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Why we love underdogs — like the Philadelphia Eagles and Trump
Quick quiz: What do the Philadelphia Eagles and Donald Trump have in common?
They're both underdogs, of course.
So said Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway on "Fox and Friends" the morning after her beloved Eagles crushed the Minnesota Vikings to earn a Super Bowl matchup against the heavily favored New England Patriots on Feb. 4.
"The underdog here is the Eagles, and you know me, I love an underdog," declared Conway, a South Jersey native and former Eagles season-ticket holder. "The Patriots are like that woman I don't mention on TV anymore."
Let's leave aside the bizarre equivalency between Hillary Clinton and the Patriots, whose owner and coach have both declared their affection for one Donald J. Trump. Why do we like underdogs so much?
And, boy, do we ever. For several decades, psychologists have demonstrated that most people will favor a team that they perceive as overmatched. And it's not just a sports thing, either. Studies have consistently shown that voters will rate a political candidate higher when she or he is portrayed as the underdog.
That's why politicians as varied as Barack Obama, Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump have all claimed the underdog mantle. In a funny way, underdogs are the ultimate contradiction: They're widely admired for lacking admiration.
What gives? Put simply, most of us are uncomfortable with inequality. We think it's wrong for one team — or one guy — to have too great an advantage. So we root for the less advantaged, in the hopes that the scales of justice can be righted.
In a 2007 experiment, people were presented with an imaginary contest between Team A (the favorite) and Team B (the underdog). Team B got more support until it was revealed that Team A had a much lower payroll. After that, two-thirds of the people backed Team A.
But our affection for underdogs ends if we think they'll harm our own self-interest. Psychologist Scott Allison calls this phenomenon the "Walmart effect." In theory, we favor mom-and-pop shops over big-box stores. But we'll still buy our TVs and washing machines at Target or Walmart if we think we can get a better price.
Allison demonstrated this principle by asking a group of subjects whether they favored a large, established company or a small startup in awarding a contract to test drinking water. The subjects favored the little company until they were told that the water was in their hometown, and that it might contain "cancer-causing mercury." After that, the majority of people changed their minds and backed the big business.
And that has big implications for the way we think about our contemporary political moment. When Trump was campaigning for president, opponents from every party scoffed at his underdog claims. How could a man who was born into enormous wealth — and who avoided paying federal taxes for many years — possibly play the little guy?
Trump's answer was to focus on the so-called mainstream media, which had written him off. And on that score, he was right: Almost nobody who thinks seriously about politics foresaw him winning the White House. Indeed, if you believe Michael Wolff's book, "Fire and Fury," even Trump didn't think he'd win.
So the underdog rose from the ashes, proving all of the pundits and so-called experts wrong. And Trump has continued to play that card ever since, insisting that the "failing New York Times" and other media outlets are conspiring against him. So he still faces an uphill battle, at least in his own mind. He's the plucky startup, locking horns with the established company.
It won't do for his critics to keep reiterating that he's actually a fabulously rich real-estate baron who pumped millions of his own dollars into capturing the presidency. Instead, building on the Walmart effect, Trump's critics should focus less on Trump's background and more on his policies. If voters can be shown that they'll get a better deal from his opponents, it won't matter if they see Trump as an underdog or not. They'll turn against him.
That's what happened during the last round of the battle over Obamacare, when Americans realized that their health care would be more expensive — and less comprehensive — if Trump's repeal went through. And that should be a model for every Democratic appeal, from taxes and transportation to energy and the environment. Stop debating whether Trump is an underdog, which is a game he can win every time. Focus instead on what he's doing, and on how many Americans will lose as a result.
Meanwhile, here in Philadelphia, the Eagles are working the underdog angle for everything it's worth. Heck, they're even wearing dog masks. It triggers something especially vivid in the Philly psyche, which is premised on feeling like the deck is stacked against you. We're Rocky Balboa vs. Apollo Creed, the 13 colonies against Mother England.
And the Patriots? Their name nods to the Revolution, of course, but they're more like the Redcoats. They're richer, stronger and more successful. So get on the Eagles bandwagon, America! And may the worse team win.
Jonathan Zimmerman teaches education and history at the University of Pennsylvania and lives in Philadelphia. He is the co-author of "The Case for Contention: Teaching Controversial Issues in American Schools." To comment, submit your letter to the editor at SFChronicle.com/letters


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By Barry H. Hendrix
The finishing touches are being made this week on a new "Sensory Room" for special needs students at Thomasville Elementary School. It is the last part of a recent renovation to the special education area at the school.The new room is intended for students with "sensory issues," said Leslie Carpenter, special education teacher at TES. "This is something our school system took the initiative to do."The room can be used to calm a student. Children with autism can have issues with loud noises or specific sounds, she said. The room also features furniture that will encourage sensory stimulation for students. A child might need sensory input to their legs and joints through jumping on the trampoline. "It gives them that sense that they are moving and cuts down on their running," she said. A swing is also included. "It's very good for vestibular activity," or dealing with a sense of balance.A child might need "a wiggle seat or special cushion, which gives an ability to move a little bit. Some kids have the need to move to feel where their bodies are in space." Students can roll on mats, and weighted, compression vests are available.There are mats along the walls, and a soft, padded floor.Furniture and other items have been purchased by the school system, however, parents have also donated or constructed specific items.A sensory room can be instrumental in helping prepare a special needs student for introduction to the general school population. Teachers can help the child "prepare to take in all the sensory issues," Carpenter said. Some children have difficulty filtering all the sounds of the classroom. The room can also be used as a respite for students who are having particular difficulties in the regular classroom. "The general ed environment can be over-stimulating," she said, and a child will lose focus on their studies.In addition, the room can be used for academic instruction outside the classroom.Approximately 10 special education students will benefit from the new designated area.

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Sakuran (2006)
A film directed by Mika Ninagawa (b.1972). Becoming an oiran, the most important courtesan in town, is not an easy ride. When just a girl, Kiyoha is sold into prostitution in Yoshiwara, the red-light district of Edo (now Tokyo), but she has a fiery temper, disobeys the rules and has a tendency to misbehave: imperfections that are absolutely necessary to reach the higher echelons of their small world. The viewer follows the rise of this remarkable girl, amid jealousy, tension, love, and a desire for freedom.
Faithfully adapted from the manga of the same name, Sakuran charms through the director's use of bright colors. The colors contrast with the gloominess of a daily life that is hard to bear to create stunning scenes. It's no surprise considering director Mika Ninagawa is also a fashion photographer who has won many awards for her work. For the soundtrack, Ringo Shiina creates melodies combining tradition with modernity, much like the music of "Marie Antoinette" by Sofia Coppola, and offers us a rock 'n' roll vision of old Japan.
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text: cannabisnews.com: MMJ Protest Comes Down To Federal-State Question MMJ Protest Comes Down To Federal-State Question Posted by CN Staff on June 01, 2006 at 10:40:51 PT By Robert McCockran, Times-Herald Staff Writer Source: Times-Herald Fairfield, CA -- About a dozen medical marijuana advocates held an orderly protest Wednesday in front of the Solano County courthouse, saying local law enforcement has been ignoring state law and arresting patients for having marijuana. But Solano County supervisors countered that marijuana possession is still illegal under federal law. As protesters stood in front of the Hall of Justice - some holding signs - Leona Mae Benjamin and John Benjaminsen were inside asking for a preliminary hearing postponement because they'd hired a new attorney. The couple, described by protesters as a caregiver and patient, was arrested in October at their home near Rio Vista for allegedly cultivating and selling marijuana. Galen R. Lawton, 38, Solano Patients' Group spokesman, called on the Board of Supervisors to allow the county health department to issue medical marijuana identification cards. Solano is the only county in the Bay Area that does not have such a program, he said. Lawton said agencies like the Benicia Police Department and Solano County Sheriff's Office have opted to "hide behind federal law instead of following state law." Proposition 215, passed by California voters in 1996, aimed to exempt from prosecution, patients and caregivers who possess or cultivate marijuana for medical treatment recommended by a physician. Nevertheless, "it's a federal violation," said Supervisor John Silva, District 2-Benicia, "the use of marijuana for medical or any other purposes and I don't support the violation of the law. "I think the U.S. Supreme Court trumps state law," he said. Supervisor Mike Reagan, District 5-Vacaville, agreed, saying "there is a supremacy clause in the Constitution that makes federal laws override local druthers. It's illegal and as far as I'm concerned will remain so in Solano County." Lawton and his wife, Laura Jane Coleman, were arrested in December 2004 on suspicion of cultivating, possessing and selling marijuana. Their cases are scheduled for jury trial in July. Lawton said patients are not asking for special privileges, but law enforcement is supposed to follow state law even when it is in conflict with federal law. Solano County District Attorney Dave Paulson was not available to comment on the cases being prosecuted and no one from the health department responded to requests to discuss the identification card program. Supervisor John Vasquez, District 4-Vacaville, said he wasn't even sure people can cultivate marijuana under state law. He said right now he probably wouldn't support a medical marijuana identification card program. Supervisor Barbara Kondylis, who represents Vallejo, could not be reached for comment. Duane Kromm, District 3-Fairfield, said many health care professionals don't think there's much medical validity to medical marijuana. "The various ailments and diseases and symptoms and things that folks that want to use marijuana to help take care of - the medical folks I've talked to would all seem to indicate that there's better or more efficient ways to treat them," he said. "I'm not necessarily against marijuana, but I don't think the medical marijuana is particularly valuable or a necessary procedure." Complete Title: Medical Marijuana Protest Comes Down To Federal-State QuestionSource: Times-Herald, The (CA)Author: Robert McCockran, Times-Herald Staff Writer Published: June 1, 2006Copyright: 2006 The Times-HeraldContact: opinion timesheraldonline.comWebsite: http://www.timesheraldonline.com/CannabisNews Medical Marijuana Archiveshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/list/medical.shtml Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #11 posted by user123 on June 03, 2006 at 15:44:51 PT: Cherry Pickin' Don't ya just love how politicans cherry pick laws they want to follow? So Fed law says MMJ is illegal. Well, I live in Calif. & I want an assult rifle. Fed law says I can have one, state law says no. Guess which one California enforces. Yep, state law. So stick with one or the other but you can't have it both ways. [ Post Comment ] Comment #10 posted by dongenero on June 02, 2006 at 07:45:51 PT nice post Max well done [ Post Comment ] Comment #9 posted by Max Flowers on June 01, 2006 at 18:11:19 PT More Supremacy Clause misrepresentation Right, Sam. As I posted back in February,(To understand the Supremacy Clause) one has to look at which powers are delegated to the United States (federal authority) by the Constitution. In other words, we look at the enumerated (limited) powers that ARE given to the federal government by the Constiution, knowng that if it is not there in the list, it is NOT under federal jurisdiction. Those enumerated powers are listed in Section 8:Section 8. The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States; but all duties, imposts and excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;To borrow money on the credit of the United States;To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes;To establish a uniform rule of naturalization, and uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies throughout the United States;To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and fix the standard of weights and measures;To provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and current coin of the United States;To establish post offices and post roads;To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries;To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Court;To define and punish piracies and felonies committed on the high seas, and offenses against the law of nations;To declare war, grant letters of marque and reprisal, and make rules concerning captures on land and water;To raise and support armies, but no appropriation of money to that use shall be for a longer term than two years;To provide and maintain a navy;To make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces;To provide for calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the union, suppress insurrections and repel invasions;To provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining, the militia, and for governing such part of them as may be employed in the service of the United States, reserving to the states respectively, the appointment of the officers, and the authority of training the militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress;To exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular states, and the acceptance of Congress, become the seat of the government of the United States, and to exercise like authority over all places purchased by the consent of the legislature of the state in which the same shall be, for the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dockyards, and other needful buildings;--AndTo make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof.Those areas above are the only areas which Congress is allowed by the Constitution to have supremacy over the states, period. Those who make the argument that the Supremacy Clause means that federal law "trumps" state law no matter what the federal law is, are making a foolishly simplistic interpretation of the Constitution or are being treasonously disingenuous. There is no way that the founders were sloppy enough to put such a huge contradiction into the Constitution---one that on one hand says that all power not specifically named to be federal defaults to the states, and on the other says that any federal law is the supreme law of the land. Think about it! That would have negated every single thing they were working toward, making state sovereignty and indeed most of the Constitution itself irrelevant and impotent! We KNOW they did not intend that, so the proper interpretation has to be that when they wrote in the Supremacy Clause This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof, they meant only federal jurisdiction which is constitutionally enabled, i.e. the areas specifically listed in Section 8. [ Post Comment ] Comment #8 posted by runderwo on June 01, 2006 at 16:58:37 PT Sam Adams What's funny is that the Supremacy Clause means nothing in this case, and this fellow is obviously more ignorant than the people he is serving. The Supremacy Clause does NOT bind local and state law enforcement to enforce federal law. It makes the Constitution the supreme law of the land.Since drug prohibition never required an amendment for some reason, the Supremacy Clause does not apply. [ Post Comment ] Comment #7 posted by Max Flowers on June 01, 2006 at 16:06:57 PT Har har Solano, Sonola, Solona, Sonoma, Canola---what's the difference, right? ;^) [ Post Comment ] Comment #6 posted by OverwhelmSam on June 01, 2006 at 13:52:31 PT Ask Then This Question Who were you elected to represent? The people of your county, or the United States Federal Government?And someone should remind him that the Supreme Court left states' rights to pass medical marijuana law in place. Yeah, the sorry feds can enforce the defunct law, but that doesn't mean the states have too. [ Post Comment ] Comment #5 posted by E_Johnson on June 01, 2006 at 13:21:33 PT Sam it says CBD works even better than THC I think this suggests people should smoke strains higher in CBD and harvest their plants later to get the best anti-tumoral effect.Now correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the Afghan landraces highest in CBD?**********************************************************Cannabidiol Dramatically Inhibits Breast Cancer Cell Growth, Study SaysNaples, Italy: Compounds in marijuana inhibit cancer cell growth in animals and in culture on a wide range of tumoral cell lines, including human breast carcinoma cells, human prostate carcimona cells, and human colectoral carcinoma cells, according to preclinical trial data published in the May issue of the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.Investigators at Italy's Instuto di Chemica Biomolecolare assessed the anti-cancer activity of various non-psychoactive cannabinoids - including cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG), and cannabichromine (CBC) - in vivo and in vitro. Researchers reported that CBD acts as a more potent inhibitor of cancer cell growth than other cannabinoids, including THC, and noted that the compound is particularly efficacious in halting the spread of breast cancer cells by triggering apoptosis (programmed cell death).Cannabigerol and CBC also possess anti-tumor properties, but lack the potency of CBD, they found."These results suggest the use in cancer therapy for cannabidiol," investigators concluded.Previous studies have shown cannabinoids to reduce the size and halt the spread of glioma (brain tumor) cells in animals and humans in a dose dependent manner. Separate preclinical studies have also demonstrated cannabinoids to inhibit cancer cell growth and selectively trigger malignant cell death in skin cancer cells, leukemic cells, lung cancer cells, and prostate carcinoma cells, among other cancerous cell lines. [ Post Comment ] Comment #4 posted by Sam Adams on June 01, 2006 at 12:52:43 PT oops I meant Solona County below, not sonoma. EJ, I'm sure quitting donuts is probably better health-wise than cannabis! Wow, the cancer news is exciting. I wonder how much you have to take to get the protective effect? [ Post Comment ] Comment #3 posted by afterburner on June 01, 2006 at 12:38:14 PT More Renegades California, Love or Leave It!The FDA looks totally foolish after their pronouncement has been soundly rebutted by science. There is no longer any justification for cannabis to be listed as schedule one. The dyed-in-the-wool prohibitionists just refuse to see the light! Instead of honoring their state's noble experiment, these supervisors throw their lot in with federal thugs and liars. [ Post Comment ] Comment #2 posted by E_Johnson on June 01, 2006 at 12:08:14 PT Speaking of bending over, Sam Check out this week's NORML news. Yet more confirmation that marijuana users should expect to get less prostate, breast and colorectal cancer than these insane haters like the sedentary doughnut eaters of Solano County.God and science are converging in this plant in a way that stuns me and leaves me at an utter loss for words. [ Post Comment ] Comment #1 posted by Sam Adams on June 01, 2006 at 11:01:32 PT you know what this means Supervisor Mike Reagan, District 5-Vacaville, agreed, saying "there is a supremacy clause in the Constitution that makes federal laws override local druthers. It's illegal and as far as I'm concerned will remain so in Solano County."This is the sound of Sonoma County taxpayers bending over and being forced to pay a million-dollar legal settlement to wrongly arrested medical MJ patients. [ Post Comment ] Post Comment


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An impressive group of investors, led by Verizon, has created a fund to boost the development of next-generation 4G mobile products and services. The 4G Venture Forum's participants include Alcatel-Lucent Ventures, Charles River Partners, New Venture Partners, North Bridge Venture Partners, Norwest Venture Partners, and Redpoint Ventures.
The goal of the 4G Venture Forum is, according to a prepared statement, to:
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Verizon, Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson will support market validation and testing of concepts through both labs and communities.


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Gale Cool, was a visionary who pioneered "undeveloping" land. He was brilliant, energetic and valued "living in nature not next to nature". He died in his sleep at the age of 71.
Gale grew up in Seattle, attended Garfield High School, where he later taught English after graduating University of Washington. Gale was naturally ambitious, while in High School he excelled athletically, achieved the honor of Eagle Scout, and purchased his first home using his college savings.
While attending UW, Gale worked as a machinist for Boeing and continued his journey as a real estate entrepreneur in Seattle. Always interested in doing things differently, Gale was uniquely able to identify special places and opportunities.
Constantly exploring, he traveled to all fifty states, across the Americas and Europe. While on a backpacking trip he met his wife, Marja, in Amsterdam, whom he married and adored for the rest of his life. Together they raised three children.
In the early 70's Gale started building houses on Bainbridge Island a "different way"; smaller, on bigger lots while leaving much of the natural landscape untouched. The "Bridge House", an AIA-award winning home is a great example of how he integrated buildings into their environment. He developed the high end "Sunday Cove" condominiums with the idea of clustering buildings to leave the rest of the property for people to enjoy.
Gale was an avid salmon angler and loved to "catch a fish for dinner". As fisheries declined, he declared he'd never build another building. He called himself an "undeveloper" and sought to "carve" the land. He assembled 80 acres of land, dug ponds, raised the water table with a weir, and reintroduced beavers. He created a wetland oasis with trails for the public to enjoy. The land was purchased by Bainbridge Parks and is now Meigs Park.
Gale's most ambitious project was the creation of the Shel-chelb estuary on the south end of the island. His vision became reality when WSDOT funded the project as wetland mitigation. He worked with many volunteers and professionals and together they created an amazing ecosystem. Salmon came to spawn, birds and birders flocked, and native vegetation returned. Gale loved to track the plant, bird, and fish life of the estuary and enthusiastically educated anyone who passed by.
Gale was very interested in how the Indian population lived on the land. He named the estuary in honor of Suquamish Chief K'cap (Kitsap), the name Schel-chelb was the name of a nearby Indian village and means "bringing-it-home" in the Salish language. He was especially interested in the role Camas played as a food source. He enjoyed to read, tell stories, skin dive, play poker with old friends, cook, tinker, draw, hike and travel with his family. He was a wonderful and involved dad and a doting grandfather.
Gale leaves behind his wife, Marja, their three children, Seth, Sara, Dylan (Becky), and five grandchildren, Isadora, Benicio, Josephine, Ariel and Jasmine.
During the last years of his life Gale felt as if he was in paradise surrounded by his family on their very special property. His spirit is with us and with everyone who enjoys one of his creations.
The day he died, after reading an article about starving Orca whales, Gale penned a letter to the Seattle Times, urging the community to join together to build the second phase of the Shel-chelb estuary.


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Numerous assistance programs, with a focus on housing needs, are addressed by the Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency. The agency works to prevent homelessness and ensure people, children, and seniors have the nutrition they need. However, all of this is provided along with self-sufficiency, and the non-profit will almost always require this type of participation from any applicants.
The main resources from the organization are below. Hundreds of people from Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren receive help in one form of another every month, however many applicants do need to be turned away due to limited resources and funding levels. Call them for more details.
Currently homeless can look into Continuum of Care. This has been set up as a long-range plan offering the low income homeless with assistance and it is community based. It offers homeless persons the chance of becoming self-sufficient and was developed following a thorough assessment of the needs of the region.
It is recommended by HUD, also known as the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development, as being a strategic, along with comprehensive approach, to support the homelessness. It provides services designed to meet the needs of the struggling, along with steps to putting an end to homelessness and preventing a return to it.
Shelter and transitional housing is part of the SMCAA Decatur Family Shelter. It can be contacted on 269-445-3831 or 877-474-625. The center does not provide accommodation for single men, but vouchers are available.
Another option is the Rural Homeless Initiative. This offers two units in Cassopolis Michigan that provides assistance for low income families and may offer up to 90 day emergency housing.
There is also an emergency shelter for children and women only. The contact number is 269-925-113. The Safe Shelter is for victims of severe domestic violence throughout the Michigan state and they can be contacted on 269-983-4275. The Salvation Army in Benton Harbor may also provide free motel vouchers or funds for rent.
Homeowners looking for help in saving money on heating bills may want to take a look at the home energy conservation program, known as Weatherization. This is offered free of charge to residents of Cass and other counties in Michigan. This program is funded by the US Department of Energy Michigan Department of Human Services. It provides ways of saving energy to families and it could help families to bring down their heating costs by around 20% on average. Services offered by weatherization could include the insulation of attics and walls, installation of smoke detectors and extra foundation insulation. This and more will go towards the homeowner saving money on their heating bills.
Cash payments for an emergency and basic needs may be offered. Under this category falls such expenses as electric/gas bills that have not been paid, deposits, or rent. More limited will be funds for medical needs or migrant help with transportation. Other emergency aid is Migrant Services, food pantries and groceries for qualified individuals and families at sites throughout the tri-county area, Supportive Housing Program, and more.
Senior citizens can make use of resources in the counties of Van Buren and other areas. Programs offer free supplemental foods with the aim of promoting good health in senior citizens as well as also children and infants. To be eligible you will need to be over 60 and be income-eligible or be under the age of 6 and can't be currently the WIC program. In the tri-county area the main programs are Commodity Supplement Food Program (CSFP), Temporary Emergency Food Assistance (TEFAP) and there are of course local pantries
Homeowners needing help in existing poverty and improving their condition may wish to take part in Financial Management and budgeting classes. These are available to anyone who receives a loan product from the Michigan State housing Development Authority (MSHDA). The classes run in a series, and, among other things, provide education on being a financially responsible homeowner. Topics include Budgeting, debt reduction, choosing a home/home purchase process, long term planning including saving and investing, basic financial maintenance and taxes.
There are Homebuyer Education classes organized by Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency (SMCAA). These classes are aimed at first time homebuyers and provide an understanding of what to expect when buying property for the first time. These are spread out over four two-hour classes, offering help and advice to prepare for becoming a homeowner. The classes include topics such as mortgages, budgeting, saving money, insurance and panning over the long term, preventing foreclosure, predatory lending and some basic financial and home maintenance.
In Van Buren, Cass and Berrien counties, struggling homeowners can get in touch with the Housing Rehab Department. They may have funds or loans to make home improvements.
A homeowner rehabilitation loan, if approved by Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency, can help homeowners to make improvements to their property. These funds come with no payments due on a monthly basis and they are interest free. They can be used for single-family homes.
The financing works as an interest free loan which is paid back when the property is sold or should the title be transferred. This provides time and flexibility to the beneficiarry. These zero percent loans are available in all of the three counties thanks to the MSHDA County Allocation Program. Note they will require a mortgage and/or a lien on the property and should a project be over the amount of $2,500 a note and mortgage needs to be signed. Clients can use the loan to ensure their home meets the Uniform Physical Condition Standards of single-family homes.
When applying, your taxes and insurance must be up to date. Also, those seeking help need to live in the home and have been living there for at least 6 months to qualify.
Another SMCAA program is intended for minor emergency repairs, with funding from the County. Any grants paid out is given based on priority by the type of need, with sanitation and water emergencies taking first priority, electricity and furnace problems following and then such as installation of handicap ramps.
The Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency is based at 185 E. Main Street, Suite 200 in Benton Harbor, MI 49022-4432. Phone (269) 925-9077.
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We are introduced to a cast of characters and a storyline that, like honey, is sweet and delicious. -Linda Hinchcliff, Chevy Chase Magazine
The Josiah Reynolds Mystery Series is about the continuing life saga of a middle-aged Southern woman as she faces many serious obstacles. Josiah faces the world with sarcastic humor and a number of quirky, oddball friends that can only be found in the Southern town of Lexington, the heart of the Kentucky horse country. Some mysteries end with a bang, some are not solved at all and the first one ends with a cliff hanger, but they always entertain in the sassy, humorous, and suspenseful world as Josiah goes about sleuthing.
Josiah Reynolds is a beekeeper trying to stay financially afloat by selling honey at the Farmers' Market. She finds her world turned upside down when a man is found dead in her beeyard, only to discover the victim is her nemesis.
The police are calling the brutal death murder and Josiah is the number one suspect! Fighting an unknown enemy in the glamorous world of Thoroughbreds, oak-cured bourbon, and antebellum mansions, Josiah struggles to uncover the truth in a land that keeps its secrets well.
Death By A HoneyBee is the first of an episodic series and as such ends in a cliff-hanger which is crucial to the rest of the series. Attached to HoneyBee is a bonus chapter from Death By Drowning which continues our heroine's story in linear time. I hope you enjoy reading Death By A HoneyBee as much as I have enjoyed writing it. It was a labor of love.
The Josiah Reynolds Mystery Series is just like fried chicken – finger-licking good! Add some sweet tea and a piece of chocolate pecan pie with a scoop of ice-cream and you got yourself some tasty reading.
My Redemption by Michelle Dare $ 0.99
From the Jacket Copy:
Ethan Matthews always felt he was second best. His brother received all the praise, never him. Ethan took a dark, lonely road, turning to alcohol and women to avoid the jealousy that ate away at him. But the demons of his past continued to resurface. He decided to turn his life around with the help of the person he treated the worst-his brother.
Piper Lazara struggled for most of her life. She'd lost almost everyone she loved and lived in poverty. Despite the obstacles, she worked hard and finished nursing school. She never believed in love at first sight, so she tried dismissing her feelings when Ethan entered her life, leaving her heart and head at war over whether she'd take a chance on love.
Ethan knew he shouldn't get involved with anyone at this turning point of his life, but from the moment he laid eyes on her, he couldn't stop thinking about the raven-haired beauty. He didn't know if she felt the same, but it was time he found out.
Their lives were in danger, causing family to step in and offer support. Ethan would do whatever it took to protect the woman who had become his everything. He never thought he deserved happiness, but Piper gave him the redemption he so desperately desired.
The Darkest Secret by Gena Showalter $ 1.99
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Though they carry an eternal curse, the Lords of the Underworld are irresistibly seductive—and unimaginably powerful… Don't miss a single book in this stunning paranormal series from New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter!
Keeper of the demon of Secrets, Amun can manipulate the darkest thoughts of anyone nearby. But when the immortal warrior is chained and isolated to protect those he loves, death is his only hope of release—until he meets Haidee, a fellow prisoner whose beauty and hidden vulnerability draw him into a reckless test of his loyalty….
Haidee is a demon-assassin, raised to despise Amun's kind. Yet how can she hate the man whose touch sets her aflame? But to save him, she must give herself body and soul…and face the wrath of a powerful adversary sworn to destroy her.
Book 7 of Lords of the Underworld.
Originally published in 2011.


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Beautifully designed and crafted evil eye motif, n ancient symbol of protection, takes centre stage in this stainless steel necklace.
With its delicate design, it's perfect for layering with other styles for cool and stylish looks.
The necklace has an extendable chain and lobster clasp.
Chain length: 7.5" at Shortest 9" at Longest
Each Necklace comes in beautiful branded packaging.
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Starting March 2nd, 40 nonprofits will embark on a 40 day journey seeking to embrace the hearts of our thoughtful communities. As we get closer and closer to this spring giving season, we encourage you to get to know our family of 40. Explore their profiles, watch their videos, visit their websites…become familiar with the unique and critical need each one of them is committed to overcome and how your support of 40 Hands in Forty Days can transform lives this spring.
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I'm happy to report that the fireworks were quieter this year. It seems that the neighbors didn't shoot them off as many nights as in previous years. We only heard them for about a week. They also didn't shoot them off as late at night at some other years.
I'm not sure what this means. Are my neighbors getting older and not as interested in shooting fireworks? Has budgetary constraints entered into the picture? That doesn't seem possible since the stands advertise "buy 1 get 4 free". How do they make any money at that price?


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Alan Lomax is well known as the pre-eminent field recordist and folklorist who helped bring the musical traditions of Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta to the public interest (setting aside his trove of recordings from around the world). Together with his pioneer folklorist father, John Avery Lomax, their impact on American culture reverberates still.
For a narrow slice of the Lomax legacy--and a subject close to my heart--collected here are films he made of R.L. Burnside of Holly Springs, Mississippi. I came to know Burnside's music after a series of late 90's remixes on Fat Possum Records and listened back from there. On a trip to New Orleans, I spotted him in these historic photos, probably taken before he was ever recorded.
The first tune below is from Sound Machine Groove, an album released in 1997 but recorded in1979 & '80. The film was shot two months before I was born. In college, I listened to this song over and over--couldn't get enough of that shuffling feel!
Here Burnside's sons get into it. You can imagine these kids playing along with their dad before they could manage instruments.
Those 90's remixed blues tunes, oddly enough, put R.L. Burnside on folks' radar. It's where I first heard him, and in one of the tunes he calls out, "On drums, my grandson, Cedric Burnside...".
I've since seen Cedric Burnside playing live to a sparsely occupied venue in Athens, GA. Most people there didn't understand the tradition that this young guy was carrying forward. Despite the meager crowd, he was as solid singing behind the drum set as his grandfather was behind a guitar.
One of the comments under this video says it all: Cedric Burnside is "the best example of a self-actualized person I have ever seen. Pure joy!" Here he is doing a mean hambone with longtime collaborator Trent Ayers. See if you don't agree.
R.L. Burnside - bio and discography at Fat Possum
R. L. Burnside - Delta Boogie interview
Alan Lomax - at CultureEquity.org, field recordings & plenty more


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Join us to talk about Robotics. Showcasing robotics, robots, software, and hardware to power collaborative robots, industrial, and even hobbyist/DIY.
We meet monthly to connect and showcase the robotics community in Atlanta.
Monthly meetings feature industry speakers and practitioners along with the latest startups and early stage companies. Come learn with us.
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Starting July 22, non-Department of Defense visitors will be required to check in at the Visitor Control Center to be issued local access credentials to gain entry to the installation. These changes bring West Point into compliance with Department of the Army access control requirements.
"We expect delays at the gates as people learn about the new requirements," Lt. Col. Brian Heverly, director of emergency services, U.S. Army Garrison, West Point, said. "We ask for patience and assistance in passing this new information along to members of the community, visiting family members, alumni and friends of West Point."
This change impacts non-DOD card holders who desire unescorted access to visit cadets, friends, family, the hospital, sporting events, concerts and other programs not deemed special events. It also affects companies with employees who require unescorted access to conduct business on West Point, such as delivery drivers.
The VCC is now open Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. After 10 p.m., guests must enter through Stony Lonesome Gate where they will be issued a 24-hour pass. All visitors must undergo on-the-spot background checks in compliance with the National Crime Information Center–Interstate Identification Index prior to being issued credentials. West Point has designated special events allowing visitors to gain access to the installation with a valid stateside driver's license or government-issued ID card.
Special events include:
Access requirements: Non-DOD visitors should fill out a local area credential request form at: https://westpoint.edu/visiting-west-point and bring the completed form to the VCC located at 2107 New South Post Road in Highland Falls, N.Y.
In addition, visitors should bring a state-issued driver's license compliant with the Real ID Act of 2005. Check compliance at: http://worldpopulationreview.com/states/real-id-compliant-states/ Those without a valid driver's license, will need one of the following:
For more information, call 845-938-0390 or 845-938-0392.


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Friends of Wilderness Park is pleased to announce its 2019 annual member meeting on Sunday, October 20 at the Hub Café, 250 N. 21st Street, in Lincoln. The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. and run until about 7:30 p.m. This year's meeting will feature a keynote by Lincoln native Tayden Bundy, author of "Beyond Lincoln: A History of Nebraska Hauntings." Bundy will share stories from his book, focusing specifically on the chapter about reported hauntings in Wilderness Park.
The annual meeting is also the time for board elections. This year, members will vote to elect up to two new board members. Members will also hear from Sarah Hartzell with Lincoln Parks and Recreation about the subarea strategic plan, survey results, and the Wilderness Park signage project. Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP on our FB event invitation page.
Become a new or renewing member and help us plan for the year to come.


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Words: Hymns for the Young, ca. 1830, alt.
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Product Description
Quite a bit of testing went into the updated PMA Barrel Vise. From the metal finishing on the aluminum to maximize grip and minimize marks left on the barrel to the ability to handle barrels from .830" to 1.450" this barrel vise is based on the fantastic original Viper barrel vise, with a few added features we wanted.
Vise is shipped in position to handle barrels 1" - 1.450". To use the vise for barrels under 1" remove the top and rotate it 90 degrees.
PMA Recommends torquing barrel vise nuts to 40 ft-lbs.


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The Shops 2019 Gift Guide
With the holiday shopping window even shorter this year, it is easy to be swept up in the frenzy of the season. Do not stress because From the Fashionista to the Dapper Dad, The Shops at Belmond Charleston Place have the ultimate gift guide for everyone on your list all in one place.
For the Fashionista: Snag a pair of trendy black booties from Anne Fontaine (1) that will turn heads. Versace sunglasses from Sunglass Hut (2) will bring out the fierceness in any trendsetter. Pair these one-of-a-kind items with a fur vest from White House Black Market (3) and the fashionista is ready to walk the runway.
For the Homebody: For those who love all things relaxation give the gift of ultimate comfort with cozy pajamas from Soma Intimates (4) and a candle from The Spa at Belmond Charleston Place (5). They will never leave the house again!
For the Cool Kid: Gift your mini-me or niece a sparkly skirt from Pink Chicken (6) to match the sparkle in her eye! Pair it with a sweater in the winter or t-shirt in the summer and it becomes a year-round piece that will make you both smile.
For the Dapper Dad: For all the father figures in your life, indulge them with the perfect shave. Pick up the heated razor from The Art of Shaving (7) so with every stroke, they will feel the experience of a relaxing hot towel shave.
For the Girl Gang: Complete any outfit with a new accessory for your best friends. Your girl gang will go crazy over something from Kate Spade, like their sparkle satchel (8) or a boho Hobo bag from Lou Lou Boutiques (9). Pair these with a dusty blue fringe scarf from Lou Lou (10), also a great stocking stuffer, and you have made the nice list for the year to come.
For the Outdoor Enthusiast: For those with a sense of adventure or who thrive on time spent outside, boots from Sperry (11) will keep their feet dry and warm when exploring while a reversible vest from Tommy Bahama (12) gives them a 2-in-1 look! The adventurer will make a statement and keep out the cold!
For the Dress Obsessed: St. John Knit's feature timeless, classic sheath style dresses like their Confetti Sequin Dress (13) while Italian brand Peserico's Viscose Chemisier Dress with Irregular Stripes Print (14) will carry you from holiday parties into early spring fetes in style.
For the Beauty Guru: Ensure your beauty-loving bestie is waking up with a rested glow with the L'Occitane Reset Oil-in-Serum (15), perfect for all skin types. To combat dry hair and skin during the cold winter months, complete their routine with Body Butter from Green Biotics (16) and Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask from The Salon at Belmond Charleston Place (17).
For the Jewelry Junkie: Add a beautiful sparkle to their wardrobe with something that they could wear every day or add a statement piece to their collection to spice up any outfit. The Classic Elegance Gift Set from Pandora Jewelry (18) will have them oohing and aahing Christmas morning. To finish stuffing their stocking, Chico's Pearl Illusion Statement Necklace (19) is the perfect outfit completer and something they will treasure for years to come.
For the Local Lover: Shop like a local and surprise a Charleston fan with a vibrant, embellished throw pillow map (20) of the most beautiful city in the country, available at The Belmond Boutique. Have an art lover in the family? Add to their collection with Brandon Newton's "On Our Way Home" painting of downtown Charleston from Mary Martin Gallery (21).
For the High Key Friend: Treat your loved one to a luxury gift that will make their jaws drop. Give the gift of Gucci with a Double G Belt (22) with a light pink leather strap and pearl embellishments that will last forever. Or gift a Louis Vuitton Monogram Shawl (23), a warm and luxurious wrap they will reach for all season long.
For the Jetsetter: Know someone going on a tropical holiday for the Holidays? Give a festive Tara Grinna one-piece swimsuit (24) to soak up the sun, and add a neoprene bag from Everything But Water (25). Store it all in a piece of Tumi luggage from Mori Classics (26) and she will be all set for her getaway.
Visit us downtown and shop at The Shops at Belmond Charleston Place to check off everyone on your list this holiday season. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more information on holiday specials and deals.


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When I was first promoted to manage a team I was advised to read all sorts of management books, which I duly did. The one that resonated most with me and I return to time and again was Mike Abrashoff's It's Your Ship, which is all about how he took charge of the worst performing ship in the US Navy and proceeded to make it the best ship.
Rather than use the traditional autocratic, hierarchical military chain of command he chose to empower everyone from the pot-washer all the way up through the ship. He made them feel a sense of pride and do their jobs because they wanted to, not because their superior ordered them. It worked.
The Distributed Leadership model used by Passle's professional services clients similarly requires people at multiple levels to take ownership & lead their team, whenever appropriate. They operate a "Command of Teams" structure with teams operating independently of one another within a more rigid superstructure, as described by John Okoro from InfoQ.
The leaders of a large law firm's IP team have little to do with the same firm's shipping law experts or employment law experts. As a result, all three sets of leaders lead their teams relatively autonomously.
Enabling those team leaders to get their thoughts and opinions regarding their area of expertise published or broadcast regularly is a powerful way of communicating internally & to clients and prospects. Most of them recognise they should be doing more of it but finding the time to do so can be a major hurdle. Enabling many people across the business to step up & produce expert insight is one simple way of overcoming it. As Captain Mike said, "It's Your Ship".
"Show me an organization in which employees take ownership, and I will show you one that beats its competitors." ― "I found that the more people knew what the goals were, the better buy-in I got—and the better results we achieved together." D. Michael Abrashoff, It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy


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Trella, a new rooftop pub has just opened in T Nagar. It's part of Jaag hotel and is serving up different cuisines and cocktails. If you like bar hopping, check Trella out. The pub isn't too big and can seat up to 40 people and they've got outdoor seating perfect for live music. The decor is pretty minimalist but some parts of the wall have whacky art, including a liquor map with different types of liquor and where it originated. We tried a few starters, including the Pita Pockets & Dips. This dish comes with a variety of pita breads and two dips. However, some of the pita bread tasted like naan or tandoori roti, so skip over this dish. We also tried the Bruschetta, which was crunchy but lacked the garlic flavour and was crowded with a bunch of veggies. The Paneer Tikka Sashlik was yum, and for paneer lovers it's a must-try. Tasty, bite sized succulent paneer cubes with a mildly spicy dip, we enjoyed it. The menu has dishes such as Parmesan Chicken Fritos, Hawkers Fish & Chips, Club Sandwich, Pasture Fed Lamb Burger, Indian Curries (both veg and non-veg), and Pasta. You can choose from a bunch of Asian cuisines like Tempura, Kung Pao Chicken, and Szechuan Prawns priced from INR 175. The drinks menu has cocktails and martinis, so go long on this Long Island Iced Teas. There's Biryani as well, so rejoice!
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Dear Eric,Thanks, Robert! Glad to see Celan on there--this doesn't have to be limited to American poems, after all. I need to brush up on my Kumin and Kamenetz--maybe on the whole "K" section of the Jewish poetic alphabet?
I cannot come up with my own full definitive list. I feel unqualified because even though I've read a lot, there's so much more I haven't read and because I'm not sure if my tastes should signal what others need to read... Given these caveats, here's what I've partially come up with in no particular order:
- "Spit" (C.K. Williams)- IMHO, this poem is one of the best Holocaust poems, especially one of the best that has allusions to the Bible.
- "Pilpul" (Kamenetz)- Gives a great sense of Jewish study.
- "Behaving Like a Jew" (Stern)- More than just a dead opossum poem.
- "The Hebrew of Your Poets, Zion" (Reznikoff)-- actually, I'd highly recommend the whole _Jerusalem the Golden_, which speaks to the diaspora experience well.
- "The Trumpet Part" (Celan)- short beautiful poem about the language of the Jews
- "Getting the Message" (Kumin)- poem with texture and beauty... "about" language, the prophetic and scholarly ways of being, etc.
Keep 'em coming, everyone--I'm compiling a master list, and will start gathering poems & responses to them in the new year.


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Irish falafel
Ground chick peas are combined with green herbs and spices, formed into balls, then fried. These would also make a fun but nutritious meal for St Patrick's Day.
|2 cups
|Dried chickpeas
|1 small
|Red onion, quartered
|1 large
|Garlic clove
|Green chilli, seeded
|1 cup
|Coriander, packed
|1 cup
|Chopped parsley
|Lemon, finely grated rind only
|1 Tbsp
|Lemon juice
|1 Tbsp
|Ground cumin
|1 tsp
|Ground coriander
|1 tsp
|1 tsp
|Baking soda
|2 Tbsp
|Plain flour
|1 dash
|Rice bran oil, for frying
- Place the chick peas in a large bowl and cover well with cold water. Soak for 12 hours. Drain, rinse then measure 3 cups. Use any remaining chick peas in a stew.
- Place the onion, garlic and chilli in a food processor and whizz until well chopped. Add the herbs. Process until finely chopped. Add the drained chick peas the pulse until finely ground. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Roll the falafel mixture into balls about the size of walnuts.
- Heat enough oil in small saucepan or wok for deep frying to about 180C. Deep-fry the falafel in batches for about 4 minutes, until brown on the outside. Drain on paper towels.
- Great served hot with tahini or light sour cream and /or lime wedges.
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Mars to remove all artificial colors from its human food portfolio
|MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Mars, Incorporated announced today that it will remove all artificial colors from its human food products as part of a commitment to meet evolving consumer preferences.
Though many of the company's products are already free of artificial colors, by expanding the scope of the effort to its entire human food portfolio, Mars is making a commitment of significant depth and breadth. Products across the range of the company's chocolate, gum, confection, food and drink businesses will be affected by the change, which will take place incrementally over the next five years.
Artificial colors pose no known risks to human health or safety, but consumers today are calling on food manufacturers to use more natural ingredients in their products. Against this backdrop, Mars will work closely with its suppliers to find alternatives that not only meet the its strict quality and safety standards, but also maintain the vibrant, fun colors consumers have come to expect from the company's beloved brands.
"We're in the business of satisfying and delighting the people who love our products," said Grant F. Reid, President and CEO of Mars, Incorporated. "Eliminating all artificial colors from our human food portfolio is a massive undertaking, and one that will take time and hard work to accomplish. Our consumers are the boss and we hear them. If it's the right thing to do for them, it's the right thing to do for Mars."


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Random funny quotes
Simply select how many random funny quotes you would like to see and hit the generate button.
What is this tool?
It is a tool for people who are little geeky (like me) and want something a little more than a random joke generator to brighten their day.
I created this random funny quotes generator using a list of 500 famously humorous quotes from well-known people. These people range from scientists like Albert Einstien to comedians like Jim Carrey.
To use the tool simply select how many quotes you would like to see at a time (max is 50) and hit the generate button. To copy a quote click the small icon below.


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Fiction Friday is our weekly writing prompt.
The aim is to write for a minimum of five minutes and then keep going for as long as you can. Once you've finished, don't edit, just post in the comments box below.
Today's prompt is about resolutions.
Your character starts the new year with no relationship and no job. They decide to make a list of new year resolutions and one by one, tick them off the list throughout the year.
Pick one of the resolutions and put your character in the situation where they are trying to complete it. Do they? What happens and what conflict arises?
Novel Kicks is a blog for story tellers and book lovers.


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Whether it's in sports, music, or business, rivalries always seem to make things more interesting. By allowing people to pick a side, rivalries make them feel like they truly belong to a tribe, which is a primal human need. Rivalries also push competitors to constantly outperform each other and, in turn, provide their target market with an ever-enhancing customer experience.
But imagine if some of the world's fiercest rivals put their differences aside and teamed up to assemble the best product or service on the market. Could you imagine how electric an NSYNC-Backstreet Boys concert would be? Or the sheer power of a Microsoft-Apple supercomputer?
In the digital age, you could say mobile websites and apps are rivals. Brands developed mobile apps to phase out the use of their fast yet janky mobile websites when the demand for mobile devices exploded. Unfortunately, they soon discovered that mobile apps are quite sluggish and require more steps to access than mobile websites, like finding and downloading them from the app store.
To develop an app that offers the speed of a mobile website and the user experience of a mobile app, Google decided to end the rivalry between mobile websites and apps and blended their best functionalities together, birthing the progressive web app in 2015.
What's a progressive web app (PWA)?
A progressive web app or a PWA is an application built on a web framework, allowing users to immediately use or install them on their phone or desktop by just visiting a website. They also don't have to find and download PWAs from an app store. Additionally, users can use PWAs offline and receive push notifications from them. Put simply, a PWA is basically a website that has the functionality of an app, giving users the speed of the internet and the experience of a mobile application.
Progressive Web App Examples
- Uber
- Starbucks
- 2048
- Housing.com


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Performance: Pa'am, photo: Maya Iltus
Fifty-second edition of Bitef will be held in Belgrade from the 13th till the 22nd September under the slogan The World Without Us. One of the segments of this year's festival, whose two of three productions directly deal with the phenomenon of death, reveals one more significance of the slogan. These are theater installations, performances without live actors on the stage.
Eternal Russia opens block performances consisting of video installations. It will be on the program, on the 19th , 20th and 21th , in several terms. A well-known Russian and European theater critic, Marina Davidova, created with a visual artist Vera Martinova and composer Vladimir Rarev, a spatial installation that, through a spacious maze of several scattered rooms, leads us to the maze of Russian political and cultural history, from the centenary struggle for social freedom that culminated in the October Revolution, until our time. This performance produced by the theatre HAU Hebbel am Ufer from Berlin contains a double political provocation aimed at both leftists and right-wingers.
Israeli artist Nadav Barnea, the author of the performance Pa'am, which will be on the repertoire on the 20th and the 21th September, is the discovery of this year's Bitef. This comprehensive artist has taken part in a series of projects that include numerous disciplines. Some know him as a rock singer, a guitarist, others as a light designer, and he is also the author of music for a wide range of theater and dance productions. In his specific style, Pa'am is a play that contains elements of lighting design, sound and video. It is a unique installation, which, according to the art director Ivan Medenica, combines the most contemporary stage expression with an ancient sense of a death. The word Pa'am in Hebrew means time or once, with connotations once upon a time.
Nachlass, piece sans personnes round off a whole of three installations on the 52nd Bitef. This is the work of the famous director Stefan Kegi, one of the three members of the world-renowned Rimini Protokoll collective, and the production is one of the leading Swiss theaters, Theatre Vidy from Lausanne. The performance is completely self-supporting in a thematic, atmospheric and emotional way. It is not a maze of history that always returns us to the same point, but a museum of memories of individual, ordinary people who no longer exist, or who will soon leave us. This installation will provide the Bitef audience with both material and physical frames for a very powerful atmospheric, emotional and metaphysical experience.
Bearing in mind these three works, it may seem unusual for the theater festival to provide a large space for installations, however, according to the Bitef's dramaturge Filip Vujošević, this is not a coincidence.
In the context of traditional prejudices in experiencing of theater forms and genres, and experiencing what is the theater and what is not, is the fact that all three installations are made for playing in the theater, not for galleries or other places, says Filip Vujošević.
In other words, if the producers treated these projects as a theater performances, it creates the impression that every debate about whether these projects should take a place at the theater festival is superfluous.


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Private Dependencies
Analyzing a private project sometimes needs access to another private repository. Your team might be using a Git repository to distribute a private library. This kind of dependency is supported in some tools including Bundler, npm.
We support using SSH to access a private repository during an analysis session.
Generating an SSH private key
When you click the "Generate Key" button, Sider generates a 4096 bit RSA key used in analysis sessions automatically.
We strongly recommend against adding secret keys to public repositories. Their analysis results are publicly accessible, and your secret keys might get exposed.
Downloading the SSH public key
After generating, you can download the SSH public key used in analysis sessions from this page. The key is able to be added as Deploy Keys in GitHub.
The SSH public key is supposed to be configured in another repository.
For example, think about the case your repository my-app depends on another private repository my-lib, which is hosted on GitHub. You should configure following the steps:
- Access the repository settings page of my-app on Sider.
- Click "Generate Key".
- Click "Download Public Key".
- Access the repository settings page of my-lib on GitHub.
- Click "Deploy keys".
- Click "Add deploy key".
- Copy the downloaded public key and paste it in "Key" input form.
- Click "Add key".
Using SSH
Currently, only a few analysis tools use an SSH configuration.
- All Ruby analyzers (Bundler)
- ESLint (npm)
- TSLint (npm)
- CoffeeLint (npm)
- stylelint (npm)
Other tools do not use SSH, so adding an SSH key for such tools are not needed.


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Download module HCR2
Download module RTG2
Scenario vsav files: attached below.
Sorry, no module for Rebels in the White House; not interested.
The primary objective of the module is to remove as many game-piece markers as possible.
Counter clutter is a huge downside to playing this system as published. Each combat unit typically carries around at least two markers (fatigue and strength) and can have as many as six (adding disorganization, supply, ammo, and entrenchment).
I see no reason to import counter clutter into the VASSAL module.
This module departs from previous GCACW modules that mimic the printed game's marker handling. Instead, it replaces game-piece markers with dynamic properties and layers that are controlled via the right-click menu.
Another objective of this module is to de-clutter the toolbar by using only stock VASSAL buttons and icons. Custom toolbar icons distract from the main purpose of a module, which is to provide a digital version of the map and counters.
No charts or tables are included; just the map and counters. (Buy the game!) Keep the printed charts from the game at hand during VASSAL play.
Strength markers have been removed and replaced with a dynamic property that is set manually with function keys. Strength is visible in the Mouse-over Stack Viewer.
F1 and F2 = Manpower +1 and -1
F3 and F4 = DISORG and ORG
Fatigue markers have been removed and replaced with a game piece layer on each unit.
Ctrl-F to increase fatigue level. Fatigue removal is automated when the Recovery button is clicked (see Multi-action Button below). Manual override (not shown on right-click menu) is Crtl-Shift-F
Demoralized markers have been removed and replaced with a game piece layer on each unit, covering the artillery value.
Ctrl-Z to add demoralization. Removal is automated when the Recovery button is clicked (see Multi-action Button below). Manual override (not shown on right-click menu) is Crtl-Shift-Z.
Exhausted status is applied automatically when the Recovery button is clicked (see Multi-action Button below) - a white stripe under the unit name. Manual overrides (not shown on right-click menu): Ctrl-X to add exhaustion; Crtl-Shift-X to remove.
Low Ammo: a cyan stripe (and box) at the bottom of the piece. Ctrl-M to deplete; Ctrl-Shift-M to replenish.
Out of Ammo: a black stripe and an artillery value of zero.
Hex Control: The flag on top indicates the side currently controlling the hex. The number and flag at the bottom are the hex VP value and the side that gets the points for controlling the hex. Shift-click to select the marker and enable the right click menu.
The above changes do eliminate the mnemonics of the cardboard markers. Gone are:
- ORG, DISORG, and soldier/artillery icons on the strength markers.
- Extended march reminders on fatigue markers.
- Combat value and artillery modifiers on demoralization markers.
All of these are superfluous. For example, any strength value that includes a parenthesized number signifies disorganization. If you can't consistently remember the effects of extended march and demoralization, take these markers from your copy of the game and park them near you computer monitor as reminders.
Having removed all these markers, there is no longer a need for Force markers (standard rule 6.4), so they have been left out of the module, along with Force Display windows. It is assumed that no fog of war variants will be used (as none were included in Balkoski's original design).
The only remaining unit markers are Flanks Refused (which applies to all units in the hex) and Leader Activation (a temporary indicator).
Multi-Action Button for Recovery Phase
Click the Recovery button on the toolbar one time only to trigger Global Key Commands corresponding to Recovery steps 3, 4 and 5:
- 3a: DISORG to ORG if F0 or F1 (not Demorzlized-2)
- 3b: Remove exhaustion if F0 or F1 (not Demorzlized-2)
- 3c: Reduce demoralization if F0 or F1
- 4: Apply exhaustion if F3 or F4
- 5: Reduce fatigue level by three
> TIP: A Movement Point tracker (in the game-piece palette) can placed on the map where needed. Also, a Victory Point tracker game piece.
> TIP: To select non-movable game pieces, such as objective flags or bridges: Shift-click on them.
> TIP: Reduce the Mouse-over delay under File > Preferences to 250 ms for snappier display of hex contents.


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Transition from post-capillary pulmonary hypertension to combined pre- and post-capillary pulmonary hypertension in swine
A key role for endothelin
Passive, isolated post‐capillary pulmonary hypertension (IpcPH) secondary to left heart disease may progress to combined pre‐ and post‐capillary or 'active' PH (CpcPH) characterized by chronic pulmonary vascular constriction and remodelling. The mechanisms underlying this 'activation' of passive pulmonary hypertension (PH) remain incompletely understood. Here we investigated the role of the vasoconstrictor endothelin‐1 (ET) in the progression from IpcPH to CpcPH in a swine model for post‐capillary PH. Swine underwent pulmonary vein banding (PVB; n = 7) or sham‐surgery (Sham; n = 6) and were chronically instrumented 4 weeks later. Haemodynamics were assessed for 8 weeks, at rest and during exercise, before and after administration of the ET receptor antagonist tezosentan. After sacrifice, the pulmonary vasculature was investigated by histology, RT‐qPCR and myograph experiments. Pulmonary arterial pressure and resistance increased significantly over time. mRNA expression of prepro‐endothelin‐1 and endothelin converting enzyme‐1 in the lung was increased, while ETA expression was unchanged and ETB expression was downregulated. This was associated with increased plasma ET levels from week 10 onward and a more pronounced vasodilatation to in vivo administration of tezosentan at rest and during exercise. Myograph experiments showed decreased endothelium‐dependent vasodilatation to Substance P and increased vasoconstriction to KCl in PVB swine consistent with increased muscularization observed with histology. Moreover, maximal vasoconstriction to ET was increased whereas ET sensitivity was decreased. In conclusion, PVB swine gradually developed PH with structural and functional vascular remodelling. From week 10 onward, the pulmonary ET pathway was upregulated, likely contributing to pre‐capillary activation of the initially isolated post‐capillary PH. Inhibition of the ET pathway could thus potentially provide a pharmacotherapeutic target for early stage post‐capillary PH.
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van Duin, R.W.B, Stam, K., Cai, Z.Y., Uitterdijk, D.B, Garcia-Alvarez, A., Ibanez, B., … Merkus, D. (2018). Transition from post-capillary pulmonary hypertension to combined pre- and post-capillary pulmonary hypertension in swine. Journal of Physiology, 597(4), 1157–1173. doi:10.1113/jp275987


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Long before I ever set foot in a studio and long before I retired from work to go to university, I cut my photography teeth on nature and wildlife in the nature reserves of the East Midlands and surrounding counties. Spending a day in winter finding and watching birds or, in summer, hunting for butterflies, moths and insects remains one of my abiding passions.
When it comes to wildlife competitive photography, I have only intermittent success, pitted as I am against some of the wonders of the wider world. My domestic animals struggle to hold their own against monkeys in frozen ponds, horses in the Camargue and the many exotic beasts seen on safari.
Every now and then, however, one of my favourite pictures will do well at one of the International Salons and it gives me that little extra bit of pleasure to know they're having their moment in the sunlight.
The five pictures here were all successful in my first year of competing for the accreditation of AFIAP.
Mating Migrant Hawkers was accepted into two Salons
Broad Bodied Chaser was accepted into two Salons
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Brimstone on Scabious was accepted into four Salons
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Willow Creek Association's Leadership Summit 2009 — CCN Edition Via Satellite. Summit Faculty to Include Tony Blair and Bono.
Lubbock, TX, July 28, 2009 --(
)-- On August 14 and 15 leaders throughout North America will have an unprecedented opportunity to hear a world class line-up of global leaders at the Willow Creek Leadership Summit 2009 — via satellite on CCN.
Willow Creek Association (WCA) has partnered with Church Communication Network (CCN) to bring The Leadership Summit 2009 to Live Oak Community Church in Lubbock, Texas an effort to empower churches across the nation to improve their leadership and use their God-given gifts to impact the world.
The conference theme, "Lead Where You Are" calls for ordinary people to make an extraordinary difference in the midst of challenging times. Leaders will be encouraged to stand together in a worldwide effort to confront current crises.
"When the stakes get higher – and I think we're in the highest stake era of my lifetime – leaders either step it up or they get into an avoidance mentality and don't do the hard work of defining reality and calling others to higher levels of engagement," says Bill Hybels, Founder and Senior Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church.
The seventeen Summit faculty members represent a culturally and racially diverse group of leaders from business to ministry to politics and entertainment including: Bill Hybels, Rt Hon Tony Blair, David Gergen, Dr. Tim Keller, Harvey Carey, Gary Hamel, Carly Fiorina, Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. David Ireland, Patrick Lencioni, Dan Heath, Chip Heath, Dave Gibbons, Bono, Andrew Rugasira, Dr. Wess Stafford, Jessica Jackley.
During his Summit 2006 interview, U2 Lead Singer and renowned activist Bono issued a convicting challenge to church leaders to mobilize against the ravages of global AIDS and poverty. Three years later, Bono will reflect on the church's inspiring response and his continuing journey as a "single issue protagonist."
In a pre-conference interview with Willow Creek, Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair urged leaders to stand true to their core beliefs even when facing unpopularity or adversity.
"The proven, comprehensive wisdom that the Summit offers to contemporary leaders is staggering," says CCN Founder and CEO, Bill Dallas. "CCN's satellite network makes it possible for these important messages to reach an even broader national audience."
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An American teacher who was deported from Cambodia last year for breaching a court order related to a U.S. child sex crime case has been sentenced to 21 months in prison and banned from accessing the internet for five years once he is
Eric Erdmann, in a photograph posted to Khmer440.com last yearEric Erdmann, 45, was arrested at his Phnom Penh home in Chamkar Mon districts Boeng Keng Kang I commune in April last year after the U.S. Embassy denied his application for a new passport over an outstanding arrest warrant in the U.S. state of Oregon.
He was accused of breaching a court order over a 2010 conviction for encouraging child sexual abuse through pornography. Following his arrest, Mr. Erdmann, who has a Cambodian wife, professed his innocence in a forum on the popular expat website Khmer440.com, posting photographs of himself dining in an open-air setting and saying he remained free.
It quickly transpired, however, that he was receiving treatment for a broken leg at Phnom Penhs Calmette Hospital while under police supervision.
He was deported from Cambodia less than a week after his arrest. Appearing in court on Monday in the U.S. state of Florida, where he also had lived, Mr. Erdmann was sentenced to 21 months in jail. He will then need to serve five years probation, which will include being banned from using the internet and having no direct contact with minors without the written approval of his probation officer.
The sentencing memorandum issued by the U.S. government asserted that Mr. Erdmann had never shown any remorse for his actions due to his efforts to dupe members of the public in Cambodia into thinking the media had wrongly identified him.
When confronted by the local Cambodian media about his past conviction, the defendant claimed that the media was attacking him and that he was going to go after the journalist who wrote the article, the memo said.
It also stated that Mr. Erdmann had worked at various institutions, including the Home of English International School in Phnom Penh, which he deliberately chose, knowing he could have access to students as young as 6 years old.
Home of Englishs operations and finance manager, Michael Billington, denied the school had ever hired Mr. Erdmann.
We never employed him. We tested him and let him go. We didnt like the way he taught, Mr. Billington said in an email on Tuesday. As far as we knew, the only thing he was guilty of was being a bad teacher.
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American Whitewater worked with local paddlers and agency planners in 2014-2016 to create a river access plan for the Harpers Ferry, WV area. Two popular and scenic class III whitewater runs on the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers converge in Harper's Ferry, yet there are only 3 public parking spaces at the take-out and the only public put ins are far upstream on both rivers. The plan is the result of an outstanding effort by our members and partners, and we are now working to improve river access opportunities based on the plan. Special thanks to the National Park Service's Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program for their support. We are now working together to further explore and where possible to implement the plan priorities.
Go to the Harpers Ferry River Access Plan
Harpers Ferry Access Study Reveals Need for New Approaches (MD/WV)
The final Weverton Rail Crossing Feasibility Study was released this week, which considered two options for improving the crossing of CSX railroad tracks to provide safer public access to the Potomac River and the C&O Canal National Historical Park, and for use of the Appalachian Trail. The Report reveals insurmountable problems with the two proposed access solutions, but also highlights other possible paths forward.
Support Improved Potomac River Access at Harpers Ferry (WV/VA/DC)
A local planning agency has championed a study of the Weverton access site just downstream of Harpers Ferry. This site is an important Potomac river put-in/takeout site for Shenandoah and Potomac River paddlers who have few access options in the area. At issue is an informal crossing of the two-track CSX railroad used by almost 27,000 paddlers, Appalachian Trail hikers, and visitors to the C&O Canal National Historical Park last year. The study outlines two options to formalize this access site and improve the safety of crossing the railroad tracks. Either option would be a big improvement, as would a standard road crossing, and paddlers are encouraged to submit a supportive comment by the June 15 deadline.
Portage Trail Secured At Millville Dam on Shenandoah
Federal regulators recently issued a new 46-year license for the Millville Dam on the Shenandoah River that includes a formal portage route sought by American Whitewater. The dam is just upstream of the popular Staircase section of the Shenandoah. Also included in the license is continued operation of several access areas up and downstream of the dam. While our requests for a serious analysis of dam removal were denied, we hope the dam owner considers removal in the future for this outdated dam.
Harpers Ferry Access Options at Outfitters Clarified for 2016
Over the past couple years American Whitewater has been working with regional paddlers, the National Park Service, and other interested folks to improve river access on the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers near Harpers Ferry, WV. One outcome of that effort has been recognition of the parking, access, and shuttle services the rafting outfitters in the area offer provide. The outfitters worked with private boaters to share a fact sheet of the various services they offer, which you can download.
The contacts below include staff and volunteers working on this project. Make sure you are logged in if you wish to join the group.
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