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OBL's motto is: "The metering evolution"; we have continuously striven to bring innovation and improvements to our products, from the very beginning and in spite of difficult economical situations.
This vision along with the attentive listening to the voice of the market (driven by customers demanding applications) has led OBL to a leading position in today's metering industry.
Innovation has been combined with quality (ISO 9001: 2008 certified by RINA Service S.p.a.); quality is pursued in every single aspect: R&D is internal, all suppliers are Italians, accurately screened throughout all procurement steps, all pumps are assembled in OBL operation and individually tested by our expert staff.
OBL has one of the largest metering pump portfolios' (plunger pumps, mechanical diaphragm pumps, hydraulic diaphragm pumps), combined with in-house designed and assembled state-of-the-art electrical actuators and polymer make-up units (both from dry and liquid status). OBL products are being used in basically all industrial applications (from carwash to off-shore platforms) in the most demanding duties and harshest environmental conditions. First class service and ready-on-the-shelf spare parts availability, together with a large distributors' network, guarantees 24/7 and worldwide presence.
OBL was acquired on 12th of July 2010 by IDEX Corporation, a global fluidics leader serving high growth specialized markets. Best known for their expertise in highly engineered fluidics systems and components, as well for our expertise in fire and safety products.


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The FatMax retractable knife comes with 5 FatMax blades and has an instant blade change mechanism. There is a blade clamp for heavy-duty applications and a push button blade door release for quick and easy blade change.
An auto rise blade storage holder even presents a single blade for changing and there is a blade wiper to remove debris from blade.
The thumb pad (for comfort) and ergonomic cutting angle make it ideal for flooring applications.

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Running Accomplishments:
5K - 17:11 (Cougar Run)
10K - 34:35 (Deseret News)
15K - 57:33 (Utah Running Club)
1/2 - 1:22:26 (Mountain View Trail)
50K - 4:22:31 (Sapper Joe)
Short-Term Running Goals:
Sub-2:45 at Saint George Marathon
Win the Antelope Island half marathon
Long-Term Running Goals:
I'd like to run the Angeles Crest 100 at some point. And I'd still like to go sub-4 at a trail 50k. Other than that, I'm open to suggestions.

I was a competitive cyclist for years. In 2009, after racing in the Tour of Utah, I decided I had plateaued as a cyclist--I could continue to improve, but I wouldn't break through to a new level. So, I started looking for a new challenge.
I thought that challenge would be mountain biking, but I'm a terrible bike handler. I married Catherine in January 2010 and a couple of weeks later I entered the SLTC Winter Training Series with her. A couple of weeks after that I decided I'd like to run ultras, so I signed up for a couple of 50Ks to get started.
Those first races came and went, with varying results. I was looking forward to running more and possibly pushing into the longer distances, but I injured my knee in June 2010 and I've never been consistently healthy since.
I started law school in August 2010, which meant less time for training. In June 2011, Baby Elliott was born, which meant even less time for training. But she's worth it.
Baby Nora joined us in October 2013, with the same effect on training as Elliott (who, incidentally, is no longer a baby).
I (finally) finished school in April 2014 and now I'm an evil corporate lawyer in Salt Lake. I have no illusions that I'll ever get back into the shape that I once was, but I'm perfectly at peace with that. I still have many goals to accomplish and many years in which to do it.
Hidden Valley to Corner Canyon via BST.
We had to be at a funeral in Layton at 9:00, so I was on the trail before 5:00 to make sure I had time to run, buy donuts, and get home to get the girls dressed. Because of all that, today's long run ended up being pretty short, which was fine, since I didn't feel great anyway. It was nice to have the trails all to myself, though.


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More Americans than ever before are supporting their local food markets, and it's not just because they believe the food is fresher and tastes better.
A new study finds that more than half of all "children" in the U.S. either misperceive or reject their parents' political party affiliations.
America's welfare state is quietly evolving from needs-based to an employment-based safety net that rewards working families and fuels dreams of a better life, indicates a new study led by a Michigan State University (MSU) scholar.
The major reason: the little-known Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a $65 billion federal tax-relief program for poor, working families. The program has been expanded dramatically during the past 25 years, while cash welfare has been sharply curtailed.
Encouraging adversaries to have more interpersonal contact to find common ground may work on occasion, but not necessarily in the U.S. Senate, according to new research.
Some 9 million American families lost their homes to foreclosure during the late 2000s housing bust, driving many to economic ruin and in search of new residences. Hardest hit were black, Latino, and racially integrated neighborhoods, according to a new Cornell University analysis of the crisis.
Led by demographer Matthew Hall, researchers estimate racial segregation grew between Latinos and whites by nearly 50 percent and between blacks and whites by about 20 percent as whites abandoned and minorities moved into areas most heavily distressed by foreclosures.
Why do unmarried women tend to be more liberal and Democratic than their married counterparts? A key reason is because unmarried women — those who have never been married and those who are divorced — are more concerned about the status of women as a collective group, suggests a new study that will be presented at the 110th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association (ASA).
"Why doesn't she just leave?" is a timeworn question about women trapped in relationships with men who physically and/or emotionally abuse them. Economic dependence is clearly part of the story — many women lack the financial means to leave and find themselves trapped by both poverty and abuse.
Rights and rhetoric clash in abortion politics, with Susan Markens, Katrina Kimport, Drew Halfmann, Kimala Price, and Deana A. Rohlinger.
Racial attachments are understood to be socially constructed and endogenous to gender, socioeconomic, and religious identities. Yet we know surprisingly little about the effect of such identities on the particular racial labels that individuals self-select. In this article, I investigate how social identities shape the racial labels chosen by biracial individuals in the United States, a rapidly growing population who have multiple labeling options.
The transmission of party identification from parent to child is one of the most important components of political socialization in the United States. Research shows that children learn their party identification from their parents, and parents drive the learning process. The vast majority of studies thus treats children as passive recipients of information and assumes that parent-child concordance equals transmission. Rather than relying on a single pathway by which parents teach children, we propose an alternative view by focusing on children as active agents in their socialization.


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1. Office of the Public Guardian
As the Office of the Public Guardian, we enable and provide safeguards to protect persons who lack mental capacity.
2. Tribunal for the Maintenance of Parents
Provides a legal recourse for elderly parents to seek maintenance from their children when they are unable to support themselves adequately.
3. Commissioner of the Maintenance of Parents
The Commissioner helps parents who are unable to maintain themselves adequately get support from their children through conciliation.
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Today, the science allows us to speak with anyone on the planet, by utilizing telephones, online video telephone calls, or even the web. Cell phones has evolved a whole lot, that we are all dependent on them. If just a few years ago, we would not imagine that our kids ought to offers a mobile phone, simply because they wouldn't normally need the distraction, or due to the fact outdated cell phones released small quantities of radiation and we were scared to expose to that, today, it would be difficult to send out our children to education with out a mobile phone. We love our children, so we desire them to be risk-free, and in the event of an emergency, they must be able to call us every time they want, or you should be able to call them.
However, cellular phones can be used in various other reasons at the same time. In the following paragraphs My goal is to let you know about cell phone monitoring, what exactly is authorized, and what spy software you can utilize to phone spy. Cell phone spy software can be employed legally, in case you possess the telephone that you simply installed the spy software, and when you pay for the costs of that cellphone. Consequently, you'll be able to set up cell phone spy software in your young children devices, or on the devices of your personnel, if you think that they're utilizing their working cellphone for various other uses than those which can be intended. Making use of very good cell phone spy software, it is possible to listen dwell the phone call, and in case if you would like, it is possible to record that for later. Even more, you can use the telephone like a bug, so that it can record the background noise. In case you want to block a few program, there'd not be any issue. You can also see the mobile phone information, just like the contact list, internet browsers heritage and many more.
A lot of people inquire if you have to have a physical access to the cellphone to set up the cellphone spy software. The reply is YES. It is crucial to get accessibility contact you want to spy, since if you need to install an android spy, you simply must root the Android device, and in case it is an iPhone, you will need to jailbreak it. Simply because not every person is a geek and knows how to accomplish all of this products, it is better to read a good article, in which you will find all the guidelines, in depth. Reflex Software Guide features a great guidebook concerning cell phone spy software. Examining the guideline, you will be aware more details on who can utilize the cell phone spy software, as well as which cell phone spy software to utilize for different cases. In order to learn more info, just go to their site and study the guide.
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*ITEM: TARGUS 16" Sport Deluxe Laptop Backpack #TSB312 Daypack Hiking Rucksack Used Nice
*MANUFACTURER: Targus
*MODEL: 16" Sport Deluxe Laptop Backpack #TSB312
Note: This backpack was designed for up to 16" long laptops
*MODEL: 16" Sport Deluxe Laptop Backpack #TSB312
Note: This backpack was designed for up to 16" long laptops
*FRAME: None
*COLOR: Black/Blue
*SIDE POCKETS: Yes
*FACE POCKETS: Yes
*WAIST BELT: Yes
*PADDED SHOULDER STRAPS: Yes
*MAIN STORAGE COMPARTMENT: 2 large with dividers
*MEASURES: Approx. Exterior Dimensions: 17.75" x 21.63" x 8"
*YEAR: Variations produced from 2003 Thru 2012
*RETAILED NEW: $79.99 ( Now Discontinued )
*YEAR: Variations produced from 2003 Thru 2012
*RETAILED NEW: $79.99 ( Now Discontinued )
*CONDITION: Item has its dings, knicks, scratches, marks and wear. All the zippers were checked and they appear to be working properly. The main storage compartment pull over cover flap has a broken male end quick release buckle and this will probably have to be replaced. This buckle still works because only one of the insertion tabs is broken off and the other tab locks it. Everything else appears to be in good working condition.
*FEATURES: Straps are all adjustable, all zippered pockets. Lots of storage room for everything. Padded back. Cell phone storage and all of the features found on these high end daypacks.
*Buyer is responsible for any maintenance or repairs needed if any.
*This item will be sold "as-is" in used condition. No warranties or guarantees come with the purchase.
*Buyer is responsible for making sure all is correct with the item and the item will suit the buyers needs and expectations before purchase. Buyer is responsible for making sure purchase of this item is not a mistake.
*Items sold are inspected and photographed at different angles before being boxed up and shipped to the buyer. Any attempts to return broken items in exchange for what's been shipped to the buyer, make the purchase and exchange parts that are needed then send unit back for a refund, extort partial refunds or get a refund due to a mistake made by the buyer in the purchase of the item will be reported immediately.
The shipping weight will be 5 1/2 lbs. A handling fee is charged to cover the time and any expenses associated with the packing and shipping of packages. Anything left is put towards the selling fee's.
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Winter safety, be prepared for another harsh winter
October 10, 2011barriehol
A week ago we were basking in wall to wall sunshine and temperatures of 30 degrees centigrade but now forecasters are warning that we should expect freezing temperatures and snow within weeks. The first snow falls have already arrived in Scotland with temperatures an astonishing 21C below last weekend's highs.
La Niña is a natural phenomenon characterize by an unusual drop in sea temperatures off the western seaboard of Central America and is widely attributed as contributing, if not causing, last year's freakish weather witnessed across the World including devastating floods in Australia and our freezing winter. Well be warned, La Niña is back again this year so our government machine, transport authorities, rail and airport companies are all making frantic provision to avoid a repeat of the national gridlock and economic paralysis that we all endured last year.
We also want to ensure our customers are prepared by taking action now to stock up on essential winter beating products. Don't wait until the snow is on the ground as the combination of high demand and disruption to transport links makes availability and our usual prompt delivery less of a certainty.
Here's a checklist of must have winter safety products to keep you moving and prevent accidents to staff and family alike
- Grit and Salt Bins for businesses particularly those with car parks and walkways
- Quality white sludge free De-Icing Salt in any quantity from 15kg to 28 x 25kg pallets
- Salt and Grit Spreaders for domestic and commercial users
- Snow scoops for clearing drives and paths
- Snow shovels for digging out cars and snow clearance on smaller areas
- In car snow shovel for emergencies
- Promelt de-icer for super fast long lasting deicing on steps, entrances and walkways.
All these products are in stock now so don't be caught napping this winter.


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Do you know someone that spends time doing crafts and you wonder why? If this is what you are thinking, read more below. You'll learn everything you need to know to make crafting an enjoyable hobby.
Let children be creative when it comes to their projects. The whole point is to have them be creative. You will not be able to do this if you are constantly pointing out areas in which the wrong thing may have been done.
Keep in mind that arts and crafts with kids are going to be messy. If that bothers you, cover the work surface with newspaper or butcher paper to contain the mess. Washable materials, such as markers and adhesives, may also help you.
When you can't afford the supplies locally, try a thrift shop. Goodwill and consignment shops have ample supplies for a creative enough mind. You have to check back often because thrift store stock is always on the move.
Look on the Internet for art project ideas. To do a crafts project, there are lots of sites online to locate ideas. Any sort of project for any age can be found.
To get that cloudy look out of your mosaic once the mortar has dried, spray some glass cleaner onto a rag and wipe the mosaic clean. Mortar powder is difficult to remove any other way, and you can't leave it there.
Children love arts and crafts, regardless of their age. If you know a big group of kids, find a project they are sure to find enjoyable. If you lack ideas, check the Internet or ask your friends.
If you're looking for arts and crafts materials, give a hard look at your kitchen. There are many gems for crafting there. Aluminum foil, plastic containers and jars are just a few of them. Dried foods like beans and pasta can also be used.
If you don't like something you painted on a canvas, paint over it. Oil is flexible, and the surface will not be harmed by extra coats. In fact, the revised edition might be your favorite project yet!
If you have a large group of people to entertain, young or old, arts and crafts are the answer. Regardless of age levels, there really are projects that will suit everyone. Look on the Internet for project ideas that will appeal to everyone in the group.
Etsy is a website crafters find valuable. There are lots of crafts you can buy or get ideas from. Etsy is a great website that allows you to upload and sell your favorite arts and crafts creations, and can help you finance your hobby.
To let your children learn about the role patterns play in drawings, get out the Spirograph set from your closet or purchase one from a local retailer. Watching the pens create interesting patterns and shapes shows them how wave patterns work in physics.
Prior to reading this information, you were very curious about crafts. However, after reading it you should understand why so many people enjoy this hobby. Apply what you have learned here, and have fun


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Monitor Academy
A new way to learn MONITOR G5
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Monitor Academy provides a wide range of useful courses for MONITOR G5. Every member of the implementation project can learn the basics of G5 – whenever they want and on the device that suits them best – free of charge during the project. This means they'll have a higher level of knowledge when our consultants come by to go through your company-specific applications, which makes for a more efficient project.
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"Monitor Academy has helped us to get our users up and running in a fast and efficient way, both within MONITOR and in their work, as it gives you a good sense of how the system works, with its processes and procedures."
"The courses have just the right tempo, and are easy to understand and well designed, so you can easily take in all the information."
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"There is a lot to gain from going through the courses. First and foremost, to gain a full overview of what you can do in MONITOR G5, but also to get a different understanding of how to actually organize your work and methods in different areas."
"It is very important to set aside time, especially for the project group, to gain an understanding of how the system is structured and what opportunities are available in G5."
Academy is natural part of how you learn MONITOR G5 during an implementation project. It serves as a foundation and a complement to our talented consultants.
New employees
Let new employees learn G5 with Academy! It's an excellent way to let new users learn how to use the system.
Extend your expertise
In addition to basic courses, there are also in-depth courses in various subjects such as Warehouse and Product configurator.
Knowledge development
Learn about system functionality you may not yet have begun to use. Academy offers an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of G5.
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Frequently Asked Questions
By keeping the content within Academy, we can package several videos in one course to ensure they are held together. In addition, we can include questions that have to be answered to show you have understood the contents of the course.
To access Academy you must log in with a personal account, which enables courses to be followed-up and personally assigned.
None of this would be possible if the videos had been on hosted on Vimeo or Youtube, for example.
You will gain access to all courses, as well as to new courses as they become available.
Absolutely. There are several basic courses that are very suitable for new users, who need to learn the basics of MONITOR G5. There is a general basic course as well as a basic course for each module.
When you have completed the general basic course, you'll have a certificate sent to your email as proof that you have passed the course.
These are some of the courses that are available, and more are added all the time.
- Basics in G5 (general functionality)
- Basic course in Manufacturing module
- Basic course in Purchase module
- Basic course in Sales module
- Basics in Project accounting
- Deliver on time
- Product configurator
- Pool planning
- Coordinated processing
- Warehouse Management
- Report arrival
- Direct stock reporting (Simple/Detailed)
- Subcontract
- Stock count
- Agent
- Lot sizing rule: Linked requirement vs Lot-for-lot
- Narrow search in Monitor search
- User rights
- "3 tips in 3 minutes"
- Edit documents
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Tryin' to lose the war
Alabama's two Democratic House members - Bud Cramer and Artur Davis - voted today in favor of a non-binding resolution condemning President Bush's plan to send more troops to Iraq.
The resolution states:
(1) Congress and the American people will continue to support and protect the members of the United States Armed Forces who are serving or who have served bravely and honorably in Iraq; andWhether you're pro-surge or anti-surge, I just don't see what possible good can come about if this resolution is passed in both houses. Its only purpose seems to be to embarrass the President and to undermine his new Iraq strategy. While it's too early to tell whether that strategy will work over the long term, the news from Iraq in recent days has been quite encouraging.
(2) Congress disapproves of the decision of President George W. Bush announced on January 10, 2007, to deploy more than 20,000 additional United States combat troops to Iraq.
Below, I've included a few excerpts from stories which have appeared over the past week in the New York Times. In order to get a real feel for what's going on and for what challenges lie ahead, I suggest reading them in their entirety.
New York Times (2/17): "Baghdad Plan Is a 'Success,' Iraq Prime Minister Tells Bush"
BAGHDAD, Feb. 16 — Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki told President Bush on Friday that the increased effort to provide security in Baghdad had gone exceedingly well so far, Mr. Maliki's office said in a statement.New York Times (2/16): "Dispute Over Iraqi Cleric, Said to Have Gone to Iran"
The two spoke via video link and, according the statement, Mr. Maliki said, "The security plan has been a dazzling success during its first days." ...
Maj. Gen. Joseph F. Fil Jr., commander of the First Cavalry Division in Baghdad, told reporters on Friday that there had been a substantial reduction in violence in the past 48 hours, which he attributed both to the increased troop presence and the decision by Sunni and Shiite militants to keep a low profile.
"They're watching us carefully," he said. "There's an air of suspense throughout the city. We believe, there's no question about it, that many of these extremists are laying low and watching to see what it is we do and how we do it. How long that will last, we don't know."
In the southern Sunni area of Dora, gunshots and mortar fire rang out all morning as American troops set up tanks on corners and surrounded parts of the neighborhood, residents said. In the northeastern Shiite districts of Shaab, Ur and Bayda, American troops with Iraqi policemen continued to search homes for weapons. About 300 Iraqi security forces worked in the area with 2,500 American troops, said Col. Steve Townsend, the commander of the Third Stryker Brigade Combat Team.New York Times (2/15): "Few Encounters in Sweep of Baghdad, the Americans' First Under Bush's Security Plan"
For the second day of their sweep, American troops found almost no resistance, instead mostly encountering compliant residents and children begging for attention. In the afternoon, some troops decided to cruise through nearby Sadr City. From the hatch of a 19-ton Stryker armored vehicle, the district appeared far less friendly than the three nearby neighborhoods had. There were lots of antagonistic hand gestures, hard stares and grimaces from young men.
About an hour later, near a restaurant in Sadr City, six people were killed when a minibus exploded outside a popular restaurant. With American troops on the neighborhood's edges and Iraqi forces inside, witnesses said that the heightened security presence helped evacuate bombing victims more quickly.
Salaam Sabri, 35, a microbus driver who ran to the scene after hearing the explosion, said that police cars and army vehicles were hauling bodies to the hospital while policemen and soldiers searched cars and pedestrians for signs of who might be responsible for the attack.
"It wasn't like before," he said. "They surrounded the area and they checked all the cars and all the people walking by."
BAGHDAD, Feb. 14 — Thousands of American troops in armored Stryker vehicles swarmed three mostly Shiite neighborhoods of northeastern Baghdad on Wednesday, encountering little resistance during what commanders described as the first major sweep of the new security plan for the capital. ...New York Times (2/14): "Iraqis Announce New Crackdown Across Baghdad"
For some Iraqis in Ur and in other neighborhoods searched in recent days, the question was whether such gains could last. The current security plan is the third major effort to bring peace to Baghdad, and in each case, initial progress was supplanted with a return to chaos.
"If the Americans keep doing it, they can make a difference," said Ali Muhammad, 37, an ice cream shop owner who lives in Ur. "But they have to stay. Otherwise it will never work." ...
At the border of Shaab and Ur, American troops encountered a warmer reception. Some residents in both areas seemed hopeful. Mustafa Jasim, 27, a Sunni, said that the idea of bases in the neighborhood convinced him that the Americans would not leave immediately. "With them here, now I can feel safe," he said.
BAGHDAD, Feb. 13 — The Iraqi government on Tuesday ordered tens of thousands of Baghdad residents to leave homes they are occupying illegally, in a surprising and highly challenging effort to reverse the tide of sectarian cleansing that has left the capital bloodied and Balkanized.New York Times (2/11): "U.S. Troops Enter Eastern Baghdad as New Push Begins"
In a televised speech, Lt. Gen. Aboud Qanbar, who is leading the new crackdown, also announced the closing of Iraq's borders with Iran and Syria, an extension of the curfew in Baghdad by an hour, and the setup of new checkpoints run by the Defense and Interior Ministries, both of which General Qanbar said he now controlled.
BAGHDAD, Feb. 11 — American troops locked down a large industrial area of eastern Baghdad on Sunday while Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, without indicating how he would do it, vowed to speed the deployment of Iraqi forces throughout the war-ravaged capital.The stakes in Iraq are high. I'm convinced that the troop surge and the renewed focus on securing Baghdad are the best of the many bad options we have at the moment. Other people - including many liberals and more than a handful of conservatives - have found fault with the administration's new strategy. These are all legitimate contributions to the broader debate over what America's goals in Iraq and the Middle East should be and about how best to achieve them.
American commanders described the operation in the area, the Rusafa district, as an early taste of the large-scale sweeps expected in eastern Baghdad to take back some measure of control from militias. Soldiers from the Third Stryker Brigade Combat Team, from Ft. Lewis, Wash., were fired on by insurgents with automatic rifles. The soldiers detained 10 Iraqis while searching for a car-bomb manufacturing site in the area, a violent sectarian fault line between a Shiite enclave and the insurgent-ridden Sunni neighborhood of Fadhil.
The operations in eastern Baghdad are to be a centerpiece of the so-called surge of 21,000 troops that many here view as a last-ditch effort to save the country from all-out civil war. Eastern Baghdad "is a focal point for us right now," said Brig. Gen. John Campbell, deputy commander of coalition troops in Baghdad. American-led forces say they have conducted 3,400 patrols and detained 140 suspects in the past week. ...
Residents in and around Fadhil said they hoped the presence of American soldiers would quiet the fighting that has trapped some in their homes for weeks. They said their streets and alleys have become a frontline battleground for Shiite fighters from neighborhoods to the northeast, near Sadr City, and Sunni gunmen who have sought to protect their turf from the Mahdi Army, the militia based in Sadr city that is loyal to Moktada al-Sadr.
Deliberation among pundits, policy wonks, and armchair generals is fine and dandy, but when real bullets start to fly, not just rhetorical ones, those who serve in the two war-making branches of our government are called upon to play the role of statesmen. Our leaders in the executive branch and Congress have a moral obligation, if not a constitutional one, to reach as broad a consensus as possible on how the war is to be conducted. That's not to say that all their disagreements should be swept under the rug. Not at all. But, neither should they be trumpeted in such a manner that demoralizes our troops and gives hope to our adversaries. The resolution that Reps. Cramer and Davis voted for today does exactly that, while doing nothing to bring our troops home any sooner or to advance America's national security interests. Voting to undermine the President and the military at such a critical juncture in this war was unnecessary and grossly irresponsible.


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Martin Parr, British, b. 1952
Title: Glenbeigh Races, County Kerry from the series 'A Fair Day', 1983
Date: 2019
Medium: Silver gelatin print
Image: 30.5 x 40.6 cm
Credit Line: Purchased, 2019
Object Number: NGI.2019.92
DescriptionBritish photographer Martin Parr lived in Boyle, Roscommon from 1980 and 1983. During this time, he photographed the daily life of Roscommon and a number of other counties around Ireland with a satirical eye and eventually selected 74 works to form his third book, A Fair Day, to which this photograph belongs. Parr records a portrait of a society caught between the past and the twentieth century. The photographs in this series show a place and a people teetering precariously between tradition and modernity, as they move from agrarian life to a new, brasher consumerism. At the time, the A Fair Day may have seemed a rebuke to the sentimentalised view of the west of Ireland that dominated official discourse. The photographs that make up this book are marked by an air of subtle humour and adaptation of what Cartier-Bresson coined as the "decisive moment". When he took these photographs in the west of Ireland in the early 1980s he was still working in the preferred "art photography" mode of black and white. In later years, he deployed heightened, often garish colours and unusual perspectives to sceptically counter what he calls the "propaganda" of most published images.
ProvenanceMartin Parr Foundation, UK; purchased, the Photographers' Gallery, London, UK, 2019


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Even though this new study comes from the US, we face the similar stigmatization of mental health problems here in the UAE. With our awareness and anti-stigmatization campaigns we are fighting against this. Some of our activities here & here
"This new report from RAND researchers highlights both the need to confront stigma, and the opportunity to promote mental health in our state with the statewide stigma reduction efforts offered by CalMHSA," said Wayne Clark, executive director of CalMHSA. "This survey shows that CalMHSA's partnership of California's counties is successfully reaching the population most at risk for mental health challenges to increase support and encourage help-seeking." read more…Leave a reply →


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Raiders likely to bolt Bay Area early if they can't reach deal on Coliseum
The game of chicken between the Raiders and Oakland over where the team will play next year shows no sign of letting up.
The Raiders are threatening to bolt at the end of this season if Oakland makes good on its threat to file a multimillion-dollar antitrust lawsuit against the team and the NFL over the team's impending move to Las Vegas.
So far the Raiders options for finding a place to play elsewhere in the Bay Area look slim, despite speculation that they might have their eyes on either UC Berkeley or Stanford's campus stadiums.
A UC Berkeley representative tells us the Raiders haven't contacted them but said it was unlikely the school would entertain the team playing at the renovated Cal Memorial Stadium, given the many logistical challenges — including the lack of parking. The school this year turned down an offer from the new XFL to have a team play there.
Likewise, Stanford officials said they'd had no contact with the team about hosting Raider Nation.
At the same time, National Football League sources tell us the Raiders have steered clear of the 49ers' Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara and San Jose State's Spartan Stadium.
Levi's Stadium was built to accommodate two teams, but relations between the Raiders and 49ers front offices have never been overly friendly.
As for San Jose State, sports media director Lawrence Fan noted there are a number of logistical challenges, including that Spartan Stadium only seats 30,456.
Playing at the Giants' AT&T Park for an entire season doesn't appear to be a realistic option given the toll on the field and the cost of converting it from football to baseball and back.
Which means if the Raiders can't reach a deal with East Bay officials for the Coliseum, odds are they wind up playing for a year or two at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas' Sam Boyd Stadium until their new home is ready, league sources say.
According to Scott McKibben, general manager of the Oakland Alameda Coliseum Authority, the Raiders had agreed in writing to terms of a deal to play at the Coliseum next season and possibly in 2020-21 if their new Las Vegas stadium wasn't ready.
But the deal also included an "out" if any lawsuit were filed.
"They required that the city and county and (Coliseum Authority) would have to forfeit their rights to any lawsuit over the team's relocation to Las Vegas, and they have held very firm in that," McKibben said.
The Raiders front office didn't return our call seeking comment.
Oakland Councilman Noel Gallo had said a month ago that a city lawsuit against the Raiders was imminent, but no suit has been filed.
Since then, Gallo, his fellow council members and City Attorney Barbara Parker have kept mum. But sources tell us the city's lawsuit remains on track and that any delays are linked to the complexities of getting all the outside lawyers on board, including a commitment that they will pick up all the suit's up-front costs.
But the exact terms must still come back to the City Council for final approval, sources say, and the devil could be in the details.
Big change: University of California workers fought for and won a 3 percent raise this year.
At the same time, the University of California Board of Regents just authorized 3 percent pay raises for UC's top brass systemwide, retroactive to July 1 in most cases.
And while 3 percent may not seem like much for those on the lower end of the ladder, up top it means big bucks.
For example, a 3 percent boost for UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ means her salary bumps up to $547,897 — a nearly $16,000-a-year raise.
UC San Francisco Chancellor Sam Hawgood's salary rose to $844,131, or nearly a $25,000 annual hike.
UC Executive VP for Health John Stobo is now making $652,975 — a $21,765 bump up.
And UC General Counsel Charles Robinson gets a $15,607 raise to $468,211.
The salaries are even much higher for those who are not paid from the state's annual allocation of taxpayer money, most notably, UCSF Chief Executive Officer Mark Laret, who is now making $1,104,965.
Gassed: Despite early widespread support for repealing last year's gas tax increase, fresh polling by the Public Policy Institute of California shows a majority of voters now oppose Proposition 6.
The most likely explanation for the flip is the wording of Prop. 6, which was approved by Attorney General Xavier Becerra.
Rather than describing Prop. 6 as a gas tax repeal, the title states in bold letters: "Eliminates certain road repair and transportation funding. Requires certain fuel taxes and vehicle fees to be approved by the electorate."
The wording is pretty much in sync with the message being delivered by the construction trades and others in a multimillion-dollar TV campaign, just getting under way, to defeat it.
Upshot: The PPIC poll found just 39 percent of likely voters favored Prop. 6 and 52 percent opposed it when read the title as it will appear on the ballot.
"No question that the wording has implications for how people are responding to a measure that seeks to repeal the gas tax," PPIC president Mark Baldassare tells us. "And that's a function not just of pointing out the repeal, but what some of the consequences are."
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Here's one that would make a useful assignment in any Jewish poetry curriculum, given everything you'd learn by looking up its off-hand allusions. (As Hugh Kenner says somewhere, the things you need to look up to understand a poem are generally things worth knowing.) You could even have the students create a hypertext version of the poem, linking words and names and phrases to pictures, historical texts, even mp3s, as you'll see.
In Answer to the Question: When Did Your Peace Begin?(Am I the only one who sees this "couple"--so well matched, so estranged--as one more version of the KBH / Shekhinah pair? I like the poem well enough without that layer of meaning, but love it when I read it through that lens.)
Ben Gurion's wind teased hair hung
On the wall of the café near the transit camp
And next to it, in a frame just like it,
The doughnut face of Umm Kulthoum.
That was in '55 or '56 and I figured if
A man and a woman hung side by side like that
They had to be bride and groom.
New in my mailbox: Bryce Passage, poems by Daniel Morris (Marsh Hawk Press); and Alternatives to History, by Jay Ladin (Sheep Meadow Press).
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With ski resorts always filling up quickly, it's never too early to plan your winter getaway. Embrace the snow and cold weather and head to the mountains for winter's favorite sport – skiing! See our top 5 destinations to experience snow and ski which are sure to deliver the ultimate winter getaway.
If you're looking to take the kids to a fun winter destination, then look no further than Trysil. As Norway's largest ski resort, there is no shortage when it comes to winter activities. In fact, Radisson Blu Resort, Trysil has 75km of prepared slopes, divided into 4 designated ski areas. And with 68 slopes and 30 lifts, what else could you ask for? Indoor activities? They have that covered too with 4 indoor pools for the kiddies to splash around in.
For the 4th consecutive year, the Radisson Blu Resort, Trysil has won the award for "Norway's Best Ski Hotel" by World Ski Awards 2019. Make this year the year you go on that dream ski holiday in Norway!
If you're looking for a cosier setting, then head to Radisson Blu Mountain Resort & Residences, Trysil, where you can feel at home by staying in any of the apartments available and still enjoy the services of a hotel. After a day of winter sports, relax and unwind at the Kulpen Spa and choose from a variety of treatments dedicated to rejuvenating your body and mind.
With 60km of modern ski slopes, Bukovel is the first European style ski resort in Ukraine. You will find everything you need for the perfect winter getaway. If you want to go down the adventurous route, you can choose everything from skiing to snowboarding, dog sledding, snowmobiling and even snow-tubing! If you prefer to just relax and appreciate the beautiful snow-capped mountains, then the Radisson Blu Resort Bukovel is well equipped with all the services. The in-house Wellness & Spa center has a gym, two swimming pools, bio saunas, steam baths and wellness and beauty centers.
If you're looking for the perfect blend of relaxation, adventure and picturesque mountain views, then the village of Andermatt is waiting for you. Enjoy your fast-paced descent down the 120km piste network at SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun or Gemsstock ski resort, and whether you choose to go down by ski, snowboard or sledge, you are sure to love the thrill. Stay in the heart of Andermatt at the Radisson Blu Hotel and enjoy your daily snowy activities. Oh, and be sure to end your adventurous day with a delicious Swiss fondue!
Rosa Khutor
One of the premier ski mountains in Russia, Rosa Khutor in Sochi attracts ski enthusiasts from all over the world. With a typical ski season running for 140 to 180 days in the year, you are guaranteed a successful ski trip here. Snowboarders, worry not! Even though the Rosa Khutor ski station is best known for skiing, staying at the Radisson Resort, Rosa Khutor gives you access to snowboarding and even ice-skating facilities. So, what are you waiting for? Head to Rosa Khutor to breathe in the crisp mountain air and enviably long ski season!
Psst! If you're in Dubai for the winter, you can ski there too, along with these other thrilling activities!
If you're looking to enjoy a winter vacation that might be a bit different from a European ski break, then you'll want to check out Kayseri. Nestled in the center of Turkey and home to Mount Erciyes, the country's second highest mountain is a winter sports paradise. The Radisson Blu Hotel, Kayseri located in the center of the city conveniently places you in a spot where you can tour the city's Old Town and still get your fair share of winter sports. In just a 25-minute car ride you will arrive at the Erciyes Ski Resort for exhilarating 200km ski runs atop an extinct volcano! After an adventurous day up in the slopes, head to the hotel's Roof Lounge and end the night enjoying a refreshing cocktail with views over the mountain.
No matter which destination you pick as your winter getaway this year, you are sure to have a memorable time in the snow surrounded by some of the world's most beautiful scenery!


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Leadership Identity
In the workplace, people wear different badges. One of the important badges is the one worn by leaders. It may not be as visible as the one worn by Police men and women, but they wear it daily. A leadership badge should be worn with pride. It is representative of their leadership identity. Leadership identity is a set of characteristics that belong uniquely to a leader. It constitutes the leader's personality. It is closely linked with their enacted values, and is the heart of a leader as a person. In order to determine their leadership identity, leaders need to be self-aware.
Many scholars and writers agree that self-awareness is one of the most important virtues that contribute to a leader's success. It is the basis of Emotional Intelligence. Self-awareness is more than just knowing their strengths, weaknesses, values, goals and aspirations. It includes how all these impact on those they are leading. In order to increase their self-awareness, leaders are encouraged to ask themselves and answer questions such as:
- Who am I?
- What do I really want?
- What do I want to be?
- What are my values?
- What is my unique value proposition?
- What is the impact I have on others?
- What is the legacy I want to leave in the organisation?
Self-awareness helps leaders to direct their behaviour. It also helps them to be centered. Centeredness implies that the leader is emotionally stable and secure. They are not easily swayed by the challenges they meet in the workplace. Centered leaders are resilient and grow from their challenges. Resiliency is defined as the ability to bounce or leap back after having encountered stressors and adversity. Resilient leaders have developed good resilient assets such as building and maintaining good relationships; emotional intelligence; and realistic optimism as well as good or healthy coping mechanisms. They never give up. They stay true to their purpose. These leaders are able to remain resilient because of their ability to reflect or introspect.
The importance of Introspection
When defining resilience, the importance of introspection is stressed. Introspection enables a leader to move from the dance onto the balcony. The balcony is a place where a leader takes an objective stance, and watches themself dance or react to situations happening around them. From this point, a leader notices and acknowledges their actions, reactions and responses. It helps them to accept their faults, and empowers them to develop ways to improve their behavior. Hence they grow in the process. Leaders who fail to reflect do not learn and grow from their experiences. They grow weak from each encounter and end up burnt out, or giving away their leadership badge.
Knocking On Heaven's Door
Leaders who give up their leadership badge remind me of the song "Knocking on Heaven's door". The song describes the collapse of a deputy sheriff who is dying from a bullet wound. He tells his wife "Mama, take this badge off of me; I can't use it anymore. It's getting' dark, too dark to see, I feel I'm knocking' on heaven's door".
Leaders, who do not take time to reflect, fail to develop their resilience assets. They end up giving up, and literally singing this song without being aware of what they are doing. They no longer find pride in wearing their leadership badge/ identity. Being a leader becomes a chore instead of helping them to live their purpose. They no longer find fulfillment in what they do. They sometimes behave in ways that make them lose respect and integrity. These leaders change their identity to fit into the environment. They let the environment define them. In some cases they change without noticing that they have changed.
In case of women leaders, they lose their femininity and become "butch". They lose empathy, which is one of the strongest virtues possessed by women leaders. Because leaders have given away their leadership badge, they are no longer seen as role models. They make their followers to be afraid of becoming leaders. They fail to develop other leaders. Such leaders leave a negative legacy.
Maintaining your Leadership Badge
A leadership badge is a symbol of honor and integrity. It represents a leader's identity. It reminds leaders that their role is to serve their organization, employees and the community. Leaders are encouraged to find their center and develop resilience assets to deal with the ever-changing and challenging environment. This will help them to keep their leadership badge, and enabling them to leave a legacy. Coaching helps leaders to stick to their leadership identity whist at the same time challenging and stretching them to grow out of their comfort zone. Hence leaders are able to balance the paradox of life.
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Alligator/Crocodile Pendant Necklace
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Gators pad along on their little toes. They look funny when they run. But they're tougher than nails & can be super-adorable. But all they want is a quiet swamp they can chill out in (& maybe some popcorn to go along with their "Swampflix & chill"). Patron saint of bad*ss toughness.
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Moving To Phoenix, AZ from Seattle, WA with Puget Sound Moving
There are many reasons why people hire seattle moving companies and move to Phoenix, AZ. As the sixth most populous city in the United States, Phoenix offers a hot desert climate and a booming economy in the real estate, finance, manufacturing and healthcare industries. When you choose us as your preferred long distance movers in Seattle, WA, you guarantee a smooth transition even as far south as Phoenix, but you'll want to get to know the city before planting down your roots in Arizona's largest city.
Phoenix, AZ Culture and History
Phoenix incorporated in 1868 and earned a presidential land patent in 1874. It became the state capital in 1912 and enjoyed accelerated growth thereafter, thanks to reinvigorated interest in developing the West. It became an industrial and manufacturing powerhouse during World War II thanks to a large untapped labor pool, convincing many reputable companies to set up their headquarters in the city.
The economic importance of Phoenix is still seen today, with a particular focus on the high-tech and medical industries. Major companies like Samsung, Intel and McDonnell Douglas have opened facilities in the area within the last half-century, turning it into the metropolis it is today.
The culture of Phoenix is a diverse and relatively affluent one. The racial composition of the city stands at a roughly 40-60 ratio between a Hispanic minority and a White majority as of the 2010 U.S. Census, with significant cultural mixture occurring at all levels of society. The population of Phoenix is also significantly younger than that of most similarly sized US cities.
Best Suburbs in Phoenix, AZ
- Arcadia contains some of Phoenix's most desirable addresses, including homes with gorgeous views and excellent access to Camelback Mountain. Arcadia has some of the best restaurants and shops in the city. Homes in Arcadia tend to prominently display citrus groves, a callback to the time when this part of the city was dedicated to orange, lemon and grapefruit farming.
- Surprise is one of the fastest-growing cities in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. It is served by the Dysart Unified School District and is also home to the Arizona Charter Academy. Surprise boasts some of the lowest property taxes in the state, making it very attractive to new homebuyers.
- Tempe is home to Arizona State University, which is also the area's primary employer. It is known for a thriving alternative music scene and its famous bar district—all of the attractions you'd expect of the primarily younger, college-age residents. The largest IKEA store on the West Coast is located here, as well, so you'll have no problem decorating your new home.
- Roosevelt Row is an arts district located just east of Central Phoenix. This is the place to be for young creative professionals of all kinds, with urban renovation taking place at a breakneck pace and some of the cities most decorated galleries and museums in the vicinity. Locals like to call it "RoRo."
- Scottsdale is located just north of Phoenix and offers a mix of quiet suburban residential life with a lively arts, culture and nightclub scene. Scottsdale has established itself as a tourist destination, both for annual retreats and wellness spas. Its medical presence is also strong thanks to the Mayo Clinic choosing this city as one of its three major headquarter cities.
- Chandler is a hub of high tech manufacturing, in no small part due to Intel being its #1 local employer with more than 10,000 positions filled locally. Chandler also has a great selection of parks, museums and sports facilities. It is conveniently close to both the University of Phoenix and Arizona State University.
What You Should Know About Living in Phoenix, AZ
Living in Phoenix, AZ or any of its major suburbs can be a great experience. To make the most of it, you'll want to acquaint yourself with its most important sources of resident information:
- VisitPhoenix.org is directed towards tourists, but offers a wide selection of activities and events that cater well to new residents as well. Find out about local arts and culture events, outdoor trips and local sports events through this website.
- Valley Metro is the primary means of public transportation in Phoenix, AZ, with buses and railways crisscrossing most of the cities vital areas. Many busses and trolleys throughout suburbs like Scottsdale are free, so it pays to acquaint yourself with their routes even if you're used to driving.
- AZCentral is a great source of local events, including concerts, festivals and cultural showcases of all kinds. This is a great publication for introducing newcomers to the culture of the city and its residents.
- The City of Phoenix offers some useful information and services on its city website. This is the place to start if you're planning on opening a business in the city or if you want to access local fire or police facilities.
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Gov. Rick Scott suspended the chairman of the Broward Health board and the chairman of its audit committee Friday, after his inspector general expressed "grave concerns" about interference by board members into the state's investigation of the public hospital system.
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Standardized tests like the ACT and SAT are more than an admissions formality – they can also lead to scholarships!
Very few high school students welcome the opportunity to sit for standardized tests. Instead, tests like the ACT and SAT are often met with annoyance, dread or indifference. However, standardized exams have certain benefits.[Read more…]


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Let's address the need for a sit-stand desk. This topic has become increasing popular for good reason. Many people have back pain! I frequently recommend a sit-stand desk for patients who present with impaired function, pain and degeneration of the low back. Today we discuss if you are a candidate for this type of load management strategy.
Why a Sit-Stand Desk?
A sit-stand desk is important. Sitting increases the load on discs in your low back. The sit-stand desk is a workstation that allows you to do both, sit or stand at your work station reducing load on your low back. People who sit for four or more hours in a day have a 9x increase in low back pain, compared with people who sit for one hour(1). There are only 168 hours in a week. The average person spends 64 hours a week sitting(2). How much of your life do you spend sitting down?
This setup reduces the load on your lumbar spine. With my experience treating thousands of low back pain patients, reducing pain needs a specific plan. This plan requires a combination of restoring muscle function, improving movement, balancing strength and managing the loads on the low back.
I recommend that you sit for 30-45 minutes and stand for 15-20 minutes. It's time to switch to standing if you are uncomfortable and find yourself shifting around to avoid pain. In fact, I recommend that you subtract 20% off the time it takes to hurt and switch before your back begins to be irritated.
Do I need a Sit-Stand Desk?
There are multiple factors that must be considered for you to be a candidate. First do you have impaired function, pain or a known diagnosis regarding your low back? Any request must be a reasonable accommodation request. Do you have a legitimate request backed by a note from a doctor? Would the request cause your employer undue hardship? Managing the load on the lumbar spine with a sit-stand desk is vital to maintaining health, slowing degeneration and minimizing both pain and missed time from work. If you suffer from low back degeneration, give us a call at 678-1362 to schedule a consultation.
(2) Yeager, S. "Sitting is the new smoking- even for runners." Runner's World, July 20, 2013.


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The Clansman: An Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan
"The Clansman" develops the true story of the "Ku Klux Klan Conspiracy," which overturned the Reconstruction régime.
The organization was governed by the Grand Wizard Commander-in-Chief, who lived at Memphis, Tennessee. The Grand Dragon commanded a State, the Grand Titan a Congressional District, the Grand Giant a County, and the Grand Cyclops a Township Den. The twelve volumes of Government reports on the famous Klan refer chiefly to events which occurred after 1870, the date of its dissolution.
I have sought to preserve in this romance both the letter and the spirit of this remarkable period. The men who enact the drama of fierce revenge into which I have woven a double love-story are historical figures. I have merely changed their names without taking a liberty with any essential historic fact. - Thomas Dixon, Jr.
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by: Valerie Mellema
T-minus 40 days until the Kentucky Derby and we had an exciting weekend of prep races bringing us closer to knowing who will be loading into the starting gates for the Oaks and Derby the first weekend in May.
$1 Million Louisiana Derby (G2)
Unfortunately, it was a rough start to the Louisiana Derby for favorite WAR OF WILL. The colt lost his footing after the break and appeared to "lose his rear end" according to Mark Casse. The colt was significantly off coming out of the race.
The pace was set by longshot LEMNISCATE. The colt set fast fractions of :23.63 and :47.68. BY MY STANDARDS, SUENO and SPINOFF all tailed directly behind him. After a four-wide move by SPINOFF, BY MY STANDARDS, coming off a 4 1/4 length victory in his maiden race, rallied on the inside down the stretch, speeding past SPINOFF to earn the win, 100 points and a spot in the Kentucky Derby. Owner Chester Thomas was ecstatic after the win, which was also his stable's 100th victory.
SPINOFF earned 40 points and moved up to 16th in the Derby ranks. This should be enough to ensure trainer Todd Pletcher will be headed to the Derby for the 16th time. SUENO finished third and earned 20 points. COUNTRY HOUSE was fourth and earned 10 points.
After the race, Mark Casse reported that WAR OF WILL was "feeling a lot better" and stated that it was the colt's patella ligament that caught and made him freeze up after the break. He reported that they will be changing his exercise for a bit to strengthen those ligaments. The trainer is still optimistic about making the Kentucky Derby.
$400,000 New Orleans Handicap (G2)
NOBLE INDY, last year's Louisiana Derby winner, set the pace in a battle with MR. BLUFF. The pair set fractions of :23.56 and:47.26. Sitting in fourth at the half-mile pole, CORE BELIEFS caught them midway and around the turn. They surged to the front at the top of the stretch to steal the lead from SILVER DUST. LONE SAILOR finished three-quarters of a length back for third. The final time for the nine-furlong race was 1:51.26.
$400,000 Fair Grounds Oaks (G2)
Despite a rough break, STREET BAND went in hand while SERENGETI EMPRESS set the pace. STREET BAND rated the front runner just off the pace until the quarter pole where she went three wide. LIORA took the advantage briefly as SERENGETI EMPRESS faded. With a furlong to go, STREET BAND took command steadily urging to the wire while LIORA held on for second and SWEET DIANE finished third. Final time was 1:44.54.
SERENGETI EMPRESS didn't come out of the race well, suffering a bleed as she faded to last. She rode back to the barn in the van but was walking under her own power. She was reported to be 100% sound at the barn.
LIORA now has 71 points towards the Kentucky Oaks, where she currently ranks 2nd. STREET BAND earned 100 points and is currently number one on the leaderboard. SERENGETI EMPRESS has 60 total points and sits in fourth.
$200,000 Sunland Park Oaks
All eyes were on the half-sister to American Pharoah yesterday at Sunland Park. CHASING YESTERDAY made her three-year-old debut in the 1 1/16th mile Sunland Park Oaks. K P SLICKEM led the field after the break with a :24.17 first quarter. ENLISTING took over on the backstretch setting the half at :48. At the top of the turn CHASING YESTERDAY took the lead and extended her advantage down the stretch finishing in 1:43.18. K P SLICKEM held on for second and BACKFLASH finished third.
CHASING YESTERDAY had a bit of a bad start due to a horse acting up next to her, but she gathered herself like a professional and prevailed. The filly is now headed to the Kentucky Oaks where she currently has 60 points and is ranked third on the leaderboard.
$800,000 Sunland Park Derby
MUCH GUSTO broke well in the Sunland Park Derby to set the pace with the early lead. He set a fast first quarter in :22.76. He held his advantage over HUSTLE UP with ANOTHERTWISTAFATE behind him pressing the pace. CUTTING HUMOR rated the leaders in fourth on the outside.
MUCHO GUSTO was still the leader coming into the half and at six furlongs, but CUTTING HUMOR made ahis move in the backstretch and hustled going three wide. He challenged MUCHO GUSTO while ANOTHERTWISTAFATE faded.
At the mile, MUCHO GUSTO faded and CUTTING HUMOR took a half-length lead midstretch. ANOTHERTWISTAFATE wasn't done though and came back with a second wind, storming down the middle of the stretch and managed to finish a neck behind CUTTING HUMOR at the wire. The final time was 1:46.94, a track record. MUCHO GUSTO held on for third six lengths back.
CUTTING HUMOR earned his first win since breaking his maiden in November at Gulfstream Park West and picked up the 50 points he needed to put him firmly on the Road to the Derby. He sits in fifth place on the leaderboard. ANOTHERTWISTAFATE earned 20 points and MUCHO GUSTO earned 10 points. WICKED INDEED picked up 5 points for his fourth place finish.
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Engaging the Returns on Social Media
Kailash Ambwani
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012
It's not just the Government that wants judicial of social media, in March this year the Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) issued Cir/ISD/1/2011, its latest guidance on electronic communications specifically relating to circulating unauthenticated news via social media web sites. The circular points out that a lack of internal controls is placing many organizations in danger of being out of compliance and puts the individual and the compliance officer firmly in the firing line if investigated. But squaring up to compliance obligations can have unexpected positive results.
The line between enterprise and consumer real-time communications has never been clear cut. The last five years have seen a dramatic change in the internet and financial institutions have been swift to take advantage. As one of the early adopters of instant messaging, it's a sector that understands the advantages of timely communications, so it's not surprising that users have introduced into the workplace all manner of Web 2.0 applications and tools from social networking, instant messaging peer to peer, streaming video, voice over IP applications such as Skype.
Recognizing the trend, and its potential, organizations have been swift to introduce enterprise platforms such as Microsoft Lync, IBM Lotus Sametime, or social collaboration platforms, such as Connections from IBM, or SharePoint from Microsoft. However, this hasn't stopped users from continuing to use their favorite consumer applications – particularly when their customers or partners are only available – and particularly active on those platforms.
From building a loyal following of customers, collaborating with colleagues and developing new business, social media has proved to be a formidable tool. But there is also a darker side, one where data leakage, non-compliance, malware and errant employees threaten to undo any success at the tap of a tablet, or the click of a mouse.
Regardless of whether the regulations an organization follows are SEBI, FSA or SEC to name but a few, most require member firms to follow due process on approvals as well as to keep and archive adequate records of all electronic communications. However, in practice not many firms are able log content posted to Facebook, let alone try to control the content of the actual message. Thus the obvious procedure has been to simply ban its use.
This view is supported by SEBI's circular which says - Access to Blogs/Chat forums/Messenger sites etc. should either be restricted under supervision or access should not be allowed. But banning the use of Web 2.0 applications in the work place presents two other issues. Firstly over 50 percent of Web 2.0 applications are evasive. They hop from port to port, use encryption and non-standard protocols, they even tunnel through HTTP. All these tactics allow them to bypass conventional firewalls and URL filters and be installed on machines with virtually no technology knowledge required by the user.
The second problem with banning their use is that the productivity gains are now so strong that businesses not taking the full advantage of Web 2.0 communications are losing out to their competition. The power of networking should not be underestimated. According to Socialbakers.com India is currently the third largest user of Facebook by country, with over 35 million people registered. A company that has just spent a small fortune headhunting a top trader needs them to continue to communicate with their contacts in the most effective manner. Stifling the speed of conversation may end in poor results and opportunities missed.
However, unsurprisingly user behavior poses a considerably risk to any organization and relying on their common sense isn't always the best policy, particularly when it comes to posting photos on Facebook. In addition, despite social networks growing reputation as a productivity enhancer through collaboration, downloading and uploading videos on Youtube or podcasts on LinkedIn can cause problems, diverting bandwidth away from business critical applications.
But controlling the content posted isn't the only problem that needs to be resolved. Whether it is for legal litigation purposes, to prove a point on compliance or just to confirm a customer complaint is justified, all business conversations need to be stored securely and social media is no different. The problem is that the process of archiving, storing and making posts easily retrievable is made exponentially more complex because of their multidimensional nature.
For example, a conversation within the chat function of Facebook might include numerous participants joining at different times, creating a requirement to understand the context surrounding each participants understanding of these conversations – who entered – and left the conversation at what point during the discussion. What happens to the social media archive if the conversation is taken to another medium such as Twitter to email? A perfectly legitimate action when privacy needs to be afforded to the customer and a response is going to take more than 140 characters.
Archiving social media is also made more difficult because of the different channels available to users in which to participate. Unlike email where all messages can be driven through a designated email server, social media can easily be accessed outside of the corporate network such as home computer or on a mobile device. Key to be able to easily recognize employees in archived social media conversations, as well as controlling user activity and monitoring content, is the ability to identify individuals by their numerous social media logins and pseudo names back to their corporate identity.
The threat from Web 2.0 applications is not limited to errant employees or compliance issues. Malware is rife too. One of the main reasons behind this is that many users place too much trust in their network. Even though they may not know who their "friends" are in the real world, a feeling of trust builds up over a period of time. This makes users far more likely to click on a link from friend on Twitter, Facebook or Instant Messenger than in an email, where most people today are a little more circumspect, particularly if it's unexpected.
For financial organizations, the need to take back control over the myriad of Web 2.0 applications and the content posted to them is immediate. The consequences of not doing so are too great to be ignored. However, it is not as difficult as it first seems, organizations just need to follow the best practice guidelines of control, log and archive that they have been doing so for many years.
But here's the good news. Resolving all of these issues can have an unexpected benefit. Controlling the content of messages posted and providing pre-approved content doesn't just empower the very individuals the organization employed to create their messaging in the first place – it does so with measurable results. Employees (even the luddites amongst us), can choose the content most suited to their networks and easily judge its success based on its return on engagement by measuring the impact such as new sales leads or connecting with key individuals.
The road is littered with soon to be forgotten social networks such as MySpace or Bebo, and whether Facebook will be as popular in two years time or that we will all be following Amitabh Bachchan on Bubbly is impossible to say. However, to be competitive businesses must be able to embrace the communication tools that their customers are using now and in the future. For highly regulated industries that means looking beyond point solutions and taking a holistic approach to engaging with the new internet
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Turkey – 'Uberto Of The Mirrors' by Ethnos
On the occasion of the second edition of 'Fare Cinema', the Italian Cultural Institute in Istanbul proposes the screening of Uberto Of The Mirrors, a documentary by Marco Mensa and Elisa Mereghetti, directors and founders of Ethnos, a production company in Bologna.
The film, which got a nomination for Best Documentary at Italian Golden Globes 2017, is the life story of theatre set designer Uberto Bertacca and his 40-year long artistic career.
Bertacca tells about himself and reflects upon present times, his nowadays life in Tunisia, the past. Besides mirrors, black boxes and utopian layouts, the film offers evidences by directors and actors Bertacca co-operated with, creating unforgettable designs as the ones of Orlando Furioso by Luca Ronconi in 1969.
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State Troopers charge two with fraudulent credit cards in Westport
WESTPORT — A motor vehicle stop by State Troopers on I-95 Wednesday allegedly yielded numerous fraudulent and stolen credit cards and has resulted in the arrest of two Brooklyn, New York men.
On Feb. 3 at approximately 2:08 a.m., troopers were conducting motor vehicle enforcement on I-95 Southbound in the Fairfield/Westport exit 17 area when they reportedly observed a white 2015 Toyota Camry being operated erratically and failing to stay in its proper lane. Police said troopers initiated a motor vehicle stop where the operator initially stopped the vehicle in the left shoulder, and officers assisted the operator in moving the vehicle to the right shoulder.
Upon approaching the vehicle and speaking with the occupants, troopers reportedly detected the odor of marijuana inside the vehicle. Troopers conducted a search of the vehicle where they allegedly located drug paraphernalia, 25 fraudulent credit cards (one stolen) and numerous stolen gift cards from several retail stores, varying in dollar amount.
The vehicle operator, Jimmy Jeanty, 24, and the passenger, Junior Elinor, 20, were taken into custody and transported to Troop G in Bridgeport where they were processed.
Both Jeanty, of 1226 Remsen Ave., Brooklyn, New York, and Elinor, of the same address, were charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, 26 counts of credit card theft, 25 counts of second-degree forgery, 25 counts of unlawful reproduction of a credit card and 25 counts of third-degree identity theft.
Jeanty was also charged with failure to maintain the lane and failure to stop on the right.
Jeanty was held on a $10,000 cash/surety bond and Elinor was held on a $50,000 cash/surety bond.
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Around 5 p.m., sunset on January 21, 2017, as the rain started to pour, tens of thousands of people surged forward on Market Street, starting at the Civic Center, which we had occupied from UN Plaza at 7th and Market to City Hall since 3 p.m., in this urgently needed protest of fascism perpetrated by the current occupant of the White House, Republican (former lifelong Democrat) Donald Trump.
We were walking in a closely packed crowd from sidewalk to sidewalk and on the sidewalk on Market Street, arriving at the Embarcadero, while the march was still leaving the Civic Center. We have not seen this size of a crowd since 1968-1973 when we had perhaps 200,000 protest the American War Against Vietnam and its draft in San Francisco. We were of all ages and nationalities, with babes in arms, in strollers and on shoulders, carrying lots of hand-made signs and wearing multi-color lights which seemed warm in the dark rainy night. Labor was present with banners from school bus drivers and United Educators (teachers); the LGBT community turned out in the thousands, and we experienced a peaceful, upbeat stroll with occasional drums, chants and the unity of a loud yell from the young people reminding us that this is their future that we were fighting for. American flags were present as is, with a Nazi swastika on some, others upside down in the usual distress stance, and in signs that read Our Diversity Makes America Great. This is a great beginning.
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There was a good guy with a gun in Orlando
Following up on this post, see this story which notes that there was armed security in that nightclub. And that an off-duty policeman was there packing as well. And they didn't prevent the gunman with his semi-automatic rifle from killing 49 people and wounding another 50. The link also notes the following: "In fact, an FBI analysis of 185 mass shootings over the past thirteen years found that a grand total of one was stopped by an armed civilian." So much for that NRA talking point, one that Trump is using right now about this massacre.
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just living one life that i was happy with. well, one thing i learned is that the grass is always greener no matter what. Unless of course, you have hit the one state.
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