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The McPherson Dance Studio was established in August 2016 by Principal, Lianne McPherson.
It is a school that prides itself on the highest quality of dance education and instruction. A school that accommodates everyone who shares that passion for dance whether you're a complete beginner or an advanced student.
Principal, Lianne McPherson started dancing at the age of 2 years old and developed an everlasting love and passion for the art. As a young dancer, Lianne excelled in her dance studies; participating in a number of amateur and professional productions, pantomimes, youth festivals and dance summer schools, achieving excellent results and even a dance summer school scholarship award.
Later, and whilst studying to become a lawyer, Lianne gained valuable experience working backstage at His Majesty's Theatre in Aberdeen as a Dresser in the Wardrobe department, Follow-spot Operator in the Lighting Department and even working in the Make-Up department for a number of professional shows.
Upon completion of her law degree, Lianne decided to embark on her Certificate of Ballet Teaching Studies with the world renowned Royal Academy of Dance. During her studies, Lianne was trained, personally mentored by and worked for the current Teacher Training Manager of the Royal Ballet School receiving a wealth of knowledge and experience of the highest standard.
Understanding the importance of Continuing Professional Development, Lianne has also successfully completed her Diploma in Dance Teaching Studies with the Royal Academy of Dance. She is currently further advancing her studies in the BA Honours Degree in Dance Education course and qualifications in Benesh Movement Notation. She also continues to attend regular Inspire Seminars run by The Royal Ballet School and other Continuing Professional Development courses. Lianne is also studying towards her Level 3 Diploma in Dance Instruction (DDI) and Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) in Modern Theatre and Tap with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance.
Since graduating from the Royal Academy of Dance, Lianne has gained further dance teaching experience working as a freelance dance teacher and has achieved outstanding results and 100% exam pass rate for students.
Lianne continues to work full time as a lawyer in a well-renowned law firm in Edinburgh as well as running The McPherson Dance Studio.
On this solid foundation, Lianne hopes to inspire, educate and develop students of The McPherson Dance Studio in a fun and engaging environment, standing them in good stead for a successful career as dancers and all round performers in the performing arts industry. And, for those not looking for a career in dance, The McPherson Dance Studio offers a place for students to get fit, let their hair down, make new friends and share the love and passion for dance that is at the very core of The McPherson Dance Studio.


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Two arson attacks on kosher restaurants in Manchester, northwestern England, are "anti-Semitic hate crimes," according to local police.
The attacks, which police believe are linked, took place in the northern neighborhood of Prestwich within five days of each other, the latest on Tuesday, the London-based Jewish Chronicle reported.
On Friday night, two people threw a firebomb at the Taam restaurant in an attack caught on surveillance camera. The firebomb failed to ignite, leading one of the attackers to throw a stone through the establishment's front window.
Early on Tuesday morning, unknown attackers forced open a window at the JS restaurant and poured in flammable liquid, which they ignited. The fire was put out after over an hour, causing no serious damage.
Police said they have increased patrols in the area. Read more at Ha'Aretz.

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Ezekiel Lau has secured the most important trophy of his career by winning the 2013 Vans World Cup of Surfing, at Sunset Beach, Hawaii.
Lau made a late tube-riding charge from behind to turn the tables on Damien Hobgood and Raoni Monteiro, in the latter half of the 30-minute final.
Fourth place was Frederico Morais, 21, who was announced the JN Chevrolet Rookie of the 2013 Vans Triple Crown.
Lau went on the hunt and found his way onto the biggest waves of the final that also offered high-scoring tube riding potential. His final scoreline was 15.5 points out of 20 (8.67 and 6.83 point rides).
"I can't believe it. I was building confidence through each heat. It seemed like things were going in my favor and I was just getting the waves I needed at the right time, so having that confidence going into the final felt good", says Lau.
"I needed something to boost my confidence a little, this year has been kind of rough. You know that $40K feels good! Making the final is great. To come out with a win puts me in a better spot".
Regarding his pole position on the Vans Triple Crown Series rankings: "Every year I think Hawaiian should be in (this position). This is Hawaii, this is our event. I am just happy to fly the flag for us and I am looking forward to it."
Lau's win earned him $40,000 and sees him close the year at 35th position on the ASP world rankings. While that doesn't qualify him for next year's elite World Championship Tour, it does guarantee him an excellent seed.
Raoni Monteiro secured a place in the 2014 ASP World Championship Tour, while Damien Hobgood will have to wait until the 2013 Pipe Masters showdown.
Morais was ecstatic with his Hawaiian winter performance. "It was my first Triple Crown so I had no expectations for Hawaii. I was going to come here and just do my job and have fun and try to climb the ranks to guarantee my position on the Prime events for next year.
2013 Vans World Cup of Surfing | Final
1. Ezekiel Lau (HAW); $40,000 - 15.50pts
2. Damien Hobgood (USA); $20,000 - 14.30pts
3. Raoni Monteiro (BRA); $12,000 - 12.33pts
4. Frederico Morais (PRT); $10,000 - 7.16pts


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Robbie Williams has revealed that his bitterness over his Take That days has healed to such an extent that he wants to give his old manager Nigel Martin Smith "a hug".
Williams - who originally quit the band in 1995 - has continually criticised Smith over the years, mocking him on stage during shows and raging over his treatment in interviews.
But the singer now feels ready to bury the hatchet and feels the time is right for them to both apologise and move on.
Williams makes his comments in an interview with the Sunday Times Style magazine this weekend in which he discusses his new-found peace. Last year he and the other members of Take That met up and bonded once again after more than a decade of recriminations, particularly with bandmate Gary Barlow.
It paved the way for the band to reunite for a new album, Progress, which is due to be released in November.
Discussing their rebooted relationship, Williams told Style: "That's why it works now with me and Gaz. Two grown ups meet each other, take complete responsibility for their actions, apologise - that's magic. The whole thing completely and utterly gone. It's incredibly freeing for your psyche."
And he said he wanted to move on further by ending his long feud with Smith: "I don't want to hold any malice towards somebody from my past because that only hurts myself. And all I want to do now is go and throw my arms around him and give him a hug. I want to hear sorry from him, I want to say I'm sorry."
Williams went on to huge solo success after the band split, but he acknowledges he would have gone nowhere had it not been for the band.
"I wouldn't be doing anything if it weren't for Take That. I hated it so much, and now I can put a bow on it and love it. It's amazing turning something that harmed you into something positive. I get such a buzz about it - redemption and forgiveness," he said.


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Star of three of the 49ers' Super Bowl wins, Roger Craig predictably has a wealth of great 49ers stories and he does not disappoint. Narrator David Crommett's accessible performance captures Craig's willingness to poke fun at himself as he talks about how his wide-eyed playing got him the nickname "Catfish". Crommett uses a similarly playful approach with Craig's anecdotes about people like coach George Seifert, whose superstitious habits included blowing on breath mints three times before eating them. When Craig provides glimpses of the darker side of the game, including the physical toll on the players, Crommett adjusts his tone to complement their somber nature, allowing listeners to feel part of the drama.
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The San Francisco 49ers shaped the NFL throughout the 1980s with their unique blend of precision, panache, and preparation. Three decades later, NFL teams are still copying the system and the methods that made the 49ers unlike any other organization in professional sports. Now fans of this dynamic franchise will relive all the action and thrills of 49ers football through the eyes of one of the greatest San Francisco legends of all time: Roger Craig.
Star of three of the 49ers Super Bowl wins, Roger Craig was one of the most productive players in franchise history. The first player in NFL history to top 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in the same season, he used his kneechurning, eyes-wide-open style to earn four trips to the Pro Bowl and score a Super Bowl-record three touchdowns in one game. In this newly revised edition of Tales from the San Francisco 49ers Sideline, Roger Craig uses his trademark vision to capture some of the moments that defined the organization during its glory years, and up to its recent return to greatness.
Included are stories about all of the men who shaped the direction of the franchise, including such luminaries such as Bill Walsh, Joe Montana, Steve Young, Ronnie Lott, Jerry Rice, George Seifert, and more. Fans will relive all the great moments and read some never-before-told stories from a man who kept his eyes open to everything during his fascinating career.


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Refer to the exhibit. A technician pastes the configurations in the exhibit into the two new routers shown. Otherwise, the routers are configured with their default configurations. A ping from Host1 to Host2 fails, but the technician is able to ping the S0/0 interface of R2 from Host1. The configurations of the hosts have been verified as correct. What could be the cause of the problem?
A. The serial cable on R1 needs to be replaced.
B. The interfaces on R2 are not configured properly.
C. R1 has no route to the 192.168.1.128 network.
D. The IP addressing scheme has overlapping subnetworks.
E. The ip subnet-zero command must be configured on both routers.
Correct Answer: C
A router is running three routing processes: RIP, OSPF, and EIGRP, each configured with default characteristics. Each process learns a route to the same remote network. If there are no static routes to the destination and none of the routes were redistributed, which route will be placed in the IP routing table?
A. the route learned through EIGRP
B. the route learned through OSPF
C. the route learned through RIP
D. the route with the lowest metric
E. all three routes with the router load balancing
Correct Answer: A
A network administrator needs to allow only one Telnet connection to a router. For anyone viewing the configuration and issuing the show run command, the password for Telnet access should be encrypted. Which set of commands will accomplish this task?
A. service password-encryption
access-listl permit 192.168.1.0.0.0.0.255
line vty0 4
password cisco
access-class 1
B. enable password secret
line vty0
password cisco
C. service password-encryption
line vty0
password cisco
D. service password-encryption
line vty0 4
password cisco
Correct Answer: C
Refer to the exhibit. Given the output for this command, if the router ID has not been manually set, what router ID will OSPF use for this router?
Correct Answer: C
Which command can be used from a router to verify the Layer 3 path to a host?
A. tracert address
B. traceroute address
C. telnet address
D. ssh address
Correct Answer: B
An access list has been designed to prevent Telnet traffic from the Graphics Department from reaching the HR server attached to the Eastfield router but allow Telnet traffic to other destinations. Given the following access list:
access-list 101 deny tcp any any eq 23
permit ip any any
On which router, interface, and in what direction should the access list be placed to most efficiently implement this list? (Choose three.)
A. Westfield
B. Eastfield
C. e0
D. s0
E. in
F. out
Correct Answer: BCF
Which form of NAT maps multiple private IP addresses to a single registered IP address by using different ports?
A. static NAT
B. dynamic NAT
C. overloading
D. overlapping
E. port loading
Correct Answer: C
Unauthorized users have used Telnet to gain access to a company router. The network administrator wants to configure and apply an access list to allow Telnet access to the router, but only from the network administrator's computer. Which group of commands would be the best choice to allow only the IP address 172.16.3.3 to have Telnet access to the router?
A. access-list 101 permit tcp any host 172.16.3.3 eq telnet
interface s0/0
ip access-group 101 in
B. access-list 3 permit host 172.16.3.3
line vty 0 4
access-class 3 in
C. access-list 101 permit tcp any host 172.16.3.3 eq telnet
access-list 101 permit ip any any
interface s0/0
ip access-group 101 in
D. access-list 3 permit host 172.16.3.3
line vty 0 4
ip access-group 3 in
Correct Answer: B
Refer to the exhibit. What command sequence will enable PAT from the inside to outside network?
A. (config) ip nat pool isp-net 220.127.116.11 netmask 255.255.255.0 overload
B. (config-if) ip nat outside overload
C. (config) ip nat inside source list 1 interface ethernet1 overload
D. (config-if) ip nat inside overload
Correct Answer: C
Which two statements about static NAT translations are true? (Choose two.)
A. They allow connections to be initiated from the outside.
B. They require no inside or outside interface markings because addresses are statically defined.
C. They are always present in the NAT table.
D. They can be configured with access lists, to allow two or more connections to be initiated from the outside.
Correct Answer: AC
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So, remember back in January when everyone and their dog were talking about how Nicholas Hoult was the next "It" boy? You don't? Okay, well maybe you don't spend as much time on the internet as I do, but trust me, they were. I had seen X-Men Origins, so I knew he was the young version of Beast, but until I read all of these articles, I had no idea that he was the kid from About a Boy. Reading about it over and over again really made me want to watch About a Boy. Hence, today's review.
About a Boy is a story about becoming an adult, even if age-wise you technically already are. Hugh Grant is Will, a playboy who has never had to work a day in his life. He decides that he wants to date single moms because the break-up is easier (read they all think he is wonderful, but they just need to focus on being a good mom). He takes this brilliant idea to the extreme by attending a single parent help group and inventing a little boy. This plan backfires when Marcus, one of the children at said single parent group, discovers that Will doesn't have a kid and blackmails Will. Marcus' mom has recently attempted suicide, so Marcus needs a place to go so he doesn't have to be at home and Will's suits his needs perfectly.
These two begin to bond and Will begins to grow up, just a little bit. He even meets Rachel and thinks he's finally found love, except that Rachel believes Marcus is Will's son. Watching the movie, you know this will eventually blow up in his face, but you still start to feel sorry for poor Will because he is finally starting to be a decent human being. I believe this is Hugh Grant's gift to us moviegoers. He has this amazing knack at making undesirable characters seem absolutely charming and convinces us that we should root for them.
Nicholas Hoult is really good as Marcus. He is a sweet, messed up little guy and he totally sells it. When he starts singing in the middle of class, so sad and funny! Toni Collete is also quite good as Marcus' mother and Rachel Weisz is lovely, but left with little to do. Let's be honest though, this is really Hugh's movie.
Butter London is one of K's favorite brands of polish, so it is always a bit of a surprise when she lets me review one of their polishes. Today, you're getting Gobsmacked. It's interesting because it is a matte glitter polish. I'm not crazy about mattes, but adding the glitter definitely helped. This picture is three coats without a topcoat. Although it's not my favorite Butter London, Gobsmacked is still worth a look. ~E


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In this morning's post (See: Over 600,000 points and well under 5/24), Greg mentioned that Ben received a targeted mailer for a 60K signup bonus on the Chase Sapphire Preferred that included a waived annual fee the first year. Both that offer and an offer for a 30K signup bonus on the Chase Freedom may be available online. Chase is showing increased pre-qualified offers for some people through their pre-qualification tool. Note that these offers do not bypass 5/24.
The Offers
- Chase is offering increased signup bonuses to some via its website pre-qualification tool including:
- Chase Sapphire Preferred: 60,000 points after $4K spend in 3 months; annual fee waived the first year
- Chase Freedom: $300 cash back (30K) after $500 spend in 3 months
- Click here to check for pre-qualified Chase offers
Key Terms
- Be aware of the Chase 5/24 rule as these offers do not bypass 5/24 (unlike pre-approved offers you may get in-branch)
|Chase's 5/24 Rule: With most Chase credit cards, Chase will not approve your application if you have opened 5 or more cards with any bank in the past 24 months.
To determine your 5/24 status, see: 3 Easy Ways to Count Your 5/24 Status. The easiest option is to track all of your cards for free with Travel Freely.
Quick Thoughts
Similar pre-approved offers are sometimes available in-branch, but it's nice to have these offers online as not everyone lives near a branch or has the time to stop in and check for offers in person. The $300/30K offer on the Chase Freedom is the best I can recall and the 60K on the Chase Sapphire Preferred is notable since the annual fee is waived the first year. The best public offer on the CSP, which as always is included on our Best Offers page, offers the same number of points, but the annual fee is not waived the first year. If you're under 5/24, both of these offers are excellent.
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A healthy business is one that recognizes the greatness within it and shares the love proudly and profusely. As explained in a previous blog, when you practice an attitude of gratitude, it unlocks a new level of happiness and job satisfaction between employer and employee. With COVID-19 challenging the ways we work together, now is a good time to revisit the idea of appreciation, but with a safe, socially distant spin.
In this new age of business, not only do business owners need to go the extra mile to evaluate their operating status, but they also need to go above and beyond for their customers. Consumers want to feel valued, and they want to hear about products and services that offer some sort of value – convenience, fun, organization, etc. – during this pandemic climate.
Owning and operating a small business takes careful planning. When you have conducted market analysis, financial projections and goal setting, it can be difficult to change your carefully laid plans, especially in response to a crisis like COVID-19. With the state of businesses in flux, you have an opportunity to re-calibrate and create realistic expectations for your business performance for the rest of the year. Follow these tips to get started.
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Unlike the bungled version of Barack Obama's oath of office delivered on Tuesday, last night's repeat performance featured all the right words in the right order – but that may not be enough to satisfy the conspiracy theorists.
Most people dismissed comments by the likes of Chris Wallace on Fox News that Barack Obama was not president because of the bungled oath on inauguration day, but citing "an abundance of caution", White House officials arranged for the oath to be retaken last night.
Alas, Obama did not bring his Bible, which has led some bloggers to state that the oath was once more invalid and the US has still not had a black president.
On Above the Law an anonymous poster writes: "It clearly states that a Bible was not used on Wednesday. Obama is not president."
"WE DON'T HAVE A PRESIDENT! … Now get this, the 2nd time he did it, everything went well, but he didn't do it under a BIBLE. WTF WTF WTF. So you telling me since Obama screwed up a few words, that's a big deal, but not having the Bible during the oath isn't important!? This is heresy I say," says another anonymous poster, this time on Godlike Productions. The writer does go on to say Obama forgot his Bible on purpose and "is one of many antichrists to only serve the will of the DEVIL himself", so is perhaps not a reliable expert on the US constitution.
"It seems as though Barack Obama has not officially been sworn in as president of the United States due to TWO … yes TWO … screwed up oaths …" writes Jeremy Buff on the conservative Free Republic website. A look at the US constitution suggests they might be – perish the thought – grasping at straws.
From US Constitution Online:
"There is no constitutional requirement that the oath be sworn on a Bible. There is also no prohibition. So, a Bible can be used, but so could anything, including the Koran, the Talmud, or a copy of Sports Illustrated. The point is not where the president's hand rests when he or she takes the oath, but that the oath be recited, and then carried out."


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Bra Making Advice
Wether you are new to bra making, refreshing your skills or adding to your knoweldge, here is a bit of information to help you select the correct fabrics and elastics.
There are a number of different fabrics and elastics we recommend for bra making. At Booby Traps you may buy these items in kit form or separately if you wish to save money.
Please note: This is our knowledge and preference from the many years of bra making Booby Traps has had.
What Fabrics and Elastics can I use in bra making?
Bra Backs - Powernet/Elastane is recomended as the best alternative.
However, this does not mean we must restrict ourselves, as specific bust sizes can use other options. Stretch Lace, Lycra and stretch mesh can be used for A-C cups (and D cup and beyond if a 'fun' less structured bra is desired)
Bra Frame (Cups, Centre Front and Side bra pieces) - Nylon Tricot, Double Tricot / Simplex and 100% Baby Combed Cotton are fabulous cup fabrics. Stretch satin or silk may also be used, although they can be more difficult to work with.
Stretch Lace is lovely but often needs lining to gain support. Line with tricot, nylon sheer denier or cotton. Stretch lace can be used in the upper cup without lining for smaller bust sizes.
Rigid Lace is very supportive and does not often require lining unless it is particularly lightweight. Although Booby Traps recommends lining the bra cups for comfort (softening seams over the nipples) and aesthetics (hiding/encasing the seams). Rigid Lace is good support for larger bust sizes.
Laminated Foam and molded cups can also be used in the cups for bra making.
Bra Strapping - You may create a fabric/lace strap using Tricot, Simplex, Sheer Nylon with stretch lace or rigis lace. You should still insert bra strapping from the front/top shoulder to the back to allow for strap adjustment.
Bra strapping is commonly 7mm - 19mm in width and according to specific tastes. The larger the bust the wider the strap should be. Rings and Slides are required (alternatively you can use only slides for a different finish as these can be used the same as a ring attaching one opening to the top of the bra cup and the other to the bra strap).
Each bra used 1m of bra strapping (without a fabric strap attached)
Bra Elastics - Facing elastic (also known as scallop or picot elastic) is recommended for the underarm and body band areas. A-C cups can easily use a 10 - 12mm facing elastic for both areas, but we recommend a wider profile for the band area on D cups and up. A 14mm-16mm is good and some people may even prefer a 19mm width (patterns may need to be adapted for this width). This is also recommended for larger girth sizes as it tends to sit flatter and be more comfortable. Avoid using lingerie elastics as they do not provide enough support.
Underwire Casing - also known as chanelling, it is a slim product with an opening to allow underwires be inserted. Originally sewers had to make their own underwire casing - now it is prefabricated for you and ready to go.
Back Closure - Hook and Eye Tabs or Hook and Eye Tape is good depending on the bra pattern being used. These are available in 1, 2, 3 and 4 hook wide tabs or continuous tape. Most of these items will have a 3 deep hook adjuster system. These are seen in the images provided. For cups above a D cup we recommend a minimum of 4 hook closure as a more supportive option. Hook and eye tape is perfect for longline bras.
Motif - dont forget your cute little finish touch! A classic bow, a crystal element or funky handcuff motif! Whatever your style, you can personalise your bra.
What fabrics are suitable for bra lining?
At Booby Traps we like to line our lower cups. Not only does it allow us more options for fabrics, whicg can be difficult to find in Australia, but it also encases the raw seams of your bra. This can be very appealing to those who may find the cup seam irritable to the nipples. It also makes the finished garment look more professional and it eliminates the need for stitching on the exterior of the cups.
Our preferred linings are baby combed cotton, Tricot, Simplex, SheerNylon and Double Tricot.
Sheer Nylon is perfect for creating those sexy sheer bras. Select a nude or blush coloured nylon to enable it to 'disappear' when against the skin. The sheer nylon denier will provide support if your lace requires it. The nylon sheer is used as a lining and is very supportive when cut the correct way.
What is the composition of your fabrics?
Unfortunately we do not always get this information from our suppliers. If it is provided, it will be in the additional information in each product.
What bra pattern should I use?
That depends on your skill level. To make bras, you require stretch sewing skill. These are intricate and fiddly items to make but very rewarding, and quite simple with experience. It is important to be accurate when bra making, as inaccuracy effects the fit greatly.
If starting out, we recommend the BOO3, Jayne or Dart Bra patterns. These are simpler to start with and when your skill level increases, you can try the more intricate patterns such as the Baroque , Balconette and Julie bra patterns.
The BOO2 and Claudia are frameless and therefore a slightly higher level than beginner.
Beginners also benefit from making the Joy or Gail wire free pattern options. These are great as they do not require underwire casing, but educate you on elastic insertion.


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- Wintry weather for central Kansas
- Chiefs rout Broncos 43-16 as Mahomes barely breaks a sweat
- Wichita Police release name of homicide victim
- Sedgwick County Republican Party to three lawmakers: resign
- Three hurt in southeast Wichita crash
- Two Northeast Kansas girls found safe in Oklahoma
- Sedgwick County woman dies from injuries in battery case
- Kansas state school board on ballots amid COVID-19 scrutiny
- Man dies in north Wichita shooting
- Popular 16-year-old lion named Avus dies at Topeka Zoo
- Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Mon
- Strassel: What we learned from Hunter Biden's ex-business partner
- More solid earnings reports send US stock indexes higher
- WATCH: Meadows on Trump administration brokering peace agreement between Israel and Sudan
- WATCH: President Trump announces Israel is normalizing relations with Sudan
- Trump: Sudan to join UAE, Bahrain in recognizing Israel
- President Trump makes it easier to fire 'poorly performing' government workers
- Video captures man pulling over for gas in the middle of police chase
- Joe Concha: Hunter Biden story stays unverified by liberal media, no interest to validate
- What are top moments for voters from final presidential debate?
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Of course it should, and of course it can. So, why doesn't it?
It is time for this question to become the focus of a national debate on federal tax and spending policy.
Congress does not impose the taxes necessary to cover the spending because, if it did, the American taxpayers would revolt. For more than 50 years, the people we have elected and sent to Congress have been borrowing heavily to hide the truth of their irresponsible spending.


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Postcoin wallet synchronization. Adding the list of updated nodes
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In the wallet folder find the postcoin.conf file, open it in any text editor and add updated nodes to it.
After restart the wallet starts getting synchronized. If such file doesn't exist, create it as per the guide below.
Open the page and copy the list of nodes
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Give the name "postcoin.conf" to the file
Choose the file type: All files.
Save on the desktop.
Enter "Guide parameters" in the control panel, in the "Type" tab mark the following: "Show hidden files, folders, disks".
Press "OK" and exit.
The postcoin.conf saved on the desktop should be then copied to the wallet directory following the given path. Then, restart the wallet.
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As users of HUBSPOT for Marketing, Sales and now Service, we are very concerned about the way that email attachments load into file manager. They are not organized in any way. This is concerning as well because ANYONE who uses hubspot who clicks on add an image to something - such as a social media post - sees every single image that was recently added.
IN OUR OPINION, THIS IS DANGEROUS! Service is related to specific clients - not a public community as a whole.
Therefore, it is strongly suggested that users using HUBSPOT as Service Team Users have all images loaded into their own folder
that email attachments should be set up in their own folder and segregated from other images...
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Throwback Tuesday – Fashion
Throwback Tuesday
Hey everyone! I know, Throwback is 'normal' for Throwback Thursday and yes it does sound better but I'm using it today for this Throwback Tuesday post! 🙂
These photos were taken a little while ago but I've only just found them in a folder – don't you just love it when that happens? It's almost as good as finding £20 in your jean pocket! 🙂
Even though we're now in July and it's 'summer' – I'm still reaching for light sweaters and cardigans! I can't wait for the sun to come out and play, I have so many things to share with you and some different looks which I think you're all going to love! 🙂
Teaming this lovely pastel-green sweater with my trusty black denim jeans, flat shoes and stripe handbag, not forgetting the stacked bangles and sunglasses! It's a lovely casual outfit with a chic feel – taking you from work to lunch with friends perfectly….
And yes, in the photo below I am waving at people who waved at me whilst photos were being taken, haha!
Fun times, fun times… 🙂
What I'm Wearing
Hope you're all well and having a wonderful day – there's so many posts on the way including some great product reviews and outfit posts! 🙂


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NASDAQ Dubai welcomes ICD Sukuk and bond
NASDAQ Dubai has welcomed the listing of a 700 million dollar Sukuk and a 300 million dollar conventional bond by the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) on the region's international stock exchange.
The listing raises the total value of Sukuk listed on Dubai's exchanges to 21.08 billion dollars. Dubai is the world's third largest venue for Sukuk listings by value. The total value of conventional bonds listed on NASDAQ Dubai is 6.08 billion dollars.
Hamed Ali, Chief Executive of NASDAQ Dubai, said: "NASDAQ Dubai is delighted to support the ICD's listings. The exchange provides the ideal venue for issuers in the UAE and beyond seeking an exchange in the heart of the Moslem world that is committed to supporting the Islamic capital markets. The exchange also welcomes conventional bonds, providing the technical framework and the vision to provide issuers and investors with the effective financial infrastructure that they require, including a streamlined and responsive listing process."
The ICD's Sukuk and conventional bond listed on NASDAQ Dubai on May 22, 2014 and will mature in 2020 and 2024 respectively.


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In the woods entrance at the end of Micklefiled Road. If you enter the woods and take the first path to the left - walk a few meters and the rubbish is on your left.
Reported in the Flytipping (off-road) category anonymously at 20:40, Saturday 13 June 2020
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Near the woodland entrance at the end of Micklefiled Road. If you enter the woods and take the first path to the left - walk a few meters and the rubbish is on your left.
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The Weight Loss Twins Set Your Sixty Day Challenge
The Weight Loss Twins, Bill and Jim Germanakos were positively happy with their huge weight reduction victory on the Biggest Loser. And they're also avid to share the techniques of their success and is why they're launching the Truth About Diets program and letting us people know all about the Rapid Action Metabolism system. Well there's even more. Glaringly one of the things that inspired the Weight Loss Twins was to win the Biggest Loser. Now they're giving fans who want to shed the pounds an extra purpose to get going on their diet and fitness program in the sixty Day Challenge.
The Weight Loss Twins Sixty Day Challenge has some actually exciting prizes. The 1st prize is a Caribbean cruise for 2 with The Weight Loss Twins. Runners-up will get expense free paid visit to New York City for a slap-up dinner with The Weight Loss Twins. Other prizes include a month of free meals from NutriSystem, free membership to the Twins' Personal Fitness Team for a whole year and a $100 gift voucher to Whole Foods.
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Thirty-something crafter extraordinaire Sophie Mae Reynolds makes preserves by day and answers a crisis center help referral line by night. What better way to help people while still keeping a low profile? But on her very first night, she gets a call from a man who is threatening suicide... and her. Angrily deeming the caller a crank, her boss, Philip Heaven, disconnects the line. Days later, Philip dies from a nasty case of botulism. Now, as a stalker singles out Sophie Mae, Philip's eerie last words keep coming back to haunt her: Threat. Meant it. Stirring up the town with talk of murder by preserves, can Sophie Mae and her handsome boyfriend Detective Barr Ambrose spoil a mad murderer's poisonous plans? This dangerously delicious second book in the Home Crafting Mystery series also includes recipes for preserves and beauty products!


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The top green and Gristy stories of 2011
Fukushima disaster puts nuclear energy on the defensive
Photo: midorisyuNuclear power hasn't had such a bad year since 1986, when Chernobyl charred a big chunk of the Ukraine. The messy meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in March led Japan to cancel its plans for new reactors and start looking to cut its reliance on nuclear power. Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Taiwan, Mexico, and Belgium have started backing away from nuclear too; even France, the world's most nuclear-reliant nation, has seen the issue flare up in its presidential campaign. Popular sentiment around the world appears to be trending against nukes — except in the U.S. and the U.K., that is. Anglos. Go figure.


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BYU's Young Theater Company performs for East Meadows
The Young Theater Company from Brigham Young University performed Shakespeare's play "Cymbeline," for an assembly today. This play was lightheartedly adapted and directed by Teresa Dayley Love. The students were thrilled as some of our very own children were chosen to be actors and perform on stage. The 2nd and 6th grades enjoyed a workshop put on by the college students.


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They say death and taxes are the only certain things in life, but there's one more that you can count on: wildly varying currency exchange rates when you travel overseas. Happily, you'll always find the best exchange rates by using your debit or credit card in an ATM once you reach your destination. But even then, there are a few things to watch out for.
Not All Cards Are Equal
All money-changing methods charge a markup on the interbank exchange rate – that is, the exchange rates banks give each other when they buy and sell currency. Your debit or credit card will always get you the closest to that rate, but if you travel abroad frequently, it's worth shopping around to make sure you're getting the best possible deal. Several key factors differentiate one card from another:
- Foreign transaction fees
- Out-of-network ATM fees (or the converse, in-network agreements with international banks)
- Daily transaction or withdrawal limits
- Currency conversion rates
Things to Watch Out For
Although using your credit or debit card is the most foolproof method of withdrawing local currency, there are a few potential pitfalls to watch out for.
Did you let your bank or credit union know that you'd be traveling abroad? If your financial institution doesn't know you're traveling, it is almost certain to flag your transactions as fraudulent.
Are there additional transaction fees? Many local ATMs assess their own fees in addition to any ATM fees charged by your own banking institution. It's worth doing a little strategic searching or checking local guidebooks to see if there are any no-fee ATMs available. ATMs affiliated with large banks and sometimes the ATMs in local supermarkets are good places to start.
What's the daily withdrawal limit on your ATM card? Some banks and credit unions will raise your limit if you ask. Others might impose a withdrawal limit by the card instead of by the account, so if you share a banking account with your travel buddy, you can each withdraw up to the daily limit.
What are cash advance fees? Depending on your credit card's limits, using it for a cash advance is one way of getting around debit card withdrawal limits. But the cash advance transaction can also mean extra fees and a much higher interest rate.
Do you really need all that cash? Having some on hand for emergencies and small transactions is prudent, but often you can get by with leaving most of your money in the bank and paying with your credit or debit card as you go. If you're given the option of paying in U.S. dollars or the local currency, choose to pay in the local currency. Otherwise, the merchant's credit card processor will charge you an extra markup for doing the conversion.
Getting Currency Before You Go
Many travel experts recommend waiting until you've reached your destination country before withdrawing any cash. But if you're the sort who likes to show up with a little cash in your pocket in case of emergencies, you'll have to do some serious shopping around to get the best exchange rate. Banks, credit unions, travel clubs like AAA, online money exchangers and airport kiosks are all places you can stock up on a foreign currency. Check the interbank exchange rate (available in financial newspapers, news reports and online search engines) so you can compare and see who offers you the best deal.
As a general rule, the more convenient the option is for you, the worse the exchange rate. That means that unless it's an emergency or you really need the cash for your peace of mind, skip the convenient, but pricey, exchange kiosks at the airport.
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Today is the publication day for the Proceedings of the Seventh Symposium of Computer Science in Sport. The Symposium was held in Canberra, Australia in September 2009.
The Proceedings are edited by Keith Lyons, Arnold Baca and Alexis Lebedew and have the ISBN 978-0-9807160-0-9.
There are twenty-seven papers in the Proceedings.
In keeping with the Open Access themes of IACSS09 the Proceedings are available as an electronic document.
The Proceedings can be found at Box.Net and in the Internet Archive.
The Box.Net copy of the Proceedings (in Word format) can be found at this link. An htm version is available too at this link.
Box.Net has twenty-four PowerPoint presentations from the Symposium. They can be found at this link. Keynote addresses can be found on SlideShare at this link.
The Internet Archive copy of the Proceedings (in Word format) can be found at this link.
We are working on an effective storage solution for the videos of the presentations at the Symposium.
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Hi guys! A bit of a different post today. I know it's a bit off topic, but I really wanted to show my new orchids that I got from Hortes garden centre. Hortes had a really good discount on orchids that where at the end of their blooming stage and I was lucky enough to pick up so many different species. All the orchids were on offer for 5€, which is a bargain as some of these orchids cost 40€ usually.
So I thought that I'd show you what I picked up and tell you more about them. Also give you some tips what to look for in an orchid before buying it, to make sure that it's a healthy one, and some growing tips as well. 🙂
Left to right: Phalaenopsis aphrodite, Burrageara Nelly Isler, Miltonidium Bartley Schwarz Highland White, Dendrobium Phalaenopsis Polar Fire
Let's start with the most common orchid – Phalaenopsis aphrodite. I have a weakness towards white orchids and I have own them before, but unfortunately they died of a crown rot. Not to make the same mistakes again, I studied the orchid thoroughly and made sure that the leaves are fleshy and plump, that there are a lot of healthy, thick roots and that there aren't any pests. Yes, the orchid has lost most of its blooms, but that doesn't mean that it's not a healthy plant. It still has some extra buds on it and additional branches growing, so I can expect some more fantastic blooms in the near future.
What else indicated that the plant is healthy was that besides new buds and branches, it also had a new leaf growing.
Phalaenopsis orchids are the easiest to care for. It's important to understand that in nature they grow on top of trees, so planting it in the soil will kill it. Its roots need air and plenty of it. Which is why I recommend you to make extra holes into your clear plastic pot when repotting it, for extra ventilation. This way you can make sure that the roots get extra air and won't go soggy. Or worse – get a root rot. For planting media it's recommended to use bark chips, some mixtures include coconut husk and even charcoal, but I'd recommend just plain bark chips as it won't suffocate the roots. Regarding the pots, I like to use clear ones as I can see the root system and I can detect when it needs watering.
Burrageara Nelly Isler was the one that I struggled to identify at first. Thing what confused me was its colour. What I learned was that if it's grown in cooler temperatures then its blooms will be bright red, but when it grows in a warmer temperature its blooms will have less of a red pigment and they might seem even orange. I picked it up because I have spotted it before and it's quite a popular orchid. It's fragrant and colourful, but can be tricky to grow.
As you can see – my Nelly Isler's blooms don't have a lot of red pigment to them. I hope that the next blooms will be prettier as my conditions are more on the cooler side. It's a complex cross between Oncidopsis Stefan Isler and Miltoniopsis Kensington. Compared to Phalaenopsis orchids it likes moisture, so you can't let it go bone dry as you can with Phalaenopsis orchids. This is the main reason why this orchid is considered to be one of the fussiest orchid to grow.
It's a fragranced orchid, which fragrance reminds of a lemon fruit. The scent is quite strong and has the potential to fill up a room if not properly ventilated. The orchid releases the strongest scent in the morning hours and by evening the fragrance is gone. The flowers last about 4 to 6 weeks, depending on environment, and are quite striking and majestic. It can bloom multiple times in one year. Usually, with every maturing pseudo bulb a flower spike can be produced.
Overall the Oncidopsis Nelly Isler is a moderately hard orchid to grow. In humid environments with cool temperatures it can thrive, while in dry environments, or high temperatures it can be a nightmare. We'll see how well I get on with this one. Hope it survives 😀
Next up is Dendrobium Phalaenopsis Polar Fire. I own one Dendrobium Nobile orchid so I wanted to try out the Phalaenopsis one as well. Man, it was so hard to pick. They had so many wonderful colours to choose from and I'd probably have bought them all, if I'd live alone 😀
It's a great orchid for beginners, enjoys quite a bit of moisture, but isn't as fussy as the Nelly Isler. The flowers aren't fragrant but they are so beautiful that I couldn't leave it behind. The flower spikes submerge from the top of the cane, but you can have some even between the leaves. And what's great about this orchid is that it flowers twice in a year!
On my first trip to Hortes I left with those three orchids and thought that I've had enough. But I was wrong, two days later I found myself again in Hortes between the aisles picking up next one. I'm turning into orchid lady 😀 😀
The one that I picked up on that time was a Miltonidium Bartley Schwarz Highland White. It's not as common as a Miltonidium Bartley Schwarz Highland orchid, which makes it more special to me. The main thing that sold it to me was its scent. This orchid smells divine! Just like Lily of the Walley – if you know how good it smells then you can imagine why I'm so blown away with this orchid. The smell is powerful and fills the whole first floor of my house. Really really pleased with this one. This very easy to care for orchid is a wonderful addition to orchid beginners who want to try the wonderful Oncidium family, as it is one of the most floriferous and forgiving hybrids.
The flowers last about 4 to 6 weeks, depending on environment. After the blooms fall, usually the orchid starts to produce new pseudo bulbs. The spikes can be cut near the base after the blooms drop, as they will not rebloom, or produce plantlets.
This orchid can bloom multiple times in one year. Usually, with every maturing pseudo bulb a flower spike can be produced. In some cases the orchid can produce 2 flower spikes emerging from each side of the pseudo bulb.
So, what to look for when buying an orchid?
How to care for a Phalaenopsis orchid?
I already covered the potting medium and the pot type I prefer to use with my orchids. Now let's talk about watering the orchid. I've read about very weird methods people use to water Phalaenopsis orchids. Some people think that the less you give water to your orchid, the better. But actually they do prefer a lot of water, what you should be careful is how often you water it. If the roots look green then your orchid is hydrated and you don't need to water it. But if the roots look light green or silvery, then you are safe to water it. For me this is the easiest way to make sure when the orchid needs watering. I prefer soaking my orchids in a luke warm water for about 15min and then let them drain before putting the plant back to its decorative pot. They like to be in light shade and temperature wise it Phalaenopsis orchid like to be around 18°C at night to 25°C in the day time.
How to care for Nelly Isler, Bartley Schwarz Highland White, and Polar Fire?
I use the same potting media, as with the Phalaenopsis orchids, and also the clear pots with holes with these orchids. I also water them the same way I do with Phalaenopsis orchids, only more often to keep the moisture in the pot. Nelly Isler is not so picky about the light, so it can be grown in low light conditions, but surely you should avoid direct sun light! Temperature wise Nelly Isler likes around 13°C at night to 23°C in the day time. Bartley Schwarz Highland White, and Polar Fire like to be in light shade and temperature wise they like to be in around 18°C at night to 25°C in the day time.
What are your thoughts on orchids? Do you have some at home? Should I do more orchid related posts to keep you updated?
Wow what a great post on orchids! I love them to bits and yours are very beautiful. I'm terrible with plants but I did something right when my orchid at work started blooming this summer. I thought it was good as dead before that 😛 Sadly I don't know what species it is..
I've been looking for a Dendrobium Polar Fire for a long time. Do you know where in the US I can find this orchid? They seem to be available in Europe but not here.


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At least 181,000 nonwhite invaders pretending to refugees arrived in Italy during 2016, an increase of almost 18 percent compared with 2015. Since the beginning of 2014, more than 500,000 invaders have landed in Italy from North Africa, the vast majority from sub-Saharan Africa.
According to a statement by Mario Morcone, the Italian Interior Ministry official in charge of that country's immigration system, almost 8,000 invaders landed in December, a decline from the 27,400 who landed in October.
The decline, he said, was only due to bad weather, and there was no sign that the nonwhite deluge was abating.
The largest group of invaders—more than 20 percent of the total—came from Nigeria, followed by Eritrea, Guinea, Ivory Coast, and Gambia, he added.
As of December 2016, the Italian government was paying for and hosting at least 175,000 nonwhites in invader centers around the country, more than eight times the number in 2013, he added.
The invaders who claim "asylum" in Italy can all expect years of free living and welfare in that country, as the Italian court system is the slowest in Europe.
This means that invaders from countries such as Nigeria—who, even by the European Union's lax "asylum" rules, have no chance of gaining refuge—will be free to spend years at the taxpayers' expense plotting their next move to stay in Europe.
The EU's "open borders" policy also means that the invaders, if they see that they are to be denied "asylum," can simply move on to any other EU country to start the process anew. In this way, they can live for decades, parasiting off the liberal European establishment.
According to the latest figures issued by the International Organization for Migration, as of December 21, 2016, at least 358,403 nonwhites had invaded Europe through Italy, Greece, Cyprus, and Spain.
The IOM said that the nonwhite influx into Italy in 2016 was "the busiest year for this route" since the current invasion began.
At least 173,244 nonwhite invaders landed in Greece, 189 in Cyprus, and 5,445 in Spain (the latter figure dating from September 30).


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Coed Varsity Swimming · Zach Attack!
Article By: Shayla Nelson Our very own Zach Brown will be competing in the 200 meter freestyle and the 100 meter breaststroke in the state championships tomorrow! This isn't his first time going to state as Zach made a strong showing at the state meet last year. Following up that successful season, he was able to


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JADM470 Terrorism for Emergency Management
Week 6 Assignment
Complete the first deliverable for the Course Project. This week, you will need to complete the title page, write a brief description of final paper topic, and provide references to three outside sources.
Refer to the Course Project page in Introduction & Resources for details on requirements.
A Potential Terrorist Attack
The course project is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to research a topic of interest related to some aspect of Terrorism. This project is an effort to allow students to more fully explore issues related to either correctional officials or prison inmates.
The course project is worth 320 total points and will be graded on APA formatting, quality of research topic, quality of paper information, proper use of text citations, proper grammar, punctuation, usage and sentence structure, and the deliverable components for Weeks 1, 2, 5, and 6.
There are four components to the course project.
Title page, topic discussion, and list of three references
Annotated outline
Annotated bibliography
Final paper
The course project has to meet the requirements below.
APA guidelines must be followed for all course component deliverables.
At least 6 authoritative, outside references are required for the annotated bibliography and the final paper.
All DeVry University policies are in effect including the plagiarism policy.
The final paper due Week 6 must be 8 to 10 pages of text in length, Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced. Include a cover page, introduction or abstract, body of the report, summary or conclusion, and references page.
The final paper is due at the end of Week 6 of this course.
Any questions about this paper may be discussed in the Course Q & A Forum or instructor e-mail.
Week 1: Title page, description of final paper topic, and references to three outside sources – 40 points. This deliverable should include a properly formatted title and reference page and one page of text describing the topic selected, your reasons for selecting this topic, and what you expect to learn from having explored this topic area.
Week 2: Annotated outline for the final paper – 80 points. Submit a polished outline for your final paper. Include in your outline a brief summary two to three sentences of key points for each topic area.
Week 5: Annotated bibliography for the final paper – 80 points. Your bibliography should include references to at least six outside sources. Also required is a one-paragraph summary of the publication and your reasoning as to why this source is important to the topic you are investigating.
Week 6: Final paper – 120 points. Submit an 8 to 10 page paper that includes a separate title and reference page. This paper should be well organized and follow the outline submitted for Week 2. It should also include the list of references, but not the annotations, submitted during Week 5. The final paper should adhere to all APA guidelines.


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Magazine article U.S. Catholic
Bible History 101
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Bible history class was but one of many September grammar school start-up rituals of my childhood. From fourth through eighth grade, the students of St. Cajetan Grammar School on the far Southwest Side of Chicago were brought to the church every Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. for Bible history.
Several hundred students, all warned to be on their best behavior for the pastor, were ushered into the pews by the many sisters and one lay teacher who staffed the school. The pastor, Father John Sharp, would make his appearance only after all the classes were in their assigned pews. He always had a well-worn book in hand and usually walked up and down the church's main aisle as he read to us and offered his own extensive commentary on many things.
The book in Father Sharp's hands, Bible History by Bishop Richard Gilmour (no known relation to me), was the pastor's road map for these weekly classes. Far slimmer than the Bible, written in 1869 and published by the venerable Catholic publishing house, Benziger Brothers, Bible History is an artifact from another century but was still considered useful in the Catholic world of the early 1950s.
Father Sharp was a strong believer in the absolute historicity of the Bible. He was convinced that Noah's ark would one day be found by archaeologists. It was the godless Communists who were preventing this discovery, since Noah's boat no doubt rested on a mountaintop somewhere in the Soviet Union.
His "historical" tour de force was a yellowed newspaper clipping he kept in his Bible History, which he would brandish every year when we got to the story of Jonah and the whale. …


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"This dangerous power vacuum has fueled frustration and
created an entirely new breed of disenfranchised voters who are
fed up with the status quo. These are real people, their anger is
palpable, and it's not going away anytime soon."
fall in wages, with the real income of workers in a
decades-long retreat. The administration of
President Barrack Obama, elected with the full
support of the AFL-CIO, has only accelerated this
"The figures reflect both the lack of any effective limits on
executive compensation and the unrelenting war against the
jobs and living standards of the working class."
Topping the list of highest paid Fortune 500 CEOs was Joe Kiani
of Masimo Corporation, a manufacturer of patient monitoring
technologies, with a compensation of $119 million. His income
included $115 million in stock and $1.9 million in cash. In 2012
Masimo faced federal charges resulting from the actions of
whistleblowers who alleged that it fraudulently billed Medicare and
other government programs for its defective hemoglobin
monitoring devices.
AFL-CIO report points to continued social polarization
AFL-CIO report points to continued social polarization
By Shannon Jones
According to a report released Tuesday by the AFL-CIO union federation, American CEOs in 2015 earned 335 times the pay of a typical hourly, nonsupervisory worker. The figures reflect both the lack of any effective limits on executive compensation and the unrelenting war against the jobs and living standards of the working class.
20 May 2016
The report noted that CEO pay averaged 800 times the annual compensation of a worker employed full time at the minimum wage. In 2015 the typical CEO of a Fortune 500 index company raked in $12.4 million while a nonsupervisory worker earned on average a paltry $36,900.
The rise in CEO pay has been a familiar feature of American life since the early 1980s when a typical CEO made only 42 times an average employee. By 1990 the typical CEO took in 107 times the compensation of an average worker.
The $12.4 million figure in 2015 was actually a decline from the average of $13.5 million in 2014 and was largely due to an accounting adjustment reflecting how companies value the present value of future pension benefits.
The list compiled by the AFL-CIO does not include other highly paid executives, such as hedge fund managers, whose compensation can reach the billions. For example, Ken Griffin, who runs Chicago-based Citadel, took in $1.7 billion in 2015, edging out James Simons of Renaissance Technologies who pocketed $1.65 billion.
Bloomberg reported in April that Patrick Soon-Shiong of Nantkwest, a cancer treatment firm, topped its list of highest paid executives in 2015, taking in $329.7 million in total compensation, mostly in the form of stock options.
Topping the list of highest paid Fortune 500 CEOs was Joe Kiani of Masimo Corporation, a manufacturer of patient monitoring technologies, with a compensation of $119 million. His income included $115 million in stock and $1.9 million in cash. In 2012 Masimo faced federal charges resulting from the actions of whistleblowers who alleged that it fraudulently billed Medicare and other government programs for its defective hemoglobin monitoring devices.
Among those pocketing hefty pay packages were CEOs at corporations that carried out mass layoffs. For example, Hewlett Packard CEO Meg Whitman took in $17.1 million in 2015. The same year HP axed some 30,000 jobs. Meanwhile, Halliburton CEO David Lesar grabbed $15.9 million in compensation in 2015. That year the oilfield services company cut 6,400 jobs. Caterpillar's Doug Oberhelman pocketed $17.9 million in 2015, the same year the heavy equipment maker laid off some 5,000 workers.
Lowell McAdams, CEO of strikebound telecom Verizon, took in $18.3 million in 2014. Management is demanding enormous concessions including cuts in health care and pensions for active and retired employees, the right to lay off thousands of call center workers and turning much of the workforce into roaming work crews that could be forced to travel long distances from home.
The rise in CEO pay parallels a corresponding fall in wages, with the real income of workers in a decades-long retreat. The administration of President Barrack Obama, elected with the full support of the AFL-CIO, has only accelerated this process.
Overall, workers' wages fell by 4 percent between 2009 and 2014, with the largest fall among the most poorly paid sections. Food preparation workers and cooks saw real wages decline 7.7 percent and 8.9 percent respectively. Retail workers saw their wages fall by 5 percent and personal care aides by 6.6 percent.
At the same time, most of the current job growth has been in
low wage sectors. Six of the 10 highest growth occupations saw
a real wage decline between 2009 and 2014.
However, the decline in incomes has not been limited to the poorest paid sectors.
Manufacturing wages, once one of the better-paid sectors, are falling. In 2013 the typical manufacturing production worker made 7 percent less than the median wage for all occupations.
According to a recent Pew report, the number of people living in middle-income households from 2000 to 2014 fell 4 percent nationally. Among adults overall, the share living in middle-income households fell from 55 percent to 51 percent in the time period covered by the study. At the same time, the median income of US households in 2014 stood at 8 percent less than in 1999.
The publication by the AFL-CIO of its report on CEO pay should not divert attention from the fact that the unions have played a crucial role in the growth of social inequality by suppressing the class struggle and sabotaging any movement by the working class against the assault on its living standards. From the 1970s onward the unions have intervened to block strikes and smother any collective resistance by the working class to wage cuts and mass layoffs.
Under the two terms of the Obama administration strike levels continue at their lowest levels since before the formation of the mass industrial unions. There were only 12 work stoppages involving 1,000 or more workers in 2015, and just 11 in 2014. The largest strike in 2015 involved oil refinery workers across the country who were isolated and betrayed by the United Steelworkers (USW).
The USW only called out a small fraction of its membership, eventually saddling workers with contracts containing inadequate pay increases that also imposed unsafe levels of overtime and large co-pays for health care costs.
As a result of the strangling of the class struggle,
the share of the national income going to wages is
at its lowest level since World War II. At the same
time, the top .1 percent of US families now own
nearly a quarter of US wealth.
The AFL-CIO itself is the vehicle for a corrupt upper-middle class layer of highly paid union officials who profit from their collaboration with management. While they don't earn in the tens of millions, they pocket salaries sometimes 10 to 20 times that of ordinary workers.
For example, according to the latest US Labor Department filing, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten took in $497,118 in salary and expenses in 2015. Former Communications Workers of America President Larry Cohen pocket $201,000 in 2015.
The figures reported to the labor department don't include other sources of income from the union bureaucracy, which can often be quite substantial, including management of trust and pensions funds, positions on joint labor-management committees, and compensation from seats on corporate boards.
More than 200 international staff members in the CWA took in salary and expenses of over $100,000 in 2015. Meanwhile, 40,000 Verizon workers are being forced to survive on $200 a week in strike pay.
US Treasury rejects plan for slashing Teamsters pensions, calling for deeper cuts - World Socialist Web Site
Hillary Comes Out of the Closet!
US Treasury rejects plan for slashing Teamsters pensions, calling for deeper cuts
By Shannon Jones
The US Treasury Department rejected Friday a proposal by the Teamsters' Central States Pension Fund (CSPF) to cut pension benefits for hundreds of thousands of retired workers. If implemented, the cuts would have slashed benefits for retired truck drivers and other workers by up to 80 percent.
10 May 2016
The decision was handed down by government fixit man Kenneth Feinberg, who invited pension fund directors to submit a modified proposal in answer to his criticisms.
Feinberg cited several reasons for his decision, in the first place that the cuts were based on unrealistically optimistic projections of investment returns and were therefore not deep enough to guarantee the fund's long-term solvency. He also objected to the uneven character of the proposed cuts and to the opaque language used in the notification sent to pensioners.
At risk are the retirement benefits of some 270,000 workers covered by the multi-employed pension fund. The attack on their pensions is the result of the collaboration of the unions, the Obama administration and the Democratic Party, which conspired to enact pension "reform" legislation in 2014 giving multiemployer pension funds the ability to petition the Treasury Department for permission to slash benefits. The CSPF was the first to request cuts under the new law.
The proposed pension cuts evoked a storm of outrage from retirees. In hearings in Detroit and Minneapolis earlier this year, pensioners attacked the cuts, outlining their devastating consequences. However, Feinberg was empowered to override the objections of pensioners and impose the cuts anyway.
The CSPF case is being used to set a precedent for a massive assault on pension benefits. It could open the floodgates to petitions for pension cuts by dozens of other multiemployer pension funds.
Feinberg is a trusted representative of the US government and corporate interests, who has been involved in numerous victim compensation cases. He is an expert at effusing false sympathy for victims of corporate crimes—from the BP Oil spill to the GM ignition scandal—while safeguarding the interests of executives and stockholders. In the process he has saved the government and corporations billions by awarding inadequate payouts.
Feinberg's role in the CSPF is a reprise of his earlier acts aimed at creating an aura of impartiality around the decision to impose devastating cuts on retirees who have worked and struggled all their lives.
A major factor in Feinberg's decision appears not to have been the objections of pensioners, but the opposition of United Parcel Service and supermarket chain Kroger Co. Both companies challenged the legality of the CSPF cuts. In the case of UPS, the package delivery company stood to lose between $3.2 to $3.8 billion if the pension cuts went through. That is because a "backstop" agreement in the 2007 Teamster contract required the company to provide a "supplemental retirement benefit" to its retirees if the CSPF fund ever cut its benefit payout.
The deal came about as a result of the agreement by the Teamsters to allow UPS, the CSPF's largest employer, to quit the plan. The decision, which undermined the solvency of the pension fund, allowed the Teamsters to collect dues from workers at the UPS freight division.
The 2014 pension reform act imposed a tiered benefit reduction process specifically for the CSPF. In its challenge to the proposed pension cuts, UPS argued that the benefit reductions were not legal because they impacted disproportionately workers in the third tier, which comprise UPS participants. In his ruling, Feinberg cited the "larger benefit suspensions" for some UPS truck drivers and loading dock workers.
Kroger and the Teamsters also filed a legal challenge to the pending pension cuts on the grounds that they had negotiated a proposal to remove Kroger retirees from the CSPF and create a new plan, a move that would have further undermined the fund's solvency. The Treasury Department rejected the proposal, and both the company and the union sued for reconsideration.
Feinberg's decision to reject the cuts drew fire from figures in the Democratic Party, including Joshua Gotbaum, the former head of the federal Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). Gotbaum, an Obama appointee, told Market Watch that "it is a case of political cowardice." He continued, "No one wants to admit that pension benefits have to be cut, and therefore, in public, no one wants to be seen supporting anything that cuts benefits."
Former North Dakota Democratic Congressman Earl Pomeroy called the rejection, "irresponsible."
Obama's Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew warned Teamster retirees that Feinberg's decision "does not resolve the issues" threatening their pensions. "The Central States plan, like a number of other multi-employer plans, remains severely underfunded and is projected to become insolvent within the next 10 years."
Thomas Nyhan, the executive director of the CSPF lamented the decision, saying the cuts were the only "realistic" decision to avoid bankruptcy because the PBGC is also projected to run out of money if CSPF goes under.
Part of the motivation for Feinberg's ruling may well have been to delay any cuts until after the November election. In election year posturing, more than 100 congressman, including Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, signed off on a letter asking for a review of the proposed CSPF pension cuts. The insincerity of these objections, however, is demonstrated by the fact that no one is proposing any additional funding to guarantee the solvency of the CSPF or other pension funds facing bankruptcy. Indeed, many of those signing the letter backed the 2014 pension reform bill.
Teamster President James P Hoffa, meanwhile, issued a statement hailing Feinberg's decision. He went on to assert, "This decision means that there won't be any cuts to retirees' pensions this July or the foreseeable future."
This is simply a lie. In fact Feinberg's rejection of the CSPF proposal for cuts is to all appearances purely tactical. Nothing stops the CSPF from making a new application addressing Feinberg's objections.
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Poverty has become more concentrated under Obama
Poverty has become more concentrated under Obama
By Nancy Hanover
Under the Obama administration, more Americans have found themselves consigned to economic ghettos, living in neighborhoods where more than 40 percent subsist below the poverty level. Millions more now live in "high poverty" districts of 20-40 percent poverty, according to recently released report by the Brookings Institution.
2 May 2016
All in all, more than half of the nation's poor are now concentrated in these high-poverty neighborhoods. This means that on top of the difficult daily struggle to make ends meet, they face a raft of additional crushing barriers because of where they live.
The Brookings' Metropolitan Policy Program report, "Concentrated poverty continues to grow post recession," is authored by Elizabeth Kneebone and Natalie Holmes and scrutinizes this unprecedented shift in the aftermath of the 2008 financial meltdown.
The report, based on an analysis of US census tracts, shows that concentrations of poverty have grown under the Obama administration in all geography types: large metropolitan areas, small cities and rural areas. In fact, the number of poor people living in concentrated poverty in suburbs grew nearly twice as fast as in cities, putting paid to the myth of affluence or even stability in America's suburbs.
The growth of social and economic distress within large parts of the US is demonstrated by the statistics. Pockets of high poverty exist in virtually every part of the country, including adjacent to the nation's wealthiest neighborhoods. Since 2000, according to the report, the total number of poor people living in high-poverty neighborhoods has doubled to 14 million Americans. This is five million more than prior to the Great Recession.
Referring to the "double burden" facing the poor when they live in high-poverty neighborhoods, Kneebone and Holmes say, "Residents of poor neighborhoods face higher crime rates and exhibit poorer physical and mental health outcomes. They tend to go to poor-performing neighborhood schools with higher dropout rates. Their job-seeking networks tend to be weaker and they face higher levels of financial insecurity."
These effects are clearly discernible once a neighborhood's poverty rate exceeds 20 percent, the report explains. During the study period, between 2005-09 and 2010-14, the number of such high poverty neighborhoods grew by more than 4,300.
Across many demographics: City and suburb, black and whiteSuburbs accounted for one-third of the newly high-poverty neighborhoods, a higher share than cities, rural or small metro areas. The share of poor black and Hispanic suburban residents climbed by 10 percent while poor white residents climbed by eight percent, almost as much.
The palpable effects of the auto industry restructuring, with the Obama administration's stipulation of a 50 percent cut in wages for new autoworkers, is demonstrated in the growth of poverty in the sprawling auto-dominated Detroit region. Out of metro Detroiters living in poverty, 58 percent now reside in suburban districts, according to a survey by Oakland County Lighthouse.
A recent and similar demographic study by the Century Foundation states that the six-county region has the highest concentration of poverty among the top 25 metro areas in the US by population. This represents 32 percent of the poor living in concentrated tracts.
There has been a staggering growth of poor neighborhoods in and around Detroit, Kneebone told the Detroit Free Press, adding that the number "grew almost fivefold between 2000 and 2010-14." Detroit now has an official poverty rate of 39 percent, the highest in the US among cities with more than 300,000 residents.
"Sadly this report reinforces what we have been seeing year after year in Detroit and across Michigan." Gilda Jacobs, of the Michigan League for Public Policy told the World Socialist Web Site. "Poverty is too high, and where people—especially kids—live has a direct and significant impact on their economic standing, health and other outcomes."
From the Rust Belt to the Sun BeltDetroit, however, is just the most concentrated expression of the national trend. "Among the nation's largest metro areas, two-thirds (67 percent) saw concentrated poverty grow between 2005-09 and 2010-14," the Brookings study found. The authors note that some of the "largest upticks included a number of Sun Belt metro areas hit hard by the collapse of the housing market—like Fresno, Bakersfield and Stockton in California and Phoenix and Tucson in Arizona—and older industrial areas in the Midwest and northeast—like Indianapolis, Buffalo, and Syracuse."
Eight metro areas now show concentrated poverty over 30 percent: Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, Wisconsin (30.1 percent); Memphis, Tennessee (31.1 percent); Bakersfield, California (31.7 percent); Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, Michigan (32 percent); Syracuse, New York (32.4 percent); Toledo, Ohio (34.9 percent); Fresno, California (43.8 percent); and McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas (52.3 percent).
As the WSWS has previously reported, all job growth over the last decade has been "temp" or contingency employment, traditionally the lowest wage levels of any job and paying no benefits. This loss of hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs has impacted communities throughout the US. Concentrated poverty in suburbs has jumped 2.4 points in the wake of the recession, to a record high of 7.1 percent.
What is the "double burden" of concentrated poverty?In her remarks to the WSWS, Gilda Jacobs elaborated on the double burden of concentrated poverty: "So many detrimental factors come with living in high-poverty neighborhoods. There are no viable jobs, public transportation, childcare, or grocery stores. Crime rates are high, there's blight and abandoned buildings, and the health risks of lead exposure and asthma. Even Detroit's public schools are unhealthy and even dangerous.
"This is what Detroit kids and other low-income children are dealing with every day, and what they have to try to overcome in improving their futures. These living and learning conditions are all connected, and harm kids' development and learning, their academic outcomes and their future job prospects. It is called toxic stress when kids are under constant strain. This study reiterates that so many factors affecting poverty are external and environmental, making them nearly impossible to defeat alone," she stressed.
A series of studies [including George Galster's "The Mechanism(s) of Neighborhood Effects Theory, Evidence, and Policy Implications" and others] have documented how poor neighborhoods undermine even the most determined individual efforts to escape poverty.
Taken together, these studies demonstrate how the escalating growth of poverty concentration exacts an ever-higher toll on American society, affecting many aspects of life and particularly destroying the potential of the next generation.
*Education. High-poverty neighborhoods exert "downward pressure" on school quality. Data from the Stanford Data Archive has recently shown a staggering effect upon child learning capacities of attending impoverished school districts. Utilizing 215 million state accountability test scores, the study showed that "Children in districts with the highest concentrations of poverty score an average of more than four grade levels below children in the richest districts [emphasis added]."
*Violence. Exposure to violence has reached epidemic proportions for low-income youth, particularly among minorities. Parental stress over neighborhood violence is a substantial factor motivating families to move—when they can—from high-poverty neighborhoods, compounded by fears of negative peer influences upon their children. Youth and adults who have been exposed to violence as witnesses or victims suffer increased stress and documented declines in mental health.
*Toxic exposures. Poor areas are chronically associated with higher concentrations of air-, water- and soil-borne pollutants. Lead poisoning is most often associated with older housing stock.
Researchers have demonstrated that depression, asthma, diabetes and heart ailments are correlated with living in high-poverty neighborhoods. Additionally, individuals in poor neighborhoods often receive inferior health care and reduced government services.
* Other effects of physical decay . The inability to exercise outdoors is a known factor in the rise of obesity, especially among children. High levels of noise pollution produce stress, and prolonged exposure to run-down surroundings can lead to hopelessness.
*The poor pay more. Prices in poor neighborhoods are notoriously higher and the goods of poorer quality than those in better-off areas. Food and health-care "deserts" are common. The costs of home and car insurance are usually substantially higher.
*Lack of social cohesion. Disorder and lack of social cohesion are associated with both crime and mental distress. Children who live without a cohesive neighborhood network are more likely to have behavioral problems and have lower verbal skills. Those in areas of concentrated poverty are typically more isolated within their households and have fewer educated or employed friends and neighbors. Low levels of employment in distressed neighborhoods also destroy the informal networks crucial for workers to find good jobs.


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The Alliance For Change (AFC) Tuesday night decided to give President David Granger a two-week ultimatum to discuss Local Government Elections or the party would definitely contest alone, top party officials said. The National Executive Committee (NEC) expressed concern that Granger's letter was delivered on the eve of its meeting that was held at the Georgetown Club. "It was quite ...Read More »
Daily Archives: May 1, 2018
'Produce the evidence' of favouritism in public service- PS Brotherson to GTUC's Vansluytman-Corbin
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Presidency's Department of the Public Service, Reginald Brotherson on Tuesday lashed back at the Guyana Trades Union Congress' (GTUC) Women's Advisory Committee (WAC) member, Karen Vansluytman-Corbin for publicly charging favouritism at that government entity. "You just don't go up on a podium and malign people like that. You just don't wake up and ...Read More »
Urgent investigation into Ministry of the Presidency's Public Service Department needed—GTUC official
The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) is calling for an urgent investigation into the operations of the Department of Public Service, alleging favouritism and cronyism at the Ministry of the Presidency (MotP) and its treatment of employment in the public sector. The public demand was made on May Day 2018, by Karen Vanslutyman-Corbin, of the GTUC's Women Advisory Committee (WAC) ...Read More »
No salary increases for teachers as yet; recommendations with Finance Minister—Granger
Teachers will now have to await word from the Ministry of Finance, on any increases in wages and salaries and other remuneration to be afforded public school teachers. This was confirmed on May Day-Tuesday, May 1- by Head of State, President David Granger, when he met with Guyana Teachers' Union (GTU) President, Mark Lyte, General Secretary Coretta McDonald and other ...Read More »
Trades Union Congress calls on PPP to push for re-establishing Labour Ministry; cites failed election campaign promise of collective bargaining
General Secretary of the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC), Lincoln Lewis on May Day- Tuesday, May 1- urged the opposition People's Progressive Party (PPP) to sponsor a parliamentary motion calling for the re-establishment of a Ministry of Labour. Addressing the May Day rally, the veteran trade unionist also expressed concern that the Guyana government has not participated in any of ...Read More »
Prison wardens detained for throwing bag over Lusignan Prison fence
Three prison wardens were Tuesday detained by police for questioning in connection with the alleged throwing of a bag of suspected marijuana over the Lusignan Prison fence, a senior official said. Director of Prisons, Gladwin Samuels said the two prison wardens could be removed from duty. "While the police do their work, an internal investigation is set to commence. Based ...Read More »
Update: Car in which Police Force Scout leader died was speeding
The car, in which senior official of the Guyana Police Force Scouts, Corporal Theon Hope and another man were killed, was speeding when it Tuesday morning slammed into a lumber-laden trailer, investigators said. "Enquiries disclosed that motor vehicle PNN 1278 was proceeding north with four occupants, allegedly at a fast rate and collided with the rear of motor lorry GWW ...Read More »