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BEIJING — China will raise its defense spending by 7.6 percent this year, a budget report to the country's Communist-controlled parliament showed on Saturday, a smaller increase than past years as it seeks a more efficient military.
It was the "lowest defense budget increase in six years", the official news agency Xinhua said, adding it came "in the wake of rising economic headwinds and last year's massive drawdown of service people".
The comment was a reference to cut of 300,000 personnel in the People's Liberation Army (PLA), still the world's largest standing military, announced by President Xi Jinping at a giant military parade in Beijing last September to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Japan's World War II defeat.
China's total declared spending of 954 billion ($146 billion) remains far below the $580.3 billion requested by the Pentagon for this fiscal year.
Beijing is looking to create a more effective fighting force and has increased its military heft and asserted its territorial claims in the South China Sea, raising tensions with its neighbors and with Washington.
The country will seek to "strengthen the military in all respects so that it is more revolutionary, modern, and standardized," the budget report said.
At the start of the year, the Asian giant unveiled a revamped military structure, establishing a new army general command and a Rocket Force to oversee its strategic missiles.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told the opening session of the parliament: "We will strengthen in a coordinated way military preparedness on all fronts and for all scenarios, and work meticulously to ensure combat readiness and border, coastal, and air defense control.
"We should strive to forge an ever closer bond between the military and the government."
'Sampans and Telescopes'
Beijing has built up artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea — through which a third of the world's oil passes, and which it claims almost in its entirety.
Several other littoral states have competing claims, as does Taiwan.
Satellite pictures show what US analysts say are deployments of surface to air missiles and facilities with military uses, such as runways and radar.
At the same time, Beijing is looking to increase naval strength and reach, and officials confirmed in December that its second aircraft carrier — the first to be entirely domestically designed and built — was under construction.
In 2015, the defense budget was increased by 10.1 percent.
The official Xinhua news agency carried a commentary Saturday defending China's spending, saying China could not fend off US and other countries' intrusions into its waters and airspace with only "sampans and telescopes".
On a per capita basis, it said, Beijing's defense spending was only six percent of Washington's, and criticism of its budget was a "calculated ballyhoo directed by the West to defame China and to portray China as a simmering threat".
"By throwing bricks from the outside, the West is actually meddling in China's internal affairs," it added.
Many analysts believe that China's actual military spending is significantly higher than officially publicized, a position echoed by James Char of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore.
"Xi Jinping will be determined to increase the military capabilities of the PLA in spite of the slowing growth of China's economy," he told AFP.

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- Until a few years ago, women salesclerks in Saudi Arabia were unheard of, according to a woman who works at Victoria's Secret at a shopping mall in Riyadh.
- Today, more young women are doing nontraditional jobs once only held by men.
- In the past, Saudi women were prohibited from the workplace, by law, and family traditions.
- At the Riyadh mall, several women say working outside the home has transformed their lives.
On the first floor of the upscale, Riyadh Park shopping mall in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, customers in black abayas mill around Victoria's Secret, examining colorful panties and bras. There are no scantily clad mannequins in the window — instead, they're dressed in modest pajamas.
Jihan, a salesclerk, gets ready to start her shift. She's an English major by day, and in the evenings, she works here. She has been on the job for a year now, and she likes it.
Jihan, who asked that her full name not be used, says that until a few years ago, women salesclerks in this country were unheard of. Even lingerie shops had all-male, mostly foreign workers.
At the Riyadh mall, it's evident that work culture is evolving in Saudi Arabia. Today, more young people — especially women — are doing nontraditional jobs once eschewed by the kingdom's residents.
In the past, Saudi women were prohibited from the workplace, by law, and family traditions — and that has held the economy back. The Saudi government hopes that having more women in the workforce will tackle the youth unemployment rate, which hovers at around 31 percent, overall, of which more than half are women, according to The National, an English-language news outlet that covers the Middle East.
"Giving women driving licenses and better access into the workforce will improve mobility and unlock an underutilised resource: more women will work, thereby spurring productivity, incomes and economic growth," The National report says.
"The majority of unemployed youth in Saudi Arabia are women. The idea now is that we can have more of a thriving economy by investing in the potential of women who are actually outnumbering men in education," said Hala al-Dosari, a scholar at the Center for Human Rights and Global Justice at New York University's law school in New York.
At the Riyadh mall, several women say working outside the home has transformed their lives. It has given them a degree of independence, the opportunity to be present in public, interact with customers and earn an income. But others maintain that change is slow, and gender equality still has a long way to go.
For starters, Saudi women have only been allowed to drive since last June. And while it has enabled some women to get to work or even take on jobs that involve lots of driving, women are still a minority on the road.
Nasreen Alissa, a Saudi lawyer who created the Know Your Rights app to help women navigate these policy changes, told NBC, an American network, "All the changes that we are hearing about are economic and entertainment changes," adding, "The rules and regulations are the same regarding women's basic rights. Not a single thing has changed except for driving and entertainment."
Related: Saudi women can drive. But gender equality isn't yet 'mainstream.'
For women like Jihan at Victoria's Secret, the turning point came when Reem Asaad, a banker and academic, began what was called the Lingerie Campaign. Asaad, who felt more comfortable buying her lingerie abroad, wanted to see more women in sales positions. The campaign, which began with a Facebook post and expanded to include training for women, took off. In 2011, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud issued a royal decree requiring lingerie stores to be staffed by women.
Watch an interview with Asaad, named in 2012 as one of Saudi Arabia's most powerful women:
A year later, in 2012, the kingdom relaxed its laws that required women to get permission from a male guardian to work outside the home. Four types of work were now exempt — including sales representatives, chefs and amusement-park attendants.
Asaad estimates that between 50,000 and 60,000 women work in the retail sector in the kingdom.
Those changes have yet to be fully embraced by the masses, however.
Related: Controversial Saudi app that allows male guardians to track their wives may actually help some women escape
Jihan says even though she didn't need her father's permission to work at Victoria's Secret, he was still skeptical. Two weeks after she started her job, her father showed up at the store asking if any men worked there and wanting to know if things were "comfortable." Jihan assured him that everything was fine — all of her colleagues are women, even her boss. Eventually, he was convinced.
Her mom also works in sales for a clothing store. It's satisfying, she says, getting out of the house and making a living. "This job has given me confidence, and I feel I am a stronger person. Now, I don't have to rely on my father for money."
Another sales representative at Victoria's Secret, Rasha Shayeen, 20, has been on the job for almost a year, earning up to $900 a month. She likes the financial security, and freedom. "It's great that women can work in these jobs now. I like being a working woman because I feel more responsible," she said, adding, "Ladies used to stay at home only, but now they can work and live their life."
Upstairs from the Victoria's Secret store, Hessa, 25, who also didn't want her full name used, works at the Let's Popcorn store. She's been there for a couple of months. She lives with her parents (it's not uncommon for children here to live with their parents until they get married) and says her family provides her with the basics — like lodging and food.
But everything else, including money for clothes or eating out, she pays for herself. And this job gives her a chance to do that.
Hessa says that if given a choice, she would stay put. "I'm comfortable here," she said. "I actually love my job."
It helps that she loves popcorn, too. She's glad that "Now, Saudi women can work, and no one can stop them, not even their family." She doesn't yet have a family of her own, but she says when she does, she wants them to be educated and work in any field they like.
Kingdom with a vision
In his Vision 2030, the blueprint for advancing Saudi society in the next decade, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman al-Saud says that one of his goals is to "increase women's participation in the workforce from 23 percent to 30 percent."
Related: Saudi Arabia isn't known for fun. It has a $64 billion plan to turn it around.
World Bank data from 2017, however, estimates female participation in the Saudi workforce to be closer to 16 percent, while women make up about 43 percent of the kingdom's population, according to 2016 information. (For comparison, the percentage of women in the workforce in the Arab world is 20.5 percent, according to World Bank data. In the United States, it is 45.8 percent.) Women are expected to fill positions mostly in the retail and services sectors or to start their own small businesses — since they no longer need a male guardian's permission to do so.
Also, as part of the plan, which he unveiled in 2016, the 33-year-old crown prince, often referred to as MBS, wants to steer the kingdom away from oil. "We will not allow our country ever to be at the mercy of a commodity price volatility or external markets," he says in his foreword for Vision 2030, referring to the country's historic reliance on oil.
In its early days, Saudi Arabia's economy relied on income from trade as well as pilgrims who came to visit Islam's two holiest sites — Mecca and Medina.
The kingdom's longtime "addiction" to oil, as MBS put it, dates back to the 1930s — when drillers from the Standard Oil Company of California, today's Chevron, struck oil in the eastern city of Dammam.
"It completely transformed not just the Saudi economy, but the Saudi society," said Ellen R. Wald, president of Transversal Consulting and author of "Saudi, Inc.," a book about the history of Saudi Arabia's oil industry. "The economy became lopsided. The government was making a lot of money from oil, and they were using that both to develop their country, but they were also employing a lot of people."
Karen Young, a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, says the government also subsidized resources like electricity, water and fuel. "And what this has done in terms of economic development is that it has created disincentive to grow the other parts of the economy," Young said.
Cushy, civil sector jobs became plentiful. For the jobs that weren't appealing to Saudis, like service jobs, they relied on cheap, foreign labor. "And so, by asking foreigners to come in and do lower-wage, menial work, Saudis haven't had to do that kind of work," Young added.
But the problem with oil is that there's only so much of it. And markets are unreliable.
In recent years, the Saudi population has grown, and it costs the government more to provide the same level of assistance. At the same time, countries like the US have begun oil production of their own, and there has also been a gradual shift toward using renewable energies.
"So, the government took the step to say, 'OK, we're going to reduce subsidies, especially on electricity, water and fuel, and we're also going to implement a value-added tax of 5 percent tax on everything you buy.' And so, this has been a real shift in the way that we think about the relationship between citizen and that state — what's expected and what you get in return," explained Young.
Will it work?
Whether these shifts will work remains to be seen. Repeated requests from The World to speak with officials at the Ministry of Labor in Saudi Arabia went unanswered. Several Saudi economics and labor experts declined interview requests, as well.
According to Bloomberg, the International Monetary Fund recently "cut its forecast for Saudi Arabia's economic growth in 2019 to 1.8 percent, well under the 2.4 percent it initially anticipated, and lower than 2018."
Meanwhile, the Saudi government has rolled out the so-called Saudization program, which requires companies to employ Saudis instead of foreign workers. Last August, the Ministry of Labor announced it will deploy inspectors to follow up on the policy's implementation. The government has also imposed taxes on foreign workers and their dependents who live in the kingdom.
That seems to have backfired.
According to the Saudi Gazette, "latest figures show that while more than 700,000 expats have left the country in a little more than a year, Saudi unemployment figures actually rose to 12.9 percent in the first quarter of this year."
Additionally, the government cut back on energy and gasoline subsidies.
Wald thinks rolling out major changes all at once is the trick. "I think [the Saudis] have realized that yes, they need to make these changes and they need to make them sooner rather than later, but if they make them all at the same time it could have such a negative effect on the economy — that their economy really slows down," she said.
Jane Kinninmont, who has researched the Saudi economy and politics for the last 15 years, says she's seen this scenario before. "Saudi Arabia has been talking about diversification for four decades, at least," she said. "But it's often run into difficulties because moving away from that traditional role of the state as provider has political implication. This is a very, very hard cultural shift to make and a very hard economic shift to make."
Yet, on the streets of Riyadh, it seems that some younger Saudis are slowly embracing jobs their parents shunned.
"I think the circumstances are changing," said Asir, a 32-year-old barista at Nabt Fenjan Coffee shop in Riyadh. Asir didn't want to share his name because he feared a backlash from the government. "People still feel more safe when they get a government job, but there are not as many government job opportunities like before."
And at Victoria's Secret, Jihan is already thinking about her next steps. She's seeing more and more Saudi women entrepreneurs — and she's got a mind to start her own business, too.
Editor's note: The Saudi government requires visiting reporters to be accompanied by a government minder at all times.


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Australia will hope the "very likely" return of David Warner can inspire them to regain the series lead as they take on India in the third Test from Thursday. Tour Schedule | Photo Gallery | News
India produced an impressive turnaround in Melbourne last time out, squaring the series at 1-1 despite being without Virat Kohli and also losing the toss.
Stand-in Ajinkya Rahane stood up in the absence of India's captain, making 112 to set the tourists up for an impressive eight-wicket victory.
However, Australia are undefeated in their last nine Tests against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Indeed, their only defeat in meetings between the teams at the venue came in January 1978.
The hosts reacted to the defeat by dropping out-of-sorts opener Joe Burns, having made just 63 runs in four innings during the series.
Warner and Will Pucovski were both injured and missed the first two Tests but head coach Justin Langer gave a positive update on the former, who he thinks will be able to play through the pain.
Uncapped prospect Pucovski, meanwhile, has passed concussion examinations so will challenge Travis Head for a place in the side.
David Warner appears set to return to the top of Australia's Test batting order even though he will be playing through pain, and he might be partnered by uncapped opener Will Pucovski, reports @ARamseyCricket #AUSvIND https://t.co/MrYVyc33mK pic.twitter.com/mppago52Nv— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 5, 2021
India had to isolate five members of their squad as a precaution in the aftermath of the Boxing Day Test, amid concerns over a breach of protocols within the bio-secure bubble.
Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Navdeep Saini and Prithvi Shaw trained away from the rest of the squad after a video on social media showed them dining at an indoor venue in Melbourne.
However, both teams - and members of the support staff - tested negative for COVID-19 prior to travelling to Sydney to continue the four-match series.
Rohit has not featured for India on the tour so far due to injury, including missing the white-ball games that preceded the Tests, but could be involved at the SCG.
Batsman KL Rahul is out of the rest of the series with a wrist injury, ending speculation he could replace struggling Mayank Agarwal.
While the expected return of Warner could give them a boost, Australia will also be looking for a turnaround from Steve Smith.
Smith has only managed scores of 1, 0 and 8 during his completed innings in Adelaide and Melbourne, with spinner Ravichandran Ashwin having him caught in two of those three dismissals.
Ranked at three in the ICC rankings, he had only failed to reach double figures in two of his 14 previous innings since returning to Test cricket in the 2019 Ashes.
"Imagine how good we'll be when he does start batting well," said a confident Langer. "That's how I look at it.
"He hasn't had the best of series so far, he'll be the first to admit that, but my gosh, what I know about great players is the longer they miss out, the sooner it is that they're coming good again.
"So that puts a big smile on my face. I don't coach Steve Smith. Steve Smith coaches himself and I'm sure he's going to work it out.
"He is a great player and I can't wait to watch him bat this Test match and the next Test match."
- India have lost only two of their last nine Tests against Australia (W5, D2) - they now search for back-to-back wins against them for just the second time since 2013.
- Australia's loss in the second match snapped an eight-game winning run in Tests at home; they will now look to avoid consecutive home defeats for the first time since November 2016.
- The home team dropped eight catches last time out in Melbourne, their most in a single Test since dropping nine against India in the New Year's Test of 2012 in Sydney.
- Ricky Ponting (8) is the only player to have logged more centuries at the Sydney Cricket Ground than David Warner (7) in international cricket.
- No player has taken more wickets (10) or posted a better bowling economy (2.1) than India's Ravichandran Ashwin throughout this series.
- Nathan Lyon is six wickets shy of becoming just the third Australian bowler to take 400 in men's Tests (Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath); his 89 wickets against India are his most against any team.


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My baby cousin always squeezed and touched my boobs as a baby ( i nursed him once) now hes almost five and he still touches my boobs every once in a while and even asked to see them idk how to tell him they are off limits now :(
I don't see a big deal with this...... It's just a thing little kids have with touching boobs and butts. I babysit a few families and their kids range between 2-5 and they all, at some point, touch my boobs. It's normal, and they'll do it whether you want them to or not.... But I haven't had a child ask me to show them, so I can't help you with that.
Tell him no I'd b like no n gently like hit his hand or just tell him to stop ha my little Sis use to do that when she was little lol idk why but I'd hit her or like push her away n b like stop!! Or explain to him why it's not Ok to do that or tell his parents
That is so so wrong! I'm 14... That's just weird.... sorry but from you doing this ^^^ he probably thinks it's okay already... Now if you tell him no he might think "but i was aloud then, so why not now"
That doesn't sound at all reasonable. You don't let a 3 yr old suck on your 10 yr old boobs to get him to stop crying o-O you give him a toy truck or make him a grilled cheese sandwich.
So wait....you nursed him when you were 10/11? That's odd. But just tell him no or try to distract him by playing with toys or use a game.
No well I let him suck bc he was being breast fed and I was baby sitting he was 3. And wouldn't stop crying.
Your constant questions about your relatives and your boobs is bordering on trolling. Give it a break.
Even worse, you should have had sense by then.
I was 14 ...
I was 14 ...


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Invest in CX to Win During Uncertainty
How do you future proof your business? A new Adobe report suggests investing in customer experience is what separates the leaders from the pack.
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Invest in CX to Win During Uncertainty
How do you future proof your business? A new Adobe report suggests investing in customer experience is the key, and that using customer data to drive continual improvement is what separates the industry leaders and the followers.
Adobe's recently published 2021 Digital Trends Experience Index is an annual survey that charts the evolution of marketing, advertising, ecommerce, creative, and technology professionals around the world. The purpose of this year's report is to give executives a playbook for bouncing back from the pandemic stronger in 2021. One finding especially jumps out at us:
Companies that invested in a strong CX emerged from uncertainty stronger than ever
According to Adobe, more than 70 percent of companies with top-tier customer experience (CX) functions outpaced their sectors in the second half of 2020. The CX leaders were three times more likely to have "significantly outpaced" their sectors than the rest of the survey sample. Adobe defines CX leaders as having a very advanced approach to customer experience, where strategy and technology are aligned to a successful effect. And CX leaders account for only 18 percent of all respondents. This chart from the report vividly illustrates the advantage that CX leaders had over the mainstream:
The radical shift in consumer behavior to a digital-first economy proved "not only are companies with strong CX more likely to achieve long-term growth than their competitors, but they are also better positioned to adapt to changeable customer behavior, markets, and external conditions." Adobe added, "A sophisticated, integrated approach to CX is the unifying thread for the companies that outpace their sectors."
We certainly agree with the report. And CX has always been at the heart of all the work we do at Isobar. Examples of companies sensing and responding through a great CX abound. They include:
- Target and Walmart investing in curbside pick-up services years ago to be responsive to a more mobile society – investments that paid off in ways neither company could have anticipated in 2020.
- Lululemon moving beyond apparel and into at-home fitness through its acquisition of Mirror, creating a high-tech CX integrated with its already strong apparel products.
- Amazon developing its own delivery fleet (from airplanes to vans) to own the entire order fulfillment experience, from order placement to delivery.
- Disney building its own streaming service with a bundle of content tiers to make entertainment more customized to audience preferences.
At one point, these investments probably seemed like "bets" to their detractors. Not anymore.
Our own research into CX leaders points to the importance of integrating CX and digital technology in 2021 and beyond. Our exclusive survey of global CMOs, Isobar CX Survey 2020: Creative Experience in the Age of Covid-19, revealed that:
- Some 64% of CMOs have changed their CX strategy completely or moderately in response to the pandemic by doubling down on ideas and innovation – especially the innovative use of technology.
Our "yes, and" to Adobe is this: a great CX is not written in stone. It's a dynamic asset that businesses create and then revise. Target and Walmart didn't come up with "curbside pick-up plans" in one day and then just run with them; no, this CX strategy evolved for both companies over time.
The Importance of Pivot Planning
And here's some really good news: businesses have access to all the tools that will help them future proof themselves through CX. We advocate for a process called Pivot Planning. Pivot Planning is about developing a readiness for action for when pivotal moments occur, even when you may not know what the ultimate action may be. As our Chief Strategy Officer Jory Edmonds recently described, at Isobar we employ Pivot Planning along four dimensions:
- Rethinking the annual plan: doing regular plan reviews of the annual plan to identify changes happening in real time, as well as creating budget reserves for the unplannable.
- Doing constant pulse checks: understanding the changing customer needs, tracking shifts in their values, and empathizing with their changing emotions.
- Dedication to collaboration: embrace active and constant client interactions, including smaller 1:1 breakouts, weekly workshops, shared decision-making, real-time prioritization – all leading to faster, better outcomes.
- Core teams to make it real: use nimble co-creation pods to get work in-market quickly and adjust from there. We recommend selecting one-to-two initiatives to immediately put into market with a SWAT team (of client and agency teams complementing each other seamlessly).
We have helped many clients use Pivot Planning to future proof their businesses, and the concept has taken flight as a discipline. Forrester Research recently discussed the rise of Pivot Planning and used a travel company that worked with us to pivot when the pandemic rocked the travel industry in March 2020 as a core example.
Adobe's assessment of CX is spot-on. The key is to treat CX as a malleable asset, adapted and shaped as your business sees fit. With Pivot Planning, you can become a CX leader. Contact us to learn how we can help you embrace CX, and let's pivot together.


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migrating a Joomla 3.3 site to Django
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In 2017-18, the sales volumes of second-hand cars in India (3.6 million units) surpassed those of new cars (3.2 million units). In 2018-19, business in the pre-owned cars market was more than Rs 1 lakh crore, more than half of the new cars segment.
Clearly, it is a thriving business in India, with many people now opting for second-hand cars rather than brand new ones, particularly now that a lot of this business is conducted in the organised sector. If you're planning to buy a second-hand car, read on to how you should evaluate a pre-owned car for purchase.
Is it in your budget?
Your budget is, of course, the most important determinant of your choice of purchase. It is important to remember, however, that your budget isn't only about the price at which you buy your car. It's also about the maintenance of your vehicle, so make sure you know and understand those costs as well. Include these costs in your budget and then make an informed choice when judging which car you should go for.
Who's selling?
You can obtain a pre-owned car from various sources — directly from the owner, through a used-car broker, or a large franchised second-hand dealer. If you decide to buy from an owner or broker, make sure you get a trusted mechanic to inspect the car inside out. Depending on the condition of the car, you also have room to bargain and negotiate the price.
Buying from an organised used-car dealer is more expensive than the other two options. However, these come with thorough pre-sale inspections, and some sellers offer service packages and warranties. You can rest assured about the quality and condition of the car, and you may end up saving a lot in repairs and maintenance later on.
The age of the car
Cars start depreciating in value the moment they leave the showroom, which means you can get a great deal even if the car is only a few months old. Generally speaking, the value of a car will drop sharply after two to three years of ownership, so that is the ideal age at which to buy a used car. If used well, it would still be in good condition and may still be covered by an extended warranty.
It is not advisable to buy a used car more than five years old, or one that has been discontinued in the market. While it may be tempting to buy a higher-end model a couple of years older than a low-end model (but relatively newer) selling at the same price, remember that the cost to maintain an older and higher-end car is a lot more.
Check the odometer
A used car's mileage is one of the biggest factors in a buyer's decision. How much the car has been driven is a good indicator of a car's wear and tear (even if it has been carefully maintained). The average second-hand car comes with 10,000 km per year of use. Also keep an eye out for odometer tampering, which is a fairly common exercise in the unorganised market.
Check for signs of poor maintenance
A quick look under the hood for signs of damage, dents or rust, and a visual inspection of the exterior and interiors of the car will give you an idea of how responsible the owner was with maintaining the car. If there are visible defects on the outside, chances are the insides aren't very healthy either.
Ownership history
It is not advisable to buy a car that has changed multiple hands and owners. It could indicate rough use, or a recurring defect with high maintenance costs which made the owners sell the car.
Insurance history
Check the existing insurance papers of the car. This will give you an insight into whether the car has had any accidents or insurance claims related to them. Check the No Claim Bonus percentage — higher, the better. It's best to avoid buying a car that has large insurance claims in its name.
Service history
Insist on obtaining the service history for the car. This will not only tell you whether the owner has gotten regular servicing done and maintained the car well, but also apprise you of any major repairs that have been made, accident-related or otherwise, and if that has caused any permanent damage to the car. It will also tell you about any recurring problems that the car may have and if that has a high maintenance cost attached to it.
Look at what's inside
A thorough inspection from a trusted mechanic or an organised used-cars showroom is an absolute must. This will help you judge the car's wear and tear, and either get any problems fixed by the owner before purchase, or decide against buying the car. For instance, a monsoon-affected car may look spic-and-span from the outside, but may have severe internal damage that could cost you a lot in maintenance and repairs.
Make sure to check all the filters (air, fuel, transmission, oil), brakes, tyres, suspension, underbody, and the interiors (such as AC, lights, locks etc).
Make sure the car's paperwork is in order — this is absolutely crucial. Important documents include the registration certificate, vehicle insurance papers, original purchase invoice, road tax receipt, pollution certificate, and form 35 if the car was financed, along with a copy of the NOC from the financing company.
Take a test drive
Finally, take a test drive to check for anything out of the ordinary, like vibrations, noises, alignment issues, and the like.
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BLOWING BUBBLES CHILDRENS BOOK ILLUSTRATION 1940s – 1950s
We are presenting for sale an original CHILDREN'S BOOK ILLUSTRATION attributed to an AMERICAN ARTIST entitled BLOWING BUBBLES.
The book was published sometime in the 1940's to 1950's. The illustration is unsigned.
The illustration was done in mixed media on board and measures 11″ x 16″. It is in very good condition. There is a stain on the upper left corner not affecting the art.
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Finished memorandum on Customs Enforcement Divisions.
Wrote a lot of short letters. Walked to National City Bank to cash a cheek Paid hotel bill. Spent an hour alone on the roof garden watching the sun set over the Bataan hills. These Manila sunsets are inexpressibly beautiful. Foster Knight and I dined together and watched the dancing for an hour. The floor was crowded, and we couldn't help wondering at all the gaiety — and all the expense– in a city which is in grave danger either from internal disturbances or — later — from external aggression. Knight said that, when he arrived last month from the grimness of Korea, he was struck by the luxury of Manila as exemplified in this hotel, and by the apparent lack of awareness among the people here of the conflagration in Korea.
February 17, 1950
Finished memorandum on Customs Enforcement Divisions.


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Notice to Ubuntu 20.04 users
Dear users,
DispalyLink is currently cooperating (https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/.../-/issues/1028) with XServer community in order to fix this issue that appeared in Ubuntu 20.04, which was due to an update of xserver-xorg-core (2:1.20.8-2ubuntu2) package.
At the moment we are unable to share when this fix will be available in Ubuntu 20.04. To support our users in the mean time we prepared a development version of fixed X.org server 1.20.8 and we kindly ask you to try it and let us know your feedback on how it works.
Please note: this patch is NOT applicable to AMD-only machines, for which we are currently developing a solution. We will update you when it is available.
You can download the package from here: (https://www.displaylink.com/downloads/file?d=310)
In order to install the fixed version, please unpack zip file, enter it and invoke:
sudo dpkg -i xserver-xorg-core_1.20.8-2ubuntu2_amd64.deb
In order to revert to the unmodified xserver package please run:
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PvP gear problems in Wildstar and solutions
When it comes to Wildstar PvP, I am in love with the actual process of fighting and playing the game modes. What I am not in love with is the massive gear disparity and the problems that come with having gear attached to rating. Here are some of my thoughts and what is going to happen, per Kevin Lee (Lead PvP Designer for Wildstar).
Current Situation
First off, as you might have noticed, there are some balance issues in the game right now. Two things stick out:
1. 1800 rated gear is vastly superior to non-rated blues. As Taugrim explains neatly in this article, it is like a Middle-schooler facing King Leonidas of Sparta. There is literally no way a comparably-skilled player will be able to win against 1800 gear in non-rated blues. Here are the increases in values of stats on live right now when going from non-rated gear to the 1800 gear: Read more…


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In honor of the new horror flick, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark hitting theaters, we've put together a list of some of the best (and creepiest) stories in the books.
You may have heard or even read these books as a kid. All three books are compilations of spooky stories. These books have one purpose: to scare people. Sure, the books were meant to be scary for children, but it can be a little creepy for the older crowd as well. Some stories are frightening and some are just down right creepy.
Check out our list of the Top 5 Stories in The Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Books:
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark #5 – The Babysitter
A young woman was desperate for a job. She took a babysitting gig and it would be one she would never forget. The night of the job, everything seemed normal at first. Then, the babysitter started getting eerie phone calls from a mysterious man who kept asking if the girl has checked on the children. She thought nothing of it, thinking someone was pulling a prank on her. A couple minutes later, the phone rang again and it was the same person still asking the same question. Long story short, the police were called and the creepy man turned out to be calling from inside the house.
You may recognize this story as it has been turned into movies in the past including the 2006 version of When a Stranger Calls starring Camilla Belle.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark # 4 – The Big Toe
One day, a boy finds a giant toe sticking out from the ground. He decides to rip it out of the ground and take it to his family. His mother decides that it would be a good addition to the soup they were going to have for dinner. The person that lost their toe is out for revenge. Moral of the story is, if you see a body part sticking out of the ground, run away and tell someone.
#3 – The Dare
Legend has it that a woman who died a long time ago was a witch and if someone stood on her grave at midnight, she would pull you in. The main character of the story did not believe it one bit. A boy at her party told her to take a knife and stick it in the woman's grave as proof that she actually went to the cemetery. A little party fun took a dark turn as the main character did not return to her group of friends.
#2 – The White Gown
A young woman who had basically nothing was invited to a special party. Having very little money, she went to a small shop to hopefully find something inexpensive. It was her lucky day, a beautiful white dress fit her perfectly and it was in her price range. The woman couldn't believe it. She bought the dress and took it straight home. The night of the party, the woman was having a great time. It wasn't until she started dancing when she started to feel sick. The woman's night went from good to bad in a short length of time.
#1 – High Beams
This particular story is by far the creepiest and it's probably a story that we can tell off the top of our heads. A young woman was leaving an event late one night when she found herself on the road in the dark. She noticed that the person in the car behind her kept flashing their high beams. She couldn't figure out why this person was doing this, but she was getting a little worried. Could this person be a harm to her or something in her car causing harm?
The academy winning producer of the film, Guillermo Del Toro, admitted in a video posted to Twitter that this story was supposed to be in the film but was removed. It is kind of a bummer because this particular story is one of our favorites because of the creepiness and the ending we truly didn't see coming.
To see which short stories are in the film, be sure to check out Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, now in theaters.


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OnePlus has suddenly begun rolling out Android 10 to the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro after a very quick beta program.
Recent OnePlus 7 Stories
OnePlus to Launch New Phones on May 14
BY Paul Thurrott with 5 Comments
For the first time, OnePlus will launch two new smartphones at the same time, if not in the same place.
OnePlus Shows Off Its First 5G Phone, Won't Be Launching in the US
BY Mehedi Hassan with 6 Comments
OnePlus shows off its upcoming 5G phone at MWC, plans to make a 4G variant for the US.
The Next OnePlus Flagship Could Be Available at a US Carrier
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The next OnePlus flagship will feature 5G support, and that could pave the way for OnePlus phones at US carriers.


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Create and maintain documents for legal compliance with state, provincial, and territorial code for business entities.
Locate the required template in the document tree and click it.
Answer the questions that follow by accepting the default answers or entering new information.
Make changes as needed in the word processor and then save or download the document.
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You have found your way to the Passionate Writer - a series of prompts, quotes and more for the writer (or person who wants to write) with more passion. More details are below today's inspiration.
You are welcome here!
"Let the world know you as you are, not as you think you should be."
Fanny Brice
When you were a child, what did people say about you? Take a special note on those things they said when they didn't think you could hear.
What differences are there in who you are when you are with different groups of people? What is it about those people you are most comfortable with that makes you feel most like yourself?
Make a list of 5 to 10 things that make you distinctly "you".
Make a list of 5 to 10 things that make you distinctly you as a writer.
Bonus: Make a list of 5 to 10 ways you could consciously practice being more of yourself as a writer and as you simply being you.
Conventional Writing Prompt
When I choose to be distinctly me publicly, I'm concerned that....
My favorite compliments about myself are... because... (repeat, repeat, repeat between 3 and an infinite number of times.)
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Ready to be inspired to be a more passionate writer and blogger? The Passionate Writer is another inspirational series from the Let Your Words Flow Program.
The month of July will be filled with quotes, prompts and more for you to be even more passionate in your writing and blogging. Each day I will create a number of prompts for you to play with either now or in the future.
Whenever you feel like you need some extra ooomph for your writing, you can trust the Passionate Writer will be here for you.
If this is your first visit, you will want to visit our Let Your Words Flow Guide so that you will receive the most value from the life changing content you find here.
This series was inspired in part by the Ultimate Blog Challenge, a semi-annual challenge for bloggers post 31 times in 31 days. This post is 5 of the 31 posts planned.
You may participate as well!
Simple click on the image to the left to be connected or just click here, on this link to the Ultimate Blog Challenge I created for you.
I'm glad you're here, participating with us.
May you be inspired to create, to grow and to Let Your Words Flow.
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Reviewed by Pat Plamann (Library Staff)
Based on the book by Peter Rees, the bravery, determination and selflessness of the women and men in WWI is portrayed here to make the viewer feel they are right there with the Australian and New Zealand nurses in Egypt, Greece, and France. It follows the lives of five nurses based on their letters, journals, and historical records. Scenes are realistic, but beautifully shot. Special features include pictures and information about the five nurses featured in this series. I predict you will move through this series very quickly, always wanting to see the next episode.
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This Rocky Mountain residence is a second home inspired by Japanese architecture and design. The integrator says that, "The primary design objective for the integrated technology system was ease-of-use and convenient control from anywhere. The clients wanted a home with all the bells and whistles of a permanent home but wanted to be able to easily manage it remotely as their second home while still living and running an international business in their primary residence."
In addition to remote control and monitoring from out of state, keeping the aesthetic was key, which meant camouflaging the speakers for all 18 zones of audio and coming up with clever solutions for the 13 separate video viewing areas. Accomplishing the latter includes:
There's a dedicated home cinema in this residence, and no less than 110 motorized Lutron Sivoia Roller Shades that manage the home's sunlight and temperature without a user having to manually operate their window coverings.
Harrison adds, "Perhaps one of the most beautiful elements of the home is its lighting design. Distinctive lighting elements include beautiful backlit crystal stone in multiple rooms, rope lighting lining the floor trim of the giant spiral staircase, beautiful chandeliers throughout, and a star-like ceiling that shines over the dining room."
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Photo: BEImages/Gregory Pace.
Cameron Diaz has been an A-list star for quite some time. Yet, as Vulture's Kyle Buchanan points out, she can't seem to make a successful movie lately. Just look at her 13 most recent films for evidence — all of which received less than a 58% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Sure, we love Diaz, but why is she picking such bad roles?
Buchanan thinks the actress is using her unmatched celebrity as a crutch. It's true her star power is relatively unparalleled. But, he warns that if she continues on this career trajectory, one day we'll not be so forgiving. "If she keeps making bad movies, Hollywood will start losing interest in her long before audiences do," Buchanan warns.
Even if you disagree with Buchanan and genuinely like all the movies Diaz has been in, he does offer some solid ways she can get back to making the films we want to see. His first suggestion is to model her career path after Sandra Bullock, who shifted from rom-com leads to titles with more gravitas (think: The Blindside). Diaz should "take advantage of her appealing star persona and use it in the service of a more dramatic, emotional story that will connect with wider audiences," writes Buchanan, recommending she only take comedies with A-level collaborators. Though, to be fair, Jason Segel, her Sex Tape costar, is a successful comedic actor. So, that tactic isn't totally convincing.
However, Buchanan's other two suggestions may be worth considering. He says Diaz should think about doing a "memorable TV arc," something along the lines of an HBO appearance. More specifically, he doesn't understand why Diaz isn't lobbying for a spot on True Detective. A gig like that, he argues, would give her the "didn't-know-you-had-it-in-you jolt that would put her back on the map for hot film directors like David O. Russell." Finally, Buchanan says maybe Diaz ought to return to her indie roots. He pines for the '90s Cameron Diaz — the one who took smaller roles and worked with top-notch directors.
Regardless of how you feel about Buchanan's critique of Diaz's career, one thing's for sure: He's officially more on the ball than her agent. (Vulture)


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On November 30, author George R.R. Martin opened Beastly Books, an independent bookstore in Santa Fe, N.Mex., next door to the Jean Cocteau Cinema, which he had acquired in 2013.
One book that it doesn't sell at the moment is The Winds of Winter, the sixth novel in A Song of Ice and Fire, his fantasy sequence on which HBO's Game of Thrones is based. Martin has promised the book will be done by next summer, when he visits New Zealand for WorldCon, the science fiction and fantasy convention."


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Amazing Roblox HD wallpapers and more every time you open a new tab.
Welcome to the amazing world of Roblox each time you open your new tab. Roblox New Tab delivers hundreds of high resolution and 4K background images to your new tab in addition to some very useful tools. Powered by YummyTabs, this amazing extension that will significantly enhance your browsing experience. Replace your browser's new tab page with an incredible dashboard featuring constantly updated Roblox wallpapers, powerful weather forecasts via Dark Sky, meditation mode, speed tabs and other features. For all you Roblox fans this is going to blow your mind. We add new wallpapers daily of only the highest quality scenes. A new surprise awaits you every time you open your browser. If you love Roblox then this extension is for you. Keep up to date with the latest tips and tricks and enjoy stunning wallpapers of Jailbreak, Natural Disaster Survival, Scuba Diving at Quill Lake, Murder Mystery, Super Bomb Survival and more every time you open a new tab. Features: ★ Hundreds of unique Roblox wallpapers that are updated daily. ★ Ultra customization. Leave the minimalist default screen or go to settings and completely customize the look and feel. ★ Current weather and forecasts powered by Dark Sky. ★ Screen saver mode to focus on the amazing backgrounds. ★ Beautiful clock and calendars. ★ Quick access to your most visited sites, bookmarks and apps (if you elect to). Even more feature information: - Hyper local and super accurate weather information should you decide to stop playing Roblox or watching Twitch streams and get outside. - Super clean clock and date to make sure you don't become lost in the abyss of your favorite game. - Speed dials links for single-click access to your most frequently viewed websites. As well as quick access to your bookmarks and apps. (If you elect to use the speed dial feature you will be asked for permission.) Interested in Roblox and other games? Visit our homepage for more HD wallpapers and new tab themes: https://www.yummytabs.com
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Dear God, we made it through an entire episode without the aging yankee gadfly, and now Andy has her on WWHL? With Kelly Osbourne? Will the clubhouse combust with all the yuckiness in one tiny space?
I actually sort of like Kelly Osborne. But she will never get the taint off her from all this.
OMG. I can't even get started. The old biddy is in her doggie muumuu and the gaudiest jewelry I've ever seen. It's just horrific already and I am out of alcohol. See photo above when she wears this monstrosity on the show for an event she held with an "Indian theme." Because I suppose she was relating to the stray dog problem in India.
Andy is so in love with the old biddy it's just hysterical. We are treated to every awful second the bitch has been on our TV this season. Thankfully it wasn't that many seconds.
The old biddy (TOB) tells us that Whitney is still dating Daisy the escort. She seems completely unaware that he has to go through this giant facade just for her and is totally waiting for her to die so he can be himself.
TOB defend Thomas' refusal to interact with the kids. She says she spoke with him about this and he said that polo is a very deadly sport and he wanted the kids off the field before the game started for their protection. I don't believe she spoke to Thomas about it at all.
When they play the film of Whitney being awkard holding Saint, TOB claims that Saint had a rash (apparently an invisible one we did not see) and that is why he reacted that way because he is a huge germaphobe. He doesn't seem germaphobe when he plays baby dolls. She just seems to make things up for no damn reason.
She give Andy PJs with Waca all over them. He wets himself.
I can't recap this show. I just can't. This is an embarrassment.
Oh gawd. Kelly claims she almost dies from Lyme Disease. Those few cases of Lyme in California are all caused by ticks that only bite celebrities it seems.
That was probably the worst WWHL of all time.
Sofa King creepy.


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These are the tracks I managed to Shazam while I enjoyed my coffee at Joe & the Juice today.
- Close to me (James Curd remix) by Chez Moon
- Cause we're still here by knuckle G
- With you by vertigini
- Spies are watching me by voilaaa
- Viel fein (original mix) by robosonic & purple disco machine
- Take care by subjoi
- High (uk house mix) by agrume & KnR feat. Nico b & shereen
- Satisfied (saison remix) by alaia & Gallo


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♦ H-1B Classification
An H-1B classification applies to an alien who is coming temporarily to the United States to perform the following:
♦ Requirements
1. H-1B worker must have an employer-employee relationship with the petitioning U.S. employer. In general, a valid employer-employee relationship is determined by whether the U.S. employer may hire, pay, fire, supervise or otherwise control the work of the H-1B worker.
2. H-1B worker's job must qualify as a specialty occupation.
"Specialty Occupation" means an occupation that requires (A) theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized knowledge; and (B) attainment of a bachelor's or higher degree in the specific specialty (or its equivalent) as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States.
3. H-1B worker must be in a specialty occupation related to your field of study.
4. US employer must pay at least the actual or prevailing wage for your occupation, whichever is higher.
5. An H-1B visa number must be available at the time of filing the petition, unless the petition is exempt from numerical limits.
♦ Key Issues
1. How can a position be qualified as a "Specialty Occupation"?
The job requirement for the position must meet one of the following criteria: (a) A bachelor's degree or higher degree or its equivalent is normally the minimum requirement for the particular position; (b) the degree requirement is common for this position in the industry, or the job is so complex or unique that it can only be performed by someone with at least a bachelor's degree in a field related to the position; or (c) the employer normally requires a degree or its equivalent for the position; or The nature of the specific duties is so specialized and complex that the knowledge required to perform the duties is usually associated with the attainment of a bachelor's or higher degree.
2. How do a shareholder H-1B worker demonstrate an employer-employee relationship with the petitioner?
The petitioner may be able to demonstrate that an employer-employee relationship exists if the control of H-1B worker's work is exercised by others. For example, if the petitioning company has a board of directors, preferred shareholders, investors, or other factors that show the company has the right to control the terms and conditions of the H-1B worker's employment (namely the right to hire, fire, pay, supervise or otherwise control the terms and conditions of your employment), then the H-1B worker may be able to meet this requirement.
The evidence to demonstrate the distinction between the H-1B worker's ownership interest and the right to control H-1B worker's employment includes:Term Sheet,
Capitalization Table, Stock purchase Agreement, Investor rights Agreement, Voting Agreement, Organizational documents and operating agreements.
3. How do an H-1B position within the petitioner is in an occupation that normally requires a degree in a related field?
USCIS often refers to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) from the Department of Labor (DOL) to help determine whether certain jobs require a degree. If the OOH does not indicate that a degree in a related field is normally the minimum requirement for the position, examples of evidence you may submit to demonstrate that the position normally requires such a degree includes:
- Copies of past position announcements, if relevant, that reflect the minimum requirements for the position and which show that your company normally requires a degree for the position. Your position is so specialized or complex it can only be performed by someone with a degree, including a detailed description of the petitioner's business/products/services and the duties of the position.
- A detailed description of the petitioner's business/products/services and the duties of the position, along with written opinions from experts confirming that your position is so specialized or complex it can only be performed by someone with a degree (in a related field).
- Job listings, letters and/or affidavits from other employers reflecting the minimum requirements for the position and which shows that the degree requirement is common to the industry in parallel positions among similar organizations.
- Written opinions from experts in the field explaining how the degree is related to the role you will perform.
4. How do the petitioner show that an H-1B worker's degree is related to the specialty occupation?
The evidence may include the following: (a) a detailed explanation of the specific duties of the position, the product or service the petitioner company provides, or the complex nature of the role an H-1B worker will perform, and how an H-1B worker's degree relates to the role; (b)written opinions from experts in the field explaining how the degree is related to the role an H-1B worker will perform; (c) Printouts from online resources describing the degree fields normally associated with the occupation. (d) Evidence that similar companies in the petitioner's industry require similar degrees for similar positions.
5. May a foreign worker without a bachelor's degree qualify for H-1B?
If an H-1B position qualifies as do not have at least a bachelor's degree in a field related to the position, then an alien worker may qualify by:
(a) Holding an unrestricted state license, registration or certification which authorizes you to fully practice the specialty occupation and be immediately engaged in that specialty in the state of intended employment; or
(b)Having education, specialized training, and/or progressively responsible experience that is equivalent to the completion of a U.S. bachelor's or higher degree in the specialty occupation, and having recognition of expertise in the specialty through progressively responsible positions directly related to the specialty. In general, 3 years of work experience or training in the field is considered as equivalent to 1 year of college.
How can we know what's the prevailing wage for the offered position?
The prevailing wage is determined based on the position in which you will be employed and the geographic location where you will be working (among other factors). The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) maintains a database with applicable current prevailing wage levels based on occupation and work location. To view the wage database and estimate the prevailing wage that may be required for your position, click here.
How do I demonstrate that I will be paid the appropriate wage?
To demonstrate you will be paid the appropriate wage, you must submit a Labor Condition Application (LCA) for your position, certified by the Secretary of Labor, which states, in part:
The employer is offering and will offer during the period of authorized employment to aliens admitted or provided status as an H-1B non-immigrant wages that are at least the actual wage level paid by the employer to all other individuals with similar experience and qualifications for the specific employment in question, or the prevailing wage level for the occupational classification in the area of employment, whichever is greater, based on the best information available as of the time of filing the application.
If you are currently working for the company (e.g. working for the company you started while on OPT), some of the evidence you may submit to demonstrate that you will be paid the appropriate wage includes:
Your most recent paystubs
Your most recent W-2 showing the wages you received
If you are not currently working for the company, you may submit a letter from the company attesting to the wage that you will be paid once employed as an H-1B.
What is H-1B visa numbers?
The H-1B visa has an annual numerical limit, or cap, of 65,000 visas each fiscal year. The first 20,000 petitions filed on behalf of beneficiaries with a U.S. master's degree or higher are exempt from the cap. Additionally, H-1B workers who are petitioned for or employed at an institution of higher education (or its affiliated or related nonprofit entities), a nonprofit research organization, or a government research organization are not subject to this numerical cap. Cap numbers are often used up very quickly, so it is important to plan in advance if you will be filing for an H-1B visa that is subject to the annual H-1B numerical cap. The U.S. government's fiscal year starts on Oct. 1. H-1B petitions can be filed up to 6 months before the start date, which is generally April 1 for an October 1 start date.


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What we're thankful for
The things you might have forgotten before digging into Thanksgiving dinner.
December 2, 2014
Now that we're all back from stuffing ourselves with turkeys (or tofurkeys for the vegetarians among us, or other foodstuffs for those who venture outside of tradition), there are some things which might have slipped your mind on the annual day of thanks. Luckily, the Editorial Board has remembered them for you:
24-Hour CVS: So I can get my Doritos, toilet paper, and hair dye at 5 a.m.
Reading period: When Reg room reservations become as competitive as art course registration.
Derisiewicz and the new molecular engineering minor: For giving us existential anxiety about our education.
Reg study rooms: And all the tiny penises inscribed on their walls.
Saieh Hall: Home of ambiguous pronunciations—is it the hall of long Sighs, the hall with good Say, or Money Church?
Change Point: The laundry system that was scheduled to change at some point.
Campus North: South Campus. Symmetry matters.
Overheard at UChicago: For being the University's most trusted name in news.
Yik Yak: Discourse for dummies. And racists.
Treasure Island discount: Another reason to have a fake ID.
Bathroom graffiti: For making my poops more interesting. I don't have an iPhone.
Fall sports (football, men's and women's soccer, volleyball, and men's and women's cross country): Two UAA Championships, four NCAA tournament appearances, and two All-Americans. The most successful season in recent memory.
Chicago Innovation Exchange (CIE): How does one exchange innovation? Or innovate exchange?
SG stipends: The largest documented on-campus instance of students getting angry about their money not getting spent.
The University doubling the number of Metcalf internships: Paving the way to our future of unemployment and a lifetime of living as sheep.
CLI: If the Cat Loving Institute didn't want to be abbreviated, it shouldn't have had such a long name.
Yusho: Congrats on finally opening, but consider making your small plates normal-sized plates.
The weather: DID YOU KNOW THAT IT'S 60 DEGREES IN PHILADELPHIA RIGHT NOW? D.C., TOO. AND NEW HAVEN. NEW FUCKING HAVEN.
The Pub: Thanks.
Fall Formal: My roommate's friend's friend went. Apparently it was OK.
Uber: A possible replacement for the shuttle system on campus? Since it actually arrives on time? Shout-out to Mustafa.
No Barriers: See "fewer barriers."
Harvard University: See "Overheard."
—The Maroon Editorial Board


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TAYLORSVILLE, Utah -- Police stated Saturday they arrested a suspect in connection with a murder investigation that began after police found a dead woman inside a Taylorsville home earlier this week.
According to a press release from the Unified Police Department, Bryan Steve Quintanilla was taken into custody as the investigation unfolded; the man is described by police as an 18-year-old transient.
Police were called to 3973 W. Blue Meadow Drive Wednesday, following up on a missing person call. They found 59-year-old Margaret Steffey dead inside.
FOX 13 News' Todd Tanner spoke with the victim's sister, Mary Bearefield, on Sunday, see the video above for her interview.
Police identified an ATM card that was missing from the home and found it was being used by Quintanilla. Evidence from the scene was taken, forensically tested and compared to Quintanilla, the release stated. A search warrant obtained on his vehicle turned up a passport and a plane ticket for Quintanilla's transit to Central America. According to a statement of probable cause, the ticket was for a flight bound to El Salvador.
Jim Winder, Salt Lake County Sheriff, said the suspect used the card several times.
"The case is unique in a number of ways," he said. "First, there were a number of financial crimes being committed. Her ATM card was being used on a regular basis. We were monitoring that and able to use the information in the apprehension."
Winder went on to say the fact the suspect used the card to withdraw cash multiple times was also unique, as was the use of the card to purchase the plane ticket to a foreign country. Winder said the suspect may have been known to the victim, and he said the suspect is believed to have been living out of his car and possibly in fields in the Taylorsville area.
The man's ticket was for a flight departing at 10 a.m., and Winder said they apprehended the suspect at 7 a.m.
The man has been booked on multiple charges, which include aggravated murder.