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1) 825 new tobacco documents were posted to the Truth Tobacco Industry Documents yesterday.
2) The improved Industry Documents Bibliography!Our Bibliography is a running list of papers and publications created using our industry documents. It has long been a helpful tool for research and education and we are excited to unveil the new interface today.
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Dr. Ruth Westheimer needs to be done. Now. For good. Please, no more interviews.
"The idea of consent is nonsense. Except consent before they are naked in bed" were the words of Dr. Ruth in an interview with Haaretz in March.
A few months later, the popular sex therapist is back with some more sex ed teachings for us and unloaded her most recent lesson on the Diane Rehm Show. And referring to campus sexual assaults, stated, "I know it's controversial, but for your program, I'm going to stand up and be counted and … be very honest. I am very worried about college campuses saying that a woman and a man or two men or two women, but I talk right now about woman and man, can be in bed together, Diane, and at one time, naked, and at one time, he or she — most of the time they think she can say, I changed my mind. No such thing is possible."
Dr. Ruth, I am very worried too. That a woman like yourself can say such a thing is very worrisome to me.
Unfortunately it only gets worse from there.
She goes on to add, "At the height of arousal, just when he's very aroused, strong erection, when she's very aroused, either he or she cannot change their mind."
Um, no sorry it just doesn't work like that. He/she may change their mind at ANY second during ANYthing.
Further demonstrating her prowess, Dr. Ruth chose to employ the Talmud in defense of her argument, stating, "In the Talmud … it says when that part of the male anatomy is aroused and there's an erection, the brain flies out of that and we have to take that very seriously…"
No, you didn't read that wrong, she really said "the brain flies out." Where does it go?
Or better yet, where did yours go, Dr. Ruth?
Luckily there were plenty of rabbis that responded promptly to help clear up Dr. Ruth's warped interpretation.
Rabbi Shmoley Boteach told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, "The idea that men are ravaging beasts who are controlled by their hormones and can't stop themselves is a Neanderthal view that Judaism would never embrace. It's a shockingly frightening excuse for rape."
And just like that piece of mold that was on my sandwich a second ago (I ripped it off)–this kind of irrational thinking, if not addressed quickly, can spread and only works to help the people committing the assaults justify it. And that is the last thing we need.
So, please, Dr. Ruth lay off the interviews. Or maybe after this people will finally stop booking her? I guess it is true that with age comes brain cell loss.

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I want to take a minute to talk about something we all struggle with at some point, to some degree. That is food/sugar addiction – and it's real folks. Hopefully by understanding why it happens, you will be better equipped to head it off at the pass and cope with it. This is something that many new people starting out are totally not prepared for, and there are people who have been on this WOE for years and they still struggle with every. single. day.
When you decided to change your lifestyle and way of eating, did you want to have one last 'hoorah' meal? Do you find yourself wanting to reward yourself for accomplishments with food? How much time do you spend in a day thinking about ways to re-create your favourite foods to make them 'ketofied'? Or, how much time do you spend feeling sad about food you can't eat anymore? If you do fall off track, do you try to rationalize by making excuses due to something else going on in your life? If any of these apply to you, you are having trouble letting go. One thing this WOE will teach you, is that in order to be successful you need to completely change your relationship with food and learn "eating to live" rather than "living to eat". It's easier said than done.
How do you overcome this? You need to understand that food addiction is NO different than any other; whether it's smoking, drugs, alcohol, or any eating disorder. It involves the same neurotransmitters in the brain and dopamine signals. You can quit drinking, smoking, and drugs, but you can't quit eating! The difference being, there is literally is no dietary requirement for sugar to live, but sugar is a highly addictive substance and some people really struggle with it. You can't walk into a 7-11 and buy drugs, but you can bet that carbs and convenience food is literally everywhere for the taking. You actually have to go out of your way to find healthier options.
The Law of Addiction dictates that abstinence is the only thing that really works in overcoming any addiction. I'm not even going to try to sugar-coat it (pun intended!) – that is the bottom line. If a recovering alcoholic has one drink they will relapse. The same applies for smokers, drug addicts, etc. Food/sugar addiction is no different.
We talk about artificial sweeteners and their values on the glycemic index, whether or not it will spike your insulin, and by how much. But what we don't talk about is the sweetness, regardless of the GI value, is a huge trigger for many people. You are really not learning to break your addiction to sugar, rather just finding a substitute. The same can be said for all the 'ketofied' recipes out there, and it's not that any of that is wrong, or that it will hinder your weight loss, but if you really want to conquer your addictions, going back to the basics of food (real food in their whole form) is the way to do it. It might take a week, it might take a month, or two, but I guarantee you the next time you taste something sweet it will be 10x sweeter than you ever remembered it, and it will be FAR less appealing to you.
Some things you can do to help you through this;
- Resolve yourself to the fact that you can never go back to your old way of eating. It hasn't worked for you thus far, and going back after losing weight isn't going to make it work a 2nd, 3rd, or 20th time. Know that if you do, all that weight will come right back, and each time it gets harder to lose, because you're damaging your metabolic flexibility.
- Recognize your triggers and avoid them as much as possible
- PLAN and PREP your meals the best that you can. Driving around hungry looking for 'legal' fast food options is not a position you want to be in.
- Have a list of restaurants that you know have good options, for times you are out or just not in the mood to cook. Scope out new restaurants in advance to check out their menu options so that you're not in a position of having to order something you wouldn't normally eat.
- If you slip up and fall off track, don't have the thought that "Well I've already kicked myself out of ketosis, so I'm just going to enjoy the weekend and start fresh next week". Starting over next Monday after a week of debauchery will be much harder than starting over tomorrow!
Quite often, people who have successfully sugar detoxed, find that little slip-up's aren't worth it as they're quickly reminded of how crappy carbs make you feel, and as you tastes become more sensitive to sweetness, something you used to enjoy is now very unappealing.
Like anything else worth working for, this takes effort and will not happen magically. Saying goodbye to things you love is never easy, but with the right information and support system, it can be done!


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Happy April Fools' Day! This was the joke post put out by the DPOC team. Though none of the following post is true (Comic Sans is going nowhere so far as we know), it is important to think about the preservation of font files. Ever notice that if a certain font file is not installed in your computer, the certain files can look completely different? Suddenly specialised font files become an important part of the digital file (maintaining its original look and feel) and preserving it becomes important. Just something to think about.
Save Comic Sans!
We were deeply saddened by today's news that Microsoft Office products will in the future stop supporting the iconic Comic Sans font. The decision comes as a direct reaction to the slow decline in popularity and uptake from the Microsoft user community. The font became a staple in the mid 1990's, but has seen a back-lash, particularly from the media industry, over the last few years. Repeated ridicule from leading public relation agencies and graphic designers has inevitably led to the drastic response from Microsoft.
'Ban Comic Sans', a fanatic society of typographic purists, have after an extensive smear campaign fought over a 15-year period finally won their case. "Clearly, Comic Sans as a voice conveys silliness, childish naiveté, irreverence, and is far too casual[…]", they comment gleefully following the news from Microsoft Head Office.
(Above: Propaganda spread by the "group" Ban Comic Sans http://bancomicsans.com/propaganda/)
As preservation professionals and historians, we feel that it is our duty to speak up for all the other lovers of the font. Fans who have for years been shamed into silence by the widespread acceptance of these fanatical views. The digital preservation of Comic Sans is not only about safeguarding 20 years of cultural history, but it is also about doing the right thing for our children and grandchildren. As a small tribute, and as a show of our appreciation www.dpoc.ac.uk, will from now on only blog in Comic Sans. We refuse to say RIP to the font – we say it is time to fight the good fight.
If you have an anecdote about a time you enjoyed Comic Sans – please comment below and show your support. Perhaps we can make a difference together.


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PayrollHero TAS Certification Training
PayrollHero.com Pte. Ltd.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PST)
Event Details
You're invited to our two-day training to learn more about PayrollHero's Time, Attendance and Scheduling functionality. Join other PayrollHero clients for an overview of:
- Clocking In and Out: Learn about Web, iPhone and iPad functionality
- Attendance Review: Resolve Undertime, Overtime, Missing Clock outs, etc.
- Scheduling: From single location to multi location businesses
- HRIS: Employee portal, document repository, plus much more
- Support: Live Chat, Knowledge Base and Email
- iOS Apps: iPhone and iPad apps
TAS stands for Time, Attendance & Scheduling. When we use this term really we are referring to a companies' management of those elements for their employees.
This course is designed to give you a better understanding of how to use the TAS features of the PayrollHero software. Once you have completed these articles and done the rest of the certification training you will be able to look after TAS for any business using the PayrollHero System.
You'll be guided by our best PayrollHero trainer and have the opportunity to build your network and connect with other users at lunch and during breaks.
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June 4, 2014 @ 1:00pm - 6:00pm
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What is needed:
Please bring a laptop (Mac or PC) EACH. TAS Certification is an individual program. We work to ensure each team member attending is certified.
What to expect:
TAS Certification is designed to certify attendees on PayrollHero's time, attendance and scheduling platform so that you are completely trained on the platform. As part of the course you will get your own demo account to set up, play with and manipulate.
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C.G. Jung Institute Zurich, Küsnacht
The C.G. Jung Institute Zurich was founded in 1948 with the involvement of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung.
His analytical psychology and psychotherapy are among the psychodynamic therapies that place much importance on the unconscious.
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Association of Swiss Psychotherapists (ASP)
Information about psychotherapy, services covered by health insurance funds, current topics and health policy developments.
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Federation of Swiss Psychotherapists & Psychologists (FSP)
The largest professional association of psychologists and psychotherapists in Switzerland.
Further information at www.psychologie.ch ...»
Zurich Psychologists (ZüPP)
The Cantonal Association of Zurich Psychologists (ZüPP) was founded on 1 November 1991. Today, it has around 1,000 members and is Zurich's most important association in the area of psychology and psychotherapy.
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Swiss Society for Analytical Psychology (SGAP)
Society of psychotherapists who practise analytical psychotherapy in accordance with C. G. Jung in Switzerland.
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DollsByMawar Brooch
I am so happy to bring to you to the 5th edition of DollsByMawar accessory collection. This adorable brooch is inspired by your favourite hijab dolls from DollsByMawar. Made from embroidered fabric on felt and fabric bow. The premium made in Japan brooch pin is stainless steel. This adorable brooch will not only add a sparkle of whimsical to your wardrobe or canvas bag / tote, but can be a wonderful one of a kind gift too!
Height of hijab doll patch - (from top of bow to end of dress) approximately 13.5cm. Width - 7cm. Each piece is only available in limited pieces and individually unique although they come from the same fabric. Due to the same reason, please do allow the possibility that the charm shown in the photo may have a slight difference than the actual product as they may come from different cut of the same fabric.
This item is ready to ship within 3 business days after receiving payment.


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Triggered: Justin Bieber Condemns Instagram, 'Gilmore Girls' Launches on Netflix
Each week, writer Mathias Rosenzweig reflects on the events in pop culture that left him triggered.
Each week, writer Mathias Rosenzweig reflects on the events in pop culture that left him triggered.
Text: MATHIAS ROSENZWEIG
Justin Bieber interrupted his concert in London last night to explain his theory about Instagram basically being hell on Earth. Clearly, Justin Bieber has hacked into my DMs. #TRIGGERED
Brooklyn Beckham is coming out with a new photo book titled What I See. Prepare yourself for visuals of Victoria Beckham trying to suck the youthful, sweet blood of the Fifth Harmony girls. #TRIGGERED
Taylor Swift just announced that she and AT&T are teaming up to launch Taylor Swift NOW, a TV channel dedicated to her 24/7. Meanwhile, I'm still trying to team up with AT&T to lower my phone bill. #TRIGGERED
This week's wildfire in Tennessee came dangerously close to burning down Dolly Parton's theme park, Dollywood. Gays and Mariah Carey can rejoice that our country's epicenter of glitter and rhinestones remains mostly intact, albeit still flaming. #TRIGGERED
Prince Harry looked extremely uncomfortable while sharing a stage with Governor-General of Saint Vincent, who held a moment of silence for Fidel Castro. Reminds me of the time I went to a bluegrass concert in Pennsylvania without realizing it was a low key Trump rally. #TRIGGERED
Netflix streaming went through the roof last week with four new episodes of Gilmore Girls. Luckily for those that also peaked in high school (ahem), perfect Rory's life is also full of one night stands and unemployment. #TRIGGERED


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Editors are concerned about the idea of a statute. Lord Justice Leveson has not reported yet, but from the Guardian to the Telegraph by way of the Mail there is concern he may propose a regulator for the press that is backed by legislation. This, it is argued, would by its very nature be bad for press freedom.
Why? There is the Rubicon argument: we may adopt an innocent-looking law now, but who is to say that in future less tolerant rulers won't exploit it to gag the press? And there is the licensing argument: if a statute made newspapers participate in a regulatory system, that would amount to licensing of the press, something not seen in centuries. Neither argument survives much scrutiny.
Let's say we had a law creating a regulator, at arm's length from government and the industry, able to conduct investigations and impose fines. Would that in itself deal a blow to press freedom?
It is hard to see how. For a start, the industry can't object to regulation on principle because it has been insisting for 20 years that it had an effective regulator in the Press Complaints Commission (though it didn't). Second, there are decent arguments to suggest that statute is the best way to ensure a regulator has teeth and can be effective.
Let's say next that 15 years from now we have an authoritarian government, seeking to control the press. Our regulator, under statute, is independent, so it has protection. For it to cease to be independent the statute would have to be changed through new legislation.
In other words, a future government seeking censorship powers would be in the same position with or without a regulation law: it would need to get a bill through parliament. And it's worth remembering that if we end up with an authoritarian government our problem will be precisely that: an authoritarian government. Whether there is a regulation law it might want to tinker with will be way down the scale of worries.
What if the new, post-Leveson law included a clause requiring all the big newspaper publishers (those with revenues exceeding, say, £50m) to participate in the new regulatory regime? Would that amount to licensing?
It is certainly a cherished principle that anyone can publish a newspaper if they can afford to, and that anyone who can find a place to publish may be a journalist. A requirement for large corporations to participate in an independent regulator is hardly in conflict with that. Indeed, in many industries participation in regulation is taken for granted as being for the public good. Nor would it be the first time that newspaper publishers were bound by statute: they must register with the tax authorities (newspapers are exempt from VAT); they can be sued for libel; they can be prosecuted for contempt of court or for breaking the Data Protection Act. They don't opt out of these laws and they shouldn't be able to opt out of independent regulation.
But this is a perverse way of looking at things. The Rubicon and licensing arguments summon up unlikely and almost abstract hypotheses when we have before us a real, enduring press crisis that has been poisoning public life.
The Leveson inquiry heard of industrial-scale privacy intrusion, serial libel, relentless dishonesty and unethical conduct, some of it reaching into our politics and policing. Many vulnerable people have been harmed, from the Hillsborough families to the Dowlers, and it happened because rich, powerful newspapers have been unaccountable.
We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to tackle this and it can be done without impinging on press freedom. The judge's terms of reference actually require him to ensure his recommendations support press freedom, and at his hearings no voice was raised for state control of the press. It would be astonishing if he made a recommendation that impinged on the ability of journalists to report matters of public interest, however unwelcome to government and vested interests.
Our judges, appointed under statute, remain independent. Broadcast journalism, regulated under statute, is both trusted by the public and, in the case of the BBC, routinely hated by government. The National Union of Journalists believes that independent, accountable regulation will require statute. Polls show that three-quarters of the population feels the same way – because, it is plain, they believe nothing less will make a difference. If the judge recommends it, let it happen.


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March 1996 : Discovery of the site, where a considerable number of dinosaur eggs and nests were found in situ, established that the area had been used for nearly ten million years (from 71 to 65 million years ago) by many different species of dinosaur.
Work by a number of researchers all over the world, including Mrs Vianey-Liaud of the Montpellier II University's Institute of Science and Evolution, has succeeded in developing a parallel taxonomy (classification of the elements in a particular domain) whose use today enables dinosaurs' eggs to be dealt with as a particular category of fossil in their own right.
Février 1998 : Découverte d'une importante couche fossilifère contenant des ossements de dinosaures à proximité de plusieurs nids.
Cette découverte exceptionnelle pourrait permettre aux paléontologues de pouvoir déterminer les différentes espèces de dinosaures qui pondaient leurs oeufs à la fin du crétacé (-67 millions d'années) sur l'île Franco-Ibérique qui correspond aujourd'hui au sud de la France et au nord de l'Espagne.
February 1998 : Discovery of extensive fossil-bearing strata containing the remains of dinosaurs near their nests: this impressive discovery could enable paleontologists to establish the different species of dinosaur that laid their eggs on the then Franco-Iberian island (today corresponding to southern France and northern Spain) at the end of the Cretaceous Period (67 million years ago).
June 1998 : Excavations within the Museum-Park brought to light the smallest egg in the world laid by a carnivorous dinosaur (68 million years ago): 7cm long and 4.5 cm in diameter (23/4 x 13/4 inches), it is called Prismatoolithus Caboti.
Previously, much larger eggs with similar prismatic shells had been discovered in Mongolia and the USA where they had been attributed to a carnivorous dinosaur called Troodon; scientists studying the Mèze site think that the egg could in fact belong to a small dinosaur of the Dromaeosauridae family only 1.5m to 2m long (5 ft to 71/2 ft)
June 1999 : New discoveries were made in quick succession: in particular, the team from the Mèze Museum site and Montpellier II University discovered a new species of dinosaur:
A 3m (10ft) long four-footed herbivore (75 million years ago) from the Campanian Upper Cretaceous Stage: the dinosaur was discovered in grey marl corresponding to the bottom of a lake dating from the Upper Cretaceous. Its skeleton was found on a bed of plants, surrounded by various species of tortoise, crocodile and fish. The plentiful remains enabled the dinosaur to be reconstituted in full together with its skin of shield-like plates and the large spines on its back.


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New York City hands out millions of dollars in subsidies to hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants under Mayor Bill Blasio's "IDNYC" program, it has emerged.
To add insult to injury, New York City gets a third of its budget from the Federal government, and has also enacted ordinances preventing the enforcement of U.S. Immigration law.
The "IDNYC" program was launched in 2015 by order of Blasio, and is a recognized identification document available to all City residents age 14 and older, "irrespective of immigration status."
According to the program's website, the IDNYC card" enables residents to access City services and grant admission to City buildings, such as schools.
"In addition, the card can be presented as proof of identification for interacting with the police and is an accepted form of identification for opening a banking account at select financial institutions.
"Furthermore, a number of additional benefits are available to IDNYC cardholders including the opportunity to sign up for free one-year memberships at 40 of the city's leading museums, zoos, concert halls, and botanical gardens.
"Adults age 25–61 receive a 10 percent discount off annual and six-month NYC Parks Recreation Center memberships at any of Parks' 35 neighborhood recreation centers."
The most important aspect of this program is however the stipulation that the "City will not ask applicants for information about their immigration status for purposes of obtaining the card in accordance with Executive Orders 34 and 41."
These two executive orders were not created by Blasio, but by one of his predecessors, Michael Bloomberg, in 2003.
These Executive Orders prevent law enforcement officials from inquiring about a "person's immigration status unless investigating illegal activity other than mere status as an undocumented alien."
In other words, the executive orders actually forbid the implementation of U.S. immigration law in New York City.
A report from 2016 issued by the NYC Mayor's office revealed that there have been at least 863,464 sign-ups to the program, and that "over three-quarters of immigrants surveyed reported that the card increases their sense of belonging to the city."
The report said that the "IDNYC is a necessity, particularly for immigrant communities: 66.6 percent of immigrant survey respondents use IDNYC as their most commonly used photo ID and nearly 25 percent of all survey respondents indicated that the IDNYC card is their only form of U.S. photo identification. More than 50 percent of all survey respondents now use the IDNYC card as their primary ID."
"Furthermore, "77 percent of survey respondents who were immigrants reported that IDNYC has increased their sense of belonging to the city, and focus group participants appreciated that IDNYC conveys no information about one's country of origin or legal status."
A more recent media report quoted Nisha Agarwal, commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, as saying that 900,000 people had signed up for the program.
The program now costs the city $30 million, and includes services such as "Action NYC," which Agarwal described as a "free community-based legal service program." In addition, the "We Are New York" program provides English language classes.
According to a leaflet provided by the New York City Independent Budget Office, at least one third of the city's income is derived from "State and Federal Aid," made up of State Categorical Grants and Federal Categorical Grants. (Categorical grants are grants, issued by the United States Congress, which may be spent only for narrowly defined purposes.)
The bottom line is that the city of New York is using taxpayer money to subsidize the living costs of hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants—and has outlawed the implementation of ordinary immigration law in the city.


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Gas Measurement (2-day course)
The 2-day practical training Gas Measurement is intended for employees working on a (petro) chemical company premises who perform gas measurements, work in gas detection and/or interpret measurement data. This course is for participants who want to obtain the certificate Gas Monitoring for the first time.
The participant will be trained to responsibly conduct and interpret gas, oxygen, and / or Tox measurements, for the purpose of, among other things, securing the workplace. This training leads to the DELTA or SSVV Training Guide (formerly GORW or Deltalinqs) certificate Gas Monitoring.
Course Content
This training consists of a theoretical and practical part.
- Basic concepts of: toxic substance, poisoning, gases and vapors, effects of toxic substances on the body, definitions of limit value and TGG, diffusion-dependent factors for gases and vapors, the relationship between Vol% and ppm and mg / m3, toxic. materials measurement
- Basic concepts such as fire and explosion, description of the explosion area, explosion limits and the rates of these limits, explosivity measurement.
- Basic concepts such as suffocation due to oxygen deficiency, effects of too high or too low oxygen concentration, oxygen measurement
- Conduct independent gas measurements.
- Measurement equipment and operation of possibly necessary tools.
Course Details
The course duration is two days and the course will be provided in classes with a maximum of 12 participants.
Successful delegates receive a DELTA or SSVV Training Guide (SOG) Gas Monitoring certificate. Both certificates have a validity of three years.
This course is provided in Dutch. In case of DELTA certification, the course can be provided in English upon request.
The training takes place at DELTA Safety Training in Rotterdam. DELTA offers a fully indoor training venue with all necessary facilities for a safe and comfortable stay.
Conditions for Participation
It is assumed that participants already have obtained the certificate Gas Monitoring or have obtained familiarity with the equipment otherwise. Participants must have basic knowledge of Gas Monitoring.
To participate in the SSVV Training Guide (SOG) exam of this course, participants must be in possession of a valid certificate Basic Safety VCA or VOL VCA.
The price in the top right corner includes the course material, use of the practical resources, registration fee, certificate costs, coffee, tea and lunch. All prices exclude VAT.
Additional Information
- The available course dates are shown in the top right corner of the page.
- These courses are very suitable for individual participants or small groups. For group bookings or incompany courses, we are happy to make you a customised offer.
- If you wish to receive any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.


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Radia Tapes: (20090529-110537) Radia, Ranjan Bhattacharya
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This conversation is with Vajpayee's foster son in law Ranjan Bhattacharya. Radia tells him "I just saved them (Unitech) from Rs 60 crores of a bounced cheque with Tatas, another one 250 crore kaa outstanding hai all the cheques have bounced. I don't know how many times I have stopped them from going into liquidation," she says. When Bhattacharya mentions that the Unitech bosses probably think that the new commerce minister Anand Sharma is "proprietary", Radia adds: "Haan, he [the Unitech boss] told me, he told me very clearly on the phone abhi tou Anandji aa gaye hain. Look at the great thing ..how much confidence Sonia Gandhi has in him..." Ranjan says he is meeting Sunil Mittal and wants to confabulate with Radia so that "we are on the same page". Radia also talks about how the CII is running around "headless" after Tarun Das' imminent exit.
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(Phone rings)
(Phone rings)
(Phone rings)
RB: Hello?
Nira: Hi! Sorry, I had to come out and talk.
RB: You know I'm usually not...aa aa used to being stood up?
Arre, kya hua ya, kya?
(Hey what happened ya, what?), I didn't even know. I'm really sorry....(inaudible, overlaps). I can come after this meeting.
Nira: What time does your lunch finish?
RB: I'm joking I'm joking!
Accha, aap yeh batau
(Ok, you tell me), who are you? What did you say four thirty? (Phone ringing in the back ground)
Gurgaon mein kaun hai?
(Who's in Gurgaon?)
Nira: Huh? (Phone ringing) Hang on, I'm gonna just come out this place.
(Give!). Uh huh Unitech...
RB: Huh?
Nira: Unitech.
RB: Ohhh! No, no noo.. Don't cancel it.
Nira: They will never otherwise ever uhh...give me uhh time you know.
Nira: They've been avoiding me as is...I need to go and see them.
RB: Now they've sold two hotels boss, they've got some money.
Nira: No, but they keep on aaa playing up...and of course the sad...
Nira: you know they talk about everything else under the sun,
Nira: -other than what is outstanding...and i... it's crazy...i mean
RB: Ahh...
Nira: I mean, I just saved them from sixty sixty crores of a bounced cheque with Tata's another one...
RB: Righ... another one?
Haan han!
(Ya ya!) Because all the cheques are bounced
abhi dhaiso crores ka
(Now there's a 250 crores worth of outstanding).
(and) aa.. all the cheques are bounced, this last one was also bounced.
Nira: He told me this will go through and when I was there I mean I just...
Nira: I don't know how many times iIve stopped them from going into liquidation.
RB: You see, aand aa you are right. They think Anand Sharma is propreitary.
RB:You are right.
Nira: No, he told me. He told me very clearly on the phone
abhi to Anandji aa gaye hai
(Now that Anandji has come)...
Nira: -look at the great way..thing, how much confidence Sonia Gandhi has in him...
Haan. Bus!
(Ya, that's it!)
Toh maine kaha, aap ko kya abhi funding milegi bank se?
(So, I said, now you'll get funding from the bank?)
(Ya) I was just going to say so...
Maine kahan
(I said) I'm very happy
(cause) then you can please settle all the bills.
RB: (Giggles). No no be tough with them, be tough. Don't let it go...
Nira: Yah.
RB: Cause... Anyway.
Nahi! Aisa hai,
(No, its like this...)
Nira: Hmm.
RB: There is no rush, but, Monday Nira,
RB: I am whole day in a board meeting and a executives' some ex-com meeting...
Nira: Hmm.
RB: Tuesday... then it goes on to Tuesday...
RB: Now the other thing is Sunil...
Nira: Hmm.
RB: As in Mittal.
Nira: Huh.
RB: Yesterday was that idiot's place
RB: ...what's his name,
arre kya naam hai uska??
(what's his name?)
RB: Shit man I'm having amnesia.. or... Suhel Seth's place...
Han Haan
(Ya ya)
RB: Sunil met me briefly...
Nira: Haan.
RB: And then he said,
aaa (giggles)
, in his Punjabi style, he says,
yaar tu sabnuhi janda hai?
(Dude, you, you know everyone?).
Main keha, Maine kahan,
(I said, I asked) 'Sunil what'd do you want?'
Nira: Hm.
Kehnda he ki yaar
(Was saying, that dude...) oh... mentioned you.
Nira: Hm.
Kehnda yaar,
(Said, dude!) I need somebody, I can't handle.
Nira: Hm.
RB: I said, I told you. Now he wants to meet me...
Nira: Hm.
RB: ...sometime during this weekend.
Nira: Hm. mmm..
RB: Now, that's why I was keen to meet you so that we are on the same page...
Nira: Dekh, what I can do is, the reason I had to come here because Tarun Das is there, he's stepping down on Sunday...
RB: Hm. Mmm..
Nira: And aaa to them it's a big thing.
Nira: It's like almost father is leave - you know, I'm sorry, has left home (mumbling)...
Nira: -or so the children have no father. You should see they are running around like headless...
Nira: This is an organisation that has been built over forty years...I can't believe it...
RB: They're feeling orphaned? Feeling orphaned?
Nira: They are completely orphaned ya.
Nira: I was like I'm just so shocked. So now...
I can leave here in another, what, another hour max.
Hour na? Theek hai na..haan
To aap aisa kara,
(Hour no? Ok, no...yes. So, what you do...), I've got somebody now...
Nira: You've got lunch? You've got lunch?
RB: No no no... aaa.. I've got...
aap aisa karo, aap bara ek... yaar yeh to hamare toh?
(What you do, you by twelve, one... this is our..)
RB: Can you make it at one to Oberoi?
(Yes!) Because I'll finish here I'll come straight, I'm free after that..
Nira: Only thing I must make sure that I cannot liv -miss that four thirty...everything else I can cancel, no issue...
RB: No no no... so
aap aisa karo, sava ek karlo...main
(what you do, make it 1,15, i'll...)
Mai inko thoda
deke aati hoon
Aajao aajao
(Come come) ..one fifteen one fifteen one fifteen make it one fifteen.
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The Shanghai Sharks have finalized their overseas roster with the signing of power forward Darnell Jackson, who had recently been released by the Indiana Pacers. The 6″9, 253lb big man is a relatively experienced overseas player, having spent two seasons out of America with BC Donetsk of the Ukranian Super League and the CBA's very own Xinjiang Tigers.
After four years of college hoops with Kansas, Jackson was picked by Miami with the fifty-second pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. Traded that same day to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jackson had a handful of appearances with the Cavs during the last two seasons of the LeBron James era. He was last in the NBA in the 2011/12 season, where he played in fifty-nine games for the Sacramento Kings before spending time with the Reno Big Horns in the D-League. Continue reading "Shanghai Sharks Sign Darnell Jackson"


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Wednesday, June 22, 2016
5 comments:
- Jared Rodriguez said...
Great paper! What was on the list of "must read" classics?
- June 22, 2016 at 2:10 PM
- Robert Paul Wolff said...
Jared, see my post on january 8, 2015.
- June 22, 2016 at 2:26 PM
- s. wallerstein said...
the list:
- June 22, 2016 at 3:52 PM
- Tom Cathcart said...
Matthew's comments remind me of my struggles when I was a student. The book I found most helpful then was Paul Tillich's "The Courage to Be," which situates Christianity as an existential stance rather than a matter of doctrine. It's still in print.
- June 23, 2016 at 10:39 AM
I have friends, one in particular comes to mind, who are quite religious. My sense is they are in touch with something I'll never be myself, though I participate in that form of life through them, and even joke sympathetically and deeply (if you ask, there are myriads of ways to bring heaven or Jesus into your everyday conversation.)
Perhaps Shakespeare with his negative capacity really empathized with the religious outlook. (though as a child he may have had faith jhimself) Bloom regards him as a nihilist.
My point being that if you equate listening with a third ear with Weber's religious musicality, you can imagine what it's like to be religious even if you're not
Just like Freud regarded us all as neurotic and religion as a collective neurosis the trick is to imagine that neurosis
I think it involves to step outside yourself, to bracket your ego and just listen, hear how that other person speaks inside you
- June 23, 2016 at 10:59 PM


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Edifier just released the futuristic looking, oval shaped e25HD Luna Eclipse HD wireless stereo speakers for $250. This new model adds an Optical/Digital input, which means you can now hook them up to your TV for improved sound. However, the non-HD model (e25) can be found on Amazon for about $80 less.
The 74-watt speakers work wirelessly with any Bluetooth enabled device. They can be used wirelessly as table-top, bookshelf, or PC speakers, as well as wired to a TV. Touch sensitive controls – located on the left side of the speaker – control volume, power and track change with a swiping motion when in Bluetooth mode.
Each speaker contains a 3/4″ (19mm) silk dome tweeter and a 3″ (76.2mm) full range speaker drive, producing a total of 74 watts RMS. In addition, each speaker contains two 3″ / 76.2mm passive bass radiators, maximizing the bass performance and listening experience. The incorporation of DSP and DRC minimizes distortion even at the highest volumes, producing clear, clean audio. Amplifiers in each speaker are professionally calibrated with an electronic crossover.
A slim, easy to use remote control also controls volume levels and power to the speakers.
Price and Availability
The Edifier e25HD speakers are available now for $249.99 US / $312.99 CDN in Gloss Black; Gloss White and Gloss Red.
- Powered digital speaker system for TV and home entertainment
- Bluetooth pairing capability with Bluetooth enabled devices
- Versatile connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0, Digital Optical and Auxiliary input
- Touch sensitive controls for volume, play/pause, previous/ next track and standby
- DSP and DRC for enhanced audio performance and distortion control
- Electronic crossover & dedicated power amp to each tweeter & bass driver
- 3 inch bass driver and 3/4 inch silk dome tweeter in each speaker
- Dual 2″ x 3″ passive bass radiators for enhanced bass effect in each speaker
- Wireless remote for volume and power
Luna Eclipse Speaker Stands
Edifier's award winning Luna Eclipse speaker series now have a customized stand, adding even more functionality and style. The perfect height to maximize your speaker performance. Each set includes 1 Satellite cable; 1 Aux Cable and 1 Optical cable. Simple to set up-no frustrating instructions. Each color is an exact duplicate and finish of the speakers-creating a seamless and elegant appearance.
- Compatible with e25 Luna Eclipse; e25HD; E235 Luna Eclipse Apollo (all Luna Eclipse speaker series)
- Includes: 1 Satellite cable 19.6 ft | 6m
- Includes: 1 – AUX Cable with Connector Plug 5.5 ft | 1.7m
- Includes: 1 Optical Cable 7.2 ft | 2.2m
- Color / Finish is exact match to speaker
- Available in Gloss Black; Gloss White and Gloss Red
I haven't heard the e25HD's, but they should sound same (meaning very good) as the e25 reviewed here!


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Rapunzel Great Makeover
By GirlGames on March 13, 2019 11:32
Today is Rapunzel's 16th birthday. She's never seen the world outside of her tower, so she tried her luck and asked if she could go into town for the first time on her special day. Her mother hesitantly agreed, and Rapunzel immediately jumped out of her seat in excitement. Now she's in a hurry to get ready so that she can spend the entire day exploring town for the very first time. But Rapunzel hasn't been keeping up with the latest fashion trends and fears she'll be mocked for her lack of style. She could use some help getting dolled up for her birthday adventure so she doesn't look silly, so browse the wide selection of chic hairstyles, beautiful dresses, glamorous accessories, and more to create the perfect look for Princess Rapunzel in this fun dress up game!


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Optimised municipal water management by artificial intelligence
The ideal situation for any water utility operator is to provide a service as close to perfect as possible. This means each customer has a similar usage experience, operating costs are controlled, and maintenance requirements are minimal. The key to realising this type of operation is to apply automation technology to system equipment such as pumping stations and valves, then provide a control platform that optimises all those resources.
The entire automation process is part of a wider market requirement for increased digitalisation, resulting in better control and efficiency. Practically, this means connecting equipment over an intelligent network that then allows the addition of a software layer which can coordinate all the automated equipment. Smart devices such as inverters and PLCs together with a set of sensors provide the data and feedback required for a detailed visualisation of an entire network or system, and the ability to affect precise real-time control.
Aquatoria from Mitsubishi Electric is already providing exactly these operational advantages. Developed specifically to meet key challenges facing the water industry, it helps maintain optimum water quality while reducing the incidence of leaks by precisely controlling system pressure. It thereby improves operational efficiencies and delivers significant reductions in total cost of ownership for water utilities.
The software can be configured to identify inefficient equipment operation and can automatically optimise active pumping stations while controlling and managing pressure. This results in significant reductions in energy consumption. Harmonising pumping station operation with consumer demand means high peak pressures are avoided and less stress is transmitted through distribution equipment, resulting in fewer maintenance callouts.
Management and optimisation of the system is achieved using Artificial Intelligence (AI) functionality. The AI processing happens within the Adaptive Control module, which is one of six distinct software modules that make up Aquatoria®. Experience gained by application engineers shows that implementation of computational intelligence can produce better results when multiple variables are in play. A series of borehole pumps for example, feeding into one pipeline did not work well when controlled using fixed mathematical models, however harmonisation was achieved using fuzzy logic algorithms in Aquatoria and delivered an average 15% energy saving.
Efficient management of the whole water distribution system is made possible when both water and process data flow concurrently to give a real-time picture. When it comes to optimisation of energy consumption, leak detection or asset management, a perfectly structured communication system between facilities and the control room is a key element for distributed control systems. Automated monitoring processes and reporting also relieves water utility staff from monotonous manual analysis tasks, freeing them to look at pro-active improvements.
Providing a structure for those improvements, Aquatoria offers a software platform based on Mitsubishi Electric SCADA which provides the robustness of a proven industrial automation tool with the flexibility to accommodate different application set-ups. From an operator point of view, information is presented on clear graphical user interfaces (GUIs) as well as control room displays that can be modified easily to represent changes to the infrastructure. The Geo module for example offers an interactive map that shows the geographic location of each facility, this helps the user to manage and control the sites, but also makes it easy to add or change the information presented on the display.
In addition to the Geo module and the AI based Adaptive Control module, there are four other software modules that are part of Aquatoria. These include a Configuration module for adding and amending assets, and a Pumping Selection module that allows for manual intervention of each pumping asset to balance duty, efficiency and service-life. There is also an Analytics module used for alarm setting and general monitoring, which works with an Infrastructure Diagnostics module which checks and backs-up control parameters.
Source: Mitsubishi Electric


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Data Visualization and D3.js Newsletter - Issue 162
Data Visualization and D3.js Newsletter Issue 162
Hi Friends -
Welcome to issue 162 of the
Weekly Newsletter.
Onwards to this week's links...
Roads to Rome
We approached one of the biggest unsolved quests of mobility. Do really all roads lead to Rome?...For this we created a algorithm that calculates one route for every trip. The more often a single street segment is used, the stronger it is drawn on the map. The maps as outcome of this project is somewhere between information visualization and data art, unveiling mobility and a very large scale...Also explored: Roads to Romes (US), New United States (Roads to Federal Capitals), New Europe (Roads to European Capitals), Roads to Paris and Berlin...
D3 in Jupyter
Jupyter and D3 have both become staples in the data science toolkit: Jupyter for interactive data analysis and D3 for interactive data visualization...We have developed a short tutorial to walk users through the process of using D3 directly in Jupyter. The code is available in this repo, and the following video presentation and slides from the recent PyData NYC conference walk through the concepts and various examples...
Data Visualization Reading and Videos
What Happened in Vis in 2015? Year Review With Andy Kirk And Robert Kosara (Data Stories Podcast #65)
Another turn of the year is approaching and we take some time to reflect with our classic guests Andy Kirk and Robert Kosara on what has happened in 2015: "What where the major trends? Big debates? Best visualizations? New tools? Etc."...
A Layered Grammar Of Graphics - Hadley Wickham [PDF]
A grammar of graphics is a tool that enables us to concisely describe the components of a graphic...The topics in this article include an introduction to the grammar by working through the process of creating a plot, and discussing the components that we need. The grammar is then presented formally and compared to Wilkinson's grammar, highlighting the hierarchy of defaults, and the implications of embedding a graphical grammar into a programming language...
All Of The World's Money And Markets In One Visualization
In this data visualization of the world's total money supply, we wanted to not only compare the different definitions of money, but to also show powerful context for this information. That's why we've also added in recognizable benchmarks such as the wealth of the richest people in the world, the market capitalizations of the largest publicly-traded companies, the value of all stock markets, and the total of all global debt...
Star Wars - The Force Accounted
In anticipation of "The Force Awakens," we decided to find out by watching every minute of the first two trilogies to identify, measure, and categorize use of the Force. This was a delicate exercise, mainly because the Force is vague and entirely fictitious. But we're confident in our findings—and if you search your feelings, we think you will be, too...
A Day In The Life Of Americans - This Is How America Runs
I looked at microdata from the American Time Use Survey from 2014, which asked thousands of people what they did during a 24-hour period. I used the data to simulate a single day for 1,000 Americans representative of the population — to the minute...More specifically, I tabulated transition probabilities for one activity to the other, such as from work to traveling, for every minute of the day. That provided 1,440 transition matrices, which let me model a day as a time-varying Markov chain. The simulations below come from this model, and it's kind of mesmerizing...
D3.js Reading and Videos
A-Frame + D3.js test
Ian Johnson (@enjalot) tests A-Frame with D3.js...A-Frame is a framework for creating virtual reality web experiences that work across desktop, mobile, and the Oculus Rift...Since AFrame works with DOM elements, you can use d3's selection API to generate and modify 3D elements, as well as handle "mouse" events (including the VR friendly "fuse cursor") as if it was SVG...
matta - View And Scaffold D3.js Visualizations In IPython/Jupyter Notebooks
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Visualizing Public Records Appeals In Your State
How can visualization illuminate the labyrinthine world of public records requests and appeals? ...we've been using D3 to illustrate the persons and institutions in Massachusetts who have most frequently been involved in public records laws appeals over the past 20 months or so...
Dashed Line Segmentation In D3.js
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This slopegraph example shows the number of personal computers installed in a country per household...This version allows for multiple sets/columns and will adapted accordingly. Added some interaction to toggle the sets/columns and also toggle highlighted line...
Hope that you had a great past week and that next week is even better!
Wishing you the best,
Sebastian Gutierrez
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Captured in high quality audio for the first time, the glorious music from the golden age of Hollywood – the MGM film musicals. The scores have been painstakingly restored and arranged by conductor John Wilson and are performed here by the John Wilson Orchestra – featuring guest vocalists Kim Criswell, Matthew Ford, Sarah Fox, Seth MacFarlane and Curtis Stigers
MGM Jubilee Overture
The Trolley Song (from Meet Me in St Louis)
Steppin' Out With My Baby (Easter Parade)
The Heather on the Hill (Brigadoon)
Barn Dance (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers)
You're Sensational (High Society)
I Got Rhythm (Girl Crazy)
Singin' in the Rain (Singin' in the Rain)
An American in Paris – Main Title
Love is Here to Stay (An American in Paris)
Well, did you evah? (High Society)
The New Moon (Sequence): One Kiss / Lover Come Back to Me (Deep in My Heart)
Broadway Melody Ballet (Singin' in the Rain)
That's Entertainment (The Band Wagon)


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The Oak Ridges Moraine, a 160-kilometre-long landform that stretches from Caledon and the Niagara Escarpment in the west to the Trent River in the east, is one of Ontario's most precious ecological features. The moraine provides a multitude of benefits at no cost, including drinking water for more than 250,000 people, flood control, climate regulation and recreation. It is the starting point for more than 65 rivers and streams, and habitat for the highest diversity of wildlife in the GTA.
Discover the beauty and importance of the Oak Ridges Moraine at marvellousmoraine.ca. Developed by the Oak Ridges Moraine Partnership, this website is your doorway into moraine history, culture and ecology. Sign-up for the Marvellous Moraine campaign to get updates and to be the first to learn about events, contests and review announcements.
The plan that protects the Oak Ridges Moraine is currently under review as part of the Coordinated Land-Use Planning Review. Click here to find out how EcoSpark is keeping the moraine marvellous during this review.
The Oak Ridges Moraine Partnership promotes appreciation of the Oak Ridges Moraine and civic engagement in the government review of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. This partnership, consisting of four committed organizations – EcoSpark, Earthroots, Ontario Nature and STORM coalition, has been preparing for the plan review for many years by monitoring issues that threaten the hydrological and ecological integrity of the moraine, and encouraging civic engagement in moraine protection.
Partnership groups have been and continue to remain actively involved in the review process to ensure the protection of the moraine for generations to come.
This initiative is generously funded by the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation.


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North Dakota nears 32,000 in COVID-19 cases, tops 400 deaths
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's daily positivity rate for COVID-19 topped 10% for the sixth time in the last seven days as health officials on Sunday reported 716 new cases, including three counties with more than 100 positive tests.
The state has now surpassed 400 deaths.
The update lifted the total number of the coronavirus cases statewide to nearly 32,000 since the pandemic began. There were about 1,069 new cases per 100,000 people in North Dakota over the past two weeks, which ranks first in the country for new cases per capita, according to figures compiled Saturday by Johns Hopkins University researchers.
Cass County, which includes the most populous metropolitan area in the state, reported 131 cases in the last day, followed by Burleigh County with 114 and Grand Forks County with 113. There were new cases in 45 counties.
Hospitalizations stood at 147, which was down from 148 in the last update. As of Saturday, there were 16 staffed ICU beds and 235 staffed inpatient beds available around the state.
The report showed five deaths in the last day, lifting the total number of fatalities due to complications from the coronavirus to 404.


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FREEPORT — A METRO bus stop proposed at the Freeport Community Library may be changed because of parents' concerns.
Library Director Arlene Arris said parents are worried about possible traffic and safety issues if a bus stop is placed at the library at 10 Library Drive.
The express bus service between Portland, Falmouth, Yarmouth and Freeport was approved by the town last October. A pilot program is scheduled to start in mid-June.
"They were concerned about traffic," Arris said. "They didn't think it'd be good for buses to be coming through here."
Denise Beck, director of marketing for the Greater Portland Transit District, said METRO is listening to concerns.
"We're taking a look at changing that and most likely will," Beck said. "We haven't made a decision yet, but will most likely change the stop."
When METRO executives met with library staff and around 20 parents last week, the parents said they are worried about their children waiting to be picked up at the library after the library has closed. She said parents don't want strangers dropped off near their children when a child may have no safe place to go.
Other concerns from parents, Arris said, include parking and traffic. She said parents think people will take advantage of library parking and then use the bus to go back to the center of town, where parking is harder to find.
Arris said people also worry that people who don't live in Freeport will use the library as a "pit stop" or stop to use the bathroom.
"They said this is more of a town oasis," Arris said. "They said it would change the landscape here of being just for Freeport."
The library "has no issue" with the bus stop, Arris said. She added that parents know she is supportive of their concerns.
"I'm supportive of the route coming to Freeport, but I'm concerned about the traffic it would create," Arris said. "I'm grateful they're considering other options."
Beck said the three other stops planned in Freeport will be at L.L. Bean corporate headquarters on Casco Street, Town Hall, and on Main Street in front of the L.L. Bean bike, boat and ski store.
A May 9 meeting has been scheduled at the library to talk about the three-year pilot program, but Beck said the meeting wasn't scheduled specifically to discuss parents' concerns. The meeting will take place from 5-6:30 p.m.
Meetings will also be held at Yarmouth's Merrill Memorial Library on May 3 from 5-6:30 p.m.; Falmouth Memorial Library on May 4 from 5-6:30 p.m.; and Portland Public Library on May 5 from 5-6:30 p.m. and May 7 from 10:30 a.m.-noon.
METRO first proposed the bus route in June 2014, and since then has been working with towns to modify bus schedules, fees and stops.
Nine weekday trips and five Saturday trips are being proposed at $3 for a one-way ticket. Beck said more information will be available soon about the express service on the METRO website.
Kate Gardner can be reached at 781-3661 ext. 125 or [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter: @katevgardner.
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It's been four years since Zach Saginaw, aka Shigeto, returned home to Michigan from a stint in Brooklyn, NY, and since then, the multi-faceted musician has become a part of the fabric of Detroit's music scene. While always having a personal approach to his projects, Saginaw's influences for his third album, The New Monday are more about the community of Detroit than anything else. Named after a weekly DJ event called Monday is the New Monday that Saginaw does at the unassuming Motor City Wine with a group of friends, The New Monday is the result of Saginaw diving into the city's deep record culture, where there legacy of artist's of the past help Saginaw embrace his own contributions.


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MILLERSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania university is providing transportation for students to attend the funeral of a freshman found dead early Sunday inside a campus dormitory.
Services for Millersville University student Karlie Hall will be held Saturday at a chapel in her native Kennett Square, outside Philadelphia.
The 18-year-old's boyfriend is charged with homicide after an autopsy showed signs Hall suffered multiple injuries from a beating and had been strangled.
Lancaster County District Attorney Craig Stedman says Gregorio Orrostieta didn't mention strangulation when he told police he shoved Hall and hit her with the back of his hand.
He says Hall fought for her life.
The two had been dating for about 11 months. Orrostieta isn't a student at the public university near Lancaster.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 19.
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Eid al-Adha is festival of the Islamic community is also called "festival of sacrifice"
Eid al-Adha is festival of the Islamic community is also called "festival of sacrifice" and commemorate respect to Ibrahim who ready to sacrifice his son on God's request and prove his obedience. Eid al-Adha also known as bakar id. People wear new clothes and women cook special sweets and gather with all the family friends on that day. Eid prayer a large group in the mosque.
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Sport in the Park
First established in 2000 Battersea Summer Scheme's Sport in the Park started as a 'family day' and has now become our flag ship event. For four days at the beginning of the summer holidays we hire an area of Battersea Park and organise a variety of sports run by professional sports coaches. There are also more daring activities such as high ropes and a climbing wall as well as arts and crafts and music. Various agencies attend giving advice and information in a fun and entertaining way which includes school nurses, police, fire brigade and Network Rail.
Sport in the Park 2019 – Tuesday 30th July – Friday 2nd August
We target the unprivileged young in the borough aged between 8 and 16 although the event is open to all. Some 2,000 young people attend with either their families or youth groups. We advertise in the local schools, youth groups, the local estates, council facilities and libraries as well as in other forms of social media. The young people pay £1.00 per day which lets them try everything. The event itself also creates a wonderful family atmosphere and many groups arrive and create a 'base' and bring picnics for the day.
Day Trips
The day trips are exciting days out to a variety of venues. Most are to outdoor adventure sites where, apart from usually getting dirty and exhausted, they are designed to develop an individual's skills such as initiative, leadership, creativity and time management. As well as being enjoyed, the competitive element and teamwork is of immediate benefit, for now and in the future. The groups also go to theme parks which are usually undertaken as a reward for completing an in-club course. Always popular and well deserved. Other outings are as simple as fruit picking or a trip to the seaside – a first for some!
These day trips help to ensure a packed summer of activities for the young to enjoy. We pay for all transport costs and significantly subsidise activity costs. Although we organise these trips throughout the summer holidays, it is the youth clubs and groups who promote and encourage attendance of the young and their staff who accompany them. They also help and encourage fundraising towards the subsidised cost of these trips which helps to improve the interaction between the young people as well as with the staff.
These outings to venues mostly across South East England cost us approximately £25 per person and we book over 2,000 places each year!
Working closely with the local youth clubs, we meet to decide what workshops they would like to run. Some are more easy to achieve than others! A recent request for life guard training from a young man who could not actually swim made us smile. Thanks to a new Council initiative to enable cheap swimming sessions, this young man is gaining some proficiency! The workshops can take place at the youth clubs or at external venues and can run over several weeks. Funding availability often limits what we are able to provide. Many of these courses lead to an accreditation which will be a valuable addition to a young person's CV.
We aim to send as many young people as possible with staff, on outward bound type residential courses. We choose stimulating and challenging environments. The young people selected come mostly from pupil referral units and are often difficult to engage.
The courses have a diverse range of activities which can include abseiling, gorge scrambling, sailing, hiking, camping etc all run by professionals. The youth workers deliver evening workshops which engage and inform the young people with pertinent information in relation to cyber, drugs and safety issues. They also improve their social skills particularly when the use of mobile phone may not be possible!


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Rebecca Black has made peace with the backlash from her song-turned-Web phenomenon "Friday" — but not before she cried.
In an interview with Good Morning America on Friday, the 13-year-old said that she's been cyberbullied. One commenter wrote her with, "I hope you cut yourself and I hope you get an eating disorder so you'll look pretty. I hope you cut and die."
Rebecca Black on "Friday" backlash: "I'm being cyberbullied"
She admitted that at first she cried and felt "like this was my fault, and I shouldn't have done this, and this is all because of me," Black said. "Now I don't feel that way."
To prove her point, she sang the first few bars of the national anthem a capella to prove that she can actually sing and doesn't need to rely on the Auto Tune vocals so heavily used in "Friday." "I think I have talent on some level," she said. "I don't think I'm the worst singer but I don't think I'm the best singer."
Rebecca Black's "Friday" goes viral (but for all the wrong reasons)
Black has coped with her notoriety another way, too, reasoning, "Even if a person doesn't like [the song], it's going to be stuck in their head." She even hopes that she can one day sing with her teen idol, Justin Bieber. "That would be unreal," she said. "That would just make my life."
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Boys Middle School Track · Boys Middle School Track finishes 4th place at Marion (Marion Relays)
Multiple Teams · SCHEDULE UPDATE 4/17
Due to weather – baseball, softball, and track events have been postponed for tonight. Girls' Tennis @ Carroll is still one & the bus will leave at 3:15pm. Please see the schedule below for changes that have been made so far to the spring sports calendar! Spring Schedule Changes as of 4-17-18
Multiple Teams · Schedule Update 4/16
Due to the inclement weather, all events for tonight have been postponed. HS Boys' Golf – postponed HS Tennis @ Norwell – re-scheduled to 4/25 Varsity Baseball vs Eastbrook – postponed JV Baseball @ South Adams – postponed Varsity / JV Softball vs Norwell – postponed MS Track @ West Jay – cancelled. Track will have
Boys Middle School Track, Girls Middle School Track · MS Track vs Bluffton Postponed
Tonight's MS Track meet vs Bluffton has been postponed to Thurs., April 19, at 5pm. MS Track at Parkway Invite on Saturday (4/7) has been cancelled and will not be re-scheduled.
Boys Middle School Track, Boys Varsity Track · Adams Central Boys Middle School Track finishes 1st place
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 5:30 PM Place 1 Points 155 Meet Recap The Adams Central Middle School girls track team completed an undefeated season by winning the ACAC meet in dominating fashion earlier this week, racking up 155 points, 58 more than runner-up South Adams. The Lady Jets were led by sterling performances from Hannah
Multiple Teams · Indiana Track and Field Records – Presented by VNN
As the Spring Season hits full swing, state records start falling. How do you match up against the best of the best? Here's Indiana's Track and Field State Meet Records, courtesy of the IHSAA: IHSAA Boys Track and Field State Meet Records 100 Meters :10.31 1980-81 Jerome Harrison Jeffersonville 200 Meters :21.10 1981-82 Jeffrey Patrick Gary
Boys Middle School Track, Boys Varsity Track · Adams Central Boys Middle School Track finishes 1st place
Saturday, April 8, 2017 9:00 AM Place 1 Points 1 Meet Recap . Opponents School Place Points Adams Central High School 1 1 South Adams High School 2 0


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Return of confiscated assets
There is today universal agreement to the principle that confiscated funds originating from corruption should be returned, as enshrined in Article 51 of UNCAC. Specifically, UNCAC foresees that such assets are returned to their prior legitimate owner, which, in the case of corruption and misappropriation of state funds, would be the state from which such funds have been stolen (after taking into account the rights of bona fide third parties12 and possibly the deduction of expenses incurred by the foreign jurisdiction).
In addition, UNCAC foresees that where appropriate, countries involved in returning stolen assets may conclude agreements for the final disposal of confiscated property. Further, there is also a great degree of convergence over the need to put returned assets to good end-use and to ensure that they are not stolen again. Against this background, there are a number of roles that civil society can play in the stages immediately before and during the return of confiscated assets originating from corruption and related crimes.
These include providing input to the decision-making process over end-use. CSOs are well placed to represent the voice of potential victims of those that were affected by the corruption; they can initiate and contribute towards a national dialogue on the potential end-uses of returned assets.
Participation by CSOs in oversight and monitoring of the use of returned assets can be an effective way to ensuring an adequate level of transparency in the use of returned assets, which in turn should help ensure that confiscated assets are used for their intended purpose and in line with internal legal or otherwise agreed procedures. In turn, Governments increasingly understand that they have an interest in engaging with CSOs in these matters as such a partnership enhances public trust in the recovery effort.
Objective: Targeted use of returned assets
Method of engagement
Promoting appropriate legal procedures and arrangements for the management of assets
Possible actions
- Identify potential institutions, agencies and stakeholders responsible for the coordination and the management of repatriated assets
- Identify legal mechanisms/ ways to compensate the determined victims of the crime with the confiscated assets.
- Working concertedly with national asset management/asset recovery units on planning the treatment to, and allocation of confiscated assets
- Propose wide consultation with stakeholders comprising local authorities and CSOs, to define the use of returned assets.
- Liaise with CSOs in requested countries during the asset recovery process to request their assistance to lobby for a dialogue between requested and requesting countries on the use of repatriated assets.
Best practices to increase success and mitigate risk
- Identify good practices in other jurisdictions
- Minimize bias and conflict of interest when determining how to manage repatriated assets
- Refer to national development plan objectives and similarly widely accepted development goals
- Consider the long-term sustainability of projects funded through returned assets
- "Past experience with agreements for the disposal of confiscated assets" (by Attisso and Fenner Zinkernagel, in: Basel Institute/ICAR. 2013. Emerging Trends in Asset Recovery),
- Mader, Max: "Civil society facilitators of asset recovery. The two Swiss cases Mobutu and Abacha", in "Nonstate Actors in Asset Recovery" (Basel Institute/ICAR 2011)
http://www.baselgovernance.org/publications/books-book- chapters/
- StAR - Management of Returned Assets:
- Flare Network – Social use of confiscated assets:
CSO example 1: BOTA Foundation Kazakhstan
In 2007, Switzerland, the US, Kazakhstan and the World Bank signed agreements regarding the restitution of USD 84 million of funds through the 'BOTA Kazakh Child and Youth Development Foundation' (BOTA) for projects that benefit the Kazakh population, notably in the domains of youth development and energy efficiency. BOTA's board of trustees is composed of five local Kazakh citizens and one representative each from the governments of the US and Switzerland; its duty is to monitor the expenditure of the money. The foundation is administered by an international NGO set-up by the concerned parties, which operates independently of the Kazakh authorities. The frozen assets are to be transferred in tranches to this foundation and deployed by it under the supervision of a consortium of two internationally recognised institutions (IREX Washington and Save the Children) and with the advice of the World Bank.
More information at http://www.bota.kz/en/index.php/pages/index/1
CSO example 2: Libera and FLARE Network - Italy
Libera Terra is a non-profit organisation whose mission is the fight against organised crime and mafia-type criminal organisations in Italy. They are involved in several initiatives to transform confiscated assets into social projects and to re-use confiscated assets for the local communities by creating jobs for young people or creating agricultural centres. In cooperation with FLARE Network they contributed to the establishment of a national Asset Recovery Agency and shaped policy reform and legal procedures in the proper monitoring and management of confiscated assets. As a result more than 4500 real estate properties have been used for social purposes in Italy.
More information at: http://www.libera.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina
Objective: Transparent use of returned assets
Method of engagement
Monitoring the management of assets
Possible actions
- Ensuring that proper audit, reporting and oversight mechanisms on the management of confiscated assets are put in place by the authorities in charge of the repatriation effort
- Monitor and track the projects funded by repatriated assets, and collaborate with concerned (local) populations on this.
- Audit financial statements and reports of repatriated assets to verify the accuracy of information about their use and ensure appropriate protocol was followed.
- Try to formalize an official role or mandate for CSOs in the management of returned assets and/or the monitoring and oversight process.
- Make publicly available information regarding the receipt of assets, the declaration of the intended use of assets, actual expenditures, and the results achieved.
Best practices to increase success and mitigate risk
- Ensure that you have the technical capacity available for managing and/or monitoring projects (e.g. financial accounting/audit expertise, engineering, etc., depending on project).
- Basel Institute / ICAR Working Paper 6 (Managing the Proceeds of Asset Recovery: The cases of Nigeria, Peru, the Philippines and Kazakhstan)
- StAR - Management of Returned Assets:
CSO example: Monitoring of Abacha funds to Nigeria
In 2005, and based on an agreement on restitution modalities signed by Switzerland, Nigeria and the World Bank, USD 700 million of asset stolen by former Nigerian President Abacha were restituted from Switzerland into the Nigerian central budget. Nigeria agreed to use the repatriated funds for specific projects designed to alleviate poverty and to undertake a comprehensive Public Expenditure Management and Financial Accountability Review (PEMFAR), to be conducted by the World Bank. Following pressure from both Swiss and Nigerian CSOs, some civil society participation in the monitoring of the expenditure of the restituted assets was also introduced. The Nigerian Civil Society Network on Stolen Assets, including Integrity and the Zero Corruption Coalition participated in the monitoring and implementation of the projects funded with the returned Abacha funds with a view to ensuring greater transparency and accountability of the returned assets.
More information at http://www.evb.ch/cm_data/Report_Abacha.pdf


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Thais flash Hunger Games three-fingered anti-coup gesture in protest
Thais have apparently been looking to dystopian blockbuster series The Hunger Games for inspiration to register their unhappiness with the military-imposed coup.
Protesters have been seen flashing the franchise's three-fingered salute that is seen as an anti-coup symbol.
During a protest on Sunday at a shopping mall in Bangkok, several people used the salute as part of a peaceful demonstration.
Similar to the film's use of the salute, protesters have reported said it stood for "liberty, brotherhood and equality".
To arrest or not to arrest?
The emergence of this gesture has provided yet another headache for the military's National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) as they have to decide whether it should be an arrestable offence.
Army deputy spokesman Col Winthai Suwaree said the NCPO would look into the intention of the salute before deciding what action, if any, should be taken.
Sources: The Bangkok Post, Washington Post
Photos: Twitter, Reuters
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When you apply for a personal loan, every detail will be assessed by the bank before your loan can be granted.
A report by https://www.aussie.com.au gives some insider secrets that you should know, which can boost your chances of getting your personal loan approved.
That does not mean you need to spend hours agonising over your application. Here is what you should know before applying for a loan to hopefully help you get the stamp of approval:
*Do you meet the eligibility criteria?
First things first!To be eligible to apply for a personal loan, you need to be 18 years or older; currently be working or earning an income; have no defaults on loans or credit cards; and not been declared bankrupt.
*What does your prior lending history say about you?
All lending history will be reviewed; however, unsecured loans, or loans that don't have anything held as collateral or security by the lender, will be of particular interest. Regular repayments will be considered favourably on personal loans or credit cards.
There is no way around this – the best thing to do is always try to stay on top of your debts and repayments so you keep your credit history clean. You can also check your credit score for free to literally find out what your lending history says about you.
*Can they bank on getting their money back from you?
Lenders determine how much of a risk you are to lend to by looking at your assets and liabilities. Get an idea of your net worth with this calculation:
Assets (anything you own) – liabilities (debts or payments you owe someone else) = Net worth.
If your liabilities are higher than your assets, a responsible lender is unlikely to increase that liability with another debt.
When calculating your liabilities, make sure you only include your portion of a debt, e.g. if your loan is shared with someone else, only list your share of the loan, not the whole amount. Don't forget to include savings in your asset base, including any in a term deposit.
*Are you stable?
Employment and address are two ways lenders check your stability. If you are off probation, have been with your employer for more than three years and can show stability of residence for two years or more, you will be viewed favourably.
This isn't realistic for everyone though, so there are things you can do: Self-employed – show last year's tax return or business activity statement as a benchmark of your annual earnings;
Commission salary – if your commission is paid annually, get a letter from your employer outlining what your expected salary and commission is;
Apprenticeship – if you're nearing the end but will be kept on full-time, a letter from your employer will help.
Residential stability is more of a challenge if you still live with your parents or move often. It is a big plus if you own your home or can show you have signed a lease for six to 12 months.
*Can you afford the loan repayments?
A lender will want to know that you can comfortably afford the loan repayments, so they will assess your income and expenses to make sure you have what is called 'excess capacity', which is when your income is higher than your expenses.
They will also want to see a buffer so that if you have unexpected life events, like a jump in bills or a baby comes along, it won't put you under hardship. Lenders may also use industry benchmarks as a baseline when assessing your application.
Similarly to assets and liabilities, make sure you only list your expenses, such as your share of the rent and not your whole households.
*Your age and life stage can also have an influence
Your age, but more importantly what life stage you are in, plays a part. If you are 21, it is not your age that is the problem but that you are unlikely to have built up residential or employment stability, a strong asset position or high income. Like lending history, there is no way around this so just ensure you can satisfy the other factors mentioned above.
What do you need to have prepared when you do your application: Proof of identification; proof of address, e.g. utility statements, rental agreements, bank loans; payslips, tax returns and/or business activity statements; letter from your employer; rental agreements; and bank account.
Depending on what the loan is for, if the full amount is not approved don't reject a lesser amount immediately. A smaller loan can still help if you are looking at debt consolidation.
If you got approval for your personal loan, how you would use it wisely should be important to you.
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[Video] BREAKING: Morse Supporters Remove (Steal) "RECALL MORSE" Campaign Signs in Colorado
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Breaking news out of Colorado.
RevealPolitics posted the above video on their Youtube channel just a little while ago.
Today is the first day of voting in the recall election of anti-gun Colorado State Senators John Morse and Angela Giron.
The video shows two men with some sort of hand-truck systematically removing signs that, according to the video description, are outside of the "no campaigning" zone near a polling place.
Here is the description posted along with the video:
As part of Revealing Politics' "Recall Transparency Project" September 5, 2013 our team member, Alyssa, filmed two men walking down the street taking yes on recall signs that were outside the 100ft electioneering
Both Giron and Morse are facing recalls over their support of strict gun control laws earlier this year in Colorado.
The Democrat controlled Colorado legislature passed limits on magazine capacity as well as a strict universal background check bill earlier this year.


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Thiago Silva's wife spoke out today regarding the incident last week in Oakland Park, Florida, that led to Thiago's arrest. Thaysa Kamiji, who was married to Silva from 2004 to 2012 before the couple separated, she says that Silva's recent cocaine use led to his violent behavior.
Heres what she had to say regarding the matter:
"You know what I don't understand? We had a healthy relationship, we always talked, each one respected the other's space, He became (violent) over the past three weeks. I think that's the consequence of the use of cocaine. My marriage was over in December of 2012. In our relationship, I had to deal with the imbalance and aggressions. But I never went to talk to the police because I fear the reactions. Even after I was assaulted, I did not speak. That's what ended the marriage,The problem was cocaine. He always thinks he's above the law. My neighbor knew that she should call the police if she ever heard me scream. He had the cocaine paranoia. He came to my house, tore my clothes and pointed a gun at my head. I already suffered some abuse, but I always withdrew because I was afraid."