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The profit motive is supposed to make businesses do useful things – but what if it actually encourages them to cause harm?
One of the main mechanisms by which the profit motive can do damage is a concept known as negative externalities. Let's find out more.
What's an externality?
Negative externalities are the harmful side-effects of activities or economic transactions.
For example, second-hand smoke from cigarettes can make people ill even if they weren't actually smoking. The audience might enjoy a concert, but what about neighbours who can't sleep because of the noise? Plastic packaging is cheap for the manufacturer and convenient for the consumer, but ends up littering streets and beaches.
Positive externalities also exist, where people benefit from an activity that they didn't take part in.
Somebody who redesigns their front garden may improve the view for their neighbours. Vaccines can protect even those who do not receive them, by reducing the chance of disease spreading1. Education can reduce crime2.
So what?
Profit and progress are not the same
Free markets are supposed to improve overall wellbeing in society, but negative externalities get in the way.
Although both buyer and seller should be better off after a voluntary transaction, other people may be worse off.
What is profitable and what is good for people, the planet and social progress therefore do not necessarily align. This is a market failure3: a situation where financial decisions that make sense for individuals don't make sense from the perspective of society as a whole.
How bad is it? It's often difficult to trace and measure negative externalities, but a few examples indicate the scale of the problem.
A shifting climate
"The greatest market failure the world has ever seen," is how economist Nicholas Stern has described climate change4.
Burning fossil fuels, cutting down forests and raising livestock (among other things) cause the build-up of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, raising global temperatures and affecting weather systems. Climate change is likely to damage harvests, intensify extreme weather, worsen existing health problems and more5.
It's hard to measure exactly how much damage is done6, but one report by Citi says the total cost of climate change could be tens of trillions of dollars7. For comparison, the global economy trades around $76 trillion worth of goods and services each year8.
It doesn't always make sense to measure damage in terms of money. Some potential impacts can't be fixed no matter how much money we throw at them, such as people dying, species going extinct, ecosystems collapsing or temperatures leaping suddenly and irreversibly9.
Dirty air
Air pollution comes from many different sources, including soot from indoor cooking stoves10, mercury from coal-fired power stations11 and nitrogen oxides from road traffic12, causing many health problems including heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, pneumonia and brain damage.
The World Bank estimates13 that, in 2013 alone, 5.5 million people died early because of air pollution, mostly in so-called developing countries – that's one in every ten deaths. This caused the global economy to lose $225 billion worth of labour.
In terms of "welfare losses" (a calculation method that measures costs to wellbeing according to how much people are willing to pay to reduce their risk of dying), the damage appears much higher, at $5.1 trillion. This only covers early deaths and not, for example, illness that doesn't kill, less food from farms or difficulties in attracting workers to polluted cities. The true damage done to society by air pollution is therefore likely to be much higher.
Ruined land
Land gives us more than just food: in good condition, it provides many ecosystem services14 such as filtering water, producing clean air, protecting against erosion and flooding, regulating extreme weather and giving us a place to relax and enjoy nature.
However, much land is mismanaged: high demand for food and other resources can cause overgrazing, deforestation, build-up of salt in the soil, soil erosion and more15.
Land degradation has been estimated to cost the world up to $10.6 trillion every year in lost ecosystem services16 – almost as much as China's GDP.
Prices don't reflect damage
When products are sold, the market price rarely accounts for the cost of fixing the problems they create. Unfortunately, it makes financial sense for businesses to externalise costs as far as legally possible, making other people pay them. Any company voluntarily paying compensation for damage caused would lose profits, drive away customers with higher prices and be undercut by other companies that didn't pay any compensation.
So who pays? You might pay through your taxes for litter to be cleaned up or damaged roads and bridges to be fixed. Poorer nations will be affected the most by climate change17. Climate change could make insurance premiums more expensive18. Healthcare costs are covered by governments, insurance companies or individual patients. Farmers may lose income if climate change affects harvests. Future generations may lose out as well. The list goes on.
What if externalities could somehow be incorporated into the price of products – in other words, what if the externalities were internalised?
Prices would be different for many products, altering consumption patterns and changing which sectors are profitable. Things with negative externalities would be made less often (because they would be more expensive and therefore less profitable to produce); things with positive externalities would be made more often (because there would be more incentive to do so).
For example, economist Raj Patel estimates that you would have to pay $200 instead of $4 for a burger from cattle raised on deforested land if the price included its true cost to society19. Although this is an extreme example, I doubt that meat consumption would stay as high as it is today (around 80 kg of meat per person per year in the developed world20).
A threat to some businesses…
Some industries could even be driven out of business entirely. A report by Trucost21 found that none of the world's 20 most damaging regional industries would be profitable if their prices reflected the impacts they cause and the natural resources they use (such as land and water). These industries include coal power generation, cattle farming, cement manufacturing, water supply and wheat and rice farming in different locations around the world.
This gives many existing industries a reason to block any reform of the economic system that would reduce their future profitability. We see this in fossil fuel companies fighting against action on climate change22. A parallel can be drawn with the tobacco industry's attempts to halt regulation of smoking23, despite causing an estimated $1.4 trillion of damage per year in healthcare costs and reduced productivity24 (larger than the global $500 billion market for tobacco and the tobacco industry's more than $35 billion in annual profits25).
…an opportunity for others
On the other hand, if we could solve the externalities problem, there would be many new business opportunities because it would become a lot more profitable to do good for the world. I guess that renewable energy, meat replacements and sustainable transport would get a boost in profitability. Many companies are already calling for the certainty of stronger environmental laws26.
What do you think?
We've seen that externalities help to explain why today's markets don't always create the best outcome for society and why existing business interests make it difficult to solve the problem.
How much do you think you might have paid for the last thing you bought if the price included all costs to society? Post your comments below!
I'll look at proposed ways of tackling the issue of externalities in future posts, so don't forget to sign up for email updates.
- University of Oxford (2016), Herd immunity
- Phys.org
- One definition can be found at Investopedia and examples of other types of market failure are given by Economics Online.
- Stern Review, Summary of Conclusions (pdf file)
- Source: the Summary for Policymakers of the Fifth Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
- Carbon Brief
- Dana Nuccitelli (2015), Citi report: slowing global warming would save tens of trillions of dollars
- See this diagram from Howmuch.net for a breakdown by country.
- See this article by the Tällberg Foundation for an overview of abrupt climate change.
- World Health Organisation (2016), Household air pollution and health
- Union of Concerned Scientists, coal power: air pollution
- National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory, About Nitrogen Oxides
- Read a press release about the report here, or access the full report here: The Cost of Air Pollution (pdf file).
- The Economics of Ecosystems & Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services
- FAO, Causes of land degradation
- Read about the report in this Guardian article, or access the full report here: ELD Initiative (2015), The Value of Land (pdf file).
- Source: the Summary for Policymakers of the Fifth Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
- The Telegraph (2017), How is the issue of climate change affecting insurance?
- Patel (2009), The Value of Nothing
- Worldwatch Institute, Global Meat Production and Consumption Continue to Rise
- Trucost (2013), Natural Capital at Risk: the top 100 externalities of business (pdf file)
- Fossil Free UK, The case against the fossil fuel industry
- Jessica Glenza (2017), Tobacco companies interfere with health regulations, WHO reports
- Goodchild et al. (2017), Global economic cost of smoking-attributable diseases
- Simon Bowers (2012), Global profits for tobacco trade total $35bn as smoking deaths top 6 million
- Matthew Gittsham (2015), More big businesses push for stricter environmental regulations


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I'm experimenting with mac and cheese again. This was our Good Friday dinner, a meatless meal that we enjoyed with a simple salad. I wasn't too sure about the tomatoes at first, afraid that the juice would render the cheese sauce watery, but I was pleasantly surprised. I really shouldn't have been, because I've yet to taste a recipe from Ina Garten's cookbooks that I didn't like.
The recipe calls for 12 ounces of gruyere, which is a bit more costly than the average cheddar or whatever else you can find in grocery stores. Still, I was not prepared for the $14.99 a pound price tag at my local grocery store. When I looked at the label I said, "Whoa!" out loud and got a few stares in return.
Now let me explain. I love good cheese, and Michael and I enjoy trying different kinds of cheeses and making cheese fondues. But I also try to be a thrifty shopper, particularly since I'm taking a year or two off from work so that I can be with my boys full time. So the thought of spending more than $11 on just one of the cheeses for a dish was a bit disconcerting. I knew that I could probably get the cheese for a lower price at Trader Joe's, but as much as I adore that store, I can't take my three boys there by myself. Really, with those smaller shopping carts, I can only manage one child at a time in Trader Joe's.
So I stood there next to the cheese display, mulling over my dilemma while the boys waited not so patiently in the shopping cart. I really wanted to surprise Michael with this gourmet mac and cheese for Good Friday since he had been gone all week, but I didn't want to fork over that much money for the cheese. I finally decided the best compromise would be to use half the recommended amount of gruyere and make up the rest with extra sharp cheddar. It wouldn't be exactly as described in the book, but it would still have some of that good gruyere flavor.
Even with only half the gruyere, we thought the cheese sauce was rich and tasty, and I would certainly make it that way again. And of course, treating ourselves every once in a while is not a bad thing.
6 to 8 quart pot with lid
2 quart pot or sauce pan
4 quart pot or sauce pan
food processor with grater disk and blade attachment
3 quart casserole dish, lightly coated with cooking spray
Kosher salt
1 pound elbow macaroni, cavatappi (corkscrews), or conchiglie (medium shells)
4 cups milk
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (I use Wondra® or Pillsbury Shake and Blend.)
12 ounces Gruyere cheese, freshly grated (4 cups)
8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, freshly grated (2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
3/4 pound fresh tomatoes (approximately 4 small), thinly sliced
1-1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs (5 slices, crusts removed, run through the food processor)
1. Preheat the oven to 375° F.
2. In the 6 to 8 quart pot, bring water to a boil. Add some kosher salt and the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain well.
***While the pasta is cooking***
3. Warm the milk in the 2 quart saucepan. Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a large (4-quart) pot and add the flour. Cook over low heat for about 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. Continue whisking and add the hot milk and cook for another minute or two. The mixture should start to thicken and get smooth.
4. Remove from heat. Add the Gruyere, cheddar, pepper, and nutmeg. Add the cooked macaroni and stir well. Pour into the prepared 3-quart baking dish.
5. Arrange sliced tomatoes on top. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, stir them with the fresh bread crumbs, and sprinkle on the top.
6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni and breadcrumbs are browned on the top.
To make ahead, put the macaroni and cheese in the baking dish, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake. Put the tomatoes and bread crumbs on top and bake for about 40 to 50 minutes.
Source: adapted from Barefoot Contessa Family Style, by Ina Garten[Disclosure: This blog earns a small commission through affiliate links.]


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While I was at City Hall today, Joanna Singleton sent word that the Texas Department of Transportation has selected Archer Western, which has done work on the rail expansion for Dallas Area Rapid Transit, to handle construction of the $43-million-plus Woodall Rodgers Deck Park. Her press release also notes the groundbreaking on the public-private project -- which received $16.7 million in Obamabucks in March and $265,000 from Keep Dallas Beautiful in June -- will be held September 14.
But when will folks who cross over Woodall Rogers begin experiencing, ya know, delays? Probably "late September, October," Singleton tells Unfair Park this evening. I called her because I noticed this on the city council's August 12 meeting agenda:
An ordinance for closing and vacating a portion of Harwood Street, containing approximately 13,623 square feet of land, located near its intersection with Woodall Rodgers Freeway for the Woodall Rodgers Deck Plaza Project - Financing: No cost consideration to the City.
The agenda item, which contains the ordinance calling for the closure and vacating of the street over Woodall Rodgers, isn't more specific about the dates. And Singleton says she can't be more specific about when the closure will take place because TxDOT hasn't yet approved Archer Western's construction plan. That should happen sooner or later, at which point Archer Western should have a local point person with whom the Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation and city officials can communicate. But for those who haven't been paying close attention, yes, Harwood's about to become pedestrians-only. You've been warned.
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"So this is how it's going to work today," White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders informed the press corps Monday. She told reporters that "if you want to ask a question," you should "start off with what you're thankful for."
Like good little girls and boys, several obliged. The reporters were grateful for their children, their spouses, their health and the privilege of getting to ask questions at the White House. Then there was John Gizzi of Newsmax, thankful to his wife "for saying yes on the fourth request. My question is about Zimbabwe … "
I prefer to share my thoughts of gratitude with my family at the Thanksgiving table, rather than when commanded to by a Trump mouthpiece. But maybe Sanders was onto something with her infantilizing of the press corps. Maybe in this week of Thanksgiving, we all should speak about what we are grateful for in public life. I'll start.
Sarah, I am thankful for the checks and balances the Founders put in place, for they are what stand between us and despotism when a demagogic president's instincts would take us there. And I am profoundly grateful to the many men and women who, often at great personal cost and risk, have stood up to the authoritarian in the White House. President Trump has done much damage, particularly to our international standing and our civil culture, but it would be so much worse without these profiles in courage.
I'm thankful for James Comey, who was fired because he refused to be bullied by Trump into curtailing the FBI's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
I'm thankful for Rod Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general, who after an initial stumble redeemed himself by naming a special counsel to carry on the Russia probe.
I'm thankful for Robert Mueller III, like Comey a veteran of both Republican and Democratic administrations, who is pursuing the probe without yielding to Trump's trash talk.
I'm thankful for Angela Merkel, Emmanuel Macron, Justin Trudeau and others who are trying to maintain international order and to fill the void in world leadership left by Trump's retreat.
I'm thankful for Sally Yates, who forced Trump to fire her as acting attorney general rather than enforce his unconstitutional ban on travelers from Muslim-majority nations.
I'm thankful for Judge James Robart, a George W. Bush appointee, who blocked the travel ban and endured taunts from Trump of being a "so-called judge" who should be blamed if violence occurred.
I'm thankful that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit upheld Robart's ruling.
I'm thankful for Sens. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., and Bob Corker, R-Tenn., whose outspoken criticism of Trump derailed their political careers, and to Sen. John McCain , R-Ariz., fighting Trump's "half-baked, spurious nationalism" even as he fights brain cancer, and to GOP Sens. Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), Lindsey Graham (S.C.) and Ben Sasse (Neb.) for resisting Trump's excesses.
I'm thankful to Republican Govs. John Kasich (Ohio), Brian Sandoval (Nev.), Charlie Baker (Mass.) and others who fought Trump-backed efforts to repeal Obamacare without an adequate replacement.
I'm thankful to Defense Secretary Jim Mattis for maintaining some international stability while Trump spreads chaos, and to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson for reportedly calling Trump a "moron" and National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster for reportedly calling Trump an "idiot" with the intelligence of a "kindergartner."
I'm thankful for George W. Bush, who spoke out against the "nativism," "casual cruelty," "bigotry" and "conspiracy theories and outright fabrication" that have risen with Trump.
I'm thankful for my colleagues Michael Gerson, Jennifer Rubin, George F. Will and Charles Krauthammer, and for many other conservative intellectuals who routinely denounce Trump's betrayal of conservatism and decency.
I'm thankful for my many colleagues in The Washington Post newsroom and elsewhere (even at the "failing" New York Times) who have exposed the administration's abuses, and for the fearless editors and owners who let them do that work.
I'm thankful for the many civil servants in the federal government who refuse to bend the facts to suit this administration's whims, and for the whistleblowers and, yes, the "leakers" who reveal Trump's abuses.
And I'm thankful to the voters of Virginia and elsewhere, who gave us a first sign that Trump's scourge of nationalism and race-baiting can be repelled.
In short, Sarah, I am thankful that a combination of brave people, brilliant Framers and dumb luck have prevented your boss from doing much worse.
Dana Milbank is syndicated by The Washington Post Writers Group.


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we did not seize. The trumpet snarling of that band
raucous tears ears. Charged each of us denies
we were involved. There is no alibi
clears history. Our race our sex our class
some boy we liked who patted our firm arse
was monster later. Sometime you or I
accused and guilty. Also innocent
process our trial. All of us arraign
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This coming Tuesday is July 11, which means 7-Eleven stores across the globe will offer free small Slurpees from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
In case you've forgotten, or if you didn't know, the Southland Corp. and 7-Eleven were born in Oak Cliff.
It was the first company to sell coffee in paper cups to go and the first to offer self-serve soda fountains. In 1959, Dean Sperry and Omar Knedlik of Dallas-based manufacturing company E. Mitchell Co. invented the Icee machine, which served frozen carbonated drinks. 7-Eleven bought three Icee machines in 1965, and they were such a hit that a few years later, nearly every store had one. The Stanford Agency named it the "Slurpee" for the sound it makes coming out of the straw, and 7-Eleven bought radio ads to promote that now iconic treat.
Read all about Oak Cliff's place in convenience story history here.


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- By Paula Spencer ScottAugust 17, 2018
- By Paula Spencer Scott
Part of the Resources and Information for Family Caregivers Special Report
(Editor's note: This article originally appeared in Caring.com.)
While being a caregiver for an elderly loved one can be deeply rewarding, it can also be extremely stressful. During those moments when your nerves are frayed and your patience is wearing thin, there are some helpful techniques you can use to remove yourself from the situation and calm down. Sidestep letting strong feelings get the best of you by remembering to "give yourself five" when you're steaming. What's great about this little mantra is that it can take so many different forms:
1. You could take five (literal) steps back from the situation if your loved one with dementia has become belligerent.
2. Count to five before you answer if you're stuck in a cycle of repeated questions or comments.
3. Take five whole minutes to yourself (set a timer!) if you're just worn out. While you relax, put on a surefire calming television program or hand the person with dementia a favorite snack and leave the room (if you're sure he or she will be safe).
4. When you can't escape physically, imagine five nice things you'd do for yourself if you could. Sometimes just picturing a spa day or a chocolate cake in vivid detail is a tiny bit like experiencing the real thing.
5. Take five deep breaths: Inhale deeply through the nose, hold it for a count of five, then it let it out slowly through the mouth. Repeat five times. Nobody will notice you're stepping back from the edge of a cliff as you breathe.
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Helen Girod, President of Engineers Without Borders
Helen Girod is the president of the Johns Hopkins chapter of Engineers Without Borders. To get involved in EWB, send an email to [email protected] and head to a general body meeting!
1.Name: Helen Girod
2.Major, Year: Environmental Engineering (Minor in Engineering for Sustainable Development), Junior
3.Hometown: Carlsbad, California
4.Affiliated with: JHU Varsity Track and Field, JHU Engineers Without Borders, JHU Society of Women Engineers, American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists
5.You can usually find me…In the athletic center, Ames, or any cube in the lib
6. My favorite part about Hopkins is…The trees, being from southern California we have very few trees, so trees that have color changing leaves are always exciting.
7.I am most proud of…Completing my Girl Scout Gold Award. Working with people in my hometown we created a program called Chemo Comfort Companions with the American Cancer Society. Together we assembled over 400 comfort bags containing items such as blankets, crochet hats, books, mp3 players with music played by local students, water bottles and much more.
8. In five years I will be…Graduated with a Bachelor's and Master's in environmental engineering and doing international work focusing on sustainability. That's the plan anyways.
9.Something most people don't know about me is…Most people don't know that I spend a lot of my time off from school backpacking. I grew up backpacking and I just really enjoy being completely removed from the stresses of school and other aspects of life. You really just get to focus on you.
10.As President of EWB my main responsibilities are…Overseeing basically everything EWB. I make sure everything runs smoothly and work with our advisors in WSE, CSC and the Student Activities Center to ensure JHU-EWB is continuing to make a difference both on and off campus. I definitely don't do it alone; 14 other Executive Board members as well as our general body members work to make our chapter successful.
11.What on campus events has EWB hosted this semester or is EWB planning to host in the future? Every week we have project team meetings for our four different projects as well as general body meetings. We also just hosted a donut, coffee, and sticker giveaway this semester! Our PR chairs have big plans for the spring: Hopefully more giveaways and the revamping of our spring fair event. We will also have some local volunteering opportunities on the books for our two local projects
12.What does EWB hope to accomplish in the next 2 years? In the next two years JHU-EWB hopes to have two local projects well under way. We have typically focused on our international projects, but now we also are focusing on Baltimore. Our international projects plan to continue developing a relationship with community partners as well as assist them in implementing project phases. Overall, we hope to be a stronger force on campus and get more students involved!
13.How do you manage your time as both an athlete and the president of a major organization on campus? With a good, old-fashioned paper planner. The thing goes with me everywhere and everything gets written down.
14.How can one get involved in EWB?
Just email us! [email protected] or visit our website at http://ewb.jhu.edu/


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THIS LISTING IS FOR EVERYTHING PICTURED! Set of Inner Cam Bearing Puller and Installation Tools Designed for Twin Cam and Dyna models. Will work on all TC88, 96, 103 and 110s that use the B148 or the B168 bearings. This set will remove and install the inner cam bearings on both newer and older model Twin Cams and Dyna Harleys. We also have new Torrington-Koyo B-148 and B-168 bearings available in our store under the Harley Davidson section! This set includes our Improved collet design. The design sold by others has the whole back of the collet threaded with two slots cut into the threads for turning a wrench on. It's simple, it's cheap, and it's bad. Use that design once or twice, and you may damage the threads where the wrench makes contact, requiring you to now clean up those threads before you can even get the nut off the collet and use it again. We've worked around this issue by moving the threads up on the collet to allow for a more controlled grip and protection of threads. We've also completely redesigned the installer plate, zeroing in on the correct hole placement by taking apart an engine and putting it on a digital drafting table to get the precise placement of all of the important dimensions. This set comes with our "T" pin for easier insertion and removal from the collet! But the BIGGEST improvement of this set is in what is NOT there. We have completely reworked how the process of pulling and installing the bearings works - we've made it easier, faster, and better. Instead of using a sleeve, nut, and washer with the collet to pull the bearings, the collet is threaded through the plate, and is inserted into the bearing. Once you hear the "click" of the collet passing the bearing on the inside, simply insert our "T" pin for a secure lock, and begin to pull the bearing! Once the bearing is out, you are ready to insert the new bearing in right away! Instead of using the installer plate with a bolt and a driver, we've made the collet from the puller into the bolt. The driver attaches on top of the collet, and the "T" pin is used to lock it all in place. This can be done immediately after pulling the old bearing, with it still hanging on the collet. Once done with the installation of the new bearing, take out the "T" pin, remove the driver, unscrew the collet from the plate, and switch sides to repeat the process. Plus, with our window modification, you get to see the whole process and get it done right! This set includes our Patent Pending window modification to the installer plate. You paid too much for the bike and the tools to end up cracking the engine case because you can't see the bearing! With the redesign, you will never again have to squint through a tiny hole with a flash light!
This set includes our Patent Pending use design - no one else on the market has a tool quite like this (or at this price!) Instructions are available for this set, please send us an email if you would like to get a copy of the instructions emailed! 100% Made in the United States. ***Tool Comes with Black Oxide Coating For Years of Use*** ***A higher quality tool than the competition***
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Harley Inner Cam Bearing Tool
Posted by Unknown on 29th Sep 2016
Haven't had a chance to use it but looks like a quality product. Poorly packaged and no instructions for use. Not a big deal I guess.
Works for me
Posted by Rcasa1340 on 12th Jul 2016
Product was received as described. Did the job I needed it to. Thankfully I knew how to use it. No instructions included. Over all great product.
Harley cam bearing removal and install tool
Posted by John on 21st Apr 2016
This would have to be one of the best made cam bearing removal and install tools on the market, it is a good quality solid unit. The new design is also far superior due to the thread not running the risk of binding up, and the notched out window makes it easy to replace new bearing as soon as the old one has been removed.
Thankyou Heartland for this great product and for a prompt delivery to Western Australia.
Great Product
Posted by Bruce on 29th Mar 2016
Purchased this to do some work on my bike and others. It is solid and very happy with purchase.
Great tool!
Posted by Unknown on 26th Mar 2016
Worked perfectly and i couldn't be happier with the quality and how simple it was to use. Made replacing the cam bearings a total breeze!
Great cam puller
Posted by Tim on 17th Mar 2016
Very impressed with the quality .The cut away to see what you are doing exactly what you need to do the job right.great tool and price. Great job
Perfect Tool
Posted by Willy D. on 4th Mar 2016
1/3 the cost of Harley's. Better built, better function. If you work on Harleys this is the cam tool you want. 5 extra stars*****
Well made and delivered on time
Posted by Rick on 5th Feb 2016
I just received the cam gear tool and have not actually used it yet so that's why I gave it a 4 and not a 5. It was quickly shipped and arrived before I expected it. I examined the parts and they look well made. I am still waiting on Harley Davidson to ship all the parts I need before I can start my cam upgrade on my TC88 and actually use the tool.
Heartland bearing tool
Posted by Don on 22nd Jan 2016
Excellent tool, worked great on my 88 TC, and will do friends 103 as well, quality made tool.
good tool saves money and time
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It's not just our collection of hotels that lets you enjoy an unforgettable break, we also offer an exclusive selection of luxury self catering cottages and lodges in the UK. We appreciate that many of you like to enjoy luxury breaks with groups of friends or family and don't want to be restricted by times. And if you love to get out and about to explore fabulous landscapes, all of these properties are blessed with picturesque surroundings and boast some of the most awe-inspiring scenery in the country.
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Elderly care program
Serbia numbers amongst the countries with the oldest populations in Europe. According to the data of the Statistical Office, the percentage of young people is low and declining whilst the proportion of elderly is increasing. Young people under the age of 15 make up only 15 percent of the general population, which is less than the proportion of the population over the age of 65 (17 percent). This is caused by a decline in fertility, mortality and migration. According to census data from 2011 the average age of the population in Serbia is 42.2 years. Under these circumstances research has shown that the biggest problems of elderly citizens is poverty and loneliness.


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Hello Everyone!
I just returned from a week of traveling by plane and then by car across the Arizona Desert (twice) in 118F weather! This instructor felt BAKED!
I was able to visit with my (87 years young) dad on the coast of California (80F! Yay!) and some of my children and grandchildren.
Now I am ready to get back to fun (not work!) and start baking again. I have some sourdough starter going for bread, pizza and brownies! More of my children and grandchildren will be arriving today and we will be picking blueberries tomorrow. Thank goodness coastal Washington doesn't reach 118F!
For the rest of the month you can have more fun baking too! My online sourdough baking courses will be discounted until August 1st. All of the courses are discounted to $14.99 except the 101 course which is discounted to $9.99.
Here are links to the courses, check out the links and see what each course includes and start having fun baking! Continue reading
Hello everyone! I've been working for months on a new online baking course and it's finally finished! It's called "Sourdough Bread Baking Exploration." In this course I explore different aspects of sourdough baking. The course covers:Continue reading
Hello fellow bakers! We've got some fun things fermenting! For one thing, our group, Perfect Sourdough on Facebook is about to reach 50 thousand members! I estimate that will happen in about a month or so. We are in the planning stage for probably the best giveaway and contest we've ever had.Continue reading
Hello everyone! Every March I do some fun promos for my birthday week. This year I am turning 59! It's been eight years now since I escaped abuse. With your support and help my two youngest and I were able to get into a decent home over a year ago. Living at home with me are my 20 year old son with autism and my youngest child, who now attends college and high school at the same time (running start). Life has been good!
For March Birthday Fun I will be having all of my online baking courses at discount for only $13.99 until the end of March plus contests, discounts and giveaways!Continue reading
Hello everyone! Today is the launch of my new website called, "The Baking Network." I'm already having a lot of fun with it and hope you'll want to come join us (we have over 100 members already!). It's a membership site for bakers around the world. It's for any kind of baking, sourdough, traditional yeasted, fruit yeasted, quick breads, cookies, pastries, pies, cakes, etc etc.Continue reading
Hello Everyone, my tenth course, "More Fun With Sourdough Bread Baking" is still in launch mode. The above is the intro video on Youtube.Continue reading
Hello everyone! I've finally finished my #10th online sourdough bread baking course which is called, "More Fun With Sourdough Bread Baking." It took me 10 months! I had several obstacles this past year which made it difficult to finish the course. I moved. Yay, I moved! It's wonderful being in my new place but moving is also stressful and most of all, you can't find ANYTHING! 🙂
This is the downstairs garage "kitchen" where I used to live:Continue reading
It's that time of year when lots of folks around the world are baking. We are heading into spring in this hemisphere and on the other side of the world they are heading into fall. Often in the summer many people give up baking for a while, so during summer half the world isn't as interested in baking as when it's cold (although we still have to eat!). It is more fun to fire up your oven when it's cool. It makes the house seem "homey" and inviting.
Which gets me to the matter I wanted to talk about in this post, "sweet" and "sour" sourdough. Many bakers are still after the elusive, "How do I get my sourdough more sour?" Continue reading
Hello Everyone! I've launched a new online baking course called, "Extreme Fermentation – Bake Modified Gluten Sourdough Bread." The method was inspired by Yohan Ferrant's method of low inoculation, extreme fermentation at high hydration.
For the course, I used a moderate high hydration to make the dough easier to handle. The course covers the low inoculation method of extreme fermentation with very little handling of the dough. I also show how to modify the dough so you can make "sour" sourdough or mild sourdough using the same dough.Continue reading
Edited to name winners:
dallidallibakery – Brod and Taylor proofer
Lindsay Leong – Mockmill
Vanya Dineva – Lame by Zatoba
[email protected]***shine.com – Fibrament Baking Stone
dav*[email protected] – KD8000 Baker's Scale
Winners please contact me at [email protected] by Dec 31st to claim your prize and give me your address so the sponsors can mail your prize to you.
Hello Everyone! I know you're as excited as I am about giveaways. Today we are starting a Christmas Giveaway, it will end on Dec 12th so there will be enough time for the prizes to be mailed out to the winners in time for Christmas/Hanukkah/Festivities.
This year we have a wonderful line up of prizes from Brod and Taylor, MockMill, Zatoba, Baking Stone Co and Northwest Sourdough. Several of the companies will also being doing special discounts on their products just for you, so you can purchase some early gifts for your loved ones. Continue reading


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5 finding aid(s) found containing the word(s) Antinuclear movement.
The Seth MacFarlane collection of the Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan archive, 1860-2004
595,000 items ; 1,705 containers plus 1 classified, 38 oversize, and 19,163 digital files (242.6 MB) ; 690.6 linear feet ; 1 microfilm reel. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Astronomer, author, and educator (Carl Sagan). Author and television producer (Ann Druyan). Correspondence, memoranda, scripts, notes, subject files, course files, articles, book drafts and resource material, reports, organization files, biographical material, clippings, printed matter, slides and transparencies, photographs and negatives, electronic files, and other material documenting Sagan's...
Raymond Swing papers, 1933-1964
6,500 items ; 40 containers ; 16 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Journalist and radio commentator. Primarily scripts of Swing's radio broadcasts including those presented on the Voice of America. Also includes correspondence, lectures, and writings by Swing.
Russell W. Peterson papers, 1917-2004
46,000 items ; 140 containers plus 1 oversize and 1 classified ; 56 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Environmentalist and governor of Delaware. Correspondence, speeches, writings, subject files, trips and events files, and other papers relating primarily to Peterson's work as an environmentalist and his employment as the chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality, president of New Directions, director of the Office of Technology Assessment of the United States Congress, and president of...
W. Averell Harriman papers, 1869-2001
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Diplomat, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and politician. Correspondence, memoranda, family papers, business records, diplomatic accounts, speeches, statements and writings, photographs, and other papers documenting Harriman's career in business, finance, politics, and public service, particularly during the Franklin Roosevelt, Truman, Kennedy, Johnson, and Carter presidential administrations.
Bayard Rustin papers, 1942-1987
17,500 items ; 49 containers plus 1 oversize ; 19.6 linear feet ; 23 microfilm reels. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Civil rights activist and author. Correspondence, memoranda, speeches, notes, reports, press releases, financial records, agendas, printed material, and other papers documenting Bayard Rustin's leading role as an activist in the African-American civil rights movement, advocate of international human rights and social reform, and pacifist.


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For DDB Worldwide, Ho Chi Mihn City we created two 20 second McDonalds spots to advertise their new Frappe and Smoothie products. We experimented with fluid animation to achieve some fun and gooey effects. In the previs I mocked up the fluid for timings by animating simple shapes through lattice deformers.
My duties included direction, previs, modeling and animation.


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Hyman Aaron "Hy" Lit (May 20, 1934 – November 17, 2007) was an American DJ based in the Philadelphia area from the 1950s until 2005. In his 50-year career, Hy Lit broadcast from WIBG, WDAS/WDAS-FM, WKBS-TV, WIFI, WSNI/WPGR, KPOL, WKXW, among many others. His last station was WOGL, where he broadcast from 1989 until his resignation late in 2005. He was known as "the Jet Jockey on Flight 99" which was the frequency for WIBG. The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia [1] inducted Lit into their Hall of Fame in 2003.
1960s & 1970s
At one time in the 1960s, Hy hosted the nationally syndicated Hy Lit Show from WKBS-TV in Philadelphia, which aired in more than 30 markets nationwide. Lit dominated AM radio from the late 1950s through the 1960s as one of WIBG's "Good Guys," as his Hall of Fame show drew a 71 market share (unheard of before or since.) He released several successful LP "Hall of Fame" collections of music he played on the show, the last of these when he joined WPGR in 1981. Around 1978, Lit moved to California after a brief but successful stint with the Harlem Globetrotters before once more returning to the Philadelphia area. In 1977, when WIBG went off the air forever, Hy Lit was the last DJ on the air.
Since 1982, and many years to follow, Lit hosted a live oldies radio show at different area clubs (most notably the Woodbine Inn in Pennsauken, New Jersey), where he'd close his commercials by saying, "I wanna see your face in the place!" Lit moved to WOGL-FM in 1989, hosting the highly rated "Top 20 Countdown" on Saturday and Sunday afternoons in addition to his weekday afternoon shift.
Lit was born to Sam and Mona (Kessler) Lit, in South Philadelphia. He shares two children and three grandchildren with his first wife Miriam "Mim" Uniman whom he met while a rising star in Philadelphia. Uniman was a former Miss Universe contestant via being named Miss Philadelphia in 1956 (see reference two). He later married his second wife, Maggie (Russo) Lit.
In the mid-1990s, it was revealed that Lit was suffering from the beginnings of Parkinson's disease. Just after the death of Hy's wife Maggie (Russo) Lit in 2000, WOGL and Infinity/CBS Broadcasting management significantly reduced Lit's radio hours, along with a significant decrease in salary. In 2002, a lawsuit was filed with the aid of law firm Spector, Gaddon and Rosen against the media conglomerate, CBS Broadcasting, which for a second and concurrent time decided to reduce Lit's radio time and salary and this time cancel his health insurance.
In December 2005, Lit, station WOGL, and CBS Broadcasting settled the three-year health and age-discrimination lawsuit, under the condition that Hy Lit would (reluctantly) retire from the station. Lit did his last Hy Lit Hall of Fame Show radio show on December 11, 2005. However, WOGL management would not permit Lit to reveal he would be leaving the airwaves.
Lit died at 12:30 pm November 17, 2007, at Paoli Memorial Hospital of kidney failure. He is survived by his son Samuel Lit, daughter Benna Lit (Martucci) and three grandchildren. He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.[1]


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DuraArk – long term BIM storage
The EU commission has financed a 3-year research project called DuraArk. Catenda is the Norwegian partner.
DuraArk — short for Durable Architecture — is about long term storage of architectural information. Architectual information can be a 3D point cloud of a building or a BIM (Building Information Model) of the building. In addition to the geometry we want to store other relevant information about the building using semantic technology (buildingSmart Data Dictionary; bsDD/IFD and semantic web). The target group is both those interested in preservation of building information and the construction industry. It is easier to plan a high quality restoration or repurposing of a building with this information available.
The consortium consists of a very interesting mix of organizations and competencies. There are people there with deep knowledge of 3D analysis, of long term archival, of semantic technologies, of Building Information Modeling, and of the current practice patterns of practitioners in the industry.
Catendas main role in the project is related to System specification and integration, Semantic metadata management and enrichment, and Data acquisition, evaluation and testing.
Read more about DuraArk here


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Have you every heard the saying "What got you here, can't get you there." This is true when it comes to your IT systems. As your business grows, your computers and network shows signs of aging and can't keep up with changes in your company and demands from increasing workloads. That's where Owia Technology's Grow IT Services can help. Owia Technology provides Washington DC businesses and nonprofit organizations like yours with professional IT solutions to help them grow and support the efforts of the organization.
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Your Leading Choice for Quality Roofing in Marietta, GA
Infinity Roofing Contractors has been proudly serving Marietta, GA, and surrounding communities for the past decade, providing excellent residential and commercial roofing services. In order to ensure long-term performance and your satisfaction, we install top-quality materials from the industry's most trusted manufacturers.
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As a professional roofing company, Infinity Roofing Contractors takes pride in working only with top-notch products, teaming up with reputable brands in the industry to deliver the best for you. We are proud to be a factory-certified GAF Master Elite® contractor, a coveted certification achieved by only 3% of all U.S. roofing contractors.
Because Infinity is certified by GAF, we are also authorized to offer you the exclusive GAF Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty, the industry's leading roofing manufacturer warranty. Our status as an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor allows us to offer similar warranty coverage for Owens Corning shingle installations.
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some good analysis in Alan Korwin's Page Nine newsletter. if you don't subscribe, I'd suggest doing so here.
An insightful analysis of background checks, by Page Nine reader Bryan Potratz in Wyoming, and reviewed by the Uninvited Ombudsman and gun-rights attorney Dave Hardy, has received little attention before now. It makes it clear that if a Prohibited Possessor lives anywhere, no one else who lives there can have free access to firearms or ammunition. This has gone basically unreported, even though it is in effect.
If you can't prove that your security measures are satisfactory -- to BATFE's unwritten standards -- YOU become a felon for providing contraband to a prohibited person. Even if they never touch anything.
Even a single round of ammo out in the open would put the prohibited person in violation of 'proximity to guns or ammo' (a red-tape concoction that is a looonng stretch from the law as passed, which talks about "possession"). This is the same standard they use for drug busts, technically called "constructive possession," enabling them to arrest everyone in a house where drugs are found (or planted). Courts have backed up this method completely.
The government, as it always does, takes the most restrictive view it can take: If freedom is at stake, drive a stake through freedom, even if it's just a little. Mere presence in the same home meets their definition of possession, and creates the violation.
"If freedom is at stake, drive a stake through freedom." --government SOP
The real downside is that this now creates Prohibited Households -- entire private homes where you cannot have a readily available gun for emergencies, or even for cleaning or showing to friends. Everyone in the house is (technically) disarmed by the presence of one person on the NICS Index.
The anti-rights people probably don't mind a bit -- it's like a four-for-one sale on gun bans for an average-size family. And it's unlikely the antis actually worked this out ahead of time. It is a boost though for the forces of darkness, because for every person they can get on that NICS Index, that's a multiplier for people they've disarmed. Five people in NICS, figure 10 to 20 or more denied their rights at home.
Bryan goes on to predict that the NICS Index (the prohibited persons list) could be cross-referenced with hunting license, CCW, FOID or similar databases, to identify addresses where violations might be occurring. This sort of cross-checking is routine police work. He also suggests, "BATFE will be able to claim that such correlations are de-facto probable cause for a warrant to check for/arrest a 'prohibited person in possession of firearms or ammunition.' " He continues, quite rationally, that, "We know how subtle BATFE can be when prosecuting such warrants."
This threat to the right to keep and bear arms has not hit the radar of any of the national gun-rights groups, at least not publicly. But millions of people nationwide are suffering under it right now.
ACTION ITEM: The concept of "constructive possession" regarding firearms is an affront to freedom and The American Way, http://www.gunlaws.com/TheAmericanWay.htm and should be abandoned in favor of actual physical possession with deliberate mens rea (criminal intent). Prohibited Households is a miscarriage of justice, and anyone attempting to prosecute such a case should be brought up on charges themselves, in an overdue application of 18 USC §241 et. seq. (denial of civil rights under color of law, look it up).
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The Saint Anselm College internship program emphasizes professional development while supporting the student's liberal arts curriculum. The program offers students the opportunity to learn about the workplace and how community organizations function.
In turn, community agencies, companies, and organizations are supported by the skills and enthusiasm of bright and industrious students. Currently, the internship program partners with scores of local and national agencies and organizations to provide students with outstanding professional experiences while supporting the objectives and productivity of the agencies with competent personnel.
Although interns are not employees and it is understood they are working in a learning capacity, many agencies have benefited, both fiscally and administratively, from the additional knowledge, creativity, and support provided by students.
Internships Allow Students To
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- Assist office personnel with tasks
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- Research projects
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The academic department, in concert with the Dean of the College and the Registrar, is to determine how many courses the internship program replaces. For students interning through the Academic Internship Office receiving Economics and Business credit, 140 to 160 hours are required for a four-credit internship; and 280 to 320 hours are required for an eight-credit internship. Students participating in an internship through the Career Development Center will attend a bi-weekly seminar, which serves as the reflective component of the internship program. Some type of academic requirement, i.e., papers, required readings, seminar work, must be submitted to the department as an integral part of the internship program.
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So my old DVD player (a cheap $30 Wal-Mart model) that I have had since 2000 has officially died. Well, to be honest, I could still watch movies if I put up with it skipping and making clicking noises every few seconds on several perfect condition DVD's.
My first instinct is to go buy an cheap up-converting DVD player to go with my HDTV. However, what are the odds of 1) one of those doing a good job upconverting movies and 2) being good enough quality to last awhile?
So I think if I am going to spend money on this, I need to buy a good up-converting DVD player or stretch enough to spend for a Blu-Ray player (in which case, a PlayStation 3 might be the route to go). Since all signs point to Blu-ray winning, that would be a good strategy.
A cheap upconverting DVD player can be found at the local Wal-Mart for ~$40. Of course, the odds of it doing a good job upconverting is slim and the build quality is probably suspect.
A good upconverting DVD player can go from $100-$200. The downside is it won't be anytime soon that I go with Blu-Ray if I buy this.
If I go the Playstation 3 route for a Blu-Ray player, that is $399. The bonus on that of course is frequent firmware upgrades and the ability to play games. The downside is the cost.
I don't know what to do!


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Apr 18, 2018
I'm breaking away from my normal podcast to offer a Spiritual Pep Talk.
I know it has been a very challenging time.
I know that many are feeling frustrated.
These first weeks of spring have been hard.
You are being asked to go deep within your core, to look at issues within yourself.
There are times in life when you are called to be your biggest and boldest self.
That time is now!
This may be the case for you.
Just remember that you don't have to waste energy being afraid.
You don't have to waste energy being upset.
Center yourself.
Do your work diligently.
Believe in your growth.
It will happen.
Let this Spiritual Pep Talk inspire you to move forward with conviction.
Our oracle card this week is Truth Be Told. This reminds us to be in our truth. It confirms, exactly, the message of this episode. It offers to have the willingness to be transparent while proclaiming your truth out loud. Do whatever it takes to live your purpose.
There is still time to join me in my online Empowered Spirit Group Program. This class will help you to learn about your own energy and intuitive gifts so that you can face the truths in your life with confidence and clarity.
Spirituality doesn't have to be left on the meditation cushion and it doesn't have to be hard to build your own personal practice.
There are still some spots open. I would love for you to join me in this class. It's online and you can join from anywhere.
Let me help you recognize your sensitive nature and turn that into power for you!
Learn more about your host, Terri Ann Heiman at http://www.empoweredspiritshow.com/, https://www.facebook.com/terri.heiman, and https://www.instagram.com/terriheiman/.


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Today's picture is a pair of the only MkI Ultramarine Games Workshop have manufactured. These are painted as Ultramarines. The Ultramarines legion were never issued with Mk1 armour, for combat
Category Archives: Rogue Trader
Models painted by Ben Jackson from 1990-1999
Today's Picture: Rogue Trader Ultramarine Tactical Squad
Ben has been taking some more photo's of his Rouge Trader Space Marines. Here we have some of his late 80s collection. From left to right. Brother Longun armed with a heavy bolter, unnamed Space
Today's picture: Ultramarine Devastator Company
What to do when faced with a close combat, army equipped with power armour, bring a devastator company.
Ben Jackson has built this Devastator Company by using a mix of Space Marines from the Ultramarines
Golden Demon 2013 Warhammer 40,000 squad category
A selection of Entries from Games days Golden demon 2013. I have chosen to post them all as one post as they were all so close together.
A well painted Ratling squad from the Imperial Guard sorry the Astra
Ultramarine Rogue Trader Spot the Difference
There are 27 differences between these two Ultramarine army photo's. Can you spot them all?
1980s White Dwarf 142 rear cover. Complete with Land Raiders, Jet bikes, Grey Knights, Robots, Assault


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Socio-economic issues high on agenda of National Assembly
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Socio-economic issues are high on the agenda of the National Assembly (NA) on May 25 and 26, which are important discussions part of the ongoing fifth session of the 14th-tenure parliament.
Socio-economic issues are high on the agenda of the National Assembly on May 25 and 26
Lawmakers are looking into the implementation of the socio-economic development and state budget plans for 2017 and the plans for 2018 in the first months of the year, the outcomes of thrift practice and wastefulness prevention in 2017, and the final accounts of the State budget balance in 2016.
The discussions are broadcast live on television and radio.
At the session's opening meeting on May 21, Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh, on behalf of the Government, delivered a report giving additional assessment of the socio-economic development in 2017 and the first months of 2018, along with key tasks and solutions in the time ahead.
The report noted that thanks to efforts by the whole political system, business community and people nationwide, the socio-economic situation last year and in the beginning of 2018 recorded important and comprehensive improvements.
While the macro-economy remained stable, most sectors posted higher growth rate year on year, and people's living standards improved. Positive outcomes were seen in the fields of culture, society, environment, administrative reform, corruption and wastefulness prevention and control, defence, security, and external relations, thus helping to consolidate people, businesses and domestic and foreign investors' trust.
However, the report also admitted shortcomings in Vietnam's economy. Although efforts have been made to solve problems, there remain many issues that require stronger efforts to be addressed.
It stressed the need not to be subjective but actively keep a close watch on the domestic and international situation to make appropriate and timely response.
Meanwhile, it is necessary to pay attention to solving existing problems or those that have just emerged, actively devise solutions to promote potential areas, improve the business climate and competitiveness, and strive to successfully realise the targets and tasks for 2018 to create momentum for sustainable development in the following years, according to the report.
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Easy, yet Powerful Internet Research Tip
For the Researcher in You
I was doing a bit of research for my Northern Shaolin Kung Fu students recently and had a fairly eye-opening revelation.
To be honest – this little enlightenment is really positive, as it opens up new sources of information and at the same time it's also quite frustrating.
Why frustrating? Well because it opens up new sources of information and a bit of overwhelm may ensue. 😛
As we all know, Wikipedia is user-generated content – a community-built encyclopedia of sorts, with editorial guidelines, restrictions and moderation systems (somewhat) in place.
And just a quck glance of its logo tells us that it is also translated into many different languages.
However, it is NOT merely translated into different languages.
There is different information in different languages for the same entries – sometimes more, sometimes less but usually different.
Translating NASA
For example, go to the English entry for NASA ( National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
Scroll down to the last paragraph just before the big "Contents" link box and look at the last link in that paragraph; the anchor text is "Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite," and it points to a page with a fair amount of information and links about this satellite, also known as "Ibuki." On this page, we also learn that Ibuki was operated and launched by the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency, known as JAXA.
Next, go to the Spanish entry for NASA and look at the last link before the "Contents" box. You will see "Agencia Japonesa de Exploración Aeroespacial." And that is a link to the Spanish entry for "JAXA."
A logical argument could be made, initially, for sentence construction; that perhaps the last sentence in both languages in this paragraph contain all of the same links to their respective language entries, but just in a different order, due to their respective language rules.
However, all it takes is a quick scan through the sentences to see that this is not, in fact, the case.
Fun with Lincoln
Let's look at another example in a different way.
Look at the English entry for Abraham Lincoln. And then the German entry for Abraham Lincoln.
And now all you have to do is look on the right hand side of each page, at the photos and scroll down. You'll see the difference.
But, But, But...
And before you give me all of the reasons why you think I am wrong… Try it out yourself. Search for any topic, open a window or tab for the English version and do it again. Then just change the "en" at the beginning of the URL (this specifies English, for example) to another language or region – de for Germany, es for Spain, etc. And look at what you find; run your own little experiments.
My point?
Different people are getting different information on topics, based on language or part of the world they are in. Sometimes more, sometimes less, but definitely different.
There are many people who are unaware of the fact that Wikipedia is content created by its users. And many more, like myself, are under the impression that the various language entries are merely translations of English.
I am not attempting to make some sort of social justice comment here. What I am saying is this: If you are researching a topic and want more – consider alternative languages. It has its benefits.
It's paying of for me already. My topical search that gave birth to this revelation has now given me much more interesting information on the topic from merely looking up the Italian entry. Now after I search through all of this new data, I can't help but wonder what the Spanish entry will give me. Or the French. Or South African, or…!?!
It's exciting, if not a bit overwhelming.


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IMPORTANT NOTICE: When you submit this form, Amazon Payments will replace your email address with one provided by Amazon Payments in order to protect your identity, and forward the message on your behalf.
That statement is incorrect. The merchant sent a response to my questions directly to my email address (i checked by looking at the Received: headers, of course), not via some anonymous one provided by amazon. Also, the email they were responding to had my email address in the From: line.
No big deal, but someone should fix that.


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Maine is one of the least populated U.S. states, and its impressive landscape offers varied recreational opportunities throughout the year. From the islands off the state's eastern coast to the high Appalachian Mountains, the Maine landscape attracts seasonal and year-round visitors. Ski, hike or kayak in and around the major landforms and waterways of the state.
Major Rivers
Maine's major rivers are the Penobscot River, St. John River and Kennebec River. The Kennebec River runs south from Moosehead Lake to the Atlantic Ocean northeast of Portland. The Penobscot River runs south from Richardson Lake and flows into the Atlantic a little south of Bangor. The St. John River cuts across the northeast corner of Maine as it flows between the Canadian provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick. Many other rivers connect with these major rivers, smaller lakes, and the Atlantic coast of Maine. Look for a walking trail along the banks of one of the rivers during your visit.
Seven mountain ranges pass through the state of Maine: the Appalachian Mountains, Longfellow Mountains, Mahoosuc Range, Baldface-Royce Range, Notre Dame Mountains, Western Maine Mountains and part of New Hampshire's the White Mountains. Mount Katahdin, in the Appalachian range, is the highest mountain in Maine. Katahdin's Baxter Peak is 5,268 feet above sea level; the Hamlin Peak stands at 4,756 feet. Maine has 43 peaks that rise more than 3,000 feet above sea level. The most popular skiing can be found at Sugarloaf, a ski resort near Mount Katahdin.
Coastal Landforms
Maine's jagged western shore features many coastal landforms such as bays, beaches, estuaries, islands and sounds. Islands in the Downeast Acadia area include the populated island of Great Cranberry, the 12-island town of Frenchboro and Swan's Island, which is just under 14 square miles and inhabited by 400 people year-round. In the Penobscot Bay area, Isle au Haut is home to approximately 100 people. The island can be reached only by ferry, as there is no bridge. About 600 people live year-round on nearby Islesboro island.
Hiking is well-supported in the mountain, lake and coastal regions of Maine. The world-famous Appalachian Trail passes through the state and is relatively busy with hikers during warm months. Maine has hundreds of miles of marked trails for backpacking in the mountains and woods. On the waterways, lakes and coastal areas, you can kayak through different environments and scenery. Kayaking companies in Maine offer rentals and guided tours in secluded coastal bays, inland lakes or the whitewater rapids of Maine's river gorges.
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Tuesday 25th June was a lovely day to go up to Park Farm to watch the ewes being shorn, warm and sunny but not too hot! (There follows an account of the trip in which we have tried to highlight the areas of learning covered by the experience.) While waiting for our special transport (tractor and trailer), the children were told about their...
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump reluctantly signed into law a sweeping sanctions bill against Russia, Iran and North Korea this week.
As U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov meet this weekend at a regional forum in Manila, here is a look at new Russia sanctions :
* The law establishes a review process that allows Congress to block any effort by Trump to ease or lift sanctions on Russia.
Lawmakers passed the bill to punish Russia over its alleged interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, its annexation of Ukraine's Crimea region and its involvement in Syria's civil war.
* Trump, or any U.S. president, must submit a report to the appropriate congressional committee describing the rationale behind any easing of sanctions on Russia and how it would affect U.S. national security interests. Congress would have at least 30 days to hold hearings and then vote on any proposed change. If lawmakers back a "joint resolution of disapproval," the president would be barred from changing the sanctions.
* New sanctions are introduced on entities doing business with Russian military or intelligence agencies, companies involved in Russian off-shore oil projects, and those participating in Russian oil or gas pipeline construction within Russia. The bill targets a wide range of Russian industries, which might further hurt Russia's economy, already weakened by 2014 sanctions imposed after the annexation of Crimea.
* The law also ramps up sanctions against any entity involved in any cyber attacks on behalf of the Russian government, or that is owned by or acting on behalf of any such entity. The president is allowed to waive these sanctions if he determines it is in the national security interest to do so, subject to congressional review.
* Six executive orders signed by President Barack Obama are codified, which would prevent Trump from using an executive order to revoke them. The measures, from 2014-2016, targeted Russia's financial services, energy, defense and other industries in retaliation for its annexation of Crimea and incursion into Ukraine, as well as cyber-attacks and election interference in the United States.
* The law also requires an interagency report on senior foreign political figures and oligarchs in Russia, their estimated net worth and sources of income, any indications of corruption, and their connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Reporting by Fatima Bhojani and Patricia Zengerle in Washington; Editing by Yara Bayoumy and Alistair Bell
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Can I play online casinos from New Jersey?
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Ever since poker games and online casinos were legalized in New Jersey, there has been a constant increase in the popularity of online slots. Unlike land casinos, players are offered with a wide variety of numerous themed slots in these online gaming sites. Experts believe that other than the varied themed slots, it is the simplicity and appealing graphics which has made online casinos a huge hit among players.
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- Make Use Of Your Online Casino Rewards
Once you start playing casino at various gaming sites in New Jersey, you will be able to take advantage and enjoy some of the most exciting rewards and promotions offered throughout the world. In a highly competitive market where casino operators are battling for the number of online players, casinos often reward their players for their loyalty.
Players get rewarded through deposit bonus and ongoing promotions where they can continue playing at their virtual property. Thus, before you register and sign up to any site for playing slot games, you must carefully go through the available promos and rewards.
- Go Through The Wagering Requirements Of The Bonuses
Before you begin playing at any casino by claiming any of your bonuses, you must check the wagering requirements. You will either find these requirements linked, outlined or on the same page as the bonus offer. Knowing these requirements is of paramount importance. This is because after claiming a bonus, the player may need to wager the amount of his bonus a certain number of times before he is allowed to cash out his reward.
The stricter are your wagering requirements, the more you need to play before you can cash out any of your winnings. Thus, you must do a thorough research for finding out what online casinos in New Jersey are offering. Remember; you must choose a casino site which currently offers the best bonuses and has the lowest wagering requirements.
- Know How To Play Poker Games Online
Are you someone who is yet a beginner in online games and plans to try his luck at online casino in New Jersey? Experts recommend you to learn to play online poker so that you know how to check out the poker tables online.
Unlike a casino, in poker, you have to play against players instead of the house. Players, who keep on taking right decisions constantly, end up emerging as the winners in a game of poker. Thus, if you are playing against players who are weaker than you, you can easily hope to incur great profits. This proves beneficial if you are playing at online casinos with attached poker rooms.
- Start Playing With A Lower House Advantage
Just like any other game, playing the same casino game can be boring at times if you keep playing the same game again and again. While venturing into new games at an online casino, you must stick to games like Craps and Blackjack. Try avoiding games such as Caribbean Stud, Three Card Poker and American Roulette. This is because these games have a higher house advantage where players are put at a great disadvantage.
- "Slow And Steady Wins The Race"
It's true that betting your entire casino balance on one spin of the roulette wheel or one hand of blackjack can seem to be very tempting. While a great win can make you feel like a champion, losing the entire bankroll of your casino account can come with huge regrets. Thus, you must treat your casino account with due respect.
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Which models and model years of vehicles can be reprogrammed?
All Modules on models and model years in the file named "Ford_rep_Matrix_7-2-07.xls"
How does a technician determine whether a reprogramming event is needed for a particular vehicle?
Go to www.motorcraftservice.com, "Reprogramming and Initialization", select "Latest Calibration Information" and you will be directed to a web page where you select the vehicle. After listing vehicle information, select "Submit" and you will get a list with the latest part numbers for that vehicle.
What OEM equipment is needed to reprogram vehicles? How to obtain tools?
Ford Diagnostic Tools are available from www.motorcraftservice.com. Select "Diagnostic Tool Support" on the left hand side, then select the tool for ordering information.
Refer to www.motorcraftservice.com for other tools.
Select "Reprogramming and Initialization", scroll down
Ford Module Programming is a software application that allows subscribers to program electronic modules on Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. It can be used for:
In addition, module initialization (PATS) functions such as Keycode Erase/Reprogram and PCM Parameter Reset can be done using this application.
How does a technician obtain the Calibration?
Data needed is available to subscribers at www.motorcraftservice.com
Select "Purchase Subscription", then "Reprogramming & Initialization"
To determine whether there are new calibrations before purchasing a subscription:
Select "Quick Guides", then "Latest Calibration Information"
NOTE: The Ford/Motorcraft website is not intended or designed to work with the Apple i-Pad. Further, there are limitations in use with PC browsers, as well. Review minimum PC requirements HERE.


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Helvécia confirmed qualification to the FA Futsal Super League Grand Finals with a comprehensive 8-1 win against Northern Group runner-ups Manchester. The first leg away win 3-8 gave Helvécia the edge for the knockout, but the job wasn't fully done yet. However, two goals within the first minute of the game put the local team in the driving seat and Manchester never looked like coming back into the game.
The Grand Finals will be played on 12th June at St. George's Park, and will feature 4 South teams as Oxford City Lions, Baku United and Genesis beat Sheffield, Birmingham Tigers and Birmingham respectively. The draw will be made during the upcoming England international friendly against weekend, 14th and 15th May, in Norwich.


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The Nicest Black & Grey Realism You've Ever Seen by Sergio Sanchez
Sergio Sanchez has been tattooing for over 20 years. That's longer than a lot of artists today can say.
But what's even MORE amazing than the longevity of his tattooing career is the fact that he took 15 of those years OFF to dedicate to a career of both creating and teaching fine art.
"I'd been an artist my whole life, and my friends wanted tattoos, so that motivated me to get one of those mail-order kits and just start practicing on my friends," Sanchez said. "I didn't do good work at the beginning, but I figured it out eventually."
Sanchez tattooed for about 10 years, and while he loved what he was doing- he started to feel stagnant, as many people do when they feel like they aren't progressing in any way. He decided he wanted to go to art school. So he did. And then, he decided he wants to teach as well. So he did that too.
"Toward the end of my time teaching, I started noticing more and more tattoo artists in my classes," Sanchez says. "Seeing that gave me the motivation I needed to get back into it."
.. And back into it he got. With an artistic background as extensive as his, it's no surprise that he's one of the most talented artists in the game- particularly in the realm of black and grey realism.


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Part 2 of a 2-part series
Last month I discussed the importance of "On-Page" SEO and how architecture, content, links, and keywords play a roll in rankings of your dental website. What about the "Off-Page" SEO strategy?
Off-Page SEO increases (or decreases) your ranking by assessing traffic on any of your webpages that is generated by third party links (links to your webpages on completely different, independent websites).
In this blog, you will learn how to increase your rankings with off-page tactics and strategies, especially through social media and online listings, and how they play a critical roll in your SEO strategy.
How does social media help my SEO strategy?
Social media strategies such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter will affect your website traffic and overall brand awareness, but we need to understand this does not mean you will rank higher in search engines as a result of likes, comments, and shares. There are myths that social media likes or Twitter followers will help your rankings, this myth is debunked by Googles SEO spokesperson Matt Cutts.
Social Media is a tool to help humanize your brand and create engagement with current patients or prospects.
- With a sound social strategy, you will get likes, shares, and comments.
- Engagement will broadcast your brand message to relevant prospects who are potentially interested in your service
- Interest drives more traffic to your website and prompts potential patients to call your practice and make appointments.
Do not mistaken your social strategy as a rankings driver. It's a tool to drive more traffic to your website which creates ranking opportunity for you.
Social Channels Are Search Engines Too!
Remember, people spend lots of time searching inside channels like Facebook. As you post engaging content and generate likes, comments, and shares, you will help social channels to rank your page inside Facebook for searches or recommendations.
Management For Dental Practices
Proper listing management is a key component to your online success today and plays a factor in your off-page SEO strategy. Example listings: Yelp, Yellow Pages, and Google My Business. These are three important listing that get traffic every day. If the name, address and phone number (NAP information) are inconsistent or wrong, search engines like Yahoo, Google and Bing will lose trust, and in turn, drop your overall ranking for local dental practice searches.
Let's not forget, correct listing information is important for search engines, but equally important for prospects looking for your dental practice.
"80% of consumers use search engines to find local information like business address, hours, and directions."
It's an easy fix, right? Just update your listings, make sure they are optimized and updated with correct name, address, and phone number. But what if I told you there are potentially hundreds of listings across the Internet, all boasting incorrect information about your practice? It would take you 100s of hours to clean each of these listings with correct information. An agency like Patient News can help you take care of all these listing issues right away! Search engines will begin reading your listings with correct information and ranking your practice website for dental related searches in your area.
Make sure to read the blog ON PAGE SEO from last month that dives into the important aspects that also affect off page SEO like links and keywords.
In closing, I'd like to mention that your Dental SEO strategy is complex and involves many moving parts. In the two-part SEO series, I have taken the most important elements and broken them down in a simple format, that doesn't mean that anyone can facilitate these strategies. For best results in quality traffic generation, I highly suggest that you work with a professional team, like the one at Patient News, who has the tools and reports to help you gain traction.


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I'm trying a new photo project this year (I know, I know… all these projects I keep attempting… but, hey! This one is a once-a-week thing, so totally doable right?). Anyway, it's a 52Project or a Project52 not sure on the terminology, but the idea is to take one photo a week. I'm following along with the Bethadilly prompt list, so each week is a different theme.
This week… sorry, *LAST* week's prompt was Documentary. I feel like most of the photos I take are documentary. I mean, the majority reason I take pictures is to remember the daily parts of life. I guess we're supposed to just have these be a little more focused? Maybe one event?
Anyways. I chose to "document" the kids going outside and playing in the snow. This was the first snow we got last week, not the big snow we got over the weekend.
So this is really what a trip outside involves. {Jackets, snowsuits, hats, gloves} x 5. All to have gloves fall off (Z, age 2) and snow get on your hands (go figure). Tears flowed. I'm afraid he didn't really like the snow. Although, he DID enjoy being outside, and he really wasn't happy unless he had the shovel.
In other photography news, I'm not going to be putting my weekly photos of 365 Project up here on the blog. The majority of those pictures I take with my phone, and the process of getting them off my phone, tweaked, and back up online just hasn't really been happening (it's a bit time consuming). So I decided I'm just going to be putting them up on Instagram. I even have a specific hashtag so you can search that if you'd like to see them #365hfn2017. Or you know, you could just follow me over there and see ALL the photos ;). {For folks that don't have a smartphone, you can still sign up for an instagram account, and login on the computer. You can view, like and comment on photos. The only thing is you can't actually upload a photo from the computer… well, technically, you can, but it requires another separate program to work around that…}. {Click Here for my account over there or use the button on the sidebar}.
I'll probably be linking up with Country Kids later in the week. {Check back for link}


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At Good Apple we have quite a selection of Western Apparel for you to choose from. Not all items are on the website, so if you are looking for a particular item, please Contact Us.
- Hats & Headgear
- Shirts, Tops & Jackets
- Boots & Spurs
- Western Show Apparel
- Pants & Suits
- Protective Clothing
Western Competitive Attire
Western competitive events, both for amateurs and professionals, borrow from ranch work. The events include cutting, calf roping, pole bending, team penning, obstacles courses and mounted shooting. Western pleasure classes assess the horse as a comfortable animal to take out for long trail rides or camping excursions. Slightly different attire is used for all of these events, but all apparel has a Western flavor. These days, some Western hats also have helmets in the crown.
Attire Guidelines
The rider will have various levels of attire for different events in which he or she participates. Male riders generally wear a string tie with a shirt; they may wear a vest, but usually jackets of any sort are not worn to show. Women may wear bow ties, string ties or rosettes at the closed collar of their show shirts. Some events call for jeans and Western boots; others call for chaps over jeans with shorter boots.
Gloves are not necessary, except in roping events where hand protection is desired. Boots, of course, are Western style, and they are chosen to complement the rest of the outfit. For hacking and schooling, riders may wear jeans, chaps, and short boots or they may wear jeans and Western boots, depending on their preference and what they are working on. Check rules of the competition.
Information taken from Storey's Horse-Lover's Encyclopedia: An English & Western A-to-Z Guide. Edited by Deborah Burns. Published 2001


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Hiking, Running, Mountain Biking and X-C Skiing Trails
A community is more than just a home; it should be a way of life. The Stillings Grant Lifestyle is reflected in those who seek the luxury of direct access to the great outdoors. Centrally located between North Conway and Bretton Woods Ski Resort, and only minutes from Attitash, Stillings Grant is currently developing a community trail system for all seasons of play and activity.
Bob Kantack, V.P. of Attitash Realty, stated, "The development of a trail network in Stillings Grant is unique to a development community in the region, for it provides direct access to the great outdoors. From doorstep to trail-head, the wonders of the region are only a step away." The trail system will provide majestic mountain views combined with varied terrain for all to enjoy. The developer has taken a minimalist approach to the development of the trail system with a conscious focus to ensure that the natural environment is sustained in its original state.


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A traditionally country blind, the Pheasant Natural displays classic drawings of colourful pheasants, male and female, amidst neutrally toned grasses, all placed beautifully on a peppered oatmeal background.
Hang the Natural in a rural kitchen, amidst plenty of natural woods, slates, and ceramics. Keep the colour scheme open and neutral, adding in forest green and burnt orange tones to bring out the hues of the blind. Include country checks and cosy fabrics, as well as traditional or antique ornaments for effect.
Please Note: Roman blinds over 130cm wide require vertical seams due to limited fabric width. We recommended you split large windows into smaller blinds.