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With the 2018 midterm elections just around the corner, much of the federal guidance and legislative proposals to protect election systems currently under consideration may have limited impact at best this year.
The Secure Elections Act and the PAVE Act would implement a number of best-practice policies related to cybersecurity and vote tabulation, but their provisions -- to fund replacements for obsolete or out-of-support voting machines and to require states to use paper ballots or conduct risk-limiting audits -- could take years to implement.
The Department of Homeland Security's proposal to speed up security clearances for state and local election officials could have had an impact had they been passed earlier, but it too will provide few tangible benefits at this late date.
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), sponsors of the PAVE Act, warned in an Aug. 17 press conference that voting machine manufacturers and some state election officials are seeking to influence Congress to water down the Secure Elections Act as much as possible.
"Essentially a coalition of the voting machine companies and some of the secretaries of state who insist on these inexcusable systems, they're going to try to drag their feet in the Senate Rules Committee," Wyden said. "There are real opportunities here to protect voters now."
The Election Assistance Commission is working on new voting system standards that include improved technical guidance around cybersecurity, but they must be voluntarily adopted by states and voting machine manufacturers.
Another practical resource for states looking to harden defenses around election security before November may come from the private and non-profit sectors. Last week, the Brennan Center for Justice released a playbook for election officials focused around preventing and recovering from technological failures and cyberattacks. Many of the recommendations assume that officials will be working with older, paperless voting machines in some form. The Center for Democracy and Technology has also started releasing a series of field guides for election administrators focused on implementing basic but effective cybersecurity practices within a legacy technology environment.
Hands-on readiness training
DHS recently completed a three-day "National Exercise on Election Security." The tabletop exercise, the agency said in a statement, simulated scenarios of voter system interference to get participants talking potential impacts to voter confidence, voting operations and the integrity of elections.
The training program drew representatives from 44 state governments and the District of Columbia, the Election Assistance Commission, Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Security Agency and the U.S. Cyber Command.
The exercise showed the groups how DHS activates and operates its shared threat data and response capabilities, the agency said. It also illustrated how threat information from the federal government and the Election Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EI-ISAC) could be leveraged to defend systems as well as the processes DHS uses to identify threats or incidents.
The agency said the exercise also demonstrated how state election officials can ask federal agencies for help if county and state resources are exhausted. The drill emphasized the significance of having a plan in place that delineates the roles of federal, state and local entities in their response to a cyber incident in the election infrastructure.
In May, DHS officials met with representatives of New York's state and county governments in Albany County for the first of six tabletop exercises focused on protecting New York's electoral systems against cyberattacks.
Local officials were presented with scenarios featuring social media manipulation, a distributed denial-of-serivce attack and a website hack that were designed to assess the jurisdictions' abilities to identify and manage a cyber incident and share information about it with the appropriate authorities.
This article combines two stories that were first posted to FCW, a sibling site to GCN.
About the Authors
Derek B. Johnson is a former senior staff writer at FCW.
Mark Rockwell is a senior staff writer at FCW, whose beat focuses on acquisition, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Energy.
Before joining FCW, Rockwell was Washington correspondent for Government Security News, where he covered all aspects of homeland security from IT to detection dogs and border security. Over the last 25 years in Washington as a reporter, editor and correspondent, he has covered an increasingly wide array of high-tech issues for publications like Communications Week, Internet Week, Fiber Optics News, tele.com magazine and Wireless Week.
Rockwell received a Jesse H. Neal Award for his work covering telecommunications issues, and is a graduate of James Madison University.
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Context: Empagliflozin was found to decrease mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and a prior cardiovascular disease (CVD) event.
Objectives: To establish whether these benefits can be replicated in a real-world setting, should be expected with the use of dapagliflozin, and apply to T2DM patients at low risk of CVD.
Design: General practice, population-based, retrospective cohort study (January 2013 to September 2015).
Setting: The Health Improvement Network database.
Participants: A total of 22,124 T2DM patients (4444 exposed to dapagliflozin; 17,680 unexposed T2DM patients) matched for age, sex, body mass index, T2DM duration, and smoking.
Main Outcome Measures: The primary outcome was all-cause mortality (high and low risk for CVD) in the total study population, expressed as the adjusted incidence rate ratio (aIRR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). As a secondary analysis in the low-risk population, all-cause mortality and incident CVD were considered.
Results: Patients with T2DM exposed to dapagliflozin were significantly less likely to die of any cause (aIRR: 0.50; 95% CI: 0.33 to 0.75; P=0.001). Similarly, in low-risk patients, death from any cause was significantly lower in the cohort exposed to dapagliflozin (aIRR: 0.44; 95% CI: 0.25 to 0.78; P=0.002). The difference in the risk of incident CVD did not reach statistical significance between groups in low-risk patients (aIRR: 0.89; 95% CI: 0.61 to 1.31; P=0.546).
Conclusions: Patients with T2DM who were exposed to dapagliflozin had a lower risk of death from any cause irrespective of baseline CVD status.
Hanif disclosed relevant relationships with various pharmaceutical companies, including Boehringer Ingelheim, MSD, Takeda, Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, and Pfizer.
Several authors disclosed finaincial relationships with various pharmaceutical companies.
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All-Cause Mortality in Patients with Diabetes Under Treatment with Dapagliflozin
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Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & MetabolismSource Reference: Wasim Hanif et al "All-Cause Mortality in Patients with Diabetes Under Treatment with Dapagliflozin: A Population-Based, Open-Cohort Study in the Health Improvement Network Database" J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2017; 102(5): 1719-1725

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Bugs are only interested in two things.
Edgar Wright may have just had a nasty split with Marvel, but just because he and Ant-Man are no longer an item doesn't mean he isn't still interested in making buggy movies, in fact one of his upcoming movies is going to be called Grasshopper Jungle.
Grasshopper Jungle will be based on the YA novel of the same name — here's the book's official description…
"In the small town of Ealing, Iowa, Austin and his best friend, Robby, have accidentally unleashed an unstoppable army. An army of horny, hungry, six-foot-tall praying mantises that only want to do two things.
Funny, intense, complex, and brave, Grasshopper Jungle brilliantly weaves together everything from testicle-dissolving genetically modified corn to the struggles of recession-era, small-town America in this groundbreaking coming-of-age stunner."
Horny, six-foot-tall praying mantises. YA novels became Amazon Kindle monsterotica so gradually I barely even noticed.
Grasshopper Jungle is being written by Scott Rosenberg (Con Air and some other, lesser masterpieces) and will be Wright's next movie after the mysterious Baby Driver. So, who's looking forward to an Edgar Wright coming of age story where everyone's, apparently, f*cked to death by giant grasshoppers? I'm on board.
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"This is somewhere!" said Gimuse. "I see live trees! Deer kinds of things grazing! A burning sun under a freakish blank blue sky! Lumpy stones, a paved road, a running stream!"
"The blank blue sky is not strange for Basic Ball worlds. You are just used to the Typical Toroid of Hove, where the sky is full of lands," said Itharieth. "But the rest of that sounds worth considerable cheering and yelling, by Grallion's scallion!"
"A good start," said Tultamaan. "Let some people Cheer and Yell. Over yonder, so that the Tumultuous Noise does not Interfere with those Highly Educated and Prepared Specialists whose duty it is to determine if we can actually Live on this new world, or whether the atmosphere is composed of some Clear but Toxic Fume. Or, more dangerously, if the laws of reality require that the Oxygen in our blood slowly transforms itself into deadly Arsenic, as on a world that Quel Quen visited."
Despite Tultamaan's exhortation, the celebration was considerable at this first sign of progress. Hyxy and Ngassith copulated energetically in the sky over the camp. After a bit of prodding, Evrath and Charimaan did as well.(†) There was much cheering. There were calls for the third married couple to perform as well, but Roroku's skills as an Analysis mage were required at the cyclone.
(†) I have seen drakes copulate while flying several times. There are various methods it can be arranged, but I believe the preferred way is to have one drake assume a female shape.
"I miss my mating flight. I don't miss the ending of it, but the middle — Ah! Three horny dragonesses eager to enjoy drakes at every opportunity!" said Vaareng, crouching at the edge of the camp, watching the air-show. "The rush of wind on my wings, the claspers closing around one of my hemipenises, the applause of my flight-mates at the vigor and energy of my performance!"
Driaith curled his tail. "You must have been a veritable Tólónis!" Referring to a legendary dragon of great sexual prowess.
"I was!"
Driaith hummed. "Though your mating flight is over, and the dragonesses are already distributed, it is not entirely necessary to cease being a great Tólónis. It would be a shame for such skills and vigorous energy as yours to go to waste."
Vaareng tensed. He was fairly sure he knew what Driaith was about to suggest, and entirely unsure of how he would respond. He tried to divert the conversation. "Arilash, the slut-dragoness of Hove, is potentially available, but spread rather thin. There is hardly any honor to be had from twining with her." (Perhaps dishonor to be sent away without twining, but Vaareng was not obliged to mention that.)
Driaith counted on his foreclaws. "Arilash is not coming with us. Hyxy is faithful to Ngassith, and has bitten a large chunk out of Sjojarn when he hinted she might be somewhat flexible on that score. Roroku has not defended her chastity at all, but Gyovanth is constantly watching her, and a most suspicious and dangerous dragon is he, so she has had nothing to defend her chastity against. I would not count on twining with Roroku being an option." He held up a forepaw with no claws out. "Which leaves no true dragonesses."
"Which is just the number that a bachelor drake should expect," said Vaareng, quite nervously.
"It leaves a quantity of drakes, though," said Driaith. "A quantity of horny drakes. A quantity of drakes who are not inclined to be terribly picky. A quantity of drakes who — not to put too fine a point on it — might be willing to transform themselves into dragonesses temporarily."
Vaareng whispered, "That is not honorable."
Driaith folded his forepaws and rested his head upon them, as if to indicate that he was not going to shapeshift and fly and twine with anyone just at the moment. "By what measure of honor, Vaareng? Do you not hear the drakes cheering just as loudly for the urning couple Evrath and Charimaan as for the normal couple Hyxy and Ngassith? In this expedition — in the company of bachelor drakes — there is no dishonor in satisfying your body's demands, so long as you stay in draconic form. There is even honor in doing so with vigor and energy, just as on a mating flight."
Vaareng sat frozen, terrified.
"Think about it, Vaareng. You could be Tólónis with an eager dragoness again — tonight, even," said Driaith.
"… Not a real one …"
"As real as bachelors can mount. One who looks and smells and tastes and feels real. One who will squeeze your male members with her claspers and enjoy twining with you just as much as if she was hatched a dragoness," said Driaith. "One whose honor — and flaws, and prospects, and experience altogether — match yours."
Vaareng whined, and tried to sort out lust and honor. The scent of entwined couples in the sky didn't help a bit.


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CHICAGO — A new research study at Northwestern University seeks people with type 2 diabetes to participate in a modified "Weight Watchers®" weight-loss program. Participants will receive free Weight Watchers memberships or personalized nutritional counseling for one year, with unlimited access to certified diabetes educators.
The goal of the program is to determine whether standard counseling or Weight Watchers programs will result in better blood glucose improvements among participants. For those with type 2 diabetes, losing five to ten percent of body weight may improve blood sugar levels and lower the risk for heart and kidney problems.
The study is led at Northwestern by Robert Kushner, M.D., professor of general internal medicine and geriatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and clinical director of the Northwestern Comprehensive Center on Obesity. Kushner is also a physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
"Those suffering from type 2 diabetes in the Chicago area have the opportunity to participate in personalized weight-loss programs free of charge," says Kushner. "While these individuals will receive professional care that will potentially benefit their overall health, they will also be helping researchers discover the best way to improve outcomes for the million of Americans suffering from this life-threatening chronic disease."
Criteria for study participants include:
- Reported diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
- Overweight or obese (BMI 27-50)
- Age 18-70
- No weight loss during the past three months
Participants should be willing to commit to physical activity (such as walking) for five days per week, to attend weekly Weight Watchers meetings and participate in online programs, and to attend all scheduled appointments required by the study. Type I diabetics, those with heart conditions, and women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant are not eligible.
Those interested can call 312-503-6227 or visit http://www.nmh.org/nm/current-clinical-trials-weight-loss to find out if they are eligible to participate.
Participants not randomized into the Weight Watchers program upon enrollment will receive a 12-month pass to complete the program after study completion.
"Weight Loss Study for People With Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)" is funded by Medical University of Southern California and Weight Watchers International. More information can be found on www.clinicaltrials.gov.
About Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In this condition, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. It affects nearly 22 million Americans, and incidence is expected to double by the year 2025. Complications include heart disease and stroke, blindness, kidney disease, and neuropathy. Diabetes costs the U.S. more than $174 billion each year, and accounts for $1 in every $10 health care dollars. People with diagnosed diabetes, on average, have medical expenditures that are approximately 2.3 times higher than the expenditures would be in the absence of diabetes.


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"Why would you still want to go into medicine, since your father is an MD and you know all the problems in the system right now?" Report Response
"DO you think that a doctor can earn their patients trust in the short amount of time spent with each patient?" Report Response
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"you get the opportunity to work in a student run clinic from day one...Some students were even allowed to do stitches and draw blood during their first year...They put a huge emphasis on the clinical stuff, which is great, and the fact that the school is attached to the hospital is a definite plus" Report Response
"Newark. Nothing good about this city, besides the fact that it is the location of the airport, and you can leave it quickly. If you can look past the location , the school is wonderful. And, they just built ( i think this year ) all these new town homes and apartments right across the street, so you won't have to live in a nasty newark apartment." Report Response
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Metropolitan Council objected this week a judge's order that the agency share documents with a citizens group suing over the $1.77-billion Southwest Light Rail Transit project.
On Jan. 11, U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Steven Rau gave Met Council 15 days to share communications records with Lakes and Parks Alliance of Minneapolis, which is seeking to stop the routing of light rail through Minneapolis' Kenilworth Corridor. On Monday, one day before the deadline, Met Council filed an objection to Rau's order.
"We would just like to know what they're trying to hide," alliance spokesperson Mary Pattock said. "The public has a right to these documents."
The two groups are fighting over access to Met Council correspondence that could shed light on the controversial decision to send light rail trains through the Kenilworth Corridor. Already an active freight rail corridor, the tree-lined route also contains biking and walking trails.
The citizens group argues Met Council violated state and federal law by getting local governments to OK the route before completing an environmental review. A draft environmental impact statement was filed in 2012, but that was before the Met Council added a Kenilworth Corridor tunnel to its plans in a compromise with Minneapolis.
The tunnel's potential impact will be studied in an updated environmental statement expected this year. But when the case came before him in August, U.S. District Court Judge John Tunheim stated the agency was "dangerously close to impermissibly prejudicing the ongoing environmental review process" because alternatives to the Kenilworth Corridor tunnel were mostly off the table.
A statement released Monday by Met Council Communications Director Kate Brickman read: "After reviewing the Met Council's actions last summer, Chief Judge Tunheim concluded the Met Council complied with state and federal law governing the environmental review of the SWLRT project.
"This small group of opponents now seeks to engage in a fishing expedition, hoping to find some new ground to undermine the proposed project which is supported by all the cities it will serve. This unprecedented attempt to revisit matters that have previously been ruled upon comes at a great cost to taxpayers."
Pattock responded: "Either they're hiding documents that show what they're doing is illegal or it would be embarrassing or both."


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Fans Will Not Be Happy About This Male R&B Singer Calling Out Beyoncé, SZA And Cardi B
"Stop using that f**king pain to make it OK to say some bullsh** on your record and get nominated for a Grammy..."
This past week, the #UNameItChallenge has absolutely taken off and no one, not even Shirley Caesar, is mad about it.
Now that an epic Rihanna-themed version of the challenge has surfaced, it further proves that sometimes the internet just always has our back, as these trending challenges continue to give back in a time when we really could use a smile the most.
Whoever mashed up RiRi to Caesar's "Hold My Mule," absolutely wins the internet today.
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, the footage of Rihanna intensely dancing to the #UNameItChallenge is absolutely going to be us all during Thanksgiving dinner next week.
Take a look at Rihanna serving up the mood of the century, in tune with the trending challenge, in the clips below.
I can't 💀 @rihanna #unameitchallenge pic.twitter.com/PebzfRhbvV— Dradele Szn (@Stephy_G27) November 17, 2016
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"Stop using that f**king pain to make it OK to say some bullsh** on your record and get nominated for a Grammy..."
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The Silver Surfer Spectrum
We didn't see Marvel's iconic Surfer of the Cosmic skyways in the recent Guardians of the Galaxy, but iwe should have.
People love to argue about what the "essence" or "core" is of their favorite superheroes. When Man of Steel had Superman kill his enemy, many cried out that this went against the fundamental nature of the character, that a Superman who uses deadly force is the wrong Superman. Others disagreed, saying that the important thing about Superman is that he represents an outsider's point of view, or that he will do anything to defend his adoptive family and planet, or that he wears a bright red cape and has perfect hair, or that he loves Lois Lane, or that…or that…or that… Everyone has his or her own idea about which details are sacred and which can be changed to suit a given story.
Right now, I find myself wondering what the essence of the Silver Surfer might be. I thought I knew (though I'm not sure I could've put it into words) but reading the current Silver Surfer series by Dan Slott and the Allreds Michael and Laura, I'm no longer sure I have the Surfer properly pegged. Because I'm rather enjoying this new run so far, but my favorite Surfer story for years has been Stan Lee and Moebius' Silver Surfer: Parable, and those two stories provide almost opposing interpretations of the character. Slott's Surfer is a man of action whose feelings toward Earth are decidedly mixed, and who has a wide range of emotions he expresses openly, including an actual sense of humor. Lee writes him as a hermitic philosopher, broodingly serious at all times, aloof and a bit sad, but still totally in love with and devoted to Earth and its inhabitants despite recognizing their many flaws. Here and there, similarities pop up between these varied takes on the Surfer, but on the whole the two books read like they could be about two completely different silver aliens who fly around on cosmic surfboards. So shouldn't I hate one of them? Shouldn't one of them be the wrong Silver Surfer in my eyes? And since that's not the case, why not?
It might be too soon to be assessing the Slott/Allred series, since it's only four issues deep, so who knows where they'll take their protagonist in the long run? But as those four issues add up to 80 pages, and the whole of Parable is only 50 pages, I think it's more than fair to compare the two at this point. Also, the Slott/Allred book has already completed its first arc and begun the second, so it's safe to say the title character has been fully established by now. In that opening arc, the Surfer is asked to come to the Impericon, a massive city hidden somewhere in the depths of space that's basically a giant resort/tourist attraction. Think a sci-fi Las Vegas on steroids. The Impericon is on the verge of being attacked by the Never Queen, a powerful entity who represents all the possible futures that will not be, the hypothetical versions of reality that never come to pass. At first the Surfer agrees to fight the Never Queen, but he soon discovers the Impericon is powered by her heart, which was cut out of her ages ago by Zed, the man who runs the Impericon and profits massively from it. So the Surfer changes sides and helps the Never Queen become whole again, destroying the Impericon and semi-accidentally killing Zed in the process.
While it makes for a pretty great space action epic, none of the Never Queen stuff is really the point of Silver Surfer's opening storyline. The true heart of the narrative is Dawn Greenwood, a young woman from Earth who is kidnapped by the Impericon as a means of motivating the Surfer to battle the Never Queen. Though Dawn and the Surfer have never met, he values all life enough to fight for her, and feels responsible for her getting involved at all since she was kidnapped in his name. He makes an extra effort to locate and rescue her from the Impericon, though by the time he does so she's already in the middle of rescuing herself and a gang of other prisoners. She then helps him return the Never Queen's heart before the Surfer takes her back home to Earth, an interesting friendship beginning to form between them on the way. Dawn is the other star of the series, a counterbalance for the Surfer, someone to even him (and the book) out. He wanders the stars; she'd never left her hometown until the Impericon nabbed her. He is committed to a life of solitude; she still lives with her father and helps him run a bed and breakfast, welcoming new people into her home and heart all the time. They get along, but also find one another quite peculiar, and the potential for them to learn from each other and maybe even grow a little together is immense.
In Parable, there is also a woman with whom the Surfer forms a strong and significant bond, though she's not at all like Dawn Greenwood. Just as the Surfer of that book is more depressed and depressing, Elyna is a far darker character than Dawn, living in a sadder world and doomed to an awful fate from the beginning. Parable is set in an imagined future where Galactus returns to an Earth that has forgotten him, but doesn't attack it directly since he pledged never try that anymore way back when. Instead, he declares himself a god, and tells the people of Earth that they can do whatever they want, that there is no sin and pleasure matters above all. This, of course, leads to widespread chaos and violence, exactly what Galactus wants so the Earth will destroy itself and then he can feast on it freely. And in the midst of all the madness, there is one man smart enough to take advantage of Galactus' arrival and use it to gain power for himself. His name is Colton Candell, and he claims to be a prophet of Galactus, pretending he can communicate directly with the gigantic entity and deliver his word to the masses. Elyna is Colton's sister, and one of the only people observant enough and close enough to the situation to question not only what Colton says but what Galactus says as well. She sees the damage he is causing, the faults in his logic and, most importantly, she sees the earnest goodness in the Silver Surfer as he tries in vain to get rid of Galactus. Eventually, she even joins in his efforts, stealing a helicopter and flying up to Galactus to do whatever she can to help the Surfer in his struggle. In full view of an enthralled public, Elyna's helicopter falls out of the sky, and then Galactus prevents the Surfer from saving her life before she hits the ground.
Elyna's death is a turning point in the story, the moment when the world snaps out of their awe-inspired terror and worship of Galactus and see him for the destructive, uncaring force he truly is. Even Colton, who has the most to lose of anybody by turning his back on Galactus, is forced to recognize that he put his eggs in the wrong basket when that basket kills his sister. With the population no longer viewing Galactus as a god, he finally agrees to depart, his plan thwarted at least for the time being. So Elyna is as important to the victory over Galactus as the Surfer is, much like how Dawn is a key part of the effort to destroy the Impericon and save the Never Queen. But where Dawn is able to both learn from and teach the Surfer during their time together, Elyna only learns from him, and then turns around teaches his lesson to the rest of the citizens of Earth. In Parable, the Surfer already knows everything he needs to know, already sees through Galactus' lies and mankind's shortcomings and rises above them all immediately. In the Slott/Allred Silver Surfer, he is in the opposite position, coming in blind and learning as he goes.
That is probably the biggest distinction between these two Surfers: one is a curious explorer slowly uncovering truths while the other is enlightened and informed throughout, waiting for the rest of the world to catch up. Their other differences mostly seem to stem from this fundamental one: Slott's Surfer is more emotive and speaks more colloquially because he's not as above-it-all as Lee's, who is verbose and self-confident almost (but not quite) to a fault. Lee's Surfer is a diplomat first and warrior second, trying to rely on his intelligence and reason before resorting to the Power Cosmic to solve his problems. Because he's less sure of himself, Slott's version uses more of a mixed bag of tactics, sometimes shooting first and other times asking questions, depending on the situation. These different approaches by the title character also contribute to the wildly different tones of the two series; Slott's script is a fun and often funny romp through space while Lee's is dreary, heavy stuff reflecting on and analyzing the human condition.
The art in each series also reflects this division, as well it should. Michael Allred's lines are a bit lighter and smoother than Moebius', and Laura Allred's colors a bit brighter, matching their story's relative playfulness. Moebius' work has all the same clarity as that of the Allreds, but because the narrative of Parable is darker and muddier, the visuals are, too. There is more heft to the lines, and more ugliness in the imagery. The Allreds populate their book with visually enchanting and often hilarious beings from all across the universe, while Moebius' supporting cast is a selection of slightly distorted, uncomfortable-looking humans. The panel borders are straight and solid in Parable, but wavier and less reliable in Silver Surfer. Even the way the Surfer carries himself in the two books highlights their respective attitudes. Allred's Surfer actively steers his board, sticking his arms out to the side or in front of himself, giving the audience at least a vague sense of what riding it might feel like. Moebius has the Surfer standing still atop the board more often than not, sometimes leaning his body one way or the other, but usually controlling his movements through what appears to be sheer willpower. This highlights the personalities of both takes on the character, with the Lee/Moebius model using his mind first to stay on top of everything, while the Slott/Allred guy is out there getting his hands dirty, diving into the thick of things even before he knows what's going on.
There are, of course, some similarities between the two Surfers, even beyond the most superficial elements like his bald head and surfboard. Trouble is, none of them really work as the "core" of the character, as they aren't the kind of details that would set him apart from the scores of other superhero characters out there: he defends the innocent, he cherishes life, he's kind of self-important, he's super powerful. With differing physicalities, vocabularies, strategies, and opinions of Earth, the mere fact that the two Surfers both fight on the side of good isn't nearly enough for them to feel like the same person.
Which brings me back to my original point, the nagging question that prompted this whole piece: what does make the Silver Surfer the Silver Surfer? Is it just the board and the Power Cosmic that distinguish him, and aside from that he can act and feel however the writer of the hour wants him to? Or is there some other integral aspect that, if tampered with or removed, makes him into something new and inaccurate? I'm a fan of these two quite dissimilar interpretations, so maybe I'm not the best person to answer these questions, and I definitely don't have a firm answer right now. How could I, when both of these Surfers still feel right to me? But there are no doubt others out there who would call Parable a misreading of the character, and just as many or more who would say the same thing about the current Silver Surfer, and either side has ample evidence to support their case. Because whatever each of us personally thinks it means to be the Silver Surfer, it's hard to deny that the Slott/Allred offer a very different reading of him than do Lee and Moebius.


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WHAT SHE DESERVES (A Tallwood Tale)
by Jody Wallace
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: Novella (37K)
Rating: R
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Winnie and Peter fought all through high school. Has the time finally come to kiss and make up?
At seventeen Winifred Sampson was sure of three things. She was a nerd, she hated Peter Duvall, and her crush on the quarterback would never be reciprocated. Ten years later, she'd like to revise two of those constants. She's a sexy, self-confident woman now, more than woman enough to seduce a former high school football player. She doesn't spare a thought for that turkey Peter…until she sees him at the reunion. My, how he's grown!
Peter never cared that he and Winnie were the class nerds. So they were smart. So they didn't have dates. Big deal. Now they were smart and successful. She was always his fantasy girl, and he's decided to make a few of his own dreams come true…in the most carnal way possible. All he has to do is convince her that he's graduated, with honors, from dud to stud.
The new Winnie isn't immune to the new Peter, but will longstanding rivalries, their rambunctious classmates, a certain quarterback, and that sly bitch Fate cooperate this time around?
Tropes: This high school reunion love story features enemies to lovers, a return to one's hometown, and unrequited love. Also bad dancing, but that's not a trope.
Note: The Worst Christmas, a YA short story, is a free prequel to WSD, but it is not necessary to read it first.
Other Tallwood Tales: Kiss the Bride, Holiday on Ice
She couldn't put this off any longer. After adjusting the straps of her designer gown one last time, Winnie tiptoed across the elegant hotel lobby. Despite the careful pace, her high heels clicked loudly against the tile until she reached the carpeted hallway.
There, straight ahead, was her destination. The room she'd attempted to approach three times already and chickened out. The room she'd been dreading, and anticipating, for months.
The Magnolia Ballroom, scene of the Ten Year Reunion of Tallwood High School's Class of '98.
As she lurked behind the final pillar that hid her from the view of the woman at the welcome table, she heard the ominous words that would force her into the open.
"Winnie? Winnie Sampson?"
Winnie whirled. A tall, handsome man strode toward her. He wore an expensive grey suit with a wildly patterned tie and wide smile.
She smiled back, waiting for memory to kick in. He looked familiar—but not familiar enough. Whoever he was, he was very good-looking, so they probably hadn't run in the same crowds.
The man chuckled at her noncommittal expression. "It's Peter Duvall."
"Good Lord!" The obnoxious, scrawny kid with the thick glasses and long hair had turned into a self-assured, gorgeous man. She hadn't seen him in, what, six years? Not since he'd dropped by her parents' house over Christmas. She wouldn't have recognized him if he'd sat down beside her and pelted her with beans—which he'd once done at a National Honor Society banquet.
His face crinkled with amusement, and he extended his hand for a shake. Bemused, Winnie placed her hand in his.
"You look great." He wrapped his warm hands around hers, squeezing in a meaningful fashion. "How the heck have you been?"
His intense regard unnerved her. Did he have x-ray vision? Because if he did, he wouldn't be seeing any underwear to speak of beneath her clingy red gown.
To hide her confusion, and the fact she was thinking about her g-string next to Peter Duvall, she marched those final fifteen feet to the welcome table, where she traced her finger down the rows of nametags. "I'm fine. You need your tag, Peter. Nobody's going to recognize you. You look different with short hair."
She located his tag and snatched it up with shaky fingers. His senior photo grinned up at her through the laminate.
"I gave up the ponytail when I got a job at a law firm. Kinda had to."
"I can imagine," she said.
"I wouldn't have needed a nametag to recognize you, Winnie." His hazel eyes, unreadable, studied her. Nevertheless, he accepted his plastic with good grace and smiled at Sally Jones, now Sally Jones Hammond, who staffed the table and monitored attendance.
"You can quit texting me, Sally," Peter said. "I'm here."
Sally gave a high-pitched squeal. She was easy to recognize. She had the exact same hair, exact same make-up and exact same big mouth, only there were seventy more pounds of Sally to love.
"Peter, you look so handsome." Sally fluttered her eyelashes, totally ignoring Winnie. "I'm putting in my nomination for Most Gorgeous right now."
Winnie should have recognized Peter, but he'd changed. In high school Winnie and Peter had fought constantly—who'd captain the debate team, who'd break the curve on the chemistry exam, who'd be valedictorian. The few times they'd seen each other since hadn't been any different. Unless that aspect of his nature had changed as well as his appearance, she didn't plan to reminisce with him any longer than politeness dictated.
Mr. Most Annoying proceeded to schmooze Sally in a fashion Winnie didn't associate with her high school rival at all.
"Thanks, Sally." He took her beringed hand in his own. "Should I put your name in for Most Likely to Make a Man Feel Special?"
Winnie tried not to gag. What a tool. Peter had always won. At everything. She should have recognized his laughing face, because more than once she'd wanted to punch his lights out.
Sally gestured with her free hand. "Don't be silly. I'm a married woman, and I can assure you, Tod does not feel special."
Winnie bent her head so her long, dark hair fell forward, concealing her face as she pinned her nametag to her silk dress. She scanned the remaining labels to see who had yet to arrive.
Was he here yet? His name had been on the ReunionPlanning.com list as a yes.
Sally tilted her face toward Peter like a flower seeking the sun. "That's some tie, Peter, and some suit to go with it. Have you finally taken my advice and become a male model?"
Peter gave an easy laugh. "Since we saw each other last? I haven't had time."
Winnie fidgeted. Was Sally going to acknowledge her presence or should she just walk off? The recessed lights glimmered off the expensive material of Winnie's gown, which clung to her curves like paint. She clutched the matching chiffon wrap more tightly around her. The wrap was a necessary evil—the back of her dress draped so low it revealed the Celtic knot tattoo at the base of her spine.
Peter Duvall wasn't the only late bloomer from Tallwood High's Class of '98, but trust Sally Jones not to notice how much Winnie had improved as well. Yet here she was, amidst her high school companions, as invisible as she'd promised herself she'd never be again.
No matter what she did, Peter did it better—even turn into a hottie. Sheesh!
He patted Sally's hand one last time. "Are the girls with Grannie Hammond?"
"Thank my lucky stars this isn't Nadine's bingo night." Sally nodded, her cheeks pink. They matched the color of her suit, which had animal print trim and buttons. Cute, but not the Sally Jones of Winnie's high school memories.
Make that nightmares. Sally had coined Winnie's hated nickname. Sally had mocked Winnie's intelligence. Sally had plopped her formerly tiny rump in its cheerleading uniform into the lap of the football team captain, whom she'd married shortly after graduation.
Sally had been a big part of the hell that was Winnie's high school years. She'd matured past most old resentments, but in the past couple of months, contemplating the reunion had reawakened all her insecurities.
"How's Tod tonight?" Peter asked Sally. "Did he get out of coaching football practice?"
At Peter's words, Winnie's heart lurched, but not on behalf of Sally's husband. Tod Hammond's best friend had been Chase McKnight. Quarterback. Heartthrob. It was his nametag Winnie was seeking, to discover if the boy who'd ruled her high school fantasies was here yet…and ready for a surprise. It seemed like the easiest, and most pleasurable, way to erase her lingering high school bitterness.
Sally, however, had a different reaction to Peter's question. Her pretty face scrunched up. "Tod's at the bar getting drunk."
This was the break Winnie'd been looking for. Taking a deep breath, she asked, "I guess Tod's old buddies are here? Bigboy? Hank? Chase?" She hoped her voice didn't sound as trembly to Sally and Peter as it did to her.
"They're all in there, egging him on," Sally replied with a frown. Her eyes narrowed as she finally evaluated Winnie. "So did you become a brain surgeon, Winifred, or a…" Her voice trailed off as she looked up and down Winnie's dress. "A librarian?"
"I'm a computer programmer," she answered. "Brain surgery wasn't lucrative enough. Would you like me to get you a drink from the bar since you're stuck handing out nametags?" That would give her a reason to go straight to the bar and see who she could see.
"No thanks, I don't drink." Sally's expression soured even more, and Winnie felt an odd surge of sympathy for her.
Sympathy for Sally Jones? Well, if Peter Duvall was gorgeous, anything could happen. She'd better put in a call to Lucifer and tell him to stock up on space heaters.
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Is the church holy?
- Written by Bishop Eusebio Elizondo
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"Even as Christ loved the church and handed himself over for her to sanctify her, cleansing her by the bath of water with the word, that he might present to himself the church in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish." (Ephesians 5:25-27)
"Between the porch and the altar let the priests weep, let the ministers of the Lord weep and say: 'Spare your people, Lord! do not let your heritage become a disgrace, a byword among the nations! Why should they say among the peoples, "Where is their God?"'" (Joel 2:17)
How much pain have your ministers inflicted on your beloved sheep, Lord! Wounded by their own shepherds and abandoned to the wolves. What a deep and lacerating shame! Oh, tender and noble Shepherd, we have failed you! Only you, with your endless power, can heal those fatal wounds! Only you, with your unfathomable wisdom and mercy will forgive us and continue to trust us! Only you never regret giving us the gift of your incarnation, your presence among us, the power to minister your grace. Making us missionaries, trusting us with the keys of your kingdom, knowing of the risk of us distorting it all or leaving it unfinished!
You, Lord, chose to die on the cross so that a new wisdom and a new life would arise. Your wisdom is one that surpasses our human intelligence, and your life, one that is above and beyond our earthly and mortal existence. You founded your church on Peter and his fellows' runaway, arrogant and fragile passions, so that all the generations to come would discover that you are the only and true foundation, and that the church is your work and not the work of men and that "the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it." (Matthew 16:18) You sustain it, in spite of our sins, and you purify it constantly, so that one day you will present it to yourself, holy and without blemish.
You, Lord, did not need our help to build your church, but you chose to use our fragility. Moreover, you chose to use our sins, so that your divine mercy and wisdom would shine bright in the darkness of our minds, hearts and bodies.
How painful it must be to your loving heart to see your church become a derision to those who yet do not accept you, and we your missionaries are at fault. We, your shepherds, who have not learned yet your skills on how to be Good Shepherds. Preparing ourselves in your purity, tenderness, patience, and in your compassion. We need you to purify our ears so that we can hear the crying of your sheep; we need you to sharpen our vision so that we can see rapacious predators; we need to nourish ourselves with your body and blood so that with your courage we can face and overcome the dangerous abyss.
How many of your sheep have we lost forever! You must now be feeling the agony and solitude that you felt in the olive garden! As you invited your disciples then, I believe that you are also inviting us to stay awake and pray that we will not fall into temptation, as you did not fall. You are inviting us to succeed, as you succeeded in persevering during critical times of agony.
Your divine love, oh good Jesus, makes us immaculate in spite of all our sins! The abundant renewal of your mercy continuously washes away our iniquities, purifying your church and healing the wounds of each and every one of the sheep in your flock. You never abandon your sheep, regardless of how astray they may go. Through the centuries, you have provided and will continue to provide us with wise and loving shepherds. You, Jesus, will continue to bring to your flock sheep with the sharpest senses, so that they can find new pure and holy pastures. Defeating the plagues of lust, hedonism and immediate pleasures with healthy appearance undermining internal defenses.
Thank you, Lord, for Pope Francis and for all those stealthy shepherds who care for your flock and in your name continue to guide them to new and holy pastures. Pastures that make them romp with joy and health. Mary, your mother, keeps teaching us to recognize your sweet and loving Shepherd voice that calls us by our names so that your holiness in us may be a gift of mercy to your church and to the world. Forgive our foolish resistance to your wisdom and continue to purify us, Lord, until there is no stain or wrinkle in us and we are worthy to be presented before you.
Read the Spanish version of this column.
Northwest Catholic - October 2018
Bishop Eusebio Elizondo
Eusebio Elizondo, M.Sp.S., is auxiliary bishop of Seattle and vicar for Hispanic ministry.
Eusebio Elizondo, M.Sp.S., es obispo auxiliar de Seattle y vicario para el ministerio hispano.Website: www.seattlearchdiocese.org/Archdiocese/auxiliaries.aspx


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Note from the editor: It is important to us that TNF expose you to both sides of the coin on parenting issues. Your child may not fit the personality described by one writer but s/he may very well be like another. Each week in this Q & A segment we will juxtapose two parenting philosophies –one as proposed by Julie & Holly (more of an unconditional parenting style), and the other by Joe Newman, who provides a more transactional parenting approach.
I'm trying to be a good parent by giving choices to my daughter (age 4), but it's not working at all and I'm at my wit's end. What should I do when she refuses to go along with the "giving choices" plan?
Answer by Julie Gamberg & Holly Kretschmar (Parents and Educators)
Giving a choice can be an effective tool if it's done respectfully and gives control to a child who wants to feel powerful. During transitions, such as when you're headed out the door, leaving the playground, or getting ready for bed, offering a choice to a child can help to diffuse tension by focusing your child's attention and giving her control over a situation. The key is to communicate the options calmly and kindly, and to remember that offering a choice is not a strategy by itself, but one tool in a toolbox that includes empathy, problem-solving, and maintaining healthy limits.
Below are some tips on using choices:
*Only offer options that you're comfortable with, such as, "We need to leave the house. Would you like to walk or go in your push car?" If bare feet aren't an option, don't ask, "Would you like to wear your sandals or no shoes?"
*Communicate respectfully and allow her to exercise her skills: "We had a fun time playing, but now it's time to clean up. Which should we do first – pick up the yellow blocks or the green blocks?"
*Describe the choice in terms your child can understand. Use simple language and concepts. Don't say "Would you like to go up to bed now, or in 5 minutes?" if your child isn't familiar with a sense of time. You could try: "We need to go to bed soon. Before we go upstairs, would you like to read a story or play 'put your elephant to sleep'?"
*If necessary, present the less-preferred reality and then offer a choice that makes the request more desirable. For example, "I know you want to stay up and play – you're having so much fun and it's hard to stop. But it's time for bed, so we're going upstairs now. Would you like to have a piggy back ride or be carried like a sack of potatoes?"
*Avoid framing choices such that your child is punishing herself, such as, "You can choose to finish your dinner now or go to bed right now."
*Before key transitions, give your daughter plenty of warning. Before leaving the playground, for example, give her warnings at five, three, and one minutes before leaving (if appropriate). Then, let her know it's time to go but give her a choice that engages her imagination: "While we're walking to the car, should we walk like penguins or hippos?"
*Transparency can be a powerful parenting tool; engage your daughter in designing the choice. "It's so hard to leave. What can we do to make walking to the car more fun?"
*Engage her with empathy: "You love playing with that ukulele! It's really hard to stop playing. But we have to get ready now. Do you want to put your shoes on by yourself, or would you like me to help you?"
*Be patient. If your child initially balks at the choice, repeat her options calmly.
Giving choices isn't a panacea, and may not work if your daughter is, say, exhausted and over-stimulated and her core needs aren't met. Don't force your child to choose something she doesn't want to do. You can always say, "Wow, we're in a tough situation. I'm going to help you put on your shoes and I know that's not your choice and you're upset. You want to stay and play. We'll make sure to find some time to play when we get home. Now we're going to do shoes." And then gently and lovingly put on the shoes.
Let us know how it goes.
Holly Kretschmar and Julie Gamberg are two parents, writers, and educators who live in Los Angeles and are writing a book about parenting tools.
Answer by Joe Newman (Behavior Consultant)
It may be you've created a monster by giving your daughter too many open-ended choices (or too many choices at all), and even the impression that she's entitled to choices. It is also possible that your daughter is challenging the choices you offer in order to see what she can get when she fully asserts her power.
The simplest way to stop this behavior is to make her grateful that she is given any choice at all. The next time you offer her a choice and she refuses to take one, tell her, "In 10 seconds if you haven't made a choice I'll make the choice for you…10, 9, 8, 7…" Then make sure you follow through and don't relent about her having any other option than the one you've chosen. She will likely throw a fit and you'll need to make sure that nothing fun or interesting happens until she has complied with the choice you needed to make for her.
When you're talking to her about the single option she is now left with, point out that this is a result of her decision, not yours. "I gave you an opportunity to choose and you decided not to choose, so you made the decision to let me choose. Next time you can make a different decision and choose the one you prefer." If you do this a few times she will quickly realize that choices can quickly disappear if she refuses to cooperate.
If you haven't already done so, it's important that you start to have regular times throughout the day when there are no choices at all and times when choices are very limited. There should be consequences for refusing to go along with the rules you set or the choices you offer.
In many cases the choices you offer aren't really choices so much as ways to clearly communicate to your child what each of you has control and autonomy over. For instance, your child wants to play in the yard with her friend after they've come home from another's birthday party. You're happy to let her do this, but she's still wearing her favorite outfit and you need her to change first.
You say to her, "You can play in the yard, but only after you've changed out of your dress."
Your daughter loves wearing the dress and insists she be able to wear it to play in the yard, "No, I want to wear my dress! I'm not taking it off! I'm wearing it!"
You point out what you control and what she controls, "You don't have to take off the dress if you don't want to." (What she controls) "But if you want to go outside, you need to change out of the dress." (You control the rules) "So you can choose to change and go outside or wear the dress and play inside." (She controls her choices).
Choices and limits aren't important simply because other options can't be accommodated; rather, children need to experience the frustration of not getting what they want and yielding to the needs of others because these experiences are essential to psychological development.
There is a natural tendency to feel like the more we can give our children, and the easier and more comfortable we can make things for them, the better. Parents who have the luxury of giving their children most of what they want and asking for little in return believe doing this is doing the best thing for their child. But children who are raised this way end up becoming children with very little experience using the psychological muscles of deferred gratification, emotional regulation, and self-discipline. There is a myth that children develop these essential character skills through being talked to and reasoned with – they don't! They learn them through being required to use them, by exercising and building them.
Joe Newman is a behavior consultant who trains parents, teachers, administrators and specialists. During the last twenty years he's taught 2nd through 12th grade classes, designed curriculum, and founded a national mentoring program. His book Raising Lions is available at Amazon.com.


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The Ventura County District Attorney's Real Estate Fraud Unit investigates and prosecutes crimes involving recorded real estate documents. Criminal real estate fraud may involve home equity fraud, securities fraud tied to real estate, and loan fraud.
Victims of criminal real estate fraud and predatory lending schemes are often senior citizens and people with limited English speaking abilities. Real estate fraud strikes at the heart of the American dream, where a sophisticated criminal can victimize dozens of people by stealing their life savings and their home.
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Placer School for Adults has been approved and is now fully accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Why accreditation?
Credits issued by an accredited school can be transferable internationally. Students are eligible to apply for various types of financial aide. The school can offer classes approved only for accredited institutions. Foremost, the quality of the school's programs will be validated against the highest standards of quality established for adult education.
Our community deserves an accredited adult school, and we are pleased to have earned this recognition. It is an honor and a privilege to serve the Placer County.
For more information about the accreditation process, visit the official website of WASC.
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Art Donovan: The Art of Steampunk – A first glance
Many Steampunks are creative folk. Welding, soldering, sewing, knitting and other arts and crafts are well established in our community. I have myself dabbled in jewelry-making but for me its just a small part of my steampunkness.
Among the many who do something are the few who do a lot and create amazing things. Their fame and renown has left the Steampunk scene and gone out into the world, via the ætherweb or other media.
One example of Steampunk leaving the ætherweb and manifesting in more traditional media is Art Donovan's upcoming The Art of Steampunk.
I was lucky enough to be asked to review this book and get a pre-release copy. The copy I have got is not fully finished yet, there are still placeholders where images will be in the final version. That is the only not so good thing about the pre-release version. The rest, and the finished book, is just a wonderful visual introduction to Steampunk.
Mr Donovan has assembled a collection of art and artists spanning literally the whole globe. There are master craftsmen presented from California and Seattle to the United Kingdom and Belgium to Japan. The Art of Steampunk is yet another proof of Steampunk being a truely international phenomeneon.
Everything displayed is a masterpiece and the range of objects is astounding. Steampunked computers (courtesy of the famed and often mentioned Datamancer), clocks, jewelry and… items. Some of the pieces are oddities, creations of true Steampunk scientists. You will see what I am talking about.
What I also find very nice are the in-character descriptions, references and annecdotes by the various featured artists. It really helps you get into the Steampunk mindset if this is your first contact with the subculture. It is even more effective than the introduction to Steampunk at the beginning of the book, which is very concise and well done.
Oh, and I almost forgot: If you have visited Steampunk exhibitions in the past, you may recognize a few pieces featured in the book, since many of them have been or are on display.
All in all this is an excellent book. It serves as an introduction for the newcomer and as an inspiration and fuel for creativity for everybody.
Since the book is not yet finished I am not going to grade it here but from what I can see so far it is heading towards the full reinforced squadron of ten out of ten Zeppelins!


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In an unprecedented letter written to Trump, the Jewish groups, which included five associated with the Reform and Conservative movements, said, "We respectfully request that you affirm long-standing bipartisan consensus that the two-state solution is the essential path to an Israel existing alongside a future state of Palestine in peace and security", presstv reported.
It also urged Trump to "declare that the United States will not support any Israeli proposals to annex the West Bank, in whole or in part".
A few days before Israel's April election, Netanyahu announced that he would not shy away from expanding Israel's illegal annexations to cover the West Bank, a land currently accommodated by settlers which Israeli regime occupied in the 1967 Middle East war.
Washington has already recognized Israel's annexation of Syria's Golan Heights.
The Jewish groups warned that the "electoral pledge" will lead to "greater conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, severely undermine, if not entirely eradicate, the successful security coordination" between the Israeli regime and the Palestinian Authority.
The letter, in which mainstream Jewish groups are asking a US president to take steps to restrain an Israeli prime minister, is reportedly unusual, if not unprecedented.
The document, which was released early Friday to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, also warned that the pledge will "galvanize efforts such as the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement that are intended to isolate and delegitimize Israel".
The Jewish groups noted that Netanyahu's decision would "create intense divisions" in the US and would undermine support for Israel.
The warning, which comes from the leadership of the two largest religious streams in the US, with a combined membership that would constitute an overwhelming majority of synagogue-going Jewish Americans, is seen as so important.
A spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Netanyahu's comments, which many believe have been made to change the tide in his favor in the election that he won, would not affect the illegal nature of the Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Some 400,000 settlers currently live there.
"Any measures and any announcements will not change the facts. Settlements are illegal and they will be removed," added Nabil Abu Rdainah.
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text: Celebrating Career and Technical Education Posted By: Jeannine Kunz, Vice President, Tooling U-SME on February 28, 2018 CTE Month ends today, and we couldn't let February close without acknowledging the significant contributions of Career and Technical Education programs in high schools across the country. From simulated workplaces to industry partnerships, CTE programs focused on manufacturing are an invaluable resource for local communities. These programs provide students with excellent technical and career-ready training to prepare them for jobs with advanced manufacturing companies that so greatly need a fresh pipeline of highly skilled workers. According to the Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE), the organization that created CTE Month, CTE serves 94 percent of all high school students. More than 7.5 million secondary students took at least one unit of CTE credit. ACTE suggests that high school students involved in CTE are more engaged, perform better and graduate at higher rates. CTE has a long history in the U.S. While this center of learning produces some of the best and brightest talent equipped with skills demanded by the labor market, many high school programs face financial challenges that threaten their very existence. Continued budget cuts make it difficult for schools to invest in up-to-date curriculum, equipment and technology, and this lack of funding impacts a school's ability to develop the next generation of workers. However, many high school CTE programs won't be left behind and are taking matters into their own hands, implementing business strategies to sustain and grow. Progressive CTE programs thrive because they align externally with industry, and internally with others in the school network. While some schools try to remain relevant, the most sustainable CTE programs turn to business practices for success. We recommend these five steps to get started with the internal community: 1. Create a strategy that aligns with central administration goals. It's important to create a five-year education and growth strategy for the advanced manufacturing career cluster within the CTE program. 2. Build champions. While it's critical to engage the ultimate decision-maker — such as an administrator or board of education — in development of goals and strategy, think more broadly. How can other teachers and counselors collaborate and contribute? 3. Create an annual business plan. CTE program instructors should explain their business to administrators as if pitching an investor. A business plan helps tell a compelling and succinct story. 4. Make a business case for funding. CTE teams should be prepared to defend their budget, whether covering personnel, professional development, equipment, online training, technical certifications or supplies. If asking for a budget increase, they should clearly explain why. 5. Showcase student success and opportunities. The best way to get students into seats is to demonstrate the result of their time in the CTE program. It's important that students and their parents see how CTE will launch students on a career path, providing opportunities for students to gain credentials and certifications tied to their specific skill set leading to employment. Successful CTE programs focused on manufacturing need to align externally with the industry/local community and internally with their school community. Many CTE programs across the country related to manufacturing fields, such as CNC Machining and Welding, are burdened with outdated curriculum and technology. To ensure students are prepared to work at modern manufacturing facilities, it is important for industry and education to work together to bring industry-relevant knowledge and skills to the classroom. Organizations such as the SME Education Foundation are valuable partners as schools consider the best ways to strengthen programs that provide pathways to rewarding careers in manufacturing. These groups can share experience from interactions with networks of programs across the country and ensure schools avoid reinventing the wheel. For instance, SME Education Foundation's Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education (PRIME®) provides opportunities for students to develop industry-relevant knowledge and advanced manufacturing skills before they graduate from high school. To engage the external community, we recommend the following six tips for effective outreach: 1. Reach out to industry representatives. Open a conversation with local manufacturers about the knowledge and skills they need for their businesses to grow. What is the market need? Take the feedback and integrate it into a practical curriculum with practical hands-on skills. 2. Standardize training. Often CTE programs are built around an instructor's expertise versus what is needed by industry. Recently, more programs are looking at standardization of content and a framework built on competencies. 3. Welcome the local community. Rather than approaching a company or community leader with an open hand, asking for money, a warm invitation to get involved with the program can be a better introduction. 4. Re-educate the community. Manufacturing remains a misrepresented industry. It is important to educate parents and counselors as well as students about the many rewarding and lucrative career opportunities in the field. 5. Engage students. Students are perfect ambassadors for the program. Introducing ways for them to gain valuable experience while sharing their expertise offers mutual benefits. 6. Share, share, share. Every meeting is an opportunity to share stories about students and the program, which can lead to offers of support. By adopting a business approach, aligning externally with industry and internally with others within the school network, many Manufacturing CTE programs are successfully addressing development and funding challenges. Moving toward a more business-oriented approach is a winning strategy for all: CTE programs become sustainable while launching their students into successful careers. Students obtain real-life work experience, resulting in good jobs and salaries. Manufacturers gain access to a solid pipeline of skilled workers that will help their businesses grow well into the future. The economy strengthens from the resulting business growth. The bottom line is that Manufacturing CTE is essential for solving the skills gap. To learn more about innovative approaches to CTE education, download Tooling U-SME's white paper, Making the Grade: Schools Adopt Business Approach to Develop the Next Generation of Manufacturing Workers. 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In June 2016, Brisbane City Council (BCC) proposed it would be amending the Biodiversity provision of the City Plan 2014 intended to reflect changed biodiversity mapping and updated legislation, as well as previous community and industry feedback requiring amendments to overlay mapping.
The proposed amendments refine mapping of the biodiversity areas overlay, align mapping with Queensland Government mapping, change the categories in the mapping, and refine and amend biodiversity-related provisions of City Plan.
This proposed amendments package was publicly notified for community submissions from 18th April to 6th June 2017. Council has reviewed these submission and the draft amendments have now been sent to the Queensland Government for review and approval for adoption into City Plan.
Unfortunately Council do not individually notify owners where amendments are proposed and it is left to you as the land owner to track and understand any changes.
How might these changes affect you?
Council are aware vegetation areas are changing and to increase accuracy have reviewed the biodiversity overlay mapping and seek to protect and enhance Brisbane's core habitat. One of the key changes proposed in this amendments package is the changes in categories of the mapping. Of particular interest is the removal of the Biodiversity interface area and the introduction of High ecological significance strategic and General ecological significance strategic Biodiversity areas. These new sub-categories and the removal of Biodiversity interface area from this mapping may either further constrain your development potential or free up new development potential. Although less likely, you might find the mapping has changed so your property (or part of) is no longer affected by this Biodiversity overlay.
It is important to be aware of the effect these proposed amendments will have on the development potential of your property. For example, something as simple as a house extension may require obtaining a town planning approval following changes under the new Biodiversity Overlay sub-categories, particularly where there are other overlays on your property, such as Wetlands. Council will also introduce new code requirements ensuring biodiversity is protected and enhanced. This may be in the form of a development footprint plan (formally known as a Building Location Envelope / BLE) or further revegetation to enhance ecological features and/or koala habitat when an application is made. In other cases Council may require you to revitalise and revegetate areas that have been previously extensively cleared.
You can find out if your property is currently mapped under the Biodiversity Areas Overlay by using Council's PD Online and City Plan interactive mapping. You can view the proposed citywide amendments through Council's website Proposed citywide amendment – Biodiversity.
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We ask that you consider this draft mapping and contact us if you have any queries or are concerned about how these changes may impact your home or the development potential of a property you own. Please contact Doug from our office on (07) 3876 0533.
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Directions: Forget the stated address. It's on Kim Lien Street.Phone: (+84) (0)2435738168
176 Bui Vien, District 1, Saigon
"I agree,great place, and I know they are realy trying to make a difference. Ate breakfast here everyday for 3 months, truly friendly and the scrambelled egg is sublime....but the area is not the best...any other branches? or is this the only one?"
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So you've finally found a good Bia Hoi? You like the beer. The food is good. And then it hits you: Where am I going to seat my 1,200 most close and personal friends when we want to drink together?
I've become quite a fan of this mammoth. The beer is Bia Ha Noi, not too bad. But it's the food that I keep coming back for. Lac Rang peanuts to start (I can't get into those boiled ones). But it's the beef dishes I've tried here that really get me.
The top of the list is actually the top of the list, at least under the beef header. (The name washed off my hand where I wrote it. I'll add it here soon. OK: it's Bo sot tieu den) It's good sized slices of beef cooked in a garlicky, black peppery gravy and served with four little deep fried rolls to sop up the gravy. Don't tell my cardiologist, but I've actually had this three days in a row before.
Also the Mi Xau Bo is quite nice, with more than your average number of vegetables added and a decent number of mushrooms that add a nice touch.
Add to this a staff that is attentive without being intrusive. And I've never had a problem with the bill. They are even patient enough to wait while I stammer through ordering in Vietnamese. Well done.
Don't be put off if you arrive at the peak of happy hour and there are bikes lining the front, they've got much more room out back. I've never not been able to find a table.
Best of all, seating for your closest 1,200 friends!
Okay I go here at least 2x a week with my wife and Father-In-Law for beers and great food. The khoai tay chien(butter fried french fries) taste great as well as the muc chien bo toi(squid fried with butter and garlic). I'd also recommend the bo sot tieu den(beef cooked in a gravy pepper sauce) is heavenly and they have great choices for lau (hotpots)!! I like their lau gau bo (beef hotpot)... the beer is hella cheap!! only 6,000 VND per cup of ice cold bia-hoi!!!! what more can you ask for?? :D
Hey this place is great.
If you like cheap beer, delicious food, friendly people, cross-cultural-having-a-bit-of-a-laugh, nice vibe and smiles.
If you don't, perhaps you should avoid it.
had some good tender beef in sauce there (70k vndfor 2) and good salad of "mien"(40k vnd). Besides that, it looks like your average gigantic beer hall.
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Medals for honoring efforts for the betterment of society
In step with the spirit of the times we started awarding medals to recognise efforts to improve society.
This is how Norges Vel got its first medal, the Ceres medal in 1861. Made in gold, silver and bronze. It was mainly used in conjunction with exhibitions. In 1888 the medal for long and faithful service was introduced, which is still in use.
An honour for extra engagement in agricultural issues
In 1893 Norges Vel awarded a medal that was meant to reflect and increased engagement in agricultural issues. On the front the words "Fædrelandets vel dets sønners ære" around a sitting woman in national garb, reaching out with a wreath in her right hand and holding a sheaf of corn in her left.
On the back you fin the Norwegian coat of arms and the words "Det Kongelige Selskab for Norges Vel – stiftet 29de december 1809". The back had to be redesigned after the dissolution of the union in 1905 and in 1906 a new medal with the new coat of arms was introduced.
The medal was designed by the architect Henrik Bull, modelled by sculptur Thornbjørn Alvåker and engraved by Ivar Throndsen at the Royal mint in Kongsberg.


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