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A few years ago, while walking around the streets of Santa Fe, New Mexico, I glanced over and this piece of art caught my eye. I was drawn to it. The simplicity of it. The colors: green for Life and Nature, a hint of yellow for Happiness. The prayerful hands, the serene, closed eyes, and the head ever so slightly bowed in prayer.
I flipped it over and read the title: "A Green Prayer." Next, I glanced down at the artist's name: Muller Davis. Green—my last name. Davis—my son's first name. A HAPPY, PEACEFUL feeling overcame me. Sold!
Right before going into the hospital for a bi-lateral mastectomy (following a breast cancer diagnosis), my "Sisters" on so many levels held a sacred evening of love for me and my family. There were many beautiful rituals performed that evening, which wove together to present a complete ceremony, marking the healing journey I had just begun. One of the rituals was a prayer circle. Going around the circle, one at a time, each person offered up a one to two word prayer for me (presented below). As each person said their prayer, I looked them in the eye, felt their love and sincerity, accepted their profound gift and blessing, and offered gratitude.
As the last person spoke, I realized that their prayers made up "A Green Prayer"…not your common prayer, but a visual prayer that appeared to me in a piece of art. With their heartfelt words, my Sister-Friends had embodied the same simple, beautiful, circular flow the artist had portrayed in the piece of art I'd been so drawn to. And once again, I felt Happy. Peaceful.
My prayer for you today is this: May you feel the sense of happiness and peace in your life that you so deserve. Claim it…even if yours doesn't look like a common prayer…CLAIM IT.
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Mom Claims She Was Asked to Leave Brad Paisley Concert for Breastfeeding
A mom and her 4-month-old attending Brad Paisley's recent concert in San Diego were asked to leave by police, who allegedly told her it was to protect the child. However, mom Megan Christopherson thinks it was because she was breastfeeding her baby.
Christopherson was in the pit at a Paisley show on July 10 when security approached her and her infant daughter, Gracie. They told her she needed to leave because the child could ultimately be harmed standing in the area. A police officer from the Chula Vista Police Department also apparently told her he was worried Gracie's eardrums could burst being so close to the stage.
Christopherson caught the whole thing on video -- it was even uploaded on YouTube, but taken down shortly after. According to USA Today, in the clip, the police officer is explaining why she needs to leave while the mom argues that the sleeping baby is fine. She also let him know she'd recently attended another concert at the same venue and had no problems, and that she believed he was removing her because she was breastfeeding.
The officer gave her two choices: Either leave the venue, or go to a free seat with her baby and 8-year-old daughter. Christopherson decided to leave.
Following the incident, the police department released the following statement on their website:
"The Chula Vista Police Department's involvement in the incident was due to the welfare and safety of the infant and not due to a mother's legal right to breastfeed in public."
Concertgoers and the woman's friends are now speaking out about the incident, saying they believe it was because Christopherson was breastfeeding her child. As a result, the mom plans on hiring a lawyer in hopes that the security company will issue her an apology, as she has yet to receive one.
Brad Paisley and his label had no comment on the matter.
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Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Mike Dunleavy took Chandler Parsons' best shot, left the game in a bloody mess, but returned in the third quarter with a vengeance and buried the Rockets. Dunleavy scored 18 of his 21 points in the third quarter and boosted the Chicago Bulls to a 111-87 win over Houston Thursday night at United Center. With 7:54 left in the second quarter, Parsons drove into the lane and his elbow collided with Dunleavy's face. Dunleavy, who held his ground to take the offensive foul, was forced off the court due to excessive bleeding. Dunleavy received 10 stitches to close the wound and returned to the court to start the third quarter and came out on fire. He scored 10 points during Chicago's 20-2 run to open the period which expanded the lead to 70-44 midway through the quarter. For the period, Dunleavy went 7-of-11 from the field, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc, and helped the Bulls bounce back from a 104-96 home loss to the Spurs on Tuesday. "I was able to get back here quick enough. They did a pretty good job of stitching me up," Dunleavy said. "The doctor said I had thick skin." Joakim Noah narrowly missed a triple-double with 13 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists for Chicago, which won for the 12th time in the last 16 contests. Kirk Hinrich scored 19, Carlos Boozer 18 and D.J. Augustin 13 for the Bulls. James Harden was held to a season-low tying eight points for the Rockets, who have lost back-to-back contests following a five-game winning streak. It's the first time Houston has lost consecutive games since Jan. 24-25, both against Memphis. Jeremy Lin led the way with 21 points for the Rockets, who also received 12 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks from Dwight Howard. Houston shot 35.4 percent, including a 5-of-26 showing from 3-point range. "We did not come out ready to play. I have no idea why," Rockets coach Kevin McHale said. "If I knew I would stop it. We didn't do anything offensively or defensively to start the game." Boozer scored 10 in the first quarter to carry the hosts to a 25-20 advantage after 12 minutes. The Rockets went 6-of-20 from the floor in the period. "We feel the games where we get off to good starts we're pretty successful," Hinrich said. Lin had nine points in the second quarter, but the Bulls shot 58.8 percent in the stanza, helped by Augustin's 10 points on a 4-of-4 effort from the field. Two free throws from Howard closed Houston within 35-34 with 5:31 remaining, but Chicago scored 10 of the next 12 points, buoyed by a pair of Augustin 3- pointers. Hinrich's shot from beyond the arc in the closing seconds moved the hosts to a 50-42 edge at the break. The Bulls led by as many as 29 in the third and coasted in the fourth. Game Notes Jimmy Butler scored 11 for the Bulls, who made half of their 86 shots and went 14-of-24 from beyond the arc ... Houston had won the previous four meetings ... Hinrich and Dunleavy combined to go 9-of-12 from 3-point range.
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text: Monday, December 02, 2013 Physical Therapist Paris Begins His Bid to Sail Solo Around the Globe Stanley Paris, PT, PhD, FAPTA, FAAOMPT, would tell you that physical therapists (PTs) are a diverse, multitalented group of professionals, but you'd have to catch him first—or at least wait until he returns from his attempt to become the oldest and fastest person to sail around the world solo. Paris, 76, began his attempt on December 2, and will attempt to complete the circumnavigation in 120 days. If successful, he will beat the current speed record by 1 month and the current age record by 22 years. Paris is also leveraging his attempt as a way to raise funds for the Foundation for Physical Therapy, where he serves on the Board of Trustees. The trip is being made on Paris's 63-foot yacht, the Kiwi Spirit, a craft that runs solely on wind and solar energy. Paris will document his journey and post videos and other information on his website, www.stanleyparis.com. Paris is a widely known PT who founded the University of St. Augustine (Florida) for Health Sciences. He has written more than 40 research articles and 1 textbook, The Spinal Lesion. Help Stanley Paris bring more attention to the need for research in physical therapy: find out how to donate in honor of the sail and how your name can be added to the hull of the Kiwi Spirit upon her return. Visit www.foundation4pt.org for details.


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Jake Gyllenhaal sports a buffed body in the upcoming "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time," but the actor says he didn't get ripped in the gym – he bulked up scaling walls and leaping over barricades.
"[I] never did anything this intensive before [to change my body]. It's a physical role. And when I commit to playing a part, it's 110 percent," Jake told People, saying he studied the French martial art of Parkour – also referred to as "free running."
"We worked really closely with David Belle, who invented Parkour. I worked with a lot of gymnasts. I started jumping off of a lot of things that were padded and learned the fundamental stuff, and then slowly started working on harder surfaces, really carefully," he explained. "And I'd say, 'OK, I'll try it,' and then I'd say, 'Oh God. Oh, please!' But then I'd get it, and we'd go a little further and a little longer and a little higher and just kept it up."
The 29-year-old actor said he loved doing some of his own stunts for the upcoming Disney action movie – but admitted there were a few scenes that pushed him to his limits.
"It got a little bit dicey there near the end, when they saw that I liked doing things that were dangerous," he continued. "I tried my hand at things that were pushing it a little bit. There was this big 35 foot jump that I did that got a little hairy."
The actor said he plans on keeping up with his "Prince" workout regime.
"I enjoy being active as part of my daily insanity anyway," Jake said. "So, I'll keep doing that."
"Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" opens in theaters on May 28.
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Some continue push for Civil War soldier to get Medal of Honor
By BRANDIE KESSLER | York (Pa.) Daily Record | Published: September 14, 2013
YORK, Pa. — Gen. George Pickett's Division advanced on Cemetery Ridge on the afternoon of July 3, 1863, and the booming guns in Battery A of the 4th U.S. Artillery started to go silent as the men assigned to them were killed.
Lt. Alonzo Cushing, a 22-year-old from Wisconsin who had graduated from West Point two years earlier, watched his men die around him.
He was wounded — some say he was leaning on 1st Sgt. Frederick Fuger to stand — but Cushing refused to turn away.
When men in Cushing's unit turned to run, he put a gun to one man's head and promised to kill the next man who ran, according to one account.
Cushing fought until his last breath. Some say he ran forward to pull the artillery lanyard on one of the guns and managed to fire it before he was shot dead.
Some say Cushing's actions are deserving of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
However, more than 150 years after Cushing died on the Gettysburg battlefield, he has yet to be awarded the medal.
"He certainly deserved the medal for his action on July 3 (1863)," said John Heiser, Gettysburg historian with the National Park Service. "Cushing was willing to fight his guns all the way to the last one."
No one nominated Cushing for the medal in 1863, or in the decades that followed.
Accounts of Cushing's heroism remain, Heiser said, and Cushing supporters of today haven't lost hope that a medal will be awarded.
Dave Krueger, of Delafield, Wis., is the Mayor of Delafield's representative on the Alonzo Cushing Medal of Honor Committee. Delafield is Cushing's hometown. Krueger learned about Cushing when he moved to Delafield from Milwaukee, Wis., a few years ago.
"I saw Cushing everywhere," Krueger said of parks and schools and other public places named for the war hero.
Krueger got to know Margaret Zerwekh, a woman in her 90s who lives on the Delafield property once owned by Cushing's family. Zerwekh started the movement to get Cushing the Medal of Honor, and Krueger has taken the baton from her.
Zerwekh suggested Krueger talk to the mayor of Delafield about drumming up support for a medal for Cushing. When Krueger approached the mayor, he was invited to head a committee to push for the medal and make sure the city is prepared in the event a medal is awarded.
Although the medal's full name is the Congressional Medal of Honor, Krueger explained that it takes more than a nomination and Congressional approval to present someone with the award.
First, the branch of the military in which a candidate served must approve the nomination.
In 2010, the Army said it had investigated the claims about Cushing's action at Gettysburg and had approved a medal for Cushing.
However, the steps that follow are more complex, especially in Cushing's case, where the action deserving of the medal happened so long ago.
"Talking to Congressional and Senatorial staffers, asking what is the next step, there was complete disagreement," Krueger said. He started writing letters, including some to the White House, to get more information.
Krueger said he learned that "legislation must be passed by both Houses of Congress to waive the time limit. After passage, the President makes the final approval regarding the nomination."
Krueger said that last year, the House of Representatives approved a bill to award the medal, but the measure died before it got approval from the Senate.
Krueger said he was disappointed that the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg passed without Cushing getting the medal.
But he's hopeful approval will come.
"Alonzo Cushing is the personification of just giving his all," Krueger said. He plans to keep working toward the medal until it's awarded, he said.
But some say the medal isn't necessary or appropriate after all this time.
"I question the validity of giving (the medal) 150 years later," Heiser said. "The stories are being preserved, which I think is more important than the granting of a medal."
Heiser said the fact that Cushing was not awarded a medal has kept people talking about him and his heroic action, and perhaps is the reason more people know about his legacy.
Krueger said the medal isn't what would give meaning to Cushing's heroism, but it would stand as a symbol of it. And that's something Cushing would be proud of, even if it's 150 years late.
"I would think that serving his country and then having the thanks of the country presented in such a tangible way, .... I can't think that Alonzo would be anything other than thrilled and gratified, humbly of course, that his country was willing to recognize his valor."


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With eight days before the US loses its authority to borrow funds, House and Senate leaders launched dueling plans to resolve the crisis.
Both deliberately avoid calls to raise taxes – a nonstarter for Republicans that derailed previous bids at a solution. But neither plan can yet claim a clear or even likely path to a bipartisan majority.
"What they have in common is that neither one is likely to pass – even its own house," says Larry Sabato, a political scientist at the University of Virginia. "Here's a case where you really do need a bipartisan agreement, and there's no bipartisanship left.
The Republican plan
The House Republican plan, introduced on Monday by Speaker John Boehner (R) of Ohio, promises $3 trillion in spending cuts over 10 years, spending caps, and the promise of a vote on a balanced-budget amendment. It's a softer version of the "cut, cap, and balance" plan that passed the House on a near party-line vote July 19 but went nowhere in the Senate.
The plan also provides an expedited track for the president to request a hike in the debt limit to be implemented in two stages. A first step calls for Congress to pass $1.2 trillion in spending cuts, allowing the president to request a $1 trillion hike in the debt ceiling. The request would be deemed passed unless Congress votes a resolution of disapproval – a procedure first proposed by Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell.
This expedited procedure allows Congress to raise the debt limit with only a third plus one votes in either the House or Senate, the threshold for sustaining a presidential veto – saving many lawmakers a difficult, but necessary vote.
The next stage empowers a new legislative commission – six Republicans and eight Democrats – to find an additional $1.8 trillion in spending cuts, that would include cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, which is a nonstarter for Democrats. If passed, this second-stage vote also opens the door to a presidential request to raise the debt ceiling through 2012, also on a fast track.
Finally, the GOP plan requires a vote in both the House and Senate on a balanced-budget amendment to the US Constitution. The House GOP's cut, cap, and balance measure set a higher threshold – requiring that Congress pass a balanced budget amendment and send it on to the states for ratification.
"While I thank the Speaker for fighting for Republican principles, I cannot support the plan that was presented to House Republicans this afternoon," said Rep. Jim Jordan (R) of Ohio, who chairs the Republican Study Committee, the conservative wing of the Republican caucus.
"The credit rating agencies have been clear that no matter what happens with the debt limit, the US will lose its AAA credit rating unless we produce a credible plan to reduce the debt by trillions of dollars," he added, in a statement. "Cut, cap, and balance is the only plan on the table that meets this standard."
The Democratic plan
The Senate plan, unveiled Monday by Senate majority leader Harry Reid (D) of Nevada and Sen. Charles Schumer (D) of New York, aims to cut $2.7 trillion in spending over 10 years and to increase the debt ceiling by $2.4 trillion through 2012 in a single vote. Spending cuts include $1.2 trillion from domestic discretionary programs and $1 trillion in savings from winding down the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Senator Reid says that the plan was deliberately framed to include only elements that Republicans have agreed to in the past, such as no tax increases and one-for-one offsets between spending cuts and debt-ceiling increases.
"So now, all the Republicans have to do is say, 'yes,' " Reid said at a press briefing unveiling the plan. "Unfortunately, the Republicans who used to run the Congress on the – their two Republican caucuses are being driven by the radical right wing that is so in tune with the tea party."
Republicans balk at the inclusion of $1 trillion of war costs that Congress had already committed to cut – jeopardizing the 60 votes needed to pass the measure in the Senate. At the same time, some liberals balked at the omission of tax hikes for the wealthy in the Democrat plan.
"While we applaud Majority Leader Reid for his commitment to protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid – and his opposition to a short-term deal that could drive up mortgage and interest rates for the middle class – we strongly urge him and all Democrats to insist on a balanced approach that ends outrageous tax breaks and loopholes for big corporations and the rich," said Justin Rubin, executive director of MoveOn.org, in a statement.
He added: "Unfortunately, this plan doesn't do that."


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Political: January 27, 2012
The United Nations has called on Israel to immediately halt the demolition of Palestinian homes in the West Bank, after a dramatic increase in such demolitions was reported in the last year. In 2011 Israeli security forces demolished 622 homes in the West Bank, housing over 1,100 people, over half of them children. According to Maxwell Gaylard, the UN's humanitarian coordinator for the occupied Palestinian territories, "The current policy and practice of demolitions cause extensive human suffering and should end."


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To think it all started in the dessert with Tusken Raiders.
In truth, the only thing that I felt was missing from ROTS was a small scene (30 seconds) with Anikin in the temple killing a few adult Jedi. I would have love to see him wiping them out with no problem, showing us how strong the dark side has made him. I think that the hologram didn't show enough.
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NEW BOOK: My Cool Campervan
June 1, 2011
Today, I've got campervan envy, BIG TIME…
Just out in the UK, My Cool Campervan (published by Pavilion) is the new book from the My Cool Caravan duo, Jane Field-Lewis and Chris Haddon. Tina Hillier's photography is top notch, and the team has managed to find an amazing array of quirky campervans and campervan owners…think patchwork quilts, fold-out formica tables and fish and chips beside the seaside…
Oh, how I would LOVE a campervan. (And a bell tent, actually, but that's a separate ongoing eBay search.) My favourite van in the book has got to be this fully-carpeted 1960s super-sleek pad:
Avocado green upholstery, walnut tables and rotating chairs? Yeah, baby, yeah!
As well as exploring the retro interiors and campervanning characters, there are some beautiful shots that show the real attraction of life in a van. Yes, apparently there's more to it than sewing little curtains out of vintage fabrics and playing house with thermos flasks. It's about the call of the wild – the open road – freedom – and being at one with nature, maan. Sigh.
Retro interiors fodder combined with escapist adventures – what more do you want from a book? – Ellie
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Impulse Products necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 169 diseños de 29 diseñadores freelance.
Impulse Products
Impulse Products is a business that sources products to fill gaps in the market majority in the Retail/Grocery Market – from developing the product to designing packaging, including warehousing, and marketing the final finished product.
In Essence Impulse Products focuses on the development, sales and marketing, distribution of branded and private label retail products.
The logo should communicate: 1) product being sourced 2) created and developed and 3) Introduced to market and managed 4) Distrbution.\
We have been dealing with our clients for almost 5 years , they know what we do and services we provide – however we want them to also consider our business and services for all their needs, as well as introduce ourselves to new customers and clients.
The business card should have the fundamental meaning of our business introducing it in a new clean fresh and updated modern form, with a point of difference and innovatiove design.
Retailers, Buyers, Agents, Suppliers – Business to Business customers and clients we deal with.
We want to communicate to them that we are end to end solution to their business and retail needs; we want them to know that we provide a range of services and products – from consulting for their brand – to developing a brand for their retail stores or sourcing products and developing from scratch to meet a gap in their business.
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The logo should communicate: 1) Sourcing 2) Developing and 3) Introducing to the Market 4) Distribution
The first being sourcing the product, the second indicates developing the product ready to take it to the market and the third depicts the product on the shelf ready for end consumers.
Also as per below include that type of list of specialties the company does;
Product Sourcing, Brand Development, Account Management, Private Label Management, Logistics, Consultancy
The word 'IMPULSE' of Impulse Products should be bolded.
Work in Black and White colour.
The logo must work across substraights like a company website, business cards, brochures,powerpoint presentations, company stationery and gifts.
Should Not Have:
Old style fonts and designs – should be clean and uncluttered
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Oh sure, this has been around a long while. But it's new to us, and surely some of you. It's called the PetFusion Cat Scratcher Lounge and if you're the owner of happy cats and unhappy furniture, this might be for you. Made from sandwiched layers of cardboard, the thing lets your feline friend both nap (as this is a cat's primary bread-winning activity) and sharpen his claws (which he does, regardless of pay). It has attracted over 1,300 5-star reviews on Amazon, so we're hoping it's a sign cats like it. It weighs 10 pounds, so it's unlikely your kitty will move it around the house or otherwise mess up your Feng Shui.
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The second Dark Legacy Comics T-shirt campaign is now up!
Since I was happy with the print/shirt quality from our first campaign, I will once again be using Teespring, which uses the crowdfunding model (like kickstarter) to create custom T-shirts.
Like most crowdfunding models, we have a goal which must be met in order for our product to be produced. Our goal is higher this time. 400 t-shirts. If we sell them all, our goal is reached and the shirts will be printed. When the campaign ends, the shirts will no longer be available, so Buy them while you can!
I had some feedback from the last campaign about the shirt fabric being a bit cheap, so I have selected a higher quality shirt this time. Thus, the price is a dollar higher than our first campaign. Also, I've found a way to offer a small selection of shirt colors, as well as a Women's fit! I also received a lot of feedback about your demand for a black shirt option, so I made sure to include that option for both fits.
You guys came through in a big way on our last campaign, and I'm really hoping we can do it again. Spread the word, let's sell some shirts!
Come on, Donald! Tell our potential customers about the shirt! Really sell it!
Thanks, Donald.


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Miley Cyrus and Friends Get Tattoos of Floyd + Smoke a Joint [NSFW PHOTOS]by Thomas Chau | PopCrush
It's not a normal day until Miley Cyrus does something shocking!
Cyrus shared through a series of photos posted on her Instagram account that she and her friends decided to get matching tattoos of Cyrus' dead dog Floyd as a tribute to her late pup. In another photo, we see Cyrus smoking a joint in her own home during the house tattoo party.
The tattoo that everyone got features an image of Floyd with the text: "WiTH A LiTTLE HELP FROM MY FWENDS". Cyrus and her two friends pictured, Wayne Coyne and Katy Weaver, got the tattoo underneath their left armpit. In Cyrus' case, she wasn't afraid to show off a little skin for the camera as one of the photos shows her topless, but with some censorship.
Cyrus' dog Floyd died in early April just as Cyrus was beginning her Bangerz Tour. Over the course of the next few months, she often expressed her sadness and disappointment with her fans on Twitter as she lamented over the death of Floyd. But last week, she got a new puppy named Emu which seems to have brought new joy to her life.
Click through the gallery below to see some of the highlights from her wild tattoo party.
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Limavady Postcode
Limavady Postcodes - Northern Ireland , UK
The UK Postcode System assigns a unique code for each city or building/address in the Limavady Region, Northern Ireland - UK.
The Limavady Postcodes are alphanumeric and were adopted nationally between 11 October 1959 and 1974. A full Limavady, Northern Ireland postcode is known as a "postcode unit" and designates an area with a number of addresses or a single major delivery point in the UK.
Each Limavady postcode unit generally represents a street, part of a street, a single address, a group of properties, a single property, a sub-section of the property, an individual organisation or (for instance Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) a subsection of the organisation.
In this web page you can search for Limavady Postcodes.
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Andrew Breitbart's tweeting in his final moments before his death this past week inspired an interesting article in GOOD about the weird, anticlimactic auora surrounding the use of social media right before death. Social media sprays a snapshot of our life, however mundane or intriguing, across the media landscape for all to see. So what happens when that random thought is the last thing people will hear from you?
In the case of Andrew Breitbart, his last tweet was not an uncommon one but just a mere sample from his vast archive of twitter insults. Is that how he will be remembered. In this day and age, we are more capable of creating our personal brand than ever before. We can spread, joy, criticism, disgust – you name it by the hour with hundreds or even thousands of people. Yet, do we ever consider how these are amounted into a story of who we are in the digital landscape? Just some food for thought.
If you were to die today, what would the social media you've left behind say about you?


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If a Hyke & Byke product covered by this warranty fails due to a manufacturing defect we will replace the product (limited to 1 full replacement).
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These two words have become so synonymous these days that it has become hard to talk about one without the other. The frustration in the voices of constituents and the disgust on their faces is palpable, especially after recent events.
Frankly, I don't blame them.
The citizens of this state deserve elected officials who work for them, not themselves. Change must come from within the institution and that is why, throughout my two-plus years as a State Senator, I have introduced a series of good government reform legislation. Enacting these bills would go a long way towards helping clean up Albany once and for all.
Enact Term Limits
When I first ran for the State Senate on a platform of reforming Albany, I promised that one of the first bills I would introduce if elected was to establish term limits for state legislators. My opponent in that race was a 38-year incumbent. That is just far too long to be in office.
I fulfilled my campaign promise by introducing legislation in the Senate that, if approved by the legislature and the voters, would for the first time institute term limits for State Senators and Assembly members. The legislation would institute a maximum of twelve years for State legislators.
Politicians who serve for countless years tend to become stagnant, arrogant and reluctant to adopt new ideas. Entrenched senior legislators become less concerned with taking on controversial issues and doing the public's business in favor of cementing their stranglehold on office.
Full Public Financing of Campaigns
When I was a member of the City Council, I introduced legislation entitled "Clean Money, Clean Elections" that would have allowed candidates for city office to qualify for full public financing of their campaign. The Clean Money, Clean Elections system entailed four easy steps – candidates opt in, obtain small $5 donations from constituents, and as a result receive public funds for their campaign.
While the city currently has a partial public funding system, there is no public financing system at the state level. However, I recently introduced legislation that would bring a full public financing system to state elections.
In the current partial or no public funding system, private fundraising is mostly from large, outside donors and bundlers, whereas under Clean Money, Clean Elections, private fundraising is strictly limited to small donations from constituents.
Under the current system the playing field isn't leveled, it's actually tilted. In Clean Money, Clean Elections all of the amounts are the same. Right now consultants run campaigns, but under Clean Money, Clean Elections the candidates will run the campaign.
Reform JCOPE
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) is an independent commission charged with investigating the Legislative and Executive Branches of the state and was instituted last year by Governor Cuomo with much fanfare, who indicated that the commission would be the toughest ethics enforcer in our state's history.
One of the obstacles to real reform is the existence of two separate commissions who are both responsible for implementing the states ethics law. In addition, JCOPE's original composition of 15 members appointed through a political affiliation process hinders the commission's ability to be a non-partisan arbiter of the state's ethics laws.
As a result, I proposed legislation hat would abolish the Legislative Ethics Commission and transfer their powers to JCOPE. JCOPE would now have full power over the legislature to provide advice and ethics training, to administer and enforce annual disclosure, to enforce the ethics laws and to impose civil sanctions, including civil fines, upon legislators and staff.
JCOPE would also have full authority to investigate legislators and staff, hold due process hearings on possible violations, and issue a public report with findings of fact, conclusions of law and penalties to be imposed, and to create and maintain a publicly accessible website.
In order to make meaningful and effective change for the implementation of the state's ethics laws, it is necessary to have only one state ethics commission comprised of members who are appointed through an apolitical process and whose own ethics are unquestioned and beholden to no one except the citizens of this state.
Give Citizens the Right to Recall Elected Officials
Unlike 18 other states in the nation, there is no recall system for voters in New York State to remove an elected official. The power to remove an elected official rests solely with the Governor. It is time for this power to rest with the people. My legislation will give voters the ability to recall local and statewide elected officers, state senators, assembly members, supreme court judges and trial court judges.
When I ran for the State Senate, I ran on a platform of reforming Albany and my record of reform and good government have guided my days as a State Senator. Unfortunately, it is clear that many of my colleagues do not share these same ideals.
With every new scandal, the act of reforming Albany becomes harder and harder, as entrenched special interests and business as usual mentality pervade the halls of Albany. But it is a fight that we cannot give up on because we owe it to the citizens of this state.
We may not be able to give them a perfect government, but at the very least they deserve a good government.
Tony Avella represents the 11th Senatorial District in northeast Queens.


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A few years ago cubus acquired the source code from IBM for Executive Viewer. In the mean time we have been very busy. There have been a number of new releases over the last few years and now I am happy to announce that we have released cubus EV 8.0. I just wanted to give you all a quick summary of what we have been working on for this release.
This release focusses on making EV more visual. We have replaced the charting engine with a new modern state of the art version. We have also managed to introduce over 50 new options making the charts more customizable than ever. This was also the number 1 request from our users.
The introduction of the new charting engine also allows small multiples to be displayed very quickly and easily.
Sparkline's have also been introduced for this version. This enables the user to display historical data as a cell chart. Both bar and line charts are supported and also the possibility to display high and low points.
It is now also possible to start a TI Process directly from the EV client while using the REST API.
Windows 10 is supported with this release.
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BarbaraMallires necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 99 diseños de 12 diseñadores freelance.
(Dear Designers.......PLEASE READ carefully all the other comments that I have written for all the other entries that have been submitted so far....it will save you and me a lot of time and effort. They are very detailed comments and will be helpful to you....
...ALSO...try to use photos like:
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HomeDealsAndSteals.com is a type of real estate search engine that allows potential home buyers to find and visit ALL the foreclosures, ALL the short sales and ALL the bank-owned properties for sale - quickly, easily, free-of-charge and without having to register.
The site will be launched in a large metropolitian city to begin with, and will then shortly thereafter have to be modified again to incorporate additional real estate brokers, throughout the U.S., who want to register their own MLS territories.
A magazine will be distributed locally in all major grocery stores, restuarants, retail shops, etc., - 50, 000 copies per month - directing traffic to the site.
The target audience is very big. Young first-time home buyers to older couples looking to downsize. They are individuals, couples, families and investors who desire to "buy" real estate at a great price, a great discount...a great Deal.
Homes will range from $ 3 - 5 million... all the way down to $50,000 and less. Buyers therefore will be ranging from the very wealthy...to the very modest.
See JPG below to see how site is now.
Please also click on the other file to see the project requirements.
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Bicycling Welcome to the Bike Park in Brunflo. A mountainbike arean for different ages. Read more
Churches/Chapels Brunflo church is beautifully situated next to the famous defense tower. Read more
Bathing, Bicycling, Nature [...] At beautiful Bynäset on the Island Frösön, you can hike around a distance of about 7 km. Read more
Churches/Chapels The Church of Frösön from the 12th century was built on the site of an ancient pagan of sacrifce. Read more
Children's activities, Museum Jamtli offers an exciting journey through the history of Jämtland and Härjedalen. Here you will discover stimulating milieux and enjoy being part of history. The museum has perm... Read more
Churches/Chapels Reconstruction of Håsjö old church Read more
Rental, Shopping, Bicycling Outdoor life for everebody - rent your bike at Lagg & Hoj Read more
Museum, Nature Locknekratern Meteorite centre is a discovery centre in Ångsta, 25 km from Östersund, that has been created around the meteorite impact 455 million years ago. There is a mini co... Read more
Museum Nationalmuseum Jamtli (a branch of the Swedish National Museum) opened officially in June 2018. Read more
Golf Norderöns Golf Club is located on an island in the Great Lake Storsjön. Enjoy the free journey with the ferry out to Norderö island and you will find the 18-hole pay & play and ... Read more
Bicycling, Children's activities At Frösön you can find a popular pump track where kids can train their technique on bikes, kickbikes or skateboards. Read more
Museum, Places/Buildings Sommarhagen, composer Wilhelm Peterson-Berger's dream house built in 1914 on Frösön, enjoys miles of wonderful views of forests, lakes and mountains. Pay a visit to this unique ... Read more
Museum Exhibits tell of the city's earliest history, including the Royal Charter for the foundation of the city, and the exhibition Vår lilla stad (Our small city), which tells the sto... Read more
Churches/Chapels It is said that the first church in Sunne was built by King Sverre in the late 1100s, after the Battle of Storsjöns ice. A defensive tower was also built. The defensive tower an... Read more
Museum Play for real – for the whole family! A historical technology museum with playful exhibitions, activities and restaurant. Read more
Churches/Chapels The Great Church in Östersund was designed by Professor Lars Wahlman and was opened in 1940 by Bishop Torsten Bohlin. The church is built in bricks and the ceiling height is abo... Read more
Churches/Chapels It took 12 years to build the Old Church and it was opened on New Year's Day 1846 by chief predictor Olof Dillner. The Old Church is centrally located at Kyrkgatan in Östersund. Read more
Nature, Hiking In Östersund sorroundings you´ll find many nice walking tracks, about 2-7 km long. The tracks follow wallking tracks, paths in the forest, bicycle- and car roads. Read more
Children's activities, Museum During summer, the open air museum comes alive as actors and animals move into farms and other historical areas. Every day, visitors are invited to participate in a number of ex... Read more
Sightseeing/Excursions, Animals, Nature Wild Jämtland gives you a genuine and different wildlife experience. Watch bears and other preditors closely from a safe, comfortable and well-hidden spot. Welcome! Read more


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I just looked over the entirety of the code. I didn't see any errors. OP [CODE] next time please. Makes it a hell of a lot easier to read through code. Next...
I believe you have to look for the include files. I believe some of those include files come with the program so when you do gcc -o you have to add them.
I believe the syntax is:
gcc <source file> <input file> -o new file
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The ransom demand typically starts out around $500 in BitCoin. What is BitCoin? The ransom usually doubles with each passing deadline. When the time expires, they delete your files. That's right, if you do not pay, they delete your files. Amazingly enough, if you pay in most cases they really do decrypt the files. Here's the rub. If they detect your trying to decrypt the files yourself, they delete them. If you run a malware scan and delete the Ransomware responsible for the infection while your files are still encrypted, kiss your files goodbye unless you have a backup. You won't get them decrypted. The Federal Government still can't decrypt most Ransomware encrypted files.
Best medicine for Ransomware is prevention. That is why we invented WinAntiRansom and are actively improving it every day, seeking out new strains of Ransomware to keep you protected.
You need to ask yourself. Would I rather pay a little for protection and peace of mind, or would I rather have to figure out how to sign-up for and use Bitcoin, expose myself to the dark-side of the web by using it and pay $500 or more for the return of my files?
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Whether you use the pen craft professionally, or just for personal expression, it embodies a tradition of beauty and discipline that few other crafts can match. Here are my favorite learning guides for mastering the time-honored art and craft of calligraphy, lettering and penmanship -- for young and old! The first time someone sees you writing in pure copperplate and exclaims "Wow, how did you learn that?" you'll know you've gained a skill few others posess. Any of these books will also make a superb gift for anyone on your list.
Calligraphy 101:
Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily through Step-by-Step
Calligraphy is both an art and a skill. Unlike with many other crafts, a person cannot develop good calligraphy skills simply by picking up the pen and practicing. There are many details about how to load the pen, how to hold it at an exact angle to the paper, even how to form each letter of each alphabet style one stroke at a time. Without proper training, the crafter will soon give up and consider it too hard to learn.
This book starts at the very beginning, teaching all the fine points about calligraphy with practice drills and easy projects to begin with. Then, new and more difficult skills are introduced gradually through more practice drills and projects. Like other books in the 101 series, the book is written for the absolute beginner with detailed instructions, tips, and quick references all aimed at helping the crafter achieve success.
Full story : Calligraphy 101: Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily through Step-by-Step
Calligraphy in the Copperplate Style
Herb Kaufman, Geri Homelsky bring together beautiful writing and gestalt technique in this complete guide. All aspects of calligraphic style are taught step-by-step in remarkably easy-to-follow guide. This guide is low cost and just for beginners.
Guide sheets. 64 illustrations.
Full story : Calligraphy in the Copperplate Style
Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy: A Step-by-Step Manual
Admired for its beauty, grace and fluidity, copperplate calligraphy is perhaps the most popular writing style for social correspondence.
This practical guide teaches students to handle the alphabet, numbers and punctuation, color and paper; how to write simple paragraphs, quotations, poems, cards, invitations and more. Numerous black-and-white illustrations. Bibliography. Index.
Full story : Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy: A Step-by-Step Manual - Eleanor Winters
All About Techniques in Calligraphy:
An Indispensable Manual for Artists and Hobbyists
Stephanie Zvirin of Booklist writes :
Like others in the All about Techniques series, this book packs a lot of information into a very attractive package. Captioned photos and diagrams and blocks of concise text work beautifully together to introduce a wealth of information on the lettering art. An overview of writing and alphabets as they evolved in a few key areas around the globe precedes information on calligraphy materials, tools, and techniques.
There are chapters on composition and design as well, along with step-by-step demonstrations of letter construction and generously sized samples, perfect for copying, of Gothic, Humanistic, Carolingian, Chancellery, and other scripts. The final sections of the book comprise an idea gallery that links the lettering to modern design opportunities. Unlike Annie Cicale?s The Art and Craft of Hand Lettering (2004), this book includes no projects but is, nonetheless, a first-rate introduction to hand-lettering, from practice to perfection.
Full story : All About Techniques in Calligraphy: An Indispensable Manual for Artists and Hobbyists
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Tyler Boles: Outstanding in his fields
"When I was 11, I kind of ran into that brick wall that everyone seems to run into– you know, how to make money at that age..."
Michael "Tyler" Boles, now 18, is explaining how he got started in his first successful business venture: "I didn't like the lemonade stand idea or mowing lawns. What I was good at was gardening, so I started selling prepackaged culinary herbs at the Nellysford Farmer's Market."
Over the next seven years, the young entrepreneur enlarged his Herb Boy Gourmet Products and Amenities into a profitable operation selling herbs, gourmet lettuces, and French breads to restaurants as well as establishing and maintaining gardens for five clients. Boles taught himself not only gardening, baking, accounting, and marketing, but also the art of investing– as he rolled his earnings into the stock market. Even in these volatile times, he's making a profit.
But this extraordinary determination and initiative weren't what impressed the committee that made Boles this year's third annual recipient of the Nelson County Summer Festival Scholarship.
"The purpose of the scholarship is community service," says Rhonda Holland, a member of the scholarship committee that voted unanimously to select Boles. "We're looking for students who put themselves out there to serve the community beyond their school activities. Tyler is an amazing young man. He was an exceptional candidate."
Exceptional indeed. Aside from the fact that Boles speaks five languages, carried three advanced placement classes in his senior year, and graduated second in his class at Nelson County High School, this confident, curly-haired young man modestly presented the committee with six pages of volunteer projects with which he's been involved.
Boles used his Spanish fluency to serve as a translator for migrant Mexican workers at Nelson's Rural Health Outreach (RHO) program as well as on two church-sponsored mission trips to Mexico.
As president of both the Student Council Association and the National Honor Society at NCHS, Boles participated in numerous community service activities. Most notable was a gourmet fundraising dinner to raise money to help low-income families obtain prescription medications for their children. These funds were donated to RHO to administer. Boles was also appointed to RHO's steering committee.
Boles served as a member of the Nelson County Leadership Council. For the past two years, this group received money from Virginia Tobacco Settlement funds to mount an anti-smoking campaign at the high school. "We were able to reduce the number [of student smokers] by 30 percent," he says proudly. "It was a wonderful success."
The young entrepreneur is using his scholarship– $4,000 over the next four years– to attend UVA where he expects to major in– what else?– international business. And maybe corporate law.
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- Master's Thesis (4) (remove)
- Myopia (2)
- Abschlussarbeit (1)
- Choroidal thickness (1)
- Comparison metrics (1)
- Defocus (1)
- Eye tracking (1)
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Die richtige Konsequenz beim UV-Schutz: Myopiekontrolle versus Sonnenlichtbedingte Veränderungen an den Augen. Ein review. (2019)
Fragestellung: Ist es sinnvoll im Kindesalter restriktiv einen UV-Schutz für die Augen anzuwenden, obwohl UV-Strahlung eine schützende Wirkung für das Entstehen einer Myopie hat? Einleitung: Die Myopie ist eine typischerweise durch Längenwachstum des Augapfels verursachte Fehlsichtigkeit mit stark steigender Prävalenz in den letzten Jahrzenten. UV-Strahlung hat auf die Haut und die Augen eine Vielzahl negativer Auswirkungen. Nebst der akuten Photokeratitis sind Pinguecula, Pterygium, Plattenepithelneoplasie, Katarakt, AMD und maligne Melanome chronische Veränderungen. Andererseits bremst UV-Strahlung das Fortschreiten des Augenlängenwachstums. Modellrechnung: Mittels dem evidenzbasierten Modellrechner kann das Risiko einer Myopie und deren Stärke anhand des Jahrgangs, der Sonnenschutzanwendung, der familiären Prädisposition, der Zeit im Freien und des Bildungsgrades berechnet werden. Gelegentlich angewandter Sonnenschutz hat gegenüber häufig angewandtem Sonnenschutz einen Schutzfaktor für die Myopieentstehung von 1.03. Das grösste Risiko einer Myopie kommt von der familiären Prädisposition. Diskussion: Zeit im Freien hat einen grossen hemmenden Effekt auf die Myopie, Sonnenschutzanwendung nur einen leicht Fördernden. Zudem hat Sonnenschutz einen stark hemmenden Effekt auf UV-bedingte Augen- und Hauterkrankungen. Auf Sonnenschutz der Augen zu verzichten, um eine Myopie zu verhindern oder im Fortschreiten zu bremsen, scheint unvernünftig.
The increasing prevalence of myopia throughout the industrialized world in recent decades has caused costs and problems for the eye health. Changed lifestyle and behavior are the main causes. For the pathogenesis of myopia, the amount of time spent outdoor and near activities play an important role. Various options for the treatment of myopia have been described as effective in the literature. Normal single vision glasses and contact lenses can only provide clear vision, but do not reduce myopia progression. Orthokeratology shows a slowing of axial growth, but has an increased risk of infectious keratitis. Low-dose atropine (0.01%) is currently the best pharmacological option. It proved safe, effective and showed the least rebound effect with negligible side effects. Other options for the treatment of myopia include special glasses, behavioral changes and prolonged outdoor exposure (to prevent the onset of myopia), as well as other methods. An increasingly important myopia management option is multifocal contact lenses, that provide a peripheral treatment zone producing myopic defocus. Such myopia control lenses are available as customized or as daily or monthly lenses. Children benefit from wearing contact lenses more than just having refractive error correction and myopia control, they have a better self-esteem and improved quality of life. The numerous findings on the safety and efficacy of soft multifocal distance center contact lenses in children to reduce the progression of myopia suggest that this modality should be considered as a main treatment option. Less, but similar to orthokeratology, when wearing soft lenses there is a risk of developing potentially serious complications such as microbial keratitis. The introduction of child-appropriate risk minimization strategies, and patient and parent education with regular monitoring is essential and leads to successful contact lens wear. This literature review summarized the actual knowledge about myopia management, prevalence, etiology and the visual and healthy consequences of myopia. The three currently most important strategies for slowing the progression of myopia are soft multifocal distance center contact lenses, Orthokeratology and low-dose atropine ophthalmic drops.
Purpose: Recent studies found a reduction of myopia progression with multifocal contact lenses, however, with yet unclear mechanism. This raises the hypothesis that the addition zones of the multifocal contact lenses induce myopic defocus on the retina, which consequentially leads to choroidal thickening and therefore inhibited eye growth. We tested the effect of the optical design of multifocal contact lenses on choroidal thickness. Methods: 18 myopic students wore four different contact lenses ((1) single-vision lens corrected for distance, (2) single-vision lens with +2.50 D full-field defocus, (3) "Multifocal center-distance" design, addition +2.50 D, (4) "Multifocal center-near" design, addition +2.50 D) for each 30 minutes on their right eye. Automated analysis of the macular choroidal thickness, vitreous chamber depth and eccentric photorefraction were performed before and after each contact lens. Results: Choroidal thickness and vitreous chamber depth showed no significant differences to baseline with none of the contact lenses. Choroidal thickness increased the most with the "Multifocal center-distance" and the full-field defocus lens, followed by the "Multifocal center-near" and the single-vision contact lens (+2.1 ± 11.1 μm, +2.0 ± 11.1 μm, +1.6 ± 11.3 μm, +0.9 ± 11.2 μm, respectively). The "Multifocal center-distance" design showed an overall more myopic refractive profile than the other lenses. Changes of vitreous chamber depth occurred in anti-phase to these of choroidal thickness. Conclusion: Multifocal contact lenses have no significant influence on choroidal thickness and after short-term wear. Therefore, it is assumed that it is not the main contributor to the protective effect of multifocal contact lenses in myopia control.
Purpose Automated scanpath comparison metrics should deliver an objective method to evaluate the similarity of scanpaths. The aim of this thesis is an evaluation of seven existing scanpath comparison metrics in static and dynamic tasks in order to provide a guidline that helps to decide which algorithm has to be chosen for a special kind of task. Methods The applicability of the algorithms for a static, visual search task and a dynamic, interactive video game task as well as their constraints and limitations were tested. Therefore, binocular gaze data were recorded by using the eye tracking system The Eye Tribe (The Eye Tribe ApS, Copenhagen/ Denmark). Objective task performance measures from 21 subjects were used in order to create scanpath groupings for which a relevant effect of dissimilarity was to be expected. Objective task performance measures such as task performance time were statistically evaluated and compared to the results gained by the comparison metrics. Results Four of the algorithms being used successfully identified differences for static and dynamic tasks: MultiMatch, iComp, SubsMatch and the Hidden Markov Model. ScanMatch was very sensitive for the static task but not applicable to the dynamic task whereas FuncSim was suitable for dynamic but not for static tasks. Eyenalysis failed to detect any effect. Conclusion The applicability of scanpath comparison metrics depends on the state of the task, respectively on the kind of experimental set up. In future, the application area for eye tracking will expand and an improvement of automated scanpath comparison metrics is therefore required.


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Wild Horse Education
Advocates for Public Lands, Public Horses
Saturday, May 30th, 2020
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2019: End of Year Digital Magazine
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Learn and Take Action
BLM Skirts Management Failures, Asks Congress To Accelerate Program Collapse (Action Item)
The Mechanics of Intention (basics of the fight with action item, part two)
Update: Pendley, OIG and BLM Report to Congress (Action Alert)
2019, Reading Room
The BLM Deputy Game; avoid scrutiny, play games with the law
What is "Livestock Trespass" on the range? What you should know
Fast comparative statistics; wild horses v domestic livestock
Information is Power (series)
Information is Power (part one)
Information is Power (part two)
Information is Power (part three)
Information is Power (part five)
Information is Power (part four)
Wild, Wild Horses and the public land seizure movement
The Wild in Wild Horses, the land they stand on (public land seizure movement, segment five)
The Wild in Wild Horses, the land they stand on (public land seizure movement, segment four)
The Wild in Wild Horses, the land they stand on (public land seizure movement, segment three… a tool for you to use)
The Wild in Wild Horses, the land they stand on (public land seizure movement, segment two)
The Wild in Wild Horses, the land they stand on (timeline public land seizure movement, segment one)
Hold Your Wild Horses ! Guide for beginners
Wild Horse and Burro Q&A
Educate Yourself (part 1, Deconstruction)
Educate Yourself (Part 2, a visit with the dictionary)
Educate Yourself (Public Land Grazing)
Mini Resume
Ways to support the work of WHE
What WHE Does
Legal Action
Litigation (what is it)
Fish Creek
Sheldon NWR
Owyhee Complex: Legal Action
What the "First Amendment" (Access) suit asks for
Snowstorm (Owyhee)
The "Humane Care" suit (Triple B)
Short History of the "Humane Care suit"
Jackson Mountain
Roundups (observer reports)
Roundups 2016
Reveille, Roundup Update 2017
Here We Go Again… Owyhee
WHE fast update, on road and at roundup
Update, Owyhee
Owyhee Update, progress
Owyhee Roundup Update, 11/13
11/14 Owyhee Roundup, an important thought
11/15 Update, A Release and more confusion
Wild Horse Madness, Counter Punch
Owyhee Wild Horse Roundup, Video Recap
Owyhee Concludes
Eagle/Caliente, Video
Eagle/Caliente Update (slideshow)
Caliente (Day 3 Eagle/Caliente)
Eagle/Caliente Day 4 (update and more)
An Important Anniversary, Paving the way
Roundups 2015
Inside WHE: Interview with a Volunteer
Little Fish Lake (Observation)
Fish Creek Observation Reports
THANK YOU! Gallop to Freedom
Humbolt HA BLM Removal Day 1
Humbolt Day 2
Humbolt Day 3, Superbowl Sunday
Media Comes to Humbolt, but sings the same old song
Beaty Roundup Ends
Roundups 2014
Reveille, Update
Reveille, 2014
Sheldon Update
Slideshow: Sheldon Mustangs "Observation Day"
Good-bye Old Man
Sheldon, What Happens Next?
The Last Sheldon Mustangs, Holding
Sheldon Mustangs Protected From Slaughter Contractor Past, what about tomorrow?
Diamond Complex (Ely/Elko/Battle Mountain districts) 2012
Diamond Complex
Deer Run (Pine Nut) 2013
Blue Wing
Sheldon (USFWS) (page in progress)
Editorial: Personal look back, Leigh
Sheldon Roundup Observer Reports
Sheldon Removal Continues
All Documents in First Phase of Sheldon Case on File: Wild Horse Advocates Make a Last Stand For America's War Horse
Roundups 2012
Featured Roundup: Owyhee Complex (Little Owyhee, Owyhee, Snowstorm, Little Humbolt, Rock Creek)
Owyhee Complex: Legal Action
Calico 2012 (Tri-State Calico Complex)
Stone Cabin/Saulsbury 2012
"Stone Cabin" trapsite adoption info
Bullfrog (Burros) 2012
Jackson Mountain
Jackson Mountain Litigation
Flanigan Complex (Dogskins, Granite, Flanigan) 2012
Antelope Complex (Antelope, Goshute, Antelope Valley, Spruce/Pequop) 2012
Wassuk 2012
Roundups 2011
Antelope Complex (Antelope, Goshute, Antelope Valley, Spruce/Pequop) NV 2011
Triple B Complex (Triple B, Maverick-Medicine, Antelope Valley, Cherry Creek) NV 2011
The "Humane Care" suit (Triple B)
Short History of the "Humane Care suit"
Barren Valley Complex, (Sheepshead, Alvord, Sandsprings) OR 2011
Eagle Complex (Eagle, Chokecherry, and Mt Elinore) NV 2011
High Rock Complex, (Bitner, Fox Hog, High Rock, Nut Mountain, Wall Canyon) CA/NV
Kiger/Riddle, OR 2011
Roundups 2010
Calico Complex, NV 2009/2010
Calico Foal "Hope" died 2010 Broken Arrow
Pine Nut, NV 2010
Pilot Mountain, NV 2010
Twin Peaks, CA 2010
Silver King, NV 2010
What the "First Amendment" (Access) suit asks for
Silver King (Access case) Docket Sheet
Sulphur Springs, UT 2010
Callaghan, NV 2010
Bald Mountain, NV 2010
Tonopah (Paymaster/Montezuma) NV 2010
Tuscarora (Owyhee, Rock Creek, Little Humbolt) NV 2010
Warm Springs, OR 2010
Augusta, NV 2010
Roundups 2015
Range Reports
Slaughter Investigation
BLM Report to Congress Countdown (who, why and what you can do)
1,700 wild horses
"Burns Amendment"
Popular Requested Materials
Handouts and Pamphlet
Is it Bad Enough For YOU? (Video)
Letter To Mom
Owyhee Wild Horse Roundup, Video Recap
Year in Roundups 2012, new video
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Business failure is a distinct possibility for many businesses, especially for start-ups during the so-called three-year "valley of death". A key to getting through these years is to avoid the obvious mistakes. Generally speaking, businesses fail for significant and substantial reasons which are often very evident to outsiders. Insiders often fail to see them because of their closeness, determination and so on. Areas where failure is most likely to occur include finance. markets/sales, offerings, management and operations. See a detailed listing of possible reasons for business failure.
Clearly, there are very many reasons as to why businesses fail. The key point is that causes are usually very apparent (especially with hindsight) and the trick is to anticipate them by executing appropriate tactics and strategies from the outset. Three examples:
- Use market research to confirm demand and assess suitability of proposed offerings.
- Create a management team to offset any gaps in experience or expertise.
- Raise equity to reduce exposure to interest rate changes, reduce gearing etc.
Given that reasons for failure are often both simple and clear, it should (in theory) be possible to reduce the possibility of failure through prior experience, forethought and effective planning.
For more information, see Devising Business Strategies, Developing a Strategic Business Plan and Writing a Business Plan. Also look at and/or participate in the online poll on Strengths & Weaknesses of Businesses.


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Hi Joey,
I just wanted to share some pictures of the Sail GHS Racing Team. They have been out practicing for the last week and a half for their upcoming scrimmage. A little wind, a little rain, a little cold, and some freezing waters can't keep these sailors away. No wimps here – look at those smiles!
Go Sail GHS!
– Becca Campbell
Photos from March Sailing Adventures
Hi Joey,


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How awesome is the Sprocket Clock? It's just whimsical and makes a happy little ticker that looks like it was swiped straight from Willy Wonka's factory.
Fun fact—the $80 time piece was designed by the legendary Milton Glaser, who created the classic I <3 NY logo, the DC Comics' bullet logo, and (my personal favorite) the Brooklyn Brewery logo. The clock might not go down in history books like Glaser's other works, but it's a little piece from an icon for your home. [MoMA Store]


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Today's spoilers include a heaping pile of Lost, including a character you thought we'd never see again. Supernatural's Lucifer sports a T-shirt and jeans, and we see how Jennifer's Body begins. Plus Cloudy, True Blood, Fringe, Pandorum, Smallville, and FlashForward.
Jennifer's Body
A new TV spot shows a little bit of the murder that gets this demonic party started:
Honolulu International Airport was dressed up as LAX for Lost filming, with Matthew Fox (Jack), Evangeline Lilly (Kate), Josh Holloway (Sawyer), and Naveen Andrews (Sayid) expected on set. Visitors spotted the Oceanic Airlines logo as well as Daniel Roebuck, who played the late (exploded) Dr. Leslie Arzt, leading some to speculate that we will see another timeline showing the safe landing of Oceanic Flight 815. [Hawaii Blog]
Another set report comes from the site of the now-demolished Swan Station, and appears to be set after Juliet detonated the bomb. Jack, Kate, Miles, and Jin were all on set, and Sawyer was visibly upset over Juliet's actions. He runs toward the hole, which is now filled with metal from the site. The set reporter also saw stunt doubles climb out of the hole using vines. They also saw Hurley and Sayid on set, but not filming, and Sayid's Dharma uniform was still covered in blood. [KryptonSite]
At Seattle's Bumbershoot festival, a panel of writers and producers claimed that, while the creative team does have a roadmap for mysteries that have to be explained, not every single detail will be made clear. They also said we'll be seeing Charlie and possibly the flight attendant Cindy as well, that season six will have a significant spiritual bent, and that the final shot of the show is already planned. [Pop Distillery]
Starting in the fourth episode of the sixth season, Lost will feature a recurring character, a teenage boy who has dealt with a horrible family accident and has been put in charge of something important, something that weighs heavily on him. He's also described as "wise beyond his years." Could this be the younger version of a character we've already met? An older version of Aaron? [Dark UFO]
Photos from the second episode "Night of Desirable Objects" suggest that Charlie is still with us after the season premiere:
At Dragon*Con, Leonard Nimoy reiterated that he will appear in multiple episodes this season, including one that will air next month set around the alternate universe. [Trek Web]
In the images for the season's third episode "Free to be You and Me," Dean and Castiel pose as FBI agents, and we get our first look at Mark Pellegrino as Lucifer. Evidently, it was Casual Friday in Hell:
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Here are four clips from the computer-animated food fest:
True Blood
HBO has put together a teaser trailer for Sunday's season finale:
The new promo pledges our heroes (and presumably the writers) will be "back at their best:"
Here's the French poster for Richard Kelly's adaptation of Richard Matheson's short story, "Button, Button:"
The Brazilian one-sheet for Pandorum features what appears to be a countdown clock:
The latest still shows Edward in a bedroom with Bella, although it's not clear if he's the real Edward, or just a figment of her imagination:
In the sixth episode, "Crossfire," Lois and Clark kiss, which is the first time that their attraction is mutually acknowledged without any external forces or time alterations. This episode sets up Lois's departure in the seventh episode "Kandor" and her return in the eighth episode "Idol." Also, there will be an ominous revelation about Lois's futuristic time flashes. [KryptonSite]
And here are a few more images from the season opener, "Savior:"
Below is a UK promo, slightly different from the promos airing in the US:
ABC describes the characters in a press release for the pilot. Roxie is an extroverted artist, Kat an overworked wife and mother, and Joanna a wallflower local reporter, and the three didn't get along for many years because of their preconceived notions about one another. But a strange encounter in the park prompts them to bond over martinis and wish for change in their lives. This unlocks a power within each of them and brings the wealthy, mysterious Darryl Van Horne into town, who will help them discover their powers. We'll also meet Penny, Joanna's co-worker and best friend, Bun, the fun and kooky head of the Eastwick Historical Society (who may have the key to Darryl's true identity), and Mia, Roxie's teenaged daughter. Certain men in Eastwick, including Joanna's crush Will and Kat's layabout husband Raymond become unintentional targets of the women's powers. [Spoiler TV]
The titles of the first four episodes will be "Pilot," "Reaping and Sewing," "Madams and Madames," and "Fleas and Casserole." [Eastwick-Fans.net]
Additional reporting by Alexis Brown and Charlie Jane Anders.


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Lineup breakdown: NL Wild Card Game
A look at tonight's starting lineups in the NL Wild Card Game:
1. Shin-Soo Choo, CF -- An on-base machine, Choo gets his first opportunity on the postseason stage, but he'll need to improve upon his season-long struggles against lefties (.215 average, .612 OPS).
2. Ryan Ludwick, LF -- The Reds have struggled to get production from the No. 2 spot all year, so Dusty Baker took a chance on Ludwick here, knowing that if he sends in a defensive replacement late in the game, that guy will profile better for the two-hole than, say, the five-hole.
3. Joey Votto, 1B -- Had a down year, from a run-production standpoint, but nobody does a better job making the opposing pitcher work, and that's instrumental in this setting.
4. Brandon Phillips, 2B -- Phillips started the season on a tear, but his production hasn't been quite the same since he was hit in the forearm by a pitch from Tony Watson on June 1. He's also dealing with a shin injury suffered over the weekend on a foul ball.
5. Jay Bruce, RF -- Bruce's 109-RBI season probably hasn't gotten the attention it deserves. Against Pirates pitching, though, he's managed just a .523 OPS.
6. Todd Frazier, 3B -- An NL Rookie of the Year Award candidate a season ago, Frazier took a step back this season, but he did hit four homers and drive in eight runs over his last 13 games.
7. Zack Cozart, SS -- Baker loves the bunt. Cozart leads NL position players in sac bunts. There could be some bunting here.
8. Ryan Hanigan, C -- It was a really tough year for Hanigan both from a health and production standpoint, but Cueto is most comfortable with him, and that's what matters most right now.
9. Johnny Cueto, RHP -- A year ago, he pulled up lame in Game 1 of the NL Division Series after just eight pitches. But Cueto has looked like his old self in two starts since his June 23 return from a strained right lat.
1. Starling Marte, LF -- Marte's spark was missing from the lineup for weeks after he bruised his right hand in late August. But in the last week of the season, he looked like his old self (6-for-19 in final five games).
2. Neil Walker, 2B -- The hometown boy will be living a dream come true, in a ballpark where he's hit .355 dating back to July 31.
3. Andrew McCutchen, CF -- Was hit in the head during Monday's workout but is just fine. Reds pitchers managed to hold the NL MVP Award candidate to a .232/.338/.435 slash line this season.
4. Justin Morneau, 1B -- Has not made quite the offensive impact the Pirates envisioned, but Clint Hurdle believes the quality of his at-bats and the opposition's respect for him makes him a good fit at cleanup.
5. Marlon Byrd, RF -- The 36-year-old makes his first postseason appearance against a Reds club he hit .375 against this season. Not a guy the Reds want to let face a lefty, as he's hit .344 off them this year.
6. Pedro Alvarez, 3B -- On the other hand, Baker will probably try to exploit the NL co-home run king's weak splits against lefties (.180) in the late innings.
7. Russell Martin, C -- The Reds don't want to test Martin on the basepaths, as he's thrown out an NL-best 29 runners this season. This is his sixth career postseason appearance.
8. Clint Barmes, SS -- Doesn't bring much with the bat, but his defense is one reason why the Pirates are so stingy up the middle and why they are so well-suited to this stage.
9. Francisco Liriano, LHP -- Liriano had an 0-3 record and a 3.70 ERA in four starts against the Reds this season. But he has an 8-1 record and a 1.47 ERA in 11 starts at home.


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What's online?
The Richard E. Rauh Photographs contain images dating from 1891 through the mid-1930s. The images primarily depict Bertha Rauh, her family, and her swearing in as Director of Charities, later called the Pittsburgh Department of Public Welfare. Additionally, many of the photographs illustrate Bertha Rauh's efforts to transform Mayview Hospital, then known as the Pittsburgh City Home and Hospital, into a modern psychiatric hospital. Of note are photographs depicting Bertha Rauh and the Pittsburgh City Council members, the Pittsburgh Mayors William A. Magee, Charles H. Kline, and John S. Herron, and Amelia Earhart.
What's in the entire collection?
The Richard E. Rauh Photograph Collection (1891-2000), held by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Senator John Heinz History Center, comprises 1.75 linear feet of images and negatives of the Rauh and Floersheim family and friends. This collection also contains several portrait albums compiled by the Floersheim family in the mid to late nineteenth century. Further, the collection contains photographs of Pittsburgh dignitaries, artists, and of the Pittsburgh City Home and Hospital. Photographs of note include several autographed portraits including that of Ida Tarbell and of several conductors and musicians who appeared at the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, including Eugene Goossens, Yehudi Menuhin, and Percy Grainger.
About the Rauh Family
Bertha Rauh was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on June 16, 1865. She was the daughter of Samuel Floersheim, a merchant associated with the firm of A. Guckenheimer and Brothers, and Pauline Wertheimer Floersheim, both immigrants from western Germany. Known for her dramatic and musical talents, Bertha Rauh was educated at the Grant School and Central High School, from which she graduated with highest honors. In 1888, she married Enoch Rauh and had two children, Helen B. and Richard S.
Enoch Rauh was born to Soloman and Rosalia Lippman Rauh in Dubuque, Iowa, on June 12, 1857. In 1863, his family moved from Iowa to Cincinnati, where he was educated in the public schools, and then moved to Pittsburgh in 1870. Enoch Rauh completed his education in night school, and in 1882, he founded the firm of Rauh Brothers & Company, a wholesale men's furnishings business, with his brothers Marcus and Abraham. In 1911, Governor John K. Tener appointed him to the newly formed Council of Nine, a small council of citizens which was a predecessor of the city council. He was re-elected twice by popular vote and served under the Magee, Armstrong, and Babcock administrations until he died in 1919.
Bertha Rauh was active in civic and philanthropic community service from her student days. In 1904, she was elected president of the Pittsburgh Section, National Council of Jewish Women, a position she held until 1919. She initiated several programs beneficial to public welfare which were later taken over by the city, including the penny lunches in public schools, social work at Juvenile Court, outdoor schools for tubercular children, a labor bureau to find jobs for the unemployed, and a Committee to Aid the Blind, which eventually became the Western Pennsylvania Federation of the Blind, and later the National Association for the Blind. Additionally, Bertha Rauh was a founder of the Soho Public Baths, Consumer's League, Equal Franchise Society, Equal Franchise Federation of Western Pennsylvania, League of Women Voters, and the Pittsburgh and Allegheny Milk and Ice Association, which guaranteed pasteurized milk and pure water to poor children in the city. With the cooperation of the National Council of Jewish Women, she successfully argued for penal reform and local and state laws regulating fund raising. By 1919, Bertha Rauh was a member of thirty boards, including those of the Humane Society and the Irene Kaufmann Settlement. In 1923, she was invited to serve on the Board of the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies for a one-year term until January, 1924. She and her son Richard were founders of the Pittsburgh Symphony Society.
In January 1922, she was appointed Director of Charities by Mayor William Magee and was the first woman in the United States to be a member of a mayoral cabinet. Reappointed by mayors Charles Kline and John Herron, her tenure in the position lasted for twelve years. Bertha Rauh was a member of the Republican Party and of Rodef Shalom Congregation.
One of Bertha Rauh's greatest achievements was the transformation of Pittsburgh City Home and Hospital , later known as Mayview Hospital, into a modern psychiatric hospital. The institution, located sixteen miles from the city of Pittsburgh, consisted of a hospital, housing for the indigent and aging, and a working farm. The physical facilities, from infrastructure to living and service areas, were in dire need of repair and renovation. During her first year as Director of the Department of Public Welfare, she introduced new clinics and technologies, including occupational therapy, physical therapy, hydro-therapy, oral, eye, nose, and throat clinics, a new X-ray department, and new laboratories. Dr. Edward Mayer, a psychiatrist, headed a survey for improvements to the hospital, and plans were developed from 1922 to 1927, when construction began. By 1932, extensive renovations were almost completed. At this time the hospital was headed by a medical director and superintendent and staffed ten physicians, seventeen visiting physicians, two visiting psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers.
Bertha Floersheim Rauh died on October 21, 1952, at the age of 87. She was survived by a son Richard S. Rauh, her daughter Helen Rauh, and a grandson, Richard Enoch Rauh.


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Home > News & Events > Wayland Press Release Archives > 2003 News Releases > May 2003 > Wayland focuses on student center
Wayland focuses on student center
PLAINVIEW - In an attempt to break ground by the end of the year, Wayland Baptist University is pushing along its plans to construct the Pete and Nelda Laney Student Activities Center.
The activity center will provide what university officials are calling a much-needed fitness and wellness facility for students, and will be the center for intramural sports as well as a place for students to exercise and socialize. There is currently no such facility on the Wayland campus and with Hutcherson gymnasium housing the athletic teams, it is difficult for students to find the time or place to exercise.
"I see this center as becoming the heart and soul of student life on campus," said Wayland Vice President Dr. Russ Gibbs.
Gibbs said the building is named in honor of State Representative Pete and Nelda Laney to recognize their leadership and support for higher education in the state of Texas.
In an effort to meet the students' needs more quickly, administrators have deviated from the original plan in order to construct the 51,010 square-foot in two phases. Phase 1 will cost approximately $4.4 million dollars and will include a double gymnasium, indoor track, weight training and aerobics area, classrooms, dressing rooms and a student lounge. The facility will be completed in Phase 2 with the construction of an Olympic-size natatorium.
Wayland President Dr. Paul Armes, chairman of the campaign, spoke to the Plainview steering committee on Friday, explaining that while Wayland has made great strides in the last 10 years with the completion of the library, remodeling work on Gates Hall, Heritage walkway, new street entrances and dorms, only two of those projects have directly impacted the quality of student life.
"The Pete and Nelda Laney Student Activities Center has greater potential for the recruiting and retention of students than any other project we've done in the last 10 years," Armes said. "We believe the Laney Center will serve as an enticement to stay on the campus and in the area. This helps us maintain a safe and secure supervised environment for our students as they recreate."
Armes emphasized that the Laney Center is for the students, a response to "the most requested item on virtually all of our student satisfaction surveys.
"They will know that they, ultimately, are the reason we are building this structure," Armes said.
The campaign committee hopes to break ground by the end of the year and expects construction to take approximately one year. The Plainview Steering Committee is led by Rollie Hyde. Other members are Max Gabriel, Richard Ligon, Brian Pohlmeier, J.A. "Doc" Potts and Phyllis Wall.
Anyone interested in donating to the project is encouraged to contact Dr. Gibbs at 291-3430 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com, Martha Cross in the development office at 291-3427 or email@example.com or any member of the committee. Naming opportunities are available for major gifts and all gifts are appreciated.


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One of the most common things you will see in automobile purchase agreements is the statement that there are "No Warranties – Express or Implied." The problem is that a seller cannot disclaim an express warranty. Every car sold today in the U.S. will come with express warranties, despite this false disclaimer.
Anyone who has ever bought a car from a dealer has seen a purchase agreement smothered by boilerplate language. Not everyone reads these documents which is a shame, since they often address the buyer's legal rights. Here is an example I grabbed from a file sitting on my desk.
You will notice the "AS-IS" but see how it is followed by disclaimers of "all warranties, express or implied." As-is disclaims the implied warranty of merchantability so why disclaim it again? And they are disclaiming express warranties too? This type of language confuses a lot of people. And much of that confusion is sown by car sellers who want the waters to be muddied. Many car buyers will later see this language and assume they have no cause of action against the seller because of it.
This type of case is not litigated often, primarily because the amount of money at stake in a used car sale wouldn't make it cost-effective to hire an attorney. But, there was a recent non-car case which illustrates this point beautifully. For our purposes, be aware that you can cross out the word "helicopter" and write in "car" and get the same result with these facts. This is because this area of the law comes from the Uniform Commercial Code which governs the sale of goods. Goods can be cars, helicopters, sewing machines and so on. Bought a defective sewing machine? The UCC applies.
In 2012, a man named Perry Luig agreed to sell his Bell helicopter to North Bay Enterprises. They struck a bargain and the contract contained two interesting clauses. The first was that the helicopter would be delivered with a "current Certificate of Airworthiness." The second clause that mattered said, "At the time of delivery Purchaser agrees to accept the Aircraft in an 'as is where is' condition. (NO WARRANTY.)" Notice that it said both "as is" and "NO WARRANTY" in nice capital letters, so no one could miss it.
Luig delivered the helicopter to North Bay and it was inspected. The helicopter appeared to be in perfect operating condition for a device that was more than half a century old. But it didn't have a current airworthiness certificate. North Bay indicated that it would be happy to take the helicopter if Luig provided the certificate. Luig pointed to the "as is" language and told North Bay to get lost. In legal terms, that meant a Federal judge would explain how this all shook out.
The judge noted that "as-is" merely meant there was no implied warranty of merchantability. But the seller could not disclaim an express warranty. To allow it to do so would be nonsensical. Express warranties are made by the seller at the time of the sale: How could the seller both make and disclaim a warranty in the same transaction? Short answer: They can't. ("[U]se of the two words 'as-is' has never been held to automatically bar an action on an express warranty.") And here, the promise to deliver the helicopter with the certificate was an express warranty.
So, the court said North Bay would be compensated for its damages: The amount of money it would take to get the airworthiness certificate for the helicopter.
The same is true with cars. If a car seller could "disclaim" an express warranty, they could deliver a different car to you than the one described in the purchase agreement. For example, there are four express warranties in the snippet below. Can you find them? (Yes, I lopped a couple digits off of the VIN here but the original has all 17.)
After all, the description of the car in the agreement is an express warranty.
In practical terms this means that you need to be aware what "As is" means – and what it does not. If you see the language purportedly disclaiming "all express warranties," know that you can ignore it. It's nonsense, inserted by an over-reaching car dealer. And as you negotiate, whenever the seller tells you anything specific about the car, ask that the statement be included on the purchase agreement. The transmission is new? Write it down. The vehicle is a "one-owner" car? Write it down. The car has never been in an accident? Yes, write it down.
Of course, many car sellers will tell you they cannot write these things down on the purchase agreement. Why? They'll make something up. Because they know that if they write the term down on the agreement, it becomes enforceable, despite the nonsensical "No express warranties" language. And why do they keep using that language when it makes no sense, legally? Because they know it confuses people and confusing car buyers is in their best interest.
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We just posted the 611-item, 36-page Walmart Black Friday ad scan! We are working hard to get this ad fully processed so please be patient as we continue to polish it!
The Walmart Black Friday sale will kick off at 6PM on Thanksgiving this year. If you want to shop online, you're in luck -- you can shop their Black Friday sale all day online on Thanksgiving!
Aside from being able to shop in your PJs, shoppers have another bonus at Walmart this year. Walmart has increased their online Black Friday inventory by over 50% compared to last year, and more deals than ever will be available online. Of course there are still some in-store exclusives, but as long as you don't want those items, you might not have to set foot in a brick-and-mortar store this year.
Walmart will once again offer wristbands for select items so that customers know when they are no longer available. Some stores may begin handing out wristbands prior to when the event begins. Customers who receive a wristband can then shop the store and will need to return within two hours after the event start time to receive their item.
Walmart is joining the early Black Friday sale frenzy and is allowing shoppers to purchase select items from their app including a Hitachi 65" 4K Ultra HDTV for $599, a Bounce Pro 7' Trampoline for $79.00 and the Cricut Explore One Special Edition Bluetooth Bundle for $169.00. These offers are only available through the app, and you must choose to have them shipped to your home. You can download the app for free in the iOS App Store or the Google Play store.
Store maps will be available this year as well to provide in-store shoppers an opportunity to plan out their shopping trip. We'll make sure to keep you updated as soon as store maps are released, just like we have in years past. We previously reported about their Holiday Helpers who are supposed to be available to help you check out faster, find items you may have missed, and open registers when needed.
Stores recognize that their customer bases are divided on whether or not to shop on Thanksgiving. This year Walmart is ensuring that employees will not only be served dinner, but they will also receive a 25% discount on a basket of good.
Wonderful Deals at Walmart:
- Philips 55" 4K UHDTV - $298.00
- Hatchimals - $48.88
- Select DVDs - $1.96
- KidKraft Disney Princess Cinderella Royal Dreams Dollhouse w/ Furniture - $88.00
- Kids' Mini Trampoline - $25
- Kids PJ Sets - $4.75
- Arctic King 5-cu. ft. Chest Freezer - $99.00
- Roku Express Plus - $25.00
- iPhone 5s 16GB (Straight Talk) - $99.00
- Assorted Video Games (Xbox One or PS4) - $27.00
- Better Homes & Gardens Warmer Set (Assorted Styles) - $14.74
- Sharpie 30-ct. Permanent Marker Set - $10.00
- Kids Craft Kits (Assorted) - $9.97
- Color Art Coloring Kit - $9.97
- The Pioneer Woman 27-pc. Porcelain Enamel Nonstick Cookware Set (Teal or Red) - $89.00
- Better Homes & Gardens 21-pc. Prep & Store Set (Assorted Colors) - $9.76
- Contigo 16-oz. Vacuum Insulated Tumblers (4-pk.) - $19.00
- Play-Doh Fun Factory Mega Set - $10.00
- Tsum Tsum Disney Adventure Advent Calendar - $25.00
- Play Food Ultimate 56-pc. Playset - $10.00
- Video Games (Assorted) - From $8.00
- Newly-Released Video Games (Assorted) - $27.00
What do you think about the Walmart Black Friday ad? Let us know in the comments!
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