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I've heard a lot of discussion lately about monogamy. It seems that there are celebrities out there who simply believe that no one is capable of being monogamous, that it's an unnatural state of being. Some of these celebrities have gone as far as to state that everyone cheats-so why get upset about it?
According to this logic, it's a natural imperative for every human being to have sex with anyone at anytime, and the unnatural constructs of marriage, family and fidelity should not be affected by this natural imperative. So-in another context, everyone poops-so why get upset if someone poops in another bathroom aside from the one you and your mate usually poop in. Because according to this logic, you shouldn't be penalized for pooping somewhere else, because you just can't hold that in! Right?
Well here is my personal opinion on the matter- it isn't about the act of sex or the natural imperative to have sex, it's about the values we place on it that cause the upset. In other words, you can poop anywhere you want, as long as you aren't betraying any agreement you've made with me not to poop where you've said you'd never poop.
I understand that sex is a natural imperative. I understand that some people don't feel they should have to control their urges, some people feel that multiple partners is more satisfying, some people are only comfortable with one partner. I'm not expecting anyone to curtail their natural tendencies, if what turns you on is acceptable to your partner and it doesn't cause anyone else harm-go for it!
Here is the part that I think most people misunderstand about cheating… it's not just about the sex. For me adultery, it's no more about sex than rape is about sex. Adultery, like rape, is about one person controlling another. Maybe for some people it is about the sex, the idea of their partner being with anyone other than them is one they can't tolerate. I have a more practical approach.
I'm comfortable with my partner being involved sexually with another person-until they promise monogamy. Once that promise is made, anything other than sex with me and only me is a betrayal of that promise. If my partner came to me and said-I'm interested in being sexual with this person, and we discussed how that would affect our relationship deciding as a couple the outcome of it, I could see myself continuing a relationship with my partner if we determined together that our relationship could survive-before it happens not after. I don't subscribe to the school of "Better to ask forgiveness rather than permission." For me it isn't the sex that would cause me harm, it's the sex that is lied about, hidden and destructive to the trust we've built as a couple, that causes harm. So when a celebrity says something stupid like, "Everyone cheats, why get upset about it?" They're obviously the ones doing the cheating and expecting a free pass.
When you enter a relationship, as a couple you come to terms with the parameters of that relationship. If you and your partner make decisions concerning your sexual relationship, it's nobody's business but your own. If you betray the parameters of that relationship you can't dismiss it with a simple- "Everybody cheats." Not everybody does, some people feel that trust, fidelity and honesty are more important than the urge to have illicit sexual affairs.
So for me, adultery isn't about sex, it's about the lack of communication between partners, and that comes from one partner having a lack of skills. If you can't express your needs to a partner who is willing to accommodate them within their own needs, then you don't deserve that partner to begin with.


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Crude dropped below $60 a barrel for the first time this year as the worst collapse in equities in years compounded concern that unprecedented supply growth from U.S. oil fields will overwhelm demand.
Futures tumbled as much as 2.4 percent on Friday in New York, on track for its steepest weekly decline in almost a year. A global index of more than 1,600 stocks limped toward its most painful weekly result since 2011 as investors fled riskier asset classes. American crude output is soaring so fast that the U.S. is on the verge of elbowing Saudi Arabia and Russia aside as the dominant supplier.
"The supply backlash that we have been expecting in the U.S. because of higher prices became very real in the market psyche," Harry Tchilinguirian, head of commodity markets strategy at BNP Paribas SA in London, said by telephone. Oil is also being buffeted by "ripple effects from the risk-off move in equity markets."
Traders who divine market momentum from charting and technical signals were closely watching New York crude's 50-day moving average because a settlement below that level for several days in a row would be regarded as bearish.
Oil in New York has tumbled 7.4 percent so far this month. Even as the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and Russia curtailed output to prop up prices, production has continued escalating in the U.S.
West Texas Intermediate crude for March delivery slid $1.24 to $59.91 a barrel at 10:42 a.m. on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Brent for April settlement declined $1.08 to $63.73 on the London-based ICE Futures Europe exchange.
U.S. production surged to 10.25 million barrels a day last week, according to government data released Wednesday and is forecast to top 11 million a day this November, a year earlier than previously expected.
Other oil-market news:
Gasoline futures fell as much as 2.6 percent to $1.7197 a gallon, the lowest since December. China will end a 25-year wait as yuan oil futures start trading on March 26. They will include seven deliverable grades of oil. The Forties Pipeline System hasn't returned to full operating levels following a halt on Feb. 7, according to a person familiar with matter, who asked not to be identified because the matter is private.

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'The Lying Game' Recap: Sutton Meets The Twins' Mother & Emma's Old Enemy Returns!
Plus, Laurel wants to lose her virginity! Do you think she's ready?
While Sutton (Alexandra Chando) remained a captive in the same mental hospital as her mother, Eduardo (Rick Malambri) was in dire condition after his car "accident." To make things even more complicated, Thayer (Christian Alexander) decided to stick around and look out for Mads (Alice Greczyn), while Laurel (Allie Gonino) became desperate to lose her virginity to squatter boyfriend Justin (Randy Wayne.)
Then there's Emma, who still mad at Ethan (Blair Redford) this week for overreacting to Sutton's little sleepovers with Thayer — and Ethan punching Thayer was the last straw for Emma. She's positive he's still in love with Sutton!
Mads and Char (Kirsten Prout) became convinced there was something going on between Sutton and Eduardo, and their anger only increased after thinking Emma-as-Sutton also slept with Thayer. And speaking of mistaken identity, Sutton was accused of being Emma at the mental ward because, to be fair, she was in possession of Emma's driver's license. No one believed her when she tried to explain herself.
She did get meet their mom, Annie Hobbes, Only to have the woman claim that both her little girls died and to dismiss Sutton as merely a hallucination. The police then arrested Sutton for the Emma's prior charge. (Remember that money she stole at the beginning of the season?)
Back in Phoenix, the Mercers discovered Justin and Laurel in bed together — so bad! — and Emma's creepy foster brother Travis (Kenneth Miller) showed up at the Mercers' house!
I think Alec (Adrian Pasdar) somehow caused the car accident. He hasn't outright admitted to it, but he's so slimy and possessive that I wouldn't put it past him. Also, where is Thayer and Mads' mom? The writers haven't explained her absence yet, so far as I can remember — and it's sort of suspicious.
I don't blame Laurel for wanting to sleep with Justin. He is her boyfriend and he seems like a good guy, even if he did at first lie about his past. I thought her whole set-up for the big night was pretty cheesy, though. If I were him, that nightie and those candles would have turned me off! I wonder what the Mercers are going to think of him next episode after finding out his living situation.
As for Emma, she has a right to be mad at Ethan. He totally overreacted! I feel like half of his character growth consists of hitting people. He's definitely slipping as a likeable character for me.
And Mads and Char are also justified in being angry with Emma-as-Sutton, since it is safe to assume she lied to their faces about sleeping with Thayer. I really think Emma should just tell them the truth about who she is. That would spare everyone so much pain — and time!
Alec was definitely involved in making Annie think that her daughters died. It was so sad when she refused to speak to Sutton! I hope the twins resolve matters with their mom in a later episode and that Sutton and Emma both end up all right. Emma should just say Travis is an intruder and have him taken away, since I doubt the Mercers will tolerate hearing the twin story — especially if it comes from some random boy.
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Searching for Evidence of Paul's Shipwreck on Malta
Aimee Herd : Jul 22, 2011 : Chuck Holton - CBN News
"I remember kneeling down and putting my hand on that cold object and thinking that 'I could be now touching history.' For 2,000 years it had belonged to the sea, but now I was touching this object that could have come to us from the pages of the Bible." -Bob Cornuke
In the Book of Acts 27 and 28, there are detailed accounts of how the ship the Apostle Paul was traveling on was caught in a storm and shipwrecked on an island called Malta.
Today, the island contains one of the earliest Christian communities and Europe's most religious nation.
The bay that is traditionally associated with Paul's shipwreck is known as St. Paul's Bay. But recently, that location was called into question by former L.A. crime scene investigator Bob Cornuke who was on a 10-year mission to find any evidence he could of the Apostle's seaborne adventure, some 2,000 years ago.
Cornuke told CBN's Chuck Holton that in his former job, he'd been trained to look for the clues that would tell the real story. In the Biblical account he remembered there was mention of four anchors. He'd asked himself, "Could I take the evidence that exists on the pages of the Bible and actually find these lost anchors that the Bible talks about?"
Cornuke reportedly used four different factors from the Book of Acts as criteria for confirming the true location where Paul's ship had run aground. Those factors were:
1. It was a bay with a beach.
Cornuke enlisted the help of Maltese fishermen, who knew the waters around Malta the best. With their help it was determined that a different bay, on the other side of the island, seemed to match up with the clues of the story.
Dr. Graham Hunt, an expert on Mediterranean storms noted, "In my opinion…St. Thomas' Bay is a much more likely place."
Then Cornuke discovered that divers back in the late 1960's to early '70's had found four anchors (at about 90' in depth) in St. Thomas Bay along a dangerous sandbar called the Muxnar Reef. The anchors were dug up and then donated to Malta's National Maritime Museum and were eventually dated back to the Roman era of the Apostle Paul's time.
Cornuke went to see the anchors for himself and feels convinced that between them and the fulfillment of the other criteria; St. Thomas Bay and specifically the Muxnar reef is where Paul's ship ran aground two millennia ago.
"We looked down at this glistening anchor," recalled Cornuke, "and I remember kneeling down and putting my hand on that cold object and thinking that 'I could be now touching history.' For 2,000 years it had belonged to the sea, but now I was touching this object that could have come to us from the pages of the Bible."
Watch the full CBN video report of this fascinating find by following the source link provided.
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I am dead tired so this is going to be a quick post. Today's theme is inspired by a fabric. The fabric I chose is the carpet runner on our stairs.
And here is what I came up with.
I started with three coats of Zoya Gemma.
I have a love/hate relationship with Gemma. She is a very thin polish. I started with two thin coats and then added one last generous coat. If I was doing it right, I would have done four thin coats, but I didn't have the patience. The result was a dent on my thumb. Dry time was decent, but with the thin finish, it took too much of my time. HOWEVER, this is one of those polishes that I am willing to wear, despite the need for multiple coats. There is nothing else like it in my stash! It is a sage green that leans yellow with a teal blue shimmer. Although it doesn't show in the non-flash pic above, it does show IRL. Check out the flash picture and you can get an idea of how beautiful this really is. Although I wouldn't consider this a jelly, it really does give that jelly feel. I have heard some bloggers describe this finish as "squishy". Don't know if I would put it the same way, but it has such a depth filled silky feel. LOVE it!
Next I stamped China Glaze Kalahari Kiss and BM-206.This is a simple mani, but I really ended up liking it. One more pic and then on to the rest of the fabric covered tips.
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Moving from Automation 3
From Aegisub Manual
If you're an avid user of Automation 3 (Lua) scripting from Aegisub 1.10 and earlier you will be happy to know that Aegisub 2 still supports Automation 3 scripts with no or only very small changes to them.
Things to look out for
Karaoke tables
The karaoke tables are no longer generated by Aegisub but in karaskel. If you're using karaskel already you shouldn't need to worry about this.
If you aren't using karaskel, here's how to get the karaoke tables:
First you will need the karaskel-base. Put this line as some of the first in your script:
You will then need to call a function in
karaskel.parse_syllable_data(meta, styles, lines)
That line should be the very first thing you do in
process_lines. It will modify
lines so it also includes the karaoke data.
colorstring_to_rgb function
This should also not be a problem if you're using the include files as it has been recommended to do.
aegisub.colorstring_to_rgb function was moved from being an internal function implemented in C++ to being in the utils include. If you're using karaskel, you also have utils included. Otherwise you can include it manually like this:
New script file name extension
As shown above, the .lua extension is no longer officially used for Automation 3 scripts. It should continue to work in most cases, however. Specifically, all the include files still also exist with .lua extension. These will detect whether you're using an Automation 3 or Automation 4 script and include the correct version of the include file for you.
It can in some cases be problematic to have a main script called .lua since those will first be loaded with the Automation 4 Lua 5.1 engine, which means that the Automation 4 includes will also be used at first. Only after the script has been loaded it's possible to test whether it's actually an Automation 3 script. If a .lua file is found to be an Automation 3 script after being loaded as an Automation 4 one, it's reloaded as an Automation 3 one instead.
If you find that this auto-detection fails to work for your script and it instead fails to load, or is just left loaded as a (non-functioning) Automation 4 script, manually rename the file to .auto3.
Good news
text_extents function now uses the Automation 4 version of the calculation, which should be 100% VSFilter compatible in all cases. This means all weird spacing problems should be resolved. (There might still be some half-pixel-off errors due to rounding.)
Running Automation 3 scripts
With the Apply button gone from the Automation Manager you might be wondering how to run Automation 3 scripts.
You use them from the Export dialog. (Automation 3 scripts have always first and foremost been export filters.) You do not have to go to the Automation Manager window every time to reload a script, nor do you have to use the old "self-include-reload" trick. All local Automation scripts are automatically reloaded whenever you open the Export dialog.
Why use Automation 4 instead?
Since Automation 3 still works you might be tempted to continue using it. Here are some reasons not to:
- Simpler script file structure. There are less required elements and you are somewhat more free in how to express things.
- Several array indexing inconsistencies have been corrected, everything is now indexed from one as the custom in Lua programming is. The exception to this rule is for karaoke tables, these have retained the "zero'th" syllable, everything before the first karaoke tag.
- The pre-calculations performed by karaskel provide more useful information and more advanced position. It's also more modular, allowing you to control what is pre-calculated and when.
- You get direct access to the
Script Infoand
Stylessections of the subtitle file, allowing you to modify styles and header information, also adding and removing it.
- The ability to write macros. Macros are easier to access than the old semi-workaround that was the Apply button, and they have access to information about the lines selected in the subtitle grid.
But of course you shouldn't start rewriting all your existing scripts to Automation 4 unless you have a really good reason.
If you decide to write scripts for Automation 4 Lua you can read the overview of changes from Automation 3 page for a jumpstart.
Automation Manager • Running macros • Using export filters • Standard macros • Changes from Automation 3 • Moving from Automation 3
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Declaring templates • Execution order • Modifiers • Inline-variables ($-variables) • Code lines and blocks • Execution envirionment
|Lua reference:
Registration • Subtitles object • Progress reporting • Config dialogues • Misc. APIs • karaskel.lua • utils.lua • unicode.lua • cleantags.lua
|Karaskel concepts:
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Like most NHL superstars, Auston Matthews doesn't usually show much emotion.
But the Maple Leafs center came out of his shell Monday night in Toronto's 4-2 loss against the Colorado Avalanche.
The first sign of life came when Matthews had a goal called back after it was determined he interfered with goaltender Jonathan Bernier, which was questionable to say the least.
Overhead view – NO GOAL. Goalie Interference. #AvsGifs pic.twitter.com/2LZfWTzqj1
— Avalanche Gifs (@Avs__Gifs) January 23, 2018
Matthews was not pleased with the call, and his reaction will be memed for years to come:
A+ reaction, @AM34. pic.twitter.com/BrrbFAl1F7
— NHL GIFs (@NHLGIFs) January 23, 2018
But he wasn't done there. Minutes after having his goal overturned, Matthews picked up a juicy rebound off a William Nylander shot and buried it for his 21st goal of the season. The celebration that followed perfectly captured his excitement and frustration, as Matthews spun and signalled good goal while standing a few feet away from the referee.
"WE HAVE A GOAL!" – Wes Matthews pic.twitter.com/3wZQj71AML
— NHL GIFs (@NHLGIFs) January 23, 2018
When Matthews was asked about his celebration after the game, he responded in a more typical refrain.
"Just made sure the puck was in this time, was pretty excited about that one," said Matthews.
The overturned goal would end up hurting the Leafs, as Colorado tied the game shortly after Matthews' go-ahead marker and took the lead for good late in the third on a goal by Blake Comeau, giving the Avalanche their 10th straight win.


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Inauguration Day 2013 – What It Means For America
I posted this the day after the election in November.
I thought it was appropriate for today.
November 6, 2012 is the day America changed.
8 to 9 percent unemployment is the new normal. It's good enough. 46 million people on food stamps is OK. It shows we care. Debt spending is good. It will get paid off some day and if not, our kids can worry about it. Trillion dollar deficits make sense.
Socialized medicine is good. It will cost more, but did you honestly believe it wouldn't? It doesn't matter what you were told. Catholics should pay for abortions. Sandra Fluke is a prophet. Abortions and birth control should be free. We should fund abortions overseas, too.
The First Lady should be allowed to blow millions on lavish vacations. The White House parties should cost millions, too. The president should play as much golf and basketball as he pleases. They deserve it. They work hard. They're Democrats.
Greedy Americans should pay more taxes and millions of Americans who pay no taxes should receive more free money. It's only fair. Businesses can afford to pay more taxes too. That's what they teach you in school, right? We all know the Bush tax cuts that brought the deficit from $450 billion to $175 billion in four years and created millions of jobs didn't work. Obama said so. And did you know Obama created 5 million jobs? Who cares how he came up with that number. In September he even created 600,000 part-time jobs somewhere. And, don't you dare question his math.
Benghazi was a protest, or a terrorist attack. Obama said so from the beginning. Who cares anyway. Things like that happen all the time. And the media never covered anything up to help the president either. Right, 60 Minutes?
Al-Qaeda is dead or on the run.
We pushed the restart button with Russia. Putin is a democrat. He can be trusted. What do you mean there are Russian subs in the Gulf and off the east coast?
It's not racist that 97% of blacks vote Democrat. It's racist if you are white and vote Republican.
The media is your friend. The mainstream media is not biased. They would never hide anything from you.
Katrina was a national embarrassment. It was Bush's fault. Sandy was not so bad. And Obama did a great job focusing on it from between campaign stops. The people are not suffering so much or we would have heard about it in the news.
America was once the land of the free. Now we want to be told what to do. More government is good. We want stuff.
On Tuesday America changed.
But the fight is not over.
God help us in the days ahead.
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There is no place to shoot a DKNY ad but in New York City, and that's exactly where Cara Delevingne, clad in a cropped football jersey and matching competitive facial exclamation appeared. The Paris Fashion Week regular obviously has a continuing partnership with the Donna Karen brand—this time, adding a bit of athleticism to her powerful modeling moves.
Cara's got herself a notable deal, considering the brand just threw one of New York Fashion Week's largest after parties. Celebrities such as Emmy Rossum, Rita Ora, and Rashida Jones all came out to kick off the 25th birthday celebrations. Call it success, Cara.
The model showed off her lean tummy and mile-long legs in tiny denim cut-offs and jumped of the top of a taxi wearing a bright orange strapless dress and peep-toe booties for another, DKNY-esque scene. The expected yet undeniably chic backdrop was on the Big Apple's 7th Avenue, and we can be sure plenty of tourists were quite pleased with their scenic findings.
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But Cara didn't participate in this shoot all by her lonesome. Rapper ASAP Rocky made an appearance in a cobalt blue suit and blazer for one photo and in camo pants and an of-the-moment leather jacket in another.
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What do you think of those pants? What about the rest of the snapshots? The girl with the legendary eyebrows has it going on. Tweet YOUR thoughts @OKMagazine and leave a comment below.


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Texas Tech achieves world ranking for education
by Robert Stein | October 18, 2018
Texas Tech University ranks among the top 300 universities in the world for the subject of education, according to the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Dean Ridley gets diversity award for Promise Neighborhood
by Robert Stein | October 16, 2018
Scott Ridley, dean of the College of Education, was honored Monday for his efforts to improve diversity and inclusion.
Citing community-university partnerships started during Ridley's tenure – including the East Lubbock Promise Neighborhood (ELPN) – the Texas Tech Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion awarded him the Inclusive Excellence Award.
Companion science animal researchers earn pair of grants from National Institutes of Health
by George Watson | October 16, 2018
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Rácz István - The degrees of freedom in general relativity
RMI Elméleti Osztály Szeminárium
Rácz István (Wigner RMI) - "The degrees of freedom in general relativity" címmel.
The determination of the true degrees of freedom is of crucial importance in the proper description of classical and quantum aspects of various dynamical systems in physics. In this talk Einsteinian spaces with Lorentzian or Euclidean signature will be considered. The base manifold is assumed to be foliated by a two-parameter family of codimension-two surfaces. After exploring the interrelations of various projections of Einstein's equations a new method of solving the constraints will be presented. It will be shown that the proposed new method does also sort out a convenient embodiment of the gravitational degrees of freedom.
Helye: Wigner FK RMI III.ép. Tanácsterem
Ideje: 2014. november 14. péntek du. 14:00 óra


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A little info about me (for anyone who cares):
My name is Dave Brown, I'm a Canadian animation artist/supervisor/director currently working as Director of the second season of NUMB CHUCKS for 9 Story Media Group. I've been working in the animation industry for about 22 years or so now, in a variety of different jobs (mainly in pre-production/production)—but most of the time I direct/supervise, develop shows, write scripts, design (2D and 3D), storyboard and do some voices here and there. When not doing any of those I can usually be found sitting in a dark corner with a blank expression on my face, pondering the intelligence of belly-button lint.
Please feel free to contact me via e-mail (listed on my resumé), or my LinkedIn profile.
Cheers! 🙂


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After his commercial and critical hit Kahaani in 2012, Sujoy Ghosh has been missing in action. But here's a pleasant surprise - he has directed a 14-minute short as part of Large Short Films.
Starring Soumitra Chatterjee, Radhika Apte and Tota Roy Chowdhury, this short film will impress you greatly.
Ahalya, set as a modern-day thriller, is being described to an ode to a story from Ramayana. The film replays the the deadly game of Gods, spinning a web of intrigue, seduction, desire and mystery.
In the Ramayana, Ahalya is Brahma's most beautiful creation bestowed upon the righteous Gauthama Sadhu. The king of gods – Indra – is jealous of Gauthama and in his envy, he uses his magical powers to seduce Ahalya by taking Gauthama's form. Gauthama catches Ahalya and Indra in the act and curses his wife. Ahalya is condemned to an eternity of being trapped in a stone sculpture and invisible to all. Ahalya is eventually relieved from her punishment by Lord Ram.
Do watch. If you didn't notice, the names of the characters also gives you ample hit.


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The Ellis Residence is an example of modern residential design incorporating local environmental concerns, state-of-the art energy efficiency and visionary educational opportunities for the public. The project embodies the client's vision of home that raises the bar for energy producing housing while maintaining aesthetics and livability. This LEED Platinum certified home is a milestone in the efforts to create truly sustainable designs.
Perched high upon Yeomalt Bluff in Washington State, this home enjoys a commanding 180 degree view of the Puget Sound and City of Seattle. It features a 70% energy use reduction compared to an average North American home through the use of geothermal heat, photovoltaic energy collection, solar hot water, thermal massing, and heat-recovery technologies. Additional key features include: rain water collection cisterns, radiant floor heating, site-milled wood trim, triple-glazed windows and a vegetated roof.
A key goal of the project was community outreach and education. Owners Ed and Joanne Ellis wanted to prove that sustainability can be achieved without compromising a modern aesthetic design and they wanted to motivate others to follow suit. The Ellis' are proud that their home is the first LEED Platinum residence outside the City of Seattle. The single family residence houses two bedrooms and many flexible living spaces combining many functions such as living, dining, office, and media spaces. The design limits its impact on the environment with a multitude of sustainable practices.
The use of local materials, native vegetative roof systems, rain water gardens and permeable paving the building works in synergy with the landscapes natural systems. An innovative hybrid insulation system of closed-cell spray foam and batt insulation was used to provide maximum insulation performance and air-tight construction at an affordable cost. In addition, triple-glazed wood windows were installed throughout the project. Untreated FSC certified hardwood 'rain screen' siding assembly provides a low maintenance, moisture resistant cladding system. In addition to the hardwood siding, recyclable metal panels and CMU block comprise the remainder of the durable exterior envelope.
The project's ecologically small footprint was not just constrained to the construction of the new house. The site had an existing structure on it that the team deconstructed, effectively diverting 98% of its material from the landfill. Before construction began, subcontractors created detailed lists of FSC certified framing and sheathing to more accurately place their lumber orders to reduce waste. Additionally, the contractor tracked all waste and recyclable material on the site to provide a 75% landfill diversion rate. Interior trim and stair material originated from site-milled fir trees that were fallen from a neighbour's property.


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Avs' lament: Say it ain't so Joe!by John Kreiser
|Colorado's captain will undergo hernia surgery and will miss most of the rest of the regular season.
Life without Joe — A lot of the talk in the Colorado Avalanche locker room after Thursday night's 4-2 loss to Detroit was about Joe Sakic. Colorado's captain will undergo hernia surgery and will miss most of the rest of the regular season.
"It's a huge loss. He's irreplaceable," Avs coach Joel Quenneville said.
Sakic has been idled since Nov. 30 with a groin injury. The Avs have gone 8-4-1 in his absence.
"We know he has been trying hard to get back, and he saw the doctor and things weren't good," said Avalanche forward Ryan Smyth, who returned to the lineup Thursday after missing three games with a neck injury. "It's disappointing, but collectively we have to figure out a way through this together and all step up."
Saving grace — Sergei Gonchar got the game-winning goal in overtime to give Pittsburgh a 4-3 win over Washington — and save him from what would have been a game to forget.
Gonchar was on ice for all three Washington goals, and his misplays led to two of them.
"I had a couple of mistakes, and I didn't feel great about this one, but I scored a goal and I feel a lot better now," Gonchar said after converting Sidney Crosby's perfect pass. "Sid made a great pass. When he started skating toward the net, both defensemen are paying attention to him and not even looking at me. I had a wide-open net."
Flyers have finish — Philadelphia saw two third-period leads turn into losses in a home-and-home series with Buffalo last weekend, so there were more than few nervous faces in the Flyers' dressing room after Toronto's Mats Sundin scored late in the second period Thursday night to make it 2-1.
But this time, the Flyers finished off an opponent, getting two goals in the third period for a 4-1 victory.
"When we got the lead we didn't sit back at all. We went out there and finished," said forward Joffrey Lupul, who scored two goals. "We've had some leads, especially at home, and we've let teams back in the game. Tonight, even when they made it 2-1 we still played as a confident team."
Duck soup — Don't look now, but the Anaheim Ducks have yet to lose in regulation with Scott Niedermayer back in the lineup. They improved to 4-0-1 since his return with Thursday's 2-1 win in Edmonton
"We're playing much better than we were at the beginning of the season," Ducks goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere said after Anaheim improved to 19-15-5. "I think we finally have our game together and have figured out what we need to win. Having Scott back really helps and you add a guy like Doug Weight and that makes for a strong team."
Weight got the winning goal with less than four minutes left against the Oilers.
"Obviously since Dougie came over and Scotty came back it's been really good," Ducks captain Chris Pronger said. "The distraction of what Scotty was going to do and what he wasn't going to do isn't there any more."
No confidence vote — It's hard to believe the Tampa Bay Lightning are less than three seasons removed from skating off the St. Pete Times Forum ice with the Stanley Cup in June 2004. The Bolts fell into a tie for last place in the East after a 5-2 home loss to Montreal that left coach John Tortorella shaking his head.
"We have zip for confidence," Tortorella said after his team's eighth loss in 10 games. "We can't give our problems to someone else. We need to mentally, first of all, start thinking; 'I need to make a difference. I need to regain my confidence here.' Hopefully a few guys start doing that, and maybe a good thing happens."
Some good goaltending would help, too. Johan Holmqvist was pulled for the fourth time in five games after allowing three goals on 11 shots.
An even dozen — Why do the Nashville Predators have the Columbus Blue Jackets' number? Their coach doesn't even know.
"There is no secret to beating Columbus," Barry Trotz said after Nashville's 4-3 win extended its winning streak over the Jackets to 12 games. "And if there was I wouldn't tell you. They threw everything but the kitchen sink at us."
The victory was special in another way for Trotz: It was the 300th win for both the Predators and their coach. Lindy Ruff, who has 377 wins with Buffalo, is the only other coach who has reached the milestone with his current team.
"It's great for the franchise," said Trotz, the only coach the Preds have ever had. "It says we have been around for a while. It is big for the organization in our 10th year. Every win is a part of Predators history. It is a milestone, but we hope we can carry on and have even bigger milestones."
One for dad — Jason Spezza's father can look forward to having another puck to put on his mantle.
"I made sure I got the puck for him," Spezza said of his second-period goal against the Islanders Thursday night that was his 300th NHL point. "It's obviously something that's important, but it's not that important. It's just one of those things you want to get out of the way."
Spezza reached the milestone in his 277th NHL game.
Rarities — It was hard to say which was more unusual: Roberto Luongo allowing three goals in Vancouver's 5-3 win over Calgary … or the Canucks' rare offensive outburst.
"We don't score five goals very often," Vancouver coach Alain Vigneault said. "We don't give up three goals very often. I don't know if we had an offensive outburst of if their goalie had a tough night."
Luongo allowed three goals at home for the first time since Nov. 1 — the last time the Canucks lost in regulation at GM Place.
"The three goals against Luongo were all tips," his coach said. "There was nothing he could do."
Different kind of defense — Giving up 48 shots isn't usually a sign that your defense played well. But for Minnesota coach Jacques Lemaire, it was a major improvement.
The Wild were riddled for eight goals Wednesday night in Dallas, but allowed just two on Thursday in Phoenix. Nicklas Backstrom made 46 saves in a 3-2 victory.
"We were better tonight than last night, even though they had 48 shots," Lemaire said. "It was hard for us after we got beat like that, and it was probably the best thing for us to play the next night."
Lemaire said Eric Belanger's goal early in the first period was a big factor.
"We were a little fragile in the first period," he said. "Getting the first goal meant a lot for the team. Getting that goal made the team feel better."
At last — The Florida Panthers got something off their to-do list by beating the Atlanta Thrashers 5-3 on Thursday. Nathan Horton's first two-goal game since last March 27 helped the Panthers to win at Atlanta for the first time since November 2004.
"We hadn't won here for I don't know how long," Horton said after the Cats ended an 0-11-1 slide at Philips Arena. "That's why it was so good to win here tonight."
Captain Olli Jokinen was tired of seeing points his team needed for a playoff push go down the drain.
"We hadn't won here," Jokinen said. "We've been missing the playoffs by four or six points, and Atlanta's been taking those points away."


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CHRISTIAN ministers have spoken out in support of same-sex marriage in stark contrast to comments from the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) claiming Kevin Rudd has lost the support of the Church.
Pentecostal and Evangelical Christians, along with Catholics, expressed anger at Mr Rudd last week, telling News Limited they would turn their backs on him at the next election for his pro-stance on gay marriage.
Mr Rudd is the first Australian Prime Minister to endorse gay marriage.
But a letter sent to Australian Marriage Equality (AME) from Uniting, Baptist, Anglican, Jewish, Buddhist and other faith groups has revealed a different side to the story.
The letter, which "encouraged people of faith to support marriage equality" during last year's failed attempt to legalise same-sex marriage by amending the Marriage Act, featured 77 signatures from Ministers across the country.
"How can I, a heterosexual who's been very happily married for 50 years, tell anyone else they don't have the right to form a loving, committed, lifelong union and enjoy the fruits of marriage as I have done?" wrote Reverend Dr Rowland Croucher, from John Mark Ministries, Victoria.
"Marriage is not a club to be restricted to some. Like the Gospel, it is a blessing to be shared."
And there's more coming out of the closet, so to speak.
The ACL believes it not only handed Mr Rudd the Prime Ministership in the 2007 election, but also played a part in his recent reprisal against Julia Gillard.
"There would be many people in the Christian constituency who would have seen Kevin Rudd for many years holding press conferences outside church, defending marriage, then suddenly change his mind because of the whims of pop culture," Australian Christian Lobby managing director Lyle Shelton told News Limited's Jessica Marszalek.
Now a number of Christians are publicly speaking out against the ACL, claiming the Lobby is no longer a voice of the people.
"The majority of Australian Christians who support marriage equality are pleased to see Australia has a Christian Prime Minister who represents their views", Sydney-based Baptist Minister Reverend Mike Hercock said.
"Kevin Rudd's support for these core Christian values will win him far more support from Christians than he will lose from those who oppose marriage equality."
"Christians support marriage equality for a range of reasons including because we believe in commitment in relationships, we value equality and we respect human dignity."
Doing the press rounds last week Deputy Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stamped the Government's approval of same-sex marriage, saying he believed Labor "would make same-sex marriage a reality".
"For them it's very important. I think it's important not just symbolically, the message it sends to young people who happen to have a sexual preference for someone of the same gender is that somehow given the quality isn't there, that somehow something is wrong with that.
"Society as a whole benefits when people are treated with dignity and respect and as equals, and that's all really that this debate is about."
Last month Mr Rudd - who has labelled religious folk as "god-botherer's" - implied the notion of a referendum as a means to an end on the issue; that's if Opposition Leader Tony Abbott continues to deny his MPs the choice and right to vote.
As yet there is no committed answer on when and how.
It's no secret the religious vote has been invaluable to both major parties in previous years but divided opinions within the Church brings an uncertain outcome on the vote.
"I think there's always a potential for people to be rather dismayed when a person has a particular view that's keeping with the timeless wisdom and understanding of an important social institution of marriage and then all of a sudden walks away from it," director of the Catholic Church's Life, Marriage and Family Centre in Sydney, Chris Meney said.
But folks such as Gary Bouma, who is an Emeritus Professor of Sociology and president of the Australian Association for the Study of Religions, have become the unlikely political swing vote of the 2013 election.
"As an Anglican Priest I support marriage equality because the committed same-sex relationships I know show all the strengths, issues and beautiful love of the heterosexual relationships I know," he said.
"Friends of mine who have been together for years are planning their marriage in Spain where this is legal. I only wish as an Anglican Priest that I could be there to bless them. I grieve for many friends in Australia who cannot do this, to whom the very real benefits of marriage are denied."
Mr Rudd announced his change of stance via a blog post in May in which he credited advocates, daughter Jessica and a whole lot of reflection for his decision that Church and State should be separate.
He also said he believes homosexuality is not an abnormality, unlike the commonly held Christian view.
"What constitutes for me a credible Christian view of same-sex marriage, and is such a view amenable to change?" he wrote.
"I have long resisted going with the growing tide of public opinion just for the sake of it. Those who know me well know that I have tried in good conscience to deal with the ethical fundamentals of the issue and reach an ethical conclusion.
"My core interest is to be clear-cut about the change in my position locally on this highly controversial issue before the next election, so that my constituents are fully aware of my position when they next visit the ballot box. That, I believe, is the right thing to do."
Continue the conversation via Twitter @KRuddMP | @the_mattyoung | @newscomauHQ
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The Sharks lost their final game of the season, slotting them into the 6th seed and blah blah blah, you get it already. The Sharks play the Canucks.
As I said in an earlier post, I don't like the Canucks. They freak me out. I mean, does everyone have to look like a Sedin? Plus they knocked the Sharks out of the playoffs a couple years ago, and that's not cool.
But that was 2011. Things are different now. And seeing how one of the biggest buttholes from that team now plays for the Sharks, I figured I'd give them a fair shake and do a real preview post.
Both teams have capable centers throughout their lines: Henrik Sedin, Ryan Kesler, and Derek Roy for Vancouver; Joe Thornton, Logan Couture, and Joe Pavelski for San Jose.
Both teams have tough top lines, and an offense that tends to live and die by the power play.
Advantage: Draw
This comes down to a couple of questions: Will Jason Demers come back this series? If not, who will replace him? Rookie Matt Tennyson is a capable puck-moving defensemen and natural complement to likely partner, Brad Stuart. Scott Hannan is slow and terrible with the puck, but he's got "experience" which the coaches love, so it'll probably be Hannan.
Meanwhile, Dan Boyle is still awesome, Matt Irwin is solid, and Marc-Edouard Vlasic is tenancious by the net.
Kevin Bieksa has been rock steady all season for Vancouver (which makes Dan Hamhuis Bebop). Unfortunately for him, he'll most likely be facing the Couture-Marleau-Havlat line. The rest of the defense for Vancouver is somewhat suspect, so I got to give it to the Sharks on this one.
Advantage: Sharks
Antti Niemi has been putting up Vezina numbers all season, while the goalie soap opera continues in Vancouver, which in my opinion is the dumbest thing ever. Roberto Luongo is hands down a better goaltender than Cory Sedin Schneider. If Schneider plays, I give the advantage to Nemo. If Luongo plays, I still give the advantage to San Jose, but the Canucks will be harder to score against.
Advantage: Sharks
The Canucks have a few guys on the roster known for their epic levels of douchebaggery. Kesler and Burrows instantly come to mind, but ever since the acquisition of the king of all a-holes, Raffi Torres, this is actually closer than ever. Since Torres has yet to rip anyone's head off in teal, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. Once he does though, the Sharks will be the third douchiest team in the West, behind only the Kings and Ducks.
The big takeaway however, is that Vancouver's jerks can actually draw penalties, so at least there is a method behind the madness.
Advantage: Canucks
Series Prediction: I give it to the Sharks in 6 if they win Game 1. If they lose on Thursday, they'll take it in 7.


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|Diagram 1 White to move
Overlooking simple mate patterns.
|Diagram 2 White to move
Missing an overworked piece.
|Diagram 3 White to move
Underestimating my invasion.
|Diagram 4 Black to move
Wrong choice between two knight moves.
|Diagram 5 Black to move
Both moves threaten mate with 2. ... Qh2
I chose 1. ... Ng4 because of the extra knight fork 2. Re2 Nf2+
Hidden behind this, is that I missed the following mate patterns: 1. ... Ng4 2. ... Nf2#
and 1. ... Nf3 2. ... Qh3#
The problem is not of course that the mate patterns are unfamiliar, but that I decide not to look for them. More precise: there is nothing that triggers the decision to look for the mate patterns.
Of course one can argue that I should look better. Of course I would find the patterns then, sooner or later. I can find almost any solution, given enough time. But this is a quest for speed too. Making the right decisions in short enough time. It is about optimizing the search process for the right move. Omitting unnecessary considerations is just as important as considering the right moves, when it comes to speed.
When I encounter the other error categories, I will add them to this post. In general I'm approaching a problem more logically now, in stead of by trial & error. But since logical reasoning takes more time, the improvement in method doesn't show up in the figures just yet. Well, an increasement of 90 points is not too shabby, but that's a new ATH, which is of course a statistical incident. At average, I increased about 50 points.
It is a matter of investigating what is going on in my mind during these mistakes and excessive time usage. I need a good diagnosis before I can think about a remedy. I'm going to count the errors first, so I know which categories occur the most frequent.


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YoungBoy Never Broke Again is one of those up-and-coming rap prodigies who has a love-hate relationship with social media. For as many supporters as he has out there, there are an equal or even greater amount of people who have called his out before because of his reckless behavior.
The young rapper rolled up in a bright red beauty of an automotive specimen, getting out of the driver's seat slowly before addressing those watching with a simple message not unlike XXXTentacion or Lil Pump. That said, the haters aren't stopping NBA YoungBoy from living that good life, one that includes flexing for the camera with expensive sports cars.
Take A Listen Below
DOWNLOAD YoungBoy Never Broke Again – Love Is Poison


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The importance of spring cleaning
When you think about spring cleaning, it usually conjures thoughts of onerous housework. But it is important to future-proof your home – inside and out – as we move into warmer weather and longer days. By maintaining your home you are giving it the best protection from needing major work in the future.
Here's our checklist of things to do to ensure you spring clean your house, inside and out:
Repair any broken guttering. Check and clear spouting of any leaves and debris to avoid them caking in drier weather, and causing a blockage. It is essential to set up your ladder properly so that it will not tip over nor tip back. Have someone hand up your cleaning equipment to avoid trying to carry them while manouvering the steps. Or consider getting a professional gardener to do the job.
The outside of your home has probably taken a battering over the winter. Use a good glass detergent and a soft cloth for windows. Clean the exterior of your home with a soft broom to take off silt that has built up over winter. When doing this, check the foundations and cladding of your home for rot or cracking.
Patios, decks and areas that did not get much sun may be slippery due to moss and lichen. Scrub with a hard-bristle broom and consult your local garden shop on products you can use to remove slippery growth. Wooden decking may require another coat of stain or paint to ensure it is water-proofed and oiled to protect it from the harsh sun. There are also paint products on the market that meet Future-Proof Building's Health & Safety Principle, as they have a sandy, non-slip texture to give you added grip on steps.
Clean your appliances – clean the oven, check the filter on your extractor fan, and dust the back and coils of your fridge. Inspect all heating and cooling units. Dust and fat build up create a potential fire hazard.
Clean the windows using a soft cloth and warm water. Not only will you see a difference but you eliminate mould and mildew that may have built up behind curtains in the winter. If you have large windows or doors, consider adding a stick-on motif so that people can easily see it is a window and not walk into the glass. Now that you don't need the curtains for warmth, have them professionally dry cleaned to rid any dust mites. Even if you vacuum your carpet more than once a week, giving it a clean at least once a year means it will last longer and be healthier.
Declutter your living areas, storing winter clothes and bedding in your attic, along with items you don't need access to regularly, such as Christmas decorations and seasonal sports equipment. Think about the items you haven't used over the past two years and assign to five different categories: rubbish, recycling, giveaway/donate, sell and keep. Deep shelves and corner areas in kitchens and laundries are a great place for a shelf organiser, slider, pull out and pull down shelving. This is also a good time to get your larger appliances checked – including any warranties. Does your gas water cyclinder need a service? Are all the locks in good working order or are they loose?
Keep a list of all you have achieved, to future-proof your home, and have a happy, healthy summer.


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Post Collision
To understand the reasons behind and the purpose of collision investigation and how this fits within your organisation
To be able to analyse information and use it to establish facts and provide feedback that will enable positive behavioural change for all parties. We will explore the following:
The driver - were they fit, healthy and not tired or receiving medication? What hours had been worked that day or week? Were there any personal issues that may have affected their concentration or decision making?
The vehicle - service history, maintenance, suitability for the task etc.
The road conditions - congestion, time allocated for the journey, weather etc.
The trainer then reviews the circumstances leading up to the incident and if feasible will retrace the route taken to analyse what went wrong, what the driver might have been able to anticipate and what the driver's best course of action would have been to avoid being involved in the incident.
As you are well aware even the slightest of incidents are an administrative headache, but here at e-Volve we can remove those complications for you and use the incident to better use.
We have the skills and experience to take over the subsequent administration, make you legally compliant, provide an enhanced training model and deliver that training.
If you are working on a post collision scenario right now and unsure of the right steps to take, contact us now.


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Sunday, February 12, 2012
Katrantzou for Topshop
FINALLY, the day has come. Of course, I am no where in a position where I could get my hands on some of these lovely items but boy, if I could - I would. I think it's only available in the UK as wellMary Katrantzou is one of my favorite, favorite, favorite designers and her collaboration with Topshop is the stuff of dreams. I literally could cry right now just because of how beautiful these clothes are (and also because of how much I want them). These pieces are out on February 17th, with prices ranging from 40 to 350 pounds. Mark your calendars guys!
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A self-taught artist born and raised in London, Ian Nicholas works in several mediums, including oil, pastel, watercolor, fabrics and acrylic. According to Ian, "I think it's important to autobiographical in my work. The kind of art that moves me is almost always autobiographical. I'm simply attempting to capture on canvas and paper the emotions and moods I'm feeling right now."
Ian currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia, where he handmakes all of his products.


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Alain & Sylvaine Normand produce wines typical of the appellation.
Mâcon La Roche Vineuse, cuvée Vieilles Vignes (old vines) 2009.
Working together on the estate since 2009, Alain and his wife, Sylvaine, produce lively, fresh Mâcon wines, typical of the appellation. They constantly review their methods and processes, committed to producing wines of better and better quality. This wine from old vines was vinified and aged in barrels yet the oak is very mellow, and the wine shows rich, dense substance solidly supported by a backbone of fresh acidity. Nice balance. Around €9.
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Cook's notes: This recipes used to be posted on the Penzeys site, but it is no longer there. Luckily, I had an archive copy of this recipe, which makes buttery, delicious cookies. The original author said, "These cookies are especially quick and easy because you don't have to chill the dough before rolling." I doubled the vanilla in this recipe. No frosting is needed. And of course, the number of cookies depends on the shape you cut. I got well over 50 moon cookies.
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Heat oven to 400°F.
Cream together the butter and sugar. Add the egg and the vanilla, mix until well blended.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder then gradually add to the butter mixture and blend well. Form the dough into a smooth ball. (Add a little water if needed.)
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Cut out with cookie cutters and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Fill each cookie sheet with cookies of equal size to ensure even baking.
Bake for 6 minutes (a bit longer for thicker cookies), but they shouldn't brown at all. Remove from cookie sheets and cool on wire racks.


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Decentralizing the Central Bank of Tanzania (BOT)?
What is the meaning and implication of this move to BOT?
Before the privatization of NBC [National Bank of Commerce], all government entities banked there. That is because it was the government's main bank. But after the privatization of NBC, it became a free-for-all kinda situation.
This move is long overdue. The government doesn't need to bail out any of those private banks should they take risky moves in the name of safeguarding NSSF [National Social Security Fund] or the Dar es Salaam local government's coffers.
In fact, we are poised now to see BoT opening up its branches in every region of the country. That move should strengthen our fiscal and monetary policies. I'm looking forward to seeing the Karagwe municipality using its borrowing capacity from BoT to start offering its community better services. This is the true meaning of a decentralized economy.
It's time to run our economy the right way.
Back in the days, this is what BOT used to do.
I recall Mr. Nkurlu was head of domestic banking which had Currency, Bank Supervision and Government accounts.
It was centralized and easy audit and tracking how every penny flowed and flawed!
I am I support of this as Seppy mentioned!
The Treasurer Registrar is exercising his role as custodian of government assets. It is important that state-owned institutions which are not in the productive sectors are brought into prudent control in so far as the revenues they collect are concerned. You have government agencies that are by and large collectors of non-tax revenue on behalf of the Exchequer. Yes, they play a service role, as Sumatra, Fair Commission, EWURA etc do. But the revenues they collect sometime go into expenditures that are not necessarily prudent. By opening revenue accounts with the BOT it is possible to instill, I hope, a sense of financial discipline in them. Question is whether these institutions shall earn any interest from BOT? What rates?
You also have Social Security Funds which are also largely collectors of members' (employee) contributions. My argument has always been that even though the laws establishing these Funds provides that the Government guarantees honouring full contributions of members where the Funds go belly up, it is wrong to deem these institutions as parastatals per excellence. They should not be subjected to the same rigour of control as those institutions wherein the government has injected equity. If these Funds will also be required to bank with the BOT, they may lack the wherewithal to strike funding consortiums that enable them to leverage their funds for big investments and good returns that result in better returns for the members.
One of the injurious 'unintended' consequence of the Treasury Registrar's direction will be the adverse impacts on NMB and other commercial banks such as CRDB and Bank M that enjoy huge deposits from several parastatals. Some of these banks are listed on the DSM Stock Exchange and may experience a downward spiral in the value of their shares following possible declining profit performances.
The large question for me is whether the decision that has been taken was tested through a number of considerations top most being how the government will benefit from the decision and second whether the consequences of the decision, in terms of its impact on and in the economy, and thus in tax revenues and jobs, was given serious consideration.
These are quick initial ideas and reactions.
Looking at the big picture, TR is right, both in law and in sheer financial management. Inaingia akilini.
However, going to niceties of good corporate governance, BoT will have to pay interest on call account rates. This is because BoT will be trading on the funds or using them to gauge their capital adequacy: for all intents and purposes the domestic banking directorate of BoT is a commercial bank like any other.
Secondly, there may have to be a GN of some kind. When I headed finance in TANESCO, we were responsible only to the Board. Only the Minister (of Energy) could give directions "of a specific nature or a general nature" to the Board. This is the situation in most of the "old" parstatals that I know of.
Though there was a TR representative on the Board, it's a pity the letter does not cite the explicit section of the law that gives TR these powers. A crafty CAG could hit you with an audit query if, for instance, BoT mismanaged those funds (EPA? ESCROW?).
Ningekuwa bado niko kazini TANESCO nisingetekeleza unless walau nipate Board Resolution, ingawa katika enzi hizi za majipu utahitaji usiwe na majipu ili uwe na msimamo wako kitaaluma kwi.


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all about my new greenhouse.
|Mine will be bigger than this.
(the same stuff they have in those folding, shop shutters)
supported by a galvanised frame
making it 250 times stronger than glass.
Daniel, assures me it will be
I don't even have to go into work...
Daniel has introduced me to The Cloud.
Walking on air, I am!
at the Royal Melbourne Agricultural Show.
Please mention my name,
for his faith in me!


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MOHAWK – Mrs. Mildred Alexanderowicz, age 90, of Mohawk, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, May 16, 2017, in the privacy and comfort of her home. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by the love and support of her devoted family at her bedside.
Born on September 21, 1926, Mildred was the daughter of the late John and Ethel (Mezick) Gala. She was a graduate of West Winfield High School and went on to further her education at the Utica School of Commerce. On May 31, 1947, Mildred was wed to Mr. Tendewsz "Ted" Alexanderowicz at Sts. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church in Herkimer, and together they shared in seventy years of marriage.
In her early years, to help with the war effort, Mildred worked at Remington Rand. She later took a position with Little Joe's Dairy, where she worked as an accountant. She was a woman very devoted to her faith and was a parishioner of Sts. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church and a member of the St. Anne's Altar Society. Nothing gave her more joy, however, than the time she spent with her beloved family, and she took great pride in watching it grow throughout the years.
She is survived by her husband, Ted; her daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Angelos Tsiatsos of New Smyrna Beach, FL; her sons and daughters-in-law, Theodore "Ted" and Loralee Alexander of Beaver Falls, PA and John and Deborah Alexanderowicz of Vernon, CT; her grandchildren, Edward Wells-Tsiatsos and his wife, Julie, Jeffrey Alexanderowicz, Kerry and Ronald Kretz, Lisa Hess, JR Alexanderowicz, Amy Alexanderowicz and Seth Alexanderowicz; and one great-grandson, Logan Kretz. She also leaves her brother and sister-in-law, John and Rose Gala of FL; and many nieces, nephews and in-laws.
She was predeceased by her brother, Edward Gala; and her sisters, Marion Demchko, Dorothy Kalthoff and Joan Clark.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend Mildred's visitation, which will take place on Tuesday morning, May 23, 2017 from 9:30AM – 11:30AM at the Enea Family Funeral Home (FKA Holleran Funeral Service), 220 North Washington Street, Herkimer (315) 866-1011. Mildred's funeral service will commence immediately upon conclusion of visitation, at 11:30AM at the funeral home and at 12:00 NOON at Sts. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church in Herkimer, where her funeral will be officiated by Father Thaddeus Franta. Procession will follow to Sts. Peter & Paul Orthodox Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest.
For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial contributions in Mildred's name, to Sts. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, 305 Main Road, Herkimer, NY 13350 OR to Hospice & Palliative Care, 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, NY 13413. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements and supervision have been entrusted to Harry and Kevin Enea, and Martin L. Ciaccia, Funeral Directors.
Online notes of sympathy may be left at www.eneafamily.com


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Conservative Cabinet members, junior ministers and party enforcers are among around 180 MPs poised to oppose or abstain in a vote on gay marriage.
Prime Minister David Cameron has also been sent a letter, signed by 25 chairmen or former chairmen of Conservative Party associations, warning that the policy will cause "significant damage" at the ballot box, according to the Sunday Telegraph.
Owen Paterson
David Jones
Philip Hammond
Iain Duncan Smith
Stephen Crabb
David Evennett
Robert Goodwill
Mark Lancaster
Nicky Morgan
John Randall
Mike Penning
John Hayes
Jeremy Wright
The news comes after a poll for ComRes, on behalf of the anti-gay marriage Coalition For Marriage, found 40,000 teachers said they would refuse to teach pupils about gay marriage, and risk the sack.
The survey out showed 74,000 — one in six — "wouldn't be happy about it."
Colin Hart of the Coalition for Marriage warned: "Thousands of teachers face the real prospect of being disciplined or sacked."
But Education Secretary Michael Gove said that teachers would not be forced to teach anything against their beliefs.
Writing in the Mail on Sunday, he said: "Some teachers are concerned that equal marriage legislation may require them to teach views which go against their beliefs and open them to threats - either in the workplace or the courts - from those who hold diverging views.
"I want to reassure those teachers today because so many of our best, and wisest, teachers are people of deep religious faith.
"Some of the schools I most admire are faith schools and their success is inextricably bound up with their religious ethos.
"If I thought any legislation, however well-intentioned, would make life more difficult for great teachers and great schools I wouldn't support it."
MPs will vote on the proposals, which will also allow civil partners to convert their partnership to a marriage and enable married people to change their legal gender without having to end their union, for the first time when the Bill has its second reading on Tuesday.
Backbenchers have made no secret of their opposition to the move and were left even more angered when the Tory leadership made clear earlier this week it would not include marriage tax breaks in next month's budget - something that would have been seen as a concession to disgruntled traditionalists.
Cameron views the introduction of same-sex marriage as the "Conservative Party delivering the promise it made".
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt, a big supporter of reforms, said: "Every year thousands of people choose to marry in a church rather than a registry office because they believe marriage is sacred.
"Religious freedom is not just for heterosexuals - we should not deny anyone the right to make a lifelong commitment to another person in front of God if that is what they believe and that is what their church allows."
Cameron is giving Conservative MPs a free vote on the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill.
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson and Welsh Secretary David Jones are expected to vote against the plans while Defence Secretary Philip Hammond will vote against or abstain and Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith is poised to abstain, according to Sunday Telegraph.
It names whips Stephen Crabb, David Evennett, Robert Goodwill, Mark Lancaster, Nicky Morgan and John Randall as likely to oppose of abstain as well as junior ministers Mike Penning, John Hayes and Jeremy Wright.
Wright said: "I will listen to the arguments in favour on Tuesday, but I am not persuaded by what I have heard so far."
Culture Secretary Maria Miller insists the plans will ensure "equal and fair" treatment for same-sex couples, while protecting religious institutions that do not want to perform ceremonies.
Culture minister Ed Vaizey insisted the vote would not tear the Tory party apart and claimed internal divisions over the issue were "good-natured".
"We'll see what happens in the vote on Tuesday, various numbers have been bandied about but what I would say is that it is good-natured division," he told Murnaghan on Sky News.
"Is this going to tear the Tory party apart? No, I don't think it will. I think there is a difference of opinion among colleagues but it is a civilised debate."
Vaizey insisted the Bill was not diverting government from rebuilding the economy, welfare reform and pushing through major infrastructure projects.
"Equal civil marriage is not distracting government from these important tasks," he said.
Former children's minister Tim Loughton agreed that it would not tear the party apart but warned the Bill was "full of pitfalls" and would set MP against MP.
He told Murnaghan: "There's quite a lot of things that were in our manifesto which made it to the coalition agreement which we have yet to deliver, and yet gay marriage is something which we had no green paper, no white paper, no manifesto commitment of any party, it wasn't in the coalition agreement, and all of a sudden it is taking huge priority, it is going to take up a lot of parliamentary time and is going set MP against MP, and we don't need it.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said he became a supporter of gay marriage "over the last couple of years".
He said he considered whether it was right in principle, if there was enough public support and if there were protections for people who did not agree with it.
"I think as times have changed, civil partnerships came in, within a remarkably short period of time those things become accepted," he told BBC 1's Sunday Politics. "I think the same will happen with this."


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Central Vigilance Commissioner P J Thomas is likely to step down from the post ahead of a Supreme Court hearing on Monday over his controversial appointment. Thomas, who faces stringing observation from the apex court on his capacity to oversee CBI investigations in the 2G spectrum allocation scam in view of his name figuring in a criminal case, remained away from his office on Friday.
Sources said that it was only a question of time before he sends his resignation - may be as early as Saturday - to President Pratibha Patil, who was his appointing authority.
Though the CVC has been maintaining that there was no corruption charge against him and his conscience was clear, the sources said that he may put in his papers to avoid embarrassment to the government when the issue figures in the apex court.
Thomas' name figures in a chargesheet related to the alleged scam of importing Palmolein in Kerala in 1991 and the Supreme Court questioned how he would function in as CVC in view of a pending criminal case against him.
60-year-old Thomas, who was Telecom Secretary till recently, was appointed to the CVC's post by a three-member panel headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. But the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj gave a dissenting note when the Committee selected him.
- With PTI Inputs


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Saraswati is my maid. She is an immigrant from Karnataka, speaks broken Hindi and is reed thin. Like many people who belong to the invisible working class, she existed on the fringes of my consciousness. Until the other day when she asked for 2 days chutti. She was trying to get her daughter admitted to a grad college and wanted the days off to do the rounds of Mumbai colleges. Her criteria was simple- affordability. The frills and fancies of elitism did not fit the modest family income of around 4000 per month. I shut down the laptop and started talking to Saraswati. Saraswatis daughter Ramya has been a bright student. She did reasonably well in her boards despite all the odds. Saraswati does not want to talk much about the odds- she has accepted the leaking roof with as much equanimity as she has accepted a missing husband. The same kind of practised nonchalance with which she says that her daughter may have to now stop studying because the college fees could be out of her reach. Yes the 20000 admission fee which was the lowers she had been able to find among city colleges is too high for a family whose annual income borders around 40000. Saraswati's dilemma is understandable. She will have to go through great pains and even more sacrifices to ensure her daughter graduates. And she is not sure of the returns. Well, are there returns? Ramya will study in a low cost, less reputed college and not a top shot grad college which automatically becomes a passport to brighter careers. Yes her journey is uphill. The same city where the mother and daughter are scared to dream of a better future, saw the daughter of an auto rickshaw wallah bagging the top honours in the prestigious CA exam. And while such examples may still be considered rare, everyday you see scores of girls from low income households take the trains from the derelict suburbs to the swanky business districts of Mumbai. Their clothes may be less expensive, their bags cheap imitations of the designer purses but the look of dogged determination on their faces is worth a million dollar. They bank on little else other than the education achieved at great cost and the burning ambition of a young, hungry India.
That day I had a long conversation with Saraswati. Told her how her daughter's education can be a passport to a better life. That Ramya may never have to feel helpless thinking that her husband could desert her, she would have the wherewithal to survive on her own. I did not give her a rosy picture. Further education may not suffice to get a job but atleast it would set her on the path. And with the kind of talent that she has, she could be one of those faces which takes the train to economic freedom everyday. Or goes up on the podium to receive the top honours. For the greater Indian underbelly who fights a grim battle of survival, education is the only way of breaking into the Eloitist world. Saraswatis daughter is but a symbol of that difficult at times seemingly impossible journey, a journey where we can all help. If only by listening and giving a small push in the direction of the upper world with its carefully erected barriers.