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Why Blythe Baxter is Awesome!
She has a large head, and you know what they say about people with large heads…they have a hard time shopping for hats.
She was originally a fashion doll from the 1970's. Incredibly well-preserved, don't you think?
She's voiced by Ashleigh Ball. Anyone who shares a voice with Rainbow Dash has got to be cool.
She can talk to animals. I can talk to animals too, but they don't talk back.
She has a seemingly never-ending assortment of hairstyles and outfits. Most cartoon characters only get 1 outfit, or all of their clothes just look the same.
She has a dumb waiter in her bedroom, whereas most of us just have dumb waiters at our local Chili's.
How many other people can pull off a polka dotted scooter?
Did I mention she's cute??


EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 22, 2013) - On February 21, 2013, at approximately 3:30 p.m., an inmate at Edmonton Institution for Women took two other inmates hostage. The incident was concluded at approximately 7:00 p.m.
The situation ended peacefully and no staff or inmates were physically injured in the incident. Operations at the institution will gradually return to normal.
Staff acted quickly and professionally by intervening and controlling the situation.
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) have been contacted and will be conducting their own investigation. As in all situations of this manner, CSC will work with EPS in an effort to review the circumstances surrounding this incident. CSC will also conduct an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident.


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Tag Archives: Anglican Communion
60 Marriage / family
Anglican stance on same-sex marriage 'morally contemptible', says gay cleric
August 15, 2012 terryweldon	Leave a comment
Jeffrey John, the dean of St Albans, accuses Rowan Williams of hardening the Church of England's attitude to gay marriage
Rev Jeffrey John, dean of St Albans
The most senior openly gay cleric in Britain has accused the Church of England of pursuing a "morally contemptible" policy on same-sex marriage, denouncing it for moving "in the opposite direction" to society and criticising Rowan Williams for changing his "public position" on the issue as soon as he was made Archbishop of Canterbury.
In a new preface to his 1990 booklet on gay relationships, Jeffrey John, the Dean of St Albans, writes that, by setting themselves against same-sex marriage, the bishops of the Church have prioritised the union of the Anglican communion over the rights of gay Christians.
"This policy may be institutionally expedient, but it is morally contemptible," he writes in an abridged extract of the preface published in the Guardian. "Worst of all, by appeasing their persecutors it betrays the truly heroic gay Christians of Africa who stand up for justice and truth at risk of their lives. For the mission of the Church of England the present policy is a disaster."
John writes that, contrary to the expectations of those who had expected Williams to introduce a new tone in the Church's stance on homosexuality, the Church's line has in fact "continued to harden" during his near-decade as Archbishop of Canterbury.
John – who was forced to withdraw his appointment as bishop of Reading in 2003 due to fury from conservative evangelicals – says that as Archbishop of Wales Williams had made the case for an ethical framework for gay relationships. "Tragically, he changed his public position as soon as he reached the throne of St Augustine," he adds. "Since then the Church's line has continued to harden."
In Permanent, Faithful, Stable, republished this week as Anglicans prepare for a stormy autumn of debate over same sex marriage, John outlines the theological case for gay people in stable and faithful relationships to be offered the same recognition as heterosexual couples. While superficially there is "little difference", he writes, between civil partnership and marriage, the official distinction "helps perpetuate a distinction in status".
via The Guardian.
Anglican stance on same-sex marriage 'morally contemptible', says gay cleric (guardian.co.uk)
Under Rowan Williams, the church has failed gay people | Jeffrey John (guardian.co.uk)
Permanent, Faithful, Stable: Christian Same-Sex Marriage (thinkinganglicans.org.uk)
God is "Out 4 Marriage" – Anglican Dean, Jeffrey John (queeringthechurch.com)
Equal civil marriage: some developments (thinkinganglicans.org.uk)
UK Religious Leaders Launch Campaign to Back Civil Gay Marriage (queerchurchnews.wordpress.com)
(Anglican) Bishops rebel against Church marriage policy (queerchurchnews.wordpress.com)
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Pauli Murray: Episcopal church votes on queer saint / activist for gender and racial equality.
July 9, 2012 Terence	148 Comments
Human rights champion Pauli Murray, an unofficial queer saint, will be voted on this week by the Episcopal Church at its general convention in Indianapolis.
Murray (1910-1985) has been nominated for inclusion in the Episcopal Church's book of saints, "Holy Women, Holy Men." If approved, she will be honored every July 1 on the church calendar.
She is a renowned civil rights pioneer, feminist, author, lawyer and the first black woman ordained as an Episcopal priest. Her queer orientation is less well known.
Murray was attracted to women and her longest relationships were with women, so she is justifiably considered a lesbian. But she also described herself as a man trapped in a woman's body and took hormone treatments in her 20s and 30s, so she might even be called a transgender today.
via Jesus in Love Blog
Episcopal Church Panel OK's Transgender Clergy (ontopmag.com)
U.S. Episcopalians move closer to allowing transgender ministers (queerchurchnews.wordpress.com)
The Truth in Transgender: Will the Episcopal Church Amend Its Rules? (queerchurchnews.wordpress.com)
Episcopal Church To Consider Allowing Trans People To Be Ordained (lezgetreal.com)
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U.S. Episcopalians move closer to allowing transgender ministers
July 8, 2012 Terence	2 Comments
The U.S. Episcopal Church's House of Bishops on Saturday approved a proposal that, if it survives a final vote, would give transgender men and women the right to become ministers in the church.
The House of Bishops voted at the church's General Convention to include "gender identity and expression" in its "non-discrimination canons," meaning sexual orientation, including that of people who have undergone sex-change operations, cannot be used to exclude candidates to ministry.
The move comes nine years after the Episcopal Church, an independent U.S.-based church affiliated with the worldwide Anglican Communion, approved its first openly gay bishop, Gene Robinson, sparking an exodus of conservative parishes.
The Anglican Communion is a global grouping of independent national churches, which develop their own rules for ordination and other matters pertaining to membership and conduct.
The Episcopal Church, which has about 2 million members mostly in the United States, now allows gay men and lesbians to join the ordained ministry.
The resolutions on gender would allow transgender individuals access to enter the Episcopal lay or ordained ministries, and extend the overall non-discrimination policy to church members.
The resolutions must now be approved by the church's House of Deputies.
The church already bars discrimination, for those who wish to join the ministry, on the basis of race, color, ethnic and national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disabilities and age.
When a similar resolution was considered at the church's last convention in 2009 the bishops agreed the church would ban "all" discrimination, rather than identify individual groups.
But supporters of the change said it was time to go further.
At this year's triennial convention, being held in Indianapolis, the church's leadership is also due to consider approving a liturgy for same-sex weddings.
If approved, the church would establish a standard liturgy to use in same-sex unions for use on a trial basis starting in December, 2012.
Currently when church members ask for a blessing for their same-sex unions, they rely on their bishop for approval of liturgy, whether for a purely religious ceremony or for solemnizing a marriage where such unions are legal.
– Reuters.
Episcopal Church May Soon Bless Same-Sex Marriages (towleroad.com)
Children's Charity Barnardo's Chief Joins Gay Marriage Row (queerchurchnews.wordpress.com)
Scottish Faith Groups want to offer Same-Sex Weddings (queeringthechurch.com)
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Bishop Mary Glasspool
February 23, 2012 terryweldon	Leave a comment
b, February 23, 1954
A suffragan bishop in the Diocese of Los Angeles in the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. She is the first open lesbian to be consecrated a bishop in the Anglican Communion.
Glasspool was born on February 23, 1954, in Staten Island Hospital, New York, to Douglas Murray Glasspool and Anne Dickinson. Later that year the Glasspool family moved to Goshen, New York, where her father served as Rector of St. James' Church until his death in 1989. She entered the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1976 and was ordained a deacon in June 1981 and a priest in March 1982. In 1981, Glasspool became assistant to the rector at St. Paul's Church in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, where she served until 1984. She was the rector of St. Luke's and St. Margaret's Church in Boston from 1984 to 1992, then the rector of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, Annapolis, from 1992 to 2001, and was called to serve as canon to the bishops for the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland in 2001.
Glasspool was elected a bishop suffragan on December 4, 2009, on the seventh ballot at the 115th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles in Riverside, California. On March 17, 2010, the Presiding Bishop's Office certified that her election had received the necessary consents and she was subsequently consecrated on May 15, 2010, in Long Beach, California. Glasspool is the 17th woman and the first openly gay woman elected to the episcopate in the Episcopal Church. Her election has gained worldwide attention in the context of the ongoing debate about gay bishops in Anglicanism.
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FBI: Washington County is victim of Russian 2016 elections hack
By Jacqueline BostickThe News	850-630-6167 | @_JBostickjbostick@chipleypaper.com
CHIPLEY - The voter database in Washington County is one of two in Florida hacked by Russians during the 2016 elections, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Staff at the elections office said Friday that Washington County Supervisor of Elections Carol Rudd was unavailable, however, later referred The News Staff to a news release published at wcsoe.org.
"At this time Washington County can neither confirm or deny that they are one of the counties affected. However, as you can see from the statement below that was issued by the FBI they were able to give assurance that they did not detect any adversary activity that impacted vote counts or disrupted electoral processes during the 2016 and 2018 elections," the WCSOE release states.
According to a Washington Post news story, the Russian military spy agency, the GRU, was responsible for the breach of the county's database.
Following a meeting with Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Federal Bureau of Investigation issued a statement to media and elections officials, stating the GRU's "attempted intrusion" had not disrupted vote counts or the electoral process.
"We have also confirmed that since the midterm election, FBI and [Department of Homeland Security] have had significant interaction with elections officials across the state of Florida, including but not limited to on-site visits, collection of evidence, and offers of remediation when needed," the WCSOE release concluded.
The lack of open communication about the breach has drawn criticisms from elected officials.
The Post reported then-Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner said he was "prohibited by law from commenting." But "the citizens deserve and have a right to know important things with regard to their election security. Over time, it'll come out."
State legislators are planning to introduce legislation to confront the classification of breach notifications related to election infrastructure, The Post reported. The FBI asserted information could not be disclosed because of the need to protect the bureau's sources and methods, and because it considers county officials to be victims of the Russian hacking.
In response to reporter inquiries from the The Post, Rudd - who declined to comment on the breach - said in an email, "If each agency gets suspicious of the other's ability to follow the rules of confidentiality, then those tenuous lines of communication quickly break down."
"That would set our security capabilities back years and severely compromise our ability to protect our elections. THAT would be a big win for the Russians going into 2020," she wrote.
The News will update this story as other details become available.


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F1 22 in VR is the ultimate dad power fantasy – Digital Trends
With most annualized games, there's not too much to get excited about with a new year's entry. Some new features and slightly tweaked visuals can be a nice touch, but the churn of yearly releases usually prevents franchises like Madden from delivering sweeping updates between years.
F1 22 is bucking against that trend with its full VR support. PC players will be able to experience the entire game through supported headsets like the Quest 2 for the first time ever. Based on a VR demo I played at Summer Game Fest, that's a significant addition to the series. F1 22 in VR feels like the ultimate "dad game" — one that amps up the simulation experience for those who don't mind investing in an in-depth tech set-up.
My demo wasn't exactly an experience that most players will have access to. EA had a top-tier racing set-up at the show, featuring a high-end wheel with realistic feedback, pedals, and racing chair. The pièce de résistance, of course, was a Quest 2 headset, which put me directly in the cockpit.
Mercifully, EA kept the controls simple for the demo, so I'd only have to worry about managing my speed and turning. I was placed on a standard F1 track and was free to ride around in first-person, using the game's dynamic racing line to help me regulate my speed.
The F1 series is already known for its authentic simulation experience, but VR brings a different level of realism to it. Usually, I hate playing racing games in first-person, opting for a third-person view of my car. In VR, that perspective becomes much more appealing. I was peeking out of my side windows to better see upcoming turns, craning just a bit in my seat to see over my tires, and even stopping to look up at the sky (something that led to a few crashes, as you'd expect).
Of course, none of that would work as well as it does if the core racing wasn't rock solid. Developer Codemasters is one of the best in the business when it comes to racing titles and that was immediately clear when playing my demo. I wasn't thinking about controls or game mechanics at all; I felt like I was racing, not gaming.
With its VR support, F1 22 seems like the kind of game that'll especially benefit those who invest in niche simulation setups — hence, the kind of hobbyist dads who go wild over flight simulators and racing games. Games like F1 are at their best the more they remove the barrier between reality and video game. Even without a fancy wheel or seat, the VR support goes a long way towards removing that last bit of friction.
I walked away from my demo feeling like that stereotypical dad, daydreaming about what I'd need to buy to build the ultimate home cockpit. Though even without that, I feel like the headset alone really amps up the sense of realism. I can't really imagine playing it any other way.
I'm hoping that F1 22's VR support will be here to stay, but the game's developers note that it'll depend on the adoption rate. It has been a heavily requested feature for years, but it's unclear how that'll translate into actual players. Those who do buy in, however, will get to play the entire game in VR, which should make this one of the most robust VR titles on the market come launch. That alone makes F1 22 much more appealing than your usual annual upgrade.
F1 22 launches on July 1 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The VR support is only available on PC.
F1 Fantasy tips for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Should you keep Leclerc in your team for Baku? - Formula 1
Netflix join race for US Formula 1 TV rights - GPFans EN
Verstappen: I should be allowed to criticise Red Bull for F1 mistakes – Motorsport.com
Verstappen made his frustration clear after a miscalculation by the team saw him need to abort his final lap in Q3 because he didn't...
Alpine pair hope to capitalise on grid penalties for rivals but admit McLaren's pace is 'a little bit concerning' – Formula 1
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These were the worst performers at Monaco F1 qualifying… – Crash
There were a few shocks and surprises up and down the grid in qualifying for the F1 Monaco Grand Prix.Former F1 Monaco Grand Prix...
Daniel Ricciardo's F1 return questioned as Jenson Button sends message to Australian star – The Mirror
Daniel Ricciardo's F1 return questioned as Jenson Button sends message to Australian star The Mirrorsource


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Taste The Terraces with winemaker Gordon Russell…
The Terraces tasting… Thursday 7 September, Regional Wines, Wellington
It's 23 years and counting since I first met Hawke's Bay winemaker Gordon Russell at a tasting at Wellington's biggest independent wine store, Regional Wines & Spirits, and next month he's back – to taste more wines from a wider range of grapes and a long string of very good vintages.
The pinnacle of the tasting is The Terraces, which is a blend of red grapes; the exact proportions and identities of which have changed over the past two and a half decades.
Since its inaugural release in 1991, Esk Valley's The Terraces has been made in only 13 vintages, and with the release of the 2015, this is the first time in history that three consecutive vintages of The Terraces have been bottled. Come and taste all three of those vintages together, as winemaker Gordon Russell takes us on a journey through his wines, starting with a hand picked selection of the core Esk Valley range, travelling via the hillside vineyard at this small winery up to The Terraces.
Here's the full line-up that we will be tasting on Thursday 7 September at Regional Wines & Spirits in Wellington:
2017 Esk Valley Verdelho
2016 Esk Valley Winemaker's Reserve Chardonnay
2015 Esk Valley Gimblett Gravels Syrah
2014 Esk Valley Winemaker's Reserve Syrah
2010 Esk Valley The Hillside
2013 Esk Valley The Terraces
2016 Esk Valley Late Harvest Chenin Blanc
Bookings are open now and essential for this tasting, phone 04 385 6952.
Hawke's Bay, Regional Wines & Spirits, Tastings, Wellington
Aromas, awards, accolades in Auckland this August…
Vineyard tales of great whites in Marlborough


Syneron Candela today updated on a number of patent infringement suits, including a large number in defense of its Profound radiofrequency-based microneedling product.
The Wayland, Mass-based company said that in April, it filed complaints against 18 manufacturers and distributors of fractional RF micro-needle dermatological treatment systems in both the U.S. Int'l Trade Commission and Federal District Court.
Allegedly infringing products in the suit include the Secret RF by Ilooda and Cutera; Fraxis Duo by Ilooda, Emvera Tech and Rohrer Aesthetics; Fractora by Invasix and InMode MD; Legend Pro by Lumenis and Pollogen; 3DEEP by EndyMed Medical; INTRAcel by Jeisys Medical and Perigee Medical; Infini by Lutronic; and Vivace by Sung Hwan E&B, Aesthetics Biomedical and Cartessa Aesthetics, Syneron Candela said.
In the suit with the ITC, Syneron Candela is seeking to block importation of all fractional RF micro-needle products into the US. The trial is scheduled for May 6, 2019, the company said.
In an unrelated infringement case covering sublative tech patents, initiated in 2016 by Syneron Candela's former owners against InMode and Invasix, the company said that the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California ruled that asserted claims were being held as invalid over prior art.
The company said that it filed an appeal with the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit the day after the judgement was entered, and that it plans to "vigorously pursue its pending appeal" over the patents.
"Dr. Dieter Manstein, at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the inventor on the two patents being asserted in the fractional RF micro-needle litigation filed with the International Trade Commission. Those two patents protecting our Profound RF based Microneedle product were not involved in the Sublative litigation. In addition to our heavy investment in developing groundbreaking technologies, the core of our market approach centers around building clinical trust with our customers and using our technology to change lives. Through our twelve recently launched National Centers of Excellence across North America and Canada dedicated to sharing clinical excellence, we continue to develop and expand the knowledge and patient access to our market-leading technologies, such as the Vbeam Prima, Gentle Pro Series, Profound and Picoway. We take our commitment to protecting our technology and the trust of our physician partners seriously and will continue to strongly defend our patents," CEO Geoffrey Crouse said in a press release.
In September, Syneron Candela said that it acquired Danish medical device firm Ellipse for an undisclosed amount.
Filed Under: Cosmetic/Aesthetic, Legal News, Patent Infringement Tagged With: Syneron Medical Ltd.


Although job descriptions can vary quite a bit between companies and salaries are subject to regional adjustments, this should give a fairly accurate representation of the current market-value for most commercial heat treating positions. An important note: compensation packages in the heat treat industry have advanced rapidly over the past few years. As the labor market has tightened, companies have had to increase wages to attract the resources necessary to run a successful operation. In many cases, the employer is offering non-cash incentives as well, such as more vacation time, the ability to work from home and profit sharing or bonus programs.
General Manager: Some GMs have Plant Manager responsibilities as well, but for our purposes, we'll assume not. The GM is more the outward "face" of the company and typically does not get overly concerned with tactical day-to-day issues in the plant. Rather, the GM focuses on dealing with customers, addressing any emergency issues that arise and is ultimately responsible for managing the P&L of the plant. A good GM is worth his proverbial weight in gold. Salaries for experienced GMs start at $110k minimum and can exceed $160k+. Sometimes, GMs are also incentivized with equity and/or performance bonuses.
Plant Manager: PMs are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the plant and oversee all employees, either directly or indirectly. The PM will usually not have P&L responsibility, but will manage and oversee all other functions of the plant. PM salaries range from $90k up to $125k or more and typically also offer performance bonuses.
Plant Metallurgist: Metallurgists will sometimes also act as the Quality Manager and/or Lab Manager. The Plant Metallurgist's main responsibility is over the various processes within the plant. Compensation for metallurgists varies wildly depending on experience, but for a non-manager, salaries will usually fall in the $75-95k +/- range.
Quality Manager: Sometimes a Metallurgist will fill this role, but more often it is a non-degreed person with hands-on experience who has risen through the ranks. They will typically supervise a staff of quality technicians and will run the quality department and usually oversee audits. Sometimes, they will also have lab responsibilities. Salaries for experienced Quality Managers are between $70 and $90k, but can easily creep into six-figures if they will be supervising a large staff or have extensive audit knowledge.
Sales Engineer: Two types of compensation plans are prevalent for sales. One type of plan is salary only, commensurate with experience. The other is salary plus commission or bonus. As is the case for OEMs, compensation depends on how collaborative a sales effort the company uses, if independent reps are involved and the philosophy and preference of the company. For a salaried Sales Engineer, you can expect base pay of $75-100k, plus car allowance/company car/mileage. For a commissioned Sales Engineer, the base may be closer to $55-75k + whatever commission is earned and car allowance/company car/mileage. Compensation plans for sales can be complex and we will provide an in-depth analysis of how sales professionals are incentivized in a future article.
Maintenance Supervisor: A case could be made that Maintenance is the most important role within any heat treat organization. Without a good preventative maintenance plan and good repair capability when furnaces do go down, a commercial heat treater is out of business. Most of the time, Maintenance Supervisors are non-degreed professionals who have worked their way up from an hourly position on the floor. Over the past 2-3 years, there has been an uptick in demand for qualified Maintenance Supervisors and salaries have risen as a result. Whereas 7-8 years ago, many Maintenance Supervisors were earning $40-50k, we now see salaries nearing six-figures, especially when overtime is considered.
VP/Furnace Operator/Other: This is obviously not an exhaustive list of positions within a commercial heat treater, but covers most of the middle management roles. VPs were intentionally left out because compensation can differ so much at the higher levels depending on the company, region and equity or bonus packages. Hourly Furnace Operators are always in demand, and while they sometimes don't require much experience and are trained in-house, we often see knowledgeable furnace operators not only running equipment, but also providing quality control checks and resolving minor maintenance issues. Wages for furnace operators can be around $13-17/hour with overtime, but can stretch to $25/hour for someone with extensive experience and lead responsibilities. If you have questions about any specific position, please feel free to contact us at info@ispards.com.
For over 20 years, ISP has been the premier recruiting solution for the Heat Treat industry. The salary information provided is based on information gathered over that time and from interviewing 500+ industry professionals per year. If you're hiring now, or exploring new opportunities for yourself, we are uniquely positioned to be your partner for success and would love to work with you. Please contact us at info@ispards.com or 619-465-9621.