Video footage from the National Corvette Museum security cameras showing the sinkhole collapse in the Skydome.
Brian Ham (CG-5 operator) and Jason Kuykendall (blocking wind) collecting microgravity measurements at night along a traverse on the south side of the Skydome.
Wreckage of the recovered 1992 1-Millionth Corvette (white) and 1993 ZR-1 Spyder Corvette (black with red).
The collapse prior to preliminary stabilization and Corvette recovery, including the 2009 ZR-1 Blue Devil, 1993 40th Anniversary Corvette (red), and 1962 Corvette (black).
Dr. Jason Polk (Western Kentucky University) drafting the cave map with the collapse entrance and Skydome in the background.
Microgravity survey results plotted in 3-dimensional graph.
Plan view of microgravity survey results and interpreted anomalies.
Scintrex Autograv CG-5 meter and the recovered 1992 1-Millionth Corvette.
February 12, 2014, was a tragic day for Corvette lovers around the world. Shortly after 5:30am, surveillance cameras inside the National Corvette Museum (NCM) in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA, captured stunning footage of a sinkhole opening up and swallowing eight classic Corvette cars.
Although sometimes heartbreaking and rarely recorded on video, sinkhole collapses are not uncommon in this part of south-central Kentucky. The area is known for its karst topography, characterised by sinkholes and caves formed when limestone is eroded by groundwater dissolution.The world's longest known cave system, Mammoth Cave, is just a short drive away from the museum.
Within hours of the disaster occurring, a team of museum staff, general contractors, geotechnical and civil engineers, karst scientists, and Corvette enthusiasts had assembled onsite to survey the damage and guide the recovery.The priority was to ensure the structural integrity and safety of the NCM Skydome, the distinctive, yellow, rocket-shaped building where the collapse occurred. First, water hammer drilling was used to install micropiles for structural stabilization.
Next, environmental engineering company EnSafe was engaged to design and conduct a geophysical survey to map the extent of the collapse. EnSafe had worked with the NCM previously, providing environmental site assessments during development of the nearby Motorsports Park and racetrack, and were familiar with the geology of the area.
"News of the collapse created quite a buzz at EnSafe's offices and as more information came in, we were already laying the groundwork for assessment strategies and potential methods for subsurface investigation," said Nashville-based EnSafe geologist, Brian Ham, who first heard about the collapse from his colleagues in Bowling Green. Caves are both a profession and a passion for Ham who works as a professional geologist, specializing in hydrogeology and geophysics, during the week, and maps caves on the weekends.
Ham and the EnSafe team discussed the pros and cons of various geophysical methods for the job. Electrical Resistivity (ER) surveys are often used to survey karst environments. However, in this case, contiguous cable placement was impossible because of the void and buildings along the traverses, and the ER data may have been compromised by conducive metal pipes and buried wires near the surface. Seismic and ground penetrating radar, used successfully elsewhere in karst environments, were also considered but not employed. A seismic traverse directly over the void was not possible and may not have defined the voids accurately, and the high clay content in this region limits penetration of the ground penetrating radar signal to only 2-3 meters.
A microgravity survey was chosen because of the unique conditions at NCM and the method's established success at industrial and commercial sites. However, Ham describes designing and conducting the survey on the populated and busy site as "challenging".
"The areas near the collapse edges were inaccessible and the team had to take into consideration areas with unique cultural features, such as the HVAC supply trunk running under portions of the Skydome," said Ham.
Microgravity measurements were collected at 10-foot intervals along 25 west-east traverses between 10-14 March, 2014,using a Scintrex CG-5 Autograv Microgravity Meter. The team managed little sleep during the survey. The microgravity meter is extremely sensitive to vibrations, so, because drilling and micropile installation was being conducted during the day, data collection had to be conducted at night.
Base station readings were collected before and after each traverse, along with latitude, longitude, and elevation at each station. The data were processed and corrected for instrument drift, relative changes in latitude, elevation, and slab mass using Geosoft Oasis montaj software with the Gravity and Terrain Correction extension, which Ham has been familiar with since his research days at Western Kentucky University's (WKU) Center for Cave and Karst Studies.
"The Geosoft software enabled an efficient data processing work flow which helped us to evaluate data in real time and make field decisions regarding the need for additional data collection," said Ham. The microgravity data were used to prepare a map showing the general shape of the void, the concentric pile of debris directly below the collapse, and the cave passages north and south of the collapse which had intact bedrock ceilings.
Almost one month later, on April 5, 2014, Ham joined an experienced team of cave surveyors from WKU-Dr. Jason Polk, Dr. Pat Kambesis and Kegan McClanahan - to survey the collapse and associated cave passages from within. Safety was a major consideration and by this time the Skydome was stabilized and the debris and all but one of the Corvettes had been recovered from the collapse; a 2001 Mallett Hammer Corvette Z06 - still lay covered in rock and soil.
Descending carefully into the cave, the survey team found two 'rooms', each about 12 meters wide by 18 meters long with a maximum height of 6 meters. Reduced to crawling on their bellies at times through narrow passages and scrambling over piles of rubble, the team mapped the cave and established survey stations at micropiles visible in the cave for georeferencing purposes.
"It was a great opportunity to inspect the geology up close and we noted a lithologic marker bed, the Corydon Ball Chert, which also helped us calibrate our geologic model, establishing elevations for the contact between the St. Louis and St. Genevieve Limestones which influences karst development in the Bowling Green area," explains Ham.
The 2D microgravity map was combined with the high-resolution cave survey, drilling information and geologic data to create a detailed model of the collapse that was used in the geotechnical remediation of the site. There was excellent correlation between the anomalies identified via the microgravity survey and the map prepared by the cave survey team. The void below the Skydome was backfilled with aggregate supported by steel plates and micropiles with monitors installed to detect any future movement at the site.
Today, visitors to the NCM can peer into a manhole installed during the recovery and explore a new exhibit which opened two years after the initial collapse, on February 12, 2016. The exhibit tells the story of the collapse, which cars were affected, how they were recovered, what karst landscapes and caves are, how the building was fixed, and includes a map of the EnSafe microgravity results.


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Why Does Jennifer Aniston Eat One M&M At A Time?
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We Have A Lot Of Questions About Jennifer Aniston Eating One M&M At A Time
Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images.
There is snacking in moderation; there is savoring food. And then, there is whatever Jennifer Aniston likes to do with chips and M&Ms. In a new InStyle cover story, Aniston revealed that whenever she's stressed, she likes to eat "a chip." Now, if you're anything like me (or InStyle editor Laura Brown), you might be wondering: Just one chip? To that, Aniston replied: "Usually. I'm good at that. I can have one M&M, one chip." (One M&M? Like, a microdose of M&Ms?) "I know, that's so annoying," Aniston concluded, leaving readers stunned.
The revelation isn't annoying, though, as much as perplexing. I mean, it must take this woman months to get through a bag of Lay's, and those are notoriously half-air anyway. So, naturally, we have a lot of questions about how a person can ever just eat a single chip or a single M&M. Namely: What kind of witchcraft is required to stop the urge of eating multiple chips, and multiple M&Ms? And does Jennifer Aniston plan to reveal her source?
For the sake of this article, and in the name of journalism, I tested Aniston's theory: I ate one chip to figure out whether this trick can actually alleviate any stress or even hunger — and although I didn't feel an overwhelming urge to eat more, it had no impact whatsoever on my mood.
M&Ms, however, are much harder to self-regulate. And after a little digging, I learned that there's actual science behind this: In 2012, researchers from the University of Michigan discovered that eating chocolate can increase levels of a chemical called enkephalin, and it's this same chemical that makes us crave sweet food in the first place. So, is Jennifer Aniston just a superhuman when it comes to self-control?
We shouldn't be all that surprised by any of this, though. Aniston is known for her unconventional eating habits: She infamously drinks celery juice and black coffee for breakfast, and then eats at 12:30 p.m. Insider's Rachel Hosie attempted to mimic her diet for one week and, well, her headline speaks for itself: "I tried Jennifer Aniston's morning routine of fasting, meditation, and celery juices for a week, and I never want to do it again."
Aside from juice, coffee, and single chips and M&Ms, Aniston also revealed that she's started to reintegrate carbs into her diet. "Everyone's very afraid of the bread basket, and I'm no longer afraid," she told People in June. "As long as it's all done in moderation."
Just one chip might be taking the idea of moderation a little too far, but hey, we all handle stress differently. When it comes to M&M consumption, though, I might stick to Kim Kardashian's advice: heat them up, and eat as much as you want.
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Candidate, U.S. President (2016); Senator, U.S. Senate (2006 - present); Representative, U.S. House of Representatives (1990 - 2006); Mayor, City of Burlington (1981 - 1989)
BS, University of Chicago, IL.
332 Dirksen Building
CAMPAIGN AND FUNDRAISING SUMMARY
Even though Sanders lost the presidential primary in 2016, he has stayed in the spotlight fighting against Trump's policies and proposing universal health insurance. Sanders enters the 2020 race with the benefit of significant name recognition and a national fundraising network.
Reporting Date: September 30, 2019
Should NH keep the death penalty?
"I would rather have our country stand side-by-side with European democracies rather than with countries like China, Iran, Saudi Arabia and others who maintain the death penalty."
Source: Other 2015 http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2015/10/29/on-senate-floor-bernie-sa…
Should the NSA continue its bulk data collection programs for U.S. citizens?
"[W]e must rein in the National Security Agency and end the bulk collection of phone records, internet history, and email data of virtually all Americans.Our intelligence and law enforcement agencies must have the tools they need to protect the American people, but there must be legal oversight and they must go about their work in a way that does not sacrifice our basic freedoms."
Source: Candidate's Website 2015 https://berniesanders.com
Should the federal government expand background checks for firearms sales?
"I represent a state which is a very rural state -- and my state has virtually no gun control at all -- but despite that, I voted to ban certain types of semi-automatic weapons. I voted for an instant background check. And I voted to close the loophole that currently exists for gun shows."
Source: Other 2015 http://www.theskimm.com/skimm-your-candidate/bernie-sanders
Should the government legalize marijuana at the federal level?
"We will legalize marijuana and vacate and expunge past marijuana convictions."
Should the federal government ban certain "military-style" firearms, such as the AR-15?
"Ban the sale and distribution of assault weapons. Assault weapons are designed and sold as tools of war. There is absolutely no reason why these firearms should be sold to civilians.
"Prohibit high-capacity ammunition magazines.
"Implement a buyback program to get assault weapons off the streets.
"Regulate assault weapons in the same way that we currently regulate fully automatic weapons — a system that essentially makes them unlawful to own."
Should the U.S. impose additional sanctions on North Korea unless it abandons its nuclear program?
"We must exhaust every diplomatic option we have to pressure North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons program, halt its aggressive military posturing with South Korea and adhere to the tenets of international human rights law. That is why I strongly support the bipartisan effort to strengthen sanctions on the rogue North Korean regime."
Should the U.S. impose additional sanctions on Russia in retaliation for its aggressive action in Syria and the Ukraine?
"I am strongly supportive of sanctions on Russia and North Korea."
Do you support Pres. Trump's decision to withdraw from the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement?
"President Trump's withdrawal from the nuclear deal was the latest in a series of reckless decisions that move our country closer to conflict. After 17 years in Afghanistan and 15 years in Iraq, the American people do not want to be engaged in never-ending wars in the Middle East. I am deeply concerned that that is exactly where President Trump is heading with Iran. Real American leadership, and real American power, is not shown by our ability to blow things up, but by our ability to bring parties together, to forge international consensus around shared problems. I look forward to having this important conversation Monday night about the future of America's role in the world."
Do you generally support higher tariffs on imports from countries such as China, where we have a large trade deficit?
"My administration will begin a full review of tariffs against China, including advice from experts about which tariffs are working and what policies will substantially reduce our record-breaking trade deficit with China and bring back good-paying jobs in the U.S. that have been outsourced to China. Tariffs may be *part* of the answer, but the Trump administration lacks a serious strategy for reducing our trade deficit with China or bringing back U.S. jobs that have been outsourced to China,' Sanders told The Post. 'Instead of conducting trade policy by tweet, we need a complete overhaul of our trade policies to increase American jobs, raise wages and lift up living standards in this country and throughout the world."
Source: Candidate's Website 2019 https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/policy-2020/foreign-policy/chin…
Should the U.S. join the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
"If we are serious about rebuilding the middle class and creating the millions of good paying jobs we desperately need, we must fundamentally rewrite our trade policies. NO to fast track, and NO to the TPP."
Source: 2015 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rep-bernie-sanders/the-tpp-must-be-defeated_b_7352…
Should the federal government increase funding for transportation infrastructure, such as road repair and highway expansion?
"As part of the Green New Deal, we need millions of workers to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure—roads, bridges, drinking water systems, wastewater plants, rail, schools, affordable housing—and build our 100% sustainable energy system. This infrastructure is critical to a thriving, green economy."
Should the federal government raise the minimum wage?
"The current federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour is a starvation wage. We need to raise the minimum wage to a living wage — $15 an hour over the next few years. No one in this country who works 40 hours a week should live in poverty."
Source: Candidate's Website 2015 https://berniesanders.com/
Should higher income brackets pay more in federal taxes than they currently do?
"At a time of massive wealth and income inequality, we need a progressive tax system in this country that is based on the ability to pay. It is unacceptable that major corporations have paid nothing in federal income taxes, and that corporate CEOs in this country often enjoy an effective tax rate that is lower than their secretaries. If we are serious about reforming the tax code and rebuilding the middle class, we have got to demand that the wealthiest Americans, large corporations, and Wall Street pay their fair share in taxes. When we are in the White House, we will:
"Pass the For the 99.8 Percent Act to establish a progressive estate tax on multi-millionaire and billionaire inheritances.
"Eliminate offshore tax scams through the Corporate Tax Dodging Prevention Act.
"Tax Wall Street speculators through the Inclusive Prosperity Act.
"Scrap the income cap on Social Security payroll taxes through the Social Security Expansion Act so that millionaires and billionaires pay more into the system.
"End special tax breaks on capital gains and dividends for the top 1%.
"Substantially increase the top marginal tax rate on income above $10 million.
"Close tax loopholes that benefit the wealthy and large corporations."
Should the federal government reform social security by raising the cap on income subject to the Social Security tax?
"At a time of massive income and wealth inequality, the wealthiest Americans in this country must pay their fair share into the system. Today, a billionaire pays the same amount of money into Social Security as someone who makes $132,900 a year because the Social Security payroll tax is capped.
"Bernie's Social Security plan would lift this cap and apply the payroll tax on all income over $250,000 in order to accomplish four things.
"First, we will make sure that Social Security will pay every benefit owed to every eligible American for the next 52 years.
"Second, we will expand benefits across-the-board including a $1,300 a year benefit increase for seniors with incomes of $16,000 a year or less.
"Third, we will lift millions of seniors out of poverty by increasing the minimum benefits paid to low-income workers when they retire.
"Fourth, we will increase cost-of-living adjustments to keep up with the rising cost of health care and prescription drugs by establishing a Consumer Price Index for the Elderly."
Should the federal government reform Social Security by raising the retirement age?
"We have got to make it very clear that we are going to protect Social Security, we're going to make it solvent for our kids & grandchildren – and, by the way, we are not going to tolerate ANYBODY who is thinking of cutting Social Security or raising the retirement age."
Source: Candidate's Facebook Page 2011
Should the federal government privatize some or all of Social Security?
"Republicans hate Social Security because it has been an extraordinary success and has done exactly what it was designed to do. Since its implementation in 1935, Social Security has lowered the poverty rate amongst seniors from about 50% to less than 10%. And today it also covers 11 million Americans living with disabilities including 3 million children, making it the most successful social program in our country's history.
"However, the success of Social Security has only emboldened conservatives' attempts at privatizing and cutting. In fact, currently in Congress, members of both the House and Senate are attempting to divide the American people, telling them that unless we cut benefits today, they won't be there for future generations."
Should the federal government provide free tuition at public colleges and universities?
"When Bernie is in the White House, he will:
"Pass the College for All Act to provide at least $48 billion per year to eliminate tuition and fees at four-year public colleges and universities, tribal colleges, community colleges, trade schools, and apprenticeship programs. Everyone deserves the right to a good higher education if they choose to pursue it, no matter their income."
Should the federal government allow student loan payments to be reduced based on income?
"Cancel all student loan debt for the some 45 million Americans who owe about $1.6 trillion and place a cap on student loan interest rates going forward at 1.88 percent."
Do you agree with President Trump on withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement?
"What President Trump did by withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord is an international disgrace. I want people all over the world to know that despite what Trump may say or do, the people of America will not stop fighting to transform our energy system from fossil fuel into sustainable energy and energy efficiency"
Should the federal government continue to subsidize the domestic production of oil?
"The End Polluter Welfare Act would end subsidies to the huge fossil fuel companies that have long benefited from decades of generous tax breaks, subsidized leases and loan programs. According to the Congressional Research Service, for every $80 of taxpayer money has been invested in fossil fuels over the past 15 years, just $1 has been invested in renewable energy. It's time to turn that equation around."
Should the federal government increase subsidies for nuclear energy to bring them into line with subsidies for other energy sources with low greenhouse emissions, such as wind and solar?
"Senator Sanders is one of the most vocal critics of continuing government subsidies and special tax breaks for the nuclear industry, and has called for an end to the Price-Anderson government liability insurance program for nuclear reactors."
Should the federal government do more to combat climate change by providing subsidies for energy efficiency?
"Residential and commercial buildings account for more than 40 percent of all energy use in the United States. Senator Sanders' Residential Energy Savings Act would fund energy efficiency financing programs that help homeowners and residents invest in energy efficiency retrofits.
"This bill would build on the Energy Efficiency Block Grant Program that Senator Sanders authored, which provided $3.2 billion through the 2009 economic stimulus bill to states and cities to help homeowners, small businesses and municipalities implement innovative weatherization and energy efficiency projects.
"Senator Sanders has also championed "on-bill financing," whereby utilities loan customers money to improve energy efficiency or install renewable energy sources like solar panels and geothermal pumps, and then the customers repay the loans in monthly installments on their utility bills."
Should the federal government do more to combat climate change by providing subsidies for renewable energy?
"The American Clean Energy Investment Act of 2015 would expand and make permanent tax incentives to develop wind, solar, geothermal and biomass. This bill would strengthen energy efficiency incentives for homes and businesses, promote the development and use of alternative transportation fuels to help Americans move beyond oil, and make clean energy more accessible to non-profit organizations like churches and community groups by making the tax incentives refundable.
"The Low-Income Solar Act would help ensure that all Americans can benefit from the energy and cost savings of solar, by providing grants to low-income families to offset the upfront costs of residential solar arrays, and by improving access to community solar projects."
Should the federal government do more to combat climate change by taxing carbon emissions?
"Senator Sanders believes that global warming is the greatest environmental threat facing the planet. That is why he introduced the Climate Protection and Justice Act, to tax carbon and methane emissions from coal, oil, and natural gas at the source of production, and to use the revenue to make historic investments in energy efficiency and sustainable energy. The bill would also triple funding for advanced energy research and make huge investments in wind, solar, geothermal, plug-in electric vehicles, and other clean energy technologies. The proposal would also provide rebates to consumers to offset any efforts by oil, coal, or gas companies to raise prices."
Should the federal government pass a law guaranteeing the right to an abortion as decided in Roe v. Wade?
"The vast majority of Americans support Roe v. Wade. In the event the Supreme Court decides to deeply undermine its own legitimacy by overturning longstanding settled law, Bernie will use the full extent of his executive authority to protect a woman's right to abortion. Further, we will build the grass-roots movement necessary to win back full control of Congress, and we will codify Roe v. Wade into law and pass Medicare for All, which will guarantee reproductive care, including abortions, free at the point of service. It is clear that the vast majority of Americans support passing Medicare for All, and we will work with the millions of people across America to ensure this legislation is passed."
Source: 2019 https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/25/us/politics/democratic-candidates-abortion-su…
Should the federal government increase private sector involvement in veterans' health care?
"Eliminate the VA benefits backlog, fully fund and resource the VA, and reverse the disastrous privatization of services for veterans."
Should the federal government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
"The attempt by Republicans to cut off support for Planned Parenthood is an attack on women's health."
Source: Candidate's Twitter Feed 2015 https://twitter.com/sensanders/status/644939447692324864
Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by allowing citizens to opt into Medicare if they so choose?
"The question we face is whether we will guarantee health care as a human right. The only way to do that is to pass Bernie's Medicare for All plan. The current system is completely dysfunctional, and in the current profit-driven health care system, we are at the mercy of the private insurance and pharmaceutical companies, whose greed dictates the cost of health care. The U.S. federal government has failed to rein in health care costs, which many of our peer nations have successfully done.
"A public option or other buy-in plans fail to address the underlying problem in the U.S. health care system: corporate greed and profiteering off of the sick. The other proposals do not address skyrocketing prescription drug prices. They fail to simplify the current confusing and dysfunctional administrative system that makes up 17 percent of health care expenditures. Under Bernie's Medicare for All plan, we slash administrative costs by relying on one payment and billing entity — the federal government — instead of hundreds.
"Buy-in and other option plans still leave millions of Americans at the whim of their employers. 30% of employers change plans every year. On top of that, 66 million people separated from their job sometime last year, and by age 50, the average worker has held 12 different jobs. Medicare for All provides stability. After a four-year transition period, every man, woman, and child in the United States will have health care coverage from birth, with no changes or confusing "open enrollment," no networks, and no surprise bills.
"Medicare for All completely eliminates premiums, deductibles and co-payments for services. Under Medicare for All, health care is free at the point of service for all people in the U.S. regardless of income."
Source: 2019 https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/23/us/politics/2020-democrats-health-care.html
Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by automatically enrolling every citizen in Medicare, replacing most private insurance?
"Create a Medicare for All, single-payer, national health insurance program to provide everyone in America with comprehensive health care coverage, free at the point of service.
"No networks, no premiums, no deductibles, no copays, no surprise bills."
Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by giving states a fixed block grant for Medicaid?
"Giving a block grant to a state with less money means massive cuts."
Source: 2019 https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2019/03/14/bernie_sanders_grills_trump_b…
Should the federal government ban abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
After the Senate voted down a bill to ban abortion at 20 weeks, Sen. Sanders posted on Facebook: "Instead of addressing the serious issues facing this country, Republicans have decided to wage war on every possible front against access to safe, affordable health care. Enough is enough. We cannot go back to the days when women in America did not have the right to control their own bodies. Access to safe and legal abortion is a constitutional right."
Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by eliminating the "essential health benefits" insurance plans must cover?
Linking to an article about how a Republican health care bill removes essential health benefits, Sanders wrote on Facebook, "Paul Ryan said that Republicans made 'improvements' to their so-called health care bill. Well, if you're in the top 2 percent or you are the CEO of a big pharmaceutical company, yes the Republicans did make major improvements for you. Under these 'improvements' the top 2 percent will receive an additional $31 billion in tax breaks on top of the $275 billion already included in the Republican bill. Big pharmaceutical companies will now be getting $3 billion more — $33 billion in total. And instead of getting a $145 billion tax break, big insurance companies will be getting a $161 billion tax break — $16 billion more. Meanwhile, tens of millions of Americans will still lose their health insurance and premiums for low-income seniors will still skyrocket. They will still be left in the cold. The Republican bill is not a health care bill at all. It is a massive tax break for the rich and powerful and it must be defeated."
Should Congress create a path to citizenship for illegal/undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children?
"Legal immigration is and should be our practice and our goal. But with 11.5 undocumented immigrants currently residing in the US, we must address that reality. I support the DREAM Act, which would confer citizenship on young people who grew up in the United States if they serve in the military or graduate from high school. "
Source: Project Vote Smart Survey 2012 http://votesmart.org/candidate/political-courage-test/27110/bernie-sanders/
Should the U.S. make illegal border crossings a civil rather than criminal offense?
"The Trump administration's treatment of immigration exclusively as a criminal and national security matter is inhumane, impractical, and must end. As president, Bernie Sanders would make undocumented immigration a civil matter, and fundamentally reform the government agencies tasked with enforcing immigration law in a way that views immigration as a historically valued process that's woven into our country's fabric."
Should the federal government provide more funding to states to fight opioid addiction?
"Solving the opioid epidemic is not a simple thing. We must make sure people have access to treatment, so they can get help where and when they need it. We must invest in what people need for a successful long-term recovery, like counseling and peer support, employment, and housing. And it means taking a hard look at the issues in our society that are causing so many people to turn to drugs in the first place, so that we can prevent others from becoming addicted. This funding will be an important tool in this fight."
Should the U.S. build a physical wall between Mexico and the U.S.?
"President Trump has stated tonight, and, over and over again in recent weeks, that building a wall on the Mexican border is a national emergency. In fact, he shut down the government and caused enormous pain for some 800,000 federal employees because of his insistence for his wall.
"No, Mr. Trump, building a wall is not an emergency.
"In terms of immigration in this country, what we need to do is not to waste billions of dollars on a wall, but to finally address the need for comprehensive immigration reform – including a path to citizenship for millions of undocumented people."
S J Res 7 (2019) - Prevents the U.S. from fighting in or assisting in Yemen's civil war. - Voted to stop the U.S. from fighting in Yemen.
S 1 (2019) - Reauthorizes a cooperation agreement with Jordan, authorizes sanctions against Syria, extends a loan gaurantee program with Israel, and increases protections for state and local governments that refuse to invest in or contract with companies which boycott Israel. - Voted against Middle East policy bill.
H J Res 46 (2019) - Ends the national emergency on the U.S.-Mexico border declared by President Trump. - Voted to end national emergency.
H J Res 31 (2019) - Final 2019 federal budget bill, including $1.4 billion for 55 miles of physical barrier on the border with Mexico, $415 million for humanitarian relief at the border, $12 billion for disaster relief, and $3.3 billion for highway and bridge infrastructure. - Voted for final 2019 budget bill.
S Amdt 5 (2019) - Republican bill to end the government shutdown and fund the government through September 2019. The bill includes $5.7 billion for a border wall. - Voted against moving this bill forward.
S Amdt 6 (2019) - Democratic bill to end the government shutdown and fund the government through September 2019. The bill does not include $5.7 billion for a border wall. - Voted to move this bill forward.
John Tellefson
I was cheering for you in
I was cheering for you in 2016 and rooting for you now. I do have a comment. I'd like to see a much stronger war on meth trafficking, such as involving the Mexican govt and US military in destroying meth producers and traffickers. It's caused a lot of ruined lives, a lot of petty crime and some violent crime in my state and many other states, and adds greatly to the corruption within Mexico. I support relaxing rather than tightening the borders with Mexico and Canada, doing away with Trump's border nonsense, and enlisting Mexican help with a real war on drugs. I'd happily support "foreign aid" to fight corruption in Mexico, and happily support the US military bombing the crap out of drug traffickers wherever they are found. I support this rather than the wimpy law enforcement route to ending drug trafficking.
Brian Sickels
- Collegeville
Bernie,
Just a comment about "free" college for all... Its called the GI Bill. Serve your country, and the GI Bill will take care of your college education. Unfortunately, most Millennials don't want to risk their lives by serving their country. Are they expecting something for nothing?
If you want my vote in the
If you want my vote in the 2020 presidential election, you will need to stand up and take a platform banning all offensive assault weapons. The 2nd amendment guarantees our right to bear arms, but this was written to allow citizens to defend themselves and defend the State.
An assault weapon such as an AK 47 IS a weapon used for offensive purposes, NOT defense. These weapons should only be in the hands of our law enforcement agents and NOT the general public.
If you want my vote in the 2020 election, then you need to stand up to the NRA and support legislation that bans these assault weapons. Too many people dying including our children.
Matt Mahjoob
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I hope Bernie get nomination.
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Attack on one of us attack on all of us: GCC Summit
Closing remarks by GCC Secretary-General Nayef Al Hajraf stressed the importance of joint efforts by Gulf states to face threats
By WAM, Reuters
Published: Tue 14 Dec 2021, 10:59 PM
Last updated: Wed 15 Dec 2021, 9:10 AM
The GCC leaders affirmed on Tuesday the importance of completing pillars of the GCC common economic, defence and security integration and unity and coordinating stances in order to enhance solidarity and stability among GCC member states, serve their interests, avert them regional and international conflicts, fulfill aspirations of their people and strengthen their regional and international role through unified political positions and new partnerships regionally and globally.
Common policies
According to the Riyadh Declaration issued at the end of the 42nd GCC Summit, leaders stressed the vital need for common foreign policies of member states to build a shared, effective foreign policy that serves aspirations and ambitions of their people and preserve their interests and gains and keep them away from regional and international conflicts and interferences in their internal affairs.
The leaders called for strategic integration between common economic, defence and security policies to achieve aspired goals and called member states to commit themselves to collective action under the Joint Defence Agreement to confront common challenges and threats.
Addressing the climate change, the leaders also called for backing the Saudi Arabia's circular carbon economy strategy launched during its presidency of the G20 to tackle climate change and its impact and achieve sustainability.
The leaders stressed the need for continuing the joint cooperation in the fight against Covid-19 and other pandemics and developing affective policies and strategies to deal with such health emergencies and address their economic and social repercussions as well as travel and movement between GCC member states.
The leaders stressed the importance of enhancing joint action towards digital transformation and modern technologies, enhancing cooperation and building alliances in the field of cyber and information security in line with the aspirations of the GCC member states, supporting the role of youth, the private sector and small and medium enterprises in the growth of economic diversification and digital transformation, and encouraging partnerships, projects and initiatives in this field.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Council of the GCC lauded the efforts made by the UAE to tackle climate change and to offer support to global efforts by hosting the COP28 in Abu Dhabi in 2023.
It also congratulated the UAE for successfully hosting Expo 2020 Dubai, which, it added, is a success for all GCC countries.
The Supreme Council reaffirmed its keenness to furthering coherence among the member countries and to realise integration in all fields, in a way that would fulfill aspirations of its people and unify ranks to confront any threats against any of the GCC countries.
The Declaration also referred to the objectives set out in Al Ula Declaration, issued on January 5, 2021 and the shared desire to align with the vision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, for working towards economic unity and joint defence and security system.
The Supreme Council assigned organisations, councils and ministerial committees, as well as the GCC General Secretariat, to double efforts to complete implementation of the vision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, including acceleration of the establishment of the customs union and the various tracks of the GCC Common Market, in the lead up to a full economic unity of the GCC by 2025. It also mandated the General Secretariat to submit a detailed report for the next session of the Council.
The Supreme Council approved the establishment of the GCC Railways Authority, commended the opening of the GCC unified military command in Riyadh and took note of the preparation for the military exercise "Arab Gulf Security 3", scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia in January 2022.
The Supreme Council reaffirmed respect for the principles of sovereignty and non-intervention in other countries' internal affairs. It also renewed its firm stance in rejection of terrorism and extremism, regardless of their sources and forms.
The Supreme Council welcomed holding of its 43rd session under Oman's presidency.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told the summit the nuclear and missile programmes of Iran should be handled "seriously and effectively" amid global efforts to revive a nuclear pact with Tehran.
Speaking before a closed session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit, he also said Riyadh, which has launched its own direct talks with Iran, supported resolving conflict through dialogue.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, led the UAE delegation to the summit.
Sheikh Mohammed was received by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who also welcomed the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani; His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain; and Kuwaiti Crown Prince Mishaal Al Jaber Al Sabah on their arrival in Riyadh.
Closing remarks read by GCC Secretary-General Nayef Al Hajraf stressed the importance of joint efforts by Gulf states to face threats and to avoid regional and international conflicts.
"Member states of the GCC consider that any attack on any of them is an attack on them all, and any danger that threatens one of them is threatening them all," he said.
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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said earlier that the summit comes at a delicate and sensitive time. The region's security will be a key item on the agenda.
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The Bodyguard Review
By James King
4 StarBBCDramaPoliticsRichard Maddengovernmentptsdterrorism
Bodyguard is a modern BBC drama that focuses on Sergeant David Budd, played by Richard Madden, and his role as a Personal Protection Officer in the Police. The shows' themes heavily centre around modern terror threats in the UK, the delicate line that is security versus freedom and the toll of these on the individuals that encounter them on a day to day basis.
Bodyguard certainly knows when to show, rather than tell a story. With excellent performances by an amazing cast, including a sinister and seductive Keeley Hawes in the role of Home Secretary- Julia Montague, and consistently gripping stories each week, Bodyguard is fast distinguishing itself as a show that isn't just worth watching but demands to be seen.
The action is the staple of each episode, however, it simultaneously does not become a crutch on which the suspense rests; there is yet to be a dull episode, or even moment, in the series thus far.
However, this is not to say that there aren't any flaws. Sometimes, character motivations appear to be a little thin and there are moments that seem to inspire question from pure confusion, as opposed to intrigue. In other instances, the plot can almost be seen several moments ahead of time by a far too obvious camera angle, or a revealing line of dialogue. Whilst these moments are few and far between, it always feels more rewarding to work things out for yourself.
Having said that, considering the nature of suspense and thriller drama, these critiques must always be taken with a pinch of salt, especially at such an early stage of the series.
Bodyguard also instils empathy with almost every main character, causing you to closely follow the path from the initial empathetic situation, to dubious or immoral act. This makes the show even more gripping as you genuinely understand the motives behind each bad decision, which brings you closer to the characters who are making the bad decisions.
From hiding a history of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to literal acts of terrorism, no poor decision by the main character occurs without real understanding on the viewers' part, which really makes the show more than just the sum of its parts. If you are looking for a new gripping escape on a Sunday night then look no further: action, suspense, drama, and none in too great a proportion, Bodyguard is bound to be the next series that engrosses the nation.
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Joyner inaugurated as college's fourth president
Joseph Joyner takes the podium after being officially inaugurated as president. Photo: Katie Garwood
By Katie Garwood | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Surrounded by dignitaries, trustees, faculty, students and alumni, Joseph Joyner was officially inaugurated as the fourth president of Flagler College Saturday morning.
The inauguration ceremony held in Lewis Auditorium, was the first of its kind in the college's 50-year history. Joyner officially stepped into his role as president over the summer after being chosen by a search committee that looked nationwide for a replacement for William Abare, who served as president of the college for 15 years. Joyner previously served as superintendent of St. Johns County Schools.
Those who spoke in the ceremony sat alongside Joyner on-stage, and included Florida State University President John Thrasher, University of Central Florida President John Hitt, St. Augustine Mayor Nancy Shaver, Flagler faculty, staff and students.
Former Flagler presidents William Proctor and William Abare were in attendance for the inauguration. Photo: Katie Garwood
Two former Flagler presidents, William Proctor and William Abare were also onstage, and were there to pass along the presidency to Joyner, by placing a medallion around his neck, which is the symbol of the "high office" at Flagler.
"While I may be an unworthy servant, I possess a great deal of passion and determination and it is my firm intention to continue to bring greatness to this wonderful college," Joyner said.
In Joyner's speech, he acknowledged his father who passed away, and credited him with sparking his passion for education.
"He is without question my inspiration for pursuing educational leadership," Joyner said. "I just so much wanted to be like my dad."
Events held throughout the week built up to Saturday's inauguration, following the theme "Citizenship in a Diverse Democracy," which Joyner said could not have been a more appropriate message. Events included alumni and scholar panels, lectures and a naturalization ceremony.
"Our classrooms should be models of democracy and action," Joyner said, quoting the Association of American College and Universities. "The skills students need to form better understanding are very similar to those they need to become engaged citizens in a pluralistic democracy."
Frank Upchurch, William Abare and William Proctor prepare to inaugurate President Joseph Joyner. Photo: Katie Garwood
Thrasher, president of the university where Joyner received his bachelor's degree, said he and Joyner met when he was a state legislator and Joyner was superintendent of St. Johns County Schools.
"It's impossible not to like him, it's impossible not to respect him," Thrasher said. "He has a leader's courage, a scholar's curiosity and a servant's heart."
As for the future of the institution, Joyner said he feels a responsibility to lead the college to a new level, but that can't be done all on his own. He said he's spent a large chunk of time meeting with members of the college community to find the direction best suited for the college to take going forward.
"In the end, what's most important is building an organization that has trust as its foundation," Joyner said. "We are distinguished by our character and our integrity and our priority is always the students that we serve."
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A Story by Srila Bhaktisidddhanta Saraswati Thakur about a simple villager picked up some English through listening. He memorized only a few English words, such as `Yes' and `No', and `Very good'.
A simple villager picked up some English through listening. He memorized only a few English words, such as `Yes' and `No', and `Very good'. But he never attempted seriously to understand the application of these words in the proper context. He only knew that a sort of respect for an `English-speaking' person could be attained by using those words in front of people.
Once a few dacoits made a plan to commit a murder and then escape making it look as if that villager had been the culprit.
The foolish villager thought that if he could speak some English in front of the judge, then the judge might have great respect for him, considering him to be a follower of Western culture, and thus he may be relieved from the allegation of murder.
Even in the field of devotional service, many people often deliver a lot of scriptural quotes in a parrot-like fashion, without proper understanding of the instructions, religious terminology and the injunctions that they receive from the pure devotees. They simply hanker for respect from the people in that manner.
But eventually their position becomes similar to that of this villager. In the case the scriptural quotes and authoritative injunctions are not properly assimilated and digested, the righteous community never appreciates them. It is also not possible to be released from the clutches of `maya' or illusion through such a parrot-like verbiage.
It is often observed in pubic meetings, assemblies and popular mundane literature that many so-called "men-of-letters of modern civilisation deliver such ludicrous verbosity on the subjects of devotion, devotees, and the Supreme Godhead. Pure devotees simply consider those deliberations similar to those of the villager mentioned above, who did not realize anything beyond `Yes, No, Very good. 'Those persons are ultimately destined to suffer imprisonment under the merciless clutches of `maya'.


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Ó Troighthigh (in English: Troy; O'Trohy) is a Gaelic-Irish surname, meaning descendant of foot-soldier.

Naming conventions

History

The Uí Troighthigh were associated with the Kingdom of Corco Modhruadh, an area that was coextensive with the diocese of Kilfenora. The earliest mention of the family occurs circa 1002/1003, within the Irish Annals. Specifically the Annals of the Four Masters (M), The Annals of Ulster (U) and Annals of Inisfallen (AI).

M 1002.10
Conchobhar, son of Maelseachlainn, lord of Corca-Modhruadh; and Aicher Ua Traighthech, with many others, were slain by the men of Umhall.

U 1003.3
Cellach son of Diarmait, king of Osraige, Aed ua Con Fhiachla, king of Tethba, Conchobor son, of Mael Sechnaill, king of Corcu Modruad, and Aicher na Traighthech were killed.

AI 1003.3
The slaying of Conchobar son of Mael Sechnaill, king of Corcu Modruad, and of Amlaíb, son of Lochlainn, and of Aicher Ua Traigthech in the west of Connachta; and Cathal, son of Labraid, was killed by the sons of Donnchadh Finn.

The Uí Troighthigh became a hereditary medical family where bearers of the name were in successive generations physicians to the clans of the Dál gCais, as well as other premier families of Munster and Leinster. Branches of the family were located in what is now County Clare, County Limerick and County Tipperary, as well as elsewhere in Munster, and Leinster. While they originated in County Clare with Aicher Ua Traigthech, a large contingent settled within Clogheen district of County Tipperary and their association with the region perpetuated in the place-name Ballytrehy (Baile Uí Throithigh, or the town of Ó Troithigh). Doctors in the Uí Troighthigh family were known for their study of medicine and translated many Latin and Greek medical textbooks over the centuries. In 1477 Domhnall Albanach Ó Troighthigh compiled from older materials the Tripartite Life of St Patrick and in 1482 he also compiled the medical treatise Lilium Medicinae (Lile na h-Eladhan leighis).

The name is now anglicised as Troy. Members of the Anglo-Irish de Treo family (associated with Limerick city since 1189) and the Gaelic-Irish Ó Tréamháin family also use the form Troy, making members of all three unrelated families indistinguishable.

See also

 Aicher Ua Traighthech (died 1002/1003), soldier of Corcomroe in the medieval period.
 Domhnall Albanach Ó Troighthigh (fl. 1482), scribe and physician
 Castletroy, County Limerick - originally Caladh an Treoigh.
 Irish medical families
 Troy (surname)

Further reading
 Patrick Weston Joyce (1906) "Medicine and Medical Doctors", Chapter XIV, A Smaller Social History of Ancient Ireland.

References

External links
 http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/surname/index.cfm?fuseaction=Go.&UserID=
 http://mikerin1.tripod.com/index.html

Surnames
Irish families
Irish Brehon families
Surnames of Irish origin
Irish-language masculine surnames
Families of Irish ancestry
Irish-language surnames
Irish medical families

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When my daughter was in kindy (a long time ago), I made a version of this sling bag for her. It is an easy beginner friendly bag pattern. Someone new to bag making would be able to make this bag, I believe. My daughter is too big to model this bag now so poor Bear has to do it.
The pattern is fairly easy. You can choose a flat bottom or one with rounded corners. Also, make it with a contrast fabric for the flap or use the same fabric throughout.
And in case you're wondering, for the flaps, I used Zig fabric pens to colour the houses and trees. It was fun! To read the nitty gritty details check out my listing in my shop.
Pattern available in my Craftsy and Etsy shop now. Or buy off my blog by clicking on the Buy Now button below. First time buyer from my blog please read my faq. Ecommerce provided by payhip.
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This was done to jumpstart the work on my bachelor. Lots of concept art to follow. It is more about a certain mood/atmosphere.
I am slowly warming up to the idea of submitting something for the Daily Spitpaint group on Facebook. Since all paintings there must be done under 30 mins…practice practice practice. These are done in ca. 40 mins each. Here are the links to the original photos used for reference: 1 , 2, 3.


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Q: Flink SQL - How to parse a TIMESTAMP with custom pattern? From documentation it looks like Flink's SQL can only parse timestamps in a certain format, namely:

TIMESTAMP string: Parses a timestamp string in the form "yy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss.fff" to a SQL timestamp.

Is there any way to pass in a custom DateTimeFormatter to parse a different kind of timestamp format?

A: You can implement any parsing logic using a user-defined scalar function (UDF).
This would look in Scala as follows.
class TsParser extends ScalarFunction {
  def eval(s: String): Timestamp = {
    // your logic
  }
}

Once defined the function has to be registered at the TableEnvironment:
tableEnv.registerFunction("tsParser", new TsParser())

Now you can use the function tsParser just like any built-in function.
See the documentation for details.

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