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Whereas it was to Ruth whom Duke entrusted the administration of his Sacred Music and publishing company, Mercer was in charge of everything else. In 1987, he assigned me to create the full-length, concerto-grosso orchestration of his father’s magnum opus, Black, Brown and Beige (BBB) which was commissioned by G. Schirmer, Inc.
Because I only had personal contact with Mercer while I was briefly within the Duke Ellington Orchestra (1973), in his home in NYC (1987, ’88), at the Smithsonian Institution (1993) and at the Blue Note club, NY (1995), I cannot say that he was my mentor, as was Ruth. Ours was an experience that brought me into the Ellington Orchestra (1973) and that resulted in the Ellington-Horton BBB (1987-88; Please see “My Concerto Grosso Orchestration of Duke Ellington's 'Black, Brown and Beige”).
I first met Mercer (1973) as he was departing the band bus at San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall. I was first in line waiting for the doors to open when the bus arrived. I approached Mercer, showed him photographs of my work and was mesmerized when he very graciously invited me to ride on the bus with the Ellington orchestra members to Sacramento the following night (Saturday, the night before Palm Sunday).
On the bus ride back to San Francisco, after Duke had told me, in his dressing room, to call him at the Anaheim Hotel the following week, Mercer advised me to call him at 3:00 a.m. to be assured contact (I didn’t get much sleep that week! Duke kept telling me to call him “tomorrow”.). Finally, on Good Friday, Duke directed me to come to Disneyland from San Francisco to conduct my music with his orchestra, which happened the following evening. Mercer was in the trumpet section. That blessed experience was because of Mercer’s step-by-step advice (I remember that Toshiko Akioshi also played a great piano solo, on Take the "A" Train, during intermission at Duke’s invitation.).
Once in the orchestra (after Disneyland), I cannot say that Mercer and I were on the very best of terms: respectful and cordial, but somewhat strained. The band traveled from California to Houston where we stayed at the Shamrock Hilton Hotel (and the motel across the street). The band then traveled to Dallas for a Sacred Concert at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, where Duke gave me my job description as the composing and conducting assistant on his “team” (30 April 1973).
Fourteen years passed before Mercer and I had contact again, this time resulting in the Duke Ellington-Randall Keith Horton Black, Brown and Beige orchestration. He had responded to a call from Daniel Kingman, conductor of Sacramento’s Camellia Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Kingman had read Gary Giddins’ “In Search of Black, Brown and Beige”. He contacted Mercer and G Schirmer. My long-time friend and mentor, Kirke Mechem, whose music is published by G. Schirmer, supported Kingman’s and Mercer’s suggestion that Schirmer commission me to create the orchestration of the full-length BBB. From that point on, Mercer was my friend and advocate.
I remember that he introduced me to his young son, Paul, who was about 8 years old (1988). Paul grew to direct the Duke Ellington Orchestra (with Barry Lee Hall’s very able and gifted assistance). I have developed a friendly acquaintance with his daughter, Mercedes, and, by telephone only, came to a cordial correspondence with his wife, Lene.
Mercer died in February 1996. I have regretted that I did not have greater contact with him. I am, however, greatly honored that he helped to bring me into the Duke Ellington Orchestra, and I will always appreciate him for the experiences that have resulted from that great blessing.

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whereas it was to ruth whom duke entrusted the administration of his sacred music and publishing company, mercer was in charge of everything else. in 1987, he assigned me to create the full-length, concerto-grosso orchestration of his father’s magnum opus, black, brown and beige (bbb) which was commissioned by g. schirmer, inc.
because i only had personal contact with mercer while i was briefly within the duke ellington orchestra (1973), in his home in nyc (1987, ’88), at the smithsonian institution (1993) and at the blue note club, ny (1995), i cannot say that he was my mentor, as was ruth. ours was an experience that brought me into the ellington orchestra (1973) and that resulted in the ellington-horton bbb (1987-88; please see “my concerto grosso orchestration of duke ellington's 'black, brown and beige”).
i first met mercer (1973) as he was departing the band bus at san francisco’s great american music hall. i was first in line waiting for the doors to open when the bus arrived. i approached mercer, showed him photographs of my work and was mesmerized when he very graciously invited me to ride on the bus with the ellington orchestra members to sacramento the following night (saturday, the night before palm sunday).
on the bus ride back to san francisco, after duke had told me, in his dressing room, to call him at the anaheim hotel the following week, mercer advised me to call him at 3:00 a.m. to be assured contact (i didn’t get much sleep that week! duke kept telling me to call him “tomorrow”.). finally, on good friday, duke directed me to come to disneyland from san francisco to conduct my music with his orchestra, which happened the following evening. mercer was in the trumpet section. that blessed experience was because of mercer’s step-by-step advice (i remember that toshiko akioshi also played a great piano solo, on take the "a" train, during intermission at duke’s invitation.).
once in the orchestra (after disneyland), i cannot say that mercer and i were on the very best of terms: respectful and cordial, but somewhat strained. the band traveled from california to houston where we stayed at the shamrock hilton hotel (and the motel across the street). the band then traveled to dallas for a sacred concert at lovers lane united methodist church, where duke gave me my job description as the composing and conducting assistant on his “team” (30 april 1973).
fourteen years passed before mercer and i had contact again, this time resulting in the duke ellington-randall keith horton black, brown and beige orchestration. he had responded to a call from daniel kingman, conductor of sacramento’s camellia symphony orchestra. dr. kingman had read gary giddins’ “in search of black, brown and beige”. he contacted mercer and g schirmer. my long-time friend and mentor, kirke mechem, whose music is published by g. schirmer, supported kingman’s and mercer’s suggestion that schirmer commission me to create the orchestration of the full-length bbb. from that point on, mercer was my friend and advocate.
i remember that he introduced me to his young son, paul, who was about 8 years old (1988). paul grew to direct the duke ellington orchestra (with barry lee hall’s very able and gifted assistance). i have developed a friendly acquaintance with his daughter, mercedes, and, by telephone only, came to a cordial correspondence with his wife, lene.
mercer died in february 1996. i have regretted that i did not have greater contact with him. i am, however, greatly honored that he helped to bring me into the duke ellington orchestra, and i will always appreciate him for the experiences that have resulted from that great blessing.


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Throughout all stages of dealing with the IRS, my primary concern is to protect my clients from exposure to criminal prosecution. Often times, criminal cases begin by a referral made from a civil unit within the IRS to the Criminal Investigation Division of the Internal Revenue Service. Civil IRS agents are trained to refer cases to the Special Agents within the IRS, when clear indications of fraud are present. Because each civil agent’s opinion on what constitutes fraud is different, it is critical that counsel addresses this issue early and take the necessary precautions to protect the client’s interest.
If you are being audited, and the tax returns you have filed contain either substantial understatements of income or overstatements of deductions, you should end all discussions with your accountant and seek the advice of legal counsel. This is referred to frequently as an “egg shell audit” situation. The “accountant-client privilege” does not extend to criminal investigations, so your accountant could be compelled to tell the IRS everything you have told him or her. Moreover, the accountant could be forced to testify as to these same facts during grand jury indictment or at trial. The government cannot compel the testimony of confidential communications between an attorney and client “attorney-client privilege” during any proceeding.
Revenue Agents who have been auditing your tax return disappear.
Revenue Officers who were once aggressive stop calling.
You or someone else associated with you is contacted by an IRS Special Agent.
If you are contacted by an IRS Special Agent tell them that you do not wish to answer their questions and that you are seeking legal counsel. At this point, it is likely that the IRS knows more than you may think. It is crucial that you are not put on the spot during an IRS criminal investigation, as the implications could severally hinder your case.
An IRS criminal investigation is a massive intrusion into a person’s life. If handled improperly, it could lead to an extended period of incarceration and have several financial and social impacts to one’s life. The goal during representation is to minimize this impact and allow the client to resume a normal life.

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throughout all stages of dealing with the irs, my primary concern is to protect my clients from exposure to criminal prosecution. often times, criminal cases begin by a referral made from a civil unit within the irs to the criminal investigation division of the internal revenue service. civil irs agents are trained to refer cases to the special agents within the irs, when clear indications of fraud are present. because each civil agent’s opinion on what constitutes fraud is different, it is critical that counsel addresses this issue early and take the necessary precautions to protect the client’s interest.
if you are being audited, and the tax returns you have filed contain either substantial understatements of income or overstatements of deductions, you should end all discussions with your accountant and seek the advice of legal counsel. this is referred to frequently as an “egg shell audit” situation. the “accountant-client privilege” does not extend to criminal investigations, so your accountant could be compelled to tell the irs everything you have told him or her. moreover, the accountant could be forced to testify as to these same facts during grand jury indictment or at trial. the government cannot compel the testimony of confidential communications between an attorney and client “attorney-client privilege” during any proceeding.
revenue agents who have been auditing your tax return disappear.
revenue officers who were once aggressive stop calling.
you or someone else associated with you is contacted by an irs special agent.
if you are contacted by an irs special agent tell them that you do not wish to answer their questions and that you are seeking legal counsel. at this point, it is likely that the irs knows more than you may think. it is crucial that you are not put on the spot during an irs criminal investigation, as the implications could severally hinder your case.
an irs criminal investigation is a massive intrusion into a person’s life. if handled improperly, it could lead to an extended period of incarceration and have several financial and social impacts to one’s life. the goal during representation is to minimize this impact and allow the client to resume a normal life.


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Robert E. Wubbolding, EdD, is an internationally known teacher, author and practitioner of Reality Therapy has taught Choice Theory and Reality Therapy in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. His contributions to the theory and practice include the ideas of "Positive Symptoms," "The Cycle of Counseling," "Five Levels of Commitment," and others.
Leon Lojk, psychologist, psychotherapist, senior instructor at William Glasser Institute, and a founder of the Training Centre for Choice Theory and Reality Therapy in Slovenia (in 1996) established the evidence that Choice Theory Psychology as well as Reality Therapy has its foundations in science and philosophy.
Boba Lojk, social worker, psychotherapist, senior instructor at William Glasser Institute, EART general secretary and confounder of Training Centre for Choice Theory and Reality Therapy in Slovenia that in 2009 became the European Institute for Reality Therapy (EIRT). Her contribution is that EIRT in 2011 has been recognized by EAP as The European Accredited Psychotherapy Training Institute (EAPTI). Thanks to this recognition as EAPTI every student who becomes RT psychotherapist through EIRT’s program automatic gets European Certificate for Psychotherapy (ECP) through direct award by EAP.

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robert e. wubbolding, edd, is an internationally known teacher, author and practitioner of reality therapy has taught choice theory and reality therapy in the united states, europe, asia, and the middle east. his contributions to the theory and practice include the ideas of "positive symptoms," "the cycle of counseling," "five levels of commitment," and others.
leon lojk, psychologist, psychotherapist, senior instructor at william glasser institute, and a founder of the training centre for choice theory and reality therapy in slovenia (in 1996) established the evidence that choice theory psychology as well as reality therapy has its foundations in science and philosophy.
boba lojk, social worker, psychotherapist, senior instructor at william glasser institute, eart general secretary and confounder of training centre for choice theory and reality therapy in slovenia that in 2009 became the european institute for reality therapy (eirt). her contribution is that eirt in 2011 has been recognized by eap as the european accredited psychotherapy training institute (eapti). thanks to this recognition as eapti every student who becomes rt psychotherapist through eirt’s program automatic gets european certificate for psychotherapy (ecp) through direct award by eap.


text: One of the greatest tools you possess as a creative is the ability to pull inspiration from the most unlikely of sources — from cultures you identify with, from family histories however complex, or from people that exist in this space we call life together. The amalgamation of all these influences is what makes you who you are — which is why I find the word influencer so interesting. On one hand I am conflicted by how I could ever take ownership of the natural flow of influence. How can I claim something so intrinsic to who we are as people? After all, the sharing of ideas is what makes us so human and once ideas are out in the world, who do they belong to? Bloggers, influencers, creatives, marketers — these are different words for people who are vessels of creativity and inspiration by sharing their unique perspectives. And I am just that, a small fiber along that thread of what ties us all together through ideas, insight, and conversations. Sometimes we own our perspectives, other times we owe it to others.

lowercased: one of the greatest tools you possess as a creative is the ability to pull inspiration from the most unlikely of sources — from cultures you identify with, from family histories however complex, or from people that exist in this space we call life together. the amalgamation of all these influences is what makes you who you are — which is why i find the word influencer so interesting. on one hand i am conflicted by how i could ever take ownership of the natural flow of influence. how can i claim something so intrinsic to who we are as people? after all, the sharing of ideas is what makes us so human and once ideas are out in the world, who do they belong to? bloggers, influencers, creatives, marketers — these are different words for people who are vessels of creativity and inspiration by sharing their unique perspectives. and i am just that, a small fiber along that thread of what ties us all together through ideas, insight, and conversations. sometimes we own our perspectives, other times we owe it to others.


text: Despite the fact that online transactions make up fewer than one in 10 cases of identity theft, modern document scanning solutions remain underutilized by consumers, largely because many feel there is a risk of losing personal information. The reality is that 95% of all business information is printed on hard copies that are stored in offices, and this leaves small and large companies alike vulnerable to security breaches because they lack sophisticated online security protection systems. One unfortunate result of the widespread use of paper is that it is the most commonly cited component of solid waste. The key to changing these outdated practices is educating the public about secure document storage online.

lowercased: despite the fact that online transactions make up fewer than one in 10 cases of identity theft, modern document scanning solutions remain underutilized by consumers, largely because many feel there is a risk of losing personal information. the reality is that 95% of all business information is printed on hard copies that are stored in offices, and this leaves small and large companies alike vulnerable to security breaches because they lack sophisticated online security protection systems. one unfortunate result of the widespread use of paper is that it is the most commonly cited component of solid waste. the key to changing these outdated practices is educating the public about secure document storage online.


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For many folks, lifestyle changes can be a positive choice. Changes can include starting a new job, moving to a new city or even starting a family. All of these changes can be exciting, but often, you may not think about how they could affect your finances. For instance, taking on a better job may require increased clothing expenses, additional travel time and spending more money for gasoline. Moving to a new city can be costly at best. In all likelihood, the move may cost far more than you anticipated. When you have been blindsided by extra expenses, the best alternative may be to reach out for help from South Tampa Title Loans. We’ve helped lots of folks to secure title loans in Brandon FL when they need cash quickly. Our title loan process is fast and efficient, so you get your cash and go about your business. If you are at least 18 and have the title to a working automobile, you could easily qualify for the money you need today.
Having a family, work and a busy schedule can often make it difficult to take time out to apply for title loans in Brandon FL. South Tampa Title Loans is aware of this and has done everything possible to simply the loan process. You will not be required to take time to apply at a store location unless you prefer to meet with us in person. Our online application saves everybody time and it gets the job done.
There is no need to hunt through your records looking for bank statements, tax records and assorted documents when your car title is all you need and your driver’s license.
You will receive an instant loan quote and a call from a loan agent to discuss title loans in Brandon FL. After qualifying, your auto will be inspected at a local loan store where you will also sign a contract and turn in your vehicle title. Lastly, you collect your cash and go on your way.
A description of your automobile, which will include the year, a mileage estimate and the style, model and make.
Your personal information with your name and a telephone number.
These days, it doesn’t take more than a few missed payments to damage your credit rating. Fortunately, our title loans in Brandon FL do not even use credit to decide on loan approval. Credit scores aren’t important if you have a lien free car title.
The nice thing about car title loans in Tampa is that they are governed by Florida auto title loan regulations, which help consumers, and they also come with many rewards or benefits that customer enjoy.
Quick cash payouts. If you meet the loan requirements, you can easily complete the loan process in no time. Most customers receive loan funds within a few hours.
No rules or regulations for driving vehicles. You’ll have full use of your auto any time you need it.
Nearby loan stores in Brandon and Tampa make it convenient for customers seeking loans.
Helpful contracts confirm loan terms and when payments are due.
Whether you need extra money for lifestyle changes, cash to fix appliances or money for an upcoming event, consider title loans in Brandon FL today.

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for many folks, lifestyle changes can be a positive choice. changes can include starting a new job, moving to a new city or even starting a family. all of these changes can be exciting, but often, you may not think about how they could affect your finances. for instance, taking on a better job may require increased clothing expenses, additional travel time and spending more money for gasoline. moving to a new city can be costly at best. in all likelihood, the move may cost far more than you anticipated. when you have been blindsided by extra expenses, the best alternative may be to reach out for help from south tampa title loans. we’ve helped lots of folks to secure title loans in brandon fl when they need cash quickly. our title loan process is fast and efficient, so you get your cash and go about your business. if you are at least 18 and have the title to a working automobile, you could easily qualify for the money you need today.
having a family, work and a busy schedule can often make it difficult to take time out to apply for title loans in brandon fl. south tampa title loans is aware of this and has done everything possible to simply the loan process. you will not be required to take time to apply at a store location unless you prefer to meet with us in person. our online application saves everybody time and it gets the job done.
there is no need to hunt through your records looking for bank statements, tax records and assorted documents when your car title is all you need and your driver’s license.
you will receive an instant loan quote and a call from a loan agent to discuss title loans in brandon fl. after qualifying, your auto will be inspected at a local loan store where you will also sign a contract and turn in your vehicle title. lastly, you collect your cash and go on your way.
a description of your automobile, which will include the year, a mileage estimate and the style, model and make.
your personal information with your name and a telephone number.
these days, it doesn’t take more than a few missed payments to damage your credit rating. fortunately, our title loans in brandon fl do not even use credit to decide on loan approval. credit scores aren’t important if you have a lien free car title.
the nice thing about car title loans in tampa is that they are governed by florida auto title loan regulations, which help consumers, and they also come with many rewards or benefits that customer enjoy.
quick cash payouts. if you meet the loan requirements, you can easily complete the loan process in no time. most customers receive loan funds within a few hours.
no rules or regulations for driving vehicles. you’ll have full use of your auto any time you need it.
nearby loan stores in brandon and tampa make it convenient for customers seeking loans.
helpful contracts confirm loan terms and when payments are due.
whether you need extra money for lifestyle changes, cash to fix appliances or money for an upcoming event, consider title loans in brandon fl today.


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Stocks stumbled last week amid concerns about slowing global growth, set off by the Federal Reserve decision not to raise interest rates. The broad market fell slightly for the week ended Friday, reversing the nearly 2% rise that had been reached ahead of Thursday’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
Prior to the meeting, market participants appeared pretty evenly divided as to whether there would be a hike. Yet Friday’s big losses suggest that an increase was expected, if not desired, by investors.
The FOMC left the federal-funds target rate band unchanged at zero to 0.25%. Fed Chair Janet Yellen highlighted weak signs of inflation and the potential negative impact of global economic and financial developments on the U.S. while implying that the Fed had been ready to raise rates.
Last week, the Dow lost 0.3%, or 49 points, to 16,384.58, and the Standard & Poor’s 500 index lost three points, or 0.2%, to 1958.03. The Nasdaq Composite bucked the trend slightly and rose 0.1%, or five points, to 4827.23.
The worm has turned—perhaps permanently—when it comes to the market’s reaction to Fed efforts to keep rates low. As recently as this past spring, the central bank’s reluctance to hike occasioned stock rises and celebrations. The same stance now has investors fretting about economic growth in the rest of the world and the attendant impact on U.S. multinationals’ corporate profits.
The current easy-money policy, which has worked for six years, is no longer enough to get stocks going, says Steven Sosnick, senior trader at Timber Hill. Another round of quantitative easing would be fraught with difficulties, given that it would indicate lack of growth, which would spook investors. At some point the economy has to deliver, he says.
The parlor game—will the Fed raise this year?—goes on, with two more FOMC meetings left: Oct. 27-28 and Dec. 15-16.
Yellen has also opened the Pandora’s box of a third Fed mandate, related to global growth, in addition to those pertaining to employment and inflation, he says. What will happen in December, if global markets and economies are still in turmoil, he asks. Does U.S. monetary policy depend on that now?
Expect volatility over the next few weeks as the market searches for directional signs. On Thursday, Yellen’s planned speech on inflation could move stocks. Then third-quarter earnings season kicks off in the second week of October, giving investors a better sense of how the slowdown in emerging- markets growth has affected corporate profits. Until then, the market might lurch about without much sustained direction.

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stocks stumbled last week amid concerns about slowing global growth, set off by the federal reserve decision not to raise interest rates. the broad market fell slightly for the week ended friday, reversing the nearly 2% rise that had been reached ahead of thursday’s federal open market committee meeting.
prior to the meeting, market participants appeared pretty evenly divided as to whether there would be a hike. yet friday’s big losses suggest that an increase was expected, if not desired, by investors.
the fomc left the federal-funds target rate band unchanged at zero to 0.25%. fed chair janet yellen highlighted weak signs of inflation and the potential negative impact of global economic and financial developments on the u.s. while implying that the fed had been ready to raise rates.
last week, the dow lost 0.3%, or 49 points, to 16,384.58, and the standard & poor’s 500 index lost three points, or 0.2%, to 1958.03. the nasdaq composite bucked the trend slightly and rose 0.1%, or five points, to 4827.23.
the worm has turned—perhaps permanently—when it comes to the market’s reaction to fed efforts to keep rates low. as recently as this past spring, the central bank’s reluctance to hike occasioned stock rises and celebrations. the same stance now has investors fretting about economic growth in the rest of the world and the attendant impact on u.s. multinationals’ corporate profits.
the current easy-money policy, which has worked for six years, is no longer enough to get stocks going, says steven sosnick, senior trader at timber hill. another round of quantitative easing would be fraught with difficulties, given that it would indicate lack of growth, which would spook investors. at some point the economy has to deliver, he says.
the parlor game—will the fed raise this year?—goes on, with two more fomc meetings left: oct. 27-28 and dec. 15-16.
yellen has also opened the pandora’s box of a third fed mandate, related to global growth, in addition to those pertaining to employment and inflation, he says. what will happen in december, if global markets and economies are still in turmoil, he asks. does u.s. monetary policy depend on that now?
expect volatility over the next few weeks as the market searches for directional signs. on thursday, yellen’s planned speech on inflation could move stocks. then third-quarter earnings season kicks off in the second week of october, giving investors a better sense of how the slowdown in emerging- markets growth has affected corporate profits. until then, the market might lurch about without much sustained direction.


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Reached my 2 year fiddleversary this week... not sure if I'm better, but I'm faster, haha.
Thank you 🙂 It's fun comparing it to how I played it at first.
Look at those fingers move!!! You seem much more comfortable with the viddle and relaxed.
Wow! That is great! It is also funny how the bunny icon seems to be dancing to the tune.

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reached my 2 year fiddleversary this week... not sure if i'm better, but i'm faster, haha.
thank you 🙂 it's fun comparing it to how i played it at first.
look at those fingers move!!! you seem much more comfortable with the viddle and relaxed.
wow! that is great! it is also funny how the bunny icon seems to be dancing to the tune.


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Health First Network - Does your fish oil pass the test?
Does your fish oil pass the test?
Fish oil supplements: Safe, potent and fresh?
A Canadian independent testing service can give you the answers.
As the consumption of fish and fish oil for its omega-3 intake has increased, consumers have also learned about potential safety concerns related to fish. Fish, being sourced from our seas and oceans, are exposed to man-made and natural contaminants present in the water and in their diet, which in turn enter our own bodies as we consume the fish.
1.Safety: As our environment and oceans become increasingly polluted, the fish we consume are at risk such harmful contaminants as heavy metals, mercury, lead, furans, dioxins and PCB’s (polychlorinated biphenyls). IFOS testing goes beyond government standards to evaluate the safety of fish oil products from these harmful substances.
2.Omega-3 potency: It’s not the quantity of fish oil in a supplement that matters; it’s the omega-3 content. Check product labels for the actual Omega-3 content of your fish oil. Look for EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) content specifically, the most important Omega-3’s. Concentrated forms of fish oil can contain over 400 mg of EPA and 200 mg of DHA in a single capsule. IFOS testing verifies that label claims are being met.
3.Freshness: In addition to testing for environmental contaminants, IFOS confirms product freshness. Having fresh fish oil is important as consumers can become ill from ingesting rancid fish oils with high oxidation. IFOS evaluates a product’s level of oxidation to determine whether the product is fresh or rancid.
The easiest way to find out more about the safety, potency and freshness of your favourite fish oil supplement is by checking the IFOS website at www.ifosprogram.com under the tab “Consumer Reports”. You will see the testing results for fish oil brands from around the world that have submitted their products for the stringent independent testing conducted by IFOS.

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health first network - does your fish oil pass the test?
does your fish oil pass the test?
fish oil supplements: safe, potent and fresh?
a canadian independent testing service can give you the answers.
as the consumption of fish and fish oil for its omega-3 intake has increased, consumers have also learned about potential safety concerns related to fish. fish, being sourced from our seas and oceans, are exposed to man-made and natural contaminants present in the water and in their diet, which in turn enter our own bodies as we consume the fish.
1.safety: as our environment and oceans become increasingly polluted, the fish we consume are at risk such harmful contaminants as heavy metals, mercury, lead, furans, dioxins and pcb’s (polychlorinated biphenyls). ifos testing goes beyond government standards to evaluate the safety of fish oil products from these harmful substances.
2.omega-3 potency: it’s not the quantity of fish oil in a supplement that matters; it’s the omega-3 content. check product labels for the actual omega-3 content of your fish oil. look for epa (eicosapentaenoic acid) and dha (docosahexaenoic acid) content specifically, the most important omega-3’s. concentrated forms of fish oil can contain over 400 mg of epa and 200 mg of dha in a single capsule. ifos testing verifies that label claims are being met.
3.freshness: in addition to testing for environmental contaminants, ifos confirms product freshness. having fresh fish oil is important as consumers can become ill from ingesting rancid fish oils with high oxidation. ifos evaluates a product’s level of oxidation to determine whether the product is fresh or rancid.
the easiest way to find out more about the safety, potency and freshness of your favourite fish oil supplement is by checking the ifos website at www.ifosprogram.com under the tab “consumer reports”. you will see the testing results for fish oil brands from around the world that have submitted their products for the stringent independent testing conducted by ifos.


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After reading the first three sentences of this story over at FloridaPolitics.com, I couldn’t read any further without mentally editing out all the left-leaning cheerleading. No offense to Scott Powers, but the story couldn’t be more slanted, filled with irrational exuberance about the chances of Florida’s next governor having any impact whatsoever on the direction of the world’s climate. Frankly, this kind of stuff is EXACTLY the reason I launched The Capitolist: to extinguish at least some of the flaming bias in Florida’s media and insert some center-right common sense.
[Longshot] Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris King declared Thursday [with misplaced confidence] that Florida can fight climate change and spur the economy, while he recounted forecasters’ [alarmists’] worst fears for Florida if [in the unlikely event that] sea levels and temperatures rise as [high as some alarmist] scientists project.
The Winter Park developer of affordable housing touted his business successes and decried that Republicans always accuse [rightly point out that many] Democrats [like Gwen Graham] of not [have little] understanding [of] business or the economy.
In his post, King laid out [wagered his quixotic campaign on controversial,] foreboding projections, declaring, “Florida has the most property vulnerable to climate change-related flooding, with $69 billion of it at risk. Many of Florida’s coastal communities, including portions of Miami Beach and the Keys, will become chronically inundated with rising sea levels, flooding every other week on average.
The secondary economic impacts would be statewide, affecting Florida’s agriculture, manufacturing, and energy, as average temperatures rise, he [a wild-eyed King] added.
King then attacked policies and positions of Florida Gov Rick Scott, particularly for reportedly banning mention of climate change or global warming in the state’s environmental agencies. He also criticized the Florida Legislature for doing too little to address changes. [declared he would refuse to accept contributions from Florida sugar farmers, though many observers point out King wasn’t likely to be offered any in the first place since he seems hostile to agriculture and apparently has little understanding of basic economics].
– Investing [taxpayer dollars] in [expensive, unproven, and unreliable] renewable energy solutions.
– Supporting hurricane research and disaster-relief funding [a sound strategy, given that 97.9% of Floridians oppose hurricanes and disasters, with 2.1% still undecided].
– Conserving and protecting valuable lands and coasts, including through the land-purchase fund set up by constitutional amendment [nothing new here, see SB10].
– Commit Florida to the national U.S. Climate Alliance and uphold the spirit of the Paris Agreement in Florida [i.e. attach sandbags and boat anchors to Florida’s economic engine].
I really don’t think he’s been that successful in business I think he had one good deal maybe two. Really most part his real estate ventures have marginal at best. When he did make money, it was because he was taking advantage of government programs. Also helps to have a rather rich father to get you started.

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after reading the first three sentences of this story over at floridapolitics.com, i couldn’t read any further without mentally editing out all the left-leaning cheerleading. no offense to scott powers, but the story couldn’t be more slanted, filled with irrational exuberance about the chances of florida’s next governor having any impact whatsoever on the direction of the world’s climate. frankly, this kind of stuff is exactly the reason i launched the capitolist: to extinguish at least some of the flaming bias in florida’s media and insert some center-right common sense.
[longshot] democratic gubernatorial candidate chris king declared thursday [with misplaced confidence] that florida can fight climate change and spur the economy, while he recounted forecasters’ [alarmists’] worst fears for florida if [in the unlikely event that] sea levels and temperatures rise as [high as some alarmist] scientists project.
the winter park developer of affordable housing touted his business successes and decried that republicans always accuse [rightly point out that many] democrats [like gwen graham] of not [have little] understanding [of] business or the economy.
in his post, king laid out [wagered his quixotic campaign on controversial,] foreboding projections, declaring, “florida has the most property vulnerable to climate change-related flooding, with $69 billion of it at risk. many of florida’s coastal communities, including portions of miami beach and the keys, will become chronically inundated with rising sea levels, flooding every other week on average.
the secondary economic impacts would be statewide, affecting florida’s agriculture, manufacturing, and energy, as average temperatures rise, he [a wild-eyed king] added.
king then attacked policies and positions of florida gov rick scott, particularly for reportedly banning mention of climate change or global warming in the state’s environmental agencies. he also criticized the florida legislature for doing too little to address changes. [declared he would refuse to accept contributions from florida sugar farmers, though many observers point out king wasn’t likely to be offered any in the first place since he seems hostile to agriculture and apparently has little understanding of basic economics].
– investing [taxpayer dollars] in [expensive, unproven, and unreliable] renewable energy solutions.
– supporting hurricane research and disaster-relief funding [a sound strategy, given that 97.9% of floridians oppose hurricanes and disasters, with 2.1% still undecided].
– conserving and protecting valuable lands and coasts, including through the land-purchase fund set up by constitutional amendment [nothing new here, see sb10].
– commit florida to the national u.s. climate alliance and uphold the spirit of the paris agreement in florida [i.e. attach sandbags and boat anchors to florida’s economic engine].
i really don’t think he’s been that successful in business i think he had one good deal maybe two. really most part his real estate ventures have marginal at best. when he did make money, it was because he was taking advantage of government programs. also helps to have a rather rich father to get you started.


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Dow Jones reported, Bridgestone announced Nov. 1 the company will increase tire prices in the United States, the highest increase of up to 8%. The price increases related to the company for trucks, buses, agricultural vehicles and construction machinery tires.
Bridgestone Americas Truck Tyre Tire Branch (Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, BATO) Chairman, CEO and President Eduardo Minardi, said at a news conference: "We face a series of market pressures, including rising energy, transportation and raw material costs , so we have to raise prices. "
But the company did not specify the rate of increase of each tire.
"Eleventh Five-Year" period, China's tire industry has made considerable progress. But with the international advanced level, firm size and industrial concentration gap is still large, R & D and production capacity and level of technology there is a gap, the level of laws, regulations and technical standards to be improved.
For the current industry problems, Wu Guizhong said, "Twelve Five" Development Plan in particular the importance of improving the preparation of industrial concentration, new product development, energy saving and emission reduction Truck Tyre. Changes in mode of development experts, product development, industry access, independent innovation, energy conservation, industry self-regulation six objectives of the proposed development. Product development goals, including radial tire of the rate from 80% to 85%, by using radial tubeless rate of 100%, tubeless radial truck to 60%; industry access and industry concentration targets, including new passenger radial not less than 6 million tires / year, the new truck radial tire is not less than 1.2 million / year moratorium on building bias tire production lines; comprehensive energy saving and emission reduction targets no more than 950 kilograms of standard coal / ton of rubber. Meanwhile, the Plan put forward a proposal of independent innovation key issues involved in strengthening the flat, large rims, high-speed passenger radial tire performance levels, increase energy efficiency to promote tire safety of our own intellectual property, improve the technological level and the giant radial tire technology equipment and other products; R & D to meet the REACH regulation and other tire-related detection technology and application technology, rolling resistance, wet skid resistance, noise and wear and reliable detection techniques and tools, special testing ground for the joint establishment of such high-level tires.

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dow jones reported, bridgestone announced nov. 1 the company will increase tire prices in the united states, the highest increase of up to 8%. the price increases related to the company for trucks, buses, agricultural vehicles and construction machinery tires.
bridgestone americas truck tyre tire branch (bridgestone americas tire operations, bato) chairman, ceo and president eduardo minardi, said at a news conference: "we face a series of market pressures, including rising energy, transportation and raw material costs , so we have to raise prices. "
but the company did not specify the rate of increase of each tire.
"eleventh five-year" period, china's tire industry has made considerable progress. but with the international advanced level, firm size and industrial concentration gap is still large, r & d and production capacity and level of technology there is a gap, the level of laws, regulations and technical standards to be improved.
for the current industry problems, wu guizhong said, "twelve five" development plan in particular the importance of improving the preparation of industrial concentration, new product development, energy saving and emission reduction truck tyre. changes in mode of development experts, product development, industry access, independent innovation, energy conservation, industry self-regulation six objectives of the proposed development. product development goals, including radial tire of the rate from 80% to 85%, by using radial tubeless rate of 100%, tubeless radial truck to 60%; industry access and industry concentration targets, including new passenger radial not less than 6 million tires / year, the new truck radial tire is not less than 1.2 million / year moratorium on building bias tire production lines; comprehensive energy saving and emission reduction targets no more than 950 kilograms of standard coal / ton of rubber. meanwhile, the plan put forward a proposal of independent innovation key issues involved in strengthening the flat, large rims, high-speed passenger radial tire performance levels, increase energy efficiency to promote tire safety of our own intellectual property, improve the technological level and the giant radial tire technology equipment and other products; r & d to meet the reach regulation and other tire-related detection technology and application technology, rolling resistance, wet skid resistance, noise and wear and reliable detection techniques and tools, special testing ground for the joint establishment of such high-level tires.


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The American Revolutionary War began on April 19, 1775, with the Battles of Lexington and Concord. It was professional British troops, numbering in the thousands, against non-professional Colonials, numbering in the hundreds. The British were marching from Boston to procure military supplies the Colonials had stockpiled in Concord. The Colonials didn’t want to fight but were forced to it. They only wanted the English invaders to leave their land and let them live in peace.
April Morning is a historical novel by Howard Fast, told in the first-person voice of one Adam Cooper, fifteen years old. Adam lives with his family in the village of Lexington in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. On the morning of April 19, 1775, the people of Lexington receive word that the British army, possibly two thousand men, is headed toward them. They assemble a small body of “committeemen” to meet the British. The committeemen are underequipped, of course, and they know they are no match for the professional British army. They believe, naively, that all they will need to do is reason with the British to get them to desist and return to Boston.
The British immediately begin firing on the villagers on the “common” of Lexington before a word can be exchanged. (This is “the shot heard ‘round the world.”) Our young protagonist, Adam Cooper, witnesses his father being among the first to be shot. The Colonials fight back, with much bloodshed on both sides. Adam has an inadequate firearm that shoots birdshot, but still he does his part. In the course of one day, he goes from being a boy to being a man.
April Morning is not a serious examination of war, but is more a personal story of how the beginning of a war affects one person, one family, and one small village. It abounds with clichés and at no time has an authentic eighteenth century feel to it, in the way, for example, of Mackinlay Kantor’s historical novel, Valley Forge. Still, it’s an engaging enough book in its own way that has become a much-read classic, especially by younger readers.
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the american revolutionary war began on april 19, 1775, with the battles of lexington and concord. it was professional british troops, numbering in the thousands, against non-professional colonials, numbering in the hundreds. the british were marching from boston to procure military supplies the colonials had stockpiled in concord. the colonials didn’t want to fight but were forced to it. they only wanted the english invaders to leave their land and let them live in peace.
april morning is a historical novel by howard fast, told in the first-person voice of one adam cooper, fifteen years old. adam lives with his family in the village of lexington in the massachusetts bay colony. on the morning of april 19, 1775, the people of lexington receive word that the british army, possibly two thousand men, is headed toward them. they assemble a small body of “committeemen” to meet the british. the committeemen are underequipped, of course, and they know they are no match for the professional british army. they believe, naively, that all they will need to do is reason with the british to get them to desist and return to boston.
the british immediately begin firing on the villagers on the “common” of lexington before a word can be exchanged. (this is “the shot heard ‘round the world.”) our young protagonist, adam cooper, witnesses his father being among the first to be shot. the colonials fight back, with much bloodshed on both sides. adam has an inadequate firearm that shoots birdshot, but still he does his part. in the course of one day, he goes from being a boy to being a man.
april morning is not a serious examination of war, but is more a personal story of how the beginning of a war affects one person, one family, and one small village. it abounds with clichés and at no time has an authentic eighteenth century feel to it, in the way, for example, of mackinlay kantor’s historical novel, valley forge. still, it’s an engaging enough book in its own way that has become a much-read classic, especially by younger readers.
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My guest for this episode is Andrew Millison and we talk about the Permaculture Design Course and his experiences teaching at both the collegiate and informal levels, on-site and on-line.
Andrew co-taught my advanced permaculture design certificiate teacher training, along with Jude Hobbs and Rico Zook, so I went into this interview with a familiarity with his work and style. In addition to teaching, he continues to design and consult on permaculture installations of all types and sizes, and also works on documenting permaculture projects. There are two videos you should check out, one with Tom Ward and another with Don Tipping. You can find out more about Andrew at beaverstatepermaculture.com.
Someone else to know about in the Permaculture community is Andrew’s colleague Marisha Auerbach, who currently teaches an online course with him. If you find that his schedule is too busy, or you’d like another voice from the Pacific Northwest, check out her work and you’ll be in good hands.

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my guest for this episode is andrew millison and we talk about the permaculture design course and his experiences teaching at both the collegiate and informal levels, on-site and on-line.
andrew co-taught my advanced permaculture design certificiate teacher training, along with jude hobbs and rico zook, so i went into this interview with a familiarity with his work and style. in addition to teaching, he continues to design and consult on permaculture installations of all types and sizes, and also works on documenting permaculture projects. there are two videos you should check out, one with tom ward and another with don tipping. you can find out more about andrew at beaverstatepermaculture.com.
someone else to know about in the permaculture community is andrew’s colleague marisha auerbach, who currently teaches an online course with him. if you find that his schedule is too busy, or you’d like another voice from the pacific northwest, check out her work and you’ll be in good hands.


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Topic: Comparing Maven, Gradle and Ant.
Re: Comparing Maven, Gradle and Ant.
It is likely that you have to add the additional java library path the web application server (e.g. jetty or tomcat ).
and you are looking at the JAVA_OPTIONS section.
This answer on stack overflow might help.
Topic: Headless Raspberry Pi Java IDE for Chromebook?
Re: Headless Raspberry Pi Java IDE for Chromebook?
Does anyone have any experience with the ClimaxDigital DTV395 card?
I tried and failed to set up the card for Linux (working on my power hungry Windows PC).
Topic: Could someone from Broadcom post here on GPU support ?
Re: Could someone from Broadcom post here on GPU support ?
Key Lime Pi, here we come.
Topic: New dedicated category for Games?
Re: New dedicated category for Games?
This is excellent news. Any chance of an full SD image with the patch applied?
Topic: Recommeded C++ dev environment ?
Re: Recommeded C++ dev environment ?
I'm using my Raspberry Pi as a standalone Linux server, connecting via PuTTY. Excellent for tinkering with Linux from a safe distance.

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topic: comparing maven, gradle and ant.
re: comparing maven, gradle and ant.
it is likely that you have to add the additional java library path the web application server (e.g. jetty or tomcat ).
and you are looking at the java_options section.
this answer on stack overflow might help.
topic: headless raspberry pi java ide for chromebook?
re: headless raspberry pi java ide for chromebook?
does anyone have any experience with the climaxdigital dtv395 card?
i tried and failed to set up the card for linux (working on my power hungry windows pc).
topic: could someone from broadcom post here on gpu support ?
re: could someone from broadcom post here on gpu support ?
key lime pi, here we come.
topic: new dedicated category for games?
re: new dedicated category for games?
this is excellent news. any chance of an full sd image with the patch applied?
topic: recommeded c++ dev environment ?
re: recommeded c++ dev environment ?
i'm using my raspberry pi as a standalone linux server, connecting via putty. excellent for tinkering with linux from a safe distance.


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Becoming a practicing, licensed architect is a long process that takes several years to complete even after graduating from an accredited college program. Becoming an architect is a hard, time-consuming path and not everyone that completes a degree in architecture, be it a Bachelor's or a Master's degree, decides to become a licensed or registered architect. To become a licensed architect, in addition to receiving a degree, an architect must complete almost 2,000 hours of on-the-job training under direct supervision of a licensed architect.
So you're finally getting that dream home or building an ideal space for your business. But you're not quite sure what that process is actually going to look like and what it all entails to make your dream a reality? Here's what it looks like from an architect's perspective.
Wagstaff + Rogers Architects considers shelving the Master Bedroom as a room name.
Wagstaff + Rogers Architects are passionate about Green Building. So, as a side effect, energy consumption, conservation is a goal to not only create great sustainable buildings, but will also directly impact your utility bill.

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becoming a practicing, licensed architect is a long process that takes several years to complete even after graduating from an accredited college program. becoming an architect is a hard, time-consuming path and not everyone that completes a degree in architecture, be it a bachelor's or a master's degree, decides to become a licensed or registered architect. to become a licensed architect, in addition to receiving a degree, an architect must complete almost 2,000 hours of on-the-job training under direct supervision of a licensed architect.
so you're finally getting that dream home or building an ideal space for your business. but you're not quite sure what that process is actually going to look like and what it all entails to make your dream a reality? here's what it looks like from an architect's perspective.
wagstaff + rogers architects considers shelving the master bedroom as a room name.
wagstaff + rogers architects are passionate about green building. so, as a side effect, energy consumption, conservation is a goal to not only create great sustainable buildings, but will also directly impact your utility bill.


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Mankato, Minn. – The rehabilitation of the historic Highway 99 Minnesota River Bridge was completed in July with final painting and light installation, and will be recognized in a ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 21.
The St. Peter Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with the bridge ceremony starting at 5:45 p.m. The event will be held in the Levee Park at 101 South Front Street in St. Peter, and the public is welcome to attend.
The majority of the construction done on the Highway 99 bridge project was in 2017, with finish work completed in 2018. The project included preserving the 1931 historic bridge by strengthening the truss floor beams, repairing the piers and abutment, adding riprap (rocks) around abutments, replacing the bridge deck and sidewalk, adding new lights and repainting the structure the original color of a dark green.
This time-lapse video was created to capture the rehabilitation work done in 2017.
The $4.9-million project was awarded to Kraemer North America LLC. More information on the Highway 99 Bridge project can be found at mndot.gov/d7/projects/hwy99stpeter/.

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mankato, minn. – the rehabilitation of the historic highway 99 minnesota river bridge was completed in july with final painting and light installation, and will be recognized in a ceremony on tuesday, aug. 21.
the st. peter chamber of commerce is hosting an event from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with the bridge ceremony starting at 5:45 p.m. the event will be held in the levee park at 101 south front street in st. peter, and the public is welcome to attend.
the majority of the construction done on the highway 99 bridge project was in 2017, with finish work completed in 2018. the project included preserving the 1931 historic bridge by strengthening the truss floor beams, repairing the piers and abutment, adding riprap (rocks) around abutments, replacing the bridge deck and sidewalk, adding new lights and repainting the structure the original color of a dark green.
this time-lapse video was created to capture the rehabilitation work done in 2017.
the $4.9-million project was awarded to kraemer north america llc. more information on the highway 99 bridge project can be found at mndot.gov/d7/projects/hwy99stpeter/.


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Wow! I never knew you were into music that much, this is so cool! Do you play an instrument yourself? Congrats to your dad for learning to play the xylo!
Does noobnotes play the song melody too? I'm trying to learn to sing it would be fun to learn to sing that way. I tried, but I don't think it 'plays' the melody. Does it?

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wow! i never knew you were into music that much, this is so cool! do you play an instrument yourself? congrats to your dad for learning to play the xylo!
does noobnotes play the song melody too? i'm trying to learn to sing it would be fun to learn to sing that way. i tried, but i don't think it 'plays' the melody. does it?


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Pivotal Research Group analyst Jeffrey Wlodarczak raises his 12-month price target on the video-streaming giant on Thursday to $500 from $420 per share.
"We expect yet another solid result (and 3Q guidance) in the seasonally weaker 2Q driven by content launches, aggressive increases in marketing spend and the natural momentum of the business," Wlodarczak says in a note to clients.
He also said the recently approved AT&T-Time Warner acquisition could boost Netflix shares moving forward.
Pivotal Research Group became on Thursday the second Wall Street research firm to slap a $500 price target on Netflix this week as analysts' love of the stock hits a fever pitch.
Analyst Jeffrey Wlodarczak raised his 12-month price target on the video-streaming giant to $500 from $420 per share. Wlodarczak's new price target implies a 20 percent upside from Netflix's close on Wednesday.
"We expect yet another solid result (and 3Q guidance) in the seasonally weaker 2Q driven by content launches, aggressive increases in marketing spend and the natural momentum of the business," Wlodarczak said in a note to clients.
He also said the recently approved AT&T-Time Warner acquisition could boost Netflix shares moving forward. "We view the close of the AT&T/TWX deal as a potential nice positive for NFLX in regards to picking up TWX talent and likely weakening a global competitor (HBO) as AT&T is likely to find it very difficult to mash together two extremely disparate operating cultures."
Netflix shares rose to an all-time intraday high before closing 0.3 percent lower.
On Tuesday, GBH Insights raised its price target to $500 from $400, citing higher levels of engagement versus its competitors Amazon and Hulu. The two are the highest price forecasts on Wall Street.
Netflix shares have been on fire lately, notching a record high on Wednesday and skyrocketing 120 percent over the past six months. Other so-called FANG stocks like Facebook, Amazon and Alphabet also hit all-time highs in the previous session.
"NFLX offers consumers an increasingly compelling unique entertainment experience on virtually any device, w/o commercials at a relatively low cost," Wlodarczak said. "The company appears to operate in a virtuous cycle, as the larger their subscriber base grows (and their ARPU increases) the more they can spend on original content, which increases the potential target market for their service … and dramatically increases barriers to entry, boosted by continued material increases in broadband availability/speeds globally."

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pivotal research group analyst jeffrey wlodarczak raises his 12-month price target on the video-streaming giant on thursday to $500 from $420 per share.
"we expect yet another solid result (and 3q guidance) in the seasonally weaker 2q driven by content launches, aggressive increases in marketing spend and the natural momentum of the business," wlodarczak says in a note to clients.
he also said the recently approved at&t-time warner acquisition could boost netflix shares moving forward.
pivotal research group became on thursday the second wall street research firm to slap a $500 price target on netflix this week as analysts' love of the stock hits a fever pitch.
analyst jeffrey wlodarczak raised his 12-month price target on the video-streaming giant to $500 from $420 per share. wlodarczak's new price target implies a 20 percent upside from netflix's close on wednesday.
"we expect yet another solid result (and 3q guidance) in the seasonally weaker 2q driven by content launches, aggressive increases in marketing spend and the natural momentum of the business," wlodarczak said in a note to clients.
he also said the recently approved at&t-time warner acquisition could boost netflix shares moving forward. "we view the close of the at&t/twx deal as a potential nice positive for nflx in regards to picking up twx talent and likely weakening a global competitor (hbo) as at&t is likely to find it very difficult to mash together two extremely disparate operating cultures."
netflix shares rose to an all-time intraday high before closing 0.3 percent lower.
on tuesday, gbh insights raised its price target to $500 from $400, citing higher levels of engagement versus its competitors amazon and hulu. the two are the highest price forecasts on wall street.
netflix shares have been on fire lately, notching a record high on wednesday and skyrocketing 120 percent over the past six months. other so-called fang stocks like facebook, amazon and alphabet also hit all-time highs in the previous session.
"nflx offers consumers an increasingly compelling unique entertainment experience on virtually any device, w/o commercials at a relatively low cost," wlodarczak said. "the company appears to operate in a virtuous cycle, as the larger their subscriber base grows (and their arpu increases) the more they can spend on original content, which increases the potential target market for their service … and dramatically increases barriers to entry, boosted by continued material increases in broadband availability/speeds globally."


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This is the one great achievement of the last half century. It is entirely and absolutely astonishing, we’ve just seen the biggest reduction in absolute poverty in the entire history of our species. And it’s not just that people are moving up to that second stale crust a day – we’ve got to where half of all of us now enjoy those bourgeois pleasures of three squares, a change of clothes and a roof overhead. We are actually solving the grand economic question, how do we all get rich?
More than half the world’s population is now middle class, researchers have calculated.
The tipping point was reached when the number of people who qualify as middle class nudged to just short of 3.6 billion, presenting vast new markets for businesses but creating rising expectations of public services.
The proportion is higher than the 3.1 billion considered to be economically vulnerable and the 630 million who live in poverty. A further 200 million people were classed as rich.
That 630 million who live in poverty, that’s under 10% of all of us. Back 50 years it was more than 40% of all. And our best bet yet is that we’re going to get that number down to about zero in these next 15 to 20 years.
The point here being that we’ve clearly been doing something right over this time period. The modal human experience has been that abject poverty of less than $1.90 a day over history. We’re about to abolish it. Ain’t that great?
And what is it that has been doing it? That’s right, it’s that neoliberal globalisation, our buying stuff made by poor people in poor countries. Go to Primark and buy a second £1 t-shirt to celebrate. Because it’s those sweatshops that are taking people off the garbage mountains and dragging them up into this bourgeoisie.
By the way, if the proletarians are no long the majority does that mean communism is dead?
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this is the one great achievement of the last half century. it is entirely and absolutely astonishing, we’ve just seen the biggest reduction in absolute poverty in the entire history of our species. and it’s not just that people are moving up to that second stale crust a day – we’ve got to where half of all of us now enjoy those bourgeois pleasures of three squares, a change of clothes and a roof overhead. we are actually solving the grand economic question, how do we all get rich?
more than half the world’s population is now middle class, researchers have calculated.
the tipping point was reached when the number of people who qualify as middle class nudged to just short of 3.6 billion, presenting vast new markets for businesses but creating rising expectations of public services.
the proportion is higher than the 3.1 billion considered to be economically vulnerable and the 630 million who live in poverty. a further 200 million people were classed as rich.
that 630 million who live in poverty, that’s under 10% of all of us. back 50 years it was more than 40% of all. and our best bet yet is that we’re going to get that number down to about zero in these next 15 to 20 years.
the point here being that we’ve clearly been doing something right over this time period. the modal human experience has been that abject poverty of less than $1.90 a day over history. we’re about to abolish it. ain’t that great?
and what is it that has been doing it? that’s right, it’s that neoliberal globalisation, our buying stuff made by poor people in poor countries. go to primark and buy a second £1 t-shirt to celebrate. because it’s those sweatshops that are taking people off the garbage mountains and dragging them up into this bourgeoisie.
by the way, if the proletarians are no long the majority does that mean communism is dead?
previous articleask agatha #25 can i at least top one chart?


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On 26th September 2018, the Court delivered its verdict in the Reservation in Promotion case. A five-judge Bench of the Supreme Court unanimously held that the judgment delivered in Nagaraj in 2006, relating to reservations in promotions for SC/ST persons, does not need reconsideration by a larger seven-judge Bench. The Bench also struck the demonstration of further backwardness criterion from Nagaraj but add the principle of creamy layer exclusion for reservation in promotion. Justice Nariman wrote the unanimous opinion.
In a piece written for the Hindu, D. Shyam Babu argued that in applying the principle of creamy layer exclusion to SC/STs, the court misundertood the differing rationale of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) and SC/STs. While OBC reservation is for addressing social and educational backwardness, the SC/ST is for addressing untouchability prevalent in Indian society.
Shoaib Daniyal from the Scroll.in in opposing introduction of creamy layer test for SC/ST reservation in promotion takes the argument similar to Shyam Babu. He says that creamy layer exclusion test is applicable for OBC because it aims at addressing economic backwardness. But the rationale of reservation for SC/ST is to end discrimination based on caste which has been a feature of the Indian society for thousands of years.
Dr. Rajeev Dhavan supports the judgment. Writing for the Daily O, he says that equality and constitutional reasonableness are basic features of the constitution and cannot be given short shrift for achieving social justice. He suspects that Parliament will try to nullify the effect of recent judgment by bringing in a constitutional amendment.

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on 26th september 2018, the court delivered its verdict in the reservation in promotion case. a five-judge bench of the supreme court unanimously held that the judgment delivered in nagaraj in 2006, relating to reservations in promotions for sc/st persons, does not need reconsideration by a larger seven-judge bench. the bench also struck the demonstration of further backwardness criterion from nagaraj but add the principle of creamy layer exclusion for reservation in promotion. justice nariman wrote the unanimous opinion.
in a piece written for the hindu, d. shyam babu argued that in applying the principle of creamy layer exclusion to sc/sts, the court misundertood the differing rationale of reservation for other backward classes (obc) and sc/sts. while obc reservation is for addressing social and educational backwardness, the sc/st is for addressing untouchability prevalent in indian society.
shoaib daniyal from the scroll.in in opposing introduction of creamy layer test for sc/st reservation in promotion takes the argument similar to shyam babu. he says that creamy layer exclusion test is applicable for obc because it aims at addressing economic backwardness. but the rationale of reservation for sc/st is to end discrimination based on caste which has been a feature of the indian society for thousands of years.
dr. rajeev dhavan supports the judgment. writing for the daily o, he says that equality and constitutional reasonableness are basic features of the constitution and cannot be given short shrift for achieving social justice. he suspects that parliament will try to nullify the effect of recent judgment by bringing in a constitutional amendment.


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It has long been thought that CPAP deserved its status as the “Gold Standard” for sleep apnea treatment. Because it has the ability to ensure air is constantly reaching the lungs, it essentially eliminates apneic events, and, therefore, can eliminate the dangerous consequences of sleep apnea.
However, as we have studied the function of CPAP in the real world, we have realized that the theoretical potential of CPAP is rarely realized because it’s an impractical treatment for many people. Now a new study suggests that in real-world usage, CPAP essentially has no benefit in preventing heart problems related to sleep apnea.
This study was designed to look at whether CPAP could help people who had heart problems to avoid future complications. The study recruited nearly 2700 patients who had coronary artery disease or cerebrovascular disease (stroke), and moderate to severe sleep apnea. These patients were recruited at 89 clinics in seven countries. They were then randomized between usual care and usual care plus CPAP. Follow-ups were conducted at six months, two years, and four years. The patients were age 45 to 75.
At the end of the study, they compiled the data and found that, statistically, the two groups had the same results. For the composite endpoint–death from cardiovascular causes, heart attack, stroke, or hospitalization for cardiovascular events–the CPAP group was actually worse off: 17% suffered these complications, compared to only 15.4% of the usual care group. This was, in fact, the case for most of the complications: death 1.9% (CPAP) vs. 1.5% (usual care), heart attack 3.1% vs. 2.9%, and hospitalization 9.9% vs. 8.7%.
None of these differences are statistically significant. The study isn’t saying that CPAP makes sleep apnea worse, just that there’s no detectable benefit.
Of course, “detectable” might be the key word here. This study was originally planned to have 5000 subjects, which would give it good statistical power. But recruitment turned out to be a problem and they had to settle for lower numbers, which reduced the statistical power of the study. Because it’s smaller than they wanted, the study would only be able to have a 90% chance of detecting a 25% improvement due to CPAP. The odds that it would be able to detect smaller benefits is considerably less. So while this doesn’t altogether rule out benefits from CPAP, it certainly seems to indicate that the benefits are likely much less than we thought.
Of course, it could be compliance that undermined the effectiveness of CPAP again. All subjects had their CPAP usage continually monitored, so we have a pretty good idea of how well they complied with the treatment. Over the period of the study, compliance dropped off noticeably.
In the first trial week of treatment, people used CPAP for an average of 5.2 hours per night. Within the first month, the average dropped to just 4.4 hours per night. By 12 months, the average usage had dropped to 3.3 hours per night, where it essentially stayed for the length of the study. Overall, only 42% of patients had good compliance to CPAP (four or more hours per night).
This study definitely shows that no matter the theoretical benefit of CPAP, it is certainly failing many patients in terms of helping to prevent deadly consequences of sleep apnea. We might blame the patients, say that they need to take responsibility and comply with CPAP. But are we really justified in continuing to impose a sleep apnea treatment that is ineffectual for many people?
If you are looking for an alternative to CPAP in Omaha, one that is easier and more comfortable to use, please call (402) 493-4175 today for an appointment with sleep dentist Roger Roubal at the Advanced Dental Sleep Treatment Center.

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it has long been thought that cpap deserved its status as the “gold standard” for sleep apnea treatment. because it has the ability to ensure air is constantly reaching the lungs, it essentially eliminates apneic events, and, therefore, can eliminate the dangerous consequences of sleep apnea.
however, as we have studied the function of cpap in the real world, we have realized that the theoretical potential of cpap is rarely realized because it’s an impractical treatment for many people. now a new study suggests that in real-world usage, cpap essentially has no benefit in preventing heart problems related to sleep apnea.
this study was designed to look at whether cpap could help people who had heart problems to avoid future complications. the study recruited nearly 2700 patients who had coronary artery disease or cerebrovascular disease (stroke), and moderate to severe sleep apnea. these patients were recruited at 89 clinics in seven countries. they were then randomized between usual care and usual care plus cpap. follow-ups were conducted at six months, two years, and four years. the patients were age 45 to 75.
at the end of the study, they compiled the data and found that, statistically, the two groups had the same results. for the composite endpoint–death from cardiovascular causes, heart attack, stroke, or hospitalization for cardiovascular events–the cpap group was actually worse off: 17% suffered these complications, compared to only 15.4% of the usual care group. this was, in fact, the case for most of the complications: death 1.9% (cpap) vs. 1.5% (usual care), heart attack 3.1% vs. 2.9%, and hospitalization 9.9% vs. 8.7%.
none of these differences are statistically significant. the study isn’t saying that cpap makes sleep apnea worse, just that there’s no detectable benefit.
of course, “detectable” might be the key word here. this study was originally planned to have 5000 subjects, which would give it good statistical power. but recruitment turned out to be a problem and they had to settle for lower numbers, which reduced the statistical power of the study. because it’s smaller than they wanted, the study would only be able to have a 90% chance of detecting a 25% improvement due to cpap. the odds that it would be able to detect smaller benefits is considerably less. so while this doesn’t altogether rule out benefits from cpap, it certainly seems to indicate that the benefits are likely much less than we thought.
of course, it could be compliance that undermined the effectiveness of cpap again. all subjects had their cpap usage continually monitored, so we have a pretty good idea of how well they complied with the treatment. over the period of the study, compliance dropped off noticeably.
in the first trial week of treatment, people used cpap for an average of 5.2 hours per night. within the first month, the average dropped to just 4.4 hours per night. by 12 months, the average usage had dropped to 3.3 hours per night, where it essentially stayed for the length of the study. overall, only 42% of patients had good compliance to cpap (four or more hours per night).
this study definitely shows that no matter the theoretical benefit of cpap, it is certainly failing many patients in terms of helping to prevent deadly consequences of sleep apnea. we might blame the patients, say that they need to take responsibility and comply with cpap. but are we really justified in continuing to impose a sleep apnea treatment that is ineffectual for many people?
if you are looking for an alternative to cpap in omaha, one that is easier and more comfortable to use, please call (402) 493-4175 today for an appointment with sleep dentist roger roubal at the advanced dental sleep treatment center.


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Did You Authorize This Transfer?
You supposedly have some "fund" awaiting your claim, but "your representative" says "you had an accident," and that's why you have not been able to "claim your fund." Now your representative wants to transfer your fund into his bank account, at which you are supposed to be outraged. This scam-mail wants you to confirm either way that you have authorized your representative to collect your fund for you, or not. They expect you to reply, "No, of course not." They will then expect you to provide your bank account number and routing number, in addition to other personal details used for identity theft. There was never any money to begin with, of course, so you should tell the scammer, that yes, the "money" is all his, and that he gets to keep all of it, in fact LOL. Do not ever provide them with any details about your personal bank account, or it will be depleted in short order. To see this entry, Click Here, and please follow me on Twitter @inscamerated. Thank You.

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did you authorize this transfer?
you supposedly have some "fund" awaiting your claim, but "your representative" says "you had an accident," and that's why you have not been able to "claim your fund." now your representative wants to transfer your fund into his bank account, at which you are supposed to be outraged. this scam-mail wants you to confirm either way that you have authorized your representative to collect your fund for you, or not. they expect you to reply, "no, of course not." they will then expect you to provide your bank account number and routing number, in addition to other personal details used for identity theft. there was never any money to begin with, of course, so you should tell the scammer, that yes, the "money" is all his, and that he gets to keep all of it, in fact lol. do not ever provide them with any details about your personal bank account, or it will be depleted in short order. to see this entry, click here, and please follow me on twitter @inscamerated. thank you.


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IAN WRIGHT has changed his mind on Marcus Rashford, claiming the Manchester United ace can challenge Harry Kane for the main striking role if he is taken to Euro 2016.
Rashford made Roy Hodgson’s initial 26-man shortlist, although the England manager will trim his final squad to 23.
Harry Kane was on target for the Three Lions as they prepared for their trip to the Euros with a 2-1 friendly win over Turkey.
Rashford meanwhile picked up an FA Cup winners’ medal at Wembley on Saturday, capping off an extraordinary season for the Red Devils which has seen him score eight goals in 18 appearances.
And Wright, who was part of ITV’s punditry team for the England friendly at the Etihad, said: “Kane has cemented himself as the number one guy in that position.
“He plays it the best out of the other guys we’ve got.
Speaking more specifically about Rashford’s qualities, Wright said: “At first I was saying we shouldn’t take him because I don’t want to rush him in but I’ve watched him in the last three or four games and I watched him again yesterday (in the FA Cup final).
Rashford picked up a knock in United’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, but is expected to join up with the rest of the England squad today.

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ian wright has changed his mind on marcus rashford, claiming the manchester united ace can challenge harry kane for the main striking role if he is taken to euro 2016.
rashford made roy hodgson’s initial 26-man shortlist, although the england manager will trim his final squad to 23.
harry kane was on target for the three lions as they prepared for their trip to the euros with a 2-1 friendly win over turkey.
rashford meanwhile picked up an fa cup winners’ medal at wembley on saturday, capping off an extraordinary season for the red devils which has seen him score eight goals in 18 appearances.
and wright, who was part of itv’s punditry team for the england friendly at the etihad, said: “kane has cemented himself as the number one guy in that position.
“he plays it the best out of the other guys we’ve got.
speaking more specifically about rashford’s qualities, wright said: “at first i was saying we shouldn’t take him because i don’t want to rush him in but i’ve watched him in the last three or four games and i watched him again yesterday (in the fa cup final).
rashford picked up a knock in united’s 2-1 win over crystal palace, but is expected to join up with the rest of the england squad today.


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Ian Lafrenière, a newly elected CAQ MNA and former spokesperson for the Montreal police, said it will be tough to fulfil a promise to increase the minimum age from 18 to 21 before marijuana becomes legal in two weeks, but it will happen eventually.
With pot's legalization exactly two weeks away, a key member of the new Legault government is acknowledging the legal age to consume cannabis in Quebec will remain 18, for now.
The Coalition Avenir Québec campaigned on a promise to increase the legal age to 21, which would be the highest minimum age in Canada.
Ian Lafrenière, a newly elected CAQ MNA and former spokesperson for the Montreal police, said it will be tough to fulfil that promise in time for Oct. 17, the day cannabis becomes legal across Canada.
But his party fully intends to keep that pledge, he said, and it will try as much as possible to limit the transition period.
"The reason we announced that before the date [is] we want to be crystal clear. We don't want it to be a surprise for people," he said on CBC Montreal's Daybreak.
Simon Jolin-Barrette, who served as the CAQ's justice critic and was re-elected Monday, said the government will make the change as soon as possible, although he didn't provide a clear timeline.
Are cannabis cafés the solution to limits on pot smoking set by Quebec towns and cities?
Bill Blair says the federal government won't interfere if Quebec decides to go through with the increase to the age limit.
The minister responsible for border security and organized crime reduction says Ottawa will leave it to the provinces to decide their own age limits.
Lafrenière said studies his party has consulted suggest teenagers start smoking pot at 16, but the CAQ was not prepared to set the mininum legal age that low.
When it was suggested that setting the legal age at 21 would create an exclusive market for pot dealers, made up of 18-to 20-year-olds, Lafrenière said dealers will be just as happy if the legal age remains 18.
Jean-Sébastien Fallu, an associate professor of psycho-education at Université de Montréal, said he believes raising the age is a well-intentioned but bad idea.
He said there is no scientific consensus on what is the safe age to start using cannabis. The answer, he said, is when someone is mature enough to do so.
If 18 is old enough to vote or drink, it should be old enough to make a decision to consume cannabis, he said.
Raising the age to 21 would create an inconsistency and criminalize something 18- to 20-year-olds would have been doing legally up until the change is made, he said.
Hospital and social services institutions.
The CAQ wants to change the provincial cannabis law, enacted in June, to ban smoking the drug in all public places.
Several towns and cities have already announced such a ban, including, most recently, Quebec City.
The City of Hampstead banned smoking on municipal property, while Montreal's Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough banned smoking in parks in May and the Saint-Laurent borough has started the process to prevent cannabis from being used in public places in time for Oct. 17.
Both those boroughs are controlled by members of Ensemble Montréal, the official opposition at city hall. The opposition says the Plante administration is dragging its heels on the subject and should follow Ensemble Montréal's lead.
A spokesperson for the administration says the city's plans on how the drug is to be regulated will be unveiled next week.
Lafrenière explained that the provincial law won't trump a municipal bylaw, and so if Montreal doesn't want to implement the same ban, it doesn't have to.
The CAQ, he said, is trying to create a framework within which the municipalities can work.
"Not even as an ex-police officer, but as a parent, it's always easier to make the rule extremely strict and loosen up later on."
Dr. Judith Archambault, who speaks for the Montérégie public health department, said 42 per cent of Quebec consumers of cannabis are between the ages of 18 and 24.
Raising the legal age to 21 means anyone under that age won't have access to the legal market, so they will resort to the black market.
The director of public health in the Quebec City region issued a news release last week, saying the current provincial law goes far enough, and that it is "unnecessary" for municipalities implement rules that further ban where cannabis can be smoked.
It says, among other things, that forcing pot smokers indoors will make the effects of secondhand smoke worse, and that it creates social equity issues because young people are more likely to be renters and therefore subject to rules that would ban them from smoking at home.
Landlords in Quebec have taken steps to ensure smoking pot will be banned in rental properties.

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ian lafrenière, a newly elected caq mna and former spokesperson for the montreal police, said it will be tough to fulfil a promise to increase the minimum age from 18 to 21 before marijuana becomes legal in two weeks, but it will happen eventually.
with pot's legalization exactly two weeks away, a key member of the new legault government is acknowledging the legal age to consume cannabis in quebec will remain 18, for now.
the coalition avenir québec campaigned on a promise to increase the legal age to 21, which would be the highest minimum age in canada.
ian lafrenière, a newly elected caq mna and former spokesperson for the montreal police, said it will be tough to fulfil that promise in time for oct. 17, the day cannabis becomes legal across canada.
but his party fully intends to keep that pledge, he said, and it will try as much as possible to limit the transition period.
"the reason we announced that before the date [is] we want to be crystal clear. we don't want it to be a surprise for people," he said on cbc montreal's daybreak.
simon jolin-barrette, who served as the caq's justice critic and was re-elected monday, said the government will make the change as soon as possible, although he didn't provide a clear timeline.
are cannabis cafés the solution to limits on pot smoking set by quebec towns and cities?
bill blair says the federal government won't interfere if quebec decides to go through with the increase to the age limit.
the minister responsible for border security and organized crime reduction says ottawa will leave it to the provinces to decide their own age limits.
lafrenière said studies his party has consulted suggest teenagers start smoking pot at 16, but the caq was not prepared to set the mininum legal age that low.
when it was suggested that setting the legal age at 21 would create an exclusive market for pot dealers, made up of 18-to 20-year-olds, lafrenière said dealers will be just as happy if the legal age remains 18.
jean-sébastien fallu, an associate professor of psycho-education at université de montréal, said he believes raising the age is a well-intentioned but bad idea.
he said there is no scientific consensus on what is the safe age to start using cannabis. the answer, he said, is when someone is mature enough to do so.
if 18 is old enough to vote or drink, it should be old enough to make a decision to consume cannabis, he said.
raising the age to 21 would create an inconsistency and criminalize something 18- to 20-year-olds would have been doing legally up until the change is made, he said.
hospital and social services institutions.
the caq wants to change the provincial cannabis law, enacted in june, to ban smoking the drug in all public places.
several towns and cities have already announced such a ban, including, most recently, quebec city.
the city of hampstead banned smoking on municipal property, while montreal's pierrefonds-roxboro borough banned smoking in parks in may and the saint-laurent borough has started the process to prevent cannabis from being used in public places in time for oct. 17.
both those boroughs are controlled by members of ensemble montréal, the official opposition at city hall. the opposition says the plante administration is dragging its heels on the subject and should follow ensemble montréal's lead.
a spokesperson for the administration says the city's plans on how the drug is to be regulated will be unveiled next week.
lafrenière explained that the provincial law won't trump a municipal bylaw, and so if montreal doesn't want to implement the same ban, it doesn't have to.
the caq, he said, is trying to create a framework within which the municipalities can work.
"not even as an ex-police officer, but as a parent, it's always easier to make the rule extremely strict and loosen up later on."
dr. judith archambault, who speaks for the montérégie public health department, said 42 per cent of quebec consumers of cannabis are between the ages of 18 and 24.
raising the legal age to 21 means anyone under that age won't have access to the legal market, so they will resort to the black market.
the director of public health in the quebec city region issued a news release last week, saying the current provincial law goes far enough, and that it is "unnecessary" for municipalities implement rules that further ban where cannabis can be smoked.
it says, among other things, that forcing pot smokers indoors will make the effects of secondhand smoke worse, and that it creates social equity issues because young people are more likely to be renters and therefore subject to rules that would ban them from smoking at home.
landlords in quebec have taken steps to ensure smoking pot will be banned in rental properties.


text: So the screening will be on 20th July 19:30 Bulgarian time (UTC+2) at Culture Center G8 in Sofia. The event will be free. Here is the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1226559114139130/?fref=ts.

lowercased: so the screening will be on 20th july 19:30 bulgarian time (utc+2) at culture center g8 in sofia. the event will be free. here is the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1226559114139130/?fref=ts.


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Directions: Take 17 to S Port Way. Make a left. Somersby Pointe on the left. Make first right onto Wellington Place. House is at the end of the road on the right.
Hello, I have a question about 375 Wellington Place Brunswick GA 31523.

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directions: take 17 to s port way. make a left. somersby pointe on the left. make first right onto wellington place. house is at the end of the road on the right.
hello, i have a question about 375 wellington place brunswick ga 31523.