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Just struck me yesterday, really. An epiphany if you like. Almost bowled me over, come to think of it. Which isn't a bad effort for a thought. We were standing on a balcony when it happened, gazing out over a stunning Auckland vista made even more perfect by the late afternoon sun. The message? Auckland, not Dunedin, was home. There; I've said it. After the best part of 15 years pining for a return to the deep south, I realise I no longer want to leave.
Yes, it's taken some time, but that's no great surprise. Feelings of antipathy towards Auckland had been well honed by the time we shifted here in 1998. Can still remember covering sports events for the Otago Daily Times not long before the move, when the locals' favourite jokes invariably involved Auckland's water shortages or power shortages, anything that set a cat amongst the jafas. No greater sense of schadenfreude ever existed.
There were kids, too. They had to be coaxed north with bribes of swimming pools and promises of temperatures in excess of 15degC. To suggest they were reluctant is to wildly understate the circumstances. Now? They consider themselves true blue Aucklanders. Swear by the place. They still harbour a soft spot for dear old Dunners but Auckland has completely seduced them. Wild horses could hardly drag them up here. Now wild horses couldn't drag them away.
And I can understand their point. Auckland is a wonderful place to call home. Certainly, it was no surprise this month to hear it ranked in the world's top 10 most liveable cities by the London-based Monocle magazine. From the diverse and spectacularly contrasting west and east coast beaches to the proliferation of reserves, commons, trees and wide berms, Aucklanders must be the luckiest people in the country. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.
Fine, outsiders like to poke fun at it; scoffing at a perceived superiority complex and an inflated sense of entitlement when it comes to the Government coffers. Some resent the attention it gets from media; others like to deride it on the basis of its traffic congestion and seasonal rainfall. Minor complaints, really, and most of them undeserved (apart from the traffic and the rain). But compared with what Auckland offers, they hardly appear on the radar.
Why do I love Auckland? Let me count the ways. It's small enough to retain a sense of community. Green and spacious enough to give an air of recreation and leisure. Big enough to attract diverse commercial and industrial interests, and events that might otherwise never be seen in New Zealand. And that's not even mentioning the coastline, the leeward bays, the surf beaches, the boating, the fishing. Auckland's not so big that you can't throw out a hook and catch your dinner.
I love Auckland for its ethnic diversity. Its cosmopolitan-ness. Its melting pot. I love that the team list from my son's cricket team used to read like a United Nations XI. That my daughter's school photos show her beaming beside classmates of Chinese, Korean, Pacific Island and Maori backgrounds. I love how politically aware the city is; how it stands up for the rights of minorities, how it embraces change and difference. How it's full of opportunity.
So anyway, there we were, standing on this balcony. Auckland was in its full winter pomp, graced by some of the clearest, and by definition most perfect days in recorded history. Friends were up from Dunners and I was in my element, pointing out and indentifying every volcanic cone in sight. And that's when it came to me, this most unexpected visitation. It was, well - it was almost like pride. Finally had to admit, even to myself: I loved that I could call Auckland home.
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Sorry Richard, but I am afraid we are still going to treat you as an outsider as Auckland Council does not want you and your family to visit and camp by the beach in the middle of Auckland.... www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/7251858/Takapuna-camp-ground-forced-to-close
Dave - Not sure what the closing of Takapuna campground has to do with this unless of course you think it's the only place in town that visitors are allowed to stay at? Weird connection... Anyway, Auckland has certainly put on its best dress in recent days and it is a gorgeous spot even in July. Nice to read that someone originally from outside of Auckland can admit to actually enjoying their time here.
Go back to Dunedin
I was born in South Auckland and, apart from a few years in the winterless north, this has been my home and my family's home forever. I don't mind the Auckland bashing, the jokes, the resentment (remember that little kid and his sign at the rugby game in Christchurch some years ago) - because I get to live in Auckland.
My friends in Sydney and Melbourne keep telling me that I can earn more over there but, as I explain to them, I still would not be able to maintain the same life quality.
olly #3 golly olly, have you forgotten to take your happy pills again?
Know the feeling Richard! Dragged north from Welly in 1991 and there has not really been a backward glance. NZ's only proper city, warts and all, happily the good far outways the not so good. Drag yourselves away from the desk and 30 mins later you can be doing whatever you want. Love it.
Does this mean the farm up North is off the agenda? I'm really glad to hear that
Over 14 years living here after what was meant to be a 2 year visit and I can't ever see myself leaving. Plenty have told me I should move for better money, but I earn plenty for the lifestyle I want in this beautiful city.
#7 Deidre D: are we still allowed to have a bach?
ha, so you can take the boy out of dunners eh? still took you 15 years thats a lot of resistance!
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Clinical supervision has traditionally been considered an important part of training and the professional development of therapists, being rated highly in the experience of trainees as well as practitioners in the field (Orlinsky, Botermans, & Ronnestad, 2001; Steven, Goodyear, & Robertson, 1998). However, the evidence base for any supervision approach improving outcomes with clients is lacking (Bambling, & King, 2000). In this chapter an alternate non‐approach bound model of supervision is presented that has preliminary evidence for enhancing client outcomes in brief psychological treatment. The focus of this Three‐Stage Alliance Supervision (TSAS) prioritises the interpersonal process of counselling as an independent factor as well as the core construct through which all technical interventions should be given. Below is a basic introduction to the supervision model used in the first empirical investigation of supervision and client outcome (Bambling, King, Raue, Schweitzer, & Lambert 2006). While this chapter does not constitute the supervision manual it should provide the reader with sufficient knowledge to adopt an alliance focus in their supervision practice.
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BEIJING – A Chinese forensic expert who questioned the murder conviction of top politician Bo Xilai's wife has resigned one of her positions, state media said Monday, just as Bo's trial date was announced.
Wang Xuemei — who openly doubted the ruling communist authorities' account of the death of British businessman Neil Heywood — stepped down as vice president of the Chinese Forensic Medicine Association, the Global Times said.
The reason for Wang's timing was unclear. In a video posted online over the weekend she cited her disagreement with a separate, unrelated case for her decision.
Bo's wife, Gu Kailai, was given a suspended death sentence in August 2012 for fatally poisoning Heywood.
But Wang disputed the Gu verdict, saying that Heywood's heart would have stopped instantly if he had been poisoned but that Gu's description of events did not mention this.
The claim of poisoning lacked scientific evidence, she wrote, suggesting the businessman might have been suffocated instead.
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It's a well-established fact that if you're going to play a driving game properly you need a steering wheel, pedals and - if that game isn't entirely comprised of vehicles with silly flappy paddle gearboxes - a gearstick. And until now if asked I'd have said Logitech's G25 was the best of its kind; but now there's a new contender and though it's only two better numerically, the G27 looks about as slick as a wheel, gearstick and pedal set-up can get without being inside a car.
Some of the changes are fairly obvious. A series of LEDs which can function as either a change-up indicator, or rev counter have been added to the steering wheel, which now has six buttons on its face - improving on the two of the G25. The gearing in the G27's force feedback motors now use 'helical', rather than 'spur' gears which means probably nothing to anyone reading this, but will result in lessened noise from the system, and smoother steering, without sacrificing realism.
The gearstick is also upgraded form the G25, with stronger self-centring and, says Logitech, a "more positive feel to for each of the gear engagement positions." That should, it's said, make changing gear 'blind' that much easier.
Further changes are present in the pedals. While the same rigid, metal construction remains, the arms now have extra holes in them, enabling adjustment left and right as and if wanted, and the clutch and brake standoffs are raised. Both of these alterations are claimed to improve heel and toe downshifting. Whether any game will be able to reward such dedication remains to be scene, of course.
The downsides? The G27 is going to cost £329.99 when it launches in September for the PC, PS3 and PS2 - the Xbox 360 bizarrely not supported. Let me remind you - as if I need to - that is significantly more expensive than a PlayStation 3. With GT5 not long away from being release, it's probably a good time to make sure you're on Santa's "nice" list.


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Don't know if any of you 40 or 10mm guys have played with this but here is the thread:
40 cal from 9mm easiest by far and cheap! - Cast Boolits
What I started with was a .40 bullet that weighed between 195-197gr and I used my power pistol load out for this ( I don't share pet loads with people for liability reasons)
I have a deviation with the swaged rounds from 192+ to 200gr. So I weigh them out and separate them from 192-194 /195-196 / 197-200
It has to do with the consistency of the lead mold.
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More than a third of insurance providers responding to a recent survey reported being subject to a computer security breach, and while all respondents said they use anti-virus software, firewalls and intrusion detection tools, fewer than half said they use biometric tools, the New York State Department of Financial Services said in a recent report.
New York's financial services department surveyed 43 entities, 12 of which were property and casualty insurance providers. The others were health and life insurance providers. DFS released survey results this month in its Report on Cyber Security in the Insurance Sector.
When asked about breaches, "58% of insurers reported that they experienced no cyber security breaches in the three years preceding the survey, excluding failed attempt," DFS said. More than a third (35%) "reported experiencing between one and five breaches, 2% reported experiencing between six and ten, and 5% reported experiencing more than ten breaches."
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"The institutions reported being the targets of a range of different hacking techniques, including intrusive, malicious software or "malware" (33%), email scams or "phishing" (23%), techniques to gain control of networked computers, such as botnets or zombies (21%), and pharming attacks, which are attempts to redirect a website's traffic to a fake site (9%)," DFS said in the report.
DFS also polled the insurance providers on their use of certain computer security technologies.
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More than six in seven (86%) of insurers surveyed reported using security correlation tools and implementing public key infrastructure systems, while 79% of respondents said they use intrusion detection systems.
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Re "Mormons launch online push to ordain women to the priesthood" (Tribune, April 3):
While it would be nice to see some dresses in the red chairs at LDS General Conference and the female perspective treated equally instead of condescendingly which would definitely strengthen Mormon counsels at every level I personally have no desire to be in a bishopric, stake presidency or stake high council.
Still, it would be nice to have the priesthood power to give blessings to family and friends. I'd like that, and I think I listen to the spirit's still small voice as much as the men I know, so I'd be just as good at speaking for God.
So count me one Mormon sister who would like LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson to ask God about ordaining women to the priesthood. He should also ask God to ask his wife what she thinks.
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I'd only add this one, possibly telling, point: in his letter to the Empire State Pride Agenda (which Cuomo sent instead of filling out their candidate questionnaire), Cuomo signaled he's looking to hire staffers who are not just qualified, but also diverse.
"I am committed to making appointments that reflect the diversity of New York State, including the LGBT community," Cuomo wrote in the October 3, 2010 letter to the Empire State Pride Agenda. A copy of the letter was sent to me recently.
Cuomo has come under criticism for not having enough diversity on his legislative or campaign staff.
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Just a short 5 minute walk to Orange Square, or 'La Plaza de los Naranjas', as it is called in Spanish, where you will meet with stately buildings, small shops, art galleries, bars and bistros and is a hub of activity day and night. Depending on the time of year, the colours here can be vibrant, with the trees and exotic tropical plants set against a backdrop of dazzling white buildings and a deep blue sky.
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I have stayed in Marbella before so know the area well, but i must say its the nicest apartment ive stayed in! The location is great, literally a stones throw to the beach, promenade & restaurants. Marbella Old Town is also only a 5 min walk away. The kitchen is lovely, and was especially nice having the use of a washing machine, very clean bathroom (im very fussy about this) decent sized balcony too, which had the sun in the morning & shade in the evening which was perfect. It was so quiet, not a noise from a neighbour or people in the hallway, it was heaven....reception staff very nice & helpful. A great holiday, made even better by having a fab place to stay....and will definitely be going back :)))
Great apartment close to shops and beach
The apartment was in an ideal location ,close to all amenities including the beach and the old town. It was clean,comfortable and had all the necessary equipment for an enjoyable stay.The concierge was very helpful and friendly COULD not have asked for more.
March 2014 Great Stay!
We had very good week in Marbella. Your apartment is in an ideal location for all amenities.We found it very comfortable,clean and had all necessary equipment.We have rented numerous holiday properties over many years and would consider this one of the best.Friendly and helpful concierge. Extremely good value. Thanks.
The location was perfect everything you'd need is next door. The apartment was nice and clean. There wasn't any wifi and tv didn't work do there wasn't much to do in the apartment but apart from that, it was lovely. Thank you
The apartment was well furnished and suited all needs. Pictures showed a true image of the apartment. It was well located and very comfortable.
On arrival I was struck by the stunning décor in this beautiful apartment housed in an fabulous authentic building. The apartment was well equipped with everything necessary and even had a washing machine and dishwasher – so handy for holidays.
The 24 hour staff were friendly and helpful and the area felt very safe. Location wise this is an excellent base with two minutes walk to the beach and likewise to the shops ! There was a stunning park around the corner from where the bus can be caught to almost anywhere- most importantly La Canada – an amazing shopping center with 280 shops!
With excellent value to be had the shopping alone is worth the trip ladies…leather goods are especially good value n.b. in shoes and bags. Marbella itself is stunning with both the old town with its quaint buildings and streets and its amazing shoreline , the beaches are some of the best I have seen...
The sea can be heard from the apartment , first in the morning and last thing at night. This apartment is definitely a little piece of heaven and location wise it cannot be beaten. I cannot recommend this place highly enough!!
If staying in Marbella you cannot find a better place for 2-3 persons. We stayed in studio 914 which was clean, fresh and absolutely perfect for 2 persons. Everything only a few steps away, beach, restaurants, shops etc.
We played golf and kept the equipment in the car,which we put in the 24 hour guarded adjacent garage for just EUR 65 per week.
Will go back to Marbella and we will definitely stay here again.
We stayed in apartment 914 on the 9th floor from which you could see the old town, mountains and the sea. The location was fantastic - the supermarket is at the end of the road, the sea just over the road in front and the old town just behind the apartment. It's true that you don't need a car because everything is right there.
Would definitely recommend this apartment.
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I'm so surprised to see this product rated so highly. I have wavy hair that I blow straight and it's very processed. This leaves my hair feeling dirty. It looks ok but it makes it feel gross.
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This oil treatment is emollient and yet not greasy. It left my hair feeling soft with a healthy shine and did a great job of controlling frizz, especially surface frizz for me. It has a nice light scent that doesn't really linger and works best on dry hair. It would be a suitable product to heat style with. I received a sample size from SleekHair and I am still using it after a week since I only need to use a little bit. I concentrate it on the ends of my hair while damp to help seal in any moisture. It is very impressive and has a good ratio of silicone, argan oil, sweet almond oil, seaweed extract, blue sea kale, and other aquatic ingredients. It is clear in color and not too thick in consistency. I will definitely consider getting the 4.5 oz next time I head to my local beauty supply.
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As a product junkie with highlighted, dry, straw-like longer hair (oily scalp), I've tried about every leave in known to woman. I'm a hard sell on new products. My "go to" HGs are Redken's Outshine with Matrix Exquisite Oil with a couple drops of AG Argan oil (all great products). I got sample sized of this, and the Aquage Silkening Shampoo and Conditioner and tried them all together this morning. I didn't use any other products, because I wanted to really see how the Oil worked and felt on it's own. I used between a pea and dime sized on towel dried hair, once again while I blow dried and a time again on dry hair. It's a couple hours later and I have to say, my hair looks and feels pretty damn good! It's not weighed down in the least and just looks like healthy hair, shiny but just a healthy shine, not over the top. If I can continue to get good results using just this product as a leave-in, I definitely will. Aquage products seem very overpriced to me - the small Oil I got on Ebay for $15, the travel sized Shampoo $8 and Conditioner maybe $13 from a local shop. However, I will pay for quality products. I really like the Shampoo and I'm kind of on the fence on the Conditioner, only because my hair requires a lot of conditioning. In any case, give this Oil a try - it is definitely a quality product and you won't be disappointed. I've tried Paul Mitchell Skinny Serum, Redken Diamond Oil, Joico KPak Restorative Styling Oil, Chi Silk Infusion and used to use Matrix Smooth Down (too heavy) and after one use, I'd recommend this above all of them. I normally need some type of lotion-type leave in like Smooth Down, so I'm impressed with what this does solo. I do have a few loose, short hairs on my part. My stylist used Aquage Transforming paste (a very solid, paste type product) to hold them down, so I'm going to experiment with that, as well.
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This is my HG hair serum. I've been using this for about a year and have seen such a drastic improvement in my hair. I have vey thick shoulder length naturally wavy hair that I blow dry and straighten everyday. So as you can imagine I had horrible split ends. I went to a new stylist last year and she recommended this. I use only one pump for my entire hair paying particular attention to the split end prone areas, while it still wet, then blow dry. I seriously no longer have split ends. None..at all...no lie! Plus it leaves my hair smelling great and super soft. Try it, you won't regret it!
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I haven't tried this out for very long yet: only about 3 weeks, but I don't see this as something exceptional. It smells very nice, makes my hair dry a bit faster, but for the price I would expect more. This isn't as good at fixing my frizz as many other products and this doesn't moisturize or heal my hear. I don't use this with a blow drier - maybe this would work better with a little bit of heat. I would NOT use this with a flat iron regularly as I don't think this actually protects from heat - I HAVE tried it with a flat iron, and my hair felt like I hadn't put anything protective on it. I use about 1-1,5 pump for my waist long hair, on the areas that get frizzy. This is very silicony, but it's the type of silicones that evaporate very quickly and leaves behind whatever else is in the product. BTW: I don't notice much oil in this at all, so it's kinda strange that it's called an oil treatment...
I don't really know what more to say... I will try this out more and update this, but till now, I'm not impressed.
I've noticed that my hair, which usually only have flyaways, actually get static after using this... I thought silicones did the opposite... Anyway: I haven't had static hair for at least 2 years and it began appearing again after using this... I'm not yet sure why this happens. Also: the shine doesn't last more tan half a minute after application, which makes this... useless to me really. The effect of this just doesn't last - my hair feels nice for a short time only. I love the Silkening shampoo and conditioner (which I do recommend checking out if you can afford it), but I can easily do without this. I like using Mane n' Tail spray detangler instead - it has some silicones in it too, but my hair likes it much better than this.
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This is definitely not worth the money for me - I don't see ANY good effects - only bad ones: my hair gets oily easier, it gets static after using this and it also actually becomes more dull. I therefore lower the rating by one more lippie. If you live in the Scandinavia and want something similar in consistency, don't waste your time looking for this, try Define Anti-frizz Silk Serum, which actually delivers - it's everything I thought this "silkening oil treatment" would be. I also think Moroccanoil may have some of the same concept - oil treatment with silicones that should work in a similar manner. Agadr Argan Oil is better too, but some might not like the smell - it's rather... Middle Eastern: a bit heavy - not a fresh type of smell, a bit insence-like, a little more unisex. I just really want to say: it's not worth searching for the SeaExtend Silkening Oil Treatment for hours and days, like I did, because there are many better things out there.
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Eyes: Blue
This is good stuff! My hairdresser always uses this before and after she blow dries and flat irons my hair. It cuts down on drying time and makes my hair very soft, smooth and no frizz. I do agree with the previous reviewers that you have to be careful how much you use. If you use too much, your hair may look too oily. 1/2 a pump works well for my shoulder length, thick, wavy hair. It works really well in conjunction with a blow dryer and also after you finish flat ironing just to smooth down any fly aways.
I have also used this when I'm lazy and only feel like "finger combing" my hair as I blow dry it and it still gives me smooth hair. Love this stuff!
on 7/1/2012 7:44:00 PM
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Eyes: Hazel
Such amazing stuff. Makes my hair feel silky without weighing it down or leaving my strands feeling oily. You have to be carefull with it, use less product then you might need so you can always gradually add more. My hair is color treated and very straight and fine, it can often appear limp. I wanted something to soften and nourish, and this product left a weightless finish that I love. It works better for me personally than the morracan oil. I apply it focusing on my ends before blow drying or curling,
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I love this serum! It cuts down on blow drying time & makes my hair silky & smooth. I like the pump bottle until it is almost empty - it's very difficult to get the last drop of the product.
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I need a pipe fitting - similar to an elbow fitting - that needs to be welded on. I found a picture on a foreign website, but i can't order from there and i need to know what it is called in english, so i can find it on the web.
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I have never seen anything like that in my entire life. :huh:
Is that for water supply? It doesn't look like it would be an 'approved fitting' as required by code, but I've been wrong before....
that looks like it's made from automotive exhaust tubing....(note side welds) have you tried AUTOZONE? is this a plumbing piece? for what? welded where to what? hard to imagine it's for plumbing.....(you DID post in the plumbing section)
LOL.. sure looks like a tail pipe... Is this plumbing project in a Volkswagon?
Won't be the first time somebody made something work.
It looks like some type of saddle fitting. This is a fitting that is designed to be welded onto a pipe after the pipe is cut out to match the footprint of the fitting. It certainly looks too thin to be a plumbing fitting. A little more info about size and application would help ID this.
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As most "Star Wars" fans know, director George Lucas took spiritual elements, which are common in most major world religions to create his epic saga of good vs. evil. As a Muslim, I always thought of the "Jedi" as what a true follower of Islam should be like. Never mind the fact Jedi masters with their North African style cloaks and scruffy beards look like Sufi Sheikhs, but they way they are taught to respect a greater power, fight for the defense of the innocent and honor a code of morals and … [Read more...]
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DEAR V.L.: First of all, how much insurance does the friend carry on his/her car? Very likely it's not adequate. You should have a separate policy for several millions of dollars to cover your interests.
That policy should also cover the rental car for the additional several millions of dollars.
I don't know what your agent is advising that the policy should cover, but the critical item, as I view it, is liability insurance.
The uninsured drivers coverage would certainly be a factor with regard to the borrowed car more so than the rented car. You should also have something in this excess policy that covers the rented car in the event of any accident that is your responsibility.
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There is certainly a lot to be said for investing as well, but the problem in today's world is that, in all likelihood, you are paying more in interest for the debts you owe than you will earn on any investment kept separately.
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Narratives of the Egyptian constitution
In The Myth of Religious Violence, William Cavanaugh argues that the assumption that religion is inherently authoritarian, divisive, and predisposed to irrational violence is a myth. This myth has its origins in the so-called "Wars of Religion," which, he states, did not precipitate the rise of the modern state as is commonly assumed. Rather, he argues that these wars served as a justification for the nascent nation-state, which then used them to assert its power over the church. The church, correspondingly, was either absorbed into the state or relegated to an essentially private realm. It was only through the creation of a distinct private sphere for religion that the divisive properties of religion could be kept at bay—or so it was claimed. The myth of religious violence, propagated by political theorists of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, has been used to legitimize the state's claim to a monopoly on violence, lawmaking, and public allegiance in the name of Western secular ideals.Read the rest of Narratives of the Egyptian constitution.


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CANADA STOCKS-TSX may open higher ahead of Bernanke's testimony
July 17 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index looked set to open higher on Wednesday as investors await clues on the life of the U.S. central bank's $85-billion-a-month bond-buying program from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke when he testifies to a congressional panel later in the day.
* Bank of England Governor Mark Carney and fellow policymakers voted unanimously against more bond purchases earlier this month, surprisingly setting aside their differences ahead of a review on giving guidance about future interest rates.
* Bank of America Corp reported a 70 percent rise in second-quarter profit, helped partly by lower operating expenses.
* BNY Mellon Corp said second-quarter revenue and profit surged on a $184 million pre-tax gain from an equity investment.
* Mattel reported a far weaker-than-expected profit as sales of Barbie dolls fell again, highlighting the iconic brand's struggle to stay relevant.
* Yahoo Inc trimmed its outlook for 2013 revenue after revealing a sharp 12 percent slide in ad prices in the second quarter, signs that CEO Marissa Mayer's attempts to revive the struggling Internet giant may not produce quick results.
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I had a tummy tuck five weeks ago. I have had three children by c-section and my pregnancies caused a lot of stretch marks and flabby skin that would sag over my belly button and incision. Before I had children I was over weight so after my first child I decided to get the weight off. So I lost about 65lbs which gave me even more saggy skin.
No matter how much I would work out I just couldn't get the sag over my c-section scar to go away. I have been very self conscious of my tummy area for the last 12 years.
So I saved my money and when I was told I needed a hysterectomy, I decided to do the tummy tuck at the same time. I am very happy that I did it. It looks great!
Although if you are thinking of having a tummy tuck be prepared for a long recovery time. I am five weeks out from my surgery and I am still very sore on the inside (but I also had a hysterectomy). I am still wearing my compression garment. When I try to go without it (because it really is annoying trying to get your clothes to look right when out in public) by an hour or two I feel like I'm falling apart and need the support. I am still swollen, some days more than others.
Over all I'm very glad that I had the tummy tuck. I actually went out and bought a bikini for the first time since my husband and I were dating. It's an exciting feeling that I don't feel like I need to hide myself from him anymore.


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URBANA, Ill. --- North Carolina senior Gina Suarez-Malaguti saw her All-America season come to an end in the national quarterfinals Saturday with a 5-7, 6-1, 6-4 loss to Texas' Breaunna Addision at the Atkins Tennis Center on the campus of the University of Illinois. Suarez-Malaguti finishes the 2012-13 campaign with a record of 29-9 and just the fourth run to the NCAA quarters in school history.
The Pembroke Pines, Fla., senior rallied to take the opening set after trailing 5-3. With Addison serving for the set, Suarez-Malaguti broke to start a run of four straight games and eventually took the set, 7-5.
But the Longhorn freshman responded with a 6-1 second-set win to set up a third and deciding frame. Addison raced out to a 3-1 lead before Suarez-Malaguti got back on serve and briefly led, 4-3. Addison would take the final three games, however, and the match to advance to Sunday's semifinals.
Despite the loss, Suarez-Malaguti compiled one of the most successful seasons in program history as a senior. The 2013 ACC Player of the Year earned All-America honors and led Carolina to an ACC regular season title as well as the ITA National Team Indoor Championship. She became one of just four Tar Heel players to advance to the quarterfinals of the NCAA singles tournament and defeated 17 ranked opponents on the year.


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Game On For Sports Bras
July 10th, 20150
We all love watching Wimbledon for the British underdogs, the adrenaline-fuelled battles, crowd camaraderie, and all the ceremony, not forgetting the tradition and rules. Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament (dating back to 1877), so some of these rules have been in place for a very long time. This year, these strict guidelines nearly cost Canada's Eugenie Bouchard dearly just because a black strap on her sports bra was visible under her tennis whites. Little did she realize that she was making such a faux pas, but the rules state: 'Any undergarments that either are or can be visible during play (including due to perspiration) must also be completely white.' So, that's her told!
At Bravissimo, we have a wide variety of sports bras, for your chosen sport, workout, or exercise class.
If tennis is your game, try the Panache Sports Bra by Panache, in white. This bra has received fantastic reviews. You say its 'super comfortable', 'gives you total support no matter how much you move' and 'looks good'. If you need more support for high impact sports, it can be worn as a racerback. It's also available in, black, storm and pink.
The Active Multi Sports Bra by Shock Absorber comes in grey or pink.
This is a great new bra, which is made from breathable, high performance fabrics. It is designed with shaped & padded straps for extra comfort during your workout, and the back fully opens for complete ease when you're getting ready.
For unrivalled comfort and support at the gym, try the Impact Free Sports Bra by Royce. This bra is wire-free with soft cups, Velcro covers the back clasps, so you can wear it as outerwear too. You will feel utterly confident, however hard you're exercising, that your boobs will stay in place. Goes up to a K-cup and is available in white and black.
As you know, the right sports bra can make all the difference to your enjoyment of exercise, and we hope you have found one here that will work for you. To see our full range of sports bras visit Bravissimo.com
What do you think of our choices, have we missed anything?
Please leave your comments.
Great Britons
July 16th, 20120
The London Olympics are only ten days away and the sense of expectation is growing. All over the country crowds in their thousands queued to get a glimpse of the Olympic Torch procession, and it was a great way to ensure Scottish, Irish, Welsh and English people feel part of the games. You may have been past the Olympic Park if you live in or near London, it's hard not to be impressed, as it is truly a spectacular site.
So as we are gearing up for the opening ceremony, we hope, that like us here at Bravissimo, you are feeling inspired by those past and present Great Britons like Dame Kelly Holmes, who has overcome physical illness, injury and depression and went on to win a double gold at the Athens games in 2004. So what makes an Olympian so different to the rest of us? Apart from their physical fitness, it is their self -belief. On her own website, Dame Kelly says: "The lesson I have learned time and time again, is if you want something just go out and get it. For me success is a choice and along the way, there are always disappointments and problems, even mountains to climb. But I always talk in my mentoring and education programmes, about breaking down goals in to smaller steps and making the journey to what you want more achievable."
What a great mindset to have and something we can apply to our own dreams and ambitions in our daily lives. So while we are watching the Olympics this summer and those amazing people achieve their goals, hopefully it might inspire us all to reach for our dreams, or, if watching all those incredible athletes, just gets us enthusiastic about sport and encourages us to have a go ourselves, well that can't be a bad thing either. And if you have decided to get fit of fitter this summer, Bravissimo, have some brilliant sports bras that will support you all the way.
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May 20th, 20120
Happy Sunday Ladies! Are you planning a lazy day today or an energetic day? Some of our Bravissimo ladies maybe joining the 40,000 people that are taking part in the Bupa Great Manchester Run. If so, those of us that are still in our Bravissimo pyjamas and are watching it on the box take our hats off to you, as all of you are raising money for much needed causes.
The run is a 10k run, which starts at Portland Street and finishes at Deansgate, for those of you that know Manchester. It was first held in May 2003 and was created as a legacy event following The Commonwealth Games in 2002 and it's growing in size and stature each year. Actors, presenters, musicians and politicians will all be doing their bit and many brave people who are living with on-going conditions and disabilities will be running too.
Running is an easy sport to take up if you want to get fit. You can start with power walking and gradually move onto running if you haven't exercised for a while. You don't need any expensive equipment, just a good pair of trainers and a great sports bra to stop that boob bounce (see below). If you would like to take part in a similar event, there are lots Bupa 5k and 10k runs dotted around the UK. Here's a list of upcoming events:
- The Bupa Great North 10k, Gateshead, 22nd July
- The Bupa Great Yorkshire Run, Sheffield, 2nd September
- The Bupa Great North Run, Newcastle, 16th September
- The Bupa Great Edinburgh Run, 7th October
- The Bupa Great Birmingham Run, 21st October
- The Bupa Great South Run, Southsea, Portsmouth, 27th, 28th October
- The Great Winter Run, Edinburgh, 5th January
Here are a couple of hardworking sports bras… New and exclusive to Bravissimo is the Inspire Sports by Bravissimo. This is an underwired full cup with double lined cups, with no seams to prevent rubbing while you are exercising. This is our first underwired sports bra to go up to a K-cup. We have already received great reviews on this sports bra, for its lack of bounce and super support. One reviewer said "It passed the bounce test with flying colours". It is available in black and white.
The Panache Sports Bra by Panache, is an underwired moulded cup available in storm, black or white, and it has a clip to convert it to a racerback. This sports bra was described by one of our Bravissimo customers as the "The best sports bra ever" and another review commented that it offered "Outstanding comfort". So if you require a sports bra that offers comfort, great shape and amazing support, this one will become a "How did I live without it?"
For more sports bras like these that offer great performance and a run for your money…check out Bravissimo.com.
March 30th, 20120
The sun has definitely got his hat on and it is beginning to feel very summery indeed. What does this mean for us girls? Time to bare those arms, legs and décolletage. If your body is going to be seeing the light of day, there is probably some serious maintenance to be done, and that starts with exercise.
If keeping fit has fallen off your priority list whilst winter was with us, that's fair enough. Winter is about covering up and comfort food, who feels like venturing out to burn calories when it is freezing? Spring is the perfect time to get in shape and outdoors is the way to go. In these times of recession, how many pursuits are free and make you look gorgeous and feel healthier? Exercise is a great way to connect with others too. In the digital age, social media has become a huge part of our lives, so sometimes the simple act of taking part in a activity with a group of people in the real world seems to happen less regularly. Think back to when you were a kid, you were always doing things in groups and taking part in team activities, like dancing, netball, hockey and athletics and you were probably much more content because of it.
If you are looking for a gentle introduction to a team sport, you could give netball a go. Back to Netball is a scheme currently being run by England Netball and supported by Freya. In fact Freya Active has been awarded "Official Sports Bra Supplier" to the England Netball Squad. Back to Netball is all about encouraging women over the age of sixteen to get back into netball even if you haven't played since you were at school. Sessions are available all over the county; do take a moment to have a look at their new campaign on the website 'Back To Netball'. You can enter your postcode in the session finder and find your nearest class. The sessions are for all ability levels, and there is a coach on hand to cover basic skills development and court play. But this isn't just about tabards and getting sweaty, this is about meeting new friends, having fun and getting fit, without even realising it.
The one big difference between playing when you were at school and now is, the amazing sports bras that are available from Bravissimo. The Freya Active Underwired by Freya provides a truly comfortable fit and amazing support, you can jump up and down as much as you like and the only thing that will be bouncing is the ball. So ladies why not sign up this weekend.


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Before and After:
Norman Bel Geddes's Christmas Parade plan for R. H. Macy & Co.
The conservation department of the Ransom Center is responsible for the care and preservation of the Center's collections. This feature highlights repair and conservation work on collection items.
For Macy's third annual Thanksgiving Day or Christmas parade Geddes produced eight design drawings between October 7 and October 15, 1926: for the inaugural unit holding a "Macy's Christmas Parade" sign; a Humpty Dumpty balloon float with band; a menagerie zoo; a Cinderella-themed third band; Punch and Judy, clowns, and airplane floats; a fourth band and Christmas tree float; and a finale Santa Claus float with "Follow the Parade to Macy's" marching snowmen. The images shown here reveal one of the seven posters for this parade in the Bel Geddes collection.
The paper support had yellowed considerably with age, but the paper had remained. There was a tear approximately three inches in length at the top right-hand corner.
The india ink and graphite media were stable, but the smooth surface and non-absorbent nature of the drafting paper prevented the watercolor and gouache media from adhering well to the surface. These media were very brittle, and, as a result of their poor adhesion to the paper and the rolled storage format of the drawing, they had flaked off the paper surface in numerous areas across the drawing.
In addition, a consolidant appeared to have been applied to keep the watercolor and gouache in place, but it was applied in a very sloppy way, and substantial haloes of yellowed consolidant were visible around several of the colored areas of the drawing.
The drawing was surface cleaned to reduce soiling using eraser crumbs and a soft, dry brush. Though the conservation team was prepared to use humidification to flatten the poster, the curl in the paper support gradually relaxed as the item was laid out on a tabletop in the paper lab during treatment.
The flaking media were stabilized by application of a dilute consolidant adhesive, which was applied directly to the flaking paint areas with a small brush.
The drawing was then framed with Optium® glazing in a shadowbox frame format, which made for an effective presentation of the large drawing since it helped prevent glare and unwanted reflections.
The Ransom Center received a Tru Vue Optium® Conservation Grant from The Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works to repair and frame this poster from the Norman Bel Geddes collection for the exhibition I Have Seen the Future: Norman Bel Geddes Designs America.


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Vision and Darkness
Whenever God gives a vision to a Christian, it is as if He puts him in "the shadow of His hand" (Isaiah 49:2). The saint's duty is to be still and listen. There is a "darkness" that comes from too much light— that is the time to listen. The story of Abram and Hagar in Genesis 16 is an excellent…
Vision And Darkness
Whenever God gives a vision to a saint, He puts him, as it were, in the shadow of His hand, and the saint's duty is to be still and listen. There is a darkness which comes from excess of light, and then is the time to listen. Genesis 16 is an illustration of listening to good advice when it is dark instead of waiting for God to send the light. When God gives a vision and darkness follows, wait. God will make you in accordance with the vision He has given if you will wait His time. Never try and help God fulfil His word. Abraham went through thirteen years of silence, but in those years all self-sufficiency was destroyed; there was no possibility left of relying on common-sense ways. Those years of silence were a time of discipline, not of displeasure. Never pump up joy and confidence, but stay upon God (cf. Isaiah 50:10,11).
The Voice of the Nature of God
When we talk about the call of God, we often forget the most important thing, namely, the nature of Him who calls. There are many things calling each of us today. Some of these calls will be answered, and others will not even be heard. The call is the expression of the nature of the One who calls, and we…
The Voice Of The Nature Of God
When we speak of the call of God, we are apt to forget the most important feature, viz., the nature of the One Who calls. There is the call of the sea, the call of the mountains, the call of the great ice barriers, but these calls are only heard by the few. The call is the expression of the nature from which it comes, and we can only record the call if the same nature is in us. The call of God is the expression of God's nature, not of our nature. There are strands of the call of God providentially at work for us which we recognize and no one else does. It is the threading of God's voice to us in some particular matter, and it is no use consulting anyone else about it. We have to keep that profound relationship between our souls and God.
Called By God
God did not direct His call to Isaiah— Isaiah overheard God saying, "…who will go for Us?" The call of God is not just for a select few but for everyone. Whether I hear God's call or not depends on the condition of my ears, and exactly what I hear depends upon my spiritual attitude. "Many are called, but few…
Called Of God
God did not address the call to Isaiah; Isaiah overheard God saying, "Who will go for us?" The call of God is not for the special few, it is for everyone. Whether or not I hear God's call depends upon the state of my ears; and what I hear depends upon my disposition. "Many are called but few are chosen," that is, few prove themselves the chosen ones. The chosen ones are those who have come into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ whereby their disposition has been altered and their ears unstopped, and they hear the still small voice questioning all the time, "Who will go for us?" It is not a question of God singling out a man and saying, "Now, you go." God did not lay a strong compulsion on Isaiah; Isaiah was in the presence of God and he overheard the call, and realized that there was nothing else for him but to say, in conscious freedom, "Here am I, send me." Get out of your mind the idea of expecting God to come with compulsions and pleadings. When our Lord called His disciples there was no irresistible compulsion from outside. The quiet passionate insistence of His "Follow Me" was spoken to men with every power wide awake. If we let the Spirit of God bring us face to face with God, we too shall hear something akin to what Isaiah heard, the still small voice of God; and in perfect freedom will say, "Here am I; send me."<
The Right Kind of Help
Very few of us have any understanding of the reason why Jesus Christ died. If sympathy is all that human beings need, then the Cross of Christ is an absurdity and there is absolutely no need for it. What the world needs is not "a little bit of love," but major surgery.
When you find yourself face to face with…
The Right Lines Of Work
Very few of us have any understanding of the reason why Jesus Christ died. If sympathy is all that human beings need, then the Cross of Christ is a farce, there was no need for it. What the world needs is not "a little bit of love," but a surgical operation.
The Focal Point of Spiritual Power
If you want to know the power of God (that is, the resurrection life of Jesus) in your human flesh, you must dwell on the tragedy of God. Break away from your personal concern over your own spiritual condition, and with a completely open spirit consider the tragedy of God. Instantly the power of God will be in you. "Look…


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The Milwaukee Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), the area's leading home improvement and remodeling industry resource for more than 51 years, presented its annual "Building Milwaukee Award" to Kohler Co. at the association's monthly membership meeting on Tues., Nov. 20.
The "Building Milwaukee" Award was created to recognize efforts made by individuals and groups who concentrate on community improvements and assist in the growth of the home remodeling industry.
Accepting the award on behalf of Kohler was Jeffrey Mueller, President of Kohler Co.'s Global Faucets business, a position he has held for more than three and a half years. At Kohler, Mueller is responsible for leadership worldwide, including sales and marketing, design and engineering, operations, and human resources.
During 2012, Kohler Co. has continued its long-time partnership with the Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Council, Inc., and the Milwaukee/NARI Foundation, Inc., the association's charitable arm. These efforts included participation and sponsorship in various association and Foundation activities, including member education, consumer event sponsorship, rummage sale and golf outing sponsorships, and participation on the board of directors and committees by one of the company's area representatives. Kohler Co. worked with some of its area product distributors on these activities, getting another group involved with Milwaukee/NARI and supporting the industry.
In addition to participation in various Milwaukee/NARI activities and events, Kohler Co. is a community partner throughout Wisconsin and the United States, including…
• The Women's Center's Transitional Living Program in Waukesha
• Refashion For Life/Elena's House Fashion Show in Milwaukee
• United Way campaigns, with fund drives in communities where Kohler employees reside
• Post secondary education scholarships
• Product support for Habitat for Humanity home builds in all 72 Wisconsin counties
• Product support for Storehouse of World Vision – an organization that assists under-served communities and needy individuals
• Product support for Homes For Our Troops, an organization that builds specially adapted homes for severely wounded veterans
The "Building Milwaukee" Award was previously presented to...
• 2011 – Bob Yamachika, President and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee
• 2010 – Gus Gnorski, FOX6 TV personality and well-known Milwaukee handyman
• 2009 – Sue Black, Director of the Milwaukee County Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture
• 2008 – William (Willie) G. Davidson, Senior Vice President and Chief Styling Officer for the Styling Department at Harley-Davidson, Inc.
• 2007 – Scott Walker, Milwaukee County Executive
• 2006 – Steve Tennies, Habitat for Humanity
• 2005 – Dr. Darnell Cole, President, Milwaukee Area Technical College
• 2004 – Dave Luczak and Carole Caine, morning show hosts for WKLH-FM 96.5
• 2003 – Gary Grunau
• 2002 – Joseph Chudnow
• 2001 – Members of the Police and Fire Departments of the City of Milwaukee
• 2000 – Michael Cudahy
• 1999 – Richard Snow
• 1998 – Allan H. (Bud) Selig
• 1997 – Milwaukee Mayor John O. Norquist
The Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Council was chartered in July 1961, as a Chapter of the National Home Improvement Council. In May of 1982, the National Home Improvement Council merged with the National Remodelers Association to form NARI – the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.
The Council's goals of encouraging ethical conduct, professionalism, and sound business practices in the remodeling industry have led to the remodeling industry's growth and made NARI a recognized authority in that industry. With over 800 members, the Milwaukee Chapter is the nation's largest.
For more information or to receive a free copy of an annual membership roster listing all members alphabetically and by category, and the booklet, "Milwaukee/NARI's Remodeling Guide," call 414-771-4071 or visit the Council's website at www.milwaukeenari.org.
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Photo Caption: Dave Amoroso (third from left), Milwaukee/NARI President, presents Jeffrey Mueller (second from right), President of Kohler Co.'s Global Faucets business, with the association's "Building Milwaukee Award." Also pictured from Kohler Co. are Tim Ryan (far left), Chris Holum (second from left), and Jack Broas (far right).
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Can You Reduce Your Car Loan in Bankruptcy?
In certain situations, you can reduce the principal amount owed on your car loan in Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The method for doing so differs between these two chapters of bankruptcy. Here's how these options work.
Cram Down the Car Loan in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you might be able to reduce the principal balance owed on a car loan that is no longer fully secured by the car. A car loan is not fully secured if the value of the car is less than the remaining amount of your loan. Because the value of automobiles depreciate so quickly, this is a common situation.
Here's an example of a car loan that is not fully secured. You owe $5,000 on your car loan, but your car is now worth only $3,000. Only $3,000 of the loan is secured by the value of your car.
If your car loan is not fully secured, you can "cram down" the principal balance of the loan to the replacement value of the car. The replacement value is the amount a retail merchant would charge for your car, given its age and current condition. You must pay off this new balance by the end of your Chapter 13 bankruptcy (three to five years). The remainder of the loan (the part that is unsecured), is reclassified as unsecured debt and added to your other unsecured debts. You pay unsecured debt through your bankruptcy repayment plan -- usually at a discount.
So, in the example above, you could reduce your car loan to $3,000. You would pay this off in full by the end of the bankruptcy repayment plan period. The remaning $2,000 would be added to your other unsecured debts. You would probably pay only a portion of this through your plan.
In order to qualify for a cramdown, you must have purchased the car at least 2 ½ years before filing for bankruptcy. For more details on how cramdowns work see How a Cram Down Works in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case.
Reducing Your Car Loan in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
In Chapter 7, you can take advantage of your right to "redeem" your car loan. You might consider this if you are going to lose your car because you are behind in your payments. When you redeem the car, you pay an amount equal to the replacement value of the car. In many cases, the replacement value is much lower than your outstanding loan balance.
The catch: You have to redeem the car with one lump sum. Few bankruptcy filers have the cash to do this.
To get the details, see Redeeming Property in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.)
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To learn about other options for car loans in bankruptcy, see Will Filing for Bankruptcy Get Back a Repossessed Vehicle?
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Thursday, April 18 2013, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Come join the Clark University Concert Band for their Spring 2013 Concert in Tilton Hall! They'll be playing a diverse selection of tunes including music from The Incredibles, Gustav Holst's Jupiter, and of course, an arrangement of the Legend of Zelda composed and directed by Clark's very own Dan Gilbert.
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Russia hits back at U.S. over rights legislation
By Steve Gutterman
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's parliament moved on Monday to bar entry to the country for Americans who violate the rights of Russians, retaliating against U.S. legislation passed last week to punish Russian human rights abusers.
The bill approved by the U.S. Senate on Thursday would deny entry to Russians allegedly involved in the 2009 prison death of lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, who became a symbol of the abuse of Russians who challenge the state, and others accused of rights violations.
The U.S. legislation has further strained a relationship tested by the conflict in Syria and the treatment of Kremlin opponents since Vladimir Putin's return to the presidency in May.
The spat may make it harder for Putin and U.S. President Barack Obama to halt a downward drift in relations, which had improved after Obama launched a "reset" of ties in 2009.
But it looks unlikely to derail Russian assistance on Afghanistan, affect diplomacy aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear program or deepen disputes over the Syria conflict and U.S. missile defense.
Moscow had warned it would retaliate against what Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called an "anti-Russian escapade" by its former Cold War foe.
"The American initiators ... must understand that their actions contradict the tasks of deepening the collaboration between Russia and the United States," Lavrov said on Monday.
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