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Jun 7, 2013 @ 15:27PM
YEE HAW! BLAKE SHELTON's ex-wife has found love with a real-life cowboy!
Sources say it's the first serious romance for Kaynette Williams since "The Voice" coach slapped her with divorce papers in February 2006.
Kaynette, 40, has rebounded into the arms of 34-year-old rodeo champion Cody Joe Scheck, who holds the world record for steer roping.
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Kaynette married Blake, 36, in November 2003 and helped launch him to stardom before he allegedly cheated on her with his current wife Miranda Lambert.
WHEN Blake filed for divorce, he and country songbird Miranda had already known each other for nearly six months, and Kaynette went into a downward spiral.
"After Blake and I split up, I moved from Tennessee back to Oklahoma," Kaynette told The ENQUIRER in September 2011. "But then Blake and Miranda moved back there to a neighboring town, and it just felt like Oklahoma wasn't big enough for all of us."
So she moved to Great Bend, Kan., where she's been teaching at Park Elementary School. But now she's finally fallen in love again and healing from the open wound of her failed marriage.
"Kaynette doesn't give Blake much thought anymore," an insider told The ENQUIRER. "She's very supportive of Cody's rodeo career, and she's staying put with him in Kansas."
Cody set the steer roping world rec-ord last June, besting the previous mark by almost .02 of a second, which is huge in steer roping. He compared the feat to shattering baseball legend Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak, saying: "You think it's never going to be broken."
While Kaynette shares her three-bedroom, two-bath house on 8 1/2 acres with Cody, her disastrous union to the country singer continues to haunt her, according to Scheck.
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THE MOMENT WHEN THESE 9 BRIDESMAID KNEW THE MARRIAGE HAS ENDED EVN BEFORE IT STARTED
By Meet Amaka Meet Amaka December 30, 2016
Being a bridesmaid is awesome and it is an honor to be chosen, the fact that you have the prospect of mingling with hot groomsmen is exciting. The opportunity of being on your girl's side on the biggest day of her life is second to none with excitement, buzz and nervousness around her wedding day. Unless you are one of this unlucky ladies, here is when 9 different poor bridesmaids foresaw the end of the marriage from the very beginning; Their stories are lesson we could learn from:
1. We all tried to warn her but she refused to listen: I am he oldest friend and I planned their wedding, this guy cheats with every woman he comes in contact with. He had even tried to get me to sleep with him the week before the wedding.
2. I knew their marriage was doomed from the beginning: The bride was my best friend and she was always going to the bar with single ladies, flirting with other guys. The night before her wedding, she told me she wants to pick up her phone charger that she had left at another guy's house, I never said anything to her husband because I figured it wasn't my place and he would eventually figure it out. He eventually did after a few years of marriage and a baby.
3. The groom was late to the rehearsal, forgot his vows, stood around talking constantly and not paying attention: The bride screamed at him "This is your third f**king marriage, don't you know what you are doing? After the rehearsal was over, I privately asked the bride if she was sure she wanted to go through with the wedding and she responded that they have spent so much on the wedding already and it was too late. This couple divorced after a year.
4. I was supposed to be the maid of honor for my brother's fiancee, then I found out from someone I was seeing that she was sleeping around: She found out and demoted me to a bridesmaid, then when I told my brother he told me he would take it with a grain of salt and she ended up kicking me out of the wedding completely even when I already bought the dress and she never repaid me. I kept my mouth shut even when I heard of her numerous atrocities but we are pretty relieve now because they are divorced.
5. It was so obvious, they fought on the night they got engaged: We knew it wasn't her fiance she was talking to throughout her bachelorette party and the worst was at the wedding. He was so all over her looking into her eyes and doing the lovely things but it was obvious that he was in pain because she never looked at him, not even during dancing or dinner. When we clink the glasses for a kiss, she would get pissed and refuse to kiss him I have never been in a more awkward wedding, though, they lasted three months, I wished someone stopped her.
6. I was in my best friend's wedding from high school: My friend was in a relationship with this guy for three years and they got engaged but eventually split, she got another guy that had all the qualities she wants in a man and they got engaged and move in together after six months but the guy passed away few months to their wedding. She was devastated and started wearing the engagement ring from her ex and she got married to the first guy despite several warnings, after nine months of marriage she wanted a divorce which happened after a year.
7. I was a bridesmaid for my ex-boyfriend sister: They still saw me as family so I agreed but it was a mess. She was wearing wedding-type lingerie before putting on her dress and she was taking $3xy selfies and was sending them to an ex, I told her maid of honour and we tried to intervene and repeatedly asked her if she really wanted to do this and she swore she wanted to get married which she did but the wedding was so weird and they divorced a year later.
8. I was a bridesmaid for a childhood friend who had been with her fiance since we were in middle school and everything that happened was so unexpected: My friend dragged me to a room the morning of her wedding and tells me she is in love with me and she has always been but didn't know what to do because the wedding was huge and expensive that she didn't want to cancel it. I was already engaged at the time so I tried to calm her down telling her everything will be fine. The wedding went on and their marriage was fine for about two years until her husband came out.
9. I was in my older brother's wedding as a bridesmaid: The wife was my friend so she had me and my sister as her bridesmaid, though, it was exciting but we were skeptical of the marriage lasting. I was friendly with her and I knew she was immature and constantly lashing out on people and even family members in public, she was so mean and I wondered if she does same to my brother. They have divorced since we went on a family vacation to a beautiful place and she decided that she was tired of it and locked herself in her bedroom until my brother agreed to leave the family on time and go home with her. The divorce was not messy and my brother is relieved and happy now.
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A villager receives flood donations for her family while others wait for their turn on boats at Prek Sussey, Kandal province, some 50 kilometers (31 miles) east of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011.
Sen Simon, 36, gazed at her flooded rice field and home from high ground in Kampong Thom province's Baray commune.
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"My house is flooded," said Som Vanthon, 56, another resident of Baray commune. "When the water recedes, my house will collapse, because the pillars, bamboo floor and palm-leafed walls will break."
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In nearby Santuk district, the situation is much the same: rotten crops, flooded fields, flooded homes.
Tan Sokbeang, 55, who lives in Roneam village, said she has not received assistance from the government. "The village can't see a rice plant," she said. "My rice crop is completely spoiled. I'm very worried there will be no rice to eat in the next year."
Kampong Thom Governor Chhun Chhon said in this province, just one of 17 affected by the floods, a third of the rice crop is destroyed, around 65,000 hectares. Some 4,000 families are facing food shortages and around 2,500 have left for higher ground. Flooding here killed 47 people across the province, he said.
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Red Hawk bowlers finished out their season with two nice wins. They defeated Forest Hills Northern and West Catholic to finish 5 and 5. Cody Harper led the team with a 181 average, followed by Josh Austin with a 173, Quintin Heath with a 170, Tyler Raurk 167, Jessie Wolven 163, and Dylan Carr 156.
The Red Hawk ladies were led by Tyler Chiles129, and Brittany Ball 108, Ping Wang 106, Sammi Wood 98 and Kourtney Niewiadomski 97. Cody Harper and Tyler Chiles were also named Honorable mention in the OK Blue Conference.
It’s true – the kitchen is the heart of the home. Ever notice how people always gather there? Whether baking treats, making dinner or spending time with family and friends, the kitchen is my favorite place to be. Since my day job is Consumer Test Kitchen Project Manager for the Nestlé Test Kitchens, you can bet I love to stir things up. This column lets me pass along to you some of my best recipes, tips and baking secrets.
Some people may have visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads during this time of year, but I have other sweet things on my mind. It’s such a fun time of year to bake cakes, breads and cookies and share them with friends and family! Here are a few ways you can celebrate the season by baking:
• Host a Cookie Exchange – This is a great way to bring different families together for an afternoon or evening of fun. Everyone brings at least a dozen of their favorite holiday cookies to share. Then they can all create their own delectable cookie plate from all the yummy treats available.
• Have a Family Baking Night – Get everyone involved in the holiday fun by baking up some special cookies together. Let the kids help make some simple sugar cookies, and then set out a bunch of toppings like sprinkles, chocolate morsels, colored sugars and frostings. Everyone can express their inner artist and create their own cookie masterpiece.
• Make a Special Plate for Santa – Santa does work up an appetite on his big night, so putting out a plate of cookies is a good idea. You can use a special Christmas plate, one of your own pretty dishes, or even let the kids make one by decorating a paper plate with pictures and messages for Santa. Giving him some of these chocolate-studded Mini Chip Snowball Cookies will certainly put a smile on his face!
BEAT butter, sugar, vanilla extract and salt in large mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in flour; stir in morsels and nuts. Shape level tablespoons of dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
BAKE for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are set and lightly browned. Remove from oven. Sift powdered sugar over hot cookies on baking sheets. Cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar, if desired. Store in airtight containers.
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Beyond the Human Eye: March 2010
Botanical Flypaper
The tiny insect in the photo above, just a couple of millimetres long, is doomed. Its body and wings are held fast by the sticky leaf hairs of.....
.... this plant, a butterwort Pinguicula moranensis that originates from Guatemala and Mexico. Like all butterworts, it captures small insects on its leaf surface and then, when they die of exhaustion, slowly digests them.
Almost the whole of the plant surface is covered with these minute stalked hairs, of varying heights for maximum trapping efficiency,each tipped with a droplet of sticky mucilage.
Seen here at higher magnification and in side view, each bottle-shaped hair is composed of a single cell rising from one of the surface epidermal cells, topped with a glandular cap that at higher magnification still...
... is revealed to be made up of eight separate secretory cells, each shaped like a slice of cake, perched on the top of the stalk. Meanwhile, down below and embedded in the leaf surface.......
... there's a different kind of gland, seen here in surface view amongst the jigsaw puzzle-shaped epidermal cells of the leaf. Each leaf upper surface is studded with hundreds of these glands. Once and insect is trapped the glands nearby........
..... like this one, seen here in side view at higher magnification, secrete digestive enzymes. When the insect finally dies....
... it collapses into the pool of digestive enzymes and is slowly dissolved, until only its outer chitin exoskeleton remains, like a ghost of the plant's victim. Then the plant absorbs the resultant 'soup', rich in the essential nitrogen that's lacking in this carnivorous plant's boggy habitat. However, not all insects succumb so easily. The plants in my conservatory almost always host...
... small colonies of to these tiny aphids. Even though they are held fast, they can still use their piecing mouthparts to puncture the plant's cells and feed, and survive long enough to produce the next generation of young, which are born by virgin birth (parthenogenesis) without the need for mating. If you double-click on this image for a larger view you'll see a pair of minute claws at the tip of each aphid leg. On most host plants these would allow the aphid to grip the plant surface and walk, but the epidermal cells of butterwort are so smooth and slippery that the claws cannot grip. If you watch under a microscope, you can see the claws simply sliding over the plant surface, so the anchored aphid can do nothing other than feed and breed before it eventually dies, leaving a ghostly shell and a clone of itself behind.
Butterworts' flypaper-like properties make them very useful plants to grow if you are troubled by the tiny mushroom flies that emerge from potting composts - a single plant will trap and kill scores of them.
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Grey Killer
Spring is a rollercoaster ride of hope and despair for gardeners, as tender new seedlings run the gauntlet of frosts, pests and diseases. This fungus, grey mould Botrytis cinerea, is one of the worst killers of plants grown in poorly ventilated, cold clammy greenhouses. Initially, it usually colonies dead or damaged plant tissue like last season's leaves or stems ....
... producing a furry coating for spore clusters on short aerial hyphae.
The fungus can produce these clusters of spores, known as conidiospores, in vast numbers, and at higher magnification you can see...
... that each hyphae is branched at the tip. You can also see the cross-walls in the hyphae that indicate that this is an ascomycete fungus
At high magnification the tip of the hypha can be seen to branch, with clusters of spores at the end of every branch....
... that are dispersed on the breeze as a grey cloud when infected plants are disturbed. Grey mould is a major killer of plants but paradoxically it does have its uses. Grapes that are infected with 'noble rot' - as the fungus is known in viticultural circles, produce a much more intense flavour, as the fungus withdraws water from the grape and concentrates the flavour..... a property that's exploited in the production of sauternes dessert wine.
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Anticlockwise tubeworms
The calcareous spiral tubes of tubeworms, attached to wracks and kelps that are washed up on the strandline, are a common sight on the seashore. There are several different species and the first step to identification is to see whether the tube coils clockwise or anticlockwise. If it's clockwise, then it'll be a species of Spirorbis but if it's anticlockwise, like these, and the tube has three distinct ridges, then it's a worm called Janua pagenstecheri. The coiled tube is about 2mm. in diameter.
If you watch the live worm under the microscope it soon everts its crown of transparent feeding tentacles. If you look just to the right of the tentacles you can see a brown, translucent flap. This has a dual function, closing off the tube when the worm withdraws its tentacles and acting as a brood chamber for the worm's embryos. The pink encrustation in front of the worm is a alga, not part of the animal.
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Fungal Artillary
Most fungi tend to be associated with autumn but there are a number of perennial species that can be found at any time of year, including this one - variously known as King Alfred's cakes, cramp balls or Daldinia concentrica. The first name refers to King Alfred's culinary accident while hiding from marauding Danes in the humble abode of a cowherd; the second refers to the folklore that carrying this fungus around in your pocket stops you getting cramp in the legs (doesn't work for me); the last refers to .....
.... the concentric rings of annual growth that you can see if you cut the fungus open.
The blackened surface of the fungus is covered with scores of these 'pimples', each with a pore in the centre. Each leads to a chamber below, packed with tubular flask-shaped fungal hyphae called asci, each with eight ascospores inside. Cut one of these chambers (in mycological parlance a perithecium) open and this....
... is what you see under the microscope - rows or rugby-ball shaped spores, seen here at around x100 magnification and ....
.... here at x400 magnification. In spring each ascus of eight ascospores elongates in turn, until its tip protrudes from the pore in one of those surface 'pimples', like a cannon protruding from the gun port of a man 'o war. Pressure builds inside the ascus until it ruptures and fires out its salvo of spores. Then it withers, another elongates to take its place and the discharge is repeated. This can go on for 6-7 weeks before all the asci have fired their broadsides, with most of the spore discharge taking place at night. You can watch this by placing the fungus in a light beam in a warm room - if you've got sharp eyes you can see what look like little puffs of smoke all over the surface - the fungus firing its silent broadsides. In England Daldinia concentrica mostly grows on ash trees but in Scotland it also grows on birch.
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Another Living Jewel
My last post showed a jewel-like case made by a single-celled amoeba. This one shows the remarkable case made by a marine worm. We found this little tapered tube, about 5 cm. long, on the sandy beach at Warkworth in Northumberland this afternoon. It was made by a worm called Pectinaria koreni and when the animal inside is alive only the last few millimetres of the narrow end of the tube protrudes above the sand. The worm lives head-down in the sand, drawing in a current of water through the narrow end of the tube.
You can see the dark zone at the narrow end here - that's the bit that normally protrudes above the sand. The tube is made up of hundreds of sand grains and minute shell fragments, selected for smoothness inside and outside the tube and ....
.... neatly fitted together with a degree of precision that a stonemason would envy....
.... and although the tube is only one sand grain thick it's remarkably strong. That's because....
... the worm secretes a form of cement that glues the grains together, like mortar in a wall ......
.... as you can see here at higher magnification.
A pair would make rather fine ear-rings, provided the wearer didn't have any qualms about wearing jewellery made by a worm rather than by a jeweller.
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Excerpt: 'The Untold War: Inside the Hearts, Minds, and Souls of Our Soldiers' | Here & Now
Excerpt: 'The Untold War: Inside the Hearts, Minds, and Souls of Our Soldiers'
THIS BOOK is not a political tract for or against a war. It is about the inner battles soldiers wage—the moral weight of war that individual soldiers carry on their shoulders and don't usually talk about. Soldiers go to war to fight external enemies, in Afghanistan and Iraq today, or in Europe and the Pacific in my father's era. But most, at least the honest among them, fight inner wars as well. They wrestle with the guilt of luck and accident, and the uneasy burden of killing and leaving the killing behind. For some, what weighs heavy is the sense of betrayal that is part of the moral shadowland of wartime interrogation—of building intimate rapport with a detainee only to exploit it. For others, the moral burden comes with killing civilians, as part of the permissible but no less wrenching collateral damage of war. These are feelings felt by the best soldiers. But they are feelings that are often unexposed, borne privately, and sometimes with shame.
That psychological anguish in war is also moral anguish is a fact too often ignored. Studies of war trauma tend to focus on the acute psychological hardship of crossing the borders of peace and war. But what that research typically leaves to the side are the ordinary moral and emotional tensions of that passage. It misses the ubiquity of the inner war and its subtle moral contours. It overlooks the full humanity of soldiering, and the healthy struggle in the best soldier to remain alive to civilian sensibilities without losing the soldier's steel and resilience.
This book digs deep into the moral conscience of soldiers. It moves beyond the traditional study of war in philosophy, which from Augustine and Aquinas's time forward has focused narrowly on the justice of going to war and prosecuting it. But it also moves beyond clinical psychological study on trauma to probe the broader issues of moral character in putting on and taking off the uniform.
At the heart of the book are testimonials from soldiers, not only from the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan but also from the Vietnam War, World War II, and World War I. The story soldiers tell over and over again is about the battle to reclaim personal accountability within the bureaucracies that armies are. Soldiers fight in units, wearing uniforms effacing individual difference in the name of solidarity, for missions meant to rally and unite. And yet soldiering, with its residue, is always about what each individual sees and does on his watch. It is about the individual moral record, etched in emotions, like honor and pride, revenge, guilt, and shame. It is about the things a soldier has seen and done on the battlefield, and the way these things come home with him.
As a professional philosopher whose area of focus is ancient ethics, military ethics, and the emotions, I have listened to soldiers' stories through the dual perspectives of moral philosophy and psychoanalysis. Philosophy and the history of ethics have long offered a way of analyzing the moral texture of our lives that is unparalleled by other discourses. To make sense of our experiences, it is not enough to tell the story and narrate the events. Philosophy sharpens the distinctions, maps the conceptual terrain, presses us to make more systematic or coherent what confuses or defies sense or seems like one feeling or thought but really is another. It is a way of knowing oneself, as Socrates insisted, and of understanding the world. It is a form of discernment and enlightenment. But like all exercises in reason and argument, traditional philosophy can also obfuscate, rationalize, puff up, push us away from ourselves. It can turn its back on what seems irrational or too steeped in the upheaval of feeling.
Yet the irrational can have its own logic, as Freud taught us. It can be understood and, often, force us to recognize a different and deeper kind of reasonableness and humanity. And this is where my psychoanalytic training comes in. About fifteen years ago, I realized that to probe more deeply the nature of emotions and moral development, I needed the framework of a "deep" moral psychology, and so I sought out research training in psychoanalysis at the Washington Psychoanalytic Institute. My view then, and now, is that emotions need to be understood not only in the context of a conceptual, philosophical analysis but also in the lived life and in the stories individuals tell about their families and friends, the conflicts they wrestle with, and their attempts to resolve them. The ancients, whose work I have specialized in during most of my academic life, knew nothing of a sharp boundary between philosophy and psychology. In understanding the full moral psyche, we are at peril if we try to erect one.
And so I have listened to soldiers with both a philosopher's ear and a psychoanalyst's ear. Soldiers are genuinely torn by the feelings of war—they desire raw revenge at times, though they wish they wanted a nobler justice; they feel pride and patriotism tinged with shame, complicity, betrayal, and guilt. They worry if they have sullied themselves, if they love their war buddies more than their wives or husbands, if they can be honest with the generation of soldiers that follow. They want to feel whole, but they see in the mirror that an arm is missing, or having bagged their buddies' body parts, they feel guilty for returning home intact. I suspect many have talked to me so openly because they sense they are being listened to by someone who may help them find, in the chaos of war, a small measure of moral clarity.
This book looks at soldiering through the arc of combat, as civilians become warriors, go to war, and return home from war. I was not embedded with a unit and so do not follow the story of one group of soldiers from deployment to the return home. Rather, I have interviewed some forty soldiers at different points in their careers, some as they take their oaths or give them as a commander; others days after their return from the fall of Baghdad; some in their role as therapists counseling soldiers on resilience and trauma on the frontlines; others as patients at military hospitals trying to recover from the shock of war; yet others reunited with families and in their new civilian lives, with visible and invisible wounds, struggling to make sense of what they have seen and done and left unfinished. In one case, I have turned to correspondence and to my friendship with a daughter who tries to reconstruct her father's service in World War II through a trove of his letters she stumbled upon. In a few cases, I have supplemented interviews with the traditional testimony of war literature.
What I have learned in writing this book is that though soldiers don uniforms and then take them off, the transitions are rarely seamless. For many, soldiering is not just a job or career; it is an identity, it is who they become. Leaving it behind is not easy. Finding a moral self capacious enough for both civilian and warrior sensibilities becomes the pressing challenge.
This book is not just about soldiers. It is also about those who send loved ones to war and live vicariously with them throughout a war and after. And it is about those who do not go to war and cannot see the emotional anguish beneath the stolid demeanor and impeccable uniform. In this sense it is about so many of us who see only pictures of the fallen that preserve the pristine look of a soldier with its reminder of lost potential. But the experience of war is far from pristine, however ennobling it can be for some. If the faces of war don't convey the moral anguish, then the stories and their analysis should.
I urge that soldiers should not have to bear the moral burdens of war on their own. As a public, we need to understand the moral psyche of the soldier far better than we do. We need to begin to cultivate the kind of empathy that will allow us to support our soldiers properly when they return home to our communities.
I have come to the study of military ethics somewhat serendipitously. In the mid-1990s I was called into the United States Naval Academy to design an ethics program in the wake of a massive cheating scandal. I later was appointed the inaugural Distinguished Chair in Ethics at the Academy, teaching midshipmen a version of what I have taught at Yale and Georgetown for years—what ancient, modern, and contemporary philosophers tell us about how to make good choices in tough situations and how to live well in a way that gives voice to emotions as well as reason.
This association with the military reconnected me with my own past and that of many in my generation and in subsequent generations. After the Vietnam War, for many, the military became split from civilians. The all-volunteer military has widened the gap, despite the increasing roles of the reserves and National Guard in the current wars. My experience at the Naval Academy was a revelation about how close I felt to those who had served yet whose formative years were so different from my own. Some were Marine colonels and Navy captains in Vietnam while I was in graduate school; others served in the first Gulf War as aviators and flew regularly over a place little known to me at the time, the "Basra" road; others came back to the Academy after the fall of Baghdad, having led Marine battalions. Deep friendships with many have continued over the years and have, in part, inspired this work.
The lives of many in this book intersect with my own communities. Bob Steck is a Vietnam veteran in my neighborhood who was a philosophy instructor at the time he was drafted by his Texas draft board. To this day, he struggles with a philosophical problem that is all too personal: how to make sense of a soldier fighting honorably and justly in a war that is unjust. Dereck Vines is a former reservist who served in intelligence in Iraq and Bosnia. He sought me out at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C., where I was a fellow and he is on the tech staff. He wanted to talk about the way he felt "suckered" by his service in Iraq, yet still so deeply proud to have served. At Georgetown, I interviewed several students who were going off to war or returned home and were then students. One whom you will meet is Will Quinn, a former interrogator at Abu Ghraib who tells me he crossed a moral line, not because he tortured or used "enhanced interrogation techniques," but because he exploited trust in a way he would never have done as a civilian. Another is Dawn Halfaker, a former West Point basketball star and a master's student at Georgetown who lost an arm in Iraq while supervising Iraqi police. In addition, I interviewed soldiers who have been military teachers, such as Lt. Col. Al Gill, an infantry soldier who has prepared students for the transition between civilian and soldier through lessons in Shakespeare.
Another community, just minutes from my home, remains sequestered from most visitors. And that is the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the Army's flagship military hospital. There I came to know Tony DeStefano, an Army reservist and communication specialist, who was traumatized by a near missile attack in Kuwait and has been in and out of military hospitals since. At Walter Reed I also interviewed Rob Kislow, a twenty-one-year-old at the time, who had been a sniper in Afghanistan, and killed the guy who was trying to kill him, but who came home from war badly injured and dogged by shame that he could not continue to wear the uniform and make the Army his longed-for career.
In San Diego, while giving a lecture honoring the late Vice Adm. Jim Stockdale, I met Alysha Haran, a former ballerina and advertiser in Los Angeles who had something of a conversion experience when, after 9/11, she saw a picture of her late grandmother in a military uniform. At that moment, she knew she had to serve. Her glamorous life suddenly seemed drained of all its meaning.
For an acquaintance and colleague, Ted Westhusing, the warrior life required reflective engagement with ancient Greek notions of virtue and honor. Westhusing was a top-ranked West Point graduate and elite Army ranger who went on to earn a doctorate in philosophy at Emory University. His interests and mine overlapped; we chatted at conferences and he sent me drafts of his thesis chapters for comment. I interviewed him for my last book. I was stunned when I heard on the news in the summer of 2005 that he had taken his life in Iraq with his own service weapon. I will tell Ted's story later, but one way of summing it up is to say that his moral idealism collided with the reality of the war in Iraq and the corruption of contractors whom it was his job to oversee. He went to war seeking adventure and proof of his warrior virtue. In the end, he was sullied, morally undone, morally stripped. The tragedy is complex, as most suicides are. But I mention Ted now because his death hit hard and it forced the question, all too profoundly, that I have asked myself while writing this book, of just how moral philosophy can best prepare a soldier for war and for coming home after war. Ted was the best of the best, but somehow war was able to undo him.
There is another person whom I have learned about in the course of writing this book. My father, Seymour Sherman, is a World War II veteran, and of a famous generation of laconic men who buried war deep within. Often, in the past few years, I talked to my dad about war experiences that he could never tell me about when I was younger. His war, like that of many World War II vets, was a private matter. What he saw and did must not burden the family. My ardent hope is that soldiers in the current generation do not view their war as a private burden banned from their families and communities.
This book is a philosophical ethnography of sorts, and the insights of philosophers—Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Seneca, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Montaigne, Kant, Nietzsche, and Freud among others—permeate its pages. Not only do these thinkers help to analyze soldiers' voices, but in turn, soldiers' voices bring to life these thinkers' ideas. The illustration goes both ways. What emerges over and over again in the course of the book is a theme many of the soldiers I interviewed voiced: Though they do no wrong by war's best standards, they often feel wracked by guilt, betrayal, and a need to make reparations. The questions I wrestle with in this book are, How do we make sense of the reasonableness of those feelings? How does philosophy joined with psychoanalysis give us a framework for understanding this inner war?
The topic is sober. But many of the soldiers and families I have talked to are filled with courage and hope and resilience, though, to be sure, others struggle to find meaning and purpose after seeing war's horrors. However, all have wanted to talk and bear witness. For that, I have been deeply humbled and honored.
I must add here a few words about terms. I use the word "soldier" to include all military personnel from the different services—soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen. I have done this for ease of reading, though I am well aware the term "soldier" neither captures the distinct nomenclature within the services nor the interservice rivalries. I have also struggled with gender use. In English, we have to select a gender for a pronoun, especially if we use the singular. Sometimes I use "he," "him," and "his," at other times, "she" and "her." The contexts often dictate the choice. But the point to keep in mind is that though the military profession has traditionally been male, women are an integral part of the current military, and women's voices are a critical part of my account.
Soldiers, both men and women, often keep their deepest struggles in waging war to themselves. But as a public we, too, need to know how war feels, for war's residue should not just be a soldier's private burden. It ought to be something that we, who do not don the uniform, recognize and understand as well.
Not all soldiers come home. Some fight their internal insurgents while still on the battlefield. And some lose the battle. Army Col. Ted West¬husing is one who fought that hard battle but ultimately succumbed. His story has been with me, quietly but pressing, throughout the writing of this book. For he was a fellow traveler, of sorts: a philosopher, a lover of the ancients, and a teacher of military ethics. But unlike myself, he was above all else a warrior, a warrior who mixed the ancient and the Homeric with the modern in what turned out to be a tragic combination—he cared about virtue and honor and its public face. But he cared about excellence in a war, in the war in Iraq, in which compromise and moral ambiguity all too easily sully.
Ted was, by nature, a rigorist. At Emory University he wrote his dissertation, on the ancient virtues and their relation to the warrior, in a record six months. "He had it all worked out in advance," his adviser, Nick Fotion, told me. Even on campus, as an older student, he was the competitive warrior/athlete and could be rigid philosophically. "You never wanted to argue with him because he didn't budge an inch. He had his mind made up and wasn't going to change," commented one faculty member. Ted went on to teach at West Point, holding a prestigious tenured military professorship.
Though trained as an elite ranger, Ted missed the first Gulf War because he was working on his master's degree. He had served in Kosovo and Korea, but the wars of the post-9/11 world had reawakened his warrior spirit. The notion of justly fighting wanton terrorism resonated with the values he held dear. When the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq began, he had already started his path on a teaching career at West Point. But he itched for the battlefield. So when the opportunity came to go to Iraq, he volunteered. He had written about military honor; now he wanted to test it against a new kind of enemy. He hoped to come back a better teacher. Perhaps, too, he wanted some glory. Ted deployed in January 2005, filled with excitement. "Yippie!" was what he told his old professor, Fotion.
His mission would be a critical one for the war effort—to train Iraqi officers to take over security duties from U.S. troops. His specific job was to oversee the Virginia-based private security firm USIS, which supplied many of the trainers. USIS had contracts with the Department of Defense worth $79 million to train the elite of Iraqi police (the Emergency Response Unit) in special operations. Though Ted had little experience in military policing or contractor oversight, he formed friendships with the young Iraqi cadets and contractors. He wrote to friends at home saying Iraq was "high adventure." In March, Gen. David Petraeus, then commanding officer of the training mission, praised Ted's performance in an email: "You have already exceeded the lofty expectations all had for you." Ted replied, "Thanks much sir, but we can do much better and will."
But by April, Ted's mood began to change. He clashed with contractors who seemed more interested in money than the mission; he was irritated by the Iraqis' lack of professionalism at work. He wrote home to his father that he had failed. He complained to another officer about how hard it was all becoming; the officer told him to just buck it up and, essentially, truck on.
In May Ted received an anonymous four-page letter saying that USIS contractors had been involved in corruption and human rights violations. It alleged that they had deliberately shorted the government of a number of trainers in order to push up profits. The writer went on to detail an incident in which a USIS contractor out on a raid with Iraqi police later bragged about the insurgents he had killed, although contractors are explicitly prohibited from carrying out offensive operations. In a second incident, the letter alleged, a contractor witnessed an Iraqi police trainee killing two innocent Iraqi civilians. The letter also suggested that Ted had become too cozy with the contractors who were exploiting ambiguities in contracting rules.
Ted was distraught. He reported the allegations up the chain of command, but told one superior that he believed USIS was compliant with its contractual obligations. To colleagues he complained about "his dislike of the contractors" and their high salaries. Meetings with them became contentious. He was blunt to his wife, Michelle: "The contractors were corrupt, the Iraqis were not trustworthy... The Iraqi treatment of the insurgents was deplorable." He told her he was thinking of quitting.
He became increasingly depressed, fell physically ill, and began losing weight. "That illness took the fight out of him," Fotion said. He started staring off in space and "would examine his gun at lunch." He wrote to his brother, Tim, "Nothing is easy in Iraq, nothing, and everything is important. Couple that with the corruption, evil, etc. etc. and it is tough, but [I'm] persevering." His wife detected a dramatic change: "I heard something in his voice. There was fear. He did not like the nighttime and being alone."
On June 4, 2005, Ted gave a briefing to Gen. David Petraeus at the USIS headquarters, Camp Dublin, near the Baghdad airport. The briefing was received well. He had a meeting early the next morning, and so decided to spend the night in a cabin at the headquarters rather than returning to his office in the Green Zone. He returned to the cabin after the meeting. At about 1 p.m., Ted was found by a USIS manager lying on the floor in a pool of blood.
At the time, Ted was the highest-ranking officer to die in Iraq. Three months later, Army criminal investigators concluded their report: "Cause of Death was perforating gunshot wound of the head and Manner of Death was suicide." He had killed himself with his service weapon. There was a note. His isolation and suffering at the end were excruciating. His world utterly collapsed:
I cannot support a msn [mission] that leads to corruption, human rights abuse, and liars. I am sullied... I came to serve honorably and [I] feel dishonored... Death before being dishonored anymore. Trust is essential. I don't know whom to trust anymore. Why serve when you cannot accomplish the msn, when you no longer believe in the cause, when your every effort and breath to succeed meets with lies, lack of support and selfishness. No more. Life needs trust. Trust is no more for me here in Iraq.
Ted Westhusing's suicide is a tragic story of the war within. He went to war, as many soldiers do, filled with moral idealism. In his case, he wrote about it as well as lived it. But his idealism collided with the reality of a corrosive war. Like the ancient Greeks he studied, he believed passionately in the self-sufficiency of virtue. Yet he had to partner with those for whom war was about profit, not honor. Their values were not his values, he found them repugnant, but he felt implicated, complicit, and unable to fight for what he did stand for. He felt isolated, an intellectual who was without intellectual companions. He felt sullied, and in a tradition that the Stoics made famous, he took his life to preserve his honor. Of course, we can't rule out the possibility of some organic component in this suicide. But it seems clear that the suicide was triggered by a corruption of ideals. His devotion to ancient ethics couldn't help him. They couldn't pull him out of his profound grief and the sense that his virtue had been polluted by collective evil.
It is easy to point to a tragic character flaw here. Ted's virtue undid him. That same lofty idealism that served him so well at West Point as captain of the honor board, as an inspiring officer and professor, tore him to bits in Iraq. The honor he so wanted to test in Iraq wasn't so much "bewitched" by false honor—the theme he wrote about in his dissertation—but assaulted by it, and it could not endure the attack. The Stoic picture of self-sufficiency, and an idealization of a persistent theme in the Greek view that many in the military have embraced—that one can always retreat to a pure part of self and remain untainted—was shattered.
But it would be a terrible mistake to think that this is the full story and that the simple lesson to learn is that it is impossible to be a high-minded warrior. War is rarely morally clean. There are often shady alliances, dirty hands, mixed motives, and mercenaries. Mercenary soldiering is "an extremely ancient pastime," as one classical scholar has put it, perhaps as old as organized warfare. Fourth-century Greece (the period Westhusing studied) relied on recruitment of foreigners and "men for pay" to amass the kind of army needed to fight the Peloponnesian War. Hellenistic states of the Stoic period amplified the use of mercenaries from the earlier classical period, entering an era of "gigantism," with large professional mercenary armies, "greater specialization of arms and armor, terrifying machines of war, and huge ships." As ancient historian Glenn Bugh continues, "War was still settled 'the old-fashioned way'—by men on the battlefield, but it was no longer the exclusive province of the citizen army of the Classical polis. Warfare in the Hellenistic period belonged primarily to the professionals and to the technical experts." Whatever we may think of paid professional soldiers, nationals or otherwise, warfare even in the ancient world that Westhusing so revered was not the exclusive province of citizen-soldiers.
Still, perhaps the war in Iraq, and Afghanistan too, is dirtier than most. Private contractors operate without clear chains of command, oversight, and sanctions for abuse. The military's legal jurisdiction over civilians is limited. The fact that contractor salaries are sometimes four times as high as those of uniformed soldiers doing the same job can arouse deep envy and enmity on the part of troops. That many contractors are former soldiers and marines often deepens the sense of betrayal.
Training alliances with the Iraqis are equally morally perilous. Col. Tony Pfaff is also a military philosopher who was a senior adviser to the American commander training Iraqi security forces in the Ministry of Interior in 2006. His career track and training paralleled Ted's, and at times they competed for the same academic plums. He served during the first Gulf War and has had two deployments during the war in Iraq. He is a foreign area officer with a focus on Iraq, fairly familiar with local culture. But he was still shocked during his last deployment in Iraq by the sheer level of bribery, coercive threats, abuse, and lying. Firings for incompetence could lead to death threats and murders. Hirings that crossed sectarian lines could result in the same. Iraqi police chiefs who could keep roads safe often did so by methods that involved gross humanitarian violations. "The corrupt can come from outside, sideways, laterally," he told me. "But most of it really is someone from outside, a militia commander outside the organization making contact with a midlevel [Iraqi] major, colonel, commander and co-opting them."
I ask if that is something you learn to tolerate. "You don't tolerate any of it and you force them to do something," Tony says. "But that something may not be terribly satisfactory." Firing someone is viewed as an injury not just against the individual, "but against your tribe, your family, your clan. When you are telling them that they've got to do this, you're putting them in a box, you're trapping them... You've got to be culturally astute here." The pressure of group honor and shame that our own troops have expressed acutely with revenge raids, such as at Haditha, reemerges in even sharper form for allies who come to the fight as tribal militias.
Still, for all his cultural savvy and moral realism, Tony Pfaff returned from his command vexed and morally perplexed. "Iraq is the abyss, it really is," he told me, strained by the tour. Later, he put it to me in terms of these comparisons: "You feel like a doctor or engineer with extremely complex, time-sensitive problems" or "like the inner-city social worker." "You're surrounded by corruption and crime, but you keep fighting it. You don't walk away even if that means dealing with some unsavory characters."
To be sure, there are stark personality contrasts here. These are two very different individuals working in the same corrupt environment. But Tony Pfaff's account is a corroboration of how corrosive the external circumstances were. Each in their own way struggled for honor and virtue. In Ted's case, the struggle proved overwhelming.
The Army lost one of its best from Ted Westhusing's suicide. He believed in the transformative power of soldiering to give birth to a special kind of virtue that is noble but often challenges ordinary civilian morality; he fought with fire in his belly, with a recognition that a leader's "soulful anger" can motivate troops, get an "entire unit over the top," as he put it while describing the challenges of Ranger school, but that it also can turn to fury and self-destructive rage. He struggled with guilt and shame, guilt that his attempts to fight justly got foiled by the accidents and luck of the war that was his to fight, shame that his honor couldn't stand up to the test. The complexities of reclaiming personal moral accountability in messy wars fought with partners in institutions that seemed corrupt or unjust, or at very least, at odds with civilian conscience, bewitched him. Not all soldiers suffer the same tragedy. But the honest ones wage battles inside on many of these fronts.
Excerpted from "The Untold War: Inside the Hearts, Minds, and Souls of Our Soldiers," by Nancy Sherman (c)2010. Used with permission of the publisher, W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.
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Anyone drinking with me tonight? | CafeMom Answers
Anyone drinking with me tonight?
I'm having a few glasses of caravan Cabernet. It's one of my favorites. I wish scentsy made a scent of this wine.
So, what are you drinking? Wine, shine, vodka, water, juice? What is your poison tonight?
Asked by QuinnMae at 11:41 PM on Apr. 5, 2013 in Just for Fun
I don't discriminate. I like beer and spirits too. Not so much the really sweet ones, like rum. They are too filling and make me feel bloated. Now vodka is a spirit I can get behind. I've had ever clear and that's just flat out stupid. Makes you do things . . . . Well, I think I will leave it at that.
Anywho, I really like the experience of wine. I can tolerate it pretty well, so it works.
Comment by QuinnMae (original poster) at 12:03 AM on Apr. 6, 2013
I had to cork the rest of the bottle. Y'all have no idea how much it pains me to say that. Wine is just never the same after it's been opened.
Comment by QuinnMae (original poster) at 12:35 AM on Apr. 6, 2013
LOL, I'm not sorry I didn't drink the whole damned thing, but it's such a lovely bottle that it really kills me to screw it all up by saving it. Wine is just one of those things that isn't meant to be saved once open.
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Datamonitor's Simon King suggests that Kindler is putting all his chips on the Alzheimer's market. "Alzheimer's is the only area where the unmet medical need is so great that Pfizer could emerge with a $10 or even $20 billion product," King says.
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The lessons and skills learned while in the classrooms will help everyone on the job, but those people skills that you have and use are the ones that will afford you a definite advantage in the work environment. After all, good etiquette, whether socially or professional, makes everyone's life more complete and happier, since it includes behavior and interaction with others, and it is people summer party invitations and relationships who contribute to and drive our lives.
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The Avengers and the Champions are ready to meet this threat — but will their first cataclysmic clash deter them from Changing the World?
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Stamping With MoniQ: February 2019
CI #50 - Tranquil Times
Welcome to another Colour INKspiration challenge, where we match Stampin' Up! colours to the ones from an inspiration photo, and use them to create our projects. Can you believe we are up to our half century with our 50th challenge? How exciting.
This beautiful image has the colours:Blueberry Bushel, Bermuda Bay, Sahara Sand, Mango Melody and Coastal Cabana. As usual you can also add any of the basic colours (Basic Black, Whisper White and Very Vanilla).
I just love the inspiration photo, it reminds me of childhood days spent on the ocean and at the beach, the lap of waves and sense of tranquillity that comes with them. So I was inspired to dust of the good old Swirly Bird Bundle, and because it was a sea scene Seaside Embossing folder. I have not had much joy with inking up an embossing folder before, but this time I sponged on some of the Blueberry Bushel and Bermuda Bay and I am so happy with how it turned out.
The rest of the card is pretty simple and self explanatory, but I did want to point out the Well Said Bundle for the sentiments, I am loving how the thinlets and stamps coordinate so well together.
CTC #127 - Happiness Blooms
This week we are taking our inspiration from the Happiness Blooms section of the Occasions Catalogue, pages 24 to 33.
I was inspired by this image from page 28 of the Occasions Catalogue, it was the use of the stitched rectangles that caught my eye. I love my rectangle framelits and finding new ways to use them together.
Because I liked the use of the rectangles I kept the layout and even stamps exactly the same as the original, but switched up the colours based on the DSP I chose. The first time I stamped the images I used Basic Black but it was too stark, so I mixed it up and stamped in Soft Suede and it softened the images perfectly. Balmy Blue is one of my favourite colours and even though there is only a little bit of it in the DSP I couldn't help making it the base of my card and using it for the Happy Birthday sentiment.
I hope you are inspired to join in the challenge this week, just use the samples Happiness Blooms section of the catalogue to inspire your creativity, then post a picture of your project to the CTC Facebook page.
CI #49 - Bright and Beachy
Welcome to another Colour INKspiration challenge, where we take inspiration for our colour combination from a gorgeous photograph, matching Stampin' Up! colours to the image.
This beautiful image has the colours: Melon Mambo, Coastal Cabana, Pineapple Punch and Highland Heather, as usual you can also add any of the basic colours (black, white and vanilla).
I have loved all of the projects filling the internet lately using the beautiful new Butterfly Gala Bundle, but it made me think that as well as butterflies I love dragonflies and so was inspired to use on on my card for this challenge. I wanted to really make the colours of the dragonfly pop so kept the background monochromatic and really worked the other colours into the dragonfly with sponge daubers.
CTC #215 - How Sweet It Is
This week we are taking our inspiration from the How Sweet It Is section of the Occasions Catalogue, pages 14 - 23. One of my favourite things about this suite is the use of such fun bright colour combos.
I was inspired by the images above, firstly the cards on the right from page 19 reminded me of how great Watercolour Pencils are for colouring and so I was inspired to utilise those in my project. The card in the top right of the picture on the left, from page 18, loosely inspired my card layout for this challenge. I also wanted to keep with the feel of the suite and so chose nice bright colours for my card.
The first thing I did when planning my card was look at which bright colours were in the Watercolour Pencils set and chose Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Bermuda Bay and Pacific Point. I knew I wanted to use the fun SAB stamp set Hello Cupcake on this card as I love how the stamps layer together so easily to make the perfect yummy cupcake.
Even though the SAB foil sheets are Lovely Lipstick, and not Melon Mambo, I just had to cut "Happy Birthday" from them using my new Well Said Framelits. They add just a touch of glitz to the card.
I am so glad I was inspired to make this card as it reminded me how much I love using Watercolour Pencils, I think they have taken a bit of a back seat to the Stampin' Blends in recent times, but this project reminded me of how versatile they are, from adding extra shading to the cupcake to adding a touch more colour to the "cake" in the main sentiment (below).
One of the things I liked from the inspiration cards was the use of a pencil coloured background, so I just used large light strokes of the pencil to add a layer of Daffodil Delight to the panel before stamping the sentiment over the top. It adds just a hint of colour and texture to the panel and was super easy to achieve.
The base of the card ended up looking a bit too bland but with everything else going on I didn't want to add too much detail, so simply repeated the main sentiment on it using VersaMark before sponging the edges to help it stand out from the base just a little.
I hope you are inspired to join in the challenge this week, just use the samples How Sweet It Is section of the catalogue to inspire your creativity, then post a picture of your project to the CTC Facebook page.
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A Wedding Consultants can help you greatly when planning your wedding. There are so many details to coordinate that you may be left feeling overwhelmed. The first step before hiring a Wedding Consultants is to create a budget for your wedding. Next, you should start thinking about the type, theme, and style of wedding you want so your Wedding Consultants can help you find the appropriate vendors.
A great Wedding Consultants should know plenty of vendors for every budget and style of wedding. They will also prove very helpful in negotiating contracts and pricing with vendors.
You can hire a Wedding Consultants for one day or for the duration of your wedding planning. On your wedding day, a Wedding Consultants can really help reduce stress and make sure all the details of your big day go smoothly.
After choosing your Wedding Consultants, when you’re ready to start planning your dream wedding, let WeddingSolutions.com help you with every aspect, from wedding gowns to the honeymoon. After you view this guide to Wedding Consultants, start browsing the rest of WeddingSolutions.com to utilize all the helpful resources the site has to offer.
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Microsoft Word documents that use the software's built-in password protection to avoid unauthorized editing can easily be modified using a relatively simple hack that was recently published on a security Web site. [Read more]
Apple's Unlikely Guardian Angel
Who is Apple's unlikely Guardian Angel?
Gates Previews 'Amazing Decade'
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Charles Cooper of ZDNet interviews Gates on convergence between PCs and consumer electronics.
SOA is Just Inteface Based Programming?
Steve Eichert suggests that SOA is just hyped up interface based programming:
"In OO systems we often declare interfaces that define the behavior of our objects. These interfaces allow us to plug in new implementations quickly and easily. By coupling our objects to interface contracts rather then concrete objects, we reduce the coupling between our objects. Is this different then SOA? Do Xml web services make SOA better or more interesting then normal old interface based programming in an OO world?"[1]
While it may be safe to say that SOA is interfaced based (or contract based) programming, saying that it is nothing more is a huge generalization, especially if you are talking about SOA driven by web services. A few differences:
Interface programming doesn't play nearly as well AOP as SOA (especially web service based SOA).
Use of interfaces generally doesn't give you cross-platform support.
Use of interfaces says nothing about remote procedures.
SOA is message based (HUGE difference). Web Services are not RMI, you aren't dealing with objects, you are dealing with messages (hell, SOAP's acronym status has been officially revoked, probably to do away with that very idea).
The "plug-and-play" aspects of web services are a non-factor in most of today's SOA implementations. People today are worried far more about providing accessable behavior than swappable behavior. There are definately some very cool applications that for swappable services, but this type of thing is out on the fringe (stuff like WS-Transaction implementations fall into this category).
I'm sure there are plenty more reasons why SOA isn't just interfaced based programming, but the bottom line is that SOA provides for a ton of scenarios that interfaced based programming doesn't even begin to address. If interface programming alone was good enough, we wouldn't need SOA.
[1] Steve Eichert. http://dotnetjunkies.com/WebLog/seichert/posts/5268.aspx#comment
I've blogged about ObjectSpaces before and this time Nice West (of Fast Chicken Fame) has written a nice little introduction to ObjectSpaces and how he got it set up and running.
What ARE ObjectSpaces?
ObjectSpaces (OS) is an Object-Relational Mapping tool (ORM) for .NET, done by Microsoft. Its planned to be released in the Whidbey / .NET 1.2 timeframe.
An ORM tool allows you to define a class, and setup a mapping between the class and a database table, and have the tool automatically create / populate / save / insert / delete / update it for you.
For anyone working on a windows service using .Net I advise you to read this article first. It will help you debug your application and alleviate a lot of headaches. Good stuff.
Minimize Outlook to notification area
Outlook 2003 has an option that allows it's window to be minimized to the system notification area, near the clock. You can also have Outlook 2002 do the same thing, with some registry hacking.
For OL2003, the option can be found by right-clicking the Outlook icon in the notification area. Choose the "Hide when minimized" option on the menu.
For OL2002, there is no user interface available to turn on the option. By modifying the registry, you can control the behavor.
The registry key is called "MinToTray" and is a DWORD value. If the key doesn't exist, use RegEdit to create it. When set to a non-zero value, typically 1, the feature is turned on. Setting it to zero turns the feature off.
If you have Windows XP or later, copy the following command and paste it into Run dialog:
reg add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\10.0\Outlook\Preferences /v MinToTray /t REG_DWORD /d 0x01
The REG.EXE program is included with Windows XP, and I believe was available for earlier versions as part of the Resource Kit. It's a very handy program.
After making the change, you'll need to restart Outlook 2002 for it to take effect.
FYI, in case you're wondering, OL2003 uses the same key name for it's option, so you can use the registry to turn it on or off as well. However, change the registry path to reflect "11.0" instead of "10.0".
Can anyone try this on OL2000 and let me know if it works there as well? The path for that would be "9.0". Thus:
Outlook 2000 (unverified):
reg add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\9.0\Outlook\Preferences /v MinToTray /t REG_DWORD /d 0x01
reg add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\11.0\Outlook\Preferences /v MinToTray /t REG_DWORD /d 0x01
For you linux guys who think Windows Server can't hang…
Microsoft.com statistics
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The Web servers (IIS 6.0) run on Windows Server 2003.
The search servers receive 149 requests per second and run on a multi-layer architecture that includes SharePoint Server.
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Interview with the CEO of neurIOT, Sanjeev Thukral - MarkTechPost
Home Technology Artificial Intelligence Interview with the CEO of neurIOT, Sanjeev Thukral
Interview with the CEO of neurIOT, Sanjeev Thukral
Q1- Tell us about your educational background and your current ventures?
Sanjeev Thukral, CEO of neurIOT
I'm an Electrical Engineer from IIT Delhi and an MBA. I've spent most of my life in the technology world, having worked across different industry verticals in different markets including the US, Germany, UK, Japan and India.
neurIOT Technologies is our current venture. The idea behind neurIOT has been to bring the power of AI based predictions to common businesses. Our capability across the US and India includes Image Processing, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning and BOT development. We also have a subsidiary called Predictive Police Solutions which is focused on bringing the power of AI to the Policing world.
Q2- How did you get started in Artificial Intelligence and Neural Networks?
Several years ago, while on job I started dealing with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Cameras for law & order and traffic enforcement. Success of ANPR entirely depends on the algorithm's capability to accurately detect number plates from images. Prevalence of non-standard number plates in several markets forced me to experiment with ANPRs with neural network algorithms for incremental learning. As I got deeper into Machine Learning solutions, I ended up developing a Criminal Finder solution, capable of reading 911 transcripts available as free-flow text using NLP techniques and having supervised learning models trained on crime characteristics of known criminal gangs. These foundation level projects in NLP and Image Processing opened a pandora's box for me to take on other interesting assignments in different other industry verticals such as Food & Beverages, Footwear & Apparels, Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals.
Q3- Many people believe that Artificial Intelligence could bring the apocalypse, what are your views?
That's a very deep question and the answer to whether AI can bring apocalypse is both yes and no. It's true that AI has the capability of taking over complex tasks and decision process from humans. But whether AI solutions will ever develop a state of self-realization (like us humans) is something to be seen. Irrespective, mechanisms need to be adopted which disallow AI to take over any such activity, which can adversely impact human lives. I feel there's an urgent need for a UN like international body to set the limits for the use of AI. A good example can be found in STEM cell research, which limits human cloning. I feel use of robots and humanoids in defense forces and active combat must be completely banned. Across all nuclear capable nations, control of nuclear button and related mechanism must remain a heavily complex manual process with zero possibility of AI intervention.
Q4- What books have influenced your thoughts the most?
Many books have influenced me from my childhood days. Journey to the Center of Earth by Jules Verne influenced me the most in my teens. My English teacher had given this book as a prize for my good scores. In my college days, I got most influenced by Letters, articles, speeches and statements of Subhash Chandra Bose, a great freedom fighter and a leader of India. In the last decade, Ignited Minds by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, a great space scientist and late President of India has been quite enlightening. Programming Collective Intelligence by Toby Segaran and Research Papers from Andrew Ng have influenced me the most in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
Q5- What advice would you give startups when starting their journey in Artificial Intelligence?
One of my key learning relates to lack of availability of credible data for building AI models. AI startups should not underestimate this problem. Second learning is on the customer engagement front. Understanding customer problem and educating the customer on how AI can help is a key step in being commercially successful with AI. One key roadblock we constantly face relates to customer's confidence in this technology.
Q6- What are your views about MarkTechPost?
MarkTechPost has very quickly established itself as a source of latest developments on cutting edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning. I find their Guest Post section as a great source of new information from peers and industry colleagues in their use of technology. I feel MarkTechPost.com is a great place for technology entrepreneurs and geeks to visit and refresh themselves on the latest and the greatest in technology world.
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How Long is Too Long to Wait? — Service Excellence for Uber Drivers
We all encounter this on a daily basis. You pull up to your pickup location and your customer is nowhere to be found. After 5 minutes, you can cancel the trip, earn your cancellation fee and move onto the next fare. But, is that $5 more valuable than sticking around and getting a full fare?
This obviously depends on the following:
How much demand there is for a drive
How far you drove to pick up this customer
How long the fare will be
So how long will you wait after the 5 minutes are up? Do you cancel and drive away right at 5 minutes. Do you slink away at 4mins 45 seconds, and cancel right at 5 mins on the dot? Do you wait a couple extra minutes?
Here is what we recommend. Call your customer as soon as you arrive if they are not outside, and say something like
"Hey, this is Hannah your Uber driver. I am waiting outside <address>, and am ready when you are. Let me know if you need any help".
Then for the next 5 minutes I read FaceBook, Twitter, Instagram, catch up on whatever news I have missed. Right at the 5 minute mark I will call them again. If they answer, apologize and say exactly how long they will be I will wait. But, be honest with them. If you are going to leave at a certain time, say it. That adds some consequence to the timing, and will get them out there.
"That's not a problem. I will wait the 2 more minutes, but if you are not ready then, I am going to have to cancel the trip."
If they do not answer their phone when I call at the 5 minute mark, I cancel the trip and move on.
Now flip this around, and put yourself in the passenger shoes. They do not really know how far away a potential driver is until they commit to the pickup. Sure you get an estimate, but every time I am the passenger, it is 3-5 minutes longer than the prediction. So, Uber has conditioned the passengers to order the ride a few minutes before they are ready, because they know it will take longer. I know when I am a passenger, I appreciate when a driver does not make me feel bad if I am ready a couple minutes after they arrive. Oh, and I tip them extra for the inconvenience. Maybe yours do to.
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TSPSC Group 1 Results (15/2011 & 18/2011) @ www.tspsc.gov.in
Ramu June 2, 2017 Results, TSPSC Leave a comment 703 Views
TSPSC Group 1 Results - Telangana Public Service Commission: The list of provisionally selected candidates for the Group-I Services, notified vide Notification No. 15/2011 & 18/2011 (TSPSC General Recruitment 2011) for which Written Exam was held from 14 September 2016 to 24 september2016. Group I Recruitment Exam conducted for filling up 127 posts+ 1 post. The further Schedule will be displayed on the Notice Board and placed in the TSPSC Commission's website: www.tspsc.gov.in
Update: [11.07.2017]
Provisional List of Candidates for Verification of Certificates for Noti No:18/2011 Group-I Service.
Steps to get TSPSC Group 1 Result
TSPSC Group 1 Certificate verification
TSPSC Group 1 Results for the written test announced on 1 June 2017. The Commission conducted written test from 14/09/2016 to 24/09/2016.
TSPSC Group 1 results 2017: Total 238 candidates qualified in the written Test for the Notification18/2011. 2 Members provisionally selected for Notification. The Commission will publish the result, Group 1 cut off marks at its official website. Those who had appeared for the TSPSC Group 1 Exams, can get the results from the following links.
Click Here - Group-I Services Results: Notification No: 15/2011 & 18/2011)
Go to the TSPSC official website www.tspsc.gov.in
TSPSC Group 1 Recruitment Results page will appear.
TSPSC Group 1 Results pdf will appear on the screen.
Candidates need to search their Register Number in the PDF.
Only those candidates who qualify in the Examination by reaching the Group 1 cut off in order of Merit will be called for Interview in 1: 2 ratio, community and category wise for the vacancies available.
The candidates, who have been provisionally selected, will be undergoing Verification of certificates. After verification of original certificates, provisional list of eligible candidates for interview (Oral Test) will be announced separately.
The verification of certificates will be held at Indira Priyadarshini Govt Degree College for women, Beside Board of Intermediate, Nampally, Hyderabad on 15.06.2017 and 16.06.2017from 9.00 AM onwards. Day wise schedule of the verification of certificates will be hosted in TSPSC website on 03.06.2017.
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Loch Ness. It seems there are those that believe in evolution also believe in the existence of "Nessie", as well as some other prehistoric critters around the world.
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1.Stranger Things, Season 2
The first season was noteworthy for its references to the work of Stephen King and also the astounding skill of the young actors. Sure, there were a bunch of stock moments and clichés, but even that won us over. Hopefully the second season will be as captivating.
Directors: Roel Reiné, Chris Fisher
Starring: Anson Mount, Serinda Swan, Ken Leung, Eme Ikwuakor, Isabelle Cornish, Ellen Woglom, Iwan Rheon
The ghosts of X-Men doesn't allow the bosses at Marvel to sleep at night. They still can't buy out the rights from Fox (or they don't want to), but they can create new mutants and name them differently in order to avoid lawsuits. And so they should: so far, the trailer for the series looks amateurish, despite the presence of Ivan Reon who played Ramsey Bolton in Game of Thrones.
3. Bojack Horseman (season 4)
Directors: Amy Winfrey, JC Gonzalez
This 'cartoon' is definitely for adults. The main hero BoJack Horseman doesn't disdain drugs, tonnes of alcohol or unruly sexual encounters. But his constant self-analysis and hatred for himself makes the character very attractive, which in turn made for the popularity of the series. The third season had an epic finish, and that's why there are very high expectations for the fourth season. The most important is to retain the ideal balance between black humor and drama.
Director: Bradley Booker, Alfonso Gomez-Rehon
Starring: Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, Denis O'Hare
American Horror Story is well-known for the fact that every new season has a new, independent plot while retaining the majority of the actors. As a result, the actor who played a family man in the first season is now cast in the role of a dangerous maniac. In the beginning this may shock viewers, however with time this contrast becomes all the more interesting. And the fact that the seasons are independent from one another makes it all the more fun to watch. Do you like thrillers about psychiatric hospitals? Watch the second season! Not a fan of magic and witchcraft? You can bravely skip the third season! In 'Cult' the main theme will touch on problems and issues of cults and sects, and also the recent presidential election in the USA. And Evan Peters stars in the latest season as well!
5. Narcos (season 3)
Directed by: Andres Bice, Joseph the Lord
Cast: Wagner Moura, Boyd Holbrook, Pedro Pascal, Joanna Christie
One of the best series in history, Breaking Bad, popularized the theme of drug trafficking. Narcos not only further enforced it, but brought it onto a different plane, hedging its bet on 'pseudo-documentaries' and the maximal realism of the events. The first two seasons spoke about the legendary drug baron Pablo Escobar. Unfortunately (or fortunately?) the hero is not 'made-up' and has long since passed away. The third season will be concentrated on the Cali Cartel – the richest drug cartel in the history of the narcotics business.
Director: Andres Mousquetti
Starring: Bill Skarsgård, Finn Wolfhard, Sophia Lillis, Javier Botet
The original film was scary. So scary, that an entire generation could not look at clowns without getting shivers down their spines. It was so scary that few people watched the film twice. And they were right to do so. The 'It' of 1990 was full of silly moments and finished on a rather weak note. The entire film rode on the back of Tim Curry, the clown.
As for the new version, it is still in movie theaters and if you're still deciding whether to see it or not, you should know that the remake is much better than the original.
The critics say that even if Bill Skarsgard wasn't able to go beyond the charisma of Tim Curry, the film as a whole was of a much higher quality than its original. It suffices to say that 'It' was the best horror film of 2017. And perhaps the third best film of the entire year, trailing behind Beauty and the Beast and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
Director: Denis Villeneuve ("Arrival", "Captive")
This film is worth watching because it's not a remake of the cult film, but rather a continuation of the cult classics from the eighties! This is a rather risky approach for Hollywood taking into consideration the fact that the original was not a popular franchise like Robocop or the Terminator.
The risk wasn't worth it – the film failed miserably in American venues taking in only 30 million dollars over the first weekend with a total budget of 155 million. And that's too bad, as it might scare producers away from experimenting. One of the obvious reasons for its failure is that the youth simply ignored the film completely – only 14% of those who bought tickets were under 25.
But critics liked it. On the site IMDB, the film earned 8.5 stars out of 10 – a very high rating.
Fans of the franchise who waited painfully for the film's release thoroughly enjoyed it.
Directed by: Zack Snyder, John Weedon
Cast: Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Robin Wright, Amber Heard, Amy Adams
Many didn't like the previous film of Zack Snyder, 'Batman vs. Superman' because it was simply a collage of scenes and it had a weak culmination. Some liked the film though, and said Ben Affleck was the best 'knight of Gotham'. The film Wonder Woman saved DC studio and so now they need to build up their success.
Cast: Johnny Depp, Daisy Ridley, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dame Judi Dench, Kenneth Branagh, Willem Dafoe, Penélope Cruz
Many remember the fantastic series from the 1990s about the legendary detective Poirot who was played by David Suchet. But times have changed and new viewers need a new detective. There is a strong storyline, so the chance of failing because of this is small. And it's definitely worth seeing Johnny Depp outside of his usual crook role.
Films of such a nature are not created to shatter the box office over the first weekend. They have too much of a specific audience. Javier Bardem and Jennifer Lawrence can attract their fans (especially the latter), but this film is definitely not for fans of Mocking Jay. The film is clever and subtle. It may not set any records but it will find loyal fans.
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SINGAPORE – Crude oil futures rose on Monday as France launched large-scale air strikes against Islamic State in Syria, but analysts said oil and other commodities were expected to remain under pressure as oversupply weighs on prices.
Crude benchmarks, which lost 8 percent last week, saw high levels of activity as commodity traders looked for direction after the deadly attacks in Paris on Friday.
Front-month US crude futures CLc1 broke back above $41 a barrel, trading at $41.08 a barrel at 0425 GMT, up 34 cents from their last close.
Internationally traded Brent LCOc1 was at $44.98 a barrel, up over a percentage point and half a dollar, testing resistance at $45 per barrel.
Once markets settled following a nervous start, oil prices began rising. Traders said the higher prices were largely a matter of sentiment, with a risk premium being factored in following France’s large-scale air strikes against Islamic State positions in Syria in response to the shootings and bombings in Paris that killed more than 130 people.
“France started to increase its participation against ISIS in Syria. This has pushed prices up only slightly, preventing the bearish momentum from continuing,” said Daniel Ang of Singapore-based Phillip Futures in a note.
Other analysts agreed oil prices would remain under pressure from fundamentals as production remains high despite slowing global economic growth.
“Surprisingly, US drillers are putting rigs back to work in the oil fields after more than two months,” ANZ bank said, citing the addition of two rigs to Baker Hughes’ US oil rig count.
Still, “we believe the low oil price environment will lead to a decline in drilling activity in the coming weeks,” the bank added.
Oil prices have dropped more than 60 percent since June last year as high production has coincided with an economic slowdown in Asia, particularly in China but also Japan, which slipped back into recession in the third quarter.
The Baker Hughes data on Friday showed the first rise in the US oil rig count in 11 weeks, while the International Energy Agency (IEA) said there was a record 3 billion barrels of crude and oil products in tanks worldwide.
Despite the oil glut, trading continues unabated, with open interest – or the number of unsettled deals – in front-month Brent futures soaring to record highs just as prices slumped. -Reuters
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Another nice weekend: We had booked parking but as... - The Queens Hotel Traveller Reviews - TripAdvisor
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Another nice weekend: We had booked parking but as... - The Queens Hotel Traveller Reviews
Although we have stayed at this hotel on several occasions in the past, this was the first time we had arrived when the river was in full flood.
The usual entrance was closed so entered from the rear of the hotel. We had booked parking but as the car park was flooded we were given a ticket for the same rate in the NCP nearby.
Our river view room was comfortable although a little tired. The bathroom had been recently re-tiled and we believe the rooms are soon to receive a full refurbishment.
The breakfast was the usual buffet style with plenty of choice, if you prefer poached or fried eggs then you only have to ask.
The staff were friendly and helpful and overall made for a pleasant stay. We will be returning again.
Ask mateybell about The Queens Hotel
958 - 964 of 1,740 reviews
Breakfast was lovely, can't fault that and location was perfect.
We stayed here for 2 nights 15th and 16th feb. When we arrived in our room we were far from impressed. A broken bed frame. Plaster coming off the ceiling in the shower. The dust on the top of the chairs and mould on the windowsill was disgusting. The upstairs corridoors are in a square and our view looked out onto a roof of downstairs and the corridoors and other bedrooms. Which would have been fine but the roof of downstairs was covered In rubbish. We went to reception to report the bed mainly, to be told "errr cant do anythin about it til monday. Maintainance only work mon - fri n we are full so cant move you either." It wouldnt have been so bad if we had been told this politely however the attitude on this particular woman was uncalled for. And what a suprise there was no manager available. So the next morning after sleeping in a broken bed we spoke to the manager and moved rooms to room 4 a lovely room. Got abit noisy at breakfast time but other than that it was a brilliant room on ground floor with a lovely river view.
If we had been spoken to in the right manner this hotel would be ok with some improvements but with staff with those attitudes, we wont be back.
And this experience begs the question... do things only break in this hotel mon-fri?! Because surely if this is correct then our original room should not have been occupied over the weekend period.
Ask Beckie W about The Queens Hotel
Same old Queens
We have stayed a few times at this hotel and it never fails. This time we had booked a river view room which was lovely as the river was flooded and we could nearly touch the water!
A few reviews have commented that the NCP car park (which the Queens offer when flooded) is not at a discounted rate, it is. If you have any problems just ask the NCP staff they are more than happy to give you a ticket for £10.
The staff are as good as ever, efficient in replying to emails (if you are in any doubt about anything just ask) and one reception, they kept our bag as our room wasn't ready. When we got back our room was lovely. A good nights sleep and a lovely breakfast, all self service.
Overall another good stay. The location is perfect, a bit of a pain with the parking but overall good.
The hotel will be so much better when the rooms have been refurbished.
Ask KarenB11_11 about The Queens Hotel
Arrived at the hotel with the car park flooded, but the staff organised a deal with the NCP up the road for the same price as the Hotels car park, and only 500 yards away. The room was fine, think Premier Inn rather than Marriot, but at the P/I price, but the view was great.
We did not eat in the hotel, as we had a meal booked with friends, but the breakfast was excellent, and my request for poached eggs was no problem to the staff. Indeed this was one of the really nice things about the Hotel, all the staff were happy, and helpfull, and nothing was too much trouble.
One thing that I did find strange, they have 5 smoking rooms, although smoking is not allowed anywhere else in the Hotel. Apparently this is because it is a Private Hotel, and the Receptionist said these were very popular.
We will definitely return to the Hotel, and to York.
Room Tip: River views are worth it
Ask N2GTF about The Queens Hotel
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This hotel has great views, is on the river. If you are after luxury or romance, look elsewhere, it offers good value and the self service breakfast is very good. We were on 3rd floor and had a double bed which was slightly soft but we got a good nights sleep. Despite some awful photos on other reviews, our bathroom had been re-tiled. There was hand wash and shower gel no shampoo etc. Not sure if that is standard or they forgot
Ask Louise H about The Queens Hotel
Very friendly hotel, which offered a great deal for a family room close to the centre of York. Just husband, self & 17 year old son. Lovely spacious room, comfy beds, great location, nice breakfast. Right by the river too! Great for a short break. Top choice.
Ask Anna M about The Queens Hotel
Top class, if you take in location & facilitiesspent 1
Spent 1 night(Sun 9th),I can only confirm as top class.
My wife & I gave stayed in various city centre hotels in York over the last 30 years & this is easily the best in terms of value.Great location, attentive, friendly staff, great room for the price,( only niggle was the bathroom requires better heating, but this is being addressed by the hotel)
Well done Queens for a great break, we WILL be back.
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Sarah Palin's Delusional "Real America"
Former Alaska Governor and Vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin is embarking on a national tour touting her new book "Going Rogue." What's curious, however, is that her book tour will skip a lot of the
Terry Keleher Nov 18, 2009 2:33PM ET
Former Alaska Governor and Vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin is embarking on a national tour touting her new book "Going Rogue." What's curious, however, is that her book tour will skip a lot of the big cities–and major book sale markets–like Los Angeles, Chicago and Philadelphia. Curious, but not surprising. Recall her definition of "real American" while she was out on the campaign trail just a year ago:
"We believe that the best of America is in these small towns that we get to visit, and in these wonderful little pockets of what I call the "real America," being here with all of you hard working very patriotic, um, very, um, pro-America areas of this great nation. This is where we find the kindness and the goodness and the courage of everyday Americans. Those who are running our factories and teaching our kids and growing our food and are fighting our wars for us. Those who are protecting us in uniform. Those who are protecting the virtues of freedom.
Hmmm. Could it be that the big urban centers still don't count in Palin's view of "real American." And, by no stretch of her own simple logic, could it be that the people who inhabit the big cities—largely people of color—must not count as "real Americans?" You betcha. If you want to catch Palin in person this week, her tour kicks off in Grand Rapids, MI on 11/18, followed by Fort Wayne, IN and Noblesville, IN on 11/19. If those locations aren't convenient, you can always catch her at one of her subsequent stops in places like Rochester, NY, Roanoke, VA, Fort Bragg, NC, or Jacksonville, FL. But, if you go, you'd better not look too urban. Wouldn't want her "going rogue" if her delusional bubble bursts.
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Hetero Launches Biosimilar Bevacizumab for the Treatment of
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HYDERABAD, India, June 27, 2016/PRNewswire/ -- Hetero, one of Indias leading generic pharmaceutical companies, today announces the launch of Biosimilar Bevacizumab in India for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) under the brand name CizumabTM
Commenting on the launch of the product, Dr BPS Reddy, CMD, Hetero Group of Companies said, "It has been an exciting journey for us in Biologics. Heteros Bevacizumab is the third product in our biologics portfolio, after Darbepoetin alfa and Rituximab. We believe CizumabTM will be a cost-effective treatment option to patients in India."
The product will be manufactured in the companys dedicated state-of-the-art biologics facility based in Hyderabad, India. MORE PRNewswire PS
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• I stopped ingesting sugar drinks like soda a long time back, and if I have a sip of one particular now, it doesn't taste captivating in any way.
• Why do I like what I like? I never ever get weary of broccoli and cabbage, beans and rice, fresh fruit and full grains. I confess that some of this is by option, and some of it is how I am constituted genetically.
• Counting carbs is off base that is how we got right here in the initial area. I think the respond to lies in a a lot more essential behavior: having considerably less, eating genuine foodstuff, and shifting much more. The moment you seem at a real foods like a peach or a cantaloupe and assign a variety to it, you've misplaced your way.
• I ponder this one particular all the time: no person would like to be obese or diabetic, so why is it so prevalent? Is it that the machinery of sector can make too substantially cash far too simply offering sugar and fat to us, or is it that we are also easily tempted by these things?
• Cease imagining of meals as a reward, and start imagining of food items as a option.
• On weekends or other days off, the future point I do right after a food is stroll our canines.
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Role Of Teachers Unions In The Push To Reopen Classrooms | WVPB
Role Of Teachers Unions In The Push To Reopen Classrooms
How to get students back in the classroom and keep them safe is a question that has divided communities, especially as the pandemic worsens. The unions that represent teachers are voicing their opinions and drawing some heat. Anya Kamenetz from the NPR Ed team has been following this story, and she joins us now. Anya, what have teachers unions been saying and, more specifically, doing in the push to reopen classrooms?
ANYA KAMENETZ, BYLINE: So back in July, Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, got a lot of attention when she said that her national union would support local affiliates in calling safety strikes if they didn't think that schools should open where they are. There haven't been any strikes called, but there have been actions like mass sickouts, lawsuits in several states and protests, including one in October in Prince William County in Virginia that the union ultimately apologized for because it involved some representations of child-sized coffins.
CORNISH: Basically, teachers are saying that this is an issue of safety.
KAMENETZ: Exactly. I mean, teachers have raised a variety of concerns. There have been calls, of course, just to follow what scientific authorities recommend - sanitization, ventilation, personal protective equipment. And in many cases, they've asked that older teachers and those with chronic conditions be allowed to work from home.
CORNISH: So these demands relate to keeping everyone in and around the classroom healthy.
KAMENETZ: That's right. In the face of, you know, changing science. But then again, some demands have also raised eyebrows. For example, in Los Angeles, the teachers union put out a policy paper in August that laid out conditions for reopening that were really broad. They included defunding police and passing Medicare for All. And this is a large union in a large district that was on strike as recently as 2019. And there is no in-person school in Los Angeles right now.
CORNISH: Can you describe the response to some of the union demands?
KAMENETZ: I mean, there's been a range of responses. You know, sometimes parent groups have been at odds with teachers over the need to, you know, go back to work. And then there are longtime critics of unions who say that they're sort of seizing the moment here to push a broader political agenda. I talked to Mike McShane of EdChoice, which promotes alternatives to unionized public schools like private and charter schools.
MIKE MCSHANE: I think in a lot of those cases, you really saw the teachers unions flexing their muscles to try and push, I think, a hard-line stance on reopening.
CORNISH: What do the unions say to that?
KAMENETZ: I mean, first of all, teachers unions very much do have a political agenda. It's not a secret, right? They endorsed Joe Biden. They worked very hard nationally and locally to get him elected. First Lady Jill Biden is actually a member of one of these unions. And Biden has spoken strongly in favor of safe school reopening. He's called it a national emergency. He's pledged to put resources in the hands of schools to the extent that Congress allows. And at the same time, I got the perspective of both of the presidents of the two big national educator unions, and they said, remember, you know, remote learning is no picnic for them either.
Becky Pringle is the president of the National Education Association.
BECKY PRINGLE: People are weary. They are bone weary. And they're crying every day.
KAMENETZ: You know, she says they really want to do better by their students, and they feel like they're being vilified. So - and on the other hand, the unions also say that they have been changing as the science has been changing. And one example of that here in New York City, you know, the mayor kind of reversed course recently and the unions backed him in the idea of opening up and staying open five days a week, even with cases rising to levels that we haven't seen here since May.
CORNISH: NPR education correspondent Anya Kamenetz. Thanks so much.
[POST-BROADCAST CORRECTION: The audio of this story says there is no in-person school in Los Angeles right now. In fact, some schools are able to operate in person.]
Corrected: December 5, 2020 at 12:00 AM EST
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Bugs In Australia Are INTENSE | Luufy
#1 Welcome to Australia
Here's a little welcoming from one of the locals! This certainly isn't something you would want to see upon entering your hotel room, but the truth is that it definitely would not be uncommon. This spider is a huntsman spider, one of the largest spiders to live in Australia. Although it dwells in the corners of roofs or ceilings, it is generally harmless.
#2 Golden Orb Weaver
Ok, so before you get completely freaked out about Australian spiders, here's the truth: This is a very rare site! Although there is a 'bird-eating spider' that exists in Australia, the Golden Orb Weaver been seen eating birds, especially one as large as this poor winged critter. However, this is not exactly a pretty sight, is it?
This spider might be relatively small compared to other Australian spider species, but it is actually one of the deadliest. The scary thing is that these spiders can be found in suburban backyards hiding under chairs, tables or even play equipment. They are easily distinguishable by the bright strip of red on their body.
#4 Spiny Leaf Insect
They might look ugly, but the good news is that these strange leaf insects are not harmful in any way. In fact, they have become popular pets in recent times! Leaf insects are native to Australia, particularly in Queensland and New South Wales. Due to their leaf-like appearance, they can be very hard to spot when on trees or plants.
#5 Goliath Stick Insect
Stick insects are another strange, but harmless insect that is native to Australia. Just take a look at the size of this one though! This is only one of the largest known breeds of stick insect, with some being even up to twice this one's size - Crazy! Due to their green coloring, these bugs can often camouflage with their plant surroundings.
#6 Australian Witchetty Grubs
Just imagine a handful of these fat, wriggling grubs - Gross! But actually the Indigenous Australians, also known as Aboriginals, believed the witchetty grub was a delicacy, and often ate the grubs as a source of protein and sustenance. Witchetty grubs are the large, white, wood-eating larvae of several Australian moth species.
#7 Tailed Emperor Butterfly Caterpillar
The Tailed Emperor Butterfly Caterpillar has also been called "an insect that looks like it belongs in outer space", and it isn't hard to see why! This species lives on the east coast of Australia, and although they are one creepy looking caterpillar, they do eventually grow into one of the most beautiful butterfly species.
#8 Bulldog Ant
We've all heard of the species of dog known as the Bulldog, but did you know Australia has an ant species known as the Bulldog Ant? These ants certainly live up to their name, as they are well-known in the continent for their aggressive behavior and powerful stings. Yikes - look at those sharp and nasty mandibles! Only in Australia would there be such a nasty version of the common (and harmless) ant!
#9 Sydney Funnel Web
Yikes! This here is the Sydney Funnel Web Spider, and guess what? It is the deadliest spider in Australia, if not, the entire world! Another scary fact about this spider is that it is found in Sydney - that's right! You don't have to escape to the bush to see this monster. The Sydney Funnel Web can be seen in suburban backyards or houses - Freaky!
#10 Loboscelidia wasp
When it comes to Australian insects, there's even a rare and unusual species of wasp. The Loboscelidia wasp is so rare that scientists don't currently know much about it. This weird wasp was spotted in Queensland, and it has a very unusual and large horn sticking up from its' head.
#11 Common Garden Orb Weaver
Oh this spider? That's just a common Australian garden spider! You'd be forgiven for cringing upon seeing this ugly beast though, as they can be quite large in size and have a swelling, bulbous abdomen. They are often seen spinning their webs and trapping unsuspecting insects such as flies and mosquitoes to snack on. Trust us, you wouldn't want to accidentally walk into one of these webs!
#12 Burrowing Cockroach
When it comes to common insects, we all know that the Australian species seems to be larger, weirder or scarier. This Australian Burrowing Cockroach can be almost as big as a human hand! So if you get a little queasy thinking about a standard-sized cockroach, then you might want to try and avoid this one altogether!
#13 Spider Eating A Snake?
Yup, this happened! If you're going to see a spider large enough to capture and kill a snake, then only will you see it in Australia! As much as we're not a huge fan of slithery snakes, we're certainly not fans of gigantic spiders either. This is enough to make anyone tremble in their boots. Just take a look at the size of that thing's legs!
#14 Hercules Moth
This is certainly one super-sized moth! Only in Australia, right? This species of moth is appropriately called the Hercules Moth, as it is the largest species of moth in Australia. Just like your standard moth, this moth is attracted to light, and can be seen fluttering around streetlamps and windows. Take a look at its brilliant colors!
#15 Australian Earthworm
An Earthworm, but definitely not as you know it... The Australian variety of Earthworm can reach up to 3 meters in length! We're not sure what's in Australian soil, but there certainly must be something a little out of the ordinary to make the country's bugs so intense. Don't worry too much though, because unlike most Australian creepy crawlies, these Earthworms are not dangerous.
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The Oscars change the script: now 10 best-movie nominees | SanDiegoUnionTribune.comToday's PaperWeather 62º FTrafficSurfNewslettersSubscribe/LoginNews+Government & PoliticsElectionsCrime, Courts & FireWatchdogData WatchScience & EnvironmentHealthEducationImmigrationNationWorldBorder & BajaNorth CountyCommunitiesEducation MattersSports+ChargersNFLPadresMLBAll-Star GameGulls & NHLAztecsHigh School / PrepsChargers stadium TorerosGolfNBABusiness+BiotechEconomyE-commerceEnergy & Green Growth & DevelopmentReal EstateRetail and RestaurantsRetail & Small BusinessTechnologyTourismFinanceA&E+Things To DoEventsMoviesMusicClassical MusicTheater & Performing ArtsVisual ArtsBooksCelebritiesDiscoverSDLifestyle+Visit San Diego PeopleHome & GardenMaking A DifferenceFood / CookingDining & DrinkingBeerTravelSD Best PollEventsGuidesMilitary+HonorWomen in CombatDefenseOpinion+EditorialsCommentaryLetters to the EditorSteve BreenSteve Breen Caption ContestThe ConversationReaders' RepEndorsementsVideo+NewsSportsBusinessEntertainmentFeaturesWatchdogMilitaryMoreObitsObituariesPhotos & MemorialsFuneral HomesPlace an ObituaryFlowersGrief & SupportDeals & Classifieds+Daily DealsContestsClassifiedsGarage SalesMerchandisePetsServicesNewspaper AdsPlace an AdJobs+JobsEmployment NewsJob VideosEmployersPlace an AdHomes+Homes for SaleNew HomesRentalsOpen HomesCertified ServicesMortgagesCommunitiesMobile/ManufacturedPlace an Ad Cars+Sell Your CarBuy a CarFind a DealerPlace an AdNewsThe Oscars change the script: now 10 best-movie nomineesBy Michael Cieply | 2 a.m. June 25, 2009-✉⎙
BEVERLY HILLS – The Oscars just got a whole lot bigger.
In a surprise announcement, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said yesterday it would double the number of nominees for the best-picture Oscar to 10 from 5, returning to a practice it used more than a half-century ago when the number of films released was larger.
"We will be casting our net wide," Sidney Ganis, the academy's president, said in announcing the change at a morning news conference at the group's headquarters.
In a question-and-answer session that followed the announcement, Ganis said, "I would not be telling you the truth if I said the words 'Dark Knight' did not come up."
This year, "The Dark Knight," a critically acclaimed blockbuster, did not make the final list of nominees that included "Frost/Nixon," "Milk," "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "The Reader" and the eventual winner, "Slumdog Millionaire."
None of those films was as widely seen as "The Dark Knight" or the animated "Wall-E," another favorite snubbed by the best-picture category, adding heat to a debate about whether Oscar voters had drifted too far from public taste.
Ganis said no changes had been made to other Oscar categories. He said the nominees wouldn't be subdivided, as with the Golden Globes, which are awarded for best drama, as well as best comedy or musical. All 10 nominees will compete for one best-picture award.
Ganis said the deliberations leading to the change began after this year's show when producers argued that it would have been better served by a broader range of nominees.
The discussion was later brought into focus by the academy's work on a retrospective of the films of 1939, when the list of best-picture nominees included "Gone With the Wind," the eventual winner, in addition to "Ninotchka," "Of Mice and Men," "Dark Victory," "Gone With the Wind," "The Wizard of Oz," "Goodbye, Mr. Chips," "Love Affair," "Stagecoach," "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" and "Wuthering Heights."
From 1932 to 1943, Ganis said, the academy usually had 10 best-picture nominees, although in some years it had either 8 or 12.
In all, about 300 films were eligible for awards in 2008. Were that to hold going forward, roughly one of every 30 films would become a best-picture nominee.
While a best-picture nomination now becomes a bit easier for makers of documentaries, animated films and foreign-language films to aspire to, it may also dilute the value of that nomination. In the past, studios have built the marketing campaign for many films around a coveted best-picture nomination.
In a phone interview, Ganis said support for the change had been very strong among the academy's governors. He said the academy, which has about 6,000 voting members who work in the film industry, did not consult studios about the possible implications for business. "We're the arts organization, not the business organization," he said.
At the same time, however, Ganis said the academy clearly hoped for a ratings bump from the change. "Our partners at ABC are very, very happy," he said.
The surprise announcement is certain to trigger recalibration among studio executives, some of whom privately said after this year's ceremonies that they planned to step back from the expense of campaigning for Oscars, rather than risk throwing money after prizes that don't yield much in return at the box office.
A possible pitfall for studios is that a larger number of filmmakers will see awards potential in their own work and press for campaigns. "Who knows, there might even be a comedy" among the nominees next year, Ganis said.
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Which is the easiest new alto to play, Yamaha or Yanagisawa? | Sax on the Web Forum
Which is the easiest new alto to play, Yamaha or Yanagisawa?
Most of you have probably seen that video were Phil Woods says he was going to hang it up because he couldn't play his old Selmer anymore. Then he goes on to say that the Yamaha Custom Z Unlacquered horn was so easy to play that it kept his career going.
So I was wondering- Are Yanagisawa alto's just as easy to play as Yamaha's? Easier?
I don't have experience with Yanagisawa. I have played Yamaha's and my feeling is Yamaha's are generally easier to play than Selmer, but I prefer the sound of Selmer.
I have not seen that video, nor have I ever heard Phil say he was going to hang it up. I have three Yamaha's, soprano, alto and tenor. All great players. For some reason I couldn't get the feel for the keywork on the Yanagisawa's. They are a quality instrument though.
The Yamaha 82ZII feels more free blowing to me, even more so than the Yanagisawa WO-1.
At one time when I had my Yani 991 (unlacquered), a new Yani WO1,a student's month old Yani WO2, a Yamaha 82ZII, and a R.S. Berklee virtuoso all at one time, I played them a lot back and forth and recorded videos.
Another adult student of mine wanted to know about the sound and resistance of these particular horns. He actually ended up buying a 990 from a SOTW member.
During the play test, I could not believe how easy the Yamaha 82ZII was to play. It really is very quick. However, while it makes a very good sound, I feel limited with what it can do.
Part of the reason I went Yani versus going Yamaha 82Z at the circus is that I did need some tonal flexibility. The Yamaha definitely gives you a quick, bright, and powerful sound that I could totally understand why Phil Woods played on it. I did hear mixed things about whether he played it full time until his passing.
In my opinion, the next fastest and next less resistance is the Yanagisawa WO-1. I haven't played them back to back, but would guess the 902 is a little easier than the WO1. I have always felt like the Yanagisawa is placed tonally, resistance, and bright to dark spectrum between the Yamaha horns and the Selmer horns. What is very great about it, is that Yanagisawa offers various weighted models and materials to go closer to whichever direction you want. (If you believe in that type of thing that is)
If you are looking for easiest blow with a great sound and excellent intonation, go Yamaha 82ZII! If you want various levels of control and flexibility, check out Yanagisawa. If you need the legendary core with the most tonal manipulation, and don't mind a little more voicing and singing through the instrument, go for Selmer. I think that is what Phil was talking about. Less work for a great sound with Yamaha compared to Selmer.
Reet I was looking for the video on yotube and need to look a little harder. I know I saw him say this! -)
andre- wow thanks man. super helpful. I was thinking the AWO33 because it reminded me of the King Super 20 that Bird played and I've read it was somewhat inspired by that horn. I've played some King Super 20's under 380XXX which I've heard is generally considered the cut off point for the best horns. Anyway I liked the power and ease of play of those old horns and could see why Bird would like them. I wish the AWO1 came with underslung neck which I think looks really cool.
If I look at the Yamaha's any tips on which Custom Z Unlacquered to get?
Thanks man. Ok back to shedding....
It must be the un lacquered part that makes them easier to play.
I was thinking the AWO33 because it reminded me of the King Super 20 that Bird played
And Cannonball, right?
Just happens to be one as-new, at a nice discount...
May well be my own deficiencies, but as an advanced novice or beginning intermediate I find all three brands in modern editions to be equally "easy" to play (Selmer Paris alto Ref 54 and tenor Ref 36; Yamaha tenor 82Z Atelier; Yanagisawa AWO33) and with the same intonation tendencies--D2-E2 sharp, B3-Bb3 flat--which are equally easy to correct with voicing. I don't deny differences in resistance, although my tech I believe adjusts key heights to approach as closely as possible to his ideal of resistance. I've just found that several hours a day over time on any one horn pretty quickly results in adaptation and comfort after some work with set-up and Tunable.
I believe you've said elsewhere that you do not have access to a good tech, and that is a shame because I think it is the ESSENCE of great playability and your enjoyment of any given horn. My Yany AWO33 arrived new in perfect playing condition from Mathew Aaron at saxforte, but the Selmers needed substantial pad and timing adjustment, and surprisingly the new YTS-82ZASP required work on six pads and regulation of the upper and lower stack.
In my experience so far, no matter what the reputation of a dealer for pre-sale inspection, an independent tech with a good reputation working directly for you will give you your best set-up, and I now expect that additional $100-200 cost and a week away from me to be part of the new horn acquisition process for my greatest satisfaction and playing enjoyment. Even if the tech finds nothing (one time new--with AWO33, and then at 1-year check of Ref 54 he had previously set up), peace of mind is worth the inspection for me.
I do recall seeing the interview with Phil Woods where he spoke of the differences between his new 82zul and his Selmer mkvi. By then Phil had played assorted Selmer for 50 years, off the top of my head he played an 82,000 mkvi that Marcel Mule helped him select out of 30 others in 1959? He also had an 80,000 which may have been the one he had gold plated, after which it was never the same for him. Aging musicians typically experience hearing loss in the higher frequencies, and your strength and lung capacity decreases too, such that an objectively brighter horn at 70 might sound like the darker one you had at 30 when you had the wherewithal. There are many recordings of Phil playing his 82z, it records very well with a big clean voice, I like it, but what attracted the 70year old Phil who was running a little low on air at that time, was the efficiency and ease of the machine. The 82z has a great action, terrific response and intonation and a really cooking sound. For me a good 82zUL offers a voice with sizzle which I like for jazz, it is lively and there is some character there, perhaps there is more character in the 82zul than the Yanis.
The Yanagisawa altos are terrific too, and as is mentioned above you can choose what body parts you like. For me I like the silver neck and body, or silver neck and bell combination above the entirely silver horn, which was just too pure for me there are many other options.
There is no way of making an easy choice with all of these great horns,I resolved this problem by at one point having all of the above, and a few others. When I listened to my own demos I hardly knew which was which, it was madness but also fun and I had a full time gig playing alto so they were tax deductable. Now I have just two altos: a S20 308K and a MKvi 75K. Perhaps the hardest horn to get your hands on now is a medium bow late 50s mkvi like the one Phil played, until he gave it up for the Yamaha. I think the Yamaha 82zul horns are fantastic, what is great is that you can just go to a shop and buy one, no vintage horn hunt required, and they are cheap. As for your question about the ease of playing, if you are a youngster and you can spend a couple of hours a day playing the saxophone, the question of the ease of playing a Yamaha versus a Yanagisawa or even a Selmer mkvi is not much of an issue, they are all ridiculously easy to play, if you have an impairment of some kind you might want an easy option, otherwise go with what sounds best.
Phil Woods sounded great on his Yamaha well into his 70s, but when you heard him playing his Selmer, still in his sprightly mid 50s, he was a force of nature. Check out: Body and Soul - Phil Woods 1986 on youtube. I had to remove the link I posted as I was still signed in!
I can't tell you if it's easier than a Yamaha, but I can tell you my new AWO20 is very easy to play. I struggled with a few student and intermediate Alto's until I just decided to go for a
top of the line horn. Maybe it just makes me want to play more, I don't know, but I love it!
Phil had lung issues due to heavy smoking, so he would probably need a little help playing in his latter years. In my opinion, a VI isn't a difficult horn to play if it's set up correctly, but I have come across some VI's in the 89,000 range that are pretty resistant blows. That may have been a bit much for him at the time. Yamahas are freer blowing, while maintaining a similar midrange punch to the Selmer. Every Yanagisawa I've ever tried has been considerably darker, and extremely easy to play throughout the entire range. They're not necessarily my flavor, but I do know some teachers who recommend them for students who are having trouble taming the lower range. That also isn't necessarily the method I would use, but they are extremely easy horns to play.
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Review: 20 Stories | Reviews | Taste of Manchester
Review: 20 Stories
29 March 2018 by Neil Sowerby
SETTLE down. That's what critics should let a restaurant do before any forensic examination. All that soft launch shenanigans put to bed, the PR stunts shuffled off, the inevitable menu tweaks (lose that broccoli quiche) accomplished and then in you go.
20 Stories makes it rather difficult, though. The stampede to the bar is still of febrile Black Friday proportions. Mancs are apparently prepared to pay whatever it takes for a glass-in-hand panorama of their cityscape, so lovely after dark.
That central round bar that separates 'fine dining' from 'grill kitchen' immediately perturbs us on arrival. The hubbub, the jostle, the scrabble for scant bar stools is all a bit messy. Given the outlay, the 300 covers, we didn't expect an intimate experience. Still there can be an exhilaration about en masse dining; a classic Parisian brasserie like La Coupole handles it with aplomb, its experienced serving staff drilled like a regiment. 20 Stories isn't like this.
Well-meaning doesn't cut the mustard at this level of expectation, price and noise pollution. Four nights before at a modestly-financed indie cocktail bar/restaurant in Leeds we'd been bowled over by supremely accomplished service and playful, daring food, not always getting it right, but we were glad they tried.
20 Stories, in contrast, didn't feel an entirely happy ship as if it's straining to be too many things all at once. It was a struggle to handle their initial decision to segregate the Grill Menu from a Main Menu that contains signature dishes Chef Director Aiden Byrne brings with him from high end Manchester House. Alongside are cottage pie and burgers at half the price.
This latter fanfare for the common man doesn't tally with a wine list whose prices get as stratospheric as the setting; the affordable bottles in the mid-£20 range look just token. We drank a £78 bottle of Adelsheim 2013, a favourite Oregon Pinot Noir with some mellowing bottle age and oodles of silky fruit.
We would have consumed it in record time if we hadn't put hands over our glasses to halt incessant topping up. Not uncommon practice but here just part of a corporate lack of warmth, not the fault of callow staff, who were all just a little flustered.
The food? A curate's egg. Not a dish, a comment. Our starters were very different beasts. On my recommendation my wife had the roast pigeon, cherries, violet, mustard (£13.50). It was always a go-to dish at Manchester House and its gamey meets fruity charms have made the 300 metre transition between kitchens well.
My slice of game pie felt like I'd wandered into a picnic, the hand-raised crust a bit limp for my taste, the filling bland, hardly enlivened by a blob of prune and quince chutney.
Its very presence (at £9) sums up a certain confusion. You shouldn't hire a chef of Aiden Byrne's terrific quality and hang this kind of brief on him. It's like shoving Frankie Dettori on a middling show pony.
Sticking with equine analogies, a plain main of Herdwick lamb loin was of Shetland proportions, three tiny collops tangled with a trio of potato gnocchi and some girolles. The Byrne at 20 Stories pledge was 'no tasting menus', so why serve a tasting menu portion for £25?
My poached John Dory, with lobster, chicken and white asparagus (£26) again was very Byrne. A well-judged savoury balance but here it failed to excite. We needed the two sides, buttery mash for £3 and wilted spinach (£3.50), the latter a desultory layer of greens uncannily like a few leaves from a supermarket bag given a swift steam. At Hawksmoor you'd pay a couple of quid more and get double the portion, either stir-fried with lemon and garlic or pureed unctuously with cream, nutmeg and anchovy.
Both our puddings, £6 apiece, followed the pattern of well-executed but not 'aaaaah, yesss" naughtily pleasurable. My wife liked the chocolate fondant but felt it fell short of the best in town, at Elnecot in Ancoats, while my yoghurt parfait was delicate and subtle, lifted by candied salt and pistachios, marred by rhubarb that was nearly raw.
Throughout dinner we acutely felt the all too calculating Grim Accountant Reaper at our shoulder. The aforementioned Hawksmoor's arrival from London has never felt like colonisation. This does, where D&D London's whole oligarchic, swanky fit-out and exploitation of the 19th floor panorama comes at the expense of real engagement.
The shiny new towers bristling everywhere across that panorama, replicating the Downtown of name-any-American city, are exciting and numbing at the same time. Very like 20 Stories. I'm consoled by the unprecedented amount of indie groundbreakers also springing up at mere ground level across Manchester. They have very different stories to tell.
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Vermont Speed Limit Mapraid 2016 ended on 18 Jul 2016 00:00:00 UTC. Please check back here for results and check the Mapraid Forum for mapraid announcements.
The Vermont Speed Limit Mapraid will be 11 July through 18 July 2016. The participants will be divided into two groups, one for each section of the map. Each group will have both local and senior editors, including designated group leaders. Please direct all questions to your group leaders. The raid hosts will be available across all areas for added support.
Our primary goal is to put correct speed limits on segments in Vermont, with emphasis on the connecting roads. Please also make basic common-sense edits as you work on the speed limits: Fix errors in elevations, segment locks, bad turns and other obviously wrong information on the segments you are editing, but keep focused on speed limits. If you see bigger problems that can be addressed later, contact your group leader or record it in this form.
5.1.1 Vermont guidelines
5.2 Road Segment Lock Guidelines
5.3 Base Map Areas
5.4 Edit Quality and Mass Editing
5.5 Micro-Doglegs
5.6 Update Requests (URs)
5.7 Road Types, Names, and Functional Classification (FC)
5.8 Places
5.9 Issues to Address after the MapRaid
6.1 VT Mapping Resources
OrbitC (PM) 6 GC / MapRaid Coordinator X
DrNeubie (PM) 5 State Manager / Country Manager X
PhantomSoul (PM) 5 State Manager / Country Manager X
Machete808 (PM) 5 State Manager X
WhoaitsPete (PM) 4 Area Manager X
XXXXXX (PM) 4 Area Manager X
There are two groups on the Vermont raid:
Team 1 will edit the segments in the North half of the state.
Please use THIS LINK to access that area in WME
Team 2 will edit the segments in the South.
Please use THIS LINK to access that area in WME.
Team rosters are posted in the mapraid forum thread, HERE.
Group leaders are Machete808 and whoaitspete in Team 1, PhantomSoul and XXXX in Team 2. Please contact them by PM or in the Slack channel with any issues you encounter.
There will be no overlay for this raid, but most editors can easily define the boundaries by using the Editable Areas layer. Please check to make sure that is checked in the Layers menu.
Left-click your group area to open
Please read the entire MapRaid wiki. If you are still uncertain what to do about something you see on the map, please ask your group leader Thank you for your help with the map!
Use Waze Street View to find Speed Limit Signs. You may also get information from local drivers. You may use information from local ordinances posted on township, borough, or city websites. Do not rely on predicted speeds (with "verified" check box).
Vermont follows the US guideline for speed limits, with a few exceptions listed below.
Vermont guidelines
If there is no SV, do not map SL. (No SV => No SL)
Unless you have information from someone who has recently driven on the street, or from local ordinances listing speed limits.
When a speed limit changes at an intersection, the sign for the new speed zone might be up to 200 feet after the intersection. If the speed limit changes more than 200 feet from the intersection, add a junction at the sign and make the speed limit change there.
Speed limit signs are supposed to be posted on every street, no further than 1/2 mile apart.
Do not guess. If there is no SV, and if there is no information from local drivers, we cannot know if there are signs or no signs.
Road Segment Lock Guidelines
When you edit any segment during the mapraid, please set the lock level correctly.
Any road of a certain segment type must be locked at least to the rank (level) in the chart below. Roads may be locked higher for protection and special situations (areas with construction, tricky design, frequent mistakes, incorrect images, etc.).
Vermont Minimum Locking Rank Standard
Note: Do Not Mass Edit just to update locks to these standards
There are still many areas in Vermont which have not been touched by editors since the "base map" was imported in 2009. Only touch these areas if it is necessary to reach the objectives of this mapraid. If no information is available for setting Speed Limits, and no elevation adjustments are required, do not fix these parts of the map. These areas will be addressed at a later time.
If roads are very bad and very difficult to fix, you may report the problem to a group leader.
Some editors have made URs about speed limits they have seen on the road. These all contain the string "mph". If you can find these URs, you can use them to help you set the correct speed limit on that segment.
Road type classification is not a focus of this mapraid. Functional Classification updates have been completed for Vermont. If you see an easily fixable problem on the segments you are editing for speed limit, please fix it. If you find a large problem with road type, let a group leader know.
Road Names are not a focus of this map raid. If you see an easily fixable problem on the segments you are already editing, please fix it. If you see any large problems with road naming, please let a group leader know.
Any major issues that need to be addressed will be followed up by local editors after the MapRaid conclusion. Issues such as city name merging, large scale naming (primary or alt), etc, will be handled after the fact. Remember, the concentration is speed limits.
Any issues that require future follow up should be entered on this form.
Only use Street View and satellite imagery from within Waze, websites from businesses, and the sources listed below. Do not use Google Maps. Do not use Google Maps Street View. Do not use any other online mapping resources.
VT Mapping Resources
Resources Sheet Check this spreadsheet for links to mapping resources for Vermont cities and towns.
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brushmyhair 77
QB is not critical for the Pats, especially in this draft. Will Grier is a complete reach, and screams desperate need. The QB class is average at best and why waste an asset that high when there are other serious needs such as OL, WR and DL. Your picks (2 out of 3) won't see the field next year . QB maybe 3 years on the bench!
Will Grier should go in the late 3 or 4th round. Hopefully not by the Pats
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Brown would be a nice pick, IF available, which I doubt. Same thing as the O-line, though. We've picked up 3 WR's in free agency; Brown, Beasley, and Roberts. Our first pick is going to be defense, most likely defensive tackle. It's the strength of this class, it's a need for us, and we've covered all the other bases in free agency. Trust me on this, dude.
Well RD 3 is coming up so DT will probably be addressed for you guys early.
Meh it's an alright 2nd round pick but i would prefer we didn't use our only other pick in the 1st 3 rounds on our 4th or 5th CB. Trufant, Oliver, and Kazee have the 1st 3 spots covered right now and Blidi-Wreh was actually very good as our #4 last year.
Not saying we shouldn't add one for depth but i wouldn't do it in the 2nd round over a RT, Edge Rusher, or NT.
Can't please everyone. Just wait and see whats in store for rd 3.
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On 3/30/2019 at 4:50 PM, brushmyhair said:
Gross. Give the Browns Taylor Rapp. We have a massive need at SS. Our defense sucked at exactly the things Rapp can and will correct.
I feel they need someone across from Ward on the other side, and I have every intention on slotting in a safety at pick 80, but keep an eye on Eric Berry potentially signing with you guys.
Edited April 1, 2019 by brushmyhair
Not at all. We have Terrance Mitchell, who was awesome for us last year. I was shocked that he was as good as he was, but he's better than most every team's #2 CB. We could use a nickel, but I'd rather add another safety (Jaquan Johnson) and roll with a group like this:
LCB: Mitchell
RCB: Ward
FS: Randall
SS: Rapp
NCB: Jaquan Johnson
That's a nasty secondary with hitting power. We run 99% zone now with Wilks so having lockdown man cover corners is not overly important.
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19 hours ago, brushmyhair said:
As you mentioned TE, I thought about mocking them to trade up to 31 with the Rams to select Noah Fant, but elected to go in a different direction. I may slot him in to the 2nd rd pick tomorrow.
as much as i want fant. the well-roundness of Hockenson which we should value since we probably will be a bit run-heavy would help us alot more then another eric ebron. im not saying fant wouldnt be a good pick but having a well-rounded te seems better value then a rt. we could go get a rt round 2 or 3 depending how stuff falls out but we did invest a 4th round pick last year for a rt and he didnt play last year really due to injuries.
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I love the Wilkins pick for the Vikes in RD 1. 3 tech DT is a major need for the future. He can get solid snaps in this year rotating with Stephen and be the man of the future (if not the present, thankfully he doesnt have to be though). RD 2 is where you lost me and i would assume pretty much every Viking fan. We NEED OL bad, we do not need another OLB that bad. Yes, Gedeon can be replaced but considering he's only in on our base D (which isnt that much), it isnt that big of a need. I'd slot in one of McCoy or Jordan and call it a day. Then RDs 3 and 4 I'd be looking for a WR3 (like an Andy Isabella) and DE depth. RDs 6 and 7 (4 picks) can be OL, TE, LB, and S. With the possibility of RB, depends on if we decide we want veteran depth behind Cook (which i highly advise they do, as i dont think Abdullah can cut it as a RB2.
We don't have a 3rd round pick my friend you traded it and our 4th rounder for Oliver Which i had no problem with honestly i like oliver alot. So not sure how waiting on round 3 or 4 also is gonna help us But thats why i would have rather went with an actual much bigger need in round 2 instead of a 4th or 5th CB. If we didn't give up our 3rd and 4th round pick i wouldn't be as against a CB earlier still wouldn't love it but wouldn't have as big a problem with it as i would in this scenario. But with that trade up move it sorta took away all our ammo to get starters at needed positions. This is our DE rotation right now
Vic Beasley, Tak Mckinley, Steven Means 3 players thats it no more lol Vic is on a franchise tag at 12.3 million last year of his deal Steven means is a UDFA who was brought back for minnimum on a 1 year deal very little playing time so far. Tak is the only guy set in stone for the next 2 or 3 years and neither Vic or Tak have lived up to their expectations so far to make me believe they can be 10 to 15 sack guys this year guaranteed. I would love it if they did and both reach their potential but who knows if they will?
As far as OT we have Ty Sambrolo penciled in as our starting RT after we released Ryan Schraeder a few weeks back. Yes that Ty Sambrolo from denver That Vic Beasley got like 4 sacks on in 1 game lol. We also have to find a NT that can replace what we had in Dontari Poe the year before and Terrell mcclain last year. Although McClain was garbage bleh. We got Grady on a franchise tag who is a good DT and can play spot NT duty, Deadrin Senat who for a 3rd rounder was solid but is not a NT, Ed Oliver who is great against the run but at 278 is for sure not a NT and can probably play a little DE in bigger sets or next to Grady on pass rush downs or replace Grady if we can't get a contract done with him this season. Jack Crawford is also a undersized DT that is a pass rusher for us. So we really don't have a true NT run stopper that our defense calls for.
Hope this help explains our situation to you a bit more and why i thought CB that early as a 4th or 5th CB for us was not as important as legit starting needs or pieces we don't have good players at already with us losing alot of our picks from the trade up.
Edited April 1, 2019 by FalconFan13
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On 30/03/2019 at 5:50 PM, brushmyhair said:
Not happening. Denver signed Kareem Jackson and Bryce Callahan.
"you probably say in the moment, In Belichick I Trust"
Hell no, I would not say this. I have been a Pats fan far to long to believe BB is perfect. He had his fair share of mistakes. Dominique Easley Boy was I pissed! Jordan Richards, Tavon Wilson, Jermaine Cunningham and one of my favorites. I don't follow football its just a job. Ron Brace.
Grier and Rodgers in the same sentence is head scratching. Fine, slot a QB but put him at the back end of the draft.
Feel free keeping your choice. I will start the Patriot version of failed Cleveland QBs. The Pats take Tim Couch, Oops, I mean Will Grier !
Edited April 1, 2019 by m haynes
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I would really, really hate the McLaurin pick there for Green Bay, but as a whole I like this mock. Some original picks, good trade ups albeit we will probably see some more in the top 10. Good job man
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I don't see the Vikings passing on Dillard in round one, I would say he's probably BPA over Wilkins, and then passing on another OL in round two, I don't see that happening for the Vikings.
31 minutes ago, The Gnat said:
Going to echo the same thing. An OLB doesn't make ANY sense to me in round 2 seeing as we re-signed Barr. McCoy would be a good pick up there IMO. Dillard and McCoy would hopefully go a long ways towards re-creating the OL.
23 hours ago, brushmyhair said:
Both you and the other guy said the same thing. He reminds me a bit of a Desmond King who could play safety. I'm not making rd 1 edits, but things should look more appealing to those not in favor of rd1 in rd 2.
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Won't suede shoes get trashed in New England winter weather? | Styleforum
Won't suede shoes get trashed in New England winter weather?
I'm growing an appreciation for suede shoes. However my concern is that they'll get trashed if I wear them on the streets of Boston during winter. Between the sand, salt, and slush, I'm worried that they'll look ugly and unwearable by spring. Can you per-suade me (ha-ha) into buying a pair of suede shoes?
Following PG's theory of suede, the more beat, the better.
I'm a New Yorker, and this is why I'm not pulling the trigger until Spring....so sad...I'm struggling not to buy.
I subscribed to this theory
Took a pair of suede shoes in for repair and the guy said he would clean them for me. There were a few spots and general wear. Don't know what process he used but they look like new.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQY-N...layer_embedded
Originally Posted by Shoe City Thinker
fellow member NOBD, who lives in Europe and wears exclusively suede, more or less, has the most experience in this field. he didn't encounter any issues.
besides we had this discussion with all pros and cons many times before.
That video was brutal. I was told to brush suede in the direction of the nap.
ftfy normal.
you brush it in the direction when you want an even appearance. mainly at the end of the procedure. otherwise do as you like, it doesn't hurt neither the suede nor your fear.
Leffot's high-res results pictures:
http://blog.leffot.com/2010/04/06/clean-your-suede/
Originally Posted by Sixth_Sense
I equate suede with spring, summer, and fall not trudging through poorly shoveled walkways in Back Bay followed by wading ankle deep in slush at the intersection of Newbury and Tremont.
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5 March 2015 - U.S. ambassador slashed with knife in South Korea — Anglais
Vous êtes ici : Accueil / Key story / Archives Revue de presse - 2015 / 5 March 2015 - U.S. ambassador slashed with knife in South Korea
Publié par Clifford Armion le 03/05/2015
U.S. ambassador slashed with knife in attack in South Korea
knife or razor...
Television reports from Seoul showed Lippert, a former assistant secretary of defense and adviser to President Obama, bleeding from his head and hand at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, across the road from the U.S. Embassy. Police said he was attacked with a 10-inch knife. According to reports, the attacker yelled: "No war! The two Koreas should be unified."
Two teams of doctors at nearby Yonsei University Hospital treated Lippert. One of the surgeons, Jung Nam-sik, said Lippert received 80 stitches to his face. Lippert also suffered significant knife wounds to his left wrist while struggling to push off his assailant.
The ambassador is expected to be able to use his hand after four weeks of treatment but due to tendon damage. A fuller recovery will take longer because of the loss of senses in his little finger, his doctors said.
Kirk Spitzer and William M. Welch (USA Today)
"5 March 2015 - U.S. ambassador slashed with knife in South Korea", La Clé des Langues [en ligne], Lyon, ENS de LYON/DGESCO (ISSN 2107-7029), mai 2015. Consulté le 20/10/2021. URL: http://cle.ens-lyon.fr/anglais/key-story/archives-revue-de-presse-2015/5-march-2015-u-s-ambassador-slashed-with-knife-in-south-korea
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BAKER BOTTS LLP v. ASARCO LLC - Supreme Court, 2015 | Chapter 11 Cases
New Bankruptcy Opinion: BAKER BOTTS LLP v. ASARCO LLC – Supreme Court, 2015
BAKER BOTTS L.L.P. ET AL., PETITIONERS,
No. 14-103.
Decided June 15, 2015.
THOMAS, J., delivered the opinion of the Court, in which ROBERTS, C. J., and SCALIA, KENNEDY, and ALITO, JJ., joined, and in which SOTOMAYOR, J., joined as to all but Part III-B-2. SOTOMAYOR, J., filed an opinion concurring in part and concurring in the judgment. BREYER, J., filed a dissenting opinion, in which GINSBURG and KAGAN, JJ., joined.
Section 327(a) of the Bankruptcy Code allows bankruptcy trustees to hire attorneys, accountants, and other professionals to assist them in carrying out their statutory duties. 11 U. S. C. §327(a). Another provision, §330(a)(1), states that a bankruptcy court "may award . . . reasonable compensation for actual, necessary services rendered by" those professionals. The question before us is whether §330(a)(1) permits a bankruptcy court to award attorney's fees for work performed in defending a fee application in court. We hold that it does not and therefore affirm the judgment of the Court of Appeals.
In 2005, respondent ASARCO LLC, a copper mining, smelting, and refining company, found itself in financial trouble. Faced with falling copper prices, debt, cash flow deficiencies, environmental liabilities, and a striking work force, ASARCO filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. As in many Chapter 11 bankruptcies, no trustee was appointed and ASARCO—the "`debtor in possession'"—administered the bankruptcy estate as a fiduciary for the estate's creditors. §§1101(1), 1107(a).
Relying on §327(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, which permits trustees to employ attorneys and other professionals to assist them in their duties, ASARCO obtained the Bankruptcy Court's permission to hire two law firms, petitioners Baker Botts L.L.P. and Jordan, Hyden, Womble, Culbreth & Holzer, P.C., to provide legal representation during the bankruptcy. [1] Among other services, the firms prosecuted fraudulent-transfer claims against ASARCO's parent company and ultimately obtained a judgment against it worth between $7 and $10 billion. This judgment contributed to a successful reorganization in which all of ASARCO's creditors were paid in full. After over four years in bankruptcy, ASARCO emerged in 2009 with $1.4 billion in cash, little debt, and resolution of its environmental liabilities.
The law firms sought compensation under §330(a)(1), which provides that a bankruptcy court "may award . . . reasonable compensation for actual, necessary services rendered by" professionals hired under §327(a). As required by the bankruptcy rules, the two firms filed fee applications. Fed. Rule Bkrtcy. Proc. 2016(a). ASARCO, controlled once again by its parent company, challenged the compensation requested in the applications. After extensive discovery and a 6-day trial on fees, the Bankruptcy Court rejected ASARCO's objections and awarded the firms approximately $120 million for their work in the bankruptcy proceeding plus a $4.1 million enhancement for exceptional performance. The court also awarded the firms over $5 million for time spent litigating in defense of their fee applications.
ASARCO appealed various aspects of the award to the District Court. As relevant here, the court held that the firms could recover fees for defending their fee application.
The Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed. It reasoned that the American Rule—the rule that each side must pay its own attorney's fees—"applies absent explicit statutory . . . authority" to the contrary and that "the Code contains no statutory provision for the recovery of attorney fees for defending a fee application." In re ASARCO, L.L.C., 751 F. 3d 291, 301 (2014) (internal quotation marks omitted). It observed that §330(a)(1) provides "that professional services are compensable only if they are likely to benefit a debtor's estate or are necessary to case administration." Id., at 299. Because "[t]he primary beneficiary of a professional fee application, of course, is the professional," compensation for litigation defending that application does not fall within §330(a)(1). Ibid.
"Our basic point of reference when considering the award of attorney's fees is the bedrock principle known as the American Rule: Each litigant pays his own attorney's fees, win or lose, unless a statute or contract provides otherwise." Hardt v. Reliance Standard Life Ins. Co., 560 U. S. 242, 252-253 (2010) (internal quotation marks omitted). The American Rule has roots in our common law reaching back to at least the 18th century, see Arcambel v. Wiseman, 3 Dall. 306 (1796), and "[s]tatutes which invade the common law are to be read with a presumption favoring the retention of long-established and familiar [legal] principles," Fogerty v. Fantasy, Inc., 510 U. S. 517, 534 (1994) (internal quotation marks and ellipsis omitted). We consequently will not deviate from the American Rule "`absent explicit statutory authority.'" Buckhannon Board & Care Home, Inc. v. West Virginia Dept. of Health and Human Resources, 532 U. S. 598, 602 (2001) (quoting Key Tronic Corp. v. United States, 511 U. S. 809, 814 (1994) ).
We have recognized departures from the American Rule only in "specific and explicit provisions for the allowance of attorneys' fees under selected statutes." Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. v. Wilderness Society, 421 U. S. 240, 260 (1975) . Although these "[s]tatutory changes to [the American Rule] take various forms," Hardt, supra, at 253 , they tend to authorize the award of "a reasonable attorney's fee," "fees," or "litigation costs," and usually refer to a "prevailing party" in the context of an adversarial "action," see, e.g., 28 U. S. C. §2412(d)(1)(A); 42 U. S. C. §§1988(b), 2000e-5(k); see generally Hardt, supra, at 253 , and nn. 3-7 (collecting examples).
The attorney's fees provision of the Equal Access to Justice Act offers a good example of the clarity we have required to deviate from the American Rule. See 28 U. S. C. §2412(d)(1)(A). That section provides that "a court shall award to a prevailing party other than the United States fees and other expenses . . . incurred by that party in any civil action (other than cases sounding in tort). . . brought by or against the United States" under certain conditions. Ibid. As our decision in Commissioner v. Jean, 496 U. S. 154 (1990), reveals, there could be little dispute that this provision—which mentions "fees," a "prevailing party," and a "civil action"—is a "fee-shifting statut[e]" that trumps the American Rule, id., at 161.
Congress did not expressly depart from the American Rule to permit compensation for fee-defense litigation by professionals hired to assist trustees in bankruptcy proceedings. Section 327(a) authorizes the employment of such professionals, providing that a "trustee, with the court's approval, may employ one or more attorneys, accountants, appraisers, auctioneers, or other professional persons, that do not hold or represent an interest adverse to the estate, and that are disinterested persons, to represent or assist [him] in carrying out [his] duties." In other words, §327(a) professionals are hired to serve the administrator of the estate for the benefit of the estate.
"After notice to the parties in interest and the United States Trustee and a hearing, and subject to sections 326, 328, and 329, the court may award to a trustee, a consumer privacy ombudsman appointed under section 332, an examiner, an ombudsman appointed under section 333, or a professional person employed under section 327 or 1103—
"(A) reasonable compensation for actual, necessary services rendered by the trustee, examiner, ombudsman, professional person, or attorney and by any paraprofessional person employed by any such person; and
"(B) reimbursement for actual, necessary expenses." (Emphasis added.)
This text cannot displace the American Rule with respect to fee-defense litigation. To be sure, the phrase "reasonable compensation for actual, necessary services rendered" permits courts to award fees to attorneys for work done to assist the administrator of the estate, as the Bankruptcy Court did here when it ordered ASARCO to pay roughly $120 million for the firms' work in the bankruptcy proceeding. No one disputes that §330(a)(1) authorizes an award of attorney's fees for that kind of work. See Alyeska Pipeline, supra, at 260 , and n. 33 (listing §330(a)(1)'s predecessor as an example of a provision authorizing attorney's fees). But the phrase "reasonable compensation for actual, necessary services rendered" neither specifically nor explicitly authorizes courts to shift the costs of adversarial litigation from one side to the other—in this case, from the attorneys seeking fees to the administrator of the estate—as most statutes that displace the American Rule do.
Instead, §330(a)(1) provides compensation for all §327(a) professionals—whether accountant, attorney, or auctioneer—for all manner of work done in service of the estate administrator. More specifically, §330(a)(1) allows "reasonable compensation" only for "actual, necessary services rendered." (Emphasis added.) That qualification is significant. The word "services" ordinarily refers to "labor performed for another." Webster's New International Dictionary 2288 (def. 4) (2d ed. 1934); see also Black's Law Dictionary 1607 (3d ed. 1933) ("duty or labor to be rendered by one person to another"); Oxford English Dictionary 517 (def. 19) (1933) ("action of serving, helping or benefiting; conduct tending to the welfare or advantage of another"). [2] Thus, in a case addressing §330(a)'s predecessor, this Court concluded that the phrase "`reasonable compensation for services rendered' necessarily implies loyal and disinterested service in the interest of" a client. Woods v. City Nat. Bank & Trust Co. of Chicago, 312 U. S. 262, 268 (1941) ; accord, American United Mut. Life Ins. Co. v. Avon Park, 311 U. S. 138, 147 (1940) . Time spent litigating a fee application against the administrator of a bankruptcy estate cannot be fairly described as "labor performed for"—let alone "disinterested service to"—that administrator.
This legislative decision to limit "compensation" to "services rendered" is particularly telling given that other provisions of the Bankruptcy Code expressly transfer the costs of litigation from one adversarial party to the other. Section 110(i), for instance, provides that "[i]f a bankruptcy petition preparer . . . commits any act that the court finds to be fraudulent, unfair, or deceptive, on the motion of the debtor, trustee, United States trustee (or the bankruptcy administrator, if any)," the bankruptcy court must "order the bankruptcy petition preparer to pay the debtor . . . reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in moving for damages under this subsection." §110(i)(1)(C). Had Congress wished to shift the burdens of fee-defense litigation under §330(a)(1) in a similar manner, it easily could have done so. We accordingly refuse "to invade the legislature's province by redistributing litigation costs" here. Alyeska Pipeline, 421 U. S., at 271 .
The law firms, the United States as amicus curiae, and the dissent resist this straightforward interpretation of the statute. The law firms and the Government each offer a theory for why §330(a)(1) expressly overrides the American Rule in the context of litigation in defense of a fee application, and the dissent embraces the latter. Neither theory is persuasive.
We begin with the law firms' approach. According to the firms, fee-defense litigation is part of the "services rendered" to the estate administrator under §330(a)(1). See Brief for Petitioners 23-30. As explained above, that reading is untenable. The term "services" in this provision cannot be read to encompass adversarial fee-defense litigation. See Part II-B, supra. Even the dissent agrees on this point. See post, at 1 (opinion of BREYER, J.).
Indeed, reading "services" in this manner could end up compensating attorneys for the unsuccessful defense of a fee application. The firms insist that "estates do benefit from fee defenses"—and thus receive a "service" under §330(a)(1)—because "the estate has an interest in obtaining a just determination of the amount it should pay its professionals." Brief for Petitioners 25-26 (internal quotation marks omitted). But that alleged interest—and hence the supposed provision of a "service"—exists whether or not a §327(a) professional prevails in his fee dispute. We decline to adopt a reading of §330(a)(1) that would allow courts to pay professionals for arguing for fees they were found never to have been entitled to in the first place. Such a result would not only require an unnatural interpretation of the term "services rendered," but a particularly unusual deviation from the American Rule as well, as "[m]ost fee-shifting provisions permit a court to award attorney's fees only to a `prevailing party,'" a "`substantially prevailing' party," or "a `successful' litigant," Hardt, 560 U. S., at 253 (footnote omitted). There is no indication that Congress departed from the American Rule in §330(a)(1) with respect to fee-defense litigation, let alone that it did so in such an unusual manner.
The Government's theory, embraced by the dissent, fares no better. Although the United States agrees that "the defense of a fee application does not itself qualify as an independently compensable service," it nonetheless contends that "compensation for such work is properly viewed as part of the compensation for the underlying services in the bankruptcy proceeding." Brief for United States as Amicus Curiae 25. According to the Government, if an attorney is not repaid for his time spent successfully litigating fees, his compensation for his actual "services rendered" to the estate administrator in the underlying proceeding will be diluted. Id., at 18. The United States thus urges us to treat fees for fee-defense work "as a component of `reasonable compensation.'" Id., at 33; accord, post, at 1 (BREYER, J., dissenting). We refuse to do so for several reasons.
First and foremost, the Government's theory cannot be reconciled with the relevant text. Section 330(a)(1) does not authorize courts to award "reasonable compensation" simpliciter, but "reasonable compensation for actual, necessary services rendered by" the §327(a) professional. §330(a)(1)(A) (emphasis added). Here, the contested award was tied to the firms' work on the fee-defense litigation and is correctly understood only as compensation for that work. The Government and the dissent properly concede that litigation in defense of a fee application is not a "service" within the meaning of §330(a)(1); it follows that the contested award was not "compensation" for a "service." Thus, the only way to reach their reading of the statute would be to excise the phrase "for actual, necessary services rendered" from the statute. [3]
Contrary to the Government's assertion, §330(a)(6) does not presuppose that courts are free to award compensation based on work that does not qualify as a service to the estate administrator. That provision specifies that "[a]ny compensation awarded for the preparation of a fee application shall be based on the level and skill reasonably required to prepare the application." The Government argues that because time spent preparing a fee application is compensable, time spent defending it must be too. But the provision cuts the other way. A §327(a) professional's preparation of a fee application is best understood as a "servic[e] rendered" to the estate administrator under §330(a)(1), whereas a professional's defense of that application is not. By way of analogy, it would be natural to describe a car mechanic's preparation of an itemized bill as part of his "services" to the customer because it allows a customer to understand—and, if necessary, dispute—his expenses. But it would be less natural to describe a subsequent court battle over the bill as part of the "services rendered" to the customer.
The Government used to understand that time spent preparing a fee application was different from time spent defending one for the purposes of §330(a)(1). Just a few years ago, the U. S. Trustee explained that "[r]easonable charges for preparing . . . fee applications . . . are compensable. . . because the preparation of a fee application is not required for lawyers practicing in areas other than bankruptcy as a condition to getting paid." 78 Fed. Reg. 36250 (2013) (emphasis deleted). By contrast, "time spent. . . defending . . . fee applications" is ordinarily "not compensable," the Trustee observed, as such time can be "properly characterized as work that is for the benefit of the professional and not the estate." Ibid.
To support its broader interpretation of §330(a)(6), the Government, echoed by the dissent, relies on our remark in Jean that "[w]e find no textual or logical argument for treating so differently a party's preparation of a fee application and its ensuing efforts to support that same application." 496 U. S., at 162 ; see post, at 7. But that use of Jean begs the question. Jean addressed a statutory provision that everyone agreed authorized court-awarded fees for fee-defense litigation. 496 U. S., at 162 . The "only dispute" in that context was over what "finding [was] necessary to support such an award." Ibid. In resolving that issue, the Court declined to treat fee-application and fee-litigation work differently given that the relevant statutory text—"a court shall award to a prevailing party . . . fees and other expenses . . . incurred by that party in any civil action"—could not support such a distinction. Id., at 158. Here, by contrast, the operative language— "reasonable compensation for actual, necessary services rendered"—reaches only the fee-application work. The fact that the provision at issue in Jean "did not mention fee-defense work," post, at 5, is thus irrelevant.
In any event, the Government's textual foothold for its argument is too insubstantial to support a deviation from the American Rule. The open-ended phrase "reasonable compensation," standing alone, is not the sort of "specific and explicit provisio[n]" that Congress must provide in order to alter this default rule. Alyeska Pipeline, 421 U. S., at 260 .
Ultimately, the Government's theory rests on a flawed and irrelevant policy argument. The United States contends that awarding fees for fee-defense litigation is a "judicial exception" necessary to the proper functioning of the Bankruptcy Code. Brief for United States as Amicus Curiae 15, n. 7 (internal quotation marks omitted). Absent this exception, it warns, fee-defense litigation will dilute attorney's fees and result in bankruptcy lawyers receiving less compensation than nonbankruptcy lawyers, thereby undermining the congressional aim of ensuring that talented attorneys will take on bankruptcy work. Accord, post, at 3.
As an initial matter, we find this policy argument unconvincing. In our legal system, no attorneys, regardless of whether they practice in bankruptcy, are entitled to receive fees for fee-defense litigation absent express statutory authorization. Requiring bankruptcy attorneys to pay for the defense of their fees thus will not result in any disparity between bankruptcy and nonbankruptcy lawyers. [4]
The United States nonetheless contends that uncompensated fee litigation in bankruptcy will be particularly costly because multiple parties in interest may object to fee applications, whereas nonbankruptcy fee litigation typically involves just a lawyer and his client. But this argument rests on unsupported predictions of how the statutory scheme will operate in practice, and the Government's conduct in this case reveals the perils associated with relying on such prognostications to interpret statutes: The United States took the opposite view below, asserting that "requiring a professional to bear the normal litigation costs of litigating a contested request for payment. . . dilutes a bankruptcy fee award no more than any litigation over professional fees." Reply Brief for Appellant United States Trustee in No. 11-290 (SD Tex.), p. 15. The speed with which the Government has changed its tune offers a good argument against substituting policyoriented predictions for statutory text.
More importantly, we would lack the authority to rewrite the statute even if we believed that uncompensated fee litigation would fall particularly hard on the bankruptcy bar. "Our unwillingness to soften the import of Congress' chosen words even if we believe the words lead to a harsh outcome is longstanding," and that is no less true in bankruptcy than it is elsewhere. Lamie v. United States Trustee, 540 U. S. 526, 538 (2004) . Whether or not the Government's theory is desirable as a matter of policy, Congress has not granted us "roving authority . . . to allow counsel fees . . . whenever [we] might deem them warranted." Alyeska Pipeline, supra, at 260 . Our job is to follow the text even if doing so will supposedly "undercut a basic objective of the statute," post, at 3. Section 330(a)(1) itself does not authorize the award of fees for defending a fee application, and that is the end of the matter.
As we long ago observed, "The general practice of the United States is in opposition" to forcing one side to pay the other's attorney's fees, and "even if that practice [is] not strictly correct in principle, it is entitled to the respect of the court, till it is changed, or modified, by statute." Arcambel, 3 Dall., at 306 (emphasis deleted). We follow that approach today. Because §330(a)(1) does not explicitly override the American Rule with respect to fee-defense litigation, it does not permit bankruptcy courts to award compensation for such litigation. We therefore affirm the judgment of the Court of Appeals.
As the Court's opinion explains, there is no textual, contextual, or other support for reading 11 U. S. C. §330(a)(1) in the way advocated by petitioners and the United States. Given the clarity of the statutory language, it would be improper to allow policy considerations to undermine the American Rule in this case. On that understanding, I join all but Part III-B-2 of the Court's opinion.
The Bankruptcy Code authorizes a court to award "reasonable compensation for actual, necessary services rendered by" various "professional person[s]," including "attorneys," whom a bankruptcy "trustee [has] employ[ed] . . . to represent or assist the trustee in carrying out the trustee's duties." 11 U. S. C. §§327(a), 330(a) (emphasis added). I agree with the Court that a professional's defense of a fee application is not a "service" within the meaning of the Code. See ante, at 6. But I agree with the Government that compensation for fee-defense work "is properly viewed as part of the compensation for the underlying services in [a] bankruptcy proceeding." Brief for United States as Amicus Curiae 25. In my view, when a bankruptcy court determines "reasonable compensation," it may take into account the expenses that a professional has incurred in defending his or her application for fees.
The Bankruptcy Code affords courts broad discretion to decide what constitutes "reasonable compensation." The Code provides that a "court shall consider the nature, the extent, and the value of . . . services [rendered], taking into account all relevant factors." §330(a)(3) (emphasis added). Cf. Hensley v. Eckerhart, 461 U. S. 424, 437 (1983) ("reemphasiz[ing a trial court's] discretion in determining the amount of a fee award," which "is appropriate in view of the [trial] court's superior understanding of the litigation"). I would hold that it is within a bankruptcy court's discretion to consider as "relevant factors" the cost and effort that a professional has reasonably expended in order to recover his or her fees.
Where a statute provides for reasonable fees, a court may take into account factors other than hours and hourly rates. Perdue v. Kenny A., 559 U. S. 542, 551-557 (2010) . For instance, "an enhancement" to attorney's fees "may be appropriate if the attorney's performance includes an extraordinary outlay of expenses and the litigation is exceptionally protracted." Id., at 555. And "there may be extraordinary circumstances in which an attorney's performance involves exceptional delay in the payment of fees" that justify additional compensation. Id., at 556. These examples demonstrate that increased compensation is sometimes warranted to reflect exceptional effort or resources expended in order to attain one's fees.
In that vein, work performed in defending a fee application may, in some cases, be a relevant factor in calculating "reasonable compensation." Consider a bankruptcy attorney who earns $50,000—a fee that reflects her hours, rates, and expertise—but is forced to spend $20,000 defending her fee application against meritless objections. It is within a bankruptcy court's discretion to decide that, taking into account the extensive fee litigation, $50,000 is an insufficient award. The attorney has effectively been paid $30,000, and the bankruptcy court might understandably conclude that such a fee is not "reasonable."
Indeed, this Court has previously acknowledged that work performed in defending a fee application is relevant to a determination of attorney's fees. In Commissioner v. Jean, 496 U. S. 154, 160-166 (1990), the Court held that fee-defense work is compensable under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U. S. C. §2412(d)(1)(A). The Court quoted with approval the Second Circuit's statement that "[d]enying attorneys' fees for time spent in obtaining them would dilute the value of a fees award by forcing attorneys into extensive, uncompensated litigation in order to gain any fees." 496 U. S., at 162 (quoting Gagne v. Maher, 594 F. 2d 336, 344 (1979) ; internal quotation marks omitted).
A contrary interpretation of "reasonable compensation" would undercut a basic objective of the statute. Congress intended to ensure that high-quality attorneys and other professionals would be available to assist trustees in representing and administering bankruptcy estates. To that end, Congress directed bankruptcy courts to consider "whether the compensation is reasonable based on the customary compensation charged by comparably skilled practitioners in cases other than cases under" the Bankruptcy Code. §330(a)(3)(F). Congress recognized that comparable compensation was necessary to ensure that professionals would "remain in the bankruptcy field." H. R. Rep. No. 95-595, p. 330 (1977). Cf. Perdue, supra, at 552 ("[A] `reasonable' fee is a fee that is sufficient to induce a capable attorney to undertake the representation of a meritorious civil rights case").
In some cases, the extensive process through which a bankruptcy professional defends his or her fees may be so burdensome that additional fees are necessary in order to maintain comparability of compensation. In order to be paid, a professional assisting a trustee must file with the court a detailed application seeking compensation. Fed. Rule Bkrtcy. Proc. 2016(a). The application will not be granted until after the court has conducted a hearing on the matter. §330(a)(1). And "[t]he court may, on its own motion or on the motion of the United States Trustee, the United States Trustee for the District or Region, the trustee for the estate, or any other party in interest, award compensation that is less than the amount of compensation that is requested." §330(a)(2).
By contrast, an attorney representing a private party, or a professional working outside of the bankruptcy context, generally faces fee objections made only by his or her client—and those objections typically are made outside of court, at least initially. This process is comparatively simple, involves fewer parties in interest, and does not necessarily impose litigation costs. Consequently, in order to maintain comparable compensation, a court may find it necessary to account for the relatively burdensome fee-defense process required by the Bankruptcy Code. Accounting for this process ensures that a professional is paid "reasonable compensation."
The majority rests its conclusion upon an interpretation of the statutory language that I find neither legally necessary nor convincing. The majority says that Congress, in writing the reasonable-compensation statute, did not "displace the American Rule with respect to fee-defense litigation." Ante, at 5. The American Rule normally requires "[e]ach litigant" to "pa[y] his own attorney's fees, win or lose." Hardt v. Reliance Standard Life Ins. Co., 560 U. S. 242, 253 (2010) .
But the American Rule is a default rule that applies only where "a statute or contract" does not "provid[e] otherwise." Ibid. And here, the statute "provides otherwise." Ibid. Section 330(a)(1)(A) permits a "court [to] award . . . reasonable compensation for actual, necessary services rendered by the trustee, examiner, ombudsman, professional person, or attorney and by any paraprofessional person employed by any such person." This Court has recognized that through §330(a), Congress "ma[d]e specific and explicit [its] provisio[n] for the allowance of attorneys' fees," and thus displaced the American Rule. Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. v. Wilderness Society, 421 U. S. 240, 260, and n. 33 (1975) (listing §330(a)'s predecessor among examples of provisions authorizing attorney's fees).
The majority suggests that the American Rule is not displaced with respect to fee-defense work in bankruptcy because §330(a) does not specifically authorize fees for that particular type of work. See ante, at 4-5 ("Congress did not expressly depart from the American Rule to permit compensation for fee-defense litigation by professionals hired to assist trustees in bankruptcy proceedings"). To the extent that the majority intends to impose a requirement that a statute must explicitly mention fee defense in order to provide compensation for that work, this requirement is difficult to reconcile with the Court's decision in Jean. There, the Court held that the Equal Access to Justice Act authorizes compensation for fee-defense work. See 496 U. S., at 160-166 . The fee provision of the Equal Access to Justice Act, as enacted at the time, permitted an "award to a prevailing party . . . of fees and other expenses. . . incurred by that party in any civil action . . . brought by or against the United States." Id., at 158 (quoting 28 U. S. C. §2412(d)(1)(A) (1988 ed.)). The provision did not mention fee-defense work—but the Court nonetheless held that such work was compensable. See Jean, supra, at 160-166 . I would do the same here.
The majority focuses on particular words that appear in the Equal Access to Justice Act: "fees," "prevailing party," and "civil action." See ante, at 4. But neither the term "fees" nor the phrase "prevailing party" relates specifically to fee-defense work. And even assuming that the phrase "civil action" is more easily read to cover fee litigation than the phrase "actual, necessary services," that difference here is beside the point. I find the necessary authority in the words "reasonable compensation," not the words "actual, necessary services." In order to ensure that each professional is paid reasonably for compensable services, a court must have the discretion to authorize pay reflecting fee-defense work.
The majority asserts that by interpreting the phrase "reasonable compensation," I have effectively "excise[d] the phrase `for actual, necessary services rendered' from the statute." Ante, at 9. But the majority misunderstands my views. The statute permits compensation for fee-defense work as a part of compensation for the underlying services. Thus, where fee-defense work is not necessary to ensure reasonable compensation for some underlying service, then under my reading of the statute, a court should not consider that work when calculating compensation.
Indeed, to the extent that the majority bases its decision on the specific words of §330(a), its argument seems weak. The majority disregards direct statutory evidence that Congress intended to give courts the authority to account for reasonable fee-litigation costs. Section 330(a)(6) states that "any compensation awarded for the preparation of a fee application shall be based on the level and skill reasonably required to prepare the application." This provision does not authorize compensation, but rather assumes (through the words "any compensation awarded") preexisting authorization under §330(a). And the majority cannot convincingly explain why, under its reading of the statute, fee-application is a compensable "actual, necessary servic[e] rendered" to the estate.
The majority asserts that a fee application, unlike fee defense, can be construed as a "service" to the bankruptcy estate. See ante, at 9-10. The majority draws an analogy between a fee application and an itemized bill prepared by a car mechanic. See ibid. It argues that, like an itemized bill, a fee application is a "service" to the customer. But customers do not generally pay their mechanics for time spent preparing the bill. A mechanic's bill is not a separate "service," but rather is a medium through which the mechanic conveys what he or she wants to be paid. Similarly, a legal bill is not a "service" rendered to a client. In fact, ASARCO concedes that attorneys do not charge their clients for time spent preparing legal bills. See Tr. of Oral Arg. 33. A bill prepared by an attorney, or another bankruptcy professional, is not a "service" to the bankruptcy estate.
The majority suggests that a fee application must be a service "`because the preparation of a fee application is not required for lawyers practicing in areas other than bankruptcy as a condition to getting paid.'" Ante, at 10 (quoting 78 Fed. Reg. 36250 (2013)). But if the existence of a legal requirement specific to bankruptcy were sufficient to make an activity a compensable service, then the time that a professional spends at a hearing defending his or her fees would also be compensable. After all, the statute permits a court to award compensation only after "a hearing" with respect to the issue. §330(a)(1). And there is no such requirement for most attorneys, who simply bill their clients and are paid their fees. But the majority does not believe that preparing for or appearing at such a hearing—an integral part of fee-defense work—is compensable. The majority simply cannot reconcile its narrow interpretation of "reasonable compensation" with §330(a)(6)'s provision for fee-application preparation fees.
In my view, the majority is wrong to distinguish between the costs of fee preparation and the costs of fee litigation. Cf. Jean, 496 U. S., at 162 ("We find no textual or logical argument for treating . . . differently a party's preparation of a fee application and its ensuing efforts to support that same application"). And the majority should not distinguish between the compensability of fee litigation under the Equal Access to Justice Act and fee litigation under the Bankruptcy Code. Its decision to do so creates anomalies and undermines the basic purpose of the Bankruptcy Code's fee award provision.
[1] Although §327(a) directly applies only to trustees, §1107(a) gives Chapter 11 debtors in possession the same authority as trustees to retain §327(a) professionals. For the sake of simplicity, we refer to §327(a) alone throughout this opinion.
[2] Congress added the phrase "reasonable compensation for the services rendered" to federal bankruptcy law in 1934. Act of June 7, 1934, §77B(c)(9), 48 Stat. 917. We look to the ordinary meaning of those words at that time.
[3] The dissent's focus on reasonable compensation is therefore a red herring. See post, at 5-6. The question is not whether an award for fee-defense work would be "reasonable," but whether such work is compensable in the first place.
[4] To the extent the United States harbors any concern about the possibility of frivolous objections to fee applications, we note that "Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9011—bankruptcy's analogue to Civil Rule 11—authorizes the court to impose sanctions for bad-faith litigation conduct, which may include `an order directing payment . . . of some or all of the reasonable attorneys' fees and other expenses incurred as a direct result of the violation.'" Law v. Siegel, 571 U. S . ___, ___ (2014) (slip op., at 12).
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January 2019 – Long Lake Wesleyan Church
"…the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God" (2 Corinthians 4:4 ESV).
Pray for the nations: Peru. "Pray for Christians to boldly oppose sin and injustice while also ministering to the poor and oppressed."
Due to the snow storm we are cancelling service for tomorrow, January 20th.
"John answered their questions by saying, "I baptize you with water; but someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I'm not even worthy to be his slave and untie the straps of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire" (Luke 3:16 NLT).
Pray for the nations: Cambodia. "Pray for a display of God's power and continued unprecedented growth within the Cambodian Church."
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Swimming resumes at Delaware's Cape Henlopen after shark biteSUBSCRIBE NOWto get full accessHomeNewsSportsLifeEntertainmentBusinessOpinionObituariesBeachesArchivesInsiderUSA TODAYMediaMoreHomeNewsSportsLifeEntertainmentBusinessOpinionObituariesBeachesArchivesInsiderUSA TODAYMediaFollowSearchFireflyHi Already a subscriber?Log inSubscribe today for full access on your desktop, tablet, and mobile device.Subscribe NowAlready a print edition subscriber, but don't have a login?Activate your digital access.Manage your account settings.My AccountView the E-NewspaperManage your NewslettersView your Insider deals and moreMember ID CardLog OutGet the newsLog In or Subscribe to skipAlready a subscriber?Log inSubscribe today for full access on your desktop, tablet, and mobile device.Subscribe NowAlready a subscriber, but don't have a login?Activate your digital access.TOP TRENDINGxShare
Share This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutFacebookEmailTwitterGoogle+LinkedInPinterestCape Henlopen surf reopened after shark biteBiologist thinks juvenile sand bar shark was the culprit.Post to FacebookCape Henlopen surf reopened after shark bite Biologist thinks juvenile sand bar shark was the culprit. Check out this story on delawareonline.com: http://delonline.us/1hESlmB
Join the ConversationTo find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQsSubscribe TodayLog InSubscribed, but don't have a login?Activate your digital access.Cape Henlopen surf reopened after shark biteSharks found in our watersDelaware's beaches are relatively safe even though sharks are so common. The Delaware Bay estuary deposits sand along the beaches, making the coastal bottom shallow. Sharks hunting for fish in the deeper waters are far away from swimming areas. Some sharks do frequent shallow waters and sandbars near deep-water drop-offs. Most shark species don't target humans for food, preferring instead to eat other fish. Here are sharks seen off Delaware:Sponsored byAdam Fagen photoCommon to the areaHammerhead sharkSize: Average is about 4 to 6 feet. Larger hammerheads can grow as long as 13 feet.Although hammerheads prefer to remain in the open ocean, they are one of the largest shark species in the Delaware-Chesapeake Bay area and are a familiar sight for anglers along the coast in summer.Brian Gratwicke photoCommon to the areaSandbar sharkSize: Average is about 2 to 4 feet.From May to September, the sandbar shark can be found in the Delaware Bay area, which appears to be a mid-point in its migration between its southern wintering and northern summering ground. The sandbar has a massive set of teeth that are triangular, serrated and razor sharp.Patrick Doll photoCommon to the areaAtlantic mako sharkSize: One of the largest ever recorded was 12 feet, 2 inches in length.The Atlantic mako is an exciting gamefish because of the tremendous leaps and runs it takes when hooked. Little is known of the mako's diet other than it prefers fish and often preys on schools of small fish.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration photoCommon to the areaSmooth dogfish shark
Size: Averaging 3 to 4 feet in length.The smooth dogfish is one of the most abundant sharks on the East Coast. It has many low, flat, pavement-like teeth that crush and grind more than they actually bite or tear. They feed mainly on lobster, crabs, small fish and razor clams. The dogfish is olive gray or brown on top and yellow or grayish white below.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration photoCommon to the areaSpiny dogfish sharkSize: Averages 2.5 to 3 feet in length with the largest growing to 4 feet.Two features distinguish the spiny dogfish from the smooth variety. First, rows of small white dots run along its slate-grey sides; and second, it has a sharp spine in front of each of its two dorsal fins. The shark uses its spines defensively by curling around in a bow to strike an enemy.Terry Goss photoLess common to the areaGreat white sharkSize: Great whites average 12-16 feet long. The biggest great white shark on record was 23 feet long and weighed about 7,000 pounds.The great white shark is a ferocious predator with over 3,000 teeth. Great whites do not chew their food. They rip prey into mouth-sized pieces, which are swallowed whole. When the shark is near the surface, the dorsal fin and part of the tail are visible above the water. Great whites rarely would enter Delaware coastal waters, preferring to stay in the deeper ocean.Kevin McGee photoLess common to the areaSand tiger sharkSize: The maximum length attained for the sand tiger shark is 10.5 feet, although they are generally between 4 to 5 feet in length. Because of their menacing appearance and actual harmlessness, aquariums like sand tiger sharks for display. They are often found in sandy coastal waters, shallow bays and estuaries. Although most often found in shallow waters, they also swim down to depths of 200 meters.Rafn Ingi Finnsson photoLess common to the areaThresher sharkSize: The largest ever recorded was 12 feet, 2 inches in length and weighed 1,061 pounds.These sharks have a greatly elongated upper lobe. They are very strong swimmers and can vault completely out of the water. Common threshers are a dark blue-gray with white underbellies. They have small jaws, but can use their tails to corral and even kill fish. Their pectoral fins are curved.Daniele Colombo photoLess common to the areaBull sharkSize: Adult males are about 7 feet long and 200 pounds. Adult females are about 11.5 feet long and 500 pounds.The bull shark gets its name from its stout appearance and aggressive reputation. The bull shark is the most frequent attacker of people, as it commonly enters estuaries, bays, harbors, lagoons and river mouths. It is the only shark species that ventures into freshwater, and can spend long periods of time in such environs.Albert Kok photoLess common to the areaLemon sharkSize: Lemon sharks are one of the larger species of sharks, commonly obtaining lengths 9 to 10 feet.The lemon shark gets its name because of its pale yellow brown coloring. Unprovoked attacks by lemon sharks have occurred in Florida and the Caribbean. It is commonly found over sandy or muddy bottoms and eats a diet consisting mainly of bony fish and crustaceans. In addition, this species will eat sea birds and smaller sharks. Molly Murray, The News Journal 12:19 p.m. EDT June 11, 2014Biologist thinks juvenile sand bar shark was the culprit.Greg Klim, of Dover, says he found this small shark on Saturday in the surf at Cape Henlopen State Park and later released it back into deeper water.(Photo: Courtesy of Greg Klim)
COMMENTEMAILMOREA state fisheries biologist confirmed that a 16-year-old Delmar teen was bitten by a shark at Cape Henlopen State Park late Monday afternoon.State officials reopened the beach for swimming about 1 p.m. Tuesday, after observing the waters from the shore and helicopter."We saw plenty of dolphins, cow-nose rays, sturgeon and menhaden, but no sharks," said Collin O'Mara, secretary of the state Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. O'Mara and state fisheries biologist Scott Newlin boarded a state police helicopter at the park and flew along the ocean swimming beach and the sandy flats on the Delaware Bay side of Cape Henlopen.O'Mara said that their observations, along with lifeguards watching from land over several hours, prompted state officials to lift the swimming ban."We have taken every precaution," O'Mara said. "All evidence points to it being a completely isolated event."Skip AdAd Loading...xEmbedxShare
Flyover confirms swimming areas shark-free
Sharks are common in Delaware's waters this time of year. But shark attacks are rare. Since 1940, there have been four shark attacks – including this one – in Delaware waters, according to the database at the University of Florida. The biggest period for shark attacks was in the 1960s, when two were reported in Delaware. During that same time, there were six reported in New Jersey.One reason for the rarity of attacks, said Dewayne A. Fox, a shark researcher and assistant fisheries professor at Delaware State University, is that sharks target fish for prey. "They don't want anything to do with us," he said.State fisheries biologist Newlin looked at photos of the youth's injuries and immediately concluded it was a shark bite."Based on the bites, I'm thinking it was a juvenile sand bar" shark, Newlin said.Shortly before lifeguards at the state park went off duty at 5 p.m., the 16-year-old felt something grab his left arm as he stood in 5 to 5½ feet of water, said Wayne D. Kline, state park chief of enforcement.At the time, the teen was standing in the water, splashing and skimming at the surface with his hands, Kline said.The teen saw a shark, hit it with his right hand, and the animal swam off.Poll: Does the shark bite scare you?Newlin said the scrape marks on the teen's right hand are a sign of a shark because their skin is rough and can cause abrasions.Initially, both Kline and Newlin thought the bite might have come from bluefish – a species that can inflict a nasty bite when anglers are working to unhook them. But after seeing photos of the wound, Newlin changed his assessment.In addition, he said, a large sturgeon carcass was floating in the water off the swimming beach on Sunday. That, Kline said, was like a large bag of chum – ground-up fish used to draw other fish in.Newlin said that might have drawn in the shark, and then, when the shark came in contact with the teen, it "bit him.""I don't think the presence of a dead sturgeon had much to do with this," Fox said. "Delaware Bay is one of the largest, if not the largest, nursery area for sand bar sharks, so there are a lot of them. Those young sharks are focused on feeding, and the young boy may have simply been in the wrong place at the wrong time. With the murky nature of the water, he very well could have walked out in the middle of a bunch of bait, such as bunker, anchovies or sand eels, and the small shark could have simply run into his arm while it was trying to feed on the bait."Skip AdAd Loading...xEmbedxShare
Ashley BarnasSand bar sharks are an interesting species because they once supported almost 70 percent of the entire East Coast commercial shark fishery, Fox said. The population declined, and the species is now protected to allow it to rebound."Not only are they commercially important, but as an apex predator, they play a key role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem," Fox said.Newlin estimates the shark was young and probably no more than 3 feet to 4 feet longer, anything larger, and the teen's injuries would have been more significant.The wound was significant enough that the teen received nearly two dozen stitches at Beebe Healthcare's hospital in Lewes.EARLIER STORY: Boy says shark bit him at Cape HenlopenONLY IN DELAWARE: Shark attack in Delaware? My fears realizedEARLIER STORY: Unintended netting lands dozens of sharks on beachOn Facebook, the teen, who identified himself as Andrew Vance, posted pictures of the wound and said he had received 23 stitches and the injury was painful.He did not respond to a request for an interview.Meanwhile, Greg Klim, of Dover, had his own fish story to tell.Klim said he was at Cape Henlopen State Park on Saturday and spotted a small, disoriented sand bar shark in the surf that had been tumbled in the waves. He said he picked it up, took it out to deeper water, moved it through the water and then released it."It didn't bite me, but it did keep swimming at me," Klim said. "I was on the water with it for about 15 minutes."Last month, dozens of juvenile sand bar sharks caught in a net washed ashore dead onto Slaughter Beach."Those little sharks are out there all of the time" this time of year, Fox said. "It is very difficult for me to see this as anything but a random occurrence. When you think of how many sharks there are out in the bay/coast, it is not too surprising that this happens occasionally."The good news Tuesday was that it wasn't a great beach day and most visitors didn't know why the beach was closed to swimming.Buy PhotoThe beach at Cape Henlopen State Park was open Tuesday morning, but the no-swimming flag was posted, a day after a teenager was bitten by a shark. (Photo: CHUCK SNYDER/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL, CHUCK SNYDER/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL)As one mom walked by with two children, a park official told her the beach was closed for swimming. When her son pressed her for an explanation, she responded: "They're doing biology."Another woman who visits the beach every Tuesday with a group of friends from church wouldn't even mention the "s" word. "Don't say it," she said.Contact Molly Murray at (302) 463-3334 or [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter @MollyMurraytnj.
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June | 2017 | Importing from China
Posted on June 26, 2017 by Importing From China
Withering criticisms of China's aluminium sector filled the air during the long-awaited Section 232 hearings on Thursday, but representatives from the Middle Kingdom were determined not to go down without a verbal fight. The skirmish, conducted by the United States … Continue reading →
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CHINA began importing U.S. beef on Tuesday in fulfilling its pledge on the U.S.-China 100-day action plan to boost bilateral economic ties. The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, announced on its website that eligible U.S. beef has … Continue reading →
Shift in US apparel imports from china report suggests
Imports of fibre knit shirts and blouses from China into the US saw the biggest growth in all clothing categories between 2010 and 2016. Read full at http://www.just-style.com/news/report-shows-shifts-in-us-apparel-imports-from-china_id130995.aspx
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The industry's success is inextricably linked to Australia's biggest trading partner – China. "In terms of dollars and value, China is number one. In terms of volume, for Australian oranges Japan is number one but I predict that this year … Continue reading →
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: When We Had 3 Movie Theaters
JP Published: November 11, 2021
(3) Cinema Treasures
Every Thursday, I take it back with my Throwback Thursday Series. Check out the previous stories in this series at the end of the article. Just in case you haven't seen them yet.
Sure it's nice to have one big theater, but I personally liked having three different places. This week we remember The Salem Six, Cinema IV, and the Playhouse, and each one of them had its own vibe. Which was your favorite?
I personally think that the Playhouse (Dollar Movies) has the most personality. I mean, every theater was a different size. On the left was that huge big-time theatre and right next to it was the smallest theater that I have seen to this date. This was the Friday night spot for me. You could start out at the adjacent Pizza Hut and take in a dollar flick.
CINEMA IV:
This was a Saturday spot for me. I would spend my entire Saturday at the mall after my parents dropped me off. Anyone else? I would spend my Saturday's playing games at Tilt, getting the latest cassette single at Camelot, and having a corn dog at Corn Dog 7. My day would close out by catching a flick at Cinema IV.
SALEM SIX:
This was the movie theater that you probably caught the most new releases at. I still remember the layout. Most adults went to the movie theater to avoid the bigger crowd of annoying kids. I still remember walking out of theater 3 during the Blair Witch because I got nauseous.
Check out some of the other stories in my Throwback Thursday series...
THE ORIGINAL LITTLE LEAGUE FIELDS
THINGS WE MISS: SIESTA AND EL TORO
WHEN EMILIO SOLD OUT THE SUN VALLEY
THE FLOOD OF 98
WHEN GEORGE STRAIT PLAYED AT SUN VALLEY
THINGS WE MISS: HASTINGS
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Methane combustion in MILD oxyfuel regime: influences of dilution atmosphere in co-flow configuration
MILD (moderate or intense low oxygen dilution) oxyfuel combustion is a recently proposed clean combustion mode which can remedy the shortcomings of the standard oxyfuel combustion technology. Nowadays most available studies on MILD oxyfuel combustion focus on how to realize this new combustion regime in O2/CO2 atmosphere. The open research on methane MILD oxyfuel combustion in O2/H2O atmosphere is quite sparse. In the present work, we carry out a comprehensive comparison study on methane MILD oxyfuel combustion in different dilution atmosphere for the first time. The JHC (jet in hot co-flow) burner is adopted as a research prototype. The investigation is based on numerical simulation, so firstly the adopted numerical approach is validated by some experimental data in open literature. The numerical comparison is conducted by varying the mass fraction of oxygen in the co-flow and the temperature of the hot co-flow, two key parameters affecting fine reaction structures in JHC. Through the present investigation, a number of findings are reported for the first time and some conclusions presented in previous publications are checked with analyses, especially on some conflicted claims between the previous publications. In addition, several new questions are raised, which may inspire further research activities in future.
Chen, S., Liu, H., & Zheng, C. (2017). Methane combustion in MILD oxyfuel regime: influences of dilution atmosphere in co-flow configuration. Energy, 121, doi:10.1016/j.energy.2017.01.011
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Download E-books Magnetorheological Fluid Technology: Applications in Vehicle Systems PDF - Premio Mas Humano.El Book Archive
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Magnetorheological Fluid know-how: purposes in automobile Systems compiles the authors' fresh paintings related to the applying of magnetorheological (MR) fluids and different shrewdpermanent fabrics in automobiles. It collects innovations that experience formerly been scattered in peer-reviewed foreign journals.
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Amazon lockers were installed at Goodwin's Market on Aug. 19. Customers who want an alternative to receiving packages at home or at work can pick up their online purchases at Goodwin's in Crestline.
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The objective of the study is « [t]o compare low birth weight (LBW) (< 2,500g) between infants born to adolescent and adult mothers in Iquitos, Peru. » (p. ii)
« A random sample of 4,467 birth records was collected. Multivariate analyses were performed to compare both the proportion of LBW and mean birth weight of newborns of adolescents (10-14 yrs, 15-19 yrs) and adults (≥ 20 yrs) and then for primiparous mothers only. » (p. ii)
« For all mothers, all adolescents had significantly greater odds of having a LBW [low birth weight] infant than adults. For primiparous mothers, the same was true only for 10-14 year-olds. There were significant differences in mean birth weight between adults and both early and late adolescent age groups. […] Results provide evidence for increased risk of LBW in adolescents, especially early adolescents. Further research is needed on elucidating the basis of this disparity, especially in terms of physiological and behavioural determinants. » (p. ii) « These results contribute to recognized global research gaps in adolescent pregnancy as delineated by the World Health Organization. Finally, these findings support the need for future investigations of LBW in underserved populations in other developing countries. » (p. 80-81)
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Going for a complete Achievements: 27 / 32 (84%)
30/??? Puzzles done. Finally got my hands on a copy!
All of the Amiibo Yoshies are so adorable!
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Yeah, an Uncharted movie should be easy. Those are just like interactive big summer action flicks anyway. They'd just have to be willing to hire the game writers to make it feel truly authentic. I've yet to see or read any of the Halo media outside of the games but it's nice to know the mini series was good. The Halo universe seems like one that's ripe for expanding upon. When it comes to game related media, the thing I'm personally most prone to buying are comic books. ^^'
Oh yeah! I forgot about the Animal Crossing anime. That one was really cute and they did a good job nailing the laid back feeling of the games. A shame they never brought it over to the US. Like Lupin, Layton is dripping with Western influence but it's funny you bring up Miyazaki in particular as the action sequence during the climax of Eternal Diva was a pretty clear nod to, or at least heavily inspired by the two rooftop scenes in Castle of Cagliostro. Team Layton must be big fans.
Speaking of which, did you know they played Cagliostro in theaters last month for two days? One of my dreams came true.
Are you excited for Pixar's new film Coco, then?
Thanks. I'd definitely prefer it on console. Besides vastly preferring playing on consoles, I also happen to have a comically weak integrated graphics card. I looked into it and it seems the Xbox version is superior to the PS2 (less buggy, less loading, better graphics) and runs from $17-$30 on eBay, so I'll probably grab that one after the holidays.
Hahaha! I wouldn't be surprised if they decided to make the reset switch out of reach to get people moving a bit. Since most of the games already have saves built in and/or don't feature true game overs that start you back at the beginning of the game, saving via the console shouldn't be required too often anyway.
Yeah, I have Eternal Diva. I skip most video game movies but it was only ten bucks on Amazon and had great reviews, so I picked it up and was pleasantly surprised. One of the biggest failings game movies have, whether it's from Hollywood or an anime studio, is the writing and tone are way off, but the Layton movie completely nails that aspect and is a lot like watching an extended cutscene from one of the games. It's my favorite game movie since Mortal Kombat (I know what I said). If you're ever craving more of the series and find it for a nice price, I'd say it's worth a watch. Had no idea there was a show in the works. I'll have to keep an eye on that!
The pacing in Grim Fandango was weird but the setting, world and characters were so good! It's one of those games that left me really sad in the end that I wouldn't be able to have further adventures in it. I've only ever heard great things about Psychonauts. I should really pick that up before the sequel hits. Brutal Legend seems pretty mixed, but if it has his trademark humor, then a bit of gameplay wonkiness might make that worth a play too.
I'd like to see that. It's too bad Nintendo Power isn't still around. They could have brought back the Top SNES releases section for just Star Fox 2 for one month.
I haven't used the rewind yet. I suppose I could have tried it that time I died in the Arena in Kirby Super Star, but honestly, its existence completely slipped my mind at the time. To access the menu during a game, you have to hit the reset switch on the console, so unless you play with the console beside you, it might be a hassle to use regularly. I remember Duke Nukem 3D on the 360 actually had a pretty cool rewind feature. It was the first time I'd ever experienced that mechanic and it worked well.
The characters and artwork of the Layton games are definitely charming. Combining that with a large assortment of cute and clever puzzles was a winning formula. You'll definitely have tons to keep you busy as there has to be over a thousand puzzles in the series by now (don't forget to download the free daily puzzles!). The later games also continued to add collectibles, side activities to solve and Last Specter even includes a full life-sim game that plays a good bit like Animal Crossing in the Layton universe. That might be right up your alley. ^^
They do have some neat stuff, though a lot of it seems to be on the tad expensive side. I was actually really interested in picking up Thimbleweed Park (your pal Surviving Devil turned me into a big Maniac Mansion fan after sending me a code for Day of the Tentacle ), which comes with an artbook and some other items. So I'll let you know the quality of that if I manage to get it. Money's going to be a bit tight with Black Friday and Christmas shopping coming up though.
I'm not crazy enough to do that either. I just happened to snag a pre-order when they went up. It was just some freak bit of luck. ^^'
I bought it so I could own Star Fox 2, but there are a lot of other great games on it that made it worth the price. The picture quality is also great and the system UI and games load up really quickly. Sorry you weren't able to get one at release. I wish you the best of luck in nabbing one during the restocks!
Getting really into the Layton games?
By the way, I was wondering if you had ever seen this EarthBound Handbook? [Link] I happened to see it when I got an email about that Undertale order the other day and thought you might find it interesting. I think it was a pretty neat idea!
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Octodad: Dadliest Catch - Ties: 17/39. A sprinkling of dad jokes, a dash of Looney Tunes, a pinch of QWOP. Thanks, Surviving_Devil!
D - Endings: 2/2. Beetles: 4/4. Of all the D's that could have been in this game, I sure wasn't expecting that D.
The Stanley Parable - I'm so glad Source games can run on my craptop, 'cause this one was great. Thanks, Surviving_Devil!
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ - This will take a long long time to complete. | Beat everyone with Isaac, The Lost, Keeper
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - [Game of the Year Edition] Hard Mode | Pretty good so far.
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix - Played without ever changing equipment, never pressing continue on game over (must load) and under 10 in game hours on Proud Mode|still working on :c:
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New patio plants on trial - Banbridge Leader
As gardeners pore over what patio plants to include in their displays this summer, a new trial reveals some of the best performers. HANNAH STEPHENSON reports
WONDERING what to put in your patio containers this summer? My pansies and violas are looking so forlorn I'm already thinking I'll ditch them in favour of some higher achievers in this unpredictable British weather.
Help is at hand, in the form of a new trial from Which? Gardening, the Consumers' Association magazine, which last summer tested 47 new varieties of plants for containers or hanging baskets, bought as plugs or young plants in April and then planted into suitable containers.
The young plants were grown under cover until the threat of frost had gone and planted in container compost with added slow-release fertiliser.
The trial found that the easy-care plants which produced plenty of blooms included Argyranthemum 'Yellow Empire' (Mr Fothergill's), a classic marguerite with bright yellow daisy-like flowers which - with some deadheading - produced masses of flowers throughout the summer.
Another winner, which combined well with the marguerites, was Bacopa 'Atlas' (Dobies, Mr Fothergill's, Suttons), a blue and white variety which makes a background for blowsier plants in a mixed planting. This variety also produces unusually large flowers, almost 2cm across, and trails brilliantly. Those trialled flowered continuously for 18 weeks.
Diascia 'Blue Belle' (Plants By Post, J Parker's), a new variety launched at the Chelsea Flower Show last year, cascaded over the sides of the basket and didn't need deadheading, while Petunia 'Queen Bee' (Spalding Plant & Bulb Company) proved a vigorous grower, producing a plentiful mix of yellow and deep purple blooms and a succession of flowers despite heavy rain.
Among the best rain-tolerant plants tested was the Pelargonium 'Pacific Black Knight' (Dobies, Suttons), an ivy-leaved variety with velvety flowers, which continued to flower until the trial ended in October.
If you want to grow flowers for cutting, have a go with Dianthus 'Green Trick', an unusual hybrid sweet William with large, fuzzy green heads, which last at least 10 days in a vase.
There are ways to help your patio plants along. Use big pots, if you can, so there are more nutrients for the plants to root out, and the more compost there is, the more water is retained.
Water the compost thoroughly rather than little and often, to allow the water to seep deep into the pot and encourage healthy root growth, rather than just wetting the surface.
Make sure your compost doesn't dry out because it can be difficult to rehydrate. If you are using hanging baskets or smaller pots, they may recover if you dunk the base in a bucket of water for a while, to allow the water to soak the compost from below.
It's also worth adding water-retaining crystals and slow-release fertiliser to the compost before planting, to help retain moisture and avoid the need for regular liquid feeds throughout the summer.
And if it rains - which knowing our inclement weather, it is bound to do - carry out a regular slug patrol on your young plants and pick them off by hand, to save young shoots and leaves from being eaten.
:: The full report is in the April edition of Which? Gardening magazine. Sign up to Which? for a one-month trial for £1 to access its product reviews, test scores and Best Buy or Don't Buy ratings. For more information, visit www.which.co.uk/signup
BEST OF THE BUNCH - Primrose
Widely available in garden centres at this time of year in a mass of colours ranging from white to deep purple, primroses add a wealth of colour to spring containers and at the front of borders.
They're from the Primula genus, which comprises about 400 types, some evergreen, enjoying sun or partial shade in deep, moist but well-drained soil, rich in organic matter.
Good varieties include Primula 'Wanda', which produces claret flowers above clumps of toothy leaves, and P. vulgaris 'Double Sulphur', a vigorous evergreen perennial with funnel-shaped double pale yellow flowers.
There are other taller types including Primula denticulata, a herbaceous perennial which grows to around 45cm (18in) and produces lollypop rosettes of flowers in shades from white to lilac.
THREE WAYS TO... Make the most of edible flowers
1. Garnish fruit salads with rose petals, or simply scatter them on tables.
2. Sprinkle the nutty-flavoured flowers of polyanthus over salads.
3. Use the pretty petals of chive flowers, which have a mild onion flavour, to add to salads. Leave the heads whole if you just want to decorate a dish.
:: Sow seeds of summer bedding, herbs, lilies, trees, shrubs and some vegetables. Many will benefit from being started off under glass.
:: Place supports in position around border perennials that need staking, so the plants will grow through them and hide them.
:: Start removing sideshoots and pinching out tendrils if growing sweet peas on a cordon.
:: Hard prune shrubs, such as buddleia, that produce their best show on vigorous new wood.
:: Use brassica collars to protect cabbages and cauliflowers from cabbage root fly, and erect plastic screens in the vegetable garden to deter carrot fly.
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I have never been very good at selling. Even when I had my own shop and needed to put food on the table, I used to almost die with embarrassment as I recommended furniture or encouraged my interior design clients to spend more money on my services. I didn’t believe in my own worth (still struggle) and could never quite accept that people might just trust my opinion long enough to WANT to spend money on those things I KNEW would improve their lives…
Which is why this post is going to be difficult for me to write and why you should know that I am pink with humiliation as I sit and type here for I am going to ask you to spend money today on something I believe in wholeheartedly: something I am certain you will adore, and something I KNOW will vastly enhance your well-being…
Leonie Dawson used to be my guilty vice. I would shuffle around her site with my head down, embarrassed by my yearning to be in the on-line company of a woman I would have once considered a little too airy-faerie crunchy for my tastes in female friends. How arrogant is that? Madness when so much of me wanted to up-sticks and move to Australia, just so I too could exist in her turquoise aura and absorb a little of her spirit through osmosis or delivery by the angels…
Every time she wrote, a little bit more of her spirit un-furled and each day I prowled around her site, never daring to stick my head above the parapet yet falling that little bit more in love with her. Not in the head over heels, love at first read way I fell in love with Sarah Ban Breathnach, but in a slow, organic way, impressed with the woman I saw growing before me and inspired by her courage and absolute determination to be the best she could be.
A few years later and Leonie Dawson’s instructions, purple and jangly as they might be, are starting to add a little more shape to my days. Her story throbs with honest to goodness joie de vivre and it is always a pleasure to see a post from Leonie in my reader for I know that at the end of reading it I will turn away from the computer inspired yet again to keep on keeping on creating a life I adore. Her aesthetic may not be mine, but she has, though she does not know it, become one of the mentors I have long sensed I needed. Last year I took the plunge and became a Goddess and not for one minute have I regretted it, for there in my subscription is a wealth of gorgeous, do-able inspiration that sits beautifully well with the puttery, home-centered life I have created for myself here.
This then is the first year I have used Leonie’s Create Your Incredible Year Workbooks and Planners and using it was one of the greatest pleasures of the week between Christmas and New Year, as I sat down with a glass of elderflower bubbly, night after night, to say goodbye to 2012 and to make friends with 2013, listing my hearts desires in a 100 wish long list of requests to the universe.
My list surprised me for on it appeared things I didn’t even know my soul needed and yet there they were: 100 things I want to do, be and feel in 2013. From the simple, purely functional do-able-right-now tasks like order a set of Moo Cards for BrocanteHome (Done! Tick! Go me!) and find a bookcase for the bedroom, to the esotoric, ethereal wishes, currently without shape like fly somewhere and the vague, but desperately important instruction that is feel safe…
For the first time in my life I feel the twelve months in front of me has some purpose: not the wishy-washy might not happen intent of a resolution but a list of to-do’s to shape my year. To-do’s that need ticking off one by one!
Oh Readers it feels good!
And that my dears is why I am positioning myself and BrocanteHome right behind Leonie Dawson’s Goddess Circle: not because as an affiliate I will earn a commission if you sign up, for after all there are a thousand and one affiliate programmes I choose NOT to be a part of even when they are proved to be successful, but because I WANT YOU TO FEEL GOOD TOO!
Ok enough with the over-excited exclamation marks. The simple truth is that sitting down with one of Leonies workbooks is life-enhancing. Doing her Goddess Haven course will alter how you keep house (this I promise you) and becoming a fully-fledged Goddess will keep you up to the eyes in all the inspiration you need to gently shift your focus on your world at large…
Heck you know what? That didn’t feel embarrassing. Sharing something else I want you to enjoy too, felt a teeny bit wonderful…
Have a lovely day Housekeepers.x
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Lynn says:
January 8, 2013 at 12:50 am
Just got mine Alison, thanks so much Alison x
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Lynn says:
January 8, 2013 at 12:50 pm
Just got mine Alison, thanks so much Alison x
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Vivian says:
January 8, 2013 at 7:52 pm
Alison,I bought the Create Your Incredible Year Workbook after you mentioned it in an earlier post. It’s been very inspiring and helpful in getting unstuck and starting a new project that I’d been dragging my heels on for a while. Thanks for recommending it.
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January 14, 2013 at 12:31 am
Yes, you hauled me in to the Year Workbook via an earlier mention and I am eternally grateful. I am psyched for the coming year!!!! Leonie is a completely new and amazing world to me.
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January 14, 2013 at 12:31 pm
Yes, you hauled me in to the Year Workbook via an earlier mention and I am eternally grateful. I am psyched for the coming year!!!! Leonie is a completely new and amazing world to me.
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There are many benefits associated with the concrete that Dallas, NC has to offer, such as the fact that it is extremely durable and long-lasting. While it may be true that there are quite a few different building materials to choose from when it comes to having a new driveway paved or a structure of some kind built, this is definitely one of the better options you are going to have. Dallas concrete is known for its longevity, so you can count on it to truly stand the test of time.
Why hire professionals for Dallas concrete services?
It is very important that you hire professionals for Dallas concrete services so you can get the kind of results you need. The fact is that our professionals will have equipment and skills that you most likely do not possess, so you will therefore want to leave all the work up to them. The last thing you want is to make a horrible mistake when working with concrete in Dallas, NC, because it could end up costing you a lot in the end. If you need any work done involving concrete, professionals must be hired to do it.
Are concrete services in Dallas, NC expensive?
You will find that Dallas concrete services really aren't that expensive, so you should be able to get exactly what you need without having to go outside of your budget. Hiring our Dallas concrete professionals is crucial, especially if you want to get the best possible services. Concrete is a very common and popular building material because it is so incredibly durable and gets stronger as it ages. Concrete services in Dallas, NC are well worth the money you are going to spend on them, so you will need to keep this in mind. You will be very happy you decided to pay for professional concrete services.
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Hike the Cederberg: the Map: January 2014
Report Back #28: Some mysteries resolved, others remain
1. Nuwejaarsgrot & the Sphinx: resolved
2. Engelsman se Grot: unresolved
3. Free GPS track to test
4. Which map should be next?
5. A postal miracle
6. Gifberg freebie
During the pre-publication checking process for 'Hike the Cederberg' we agonized for a while over Nuwejaarsgrot and the Sphinx: we had no coordinates. Days after the previous blog was posted Pieter Streicher popped up with this brilliant info:
"We hiked to Nuwejaarsgrot near Shadow Peak in the Cederberg this weekend. The coordinates at the foot of the cave is 32° 22' 47" S 19° 09' 53" E. This seems to correspond with this sample map of yours found online: http://www.slingsbymaps.com/images/sample-cederberg2.jpg . We slept in this cave. It will easily sleep 15 people, has a level floor and has clearly been used by hikers with rocks arranged for a cooking area. Your final map shows the cave in a new position (stating position not confirmed) at 32° 22' 53" S 19° 10' 03" E. There might be two caves as my photos indicate another possible cave in this position. Our cave involved some scrambling to access it. The pools in the area are located between 19° 09' 30" E and 19° 09' 50" E."
I have to thank Pieter for the beautiful pics that duly adorn this blog post.
Pieter Malan followed this up with an account of his own summer trip to the cave:
"Piet Streicher's beautiful pictures and comments clear up a few of the Nuwejaarsgrot mysteries. I might add that I think the position of the Sphinx is also incorrect on the map. It is the rock pillar visible between the two koppies on the right-hand side of his beautiful picture. And I will be interested to know whether anyone could find the 'very faint' footpath on the eastern side of the stream going up to the Sphinx indicated on the map."
The 'very faint' footpath is clearly only visible after veld-fires and has now disappeared: it'll be removed from Edition #2.
Pieter M also sent us this charming pic of his daughter measuring distances on The Map. Apparently she wants a copy of the map for her next birthday present. An extremely sensible, intelligent and well-brought up child, clearly.
The inestimable Alex Basson was a fount of knowledge during the preparation of the maps. However, he has produced one mystery. According to Alex, Engelsman se Grot is somewhere near the summit of the Pakhuis Pass, off the Heuningvlei 'Noodpad'. Soldiers who manned the SA War fort at the summit [long since demolished] occupied the cave; Alex reports finding old brass buttons, belt buckles, etc. in the cave. Despite extensive searches we have failed to find this cave; what's more, none of the Heuningvlei and Witwater residents who have travelled that way with donkeys for many years seem to know of it.
Pieter Malan writes: " ... relieved to note that there is uncertainty about the position of Engelsman se Grot. I searched the area around there extensively. All I could find was a very slight overhang near some bolted climbing routes, almost exactly as indicated on the map – but certainly not enough of an abode to be fit for an Engelsman!"
Engelsman se Grot: is it somewhere around here?
Every other scrap of info that Alex provided has turned out to be correct, but could he be wrong about this cave? Pieter M also writes: "Richard Davies tells me that he and his brother once slept in a cave in the Pakhuis area which had a very distinct centre 'supporting' pillar, but was unable to find it again. Maybe that was the Engelsman se blyplek?"
There's a free map in this for anyone who can resolve this mystery!
We have it in mind to make GPS tracks for certain routes available, probably on CD or for free download. I've put up an experimental freebie on our website; you can download the zip file from http://www.slingsbymaps.com/documents/Pakhuisberg Track and Waypoints.zip [or go to http://www.slingsbymaps.com/cederberg-hiking.aspx#.UteVshCSwfg . In the zip file are four files: a .kml and .kmz for Google Earth, a .gpx of the track and a .gpx of the waypoints. I'd be grateful for some feedback from users of hand-held GPS readers. You don't have to do the trail: just try loading the track. You might have to download a freebie like 'Easy GPS' to do this: http://www.easygps.com/download.asp . Maybe you could email me to let me know whether the track and waypoints show up properly on your unit [or use the Contact page on the website if you don't have my email].
2014 is Voting Year! Whether the thought fills you with excitement, dread or sheer boredom you might like to help us make up our minds about a new map. We want to do a new touring map of one of the following this year: Tanqua Karoo, or Richtersveld, or Algoa Bay [Cape St Francis to East London]. The Tanqua links the Cederberg to the Swartberg [Laingsburg would be in the bottom right corner]; Richtersveld is the most romantically well-known but there are other maps available; and Algoa links the Garden Route to the Wild Coast.
Please vote via my email or through http://www.slingsbymaps.com/contactus.aspx#.UteXexCSwfg .
5. Gifberg freebie
Watch out for a freebie map or two of the trails at the Gifberg resort, probably as downloads from our 'Cederberg Touring Map' page. I hope to include a gps track for the long Bushman's Trail, too. It'll be there in a week or two.
6. A postal miracle
We send out several online map orders every day; we use the ornery SA Post Office and in ten years about two orders have gone astray. Some orders take less than 24 hours to delivery [yes, it's true!] – most take less than 48 hours. We were thus surprised by the delay but delighted that the mail got through at last, as Martin Hutton-Squire reports:
"A belated thank you for the Cederberg maps you so kindly sent me ... the thanks are kind of late, as although the PO's date stamp tells me that the envelope was posted on 2013 08 21, it only arrived the week before Christmas! It was in fact the only Christmas present to arrive the old fashioned way, other than down the chimney of course! And those were equally scarce. So thank you for my Christmas present, which will, I hope, be put to a field test some time in 2014. And also thank you for acknowledging so many of us ancient manne, myself included, in your list of credits. It is much appreciated."
Us ancient manne need to stick together, Martin, in this world of [not so] rapid communication – moenie worry nie.
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Three questions: Highs and lows of the Black Caps summer - NZ Herald
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29 Mar, 2017 3:26pm Quick Read
Three questions: Highs and lows of the Black Caps summer
Kane Williamson dismisses Josh Hazlewood to win the first ODI at Eden Park. Photo / Getty Images
By: David Leggat and Andrew Alderson
Herald cricket writers Andrew Alderson and David Leggat review the summer of cricket and pick out their highs and lows for the Black Caps.
1) What's been the highlight of the summer?
A couple of candidates for me. The Chappell Hadlee wins at Eden Park (aka the Marcus Stoinis match) and the Trent Boult show at Seddon Park. One for it's sheer gob-smacking (almost) win pulled off by Stoinis once in a lifetime hitting; the other for Boult's high class bowling and his best ODI figures. But as test cricket remains No 1 to this mind, I'll go for New Zealand's final session victory over Pakistan at Seddon Park in late November. Nine wickets in the last two hours was barely believable. Once again it rammed home that nothing beats test cricket because, more than the other two versions, it resonates far longer.
Alderson: This test match. For New Zealand (without Ross Taylor, Trent Boult and Tim Southee) to graft out a 175-run lead against a batting and bowling line-up of South Africa's calibre, and to pin them at 80-5 in the second innings was an excellent achievement thwarted by rain. The mental tenacity coming back from a three-day trouncing in Wellington deserved kudos. Captain Kane Williamson led the way with a chanceless 176, but the number of cameos meant it felt like teamwork rather than relying on a batting genius.
2) What's been the lowlight of the summer?
It has to be the Basin capitulation against South Africa on day three. If you look at the test series as a whole, it was an even contest. Both sides had their moments and those few hours, when a relatively unknown spinner, Keshav Maharaj, took six for 40 in conditions far more suited to seamers, and batsmen, effectively separated the teams. The look on Kane Williamson's face as he tried to understand what had happened that day was priceless. He simply couldn't find the words to figure it out. A shame for New Zealand, considering they'd won four and drawn the other two tests of the home summer.
A close race between the inclement weather and New Zealand's application of the Decision Review System. The latter takes the gong because you can control it. Few countries appear to get it wrong as often. The worst gaffe was arguably reserved for Faf Du Plessis middling a ball onto his pad at 81 for three in the first innings of this test. Williamson received some appalling advice. He would have been better offering the decision to the crowd gladiatorial-style with a thumbs-up or thumbs-down. A more coherent system needs to be worked out between bowler, wicketkeeper, captain... and possibly first slip (but not the coaches box).
3) How different could this test XI look the next time the Black Caps don the whites?
Considering the next test won't be until November, much can happen between now and then. But the likelihood is the team for the first test against the West Indies won't be much different from what you'd call the regular lineup, as distinct from the under-full strength side in Hamilton.
Rain washes away final test hopes
29 Mar, 2017 4:05pm
Remember senior seamers Trent Boult and Tim Southee were missing from this final test. So too the batting anchor Ross Taylor. And that's one of the dangers - that the fine efforts of this weakened team will be forgotten.
Coach Mike Hesson has flagged that while he's happy to tinker with teams for limited-overs internationals to find out his best options, tests remain sacrosanct. That's as it should be. All players in the current group should certainly be in the frame and hopefully being pressed hard by those angling to make the side. The interesting aspect will be who will be making a case to force their way in.
The likes of Neil Broom, brought in as Taylor's replacement, will be vulnerable but Matt Henry - who spent most of the summer sitting behind Boult, Southee and Neil Wagner -- and Jeetan Patel, at 36, didn't do their chances of making an impact next season any harm.
Remember there won't be much meaningful cricket before that series starts, other than possibly three or four Plunket Shield rounds.
Alderson: Let's rustle through the components ahead of the test against the West Indies at home in... November. I can't see too many new players joining the ranks, injury permitting.
Openers Jeet Raval and Tom Latham must stay; Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor are Easter Island statue-like at Nos 3 and 4; Henry Nicholls has done enough to stay at No.5; and B-J Watling remains the best wicketkeeper/No.7.
Trent Boult, Neil Wagner and Tim Southee are the three frontline pace bowlers.
Jeetan Patel (depending on how the 36-year-old envisages his future) is the best spinner, but will alternate in and out with Mitchell Santner depending on conditions and right-hand/left-hand opponent combinations. I would love to see Ish Sodhi in the mix, too.
Colin de Grandhomme is the leading bowling all-rounder, and Jimmy Neesham is the best batting all-rounder depending on circumstances. If the latter wants to play more he could morph into a specialist batsman to put medium-term pressure on Nicholls.
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While a Brazilian marriage is a passionate, intimate feast day, it’s not a good idea to pop the question to your partner before the ceremony! Most B razil men won’t request you to marry these people before the marriage ceremony, and they’re not really particularly considering seeing you before the wedding day. In spite of your intentions, you’ll need to hold a few tips in mind to make sure the proposal goes mainly because smoothly as possible.
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Work out propose matrimony in Brazil is to supply the bride-to-be a great engagement ring. This can be a great way to show your appreciation on her behalf. A diamond is a indication of long lasting love, but it really isn’t common in Brazil, so do not afraid to provide her a wedding wedding band instead. Many Brazilians are Catholic, but if you possessed prefer, you can hold the wedding marriage ceremony at a church or temple or on the beach front.
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They do try a few creative things, like grabbing their machetes and whacking some bush plants to throw under the fire truck's tires to try to provide some traction, all to no avail.
By now it's approached and passed sunset, which is about 6:00 PM. In fact, down here, we don't have what you call much of an urban light dome or light pollution. When it gets dark, if it's not full-of-the-moon, it gets d-a-r-k, as in pitch black. That's what we have. Several guys standing around talking and wondering if they'll get home this evening or be tasked with guarding a fire truck all night.
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Whether we choose to head toward the light or the darkness, the light always moves with us. Light never stops; never loses faith that we will turn and embrace it, even when we choose to embrace the dark and turn away.
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21 Enclave Ct, ANNAPOLIS Property Listing: MLS® #AA10100102
Dominic Cantalupo
Office 410-451-7600
Cell 410.963.5466
21 Enclave Ct, ANNAPOLIS, MD – $500,199
21 Enclave Ct
MOVE-IN NOW! K Hovnanian Homes Enclave at Spa 2-Car Garage Townhome in Annapolis is near Annapolis with easy access to major Routes. St. Johns open plan has 9 ft ceilings 3 levels, Gourmet granite/stainless Kitchen with large Island open to Great Room is perfect for entertaining, Owners Bath Granite Double Vanity, Laundry, walkout Rec RM and lawn maintenance. Ask about closing help! Call/Visit!
MLS® #AA10100102
Price$500,199
Address21 Enclave Ct
Attic-Access Only, Auto Gar Dr Opn, Bath Ceramic Tile, Double Vanities, Granite Counters, Home Warranty, MBA/Sep Shwr, Master Walk-in Closet, Walk-in Closet(s), W/W Carpeting, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Wood Floors, Entry Lvl BR, MBR-BA Full, Water Closet
Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven-Wall, Oven-Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Water dispenser
Front Entrance, Heated, Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Slab, Windows, Walkout Level, Rear Entrance
ConstructionBatt Insulation, Spray Foam
Bump-outs, Sidewalks, Privacy Fence
Date ListedNovember 8th, 2017
I was searching for a Property and found this listing (MLS® #AA10100102). Please send me more information regarding 21 Enclave Ct, ANNAPOLIS, MD, 21403. Thank you!
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The City of Ember was built by the builders as a last refuge. The sky is always black, and there are no stars. Without electricity, the city would be completely dark. The builders did not plan for the residents of Ember to stay in this city as long as they have, but the instructions for exit have been lost. Nobody knows that they are supposed to leave. Supplies are running low, and the generator is beginning to fail. Things look bleak for the citizens of Ember, but two 12-year-olds, Lina and Doon, are determined to find an answer to all of Ember's problems.
I enjoyed this book. It's definitely a unique idea, and I enjoyed the originality of this story. The plot was a little predictable in places, but I'm an adult. I'm guessing the intended audience would not feel this way. This is definitely a great read for grades 5-7. The book finished with a cliffhanger that left me anxious to read the next book.
I listened to the audio version, and I must say this is the best audiobook I have listened to so far. The sound effects made the story come to life, and the narrator really brought the characters to life. Each character had a distinct voice and manner of speaking. However, I think I might have enjoyed this book more in print. I know I almost always say this, but this time I feel it's more true than usual. There is this document fragment that Lina and Doon are trying to piece together and figure out. I would have liked to have seen it, so I could try to piece it together with them. It's really hard to do that with the audio version. That being said, I'd definitely recommend the audio version to others.
Labels: 2006 Mark Twain Award Winner, audiobook, children's fiction, dystopian fiction, Ember, Meggan, young adult fiction
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A shellfish harvesting company is warning it will seek millions of euro in compensation if Irish Water proceeds with the construction of a new water treatment plant in east Cork.
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Houston Chronicle's Aaron Wilson reports David Johnson was placed on the COVID-19 list as a close contact.
This would mean Johnson could return for Week 15 if he is able to pass coronavirus testing for the next couple of days because his five-day window would've passed. Duke Johnson was largely ineffective in the Texans' Week 14 blowout loss and would only be DJ's passing-down sidekick for Week 15 assuming both are active.
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Johnson missed practice Friday and is away from the team for a personal issue. There's a chance he doesn't travel to Chicago, leaving Duke Johnson to handle an every-down role. Johnson just returned from a three-game concussion absence last week. Playing against one of the top run defenses (nine rushing touchdowns in 12 games), Houston's Week 14 backfield should be avoided for the fantasy playoffs.
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David Johnson rushed 10 times for 44 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' Week 13 loss to the Colts.
Returning from a three-game absence with a concussion, Johnson was held without a catch on two targets. Johnson immediately reclaimed early-down duties, though Duke Johnson was much more involved as a pass catcher as the Texans adjusted to life without Will Fuller. All empty-calorie carries at this stage of his season/career, Johnson will be a barely-there RB2 for the fantasy playoffs. The Texans have a tough Week 14 matchup in the Bears, though game script is unlikely to go negative vs. Mitchell Trubisky.
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Are you social media savvy? Do you enjoy posting on Facebook and Twitter about things that are happening around you and in your neighbourhood?
We are looking for someone to take charge of our social media pages, our community website, and the newsletter to keep the community informed on community events, news stories, and anything that might be of interest to Crestwood residents.
If that someone is you, or if you have any questions about the volunteer role, please reach out to [email protected].
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Essay Contest – RisingAboveConference
July 25th -27th 2019 - St.Petersburg College
The winners of the Essay Contest will be announced at the 2019 Rising Above! Conference
Submit your essay for this contest below.
Tell the Awards Committee "How has your involvement in a youth program or extracurricular activity in your community (i.e. church, after school, summer camp, and etc.) helped you to "Rise Above The Influences" to pursue your goals and dreams?"
Criteria: Contestants must be in the 6th – 12th grade. The essay can be hand written on lined paper or typed. Based on your age, answer the above question in the word count designated for your age group below.
6th-8th grade- 400 Words
9th-12th grade – 600 Words
Essay contest requirements and instructions: The Awards committee will review all submissions that are received by the July 1, 2019 deadline. Contestants must meet the word count for the age level of the writer and all submissions must be legible. The winning essay will be selected based on overall content, grammar and neatness. The top 3 finalist in each age group will be notified by a member of the Awards committee on July 16, 2019. All essays need to be received by 11:59pm on Monday July 1st, 2019 and submitted below.
Do you know an outstanding youth who has helped you or their peers to Rise Above!? We want you to nominate this youth for our Outstanding Youth Leader Award by telling us all about them and how they have inspired others to Rise Above! In 200 words or less, tell us how this youth has inspired others to Rise Above!
All written nomination(s) along with this form are to be received by by 11:59pm on Monday July 1st, 2019 and submitted below.
Do you know an outstanding adult who has helped you to Rise Above!? We want you to nominate this adult for our Rising Above! Outstanding Adult Leader Award by telling us all about them and how they have inspired you to Rise Above! In 200 words or less, tell us how this adult has inspired others to Rise Above!
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Your tweet | Post | Tag gets you a chance to win the #Hashtag prize! Use #RisingAbove2020 or #NotAnOption2020
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News & Trends, Decor & Design
We asked five of our favourite graphic design talents to create something special for us in tribute to the City of Gold.
The next wave of Joburg's graphic design talent is rethinking the city's identity in exciting new ways. We asked five of our favourites to create something special for us in tribute to the City of Gold.
Unknown Design Agency is anything but. Founded in 2014 by Coenraad Sutton and Linel Louw, the agency has distinguished itself in the Johannesburg creative landscape by specialising in holistic brand development. Unknown's recent clients include product and interior design brands Dokter and Misses, Joe Paine and Tonic Design. They also recently completed a comprehensive brand revamp for the Slow suite of airport lounges.
Unknown's style is unequivocally contemporary, but with an emphasis on longevity. 'We start with an in-depth understanding of our clients' personality, values and business strategy,' say Linel and Coenraad, and they regularly collaborate with top creative talent to produce well-crafted and functional solutions.
For the two directors, Johannesburg is a city of flux: multifaceted, constantly evolving and regenerating. 'Joburg is a fantastic place for creative people and offers long-term rewards for anyone willing to stick it out,' they say.
The Unknown design contribution for this issue, an Escher-esque typeface derived from a Joburg skyline (that also spells out JHB), illustrates the infinite mutations and potential of the city. Linel and Coenraad explain that the 'golden phrase "There is no end, only the city" refers to the many ways the city can be navigated and experienced – each choice leading to new, potentially infinite possibilities.'
Jana + Koos Studio
Jana Hamman and Koos Groenewald of the eponymously named Jana+Koos Studio are creative shapeshifters and innovators. Unrestricted by conventions, their fluid and expansive idea of design encompasses graphic design, branding, conceptual and interior design, fashion design, photography, illustration, jewellery design, and art. The duo launched their agency in 2011, but their creative partnership dates back to 2003, when they met as information design students at the University of Pretoria.
Jana and Koos say that although they now frequently work in Cape Town, across Africa and abroad, they are Jozi kids at heart. 'We started here and will always retain a Joburg spirit and sensibility,' they explain. 'We think it's informed a lot of our visual aesthetic.'
The pair's first art exhibition, City of Gold Diggers, took place in New York City in 2014, and was 'a homage to the Johannesburg that we love to hate (to love)'. From this followed the 'JHB Hates You' T-shirt, art prints and brand.
For their design, Jana and Koos revisited the very first piece of art they made together after moving to Joburg. In this piece, gold paint is applied to an existing magazine cover with a gold velvet cloth. 'It made sense to throw this all in the mix and not over-think it,' they explain, 'kind of like what we've always loved about Joburg – a little rough around the edges and imperfect in a very inspiring way. For us, Joburg is a place where you can experiment and where people are open and supportive to trying out new things. That's why we keep coming back and making work here.'
SHOP IT: 'JHB Hates You' t-shirt by Jana+Koos
Going by the moniker RiOT, Sindiso Nyoni's politically charged illustrations tackle some of Africa's most pressing issues. 'I feel that as creatives we have a duty to contribute to our communities using art that addresses social issues and advocates awareness and change,' says the Zimbabwe-born artist and designer.
Sindiso has called South Africa home for the past 13 years, working as an illustrator and art director at an award-winning advertising agency before striking out on his own. He says that since migrating to Johannesburg he's been influenced by its cultural diversity and that 'the gritty, bold, urban character of the city has permeated (gradually) through some of my work'.
That work, which he describes as 'a subversive South African "street" style,' combines drawing and digital techniques. Sindiso is inspired by artistic movements born out of liberation struggles, particularly in Africa, and says that his 'culture and origins play a significant role in [his] overall work and activism'.
Sindiso looked to the beautiful game for inspiration for his design. 'Football has always played a very important role in my growth as an artist,' he explains. In this illustration, Sindiso honours the Soweto-born legendary golden boy of South African football, Dr Ephraim Matsilela Sono, affectionately known as Jomo Sono and 'the Black Prince of South African soccer'.
When The Bread launched back in 2014, the creative industry immediately took note. Led by youth-culture aficionados Anthea Poulos and Andrew Berry, the bespoke Braamfontein-based agency specialises in PR, design, events, content creation and strategy to help brands communicate and connect with their audiences in a definitive way. Bakery is
a new addition to the breadbasket, adding UX/UI design and development to the mix.
'What sets us apart is relationships,' Anthea says. 'We've grown a massive network of young creatives around us over the years and we work with them to make sure we're always putting out work worth talking about.' This means that the agency has a finger (or 10) firmly on the pulse of youth culture and trends coming out of Johannesburg.
When it comes to the city, Anthea says that it's a love-hate relationship, 'but there's nowhere else we'd rather be. It comes with its challenges, but there are so many layers that you never really feel like you've uncovered everything – because of the diversity there's always constant change and evolution.'
The Bread's tongue-in-cheek graphic design was created by Carl Ascroft in response to the energy of the city. He says: 'Our work tries to establish connections between people and ideas, so this image is suggestive of the city, and its inherent opportunities for connection and creation.'
Masonwabe Ntloko, better known as The 21st Century Blackman, is a young art director and illustrator from the Eastern Cape. Born with artistic talent, Masonwabe has been experimenting with different outlets – such as textiles, graphic design and digital art – to find his creative groove.
Specialising in image manipulation and digital illustration, Masonwabe's art seeks to merge traditional and contemporary culture in a way that resonates with his generation. 'I see myself as a bridge between culture/tradition and today's youth, to help them find a place for culture in the world of today,' he says. Earlier this year, Masonwabe was included in Design Indaba's Emerging Creatives platform and named one of the 37 House and Leisure Next Level disruptors in our August 2018 issue. His Instagram feed reads as a continuous vertical showcase of his recent work, in which each image merges seamlessly into the next.
In his design, Masonwabe has pictured himself floating above the Nelson Mandela bridge in Braamfontein. 'I've always seen myself as different from everyone else in Joburg in terms of how I present myself and how I see things,' he explains. The serene figure in the design represents the need for balance, to allow himself to grow without being consumed by the city and losing his sense of self. As Masonwabe says, 'I understand that there is power in individuality.'
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July 2017 – Page 2 – thelovechildbook.com – Do you like reading? Try to find something special here
Encryption sounds very technical, and IT security is not a topic that most attorneys like to talk about, but this is a subject that attorneys need to become aware of and apply in their daily lives. It is not a difficult concept and can save you and your malpractice insurance company from lots of headaches….
Private cloud offerings including SaaS are growing in our industry largely due to the expense in maintaining hardware and security protocols for client data that law firms have traditionally managed. The expanding data volumes and security requirements complicate those efforts. Data breaches continue to occur, and with companies like AT&T getting stuck with $25 million…
This is the last of a four-part series on information security threats legal and IT professionals face. In the previous articles, we introduced the issue of information security, and discussed the first two of three common threats: social engineering and the human element and technological exploits. We wrap up this series with the final security threat—the insider. While…
I have the benefit of seeing content ahead of time. Sometimes, I'm good at predicting at what will be popular, and sometimes, I'm surprised. July was no exception. Here's what you read the most: My Apple Watch: Initial Impressions, Uses, and its Benefits for Attorneys Are You Smarter than a Real Estate Attorney? Bureaucrats and…
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Saul & Ruby, To Life! / Nomadic Pictures
"This year's festival builds on our prior success by offering an extraordinary selection of films, learning experiences, and performances, as well an expansion to new venues throughout Miami-Dade County," says Barbara Black Goldfarb, board chair of MJFF. "We are also excited to announce the inauguration of two prizes recognizing the achievements of Jewish filmmakers, which is a first in the Jewish film festival world." Click here to read more!
https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/things-to-do-in-miami-miami-jewish-film-festival-announces-lineup-for-23rd-edition-january-9-23-2020-11327637
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Steve S. - Select Resumes
Select Resumes Senior Consultant
Steve joined the Select Resume team as a professional writer and has become a sought after and valuable member of the crew. With his many years as a creative and corporate writer, he has written a diverse range of resumes, white papers, government grant applications and professional speeches.
When he is not writing resumes, London-born Steve is a script writer and editor with a feature film and TV series currently under option and one in pre-production. A features writer for many film magazines, Steve is also a broadcaster and film historian who can be heard on the radio reviewing the latest films. As an author and writer, his own particular adventures in the screen trade have brought him face-to-face with some of cinema's greatest proponents, and he has a major star biography soon to be published.
As a professional resume and selection criteria writer, Steve not unsurprisingly enjoys writing strong narratives about his clients, especially in their cover letters, where he highlights them as unique and exceptional individuals, whilst still reflecting their experience and qualifications, and how they are a perfect match for the job being sought. In short, Steve's compelling prose gets results. He has already written many highly persuasive cover letters and resumes for candidates across a wide variety of professions and career stages.
Steve has already garnered positive feedback from clients, including repeat orders from satisfied clients.
Business Capability StatementsEntry-Level Resume WritingEntry-Level Selection Criteria WritingGraduate Resume WritingGraduate Selection Criteria WritingLinkedIn Profile Writing & EditingMining Resume WritingMining Selection Criteria WritingProfessional Resume WritingSelection Criteria WritingTeachers Resume WritingTeaching Selection Criteria Writing
✔ Resume and Key Selection Criteria for a Senior Ranger in Canberra
✔ Tailored Cover Letter for a Political Science role in Brisbane, Queensland
✔ 2-page Cover Letter addressing Selection Criteria for a Coordinator of the Performing Arts in Townsville, Queensland
✔ Cover Letter and Resume for an Industrial Electrician in South Yarra, VIC
✔ Resume, Key Selection Criteria and Cover Letter for a Senior Ranger in Wambion, NSW
✔ Cover Letter and Resume for a Concreter in Corio, VIC
✔ Resume and Tailored Cover Letter for a Mining and Civil Work Supervisor in Freemantle, WA
✔ Statement of Claims for a Departmental Officer, Community Grants Hub in Greenway, ACT
✔ Cover Letter and Resume for a Kindergarten Teacher in Endeavour Hills, VIC
✔ Cover Letter and Statement of Claims for an Executive General Manager Operations, in Tamborine Mountain, QLD
✔ Cover Letter and Resume for a Customer Service Officer in the Aviation Industry in Jacobs Well, QLD
✔ Cover Letter and Resume for a Managing Director and General Manager in Burnley, VIC
✔ Key Selection Criteria for a Senior Climate Change Policy Officer in Canberra
Nursing – Registered Nurses | Graduate Nurses | Hospital | Aged Care Worker
Mining and Construction – Leading Hands | Boilermaker | Pipefitter | Machinery Operations | Senior Positions
Education – Teaching and Principal Positions for New South Wales and Western Australia NSW
Thank you so much for the amazing new Resume you have supplied me with, Steve was excellent to deal with over the phone and knew exactly what I was after. I love the end result and feel so much more confident going ahead and applying for future positions with my new resume. Thank you again, and I've already started letting friends and family know of the fantastic work Select Resumes do.
Mate, that's a beautiful piece of work you have completed for me. Love your work. Can I contact Select to let them know?
Case Studies by Steve
In the cover letter and resume, I highlighted his talent for positive reinforcement and ability to both lead and inspire. His applicable operational skills with machinery were congruent as were his work health and safety knowledge. All of these qualities were highlighted in his new cover letter and resume.
Home » Steve S. This client had worked as a domestic, commercial and industrial Plumber for a few years and has gained a good all round grounding in a range…
Fire Fighting Resume and Cover Letter
Home » Steve S. This client had worked and volunteered in the emergency services since leaving school. He had gained a good overall grounding in emergency medical and fire response…
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The education model applied here (see Communicating Ocean Science and Climate Change) is scalable and transferable, and builds on collaborations between scientists and educators to increase their capacity to share locally relevant climate knowledge through highly effective education and outreach efforts. It helps to increase broad understanding by stakeholders of the changes that are taking place around them, building awareness and providing contextualized education on these changes, which are fundamental to strengthening resilience. In this regard, there would be value for Madagascar, and other countries in the western Indian Ocean region and beyond, in implementation of a program drawing on this model to improve climate literacy and to provide society with the scientific foundation to take informed actions to minimize climate impacts and prepare for changes that are already well underway.
When the results and conclusions from the different activities undertaken by the project are brought together, what emerges is a picture of communities that are not inherently particularly vulnerable but are being squeezed between, on the one hand, climate and fisheries impacts on the resource base and, on the other, weak management and governance at local and national scales. Capacity strengthening at all levels of government, from local to national, would seem to be an urgent requirement for Madagascar to support and enable coastal communities to meet the climate and other challenges that currently confront them. A similar conclusion was reached by Blythe et al. (2014) for coastal communities in Mozambique. Strengthening of fisheries management in countries such as these needs to be done in a way that is achievable with available capacity, developing primary management strategies that are feasible, appropriate and effective under the circumstances (Cochrane et al., 2011a).
Nevertheless, there are some encouraging aspects that emerge from the results that suggest opportunities for adaptation and strengthening resilience. While the fishery resources are under pressure (Harding, 2013), a relatively low proportion of key species was found to be highly sensitive to climate change, while the inshore marine environment appears still to be productive at present and in a reasonable state. With good management, resources could be restored to or maintained at productive levels. Nevertheless, potential climate impacts on the environment, such as coral bleaching, present a major challenge to maintaining or restoring fishery resources. Communities demonstrate some adaptive capacity, and alternative livelihoods in tourism and aquaculture could enable some level of added resilience. State support to communities to take advantage of these opportunities is likely to be limited, however, as indicated by the status of the general supportive environment and government effectiveness.
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Neurology in Kansas City
Neuroscience Institute in Kansas City
When you need help for a disorder or injury of the brain, spine or nerves, your healthcare quality takes on new significance. You want to be in the most capable hands from multiple specialties. You need access to advanced technology, procedures and care that is compassionate, convenient and coordinated.
HCA Midwest Health has seven locations committed to providing high-quality neuroscience services and access to some of the most cutting-edge clinical trials in the region.
Neurological specialties we offer
At our HCA Midwest Health Neuroscience Institute, you'll have access to multiple specialties—neurology and neurosurgery, neuroradiology, physiatry, advanced practice nursing and others as needed. From clinicians to office staff, our team members will treat you and your family with compassion and respect.
Accredited stroke care services
Stroke care at HCA Midwest Health covers stroke-like transient ischemic attacks (TIA) to complex stroke symptoms. Our comprehensive care coordinates specialists from emergency medicine, intensive care, hospitalization and rehabilitation. Coordinated care offers patients the chance for as full a recovery as possible.
The Joint Commission accredits five of our hospitals as stroke centers. Five of our hospitals also have Missouri's Time Critical Designation (TCD). Both designations mean our stroke teams provide immediate attention within a short window of time. Our specialists quickly diagnose and treat basic to complex symptoms.
The Joint Commission recognizes our stroke centers for handling basic to complex stroke symptoms with a comprehensive, multiple specialty approach.
Six of our Missouri hospitals meet the state's high standards for stroke care such as quick diagnosis and treatment and rapid response within 90 minutes.
There are a wide variety of conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord and nerves. These conditions may be treated by our neuro specialists or may involve a multi-specialty approach, such as physical therapy. Together, our medical teams work to treat conditions such as:
Memory loss or Alzheimer's Disease
Neurological services and treatments we offer
We offer many different neurological treatments for a variety of conditions. We use diagnosis and treatment options such as:
The HCA Midwest Health Neuroscience Institute. Anchored at Research Medical Center, the Neuroscience Institute brings together a diverse array of specialists and programs from across our network to diagnose and treat conditions of the brain, spine and nerves.
Aneurysm/CVA Program. Our neuro specialists at Research Medical Center offer highly specialized treatment for brain aneurysms and cerebrovascular accidents (CVA).
Brain and spine tumor programs. We offer advanced medical and surgical treatments for benign and malignant tumors.
Deep-brain magnetic stimulation (DMS). This procedure uses a device called a neurostimulator to treat Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.
Epilepsy Center at Menorah Medical Center. Our specialists can help you manage epilepsy and prevent recurrent seizures through nutrition and diet, medication and surgical procedures.
Memory loss treatment and management. We offer treatment, management and resources for families and caretakers.
Microvascular decompression. This complex surgical procedure helps to stop facial pain while preserving surrounding nerve tissue.
Movement disorders/Parkinson's disease programs. These programs offer advanced technology and treatment options for Parkinson's and other movement disorders.
Neuroscience intensive care unit (neuro ICU). The neuro ICU at Research Medical Center team provides around-the-clock care for patients with immediately life-threatening neurological conditions.
Radiosurgery. This treatment uses radiation therapy to target tumors, clots and other abnormalities without conventional surgery.
Responsive neurostimulation. This procedure involves implanting a tiny device under your scalp to prevent epileptic seizures when they are about to happen.
Spine care and spine surgery. HCA Midwest Health offers a comprehensive approach to spine care, including medication and surgical procedures.
The Center for Facial Pain. We offer care for trigeminal neuralgia and other types of facial pain.
The Center for Relief of Pain. This program at Research Medical Center treats and manages all kinds of chronic pain.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion management. The neurological care program at Centerpoint Medical Center features experts that help manage severe symptoms and recovers as much of your capabilities as possible.
It may be challenging deciding on care for a brain condition. Talk to your doctor about it or call our Nurses On-Call service. Our empathetic nurses help you with health decisions and specialist referrals.
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Video: What To Do When You Go Off The Keto Diet
QualityHealth Home > Eating & Nutrition Health Center > Video: What To Do When You Go Off The Keto Diet
Once it's time to end a diet, many dieters fear regaining the weight they've lost. According to Business Insider, those who have been on the Keto diet are at greatest risk for rapid weight regain if they drastically increase the amount of carbohydrates consumed. Dietitians recommend not ending the keto diet until weight loss has completely stopped. Then, the key is to reintroduce carbs slowly and infrequently, to avoid gastrointestinal distress.
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Recovering Attorneys' Fees in Defending Title to Real Property
Real Estate Law | August 2011
In order to obtain a judgment awarding the recovery of attorneys' fees upon successfully defending a real property title claim in Arizona, strict adherence to statutory requirements is a must.
A property owner generally cannot control when they will face a lawsuit challenging the title to their real property. When that occurs, the owner not only faces the potential of losing their property; win or lose, they are also forced to incur what will usually amount to substantial attorneys' fees and out-of-pocket expenses in defending the lawsuit.
Fortunately, A.R.S. § 12-1103(B) provides a mechanism by which the property owner can recover those costs upon successfully defending against the claim. Unfortunately, the requirements necessary to invoke the provisions of that statute are not as clear as would be desired, often resulting in property owners being left footing the bill for defending the title to property that was theirs in the first place.
The Arizona legislature enacted A.R.S. § 12-1103(B) in recognition of the fact that costs can often be an impediment for one who wishes to bring an otherwise viable claim to quiet title to real property. The statute permits recovery of attorneys' fees and out-of-pocket expenses to a party that successfully pursues a quiet title claim, as long as that party delivers a quit claim deed and $5.00 to the adverse party at least 20 days prior to filing the quiet title action. However, the statute does not specify (a) what occurs when the defendant to such an action is successful and (b) exactly what steps the defendant must take in order to be entitled to a similar judgment should that party ultimately prevail in the litigation.
Intuitively, a party defending a quiet title action should not have to comply with the requirements of A.R.S. § 12-1103(B) in order to recover its attorneys' fees and costs incurred, considering that taking the steps set forth therein would clearly be futile (or else, of course, the quiet title action would not have been filed against that party in the first place).[1] Thus, it would seem, a successful defendant in a quiet title action should automatically be entitled to an award of attorneys' fees and costs incurred. However, operating under this presumption is likely to hold grave financial consequences for a defendant, at least according to a yet-to-be-published opinion.
In Long v. Clark [2], the Arizona Court of Appeals was presented with a situation in which Clark successfully defended a quiet title action. While Clark did tender a quit claim deed and $5.00 to Long in connection with the lawsuit, Clark did not file a counterclaim for quiet title. Based on these facts, the Court of Appeals determined that an award of attorneys' fees and costs incurred was not appropriate, due to the fact that Clark did not file a counterclaim for quiet title and, therefore, did not satisfy the "bringing the action to quiet title" language of A.R.S. § 12-1103(B). In other words, despite the fact that doing so would have been completely futile on Clark's part, the Court of Appeals interpreted the statute to be equally applicable to defendants in a quiet title action, thereby requiring strict compliance therewith.
While perhaps contrary to common sense, the bottom line is this: A defendant in a quiet title action must know and strictly comply with the statutory requirements of A.R.S. § 12-1103(B) or else be prepared to absorb the full financial impact of defending such a lawsuit.
[1] See Schmitt et al. v. Sapp et al., 71 Ariz. 48, 53, 223 P.2d 403, 406-07 (1959) (holding that "the law does not require one to do a vain or useless thing . . .")
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To determine the system most likely to support the community's Purpose in allowing the achievement of the Individual Purpose by its members, we must first briefly determine what general societal conditions are productive of this outcome and which are not.
It is logical to suppose that a society and the concurrent political system that will support the achievement of the individual Purpose will promote the actions and attitudes identified thus far as being positive contributors to the achievement of the Purpose. This means that while it is a given that a societal structure and political system that supports the members' survival and long-term welfare is essential, it is also preferable that it be structured to embrace the three elements of Community (Exclusivity, Affirmation, and Mutual Recognition). While simultaneously discouraging the negative forms of discrimination and encouraging the differentiation of individuals based on the qualitative elements of character, action, and individual capacity.
In theory, all forms of government and society from the tribal to the modern welfare state can fulfil these objectives. However, in practice, the nature of humanity is such that systems that lack strong restraints to the use and abuse of power are inevitably co-opted to benefit in groups to the wider community's detriment. This degradation of the common good has been the historical experience of humanity under systems and societal structures as diverse as feudalism, communism, fascism, and the plutocratic movements that rule in much of the developing world. In each case, the system that was initially created for the mutual benefit of the community members has been subverted to benefit a smaller sub-community. Therefore, it is logical that the society that is ideally structured to support the community's welfare will have traits that are resistant to the formation of faction and have strong limits and controls on the exercise of power.
Even if, hypothetically, society were composed of saints who always acted in accordance with the values expressed within this text, there would still be the need to restrain the exercise of power. The nature of the Purpose is that we are compelled to prioritise our friends' and families' welfare over that of others. This creates an impulse to exercise power in ways that may not always be in the wider community's interests. This impulse is natural to all humans and fundamentally laudable in its inspiration; however, it must be constrained through the establishment and enforcement of penalties that are sufficiently severe to impede and disincentivise those who possess the ability to exercise governmental power from unduly exercising it to their own benefit.
This level of constraint on the use and abuse of power is only likely to be possible in a democratic and egalitarian society that has high levels of transparency and citizen engagement. A general proposal of how such a society could be structured will be discussed in the next few chapters. The most crucial element in this societal structure is the community itself, and that is what we will discuss first.
Citizenship, or formal membership of a community as we mean it here, is to be understood as an individual title which carries a sense of belonging or commitment to a particular polity. While, like with all words, its meaning is arbitrary, it undeniably carries with it a sense of mutual responsibility between members. It is also a legal term in the western world, denoting the possession of rights and duties of the possessor towards and from the polity. It is a central proposition of this work that, as communities exist to promote the community members' survival and welfare, it is reasonable that mutual loyalty is required between them.
Citizenship should be realigned to support this mutual loyalty. Citizenship should be singular in that each individual who has citizenship of the community should renounce all other citizenships or incompatible group loyalties. The rationale for this is simple. If we are to hold that citizenship of a community is to require of us joint mutual protection and support, then we should wish to limit that support to those who we can be sure will support us in turn. How can we be sure of this support if an individual can pick and choose their loyalty depending on whichever benefits them most at the moment? By making citizenship singular and exclusive, we can increase the costs of disloyalty and better avoid split loyalties.
This conception of citizenship would, in addition to requiring the renunciation of all other national citizenship, by its nature, also require the renunciation of incompatible group memberships. By this, we mean civil, religious, or other groups that claim individual loyalty to the group in any way that is incompatible with the citizen's duties to the community. Some examples of these groups could be the seventh day Adventists Church or other religious orders that require pacifism from their members, Islam which calls for loyalty to the Ummah or Islamic community, revolutionary or separatist organisations which call for the destruction of the community, etc.
To further emphasise citizenship's essential nature as being one of communal responsibility, it is not enough to allow people to gain citizenship passively. Instead, it must be earnt through personal action and affirmation of both the duties and rights of citizenship. The best approach to this affirmation is to combine the acceptance of citizenship's responsibilities with a period of service to the community. During this service, an individual would mix with other citizens, forming bonds outside their local area, and through their labour, help to defend and support their fellow citizens.
How this could work in practice is that upon reaching legal majority, a child of a citizen or a resident could opt to affirm their citizenship. They would formally renounce all other citizenships and greater loyalties outside of the community and legally accept the responsibilities of the citizen. They would then complete a period of national or community service. This service would ideally be both civil and military, preparing and educating the citizen to perform their duties to the polity actively. Upon completing this service, the individual would receive their formal citizenship and be held to possess full civil and political rights. These rights should include the right to work in all professional fields, work in the civil service, hold political office, vote, serve in the military, act as a magistrate, possess weapons, and any other rights that seem proper to be restricted to citizens alone.
All those who choose not to affirm their citizenship would remain 'national residents', retaining the right for themselves and their children to remain in the nation permanently and having the right to own property, work in all non-restricted fields, and live wherever they please. National residents would occupy a secondary position in society due to their choice in not affirming and bearing the duties of citizenship.
This differentiation is based on character and action, and through the active process of socialisation inherent in communal service such a societal structure, if properly implemented, would foster in the citizen a personal commitment and engagement with 'the good' of the wider community. This communal engagement is the essential foundation of all the other structures that are needed to allow for a genuinely democratic, egalitarian, and transparent society required to ensure that governance in the interest of the community persists in the long-term.
The form of governance that would seem to offer the best chance for this outcome is democracy. This is due to the typically greater engagement and association with the government of the average citizen compared to that of other systems. Of course, there is a multitude of so-called democratic systems extant. As such, we must begin our discussion on governance by defining what we mean by democracy. Democracy, as discussed here, means a 'system whereby all citizens exert direct power and influence over the government of their community'.
The implementation of real democracy, as defined here, has proven to be difficult historically. With a broad franchise (direct democracy), it is difficult and burdensome for the electors to gain sufficient reliable information to be across each issue they are called to determine. This burden leads inexorably to either poor quality decisions or low engagement, both of which serve to discredit direct democracy. At the same time, a democracy where the franchise is heavily limited tends to become aristocratic or oligarchic due to the concentration of power. Various methods have been attempted to resolve these issues. These attempts range from the Swiss federation system to the British and Commonwealth Parliamentary systems and the American influenced Republican model popular in the Americas.
The problem with all these systems is that they either place on the citizen, as in the Swiss model, the requirement to judge on issues that they lack sufficient information to evaluate correctly, or they place the citizen in the position of selecting candidates to (at least nominally) represent them. The direct model is slow and burdensome to the citizen, requiring those who wish to judge matters well the investment significant of time and effort to gather the appropriate information (some of which may not be available to the general public). While, on the other hand, in representative democracies, the representatives have (at least theoretically) time and opportunity to investigate and inform themselves on the subject they are examining. While due to sweeping powers being vested with the parliament, they can move more swiftly when required.
While these two systems are sitting somewhat on the extreme ends of the democratic systems that exist, they suit our Purpose in demonstrating the flaws in both the direct and representative forms of democracy. What is then desirable is a form of democratic governance which combines both the citizen engagement and involvement of the direct form with the speed and ability to fully inform those who must judge which is the strength of the representative form. To fully enunciate such a system would require more time and space than this current work would allow, so we will limit ourselves to the broadest of strokes.
A possible system that meets this need is to couple a parliament of elected representatives with a limited form of direct democracy. Under this hybridised system, the parliament would, as it currently does in British-influenced nations, retain its position as the primary chamber for the proposition and debate of legislation dealing with law, national policy, and financial administration. However, they would be denied the power to legislate or enact these acts on their own authority.
The figurative second chamber could consist of citizens chosen by lot from each electorate or district to review the proposed legislation and either pass or reject it. A simple method for selecting the citizens called to this function exists in the jury duty system where all citizens are placed in a pool for call-up, and once called, are removed from the pool for a set period of time. With modern technology, it would be possible to allow for councils of say one hundred to be called in each district or electorate to consider each piece of legislation passed by the parliament. Each of these councils, meeting either as a single group or in small local groupings in their respective districts, could then as a single national council hear presentations from members of the parliament who wish to speak in support or opposition to the proposed act before giving or withholding their consent.
This method would offer the benefits of both representative democracy and direct democracy. The parliament would retain its restraining power through control over what legislation is drafted and submitted to the citizen councils for assent. The average citizen would gain the power that has always been promised but never delivered in modern democracies—the power to rule themselves. Each citizen could expect to be called to consider (based on average parliamentary legalisation rates) one act every 3-5 years at both the national and state/provincial levels. As this draw would be random both in timing and in the members' composition, it would be highly likely to foster a greater sense of ownership and engagement with the governmental system and the nation as a whole amongst the citizens. As the citizens would hold the decision-making power by lot, they would possess the power to prevent the erosion of their liberties and prevent the abuse of power by any group.
A by-product of this citizen-determined government would be a realignment of the laws and legal system to better align with the citizens' expectations. This realignment would depend on the times and composition of the citizens, so we will not discuss it further here. However, due to the legal systems' opacity, there are some general reforms necessary to support the community's Purpose.
The legal systems in at least the English-speaking common law nations pay lip service to transparency and openness. However, if you take the time to look past the appearances, you will quickly discover that much of what presents as transparency and openness is merely a façade. The judiciary continues to be selected from the insiders of the legal profession. Their decisions are generally obscured (at least partly) from the public, and furthermore, they are secure from review and disapprobation by the separation of powers and contempt of court laws.
As with the discussions of governance in the previous chapters, there is insufficient space in this work to explore the benefits and disadvantages of the legal system in even a single country. As such, we will limit ourselves to several broad observations and general proposals that seem to offer the promise of benefiting those of us who seek to find the best path to achieving our Individual Purpose. First, it is logical to consider why the legal system exists or why it should exist.
The legal system exists as a method of judging offences against the community of which it belongs. If, as we have discussed, the community exists to support the achievement of the individual Purpose by the families and individuals which form it, and the government of a community exists to facilitate this communal welfare through administrative actions, it follows that the legal system exists or at least should exist to ensure that citizens of the community can resolve their disputes with each other in a fair, consistent, and impartial manner.
In essence, all legal disputes are between individuals, whether they be civil or criminal. In both criminal and civil cases, one party is accused of acting in a way contrary to the general standards held by a particular society. In both cases, the law should seek to provide in a consistent, transparent, and impartial manner a judgement that serves the interests of the community as a whole.
This method is different from seeking to provide justice that changes depending on the individual. Consider the case of murder. To do justice to the victim is impossible as no one can give them their life back. To do justice to the victim's family as is commonly called for would result in the perpetrator's death. However, invariably this justice as it is decried as unjust to those on the other side.
The perpetrator's defenders will often state that the offender made a mistake, acted without intent to kill, or could be rehabilitated. They point to those who have been spared and have changed. Furthermore, let's consider the offender's family. It is arguable that in providing justice to the family of the murdered, we necessarily do an injustice to the perpetrator's family. Denying a parent their child, a child, their father, or a lover.
Instead, if we focus on the welfare of the whole community, it is simplified. We only need to ask what sentence will be most likely to promote the interests of the community. Suppose it was beneficial that murderers be allowed to murder without repercussion. In that case, no penalty would need to be applied. If, however, murder is not advantageous to the social good (which it is not), then a penalty that on balance is likely to make murder less common should be applied.
Whatever the outcome, it is vital that the outcome be consistent, transparent, and fair, i.e. the penalty for any given crime of similar severity should be the same with no significant variation between judge, location, and defendant.
To ensure that this consistency is achieved, the courts must be transparent and accountable to the citizens. This statement does not suggest that the judges should be exposed to pressure to rule one way or the other on any specific case. Merely, that judges' decisions and sentences be available in the specific and aggregate to the public and that judges be exposed to periodic review and removal by the citizens in the areas they preside.
This transparency and general accountability would help ensure that judicial officers' decisions would become or at least be seen to be consistent with the expectations of the residents in their area, and through the comparability of judgements, help to ensure greater consistency in outcome throughout jurisdictions. We will finish our introductory discussion of the community by talking of work and its role in achieving the Purpose.
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Central Pennsylvania Teamsters Health & Welfare and Pension Funds News
Check back frequently for new information and updates. The "What's New?" section on the front page provides up-to-date news on your Health & Welfare and Pension benefits.
by Charlotte Houser | Apr 4, 2022 | News, Newsletters
Are You Recently Married, Divorced or Widowed? Please notify both the Health and Welfare Fund and your employer of any changes in your marital status (married, divorced or widowed) so that the change can be reflected on the Health and Welfare billing statement for...
*IMPORTANT* PLEASE READ EACH ITEM BELOW CAREFULLY TO SEE HOW YOUR PRESCRIPTION BENEFITS WILL BE AFFECTED The information in this SMM is different from the information you received in the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) which was mailed in September, 2015....
SUMMARY OF MATERIAL MODIFICATION ("SMM")
The information contained in this SMM reflects changes to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Step Therapy and changes to the Limits on FDA "CLASS II" Pain Medications information set forth in the SMM mailed to all participants on October 30, 2015, and in the December 2015 Guardian Newsletter.
NEW NETWORK PHARMACY
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Effective 7/1/2018 Walmart is now an eligible network pharmacy covered by Global Prescription Benefits (formally GPP).To locate a pharmacy in your area please contact Global Prescription Benefits at 1-800-341-2234 Effective 7/1/2018 Walmart is now an eligible network...
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3 bedroom terraced house for sale in Sydenham Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 4DE, TS18
www.rightmove.co.uk/property/62055979
Enclosed yard With Decorative Paving
Looking for a property packed with period features? Then look no more!
This inner terraced house is situated with-in a stone's throw away of Ropner Park and offers good sized living space which is typical of the Victorian era. On entering this home the buyer is welcomed in to a vestibule with stained glass inner door leading through to the hall. There are two good sized reception rooms for dining and unwinding whilst the kitchen, which offers a blank canvas for development, provides space for everyday dining and leads through to a good size store.
Moving up to the first floor the split level landing includes a useful linen cupboard and leads to the three bedrooms which are served by a bathroom.
Stepping outside and to the front of the property is a small enclosed garden, while to the rear is a good sized yard with gravel and decorative paving.
Internal inspection is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that this lovely period home has to offer. Viewings are by appointment view Hunters Tesside on 01642 224366.
To view this media, please visit the on-line version of this page at www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-62055979.html
Disclaimer - Property reference MDLSP99253474. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Hunters, Teesside. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.
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Mo Bicentennial Struggle for Statehood Exhibit in Lee's Summit
Missouri Bicentennial Struggle for Statehood Exhibit in Lee's Summit
Townsquare Sedalia Published: September 15, 2021
This free, public exhibit will be on display at UCM-Lee's Summit at the Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC), 1101 NW Innovation Parkway, Sept. 22 to Oct. 26. It will be supplemented with a virtual bicentennial keynote presentation Sept. 23, and an in-person lecture Oct. 16, providing more insight into Missouri's pathway to becoming the nation's 24th state.
Along with the display at the MIC, the virtual presentation at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, features Dr. Tai Edwards, associate professor of history at Johnson County Community College, and author of the book, "Osage Women and Empire: Gender and Power." Her presentation titled "Osage Nation and Missouri Statehood" can be viewed online by clicking on the virtual link https://jccc.zoom.us/j/99710774601. Interested individuals also can stop by the MIC at the time of the presentation and watch it in conjunction with the Struggle for Statehood Exhibit.
Dr. Chris Childers, associate professor of history at Pittsburg State University and the author of "Failure of Popular Sovereignty," will make a presentation at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 at the MIC. His remarks will focus on "Sectional Tension and the Missouri Compromise of 1820."
"The exhibit, while it does not mention UCM faculty by name, also honors the scholarly contributions that UCM history faculty members like Drs. C. H. McClure, William Foley, Perry McCandless, Roy Stubbs, and Leslie Anders among others, have made to the study of the history and significance of Missouri History since the founding of the institution in 1871," Taylor said.
"Current UCM History faculty continue to make scholarly contributions to the study of Missouri history, which is still passed on to the general public by hosting public exhibits like the Struggle for Statehood, and, most importantly, to the students who either go on to major in history or who go on to teach history in the public and private schools of the state."
In the photo: "The House of Representatives," a painting by Samuel F.B. Morse from 1822, courtesy of the National Gallery of Art, depicts Missouri's legislature in its early stage and is reminiscent of what visitors will encounter when viewing the Struggle for Statehood, Missouri's Official Bicentennial Exhibit, Sept. 22-Oct. 26 at the University of Central Missouri-Lee's Summit.
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Students work in hundreds of jobs in more than 120 different departments.足球比分 From herding cattle on the Berea College Farm to performing research in state-of-the-art chemistry labs, at Berea, there's a labor position for everyone.
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Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Injectors at Patriot Chevrolet near Claremore, OK 74018
Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Injectors at Patriot Chevrolet near Claremore 74018
In order to keep your engine running in tip-top shape, it requires small but significant parts called fuel injectors, to perform at its peak. They are comprised of computer chips and electronic sensors that keep your Chevrolet Equinox going with just the right amount of fuel, so you get a promising and efficient ride every time you get behind the wheel. Schedule a service appointment at Patriot Chevrolet to have our knowledgeable service team check your Chevrolet Equinox's fuel injectors near Patriot Chevrolet Claremore 74018. We can make sure your fuel injectors are calibrated and that everything is working in proper order.
As your fuel injectors start to get clogged and/or wear over time, your engine suffers, as well as your gas mileage. You also run the risk of having your car stall in cold weather. To avoid these circumstances, our Service Department at Patriot Chevrolet will make sure you have the right parts in your fuel injectors and check to see if everything is calibrated for optimal efficiency. Using state-of-art equipment, our certified technicians will tend to your Chevrolet Equinox with the utmost care and diagnose the issue properly the first time.
When you come in to get your Chevrolet Equinox's fuel injectors near Patriot Chevrolet Claremore 74018 looked at, we will see if they just need a tune-up, or if they should be completely replaced for a new set. Once you get your fuel injectors repaired, you'll notice the difference between the clogged, worn-out fuel injectors and your new ones the moment you turn on your engine.
At a certain point, your fuel injectors might need to be replaced entirely, even if you make the effort to get them regularly cleaned out. When this happens, your engine will start burning fuel rapidly and can permanently damage other parts inside. And, you may find yourself refueling at the pump more often than you used to. Our service team at Patriot Chevrolet will make this a budget-friendly and quick procedure, while maintaining the high level of quality your Chevrolet Equinox's engine deserves.
We'll make sure everything is in working order and replace or clean the fuel injectors accordingly. With our expert technicians' experience, they will properly attend to your Chevrolet Equinox and only fix what's necessary, instead of pressuring to purchase services you don't need. You can improve your ride today by stopping in at our Service Department to get your Chevrolet Equinox's fuel injectors near Patriot Chevrolet Claremore 74018 checked out! See us here at Patriot Chevrolet soon!
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Amazing - AlsDanToch
October 25, 2017 /in English, Updates, Work /by Garmt
Aerosmith, Get a Grip, 1993
Sent: October, 2017 3:46 AM
To: EveryoneIknow@Accenture
Subject: I'm finally leaving Accenture
Like so many others, it's time for me to send you a note that I'm off to a different place. Like some leavers, I have no idea where I'll go next. We simply don't know what comes after death. Science has little data on this particular topic! Anyway, you have guessed by now that I meant it when I said I would work for this company for the rest of my life.
I came to learn. I viewed it a bit like a stint in the corporate army, where I would be properly trained for a few years, pass or fail the exam of becoming MD and thus find out what I was really worth.
It didn't turn out that way. Instead of a corporate army I found a home, the first job after ten years with three previous employers, where I could just be myself. You can't imagine the feeling of freedom I found. And yes, I got to learn everything I wanted. I even once got to screw up an important project without getting fired (sorry KPN). The exam I had expected came in a different form. Instead of playing the promotion roulette, Accenture gave me total freedom and the whole company to throw at the disease that ate me alive. I think that challenge, of what to do with that freedom and the whole company, was an exam. I think I passed.
You know you all have the same challenge, right? Your degree of freedom may be different, but that's a mere detail.
Time to get sappy. Colleagues are not like family. I can quit being your co-worker but I can't quite quit from my siblings or parents. Yet, at times we spend more time with our project team than with our spouse (said Nick Cave to bandmate Warren Ellis, `I've had more meals with you than my wife´). I was closer to some of you than someone who just shares my last name. We shared passion, commitment, extra hours and much more. Sometimes we shared love, for Accenture's IT Operating Model (ITOM), I think, or for business development or for something really important like ITOM, or for each other. If I imagine my family, there are quite a few (ex-)colleagues amongst the Van Soest, Da Costa, Van Den Bosch and Werksma's. Colleagues can be like family.
At the end of your life, all you have left is what you have given. When the end comes for you, you'll have given me a lot. Thank you.
All the best, maybe see you at one last Friday Afternoon Drink, right after my funeral this Friday 27 / 10.
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Online furniture retailer The Cotswold Company acquired by True Capital - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk
Online furniture retailer The Cotswold Company acquired by True Capital
The online furniture retailer is part of a market that has grown rapidly in recent years
Online furniture retailer The Cotswold Company has been acquired by private equity firm True Capital.
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/news/online-furniture-retailer-the-cotswold-company-acquired-by-true-capital-35099408.html
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/news/article35099407.ece/3aa31/AUTOCROP/h342/PANews%20BT_P-d93596c4-2630-4860-a5a1-10732617528f_I1.jpg
The deal will see Cotswold's new owners accelerate online growth, expand product and category ranges and increase the firm's showroom footprint across the UK.
True Capital said that as part of the tie-up Gordon Segal, founder of US furniture retailer Crate&Barrel, will play an "active role" in Cotswold, particularly around product, real estate and supply chain.
Mr Segal's Prairie Management Group is a significant investor in the True Capital fund.
Cotswold chief executive Kevin Johnson said: "In True Capital we have found a partner to take our business to the next level, whilst allowing us to adopt new technologies that will benefit our customers' experiences."
Founded in 1996, Cotswold, which specialises in oak, pine and painted furniture, was acquired by Kevin Johnson and James Birtwhistle in 2009.
It now turns over £35 million a year. The company handles more than 100,000 orders every year from its 170,000 sq ft warehouse in Wednesbury.
The online furniture market has grown rapidly in recent years with double-digit growth, and is expected to keep growing at around 13% over the next four years, according to Verdict and Forrester research.
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