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When we consider the dramatic changes in consumer behavior over the past decade, we might conclude that the primary motivator of behavioral change has been the dramatic increase in consumer choice. Consumers now have an overwhelming number of options, from the type of toothpaste they buy to the kind of beer they drink, driving businesses to consistently differentiate themselves in order to be the "first choice."
In order to meet this need, businesses today must create a sustainable culture of innovation and improvement so that they can constantly adapt to the changing landscape of customer buying criteria. Failure to adapt and improve ultimately results in the failure of the business. Those who keep up with and anticipate changing demands are the businesses that thrive in today's market.
In the early 90s when Bill Clinton was running for President, James Carville architected a campaign that was designed to address the real issues of the day and assist the electorate to see through all of the fog and focus on the true underlying problem. As part of this campaign, he coined the phrase "It's the economy, stupid."
Similarly, businesses today need to look through the fog and identify the problems that must be solved for survival and growth. Solution providers, all with good intentions trying to promote ways to improve their business, bombard business leaders with the latest quick fix. So, what is the real root problem that needs to be addressed?
"It's about improvement, stupid."
To see how continuous improvement leadership are tackling these pressures to enable their organizations to stay relevant, survive, and grow, we're beginning a new blog series in which we'll interview executive leadership in various industry sectors and ask the question "What keeps you up at night?"
See the interviews:
- Keeping Up The Pace of Continuous Improvement: Karl Wadensten, President of VIBCO
- Embrace Continuous Learning in a Deliberate Fashion: Paul Akers, President of FastCap
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HÀ NỘI — The Anti-Dumping Commission of Australia (ADC) has issued an announcement to extend the deadline of publishing the Statement of Essential Facts (SEF) and the final report in the dumping investigation of wind towers imported from Việt Nam.
To further examine the role of various parties involved in the production and export of the goods to Australia as well as to verify the information that has been provided by interested parties, ADC has decided to extend the deadline to publish the SEF to November 5, 2017.
Interested parties are invited to make submissions in response to the SEF within 20 days of the SEF being placed on public record.
A final report on the ADC's recommendations will be submitted to the parliamentary secretary no later than December 20, 2017. The secretary will make a decision within 30 days of receiving the report.
Prior to this, ADC initiated an investigation into the alleged dumping of certain wind towers exported to Australia from Việt Nam on June 8, 2017.
The investigation follows an application lodged by Australian wind tower manufacturers Keppel Prince Engineering Pty Ltd and Ottoway Fabrication Pty Ltd.
The investigation examines transactions that took place from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016, with ADC estimating a dumping margin of 15.7 per cent on Việt Nam's wind towers.
ADC plans to publish the SEF by September 26, 2017 and the final report by November 10, 2017.
On August 7, 2017, ADC temporarily decided not to apply anti-dumping duties on wind towers imported from Việt Nam. — VNS

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Adam Crookes says the loss to Exeter was "frustrating" but the team "can put things right next week."
Vale suffered a poor defeat to Exeter on Saturday and Crookes told the official Port Vale website: "We've been doing well recently and if you looked at the form table we were third coming into this game. As professionals we want to win every match, but it doesn't always work out that way.
"We're all disappointed, but we've just got to sit down and go through things to see where we can improve.
"Every game is a learning experience and you probably take more from losses, but we've done well recently. To lose today was frustrating, but hopefully we can put things right next week.
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I still vote she needs a therapist.
Today I'm gonna move stuff off bed cause I didn't do it yesterday. Bed was far too comfy. Stupid bed. I really need to get that heater thing.
Two weeks till my birthday. Can't I get the presents and not get a year older? We're going to Birmingham, getting the things I want, seeing Stardust, then orderin in Dominos.
Anyway, I said I'd do a ficlist thing and here it is. It isn't the complete list of standalones I've had ideas for (that was post ages ago) this is just the list of the main ones I wanna finish soonish.
Fics open now
Insomniatic Meat (Matthew Leone/Nathan Leone/Patrick Stump)
Pandora (Matthew Leone/Nathan Leone, Matthew Leone/Sean Smith)
Untitled (Shannon Leto/Jared leto/Tomo Milicevic)
Unfinished standalones
Untitled (Frankie Iero/Billy Martin/Paul Thomas)
Untitled (Bob Bryar/Sawa)
Untitled (Matthew Leone/Jeff Angel)
Untitled (Mikey Way/girl!Mikey)
Unfinished multi-part fics
Obsession (Bob Bryar/Bert Mccracken, Bob Bryar/Gerard Way)
My Body is Your Body (Ryan Ross/Spencer Smith)
The Time Of Our Lives (MCR)
Fics that just have a plot but haven't been started
Enter Shikari (Ryan Ross/Spencer Smith)
Guys Like Us In Prison (Bob Bryar/Oli Sykes)
Mama (Mikey Way/Gerard Way/Omar Abidi)
Today We Learn About Oral (Ian Watkins/Ilan Rubin)
Watcher sequel (Ray Toro/Mikey Way/Matthew Leone/Nathan Leone)
Untitled (Pete Wentz/Hemmingway)
Untitled (Zacky Vengeance/Oli Sykes)
Untitled (Gerard Way/Kazuo Kiriyama)
Untitled (Ray Toro/various)
Untitled (Bert Mccrcraken/[at least Madina twins and probably Sean, maybe others from The used too])
Untitled (Jepha Howard/undecided)
Untitled (Jay James/undecided)
Untitled (Undecided pairing)
Untitled (Something with Russell Howard, suggestions please)
Untitled (Ian Watkins/Matt Tuck)
Untitled (Dalek!Sec/Jack Harkness)
Untitled (Patrick Stump/Will Beckett)
Untitled (Centaur!Patrick)
Untitled (MCR)
Untitled (Jay James/Bob Bryar, Jay James/rest of Bullet)
Untitled (Travis Barker/Smosh boys)
Probably won't be finished
All Mcfly fics (though that should be obvious)
The Disadvantages Of Being A Sheikah
The Hunt
What To Do With the Dead
One of the standalones I have open now will be finished today. And yes, I know there's a few undecided's, that's cause I... well haven't decided yet.
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The 8 Best Shoes for Disney World in 2020
You've bought your passes and planned the outfits--in all the preparations you make for a big trip to Disney, don't forget to plan for the most overworked part of your body during your time in the parks--your feet!
Having the right shoes can truly make or break your trip to see the Mouse, both for you and your kids, so choose wisely before the big day comes! We definitely recommend wearing your shoes of choice for at least a few weeks before heading to the park for miles of walking and hours of standing in line.
When it comes to the best shoes for Disney, we looked at eight walking shoes and sandals that are popular amongst users to decide which one should be your top consideration.
For us, the winner was the distinct but popular New Balance Women's Minnie Rocks The Dots Wl574v2, which offers a TPU heel insert for support, and ENCAP midsole for cushioning around your foot and between your toes.
We think they'd do an amazing job of keeping you comfy and cool during your time at the most magical place on earth!
Best Shoes for Disney World
Made of
New Balance Women's Minnie Rocks The Dots Wl574v2
Faux Leather
Rubber sole
ASICS Women's GEL-Venture 5 Running Shoe
Rubber sole
Under Armour Men's Charged Bandit 2 Running Shoe
Rubber sole
Grasshoppers Women's Windham Slip-On Flat
Synthetic sole
Skechers Women's Go Walk 2 Hypo Walking Shoe
Synthetic sole
Sanuk Women's Yoga Sling 2
Synthetic sole
KEEN Men's Newport H2 Sandal
Polyester webbing
Rubber sole
Skechers Performance Womens Go Walk Pizazz
Rubber sole
1. New Balance Women's Minnie Rocks The Dots Wl574v2
In a fun and stylish collaboration with Disney, New Balance offers this comfortable shoe that can be worn in and out of the parks. The faux-leather uppers come in both red and black with a weathered look and these shoes come in sizes 5-12.
For comfort, they have a foam padded collar and tongue, removable foam insole, TPU heel insert for support, and ENCAP midsole for cushioning. The outsole is a durable rubber, perfect for pavement or trails. The closures are traditional lace-up, so you can get the perfect fit and tightness!
What makes these a great choice for Disney? Obviously, the color scheme and design are huge pluses--now it's not just the kids who get to dress-up for their day at the park!
The rubber outsole will be durable for walking on a variety of surfaces, even on wetter days. The foam support around and under the foot will offer comfort for long days of walking.
It's unfortunate that these don't come in anything but medium width, as there are a lot of wide and narrow shoe wearers that will have to miss out on this fun design. The weathered look may not appeal to everyone and their personal style.
Overall, you can't beat an official collaboration between New Balance and Disney, especially when you are looking for the best shoes for Disney parks. These, paired with a cute Minnie shirt and some ears, would make the perfect, comfortable outfit for your family's day at Disney!
2. ASICS Women's GEL-Venture 5 Running Shoe
With ten color choices and both medium and wide widths, this shoe from the well-known ASICS brand can provide comfort while walking the park or running one of the Disney races. It has a high shaft to offer a lot of support to the foot and ankle, a GEL cushioning system, and has space for an orthotic insert of your choice.
Looking at the reviews, there are many people who love this shoe--they found that they hardly needed any breaking in, that they offered great support for high arches, and had a roomy toe that prevented any loss of circulation.
Quite a few users also had issues with the lack of slip-resistance on the outsole. These shoes are more geared for trails and rough terrain, and will not handle sleek, wet surfaces well. That's definitely something to consider when packing these for Disney!
If you're planning on running a race at Disney, these could be an option to wear. However, because of their lack of slip-resistance on paved surfaces, and some reports of a lower-than-normal quality for the ASICS brand, we'd probably keep looking for Disney shoes.
3. Under Armour Men's Charged Bandit 2 Running Shoe
For men, the Under Armour Charged Bandit 2 is a stylish and comfortable running shoe that comes in 12 color choices and both medium and wide widths. The shaft is considered a low top, and the shoe features a rubber sole with high abrasion rubber added to places that get a lot of wear.
The heathered upper is one of the more unique and fun features to this shoe and serves many purposes, offering breathability and a lot of flexibility. There's also an internal heel cup that gives a locked-in fit for the foot.
Wearers love the stylish look of these; the fitted feel that the heathered uppers give, and the support found in the heel cup. Most mentioned that these shoes run small--about ¾ of a size smaller than the normal running shoe. This problem was easy to solve by ordering a size up.
Some found that the heathered uppers wore off easily around some parts of the toes, but this could also be caused by incorrect sizing and wearing too-small shoes.
Overall, these shoes look like a great choice for the men in your life who are interested in the best walking shoes for Disney.
You can definitely find a color to match your Mickey Mouse or Peter Pan t-shirt, and thanks to the material of the shoe, they seem like they would dry quickly if you get wet on Splash Mountain.
4. Grasshoppers Women's Windham Slip-On Flat
Changing lanes from looking at athletic shoes, these canvas flats from Grasshoppers are not only cute in five neutral colors, but they also come in a large variety of sizes, from 5 to 12, and from narrow to extra-wide. This guarantees that everyone can find the perfect fit!
Along with the size and color, these cute shoes have a lot to offer their Disney-goer. The canvas fabric won't be ruined if they get wet on some of the rides. On the inside, the shoes feature the Ortholite footbed, which offers memory foam support with odor and bacteria-fighting properties!
Reviewers had great things to say about these shoes--many found them to be comfortable right out of the box, that they did a great job with moisture and odor without socks, and were comfortable even while on their feet all day.
Some did have issues with the shoes being a bit slippery on wet surfaces, and others found that the canvas fabric made for hot feet, as they tend to hold the heat in. These are both big considerations when going to warm, and sometimes wet, areas like Disney!
You might be like these fantastic canvas shoes to make your feet more comfortable.
If you're looking for an alternative to an athletic shoe, these slip-on flats look like an amazing and well-loved choice for Disney! They are cute, comfortable, and can be thrown on without socks for a casual, breezy look.
We definitely recommend trying these out when searching for that perfect shoe for Disney! You can check out our review on the great shoes for without socks.
5. Skechers Performance Women's Go Walk 2 Hypo Walking Shoe
Skechers is well-known for comfortable shoes in fun colors and at affordable prices, and their Go Walk 2 Hypo Walking shoes are popular with wearers! These shoes come in four colors, with a couple of neutrals and a couple of brights to please everyone.
On the inside, there are several comfort measures taken, including a slight heel (1.25"), an Ortholite antimicrobial sockliner, and Resalyte midsole, which all try to give the wearer as much flexibility and as good of a fit as possible. The sweater-like FitKnit fabric on the uppers provides a soft but breathable barrier for your foot.
Many users found these shoes to be extremely comfortable, affordable, and stylish. In comparing them to the original Go Walk shoes, some found that the quality seemed lower, and even the fit seemed smaller.
If you're a Skechers fan, it may be worth trying out these shoes for a nice, casual, but cute athletic-looking shoe for your trip to Disney.
Because of some complaints, these shoes compared to the original Go Walks and some other options available.
Best Sandals for Disney
6. Sanuk Women's Yoga Sling 2
You've probably seen these popular and easily-recognizable sandals around town, but did you know they are a perfect (and proven!) choice for Disney? They come in 22 different color choices and full sizes between 5 and 11.
The best part about these sandals is their yoga mat footbeds, which can keep your feet happy and comfortable all day long.
The uppers are a lightweight, two-way stretch knit fabric that's soft against your skin and between your toes. These shoes can be thrown into the washer when needed, which keeps them clean and looking fresh without much work.
Wearers were huge fans of these sandals--when you compare them to the typical flip-flop, it seems like it's hard not to be a fan! Many had used them at Disney and reported happy but understandably tired, feet at the end of the day.
They aren't the fastest to dry, but wearers had no issues with a little dampness rubbing them the wrong way.
You can find more discussion about yoga shoes here.
These definitely top our list as one of the best sandals for Disney, should you be interested in that style. The washability, color choices, style, and many happy reviews are all big pluses for these unique stylish sandals that have become quite popular and in recent years!
7. KEEN Men's Newport H2 Sandal
It's hard to get much more durable than a KEEN sandal, and the men's Newport H2 Sandal is their original water shoe offering for men that have stood the test of time. With the breathability of a sandal and the protection of a shoe, these KEENs have no problems handling the Disney parks in all weather conditions.
The polyester webbing on the top of the shoe dries quickly and won't rub your foot when wet. The entire shoe is machine washable, so these can be used in all sorts of conditions from the parks to camping, or especially for hiking. The polyester is equipped with odor-reducing Aegis Microbe Shield to keep away odors.
Of course, there are lots of huge KEEN fans amongst their wearers, but some found that the stitching on these, especially around the heel, did not live up to the same quality they know of from the brand.
The outsoles are praised for their extreme durability, but that doesn't quite match what has happened for many in the stitching. The sizing is also a little small, so plan on ordering a half size larger than normal.
It's hard to tell if the stitching issues are enough to nix these from your Disney shoe list, but given their comfort level and overall durability, they are worth a shot! They will keep your feet airy but also dry quickly should you have rain or water rides in your forecast.
8. Skechers Performance Womens Go Walk Pizazz Flip-Flop
Last in our list of sandals for Disney are another offering from Skechers--the Go Walk Pizzazz flip-flop. In six different colors and whole sizes, these flip flops are a lightweight, casual shoe that can handle lots of standing in line and walking the parks.
The GOga Mat technology in the sole of the shoe is what sets these apart from other flip flops--it's similar to the yoga mat material of the Sanuk sandals. The mesh fabric and rubber sole ensure that this sandal will dry quickly and won't leave blisters or sour smells.
Many wearers claimed these to be the most comfortable flip-flop they'd ever worn. Since they don't come in half-sized, many suggested sizing up if needed, and get the dark soles as they will stay nicer looking longer than the white soles.
Overall, it seems like these would be a great shoe to try if you struggle to find comfortable flip-flops but want a sandal for a trip to Disney! Many wearers with a variety of foot and leg issues found these to be a supportive, comfortable option that allowed them to walk a lot and keep their feet cool!
Things to Consider Before Buying Shoes for Disney
Style is a matter of preference for many people who plan on attending Disney.
The most popular styles of shoes are athletic walking or running shoe or a pair of sandal.
Athletic shoes tend to offer a lot of arch support, have space for inserts or orthotics, and can be laced up for a perfect fit.
However, athletic shoes may not do well when wet and could take a long time to dry, rubbing blisters in the process.
Sandals are the other most popular choice for shoes for Disney. They offer breathability in hot climates, dry quickly, and look good with a variety of outfits.
Boots, foldable ballet flats, boat shoes, moccasins, heels, and wedges may all technically be worn to the parks, but if you'll be spending all day there, these may not be your best options.
Related: You might wear a pair of stylish light up shoes to make everyone notice when you are in Disney.
Proper fit is extremely important for a shoe that you will be walking and standing in as much as you will at the parks.
If the shoe causes your toes to lose circulation or the top of your foot to hurt, they may be too small of a shoe.
If your foot develops blisters from moving around inside your shoe, the shoe may be too big.
Other issues can be caused by improper fit for those with plantar fasciitis, flat or high arches, or wide feet. Shoes with room for inserts are best in these situations.
Choosing the materials of your shoes can be difficult, depending on the weather and water rides at your park of choice.
Faux leather is waterproof by design, so that may be a good choice for an athletic shoe material.
Sandals can be made from a variety of different materials--anything cloth or fabric may take longer to dry, but also may be more comfortable than rubber or plastic.
Mesh fabrics seem to be popular in between choice--they are comfortable to the foot but can get wet and dry quickly.
Even if you don't have issues with your feet, Disney is a place where you will need all the support you can get from your shoes.
Shoes with gel or memory foam insoles are a great choice, as they offer a barrier between you and the hard pavement, and cushion each step that your foot takes.
If you have high or flat arches or heel pain, an extra gel or memory foam insert would be a great thing to add to your shoes--for this reason, athletic shoes and flats may be a better choice than sandals in those situations.
The chances are that your shoes will get fairly dirty while touring the parks--so it's good to choose a shoe that is easy to clean and will handle dirt well.
Darker outsoles and fabrics on the uppers will look better even when dirty.
Shoes that are machine washable can be rid of odors and grime from the parks after you return home.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Do I have to wear shoes at Disney?
A. Shoes are required at Disney, but after that, the gates are totally open as to what kind of shoes you want to wear.
The only time that shoes may become an issue is on the Soarin' ride. If you're wearing flip flops, the cast member will ask you to stow them away for the ride.
Q. Will my shoes get wet at Disney?
A. There are a variety of water rides in all the Disney parks, plus the chance of rain.
It's always a good idea to wear shoes that can get wet and dry quickly, or carry a backup pair in your bag.
Q. What is the best style of shoe for Disney?
A. Most people choose walking or running shoes or sandals for their Disney trip.
Sandals offer a lot of breath abilities and can dry quickly when wet, but they may not always offer the support needed for so much standing and walking.
Running and walking shoes offer the most support of the shoe styles, but when wet, they may not always perform as well.
Q. How long should I break in my shoes before Disney?
A. Experts recommend wearing your shoes for at least a month before taking them to Disney.
This will allow you to break them in, to see if there are any fit issues with them, and to make sure they are a good choice for lots of standing and walking.
Q. What should I do if I get a blister at Disney?
A. Even with the best of precautions, blisters may be inevitable when you're walking as much as you will at Disney.
Because of this, it's a good idea to keep blister pads or bandaids in your bag, so you can apply it at any point throughout the day.
After that, try to choose the shoes that will rub that area the least, and if you're planning on getting wet,it will dry the quickest.
There's a lot of preparation that goes into a trip like this, even down to the shoes you'll be wearing on your feet!
While it may feel overwhelming to be figuring out fast passes and meal reservations at this point, at least you can rest easy knowing that thanks to this quick and detailed article, the shoes you choose will be the easiest decision of your day!
Whether it's walking shoes or sandals, or if you decide to pull out your old combat boots, wearing comfortable, broken-in shoes that won't overheat your feet or cause pain is the number one priority when choosing the best shoes for Disney.


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The National Astronomy Week is being celebrated by the University of the Philippines Astronomical Society every year. It is organized to develop in each student their interest in astronomy. Competitions are designed to broaden the knowledge of participants, cultivate their thinking skills as well as improve their self-confidence. For the teachers' workshop, the lectures and activities are geared towards the improvement of science teaching in the Philippines.
This year, UP Astronomical Society celebrates its 25th Anniversary. In line with this, the organization will hold a year-long series of events that will showcase UP AstroSoc's 25 years of history as well as its gratitude towards the people who have supported the organization throughout the years.
ASTROCON is the biggest astronomy convention in the Philippines, spanning multiple days and nights and aiming to promote astronomy education to the participating schools, broadening their knowledge and expounding their interest in the science of the stars, planets, and extraterrestrial objects. ASTROCON features talks, lectures and hands-on activities presented by people renowned in astronomy and related fields in the Philippines, their topics ranging from the basics of astronomy to the specific niches of astronomy, from stargazing to astrophotography.
How well do you know the universe? To test such knowledge is UP AstroSoc's COLLISION, a one-of-a-kind twist to astronomy game shows, challenging both your erudition and strategical thinking. University of the Philippines-Diliman students are welcome to form groups of two or three, use their skills, and grind their way up to the top for a chance to win some cash prizes.
LAKBAY LANGIT is UP AstroSoc's roaming astronomy camp, in cooperation with various schools, aiming to help the students discover the wonders of astronomy. Filled with lectures, labs, and fun activities such as stargazing and telescope viewing, it takes the students in and out of the classroom, familiarizing them with the theoretical and practical concepts of astronomy.
LAKBAY LIWANAG is a cooperative campus visitation event, much like LAKBAY LANGIT, focusing on day-time solar observation. UP AstroSoc's members will provide the students with handfuls of lectures, labs, and exciting hands on activities such as solar telescope viewing, light painting, and other astronomical amusements.
Starburst is an astronomy workshop for kids.This three-day workshop is designed for children ages 4-12 to learn more about astronomy, meet new friends and have fun during the summer. The workshop includes telescope viewing, stargazing, astronomy lectures, telescope making and a lot more!
UP AstroSoc holds public observations during important Astronomical phenomena such as meteor showers, eclipses, etc., also, the organization sometimes hold Sidewalk Astronomy. The members of the organization would set up a few of the organization's optical instruments on public places and hold a free viewing for the public.


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A black motorist was shot at close range by a Minnesota cop and seen bleeding to death in a graphic video shot by his girlfriend that went viral yesterday, the second fatal police shooting to rock America in as many days.
The governor of the northern US state asked the White House to order a federal probe into Wednesday night's shooting in Falcon Heights, near Minneapolis, as calls mounted for justice for the 32-year-old victim Philando Castile.
A four-year-old girl witnessed the shooting from the back seat of the car, as her mother -- Castile's girlfriend -- livestreamed the bloody aftermath while an officer pointed his gun through the window.
Speaking to reporters outside the governor's mansion in St. Paul, after a night in police custody, Diamond Reynolds repeated what she asserted in the shock footage: that Castile was shot "for no reason."
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Pulled over for a broken tail light, Castile informed the officer he was carrying a licensed gun, Reynolds said, and was shot as he reached for his license and registration.
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Reynolds said she decided to livestream the event -- even as an officer pointed his gun through the car window -- to forestall any attempt by police to deny what happened.
She said her phone had now been seized as evidence and voiced fear of a police cover-up.
"They're gonna tamper with evidence," she told reporters. "They're gonna do whatever they have to do to cover their butts."
But Governor Mark Dayton pledged to push for a full and independent inquiry by the Department of Justice -- which is already investigating the police shooting of a black man caught on video two days earlier in Louisiana.
"Justice will be served in Minnesota," Dayton said.
America's debate on police use of lethal force, especially against young black men, was set to hit fever pitch as a fourth officer went on trial Thursday in one of the highest-profile such cases of recent years.
Three officers so far have escaped conviction in the case of Freddie Gray, a young black man who died last year in Baltimore after suffering spinal injuries in the back of a police van.
On Tuesday this week, a black father of five, 37-year-old Alton Sterling, was pinned to the ground and shot several times at point blank range in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, prompting the launch of a federal civil rights probe.
President Obama issued a statement over the two incidents on Thursday.
In it, he said American should be "deeply troubled" by the fatal two shootings.
He goes on to say while he can't comment on the particular facts, he is encouraged the US Department of Defence has opened a civil rights investigation in Barton Range, "but it's clear they are not isolated incidents."
Shocked family members demanded justice for Castile, a school cafeteria worker, whose mother described him as a law-abiding citizen who kept out of trouble.
"I think he was just black in the wrong place," Valerie Castile told CNN. "Every day you hear of another black person being shot down, gunned down by the people that are supposed to protect us."
"We're being hunted every day. It's a silent war against African-American people as a whole," Castile said.
In both the Minnesota and Louisiana cases, the victims had a gun in their possession, though there is no indication they pointed their weapon at police at any time.
In Sterling's case, police said they intervened after an anonymous caller told police they had been threatened by a man with a gun. Sterling's family lawyer said he was merely selling CDs outside a convenience store, with the permission of its owner.
A peaceful crowd of about 100 people kept vigil through the night outside the Baton Rouge store, where a mural has been painted in his honor.
Officials appealed for calm after protesters took to the streets in the aftermath of Tuesday's shooting, and have promised a fully transparent probe led by federal civil rights investigators.
The two officers involved in the Sterling case have been placed on administrative leave.


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USDOT Announces $55 Million Funding Opportunity for Clean-Energy Transit Bus Projects
FTA will award the grants to eligible transit agencies, state transportation departments, and Native American tribes on a competitive basis
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced the opportunity to apply for up to $55 million in competitive grant funds through FTA's Low or No Emission (Low-No) Bus Program.
The Low-No program supports projects sponsored by local transit agencies to bring advanced, American-made bus technologies such as battery electric power and hydrogen fuel cells into service nationwide.
"FTA is proud to support investment in the next generation of transit buses, which will help riders across the country get to work, school, and other important destinations more comfortably and efficiently," said FTA Executive Director Matthew Welbes. "The Low-No program exemplifies FTA's commitment to spurring innovation in public transportation."
FTA will award the grants to eligible transit agencies, state transportation departments, and Native American tribes on a competitive basis. Projects will be evaluated by criteria including the applicant's demonstration of need, the project's anticipated reductions in energy consumption compared to standard buses, and local strategy and capacity for implementing the project.
The application deadline for transit agencies is June 26, 2017. Project selections will be announced within 75 days of the closing of the application period and no later than September 30, 2017.
Federal public transportation law authorizes FTA to solicit proposals through the competitive Low-No program. The authorized funding level is up to $55 million per year through Fiscal Year 2020.


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Six fire engines battled the fire, which took hold of an asbestos roof at a clutch-repairs unit in Challenge Close, Foleshill, just before 11pm.
Firefighters who entered the building had to be decontaminated after the flames had been put out to ensure they did not breathe in any asbestos dust.
And one firefighter was taken to hospital after twisting his ankle during the incident.
Leading firefighter Rob Chappell, of Binley fire station, said: "When we arrived, flames were coming out through the roof and through a window.
"There was a car inside the building which was well alight, and could possibly have been the source of the blaze.
"Almost half of the building was engulfed in fire, and because the roof was made from hazardous materials, we had to be especially careful."
Mr Chappell said the building was safe for passersby, but was no longer structurally sound and there was now a big crack down one side. He added: "The asbestos is also safe because it's wet, it's only the dust which poses a problem."
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Ken Thomas / Wall Street Journal:
Biden, Warren Gain in Latest Poll of Democratic Primary Voters — WSJ/NBC survey shows former vice president with 31% support and Massachusetts senator at 25% — WASHINGTON—Former Vice President Joe Biden and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren have gained support since the summer …
Discussion: Political Wire
Taegan Goddard / Political Wire: Biden and Warren Gain In New National Poll
Mark Murray / NBC News:
NBC/WSJ poll: Biden leads Dem 2020 field, Warren's support grows — While Biden dominates among more moderate Democrats and black voters, Warren overperforms among whites and liberals. — Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., continue to top …
Gregory Korte / Bloomberg: Warren Narrows Gap With Biden in Poll: Campaign Update
John Harwood / CNBC:
Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren separate themselves from the 2020 Democratic pack in new NBC/WSJ poll — KEY POINTS — In a new NBC/WSJ poll, Joe Biden draws 31% compared to 25% for Elizabeth Warren. At 14%, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders trails Warren by a double-digit margin while 15 other candidates receive support of 7% or less.
Alexander Burns / New York Times:
Warren and Trump Lay Out Competing Visions of Populism — In New York, Senator Elizabeth Warren described a government compromised by the influence of the wealthy. President Trump, in New Mexico, denounced a "failed liberal establishment." — Senator Elizabeth Warren stood beneath …
Discussion: Talking Points Memo, Roll Call, Common Dreams, Hullabaloo and The Week
Cristina Cabrera / Talking Points Memo: Trump Refuses To Believe Warren's NYC Rally Crowd Size Reached 20,000 People
John T. Bennett / Roll Call: Trump mocks Elizabeth Warren's NYC crowd: 'Anybody could do that'
Julia Conley / Common Dreams: Warren Draws Record Crowd of 20,000 in New York as She Vows to Combat Corporate Power
Trent Spiner / Politico:
Sanders campaign wracked by dissension
Sanders campaign wracked by dissension
Discussion: The Week, VTDigger, Breitbart, POLITICUSUSA and Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion
Sean Colarossi / POLITICUSUSA: Post-Debate Poll Shows Biden, Warren Clear Winners Of Third Primary Debate
Hamilton Nolan / Splinter:
The Big Fight, Not the Little Fight
The Big Fight, Not the Little Fight
Discussion: New York Times, TIME and VICE
Thomas Kaplan / New York Times: Elizabeth Warren, at Washington Sq. Park Rally, Promises to Take On Corruption
Charlotte Alter / TIME: 'One Woman, and Millions of People to Back Her Up.' …
Elizabeth Warren took selfies for 4 hours after her New York rally. It's part of her plan.
Elizabeth Warren took selfies for 4 hours after her New York rally. It's part of her plan.
Discussion: Politico
Arren Kimbel-Sannit / Politico: Trump says he doesn't believe Warren's crowd size
Karma Allen / ABC News:
Legendary journalist and political commentator Cokie Roberts dies at 75 — Renowned ABC News journalist and political commentator Cokie Roberts has died at the age of 75. — Roberts won countless awards, including three Emmys, throughout her decades-long career.
Discussion: New York Times, Washington Post, abc7NY, TVNewser, Talking Points Memo, Daily Kos, FOX40, Deadline, NPR, Breitbart, The Week, Associated Press, Full Feed, Page Six, Townhall and Splinter
Neil Genzlinger / New York Times: Cokie Roberts Dies; Veteran Broadcast Journalist Was 75
Madhulika Sikka / Washington Post: Cokie Roberts was all about paying it forward — and paving the way — for the women she worked with
A.J. Katz / TVNewser: Cokie Roberts Passed Away This Morning at Age 75
Barbara Morrill / Daily Kos: Midday open thread: Apologies, cancer, and bomb-sniffing dogs
Anisca Miles / FOX40: Cokie Roberts, Longtime Political Journalist, Dies at 75
Penny Starr / Breitbart: Journalist Cokie Roberts Dead at 75
Kathryn Krawczyk / The Week: Journalists, lawmakers remember Cokie Roberts as a broadcast 'pioneer'
Kate Sheehy / Page Six: Political journalist Cokie Roberts dead at 75
Timothy Meads / Townhall: BREAKING: ABC News Journalist Cokie Roberts Dies At 75
Jack Mirkinson / Splinter: Here Is Donald Trump Paying Solemn Respect to a Dead Woman
Bobby Allyn / NPR:
Cokie Roberts, Pioneering Journalist Who Helped Shape NPR, Dies At 75 — Toggle more options — Veteran journalist Cokie Roberts, who joined an upstart NPR in 1978 and left an indelible imprint on the growing network with her coverage of Washington politics before later going to ABC News, has died.
Discussion: Washington Post, Towleroad Gay News, Outside the Beltway and Mediaite, more at Mediagazer »
David Von Drehle / Washington Post: For Cokie Roberts, politics was more than the family business. It was a community enterprise.
Andy Towle / Towleroad Gay News: Cokie Roberts, AOC, Oklahoma, Milo Yiannopoulos, Elizabeth Warren, Paul Rudd, Downton Abbey, RBF: HOT LINKS
James Joyner / Outside the Beltway: Cokie Roberts, Pioneering Journalist, Dead at 75
Joe DePaolo / Mediaite: Colleagues Pay Tribute to ABC News' Cokie Roberts After Pioneering Journalist Dies at Age 75
John Wagner / Washington Post:
Trump on death of Cokie Roberts: 'She never treated me nicely. But I would like to wish her family well.' — President Trump reacted Tuesday to the death of journalist and political commentator Cokie Roberts from complications from breast cancer by saying "she never treated me nicely" …
Discussion: Occupy Democrats and U.S. Political News …
Vinnie Longobardo / Occupy Democrats: Trump falsely claims he never met Cokie Roberts and slammed her for not "being nice" to him
Ryan Grenoble / U.S. Political News …: Barack Obama Mourns The Passing Of Cokie Roberts
Nina Totenberg / NPR:
'The Personification Of Human Decency': Nina Totenberg Remembers Cokie Roberts — Our newsroom is in tears. My phone and email are bursting with more tears. The country has lost a great journalist. But I and so many thousands of others have lost a great friend. Yes, thousands of others.
Jamelle Bouie / New York Times:
Mad About Kavanaugh and Gorsuch? The Best Way to Get Even Is to Pack the Court — The lifetime appointments cry out for Democratic hardball. — President Trump bragged on Twitter recently about his success filling up the federal judiciary. "I want to congratulate" Senate majority leader …
Discussion: National Review, The Resurgent, Slate, The New Neo, Lawyers, Guns & Money and Instapundit
Kevin D. Williamson / National Review: The Partisan Majoritarianism of Jamelle Bouie's Court-Packing Argument
Erick Erickson / The Resurgent: John Roberts is Culpable in the Kavanaugh Attacks
Mark Joseph Stern / Slate: Arizona Supreme Court Greenlights Discrimination Against Same-Sex Weddings
Glenn Reynolds / Instapundit: ANY INSTITUTION — OR PERSON — NOT CONTROLLED BY THE LEFT …
Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
A key witness in the Brett Kavanaugh saga comes down on his side
A key witness in the Brett Kavanaugh saga comes down on his side
Discussion: Slate, Outside the Beltway, Daily Wire, Breitbart, National Review and Washington Examiner
Lili Loofbourow / Slate: The GOP May One Day Regret Brett Kavanaugh
Doug Mataconis / Outside the Beltway: Top Democrats Throw Cold Water On Idea Of Impeaching Kavanaugh
Trent Baker / Breitbart: Scarborough Slams Kamala Harris for Believing 'Botched' NYT Kavanaugh Report
Zack Evans / National Review: NYT Reporter Blames Editors for Removing Exculpatory Information from Kavanaugh Story
The Babylon Bee:
Hypocrisy: Right-Wingers Who Love It When The Babylon Bee Makes Stuff Up Suddenly Get Mad When The NYT Does It
Hypocrisy: Right-Wingers Who Love It When The Babylon Bee Makes Stuff Up Suddenly Get Mad When The NYT Does It
Discussion: Power Line
John Hinderaker / Power Line: The New York Slimes — The New York Times is getting plenty …
Ed Morrissey / Hot Air:
"The Real Bombshell": CBS News Hits NYT Over Kavanaugh Story To Focus On Witness Tampering
"The Real Bombshell": CBS News Hits NYT Over Kavanaugh Story To Focus On Witness Tampering
Discussion: Vox, RedState, JustOneMinute, USA Today, New Republic, Daily Wire and Power Line
Li Zhou / Vox: Ayanna Pressley just filed an impeachment resolution against Brett Kavanaugh in the House
Sister Toldjah / RedState: Ayanna Pressley Moves Forward With Kavanaugh Impeachment Effort, Even as Senior Senate Dems Balk at the Idea
Tom Maguire / JustOneMinute: Melting Down At The Times — The NY Times runs a hit piece on SC Justice Kavanaugh that
Nicholas Wu / USA Today: Ayanna Pressley to introduce impeachment resolution against Brett Kavanaugh
Libby Watson / New Republic: Brett Kavanaugh Has Democrats Running Scared
James Barrett / Daily Wire: CBS: 'Real Bombshell' On Kavanaugh Is Ford's Allies Pressuring, Threatening Key Witness
David French / National Review:
The New York Times Still Doesn't Understand What It Did
The New York Times Still Doesn't Understand What It Did
Discussion: Vox, Washington Post and RedState
Aaron Rupar / Vox: How Fox News twisted the Kavanaugh scandal into a way to attack the New York Times
Allyson Chiu / Washington Post: Trump defends 'brilliant' Kavanaugh, says New York Times should 'close its doors' over sexual misconduct report
Madeline Osburn / The Federalist: New York Times Reporters Complain Their Reporting On Kavanaugh Has Been 'Seized' For Politics
Colby Hall / Mediaite:
Kavanaugh Book Co-Author Admits She Wrote Bad Tweet That NY Times Had to Delete
Kavanaugh Book Co-Author Admits She Wrote Bad Tweet That NY Times Had to Delete
Discussion: New York Post, Washington Post, Politico, twitchy.com and MSNBC
Kate Sheehy / New York Post: NY Times editors removed fact that Kavanaugh 'victim' doesn't recall incident
Marc A. Thiessen / Washington Post: The smearing of Brett Kavanaugh continues
Michael Calderone / Politico: Times reporters blame editors for omission in Kavanaugh story
Sarah D. / twitchy.com: Robin Pogrebin's attempt to spin the damage she and Kate Kelly have done to Brett Kavanaugh …
Mollie Hemingway / The Federalist:
New York Times Reporters Also Omitted Key Kavanaugh Detail In NPR Interview
New York Times Reporters Also Omitted Key Kavanaugh Detail In NPR Interview
Gil Hoffman / Jerusalem Post:
NETANYAHU-GANTZ STALEMATE: NO CLEAR WINNER IN SUPER-TIGHT ISRAELI ELECTION — Both Channel 12 and Channel 13 exit polls foresee yet another stalemate, granting Blue and White the highest amount of seats. — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to carry on his dynasty with a historic victory …
Discussion: Power Line, The Times of Israel, Breitbart, Raw Story and Mediaite
Paul Mirengoff / Power Line: Israeli election: A replay of last April?
The Times of Israel: All TV exit polls see no clear election winner; Netanyahu bloc short of majority
Aaron Klein / Breitbart: Exit Polls Show No Clear Winner in Israeli Election
Mediaite: Who Is Benny Gantz, The Challenger Who Has Overtaken Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel's Elections?
NBC News:
Trump admin weighing retaliatory action against Iran after Saudi oil attack — In a national security meeting on Monday, U.S. military leaders provided President Donald Trump with a menu of possible actions against Iran. — WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is weighing a range …
Discussion: New York Times, Washington Post and BizPac Review
Paul Waldman / Washington Post: Why Democrats and Trump aren't fighting (as much) about foreign policy
Matthew Yglesias / Vox:
Trump's weird ideas on the US-Saudi relationship, sort of explained
Trump's weird ideas on the US-Saudi relationship, sort of explained
Discussion: One America News Network, Washington Post, LobeLog and naked capitalism
Tory Newmyer / Washington Post: The Finance 202: Attack on Saudi oil facilities should not hurt U.S. consumers — too much
Jennifer Rubin / Washington Post: How the Iran conflict would have unfolded under a normal president
Anne Gearan / Washington Post:
Trump's dual instincts on Iran: Big threats and an eagerness to deal
Trump's dual instincts on Iran: Big threats and an eagerness to deal
Discussion: Politico, Associated Press, National Review, The Week and Axios
Nahal Toosi / Politico: Trump leans against striking Iran
Nasser Karimi / Associated Press: Iran's supreme leader: No talks with the US at any level
Zachary Evans / National Review: Iran's Khamenei Forbids Any Negotiations with Trump
Peter Weber / The Week: Trump was actually smart to outsource U.S. military action in Iran to Saudi Arabia, Middle East expert argues
Coral Davenport / New York Times:
Trump to Revoke California's Authority to Set Stricter Auto Emissions Rules — WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is expected on Wednesday to formally revoke California's legal authority to set tailpipe pollution rules that are stricter than federal rules, in a move designed by the White House …
Discussion: Mother Jones, Los Angeles Times, National Review, Raw Story, U.S. Political News …, KTLA, The Resurgent, Political Wire and California Governor
Nicole Javorsky / Mother Jones: The Trump Administration Will Prevent California From Setting Its Own Fuel Efficiency Standards
Anna M. Phillips / Los Angeles Times: Trump plans to revoke key California environmental power after getting spurned over auto deal
Mairead McArdle / National Review: Trump Administration Will Revoke Waiver Allowing California to Set Stricter Emissions Rules
Sky Palma / Raw Story: Trump gearing up to block California's ability to set its own vehicle emissions standards
U.S. Political News, Opinion and Analysis: Trump To Block California From Setting Its Own Car Pollution Standards: Report
Steve Berman / The Resurgent: I'm Rooting for California
Taegan Goddard / Political Wire: Trump Will End California's Stricter Auto Emissions Rules
Danelladebel / California Governor: Governor Gavin Newsom Responds to Reports that Trump Administration will Announce a Rollback …
EPA to Unveil Plan to Take Away California's Authority on Car Emissions
EPA to Unveil Plan to Take Away California's Authority on Car Emissions
Marisa Fernandez / Axios: EPA to roll back California's power to enforce strict auto emissions standards
Alex Guillén / Politico: EPA to revoke California's power to limit vehicle emissions
Mary Clare Jalonick / Associated Press:
Lewandowski rebuffs questions at House impeachment hearing — WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats' first hearing in what they are calling an impeachment investigation quickly turned sour on Tuesday as their sole witness, former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski, refused to answer most of their questions.
Discussion: Washington Post, CNN, Reuters, Fox News, CANNONFIRE, KTLA, CNBC, Law & Crime and Talking Points Memo
CNN: White House tells Lewandowski not to answer questions and asserts immunity for Dearborn and Porter
Steve Holland / Reuters: Trump orders two ex-White House aides not to testify at House hearing on Tuesday
Chris Stirewalt / Fox News: Warren looks to gender politics for an edge
Joseph / CANNONFIRE: That's it. Pelosi must go.
Matt Naham / Law & Crime: Lewandowski Claims He's 'Excited' to Testify After White House's Last-Ditch Effort to Keep Him Quiet
Nicole Lafond / Talking Points Memo: WH Blocks Testimony Of Two Witnesses, But It's Letting Lewandowski Talk
Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Democrats see Lewandowski's combativeness as Trump impeachment fuel
Democrats see Lewandowski's combativeness as Trump impeachment fuel
Discussion: The Atlantic, Washington Post, CBS News, Axios and The Independent
Russell Berman / The Atlantic: Corey Lewandowski Tried to Make a Mockery of the House
Aaron Blake / Washington Post: The tooth fairy, 'lots of guns' …
Olivia Beavers / The Hill:
Lewandowski hearing descends into chaos
Lewandowski hearing descends into chaos
Discussion: The Gateway Pundit
Cristina Laila / The Gateway Pundit: Corey Lewandowski Frustrates Nadler …
Scaachi Koul / BuzzFeed News:
How Did Lauren Duca's Revolution Backfire? — The viral writer wants to galvanize young people with her new book, How to Start a Revolution. But past controversies — and a new complaint filed by her New York University students — threaten to undermine her message.
Discussion: twitchy.com, Fox News and Mediaite
Sam J. / twitchy.com: 'Her ability to exploit the movement is REALLY frustrating': Lauren Duca totally savaged in Buzzfeed …
Sam Dorman / Fox News: NYU students file complaint over controversial writer's 'Feminist Journalist' …
Matt Wilstein / The Daily Beast:
Sean Spicer Has Most Embarrassing 'Dancing With the Stars' Debut Ever, Period — "It's like you were being attacked by a swarm of wasps," one judge said after Spicer attempted a salsa dance. — Despite its best efforts, America could not shame Sean Spicer out of joining Dancing With the Stars.
Discussion: CNN, Outside the Beltway, RedState, Occupy Democrats, BizPac Review, Poynter, KTLA and New Yorker, more at Mediagazer »
Doug Mataconis / Outside the Beltway: Sean Spicer Beclowns Himself Even More Than When He Was In The White House
Kira Davis / RedState: Just Let Sean Spicer Dance
Colin Taylor / Occupy Democrats: Sean Spicer invoked Jesus and animosity against Hollywood in attempt to score votes for Dancing With The Stars
Tom Jones / Poynter: Brett Kavanaugh-New York Times saga continues while McClatchy languishes and Edward Snowden wants to come home
Erika Martin / KTLA: Sean Spicer Salsas in Splashy Blouse for 'Dancing With the Stars' Season Premiere
Antonia Hitchens / New Yorker: Dancing with Sean Spicer
Daniel Lippman / Politico:
White House intervenes in General Motors strike
White House intervenes in General Motors strike
Discussion: The Atlantic, Mic, Daily Wire, CNBC and Detroit Free Press
David A. Graham / The Atlantic: Why Isn't Trump Helping the Autoworkers?
Michael Wayland / CNBC: Striking UAW workers want Trump to stay out of negotiations with GM
Phoebe Wall Howard / Detroit Free Press: 'Pray for us,' UAW hourly worker urges on Day 1 of the GM strike
New York Times:
Women Poop. At Work. Get Over It. — Why must the bathroom continue to be fraught? — There once was a woman who walked regularly from her office in Midtown Manhattan to a hotel across the street in order to use the restroom, and that woman may have been one of us.
Discussion: RedState
Joe Cunningham / RedState: The New York Times Drops Bombshell No. 2, Raises Even More Questions
Christine Mai-Duc / Los Angeles Times:
California Republican Rep. Paul Cook to retire from Congress, run for county supervisor seat — Rep. Paul Cook (R-Yucca Valley) will retire from Congress at the end of his term and will announce a run for a seat on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, according to John Sobel, the congressman's chief of staff.
Discussion: Fox News, Politico, CNN, Washington Times, Shareblue Media, Talking Points Memo, POLITICUSUSA, Raw Story, The Daily Caller, Roll Call and Axios
David Sherfinski / Washington Times: Rep. Kevin McCarthy shrugs off House GOP retirements: 'I think it's healthy'
Dan Desai Martin / Shareblue Media: California congressman is latest in long line of Republicans to quit House
Jason Easley / POLITICUSUSA: GOP Are Dropping Like Flies As 18th House Republican Retires And Flees Trump
David Badash / Raw Story: GOP MASS EXODUS: Republican congressman in district Trump won by double-digits 'retires' to run for county seat
Henry Rodgers / The Daily Caller: Republican Rep. Paul Cook Of California Announces He's Retiring From Congress
Bridget Bowman / Roll Call: California's Paul Cook joins parade of House Republicans retiring
Marisa Fernandez / Axios: GOP Rep. Paul Cook to retire from Congress
U.S. Department of Justice:
United States Files Civil Lawsuit Against Edward Snowden — ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The United States today filed a lawsuit against Edward Snowden, a former employee of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and contractor for the National Security Agency (NSA), who published a book entitled Permanent Record …
Discussion: CNBC, Slate, Talking Points Memo, The Independent, Wall Street Journal, Axios, Law & Crime, Engadget, NPR, VICE, The Verge, Sara A. Carter, Mediaite and The Hill, more at Techmeme »
Tucker Higgins / CNBC: US sues Edward Snowden for failing to submit book to government for clearance
Aaron Mak / Slate: Noted Rule-Follower Edward Snowden Failed to Get Permission to Publish His Book or Give Speeches
Nicole Lafond / Talking Points Memo: Fed Gov't Sues Snowden For Book That Violates CIA And NSA Non-Disclosure Agreements
Lily Puckett / The Independent: US sues Edward Snowden over new autobiography describing how he leaked top-secret files
Ursula Perano / Axios: U.S. sues Edward Snowden for profits from new memoir
Alberto Luperon / Law & Crime: 'Open and Shut Case': Edward Snowden Seems Pretty Screwed in New DOJ Lawsuit
Kris Holt / Engadget: The US is suing Edward Snowden over his memoir
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai / VICE: The US Government Is Suing Edward Snowden
Russell Brandom / The Verge: The US government is suing Edward Snowden for his book profits
Ken Meyer / Mediaite: Justice Department Sues Edward Snowden for Releasing Memoir Without CIA Review
Jake Gibson / Fox News:
DOJ files civil suit against Edward Snowden over new memoir
DOJ files civil suit against Edward Snowden over new memoir
Discussion: Politico and U.S. Political News …
Caitlin Oprysko / Politico: US Justice Department wants the profits from Edward Snowden's new book
Kriston Capps / CityLab:
L.A. Wanted to Use This Building as a Shelter. Now Trump Does Too. — Los Angeles homeless providers were rebuffed when they asked to use the Hawthorne Federal Building, which the White House is eyeing to relocate Skid Row residents. — This week, senior Trump administration officials …
Discussion: Washington Post, Mercury News and The Guardian
Philip Bump / Washington Post: Trump reveals a motivation for his anti-homelessness push: foreign real estate tenants
Mercury News: He was a Yale graduate, Wall Street banker and entrepreneur. Today he's homeless in California
Trump claims homelessness is "destroying" San Francisco and Los Angeles
Trump claims homelessness is "destroying" San Francisco and Los Angeles
Discussion: Washington Post, Los Angeles Times and The Guardian
Ben Schreckinger / Politico:
Air Force crews stayed at Trump's Turnberry resort for days at a time — TURNBERRY, Scotland— Air Force officers who have earned medals for their tours of duty can pick up some more brass with a short pit stop in Southwest Scotland. — As part of its relationship with the Air Force …
Discussion: Alternet.org, Vox, Talking Points Memo and Raw Story
Mark Sumner / Alternet.org: Trump's Turnberry scandal keeps getting worse — with lengthy visits and government-purchased souvenirs
Nicole Lafond / Talking Points Memo: Air Force Officers With Combat Medals Get Special VIP Pins At Trump Turnberry
Michael Schneider / Variety:
Norman Lear Won't Stop: TV Legend's Sony Deal Renewal Takes Him to Age 100 (EXCLUSIVE) — Ask Norman Lear what the past couple of months have been like for him, and he responds with a joke. "It's been 60 days of waking up," he says. "I love that. I love waking up. And I love going to bed too."
Discussion: New York Post
Nadine DeNinno / New York Post: Jamie Lee Curtis slams rumored 'Princess Bride' remake
Katie Shepherd / Washington Post:
A teen allegedly wanted to 'shoot 400 people for fun.' Cops found an AK-47 in her bedroom. — Alexis Wilson was working an afternoon shift at the local Pizza Inn in McAlester, Okla., on Sunday, when she pulled a co-worker aside to boast about her new gun. — The slight 18-year-old …
Discussion: VICE, Raw Story and Law & Crime
Travis Gettys / Raw Story: Oklahoma teen threatened to shoot up school to show co-worker 'not everyone that owns a gun is a bad person': police
Alberto Luperon / Law & Crime: Oklahoma Teen Threatened to Shoot 400 People for Fun, Deputies Say
Angie Martoccio / Rolling Stone:
Mitch McConnell: The Man Who Sold America — Fittingly enough, it was hot as blazes in Kentucky when Mitch McConnell slunk back home for Congress' annual summer recess. One week earlier, Robert Mueller had testified that Russia was meddling in the 2020 U.S. elections.


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International Peeling Society Announces Peeling Around the World Course Agenda
Hands-on Workshop and Sessions to be held February 14-15 in San Diego.
Rolling Meadows, IL, December 04, 2017 --(
)-- The International Peeling Society (IPS), an organization dedicated to the field of chemical peels, recently announced the agenda for its 2018 Peeling Around the World educational session on AAD Global Education Day.
The event will be held prior to the AAD Annual Meeting on February 15 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in San Diego, California. This 4-hour educational event features stellar faculty from around the world and focuses on the latest innovations and uses of superficial to deep chemical peels for therapeutic and aesthetic indications across all skin types.
"We're thrilled to offer another interactive, educational training using the highest standards in chemical peel education," said Prof. Claudia Borelli, President of the International Peeling Society. "This event continues to provide our members with the opportunity to converse with peers in the dermatology industry on highly-concentrated topics pertinent to their careers."
Case presentations, technique tips and clinical trends highlight the scientific agenda:
--Overview of Superficial, Medium, Deep Peels
--Melasma Panel
--Acne Scars: Chemabrasion; Scarring treatment; Acne Scars in Dark Skin; Isotretinoin
--Sedation and Anesthesia for Medium and Deep Peels
--TCA and Croton Oil/Phenol Peels: JS + TCA; CO2 + TCA; Hetter and Phenol/Croton Oil
--Sedation and Anesthesia for Medium and Deep Peels
--Managing Peel Complications
--Asian and Hispanic skin: Superficial, Medium Deep Peels; Deep Peels/Cardiac including QT Interval, Carbon Mask
--Peels in Men
--Medical Uses for Chemical Peels
"This was by far the most valuable session I attended during the entire 2017 convention," said Dr. Kachiu Lee. "I am excited for an encore event where I can interact with colleagues and learn more about best peeling practices of care worldwide."
The world-renowned faculty will include:
--Harold Brody, MD, Moderator (Atlanta, Ga.)
--Isabel Arias, MD (Mexico City, Mexico)
--Richard Bensimon, MD (Portland, Ore.)
--Vivian Bucay, MD (San Antonio, Texas)
--Sahar Ghannam, MD (Kuwait and Canada)
--Dee Anna Glaser, MD (St Louis, Mo.)
--Pearl Grimes, MD (Los Angeles, Calif.)
--Gregory Hetter, MD (Sarasota, Fla.)
--Marina Landau, MD (Tel Aviv, Israel)
--Kachiu Lee, MD (Providence, R.I.)
--Gary Monheit, MD (Birmingham, Ala.)
--Peter Rullan, MD, IPS Vice President (San Diego, Calif.)
--Rashmi Sarkar, MD (New Delhi, India)
--Jaishree Sharad, MD (Mumbai, India)
--Seaver Soon, MD (San Diego, Calif.)
--Rebecca Tung, MD (Chicago, Ill.)
--Carlos Wambier, MD, PhD (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
Physicians and residents can register online at tinyurl.com/IPSGlobal. Non-member physicians can save $200 on registration and enjoy exclusive benefits by joining IPS at PeelingSociety.com/Membership.
Additionally, IPS Vice President Peter Rullan, MD, will host the Medium and Deep Chemical Peel Hands-on Workshop from February 14-15. This intensive educational experience is designed for eight to 10 core physicians to observe and peel patients and is exclusively for IPS members.
For questions, contact IPS at firstname.lastname@example.com or 847-871-4800.
About the International Peeling Society
The International Peeling Society (IPS) was founded in 2012 by an international group of physicians dedicated to the field of chemical peels. The society targets to teach and promote the methods and applications of chemical peels for both medical and esthetic purposes. Among the goals of the society are the development of clinical guidelines for better and safer use of peels, the setting of appropriate quality standards and the initiation and support of basic and clinical research in this field. IPS dedicates itself to maintain the highest possible standards of clinical practice, patient care and medical education pertaining to chemical peeling in aesthetic medicine and surgery. For more information, visit peelingsociety.com.
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Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 21 Year
Peated Blended Malt
Nikka // Japan
This Pure Malt (also known as Vatted Malt or blended malt) is whisky distilled at two different malt whisky distilleries, Miyagikyo and Yoichi. Unlike in Scotland, the Japanese do not trade whiskies with other companies; they produce their own varied whiskies and blend to their specifications. With varying elements of whisky production from different peat levels, different yeasts, variations on fermentation and distillation, types of casks used and length of time aged, one might say they have a plethora of possibilities.
Peated Blended Malt100% malted barley from more than one distillery. Dried with peat.
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"There are some incense qualities to the nose along with a nutty, sweet sherry'd aroma. A tinge of seaweed and moderate peat smoke tag along with bitter chocolate and coffee. The sweetness is displayed byway of dried fruits and sweet baking spices such as ginger and star anise. While richer than the 12 and 17 year old bottlings, the finish is quite dry."


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It looks rugged and it feels solid. That's the point of the Toshiba Tecra M9, which is aimed at users who want something big and sturdy but not too heavy to take on the road. Best of all, it features a built-in 3G modem, so all you need to get online while you're on the move is a BigPond account.
The laptop itself has a 14.1in screen with a native resolution of 1280x800, so it's not a small unit, and it can't easily be used while on public transport or on a plane (unless you're sitting up front, that is). Its built-in 3G (HSDPA) modem, which can connect to Testra's Next G network at a good speed, means you can go online while you're on location without having to look for a wireless hotspot. We achieved throughput of 90KBps when downloading and 22KBps when uploading in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Depending on your area, your speeds will differ, but even at slower speeds you can still use it to check e-mail and browse the Web while you're sipping a brew at your local coffee house or while you're at the airport waiting for your flight's boarding announcement to be made.
Having the 3G modem built-in means you won't have to use up your PC Card slot, nor have any dangly bits hanging off the sides of the laptop. The SIM card slot is located underneath the hard drive, which is 120GB and uses a parallel ATA interface, rather than a Serial ATA interface. This, along with the lack of an ExpressCard slot means that the 3G capability is the only modern connectivity feature of the laptop. Of course, you also get staples such as FireWire, D-Sub and a memory card slot, along with three USB 2.0 ports, which, unfortunately, don't support Toshiba's 'sleep and charge' technology. Thankfully, it does have 802.11 draft-n wireless networking and Gigabit Ethernet, which are great features, especially for the office.
The lack of some modern connectivity features is only a minor quibble though as the overall usefulness of the M9 is high. It has a built-in optical drive, its screen is bright and can be viewed fairly easily from the sides and in bright-light conditions, and it has two pointing methods: you get a touchpad and a trackpoint device. Both are responsive and can be used at any time. The keyboard is a joy to type on as the full-sized keys produce excellent travel and feedback, and unlike the Portege M800 (PPM80A-03H009), the keyboard doesn't bounce at all.
Speed for typical office applications isn't an issue either. With an Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 (2.1GHz) and 1GB of DDR2 RAM, the machine's score of 66 in our WorldBench 6 test is slightly low, but it can still run most applications comfortably — even photo editing suites — and it will be effective for multitasking. You might want to consider adding another gigabyte of RAM, as 1GB is too little, especially considering that the integrated Intel graphics card will share some of it. There is a free memory slot and the notebook will accept up to 4GB when both of its slots are filled with 2GB modules. In our iTunes MP3 encoding test, the Tecra M9 recorded a time of 1min 21sec, which is spot on for the 2.1GHz CPU.
For use while on the road, the laptop's 5100mAh (milliampere hours) battery will last just over two hours in a worst-case scenario (i.e., watching a DVD) and even longer if you employ a sensible power conservation plan. Its six-cell battery sits flush against the rear of the laptop's base, but there is an option for a bigger, longer-lasting nine-cell battery. It's also a relatively light unit. Even with a DVD burner, and with dimensions of 33x24x4cm (WxDxH), the laptop weighs only 2.3kg, which is not much heavier than the M800.
There are little things about this notebook that we also appreciate: a green light on the Caps Lock key illuminates when you press it, so you know straight away if you accidentally press it, and a green light also comes on to let you know when you've pressed the Fn key. We also think the rotary volume knob is useful and the gap between the Fn keys and the number keys means both sets of keys are easily distinguishable.
The unit's underbelly only got slightly warm during prolonged periods of basic use (running office and Web browsing applications) but not warm enough to become uncomfortable while using it on your lap. The extraction fan on the left-hand side of the notebook also did its job without making much noise at all; you can use this notebook in a quiet environment without going crazy from its background noise.


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Daisy Vaughan To what extent have recent EU developments had an impact on politics in the UK? Throughout its history, the EU has had a significant impact on UK politics. It is often said that Britain is in Europe but not of Europe and that it?s relationship is categorized by continuing ?awkwardness? however it has not been able to escape a process of Europeanization. The conservative party have always had a rocky relationship with the EU. During Major?s government he signed the Maastricht treaty for a more federalist Europe. This was a very divisive decision within his party as the members of his party strongly opposed the involvement with Europe and he referred to them as the ?bastards?. ...read more.
This came after the ECHR ruled that banning prisoners a right to vote breached his right to participate in the democratic process. Cameron was said to be ?horrified? however he reluctantly accepted there was no alternative. This shows that Cameron had lost his ability to be representative due to EU supremacy. On the other hand, the UK has the option to veto any EC/EU measures that threaten the vital national interests, which gives the UK the ability to protect some of its parliamentary sovereignty E.g. Cameron?s veto of the fiscal pact. Blair opted in to the Social Charter in 1997 as a part of his aim for a more pro-Europe stance. ...read more.
In doing so this would give Europe more involvement into the workings of the UK banking system and therefore in London, a concept which is largely unpopular to David Cameron and the conservative party. More involvement in the city, which is largely conservative, would be damaging to the party and so would the loss in support of his backbench MPs. The Lib Dems on the other hand are said to be secretly opposed to the veto and unhappy with this decision, and that he felt that it was ?a failure? in delivering Britain?s best interests. This would suggest a weakness in the coalition and an inability of the Lib Dems views to be supported. On the other hand in exercising his right to veto, the UK has maintained its parliamentary sovereignty. ...read more.
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Some years ago, while working as a GP partner, I undertook ad hoc work for one of the defence organisations and accompanied doctors to local hearings. I would talk to the doctor about the investigation or complaint before the hearing and then reflect back to them how their answers sounded.
Some were defensive and didn't understand why they were being complained about, but many of the doctors I supported were significantly affected by their experience of complaints. This work piqued my interest in regulation, and when a GMC medical case examiner role came up, I decided to apply. As a doctor, I regarded the GMC as a key organisation that sets our professional standards.
The most interesting thing about working as a case examiner is the challenge of reaching fair decisions on a wide variety of very complex matters. We weigh up the multiple sources of evidence, consider our own guidance and legislation and bring all these things together to make a final decision. That's what has retained my interest over the years and I'm still here 11 years later.
Clinical perspective
I'm hoping to bring that clinical role to my new position – what it's like at the coal face, the general attitudes of doctors. Colleagues may not necessarily have that perspective. I see my new role as a conduit between senior management and the case examiner team.
A few years ago, the GMC started meeting face to face with some doctors at the end of an investigation. Meetings with doctors are facilitated by case examiners and encourage doctors to share information earlier in the process. I was keen to be involved because the doctor doesn't always feel heard during an investigation. Feedback from doctors and their representatives suggests that these face-to-face meetings with the GMC are useful. I was struck by the emotional impact of investigations on doctors – and to have the opportunity to listen to their views and insight.
The GMC also meets with patients and families at various stages in the process to make sure that their concerns are properly considered and they understand our role and the process of investigation. These meetings, particularly at very early stages, are an important way to explain in a simple and clear way what we can do to help and where it may be more appropriate for others to help – such as the local healthcare provider where the patient was treated. It's really important that patients have the time and space to talk about their concern with us.
Improving how the GMC works
I met with Professor Louis Appleby when he was invited into the GMC to review our processes and we worked with him to identify what we could do to improve the way we operate. He set us some difficult challenges, but he also recognised that we have a legislative framework we have to work within.
One of the proposals that struck a chord with me was making mental health a strand that runs throughout the way the GMC performs its role. My personal observation has been that in the past, the investigation process hasn't always considered the impact on patients and doctors, and in particular doctors who are unwell or vulnerable.
Professor Appleby made a number of specific recommendations including a review of the tone of our correspondence with doctors. Doctors who are unwell can sometimes receive multiple letters from the GMC which they can find very threatening. Previously we wrote using very legalistic terms, and we're now communicating in a more empathetic way. We are embracing Professor Appleby's recommendations, and we've already made significant changes, including bringing in the BMA who provide the Doctor Support Service to train our investigation teams. We fund this service, which provides free confidential support to doctors involved in a fitness to practise case.
We have already introduced a number of changes to lessen the impact of investigations on vulnerable individuals - such as piloting a new approach to our communications, where we discuss and agree from the start how the doctor would prefer for us to communicate with them, whether it's by phone, email or at particular times during the week
We have also provided training to staff to raise their awareness of mental health issues and suicide risk and have provided guidance to help staff feel more confident in dealing with difficult situations. The impact of this work is already influencing the culture.
Advice for doctors
I would say that doctors are no different to any other profession in terms of their vulnerability to mental health issues. Recognise there's a problem - take advice and speak to your own doctor or the occupational health department in your workplace – now. If you do undertake treatment there's no reason for the GMC to get involved.
I am quite keen for mental health issues to be managed safely locally. Also – be supportive of colleagues – if they have got mental health concerns – because at some point you may need their support.
The advice I would give a doctor going through an investigation would be to seek advice from your defence organisation but also to provide as much information to the GMC as possible at an early stage. We want to understand what's happened and the nature of any future risks, and being open and demonstrating insight usually allows us to reach a faster, fairer decision. Don't assume that having a GMC case will mean your career is over; every doctor makes mistakes, but our focus is on protecting patients rather than punishing doctors.


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WILLIAMSTOWN, MASS. -- The New Englad Division III Track & Field Championships began Thursday on The Lee Family Track at the Weston Field Athletic Complex on the campus of Williams College when the men competed in five events of the decathlon.
Today competition resumes with the 110m hurdles of the decathlon starting at 12:00 PM. The first women's event of the day will be in the heptathlon starting at 12:20 PM with the 100m hurdles. The final two events to be contested on Friday will be the 10,000m run for the women at 6:30 PM and the men will close out the day with their 10,000m run beginnng at 7:15 PM.
The final day of the championships will be Saturday, May 4 when the competition begins with the long jumo in the heptathlon at 10:00 AM.
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Day 1
The first five events of the men's decathlon were contested today at the 2019 New England DIII Track & Field Championships.
Competing in cool, drizzly conditions, Cayd Wortman of Husson jumped out to the early lead by winning the 100 meter dash, and after briefly relinquishing the lead, Wortman closes out the first day of competition at the top of the standings, with 3268 points. His closest competition appears to be Brendan Donahue of Bates and Ben Stein of Tufts, each with 3171 points. Donahue excelled in the shot put and has been solid in every other event, while Stein had the best mark of the field in the long jump, 6.61m into a slight headwind.
The five following those three include Jack Allan from Brandeis, with 3164 points, Ben Telicki from Williams and Zach Buckland from Fitchburg State, each with 2942, Jack Dufton from Amherst with 2858, and Liam Evans from Bates, with 2797.


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1) Work had its ups and downs, but averaged out to okay.
2) Set up a modest weekly transfer into my savings account so I can finally bring it up from $0.00 again.
3) Figured out exactly when I have to get my brother's old cell phone canceled.
4) Speaking of my brother, got a couple of songs from him that I lost to a hard drive death. (I couldn't find one of them anywhere, so it was a relief that he had it.)
5) Speaking of music (my power of segue is at full-blast tonight!), was linked to a very catchy tune I'd never heard before.
For today:
1) Work was alright and went by relatively fast.
2) Several new ideas for Protection that neatly handle a couple of plot issues. (1: How the Protector figures out the identity of another hero. 2: How Justin realizes he's falling for a castmate.)
3) Starting to work my way through and figure out what music I need to track down again.
4) Work started selling these little cheese danish things that I really like again, after stopping for some reason.
5) Just two more days and then I get a day off.