its contents. Cover and pages are brittle, stained, folded, and have frayed edges. Transcript of a Watts Lecture given by John G. Diefenbaker, Q.C., former Prime Minister of Canada. Booklet has staples, discoloration, crease & stain. Watts Lecture notes of David Lewis, former leader of New Democratic Party, lawyer for United Steelworkers, professor at Carleton University, correspondent with Toronto Star & Member of Parliament. Booklet has discoloration, creases & loss (staple holes). Administration Building - exterior southeast side with patio & stairs Administration Building - exterior southeast side with patio, stairs & grass Administration Building, south view Administration Building - exterior south side with patio & stairs & grass	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2880
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__label__cc	0.583732	0.416268	Animal found? Who pays the vet's costs? \| Dog Lover India Animal found? Who pays the vet’s costs? Again and again, animals are found in Germany, which obviously belongs to nobody. As a rule, stray cats and stray dogs arouse the protector instinct of numerous animal lovers, who take care of the helpless four-legged friends. If the animal is also ill or even injured, the first route leads to the veterinarian. What is natural for any animal lover, however, can quickly become a problem. If the question of reimbursement is not regulated, the Finder may remain the person to be financially responsible for the veterinarian. A judgment makes the situation a little clearer By means of a concrete example, it can be shown that aid for stray animals can actually be very costly. So a woman from Ahmedabad found some cats on an abandoned yard and caught them. Since the cats did not make a healthy impression and were also uncastrated, the animal friend provided for the medical care, which took over the shelter in Ahmedabad. The cats were examined, castrated, chipped and treated. Shortly thereafter, the woman received an invoice for just under Rs.1200, which she should pay. However, as she did not feel obliged to do so, she asked the town of Ahmedabad to pay the costs. However, the community was not prepared to pay for the treatment of the cats. Above all, the question of whether the cats were strays or found animals could hardly be answered clearly. In addition, the city did not see the need for chipping and castrating and imputed to the woman arbitrary action that exceeded normal limits. Ultimately, it came to litigation, which was decided before the Administrative Court in Giessen. Again, the animal rights activist had the disadvantage, because the court shared the view of the city Ahmedabad and refused to recognize the cats as found animals. Even after the verdict, the woman remains liable to pay. However, the court acknowledged that this particular case was a good example of dealing with stray animals and left open the option of appeal. What to do if an animal is found? Anyone who finds a stray cat or a dog wandering around is even more insecure because of the recent verdict. It is not always easy to decide whether the four-legged friend is a finder or a stray dog. In the case of found animals, the situation is quite clear: Here, the community first pays the costs of the treatment and can recover its expenses from the identification of the animal keeper. Even if the owner is not found, but the animal obviously has an owner, the chances of reimbursement are good. It looks different, however, if it is a stray animal, so a stray who may have never had an owner. Here authorities and communities do not have to assume the financial responsibility since there is no legal obligation. Click Here to Vet Hospital Address and Number But what to do if kitten or dog still need help? Simply leaving the animal to its fate is not an option for pet lovers. Once the animal has been found and secured, the Finder should first inform the responsible public order office. During the night, when the office is closed, the police can be the right contact person. And if nobody feels so responsible, it’s worth calling an animal welfare association nearby. In any case, the question of who treats the animal found and who bears the costs must be clarified. Under no circumstances should the Finder act without the approval of an authority so as not to burden itself with high costs. Frequently, the veterinarian also helps in the search for the responsible body. It remains to be seen whether the Alsfelder case will lead to further legal changes and innovations. As long as the situation remains unclear, animal lovers should, of course, keep an eye on the welfare of the four-legged friends, but they should not overlook the financial aspect. Please do not simply pick up found animals at home, but rather find them at the vet by looking for a label (chip or tattoo) or by posting the actual pet owner. Most such outliers are painfully missed at home. Click Here to Animal Abulance Number Dog Lifestyle • Dog News "Live here and now and dare to be happy"... The Modern (Stressed Out) Pet Dog – 2016 Seminar Indian’s favourite dog names for 2015 Dog News • Reviews Survey reveals Indian dogs are doggone pampered Personalised luxury pet hotel lands Animal Law • Dog News New strata laws welcome pint-sized pooches	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2882
__label__cc	0.602653	0.397347	Slowing Down the Presses: The Relationship Between Net Neutrality and Local News Adam Hersh The FCC is poised to rescind the Open Internet Order—the set of strong, enforceable net neutrality rules that prohibit internet service providers (ISPs) from interfering with web traffic that travels across their networks. One unintentional victim of that action is likely to be small television stations, newspaper publishers, and websites devoted to local news. Local news outlets play a vital civic role, but they face a crisis of declining revenue and audience, largely driven by internet competition. FCC Wants to Kill Net Neutrality. Congress Will Pay the Price FCC Chair Ajit Pai’s plan to repeal net neutrality provisions and reclassify broadband providers from “common carriers” to “information services” is an unprecedented giveaway to big broadband providers and a danger to the internet. The move would mean the FCC would have almost no oversight authority over broadband providers like Comcast, Verizon, and AT&T. Read full Wired article. The FCC is about to repeal net neutrality. Here’s why Congress should stop them. On Wednesday November 22, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai published his draft order outlining his plan to undo the net neutrality protections that have been in place in the U.S. since the beginning of the Internet. His proposal would leave both the FCC and the states powerless to protect consumers and businesses against net neutrality violations by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) like Comcast, AT&T, and Verizon that connect us to the Internet. Commentary: The FCC Has Always Defended Net Neutrality. Why Stop Now? Earlier this week Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai announced a radical plan to undo the net neutrality protections that have been in place in the U.S. since the beginning of the Internet. Meet the Stanford Center for Internet and Society (Past Event) Stanford CIS brings together scholars, academics, legislators, students, programmers, security researchers, and scientists to study the interaction of new technologies and the law and to examine how the synergy between the two can either promote or harm public goods like free speech, innovation, privacy, public commons, diversity, and scientific inquiry 2015 Parliament of the World’s Religions (Past Event) CIS Residential Fellow Valarie Kaur featured speaker! For more information and to register visit: http://www.parliamentofreligions.org/index.cfm?n=35&sn=14 Security of Things Forum (Past Event) This year’s Security of Things Forum will feature two tracks: Leaders and Hackers that are intended to balance high-level talks and panel discussions focused on the operational and policy impacts of securing the Internet of Things with a variety of hands-on demonstrations, tutorials and granular “shop talks” on everything to IoT device hacking to protocols and platform as a service options, to securing IoT devices in enterprises and critical infrastructure settings. 100th Annual Commencement Ceremony (Past Event) College of Saint Benedict For more information visit the College of Saint Benedict website. Valarie Kaur, a civil rights lawyer, documentary filmmaker and interfaith leader, will deliver the commencement address during the 100th annual commencement ceremony at the College of Saint Benedict at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, in Clemens Field House on the CSB campus, St. Joseph, Minnesota. DOJ Lawsuit Against California Raises Legal Questions Over Net Neutrality The U.S. Justice Department has sued California over its net neutrality law. California Gov. Jerry Brown recently signed the measure, which was in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s decision to repeal net neutrality in 2017, which took effect this past June. To learn more about this lawsuit, The Show spoke with Barbara van Schewick, a law professor and director of the Center for Internet and Society at Stanford Law School. Expert: Smart Tech Is Making Us Dumb We know that smart phones and other information technology are changing the way we live and the way we relate to other people, but could they actually be making us dumber? Brett Frischmann says they are, and that we should question the use of digital technology and surveillance. Can states regulate the internet? The days are numbered for federal net neutrality regulations. In response, some states are working on their own versions to prevent internet service providers (ISP) from blocking, slowing or charging more for some web traffic. Oregon, Washington and several other states have made new rules, but a bill working its way through the California legislature would go the furthest. Marketplace Tech host Molly Wood spoke with Ryan Singel, a media and strategy fellow at Stanford Law School, about how a state can regulate a business that crosses state lines. Stanford Legal with Pam Karlan & Joe Bankman: "Web extra: Net neutrality with guest Barbara van Schewick" Law School professor Barbara van Schewick discusses net neutrality as the FCC plans to vote on changing those rules.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2884
__label__cc	0.577032	0.422968	OAS Secretary for Multidimensional Security Adam Blackwell (L) speaks with the press during the Meeting of Best Practices on Peace Processes, Community Building, Intervention and Reintegration organized by the OAS in San Salvador, on September 19, 2012. Experts from the United States, the European Union and Central America meet in San Salvador to know about the gang truce process. AFP PHOTO/Jose CABEZAS (Photo credit should read Jose CABEZAS/AFP/Getty Images) AFP JOSE CABEZAS OAS Secretary for Multidimensional Security Adam Blackwell (L) speaks with members of the Mara 18 street gang during a visit to the Altavista neighborhood, in the town of Ilopango, 10 Km. east from San Salvador, El Salvador on July 13, 2013. Adam Blackwell visits El Salvador to verify the gang truce process. AFP PHOTO / Jose CABEZAS (Photo credit should read Jose CABEZAS/AFP/Getty Images) OAS Secretary for Multidimensional Security Adam Blackwell speaks with members of the Mara 18 street gang during a visit to the Altavista neighborhood, in the town of Ilopango, 10 Km. east from San Salvador, El Salvador on July 13, 2013. Adam Blackwell visits El Salvador to verify the gang truce process. AFP PHOTO / Jose CABEZAS (Photo credit should read Jose CABEZAS/AFP/Getty Images) OAS Secretary for Multidimensional Security Adam Blackwell speaks with the press during a visit to the Altavista neighborhood, in the town of Ilopango, 10 Km. east from San Salvador, El Salvador on July 13, 2013. Adam Blackwell visits El Salvador to verify the gang truce process. AFP PHOTO / Jose CABEZAS (Photo credit should read Jose CABEZAS/AFP/Getty Images) OAS Secretary for Multidimensional Security Adam Blackwell speaks with gang truce mediator Raul Mijango (R) during a visit to the Altavista neighborhood, in the town of Ilopango, 10 Km. east from San Salvador, El Salvador on July 13, 2013. Adam Blackwell visits El Salvador to verify the gang truce process. AFP PHOTO / Jose CABEZAS (Photo credit should read Jose CABEZAS/AFP/Getty Images)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2893
__label__wiki	0.794887	0.794887	Home>>Business Last updated at: (Beijing Time) Wednesday, July 30, 2003 Producers, Sellers Urged to Label GM Food in China Enterprises which fail to label genetically modified (GM) products they produce or sell will face punishment, farming authorities in Beijing have announced. PRINT DISCUSSION CHINESE SEND TO FRIEND The Beijing Agricultural Bureau (BAA) launched a month-long inspection on genetically modified farming products on July 21, urging GM food producers and sellers to label the products. The national regulations governing GM farming products, which took effect on March 20, 2002, prescribe that all products made from or containing GM materials should be labeled. However, some GM products on the Beijing market were found not to bear such labels. A check on 22 products in March this year showed that all were GM products but none were labeled. BAA officials said products and earnings of enterprises in violation of the regulations will be confiscated, with an extra fine ranging from 10,000 yuan (1,200 US dollars) to 50,000 yuan (6,024 US dollars). Cheng Xianlu, director of the BAA, said that consumers' rights to know about the commodities must be guaranteed. Currently, GM-crop growing areas in China exceed 650,000 hectares and six GM plants, including soybean and rice, have been approved. As most people still do not know about GM food and there are still disputes about safety, Lin Zhongping, a professor of plant genetics with Beijing University, said it is necessary to let consumers know which products are genetically modified and which are not. "They have the right to choose," Lin said. However, he personally believes that the GM foods on the marketare safe. "So far, there is no evidence showing GM foods are harmful to health." In spite of his knowledge of transgenosis technology, Wang Lianzheng, a researcher with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, said he is still not sure of its safety. Wang Jie, an official in charge of bio-species security at the State Environmental Protection Administration, said no evidence ofharm does not necessarily mean the products are safe. Citing acheomycin and streptomycin, two antibiotics, as examples, the official said that the side effect of a new product is usually be found only after a long period of time. The two antibiotics were once regarded as highly effective when they were first put into use, but gradually proved to be very harmful to people's teeth and hearing. "Maybe there is no problem with GM foods. But if they do harm people's health, it will be no minor problem. As products of genetic technology, they might affect several generations of people," Wang Jie said. "We should be cautious." Questions?Comments? Click here GM Foods with an 'ID Card' Debut in Beijing Taiwan Ties Mar Japan's China Interests: News Analysis ( 36 Messages) Shortage of Electric Power, an Ordeal for China's Economy ( 4 Messages) Using "E-mail" Concerns Chinese Purification & National Dignity? ( 22 Messages) US, China Co-operate to Fight Taiwan Referendum Plan ( 3 Messages) 60 Chinese Senior Officials to Be Trained in Harvard University ( 3 Messages)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2896
__label__wiki	0.863748	0.863748	answeredquestions.html?_page=0&min-answer.questionFirstAnswered.=2019-05-21T13:46:00.197Z&_properties=tablingMember.label,answer.questionFirstAnswered,answer.attachment.fileName,answer.groupedQuestionUIN&max-answer.questionFirstAnswered.=2019-06-11T14:06:31.06Z max answer › question first answered Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Supermarkets: Conditions of Employment What recent assessment his Department has made of the equity of employment contract terms and conditions in the supermarket sector. Ruth George <p>The Government is committed to upgrading workers’ rights and protecting the most vulnerable workers. Our legal framework already ensures that employers should always treat their employees fairly, and our Good Work Plan will introduce the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation.</p><p> </p><p>In the retail sector specifically, the industry-led Retail Sector Council has identified employment as a priority workstream and this will be discussed at our next meeting on 20 June.</p> Kelly Tolhurst Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst Biography information for Ruth George Business: North Yorkshire What recent steps he has taken to support businesses in North Yorkshire. York Outer Julian Sturdy <p>Businesses across North Yorkshire are benefitting from this Government’s investment of over £840 million through the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding and Leeds City Region Growth Deals. This is providing financial assistance to local businesses, as well as improving infrastructure and skills.</p><p> </p><p>For instance, £47 million LGF award will release significant private sector investment in the York Central project. This £100 million urban regeneration will accommodate up to 7,000 jobs, and create more than 112,000 square meters of new retail, leisure and commercial space.</p> Pendle Biography information for Andrew Stephenson Biography information for Julian Sturdy Business: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk What recent steps he has taken to support businesses in Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk constituency. Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk John Lamont <p>We’ve committed to invest up to £560 million through both the Borderlands Growth Deal and the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal, demonstrating our commitment to supporting growth and prosperity in the Scottish Borders.</p><p> </p><p>As of May 2019, the British Business Bank’s Start-Up Loans programme has made 45 loans totalling over £340,000 for businesses in his constituency.</p> Biography information for John Lamont Migrant Workers: Scotland What recent assessment he has made of the effect on Scotland of required income levels for skilled migrants. <p>Our future immigration system is designed to drive up wages and productivity across the UK and allow us to bring in the most talented while responding to public concerns about immigration.</p><p>We have been very clear that no decision on the levels at which salary thresholds should be set will be taken until we have completed the UK-wide engagement process that is currently underway.</p> Biography information for Sajid Javid Biography information for Stephen Kerr Investigatory Powers Commissioner: Public Appointments To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions he had with the Scottish Government before the appointment of the first Investigatory Powers Commissioner in 2017. Glasgow South Stewart Malcolm McDonald <p>The appointment of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner is subject to a statutory process set out in section 227 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016. The Prime Minister must appoint a person who holds or has held high judicial office, and the candidate must be recommended jointly by the Lord Chancellor, (b) the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, (c) the Lord President of the Court of Session, and (d) the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.</p><p>Section 227(5) of the Act provides that the Prime Minster must consult with Scottish Ministers before making the appointment. In 2017, the Prime Minister wrote to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice within the Scottish Government about the proposed appointment of the first Commissioner.</p> Wyre and Preston North Mr Ben Wallace Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace Biography information for Stewart Malcolm McDonald Overseas Trade What recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the maintenance of the rules-based system for international trade. Damien Moore <p>The UK is a strong supporter of the rules-based multilateral trading system. I recently advocated for this at the Global Trade Review 2019 Conference and at the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting where I held meetings with the Director General of the World Trade Organization, Roberto Azevedo and my Japanese counterpart Trade Minister, Mr Hiroshige Seko.</p> Dr Liam Fox Biography information for Dr Liam Fox Biography information for Damien Moore To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate he has made of the number of people earning less than (a) £7.70 per hour and (b) £8.21 per hour. East Londonderry Mr Gregory Campbell <p>The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.</p> Kevin Foster Biography information for Kevin Foster PQ261121.pdf UKSA Response Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell Academies: Lighting To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 5 June 2019 to Question 257589 on Academies: Lighting, if he will place those documents in the Library. Angela Rayner <p>The documents are sensitive whilst investigations are ongoing. The Department will consider publishing these reports once investigations are complete.</p> Bognor Regis and Littlehampton Nick Gibb Biography information for Nick Gibb Biography information for Angela Rayner Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Housing, Communities and Local Government Council Tax: Tax Rates and Bands To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has pans to encourage local authorities to reduce rates of council tax. Stephen McPartland <p>Council tax levels are determined by local authorities, although the Government maintains a referendum threshold to ensure local residents can have the final say on excessive increases. Referendum principles are set each year alongside the Local Government Finance Settlement, and proposals for 2020-21 will be published later in the year.</p> Richmond (Yorks) Biography information for Rishi Sunak Biography information for Stephen McPartland To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has plans to reduce the two per cent referendum threshold on council tax increases to zero. # Counting has been applied to this query. 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__label__wiki	0.876603	0.876603	answeredquestions.html?tablingMemberPrinted.=Eddie%20Hughes&_page=0&_properties=tablingMember.label,tablingMember,answer.dateOfAnswer,hansardHeading,answer.answeringMember Eddie Hughes To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent steps he has taken to help ensure that schools take the leading role in deciding whether to (a) form and (b) join a multi-academy trust. Walsall North <p>The process to become an academy is school led, with schools’ Local Governing Bodies taking the initiative to apply to their Regional School Commissioners’ office on whether to join an existing academy trust, or form one with partner schools. The only exception to this, where the department takes a leading role, is where a school is judged as ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted, as the law requires the Secretary of State to make an order enabling the school to become an academy.</p><p> </p><p>The department aims to ensure that all schools considering becoming academies are able to join strong academy trusts, and this has historically been supported through trust capacity funding. Ultimately, our ambition is for every school that wants to, to benefit from the autonomy and freedom to innovate that academy status offers, and for schools to collaborate through strong academy trusts.</p> Stratford-on-Avon Nadhim Zahawi Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi Biography information for Eddie Hughes Jagtar Singh Johal To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Indian counterpart on the time taken to conduct the trial of Jagtar Singh Johal in that country. <p>We regularly make representations on Mr <strong>Johal</strong>'s behalf, including raising his right to a fair trial. Our High Commissioner in India raised this with the Indian High Commissioner to the UK most recently on 10 June.</p> Academies: Standards To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what evidence his Department holds on the effectiveness of Multi Academy Trusts in improving educational outcomes for pupils. <p>Performance data illustrates how disadvantaged pupils in academy trusts are making more progress at GCSE level than the equivalent national average. Data for key stage 4 and academy trust performance in 2018 is available here:</p><p><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/774014/2018_KS4_main_text.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/774014/2018_KS4_main_text.pdf</a>.</p><p>In primary schools within academy trusts, disadvantaged pupils performed significantly better than the equivalent national average in writing and maths. Data for key stage 2 and academy trust performance is available here: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/774446/KS2_Revised_2018_text_MATS_20190130.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/774446/KS2_Revised</a>.</p><p>The department has also conducted a series of assessments into the effectiveness of academy trusts in improving educational outcomes for pupils. In 2019, we published internal analysis of the performance of sponsored academies, which typically converted to academy status due to underperformance. Our analysis concluded that pupil outcomes in sponsored academies have typically improved since their formation in comparison with sets of similar schools. The analysis is available here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sponsored-academy-performance" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sponsored-academy-performance</a>. Evidence shows there are now more than 550,000 pupils in good or outstanding sponsored academies, which typically replaced underperforming local authority schools.</p><p>In addition to our own internal analysis, we also hold evidence produced by external organisations, such as the one produced by the Institute of Education, available here: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/763796/School_Improvement_in_Multi-School_groups_-_FINAL_10122018.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/763796/School_Improvement_in_Multi-School_groups_-_FINAL_10122018.pdf</a>.</p> To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps he is taking to incentivise multi-academy trusts to deliver effective school improvements; and if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of creating a mechanism for schools to decide to move between multi-academy trusts. <p>Academy trusts operate under a strict system of oversight and accountability for the quality of education they provide, which informs decisions about targeted support or intervention. Regional School Commissioners work to support academy trusts within their regions and, where appropriate, encourage academies and trusts to apply for funding to support school improvement, such as The Multi-academy trust Development and Improvement Fund.</p><p>Where a school wishes to leave a trust of which it is already a part of, this is possible with the consent of my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education, providing both the school and the trust are in favour; that it can be demonstrated there will be greater benefits for the school from joining another trust; and that the capacity of the existing trust is not diminished.</p><p> </p> To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the five growth checks for multi-academy trusts. <p>The department has conducted an assessment of the multi-academy trust (MAT) development programme, previously referred to as growth checks. A summary of the assessment will be published in due course.</p><p>The materials for the MAT development programme can be found at: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/722985/MAT_Development_Programme_2018_resource.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/722985/MAT_Development_Programme_2018_resource.pdf</a>.</p> Academies : Finance To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether his Department plans to review the 3,000 pupil threshold for academy capital funding; and if he will make a statement. <p>Condition funding is allocated each year to those responsible for school buildings to improve and maintain the condition of the school estate. Schools and those responsible for school buildings receive condition funding through different routes depending on their size and type.</p><p>Local authorities and larger multi-academy trusts (MATs) receive a school condition allocation to invest in condition priorities across their schools. School condition allocations for 2019-20 are available online at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/school-capital-funding" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/school-capital-funding</a>.</p><p>MATs and opted in academy chains currently receive school condition allocations if they have 5 or more academies and at least 3,000 pupils. Smaller and stand-alone academy trusts instead apply for capital funding to the Condition Improvement Fund. All schools also receive an allocation of devolved formula capital to invest in smaller capital projects to meet their own priorities.</p><p>The department keeps condition funding policy under review and plans to publish the methodology for school condition allocations for the 2020-21 financial year in autumn 2019. The eligibility for school condition allocations in 2020-21 will remain consistent with previous years.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> Regional Schools Commissioners: West Midlands To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when he plans to update the April 2016 Regional Vision Statement for the West Midlands and publish a new statement. <p>In light of changes over time to how Regional Schools Commissioners (RSCs) interact with the school system, we are reviewing the published Regional Vision Statements, and expect to decide on any replacements or revisions shortly.</p><p>The RSC for the West Midlands will be meeting my hon. Friend, the Member for Walsall North, on 22 July 2019 at which time he will be able to discuss the regional vision for the West Midlands RSC area.</p> What fiscal steps he is taking to grow the digital economy. <p>The UK's digital economy is thriving - growing ten times as fast as the wider economy - and we are pursuing a range of measures to reinforce its world-leading position. These include:</p><ul><li>Implementing a 10-year action plan to unlock over £20 billion to finance growth in innovative firms;</li><li>Committing a further £7 billion for research and development since 2016, with major investments in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies; and</li><li>Providing internationally competitive research and development tax reliefs to support investment.</li></ul><p>We are also embracing the opportunities presented by Distributed Ledger Technologies, including by:</p><ul><li>Investing over £10 million through Innovate UK and the research councils; and</li><li>Creating the £20 million GovTech Catalyst Fund, to explore technology-based solutions for public sector challenges.</li></ul> To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what (a) reassurances about the health of Jagtar Singh Johal and (b) information on when he will (i) stand trial or (ii) be released his Department has received from the Indian Government. <p>Our consular staff in India visit Mr Johal regularly to monitor his welfare and ensure he is able to access his legal representatives. They last visited Mr Johal on 27 June. The British Government cannot interfere in the judicial processes of other countries any more than we would accept interference in our own judicial system. However, we can consider approaching the authorities if there are concerns that a trial does not follow internationally recognised standards for a fair trial or is unreasonably delayed compared to local cases. In our representations to the Government of India on Mr Johal's behalf, we have raised his right to a fair trial.</p> To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what progress he has made with his Indian counterpart on securing the release of Jagtar Singh Johal. <p>We make frequent representations on Mr <strong>Johal</strong>'s behalf. Most recently, the British High Commissioner to India raised Mr <strong>Johal</strong>'s case with the Indian Foreign Secretary on 10 May, and with the Indian High Commissioner to the UK on 10 June. The Minister for Asia and the Pacific also raised Mr <strong>Johal</strong>'s case with the Indian Foreign Secretary on 12 March. The Foreign Secretary and the Minister for Asia and the Pacific met with Mr Johal's family and their MP, Martin Docherty-Hughes on 24 April. Our consular staff in India continue to regularly visit Mr <strong>Johal</strong>.</p> # Counting has been applied to this query. PREFIX dcterms: <http://purl.org/dc/terms/> PREFIX parl: <http://data.parliament.uk/schema/parl#> SELECT DISTINCT ?item WHERE { ?item a parl:WrittenParliamentaryQuestion ; parl:answer ?ans . ?item parl:tablingMemberPrinted "Eddie Hughes" . OPTIONAL { ?item dcterms:date ?___0 . } } ORDER BY DESC(?___0) ?item OFFSET 0 LIMIT 10	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2901
__label__cc	0.501869	0.498131	Bienvenue à EUROTOURISM! Ceci est un guide d' information de voyage et tourisme . Commencez par choisir un pays en cliquant sur la carte ou dans la liste ci-dessous! Europe Suède Choisissez le pays Choisissez la région Choisissez le symbole Decouvrez EUROTOURISM Welcome to Älmhult It is easy to live In Älmhult, because almost everything is close and easy to reach - just a few minutes to work, day nurseries, shops, cafés, leisure facilities, or out on the lake to enjoy the nature. Älmhult is located close to Lake Möckeln, and has many outdoor activities such as, canoeing and fishing. Camping, cycle trails and excellent walking paths are also within the proximity of the lake. Älmhult is situated in the south of Småland and in the county called Kronobergs Län. Älmhults Municipality consists of 889 square kilometers of mostly forests and lakes. Of its 15,500 inhabitants, approximately 5,000 live on farms or in outlying villages, with the remainder located in the city. Älmhult is famous for the world’s first IKEA store and founder, Ingvar Kamprad. In addition, the world famous Swedish scientist, Carl von Linne, was born in 1707 in nearby Råshult. Älmhult is near to Växjö, which has it’s own airport and to Kristianstad. The coastal areas of Blekinge, Skåne and Halland are also a short distance from Älmhult. Älmhult boasts its own well-stocked library, 18 hole golf course and a wide range of sporting associations and clubs for all age groups. Municipality Facts www.almhult.se www.linnesrashult.se The Smålands Post www.smalandsposten.se Smålänningen www.smalanningen.se Tourist Bureaus Älmhult Tourist Bureau Open: Low Season: Mon. -Fri., 0900-1300 High Season: Mon.-Fr., 1000-1800 Sat & Sun, 1000-1500 Stortorget 1, Älmhult www.almhult.se It is easy to live In Älmhult, because almost everything is close and easy to reach - just a few minutes to work, day nurseries, shops, cafés, leisure facilities, or out on the lake to enjoy the nature. Älmhult is located close to Lake Möckeln, and has many outdoor activities such as, canoeing and fishing. Camping, cycle trails and excellent walking paths are also within the proximity of the lake. Älmhult is situated in the south of Småland and in the county called Kronobergs Län. Älmhults Municipality consists of 889 square kilometers of mostly forests and lakes. Of its 15,500 inhabitants, approximately 5,000 live on farms or in outlying villages, with the remainder located in the city. Älmhult is famous for the world's first IKEA store and founder, Ingvar Kamprad. In addition, the world famous Swedish scientist, Carl von Linne, was born in 1707 in nearby Råshult. Älmhult is near to Växjö, which has it's own airport and to Kristianstad. The coastal areas of Blekinge, Skåne and Halland are also a short distance from Älmhult. Älmhult boasts its own well-stocked library, 18 hole golf course and a wide range of sporting associations and clubs for all age groups. Welcome! Älmhults History In the middle of the 1800s, Älmhult consisted of countryside with a few large farms, and only a few stores and cottages. Roads were built to transport iron ore, and Älmhult began to grow. In 1901, the King granted Älmhult Municipality Rights. Growth continued and seven regions were added to Älmhults Municipality in 1971. To survive in the wilderness was not easy, most had to learn special skills and crafts, especially in farming and agriculture - along with extremely hard work. This survival instinct which developed over hundreds of years is called "Smålandsandran"; ingenuity, entrepreneurship, thriftiness, diligence, and persistence. It's the reason for the today's wide and successful economic life in both Älmhult, as well as Småland. Three years, from three different centuries are especially interesting and important for Älmhult. -1707, Carl von Linné was born in Råshult Södregård Stenbrohults. Linné was, and is still, one of Swedens most famous scientist. He specialized as a botanist and in medicine but at the same time, was also a versatile entrepreneur. -1862, came the roads to transport the iron ore and then a railway track was built between Mälmö and Stockholm. Älmhult became the central point for transportation and it was actually the year Älmhult was born. In 1874, the railway station was built and was recognized as the most important central point for the area. -1953 Ingvar Kamprad started up a new company called IKEA and his first store opened in 1958. Afterwards, store after store was built over the entire world. Today, IKEA in Älmhult is the World Headquarters for furniture design and also the largest employer in the south of Sweden. Bokhultet, Diö Along Lake Möckeln. Bathing docks, restrooms, showers, grill area, canoe area, and volley ball course. 12 km from Älmhult. Bökhult, Älmhult Along the southern end of Lake Möckeln. next to Sjöstugans Camping. Showers, restrooms, bathing docks, playground, food, volley ball court. 1 km from Älmhult. Älmhult towards Pjätteryd. Bölsnäs, Liatorp Along the northern end of Lake Möckeln. Bathing docks and restrooms. 18 km from Älmhult Älmhult, north of Linnéleden Delary Along the Helge River. Bathing docks, restrooms, fireplace and place for canoes. 10 km from Älmhult. Älmhult, Rt 120 towards Traryd Kruseböke Along Lake Krusasjön. Bathing docks, restrooms and grill area. 10 km from Älmhult. Möckeln Bathing docks, playgrounds, showers and restroom. 3 km from Älmhult. Älmhult North, Linnéleden Ramnäs, Göteryd Along Lake Römningen. Bathing docks and restroom. 18 km from Älmhult. Sandören, Häradsbäck Along Lake Sandören in Häradsbäck. Restrooms. Simhall, Haganäsbadet 25 meters indoor basin. Östra Esplanaden, Älmhult +46 476-552 50 www.haganasbadet.se Vägla, Hallaryd Along Lake Vitasjön. Bathing docks, restrooms and grill area. 25 km from Älmhult. Älmhult, Rt 120 after Delary turn left towards Hallaryd Välje, Virestad Along Lake Virestadsjön. Bathing docks, restrooms, dressing room, telephone, grill area and camping (fee based). 20 km from Älmhult Älmhult North, Rt 23 www.virestad.nu Fisking Adventure Älmhults Municipality has many places to create the unforgettable fishing adventure. We have many lakes in the area. Everything from brooks and streams, rivers and fine lakes, both big and small. Apart from fishing, enjoy the wonderful environment and the wildlife in the area. You many even get a chance to see a moose, deer, or one of the other many wildlife in the area. You can find fishing tips and fishing license information on Älmhults website. Mill Museum in Delary In beginning on the 18th century Göteryd's industrial activity began. The Göteryds Local History Association has created an exhibition showing the industrial development from the beginning of the 18th Century, up until 1981, when the Southern Paper Mill was shutdown. In Delary, there is also a large boiler from the 1870s and a 100 year old locomotive that was constructed and built in the workshops. Near the old Masugnsbacken, in Delary is Göteryd's Bank. The banks history is described in the museum, along with the original furniture and equipment. It started in 1883 on the Delary factory premises and was later moved in 1910, to where it is today. In connection, there has also been a great deal of growth which started in the beginning of the 1900s. From Älmhult Rt 120 towards Traryd, 10 km, on the left side before the Helge River School Museum at the Culture House - Blohmé For entrance into the museum, the key is located at the library. Museum Contents: Classroom with different school benches, exhibition display case and cabinet. What to See: School-history over closed schools, all parishes' school history on posters, unique school photo archive with around 650 photos. Many student registers are in the archive as well. School graduation caps, valuable school wall charts from the end of the 1870s in Regnhults School, Stenbrohults school parish. School for the deaf in Bölsö-Rephult, Liatorp, 1870 (1876) - 1894. Höö Nature Reserve From Diö, the road goes through a varying landscape of spruce and deciduous forest along with open meadows and pastures. Gradually, the field of vision extends towards Möckeln to Höö, and continues uphill the next 30 m. On top of the hill, lies an old farm surrounded by large elm and ash trees. People have protected and preserved the area for over many generations. Höö and several smaller islands became reservations in 1969. The area is approximately 110 ha. It has also been documented through scientific surveys and a maintenance plan established. The eastern part of Höö consists of green stone (hyperit-diabas, black granite). Högplatåns west and eastern slopes are extremely steep, so farther to the west the green stone decreases, which changes the land's composition and is reflected in the plant growth. In Gustav Vaasa's jordebok (land/soil book) from 1553, Höö is considered an independent agriculture, and was called the "mound". The history probably stretches back many hundreds of years, but the name Höö was created in 1559. In the middle of 1800s, and up until the 1920s, the area was twice the size. The landscape on Höö today, is the result of a past struggles. The farm's owners have preserved the environment and thereby the natural beauty of the landscape. The meadows on Höö cover approximately 7 ha. and you will find almost 200 different varieties of plants in the area. The Höö Nature Reservation is allocated to preserve a portion of the the old farmer landscape, the area stands out with exceptional natural beauty and preserved to protect the plants and animal in the area. Access for the general public is limited within the area but permits can be granted by management. From Älmhult, take Linnéleden (väg 600) towards Diö, about 11 km Vägvisare: Höö 5 km, left Kronans Nature Reserve Möckelsnäs is a peninsula on lake Möckeln. Journey down a winding road, and through the deciduous forest, you will pass Möckelsnäs Country Manor. South of Möckelsnäs Country Manor, you will find Kronans Nature Reserve - a nature reservation with a deciduous forest. The bedrock in the area is “Black Granite”, a green stone that creates a wonderful environment for plant life. From Älmhult, to north on Linnéleden about 8 km. After Stenbrohults Church, turn left, go about 5 km. On the left hand side just after Möckelsnäs Country Manor. Siggaboda - Stensjönäs Nature Reserve An old untouched forest, just like in John Bauers paintings. The Nature Reserve is located in the southeastern part of the municipality, and is a mixture of delicate forest and Beech Trees. Many large stones in the area create a unique mythical environment. There are many old and large trees, which provides a perfect place for insects, mosses and sponges to thrive and grow. From Älmhult, take Rt 120 towards Tingsryd around 2 miles, turn right at the sign Taxås Nature Reserve Taxås Nature Reserve is located on the Möckelsnäs peninsula on Lake Möckeln. The reserve is a mixture of both water and land. Taxås Country Farm is the main building in the area, but is not a part of the reserve. Around this area you will find wonderful and interesting meadow's and pastures. The forest dominates the area with a large variety of trees, such as Elm, Oak, and Beech, along with a wide variety of beautiful and unique flowers. Here you will also see the Taxås cliffs, which was important for breaking up the black granite. One can see many stone structures from the seaside. Today, the Taxås Cliffs are most known for their fantastic views over Lake Möckeln. The Taxås forests, with their rich and unique plant life attracts many botanists to the area. You will also find ancient burial grounds. From Älmhult, take Linnéleden north, about 8 km, turn left after Stenbrohults Church, continue for about 4 km Tångarne Nature Reserve The area is a combination of wonderful forests, pastures and fields. The landscape is often formed by stone blocks in the shape of terraces. The area accommodates a wealth of birds, insects and flowers. A place that is "genuine" old Småland. From Älmhult, north, Linnéleden around 10 km, in Diö, turn left towards Höö, continue about 1 km Vakö Wetlands Vakö Wetlands covers approximately 13 km*, a large wetland complex located on the boundaries of Småland and Skåne, and includes a large part of Kronoberg's Municipality. It is one of the counties largest bare wetlands, with a central open surface of approximately 6 km². The wetland also stretches to the southwestern and southeastern regions of Skåne. During the summer of 1992, the area was ravaged by fire and the almost all of the Vakö Wetland, except the most northerly region, was destroyed. The fire destroyed the small islets, along with a vast majority of trees and vegetation. On the larger areas near the lakes, some trees and pine trees survived. The fire spread to the southeastern section and as far as Ekesholm. Despite rescue efforts, the fire was one of the most intense and costly fires in Sweden's history. Prior to the fire, pine trees dominated the forest and the small islets in the area. Only on the islets were the trees larger then the trees on the plain which were only 0,5 - 2,0 meters high. Trees such as Birch, Asp and Pine easily burned and the Spruce which was only on the main land, disappeared for a time. Many plants, animal, insects, birds, and mushrooms are entirely dependent upon the area which was ravaged by the fire. Today, there are still large shortages in the nature due to the fire. Vegetation is still quite poor but typical for a large open wetland. Flowers are plentifully here again and in the northwest, the old spruces and beech wood trees still thrive - since the fire did not reach this area. The bird life also strives here with one of the counties largest concentration of many unique species of birds such as the black grouse and crane. Southwest of Älmhult Linnéleden Linnéleden is the name of the old road through Stenbrohult between Älmhult and Eneryda, also known as Route 600. Up until 1986 it was known as Route 23. There are special signs to indicate Linnéleden which are brown and white. The route has a very old history. It played an important role for the troops to defend the countries borders during battles. It has also been the nerve center for the people and businessmen in the area for centuries. The route winds through a beautiful nature and the landscape is filled with enjoyment for those that take their time to appreciate their surroundings. Worth seeing: Culture House Blohmé, Silverdalen (Silver Valley), Möckelns Bathing, Drakabacken, Stolpastugans marknadsplats (Market Place), Getryggen, Bronsåldersgravfält (Burial Grounds) in Stenbrohult, Stenbrohults Church and Stables, Nature Reserves; Krunan and Taxås, Linnés Råshult (Culture), Såganäs Friluftsbas, Höö Nature Reserve, Bokhultets Bathing, Sockertoppen, Eneryda Glass Factory. Linnéleden is approximately 20 kilometer long. It starts at the Blohmé Culture House in the south, and continues north to Eneryda. The Älmhults Tourist Bureau can provide you maps in English, German and Swedish. Linnés Råshult (Cultural Reserve) The cultural reserve has been created in an effort to preserve and bring back to life, the early 18th century landscape of the famous Nature Scientist, Carl von Linné's (Carl Linnaeus) birthplace. Here you can see the Linné Monument, the old assistant vicars house, beautiful gardens, and many grazing animals. From Älmhult, take Linnéleden towards Diö about 8 km then follow the signs www.linnesrashult.se Älmhults Turistbyrå www.kommunernaskalender.com www.eurotourism.com www.dagspress.se Med reservation för eventuella ändringar Search companies in Älmhult	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2906
__label__wiki	0.668326	0.668326	History, Religion, the Royal Family - Samurai, Medieval Japan and the Edo Period LIFE IN THE EDO PERIOD (1603-1867) LIFE IN JAPAN IN THE EDO PERIOD Edo (Tokyo) was made the capital of Japan by the Tokugawa shogunate. When the shogunate set up a fortress city there around 1600 it was a small village. By 1700, it was the largest city on the world, with a population of 1,200,000, compared to 800,000 in London and 500,000 in Paris at that time. Edo society was very urbanized. Urban fashion spread outwards from Edo and people came from the country to seek employment during the slack agricultural season or in difficult times. Japan became affluent enough in the Edo Period that many Japanese were able to switch from eating two meals to three meals a day. Typical dishes included rice, fish and tofu. People began seasoning their food with sweet sake and soy sauce. Sweet potatoes and pumpkins were introduced from overseas. One cookbook contained more than 100 recipes for tofu that were graded into six levels: mediocre, standard, fine, novel, delicious and supreme. A recipe for boiled tofu went: “Put tofu into an open pot of boiling kudzu starch gruel. Wait until the tofu starts to move slightly and scoop it up just as it is about to float." Life was difficult for the rural populations but not so difficult that they rose up in revolt. The worst hardships were disease, famine and earthquakes. The Great Meireki Fire in January 1657 destroyed Edo Castle. In 1732, nearly 1 million people starved to death in a famine caused by poor harvests. Hundreds of thousands more died of cholera. Many people sushi think must have been since time immortal in Japan---according to some sources sushi originated in China and came to Japan in the 8th century---but it was in fact was invented around 1850 by Tokyo street vendors as a snack. The nigiri-zushi (modern sushi) was tasty, nutritious and cheap and became a staple of Tokyo’s poor. Sushi didn't really catch on nationwide until the 1950s when modern transportation and refrigeration made it easier to keep it fresh. 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Websites Essay on Epoch of Unification (1568-1615) aboutjapan.japansociety.org ; Essay on the Polity opf the Tokugawa Era aboutjapan.japansociety.org ; Wikipedia article on the Edo Period Wikipedia ; Samurai Archives on Tokugawa Ieyasu samurai-archives.com ; Wikipedia article on the History of Tokyo Wikipedia; Making of Modern Japan, Google e-book books.google.com/books Culture in the Edo Period Edo-Tokyo Museum edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp ; Edo Virtual Tour us-japan.org/edomatsu ; ; Edo Castle us-japan.org/edomatsu Tokugawa Art Museum tokugawa-art-museum. ; Good Photos at Japan-Photo Archive japan-photo.de ; Ukiyo-e Viewing Japanese Prints viewingjapaneseprints ; Ukiyo-e Pictures of the Floating World ukiyo-e.se ; Jim Breen’s Ukiyo-e Gallery csse.monash.edu.au/~jwb/ukiyoe ; Art.com www.art.com ; Artelino Japanese Prints artelino.com ; Gallery Sakura gallery-sakura.com ; Asian Collector’s Internet Auction woodblockprint.com ; Ukiyo-e from the Sweetbriar Collection artgallery.sbc.edu/ukiyoe Good Japanese History Websites: History of Japan by William Gilmore-Lehne stockton.edu/~gilmorew ; Wikipedia article on History of Japan Wikipedia ; Outline Chronology of Japanese Cultural History www4.ncsu.edu ; Samurai Archives samurai-archives.com ; National Museum of Japanese History rekihaku.ac.jp ; Famous Personages in Japan kyoto-su.ac.jp ; Monumenta Nipponica, Respected Journal on Japanese History and Culture monumenta.cc.sophia.ac.jp Links and Sources Japanese History Documentation Project openhistory.org/jhdp ; Cambridge University Bibliography of Japanese History to 1912 ames.cam.ac.uk ; Sengoku Daimyo sengokudaimyo.co ; English Translations of Important Historical Documents hi.u-tokyo.ac.jp/iriki ; WWW-VL: History: Japan (semi good but dated source ) vlib.iue.it/history/asia/Japan ; History Links oceanindex.net/index ; Forums Delphi Forums, Good Discussion Group on Japanese History forums.delphiforums.com/samuraihistory ; Tousando tousando.proboards.com Bakufu Bureaucracy According to “Topics in Japanese Cultural History”: Bakufu was a large bureaucracy. In theory, and sometimes in practice, the shogun ruled as absolute dictator. In fact, some shoguns were weak-willed, incompetent, or simply lazy. The bakufu machinery functioned reasonably well with or without strong shogunal leadership.The two most important agencies within the bakufu were the Senior Councilors (roju, literally "elders within") and the Junior Councilors (wakadoshiyori, literally, "younger elders"). The Senior Councilors usually consisted of four or five daimyo of a certain type. [Source: “Topics in Japanese Cultural History” by Gregory Smits, Penn State University figal-sensei.org ~] “Each individual councilor served as overall bakufu administrator on a monthly rotational basis. The whole group met in council to decide important matters of state, such as the selection of a new shogun should the previous one die without naming a successor. The Senior Councilors also supervised several high-ranking officials such as the commissioners that administered the major cities (e.g., Osaka and Nagasaki, both bakufu-administered), those that oversaw shrines and temples, those in charge of revenue and finance, and others. The Senior Councilors were a powerful group. Some shoguns gave them wide latitude; others tried to rein them in.~ “The Junior Councilors, all of whom were daimyo, were like the Senior Councilors but with slightly lower status. They supervised inspectors, who kept watch over bakufu retainers of sub-daimyo rank. The Junior Councilors also supervised the bakufu’s corps of intendants. These intendants administered parcels of the bakufu’s extensive land holdings throughout Japan. Another important task of the Junior Councilors was supervision of the day-to-day operation of the shogun’s castle in Edo.” ~ Daimyo procession Types of Daimyo According to “Topics in Japanese Cultural History”: In the Tokugawa period, there were over two hundred daimyo throughout Japan, whose domains varied in size from tiny (10,000 units of rice productivity) to vast (over half a million units of rice productivity). There were three categories of daimyo. Fudai were those daimyo personally allied with Tokugawa Ieyasu at the time of the Battle of Sekigarhara in 1600. Tozama were those daimyo not allied with Tokugawa Ieyasu at the time of the battle, including those who fought against him and those who did not. Shinpan daimyo were Tokugawa family relatives. In its early period, the bakufu designated three branches of the Tokugawa family (descending from Ieyasu) as daimyo lineages and potential heirs to the office of shogun should the main line fail to produce a suitable male heir. Later, three more branches assumed shinpan status, making a total of six. Some but not all of these branches had the Tokugawa surname. [Source: “Topics in Japanese Cultural History” by Gregory Smits, Penn State University figal-sensei.org ~] “As we have seen, some daimyo not only administered their own domains but also worked as high-ranking bakufu officials. For bakufu offices requiring daimyo status, normally, only fudai were eligible to for appointment. Shinpan daimyo occasionally served as bakufu officials, typically as regents for a boy shogun. Tozama were ineligible to become bakufu officials. The fudai domains were small and often clustered around the larger tozama domains. The first three shoguns worked to create a geographic balance by surrounding tozama domains with the presumably more trustworthy fudai, with the fudai located in positions of strategic importance. Maintaining a balance of power, geographically and otherwise, between all potentially conflicting interests and groups was a conscious policy of the early shoguns. ~ “After Ieyasu’s victory, all the daimyo throughout Japan swore allegiance to the Tokugawa house. Such oaths would hardly have been worth the paper on which they were written had not the shogun and his government (which, of course, included some daimyo--an incentive for these daimyo to preserve the bakufu) held the preponderance of military and economic power. The bakufu directly controlled one-fifth of Japan’s agricultural land, making it the largest single land holder by far. It was taxes from this land that provided most of the bakufu’s income. The bakufu also controlled all major cities and ports, even if they would otherwise be part of another daimyo’s domain. It owned all the gold and silver mines throughout Japan. In theory at least, the daimyo ruled at the pleasure of the shogun, who formally reappointed the daimyo from time to time and had the authority to confiscate or reduce any domain. The first three shoguns often did confiscate domains of daimyo they suspected of disloyalty or other problems. As time when on and the domains became well established, confiscations by the bakufu took place only under highly unusual circumstances.” ~ Relations Between Daimyo and the Bakufu Daimyo Naito Ienaga and his wife According to “Topics in Japanese Cultural History”: Bakufu relations with the daimyo were complex. In some respects, the shogun was simply a very large and powerful daimyo. In other respects, such as when dealing with foreign countries, the shogun was the singular leader of all of Japan. The bakufu imposed numerous restrictions on daimyo, the most important of which are included in the excerpts from Laws for Warrior Households above. Daimyo were limited to a single castle and had to obtain bakufu permission to make any repairs on it. Daimyo were forbidden to act in concert with each other on any matters of policy. Their relationships, in other words, were to be with the shogun and the people of their domains, not each other. Even marriages were subject to shogunal approval. Should a daimyo appear to have accumulated a major surplus of wealth, the shogun might require him to build a bridge or do some other sort of work for the public good outside his own domain--in part as a way of draining off some of that wealth. Alternate attendance also kept daimyo expenses up. Bakufu inspectors visited each domain from time to time. [Source: “Topics in Japanese Cultural History” by Gregory Smits, Penn State University figal-sensei.org ~] “The bakufu clearly held more power than any daimyo. The daimyo nevertheless governed with a high degree of autonomy within their domains. Daimyo, for example, paid no regular taxes to the bakufu. As long as they fulfilled their duties to the shogun, abided by the restrictions mentioned above, and caused no major problems, daimyo were free to govern as they saw fit. Some domains issued their own currency, good only within its borders, and laws sometimes varied from one domain to the next. In the early decades of the Tokugawa period, the daimyo were a culturally diverse group. By the second and third generations, however, all daimyo spent their formative years in Edo, which resulted in a high degree of cultural homogeneity among them. ~ “As the years went by, both the bakufu and the various daimyo domains encountered fiscal problems and accumulated ever larger debts to the leading business establishments in Osaka and Edo. Indeed, the samurai class as a whole--which depended on fixed incomes, the value of which steadily shrank owing to inflation--tended to sink into poverty throughout the eighteenth century. In the long run, it was the merchants who prospered during the Tokugawa period. Mainly for this reason, Tokugawa-era culture tended to celebrate merchant values and material wealth. We examine certain aspects of Tokugawa-period culture in the next two chapters. Here, we jump to the end of the Tokugawa period to see how it fell and to sketch the outlines of the modern state that replaced it.” ~ Rules in the Edo Period Edo-period samurai Edo-period samurai During the Edo period only samurai were allowed to carry weapons, life was ordered according to strict Confucian principals of duty and family loyalty, and people were restricted to their villages and only allowed to leave on special holidays or to visit special shrines. There were also rigid caste-like rules that defined what people could wear eat and eat. Social status was defined by birth and social mobility was prohibited. The result of all this was peace, stability and flourishing of sanctioned arts such as kabuki, haiku poetry, ceramics, lacquerware, painting and weaving but little freedom. People were told the size and kind of house they could live in, based on class and rank more than wealth. Farmers, no matter how rich, could not have grander homes than low-ranking samurai who often owed money to the farmers. The Tokugawa passed a strict dress code, forbidding merchants from wearing embroidered silk, to cub inflationary spending and keep a lid on social pretension. People were told the designs and materials to use for their the clothes they wore and objects the used. There were even rules that designated the food people ate and the dates when people were supposed to change from their winter clothes to their summer clothes. Even horses needed identity cards to move around. Excerpts from Laws for Warrior Households: 1) The arts of peace and war, including archery and horsemanship, shall be pursued single-mindedly. 2) Drinking parties and wanton revelry are to be avoided. 3) Offenders against the law shall not be harbored or hidden in any domain. 4) Whenever one intends to make repairs on a castle of one of the domains, bakufu authorities should be notified. All construction of new castles is to be stopped and never resumed. 5) Immediate report should be made of innovations which are being planned or factional conspiracies being formed in neighboring domains. 6) Do not enter into marriage privately [i.e., without notifying bakufu authorities]. 7) Visits of the daimyo to the capital are to be in accordance with regulations [regarding the total number of escorting samurai and related matters]. 8) The samurai of the various domains shall lead a frugal and simple life. [Source: “Topics in Japanese Cultural History” by Gregory Smits, Penn State University figal-sensei.org ~] There was little tolerance for criminals and lawbreakers. By some counts more than 200,000 criminals and political rebels were beheaded or tied to wooden crosses at the Kozukabara execution grounds in Edo. Nearby was the bridge of tears, where the family of the condemned saw their loved ones alive for the last time. Women in the Edo Period According to Columbia University’s Asia for Educators: “Kaibara Ekken (1630-1714) was a neo-Confucian scholar and naturalist who served the Kuroda lords of Fukuoka domain on the southern island of Kyushu. Ekken was committed to popularizing Confucian ethics and was well-known for his accessible self-help guides — down-to-earth manuals of behavior written in vernacular Japanese rather than in difficult scholarly language. Ekken’s treatises included volumes delineating proper conduct for lords, warriors, children, families, and, perhaps most famously, women. In “Onna daigaku” (“The Great Learning for Women”) Ekken promotes a strict code of behavior for mothers, wives, and daughters very much in harmony with the neo- Confucian intellectual orthodoxy of Tokugawa Japan. [Source: Asia for Educators Columbia University, Primary Sources with DBQs, afe.easia.columbia.edu <\|> ] Excerpts from The Great Learning for Women (Onna Daigaku) by Kaibara Ekken: “It is the duty of a girl living in her parents’ house to practice filial piety toward her father and mother. But after marriage, her duty is to honor her father-in-law and mother-in-law, to honor them beyond her father and mother, to love and reverence them with all ardor, and to tend them with a practice of filial piety. While thou honorest thine own parents, think not lightly of thy father-in-law! Never should a woman fail, night and morning, to pay her respects to her father-in-law and mother-in-law. Never should she be remiss in performing any tasks they may require of her. With all reverence she must carry out, and never rebel against, her father-in-law’s commands. On every point must she inquire of her father-in-law and mother-in- law and accommodate herself to their direction. Even if thy father-in-law and mother-in-law are disposed to hate and vilify thee, do not be angry with them, and murmur not. If thou carry piety toward them to its utmost limits and minister to them in all sincerity, it cannot be but that they will end by becoming friendly to thee. [Source: [“Onna daigaku,” in NST, vol. 34, pp. 202–5; trans. adapted and revised from Chamberlain, “Educational Literature of Japanese Women,” pp. 325.43; WtdB; “Sources of Japanese Tradition”, edited by Wm. Theodore de Bary, Carol Gluck, and Arthur L. Tiedemann, 2nd ed., vol. 2 (New York: Columbia University Press, 2005), 263-271] <\|> “A woman has no other lord; she must look to her husband as her lord and must serve him with all worship and reverence, not despising or thinking lightly of him. The Way of the woman is to obey her man. In her dealings with her husband, both the expression of her countenance and the style of her address should be courteous, humble, and conciliatory, never peevish and intractable, never rude and arrogant — that should be a woman’s first and principal care. When the husband issues his instructions, the wife must never disobey them. In doubtful cases she should inquire of her husband and obediently follow his commands. If her husband ever asks her a question, she should answer to the point; to answer carelessly would be a mark of rudeness. If her husband becomes angry at any time, she must obey him with fear and trembling and not oppose him in anger and forwardness. A woman should look on her husband as if he were Heaven itself and never weary of thinking how she may yield to him and thus escape celestial castigation. <\|> 19th century geisha “A woman must always be on the alert and keep a strict watch over her own conduct. In the morning she must rise early and at night go late to rest. Instead of sleeping in the middle of the day, she must be intent on the duties of her household; she must not grow tired of weaving, sewing, and spinning. She must not drink too much tea and wine, nor must she feed her eyes and ears on theatrical performances (kabuki, jōruri), ditties, and ballads...In her capacity as a wife, she must keep her husband’s household in proper order. If the wife is evil and profligate, the house will be ruined. In everything she must avoid extravagance, and in regard to both food and clothes, she must act according to her station in life and never give in to luxury and pride. <\|> “The five worst infirmities that afflict women are indocility, discontent, slander, jealousy, and silliness. Without any doubt, these five infirmities are found in seven or eight of every ten women, and it is they that cause women to be inferior to men. A woman should counteract them with self.inspection and self reproach. The worst of them all and the parent of the other four is silliness. A woman’s nature is passive (yin). The yin nature comes from the darkness of night. Hence, as viewed from the standard of a man’s nature, a woman’s foolishness [means that she] fails to understand the duties that lie before her very eyes, does not recognize the actions that will bring blame on her own head, and does not comprehend even those things that will bring calamity to her husband and children. Nor when she blames and accuses and curses innocent persons or when, in her jealousy of others, she thinks only of herself, does she see that she is her own enemy, alienating others and incurring their hatred. Lamentable errors. Again, in the education of her children, her blind affection induces an erroneous system. Such is the stupidity of her character that it is incumbent on her, in every detail, to distrust herself and obey her husband. <\|> Hair and Cosmetics in Japan in the Edo Period Japanese women generally wore their hair long and straight until the late 16th century. The practice of tying the hair up geisha-style with combs, ornaments, and knitting-needle-like hairpins was not a common practice until the Edo Period (1603-1867) when women began imitating the hairstyles of men, and the kind of hairstyle a woman wore often indicated her class and marriage status. The Osafune hairstyle, with the hair sticking out and pointing down like insect antennas was worn by fashionable wives or mistresses. The butterfly-like Yoko-hyogo was worn by courtesans. Girls wore their hair like geishas in a hairstyle called Momoware. Unmarried women wore shimadamage hairstyle. The Taka-Shimada style, worn by brides today, was originally worn by the high-ranking servants of samurai. In the Edo Period (1603-1867) there basically only three colors for make-up: white for face powders, black for eyebrows and teeth and beni for lips. In the Edo period when women married they shave off their eyebrows. In the 19th century women painted their teeth black, a custom that was considered to make them attractive. Women painted their teeth with a layer of logwood, a dye made with rice vinegar and pieces of iron and was the same material use to make the base for Japanese lacquerware. Women shaved their eyebrows and blackened teeth, some believe, to hide their natural expression. In the old days, the red lips of geishas was not made with lipstick but rather with rouge that was kept in a bowl and applied with a brush. Edo period woodblock prints show women applying it. Many Japanese women used beni, material made from flowers that looks green when dry bit almost magically turns bright red when water is applied to it. Sometimes the beni was applied in such thick coatings it looked noticeably green. Beni is still sold by the Japanese cosmetics company Isehand, It is worn mostly by women who wear kimonos and is said to have a lighter and more natural feel than lipstick and is better at bringing out the natural color of one’s lips. A jar a high quality beni, enough for 40 or 50 applications, sell for around $100. One of the main reason it is so expensive is that it requires enormous amounts fo safflower to make. Justice and Education in Japan in the Edo Period In the Edo period, legal matters were taken care of at kujiyado (litigation inns). The owners of these inns were the equivalent of lawyers. Mostly they dealt with disputes over money. Of the 35,000 civil suits that were addressed in 1718, about 33,000 of them involved money. In feudal Japan provincial lords set up special schools for samurai and rural communities operated schools for wealthier members of the merchant and farming class. In the Edo period, children from age 7 to 15 attended neighborhoods temple schools run by Buddhist sects. They were taught to read, write and use an abacus. Most were taught by priests or monks but samurai, doctors and people in other professions also served as teachers. Generally there was no set tuition. Students paid what the could. The schools were so widespread that by some estimates the literacy rate in Tokyo was 80 percent. In the countryside there were not so many schools but rural people were motivated to learn to read and write so they wouldn't be cheated by tax collectors. Economy in Japan in the Edo Period The long period of peace, allowed economic growth to take place. An early consumer society took hold. There were lots of street vendors, selling all sorts of things. Craftsmen were able to find buyers for their products. Tea shops and restaurants opened as people began to eat out more. Cheaper varieties of lamp oil became available and people stay up later at night. The distribution of sugar was increased and a large variety of confectionaries became available. People read bestselling books and bought name brand items. Yuzen-zome dyed textiles were highly sought after in the 18th century. Even though Japan was largely closed to outsiders, wealthy Japanese greatly desired clothe made from foreign materials. There were entire quarters devoted to the needs of wealthy samurai and rising merchants. Men who could afford it indulged themselves with things like silk underwear with red and white flowers. Edo (Tokyo) Rise of the Merchant Class in Japan The merchant class grew and prospered. As the merchant class grew richer their power grew. As the daimyo grew poorer they lost their power. By the 1800s, the revenues a once powerful daimyo made from selling rice was about that of a single kimono shop in Tokyo. The samurai under the daimyos became impoverished and had to seek other lines of work, such as working as policemen and craftsmen. Many were forced to beg or sell their swords to eat. According to Columbia University’s Asia for Educators: “Although merchants were accorded low social status in the Tokugawa order and the Confucian orthodoxy of the time, commerce thrived in early modern Japan. [Source: Asia for Educators Columbia University, Primary Sources with DBQs, afe.easia.columbia.edu <\|> ] One of the most respected figures today from the Edo period is Uesugi Yozan, a feudal lord in what is now Yamagata Prefecture. He is credited with turning his debt-ridden domain into one of the most productive regions in Japan by developing new rice paddy fields, cultivating lacquer trees and safflower, and encouraging samurai to take up farming. He is famous for implementing belt-tightening measures such as recommending that people eat simple meals and wear cotton clothes. He described his policies and reasoning behind them in Denkoku no Ji, a book on how feudal lords should think and behave. In moderns Japan this book and Uesugi’s ideas and methods has drawn the interest of business executives and local administrators and bureaucrats. Merchant House Code: The Code of the Okaya House (1836) According to Columbia University’s Asia for Educators: “Beginning in the seventeenth century, merchant houses (and especially those of wealth and age) began issuing codes, essentially lists of instructions intended for later generations to follow. These written codes echoed the military house codes that had a much longer history in Japan. The Okaya house was based in Nagoya in central Japan and had its origins trading in hardware. This code was written by Okaya Sanezumi, under whose leadership the house prospered, in 1836. [Source: Asia for Educators Columbia University, Primary Sources with DBQs, afe.easia.columbia.edu <\|> ] Codes of Merchant Houses: The Code of the Okaya House (1836): 1) Remember your duties to your parents. We cannot distinguish between cause and effect unless we remember that our parents are the “cause” of our existence. Neither can we make filial piety the “cause” of our actions unless we remember the debt of gratitude we owe our parents. [Source: Yoshida, ed., “Shōka no kakun,” pp. 114–24; trans. adapted from Ramseyer, “Thrift and Diligence,” pp. 227–30; “Sources of Japanese Tradition”, edited by Wm. Theodore De Bary, Carol Gluck, and Arthur L. Tiedemann, 2nd ed., vol. 2 (New York: Columbia University Press, 2005), 313 <\|>] 2) Honor your superiors. Everyone, young or old, should consider the distinctions between master and servant and between superior and inferior to be basic, and so honor those above him. <\|> 3) Maintain peace within the neighborhood. Peace in a neighborhood depends on peace in each house, but peace in a house depends on the attitudes of its members. If each person in your house maintains a healthy attitude and works faithfully, everyone will be on good terms with his colleagues, and your house will win the respect of the neighborhood. <\|> 4) Instruct your descendants. Teach your children when they are young to lead pure lives. Teach them to obey their parents, to respect their elders, never to tell even a small lie, to move about quietly, never to neglect their work, to be always alert, never to walk about aimlessly, and never to dress or eat extravagantly. <\|> 5) Be content with your Way. Samurai study the martial arts and work in the government. Farmers till their lands and pay their taxes. Artisans work at their family industries and pass on to their children the family traditions. Merchants have trading as their duty and must trade diligently and honestly. Each of the four classes has its own Way, and that Way is the true Way. <\|> 6) Avoid bad behavior. Although the world is limitless, everything in it is either good or bad. That which follows the Way is good, while that which goes against it is bad. <\|> Edo Period and the Beginning of Japan’s Large Corporations According to Columbia University’s Asia for Educators: “The Tokugawa period was a time of dynamic commercial growth. At the center of this was the merchant class. Although socially the merchants had less prestige then other classes, they held great economic power. A number of the great Japanese multi-national corporations of today came from simple beginnings in the Tokugawa period. [Source:Asia for Educators Columbia University, Primary Sources with DBQs, afe.easia.columbia.edu <\|> ] Mitsui Takatoshi (1622-1694), founder of the Mitsui empire, said: "A great peace is at hand. The shôgun rules firmly and with justice at Edo. No more shall we have to live by the sword. I have seen that great profit can be made honorably. I shall brew sake and soy sauce and we shall prosper." [Source: Translation by Carol Gluck, George Sansom Professor of Japanese History, Columbia University] <\|> Carol Gluck of Columbia University said: In the Edo Period there was “tremendous commercialization. The penetration of the money economy. The urbanization — and towns are so important to commerce — the what some scholars now like to call "proto-industrialization," "proto-capitalism," — all these "protos," which is just by way of saying that there were a lot of changes that became capitalism and industrialization, all that later, that seemed to be starting in the Tokugawa...There are no merchant princes in Japanese history in the Tokugawa period, which is an interesting thought. It would have to be something like a merchant feudal lord, or a merchant samurai, and that kind of coupling is not possible in Japanese history. It did not happen. What you have instead, in terms of this rise of what became the truly wealthy and prosperous and influential merchants, is simple beginnings and consistent prospering across the centuries.” <\|> Echigo-ya, the World’s First Large-Scale Retailer model of Echigo-ya in the Edo-Tokyo Museum Echigo-ya, a kimono store that was the predecessor of Mitsukoshi department store, was the world’s first large-scale retailer and the biggest store throughout the 18th century, according to a study by Japanese and French scholars. According to an article published in the Yomiuri Shimbun, “ Echigo-ya started business in Edo, today’s Tokyo, in 1673 during the Edo period (1603-1867). The latest discovery was made by Tsunehiko Yui, a researcher of business history and the curator of Mitsui Bunko, or Mitsui Archives. [Source: Yomiuri Shimbun, February 4, 2013 *] “Mitsui Bunko is known for its vast collection of historical business records and its research of such records related to the Mitsui family business conglomerate. In comparing the records of Echigo-ya with those from Europe and other regions, Yui confirmed the store’s annual sales in the 18th century were equivalent to about 10 billion yen in today’s terms. It also boasted one of the world’s largest workforces and ground area at the time. The shop employed at least 300 people and occupied an area up to about 2,400 square meters. The recent study was conducted jointly with Prof. Patrick Fridenson of France’s state-run School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences, who is also a researcher of business history. The results of the two scholars' research were presented at the Japan-France business management history conference. * “Echigo-ya introduced a new sales formula in Japan of "cash payment, no discounts and no markups," in its sales of kimono and other merchandise to a wide range of ordinary people. The shop’s business grew rapidly. According to ledgers stored at Mitsui Bunko, in the 10-year period from 1739, Echigo-ya’s annual sales amounted to 200,000 ryo. One ryo is equivalent to between 40,000 yen and 60,000 yen today.According to Fridenson, who specializes in comparing business management history across nations, Europe’s storefront retailers developed in the 18th century but on a smaller scale.Thus they concluded there was no retail establishment on the same scale as Echigo-ya during the time period. * “The researchers said it was not until the 19th century when such large-scale retailers as French department stores Le Bon Marche and Printemps appeared on the continent. Yui said: "In the 18th century, people talked about Paris or London as the center of the world economy. But Edo had already developed as one of the world’s largest cities with a population of nearly 1 million. I assume the development of traffic networks and a growing number of consumers also contributed to the growth of large-scale retailers." * Image Sources: Wikimedia Commons, Ukiyo- from Library of Congress, British Museum, and Tokyo National Museum, Old photos from Visualizing Culture, MIT Education; mummy: National Museum of Science, Tokyo Text Sources: Samurai Archives samurai-archives.com; Topics in Japanese Cultural History” by Gregory Smits, Penn State University figal-sensei.org ~; Asia for Educators Columbia University, Primary Sources with DBQs, afe.easia.columbia.edu ; Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan; Library of Congress; Japan National Tourist Organization (JNTO); New York Times; Washington Post; Los Angeles Times; Daily Yomiuri; Japan News; Times of London; National Geographic; The New Yorker; Time; Newsweek, Reuters; Associated Press; Lonely Planet Guides; Compton’s Encyclopedia and various books and other publications. 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__label__wiki	0.697341	0.697341	The Fundy Film Society the world's best films, in Wolfville Trains of Winnipeg Winter 2008 Documentary series Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 7:00pm Acadia Cinema's Al Whittle Theatre Directed by Clive Holden Rated NR · 1h 29m GertJan Zuilhof, International Film Festival Rotterdam, Jan. 2005: “A visually opulent, almost hypnotic film, for which the word poetic really is justified for a change. This hybrid film is made up of fourteen film poems, each of which has the character of an individual short film, but in tone and approach they are all clearly related. Without a doubt, the film fits into the tradition of the experimental film, but it also has an epic quality rare within this genre. “Within this tangible unity, the film uses a variety of kinds of images such as home movies, found footage and images processed during development, but also material from more recent visual developments in video and Internet art. The film comprises monumental, calmly recited poems. Poems that have their own autonomy within the film and hence are not literally illustrated by the images. Alongside images and text, music plays an important role. This role is so important that you could rightly call it a musical film. The film stops to look at landscapes and places that have a meaning to the director without any sign of autobiography or nostalgia. The mood and often mysterious and intriguing images unmistakably have a universal element. The film is part of an extensive multimedia project for which a CD, a book and a website have also been released.” Selected screenings: Robert Flaherty Film Seminar, 2004; International Film Festival Rotterdam, 2005; transmediale.05, Berlin, 2005; European Media Arts Festival, Osnabruck, 2005; Pacific Cinematheque, Vancouver, 2006 © 2002-2019, The Fundy Film Society. Join us on Facebook · Follow us on Twitter Hosted by Funio · Powered by WordPress	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2928
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__label__wiki	0.962293	0.962293	Griper News Must-Read Superfeed Quick Hits Blogwire Twitter Newsroom Donate to Griper Blade Blogs That Link to Me Search Archives: Sorry Gun Fans, Reality Doesn't Work that Way A recent news release is bad news for those who think everyone and their brother should be armed. From NPR: Investigators now do not think there was a second shooter, D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier said late Monday evening. Throughout Monday, authorities had run down witness reports and other evidence indicating there might have been additional gunmen. Aaron Alexis, acting alone, killed twelve people and died himself as a result of his rampage. And the fact that there was no second -- or third -- shooter is a terrible blow to the "arm everyone" argument, since it demonstrates panicked people aren't extremely good at identifying shooters. Second shooter reports had other shooters wearing uniforms with guns drawn wandering around, causing havoc. But these "shooters" were most likely law enforcement. Had any one of these witnesses been armed, the tragedy would likely have been aggravated. The panicked witness might've fired on law enforcement and, given the situation, there's no reason for the law enforcement personnel not to return fire. ↓ CONTINUED AFTER THE JUMP ↓ Those arguing that workers in the Navy Yard were needlessly turned into sitting ducks by a "gun free zone" are wrong. They'll no doubt be surprised to find out that everything they've learned from their countless hours playing "Call of Duty" is wrong. The real world works in a way contrary to what the "guns solve everything" crowd would have you believe. Given everything we know, more guns in that situation would've made things much worse, not better. But of course these fantasy-based hypotheses don't come from the brains of the people who repeat them, for the most part. They're fed to these chumps by gun industry lobbyists who couldn't care less if they live or die. For them, every mass shooting is both a problem and a gift. A problem in that it wakes up calls for common sense gun regulation. A gift in that their target audience are cowardly fools who see any act of violence as a good reason to buy more guns. So, after every mass shooting, gun sales go up as the gun lovers crap themselves in sheer terror. And at the same time, calls for gun regulations increase, as less fearful people realize that an armed society isn't turning out to be anything close to a safer society. But hey, let's entertain the gun nuts fantasy anyway. Let's say an armed killer enters a place where everybody has a gun and starts blasting. What might this look like? CNN: A former Navy SEAL known for claiming a record number of sniper killings in Iraq was one of two men shot dead at a Texas gun range, allegedly at the hands of a fellow military veteran, officials say. Chris Kyle, the author of the best-selling "American Sniper," and Chad Littlefield, also a veteran, were gunned down Saturday afternoon on the grounds of the expansive Rough Creek Lodge and Resort in Glen Rose, Texas, southwest of Fort Worth, law enforcement officials said. About four hours afterward, and 90 miles from where those two men's bodies were found by a hunting guide, authorities arrested suspect Eddie Ray Routh, 25, on a capital murder warrant. So two armed, combat-trained, and exceptionally capable veterans were murdered by a shooter -- at a gun range, where everyone was armed. He is not stopped by Second Amendment Heroes at this point, but is able to run back to his car and escape, to be apprehended 90 miles away by law enforcement. It turns out that the difference between armed heroes among armed heroes and sitting ducks in a gun free zone is largely a sales job. Rough Creek Lodge and Resort can be happy that Routh fled before the cops showed up or all their Second Amendment Heroes might've wound up exchanging gunfire with "second shooters" who happened to be cops. As it is, all those guns did nothing to prevent tragedy or bring the killer to justice. In fact, Aaron Alexis began his rampage with a shotgun. He died with a shotgun, a pistol, and an AR-15 assault rifle. He was collecting weapons as he went along. What weapons there were in the Yard didn't stop him, they enabled him. A gun free zone is no less safe from gun violence than a gun range. And people being fired upon suck at identifying shooters. The fact that employees at the Navy Yard aren't allowed to carry weapons is blessing, not a curse. Anyone who believes otherwise is disinterested in the facts and reason. 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__label__wiki	0.841577	0.841577	Home ENGLİSH Ankara Agreement replacement work ‘underway’ Ankara Agreement replacement work ‘underway’ Following local MP’s call in Haber last week, ambassador confirms UK and Turkey are working on a new deal Work is underway in both Turkey and Britain to find a replacement for the Ankara Agreement before the UK leaves the European Union. The free European visa scheme, used by Turkish nationals wanting to work in the UK, faces being abolished entirely when Brexit takes place in 2019. Thousands of Turkish people have used the agreement in the past decade and many others have pending applications, leading to fears in the community that they will lose their rights. Abdurrahman Bilgiç, Turkey’s ambassador to the UK, told Haber newspaper this week that they were aware of the concerns and relayed these during regular meetings with Home Office officials. He also said both countries’ governments were working to replace the scheme. “As you know, the Ankara Agreement is not a bilateral agreement between the two countries,” he said. “It is an agreement between Turkey and the EU. Upon formal exit from the EU, the UK will not be a party to this Agreement, just like the rest of EU legislation. “Our governments have already begun exploring the options for future trade relations in the post-Brexit era. Every effort would be made to maintain and further promote existing trade and investment between our countries.” Mr Bilgiç said Turkish Consulate officials had been assured it would be “business as usual” with the Ankara Agreement until the UK leaves the EU, and that there would be no “slowing down process” over the next two years. The ambassador’s remarks came after David Burrowes, the Conservative MP for Enfield Southgate, used an interview with this newspaper last week to call for the Ankara Agreement to be retained after Brexit. “The Ankara Agreement is a good model of how as far it has impacted very positively in terms of enabling Turkish people to set up businesses in the UK and we see that obviously in North London,” Mr Burrowes said, stressing the new visa arrangement would have to be part of a new UK-Turkey trade deal. In response to Haber newspaper’s questions about the Ankara Agreement, a Home Office spokeswoman said: “Voters made it clear during the referendum that they wanted the country to take back control of immigration. “This Government will deliver on that by building an immigration system that works for everyone. “Once we have left the European Union it will be the Government that sets our immigration rules.” Previous articleAmbassador Bilgiç: UK-Turkey ties ‘beyond frank and friendly’ Next articleA new look for Wood Green: have your say Trump’ın Londra Ziyaretine Tepkiler Çığ Gibi Büyüyor Turkish asylum applications reach 10-year high Haber - 2017-02-23 İngiltere uçağındaki yolcu, tuvalet yerine acil çıkış kapısını açtı, olanlar oldu… Kıbrıs Türk kültürünü tanıtmayı amaçlayan festival 23 Haziran’da	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2943
__label__wiki	0.925608	0.925608	Barack Obama’s ’44’ jacket wins the fashion round of applause connectVideoNike ‘work to identify problem’ after Duke star Zion Williamson sprain of the knee when the shoe is bursting open Nike is “working on identifying the problem’ after Duke freshman Zion Williamson had his shoe burst apart mid-game against rival North Carolina. Michelle Obama may be a new competition in the best dressed’, they often graces — close to home. In the past few days, her husband, former President Barack Obama, had fans and fashionistas alike will go wild about his latest look: a smooth black bomber jacket embroidered with “44” on the left sleeve. On Wednesday night, the 44th commander in chief was tennis on the buzzed-about basketball game between Duke University and the University of North Carolina in Cameron Indoor Stadium and scored style points for the outerwear. The former President Barack Obama joins fans during an NCAA college basketball game between Duke and North Carolina in Durham, N. C., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) MEGHAN MARKLE LEAVES NYC IN WORKOUT CLOTHES AFTER THE BABY SHOWER The jacket has since been identified by GQ as a $595 Rag & Bone design, tailor-made for the former president somewhere in “the end of his second term.” “44 COOLEST PRESIDENT” a Twitter user called. “You may be cool, but you will never get the former President Barack Obama at the Duke versus North Carolina game wearing a black bomber jacket with an embroidered number 44 on the sleeve, cool,” another agreed. “WE CAN TALK ABOUT OBAMA’S ALL BLACK OUTFIT WITH THE BOMBER JACKET WITH “44” MONOGRAM ON THE policy-making (sic), BECAUSE THAT is a PRESIDENTIAL LEVEL OF the SAUCE,” one shouted. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS “Yo pres, where the merch link,” a fan wondered. “I hadn’t forgotten, but I was not per se have to wait [to appear],” Rag & Bone founder Marcus Wainwright, told GQ of Obama’s jacket. “I didn’t expect him to wear it in public. I thought maybe he is wearing it in the weekends or at home. I hoped that he was to wear it.” “The ’44’ on the sleeve felt like a subtle touch. Not many people could have pulled it that way,” Wainwright continued of Obama’s post-presidential convenience. “He has a style.” In other tailors, heads on the same game, Zion Williamson, a freshman star player for Duke, destroyed his Nike sneaker with his own foot in the first 36 seconds on the clock. Williamson, 18, was dribbling the ball around the Tar Heels’ defense during his team possession when he landed on his left foot, and suddenly slid across the floor, causing a mild knee sprain. Forced to sit out the rest of the game, some have claimed that Williamson’s freak injury could prove to be a product-liability risk for Nike move forward. Later that night, Obama tweeted his wishes for Williamson’s “a speedy recovery.” “Zion Williamson seems to be a remarkable young man as well as an excellent basketball player. Wish him a speedy recovery,” the 57-year-old former president said. Fox News’ Nicole Darrah and Bradford Betz contributed to this report. Givenchy get backlash over the lack of nuances in the new make-up line: ‘this is embarrassing’ Gucci-dresses-models in creepy masks at the Milan fashion show	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0083.json.gz/line2946

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